Novel chopsticks, matched sorting and straightening container and sorting and straightening method

Abstract

The invention discloses novel chopsticks, a matched sorting and straightening container and a sorting and straightening method, and relates to the field of tableware. The chopstick body is made of materials such as wood, plastic and partial metal which are not attracted by the magnet, and the ferromagnetic material is fixed at the end of the thick end of the chopstick and is fixedly connected to the chopstick body through inlaying, pasting, threaded connection or other proper processes. In the sorting process, two containers for sorting and straightening are prepared, firstly, the chopsticks without distinguishing heads and tails are placed in one container in order, and the chopsticks make full contact with the bottoms of the containers. The magnet at the bottom of the container automatically adsorbs chopsticks with downward thick ends; and the chopsticks are sleeved with another container, so that the chopsticks are in full contact with the bottom of the container. The two containers are then reversed. At the moment, the thick ends of the chopsticks are attracted by the magnets correspondingly contacted with the bottom of the container. And finally, the upper container is lifted up, and all the chopsticks left in the two containers are consistent in head-tail direction. The device has high efficiency, and compared with traditional manual sorting, the time is greatly shortened; convenience is high, equipment is simple, operation is easy, and professional training is not needed; and the sorting method is not limited by the environment, is suitable for the catering industry, and can effectively reduce the labor intensity of workers and improve the chopstick sorting efficiency.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] The invention relates to the field of tableware, in particular to a novel pair of chopsticks and a matching sorting and straightening container and a sorting and straightening method. Background Art

[0002] Chopsticks are widely used in daily life and the catering industry. However, the ends of chopsticks after use are often in disarray. The traditional way of sorting them mostly relies on manual work to distinguish the ends of chopsticks one by one after washing them, which is not only inefficient but also labor-intensive. Especially in the centralized processing links such as tableware washing and disinfection, sorting and straightening out a large number of chopsticks becomes a tedious and time-consuming task. If the traditional manual sorting method is not used, it is often necessary to invest in relatively complex equipment to achieve the sorting and straightening of chopsticks. A more efficient, simple and convenient solution is urgently needed. Summary of the invention

[0003] Purpose of the invention: The purpose of the present invention is to provide a new type of chopsticks and a matching sorting and straightening container and a sorting and straightening method, which can quickly and efficiently distinguish the heads and tails of chopsticks, reduce manual labor intensity, save costs, and improve the efficiency of chopstick sorting.

[0004] Chopstick structure design: The chopstick body of the present invention can be made of any material that is not attracted by magnets and does not harm health, such as common wood, plastic, some metals, etc. A small section of ferromagnetic material is connected to the end of the thick end of the chopstick (defined as the thick end, other equivalent naming methods can also be used), and the material can be fastened to the end of the thick end of the chopstick by inlaying, pasting or other suitable processes, which can not only ensure the firmness during use, but also be adsorbed by the bottom of the sorting and straightening container in the sorting and straightening process.

[0005] Structural design of the sorting and straightening tool: The chopstick sorting and straightening container of the present invention is a simple container with an open design. The bottom of the container is made of a material with appropriate magnetic strength, and the container wall is made of a material without magnetic strength.

[0006] Sorting and straightening method: Preparation steps: prepare in advance two containers for sorting and straightening chopsticks as described in claims 4-7. Initial loading: neatly place the chopsticks described in claims 1-3 without distinguishing the head and tail into the first container, and ensure that the ends of the chopsticks are in full contact with the bottom of the container. Sheathing container: Sheath a second container of the same structure on these chopsticks. Inversion operation: Place the above two containers and the chopsticks clamped between them upside down, and ensure that the ends of the chopsticks are in full contact with the bottom of the second container. At this time, the thick ends of these chopsticks are attracted by the corresponding magnets at the bottom of the container. Separation and collection: Lift the upper container, and the chopsticks left in the two containers are chopsticks with the same head and tail direction. They can be collected for subsequent packaging, storage or further processing.

[0007] Description of the drawings: Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of the new type of chopsticks, where 01 represents the thin end of the chopstick body, 02 represents the chopstick body, which is made of a material that is not attracted by magnets, 03 represents the thick end of the chopstick body, and 04 represents the ferromagnetic material connected to the end of the thick end of the chopsticks. Figure 2 This is the main view of a container for sorting and straightening, wherein 05 indicates that the container is open, 06 indicates the container wall, which is made of non-magnetic material, and 07 indicates the container bottom, which is made of magnetic material. Figure 3 Indicates the initial loading state of the sorting and straightening operation. Figure 4 Indicates the status of the container placement operation of the sorting and straightening operation is completed. Figure 5 It indicates the state of the separation and lifting stage of the separation and collection of the sorting and straightening operation, and the remaining chopsticks in the two containers are in the same direction.

[0008] Beneficial effects High efficiency: Compared with the traditional manual sorting of chopsticks, the method of the present invention utilizes the principle of magnetic attraction and can handle a large number of chopsticks at one time, which greatly shortens the sorting time and improves work efficiency. Convenience: The operation is simple and easy to understand, and no professional training is required. Catering practitioners can easily get started, reducing labor costs and operating difficulties. It is especially suitable for scenarios such as school canteens where a large amount of chopsticks are used. Versatility: The main material of the chopsticks is diverse and optional, which can adapt to different usage scenarios and needs. At the same time, the magnetic attraction sorting method is not restricted by the environment, and quick sorting can be achieved by using matching containers. DETAILED DESCRIPTION

[0009] Chopstick production: Select the main material of chopsticks according to actual needs. If wooden chopsticks are used, first process the shape of chopsticks according to conventional processes and polish them smooth. Then select suitable ferromagnetic materials, such as galvanized iron sheets, and stick them accurately to the end of the thick end of the chopsticks with strong glue. It can also be a galvanized iron of appropriate shape fastened to the end of the thick end of the chopsticks with threads, or any other form of fixing to the end of the thick end of the chopsticks. Regardless of the fixing method, it is necessary to ensure that the position is uniform and the fixing is firm and reliable.

[0010] Production of matching sorting and straightening containers: The height of the container is designed to be no more than half the length of the matching chopsticks. The wall of the vessel is made of food-grade plastic material, such as polypropylene (PP). This material has no magnetism, stable chemical properties, non-toxic and tasteless, meets the hygiene standards for contact with tableware, and is easy to mold and process. The base part of the bottom of the vessel can also be made of the same material as the wall, and the wall and bottom of the vessel are formed in one piece through the injection molding process. The magnetic material on the inner surface of the bottom of the vessel is made of neodymium iron boron permanent magnet material, which has moderate magnetic strength and can effectively adsorb and fix the ferromagnetic material at the end of the thick end of the chopsticks, and will not cause the chopsticks to be adsorbed too tightly and difficult to separate due to excessive magnetic force. The neodymium iron boron permanent magnet material can be first processed into a thin sheet that matches the shape and size of the expected bottom of the container, with a thickness of about 2-3 mm to ensure uniform distribution of magnetic force. Then, the neodymium iron boron permanent magnet material is fixed on the inner surface of the bottom of the vessel by pasting, nesting or other means, and the connection between the material and the wall is smooth and flat.

[0011] Sorting and straightening operation: Place two containers for sorting and straightening in the kitchen tableware sorting area or centralized washing place, and put the cleaned chopsticks neatly into one of the containers, so that the chopsticks are in full contact with the bottom of the container. Put another container of the same type on these chopsticks, and also make the chopsticks in full contact with the bottom of the container. Then, turn the two containers upside down. At this time, the thick ends of these chopsticks are attracted by the magnets at the bottom of the corresponding container. Finally, lift the upper container, and the chopsticks left in the two containers will all be in the same direction.

[0012] The above embodiments are further detailed descriptions of the present invention, and it cannot be determined that the specific implementation of the present invention is limited to these descriptions. For example, the thick end and the thin end of the chopsticks can be of the same thickness. Without departing from the concept of the present invention, several simple deductions or substitutions can be made, which should be regarded as belonging to the scope of patent protection determined by the submitted claims of the present invention.

Claims

1. A new type of chopsticks, characterized by: The invention comprises a chopstick body made of a material that is not attracted by a magnet, and a ferromagnetic material is fixed at the thick end of the chopstick body.

2. The new chopsticks according to claim 1 are characterized in that: The chopstick body can be made of wood, plastic or any other material that is not attracted by magnets and is not harmful to health.

3. The new chopsticks according to claim 1 are characterized in that: The ferromagnetic material can be fastened to the end of the thick end of the chopsticks by inlaying, pasting, threading or other fixing methods.

4. A container for sorting and straightening the chopsticks according to claim 1, characterized in that: It is a simple open container, which only includes a container wall and a container bottom.

5. The chopstick sorting and straightening container according to claim 4, characterized in that: The bottom of the chopstick sorting and straightening container contains a material with appropriate magnetic strength, which is strong enough to absorb the ferromagnetic material attached to the thick end of the chopsticks. Even if the container is suspended and inverted, the absorbed chopsticks will not fall off, but people can easily take out the absorbed chopsticks.

6. The chopstick sorting and straightening container according to claim 4, characterized in that: The wall of the chopstick sorting and straightening container is made of a material that cannot be adsorbed by a magnet, thereby avoiding unnecessary adsorption interference to the ferromagnetic material at the thick end of the chopsticks and ensuring that the ferromagnetic material at the thick end of the chopsticks is only adsorbed by the bottom of the container.

7. According to the chopstick sorting and sorting container described in claims 4-6, the shape and size of the container are adapted to the length of chopsticks in daily use, and can efficiently accommodate and sort a certain number of chopsticks with messy heads and tails to meet the needs of quick organization of chopsticks in the catering industry.

8. A method for sorting and straightening chopsticks, characterized in that: Only the chopsticks of the present invention and the matching sorting and straightening container of the chopsticks of the present invention are used, and the operation is performed by the magnetic attraction principle, without any other complicated external equipment or manual fine adjustment. The specific steps are as follows: Preparation steps: prepare in advance two containers for sorting and straightening chopsticks as described in claims 4-7. Initial loading: neatly place the chopsticks as described in claims 1-3 without distinguishing the head and tail into the first container, and ensure that the ends of the chopsticks are in full contact with the bottom of the container. Sheathing container: Sheath a second container of the same structure on these chopsticks. Inversion operation: Place the above two containers and the chopsticks clamped between them upside down, and ensure that the ends of the chopsticks are in full contact with the bottom of the second container. Separation and collection: Lift the upper container, and the chopsticks left in the two containers are chopsticks with the same head and tail direction, which can be collected for subsequent packaging, storage or further processing.

9. According to the method for sorting and straightening chopsticks of claim 8, the full contact is intended to ensure the maximum magnetic adsorption effect and ensure the efficiency and accuracy of sorting and straightening.

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