Combined tableware auxiliary accessory capable of floating

Abstract

The invention relates to the field of tableware, and particularly discloses a floatable combined tableware auxiliary accessory which comprises a spoon handle, a spoon body is arranged on the spoon handle, a twisted arc handle is arranged on the spoon handle, a floating mechanism is arranged on the twisted arc handle, the floating mechanism comprises a hollow round pipe, a straight notch is formed in the hollow round pipe in a penetrating mode, and the straight notch is communicated with the spoon body. According to the floating mechanism, the floating ball and the floating pipe increase the buoyancy volume, the floating ball and the floating pipe are matched with the floating block on the spoon body to enlarge the liquid contact area, double buoyancy guarantee is formed, and even if tableware accidentally falls into liquid such as hot soup and complementary food, the tableware can not fall off easily, and the tableware cannot fall off easily. The spoon handle is kept in an upward posture, the spoon handle is prevented from contacting with the bottom and being contaminated by residues, meanwhile, the spoon handle and the twisted arc-shaped handle are naturally lifted, the spoon can be directly held for use without a tool, and the problems that traditional tableware is difficult to fish and easy to pollute after falling to the bottom of liquid are solved.

Description

TECHNICAL FIELD

[0001] The present application relates to the field of tableware, in particular to a combined tableware auxiliary accessory that can float. BACKGROUND

[0002] In the daily dining scene, such as using a traditional spoon, once the spoon is accidentally dropped into hot soup, complementary food or other liquid, due to the lack of effective floating design, the spoon will directly sink to the bottom of the container. This makes the user need to use tools such as chopsticks, clamps, etc. when fishing, which is not convenient and time-consuming. Moreover, during the fishing process, the handle of the spoon at the top is usually contaminated by hand touch, and the falling touch will affect the hygiene and may pose a potential threat to health. This situation often occurs in family dining, restaurant service and children's dining, etc. which brings great inconvenience to people's dining experience.

[0003] Most of the tableware on the market does not consider the floating function, or some tableware can float for a short time, but cannot maintain a stable posture. For example, some plastic tableware, such as PCT international application patent for invention with patent application number CN104994769B and name of spoon, points out that the traditional baby feeding spoon is a small version of the standard large spoon geometry, only pays attention to the material heat sensitivity or softness, and does not involve the function design of preventing falling and sinking. Once it is accidentally dropped into hot soup, complementary food mud or other liquid, it will directly sink to the bottom of the container or the whole spoon will adhere to the hot soup, complementary food mud or other liquid. The user needs to directly fish with his hand or use additional tools such as chopsticks, clamps, etc. to fish, which is not only cumbersome and time-consuming, but also may cause secondary pollution due to the contact of tools and liquid, increase the use risk, and cannot meet the needs of people for hygiene and convenience, which becomes a problem to be solved in the field of tableware design. SUMMARY

[0004] The purpose of the present application is to provide a combined tableware auxiliary accessory that can float to solve the problems raised in the background.

[0005] In order to achieve the above purpose, the present application provides the following technical scheme:

[0006] A combined tableware auxiliary accessory that can float, comprising a spoon handle, a spoon body is arranged on the spoon handle, a twisted arc handle is arranged on the spoon handle, and a floating mechanism is arranged on the twisted arc handle.

[0007] Furthermore, the spoon handle, as a gripping component, is made of stainless steel. Stainless steel combines high strength and corrosion resistance, which can withstand the gripping force and minor impacts during daily use, preventing deformation and damage. It can also prevent rusting after contact with soup or complementary foods, ensuring long-term safety. The spoon body is integrally formed on the spoon handle. As the part that comes into contact with food, the spoon body is made of food-grade silicone rubber or food-grade low-density polyethylene. Both materials comply with the GB4806 series food contact material standards, with no toxic substances leaching out. They can directly contact hot soup, complementary foods for infants and young children, and other types of foods. Moreover, the surface is smooth and easy to clean, reducing food residue residue.

[0008] Furthermore, a twisted arc handle is integrally formed between the spoon handle and the spoon body. The curvature of the twisted arc handle is adapted to the installation of the hollow round tube, which helps to stably embed the hollow round tube and prevent the hollow round tube from slipping off. It is also made of food-grade silicone rubber or food-grade low-density polyethylene, which is consistent with the material of the spoon body, to ensure the safety of the entire food contact part. A floating mechanism is fixedly installed on the twisted arc handle. The floating mechanism provides core buoyancy support for the tableware and ensures that the tableware can be stably suspended when it falls into the liquid.

[0009] In a preferred embodiment, the floating mechanism includes a hollow circular tube with a straight slot extending through it, and a float is disposed inside the hollow circular tube.

[0010] Furthermore, the hollow tube is made of food-grade silicone rubber or food-grade low-density polyethylene, and has a cylindrical structure. Its inner diameter is adapted to the installation requirements of the subsequent float, providing ample space for the float to move while preventing excessive swaying of the float inside the tube, which would affect buoyancy stability. A straight groove is opened through the hollow tube. The opening reduces the overall weight of the hollow tube, further improving buoyancy. It also facilitates the flow of liquid into the tube, allowing the float to respond more quickly to changes in buoyancy. It also facilitates the flow of water into the tube during cleaning, rinsing away any residual dirt inside. Inside the hollow tube, a float is movable. The float is made of food-grade silicone rubber or food-grade low-density polyethylene, which has a density much lower than water, generating sufficient buoyancy. The material is also soft and elastic, so it will not be damaged even if it collides with the inner wall of the hollow tube, maintaining stable buoyancy performance over a long period of time.

[0011] Furthermore, the straight slots are arranged in a circumferential array at equal intervals, with 4-6 slots in total. The circumferential array distribution ensures that the weight of the hollow tube is uniform in all directions, preventing the hollow tube from tilting due to uneven slot distribution and affecting the overall floating balance. The equidistant design allows water and air to be evenly distributed inside the tube, further improving the stability of the float's buoyancy response. It also makes the hollow tube look more regular, combining practicality and aesthetics.

[0012] In a preferred embodiment, the straight slots are arranged in a circumferential array at equal intervals.

[0013] In a preferred embodiment, the hollow tube is further provided with a threaded hole, a bolt is connected to the threaded hole, and a hook is provided on the bolt.

[0014] Furthermore, one end of the hollow tube is provided with a threaded hole, the inner diameter of which is adapted to the outer diameter of the bolt. The internal thread design enables the bolt to be quickly and securely connected and disassembled. A bolt is threaded onto the threaded hole. The bolt is made of stainless steel, the same material as the spoon handle, to ensure that it is not easy to loosen after being connected to the threaded hole.

[0015] Furthermore, one end of the bolt is integrally formed with a hook made of stainless steel. The hook is integrally formed with the bolt, has high structural strength, and can withstand the weight of the tableware itself. Its shape is "J" and the opening size is suitable for common hanging scenarios such as the rim of bowls and the edge of plates, making it convenient to temporarily hang and store tableware and avoid random placement that may cause contamination.

[0016] In a preferred embodiment, the float is provided with a float tube.

[0017] Furthermore, the float is integrally formed with a float tube, which is made of food-grade silicone rubber or food-grade low-density polyethylene, the same material as the float, to ensure the safety and consistency of the overall buoyancy components. The float tube can further increase the volume of the float, improve the buoyancy effect, and enhance the stability of the float in the liquid, preventing the float from overturning due to water flow fluctuations, and ensuring the buoyancy balance of the overall floating mechanism.

[0018] In a preferred embodiment, the float tubes are arranged at equal intervals around the float.

[0019] Furthermore, the float tubes are arranged equidistantly around the float, preferably nine in total. The nine float tubes are arranged in a circumferential array on the outer wall of the float. This distribution method can make the buoyancy of the float uniform in all directions, further improving the stability of the float in the liquid and avoiding the float tilting due to uneven buoyancy, which would affect the floating balance of the entire tableware. The equidistant arrangement design also makes the appearance of the float more regular and its compatibility with the hollow tubes stronger, reducing the swaying amplitude of the float inside the hollow tubes.

[0020] In a preferred embodiment, the spoon handle has a pre-drilled opening, and an ornamental ball is placed in the pre-drilled opening.

[0021] Furthermore, the spoon handle has a pre-drilled opening, which is a circular through-hole structure with a diameter suitable for the installation of the ornamental ball. The ornamental ball is tightly secured to the pre-drilled opening. The ornamental ball is made of food-grade silicone rubber or food-grade low-density polyethylene, and can be colored in bright red, yellow, etc. This not only enhances the overall aesthetics of the tableware, but also attracts children's attention and increases their interest in using the tableware. On the other hand, the securing structure of the ornamental ball is stable and not easy to fall off. The material is safe, so there is no safety hazard even if a child accidentally bites it. At the same time, its smooth surface can be wiped directly for cleaning, making it easy to maintain.

[0022] In a preferred embodiment, the spoon body has a mounting hole, and a float is provided in the mounting hole.

[0023] Furthermore, the spoon body has a mounting hole, which is a circular through hole structure. The angle of the mounting hole is adapted to the tilt angle of the spoon body. The tilt angle of the spoon body and the mounting hole is 15°-60°, preferably 35°.

[0024] This tilt angle ensures that the spoon body is less likely to spill food when scooping it up, and also allows the float to make better contact with the liquid, maximizing the buoyancy effect.

[0025] Furthermore, a float is tightly engaged with the mounting hole. The float is made of food-grade silicone rubber or food-grade low-density polyethylene. It is cylindrical in shape and protrudes significantly from the bottom of the spoon body, making it easy to contact the float and easy to clean. The float has low density and high buoyancy, which can assist the floating mechanism in providing additional buoyancy for the tableware and further improve the floating stability.

[0026] In a preferred embodiment, the float is provided with protrusions.

[0027] Furthermore, one side of the float is integrally formed with a protrusion. The protrusion has a convex structure and is made of the same material as the float. The protrusion increases the contact area between the float and the liquid, slightly improving the buoyancy effect. On the other hand, during cleaning, the protrusion increases the friction between the water flow and the surface of the float, helping to quickly rinse away residual food residue and improve cleaning efficiency. Several protrusions are evenly arranged in a circumferential array around the float, preferably 6-8. The circumferential array distribution ensures that the float is subjected to uniform force in all directions, avoiding the float from tilting due to uneven distribution of protrusions, which would affect the buoyancy balance.

[0028] In a preferred embodiment, the arrangement angle of the float is adapted to the tilt angle and opening angle of the spoon body and the mounting hole.

[0029] Furthermore, the arrangement angle of the float is adapted to the tilt angle and opening angle of the spoon body and the mounting hole. That is, after the float is engaged in the mounting hole, its axis is consistent with the tilt direction of the spoon body and the hole axis direction of the mounting hole. This adaptation design can ensure that the float can contact the liquid to the maximum extent and give full play to the buoyancy effect. At the same time, it avoids stress between the float and the spoon body due to angular misalignment, prevents the float from falling off, and further ensures the overall floating stability of the tableware. It ensures that when the tableware falls into the liquid, it can always maintain the floating posture with the spoon body and handle facing upwards, and avoids the spoon handle contacting the bottom of the container and getting contaminated with residue.

[0030] Furthermore, the spoon body, hollow tube, float, float block, and ornamental ball of this invention, which come into direct contact with food, are all made of food-grade silicone rubber or food-grade low-density polyethylene. Both materials comply with the GB4806 series food contact material standards and do not leach toxic substances such as plasticizers or heavy metals. They can directly contact various foods such as hot soup and infant complementary foods, and will not pose a health risk even if a child accidentally bites them. The spoon handle, bolts, and hooks are made of stainless steel, which has both high strength and corrosion resistance, preventing rust and food contamination after contact with soup, thus ensuring safety from the source.

[0031] Compared with the prior art, the beneficial effects of the present invention are as follows:

[0032] 1. The floating mechanism of this invention increases the buoyancy volume with the float and float tube, and expands the liquid contact area with the float block on the spoon body, forming a double buoyancy guarantee. Even if the tableware is accidentally dropped into hot soup, baby food or other liquids, it can be stably suspended due to the low density of the material, keeping the spoon handle facing upwards and preventing the spoon handle from contacting the bottom of the container and getting contaminated with residue. At the same time, the spoon handle and the twisted arc handle are naturally raised, so that it can be directly grasped and used without the need for tools or hands, solving the problem of traditional tableware being difficult to retrieve and easily contaminated after falling to the bottom of the liquid.

[0033] 2. The tilt angle of the spoon body and the mounting hole of the present invention ensures that the spoon is not easy to spill when scooping food, and allows the float and float ball to contact the liquid to the maximum extent, avoiding buoyancy imbalance caused by improper angle; and the opening of the straight groove circumferential array and the equal distribution of float tubes further ensure that the weight of the hollow tube is uniform in all directions and the float ball is balanced in force, so that the tableware will not tip over or turn over even if the liquid shakes slightly.

[0034] 3. The colorful ornamental ball on the pre-drilled opening of the spoon handle of this invention not only enhances the overall aesthetics of the tableware, but also attracts children's attention, alleviates children's resistance to eating, and is suitable for infant and toddler complementary food feeding scenarios; at the same time, the ornamental ball is made of food-grade material, taking into account both fun and safety.

[0035] 4. During meals, the tableware can be temporarily hung on the rim of bowls and plates to prevent spoon handles from contacting the table and causing contamination. During family gatherings or outdoor picnics, multiple sets of tableware can be connected and hung in series with hooks, which saves table space and prevents tableware from colliding and being damaged. When hanging is not needed, the hollow tube and bolts can be used to achieve quick and stable connection and disassembly. The hollow tube will not scratch the user after disassembly. The surface of each component is smooth and without pores. The straight groove makes it easy for water to enter the hollow tube to rinse the float and float tube. The protrusions on the float increase the friction of the water flow and quickly remove residual food residue. The cleaning efficiency is higher than that of traditional tableware with gaps. Attached Figure Description

[0036] To more clearly illustrate the technical solutions in the embodiments of the present invention or the prior art, the drawings used in the description of the embodiments or the prior art will be briefly introduced below. Obviously, the drawings described below are only some embodiments of the present invention. For those skilled in the art, other drawings can be obtained based on these drawings without creative effort. In the drawings:

[0037] The accompanying drawings described herein are for illustrative purposes only and are not intended to limit the scope of the invention in any way. Furthermore, the shapes and proportions of the components in the drawings are merely illustrative to aid in understanding the invention and do not specifically limit the shapes and proportions of the components. Those skilled in the art, guided by the teachings of this invention, can select various possible shapes and proportions to implement the invention according to specific circumstances.

[0038] Figure 1 This is a three-dimensional structural diagram of a floating, modular tableware accessory proposed in this invention.

[0039] Figure 2 This is a three-dimensional structural diagram of a floating, modular tableware accessory proposed in this invention.

[0040] Figure 3 This is a three-dimensional exploded view of a floating, modular tableware accessory proposed in this invention.

[0041] Figure 4 This is a three-dimensional top view of a floating, modular tableware accessory proposed in this invention.

[0042] Figure 5 This is a three-dimensional side elevation diagram of a floating, modular tableware auxiliary accessory proposed in this invention.

[0043] Figure 6This is a three-dimensional exploded structural diagram of a floating, modular tableware auxiliary accessory proposed in this invention.

[0044] Figure 7 This is a three-dimensional exploded structural diagram of a floating, modular tableware auxiliary accessory proposed in this invention.

[0045] Figure 8 This is a three-dimensional exploded cross-sectional view of a floating, modular tableware auxiliary accessory proposed in this invention.

[0046] Figure 9 This is a three-dimensional exploded structural diagram of a floating, modular tableware accessory proposed in this invention.

[0047] Figures 1-9 In the accompanying drawings, the reference numerals include:

[0048] 1. Spoon handle; 2. Spoon body; 3. Pre-drilled opening; 4. Ornamental ball; 5. Twisted arc handle; 6. Hollow round tube; 7. Straight groove; 8. Float ball; 9. Threaded hole; 10. Bolt; 11. Hook; 12. Mounting hole; 13. Float block; 14. Protrusion; 15. Float tube. Detailed Implementation

[0049] To make the objectives, features, and advantages of this invention more apparent and understandable, the technical solutions of the embodiments of this invention will be clearly and completely described below with reference to the accompanying drawings. Obviously, the embodiments described below are only some embodiments of this invention, and not all embodiments. Based on the embodiments of this invention, all other embodiments obtained by those skilled in the art without creative effort are within the scope of protection of this invention.

[0050] In the description of this invention, it should be understood that when a component is considered to be "connected" to another component, it can be directly connected to the other component or there may be an intermediate component present simultaneously. When a component is considered to be "set" on another component, it can be directly set on the other component or there may be an intermediate component present simultaneously.

[0051] Furthermore, terms such as “long,” “short,” “inner,” and “outer” indicate orientation or positional relationships based on the orientation or positional relationships shown in the accompanying drawings. They are used only for the purpose of describing the present invention and are not intended to indicate or imply that the device or component referred to must have this specific orientation or operate in a specific orientational configuration. Therefore, they should not be construed as limitations of the present invention.

[0052] The present invention will now be described in detail with reference to the specific embodiments shown in the accompanying drawings. However, these embodiments do not limit the present invention, and any structural, methodological, or functional modifications made by those skilled in the art based on these embodiments are included within the scope of protection of the present invention.

[0053] Example 1

[0054] See Figures 1-9 This embodiment provides a floating combination tableware accessory, including a spoon handle 1, a spoon body 2 on the spoon handle 1, a twisted arc handle 5 on the spoon handle 1, and a floating mechanism on the twisted arc handle 5.

[0055] First, confirm that the hollow tube 6 on the twisted handle 5 is undamaged, the straight groove 7 (circumferentially arranged) is not blocked, and the internal float 8 and the nine float tubes 15 arranged equidistantly around it are not detached. The float 8 and the float tubes 15 together constitute the core floating component. It is necessary to ensure that the two can freely adapt to the buoyancy of the liquid in the hollow tube 6 without any jamming or displacement restriction. At the same time, check whether the float 13 on the mounting hole 12 of the spoon body 2 is stable, whether the protrusion 14 arranged around the float 13 is loose, and whether the arrangement angle of the float 13 is completely aligned with the opening angle of the spoon body 2 (tilted at 35°, adapting to the range of 15°-60°) and the mounting hole 12, so as to avoid affecting the floating balance due to angular misalignment.

[0056] The floating mechanism includes a hollow circular tube 6, through which a straight slot 7 is opened, and a float 8 is provided inside the hollow circular tube 6.

[0057] The straight slots 7 are arranged in a circular array at equal intervals.

[0058] The float 8 is equipped with a float tube 15.

[0059] The float tube 15 is equidistantly arranged around the float 8.

[0060] Furthermore, several floating tubes 15 are arranged at equal intervals, preferably nine.

[0061] The spoon handle 1 has a reserved opening 3, and an ornamental ball 4 is provided on the reserved opening 3, and the ornamental ball 4 is snapped into place through the reserved opening 3.

[0062] The spoon body 2 has a mounting hole 12, and a float 13 is provided in the mounting hole 12.

[0063] The float 13 is provided with a protrusion 14.

[0064] Furthermore, several protrusions 14 are arranged equidistantly around the floating block 13 in a circular array.

[0065] The arrangement angle of the float 13 is compatible with the tilt angle and opening angle of the spoon body 2 and the mounting hole 12.

[0066] Furthermore, the tilt angle of the spoon body 2 and the mounting hole 12 is 15°-60°, preferably 35°.

[0067] When using the spoon body 2 to hold hot soup, baby food, or other liquid foods, if the utensil accidentally falls into the liquid, the float 13 (food-grade silicone rubber / low-density polyethylene) of the spoon body 2 works in conjunction with the float 8 and float tube 15 inside the hollow tube 6 of the twisted handle 5. Utilizing the low-density properties of the materials, buoyancy is generated, maintaining the spoon body 2 at a stable tilt angle (matching the angle of the mounting hole 12 and float 13). The handle suspends on the liquid surface, preventing the handle from contacting the bottom of the container and picking up residue. Simultaneously, the handle 1 and the twisted handle 5 naturally rise for easy retrieval later.

[0068] When using floating utensils, simply hold the stainless steel spoon handle 1 to easily pick them up without worrying about them falling to the bottom and becoming difficult to remove. At the same time, since the floating parts such as floats and float balls only come into contact with the liquid and the material surface is smooth and easy to clean, they can be easily wiped clean after being picked up and reused. This makes them suitable for high-frequency scenarios such as family meals and feeding complementary foods to children.

[0069] In this embodiment, the spoon body 2, the ornamental ball 4, the hollow round tube 6, the bolt 10, the float 13, the protrusion 14, the float tube 15, the float 8, and the float 13 are all made of food-grade silicone rubber or food-grade low-density polyethylene.

[0070] The spoon handle 1 and hook 11 are made of stainless steel.

[0071] For components requiring high-temperature sterilization in this embodiment, such as the spoon body 2, ornamental ball 4, hollow tube 6, bolt 10, float 13, protrusion 14, float tube 15, float 8, and float 13, heat resistance can be improved through a composite structure design while ensuring food safety. This design retains the safety and basic properties of food-grade silicone rubber / low-density polyethylene (LDPE) and is adaptable to common high-temperature sterilization scenarios (such as boiling water, steam, and sterilizers). The specific composite solution is as follows:

[0072] Substrate: Retain the original food-grade silicone rubber (temperature resistance limit 230℃, but it is prone to aging and hardening after long-term high-temperature sterilization) or food-grade LDPE (temperature resistance limit 80-100℃, heat resistance needs to be enhanced) as the main body;

[0073] Composite layer: A food-grade PTFE coating (commonly known as Teflon, conforming to GB4806.10 standard) with a thickness of 0.05-0.1mm is formed on the outer surface of the component that does not come into contact with food (such as the back of the spoon body 2, the outer wall of the hollow round tube 6, and the bottom of the float 13) by spraying and sintering process.

[0074] Substrate: Food-grade silicone rubber as the outer layer (retaining a soft feel and safety when in contact with food or the external environment);

[0075] Composite layer: A food-grade PA66 skeleton (compliant with GB4806.7 standard) is embedded inside the component. The skeleton is injection molded and can be designed as a grid or rib. After being embedded in the silicone rubber substrate, it is bonded together as one piece through a secondary vulcanization process (such as the internal support skeleton of the spoon body 2 and the central skeleton of the float 13).

[0076] Substrate: Food-grade LDPE and food-grade HDPE are blended and modified in a ratio of 7:3 or 6:4 (both conforming to GB4806.7 standard), and integrally molded through injection molding process without the need for additional coating or skeleton.

[0077] Furthermore, for the scenario of feeding complementary foods to children, it is necessary to ensure that there is no risk of the float 13, float ball 8 and other components falling off (regularly check the installation status), and that all parts that come into contact with food are made of food-grade materials to prevent children from accidentally biting them and causing harmful substances to leach out; when using, parents also need to help children hold the spoon handle 1 to prevent children from tilting the tableware excessively or dropping it forcefully, so as to ensure safety when using it.

[0078] When used outdoors, if bumps or collisions occur, priority should be given to protecting the stainless steel spoon handle 1 and hook 11 to avoid deformation that may affect use. If there is a lack of clean water when cleaning, you can first wipe the floating parts and the spoon body 2 with a wet wipe, and then perform a deep rinse when you get home to ensure that the accessories can still function stably in the outdoor environment.

[0079] In this embodiment, the weight of the spoon body 2 and the float 13 is greater than that of the hollow tube 6, the float ball, and the spoon handle of the floating mechanism. Therefore, if the spoon is accidentally dropped into hot soup, baby food puree, or other liquids, the spoon body 2 and the float 13 will be at the bottom, while the hollow tube 6, the float ball, and the spoon handle 1 of the floating mechanism will be at the top, making it easy to directly pick up the spoon handle 1.

[0080] Specifically, the spoon body 2, as the core component that comes into contact with food, is made of food-grade silicone rubber or low-density polyethylene (material with a lower density), but it must meet the structural strength required to hold food. Its volume (the area of ​​its spoon head) is larger than that of the float 13, contributing the main lower gravity. Although the float 13 is made of a lightweight material, its structural design that protrudes from the bottom of the spoon body increases the weight ratio of the lower area. Together, the two constitute the lower unit where gravity is concentrated, ensuring that the lower unit sinks first when the tableware is dropped.

[0081] Furthermore, the hollow cylindrical tube 6 of the floating mechanism adopts a hollow structure, and the float 8 and float tube 15 are made of lightweight materials and are small in size. The total weight of the three is only 1 / 3 to 1 / 2 of the weight of the spoon body 2. Although the handle 1 is made of stainless steel (with a relatively high density), it is designed as a slender rod structure, with the weight concentrated at the grip end and far away from the lower unit, further reducing the overall gravity of the upper area and creating a significant gravity difference with the lower unit.

[0082] Furthermore, although the lower spoon body 2 and float 13 are immersed in the liquid, the buoyancy of the float 13 can support the spoon body 2 to float in the middle layer of the liquid, preventing the spoon head from contacting food residue and dirt at the bottom of the container; at the same time, the downward position of the spoon head makes the food receiving concave part face upward, so even if there is a small amount of food before it falls, it is not easy to spill due to tipping, reducing the risk of liquid contamination, especially suitable for scenarios with extremely high hygiene requirements such as infant complementary food feeding.

[0083] Furthermore, because the upper handle 1 is relatively light, it will naturally rise and protrude from the liquid surface under the buoyancy of the hollow tube 6 and float 8 of the floating mechanism. Users can directly hold the handle 1 with their hands to take out the tableware without the need for chopsticks, tongs or other tools. This is convenient and avoids secondary contamination caused by tools coming into contact with the liquid. Compared with traditional spoons, it greatly improves the efficiency of taking out the tableware in emergency situations and reduces the operational burden on parents and caregivers.

[0084] Example 2

[0085] According to Embodiment 1, in this embodiment, the hollow round tube 6 is also provided with a threaded hole 9, a bolt 10 is connected to the threaded hole 9, and a hook 11 is provided on the bolt 10.

[0086] Furthermore, hook 11 needs to be configured;

[0087] Check the connection status of the threaded hole 9 and bolt 10 on the hollow round tube 6 to ensure that the bolt 10 is tightened without looseness and that the hook 11 (made of stainless steel) at its end can be unfolded and stored normally; confirm that the reserved opening 3 on the spoon handle 1 (made of stainless steel) is tightly assembled with the ornamental ball 4 and there is no risk of falling off. At the same time, check that there is no breakage or deformation at the connection between the spoon handle 1 and the spoon body 2 and the twisted arc handle 5 to ensure the stability of grip and use.

[0088] Furthermore, if the spoon needs to be temporarily hung during the meal, the stainless steel hook 11 on the bolt 10 can be used: unfold the hook 11 and hang it directly to avoid the item being placed randomly, which could lead to contamination or loss.

[0089] If multiple sets of this accessory are used at the same time, multiple pieces of tableware can be connected and hung in series (such as hanging on the rim of a bowl or the edge of a plate) using hook 11, which saves table space and prevents tableware from colliding and being damaged. It is especially suitable for family gatherings, outdoor picnics and other scenarios.

[0090] After the meal, rinse the tableware in clean water. The protrusions 14 on the float 13 increase the water contact area and quickly rinse away any food residue. The straight grooves 7 (circumferential array) on the hollow tube 6 allow water to flow smoothly into the tube, rinsing the float ball 8 and float tube 15 and preventing internal residue. The stainless steel spoon handle 1, hook 11, and bolt 10 can be wiped directly with detergent without worrying about rust. Simply wipe them dry after cleaning.

[0091] Furthermore, after long-term use, if the float 13, float ball 8, or float tube 15 are found to be aging (such as hardening of silicone rubber or deformation of low-density polyethylene), or if the bolt 10 or hook 11 becomes loose, the corresponding parts can be directly disassembled and replaced to ensure that the accessories maintain good buoyancy and safety in use for a long time.

[0092] Example 3

[0093] According to Embodiment 1, in this embodiment, based on the spoon handle 1, a rectangular, circular, or polygonal float made of a safe material (food-grade silicone rubber or food-grade low-density polyethylene) is added to the end of the spoon handle 1, and the float is provided with a rod made of food-grade silicone rubber. The float is connected to the end of the spoon handle 1. Furthermore, a slot is opened at the end of the spoon handle 1, and the slot is provided with a slot that gradually narrows from wide to narrow. The slot can be adapted to the insertion of the float rod.

[0094] This embodiment adds a float made of safety material to the end of the spoon handle 1, and achieves linkage assembly with the float through a variable width slot. This not only continues the safety standards and floating logic of Embodiment 1, but also solves the pain point of spoons and chopsticks being easy to scatter and difficult to retrieve when dropped separately in traditional tableware. The specific solution is as follows:

[0095] Based on the core floating design of the spoon body 2 + float 13 + floating mechanism in Embodiment 1, a linkage floating accessory is added to the end of the spoon handle 1 to achieve the effect of coordinated floating of floating objects. When the spoon is accidentally dropped into the liquid, the floating objects are suspended synchronously with the spoon, which is suitable for scenarios such as family meals and feeding of children's complementary foods where spoons need to be used at the same time.

[0096] The newly added floating objects and related components are all made of food-grade silicone rubber or food-grade low-density polyethylene as specified in Example 1, which meets the GB4806 series of food contact standards, ensuring that no toxic substances are released when in contact with food, and are resistant to boiling water sterilization, which is completely consistent with the material safety requirements of Example 1.

[0097] The slot design at the end of the spoon handle 1 fully considers the characteristics of the stainless steel material of the spoon handle 1 in Embodiment 1 (high strength and not easy to deform). It adapts to floating objects of different diameters through a wide-spacing gradient structure. There is no need to change the original main structure of the spoon handle 1. Only the slot needs to be processed at the end, which has strong compatibility.

[0098] Insert the floats side by side into the lower half of the slot. Due to the gradually changing width of the slot, the floats will be automatically clamped.

[0099] When the assembled spoon and float accidentally fall into hot soup, baby food puree, or other liquids, the float 13, float ball 8, and float tube 15 in Example 1 provide buoyancy to the main body of the spoon, while the float at the end of the spoon handle 1 provides buoyancy to the chopsticks. The whole structure forms a stable position with the spoon body 2 at the bottom (suspended in the middle of the liquid) and the spoon handle 1 and float at the top (exposed to the liquid surface). The spoon head does not come into contact with the bottom of the container and pick up any residue, and the float will not sink to the bottom on its own. The user can directly hold the spoon handle 1 or the float that is exposed to the liquid surface and take out the spoon and chopsticks at once without having to retrieve them separately.

[0100] This embodiment adds a floating object and a gradient slot to the end of the spoon handle to the basis of embodiment 1, which realizes the quick insertion and coordinated floating of the spoon and the floating object. It retains the safety standards, core floating functions and scene adaptability of embodiment 1, and expands the practical function of multi-tableware linkage. It forms a functional upgrade from single floating to coordinated floating with embodiment 1, and further improves the auxiliary effect of combination tableware.

[0101] It should be understood that although this specification describes embodiments, not every embodiment contains only one independent technical solution. This way of describing the specification is only for clarity. Those skilled in the art should regard the specification as a whole. The technical solutions in each embodiment can also be appropriately combined to form other embodiments that can be understood by those skilled in the art.

[0102] The detailed descriptions listed above are merely specific descriptions of feasible embodiments of the present invention, and are not intended to limit the scope of protection of the present invention. All equivalent embodiments or modifications made without departing from the spirit of the present invention should be included within the scope of protection of the present invention.

Claims

1. A floating, modular tableware accessory, comprising a spoon handle (1) with a spoon body (2) mounted on the handle (1), characterized in that, The spoon handle (1) is provided with a twisted arc handle (5), and the twisted arc handle (5) is provided with a floating mechanism.

2. The floating, modular tableware accessory according to claim 1, characterized in that, The floating mechanism includes a hollow round tube (6), through which a straight slot (7) is opened, and a float (8) is provided inside the hollow round tube (6).

3. The floating, modular tableware accessory according to claim 2, characterized in that, The straight slots (7) are arranged in a circular array at equal intervals.

4. A floating, modular tableware accessory according to claim 2, characterized in that, The hollow round tube (6) is also provided with a threaded hole (9), and a bolt (10) is connected to the threaded hole (9). The bolt (10) is provided with a hook (11).

5. A floating, modular tableware accessory according to claim 2, characterized in that, The float (8) is provided with a float tube (15), and the float (8) and float tube (15) are adapted to the liquid in the hollow circular tube (6) to generate buoyancy.

6. A floating, modular tableware accessory according to claim 5, characterized in that, The float tube (15) is equidistantly arranged around the float (8).

7. A floating, modular tableware accessory according to claim 1, characterized in that, The spoon handle (1) has a reserved opening (3), and an ornamental ball (4) is provided on the reserved opening (3).

8. A floating, modular tableware accessory according to claim 1, characterized in that, The spoon body (2) has a mounting hole (12) and a float (13) is provided in the mounting hole (12).

9. A floating, modular tableware accessory according to claim 8, characterized in that, The float (13) is provided with a protrusion (14).

10. A floating, modular tableware accessory according to claim 9, characterized in that, The arrangement angle of the float (13) is compatible with the tilt angle and opening angle of the spoon body (2) and the mounting hole (12).

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