Knife handle accessory for kitchen knife
By designing ergonomic tool holder attachments, using grooves and fastening mechanisms to assemble with non-cut edge edges of kitchen tools, the problems of hand discomfort and injuries caused by traditional kitchen tools are solved, achieving higher comfort and handling Suitable for a variety of tools.
Patent Information
- Application Number
- CN202420649009.4
- Authority / Receiving Office
- CN · China
- Patent Type
- Utility models(China)
- Current Assignee / Owner
- Filing Date
- 2024-03-29
- Publication Date
- 2024-12-17
- Estimated Expiration
- 2034-03-29
AI Technical Summary
Traditional kitchen knives lack ergonomic design, resulting in user hand discomfort and potential risk of injury such as calluses, finger wear and skin ulcers.
Design a tool holder attachment that can be assembled with kitchen tools non-cut edges, through the groove structure and fastening mechanism of the top and side branches, to achieve a removable and ergonomic grip, reducing hand fatigue and wear risks .
Improves user hand comfort and handling, minimizes calluse risks, and is suitable for a wide range of tool sizes and shapes, suitable for home and professional cooking environments.
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Abstract
Description
Technical Field
[0001] The present invention relates to the field of kitchen knives, and in particular to a handle attachment for kitchen knives. Background Art
[0002] Traditional kitchen knives often lack ergonomic functional design, which can cause discomfort to the user's hands during long-term use and even pose potential risks of injury, such as calluses, local wear and tear on the fingers, and even skin ulcers.
[0003] It is necessary to provide an ergonomic knife handle attachment for kitchen knives, which is not restricted by the size of the kitchen knives, does not damage the existing kitchen knives, and can be detachably combined with the non-cutting edge of the blade as needed, providing excellent comfort, safety and controllability for knife users. Utility Model Content
[0004] It is an object of the present disclosure to address one or more of the above-mentioned problems as well as other problems, and to achieve additional advantages.
[0005] The present disclosure provides a handle attachment for a kitchen knife, characterized in that the handle attachment may include a top and at least one first side branch and at least one second side branch extending downward on both sides of the top, the first side branch and the second side branch may be connected to each other through the top, a groove may be formed between the top, the first side branch and the second side branch, the shape of the groove may be configured to be complementary to the shape of at least a portion of the non-blade edge of the kitchen knife, so that the handle attachment may be assembled with the at least a portion of the non-blade edge, and at least one of the top, the first side branch and the second side branch may include at least one fastening mechanism, and the fastening mechanism may fasten the handle attachment to the kitchen knife by applying a force on the surface of the kitchen knife.
[0006] According to one embodiment of the present disclosure, the fastening mechanism may include at least one through-hole arranged in the handle attachment and a fastener cooperating with the through-hole, and the fastener may be pressed against the surface of the kitchen knife through the through-hole.
[0007] According to an embodiment of the present disclosure, the fastener may be a screw, and after being screwed through the through hole, the screw is pressed on the surface of the kitchen knife through the end thereof.
[0008] According to one embodiment of the present disclosure, the fastener may be an expansion nail, which is pressed on the surface of the kitchen knife through the end thereof after being squeezed through the through hole.
[0009] According to one embodiment of the present disclosure, at least one of the first side branch and the second side branch may include at least one of the through holes.
[0010] According to one embodiment of the present disclosure, the size of the perforation may be between 2 mm and 5 mm.
[0011] According to an embodiment of the present disclosure, the fastening mechanism may include at least one magnetic element arranged in the top portion, and the magnetic element may enable the handle attachment to be adsorbed on the upper surface of the kitchen knife.
[0012] According to one embodiment of the present disclosure, the fastening mechanism may further include at least one magnetic element arranged on at least one of the first side branch and the second side branch, and the magnetic element may enable the handle attachment to be adsorbed on the side surface of the kitchen knife.
[0013] According to one embodiment of the present disclosure, the fastener may be detachably installed in the through hole.
[0014] According to one embodiment of the present disclosure, the magnetic attraction component can be installed in the knife handle attachment in a detachable manner.
[0015] According to one embodiment of the present disclosure, the groove may have an inverted U-shaped cross-section.
[0016] According to one embodiment of the present disclosure, the groove may have an enlarged size at an end close to the handle.
[0017] According to one embodiment of the present disclosure, the outer surface of the knife handle attachment may be configured into an ergonomic shape.
[0018] According to one embodiment of the present disclosure, the outer surface of the handle attachment may be provided with finger grooves.
[0019] According to one embodiment of the present disclosure, the outer surface of the handle attachment may be provided with a palm support portion.
[0020] According to one embodiment of the present disclosure, the knife handle attachment can be stored in the knife handle when not in use.
[0021] According to one embodiment of the present disclosure, the top portion and the first and second side branches may be made into an integral piece.
[0022] The present disclosure also provides a kitchen knife, which may include the handle attachment as described above.
[0023] It should be noted that the various aspects of the present disclosure described for one embodiment may be included in other different embodiments, although not specifically described for the other different embodiments. In other words, all embodiments and / or features of any embodiment may be combined in any manner and / or combination, as long as they are not mutually contradictory.
[0024] The knife handle attachment according to the present disclosure is easy to assemble and is widely applicable to various kitchen knives. After being assembled on the kitchen knives, the knife handle attachment reduces hand fatigue, minimizes the risk of calluses, and improves the comfort of the user's hands. The knife handle attachment according to the present disclosure can be adapted to various knife sizes and shapes, and can be assembled not only to chef knives, but also to other multi-purpose knives, paring knives, etc. Users can choose the knife handle attachment according to their personal preferences. The knife handle attachment can be easily installed, disassembled and replaced, and is easy to clean and maintain. In addition to household kitchen knives, the knife handle attachment of the present disclosure is also suitable for knives used in professional cooking environments and other food preparation environments where comfort, safety and efficiency are important. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS
[0025] In order to more clearly illustrate the technical solution of the present disclosure, some specific embodiments given only as examples will be described below with reference to the accompanying drawings, wherein:
[0026] Figure 1 A front view showing an embodiment of a knife handle attachment consistent with the present disclosure;
[0027] Figure 2 Show Figure 1 a bottom view of the illustrated shank attachment;
[0028] Figure 3 Show Figure 1 a top view of the toolholder attachment shown;
[0029] Figure 4 Show Figure 1 Left side view of the tool holder attachment shown;
[0030] Figure 5 Show Figure 1 Right side view of the tool holder attachment shown;
[0031] Figure 6 Show Figure 1 Rear view of the shank attachment shown;
[0032] Figure 7 and Figure 8 yes Figure 1 Schematic diagram of the handle attachment installed on the back of the knife.
[0033] It should be understood that the same reference numerals represent the same elements throughout the drawings. In the drawings, the dimensions of certain features may be varied and not drawn to scale for clarity. DETAILED DESCRIPTION
[0034] The present disclosure will be described below with reference to the accompanying drawings, wherein the accompanying drawings illustrate several embodiments of the present disclosure. However, it should be understood that the present disclosure can be presented in a variety of different ways and is not limited to the embodiments described below; in fact, the embodiments described below are intended to make the disclosure of the present disclosure more complete and fully illustrate the scope of protection of the present disclosure to those skilled in the art. It should also be understood that the embodiments disclosed herein can be combined in various ways to provide more additional embodiments.
[0035] It should be understood that the terms used in the specification are only used to describe specific embodiments and are not intended to limit the present disclosure. All terms (including technical terms and scientific terms) used in the specification have the meanings commonly understood by those skilled in the art unless otherwise defined. For the sake of simplicity and / or clarity, well-known functions or structures may not be described in detail.
[0036] The singular forms "a", "said" and "the" used in the specification include plural forms unless clearly indicated. The terms "include", "comprise" and "contain" used in the specification indicate the presence of the claimed features, but do not exclude the presence of one or more other features. The term "and / or" used in the specification includes any and all combinations of one or more of the relevant listed items.
[0037] In the specification, when an element is referred to as being “on,” “attached to,” “connected to,” “coupled to,” or “contacting” another element, etc., the element may be directly on, attached to, connected to, coupled to, or contacting another element, or intervening elements may be present.
[0038] In the specification, the terms "first", "second", "third", etc. are only used for convenience of description and are not intended to be limiting. Any technical features represented by "first", "second", "third", etc. are interchangeable.
[0039] In the specification, spatial relational terms such as "upper", "lower", "front", "back", "top", "bottom", etc. may describe the relationship of one feature to another feature in the drawings. It should be understood that the spatial relational terms include different orientations of the device in use or operation in addition to the orientation shown in the drawings. For example, when the device in the drawings is turned over, features previously described as being "below" other features may now be described as being "above" the other features. The device may also be otherwise oriented (rotated 90 degrees or in other orientations), and the relative spatial relationships will be interpreted accordingly.
[0040] In particular, the spatial relationship terms such as "front", "rear", "up", "down", "side", "inside" and "outside" referred to in the present disclosure refer to the conventional direction when the tool is used, "longitudinal" refers to the length direction of the tool, "vertical" refers to the direction of the back of the knife-blade, and "transverse" refers to the thickness direction of the blade.
[0041] The present disclosure provides a knife handle attachment for kitchen knives. Kitchen knives generally include a knife handle and a blade, and the blade includes a blade and other non-blade edges. The knife handle attachment disclosed in the present disclosure is used to be installed on at least a portion of the non-blade edge of the blade. It effectively avoids the wear of fingers due to contact with positions such as the back of the knife or the vertical edge of the blade during the use of the knife, thereby minimizing the risk of calluses. The knife handle attachment adopts an anatomically optimized shape to improve the comfort of the fingers when contacting the knife handle attachment, improve the controllability of the knife, and effectively extend the time the user uses the knife.
[0042] Refer to the following Figures 1 to 6 Some embodiments of knife handle accessories consistent with the present disclosure are described.
[0043] The handle attachment 3 according to the present disclosure may include a top 4 and at least one first side branch 5 and at least one second side branch 6 extending downward on both sides of the top 4. The first side branch and the second side branch are connected to each other through the top 4. A groove 7 may be formed between the top 4, the first side branch 5 and the second side branch 6. The shape of the groove may be configured to complement the shape of at least a portion of the non-blade edge 2 of the kitchen knife, so that the handle attachment 3 can be assembled with at least a portion of the non-blade edge 2. Usually this assembly is detachable. At least one of the top, the first side branch and the second side branch may include a fastening mechanism 8. The fastening mechanism 8 can fasten the handle attachment 3 to the kitchen knife by applying a force on the surface of the kitchen knife.
[0044] The knife handle attachment disclosed in the present invention allows the knife handle attachment to be assembled and fastened without opening holes on the non-blade edge. The configuration of the groove allows the knife handle attachment to be tightly fitted with at least a portion of the non-blade edge to which the knife handle attachment is to be assembled. When there is a gap between the groove and the non-blade edge, the fastening mechanism ensures that the knife handle attachment remains fastened to the non-blade edge. When the user's hand holds the knife for operation, the contact surface provided by the knife handle attachment for the fingers reduces hand fatigue and minimizes the risk of calluses.
[0045] In such Figure 6 In the illustrated embodiment, the fastening mechanism 8 may include at least one through hole 9 arranged in the handle attachment and a fastener 10 matched with the through hole. The fastener 10 is pressed against the surface of the kitchen knife through the through hole 9, thereby fastening the handle attachment to the kitchen knife without opening a hole on the non-blade edge.
[0046] In some embodiments, the fastener may be a screw. After the screw is screwed inward through the through hole, the end of the screw is pressed against the surface of the kitchen knife. The head of the screw is adapted to fit and abut against the surface of the knife to apply pressure, thereby fastening the handle attachment to the kitchen knife.
[0047] In other embodiments, the fastener is an expansion nail. After the expansion nail is squeezed through the perforation, the end is pressed on the surface of the kitchen knife. The head of the expansion nail is suitable for abutting against the surface of the knife to apply pressure, so that the handle attachment is fastened and assembled to the kitchen knife.
[0048] The perforation 9 may be provided in at least one of the first side branch 5 and the second side branch 6. Figure 2 , Figure 3 and Figure 4 As shown, a perforation 9 is arranged in the middle of the upper part of the first side branch 5. It is also possible to set, for example, a plurality of perforations on the side branch as required.
[0049] In some embodiments, the longitudinal length of the top is between 30 mm and 40 mm. The transverse width of the top is between 8 mm and 15 mm. The vertical length of the side branch is between 10 mm and 15 mm. The aperture of the perforation 9 is generally between 2 mm and 5 mm, for example, the aperture of the perforation is between 3 mm and 4 mm.
[0050] In some embodiments, the fastening mechanism 8 may include at least one magnetic member disposed in the top portion 4. When the handle attachment is assembled to the non-blade edge, the magnetic member may be adsorbed on the edge surface of the knife, such as the edge surface of the upper edge of the back of the knife or the edge surface of the side edge of the knife, so that the handle attachment is firmly assembled to the kitchen knife.
[0051] In other embodiments, the fastening mechanism 8 may further include at least one magnetic element disposed in the first side branch 5 or the second side branch 6. For example, the first side branch 5 and the second side branch 6 each include a magnetic element, which are respectively used to be adsorbed to the corresponding side surface of the tool.
[0052] In some embodiments, when at least a portion of the non-blade edge of the handle attachment to be assembled is in the shape of a straight strip, the groove is configured to be complementary to the straight strip, for example Figure 7 As shown, the groove 7 has an inverted U-shaped cross section. In some embodiments, when at least a portion of the non-blade edge of the handle attachment to be assembled is in a sawtooth shape, the groove is configured to be complementary to the sawtooth shape. In other embodiments, when at least a portion of the non-blade edge of the handle attachment to be assembled is in a convex or concave arc shape, the groove is configured to be complementary to the arc shape.
[0053] The knife handle attachment 3 of the present disclosure can be assembled to a suitable position on the non-blade edge 2 .
[0054] In some embodiments, the handle attachment is assembled in the middle of the back of the knife, away from the handle, so that the user's other hand can contact the handle attachment to assist in operating the knife without feeling uncomfortable or injured due to direct contact with the back of the knife.
[0055] In other embodiments, the handle attachment is assembled on the edge of the back of the knife near the handle or on the vertical edge of the blade near the handle. This allows the user's hand holding the handle to press against the handle attachment during operation without being uncomfortable or injured due to direct contact with the non-blade edge.
[0056] One end of the groove 7 may have varying dimensions. Figure 3 and Figure 5 In the illustrated embodiment, one end of the groove has an enlarged width, such as the main width of the groove 7 can be between 1mm-3mm, and the width of the enlarged end can be between 4mm-6mm. This allows the handle attachment 3 to match the shape of the handle 1 through the end of the groove 7 with a changed size near the handle 1. This allows the handle attachment to be assembled tightly against the handle.
[0057] The outer surface of the knife handle attachment 3 can be configured into an ergonomic shape. In some embodiments, the outer surface of the knife handle attachment 3 can be provided with a finger groove. For example, the first side branch and the second side branch are provided with a concave on the side surface or the end surface, or the top is provided with a concave on the surface, so as to provide a comfortable shape for the fingers resting thereon. In some embodiments, the outer surface of the knife handle attachment can be provided with a palm support. For example, the top has a shape suitable for palm support, so as to facilitate pressing, and the palm will not be uncomfortable or injured due to direct contact with the back of the knife.
[0058] In some embodiments, the knife handle 1 has a storage groove inside, and the knife handle attachment 3 can be stored in the storage groove of the knife handle when not in use.
[0059] In some embodiments, the first side branch 5 and the second side branch 6 can be made into an integral piece with the top 4. In other embodiments, the first side branch and the second side branch can be connected to the top by splicing. In other embodiments, the first side branch and the second side branch are foldable.
[0060] The knife handle attachment can be made of durable, easy-to-clean materials that are not conducive to the growth of bacteria, such as anodized aluminum, ensuring both aesthetics and comfort as well as durability.
[0061] The present disclosure also relates to a kitchen knife having such a handle attachment.
[0062] exist Figure 7 and Figure 8 In the illustrated embodiment, a knife handle attachment 3 as described above is assembled on the knife back 2 close to the knife handle, and the knife handle attachment is fastened to the knife back by screws 10 .
[0063] In other embodiments, other styles of kitchen knives can be equipped with matching handle accessories. Users can install, remove and replace different handle accessories according to their needs and preferences.
[0064] The present disclosure relates to knife handle attachments for kitchen knives. However, the present disclosure is not limited to household kitchen knives. The knife handle attachments of the present disclosure are also suitable for knives or the like that need to be operated by hand, including but not limited to professional cooking environments or any food processing environment where comfort, safety, and efficiency are important. By integrating an ergonomic knife handle attachment into a knife, a user can enjoy greater comfort, safety, and control when using a knife.
[0065] Although the present disclosure has been disclosed as above in the form of a preferred embodiment, it is not intended to limit the present disclosure. Any technical personnel in this field can make possible changes and modifications to the technical solution of the present disclosure by using the methods and technical contents disclosed above without departing from the spirit and scope of the present disclosure. Therefore, any simple modifications, equivalent changes and modifications made to the above embodiments based on the technical essence of the present disclosure without departing from the content of the technical solution of the present disclosure shall fall within the protection scope of the technical solution of the present disclosure.
Claims
1. A handle attachment for a kitchen knife, characterized in that: The knife handle attachment comprises a top portion and at least one first side branch and at least one second side branch extending downwardly on both sides of the top portion, the first side branch and the second side branch being connected to each other through the top portion, a groove being formed between the top portion, the first side branch and the second side branch, the shape of the groove being configured to be complementary to the shape of at least a portion of the non-blade edge of the kitchen knife, so that the knife handle attachment can be assembled with the at least a portion of the non-blade edge, and at least one of the top portion, the first side branch and the second side branch comprises at least one fastening mechanism, the fastening mechanism fastens the knife handle attachment to the kitchen knife by applying a force on the surface of the kitchen knife.
2. The knife handle attachment according to claim 1, characterized in that: The fastening mechanism comprises at least one through hole arranged in the handle attachment and a fastener matched with the through hole, wherein the fastener is pressed against the surface of the kitchen knife through the through hole.
3. The knife handle attachment according to claim 2, characterized in that: The fastener is a screw, which is screwed through the through hole and then pressed against the surface of the kitchen knife by the end thereof.
4. The knife handle attachment according to claim 2, characterized in that: The fastener is an expansion nail, which is pressed on the surface of the kitchen knife through the end after being squeezed through the through hole.
5. The knife handle attachment according to claim 2, characterized in that: At least one of the first side branch and the second side branch includes at least one of the perforations.
6. The knife handle attachment according to claim 2, characterized in that: The size of the perforations is between 2 mm and 5 mm.
7. The knife handle attachment according to claim 1 or 2, characterized in that: The fastening mechanism includes at least one magnetic attraction member arranged in the top portion, and the magnetic attraction member can cause the handle attachment to be adsorbed on the edge surface of the kitchen knife.
8. The knife handle attachment according to claim 7, characterized in that: The fastening mechanism further comprises at least one magnetic member arranged on at least one of the first side branch and the second side branch, wherein the magnetic member can cause the handle attachment to be adsorbed on the side surface of the kitchen knife.
9. The knife handle attachment according to claim 2, characterized in that: The fastener is detachably mounted in the through hole.
10. The knife handle attachment according to claim 7, characterized in that: The magnetic attraction component is detachably mounted in the knife handle attachment.
11. The knife handle attachment according to claim 1, characterized in that: The groove has an inverted U-shaped cross section.
12. The knife handle attachment according to claim 1, characterized in that: The groove has an enlarged dimension at an end near the handle.
13. The knife handle attachment according to claim 1, characterized in that: The outer surface of the knife handle attachment is configured into an ergonomic shape.
14. The knife handle attachment according to claim 13, characterized in that: The outer surface of the knife handle attachment is provided with finger grooves.
15. The knife handle attachment according to claim 13 or 14, characterized in that: The outer surface of the knife handle attachment is provided with a palm support portion.
16. The knife handle attachment according to claim 1, characterized in that: The knife handle attachment can be stored in the knife handle when not in use.
17. The knife handle attachment according to claim 1, characterized in that: The top portion can be made in one piece with the first and second side branches.
18. A kitchen knife, characterized in that: It comprises the knife handle attachment according to any one of claims 1 to 9.