Pancake turner

Abstract

The utility model relates to the technical field of kitchen tools, in particular to a pancake turner which comprises a turner head and a handle, the handle comprises a connecting piece and a holding portion, one end of the connecting piece is connected with the turner head, the other end of the connecting piece is connected with the holding portion, and the holding portion wraps the connecting piece and the area where the connecting piece is connected with the turner head. The shovel head is made of a spring steel material, the connecting piece is made of a metal material, and the holding part is made of a plastic material. The pancake turner aims to overcome the problem of spring steel materials, the turner head can be flattened to be in complete contact with the bottom of a pan, the turner head and the handle are not prone to breakage, and meanwhile the overall weight of the pancake turner is not increased.

Description

TECHNICAL FIELD

[0001] The utility model relates to kitchen tool technical field more particularly, relate to a kind of spatula. BACKGROUND

[0002] Shovel is high-frequency use kitchenware, in order to facilitate cooking food will adopt multiple material composite, reach enough hardness and toughness etc. on product quality, it is also light enough in use, and it is also convenient to wash etc.

[0003] The general spatula head material is stainless steel and plastic, but the above-mentioned material lacks elasticity, has use limitation in part cooking environment, for example, when needing to turn over in using frying pan to fry meat, since the shovel head is hard and lacks elasticity, cannot be flattened to adhere to pot bottom, therefore, it is difficult to insert the shovel head of spatula into the bottom of meat, so that meat is difficult to turn over.

[0004] To solve the above problem, spring steel material shovel head can be used. Spring steel has elasticity, can be flattened to completely contact with pot bottom. However, spring steel does not have bending ability, spring steel cannot be pressed and bent into shape as kitchen utensil handle, so generally this kind of spring steel as shovel head kitchen utensil needs to weld a section of material with larger hardness as handle, which brings the problem that welding position is easy to break and increases the weight of kitchen utensil, which brings inconvenience in use. SUMMARY

[0005] The utility model aims at overcoming the problem of spring steel material, provides a kind of spatula, shovel head can be flattened to completely contact with pot bottom, and shovel head and handle are not easy to break, and the weight of the whole spatula is not increased.

[0006] To achieve the above-mentioned purpose, the utility model adopts the technical scheme that:

[0007] A kind of spatula, including shovel head and handle, the handle includes connecting piece and gripping portion, the connecting piece one end is connected with the shovel head, the other end is connected with the gripping portion, the gripping portion is wrapped the connecting piece and the area of the connecting piece and the shovel head connection;The shovel head is spring steel material, the connecting piece is metal material, the gripping portion is plastic material.

[0008] The utility model discloses a spatula adopts the structure design of spring steel shovel head + metal connecting piece + plastic holding part. The spring steel of shovel head can make it have good elasticity, compared with the shovel head of other spatula of greater hardness, the spring steel shovel head of the utility model is more favorable to shovel head whole and the contact of the bottom of the pot and shovel up food. The connecting piece of metal material guarantees tenacity and strength, when pressing shovel head, makes handle not easy and shovel head break. The plastic holding part adopts the mode of hanging and marking and is connected with connecting piece, makes handle light and portable and the plasticity is strong, and the shape is more free, can also guarantee use strength. Compared with prior art, the invention point of the utility model lies in that the holding part not only wraps connecting piece, but also includes the welding area of connecting piece and shovel head, thereby greatly increasing the strength of the connecting place of connecting piece and shovel head, and the stability of the holding part can be further improved, so that a heavy safeguard is added to the connecting place of shovel head and handle, and the strength and deformation resistance of the whole shovel head and handle are improved. The handle is divided into two parts of connecting piece and holding part, compared with the structure that the handle is an entirety and adopts metal material in prior art, the holding part of the utility model adopts plastic material, which can further reduce the overall weight of the spatula and improve the convenience and comfort of use. Moreover, the connecting piece and shovel head are better wrapped after welding by using the injection molding of the holding part.

[0009] Further, it further includes an outer layer, which is wrapped on the outside of the shovel head and / or the connecting piece and / or the holding part, and the outer layer is made of flexible material. Preferably, the outer layer is made of silica gel material. The outer layer wraps the entire shovel head, connecting piece and holding part, and the spatula as a whole. The silica gel has heat resistance: the outer layer of silica gel can withstand high temperature, and the heat resistance range is usually between -40℃ and 230℃, which is suitable for use in various cooking environments. Moreover, the silica gel material is soft, and the silica gel outer layer wrapped on the shovel head can not damage the coating during the contact between the shovel head and the non-stick pot, which can protect the service life of the pot. The surface of the silica gel spatula is smooth and not easy to stick food residues, which is relatively easy to clean. The silica gel material has good durability and anti-aging property, and has a long service life. The silica gel outer layer wrapped on the holding part has an anti-slip function and provides a better holding feeling. The holding part can be molded into a shape similar to the outer shape of the silica gel product, and the molten plastic is injected into the mold under pressure in a high-temperature state.

[0010] Further, the connecting piece is connected with the top surface or the bottom surface of the shovel head. The front end of the connecting piece is welded on the bottom surface of the shovel head, which does not affect the flatness of the top surface of the shovel head, makes the surface transition of the spatula smoother, and improves the appearance of the spatula. Of course, the connecting piece can also be connected with the top surface of the shovel head, and after wrapping the outer layer, the welding position of the connecting piece and the shovel head is covered by the outer layer, which will not have a very obvious concave-convex feeling.

[0011] Further, the spade head is provided with a first through hole near the connecting end of the connecting piece, and / or the connecting piece is provided with a plurality of second through holes. Preferably, the second through holes are multiple and are sequentially arranged along the length direction of the connecting piece, facilitating the reliability of the connection between the connecting piece and the holding part after injection molding. The first through hole has a similar effect as the second through hole, and can also improve the reliability of the connection between the spade head and the holding part when the holding part wraps the connecting part. The setting of the first through hole and the second through hole is beneficial to the adhesion between the plastic and the metal, so that they are not easy to separate and fall off. The larger the contact area between the plastic and the metal, i.e. the spade head or the connecting piece, the more stable the adhesion will be.

[0012] Further, the connecting piece is made of stainless steel. The connecting piece has the largest hardness compared with the spade head and the holding part. The connecting piece can be made of sheet material, wire material or pipe material, and preferably is made of sheet-shaped stainless steel. The elasticity of stainless steel is relatively weak but has high hardness, so that the connecting piece made of stainless steel has sufficient strength. Within the cognitive range of those skilled in the art, the connecting piece can also be made of other materials.

[0013] Further, the connecting piece is provided with a plurality of protrusions or grooves. The protrusions or grooves provided on the connecting piece can further improve the reliability of the connection between the connecting piece and the holding part when the holding part is injection molded. Preferably, the side part of the connecting piece can be provided with tooth-shaped grooves as an alternative to the second through hole, or the protrusions or grooves can be provided on the basis of the second through hole. In addition to the above structure, stamping creases can also be provided on the connecting piece to increase the contact area during injection molding with the holding part.

[0014] Further, the connecting piece is in L-shaped structure. The connecting piece is cut and three-dimensionally formed into L-shaped structure, which can facilitate the welding of the connecting piece and the spade head.

[0015] Further, the thickness of the spade head is 0.3mm-2.5mm. The spade head is formed by punch press molding. The spade head made of spring steel has self-resetting elastic force, which can quickly restore to the original state after being flattened to fit the bottom of the pot for food turning, which is beneficial to the use of the spatula.

[0016] Further, a plurality of leakage holes are provided through the spade head. The leakage holes have a draining function: when cooking or serving food, the leakage holes can help drain excess water, oil or soup, making the food more dry and reducing the greasy feeling. The leakage holes can also control the cooking process: when frying and cooking food, the leakage holes can control the moisture of the food, which helps to adjust the doneness and taste of the food. The leakage holes can also facilitate turning: when frying food, the leakage holes can help the spatula better grasp the food and prevent the food from slipping. In addition, the leakage holes can also reduce food adhesion: during the cooking process, the leakage holes can help reduce the adhesion of food to the spatula, making it easier to separate the food.

[0017] The utility model discloses a beneficial effect is:

[0018] 1, spring steel shovel head and the connecting piece of metal material are welded, utilize the injection molding of holding part, and the connecting piece and the welding place of connecting piece and shovel head are wrapped, promote the stability of shovel head and the connecting piece of connection, and the whole of shovel head and handle is wrapped with silica gel to outer layer, can prevent the damage of shovel head to non - stick coating, can also increase the protection of shovel head and connecting piece, further promote the reliability of shovel head and the connecting piece of connection, reduce the risk of fracture.

[0019] 2, the second through -hole is established on the connecting piece, and after injection molding, it is equivalent to the clamp of plastic holding part in the connecting piece, and the holding part is not easy to fall off, and the stability of the holding part and the connecting piece is improved.

[0020] 3, the first through -hole is established in the welding area of shovel head and connecting piece, and after injection molding, it is equivalent to the clamp of holding part in shovel head, and the holding part is not easy to fall off, and the thickness of welding position is also increased, and the compressive strength of the place is improved, so that the welding place is not easy to break. In addition to the setting of the second through -hole, the connecting piece can also be slotted on both sides to increase the firmness of the connecting piece and the holding part.

[0021] 4, the connecting piece can also make the holding part not easy to fall off by increasing the contact area, and the upper and lower surfaces of the connecting piece can be formed into irregular shapes, such as concave-convex shapes formed by stamping creases. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF DRAWINGS

[0022] Figure 1 It is a structure diagram of the utility model a spatula.

[0023] Figure 2 It is a sectional view of the utility model a spatula.

[0024] Figure 3 It is a structure diagram of shovel head and connecting piece in the embodiment 1 of the utility model.

[0025] Figure 4 It is a structure diagram of shovel head and connecting piece in the embodiment 2 of the utility model.

[0026] Figure 5 It is a structure diagram of shovel head and connecting piece in the embodiment 3 of the utility model.

[0027] Figure 6 It is a structure diagram of the connecting piece of the utility model.

[0028] Among them, the illustration mark is as follows:

[0029] 1, shovel head, 2, connecting piece, 3, holding part, 4, outer layer, 5, first through -hole, 6, second through -hole, 7, leakage hole. DETAILED DESCRIPTION

[0030] The accompanying drawings are for illustrative purposes only and should not be construed as limiting this patent. To better illustrate this embodiment, some components in the drawings may be omitted, enlarged, or reduced, and do not represent the actual dimensions of the product. It is understandable to those skilled in the art that some well-known structures and their descriptions may be omitted in the drawings. The positional relationships described in the drawings are for illustrative purposes only and should not be construed as limiting this patent.

[0031] In the accompanying drawings of this utility model, the same or similar reference numerals correspond to the same or similar components. In the description of this utility model, it should be understood that if terms such as "upper," "lower," "left," "right," "long," and "short" indicate the orientation or positional relationship based on the orientation or positional relationship shown in the drawings, they are only for the convenience of describing this utility model and simplifying the description, and do not indicate or imply that the device or component referred to must have a specific orientation, or be constructed and operated in a specific orientation. Therefore, the terms used to describe positional relationships in the drawings are only for illustrative purposes and should not be construed as limiting this patent. For those skilled in the art, the specific meaning of the above terms can be understood according to the specific circumstances.

[0032] The technical solution of this utility model will be further described in detail below through specific embodiments and with reference to the accompanying drawings:

[0033] Example 1

[0034] like Figure 1 and Figure 2 The following is an embodiment 1 of the spatula of the present invention, which includes a spatula head 1 and a handle. The handle includes a connector 2 and a gripping part 3. One end of the connector 2 is connected to the spatula head 1 and the other end is connected to the gripping part 3. The gripping part 3 covers the connector 2 and the area where the connector 2 is connected to the spatula head 1. The spatula head 1 is made of spring steel, the connector 2 is made of metal, and the gripping part 3 is made of plastic.

[0035] This utility model's spatula adopts a structural design of a spring steel spatula head 1 + a metal connector 2 + a plastic grip 3. The spatula head 1, made of spring steel, possesses excellent elasticity. Compared to other spatulas with higher hardness, the spring steel spatula head 1 of this utility model facilitates better contact between the entire spatula head 1 and the bottom of the pan for scooping food. The metal connector 2 ensures toughness and strength, preventing the handle from breaking when the spatula head 1 is pressed. The plastic grip 3 is connected to the connector 2 via a hanging method, making the handle lightweight, highly malleable, and allowing for flexible shaping while maintaining strength. Compared to existing technologies, the invention of this utility model lies in the fact that the grip 3 not only covers the connector 2 but also includes the welding area between the connector 2 and the spatula head 1, thereby greatly increasing the strength of the connection between the connector 2 and the spatula head 1. Furthermore, it enhances the stability of the grip 3, providing an extra layer of protection at the connection between the spatula head 1 and the handle, improving the overall strength and deformation resistance of the spatula head 1 and the handle. The handle is divided into two parts: the connector 2 and the grip 3. Compared with the existing technology where the handle is a single piece and is made of metal, the grip 3 of this utility model is made of plastic, which can further reduce the overall weight of the spatula and improve the convenience and comfort of use. Moreover, by using the injection molding of the grip 3, the connector 2 and the spatula head 1 can be better wrapped after welding.

[0036] As an improvement to this embodiment, such as Figure 2 As shown, it also includes an outer layer 4, which wraps around the outside of the spatula head 1 and / or the connector 2 and / or the grip 3. The outer layer 4 is made of a flexible material. Preferably, the outer layer 4 is made of silicone. The outer layer 4 wraps around the entire spatula head 1, connector 2, and grip 3, providing overall coverage. Silicone has heat resistance: the outer layer 4 can withstand high temperatures, typically ranging from -40℃ to 230℃, making it suitable for use in various cooking environments. Furthermore, the silicone material is soft, and the outer layer 4 wrapping around the spatula head 1 prevents damage to the coating during contact with the non-stick pan, protecting the pan's lifespan. The silicone spatula has a smooth surface, making it less prone to food residue adhesion and relatively easy to clean. Silicone material has good durability and anti-aging properties, resulting in a long service life. The silicone outer layer 4 wraps around the grip 3, providing a non-slip function and a better grip. The grip 3 can be molded into a shape similar to the finished silicone product; molten plastic at high temperature is injected into the mold under pressure.

[0037] As an improvement in this embodiment, the connector 2 is connected to the top or bottom surface of the spatula head 1. The front end of the connector 2 is welded to the bottom surface of the spatula head 1, which does not affect the flatness of the top surface of the spatula head 1, making the surface of the spatula smoother and improving the aesthetics of the spatula. Of course, the connector 2 can also be connected to the top surface of the spatula head 1. After the outer layer 4 is wrapped, the welding position between the connector 2 and the spatula head 1 is covered by the outer layer 4, so there will be no obvious unevenness.

[0038] As an improved scheme of the embodiment, as shown in Figure 3 The shoveling head 1 is provided with a first through hole 5 near the connecting end with the connecting piece 2, and / or the connecting piece 2 is provided with a plurality of second through holes 6. Preferably, the second through holes 6 are multiple, sequentially arranged along the length direction of the connecting piece 2, facilitating the reliability of connecting the connecting piece 2 with the holding part 3 after injection molding. The first through hole 5 has a similar effect as the second through hole 6, that is, when the holding part 3 wraps the connecting part of the shoveling head 1 and the connecting piece 2, it can improve the reliability of connecting the shoveling head 1 with the holding part 3. The first through hole 5 and the second through hole 6 are both beneficial to the adhesion between the plastic and the metal, so that they are not easy to separate and fall off. The larger the contact area between the plastic and the metal, that is, the shoveling head 1 or the connecting piece 2, the more stable the adhesion.

[0039] As an improved scheme of the embodiment, the connecting piece 2 is made of stainless steel. The connecting piece 2 has the largest hardness compared with the shoveling head 1 and the holding part 3. The connecting piece 2 can be made of sheet material, wire material or pipe material, and is preferably made of sheet-shaped stainless steel. The elasticity of stainless steel is relatively weak but has high hardness, so the connecting piece 2 made of stainless steel has sufficient strength. Within the cognitive range of those skilled in the art, the connecting piece 2 can also be made of other materials.

[0040] As an improved scheme of the embodiment, as shown in Figure 6 The connecting piece 2 is in an L-shaped structure. After being cut and three-dimensionally formed, the connecting piece 2 is in an L shape, which facilitates the welding of the connecting piece 2 with the shoveling head 1.

[0041] As an improved scheme of the embodiment, the thickness of the shoveling head 1 is 0.3mm-2.5mm. The shoveling head 1 is formed by punch stamping. The shoveling head 1 made of spring steel has a reset spring force, which can quickly restore to the original state after being flattened to fit the bottom of the pot for food turning, which is beneficial to the use of the spatula.

[0042] As an improved scheme of the embodiment, a plurality of leakage holes 7 are provided through the shoveling head 1. When the outer layer 4 is provided with a silica gel layer, the leakage holes 7 are provided through the outer layer 4.

[0043] The leakage holes 7 have a draining function: when turning or placing food, the leakage holes 7 can help drain excess water, oil or soup, making the food more dry and reducing the greasy feeling. The leakage holes 7 can also control the cooking process: when frying food, the leakage holes 7 can control the moisture of the food, which helps to adjust the doneness and taste of the food. The leakage holes 7 can also facilitate turning: when frying food, the leakage holes 7 can help the spatula better grasp the food and prevent the food from slipping. In addition, the leakage holes 7 can also reduce food adhesion: during the turning process, the leakage holes 7 help to reduce the adhesion of food on the spatula, making the food easier to separate.

[0044] Embodiment 2

[0045] This embodiment is an embodiment 2 of a spatula, similar to embodiment 1, except that, as shown in Figure 4 The connecting piece 2 is provided with a plurality of protrusions or grooves.

[0046] The protrusions or grooves provided on the connecting piece 2 can further increase the reliability of the connection between the connecting piece 2 and the holding part 3 when the holding part 3 is injection molded, and preferably, a toothed slot can be used on the side of the connecting piece 2 as an alternative to the second through hole 6, or the protrusions or grooves can be provided on the basis of the second through hole 6.

[0047] Embodiment 3

[0048] This embodiment is another embodiment of a spatula, similar to embodiment 1, except that, as shown in Figure 5 A stamping crease is provided on the connecting piece 2 to increase the contact area during injection molding with the holding part 3.

[0049] On this basis, a second through hole 6 can also be provided on the connecting piece 2 to further increase the contact area during injection molding with the holding part 3.

[0050] Obviously, the above embodiments of the utility model are only examples for clearly illustrating the utility model, and are not a limitation on the embodiments of the utility model. For ordinary skilled persons in the art, other different forms of changes or variations can be made on the basis of the above description. Here, it is not necessary and impossible to exhaust all the embodiments. Any modification, equivalent replacement and improvement made within the spirit and principle of the utility model should be included in the protection scope of the utility model claims.

Claims

1. A spatula characterized by, The shovel head (1) and the handle, the handle includes connecting piece (2) and holding part (3), one end of the connecting piece (2) is connected with the shovel head (1), the other end is connected with the holding part (3), the holding part (3) is wrapped around the connecting piece (2) and the area of the connecting piece (2) and the shovel head (1) is connected;The shovel head (1) is spring steel material, the connecting piece (2) is metal material, the holding part (3) is plastic material.

2. The spatula of claim 1, wherein It also includes an outer layer (4), which is wrapped on the outside of the shovel head (1) and / or the connecting piece (2) and / or the holding part (3), and the outer layer (4) is flexible material.

3. The spatula of claim 1, wherein The connecting piece (2) is connected with the top surface or the bottom surface of the shovel head (1).

4. The spatula of claim 1, wherein The shovel head (1) is provided with a first through hole (5) near the connecting end of the connecting piece (2), and / or a plurality of second through holes (6) are provided on the connecting piece (2).

5. The spatula of claim 1, wherein The connecting piece (2) is stainless steel material.

6. The spatula of claim 1, wherein A plurality of protrusions or grooves are provided on the connecting piece (2).

7. The spatula according to any one of claims 1 to 6, wherein The connecting piece (2) is L-shaped structure.

8. The spatula according to any one of claims 1 to 6, wherein The thickness of the shovel head (1) is 0.3mm~2.5mm.

9. The spatula of claim 1, wherein, A plurality of leakage holes (7) are provided on the shovel head (1).

10. The spatula of claim 2, wherein, The outer layer (4) is silica gel material.

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