Chopsticks box

Abstract

The utility model provides a chopstick box. The chopstick box comprises a supporting back shell, a box body, a box cover and a pressing lock catch. The cage box can turn over relative to the supporting back shell, the cage box comprises a cage opening for containing tableware, the cage cover is pivoted to the supporting back shell, the pressing lock catch comprises a lock catch body and a bolt, one of the supporting back shell and the cage box comprises the lock catch body, the other one of the supporting back shell and the cage box comprises the bolt, and the pressing lock catch has a locking state and an unlocking state. In the locking state, the lock catch body is buckled with the plug pin, the cage box is in butt joint fit with the cage cover, and the cage cover is suitable for completely covering the cage opening. When the lock catch is pressed to be switched from the locking state to the unlocking state, the lock catch body and the plug pin are unbuckled and are far away from each other, the cage box overturns downwards along with the lock catch body, and the cage box drives the cage cover to turn upwards through the connecting rod. Linkage overturning of the cage box and the cage cover is achieved by pressing the lock catch, when the cage box is overturned, the cage cover is driven by the connecting rod to synchronously and reversely move, and one-hand operation of opening once pressing and closing once pushing is achieved.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This utility model belongs to the field of kitchenware technology, and in particular relates to a chopstick holder. Background Technology

[0002] A chopstick holder is a kitchen utensil storage tool. Chinese patent application number CN202022752276.9 discloses a multifunctional chopstick holder. The chopstick holder body includes a chopstick holder back seat, a chopstick holder box, and a chopstick holder top cover. The chopstick holder back seat is slidably connected to the chopstick holder box via a slider; the upper part of the chopstick holder back seat is rotatably connected to the chopstick holder top cover; the chopstick holder top cover matches and engages with the outer edge of the upper edge of the chopstick holder box; the outer surface of the chopstick holder box has several first drainage holes; the chopstick holder box is divided into chopstick holder box A, chopstick holder box B, and chopstick holder box C by a partition. Chopstick holders with lids (as described above) require separate operation of the box and lid during opening and closing, which is inefficient, cumbersome, and results in a poor user experience. Utility Model Content

[0003] In view of the shortcomings of the prior art, the purpose of this utility model is to provide a chopstick holder to meet the needs of users.

[0004] To achieve the above objectives, this utility model provides a chopstick holder, including...

[0005] Support back cover,

[0006] A cage box that can be flipped relative to the supporting back shell, the cage box including a cage opening for storing tableware.

[0007] The cover, which is pivotally connected to the supporting back shell,

[0008] The push-button latch includes a latch body and a pin. One of the supporting back shell and the cage box includes the latch body, and the other of the supporting back shell and the cage box includes the pin. The push-button latch includes a locked state and an unlocked state.

[0009] In the locked state, the latch body is engaged with the pin, the cage box is mated with the cage lid, and the cage lid is suitable for completely covering the cage opening, effectively blocking dust and insects from entering, providing a clean storage environment for tableware, reducing the risk of bacterial growth, and ensuring the user's food health.

[0010] When the press-lock switch from the locked state to the unlocked state, the lock body and the latch release latch merge and move away from each other, causing the cage to flip downwards, and the cage lid flips upwards via a connecting rod. Conversely, when the press-lock switch from the unlocked state to the locked state, the cage lid flips downwards via a connecting rod.

[0011] Preferably, the cage includes a first driving surface, a second driving surface, and a movable opening located between the first driving surface and the second driving surface; the connecting rod includes a first force-bearing surface and a second force-bearing surface; the connecting rod includes an active end and a driven end; the movable opening allows the active end to reciprocate and extend, wherein:

[0012] When the cage flips outward, the first driving surface applies force to the first force-bearing surface, and the second driving surface slides into contact with the second force-bearing surface; when the cage closes, the second driving surface applies force to the second force-bearing surface, and the first driving surface slides into contact with the second force-bearing surface. The first driving surface and the second driving surface apply force alternately to ensure continuous operation and reduce friction loss.

[0013] Preferably, the first force-bearing surface is in contact with the first driving surface, and the second force-bearing surface is in contact with the second driving surface.

[0014] Preferably, the chopsticks cage includes two connecting rods, the active end of which is connected to both sides of the cage box, and the driven end and the cage cover are pivotally connected to the supporting back shell through the same rotating shaft. The connecting rods are located inside the supporting back shell, and the cage cover is located outside the supporting back shell.

[0015] Preferably: the supporting back shell includes a first back plate, the latch body is mounted on the first back plate, the cage includes a second back plate, the pin is disposed on the second back plate, the first back plate and the second back plate are arranged facing each other, and the pin and the latch body are arranged facing each other, wherein:

[0016] The latch body is inclined relative to the first back plate, the pin is inclined relative to the second back plate, the latch body and the first back plate have an angle of 60°-80°, and the pin and the latch body are collinear.

[0017] Preferably, the supporting back shell includes two first wing plates disposed on both sides of the first back plate, and the cage includes two second wing plates disposed on both sides of the second back plate, wherein the first wing plates are adapted to support the second wing plates, and:

[0018] One of the first wing plate and the second wing plate includes a guide block, and the other of the first wing plate and the second wing plate includes a guide groove. The guide block is adapted to extend into the guide groove, and the guide groove includes a guide arc surface. The guide block slides in conjunction with the guide arc surface to guide the flipping angle of the cage.

[0019] Preferably, the guide groove includes at least one closed end, which is adapted to abut against the guide block to limit the cage from overturning, and the arc of the guide surface is in the range of 10°-30°.

[0020] Preferably, the guide block has a mating arc surface suitable for contacting the guide arc surface.

[0021] Preferably, the cage includes a second panel, a cage body, and a compartment formed by the two. The cage body includes a second back plate, two second wing plates, and a second bottom plate. The second bottom plate includes several drainage holes. The supporting back shell includes a pull-out water collection box. Residual water can flow into the pull-out water collection box through the drainage holes to avoid local water accumulation. The water collection box can be pulled out for cleaning to prevent water accumulation and bacterial growth.

[0022] The second back panel includes a recessed area facing the front panel, and the pin is disposed in the recessed area. A pressing part is provided at the upper end of the second front panel, corresponding to the recessed area. The user can press the cage to control the extension and retraction of the pin, thus performing a pressing action.

[0023] Preferably, the cage includes two partitions parallel to the second wing plate. The partitions are adapted to divide the interior of the cage into a main compartment and two symmetrically arranged secondary compartments, which can store different types of tableware, achieving categorized storage, easy retrieval and organization, and improving space utilization. The second bottom plate includes a central bottom plate suitable for forming the bottom of the main compartment and two side bottom plates suitable for forming the bottom of the secondary compartments, with the two side bottom plates inclined.

[0024] Preferably, the second panel includes several ventilation holes to enhance ventilation in the chamber and shorten the drying time of the tableware.

[0025] Preferably, both the lid and the box are made of transparent material, facilitating observation of the interior and quick positioning of the tableware. The transparent material can be scratch-resistant acrylic, balancing light transmittance and wear resistance.

[0026] Preferably, several hooks are arranged side by side on the bottom of the support back shell to accommodate the hanging and storage of kitchen tools, thus expanding the usage scenarios.

[0027] Preferably, the latch body includes a housing, a buckle, a pull rod, and a spring. The inner surface of the housing has a heart-shaped groove. The buckle is telescopic relative to the housing. One end of the pull rod is adapted to connect to the buckle, and the other end of the pull rod can move unidirectionally within the groove. The spring is adapted to drive the pull rod to automatically extend or retract.

[0028] The track limiting groove includes a locking travel segment and an unlocking travel segment. One end of the locking travel segment and the unlocking travel segment are connected through a starting point. The other end of the locking travel segment includes a stop point, and the other end of the unlocking travel segment includes an unlocking point. The stop point and the unlocking point are connected.

[0029] In the locked state, one end of the lever is engaged at the locking point; in the unlocked state, one end of the lever is located at the starting point.

[0030] Preferably, the buckle includes two symmetrically arranged claws that are open in a V-shape, and the pin includes two barbs at its ends. The buckle engages with the barbs to keep the press-lock in a locked state, thereby enhancing locking stability.

[0031] The press-to-unlock process is as follows: The user presses the pressing part of the cage box, the pin pushes the latch inward, and then drives the pull rod from the locking point to the unlocking point. After the external force is removed, the spring drives the pull rod to move along the unlocking stroke to the starting point, the pawl extends out of the housing and pushes the pin, and the pawl separates from the barb. The connecting rod is pushed by the first driving surface of the cage box and drives the cage cover to lift up around the pivot.

[0032] The closing and locking process is as follows: The user pushes the cage upwards to the docking position, the pin contacts the buckle, and then continues to apply force to make the pull rod enter the locking stroke section from the starting point. After the external force is removed, the spring drives the pull rod to lock into the locking point, the claw engages with the barb, the pin engages with the buckle, and the cage cover closes simultaneously to cover the cage opening.

[0033] The beneficial effects of this utility model are:

[0034] The cage box and lid are flipped together by pressing the latch. When the cage box flips, the lid moves in the opposite direction through the connecting rod, realizing one-handed operation of "open with one press and close with one push". The user only needs to press once to complete the opening or closing action. Compared with the traditional chopsticks cage, it greatly saves operation time and effort and significantly improves the user experience. Attached Figure Description

[0035] Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of a chopsticks holder provided by this utility model.

[0036] Figure 2 An explosion diagram and a partially enlarged diagram of a chopstick holder provided for this utility model.

[0037] Figure 3 An exploded view of the cage provided by this utility model.

[0038] Figure 4 This invention provides a cross-sectional view and a partially enlarged view of a chopstick holder.

[0039] Figure 5 The diagram shows the structure and a partially enlarged view of the cage and cage lid provided by this utility model.

[0040] Figure 6 The right view of the cage provided by this utility model.

[0041] Figure 7 A schematic diagram of the structure of the cage cover provided by this utility model.

[0042] In the diagram: 1. Supporting back shell; 11. First back plate; 12. First wing plate; 121. Guide block; 1211. Mating arc surface; 13. Water collection box; 14. Hook; 2. Cage box; 21. Second panel; 211. Vent hole; 212. Pressing part; 22. Second back plate; 221. Recessed area; 23. Second wing plate; 231. Guide groove; 2311. Guide arc surface; 2312. Closed end; 24. Second bottom plate; 241. Middle bottom plate; 2 42. Side bottom plate; 243. Drain hole; 25. Partition; 26. First driving surface; 27. Second driving surface; 28. Chamber body; 281. Main chamber; 282. Auxiliary chamber; 29. ​​Cage body; 3. Cage cover; 41. Rotating shaft; 42. Connecting rod; 421. Driving end; 422. Driven end; 423. First force-bearing surface; 424. Second force-bearing surface; 51. Lock body; 511. Shell; 512. Claw; 52. Pin; 521. Barb. Detailed Implementation

[0043] To make the objectives, technical solutions, and advantages of this utility model clearer, the present utility model will be described in detail below with reference to the accompanying drawings and specific embodiments.

[0044] It should also be noted that, in order to avoid obscuring the present invention with unnecessary details, only the structures and / or processing steps closely related to the present invention are shown in the accompanying drawings, while other details that are not closely related to the present invention are omitted.

[0045] Additionally, it should be noted that the terms “comprising,” “including,” or any other variations thereof are intended to cover non-exclusive inclusion, such that a process, method, article, or apparatus that comprises a list of elements includes not only those elements but also other elements not expressly listed, or elements inherent to such process, method, article, or apparatus.

[0046] like Figure 1-7The described chopsticks holder includes a supporting back shell 1, a cage box 2, a cage lid 3, and a push-button lock. The supporting back shell 1 serves as the mounting base, supporting the cage box 2 and the cage lid 3, providing structural stability. The cage box 2 includes a cage opening for storing tableware. The cage box 2 can be flipped open and closed, and the movement of the cage lid 3 is controlled by a linkage 42. The cage lid 3 is pivotally connected to the supporting back shell 1, used to cover the cage opening for dust prevention or to leave the opening open. The push-button lock includes a lock body 51 and a pin 52, which are respectively mounted on the supporting back shell 1 and the cage box 2. Pressing the lock allows switching between the locked and unlocked states of the cage box 2 and the cage lid 3.

[0047] In this embodiment, the supporting back shell 1 includes a first back plate 11, and the locking body 51 is mounted on the first back plate 11. Two first wing plates 12 are symmetrically arranged on both sides of the first back plate 11, serving to support the cage box 2. The cage box 2 is formed by the second panel 21 and the cage body 29 together to form a compartment 28. The cage body 29 includes a second back plate 22, two second wing plates 23, and a second bottom plate 24. The second back plate 22 is arranged facing the first back plate 11, and a pin 52 is provided on it. The pin 52 and the locking body 51 are arranged facing each other. The pin 52 is located in the recessed area 221 facing the second panel 21. A pressing part 212 is correspondingly provided on the upper end of the second panel 21. The user can control the extension and retraction of the pin 52 by pressing this part to realize the operation of pressing the locking mechanism. The latch body 51 is inclined relative to the first back plate 11, the pin 52 is inclined relative to the second back plate 22, the latch body 51 and the first back plate 11 have an included angle of 70°, and the pin 52 and the latch body 51 are collinear.

[0048] In this embodiment, the latch body 51 includes a housing 511, a latch, a pull rod, and a spring. The inner surface of the housing 511 has a heart-shaped groove. The latch can extend and retract relative to the housing 511. One end of the pull rod is connected to the latch, and the other end can move unidirectionally within the groove. The spring drives the pull rod to automatically extend or retract. The groove is divided into a locking stroke section and an unlocking stroke section, with one end connected by a starting point. The other end of the locking stroke section is the locking point, and the other end of the unlocking stroke section is the unlocking point. The locking point and the unlocking point are connected. The latch includes two symmetrically arranged claws 512, which open in a V-shape. The end of the pin 52 has two barbs 521 adapted to engage with the claws 512.

[0049] In this embodiment, a guide block 121 is provided on the inner side of the first wing plate 12, and a guide groove 231 is provided on the second wing plate 23. The guide block 121 extends into the guide groove 231, and a guide arc surface 2311 is provided in the guide groove 231. The guide block 121 and the guide arc surface 2311 slide in cooperation, guiding the flipping of the cage box 2. At the same time, the guide groove 231 includes a closed end 2312, and the arc of the guide arc surface 2311 is 15° to prevent the cage box 2 from over-flipping. The guide block 121 includes a mating arc surface 1211 suitable for cooperating with the guide arc surface 2311, improving the smoothness of sliding.

[0050] In this embodiment, the connecting rod 42 includes an active end 421 and a driven end 422. The active end 421 is drivenly connected to both sides of the cage box 2, and the driven end 422 is pivotally connected to the first wing plate 12 via the same pivot 41 to the cage cover 3. The connecting rod 42 is located inside the supporting back shell 1, and the cage cover 3 is located outside. The cage box 2 is provided with a first driving surface 26, a second driving surface 27, and a movable opening located between the first driving surface 26 and the second driving surface 27. The movable opening allows the active end 421 to reciprocate and extend. The connecting rod 42 is correspondingly provided with a first force-bearing surface 423 and a second force-bearing surface 424. When the cage 2 flips outward, the first driving surface 26 applies force to the first receiving surface 423, and the second driving surface 27 slides in contact with the second receiving surface 424; when the cage 2 closes, the second driving surface 27 applies force to the second receiving surface 424, the first driving surface 26 slides in contact with the second receiving surface 424, and the first receiving surface 423 and the first driving surface 26 always remain in contact, while the second receiving surface 424 and the second driving surface 27 remain in contact, thereby achieving the synchronous movement of the cage cover 3 during the flipping process of the cage 2, achieving the effect of one-button opening and closing.

[0051] The press-to-unlock process is as follows: The user presses the pressing part 212 of the cage box 2, the pin 52 pushes the latch inward, and then drives the pull rod from the locking point to the unlocking point. After the external force is removed, the spring drives the pull rod to move along the unlocking stroke to the starting point, the claw 512 extends out of the housing 511 and pushes the pin 52, and the claw 512 separates from the barb part 521. The connecting rod 42 is pushed by the first driving surface 26 of the cage box 2 and drives the cage lid 3 to lift up around the pivot 41, making it convenient for the user to take out or place tableware.

[0052] The closing and locking process is as follows: The user pushes the cage box 2 upward to the docking position, the pin 52 contacts the buckle, and then continues to apply force to make the pull rod enter the locking stroke section from the starting point. After the external force is removed, the spring drives the pull rod to the locking point, the claw 512 engages with the barb 521, the pin 52 engages with the buckle, and the cage cover 3 closes simultaneously to cover the cage opening.

[0053] In this embodiment, the cage body 29 is provided with two partitions 25, which are parallel to the second wing plate 23, dividing the interior of the cage box 2 into a main compartment 281 and two symmetrically arranged secondary compartments 282, facilitating the classification and storage of different types of tableware. The bottom plate includes a central bottom plate 241 forming the bottom of the main compartment 281 and side bottom plates 242 forming the bottom of the secondary compartments 282. The side bottom plates 242 are designed with an incline, with the bottom sloped downwards from the center to both sides, which helps to gather tableware in different areas for easy handling.

[0054] In this embodiment, the second base plate 24 has several drainage holes 243, and the supporting back shell 1 is also equipped with a pull-out water collection box 13 to collect the water drained from the cage box 2 and keep the usage environment dry. Several hooks 14 are arranged side by side below the supporting back shell 1 for hanging kitchen utensils such as cleaning cloths, increasing storage capacity. Several ventilation holes 211 are also provided on the second panel 21 to promote air circulation, accelerate the drying of tableware, and prevent odors. At the same time, both the cage lid 3 and the cage box 2 are made of transparent material, making it easy to observe the inside and quickly locate the tableware.

[0055] The above embodiments are only used to illustrate the technical solutions of this utility model and are not intended to limit it. Although this utility model has been described in detail with reference to preferred embodiments, those skilled in the art should understand that modifications or equivalent substitutions can be made to the technical solutions of this utility model without departing from the spirit and scope of the technical solutions of this utility model.

Claims

1. A chopstick cage, characterized by, The utility model provides a kind of lunch box, comprising Support back shell, Cage box, it can be turned over relative to the support back shell, the cage box includes cage mouth that can be served utensil loading, Cage cover, it is pivoted in the support back shell, Pressing lock catch, it includes lock catch body and bolt, one of the support back shell and the cage box includes the lock catch body, the other of the support back shell and the cage box includes the bolt, the pressing lock catch includes locking state and unlocking state: Locking state, the lock catch body is buckled with the bolt, the cage box is docked with the cage cover, the cage cover is suitable for completely covering the cage mouth; When the pressing lock catch is switched from the locking state to the unlocking state, the lock catch body is unbuckled with the bolt and is far away from each other, the cage box is turned over downward in sequence, and the cage box drives the cage cover to turn over upward by connecting rod;Conversely, when the pressing lock catch is switched from the unlocking state to the locking state, the cage box drives the cage cover to turn over downward by connecting rod.

2. A chopstick cage according to claim 1, wherein The cage box includes first driving surface, second driving surface and movable port between the first driving surface and the second driving surface, the connecting rod includes first force receiving surface and second force receiving surface, the connecting rod includes driving end and driven end, and the movable port can be reciprocated for the driving end, wherein: When the cage box is turned over outward, the first driving surface exerts force on the first force receiving surface, and the second driving surface is slidably connected with the second force receiving surface;When the cage box is closed, the second driving surface exerts force on the second force receiving surface, and the first driving surface is slidably connected with the second force receiving surface.

3. A chopstick cage according to claim 2, wherein The utility model includes two connecting rods, the driving end is drivingly connected to both sides of the cage box, the driven end and the cage cover are pivoted to the support back shell through the same rotating shaft, the connecting rod is arranged on the inner side of the support back shell, and the cage cover is arranged on the outer side of the support back shell.

4. The chopstick cage of claim 1, wherein, The support back shell includes a first back plate, the lock catch body is mounted on the first back plate, the cage box includes a second back plate, the bolt is arranged on the second back plate, the first back plate and the second back plate are arranged oppositely, and the bolt and the lock catch body are arranged oppositely, wherein: The lock catch body is arranged obliquely relative to the first back plate, the bolt is arranged obliquely relative to the second back plate, the included angle between the lock catch body and the first back plate is 60°-80°, and the bolt is arranged in line with the lock catch body.

5. A chopstick cage according to claim 4, wherein The support back shell includes two first wing plates arranged on both sides of the first back plate, the cage box includes two second wing plates arranged on both sides of the second back plate, and the first wing plate is suitable for supporting the second wing plate, wherein: One of the first wing plate and the second wing plate includes a guide block, the other of the first wing plate and the second wing plate includes a guide groove, the guide block is suitable for extending into the guide groove, the guide groove includes a guide arc surface, and the guide block is slidably connected with the guide arc surface.

6. A chopstick cage according to claim 5, wherein The guide groove includes at least one closed end, the closed end is suitable for abutting against the guide block to limit the cage box from turning over excessively, and the curvature range of the guide arc surface is 10°-30°.

7. A chopstick cage according to claim 5, wherein The cage box comprises a second panel, a cage body and a cage body enclosed by the two, the cage body comprises the second back plate, two second wing plates and a second bottom plate, the second bottom plate comprises a plurality of drainage holes, the support back shell comprises a pullable water collecting box, the second back plate comprises a recessed area recessed towards the panel, the latch is arranged in the recessed area, the upper end of the second panel is provided with a pressing part corresponding to the recessed area.

8. A chopstick cage according to claim 7, wherein The cage body comprises two partitions, the partitions are arranged parallel to the second wing plates, and the partitions are suitable for dividing the cage box into a main cage and two symmetrically arranged auxiliary cages, the second bottom plate comprises a middle bottom plate suitable for constituting a bottom of the main cage and two side bottom plates suitable for constituting bottoms of the auxiliary cages, and the two side bottom plates are arranged obliquely.

9. The chopstick case according to claim 1, wherein The lock body comprises a shell, a buckle, a pull rod and a spring, an inner surface of the shell is formed with a heart-shaped limit groove, the buckle is telescopic relative to the shell, one end of the pull rod is suitable for connecting the buckle, the other end of the pull rod can be unidirectionally moved in the limit groove, and the spring is suitable for driving the pull rod to automatically extend or retract. The limit groove comprises a locking stroke segment and an unlocking stroke segment, one end of the locking stroke segment and the unlocking stroke segment is connected through a starting point, the other end of the locking stroke segment comprises a locking point, the other end of the unlocking stroke segment comprises an unlocking point, and the locking point and the unlocking point are communicated; In the locking state, one end of the pull rod is locked into the locking point; in the unlocking state, one end of the pull rod is located at the starting point.

10. A chopstick cage according to claim 9, wherein, The buckle comprises two symmetrically arranged clamping claws, the two clamping claws are opened in a spread-eagle type, the latch comprises two hook parts arranged at the end thereof, the buckle is buckled with the hook parts to make the pressing lock keep the locking state.

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