Anti-dislocation auxiliary chopsticks for children

By combining an integrated design with a guide block and a limiting block structure, the child-proof chopsticks solve the problems of difficulty in use and risk of accidental ingestion in existing technologies, thus enabling the correct use and improving the safety of children's chopsticks.

CN224125675UActive Publication Date: 2026-04-17HUIXIANG CORN TECHNOLOGY (BEIJING) CO LTD
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Authority / Receiving Office
CN · China
Patent Type
Utility models(China)
Current Assignee / Owner
HUIXIANG CORN TECHNOLOGY (BEIJING) CO LTD
Filing Date
2025-03-05
Publication Date
2026-04-17

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Technical Problem

Existing chopstick training aids for children become difficult to use and prone to misalignment as the angle between the two chopsticks decreases. Furthermore, small components can easily detach, posing a risk of accidental ingestion.

Method used

An integrated child-preventing chopstick was designed. Made of silicone, it uses a combination of guide blocks and limiting blocks to adjust the guiding function as the chopstick angle changes, preventing small components from falling off and using friction to limit the chopstick's misalignment.

Benefits of technology

The number of product parts has been reduced, the probability of loss has been decreased, the convenience and safety of use have been improved, and children can use chopsticks correctly and avoid the risk of accidental ingestion.

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Abstract

The utility model discloses a pair of anti-dislocation auxiliary chopsticks for children, which relates to the field of children products and comprises chopstick bodies and a connector aiming at a silica gel training aid for children in the current market, an ejector pin and a guide block which correspond to each other are fixed on the inner side wall of the connector, and a limiting block is fixed at the end part of the guide block. According to the product, an assist device and dislocation prevention are integrally designed, the number of product parts is reduced while the function of the product is achieved, and therefore the loss probability of the product is reduced, the function can be achieved through one part, and the problems that dirt is hidden in the product and the like are avoided; the chopsticks are placed at the thumb web position of the hand of a child and can be positioned, the function of guiding the child to correctly use the chopsticks is achieved, and meanwhile more labor is saved when the chopsticks are used. And the larger arc-shaped groove can improve the fault-tolerant space for placing the hand.
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Description

Technical Field

[0001] This utility model proposes a child-friendly auxiliary chopstick, relating to the field of children's products, specifically a child-friendly anti-misalignment auxiliary chopstick. Background Technology

[0002] Currently, most children's chopstick training aids on the market consist of three parts: the chopstick body, the aid, and the anti-misalignment structure. They help guide children in using chopsticks. The aid connects and positions the two chopsticks, and the structure on the aid guides the hand posture and direction of force during use.

[0003] Although existing chopsticks can help children learn to use chopsticks, as the angle between the two chopsticks decreases, the elasticity of the aid increases accordingly. However, children's hand strength is insufficient, making it difficult to control the force when using existing chopsticks, which can easily lead to misalignment. The anti-misalignment component design of existing aids also poses a risk of detachment and accidental ingestion.

[0004] To address the above issues, those skilled in the art have proposed a child-proof chopsticks design with a more scientifically designed structure to help guide children in learning to use chopsticks and avoid the problem of small components easily detaching. Utility Model Content

[0005] To address the shortcomings of existing technologies, this utility model provides a child-proof anti-misplacement auxiliary chopstick. This product features an integrated design, reducing the number of product parts and thus lowering the probability of product loss. A single component can also perform the functions. Through the two-stage guiding design of the guide block and the limiting block for the pin, the limiting strength changes accordingly at different stages, preventing the protruding structure from falling off and causing accidental ingestion.

[0006] To achieve the above objectives, this utility model is implemented through the following technical solution: a child-proof chopstick, comprising a chopstick body and a connector sleeved on the side of the chopstick body, wherein the two parts of the chopstick body are integrated by the connector to reduce the difficulty of use.

[0007] However, the connector in the prior art uses silicone springback for reset, which causes the elastic force to increase as the angle between the two parts of the chopstick body decreases. This can easily cause the chopstick body to misalign. Therefore, corresponding anti-misalignment components are designed. However, these small components are easy to fall off and cause accidental ingestion.

[0008] To address the above issues, those skilled in the art have proposed improvements to the existing connector. To avoid the risk of accidental ingestion caused by small parts falling off, all structures of this device are made of silicone and are integrally integrated with the connector.

[0009] A pin is fixed to the inner wall of the connector, and a guide block is fixed to the inner wall of the connector corresponding to the pin. When the two parts of the chopsticks are clamped, the pin is guided by the guide block.

[0010] However, this guiding structure cannot adjust the guiding effect according to the change of the elasticity of the connector. The guiding effect it can provide is fixed and the effect is not good. Therefore, further improvement is needed.

[0011] The end of the guide block is fixed with a limiting block, which is an extension of the guide block. Together with the guide block, the limiting block not only provides a better initial guiding effect for the ejector pin, but also plays a primary and secondary guiding role at different stages.

[0012] As the two sides of the connector close, the ejector pin is guided once along the limiting block and then a second time along the guide block. The strength of the two guidances changes accordingly with the spacing between the structures and the friction, making it more suitable for error prevention when the elasticity of the connector changes.

[0013] Preferably, the ejector pin is a trapezoidal block that gradually increases in size along the direction of the connector towards the guide block, and the frictional force between the ejector pins with the trapezoidal structure can change with the advance distance.

[0014] The two guide blocks are symmetrically fixed on both sides of the ejector pin. The two guide blocks apply friction to the ejector pin from both sides and guide the ejector pin's advance direction.

[0015] Preferably, the limiting block and the ejector pin are in an interference fit. Here, the interference fit means that the total length of the guide block and the limiting block exceeds the end of the ejector pin, so that the guide block has a guiding effect on the ejector pin in the initial state.

[0016] The area of ​​the guide block facing the ejector pin gradually increases from the end to the root. The gradually increasing contact area increases the friction between them. When the friction increases, it can ensure that the ejector pin moves along the direction of the guide block.

[0017] Preferably, a circular air cushion is fixed to the end of the ejector pin, and an air hole is opened through the side of the circular air cushion. The circular air cushion can squeeze out the internal air as it contacts the inner wall of the connector, thereby further changing the angle of the connector to adapt to the use when the chopstick body and the connector are positioned at different lengths.

[0018] Preferably, the connector has an arc-shaped groove on its side wall, which is provided in accordance with the limiting block. After the connector is closed to a certain extent, it can cooperate with the ejector pin and the guide block for secondary guidance, which is more stable than a single guide structure.

[0019] The inner bottom wall of the arc-shaped groove is set as a plane, and the side of the limiting block facing the inner bottom wall of the arc-shaped groove is set as an inclined surface. As the limiting block moves along the arc-shaped groove, the friction between the limiting block and the inner wall of the arc-shaped groove gradually increases, which can also achieve a good exercise effect.

[0020] Preferably, the connector is provided with a finger ring and an arc-shaped groove on its left and right sides, respectively, to help the user position their fingers on the device.

[0021] Preferably, a gap of 0.5-2 mm is reserved between the ejector pin and the guide block and the limiting block. This gap can ensure both sliding and guiding function.

[0022] This utility model discloses a child-preventing misalignment auxiliary chopstick, which has the following beneficial effects:

[0023] 1. This child-friendly anti-misalignment chopsticks is designed to address the limitations of existing silicone training aids for children. This product integrates the aid and anti-misalignment features into a single design, ensuring functionality while reducing the number of parts and thus lowering the probability of loss. A single component performs all functions, preventing dirt and grime buildup. The aid has a curved groove on the right side for the child's hand, providing a secure and guiding position to help children use chopsticks correctly, while also making it easier to use. The larger curved groove provides greater tolerance for hand misalignment.

[0024] 2. This child-resistant anti-misalignment chopstick features a semi-circular pin structure at the bottom center that, through contact with the inner side on the right, effectively restricts the forward and backward movement of the chopstick using the friction of the silicone material. A gap of approximately 0.8mm exists between the two, and the friction between them, along with the silicone material, restricts the left and right twisting of the chopstick, thus achieving an anti-misalignment effect within a lateral range. Because children's hand muscles are not fully developed and their force application is uneven, this gap provides a certain tolerance space. This distance ensures better contact between the two parts during use, preventing excessive friction that could lead to strenuous use and maximizing the anti-misalignment effect through contact and friction. Attached Figure Description

[0025] To more clearly illustrate the technical solutions in the embodiments of this utility model 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 this utility model. For those skilled in the art, other drawings can be obtained based on these drawings without creative effort.

[0026] Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of the overall structure of this utility model;

[0027] Figure 2 This is a schematic diagram of the connector anti-misalignment structure of this utility model;

[0028] Figure 3 This is a partial sectional view of the ejector pin structure of this utility model.

[0029] In the diagram: 1. Chopstick body; 2. Connector; 3. Pin; 4. Guide block; 5. Limiting block; 6. Circular air cushion; 7. Arc-shaped groove; 8. Finger ring; 9. Arc-shaped slot. Detailed Implementation

[0030] To make the objectives, technical solutions, and advantages of the embodiments of this utility model clearer, the technical solutions in the embodiments of this utility model are described clearly and completely. Obviously, the described embodiments are only some embodiments of this utility model, not all embodiments. Based on the embodiments of this utility model, all other embodiments obtained by those skilled in the art without creative effort are within the protection scope of this utility model.

[0031] This utility model discloses a child-preventing misalignment auxiliary chopstick;

[0032] According to the appendix Figure 1 As shown, it includes chopstick body 1 and connector 2 which is sleeved on the side of chopstick body 1. The two parts of chopstick body 1 are formed into a whole through connector 2 to reduce the difficulty of use.

[0033] However, the existing connector 2 uses silicone springback for reset, which causes the spring force to increase as the angle between the two parts of the chopstick body 1 decreases. This can easily cause misalignment of the chopstick body 1. Therefore, corresponding anti-misalignment components are designed. However, these small components are easy to fall off and cause accidental ingestion.

[0034] In response to the above problems, those skilled in the art have proposed improvements to the existing connector 2. To avoid the risk of accidental ingestion caused by small parts falling off, all structures of this device are made of silicone material and are integrated with the connector 2.

[0035] According to the appendix Figure 2 As shown, a pin 3 is fixed on the inner wall of connector 2, and a guide block 4 is fixed on the inner wall of connector 2 corresponding to the pin 3. When the two parts of the chopstick body 1 perform a clamping action, the pin 3 is guided by the guide block 4.

[0036] However, this guiding structure cannot adjust the guiding effect according to the change of the elasticity of connector 2. The guiding effect it can provide is fixed and the effect is not good. Therefore, further improvement is needed.

[0037] The end of the guide block 4 is fixed with a limiting block 5. The limiting block 5 is an extension of the guide block 4. Together with the guide block 4, it not only provides a better initial guiding effect for the ejector pin 3, but also plays a primary and secondary guiding role at different stages.

[0038] As the two sides of connector 2 come together, the ejector pin 3 is guided once along the limiting block 5 and then guided a second time along the guide block 4. The strength of the two guidances changes accordingly with the spacing between the structures and the change of friction, making it more suitable for error prevention when the elasticity of connector 2 changes.

[0039] The ejector pin 3 is a trapezoidal block that gradually increases in size along the direction from the connector 2 to the guide block 4. The trapezoidal ejector pin 3 can change the magnitude of the friction force between them as the advance distance changes.

[0040] Two guide blocks 4 are symmetrically fixed on both sides of the ejector pin 3. The two guide blocks 4 apply friction to the ejector pin 3 from both sides and guide the ejector pin 3 in the advancing direction.

[0041] The limiting block 5 and the ejector pin 3 are interference-fitted. Here, interference fit means that the total length of the guide block 4 and the limiting block 5 exceeds the end of the ejector pin 3, and it has a guiding effect on the ejector pin 3 in the initial state.

[0042] The area of ​​the guide block 4 facing the ejector pin 3 gradually increases from the end to the root. The gradually increasing contact area increases the friction between them. When the friction increases, it can ensure that the ejector pin 3 advances along the direction of the guide block 4.

[0043] According to the appendix Figure 3 As shown, a circular air cushion 6 is fixed to the end of the ejector pin 3. An air hole is opened through the side of the circular air cushion 6. The circular air cushion 6 can squeeze out the internal air as it contacts the inner wall of the connector 2, thereby further changing the angle of the connector 2 to adapt to the use when the chopstick body 1 and the connector 2 are positioned at different lengths.

[0044] The side wall of connector 2 is provided with an arc-shaped groove 7, which is set to correspond to the limiting block 5. After connector 2 is closed to a certain extent, it can cooperate with the ejector pin 3 and the guide block 4 to provide secondary guidance, which is more stable than a single guide structure.

[0045] The inner bottom wall of the arc-shaped groove 7 is set as a plane, and the side of the limiting block 5 facing the inner bottom wall of the arc-shaped groove 7 is set as an inclined surface. As the limiting block 5 moves along the arc-shaped groove 7, the friction between the limiting block 5 and the inner wall of the arc-shaped groove 7 gradually increases, which can also achieve a good exercise effect.

[0046] The connector 2 has a finger ring 8 and an arc-shaped groove 9 on its left and right sides, respectively, to help the user position their fingers on the device.

[0047] A gap of 0.5-2 mm is reserved between the ejector pin 3, the guide block 4 and the limiting block 5. This gap can ensure both sliding and guiding function.

[0048] This child-friendly anti-misalignment chopsticks is designed to address the limitations of existing silicone training aids for children. This product integrates the aid and anti-misalignment features into a single design, ensuring functionality while reducing the number of parts and thus lowering the probability of loss. A single component performs all functions, preventing dirt and grime buildup. The aid features a curved groove (9) on the right side, providing a secure placement for the child's hand, guiding them to use chopsticks correctly and making them easier to use. The larger curved groove (9) also increases the margin for error in hand placement.

[0049] Furthermore, the semi-circular pin 3 structure in the lower center of the assist device can effectively restrict the forward and backward movement of the assist device by contacting the inner side on the right side and using the friction of the silicone material. There is a gap of about 0.8mm between the two. By using the mutual contact and friction between the two and the friction of the silicone material, the left and right twisting of the assist device is restricted, thereby achieving the error prevention effect in the left and right space range.

[0050] Because children's hand muscles are not fully developed and their force is uneven, a certain margin of error is provided between the two. This distance ensures that the two can make better contact during the use of the assistive device, so that it will not be difficult to use due to excessive friction, and it can also better achieve the contact friction error prevention effect.

[0051] The foregoing has shown and described the basic principles, main features, and advantages of this utility model. Those skilled in the art should understand that this utility model is not limited to the above embodiments. The embodiments and descriptions in the specification are merely illustrative of the principles of this utility model. Various changes and modifications can be made to this utility model without departing from its spirit and scope, and all such changes and modifications fall within the scope of the claims. The scope of protection of this utility model is defined by the appended claims and their equivalents.

Claims

1. A child-resistant anti-dislocation chopstick, comprising a chopstick body (1) and a connector (2) sleeved on the side of the chopstick body (1), characterized in that: The connector (2) has a pin (3) fixed on its inner sidewall. The connector (2) has a guide block (4) fixed on its inner sidewall corresponding to the pin (3). The end of the guide block (4) has a limit block (5) fixed on it. As the two sides of the connector (2) close, the pin (3) is guided once along the limit block (5) and then guided a second time along the guide block (4).

2. The child misplacement preventing assisting chopsticks according to claim 1, wherein: The ejector pin (3) is a trapezoidal block that gradually increases in size along the connector (2) toward the guide block (4), and the two guide blocks (4) are symmetrically fixed on both sides of the ejector pin (3).

3. The child misplacement preventing assisting chopsticks according to claim 1, wherein: The limiting block (5) is interference-fitted with the ejector pin (3), and the area of ​​the guide block (4) facing the ejector pin (3) gradually increases from the end to the root.

4. The child misplacement preventing assisting chopsticks according to claim 1, wherein: The end of the ejector pin (3) is fixed with a circular air cushion (6), and the circular air cushion (6) has air holes through its side.

5. The child misplacement preventing assisting chopsticks according to claim 1, wherein: The side wall of the connector (2) is provided with an arc-shaped groove (7) corresponding to the limiting block (5). The inner bottom wall of the arc-shaped groove (7) is set as a plane, and the side of the limiting block (5) facing the inner bottom wall of the arc-shaped groove (7) is set as an inclined surface.

6. The child misplacement preventing assisting chopsticks according to claim 1, wherein: The connector (2) is provided with a finger ring (8) and an arc groove (9) on its left and right sides, respectively.

7. The child-preventing misalignment auxiliary chopsticks as described in claim 1, characterized in that: The connector (2), ejector pin (3), guide block (4) and limiting block (5) are an integral structure made of silicone material, and a gap of 0.5-2 mm is reserved between the ejector pin (3) and guide block (4) and the limiting block (5).