Tableware storage sleeve and tableware applied to tableware storage sleeve

Abstract

The utility model discloses a tableware storage sleeve and tableware applied to the storage sleeve, the storage sleeve comprises a shell sleeve, and a cavity is arranged in the shell sleeve; a plurality of groups of convex ribs are arranged on the inner side wall of the shell sleeve and are arranged at intervals in the vertical direction of the side wall of the cavity, each group of convex ribs comprises a left convex rib and a right convex rib which are bilaterally symmetrical, the left convex rib is arranged on the left wall of the inner side wall of the shell sleeve, the right convex rib is arranged on the right wall of the inner side wall of the shell sleeve, and the cavity is divided into a plurality of accommodating cavities by the convex ribs; and the handle part of the tableware is placed in the accommodating cavity through the opening. According to the scheme, the self-positioning function during tableware storage is achieved, and tableware such as knives, forks and spoons are kept stable in relative position in the stacked state; the convex rib structure in the storage sleeve forms physical limiting, so that the tableware is effectively prevented from being displaced and disordered in the carrying process.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This utility model relates to the field of tableware technology, and in particular to a tableware storage sleeve and tableware applied to the storage sleeve. Background Technology

[0002] In everyday dining utensils, knives, forks, and spoons, as the core tools of Western-style casual meals, are usually presented in sets. These individual cutlery pieces are often stored by stacking them when not in use, but this has a significant drawback in actual use: when the three are stacked directly, due to the lack of a physical connecting structure, they are very easy to shift, leading to a messy arrangement and seriously affecting the neat storage and portable management of the cutlery.

[0003] To address this issue, current solutions generally employ elastic rubber rings for binding and securing. While this method effectively maintains the shape of the assembled cutlery, it creates new pain points in terms of user experience. Users must remove the binding device each time they need to use the cutlery, presenting the rubber ring with two dilemmas: either it is discarded directly, resulting in resource waste, or it is easily lost due to its small size after temporary placement. Both situations prevent the auxiliary device from being reused, significantly reducing resource utilization. Utility Model Content

[0004] In response to the problems raised in the background art, the purpose of this utility model is to provide a storage sleeve and tableware applied to the storage sleeve, which solves the problems that existing tableware is easy to be placed in a mess when directly stacked and stored, and that using rubber rings to tie it is neither convenient nor environmentally friendly.

[0005] To achieve this objective, the present invention adopts the following technical solution:

[0006] A tableware storage sleeve for storing tableware includes a shell with an interior cavity and an opening at one end that communicates with the cavity.

[0007] The inner wall of the shell is provided with N sets of ribs. The N sets of ribs are arranged at intervals along the vertical direction of the side wall of the cavity. Each set of ribs includes a left rib and a right rib that are symmetrical. The left rib is located on the left wall of the inner wall of the shell, and the right rib is located on the right wall of the inner wall of the shell. The N sets of ribs divide the cavity into N+1 receiving cavities. The tableware is provided with a handle, which is placed in the receiving cavity through the opening.

[0008] Preferably, the rib extends to the bottom of the cavity along the front-back direction of the cavity.

[0009] Preferably, a gap is provided between the left and right convex ribs of the set of convex ribs.

[0010] Preferably, the other end of the shell away from the opening is provided with a hanging part, which is used for hanging.

[0011] Preferably, a set of symmetrical outer sidewalls of the shell are provided with reinforcing ribs, the reinforcing ribs and the convex ribs are respectively provided on the outer side and inner side of the same sidewall of the shell, and the reinforcing ribs extend along the distribution direction of the N sets of convex ribs.

[0012] Preferably, the shell, the rib, and the reinforcing rib are integrally molded from silicone.

[0013] Preferably, there are two sets of ribs and three accommodating cavities, which are used to simultaneously store three types of cutlery: a knife, a fork, and a spoon.

[0014] The handle of the knife is placed in the middle receiving cavity, the handle of the fork is placed in the receiving cavity on one side, and the handle of the spoon is placed in the receiving cavity on the other side.

[0015] The end of the fork away from the handle abuts against one side of the knife, and the end of the spoon away from the handle abuts against the other side of the knife.

[0016] A type of tableware includes a handle and a tool, the tool being disposed at the front end of the handle, the shape of the handle matching the shape of the aforementioned receiving cavity.

[0017] Preferably, the maximum width of the handle portion is greater than the width D of the opening.

[0018] Compared with the prior art, one of the above technical solutions has the following beneficial effects:

[0019] The above technical solution achieves autonomous positioning of tableware during storage, ensuring stable relative positions for knives, forks, spoons, and other utensils when stacked. The internal ribbed structure of the storage sleeve provides physical restraint, effectively preventing displacement and confusion of the tableware during transport. Since the fixing structure is integrated into the casing, users do not need to operate additional fixing devices, avoiding the loss or discarding of auxiliary parts. This design significantly improves the portability and ease of use of the tableware set while maintaining its storage function. Attached Figure Description

[0020] Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of one embodiment of the present utility model;

[0021] Figure 2 This is a top view of one embodiment of the present invention;

[0022] Figure 3 yes Figure 2 Sectional view of AA;

[0023] Figure 4 yes Figure 2 Sectional view of BB;

[0024] Figure 5 This is a schematic diagram of an embodiment of the present invention and its assembly with tableware;

[0025] Figure 6 This is a schematic diagram illustrating two states of this utility model: with tableware assembled and without tableware assembled.

[0026] Figure 7 This is a schematic diagram of three types of tableware according to this utility model.

[0027] The components include: shell 1, opening 11, cavity 10, receiving cavity 100, rib 2, left rib 21, right rib 22, gap 20, reinforcing rib 3, handle 41, tool 42, knife 5, fork 6 and spoon 7. Detailed Implementation

[0028] The embodiments of this utility model are described in detail below. Examples of these embodiments are shown in the accompanying drawings, wherein the same or similar reference numerals denote the same or similar elements or elements having the same or similar functions throughout. The embodiments described below with reference to the accompanying drawings are exemplary and are only used to explain this utility model, and should not be construed as limiting this utility model.

[0029] In the description of this utility model, it should be understood that the terms "upper", "lower", "front", "rear", "left", "right", "top", "bottom", "inner", "outer", etc., indicate the orientation or positional relationship based on the orientation or positional relationship shown in the accompanying 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 element referred to must have a specific orientation, or be constructed and operated in a specific orientation. Therefore, they should not be construed as limitations on this utility model.

[0030] Furthermore, the terms "first," "second," and "third" are used for descriptive purposes only and should not be construed as indicating or implying relative importance or implicitly specifying the number of technical features indicated. Thus, a feature defined as "first," "second," and "third" may explicitly or implicitly include one or more of that feature.

[0031] It should be noted that, unless otherwise explicitly specified and limited, the terms "installation," "connection," and "linking" should be interpreted broadly. For example, they can refer to fixed connections, detachable connections, or integral connections; they can refer to mechanical connections or electrical connections; they can refer to direct connections or indirect connections through an intermediate medium; and they can refer to the internal connection of two components. Those skilled in the art can understand the specific meaning of the above terms in this utility model based on the specific circumstances.

[0032] The following is in conjunction with the appendix Figures 1 to 7 The technical solution of this utility model will be further illustrated through specific implementation methods.

[0033] A tableware storage sleeve for storing tableware includes a shell 1, the shell 1 having an interior cavity 10, and one end of the shell 1 having an opening 11 that communicates with the cavity 10.

[0034] The inner wall of the shell 1 is provided with N sets of ribs 2. The N sets of ribs 2 are arranged at intervals along the vertical direction of the side wall of the cavity 10. Each set of ribs 2 includes a left rib 21 and a right rib 22 that are symmetrical. The left rib 21 is located on the left wall of the inner wall of the shell 1, and the right rib 22 is located on the right wall of the inner wall of the shell 1. The N sets of ribs 2 divide the cavity 10 into N+1 receiving cavities 100. The tableware is provided with a handle part 41. The handle part 41 is placed in the receiving cavity 100 through the opening 11.

[0035] Shell 1 refers to a shell structure with storage function, which can be injection molded from an elastic material, and its cross-sectional shape can be rectangular or elliptical. Cavity 10 refers to a through space formed inside shell 1, which can be formed by in-mold forming process, and the length direction of cavity 10 is consistent with the insertion direction of tableware. Rib 2 refers to a raised structure on the inner wall of shell 1, which can be continuous or discontinuous strip-shaped protrusions. Receiving cavity 100 refers to an independent space formed by adjacent ribs, which can be a layered partitioned section used to separately accommodate the handle part 41 of different tableware.

[0036] This technical solution constructs a storage space through the shell 1 body, using symmetrical ribs 2 distributed vertically to form a physical separation structure. The cavity 10 inside the shell 1 and the opening 11 are designed to form a through storage channel, allowing tableware to be inserted along the front-to-back axis. Specially designed symmetrical rib groups (left rib 21 and right rib 22) form a raised structure on the left and right side walls of the cavity 10, dividing the single cavity 10 into multiple receiving cavities 100 through multiple sets of spaced-apart protrusions. This vertically stacked separation structure allows the handles 41 of different tableware to be inserted into their respective receiving cavities 100, and the lateral constraints formed by the ribs 2 prevent the tableware from shifting when inserted into the receiving cavity 100. The symmetrical layout of the ribs 2 ensures balanced constraint forces on both sides, and the vertically spaced separation method maintains the integrity of the storage sleeve while achieving the positioning and isolation of multiple tableware. By using different receiving cavities 100 of the storage sleeve to accommodate different tableware instead of elastic binding devices, the problem of easily scattered stacked tableware is solved, and the risk of damage to auxiliary fasteners is avoided.

[0037] Specifically, when the cutlery handle 41 is inserted into the cavity 10 through the opening 11, the symmetrical sidewalls form limiting structures on the left and right sides of the cutlery handle 41, respectively. The top or bottom wall of each set of ribs 2 cooperates with the inner top or bottom wall of the cavity 10 to limit the upper and lower sides of the cutlery handle 41. N sets of ribs are arranged at intervals along the vertical direction, dividing the cavity 10 into N+1 receiving cavities 100, each receiving cavity 100 corresponding to a single cutlery handle 41. Since the ribs 2 protrude into the cavity 10, the cutlery is constrained by the four sides (up, down, left, and right) during insertion, effectively preventing displacement. The multiple sets of ribs 2 distributed in the vertical direction form a multi-level limiting structure, allowing multiple cutlery pieces to maintain a vertical arrangement within the same shell 1. This structural design allows the cutlery to be stably stacked without external fixing devices.

[0038] Compared to existing technologies, traditional elastic binding devices require repeated disassembly and assembly, while this solution achieves a long-term fixed structure through the shell 1 itself. Existing technologies use only simple containers (frames or drawers) as storage carriers, while this solution incorporates an active constraint structure inside the shell 1. The receiving cavity 100 formed by the protruding ribs 2 maintains the continuity of the storage channel while also enabling the separate positioning of multiple cutlery items, solving the displacement problem associated with simple stacking. Compared to detachable elastic rings, the structure of this solution is integrally molded with the shell, completely avoiding the risk of wear and tear on auxiliary components, allowing for reuse and convenient storage.

[0039] Furthermore, the rib 2 extends along the front-back direction of the cavity 10 to the bottom of the cavity 10.

[0040] By setting the rib 2 to extend along the front-back direction of the cavity 10, the rib 2 forms a continuous support structure in the front-back direction. This extension direction enhances the wrapping effect of the rib 2 on the cutlery handle 41, and by extending the contact length between the rib 2 and the cutlery handle 41, the stability of the cutlery in the receiving cavity 100 is effectively improved.

[0041] Specifically, the protruding ribs 2 extending in the front-to-back direction can form a larger contact surface with the handle portion 41 of the cutlery, generating a progressive frictional force during the insertion of the cutlery, ensuring that the cutlery is easy to insert and preventing it from slipping out after storage. Compared with a dotted distribution of protruding ribs, this continuous extension design can also form a clear dividing boundary inside the cavity 10, ensuring the independence between different receiving cavities 100 and avoiding interference between multiple cutlery items when stored.

[0042] Furthermore, a gap 20 is provided between the left rib 21 and the right rib 22 of the set of ribs 2.

[0043] The gap 20 refers to the interval area formed between the left rib 21 and the right rib 22. This gap 20 allows the left and right ribs to form independent deformation units, providing elastic expansion space when the tableware is inserted. Elastic expansion refers to the deformation of the rib 2 under external force, which can be achieved by adjusting the ratio of the gap width to the height of the rib 2. The gap 20 allows each of the two ribs (left rib 21 and right rib 22) to have self-adjusting capabilities, reducing insertion resistance while maintaining clamping force.

[0044] Specifically, when the cutlery handle 41 enters the receiving cavity 100 through the opening 11, the side wall of the handle 41 contacts the inner side wall of the receiving cavity 100, especially applying a lateral compressive force to the ribs 2 on both sides. At this time, the left and right ribs, with the gap 20 as the deformation area, undergo elastic deformation towards the left and right side walls of the shell 1, respectively. This deformation temporarily widens the distance between the left and right ribs, reducing the frictional resistance when the handle 41 is inserted.

[0045] The design of the gap 20 changes the force distribution characteristics of the rib 2, transforming the original poor deformation performance of the partition structure into an elastic limiting device with self-adaptive capabilities. While maintaining the neatness of tableware storage, it significantly improves the smoothness of the user's picking and putting away operations.

[0046] Furthermore, the other end of the shell 1 away from the opening 11 is provided with a hanging part 12, which is used for hanging.

[0047] By positioning the hanging part 12 at the end of the shell 1 furthest from the opening 11, spatial conflict with the opening 11 where tableware is placed is avoided, ensuring the overall center of gravity of the storage sleeve is stable and preventing it from tilting or falling off when hung. The hanging part 12 serves directly as a connection point, allowing users to hang the storage sleeve on hooks, brackets, or other fixed structures, thus avoiding the risk of loss due to careless placement and reducing the space occupied by storage. The hanging part 12 can be implemented in the form of a ring, hook, or opening, for example, by setting a silicone ring with a diameter of 5-15mm at the end of the shell.

[0048] Furthermore, a set of symmetrical outer sidewalls of the shell 1 are provided with reinforcing ribs 3. The reinforcing ribs 3 and the convex ribs 2 are respectively provided on the outer side and inner side of the same sidewall of the shell 1. The reinforcing ribs 3 extend along the distribution direction of the N sets of convex ribs 2.

[0049] By setting reinforcing ribs 3 on the symmetrical outer sidewalls of the shell 1, a complementary support structure is formed on the inner and outer sides of the shell 1 under stress, thereby enhancing the overall resistance to deformation. Specifically, the symmetrical distribution of reinforcing ribs 3 can balance the stress concentration on both sides of the shell and prevent local torsion caused by unilateral stress; setting the reinforcing ribs 3 and the ribs 2 on the outer and inner sides of the same sidewall of the shell 1 respectively can enhance the strength of the sidewall through the synergistic effect of the inner and outer sides, and prevent the sidewall from expanding outward or collapsing inward when the ribs 2 are compressed; and the setting of the reinforcing ribs 3 extending along the distribution direction of the ribs 2 makes the vertical support force match the function of the ribs 2 in dividing the receiving cavity 100, so as to maintain the stability of the shape of the receiving cavity 100 and ensure the vertical bending resistance of the shell 1, ultimately achieving the effect of stably storing tableware without relying on external binding devices.

[0050] Furthermore, the shell, the rib 2, and the reinforcing rib 3 are integrally molded from silicone.

[0051] By using a one-time injection molding process with silicone material to form an integral structure, seamless connection between the components is achieved. The elastic properties of silicone give shell 1 both flexibility and structural strength, allowing it to maintain the overall stability of the storage sleeve while accommodating the insertion and removal of cutlery. Rib 2, as an internal support structure, is directly integrated with the shell, avoiding the risk of detachment that can occur with separate ribs and ensuring the reliability of the cutlery separation structure. Reinforcing rib 3, corresponding to rib 2 internally and externally, forms a composite support system. The one-piece silicone molding process achieves mechanical coupling between the inner and outer walls, improving the shell 1's resistance to deformation while maintaining its thinness. This integral molding process eliminates the need for connectors in traditional assembled structures, fundamentally avoiding the possibility of lost auxiliary fixing components, and the durability of silicone material allows for long-term reusability.

[0052] Furthermore, the ribs 2 are in two sets, and the receiving cavities 100 are in three sets. The three receiving cavities 100 are used to simultaneously store three types of cutlery: a knife 5, a fork 6, and a spoon 7.

[0053] The handle of the knife 5 is placed in the middle of the receiving cavity 100, the handle of the fork 6 is placed in one side of the receiving cavity 100, and the handle of the spoon 7 is placed in the other side of the receiving cavity 100.

[0054] The end of the fork 6 away from the handle abuts against one side of the knife 5, and the end of the spoon 7 away from the handle abuts against the other side of the knife 5.

[0055] By providing two sets of convex ribs 2 on the left and right symmetrical inner sidewalls of the shell 1, the cavity 10 is divided into three receiving cavities 100. The three receiving cavities 100 are arranged in an upper and lower stacked layout, and the upper and lower distribution allows the cutlery handle part 41 to be inserted into the corresponding receiving cavity 100 respectively.

[0056] To further explain, the knife 5 is housed in the middle of the three receiving cavities 100, while the fork 6 and spoon 7 are housed in the other two outer receiving cavities 100. The abutting of the fork 6 and spoon 7 means that the front end of the cutlery forms a contact constraint with the two sides of the blade. This is achieved through the natural warping of the fork tip and spoon, utilizing the difference in shape between the cutlery pieces to create a mutually supporting structure. Specifically, when the warped end of the fork 6 abuts against the upper side of the knife (refer to...), Figure 5 When the raised end of the spoon 7 abuts against the lower side of the knife (refer to...) Figure 5 The handles of the fork 6 and spoon 7 press outward against the sidewall of the silicone shell 1, causing the shell 1 to elastically deform and generate a reverse clamping force. This bidirectional compression creates a stable triangular mechanical structure within the shell 1 for the three pieces of cutlery. The contact points at the ends of the fork 6 and spoon 7, together with the elastic clamping force of the shell, restrict the axial displacement of the cutlery, achieving a self-locking storage effect without additional fixing devices.

[0057] Furthermore, in dining applications, the storage sleeve that simultaneously holds a complete set of cutlery—knife, fork, and spoon—allows the knife to remain in the sleeve after the fork and spoon are removed. The sleeve, fitted over the knife handle 41, acts as a handle, improving comfort during use. On the other hand, the sleeve eliminates the need for separate storage of the sleeve itself, further preventing its loss.

[0058] A type of tableware includes a handle portion 41 and a tool 42, the tool 42 being disposed at the front end of the handle portion 41, the shape of the handle portion 41 matching the shape of the aforementioned receiving cavity 100.

[0059] This technical solution addresses the problem of insufficient matching between tableware and storage devices in traditional storage methods by adapting the handle 41 to the storage sleeve structure. Firstly, the matching design between the shape of the handle 41 and the receiving cavity 100 allows the tableware to be precisely embedded in a specific space inside the sleeve 1. Through complementary physical structures, natural positioning is achieved, eliminating wobbling and misalignment of the tableware during storage. (See attached image) Figure 7 The diagram shows three types of cutlery, specifically a knife (5), a fork (6), and a spoon (7).

[0060] Furthermore, the maximum value of the width of the handle portion 41 is greater than the width D of the opening 11.

[0061] By limiting the maximum width of the cutlery handle 41 to exceed the width D of the storage sleeve opening 11, a fixing mechanism based on the difference in physical dimensions is constructed. When the maximum width of the handle 41 exceeds the width D of the opening 11, after the cutlery is inserted into the storage sleeve, its handle 41 and the opening 11 form an interference fit, and the self-locking effect is achieved by utilizing the rebound force generated by the elastic deformation of the material. This structural design maintains the stability of the cutlery in the stored state, avoids the extra operation steps required by traditional binding devices, and, through the size adaptation, allows the cutlery to be removed only by overcoming the elastic deformation resistance, retaining the convenience of one-handed operation.

[0062] The technical principles of this utility model have been described above with reference to specific embodiments. These descriptions are merely for explaining the principles of this utility model and should not be construed as limiting the scope of protection of this utility model in any way. Based on this explanation, those skilled in the art can readily conceive of other specific embodiments of this utility model without any inventive effort, and these embodiments will all fall within the scope of protection of this utility model.

Claims

1. A cutlery storage case for storing cutlery, characterised in that: The shell includes a housing with an internal cavity and an opening at one end that communicates with the cavity. The inner wall of the shell is provided with N sets of ribs. The N sets of ribs are arranged at intervals along the vertical direction of the side wall of the cavity. Each set of ribs includes a left rib and a right rib that are symmetrical. The left rib is located on the left wall of the inner wall of the shell, and the right rib is located on the right wall of the inner wall of the shell. The N sets of ribs divide the cavity into N+1 receiving cavities. The tableware is provided with a handle, which is placed in the receiving cavity through the opening.

2. The utensil case of claim 1, wherein: The rib extends along the front-back direction of the cavity to the bottom of the cavity.

3. A set of table utensil holders according to claim 2, wherein: A gap is provided between the left and right convex ribs of the set of convex ribs.

4. The utensil case of claim 1, wherein: The shell is provided with a hanging part at the other end away from the opening, and the hanging part is used for suspension.

5. The utensil case of claim 1, wherein: A set of symmetrical outer sidewalls of the shell are provided with reinforcing ribs. The reinforcing ribs and the convex ribs are respectively provided on the outer and inner sides of the same sidewall of the shell. The reinforcing ribs extend along the distribution direction of the N sets of convex ribs.

6. A set of table utensil covers according to claim 5, wherein: The shell, the ribs, and the reinforcing ribs are integrally molded from silicone.

7. A set of table utensil covers according to claim 6, wherein: The ribs are in two sets, and the accommodating cavities are in three sets. The three accommodating cavities are used to simultaneously store three types of cutlery: a knife, a fork, and a spoon. The handle of the knife is placed in the middle receiving cavity, the handle of the fork is placed in the receiving cavity on one side, and the handle of the spoon is placed in the receiving cavity on the other side. The end of the fork away from the handle abuts against one side of the knife, and the end of the spoon away from the handle abuts against the other side of the knife.

8. A utensil comprising a handle portion and a tool piece, the tool piece being provided at a front end of the handle portion, characterized in that: The shape of the handle portion matches the shape of the receiving cavity according to any one of claims 1-6.

9. A utensil according to claim 8, wherein: The maximum width of the handle portion is greater than the width D of the opening.

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