Food clamp

Abstract

The utility model discloses a food clamp which comprises a first clamp body, a second clamp body and an elastic piece, the first clamp body is provided with two first connecting blocks, each first connecting block is provided with a first connecting hole and a second connecting hole which are communicated with each other, the second clamp body is provided with two second connecting blocks, and a first rotating shaft is arranged in the two first connecting holes in a penetrating mode and connected with the two second connecting blocks. The first rotating shaft can slide along the second connecting hole and cannot rotate. According to the food clamp, the two clamp bodies can be locked in the clamping state, the food clamp is convenient to store and carry, unlocking and locking can be achieved only by one hand, and operation is very convenient and fast.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This utility model belongs to the field of kitchen utensils technology, specifically relating to a food tong. Background Technology

[0002] Food tongs are mainly used to pick up food, which can prevent burns and messes to your hands. Compared with chopsticks and forks, food tongs are more convenient to use and have better stability when picking up food. Therefore, food tongs are commonly used in kitchens, supermarkets, barbecue bars and other places.

[0003] Existing food tongs generally consist of a first clamping body and a second clamping body. The rear ends of the first and second clamping bodies are hinged together by a pivot, allowing the two clamping bodies to rotate around the pivot to clamp and separate. A torsion spring is fitted on the outside of the pivot, with its two legs abutting against the inner sides of the two clamping bodies. In use, food can be picked up by squeezing the two clamping bodies together, and the two clamping bodies will automatically separate under the elastic force of the torsion spring when the two clamping bodies are released, making operation convenient.

[0004] However, existing food clips still have shortcomings. They cannot lock the two clips in a clamped state. When the food clips are not in use, the two clips remain in a separate state. In the separated state, the distance between the two clips is relatively large, which makes it take up a lot of space when storing and inconvenient to store and carry. Utility Model Content

[0005] In view of the shortcomings of the prior art, the purpose of this utility model is to provide a food clip that can lock two clips in a clamped state.

[0006] To achieve the above objectives, the technical solution adopted by this utility model is as follows: a food clamp, comprising a first clamp body and a second clamp body capable of clamping and separating from each other, and an elastic member for pushing the two clamp bodies to separate from each other. The inner rear end of the first clamp body is provided with two first connecting blocks facing each other, and each of the two first connecting blocks is provided with a first connecting hole and a second connecting hole that communicate with each other. The inner rear end of the second clamp body is provided with two second connecting blocks facing each other. A first rotating shaft passes through the two first connecting holes and is connected to the two second connecting blocks. The second clamp body can rotate relative to the first clamp body to clamp and separate through the first rotating shaft around the first connecting hole. When the two clamp bodies rotate to the clamping state, the first rotating shaft can slide into the second connecting hole and slide along the second connecting hole without rotating.

[0007] In the above solution, two first connecting blocks are arranged opposite each other on the first clamping body. Each first connecting block has a first connecting hole and a second connecting hole that communicate with each other. In use, the first clamping body can be pushed forward, causing the first rotating shaft to slide into the first connecting hole. At this time, the first rotating shaft can rotate along the first connecting hole, thus the elastic element can push the two clamping bodies to rotate to a separated state. In this state, the user can clamp the food by squeezing the two clamping bodies together. Releasing the two clamping bodies will automatically separate them under the elastic force of the elastic element, making operation convenient. When not in use, the user can squeeze the two clamping bodies to rotate to the clamping state, and then push the first clamping body backward, causing the first rotating shaft to slide into the second connecting hole. At this time, the first rotating shaft can only slide along the second connecting hole and cannot rotate. Since the first rotating shaft cannot rotate, the two clamping bodies cannot rotate relative to each other, thus locking the two clamping bodies in the clamping state. This allows the food tongs to remain in the clamped state when not in use, facilitating the storage and carrying of the food tongs.

[0008] Furthermore, the first connecting hole is circular, allowing the first rotating shaft to rotate along the circular first connecting hole. The second connecting hole is elongated, with both its upper and lower sides being flat. When the two clamping bodies rotate to the clamping state, the first rotating shaft and the opening of the second connecting hole are aligned, and the upper and lower sides of the first rotating shaft are parallel to the upper and lower sides of the second connecting hole. At this time, pushing the first clamping body backward allows the first rotating shaft to slide into the second connecting hole. Under the action of the upper and lower planes of the first rotating shaft and the upper and lower planes of the second connecting hole, the first rotating shaft can only slide back and forth along the second connecting hole and cannot rotate.

[0009] Furthermore, the front and rear sides of the first rotating shaft are arc-shaped surfaces. By rotating the first rotating shaft along the inner side of the first connecting hole through the two arc-shaped surfaces, the rotation of the first rotating shaft can be made more stable.

[0010] Furthermore, both of the aforementioned first connecting blocks are provided with interconnected third and fourth connecting holes. The second rotating shaft passes through the two third connecting holes and is connected to the two second connecting blocks. The axis of the second rotating shaft is parallel to the axis of the first rotating shaft. When the first rotating shaft is placed in the first connecting hole, rotating the two clamps will cause the second rotating shaft to slide along the third connecting hole, thus not interfering with the normal rotation, clamping, and separation of the two clamps. When the first rotating shaft slides into the second connecting hole, the second rotating shaft slides into the fourth connecting hole, thus not interfering with the first rotating shaft sliding into the second connecting hole. The two clamps are locked simultaneously by the two rotating shafts, making the locking of the two clamps in the clamped state more stable.

[0011] Furthermore, when the two clamps rotate to the separated state, the second rotating shaft slides to the lower end of the third connecting hole. At this time, the lower sidewall of the third connecting hole can prevent the second rotating shaft from sliding further downward, thus preventing the two clamps from rotating further in the separation direction and improving the structural stability of the two clamps in the separated state. When the first rotating shaft is placed in the first connecting hole and the two clamps rotate to the clamped state, the second rotating shaft slides to the upper end of the third connecting hole. At this time, the upper sidewall of the third connecting hole can prevent the second rotating shaft from sliding further upward, thus preventing the two clamps from rotating further in the clamping direction and ensuring the structural stability of the food clamps. In addition, by positioning the two clamps in the clamped state, the alignment of the first rotating shaft with the opening of the second connecting hole can be more precise, making it easier for the first rotating shaft to slide into the second connecting hole and making the operation more convenient.

[0012] Furthermore, the two aforementioned first connecting blocks are positioned between the two second connecting blocks. Washers are fitted on the outer sides of the first and second rotating shafts corresponding to the positions between the second and first connecting blocks. The washers can reduce the friction between the second and first connecting blocks, making the rotation of the food clamp smoother.

[0013] Furthermore, the aforementioned first rotating shaft includes a first shaft body and a first shaft pin. A first shaft cap is provided at the right end of the first shaft body, and the left end of the first shaft body passes through two first connecting holes and two second connecting blocks to connect with the first shaft pin. The first shaft cap is located outside the second connecting block on the right side, which facilitates the assembly and disassembly of the first rotating shaft and the two clamping bodies. Similarly, the aforementioned second rotating shaft includes a second shaft body and a second shaft pin. A second shaft cap is provided at the left end of the second shaft body, and the right end of the second shaft body passes through two third connecting holes and two second connecting blocks to connect with the second shaft pin. The second shaft cap is located outside the second connecting block on the left side, which also facilitates the assembly and disassembly of the second rotating shaft and the two clamping bodies.

[0014] Furthermore, the aforementioned elastic element is a torsion spring mounted on the first rotating shaft. The two legs of the torsion spring abut against the inner sides of the first and second clamping bodies, respectively. Without external force, the two legs of the torsion spring, through their own elastic force, will push the two clamping bodies to rotate and separate, thus achieving the automatic separation function of the food clamps, making operation convenient. Limiting blocks are mounted on the left and right sides of the first rotating shaft corresponding to the torsion spring, which prevents the torsion spring from moving left or right relative to the first rotating shaft, improving the installation stability of the torsion spring.

[0015] Furthermore, both the first and second clamps mentioned above have oil leakage holes at their front ends, which allows the oil on the food to flow out of the clamps easily when gripping fried food.

[0016] Furthermore, the front left and right sides of the first and second clamps are both designed with a wavy structure, which makes the two clamps hold the food more securely and makes it easier to pick up the food.

[0017] This food clip can lock two clips in a clamped state, making it convenient for storage and carrying. Unlocking and locking the food clip can be done with just one hand. In use, hold both clips firmly with one hand and push the first clip forward with your thumb, causing the first pivot to slide into the first connection. The torsion spring will then automatically separate the two clips, allowing you to use the food clip to pick up food. Alternatively, hold both clips firmly with one hand again and push the first clip backward with your thumb, causing the first pivot to slide into the second connection, locking the two clips in a clamped state. The operation is very convenient. Furthermore, the third connecting hole prevents the food clip from rotating excessively in the clamping and separating directions, and the simultaneous locking of the food clip by both pivots makes the locking more secure and the structure more stable. Attached Figure Description

[0018] Figure 1 This is an exploded structural diagram of the food clip according to an embodiment of the present invention.

[0019] Figure 2 This is a schematic diagram of the food clamp in the clamped state according to an embodiment of the present invention.

[0020] Figure 3 This is a partial structural diagram of the food clamp in the clamped state according to an embodiment of the present invention (the structure of the second clamp is omitted in the figure).

[0021] Figure 4 This is a schematic diagram of the food clip in the separated state according to an embodiment of the present invention.

[0022] Figure 5 This is a partial structural diagram of the food clip in the separated state according to an embodiment of the present invention (the structure of the second clip is omitted in the figure).

[0023] Figure 6 This is an exploded structural diagram of the first and second rotating shafts according to an embodiment of the present invention. Detailed Implementation

[0024] The accompanying drawings are for illustrative purposes only and should not be construed as a lock on 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 a lock on this patent.

[0025] 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 locking this patent. For those skilled in the art, the specific meaning of the above terms can be understood according to the specific circumstances.

[0026] The technical solution of this utility model will be further described in detail below through specific embodiments and with reference to the accompanying drawings:

[0027] Example 1

[0028] like Figure 1 As shown, this embodiment provides a food clamp, including a first clamping body 1 and a second clamping body 2 that can clamp and separate from each other, and an elastic member 4 for pushing the two clamping bodies to separate from each other. Two first connecting blocks 11 are arranged opposite each other on the inner rear end of the first clamping body 1. Each of the two first connecting blocks 11 has a first connecting hole 111 and a second connecting hole 112 that communicate with each other. Two second connecting blocks 21 are arranged opposite each other on the inner rear end of the second clamping body 2. A first rotating shaft 3 passes through the two first connecting holes 111 and is connected to the two second connecting blocks 21, so that the second clamping body 2 can rotate relative to the first clamping body 1 to clamp and separate via the first rotating shaft 3 around the first connecting holes 111. Figure 2 , 3 As shown, when the two clamps are rotated to the clamped state, the first rotating shaft 3 can slide into the second connecting hole 112, and the first rotating shaft 3 can slide back and forth along the second connecting hole 112 without rotating.

[0029] Specifically, the first connecting hole 111 is circular, allowing the first rotating shaft 3 to rotate along it. The second connecting hole 112 is elongated, with both its upper and lower surfaces being flat. When the two clamping bodies rotate to the clamping state, the openings of the first rotating shaft 3 and the second connecting hole 111 are aligned, and the upper and lower surfaces of the first rotating shaft 3 are parallel to those of the second connecting hole 111. Pushing the first clamping body 1 backward allows the first rotating shaft 3 to slide into the second connecting hole 112. The interaction between the upper and lower surfaces of the first rotating shaft 3 and the second connecting hole 112 prevents the first rotating shaft 3 from rotating, allowing it to slide back and forth along the second connecting hole 112 without rotating. Furthermore, the front and rear surfaces of the first rotating shaft 3 are arc-shaped. Rotating the first rotating shaft 3 along the inner side of the first connecting hole 111 using these arc-shaped surfaces makes its rotation more stable.

[0030] When using the food clips in this embodiment, such as Figure 3 As shown, when the food clamp is locked in the clamping state, the user can hold both clamps with one hand and push the first clamp 1 forward with their thumb, causing the first rotating shaft 3 to slide into the first connecting hole 111. At this time, the first rotating shaft 3 can rotate along the first connecting hole 111, thereby releasing the lock on the food clamp. Then, the elastic element 4 can push the two clamps to rotate to the separated state, as shown. Figure 4 , 5 As shown, in this state, the user can grab food by squeezing the two clamps together, and when the two clamps are released, they will automatically separate under the elastic force of the elastic element 4, making it very convenient to use.

[0031] When not in use, the user simply needs to hold both clamps with one hand and rotate them to the clamping position, then push the first clamp 1 backward with the thumb, causing the first rotating shaft 3 to slide into the second connecting hole 112. Figure 2 , 3 As shown, at this time, the first rotating shaft 3 can only slide along the second connecting hole 112 and cannot rotate. When the first rotating shaft 3 cannot rotate, the two clamps cannot rotate relative to each other, thereby locking the two clamps in the clamped state, so that the food clip can remain in the clamped state when not in use, making it convenient for the storage and carrying of the food clip.

[0032] The food clip in this embodiment can lock the two clips in a clamped state, making it convenient to store and carry the food clip. Unlocking and locking can be done with just one hand, making it very convenient to operate.

[0033] Example 2

[0034] This embodiment is a further improvement on the food clip structure of Embodiment 1. The improvement lies in, for example... Figure 1As shown, both of the aforementioned first connecting blocks 11 are provided with interconnected third connecting holes 113 and fourth connecting holes 114. The second rotating shaft 5 passes through the two third connecting holes 113 and is connected to the two second connecting blocks 21. The second rotating shaft 5 is located in front of the first rotating shaft 3, and the axis of the second rotating shaft 5 is parallel to the axis of the first rotating shaft 3. Figure 4 , 5 As shown, when the first rotating shaft 3 is placed inside the first connecting hole 111, rotating the two clamps will cause the second rotating shaft 5 to slide up and down along the third connecting hole 113, thus not interfering with the normal rotation, clamping, and separation of the two clamps. And as... Figure 2 , 3 As shown, when the first rotating shaft 3 slides into the second connecting hole 112, the second rotating shaft 5 slides into the fourth connecting hole 114, so as not to interfere with the first rotating shaft 3 sliding into the second connecting hole 112, and the two rotating shafts lock the two clamps at the same time, so that the locking of the two clamps in the clamped state is more stable.

[0035] like Figure 4 , 5 As shown, when the two clamping bodies rotate to the separated state, the second rotating shaft 5 slides to the lower end of the third connecting hole 113. At this time, the lower side wall of the third connecting hole 113 can prevent the second rotating shaft 5 from sliding further downward, thus preventing the two clamping bodies from rotating further in the separation direction and improving the structural stability of the two clamping bodies in the separated state. When the first rotating shaft 3 is placed in the first connecting hole 111 and the two clamping bodies rotate to the clamping state, the second rotating shaft 5 slides to the upper end of the third connecting hole 113. At this time, the upper end of the third connecting hole 113 can prevent the second rotating shaft 5 from sliding further upward, thus preventing the two clamping bodies from rotating further in the clamping direction and ensuring the structural stability of the food clamp. In addition, by positioning the two clamping bodies in the clamping state, the alignment of the first rotating shaft 3 with the opening of the second connecting hole 111 can be more precise, allowing the first rotating shaft 3 to slide more easily into the second connecting hole 112, making operation more convenient.

[0036] like Figure 1 As shown, the two first connecting blocks 11 are positioned between the two second connecting blocks 21. Washers 6 are fitted on the outer sides of the first rotating shaft 3 and the second rotating shaft 5 at the positions between the second connecting blocks 21 and the first connecting blocks 11. The washers can reduce the friction between the second connecting blocks 21 and the first connecting blocks 11, making the rotation of the food clamp smoother.

[0037] Example 3

[0038] This embodiment is a further improvement on the food clip structure of Embodiment Two. The improvement lies in, for example... Figure 6As shown, the first rotating shaft 3 includes a first shaft body 31 and a first shaft pin 32. The upper and lower sides of the first shaft body 31 are flat, and the front and rear sides of the first shaft body 31 are arc-shaped. A first shaft cap 311 is provided at the right end of the first shaft body 31. The left end of the first shaft body 31 passes through two first connecting holes 111 and two second connecting blocks 21 and is connected to the first shaft pin 32. The first shaft cap 311 is located outside the second connecting block 21 on the right side, which facilitates the assembly and disassembly of the first rotating shaft 3 and the two clamps. In addition, the second rotating shaft 5 includes a second shaft body 51 and a second shaft pin 52. A second shaft cap 511 is provided at the left end of the second shaft body 51. The right end of the second shaft body 51 passes through two third connecting holes 113 and two second connecting blocks 21 and is connected to the second shaft pin 52. The second shaft cap 511 is located outside the second connecting block 21 on the left side, which facilitates the assembly and disassembly of the second rotating shaft 5 and the two clamps.

[0039] like Figure 1 As shown, the elastic element 4 is a torsion spring mounted on the first rotating shaft 3. The two legs 41 of the torsion spring abut against the inner sides of the first clamping body 1 and the second clamping body 2, respectively. Without external force, the two legs 41 of the torsion spring will push the two clamping bodies to rotate and separate due to their own elastic force, thus achieving the automatic separation function of the food clamps, making operation convenient. Limiting blocks 33 are mounted on the left and right sides of the first rotating shaft 3 corresponding to the torsion spring, which prevents the torsion spring from moving left or right relative to the first rotating shaft 3, improving the installation stability of the torsion spring.

[0040] In addition, both the first clamping body 1 and the second clamping body 2 have oil drain holes 7 at their front ends, which allow the oil on the food to flow out of the clamping body easily when gripping fried food. The left and right sides of the front ends of the first clamping body 1 and the second clamping body 2 are designed with a wavy structure, which makes the two clamping bodies grip the food more securely and makes it easier to grip the food.

[0041] Obviously, the above embodiments of this utility model are merely examples for clearly illustrating this utility model, and are not intended to limit the implementation of this utility model. Those skilled in the art can make other variations or modifications based on the above description. It is neither necessary nor possible to exhaustively describe all embodiments here. Any modifications, equivalent substitutions, and improvements made within the spirit and principles of this utility model should be included within the protection scope of the claims of this utility model.

Claims

1. A food clamp, comprising a first clamping body (1) and a second clamping body (2) capable of clamping and separating from each other, and an elastic member (4) for pushing the two clamping bodies apart, characterized in that: The first clamp (1) has two first connecting blocks (11) arranged opposite each other on the inner rear end. Each of the two first connecting blocks (11) has a first connecting hole (111) and a second connecting hole (112) that are interconnected. The second clamp (2) has two second connecting blocks (21) arranged opposite each other on the inner rear end. The first rotating shaft (3) passes through the two first connecting holes (111) and is connected to the two second connecting blocks (21). The second clamp (2) can rotate relative to the first clamp (1) by the first rotating shaft (3) around the first connecting hole (111) to clamp and separate. When the two clamps rotate to the clamping state, the first rotating shaft (3) can slide into the second connecting hole (112) and slide along the second connecting hole (112) without rotating.

2. The food clip according to claim 1, characterized in that: The first connecting hole (111) is circular, the second connecting hole (112) is elongated, and the upper and lower sides of the second connecting hole (112) are flat. The upper and lower sides of the first rotating shaft (3) are also flat. When the two clamps are rotated to the clamping state, the openings of the first rotating shaft (3) and the second connecting hole (112) are aligned, and the upper and lower sides of the first rotating shaft (3) are parallel to the upper and lower sides of the second connecting hole (112).

3. The food clip according to claim 2, characterized in that: The front and rear sides of the first rotating shaft (3) are arc-shaped.

4. The food clip according to any one of claims 1-3, characterized in that: Both of the first connecting blocks (11) are provided with a third connecting hole (113) and a fourth connecting hole (114) that are interconnected. The second rotating shaft (5) passes through the two third connecting holes (113) and is connected to the two second connecting blocks (21). The axis of the second rotating shaft (5) is parallel to the axis of the first rotating shaft (3). When the first rotating shaft (3) is placed in the first connecting hole (111), rotating the two clamps will cause the second rotating shaft (5) to slide along the third connecting hole (113). When the first rotating shaft (3) slides into the second connecting hole (112), the second rotating shaft (5) slides into the fourth connecting hole (114).

5. The food clip according to claim 4, characterized in that: When the two clamps rotate to the separated state, the second rotating shaft (5) slides to the lower end of the third connecting hole (113). When the first rotating shaft (3) is placed in the first connecting hole (111) and the two clamps rotate to the clamped state, the second rotating shaft (5) slides to the upper end of the third connecting hole (113).

6. The food clip according to claim 5, characterized in that: The two first connecting blocks (11) are positioned between the two second connecting blocks (21), and washers (6) are fitted on the outer sides of the first rotating shaft (3) and the second rotating shaft (5) corresponding to the positions between the second connecting block (21) and the first connecting block (11).

7. The food clip according to claim 4, characterized in that: The first rotating shaft (3) includes a first shaft body (31) and a first shaft pin (32). The right end of the first shaft body (31) is provided with a first shaft cap (311). The left end of the first shaft body (31) passes through two first connecting holes (111) and two second connecting blocks (21) and is connected to the first shaft pin (32). The first shaft cap (311) is located outside the second connecting block (21) on the right side. The second rotating shaft (5) includes a second shaft body (51) and a second shaft pin (52). The left end of the second shaft body (51) is provided with a second shaft cap (511). The right end of the second shaft body (51) passes through two third connecting holes (113) and two second connecting blocks (21) and is connected to the second shaft pin (52). The second shaft cap (511) is located outside the second connecting block (21) on the left side.

8. The food clip according to claim 4, characterized in that: The elastic element (4) is a torsion spring fitted on the first rotating shaft (3). The two legs (41) of the torsion spring abut against the inner sides of the first clamp (1) and the second clamp (2) respectively. Limiting blocks (33) are fitted on the left and right sides of the first rotating shaft (3) corresponding to the torsion spring.

9. The food clip according to claim 4, characterized in that: The first clamp (1) and the second clamp (2) are both provided with oil leakage holes (7) at their front ends.

10. The food clip according to claim 4, characterized in that: The front left and right sides of the first clamp (1) and the second clamp (2) are both set with a wave-shaped structure (10).

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