A chopstick holder

Abstract

This utility model belongs to the field of kitchenware technology, and in particular, it is a chopstick holder. It includes a chopstick holder body, an inner shell inside the body, and a chopstick holder inner liner on top of the inner shell. The inner liner contains multiple independent compartments of varying depths. The inner shell houses a lifting mechanism and a heating mechanism, and the top of the inner liner has a top rod. This utility model allows the inner liner to automatically rise and fall via the lifting mechanism, making it easy to retrieve tableware of different depths, saving time and effort. The independent compartments of varying depths within the inner liner facilitate the categorization and storage of various tableware, preventing cross-contamination. The heating mechanism generates dry hot air to effectively dry the tableware in the compartments, preventing water residue. Furthermore, UVC disinfection lamps provide ultraviolet disinfection for both the tableware and the inner liner, maintaining a dry and hygienic environment inside the chopstick holder and the main body. The inner liner is also removable for cleaning, making it more convenient to use.

Description

Technical Field

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

[0002] Chopstick holders are tools used to hold chopsticks. Most chopstick holders on the market are open-type, with the chopsticks exposed, which is unhygienic. After washing the chopsticks, they are placed directly into the holder, and the natural evaporation of surface water is inefficient, affecting the user's ability to take them out and causing serious inconvenience.

[0003] Therefore, we propose a chopstick holder to solve the above problems. Utility Model Content

[0004] (a) Technical problems to be solved

[0005] To address the shortcomings of existing technologies, this utility model provides a chopstick holder that solves the problems mentioned in the background art, such as the fact that existing chopstick holders are mostly open, exposing chopsticks to the outside, which is unhygienic, and that relying on natural drying after washing chopsticks is inefficient.

[0006] (II) Technical Solution

[0007] To achieve the above objectives, this utility model specifically adopts the following technical solution:

[0008] A chopstick holder includes a chopstick holder body, an inner shell inside the chopstick holder body, a chopstick holder inner liner on the top of the inner shell, a plurality of independent storage compartments of varying depths inside the chopstick holder inner liner, and a lifting mechanism and a heating mechanism inside the inner shell.

[0009] Furthermore, the top of the chopstick holder inner liner is provided with a top rod, and the bottom and side walls of the placement compartment are both hollow structures.

[0010] Furthermore, a boss is provided on the top of the inner shell, and an air outlet is provided on the bottom side of one side of the boss.

[0011] Furthermore, the lifting mechanism includes a lifting motor disposed inside the inner shell. The output end of the lifting motor is provided with a lifting threaded rod extending into the interior of the boss. A lifting top rod is sleeved on the lifting threaded rod. The lifting top rod is U-shaped, and the top two ends of the lifting top rod penetrate the boss and contact the bottom of the chopsticks cage inner liner.

[0012] Furthermore, the heating mechanism includes a fan disposed inside the inner shell, a PTC bracket disposed at the fan outlet, and an air duct plate disposed on one side of the PTC bracket. The top opening of the air duct plate is located directly below the air outlet, and a PTC heating element is disposed inside the PTC bracket.

[0013] Furthermore, the top of the chopstick holder body is provided with an upper support, and the bottom of the upper support is provided with a barrier, the inside of which is movably connected to the outside of the chopstick holder inner liner.

[0014] Furthermore, a square platform protruding inward is provided on one side of the enclosure, and a notch is provided on one side of the chopstick holder inner liner to avoid the square platform. The inside of the square platform is equipped with a sensor light circuit board through a sensor light liner plate.

[0015] Furthermore, it also includes a top cover, on one side of the bottom of the top cover is provided with a pivot and a torsion spring is sleeved on the pivot. The top cover is movably mounted on the top of the upper support of the main body through the pivot. The side of the top cover away from the pivot overlaps the top of the square platform and is provided with a sensing position.

[0016] Furthermore, a control circuit board is provided on the side of the protrusion away from the air outlet through the circuit board liner. The control circuit board integrates a display screen and several touch buttons. A control panel located on the side of the circuit board liner is snapped onto one side of the chopstick holder body. The top of the control circuit board extends to the top of the circuit board liner and is provided with several UVC disinfection lamp beads.

[0017] Furthermore, the bottom of the chopstick holder body is fixedly mounted with a base by screws, the bottom of the inner shell is fixed to the base by screws, the top of the base is provided with a battery and a charging port circuit board located on one side of the battery, the bottom of the base is also provided with a through hole corresponding to the fan air inlet, and a number of drainage holes are also provided around the base.

[0018] (III) Beneficial Effects

[0019] Compared with the prior art, the present invention provides a chopstick holder with the following advantages:

[0020] This invention features a lifting mechanism that allows for the automatic raising and lowering of the chopstick holder's inner liner, making it easy to retrieve tableware of different depths, saving time and effort. The inner liner has built-in independent storage compartments of varying depths, facilitating the categorization and storage of various tableware and preventing cross-contamination. A heating mechanism generates dry hot air to effectively dry the tableware in the storage compartments, preventing water residue. Furthermore, UVC disinfection lamps provide ultraviolet disinfection for both the tableware and the inner liner, maintaining a dry and hygienic environment. The inner liner is also removable for easy cleaning, making it even more convenient to use. Attached Figure Description

[0021] Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of the main structure of the chopsticks holder of this utility model;

[0022] Figure 2This is a schematic diagram of the base structure of this utility model;

[0023] Figure 3 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of the top cover and the main body of the chopstick holder in a separated state.

[0024] Figure 4 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of the base and the chopstick holder body of this utility model in a separated state;

[0025] Figure 5 This is a schematic diagram of the inner shell structure of this utility model;

[0026] Figure 6 This is an exploded view of the main structure of the chopsticks holder of this utility model;

[0027] Figure 7 This is an exploded view of the main structure of the chopsticks holder of this utility model.

[0028] In the diagram: 1. Main body of the chopstick holder; 101. Control panel; 11. Inner shell; 12. Inner liner of the chopstick holder; 121. Placement compartment; 122. Top rod; 123. Notch; 13. Lifting mechanism; 131. Lifting motor; 132. Lifting threaded rod; 133. Lifting top rod; 14. Heating mechanism; 141. Fan; 142. PTC bracket; 143. Guide plate; 144. PTC heating element; 15. Boss; 16. 1. Air outlet; 152. Circuit board inner lining; 153. Control circuit board; 154. UVC disinfection lamp beads; 16. Main body upper bracket; 161. Enclosure; 162. Square platform; 17. Sensor light inner lining; 171. Sensor light circuit board; 18. Top cover; 181. Torsion spring; 182. Sensor position; 19. Base; 191. Battery; 192. Charging port circuit board; 193. Through hole; 194. Drain hole. Detailed Implementation

[0029] The technical solutions of the present utility model will be clearly and completely described below with reference to the accompanying drawings of the embodiments. Obviously, the described embodiments are only some embodiments of the present utility model, and not all embodiments. Based on the embodiments of the present utility model, all other embodiments obtained by those of ordinary skill in the art without creative effort are within the protection scope of the present utility model.

[0030] Example

[0031] like Figure 1-7 As shown, an embodiment of the present invention provides a chopsticks cage, including a chopsticks cage body 1, an inner shell 11 inside the chopsticks cage body 1, a chopsticks cage inner liner 12 on the top of the inner shell 11, a plurality of independent storage compartments 121 of different depths inside the chopsticks cage inner liner 12, and a lifting mechanism 13 and a heating mechanism 14 inside the inner shell 11.

[0032] The main body 1 of the chopstick holder serves as the external support and protective shell, the inner shell 11 serves as the installation frame for the functional modules (lifting and heating), and the inner liner 12 of the chopstick holder serves as the core functional area. Its independent storage compartments 121 are used for classified storage. The design with different depths accommodates the lengths of different tableware (such as chopsticks, spoons, and forks). The partitioned storage avoids cross-contamination of tableware and makes it convenient to use. The lifting mechanism 13 can make the inner liner 12 of the chopstick holder automatically rise and lift the top cover 18, making it convenient for users to take out tableware. The heating mechanism 14 is used to generate a dry airflow to heat and dry the tableware.

[0033] like Figure 1-7 As shown, in some embodiments, the top of the chopstick holder liner 12 is provided with a top rod 122, and the bottom and side walls of the placement compartment 121 are hollow structures.

[0034] The hollow design of the placement chamber 121 greatly improves the air circulation inside the placement chamber 121, allowing the hot air generated by the heating mechanism 14 to penetrate the pile of tableware without dead angles, improving drying efficiency, and at the same time helping to quickly evaporate residual moisture, fundamentally eliminating the problem of bacterial growth caused by water accumulation.

[0035] like Figure 1-7 As shown, in some embodiments, the top of the inner shell 11 is provided with a boss 15, and an air outlet 151 is provided on one side of the bottom of the boss 15.

[0036] The air outlet 151 is a side-outlet type. The part of the top of the air outlet 151 corresponding to the inner liner 12 of the chopsticks holder has no hollow design, so water will not directly enter the heating mechanism 14. Water droplets fall on the base 19 and are drained away through the drain hole 194.

[0037] like Figure 1-7 As shown, in some embodiments, the lifting mechanism 13 includes a lifting motor 131 disposed inside the inner shell 11. The output end of the lifting motor 131 is provided with a lifting threaded rod 132 extending into the interior of the boss 15. A lifting top rod 133 is sleeved on the lifting threaded rod 132. The lifting top rod 133 is U-shaped, and the top two ends of the lifting top rod 133 pass through the boss 15 and contact the bottom of the chopsticks cage inner liner 12.

[0038] The lifting rod 133 is limited by the bosses 15 around its perimeter, allowing it to only move up and down but not rotate. The lifting motor 131 drives the lifting threaded rod 132 to rotate, which in turn drives the U-shaped lifting rod 133, which is sleeved on the threaded rod, to move vertically. The two ends of the U-shaped lifting rod 133 pass through the bosses 15 and directly support the bottom of the chopstick holder 12, causing the chopstick holder 12 to rise. The chopstick holder 12 then lifts the top cover 18 via the lifting rod 122, which automatically flips over to facilitate the user's access to the tableware. Controlling the lifting motor 131 to reverse the direction of the lifting rod 133 causes the chopstick holder 12 to descend under its own weight, and the top cover 18 automatically flips over and closes via the torsion spring 181.

[0039] The inner liner 12 of the chopstick holder in the activity can be disassembled for cleaning, making it more hygienic to use.

[0040] like Figure 1-7 As shown, in some embodiments, the heating mechanism 14 includes a fan 141 disposed inside the inner shell 11, a PTC bracket 142 disposed at the air outlet of the fan 141, and an air duct plate 143 disposed on one side of the PTC bracket 142. The top opening of the air duct plate 143 is located directly below the air outlet 151, and a PTC heating element 144 is disposed inside the PTC bracket 142.

[0041] The PTC bracket 142 has openings on both sides for airflow. The fan 141 rotates to draw in air. After the air flows through the PTC heating element 144 and is heated, it is guided and converged by the air duct plate 143 to form a concentrated hot airflow. The airflow blows from the opening at the top of the air duct plate 143 to the corresponding air outlet 151. The air blown out from the air outlet 151 on both sides rises to heat and dry the tableware inside the several placement compartments 121, quickly removing moisture from the tableware and keeping the tableware and the cage dry and hygienic.

[0042] like Figure 1-7 As shown, in some embodiments, the top of the chopstick holder body 1 is provided with a main body upper support 16, and the bottom of the main body upper support 16 is provided with a barrier 161, the barrier 161 being movably connected to the outside of the chopstick holder inner liner 12.

[0043] The enclosure 161 serves two purposes: firstly, it limits and guides the raised inner liner of the chopsticks holder 12, preventing it from swaying or shifting; secondly, it forms the neck of the product, enhancing the overall structural hierarchy and aesthetics.

[0044] like Figure 1-7 As shown, in some embodiments, a square platform 162 protruding inward is provided on one side of the enclosure 161, and a notch 123 for avoiding the square platform 162 is provided on one side of the chopstick holder liner 12. The inside of the square platform 162 is provided with a sensor light circuit board 171 through a sensor light liner 17.

[0045] The top of the square platform 162 has a transparent window in the sensing structure of the avoidance sensor circuit board 171. The sensor circuit board 171 realizes the human body sensing function. When a user approaches, it is sensed and the lifting mechanism 13 is activated to lift the top cover 18, making it convenient for the user to take out the tableware. When the sensor is triggered again, the lifting mechanism 13 drives the inner liner of the chopstick holder 12 to descend, so that the top cover 18 closes automatically, which greatly improves the intelligence of the product and the user experience.

[0046] like Figure 1-7 As shown, in some embodiments, a top cover 18 is also included. A pivot is provided on one side of the bottom of the top cover 18 and a torsion spring 181 is sleeved on the pivot. The top cover 18 is movably mounted on the top of the upper support 16 of the main body via the pivot. The side of the top cover 18 away from the pivot overlaps the top of the square platform 162 and is provided with a sensing position 182.

[0047] The sensor position 182 avoids the transparent window and will not affect the sensing function of the sensor light circuit board 171. The torsion spring 181 continuously applies a closing force to the top cover 18, so that the top cover 18 has an automatic reset function after flipping, without the need for manual reset by the user.

[0048] like Figure 1-7 As shown, in some embodiments, a control circuit board 153 is provided on the side of the protrusion 15 away from the air outlet 151 via a circuit board liner 152. The control circuit board 153 integrates a display screen and several touch buttons. A control panel 101 located on one side of the circuit board liner 152 is snapped onto one side of the chopstick holder body 1. The top of the control circuit board 153 extends to the top of the circuit board liner 152 and is provided with several UVC disinfection lamp beads 154.

[0049] The touch buttons are used to set the working modes of the heating mechanism 14 and the lifting mechanism 13. The lifting mechanism 13 can be automatically turned on by sensing, or it can be manually controlled by the touch buttons.

[0050] With the top cover 18 closed, several UVC disinfection lamp beads 154 are lit. The light from the UVC disinfection lamp beads 154 enters the interior of the placement chamber 121 through the hollow structure of the bottom and side walls of the placement chamber 121 to disinfect the tableware and the inner wall of the placement chamber 121.

[0051] like Figure 1-7 As shown, in some embodiments, the bottom of the chopstick holder body 1 is fixedly mounted with a base 19 by screws, the bottom of the inner shell 11 is fixed to the base 19 by screws, the top of the base 19 is provided with a battery 191 and a charging port circuit board 192 located on one side of the battery 191, the bottom of the base 19 is also provided with a through hole 193 corresponding to the air inlet of the fan 141, and a number of drainage holes 194 are also provided around the base 19.

[0052] When the fan 141 is turned on, it draws air in through the air inlet. The drain hole 194 is located around the base 19 and is offset from the air inlet to prevent the drained water from being sucked into the fan 141. The charging interface on the charging port circuit board 192 is used to connect the power cord to charge the battery 191. The fan 141 mechanism, the lifting mechanism 13, the sensor light circuit board 171, the battery 191, the charging port circuit board 192 and the control circuit board 153 are electrically connected.

[0053] In summary, the lifting mechanism 13 enables the automatic raising and lowering of the chopstick holder inner liner 12, making it easy to retrieve tableware of different depths, saving time and effort. The chopstick holder inner liner 12 has built-in independent storage compartments 121 of different depths, facilitating the classification and storage of various tableware and preventing cross-contamination. The heating mechanism 14 generates dry hot air to effectively dry the tableware in the storage compartments 121, preventing water residue. Furthermore, the UVC disinfection lamp beads 154 are used to disinfect the tableware and the chopstick holder inner liner 12 with ultraviolet light, keeping the tableware and the internal environment of the chopstick holder body 1 dry and hygienic. The chopstick holder inner liner 12 can be disassembled for cleaning, making it more convenient to use.

[0054] Finally, it should be noted that the above description is merely a preferred embodiment of this utility model and is not intended to limit the utility model. Although the utility model has been described in detail with reference to the foregoing embodiments, those skilled in the art can still modify the technical solutions described in the foregoing embodiments or make equivalent substitutions for some of the technical features. Any modifications, equivalent substitutions, improvements, etc., made within the spirit and principles of this utility model should be included within the protection scope of this utility model.

Claims

1. A chopstick cage comprising a chopstick cage main body (1), characterized by: The chopstick holder body (1) is provided with an inner shell (11), and the top of the inner shell (11) is provided with a chopstick holder inner liner (12). The chopstick holder inner liner (12) is provided with multiple independent storage compartments (121) of different depths. The inner shell (11) is provided with a lifting mechanism (13) and a heating mechanism (14).

2. A pair of chopstick holders according to claim 1, wherein: The top of the chopstick holder inner liner (12) is provided with a top rod (122), and the bottom and side walls of the placement compartment (121) are hollow structures.

3. The chopstick case of claim 1, wherein: The top of the inner shell (11) is provided with a boss (15), and an air outlet (151) is provided on the bottom side of one side of the boss (15).

4. The chopstick case of claim 1, wherein: The lifting mechanism (13) includes a lifting motor (131) disposed inside the inner shell (11). The output end of the lifting motor (131) is provided with a lifting threaded rod (132) extending into the inside of the boss (15). A lifting top rod (133) is sleeved on the lifting threaded rod (132). The lifting top rod (133) is U-shaped. The top two ends of the lifting top rod (133) pass through the boss (15) and contact the bottom of the chopsticks cage inner liner (12).

5. The chopstick case of claim 1, wherein: The heating mechanism (14) includes a fan (141) disposed inside the inner shell (11), a PTC bracket (142) disposed at the air outlet of the fan (141), and an air duct plate (143) disposed on one side of the PTC bracket (142). The top opening of the air duct plate (143) is located directly below the air outlet (151). A PTC heating element (144) is disposed inside the PTC bracket (142).

6. The chopstick case of claim 1, wherein: The top of the chopstick cage body (1) is provided with a main body upper support (16), and the bottom of the main body upper support (16) is provided with a barrier (161). The barrier (161) is movably connected to the outside of the chopstick cage inner liner (12).

7. A chopstick holder according to claim 6, characterized in that: The enclosure (161) has a square platform (162) protruding inward on one side, and the chopsticks cage inner liner (12) has a notch (123) on one side to avoid the square platform (162). The inside of the square platform (162) is equipped with a sensor light circuit board (171) through a sensor light liner plate (17).

8. The chopstick case of claim 1, wherein: It also includes a top cover (18), on one side of the bottom of the top cover (18) is a rotating shaft and a torsion spring (181) is sleeved on the rotating shaft. The top cover (18) is movably mounted on the top of the upper support (16) of the main body through the rotating shaft. The side of the top cover (18) away from the rotating shaft overlaps the top of the square platform (162) and is provided with a sensing position (182).

9. The chopstick case of claim 3, wherein: The side of the protrusion (15) away from the air outlet (151) is provided with a control circuit board (153) through the circuit board liner (152). The control circuit board (153) integrates a display screen and several touch buttons. The control panel (101) located on the side of the circuit board liner (152) is snapped onto one side of the chopstick cage body (1). The top of the control circuit board (153) extends to the top of the circuit board liner (152) and is provided with several UVC disinfection lamp beads (154).

10. The chopstick case of claim 1, wherein: The bottom of the chopstick holder body (1) is fixed with a base (19) by screws. The bottom of the inner shell (11) is fixed with the base (19) by screws. The top of the base (19) is provided with a battery (191) and a charging port circuit board (192) located on one side of the battery (191). The bottom of the base (19) is also provided with a through hole (193) corresponding to the air inlet of the fan (141). Several drainage holes (194) are also provided around the base (19).

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