Tongue

Abstract

To provide a tongue capable of nicely holding a grip object by closing a pair of grip parts without a position deviation.SOLUTION: A tongue 10 includes: a pair of grip arms 12 where a pair of grip parts 18 to grip a grip object are respectively arranged at one end; a pair of grip operation parts 14 whose one ends are connected to the other ends of the respective grip arms 12a, 12b and whose other ends are connected; and a pair of guide parts 15 respectively arranged on the other end side of the pair of grip operation parts 14 so as to guide a movement of the pair of grip arms 14 to allow the pair of grip parts 18 to approach each other in a state without a position deviation.SELECTED DRAWING: Figure 1

Description

Technical Field

[0001] The present invention relates to tongs.

Background Art

[0002] Conventionally, various tongs have been developed. In recent years, due to the camping boom, the objects to be grasped have expanded, such as not only grasping charcoal during barbecuing but also other objects, for example, food ingredients.

[0003] As a technology related to the present invention, for example, Patent Document 1 discloses a pair of left and right gripping parts provided opposite to each other for gripping an object to be gripped, and a pair of left and right operating parts provided at the lower end side in the length direction of the one and the other gripping parts, extending upward opposite to each other, and performing a gripping and gripping release operation by the one and the other gripping parts. In the tongs comprising a folding part that integrally connects the one and the other operating parts at their respective upper parts and folds back upward in the left - right direction, an engaging part is provided on one side of the one and the other operating parts, and an engaging receiving part with which the engaging part can engage is provided on the other side.

[0004] Further, Patent Document 2 discloses a pair of left and right gripping parts provided opposite to each other for gripping an object to be gripped, and a pair of left and right operating parts provided at the lower end side in the length direction of the one and the other gripping parts, extending upward opposite to each other, and performing a gripping and gripping release operation by the one and the other gripping parts. A folding part that integrally connects the one and the other operating parts at their respective upper parts and folds back upward in the left - right direction is provided to form a tong body. An engaging part is provided on the edge of one side of the one and the other gripping parts or operating parts, and an engaging receiving part with which the engaging part can engage is provided on the edge of the other side.

Prior Art Documents

Patent Documents

[0005]

Patent Document 1

[0006] Generally, a pair of gripping portions provided at the distal ends of a pair of gripping arm members sandwich an object to be gripped. The proximal ends of the pair of gripping arm members are connected. When operating the tongs, the proximal ends of the gripping arm members are grasped and a force is applied so that the pair of gripping portions close. At this time, if the distance between the portion of the proximal end of the gripping arm member that the user grasps and the pair of gripping portions is large, the pair of gripping portions may close while being displaced, and the object to be gripped may not be properly sandwiched.

[0007] An object of the present invention is to provide tongs that can properly sandwich an object to be gripped by closing the pair of gripping portions without displacement. [Means for Solving the Problems]

[0008] The tongs according to the present invention include a pair of gripping arm portions having a pair of gripping portions for gripping an object to be gripped at one end, a pair of gripping operation portions having one end connected to the other end of each of the gripping arm portions and the other ends connected to each other, and a pair of guiding portions provided on the other end side of the pair of gripping operation portions for guiding the movement of the pair of gripping arm portions so that the pair of gripping portions approach each other without displacement. The pair of guiding portions include a first plate portion on one side protruding toward the gripping operation portion on the other side inside the gripping operation portion on one side, a second plate portion on one side provided at a position different in height adjacent to the first plate portion on one side inside the gripping operation portion on one side and protruding toward the gripping operation portion on the other side, a first plate portion on the other side protruding toward the gripping operation portion on one side inside the gripping operation portion on the other side and provided at the same height as the second plate portion on one side, and a second plate portion on the other side provided at the same height as the first plate portion on one side adjacent to the first plate portion on the other side inside the gripping operation portion on the other side and protruding toward the gripping operation portion on one side.

[0009] Further, in the tongs according to the present invention, the other ends of the pair of gripping arm portions and one ends of the pair of gripping operation portions are connected via a rotation shaft portion, and the pair of gripping arm portions can be rotated in the storage direction to be stored in the pair of gripping operation portions, and then rotated in the deployment direction opposite to the storage direction so that the longitudinal directions of the pair of gripping operation portions and the pair of gripping arm portions coincide with each other to shift to a deployed state. It is preferable to provide a restricting portion for restricting the rotation of the pair of gripping arm portions when shifting to the deployed state.

[0010] Further, in the tongs according to the present invention, a plurality of semi-circular notch portions are formed in each of the gripping portions, and it is preferable that the diameters of the notch portions have at least two or more types.

Advantages of the Invention

[0011] According to the present invention, the object to be gripped can be properly pinched by closing the pair of gripping portions without displacement.

Brief Description of the Drawings

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Embodiments for Carrying Out the Invention

[0013] Hereinafter, embodiments of the present invention will be described in detail with reference to the accompanying drawings. In the following, the same elements in all the drawings are denoted by the same reference numerals, and redundant descriptions are omitted. Also, in the description in the text, the reference numerals described previously are used as necessary.

[0014] FIG. 1 is a plan view of the tongs 10 according to an embodiment of the present invention. FIG. 2 is a perspective view of the tongs 10 according to an embodiment of the present invention.

[0015] FIG. 3 is an enlarged view of the tongs 10 according to an embodiment of the present invention in a state where a pair of guide portions 15 are open. FIG. 4 is an enlarged view showing a state where a pair of guide portions 15 of the tongs 10 according to an embodiment of the present invention are about to close.

[0016] FIG. 5 is an enlarged view showing the state near the rotation shaft portions 20a and 20b when the tongs 10 according to the embodiment of the present invention shift from the stored state to the deployed state. FIG. 6 is an enlarged view showing the state near the rotation shaft portion 20a after the tongs 10 according to the embodiment of the present invention shift from the stored state to the deployed state.

[0017] FIG. 7 is an enlarged view of the state in which the pair of gripping portions 18 of the tongs 10 according to the embodiment of the present invention are open. FIG. 8 is a plan view of the tongs 10 in the stored state in the embodiment of the present invention.

[0018] The tongs 10 include a pair of gripping arm portions 12, a pair of gripping operation portions 14, and a pair of guide portions 15. The tongs 10 have a function of sandwiching an object to be gripped. There are various objects to be gripped, and here, although it will be described as including charcoal and foodstuffs for barbecue, of course, others are also included.

[0019] The pair of gripping arm portions 12 have a pair of gripping portions 18 for gripping an object to be gripped at one end. The pair of gripping arm portions 12 are rotatably connected to the pair of gripping operation portions 14 via a pair of rotation shaft portions 20a and 20b at the other end. In the examples of FIGS. 5 and 6, although through holes are shown in the portions of the rotation shaft portions 20a and 20b, actually, a connecting pin (not shown) serving as a rotation fulcrum is installed in these through holes.

[0020] Further, the pair of gripping arm portions 12 are formed by vertically bending both ends in the short side direction of an elongated plate-like member. And the pair of gripping portions 18 located at the tips of the pair of gripping arm portions 12 have a plurality of semi-circular notches formed at predetermined intervals in the portions where both ends in the short side direction are vertically bent as shown in FIG. 7.

[0021] As shown in FIG. 7, each of the gripping portions 18a and 18b is formed with six semi-circular notches in pairs. In the example shown in FIG. 7, the three notches 19a on the right side have the largest diameter, the one notch 19a on the far left has the smallest diameter, and the remaining two have diameters of medium size.

[0022] One end of the pair of gripping operation portions 14 is connected to the other end of each gripping arm portion 12, and the other ends are connected to each other. The pair of gripping operation portions 14 has a substantially V shape. The pair of gripping operation portions 14 is formed by vertically bending both ends in the short side direction of an elongated plate-like member. As shown in FIG. 2, a pair of guide portions 15 are provided on the other end side of the pair of gripping operation portions 14.

[0023] The pair of guide portions 15 are provided on the other end side of the pair of gripping operation portions 14 and have a function of guiding the movement of the pair of gripping arm portions 12 so that the pair of gripping portions 18 approach each other without displacement. The pair of guide portions 15 are formed of rectangular plate-like members as shown in FIG. 2.

[0024] The pair of guide portions 15 includes a first plate portion 16a and a second plate portion 17a on one side, and a first plate portion 16b and a second plate portion 17b on the other side that are paired with them.

[0025] The first plate portion 16a on one side protrudes toward the gripping operation portion 14b on the other side inside the gripping operation portion 14a on one side. The first plate portion 16a on one side is provided on the other end side of the gripping operation portion 14a with respect to the second plate portion 17a on one side. The first plate portion 16a on one side is provided so as to stand up on the plane of the gripping operation portion 14a.

[0026] The second plate portion 17a on one side is provided at a different height position adjacent to the first plate portion 16a on one side inside the gripping operation portion 14a on one side and protrudes toward the gripping operation portion 14b on the other side. The second plate portion 17a on one side is provided on the one end side of the gripping operation portion 14a with respect to the first plate portion 16a on one side. The second plate portion 17a on one side is provided so as to stand up on the plane of the gripping operation portion 14a.

[0027] The other-side first plate portion 16b protrudes toward the one-side gripping operation portion 14a inside the other-side gripping operation portion 14b and is provided at a position at the same height as the one-side second plate portion 17a. The other-side first plate portion 16b is provided on the other end side of the gripping operation portion 14b from the other-side second plate portion 17b. The other-side first plate portion 16b is provided so as to stand up on the plane of the gripping operation portion 14b.

[0028] The other-side second plate portion 17b is provided at a position at the same height as the one-side first plate portion 16a next to the other-side first plate portion 16b inside the other-side gripping operation portion 14b and protrudes toward the one-side gripping operation portion 14a.

[0029] The other-side second plate portion 17b is provided on the one end side of the gripping operation portion 14b from the other-side first plate portion 16b. The other-side second plate portion 17b is provided so as to stand up on the plane of the gripping operation portion 14b.

[0030] The other ends of the pair of gripping operation portions 14a and one end of the pair of gripping arm portions 12 are connected via the rotation shaft portions 20a, 20b. As described above, in the examples of FIGS. 5 and 6, although through holes are shown in the portions of the rotation shaft portions 20a, 20b, actually, a connecting pin serving as a rotation fulcrum is installed in these through holes.

[0031] It is possible to shift from the storage state (see FIG. 8) in which the pair of gripping arm portions 12 are rotated in the storage direction and the pair of gripping arm portions 12 are stored in the pair of gripping operation portions 14 to the deployment state (see FIGS. 1 and 2) in which the pair of gripping arm portions 12 are rotated in the deployment direction, which is the direction opposite to the storage direction, so that the longitudinal direction of the pair of gripping operation portions 14a coincides with the longitudinal direction of the pair of gripping arm portions 12.

[0032] The restricting portion 25 restricts the rotation of the pair of gripping arm portions 12 when shifting to the deployed state. As shown in FIG. 6, the restricting portion 25 includes a long hole 30a formed in the gripping arm portion 12a, a protrusion 24a formed in the gripping operation portion 14a, an L-shaped notch portion 26a formed in the gripping arm portion 12a and capable of guiding the protrusion 24a, a contact portion 32a formed in the gripping arm portion 12a, and a leaf spring-like stopper portion 28a formed in the gripping operation portion 14a.

[0033] When the pair of gripping arm portions 12 are in the stored state, the L-shaped notch portion 26a and the protrusion 24a are not engaged. When the gripping arm portion 12a is rotated in the deployment direction, the protrusion 24 starts to engage with the notch portion 26a. When the gripping arm portion 12a is in the fully deployed state, as shown in FIG. 6, the notch portion 26a and the protrusion 24a are engaged.

[0034] At this time, the connecting pin moves to the right end of the long hole 30a, and the end face of the contact portion 32a contacts the leaf spring-like stopper portion 28a that has moved inside the gripping operation portion 14a, restricting the movement of the contact portion 32a of the gripping arm portion 12a so that it does not move to the other end side of the gripping operation portion 14a, and maintaining the deployed state of the gripping arm portion 12a.

[0035] After that, when shifting the gripping arm portion 12a to the stored state, the stopper portion 28a is pressed to release the contact between the contact portion 32a and the stopper portion 28a, and the gripping arm portion 12a is moved so as to release the engagement between the protrusion 24a and the notch portion 26a, and then the gripping arm portion 12a is rotated.

[0036] A plurality of semi-circular notch portions 19a are formed in each gripping portion 18, and the diameters of the notch portions have at least two or more types. Here, as described above, in the example shown in FIG. 7, the three notches on the right side have the largest diameter, the one notch on the far left has the smallest diameter, and the remaining two have the middle diameter. Of course, the number and size of the holes are not limited to these.

[0037] Next, the operation of the tongs 10 with the above configuration will be described. In recent years, with the boom of outdoor activities such as camping, the opportunities for having barbecues outdoors have been increasing. When having a barbecue, tongs are often used to pick up charcoal, food, etc.

[0038] In general tongs, the longer the length, the more likely it is that when closing a pair of gripping portions located at the tip of the tongs, there will be a displacement and it may not be possible to properly grip the charcoal or food. The tongs 10 according to the embodiment of the present invention exhibit remarkable effects against such problems.

[0039] A pair of guide portions 15 are provided on the other end side of the pair of gripping operation portions 14 of the tongs 10. When the tongs 10 are open, as shown in FIG. 3, the pair of guide portions 15 are in a separated state. However, when the user holds the other ends of the pair of gripping operation portions 14 of the tongs 10 and tries to close the pair of gripping operation portions 14, as shown in FIG. 4, the first plate portion 16a on one side and the first plate portion 16b on the other side approach each other while remaining in a substantially contacting state at different heights, and the second plate portion 17a on one side and the second plate portion 17b on the other side approach each other while remaining in a substantially contacting state at a height relationship opposite to that of the first plate portion 16a on one side and the first plate portion 16b on the other side. As a result, the pair of gripping arm portions 12a located at the tip side are guided to close without displacement, and the pair of gripping portions 18 can be closed in a state where they face each other precisely, achieving a remarkable effect.

[0040] In addition, as shown in FIG. 7, since the pair of gripping portions 18 of the tongs 10 are formed with semi-circular cutout portions 19a having different diameters, there is an advantage that it is possible to firmly grip with any of the cutout portions 19a according to the uneven situation of the gripped object portion of the pair of gripping portions 18.

[0041] Furthermore, as shown in FIG. 8, the tongs 10 can store the pair of gripping arm portions 12 in the pair of gripping operation portions 14. However, by rotating the pair of gripping arm portions 12 about the rotation shaft portions 20a and 20b as rotation axes, it can be shifted to the deployed state as shown in FIG. 5. By further rotating, the longitudinal directions of the pair of gripping arm portions 12 and the pair of gripping operation portions 14 can be made to coincide to achieve a complete deployed state.

[0042] At this time, the notch portion 26a engages with the protrusion portion 24a, the connecting pin moves to the right end portion of the long hole 30a, and the end face of the contact portion 32a contacts the leaf spring-like stopper portion 28a that has moved inside the gripping operation portion 14a, restricting the movement of the contact portion 32a of the gripping arm portion 12a so that it does not move to the other end side of the gripping operation portion 14a, and maintaining the deployed state of the gripping arm portion 12a. As a result, during use as the tongs 10, the pair of gripping arm portions 12a will not bend, and the role of the tongs 10 can be fully exerted.

Description of Reference Numerals

[0043] 10 Tongs, 12 Pair of gripping arm portions, 12a, 12b Gripping arm portions, 14 Pair of gripping operation portions, 14a, 14b Gripping operation portions, 15 Pair of guide portions, 16a One-side first plate portion, 16b Other-side first plate portion, 17a One-side second plate portion, 17b Other-side second plate portion, 18 Pair of gripping portions, 18a, 18b Gripping portions, 19a Notch portion, 20a, 20b Rotation shaft portions, 24a Protrusion portion, 25 Regulation portion, 26a Notch portion, 28 Stopper portion, 30a Long hole, 32a Contact portion.

Claims

1. A pair of gripping arm parts having a pair of gripping parts for gripping a gripping target part at one end; A pair of gripping operation parts, one end of which is connected to the other end of each of the gripping arm parts and the other ends of which are connected to each other; A pair of guiding parts provided on the other end side of the pair of gripping operation parts for guiding the movement of the pair of gripping arm parts so that the pair of gripping parts approach each other without displacement; Comprising; The pair of guiding parts are; A first plate part on one side protruding toward the gripping operation part on the other side inside the gripping operation part on one side; A second plate part on one side provided at a position different in height next to the first plate part on one side inside the gripping operation part on one side and protruding toward the gripping operation part on the other side; A first plate part on the other side protruding toward the gripping operation part on one side inside the gripping operation part on the other side and provided at the same height as the second plate part on one side; A second plate part on the other side provided at the same height as the first plate part on one side next to the first plate part on the other side inside the gripping operation part on the other side and protruding toward the gripping operation part on one side; A tong characterized by having.

2. In the tong according to Claim 1, The other ends of the pair of gripping arm parts and one ends of the pair of gripping operation parts are connected via a rotation shaft part, The pair of gripping arm parts are rotated in the storage direction to store the pair of gripping arm parts in the pair of gripping operation parts, and then the pair of gripping arm parts are rotated in the deployment direction, which is the direction opposite to the storage direction, so that the longitudinal direction of the pair of gripping operation parts and the longitudinal direction of the pair of gripping arm parts are made to coincide, and it is possible to shift to a deployed state, A tong characterized by comprising a restricting part for restricting the rotation of the pair of gripping arm parts when shifting to the deployed state.

3. In the tong according to Claim 1, A plurality of semi-circular notches are formed in each of the gripping parts, A tong characterized in that the diameter of the notches has at least two or more types.

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