Measuring spoon

Abstract

To provide a measuring spoon that make it possible to pour seasonings or the like without holding the measuring spoon by hand, in use of the measuring spoon.SOLUTION: The measuring spoon has two grip parts, one of which being fixed to a measuring container of the measuring spoon and the other of which being configured to be rotatable outside the measuring spoon. The two grip parts can be aligned on a straight line when the rotatable grip part is rotated by 180 degrees. The measuring spoon can be placed on a container for mixing seasonings with the two grip parts, and this eliminates a need to hold the measuring spoon.SELECTED DRAWING: Figure 2

Description

[Technical Field]

[0001] The present invention relates to a measuring spoon, and more particularly to a spoon-shaped measuring spoon for measuring the amount of powder, liquid, etc. [Background technology]

[0002] A conventional measuring spoon consists of a cup and a handle. When using it, you hold the measuring spoon in one hand and the seasoning or other ingredient in the other. [Prior art documents] [Patent documents]

[0003] [Patent Document 1] Japanese Patent Application Laid-Open No. 2012-078117 [Patent Document 2] Japanese Patent Application Laid-Open No. 2010-237037 [Patent Document 3] Japanese Patent Publication No. 2023-4088 Summary of the Invention [Problem to be solved by the invention]

[0004] Conventional measuring spoons (see Figure 1) consist of a cup and a handle (see Figure 1). Therefore, when using the measuring spoon, if it is placed on a countertop or the like, it is easy to lose balance, so you must always hold the measuring spoon in your hand and pour the seasoning from above.

[0005] Therefore, in order to reduce the effort, a measuring spoon with a shape that allows seasonings and the like to be poured without holding the measuring spoon with the hand or fingers is desired.

[0006] The above-mentioned prior art (JP Patent Publication No. 2023-4088, "Cooking Container Set") is an invention in which cooking bowls are stacked to form a cooking container set. This invention is characterized by providing a flat surface around all of the cooking appliances included in the set, allowing all of the cooking appliances to stack and stand on that flat surface. If this structure is applied to a measuring spoon, making the spoon's bottom flat, it is possible to place the measuring spoon somewhat stably on a countertop or the like.

[0007] However, when seasoning is poured into the opening of a small measuring spoon from above, the falling seasoning hits the periphery of the measuring spoon, causing the spoon to tilt, causing the seasoning to leak out and not enter the spoon. Therefore, a mechanism to keep the measuring spoon stable is required. [Means for solving the problem]

[0008] As a solution to this problem, the present invention proposes a new measuring spoon shaped so that when pouring seasonings or the like, the measuring spoon can be stably maintained above a pot or the like containing the food being cooked into which the seasonings should be poured.

[0009] Specifically, the measuring spoon has two gripping parts, which can be stacked together during normal use so that they can be kept as a single unit (Fig. 2), and when used on a pot or the like, the movable gripping part is moved to an opposing position 180 degrees apart from the fixed gripping part, so that the measuring spoon-shaped part is positioned between the two gripping parts (Fig. 3), and the two gripping parts are placed on the upper edge of the pot or the like (Fig. 4). This allows the measuring spoon to be stably placed on top of the pot or the like without being held.

[0010] This allows the measuring spoon to be placed like a bridge on top of the pot or other container containing the ingredients being cooked, without any external assistance (Figure 4). Pour the desired amount of seasoning into the measuring cup, and once poured, add the seasoning to the ingredients being cooked in the pot or other container.

[0011] Even if the seasoning does not all fit into the opening of the measuring spoon when pouring and some spills off, or the measuring spoon tilts, the seasoning will simply go into the container such as a pot and will not be wasted. The amount of seasoning measured with the measuring spoon is also not likely to be off by a significant amount, since it is measured using the measuring spoon at first.

[0012] Therefore, the present invention differs from the above-mentioned prior art in that the object is a cooking bowl that can stand on its own, while the present invention is characterized by the object being a measuring spoon that can stably pour seasoning and does not waste seasoning even if it becomes unstable. Therefore, the present invention is a completely different invention from the prior invention in purpose and effect. [Effects of the Invention]

[0013] This invention can reduce the time and effort required to measure and pour seasonings, eliminating unnecessary movements. In addition, by placing it on a table, it can be poured with both hands instead of one, making it easier for people with disabilities and small children to measure. [Brief explanation of the drawings]

[0014] [Figure 1] Traditional measuring spoon [Figure 2] Measuring spoon of the present invention (first embodiment) (when the fixed grip part and the movable grip part are overlapped) [Figure 3] Measuring spoon of the present invention (first embodiment) (when the fixed gripper and movable gripper are opened 180 degrees) [Figure 4] Measuring spoon of the present invention (first embodiment) (placed on top of a pot) [Figure 5] Movable grip of measuring spoon of the present invention (first embodiment) [Figure 6] A cross-sectional view of the measuring spoon of the present invention (first embodiment) taken along the A-A' plane. [Figure 7] Measuring spoon according to the second embodiment (when the fixed gripping part and the movable gripping part are overlapped) [Figure 8] Measuring spoon according to the second embodiment (viewed from above) [Figure 9] Measuring spoon according to the second embodiment (viewed from the side) [Figure 10] Measuring spoon according to the second embodiment (viewed from above with the fixed gripping part and the movable gripping part facing each other at 180 degrees) [Figure 11] Measuring spoon according to the second embodiment (viewed from the side with the fixed gripping part and the movable gripping part facing each other at 180 degrees) [Figure 12] A part of the measuring spoon according to the second embodiment (when the movable grip part is removed) [Figure 13] Upper surface of the movable grip part of the measuring spoon according to the second embodiment [Figure 14] The lower surface of the movable grip part of the measuring spoon according to the second embodiment [Figure 15] Measuring spoon according to the third embodiment of the present invention [Figure 16] Measuring spoon according to the third embodiment of the present invention (fixed gripping part and movable gripping part are opposed at 180 degrees) [Figure 17] Measuring spoon according to the third embodiment (placed on top of a pot) DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION

[0015] Specifically, in the present invention, the measuring spoon is provided with two gripping parts, one of which (hereinafter referred to as the "fixed gripping part") is fixed to the measuring spoon, and the other gripping part (hereinafter referred to as the "movable gripping part") can be rotated around the measuring spoon so that the two gripping parts face each other (see, for example, Figures 2 and 3). This configuration has the following embodiments. [Example]

[0016] 2 to 6 show a first embodiment of the present invention. Measuring spoon 10 comprises a fixed gripping part 11, a movable gripping part 12, a movable gripping ring 13, and a measuring container 14. Fixed gripping part 11 is fixed to measuring container 14, and gripping part 12 is attached so as to be rotatable around measuring spoon 10 on a plane parallel to the opening of the top surface of measuring container 14.

[0017] The movable gripping ring 13 is configured as one unit with the movable gripping part 12. A groove is provided in the weighing container 14, and the movable gripping ring 13 is rotatably attached to the weighing container 14 in the groove. This allows the movable gripping ring 13 to slide and rotate around the upper periphery of the weighing container 14 (see Figures 2 and 3). Figure 6 shows a cross section of a main part of the first embodiment. This cross section is taken along plane AA' in Figure 2. A groove is provided in the weighing container 14, and the movable gripping ring 13 is rotatably fitted into the groove on the weighing container 14. When fitting the movable gripping part 12 into the weighing container 14, the cut portion of the movable gripping ring 13 is widened and fitted into the groove of the weighing container 14.

[0018] The upper part of the measuring container 14 has a cylindrical surface so that the movable gripping ring 13 can rotate.

[0019] 4 shows the state in which the movable gripper 12 of the measuring spoon 300 of the first embodiment is opened 180 degrees and used above the pan 400. The measuring container 14 can be supported horizontally and stably on the pan 400 by the fixed gripper 11 and the movable gripper 12. [Example]

[0020] 7 to 14 show a second embodiment of the present invention. In this embodiment, gripping portion 310 is fixed to measuring container 320, and gripping portion 350 is rotatable relative to measuring container 320 and overlaps below gripping portion 310. Movable gripping portion 350 passes under measuring container 320, forming measuring portion 330, and can be rotated to the opposite side. When moved, fixed gripping portion 310 and movable gripping portion 350 are aligned in a straight line. As with embodiment 1, if one of the gripping portions is not rotated, the gripping portions form an integrated shape and can be used in the same way as a conventional measuring spoon.

[0021] 8 shows the measuring spoon 300 of the second embodiment as viewed from the side. The fixed gripper 310 is fixed to one end of the fixed measuring container 320. The fixed gripper 310 may be integral with the measuring container 320. The other end of the measuring container 320 is provided with a stopper 340. The stopper 340 serves to lock the movable gripper 350 to the other end of the measuring container 320.

[0022] 9 shows a top view of the measuring spoon 300 of embodiment 2. The stopper 340 is integrally formed with the measuring container 320 so as to protrude from the measuring container 320.

[0023] 10 and 11 show the measuring spoon 300 of the second embodiment with the movable gripper 350 rotated 180 degrees relative to the fixed gripper 310. The rotational movement is achieved by rotating the movable gripper 350 around a rotation axis near the top opening of the measuring unit 330, along the bottom surface of the measuring unit 330. This allows the movable gripper 350 to rotate to the opposite side of the fixed gripper 310, which is fixed to the measuring container 320. This rotational movement allows the movable gripper 350 to be aligned with the fixed gripper 310. The rotation of the movable gripper 350 is based on a rotation axis formed by two pivot holders (rotational bearings) 345 (FIG. 12) and two pivots (rotational shafts) 370 (FIGS. 13 and 14). The pivot holders 345 are recessed holes that support the pivots 370.

[0024] 12 shows the movable gripper 350 of the measuring spoon 300 of the second embodiment, and therefore the movable gripper arm 360, removed from the measuring container 320 as viewed from the side. A small hole-shaped pivot receiver 345 is formed in the portion where the movable gripper 350 was engaged with the measuring container 320.

[0025] 13 and 14 show only the movable gripping part 350 of the measuring spoon 300 of embodiment 2. The movable gripping part 350 is made up of a movable gripping arm 360 and a pivot (rotation shaft) 370 that is adapted to fit into a pivot receiver 345 provided on the measuring container 320. The movable gripping part 350 is provided with a stopper receiver 380 (FIG. 14) that engages with the stopper 340, and functions to hold the movable gripping part 350 in a position facing the fixed gripping part 310 across the measuring container 320.

[0026] Rotation of the movable gripping part 350 is achieved by the pivot 370 and the pivot receiver 345. In the second embodiment, the pivot 370 is provided on the movable gripping arm 360, and the pivot receiver 345 is provided on the weighing container 320, but the pivot 370 and the pivot receiver 345 may be interchanged, and the pivot 370 may be provided on the weighing container 320, and the pivot receiver 345 may be provided on the movable gripping arm 360.

[0027] 15 shows a measuring spoon 301 according to the third embodiment. Measuring spoon 301 differs from measuring spoon 300 according to the second embodiment in that a recessed end 352 is provided at the end of movable gripping part 351. Other than that, measuring spoon 301 has the same structure as measuring spoon 300 according to the second embodiment.

[0028] This shows a state in which the movable grip portion 351 of the measuring spoon 301 has been rotated half a turn on the bottom of the measuring container 320 and placed in a position facing the fixed grip portion 310. Figure 17 shows an example of how the measuring spoon 301 is used, in which it is placed on top of a cooking pot 400 (shown by the dashed line). Here, the recessed end 352 is engaged with the edge of the pot 400, and the fixed grip portion 310 is hung over the opposing edge of the pot 400. In this way, the measuring spoon 301 is held stably on top of the pot 400.

[0029] In this state, seasoning can be poured into measuring spoon 301 with both hands without the need to hold measuring spoon 301 with hands or fingers. After the required seasoning has been poured into measuring container 320, by rotating measuring spoon 301 half a turn on pot 400 around fixed gripping part 310 and movable gripping part 351 as an axis, the seasoning poured into measuring part 330 can be poured into pot 400.

[0030] The recessed end 352 in the third embodiment may be provided at the end of the movable gripping part 12 in the first embodiment. This allows the measuring spoon 10 to be stably held on the pot.

[0031] In any of the above embodiments, the measuring container 14, 320 may have an open top and may have a hemispherical, rotating trapezoid, three-dimensional trapezoid, or cone-shaped bottom. In embodiments 2 and 3, the gripping portion has an integrated structure when the movable gripping portion 350, 351 is overlapped with the fixed gripping portion 310, but there may be some difference in size between the two.

[0032] The measuring spoon according to the present invention has the effect of being able to be held stably on top of a pot, allowing seasonings and the like to be measured easily and stably during cooking. [Industrial Applicability]

[0033] The present invention can be widely used industrially as a cooking tool. [Explanation of symbols]

[0034] 10, 300, 301... Measuring spoons 11, 310... Fixed grip part 12, 350, 351... Movable gripping part 13 Movable gripping ring 14, 320... Measuring container 330 ··· Measuring part 340 Stopper 345 ··· Pivot support 352 Recessed end 360 Movable gripper arm 370 ··· Pivot 380 Stopper holder 400 ··· Pan

Claims

1. A measuring spoon comprising a measuring container, a fixed grip part provided on the measuring container, and a movable grip part that can move outside the measuring container.

2. 2. The measuring spoon according to claim 1, wherein the movable gripping portion of the measuring spoon is provided with a movable gripping ring or a movable gripping arm, and the ring-shaped portion is attached so as to be rotatable around the upper periphery of the measuring container.

3. The measuring spoon according to claim 2, wherein the upper portion of the measuring container has a groove around the upper periphery of the measuring container that clamps the ring-shaped portion so that the ring-shaped portion of the movable gripping part can rotate around the upper periphery of the measuring container.

4. 2. The measuring spoon according to claim 1, wherein the movable gripping portion of the measuring spoon is attached so as to be rotatable through the bottom surface of the measuring container.

5. The measuring spoon according to claim 4, wherein the movable gripping portion of the measuring spoon has a movable gripping arm, the movable gripping arm has a pivot, the measuring container has a pivot receiver on the upper part, and the pivot and the pivot receiver are fitted together to rotate freely.

6. The measuring spoon according to claim 4, wherein the movable gripping portion of the measuring spoon has a movable gripping arm, the movable gripping arm has a pivot receiver, the measuring container has a pivot at its upper portion, and the pivot and the pivot receiver are fitted together to freely rotate.

7. A measuring spoon according to claim 1 and claim 4, wherein the fixed gripping portion and the movable gripping portion are configured to be able to be joined together as a single unit.

8. 8. The measuring spoon according to claim 1, wherein the movable gripping portion has a recessed end at an end thereof.

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