Chopsticks arranger

Abstract

To provide a chopstick aligner which simplifies the traffic line of kitchen work and does not require an extra space because a kitchen is narrow.SOLUTION: This chopstick arranging device is composed of a chopstick arranging device main body, a plurality of guard parts 2 and a freely bendable bending part 3, and the chopstick arranging device main body 1 forms the plurality of guard parts 2 so as not to spill chopsticks to be arranged. A distributing body is formed through a hinge function in the almost center of a chopstick arranging device main body 1, and a freely bendable means is formed through a hinge action, for example, a hinge is provided, or the chopstick arranging device is formed by using a material having the hinge action such as polypropylene, and a bending part 3 is formed in a thin shape to be freely bendable. Since the chopsticks are moved in a fixed direction by the weight of the hands X when the folding part 3 is folded, it is necessary to stop the hands at a fixed position, and the guard part 2 for preventing scattering to both sides is formed.SELECTED DRAWING: Figure 3

Description

[Technical Field]

[0001] The present invention relates to a chopstick arrangement device that aligns the direction of multiple chopsticks. [Background technology]

[0002] Conventionally, chopstick alignment devices have often been considered as systems or devices (Technical Document 1). As a result, they require a transport device to transport the aligned chopsticks to each process, a storage box to store the aligned chopsticks, etc., which requires installation space, and a certain amount of installation space is required in or near the kitchen.

[0003] Furthermore, in order to align the chopsticks, they are dropped (Technical Document 1, Technical Document 2), and in order to align the direction as they fall, a drop of at least the length of the chopsticks is required, which inevitably makes it impossible to avoid making the chopstick alignment machine or device larger.

[0004] Furthermore, the center of the two halves of the chopsticks lined up in the center of the upper stand is lifted by a balance shaft, and the thick heads of the chopsticks are unbalanced to ensure that they are aligned securely in the left and right chopstick storage cases (Technical Document 3). However, after the chopsticks are aligned, they are stored in the storage case, so the height must be at least equal to the length of the chopsticks, making it difficult to arrange the chopsticks in a compact manner.

[0005] Therefore, they are mainly located in places where they can secure a large kitchen, but in typical local restaurants, cost performance is an extremely important issue, as they prioritize attracting customers and focusing on increasing the proportion of seating space as much as possible in order to increase sales per square meter of the store.

[0006] Therefore, the kitchen was small, and it was extremely difficult to secure space to simplify the flow of kitchen work or to introduce a new chopstick holder or chopstick arrangement system in order to reduce excess space. Additionally, due to the recent layoffs of employees during the COVID-19 pandemic, it has become extremely difficult to secure employees, and with the promotion of the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) also coming into play, some people are not happy with disposable chopsticks. Currently, installing chopstick holders in extremely small spaces, or securing storage space when not in use, and streamlining chopstick arrangement work at food and beverage establishments are urgent issues. [Prior art documents] [Patent documents]

[0007] [Patent Document 1] Patent Application No. 100153, Showa 55 [Patent Document 2] Patent Publication No. 2008-247594 [Patent Document 3] Patent Publication No. 2014-156342 Summary of the Invention [Problem to be solved by the invention]

[0008] Therefore, the problem that this invention aims to solve is to provide a practical chopstick aligner that does not take up space when aligning chopsticks, does not require practice or training, allows anyone to align chopsticks without getting in the way even in a small space, and can be stored compactly after the chopstick aligning work is completed or when not in use. [Means for solving the problem]

[0009] Therefore, according to claim 1 of the present invention, the chopsticks are arranged in a manner that ... ChopsticksTo prevent spills, multiple guard sections 2, 2, 2, 2 are formed, and a divider E is formed in the approximate center of the chopstick holder main body 1 via a hinge function. The means for making it bendable is through a hinge action, for example, by providing a hinge, or by forming the chopstick holder of the present invention using a material with a hinge action such as polypropylene, and making the folding section 3 thin so that it can be bent and straightened. Furthermore, the chopstick holder of the present invention, which is divided into two halves, can be given a hinge action by providing a somewhat flexible material on the outer surface, and the guard sections 2, 2, 2, 2 are formed by folding the folding section 3. chopsticks The reason is that the weight of the handle X moves in a certain direction, so it is necessary to stop the handle X in a certain position, and furthermore, guard portions 2, 2, 2, 2 are formed to prevent scattering to both sides. [Effects of the Invention]

[0010] Therefore, the chopstick aligner of the present invention allows you to align a handful of chopsticks instantly, and also allows you to align a handful of chopsticks quickly. Chopsticks Not only was the size of the chopstick holder taken into consideration, but also the of chopsticks Movement, in other words Chopsticks In a moving situation, Chopsticks There is no need to reserve space for dropping the chopsticks and sorting and storing the handle X and tip Y, and the chopstick arranger of the present invention has an extremely compact shape, so it does not take up much space when storing or arranging the chopsticks, does not get in the way of cooking, and can be stored in a small space.Since the chopstick arranger of the present invention does not include any mechanical elements, even beginners do not need to practice or train, and anyone can arrange their chopsticks without getting in the way even in a small space.Furthermore, after arranging the chopsticks or when not in use, the chopstick arranger can be easily stored in a small, narrow storage space, making it a practical chopstick arranger.Furthermore, because it does not include any mechanical elements and has an extremely simple structure, there is no risk of malfunction and it can be offered to the market at a low price. [Brief explanation of the drawings]

[0011] [Figure 1] FIG. 1 is a perspective view showing the chopstick holder of the present invention. [Figure 2]FIG. 2 is a perspective view showing the chopsticks stored in the chopstick holder of the present invention. [Figure 3] FIG. 1 is a perspective view showing the chopsticks aligned using the chopstick alignment tool of the present invention. [Figure 4] FIG. 1 is a perspective view showing an example of the chopstick holder of the present invention in storage. [Figure 5] 1 is a perspective view showing an example of a state in which the chopstick holder of the present invention is stored. [Figure 6] 1 is a perspective view showing a chopstick holder according to a first embodiment of the present invention. [Figure 7] FIG. 1 is a perspective view showing the state in which the chopstick holder according to the first embodiment of the present invention is folded to form the sorting section. DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION

[0012] The chopstick holder of the present invention will be described below with reference to the drawings. FIG. 1 is a perspective view of the chopstick holder of the present invention, and FIG. 2 is a perspective view of the chopstick holder of the present invention. Chopsticks 3 is a perspective view showing the state in which the chopstick holder of the present invention is stored. Chopsticks FIG. 4 is a perspective view showing an example of how to store the chopstick organizer of the present invention, and FIG. 5 is a perspective view showing an example of how to store the chopstick organizer of the present invention. The explanation will be given assuming that the amount of chopsticks to be arranged is approximately one handful at a time.

[0013] The chopsticks to be aligned can be placed inside the guard sections 2, 2, 2, 2, 2, 2, 2 (Fig. 2). The chopsticks to be aligned can be placed inside the guard sections 2, 2, 2, 2, 2, 2 (Fig. 2). The chopsticks organizer main body 1 can be configured so that it can be bent at approximately its center, and when bent, it can disrupt the balance in weight between the handle X and the tip Y of the chopsticks, forming a sorting section 3 that sorts the chopsticks in a downward or upward direction (Fig. 3).

[0014] In addition, the appropriate length and width of the chopstick holder main body 1 are the same as those used in Japan. Chopsticks These are used to align The chopsticks It is a length that can be stored without difficulty, and hopefully Chopsticks It is advisable to make it slightly longer than the length, and as for the width of the chopstick holder main body 1, the easiest way to move chopsticks, whether washed or unwashed, is to hold them in your hand and move them, and this is the most common method at present, so we set the width of approximately one handful as a standard, and the length of the chopsticks lined up side by side is expressed as appropriate.

[0015] Furthermore, regarding the guard portions 2, 2, 2, 2, 2, 2, 2, the guard portions 2, 2, 2, 2, 2, 2 are formed on at least one side of the flat chopstick holder main body 1, and the chopstick holder main body 1 is formed in a roughly container-like shape. The thickness of the guard portions 2 is determined by the thickness of the chopsticks when they are set in the chopstick holder main body 1. Chopsticks It is desirable that the thickness and depth (height) are such that the contents do not spill out or the guard portion 2 is not damaged.

[0016] Furthermore, the guard portion 2 is formed detachably near the longitudinal center of the chopstick holder main body 1, and the chopstick holder main body 1 has a freely bendable dividing portion 3 formed via a hinge near the longitudinal center in Figure 1.It is desirable that this dividing portion 3 has a shape and dimensions that prevent the chopsticks from bouncing or spilling when folded.

[0017] In the chopstick arranger main body 1, one ends F, F, F, F of a plurality of guard parts 2, 2, 2, 2, 2 formed in the width direction are in a state where the respective faces of the one ends F, F, F, F, F butt against each other when the chopstick arranger main body 1 is stretched out flat, so it is desirable to form them so that even a beginner cannot fold them back in the opposite direction and can always arrange the chopsticks correctly.

[0018] Therefore, using the chopstick holder of the present invention Chopsticks To align the chopsticks, place the chopstick aligner on a generally flat surface, such as a sink or other work table. Chopsticks arranged on a roughly flat surfaceIf a handful of chopsticks are randomly placed on the tableware (Fig. 2), and the chopstick organizer main body 1 is slid across the surface of the sink or other surface with both hands from the left and right, the sorting section 3 will rise (Fig. 3). Since the chopstick handle X is thick and the chopstick tip Y is thin, the handle X is heavier than the chopstick tip Y and moves towards a lower position, while the chopstick tip Y remains in a higher position, in other words, higher than the sorting section 3, and is stably sorted by being leaned against the sorting section 3. However, the chopstick organizer main body 1 is surrounded by multiple guard sections 2, 2, 2, 2, 2, 2, and the chopsticks are prevented from sliding sideways by one end F, F of these guard sections 2, so that during the chopstick arrangement work, Chopsticks The chopsticks do not move suddenly, such as dropping, but slide gently, so they will never spill or spill over.

[0019] Alignment Chopsticks When retrieving chopsticks, the heavy handle X faces downwards and the lighter tip Y faces upwards, so the chopsticks are neatly aligned, and can be easily retrieved by grasping the tip Y. Moreover, since it is a handful of chopsticks, the chopstick holder of the present invention chopsticks To make it easier to store, the length of the chopsticks is made slightly longer than the length of the chopsticks to be used, and the width is sufficient so that the chopsticks can be lined up in a row when held. Therefore, when storing the chopsticks after arranging them, it is possible to store them upright in the corner of a workbench or table with the folding part 3 folded as shown in Figure 4, which is just one example. Alternatively, it is possible to store them by folding the folding part 3 and standing it horizontally as shown in Figure 5. The area required for this is roughly the area required to store a folded tablecloth. Therefore, it does not get in the way even in a small kitchen such as a small restaurant, both when in use and when stored. Moreover, because the troublesome chopstick arrangement can be completed in an instant, excess manpower can be diverted to other tasks. Furthermore, by forming an opening in part of the chopstick arranger (not shown) and attaching nails to a wall or pillar, the chopstick arranger can be stored unobtrusively even when opened. [Example]

[0020] Hereinafter, the present invention The first embodiment will be explained based on the surface.Figure 6 is a perspective view showing a first embodiment of the chopstick organizer of the present invention, and Figure 7 is a perspective view showing the first embodiment of the chopstick organizer of the present invention folded to form the distributing section. As described in the description of the preferred embodiment of the present invention, in ordinary restaurants, especially small restaurants, dishes are removed from tables, washed, drained, and then prepared for serving by hand, which is generally done by hand.

[0021] Therefore, Chopsticks If the amount can be arranged instantly, roughly a handful of chopsticks, it will be extremely efficient and the preparation of food and the work of arranging chopsticks will proceed smoothly. A typical adult male uses about 20 pairs of chopsticks per hand, so the chopstick arranger needed to arrange this amount of chopsticks can be roughly estimated and can be stored compactly. Therefore, in Example 1, guard sections 2, 2, 2, 2 are provided on the side periphery of the main chopstick arranger body 1, and one end F, F, F, F, F of these guard sections 2, 2, 2, 2 come into contact with each other. The main chopstick arranger body 1 also has a folding section 3 in approximately the center that can be folded freely. When folded, the balance of the weight between the handle X and the tip Y of the chopsticks will be lost, and the handle X will slide to the longitudinal end 2V of the guide, and the tip Y will be in an upside-down position, leaning diagonally against the divider E (this situation is the same as in Figure 3 and is not shown).

[0022] Furthermore, the appropriate length and width of the chopstick holder main body 1 can be determined based on chopsticks used in Japan, and should be long enough to accommodate these chopsticks comfortably with some leeway. The guides 2, 2 at the longitudinal ends of the chopstick holder main body 1 are slightly angled so that they open upward (Figure 6). This slight angle makes it easy to insert the chopsticks to be aligned, and the longitudinal ends of the guides 2, 2 may also be formed with appropriate protrusions 2A, 2A.

[0023] In addition, the guides 2, 2 at the longitudinal end of the chopstick holder main body 1 are formed to have a slight angle so that the shape opens upward from the inner surface of the chopstick holder main body 1, and this makes it easier to align the chopsticks. ChopsticksThis makes it easy to insert the material, and by forming protruding bodies 2A, 2A at the approximate tips of the guides 2, 2, stages 2B, 2B are formed. Chopsticks When sorting, the chopsticks are aligned through the folding part 3. One chopstick It is also possible to prevent the chopsticks from bouncing or spilling. For example, if you place the chopstick organizer of this embodiment 1 in or around a sink, and insert chopsticks into the chopstick organizer main body 1, and apply a slight force in the direction of approaching the longitudinal guides 2, 2 approximately near the ends with the fingers of both hands, the sorting part 3 is hinge-shaped and the end faces of the side guides 2, 2, in other words, one end F, F of the guide parts, are abutting each other, so the folding part 3 will inevitably rise up and the chopstick organizer of this invention will bend as shown in Figure 7, but the back of the chopstick organizer main body 1 will separate from the surface on which the chopstick organizer of this invention is placed, such as the surface of the sink, and rise up, using the folding part 3 as a fulcrum. Chopsticks Due to the weight balance between the handle X and the tip Y of the chopsticks, the heavy handle X naturally slides along the inner surface of the chopstick holder main body 1 and moves to the sections 2B, 2B, and the tip Y is supported by the bent part 3, causing the entire chopsticks to stand up.

[0024] At this time, the handle X enters the sections 2B, 2B formed on the guides 2, 2 and configured by the protruding bodies 2A, 2A, Chopsticks Even if it shakes or dances a little, the chopsticks are the main Chopsticks will not fall off. Furthermore, the guides 2, 2 at the longitudinal ends are slightly angled so that they open upward, so you can simply place the chopstick aligner of this embodiment 1 on a flat surface near the sink or other suitable location and use it to align your chopsticks. Chopsticks The alignment state is almost the same as that shown in Figure 3, and the storage method after the chopstick alignment work is also the same as that shown in Figures 4 and 5 described in the form for implementing the invention, so the drawings for explanation will be omitted.

[0025] Additionally, the guides 2, 2 at the longitudinal ends of the chopstick organizer main body 1 are slightly angled to open upwards, so that the folding portion 3 rises as the chopstick organizer main body 1 slides over the sink or other surface on which it is placed. When a beginner or someone unfamiliar with the task is using the chopstick organizer, this is useful for understanding the stopping position when the chopsticks are fully aligned, as the guides 2, 2 are at an angle where they are in close contact with the surface on which the chopstick organizer is placed. Furthermore, when stored, the chopsticks can be stably maintained in an upright position without tipping over, allowing for storage in a small space. While chopsticks can be aligned extremely easily, this first embodiment also provides the same functions and effects as the embodiments of the present invention. Industrial Applicability

[0026] As mentioned above, with the difficulty of hiring employees these days, often referred to as the 2024 problem, labor shortages are becoming a problem in many places. However, this technology could make store clerks and staff more efficient, allowing them to instantly handle unpleasant tasks and solve storage problems. It could also replace disposable chopsticks, as they can be washed and reused multiple times. Therefore, it is effective from the perspective of the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), and the potential for industrial use is extremely great. [Explanation of symbols]

[0027] 1. Chopstick holders 2 Guard section 2A. zona ulnaris 2B paragraph 3. Distribution section E Furiwake typeface F One end of the guard Y Chopstick tip X Chopsticks

Claims

1. This chopstick holder is characterized by having a means for freely bending and straightening the chopsticks at the approximate center of the container-shaped chopstick holder, into which the chopsticks to be arranged can be loaded with an appropriate amount of space.

2. 2. The chopstick holder according to claim 1, wherein a substantially upright dividing body is provided in place of the bendable means provided approximately in the center of the main body of the chopstick holder.

3. 3. The chopstick holder according to claim 2, wherein a support plate is provided in place of the divider provided approximately in the center of the main body of the chopstick holder.

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