Adjustable storage case with knife holder

Abstract

To provide a knife storage tool which reduces storage space by integrating a knife case and a knife stand, improves convenience, can flexibly accommodate different sizes of knives, allows safe and efficient storage, is adaptable to various usage environments whether for gardening or business use, allows residues adhering to the blade to be scraped off before storage, maintains hygiene inside the case, and ensures unity when carried. [Solution] This device is a knife storage device comprising a main body 1 and a detachable cover 2. The cover acts as a case when stored, and after transformation, it supports the main body and becomes a knife stand. The main body is equipped with a length adjustment block and a height adjustment base plate, allowing the storage space to be changed according to the size of the knives. Furthermore, a scraper holder is provided at the bottom rear end, which has the auxiliary function of inserting and detaching a rod-shaped member to hold it and remove blade residue. In addition, a space is provided at the bottom of the main body, allowing it to be stored with the rod-shaped member attached.

Description

[Technical Field]

[0001] This invention relates to a knife storage device that can safely store knives when not in use, functions as a knife stand when in use, and has a structure that allows the storage space to be adjusted according to the size of the knives. [Background technology]

[0002] Conventionally, knife cases have been known that are designed to safely store knives and are suitable for carrying them around, but there have been issues with the convenience of taking out and storing the knives when in use (see Patent Document 1).

[0003] Furthermore, although the knife stand can safely hold knives with the blades facing downwards when in use, it is not suitable for storage or carrying, and does not have a case function (see Patent Document 2).

[0004] Furthermore, conventional knife cases have fixed storage space dimensions, which means they cannot flexibly accommodate knives with different blade lengths or heights (see Patent Document 3). [Prior art documents] [Patent documents]

[0005] [Patent Document 1] Jitsuzen Showa 51-17296 [Patent Document 2] Application 2013-005727 [Patent Document 3] Patent Publication No. 2015-16278 Summary of the Invention [Problem to be solved by the invention]

[0006] Previously, it was necessary to prepare a knife case and a knife stand separately, which lacked storage efficiency and convenience.

[0007] Furthermore, because they cannot accommodate different knife sizes, there were issues with storage stability and safety when using multiple knives. Furthermore, while flexible storage methods such as cloth have the advantage of being able to conform to the shape of the knife, conventional hard storage devices are difficult to adjust to fit the shape, leaving issues with safely and efficiently storing knives of different sizes.

[0008] Furthermore, there was also the issue that storing knives with residue on the blades could make the inside of the case less hygienic, so there was a need for an auxiliary function that would allow the blades to be easily cleaned before storage. [Means for solving the problem]

[0009] This device is a knife storage device with the following configuration. It has a main body and a detachable cover, which functions as a knife case when stored and as a knife stand when in use. The cover is deformable and fits into the bottom of the main body after transformation to form a stable, free-standing structure. The main body is equipped with a length-adjusting piece that switches the storage space according to the length of the knife and a height-adjusting base plate that allows for step-by-step adjustment of the storage position according to the blade height. The length-adjusting piece can be assembled in two directions: forward for large knives and reverse for small knives. Its asymmetrical cross-sectional shape prevents incorrect assembly. The height-adjusting base plate can be set to multiple shelf positions, allowing for selection of the storage position according to the blade height. Furthermore, a scraper holder is provided at the bottom rear end of the main body. A rod-shaped member is inserted and detached to hold it. It separates along the scraper holder's separation path, providing an auxiliary function for scraping off residue from the knife blade before storage. Additionally, a storage space is provided at the bottom of the main body, allowing the rod-shaped member to be stored while still attached to the scraper holder. [Effects of the Invention]

[0010] This device reduces storage space and improves convenience by integrating the knife case and knife stand. The size adjustment mechanism, consisting of a length-adjusting link and a height-adjusting base plate, allows for flexible accommodation of different knife sizes, enabling safe and efficient storage. Furthermore, the tool-free switchable structure makes it adaptable to a variety of usage environments, from home use to commercial use. Additionally, the scraper holder features a scraper function that allows a rod-shaped object (such as a shortened chopstick) to be inserted and detached to scrape off any residue adhering to the blade before storage, maintaining hygienic conditions inside the case. Furthermore, the rod-shaped object can be stored in the space below the main storage area, ensuring a unified design for portability. [Brief explanation of the drawings]

[0011] [Figure 1] FIG. 1 is a perspective view of a knife case (including large knives). [Figure 2] FIG. 1 is a perspective view of a knife stand (including large knives). [Figure 3] This is a perspective view of the detachment and attachment path of the flap part (including a large-sized knife). [Figure 4] FIG. [Figure 5] FIG. 10 is a diagram showing the deformation flow of the flap portion. [Figure 6] FIG. 10 is a bottom perspective view (including a large knife) of the knife stand configuration before the flap portion is joined. [Figure 7] FIG. 10 is a bottom perspective view of the knife stand configuration after the flap portions are joined (including large knives). [Figure 8] This is a diagram showing the movement of attaching and detaching the length adjustment piece and height adjustment bottom plate for a large-sized knife. [Figure 9] This is a diagram showing the movement of attaching and detaching the length adjustment piece and height adjustment bottom plate for small size knives. [Figure 10] 10 is an enlarged perspective view showing the normal position and the reverse position of the length adjustment piece. FIG. [Figure 11] FIG. 10 is a diagram showing the step settings of the height-adjustable bottom plate. [Figure 12]FIG. 10 is a perspective view of a small knife in a stored state. [Figure 13] FIG. 2 is a perspective view of the scraper holder separated from the main body. DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION

[0012] This device is a knife storage device with the following configuration: It has a main body and a detachable cover (flap), which functions as a knife case when stored and as a knife stand when in use. The cover is deformable and fits into the bottom of the main body after transformation to form a stable, self-standing structure. The main body is equipped with a length adjustment piece that switches the storage space according to the length of the knife and a height-adjustable base plate that allows the storage position to be set in stages according to the blade height. Furthermore, a scraper holder is provided at the bottom rear end of the main body, which holds and detaches a rod-shaped object (such as a shortened chopstick) and separates it along the scraper holder separation line, thereby assisting in scraping off residue adhering to the knife blade before storage. Additionally, a storage space is provided at the bottom of the main body, allowing the rod-shaped object to be stored while still attached to the scraper holder. [Explanation of symbols]

[0013] 100 Large size knife storage configuration 1 Main body 2 Flap section 3 Large size kitchen knife 200 Large knife stand 4 After flap deformation 5. Flap removal and attachment route 6. Flap and main body fixing protrusion 7 Fixing recess between flap and main body 8 Flap deformation axis 9. Flap section deformation flow line 10. Flap bottom fixing protrusion 11. Flap bottom fixing recess 12 Length adjustment piece for large size knives (positive direction) 13 Height-adjustable base plate for large knives 14 Length adjustment frame separation direction 15 Height adjustment bottom plate separation direction 16 Length adjustment piece for small knives, reverse direction 17 Height-adjustable base plate for small knives 18. Cross-sectional shape of length adjustment link 19 Height-adjustable bottom plate insert shelf 1 20 Height-adjustable bottom plate insert shelf 2 21 Height-adjustable bottom plate insert shelf 3 22 Height-adjustable bottom plate insert shelf 4 23 Height-adjustable bottom plate insert shelf 5 300 Small knife storage configuration 24 Small knife 25 Scraper Holder 26 Rod-shaped items (e.g., shortened chopsticks, etc.) 27 Scraper holder separation line 28 Rod-shaped component storage space

Claims

[Claim 1] A knife storage device comprising a main body (1) and a cover (2) detachable from the main body (1), wherein the cover (2) is connected to the main body (1) during storage and functions as a knife case, and when detached and transformed, supports the main body (1) to allow it to stand upright and functions as a knife stand that holds knives (3, 24) with their blades pointing downwards, the cover (2) is bendable around a transformation axis (8) and, after transformation, fits into the lower part of the main body (1) to form a stable, self-standing state, the main body (1) is provided with length adjustment pieces (12, 16) that change the depth of the storage space according to the length of the knife, and height adjustment base plates (13, 17) that can set the storage position in stages according to the blade height, the length adjustment pieces (12, 16) are for large knives. and a reverse direction for small knives, and its asymmetrical cross-sectional shape (18) prevents incorrect assembly, the height-adjustable bottom plates (13, 17) can be set to multiple shelf positions (19-23), a scraper holder (25) is provided at the bottom rear end of the main body (1) and a rod-shaped member (26) is inserted and detachably held therein, and the scraper holder is separated along a scraper holder separation line (27) to provide an auxiliary scraper function for removing knife blade residue before storage, and a storage space (28) is provided at the bottom of the main body (1) so that the rod-shaped member (26) can be returned to the main body (1) while still attached to the scraper holder (25) for storage.

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