Cookware with a diagonal handle
The scooping tool with a diagonal handle and functional shaft addresses the inefficiencies of traditional utensils by enabling easier stirring and scooping with one tool, reducing arm strain and enhancing safety for handling foods like yakisoba and noodles.
Patent Information
- Application Number
- JP2024018998
- Authority / Receiving Office
- JP · JP
- Patent Type
- Patents
- Current Assignee / Owner
- Priority Date
- 2023-04-25
- Filing Date
- 2024-01-24
- Publication Date
- 2025-10-09
- Estimated Expiration
- 2044-01-24
AI Technical Summary
Traditional cooking utensils like chopsticks and spatulas with a notch at the tip are inefficient for stirring and scooping foods like yakisoba, requiring both arms to be used sideways, making it difficult to apply pressure and insert between pieces, and often leading to the need for multiple tools for different tasks.
A scooping tool with a diagonal handle and functional shaft that integrates a flat plate with a handle, allowing for easier stirring and scooping with one tool, reducing arm strain, and enabling vertical sliding and forward/backward movement, suitable for handling noodles and other ingredients.
The tool facilitates easier handling of foods like yakisoba and noodles, reducing arm strain and allowing for efficient stirring and scooping without the need for multiple tools, enhancing safety and ease of use, especially for small children.
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Abstract
Description
[Technical Field]
[0001] This relates to a scooping tool with a handle and a diagonal functional shaft that can be used to stir or scoop up fried noodles, spaghetti, etc. on a hot plate. [Background technology]
[0002] Traditionally, chopsticks have been used at home for stirring, and a spatula without a notch at the tip has been used for scooping. [Prior art documents] [Patent documents]
[0003] ○Diagonal pick section → 0 items ○Search for comb-like teeth → 16 results JP 56-152685 / Feed control mechanism for sewing machine ○Search for oblique teeth → 38 results Patent Publication 2011-031450 / Half nut for mold clamping device Summary of the Invention [Problem to be solved by the invention]
[0004] This has caused the following problems: a) When handling from two directions, both arms had to be used sideways to handle the instrument. b) When stirring the yakisoba on the hot plate, it was difficult to hold the chopsticks and apply pressure. C) When stirring the yakisoba, it was difficult to insert the spatula between the pieces of yakisoba. 2) It was difficult to stir and scoop using one tool. E) Every time I made scrambled eggs, I would grab a few disposable chopsticks and make them. F) I had no choice but to use chopsticks for stir-frying at home. G) It was difficult to slide, so I had no choice but to push it through.
[0005] The invention includes steel plates with two wide surfaces facing back to back and two narrow surfaces facing thicker, as well as a relatively heat-resistant, hard, and holeless flat plate, the flat plate being provided with connecting parts or outer shells as needed, and handles formed by extending a part of the flat plate or connecting or covering a separate material, the line connecting the lowest end positions of the wide sides of the flat plate in the front-to-back direction, or the line connecting the lowest end positions of the uneven shape, being in a straight line and not sharp, the lower end point in the straight line being the main working part, and the handle functional axis that is generated on the main working part or in the extension direction of the main working part, functionally intersecting with the handle part in use and taking over the handle function, intersecting with the main working part at an angle other than a right angle;
[0006] - Stirring and scooping can now be done with one tool. -It is now easier to scoop up yakisoba without having to spread your arms out to the sides. - It is now easier to stir and scoop linear ingredients. -It is now easier to move forward, backward, and vertically. - It is now easier for small children to pick up udon and other noodles without risking injury. The handle is located diagonally in front, making it easier to move. - It is now easier to separate ingredients by sliding them vertically instead of pushing them through. A cooking utensil that can replace chopsticks has been created. -A stirrer for frying pans, such as for scrambling eggs, has been made. - It is now easier to cut and pierce cakes, and it is no longer dangerous even if the tip is pointed towards the mouth. [Brief explanation of the drawings]
[0007] [Figure 1] FIG. [Figure 2] Front and end views. [Figure 3] The shape of the handle and the handle functional axis. [Figure 4] FIG. 1 is a diagram of a radial mold. [Figure 5] This is a front view and instructions on how to use it. DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION [Example]
[0008] First, a brief explanation will be given. This application is mainly composed of two parts: a single, hard, flat plate (2) and a handle (3). The handle is explained as a general term for the handle category and the gripping category. The handle comes in various shapes, such as a stick-like shape that protrudes from the flat plate, a handle-like shape, or a pseudo-cylindrical shape that wraps around the top of the rod (13). Details of the handle are explained in Figures 3 and 4. The dashed lines and circles in the illustrations are auxiliary lines for explanation. The line connecting both ends of the wider side of the lower end of the flat plate is made roughly straight, and this straight line is the main working part (1). The lowest position of this action part is a shape that can be fitted to a horizontal surface or steel plate surface (6), and this is the original straight line part, and the surrounding area is transformed into a parallel inverted convex shape, or into a parallel rod shape with a groove (12). In either case, this action part indicates a straight line direction with respect to the surface to be used, using a straight line, dotted line, or dashed line. In the following explanation, dashed line will be included in the dotted line. The material is intended to be used on iron plates, frying pans, woks, etc., and can be slid onto the surface of these. In the case of materials other than iron plates that are relatively resistant to heat, the method is explained in Figure 4c.
[0009] The existence of the handle functional axis (4) for moving the main operating part (1) is clearly indicated. Regarding the function of the handle functional axis, since it is made entirely of hard material, the flat plate (2) takes over the vibrations from the handle (3) and transmits them to the main working part. When the hand grasps the handle, it also grasps the handle functional axis, or the handle functional axis only functions when the user holds the handle, and its existence is functionally realized only when the handle is in use. The handle functional axis is present when the handle is held, but if the handle is not visible or is interrupted, the handle takes over the vibrations from the arm and transmits them to the main working part, where they act, and its existence can be confirmed. When the working part has a groove (12) between the inverted convex bodies (8), it is considered to be made up of a rod (13), stick, or wire. Below, we will explain these as a rod to represent them. The shape of the rod can be cylindrical, prismatic, flat, tubular, double wire, or a mix of these, and the shape is determined by the intended use. The same applies to the thickness and width of the groove. The groove width can be narrow, similar to that of a piano keyboard, or it can be illustrated as just a diagonal line.
[0010] The differences between conventional spatulas and the present invention are explained in Figure 1. The shape of the flat body (2) is roughly mountain-shaped, and the handle (3) will first be explained using a stick-like shape. If the position of the handle functional axis (4) is easy to estimate, it is indicated by a single dashed line, and if it is difficult to determine, it is indicated by a double dashed line around that position on the flat body. The shape of the bottom end of the spatula of the present invention is not sharp, just like the conventional type. Figure a is a front view of a conventional spatula with symmetrical left and right positions, with a handle and a handle functional axis that continues the handle at the point where the flat plate is vertically divided into two equal parts. The intersection angle (5) between the handle and the handle functional axis is the same right angle on both sides of the working part (1). This shape makes it visually difficult to move either forward or backward (left and right on the drawing). The area within the frame in b is the case of Form 1 of the present application, and is a front view showing the handle and its functional axis tilted toward the main working part and the horizontal or steel plate surface (6). The handle is tilted either forward or backward, but for the sake of explanation, the obtuse angle side (31) of the intersection angle between the main working part, the handle, and the handle functional axis is referred to as the front side (left side in the drawing). The shape of the flat plate is similar to the previous figure a, but the tilt of the handle changes the shape of the flat plate. The handle and handle functional axis of the present application intersect on the working part at an angle of about 120 degrees on the front side toward the position that bisects the working part. In this case, as shown by the arrow ⇔, it is visually easier to move back and forth than in the previous figure a. The risk is halved if the protruding working part has a shape that is not sharp on the front side. Explain how to use it. The main conventional way to use a is to place two similar spatulas symmetrically at the position of the main working part and scoop up the object between them, but in this case, since the two handles are directly opposite each other, the arm must be held at the side to use it, which puts strain on the arm. In the case of b, the working part can be placed facing each other from the front side, which has the advantage of not putting strain on the arms and allowing for effortless work. This leads to the following. Figure 5c explains how to use the two of the present invention.
[0011] Figure 2 shows form 2, in which the recesses are continuous in the main working part (1), and the dotted line at the bottom end of the inverted convex body (8) indicates a straight line. Even if the flat body has a long cutout such as a groove (12), it is still called a flat body. This is the case when the flat plate (2) and stick-shaped handle (3) are fastened with fasteners (7). If the flat plate and handle are made of different materials, they can be joined with fasteners, but if they are not, a cover (28 in Figure 5b) can be provided on the handle to protect it from heat. The width, thickness, inclination, and position of the handle can be selected. Fasteners can be used to fasten them regardless of the material. The inverse convex body in a is a wavy line with no particular change in the shape of the inlet and outlet of the wave. The reverse convex body of b is a dotted line with a check mark, and the check mark jumps downward at a 90 degree angle (9). Not only the inclination of the handle and the handle functional axis (4), but also the sawtooth shape of the arrow in the figure TIFF0007751932000001.tif11170Ingredients include yakisoba (11) etc. Figure c is a side view of Figure a and Figure b, with the cross-sectional lines omitted. The handle has a bend (19) at the top of the handle, with an angle of less than 90 degrees. The bent portion prevents the handle from coming into close contact with the hot plate surface, which reduces heat buildup and creates a gap between the handle and the hot plate, making it easier to hold. This bent portion also serves as a hook for hanging. The presence of a bent portion does not affect the intersection angle (5) between the main working portion, the handle, and the handle's functional axis, and does not prevent tilting to the left or right. The handle should be arranged to fit as flush as possible. Even when a cover such as wood is used, the handle should generally be flush with the flat plate. Even if the main working portion has a slight bounce (33) on one side of the wide surface within a right angle, this does not affect the intersection angle (5), making it easier to lift ingredients.
[0012] We will explain how to use it, etc. The amplitude of the flat plate (2) from the point where the working part (1) contacts the iron plate to the left and right is nearly 180 degrees, and it can be freely tilted together with the handle part (3) and the handle part functional axis. The main part is held upright and pushed forward or pulled backward to cut or mix the fried noodles (11). When scooping, the whole is laid flat and the main part is inserted under the fried noodles and lifted up. When cutting, the main part with a dotted line is easier to hook. These advantages are related to the following.
[0013] FIG. 3 shows the third embodiment having a rod (13) and a groove (12), in which the inverted convex body (8) of the second embodiment is elongated and a groove is provided between them. In addition to the stick-shaped handles explained so far, there are handle types, knob types, pseudo-cylindrical and hemispherical types that fit over a rod body, etc. The handle and the handle functional axis may point in the same direction relative to this working part (1), or may form a T-shaped intersection with the rod body. The rods are arranged diagonally in parallel with respect to the main action part, which is a dotted line that indicates a straight line direction created by the rods themselves. There are three ways to arrange the rods diagonally: first, rods of the same length are arranged diagonally to the main working part (a, b), second, rods of different lengths are arranged in order of length (c), and third, they are arranged radially (Fig. 4). In either case, the direction of the handle functional axis (4) intersects the main action part at an angle on the dotted line drawn by the tip of the rod. Because the handle functional axis is difficult to embody, the handle functional axis location is shown by a double dashed line as shown in Figure b and c. If a hemispherical or other protrusion (34) is provided on the top of the handle (3) (Fig. 4b), it can be used more easily by applying pressure to the handle as well as by gripping it. The surface of the handle can also be provided with small irregularities to make it easier to hold and less slippery.
[0014] Next, various handle (3) shapes are shown. The effective angle of the handle is 120 degrees as shown in Figure 1, and the position is roughly halfway around the working part, but depending on how it is grasped and moved with the arm, along with the shape of the flat body (2), etc., an angle that makes it easy to apply force should be found and created. The shape may change depending on the inclination or curve for decorative purposes, ease of use, or balance. In form a, the flat plate of form 3-1 is similar to the mountain shape in Figures 1 and 2. A stick-shaped handle is provided on the horizontal or steel plate surface (6) in a balanced position in the same direction as the rod (13), so that it overlaps with the handle functional axis (4). In this case, the handle functional axis is joined in position to the wider rod. It is easier to apply force by concentrating it on one rod in the middle as the handle functional axis, as in this figure. To make the whole product uniform, an outer shell (14) and a connecting portion (15) are provided as appropriate, but when these are used together with the handle portion as part of the rod body, they are limited to the same lower end position as the rod body, and the handle portion and the connecting portion, together with the outer shell, are never located below the position of the main working portion (1). b is form 3-2, and is a built-in handle with two knobs for ease of use. The connecting part may be a hole (16). This working portion intersects with the handle portion functional axis direction at an angle other than right angle. If the protruding shape of the rear rod (17) and the rear part get in the way during use, store the rear rod at a right angle to the main working part as shown in the figure. You can place this part on the iron plate and hold it, dropping ingredients from the surface of the main body. The handle is used by gripping it, so it should be thick enough to fit easily in the palm of your hand. If the groove is widened and there is a place where you can insert your fingers into the groove, it will be easier to grip and secure. Form c, 3-3, consists of only the handle and rod (13) portion, or the rod portion and connecting portion (15) are sandwiched within the pseudo-cylindrical handle. There are several rods, but the optimum number and size are selected depending on the thickness, length, etc., of the object to be used. When the rods are shown enlarged, the front side of the rear rod intersects the handle at a right angle, and the rods gradually become shorter toward the rear rod. A parallel line (35) is drawn at the bottom end of the pseudo-cylindrical handle to clearly show the difference in rod length. To summarize the shape, in type a, there is an outer shell (14) and a connecting portion (15), and the handle and rod body are clearly distinguished in four places, but in cases like type b, it is difficult to distinguish between the handle, outer shell, and connecting portion. There are also handles with bumps or holes (16) in the connecting portion. There are also handles where the internal state is not visible or clear, and these cases where it is not oblique will be described as being parallel to the main working portion. Even in this parallel case, the handle's function is inherited by the main working portion via the handle functional axis that runs through the flat body.
[0015] Provide additional information on usage and other matters. In this case, the lower end of the flat plate (2) has a groove, so that the main working part (1) can be inserted up to the iron plate surface (6), making it easier to catch fried noodles and the like. Also, if scraping is required for this action part as in c, by providing a jagged or angular part (18) on the lower end of the inner side of the foremost rod body (20) at the front, it will be possible to avoid danger in the front while also providing a scraping function. If the handle is made of a pseudo-cylindrical material and the rod is inserted between them, the rod parts are independent, so they can be replaced with other materials. Also, since each rod is independent, it is possible to insert a rod of a unique shape. In this case, it is easier to make the handle perpendicular to the rod (25).
[0016] FIG. 4 shows a one-plane radial type 4 in which the lengths and intervals of the rod bodies (13) are different. Taking the example of a fan (22) in Figure a, we will explain the shape of the rods arranged radially. It is shaped like two parts of the fan frame have been taken out, and the wider side of the two cut lines (23) becomes the main working part (1) which shows the dotted line, and the narrower side becomes the side that gathers together as the handle part (3). b is an example in which four rods are taken out of part a and a hemispherical handle is provided, with the grooves at the front being wider and gradually narrower at the rear. In other words, the width of the linear groove (12) in the main working part varies. A > B > C. Also, this is an example in which the front rod (20) is wider and its lower end is curved for safety, and the base of the rear rod (17) and the rear inner handle intersect with the handle at a right angle (25) or at an acute angle less than that. In c, two types of shapes are shown in one diagram. This is an enlarged view of only three of the front rods, showing an example of adding a second rod. The rods are shaped so that they flow and bend to one side. The dashed line shows the case where the second rod is shortened at the rear and a stopper (21) is added. Stoppers can also be added to other rods. It can also be inserted into boiling water, which has the advantage of making it easier to catch udon noodles and prevent them from falling out. It is best to use it by placing the longer end of the rod underneath to catch them. It can also be used to cut cake and insert it into the pot. It can also be used to cut spaghetti and other foods. Another way to use it is to hold two or three pieces of this knife and rotate them on a hot plate to fry dishes such as scrambled eggs. If the handle is made as shown in Figure 2c, it will be easier to hold the bent part (19) and remove a large amount of udon from boiling water because the rods are arranged diagonally.
[0017] FIG. 5 will now be explained. In the case of a, the handle (3) is two-lumped, and in order to avoid danger, the front rod (20) is connected to the second rod (24) to form a curved loop (26), and a pointed part (27) is provided on the outside of the loop. b is an example in which the second rod (24) is shortened and a cover (28) is provided on the handle, and the rear parts from the third rod (30) onwards are arranged in the same length. This effectively avoids danger around the front rod, while the original functions of the other rods are maintained. If the entire flat body is wrapped in an outer shell (14) made of flexible material, it becomes possible to further avoid danger at the front rod position. c shows how to use it. The main bodies (29) are used facing each other in symmetrical positions. By combining a mold with a rod body and one without, an overlapping area (32) can be created as shown by the circle in the figure, providing a stable base for placing yakisoba. One side can be inserted into the iron plate surface (6) to stir, and the main body without a recess can be used to scoop and catch the food. Of course, both can also be used with grooves (12). The tips of the front three rods can also be formed into a curved line (36).
[0018] Add information about structure, usage, etc. Regarding heat resistance, the material is mainly iron plate, but it is difficult to determine the material depending on the thickness of the material, the pot to be used, cooking time, and what is being cooked. To allow the user to freely change the angle, an angle adjustment point may be provided, for example, by providing a stopper projection on the main body relative to the fastener (7) of the handle (3). do. By moving the working part (1) back and forth against the steel plate surface, the object can be separated. When scraping, the rear rod body (17) and the rear part can be used with the front side facing forward. Generally, the tip of the rod should not be angular, but the choice depends on the material and use. [Explanation of symbols]
[0019] 1 Main working part 2 Flat plate body 3 Handle part 4 Handle functional axis 5 Intersection angle 6 Water surface or iron plate surface 7 Fastener 8 Reverse convex body 9 90 degrees 10 Back 11 Fried noodles 12 Groove 13 rod body 14 outer shell 15 connecting portion 16 lump or hole 17 rear rod 18 corner 19 Bending point 20 Front rod 21 Bocchi 22 Fan 23 Cut line 24 Second stick 25 Orthogonal 26 Ring-shaped 27 Pointed 28 Covers 29 Main body 30 Third rod 31 Obtuse angle side 32 Overlap point 33 Jump point 34 Protrusion 35 Parallel lines 36 Curved lines
Claims
1. A scoop having an oblique handle functional axis, characterized in that it has a heat-resistant flat plate body that has no hard holes, the lowest end position of the flat plate body being a straight line, or a straight line connecting the lowest end positions of an uneven shape, or a straight line that is a mixture of dotted, dashed and straight lines in the uneven shape, the straight lowest end position being the main working part, and a handle part is provided on the opposite side of the main working part by extending part of the flat plate body or connecting or covering it with a separate material, and the handle part functional axis that is generated in interaction with the handle part and is generated by the handle part function being transmitted during operation is functionally built-in together with the handle part and intersects the line direction of the main working part at an angle other than right angles, and the handle part is on the same plane as the flat plate body.
2. A scoop having an oblique handle functional axis as described in claim 1, characterized in that a plurality of grooves are provided toward the inside of the flat plate body, a plurality of rod bodies are generated, the main working part presents a straight line that is a mixture of dotted, dashed and straight lines, and the handle functional axis intersects the main working part or the straight line in the extension direction of the main working part at an angle other than right angle.
3. A scoop with an inclined handle functional axis as described in claim 2, characterized in that when the obtuse angle between the linear direction of this working part and the handle functional axis is taken as the front side, the rod in the foremost position is bent to wrap around between the next adjacent rod, or the rod in the foremost position is bent to connect to the next adjacent rod, or the next adjacent rod is made shorter, or a bump is provided on the side of the lower end of the rod in the foremost position.
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