One-handed egg cracking aid

Abstract

The present invention aims to provide an egg-cracking aid that allows for easy, one-handed egg cracking without interrupting other cooking processes. [Solution] The one-handed egg-cracking aid 1 is characterized by having a base plate-shaped base portion 2, a ring portion 3 extending from the base portion 2 into which the thumb 9 is inserted to attach the one-handed egg-cracking aid 1, an arch portion 4 formed below the base portion 2 into which the fingertip of the thumb is inserted to stabilize the posture of the one-handed egg-cracking aid 1 and which is struck against a countertop or the like to apply an impact that cracks the eggshell, and an upper projection portion 5 that protrudes upward from the base portion 2, consisting of a projection portion 6 that concentrates the impact applied to the eggshell to a single point to cause a crack and simultaneously catches on the crack in the eggshell, and curved support portions 7 that follow the contour of the egg at both ends of the projection portion 6 to hold half of the eggshell when cracking the egg.

Description

Technical Field

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[0001] The present invention relates to a one-handed egg-breaking aid for assisting in breaking an egg with one hand.

Background Art

[0002] In cooking, raw eggs are one of the frequently used ingredients. Generally, when using raw eggs, a process of breaking the egg and taking out the whole egg inside the eggshell occurs. In this process, by hitting the eggshell against a suitable corner or surface such as a cooking utensil or a cooking table to create cracks in the eggshell, the fingertips of both hands or one hand are hooked onto the cracks to break open the eggshell and take out the whole egg. When using both hands, it is necessary to interrupt other cooking processes to break the egg. By breaking the egg with one hand, the other hand can continue with other cooking processes, and the efficiency of the entire cooking can be improved. However, since delicate force adjustment is required, beginners are likely to make mistakes such as mixing eggshells or breaking the egg yolk membrane.

Prior Art Documents

Patent Documents

[0005] The one-handed egg-cracking aid of claim 1 is characterized by having a base plate-shaped base portion, a ring portion extending from the base portion into which the thumb is inserted to hold the present invention, an arch portion formed below the base portion into which the fingertip of the thumb is inserted to stabilize the posture of the present invention and to strike against a countertop or the like to apply an impact that cracks the eggshell, and an upper projection portion protruding upward from the base portion, which consists of a projection portion that concentrates the impact applied to the eggshell to a single point to cause a crack and simultaneously catches on the crack in the eggshell, and support portions that have a curved shape along the outline of the egg at both ends of the projection portion to hold half of the eggshell when cracking the egg. The one-handed egg-cracking aid of claim 2 is the one-handed egg-cracking aid of claim 1, wherein the ring portion is inclined downward with respect to the base portion to facilitate insertion of the thumb. The one-handed egg-cracking aid of claim 3 is the one-handed egg-cracking aid of claim 1 or 2, wherein the upper projection is curved in an arc toward the center so that the projection is less likely to come off the crack in the eggshell when cracking the egg. [Effects of the Invention]

[0006] The one-handed egg-cracking aid of claim 1 allows the user to hold an egg with their thumb inserted into the ring and arch portions, and then strike the apex of the arch portion against a surface such as a countertop to create a crack in the eggshell. Furthermore, when the projection is inserted into the crack in the eggshell, the upper projection, base portion, and the palm or phalangeal portion of the fingers hold the front half of the eggshell from the crack, and the user can then use their fingertips (other than the thumb) to hook onto the back half of the eggshell from the crack and crack it open, enabling one-handed egg cracking. The one-handed egg-cracking aid of claim 2 has a ring portion of the one-handed egg-cracking aid of claim 1 that is tilted downward, thereby alleviating the posture of the thumb that is wearing it, making it easier to put on the one-handed egg-cracking aid, and increasing the range of motion of the four fingers other than the thumb that is wearing the one-handed egg-cracking aid, thereby assisting in stable egg-cracking. The one-handed egg-cracking aid of claim 3 prevents the upper projection, which is inserted into a crack in the eggshell by the one-handed egg-cracking aid of claim 1 or claim 2, from falling out of the crack in the eggshell by curving the upper projection in an arc toward the center, thereby holding it along the curved surface of the eggshell and assisting in stable egg-cracking. [Brief explanation of the drawing]

[0007] [Figure 1] This is a perspective view of a one-handed egg-cracking aid according to an embodiment of the present invention. [Figure 2] This is a front view of a one-handed egg-cracking aid according to an embodiment of the present invention. [Figure 3] This is a right side view of a one-handed egg-cracking aid according to an embodiment of the present invention. [Figure 4] This is a plan view of a one-handed egg-cracking aid according to an embodiment of the present invention. [Figure 5] This image shows the one-handed egg-cracking aid according to an embodiment of the present invention, worn on the thumb. [Figure 6] This image shows a state in which an egg is being held with the one-handed egg-cracking aid according to an embodiment of the present invention attached to the thumb. [Figure 7] This image shows a state in which the apex of the arch portion of the one-handed egg-cracking aid according to an embodiment of the present invention is struck against the surface of a sink, causing a crack in the eggshell and the upper projection to be inserted into the crack. [Figure 8] This image shows an eggshell being cracked open with one hand using the one-handed egg-cracking aid according to an embodiment of the present invention. [Modes for carrying out the invention]

[0008] Hereinafter, an embodiment of the present invention, a one-handed egg-cracking aid, will be described based on the attached drawings.

[0009] As shown in FIGS. 1 and 2, in the one-handed egg cracking aid 1, there are a plate-shaped base portion 2 as a foundation, a ring portion 3 extending from the base portion 2 into which the thumb is inserted for wearing the one-handed egg cracking aid 1, an arch portion 4 formed below the base portion 2 into which the fingertip of the thumb is inserted to stabilize the posture of the one-handed egg cracking aid 1 and which is struck against a cooking table or the like to give an impact for cracking the eggshell, a protrusion portion 6 that concentrates the impact applied to the eggshell at one point to cause a crack and at the same time catches on the crack of the eggshell, and an upper protrusion portion 5 protruding upward from the base portion 2 and consisting of support portions 7 having a curved shape along the contour of the egg at both ends of the protrusion portion 6 for holding half of the eggshell during egg cracking.

[0010] As shown in FIG. 3, a form can be adopted in which the ring portion 3 is inclined downward with respect to the base portion 2 to facilitate the insertion of the thumb.

[0011] As shown in FIG. 4, a form can be adopted in which the upper protrusion portion 5 is curved in an arc toward the center so that the upper protrusion portion 5 is difficult to fall off from the crack of the eggshell.

[0012] As shown in FIG. 5, it can be easily worn by inserting the thumb 9 into the ring portion 3 and the arch portion 4 of the one-handed egg cracking aid 1.

[0013] As shown in FIG. 6, the one-handed egg cracking aid 1 is worn on the thumb 9, and the egg 8 is held by the protrusion portion 6 and fingers such as the index finger and the middle finger.

[0014] As shown in FIG. 7, by striking the apex of the arch portion 4 of the one-handed egg cracking aid 1 against the surface of a sink or the like, a crack occurs in the eggshell 8a and the upper protrusion portion 5 is inserted into the crack.

[0015] As shown in FIG. 8, by splitting the egg 8 with the index finger and the middle finger or the like, egg cracking can be performed with one hand and the whole egg 8b can be taken out.

Explanation of Reference Numerals

[0016] 1... One-handed egg cracking aid 2…Base part 3…Ring part 4…Arch part 5…Upper protrusion 6…Protrusion 7…Support part 8…Egg 8a…Eggshell 8b…Whole egg 9…Thumb

Claims

1. The base consists of a plate-shaped base and A ring portion extending from the base portion into which the thumb is inserted, An arched portion is formed below the base portion, into which the fingertip of the thumb is inserted to stabilize the posture during use, and which is struck against a countertop or other surface to apply impact that will crack the eggshell. A one-handed egg-cracking aid characterized by having a projection that concentrates the impact on the eggshell to a single point to cause a crack and simultaneously catches on the crack in the eggshell, and an upper projection that protrudes upward from the base portion, which consists of support portions that form a curved shape along the outline of the egg to hold half of the eggshell during cracking.

2. The one-handed egg-cracking aid according to claim 1, wherein the ring portion is inclined downward relative to the base portion to facilitate attachment to the thumb and alleviate the thumb's position when attached, thereby widening the range of motion of the four fingers excluding the thumb to which the one-handed egg-cracking aid is attached, and enabling more stable egg-cracking.

3. The one-handed egg-cracking aid according to claim 1 or 2, wherein the upper projection is curved in an arc toward the center so that the projection is less likely to come off the crack in the eggshell when cracking the egg.

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