Handles for cooking utensils

Abstract

The handle for a cooking utensil according to the present invention is configured such that an upper detachable member and a lower detachable member are coupled to the upper and lower surfaces of a handle frame having a detachable hole formed therein. The upper detachable member is provided with an upper protruding end that is fitted into the detachable hole, and the lower detachable member is provided with a lower protruding end that is fitted into the lower surface of the detachable hole. The upper protruding end and the lower protruding end are coupled by the magnetic force of a magnetic coupling part provided on each, thereby providing the effect of making the handle easy to assemble and allowing for hygienic maintenance.

Description

Technology Field

[0001] The present invention relates to a handle for a cooking utensil, and more specifically, to a handle for a cooking utensil comprising: a handle frame attached to a cooking utensil and having an elongated detachable hole formed in the center; an upper detachable member formed with an upper protruding end protruding downward from the center when inserted into the detachable hole; and a lower detachable member with a lower protruding end protruding upward from the center of the upper surface, which is in close contact with the upper protruding end with the handle frame in between, wherein a plurality of magnets fixed by bolts are provided on the upper protruding end and the lower protruding end. Background Technology

[0002] Generally, cooking appliances that cook food by applying heat are equipped with a handle that the user can grip, thereby enabling the user to move the appliance or change the part of the appliance that comes into contact with the fire while cooking.

[0003] For example, a frying pan typically consists of a round, bowl-shaped body and a handle connected to one side of the body, with the handle generally having a long length.

[0004] Cooking tools with long handles take up a lot of space when stored, so cooking tools with foldable handles or detachable handles are being proposed.

[0005] As prior art related to this, Registered Patent Publication No. 10-1566344 (October 30, 2015) discloses a 'foldable handle for cooking utensils'.

[0006] The foldable handle of the prior art described above comprises, as illustrated in FIG. 1, a fastening part that is fastened to the outer surface of a cooking utensil; a gripping part that is rotatably connected to the fastening part and formed to a length that can be grasped by the user in the lateral direction of the cooking utensil; and a rotation control part that is connected between the fastening part and the gripping part and switches between a locking mode and an unlocking mode, wherein the rotation of the gripping part is suppressed when switched to the locking mode and the rotation of the gripping part is enabled when switched to the unlocking mode.

[0007] The above-mentioned fastening portion comprises a contact portion that is in close contact with the outer surface of the cooking appliance, an inclined portion formed by extending obliquely from the upper end of the contact portion in a direction away from the cooking appliance and spaced apart from the cooking appliance, and a connecting portion formed by extending from the upper end of the inclined portion in a direction parallel to the contact portion.

[0008] The upper end of the above connecting portion is characterized by having a locking projection formed protruding in the direction of formation of the gripping portion, and on both sides of the locking projection, a fastening hole is formed for fastening the ring-shaped gripping portion.

[0009] The aforementioned conventional technology allows for switching between locking and unlocking modes by switching to a locking mode where the folding motion is suppressed when the user grips it for cooking or transport, and to an unlocking mode where the folding motion is induced so as not to occupy unnecessary space when storing the cooking utensil. However, there was a problem in that the control part of the handle could not be easily cleaned if it was contaminated with food or oil.

[0010] In addition, the aforementioned conventional technology required the external shape of the gripping unit and the control unit to be modified in order to change modes, which resulted in a problem where the gripping unit and the control unit were at high risk of failure or damage. The problem to be solved

[0011] The present invention was created to solve the problems of the prior art described above. The objective of the present invention is to provide a handle for cooking utensils that is hygienic, allowing contaminants generated during cooking to be easily cleaned, and is economical, as it can be used interchangeably with cooking tools of the same or similar types. This is achieved by magnetically coupling an upper detachable part and a lower detachable part to the upper and lower surfaces of a handle frame equipped with an inclined section, a gripping section, and a hanging section, so that they can be detachably attached and detached, and by providing magnetic coupling parts facing each other on an upper protruding section and a lower protruding section that are inserted through a detachable hole formed in the gripping section. means of solving the problem

[0012] A handle for a cooking utensil according to the present invention for achieving the above-mentioned purpose is a handle coupled to the outer surface of a cooking utensil so as to be grasped by a user, and comprises: a handle frame having an inclined portion extended at a predetermined angle to be coupled to the outer surface of the cooking utensil, and a gripping portion extending outward from the upper end of the inclined portion and having a centrally elongated attachment / detachment hole formed therein; an upper surface attachment member having an upper protruding portion protruding downwardly with a stepped edge on the central lower surface so as to be seated on the upper surface of the gripping portion and inserted while in close contact with the inner circumference of the attachment / detachment hole; and a lower surface attachment member having a lower protruding portion protruding upwardly with a stepped edge on the central upper surface so as to be seated on the lower surface of the gripping portion and inserted while in close contact with the inner circumference of the attachment / detachment hole.

[0013] The upper protrusion and the lower protrusion are characterized by having a plurality of opposing magnetic coupling parts, each comprising a ring-shaped magnet that transmits magnetic force to connect the upper and lower detachable parts, a seating groove into which the magnet is inserted and seated, and a fixing screw that penetrates the center of the magnet and is coupled to the seating groove.

[0014] The upper surface detachment member is provided with an upper protruding portion and an externally exposed portion that extends further outward from the upper end of the upper protruding portion, and the upper protruding portion and the externally exposed portion are provided with identical front and rear shapes so as to be inserted regardless of the direction of insertion into the detachment hole, and the lower surface detachment member is provided facing each other with the same shape as the upper surface detachment member.

[0015] The handle frame is further provided with a hook portion extending outward from the end of the gripping portion, and the hook portion is characterized by having a hook hole formed in the center so as to be mounted on an external hook.

[0016] The above-described mounting groove is characterized by having a magnet mounting portion on which the magnet is mounted, and a screw fixing portion that is recessed in a stepped manner at the inner center of the magnet mounting portion and into which the fixing screw is inserted.

[0017] The magnet is characterized by having a screw head seating portion that is tapered inwardly on the inner circumference to prevent the upper part of the fixing screw from protruding outward.

[0018] The above-mentioned lower detachable member is characterized by having a lower protruding portion and a second externally exposed portion that extends further outward from the lower end of the lower protruding portion. Effects of the invention

[0019] As such, the handle for a cooking utensil according to the present invention has the following effects.

[0020] First, by providing mutually opposing magnetic coupling parts to be magnetically coupled to an upper detachable member and a lower detachable member inserted into and coupled to a detachable hole of the handle frame, the upper detachable member and the lower detachable member can be easily detached from the handle frame, thereby allowing the source of contamination that contaminates the handle during food preparation to be easily removed.

[0021] Second, the circumferences of the upper protrusion and the lower protrusion provided in the upper and lower detachable parts are provided to be in close contact with the inner surface of the detachable hole, so that the upper protrusion and the lower protrusion are supported on the inner surface of the detachable hole and are more firmly connected to the handle frame.

[0022] Third, a screw head seating portion that is tapered inwardly inclined is provided so that the head of a fixing screw is inserted and seated on the inner circumference of the magnet of the magnet coupling portion, thereby causing the inner surfaces of the upper protruding portion and the lower protruding portion to come into contact, maximally transmitting the magnetic force of the magnet coupling portion and strengthening the coupling force between the upper detachable portion and the lower detachable portion.

[0023] Fourth, the upper detachable part and the lower detachable part are provided with the same shape so that the product can be used regardless of whether it is on the upper or lower surface of the handle frame, which not only makes assembly easy but also allows it to be used with other cooking utensils of the same size, thus providing excellent economic benefits. Brief explanation of the drawing

[0024] FIG. 1 is a drawing showing a foldable handle for a cooking utensil according to the prior art, and FIG. 2 is a perspective view of a handle for a cooking utensil according to the present invention, and FIG. 3 is an exploded perspective view of a handle for a cooking utensil according to the present invention, and FIG. 4 is a cross-sectional view showing the combined state of an upper detachable member and a lower detachable member according to the present invention, FIG. 5 is a drawing illustrating the state in which the upper surface detachable member and the lower surface detachable member according to the present invention are coupled to the handle frame. Specific details for implementing the invention

[0025] Hereinafter, an embodiment of the present invention will be described in detail with reference to the attached drawings.

[0026] As shown in FIGS. 2 to 5, the handle for a cooking utensil according to the present invention is provided with a handle frame (10) that is coupled to the outer surface of a cooking utensil (T) so that a user can grip it, an upper surface detachable member (20) that is seated on the upper surface of the handle frame (10), and a lower surface detachable member (30) that is seated on the lower surface of the handle frame (10) and is coupled to the upper surface detachable member (20) by magnetic force.

[0027] The handle frame (10) is formed with an inclined section (11) that is extended at a predetermined angle to be coupled to the outer surface of the cooking utensil (T), and a gripping section (12) that extends outward from the upper end of the inclined section (11) and has a detachable hole (12a) in the shape of an elongated hole formed in the center. The handle frame (10) is provided with an aluminum alloy material, and the shape of the inclined section (11) can be deformed according to the shape of the cooking utensil (T).

[0029] In addition, the upper surface detachment member (20) is provided with an upper protruding member (21) that protrudes downward with a stepped edge on the central lower surface so as to be seated on the upper surface of the gripping member (12) and inserted while in close contact with the inner circumference of the attachment / detachment hole (12a). That is, it is preferable that the side edge of the upper protruding member (21) be provided so as to be in close contact with the inner circumference of the attachment / detachment hole (12a).

[0030] Additionally, the lower detachable member (30) is provided with a lower protruding member (31) that protrudes upward with a stepped edge on the central upper surface so as to be seated on the lower surface of the gripping member (12) and inserted while in close contact with the inner circumference of the attachment / detachment hole (12a). Here, it is preferable that the upper protruding member (21) and the lower protruding member (31) protrude at the same height so as to come into contact with each other inside the attachment / detachment hole (12a). That is, the lower surface of the upper protruding member (21) and the upper surface of the lower protruding member (31) come into close contact with each other.

[0031] On the upper protruding section (21) and the lower protruding section (31), a plurality of magnet coupling parts (41) are provided facing each other, each part comprising a ring-shaped magnet (41a) that transmits magnetic force to connect the upper surface detachable member (20) and the lower surface detachable member (30), a seating groove (41b) into which the magnet (41a) is inserted and seated, and a fixing screw (41c) that penetrates the center of the magnet (41a) and is connected to the seating groove (41b). It is preferable that the magnet coupling parts (41) be provided facing each other at the front and rear of the upper protruding section (21) and the lower protruding section (31).

[0032] And, the upper surface detachable member (20) is provided with the upper protruding portion (21) and an external exposure portion (22) that extends further outward from the upper end of the upper protruding portion (21). The upper part of the external exposure portion (22) is provided to be exposed to the outside.

[0033] The upper protruding portion (21) and the externally exposed portion (22) are provided with the same shape at the front and rear so that they can be inserted into the detachable hole (12a) regardless of the direction in which they are inserted. Additionally, the lower detachable portion (30) is provided facing each other with the same shape as the upper detachable portion (20), so that the upper detachable portion (20) and the lower detachable portion (30) can be used regardless of the front-rear and up-down directions of the handle frame (10).

[0034] Meanwhile, the handle frame (10) is further provided with a hanging portion (13) extending outward from the end of the gripping portion (12), and the hanging portion (13) is provided with a through hole (13a) that allows it to be mounted on an external hook, thereby facilitating storage and mounting. It is preferable that the inclined portion (11), the gripping portion (12), and the hanging portion (13) of the handle frame (10) be composed of a single plate.

[0035] In addition, the above-mentioned mounting groove (41b) is provided with a magnet mounting portion (411) on which the magnet (41a) is mounted, and a screw fixing portion (412) that is recessed inwardly at the center of the magnet mounting portion (411) and into which the fixing screw (41c) is inserted, thereby preventing the ends of the fixing screw (41c) and the magnet (41a) from protruding outward.

[0036] At this time, the magnet (41a) is provided with a screw head seating portion (413) that is tapered inwardly on the inner circumference to prevent the upper part of the fixing screw (41c) from protruding outward. This is provided so that the fixing screw (41c) can be inserted inwardly when it is inserted into the center of the magnet (41a) and fastened.

[0037] Meanwhile, the lower detachable member (30) is provided with the lower protruding member (31) and a second externally exposed member (32) that extends further outward from the lower end of the lower protruding member (31).

[0039] The operation of the handle for a cooking utensil according to the present invention, which is configured as described above, is as follows.

[0040] As shown in FIGS. 2 to 5, the handle for a cooking utensil according to the present invention is a handle used by being coupled to the outer surface of a cooking utensil (T), and is provided with an inclined section (11) coupled to one side of the cooking utensil (T) at an inclined angle, a gripping section (12) horizontally extended outward from the end of the inclined section (11), and a hooking section (13) extended outward from the end of the gripping section (12), wherein an upper surface detachment member (20) and a lower surface detachment member (30) are magnetically coupled to the upper and lower surfaces of the handle frame (10).

[0041] A magnetic coupling part (41) is provided on both lower sides of an upper protruding end (21) that protrudes further downward from the lower surface of the upper detachable part (20), positioned opposite each other. The magnetic coupling part (41) is also provided at the same position on the lower protruding end (31) of the lower detachable part (30), so that the lower detachable part (30) and the upper detachable part (20) are coupled by magnetic force.

[0042] To this end, the gripping end (12) of the handle frame (10) is provided with an elongated attachment hole (12a), and the attachment hole (12a) is formed so that the circumference of the upper protruding end (21) and the lower protruding end (31) are in close contact with the inner circumference, thereby preventing the upper attachment hole (20) from shaking when it comes into contact with the lower attachment hole (30).

[0043] And, the thickness of the gripping member (12) is provided to be equal to the protrusion height of the upper protrusion member (21) and the lower protrusion member (31), so that when the upper surface detachable member (20) and the lower surface detachable member (30) are fitted into the attachment hole (12a), the inner surfaces of the external exposure member (22) and the second external exposure member (32) are in close contact with the outer surfaces of both sides of the gripping member (12).

[0044] As such, the handle for a cooking utensil according to the present invention is configured with a magnetic coupling part (41) formed on the upper protruding end (21) and the lower protruding end (31), and is securely connected through the detachable hole (12a) of the handle frame (10) and can be easily detached, so that when the handle becomes contaminated, it can be easily removed to maintain cleanliness, and assembly is easy, which has the effect of reducing manufacturing costs.

[0045] The present invention is not limited to the specific preferred embodiments described above, and anyone with ordinary knowledge in the art to which the invention pertains can make various modifications without departing from the essence of the invention as claimed in the claims, and such modifications will be within the scope of the claims. Explanation of the symbols

[0046] <Explanation of symbols for major parts of the drawing> 10: Handle frame 11: Inclined section 12 : Grabber section 12a : Attach / Detach hole 13 : Hanger group 13a : Hanger ball 20: Upper surface detachable part 21: Upper protruding part 22 : External exposure section 30 : Bottom detachable section 31: Lower protruding section 32: Second externally exposed section 41: Magnetic coupling part 41a: Magnet 41b: Seating groove 41c: Fixing screw 411: Magnetic mounting section 412: Screw fixing section 413 : Screw head mounting section T : Cooking utensils

Claims

Claim 1 A handle attached to the outer surface of a cooking utensil (T) so that a user can grip it, comprising: a handle frame (10) having an inclined section (11) extended at a predetermined angle to be attached to the outer surface of the cooking utensil (T), and a gripping section (12) formed therein, which extends outward from the upper end of the inclined section (11) and has a slot-shaped attachment / detachment (12a) formed in the center; and an upper surface attachment / detachment (20) having an upper protruding section (21) that protrudes downward with a stepped edge on the central lower surface so as to be seated on the upper surface of the gripping section (12) and inserted while in close contact with the inner circumference of the attachment / detachment (12a). It is composed of a lower detachable member (30) having a lower protruding member (31) that protrudes upwardly with a stepped edge on the central upper surface so as to be seated on the lower surface of the above-mentioned gripping member (12) and inserted while in close contact with the inner circumference of the above-mentioned detachable hole (12a); and the upper protruding member (21) and the lower protruding member (31) are provided with a plurality of magnet coupling members (41) facing each other, each consisting of a ring-shaped magnet (41a) that transmits magnetic force to combine the upper detachable member (20) and the lower detachable member (30), a seating groove (41b) into which the magnet (41a) is inserted and seated, and a fixing screw (41c) that penetrates the center of the magnet (41a) and is coupled to the seating groove (41b); the upper detachable member (20) is provided with the upper protruding member (21) and an external exposure member (22) that is further extended outward from the upper end of the upper protruding member (21); and the A handle for a cooking utensil, characterized in that the upper protruding portion (21) and the externally exposed portion (22) are provided with the same front and rear shape so as to be inserted regardless of the direction in which they are inserted into the attachment / detachment hole (12a), and the lower attachment / detachment hole (30) is provided facing each other with the same shape as the upper attachment / detachment hole (20). Claim 2 delete Claim 3 A handle for a cooking utensil according to claim 1, wherein the handle frame (10) is further provided with a hook portion (13) extending outward from the end of the gripping portion (12), and the hook portion (13) has a hook hole (13a) formed in the center so as to be mounted on an external hook. Claim 4 A handle for a cooking utensil according to claim 1, wherein the mounting groove (41b) is provided with a magnet mounting portion (411) on which the magnet (41a) is mounted, and a screw fixing portion (412) that is steppedly recessed in the inner center of the magnet mounting portion (411) and into which the fixing screw (41c) is inserted. Claim 5 A handle for a cooking utensil according to claim 1, characterized in that the magnet (41a) is provided with a screw head seating portion (413) that is tapered inwardly on the inner circumference to prevent the upper portion of the fixing screw (41c) from protruding outward. Claim 6 A handle for a cooking utensil according to claim 1, wherein the lower detachable member (30) is provided with the lower protruding member (31) and a second externally exposed member (32) that is further extended outward from the lower end of the lower protruding member (31).

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