Key structure for a band of a cake

Abstract

A key structure for fastening or separating both ends of a strip surrounding the side of a cake comprises a first body part having a first locking part formed on a first side, a handle part coupled to a second side opposite to the first side of the first body part and rotatable together with the first body part, and a second body part having a second locking part that is fastened to the first side of the first body part and fixes both ends together with the first locking part, wherein the first and second locking parts fasten both ends of the strip through interlocking coupling and the two ends of the strip can be separated from each other as the handle part is rotated. Thus, the key structure can easily fasten or separate the ends of the cake strip that easily wrap around the side of the cake.

Description

Technology Field

[0001] Embodiments of the present invention relate to a key structure for a cake band, and more specifically, embodiments of the present invention relate to a key structure for a cake band that can mutually fasten or separate the two ends of a cake band provided to surround cube-shaped cakes. Background Technology

[0002] Generally, cakes use a band wrapped around their sides to maintain their shape or prevent fresh cream from dripping. Conventional cake bands mainly use adhesive fastening or snap-fitting methods for both ends. However, these methods have problems such as making it difficult to separate the band when eating the cake, damaging the cake, or getting cake on the user's hands. The problem to be solved

[0003] The present invention aims to provide a key structure that allows both ends of a cake band to be fastened or detached hygienically and easily. In particular, it aims to provide a structure that allows the cake band to be fastened or detached easily by only rotating the handle portion. means of solving the problem

[0004] A key structure for fastening or separating both ends of a band surrounding the side of a cake according to embodiments of the present invention comprises a first body part having a first locking part formed on a first side, a handle part coupled to a second side opposite to the first side of the first body part and rotatable together with the first body part, and a second body part having a second locking part that is fastened to the first side of the first body part and fixes both ends together with the first locking part, wherein the first and second locking parts fasten both ends of the band through interlocking coupling and the two ends of the band can be separated from each other by rotating the handle part.

[0005] In one embodiment of the present invention, the first body part may further include a pair of fastening protrusions that can be inserted into each of a pair of receiving grooves formed on the upper and lower parts of the second body part.

[0006] In one embodiment of the present invention, each of the first and second locking parts may have mutually corresponding protrusions and concave grooves so as to be interlocked with one another.

[0007] Here, the band is provided to clamp both ends of the band when the band is engaged between the protrusions and the concave grooves.

[0008] Meanwhile, the first body part is formed in a star shape including five protrusions, so that when the handle part is rotated, the outermost protrusion among the protrusions can push each of the two ends of the band outward with respect to the vertical centerline of the cake. Effects of the invention

[0009] The key structure for a cake band according to the present invention improves user convenience by allowing both ends of the cake band to be easily fastened or detached with just a simple motion of rotating the handle. In addition, the key structure provides a stable fastening force through the interlocking coupling between the first and second locking parts, while also providing an improved effect in terms of hygiene by preventing damage to the cake and ensuring that the user's hand does not come into direct contact with the cake. Brief explanation of the drawing

[0010] FIG. 1 is an exploded perspective view illustrating a key structure for a cake band according to one embodiment of the present invention. Figure 2 is a plan view illustrating the key structure for the cake band of Figure 1. Figure 3 is a front view illustrating the key structure for the cake band of Figure 1. FIGS. 4 to 6 are drawings for explaining the process of fastening and separating a cake band using the key structure for a cake band of FIG. 1. Specific details for implementing the invention

[0011] The present invention will be described in detail below with reference to the attached drawings. Since the present invention is susceptible to various modifications and may take various forms, specific embodiments are illustrated in the drawings and described in detail in the text. However, this is not intended to limit the present invention to specific disclosed forms, and it should be understood that it includes all modifications, equivalents, and substitutions that fall within the spirit and technical scope of the present invention. Similar reference numerals have been used for similar components in the description of each drawing. In the attached drawings, the dimensions of the structures are depicted enlarged compared to the actual dimensions to ensure clarity of the present invention.

[0012] Terms such as "first," "second," etc., may be used to describe various components, but said components should not be limited by said terms. These terms are used solely for the purpose of distinguishing one component from another. For example, without departing from the scope of the present invention, the first component may be named the second component, and similarly, the second component may be named the first component.

[0013] The terms used in this application are used merely to describe specific embodiments and are not intended to limit the invention. The singular expression includes the plural expression unless the context clearly indicates otherwise. In this application, terms such as "comprising" or "having" are intended to specify the existence of the features, numbers, steps, actions, components, parts, or combinations thereof described in the specification, and should be understood as not precluding the existence or addition of one or more other features, numbers, steps, actions, components, parts, or combinations thereof.

[0014] Unless otherwise defined, all terms used herein, including technical or scientific terms, have the same meaning as generally understood by those skilled in the art to which this invention pertains. Terms such as those defined in commonly used dictionaries should be interpreted as having a meaning consistent with their meaning in the context of the relevant technology, and should not be interpreted in an ideal or overly formal sense unless explicitly defined in this application.

[0015] FIG. 1 is an exploded perspective view illustrating a key structure for fastening a cake band according to one embodiment of the present invention. FIG. 2 is a plan view illustrating the key structure for fastening a cake band of FIG. 1. FIG. 3 is a front view illustrating the key structure for fastening a cake band of FIG. 1.

[0016] Referring to FIGS. 1 to 3, a key structure (100) for a cake band according to one embodiment of the present invention includes a first body part (110), a handle part (120), and a second body part (130).

[0017] A key structure for a cake band according to one embodiment of the present invention includes a first body part (110), a handle part (120) integrally coupled to one axis surface of the first body part (110), and a second body part (130) fastened to the other side of the first body part (110).

[0018] The first body part (110) has a first locking part (113) in the shape of a ratchet formed in the center. Additionally, fastening protrusions (111, 112) are formed that are spaced apart from each other vertically based on the center of the other side of the first body part (110). The handle part (120) has a ring-shaped shape and is integrally coupled to the other side of the first body part (110).

[0019] The first body part (110) has a first locking part (113) in the shape of a ratchet formed on its first side. The first locking part (113) is composed of a plurality of protrusions (113a), and these protrusions (113a) are designed to engage in only one direction. At this time, a concave groove (113b) is formed between mutually adjacent protrusions (113a).

[0020] The second body part (130) has receiving grooves (131, 132) formed vertically spaced apart from each other with the circular protrusion (135) as the center. The fastening protrusions (111, 112) of the first body part (110) are inserted into the receiving grooves (131, 132) so that the first and second body parts (110, 130) can be coupled to each other.

[0021] Meanwhile, on the inner surface of the second body part (130) facing the first body part (110), a second locking part (133) that engages with the first locking part (113) is provided. The second locking part (133) is composed of a plurality of protrusions (133a), and these protrusions (133a) are spaced apart from each other by a second spacing distance in one direction. At this time, a concave groove (133b) is formed between the mutually adjacent protrusions (133a).

[0022] Referring to FIG. 2, when the first locking part (113) and the second locking part (133) are interlocked, the end of the strip can be interposed between the first locking part (113) and the second locking part (133). Thus, the first body part (110) and the second body part (130) can clamp the strip.

[0023] The first body part (110) also includes a pair of fastening protrusions (111, 112) for coupling with the second body part (130). The fastening protrusions (111, 112) are formed on the upper and lower portions of the first body part (110), respectively, and can be inserted into the receiving grooves (131, 132) of the second body part (130). Thus, when the handle part (120) rotates, the first body part (110) and the second body part (130) can rotate together.

[0024] The fastening protrusions (111, 112) protrude in an axial shape from the first side toward the second body part (130). The fastening protrusions (111, 112) enable stable rotation when inserted into the receiving grooves (131, 132) of the second body part (130).

[0025] The handle portion (120) is coupled to the second side (115) of the first body portion (110) and is configured to be rotatable together with the first body portion (110).

[0026] As shown in FIG. 1, the first body part (110) can be formed in a star shape having five protrusions (116).

[0027] The central part of the handle portion (120) includes a connecting portion (126) for coupling with the first body portion (110), and the connecting portion (126) is firmly coupled to the second side of the first body portion (110) so that the two parts can rotate as a single unit. In addition, the thickness of the handle portion (120) is formed to be greater than the thickness of the first body portion (110) so that the user can easily grip it.

[0028] On one side, the second body part (130) is provided to be fastened to the first side of the first body part (110) and has a second locking part (133) for fixing both ends of the band by engaging with the first locking part (113).

[0029] Referring to FIGS. 1 and 2, the second locking part (133) is located in the center of the inner surface of the second body part (130) and is configured with a shape corresponding to the first locking part (112), thereby providing a stable fastening force when the first and second locking parts (113, 133) engage. A central protrusion (135) is formed in the center of the second body part (130), so that the circular protrusion can be inserted into a central receiving groove (not shown) formed in the center of the first body part (110).

[0030] A receiving groove (131, 132) is formed on the left and right sides of the second body part (130), respectively, so that the fastening projection (111, 112) of the first body part (110) is inserted into the receiving groove and rotatably coupled. The receiving groove (131, 132) is designed in a size and shape that can accurately accommodate the fastening projection (111, 112), thereby ensuring a stable coupling upon insertion. This structure allows the first body part (110) and the second body part (130) to rotate relatively without separating from each other.

[0031] FIGS. 4 to 6 are drawings for explaining the process of fastening and separating a cake band using the key structure for a cake band of FIG. 1.

[0032] Referring to FIGS. 4 and 5, the key structure (100) according to the present invention is fixed to a cake piece located at the front center of a cake (300) composed of a plurality of cube-shaped cake pieces.

[0033] The above cake pieces are stacked in the same cube shape to form a cake (300). As illustrated, for example, a total of 27 cake pieces, such as 3x3x3, are stacked along the horizontal, column, and height directions to form one cake (300), and the whole can have a cube shape.

[0034] Meanwhile, a cake band (200) is provided to completely surround the side wall of the cake (300). A concave portion (201a) may be formed at the center of each of the two ends (201, 202) of the cake band (200).

[0035] When the two ends (201, 202) of the cake band (200) are joined together, the cake band can be joined together with the pair of concave portions (201a, 202a) partially overlapping.

[0036] That is, the first end (201) and the other end (202) of the cake band (200) are inserted and fastened between the first body part (110) and the second body part (130). At this time, the first locking part (113) and the second locking part (133) clamp the ends (201, 202) of the band to securely fix them. In addition, the concave parts (201a, 202a) of the band are spaced apart from each other with respect to the key structure (100), and the key structure (100) can fix the ends (201, 202) of the band (200).

[0037] Referring to FIG. 6, to separate the cake band (200), the user rotates the handle portion of the key structure (100) counterclockwise. At this time, the first body portion (110) rotates together with the first locking portion (113). As a result, the protrusion of the star-shaped first body portion (110) pushes each of the ends (201, 202) of the band outward with respect to the vertical centerline of the cake, causing the ends of the band to separate from each other and naturally detach.

[0038] The key structure (100) for a cake band of the present invention can stably fasten both ends (201, 202) of a cake band (200) through a structure in which the first and second locking parts (113, 133) interlock and connect with each other. At this time, the first and second locking parts (113, 133) have mutually corresponding protrusions and concave grooves, thereby providing a strong fastening force when interlocked. In addition, this interlocking structure serves to clamp both ends of the band, thereby ensuring that the cake band is firmly attached to the side of the cake.

[0039] A key structure (100) for a cake band, having an integrated structure of a first body part (110) and a handle part (120) and a second body part (130), can separate the end of the band by rotating it like a key.

[0040] One of the main advantages of the key structure according to the embodiments of the present invention is that the cake band (200) can be attached and detached by only the rotational movement of the handle portion (120). This allows the user to remove the band without directly touching the cake, making it hygienic and preventing damage to the shape of the cake. In particular, the ring-shaped handle portion (120) is ergonomically designed so that the user can easily grip and rotate it. That is, the handle portion (120) is designed to be easily grasped by fingers as it has a ring shape.

[0041] In addition, the key structure of the present invention allows the fastening protrusions (111, 112) of the first body part (110) to be inserted into the receiving grooves (131, 132) formed in the second body part (120) in a forced-fit manner, thereby enabling the first body part (110) and the second body part (130) to be easily combined with each other.

[0042] Furthermore, the above key structure (100) greatly improves the ease of use of the cake band and has the advantage that it can be easily used by children or the elderly.

[0043] The key structure of the present invention can be made of plastic materials suitable for food contact, such as PET, PP, and PE, and can be produced in various colors and designs as needed so as not to detract from the aesthetics of the cake.

[0044] Furthermore, each component of the key structure is designed to enable mass production through an injection molding process. Additionally, the size and shape of the key structure can be modified to fit various sizes and shapes of cakes.

[0045] Although preferred embodiments of the present invention have been described above, the present invention is not limited thereto, and it is evident that various modifications are possible by those skilled in the art within the technical scope of the present invention. Industrial applicability

[0046] As described above, the key structure according to the present invention can be provided on a cake band so that cake pieces are stacked in the same cube shape to completely surround the side wall of the cake.

[0047] Although the present invention has been described above with reference to preferred embodiments, those skilled in the art will understand that various modifications and changes can be made to the present invention without departing from the spirit and scope of the invention as described in the following claims. Explanation of the symbols

[0048] 100: Key structure for cake band 110: First body part 113: First locking part 120: Handle part 126: Connecting part 130: Second body part 133: Second stumbling block

Claims

Claim 1 A key structure for fastening or separating both ends of a strip surrounding the side of a cake, comprising: a first body part having a first locking part formed on a first side; a handle part coupled to a second side opposite to the first side of the first body part and rotatable together with the first body part; and a second body part having a second locking part that is fastened to the first side of the first body part and fixes both ends together with the first locking part; wherein the first and second locking parts fasten both ends of the strip through interlocking coupling and the two ends of the strip are separated from each other as the handle part is rotated. Claim 2 A key structure for a cake band according to claim 1, wherein the first body part further comprises a pair of fastening protrusions that can be inserted into each of a pair of receiving grooves formed on the upper and lower parts of the second body part. Claim 3 A key structure for a cake band according to claim 1, wherein each of the first and second locking parts has mutually corresponding protrusions and concave grooves so as to be interlocked. Claim 4 A key structure for a cake band according to claim 3, characterized in that it is provided to clamp both ends of the band when the band is engaged and fastened between the protrusions and the concave grooves. Claim 5 A key structure for a cake band according to claim 3, wherein the first body part is formed in a star shape including five protrusions, and when the handle part is rotated, the outermost protrusion among the protrusions pushes each of the two ends of the band outward with respect to the vertical centerline of the cake.

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