Tableware for infants in which accessories can be inserted and replaced

Abstract

The present invention relates to tableware for infants, wherein an accessory can be inserted thereinto to induce interest of infants. The tableware for infants, according to the present invention, comprises: a body portion that extends in a first direction, includes, on one end thereof, an insertion groove where a spoon, a fork, or a spork can be inserted, and includes a protrusion on the other end thereof; and a cap portion that may be coupled to the protrusion in the first direction, wherein the cap portion includes, on a first surface of the interior thereof, a support portion that extends in the first direction and has a height in a second direction crossing the first direction, and an opening that exposes at least a portion of the support portion and overlaps with at least a portion of the support portion in the second direction, wherein a coupling portion of the accessory is slidably coupled in the first direction between the support portion and a second surface facing the first surface in the second direction, and a parts portion of the accessory is placed on and exposed through the opening.

Description

Baby dishes with interchangeable accessories

[0001] The present invention relates to infant tableware that can be replaced by inserting accessories. Specifically, the present invention relates to infant tableware that can stimulate infant interest by inserting accessories.

[0002]

[0003] In general, a spoon is a eating utensil used to eat various types of food such as soup, stew, or rice, and is a tool used by everyone regardless of age or gender when eating.

[0004] However, in the case of infants, there are problems such as spilling food from the spoon when trying to bring food from the spoon to their mouth because they are not able to use a spoon freely.

[0005] Therefore, for infants, a caregiver must scoop up food and feed it to them at every meal. This practice of scooping up food individually can delay the development of independent spoon feeding. Therefore, tools that stimulate infants' interest and encourage them to practice spoon feeding may be necessary.

[0006]

[0007] The technical challenge that this invention seeks to solve is to provide a baby tableware that can stimulate the interest of infants by attaching accessories to it.

[0008] The problems that the present invention seeks to solve are not limited to the problems mentioned above, and other problems not mentioned will be clearly understood by those skilled in the art from the description below.

[0009]

[0010] According to some embodiments of the present invention for achieving the above technical problem, a baby tableware that can be replaced by inserting an accessory includes a body portion extending in a first direction and including a fitting groove portion into which a spoon, fork, or spoon and fork can be inserted at one end and a protrusion portion at the other end, and a cap portion that can be coupled to the protrusion portion in the first direction, wherein the cap portion includes, on a first surface thereof, a support portion extending in the first direction and having a height in a second direction intersecting the first direction, and an opening portion that exposes at least a portion of the support portion and overlaps at least a portion of the support portion in the second direction, wherein the coupling portion of the accessory is slidably coupled in the first direction between the support portion and a second surface facing the first surface and the second direction, and a part portion of the accessory is disposed on the opening portion and exposed.

[0011] In some embodiments, the support includes a first sub-support and a second sub-support spaced apart from each other in a third direction intersecting the first direction.

[0012] In some embodiments, the width of the support in a third direction intersecting the first and second directions is greater than the width of the opening in the third direction.

[0013] In some embodiments, a vertical distance in the second direction from the upper surface of the support to the second surface is equal to a height of the connecting portion of the accessory in the second direction.

[0014] In some embodiments, the support is formed of an elastic material.

[0015] In some embodiments, the protrusion includes a first portion inserted into the opening and a second portion inserted into the cap portion, wherein a width of the first portion in a third direction intersecting the first and second directions is smaller than a width of the second portion in the third direction.

[0016] In some embodiments, the cap portion includes a hooking groove portion that is inserted into a side wall of the opening in a third direction intersecting the first and second directions, and the first part of the protrusion portion includes a hooking portion that protrudes in the third direction, and when the cap portion is coupled to the protrusion, the hooking portion is inserted into and fixed within the hooking groove portion.

[0017] Specific details of other embodiments are included in the description and drawings of the invention.

[0018]

[0019] The infant tableware of the present invention can be interchangeable by inserting accessories. Specifically, when using the infant tableware of the present invention, the accessories attached to the cap can be replaced. Inserting accessories with designs preferred by infants can stimulate their interest. Therefore, infants who are not adept at using spoons or forks can use spoons and forks more frequently.

[0020]

[0021] FIG. 1 is an exemplary perspective view illustrating a baby tableware that can be replaced by inserting accessories according to some embodiments of the present invention.

[0022] Fig. 2 is an exemplary perspective view for explaining the cap portion of Fig. 1.

[0023] Figure 3 is an exemplary perspective view for explaining the body portion of Figure 1.

[0024] Figure 4 is an exemplary cross-sectional view taken along line II of Figure 1.

[0025] FIG. 5 is a drawing illustrating a baby tableware that can be replaced by inserting accessories according to some other embodiments of the present invention.

[0026]

[0027] Hereinafter, preferred embodiments of the present invention will be described in detail with reference to the attached drawings. The advantages and features of the present invention, and methods for achieving them, will become clear with reference to the embodiments described in detail below together with the attached drawings. However, the present invention is not limited to the embodiments disclosed below, but can be implemented in various different forms. These embodiments are provided only to ensure that the disclosure of the present invention is complete and to fully inform those skilled in the art of the present invention of the scope of the invention, and the present invention is defined only by the scope of the claims. Like reference numerals refer to like elements throughout the specification.

[0028] In addition, the terminology used in this specification is used to describe embodiments and is not intended to limit and / or restrict the disclosed design. The singular expression includes the plural expression unless the context clearly indicates otherwise. In this specification, the terms "comprises" or "has" and the like are intended to specify the presence of a feature, number, step, operation, component, part or combination thereof described in the specification, but do not exclude in advance the possibility of the presence or addition of one or more other features, numbers, steps, operations, components, parts or combinations thereof.

[0029] Additionally, terms including ordinal numbers such as “first,” “second,” etc. used herein may be used to describe various components, but the components are not limited by the terms, and the terms are used only 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 referred to as the second component, and similarly, the second component may also be referred to as the first component. The term “and / or” includes any combination of a plurality of related listed items or any item among a plurality of related listed items.

[0030] Meanwhile, the terms “front,” “rear,” “upper,” “lower,” “front,” and “bottom” used in the description below are defined based on the drawing, and the shape and position of each component are not limited by these terms.

[0031] The terminology used herein is for the purpose of describing embodiments only and is not intended to be limiting of the present invention. In this specification, the singular also includes the plural unless the context clearly dictates otherwise. As used herein, the terms "comprises" and / or "comprising" do not exclude the presence or addition of one or more other components, steps, operations, and / or elements.

[0032] Unless otherwise defined, all terms (including technical and scientific terms) used herein may be used in their common sense to those of ordinary skill in the art to which the present invention pertains. Furthermore, terms defined in commonly used dictionaries shall not be interpreted ideally or excessively unless explicitly and specifically defined otherwise.

[0033] Hereinafter, embodiments of the present invention will be described in detail with reference to the attached drawings. In describing with reference to the attached drawings, identical or corresponding components are given the same reference numerals regardless of the drawing symbols, and redundant descriptions thereof will be omitted.

[0034]

[0035] First, referring to FIGS. 1 to 4, a baby tableware that can be replaced by inserting accessories according to some embodiments of the present invention will be described.

[0036] FIG. 1 is an exemplary perspective view illustrating a baby tableware that can be replaced by inserting accessories according to some embodiments of the present invention. FIG. 2 is an exemplary perspective view illustrating the cap portion of FIG. 1. FIG. 3 is an exemplary perspective view illustrating the body portion of FIG. 1. FIG. 4 is an exemplary cross-sectional view taken along line II of FIG. 1.

[0037] Referring to FIGS. 1 to 4, a baby tableware capable of inserting and replacing accessories according to some embodiments may include a body portion (100) and a cap portion (200). An accessory (300) may be fixedly attached to the cap portion (200), and the accessory (300) may be replaceable according to the user's needs. Specifically, the accessory (300) may be slidably attached to the cap portion (200) in the same direction in which the body portion (100) extends. Details related to this will be described later.

[0038] The body portion (100) may include a fitting groove portion (100H), a protrusion portion (110), and a body portion (120). The body portion (100) may extend in a first direction (D1). First, the body portion (120) may extend in the first direction (D1). The protrusion portion (110) may be arranged at one end of the body portion (120), and the fitting groove portion (100H) may be formed at the other end of the body portion (120). The protrusion portion (110) and the fitting groove portion (100H) may face each other in the first direction (D1). That is, the protrusion portion (110) may be formed at one end of the body portion (100), and the fitting groove portion (100H) may be formed at the other end of the body portion (100).

[0039] In this specification, the first direction (D1) and the second direction (D2) may intersect with each other. In addition, the first direction (D1) and the third direction (D3) may intersect with each other. The second direction (D2) and the third direction (D3) may intersect with each other. That is, the first direction (D1), the second direction (D2), and the third direction (D3) may be substantially perpendicular to each other.

[0040] The fitting groove (100H) may be formed inside the body portion (120). The fitting groove (100H) may be a groove that is recessed from one end of the body portion (120) toward the inside of the body portion (120) in a first direction (D1). A spoon, a fork, and / or a spoon and fork may be inserted into the fitting groove (100H). That is, the body portion (100) may be a part used as a handle of a spoon, a handle of a fork, and / or a handle of a spoon and fork.

[0041] For convenience of explanation, drawings of baby tableware with a spoon, fork and / or cutlery fork inserted into the insertion groove (100H) are not shown.

[0042] The protrusion (110) may protrude from one end of the body (120) in a first direction (D1). The protrusion (110) may be formed at a position opposite to the fitting groove (100H) in the first direction (D1). The protrusion (110) may be configured to be coupled with the cap (200) described below.

[0043] In some embodiments, the protrusion (110) may include a first portion (110a) and a second portion (110b). The first portions (110a) of the protrusion (110) may be configured as a pair. The pair of first portions (110a) may be spaced apart from each other in a second direction (D2). The second portion (110b) of the protrusion (110) may be interposed between the pair of first portions (110a). That is, the second portion (110b) may be disposed on a portion of the first portion (110a), and the remaining portion of the first portion (110a) may be disposed on the second portion (110b). However, the technical idea of ​​the present invention is not limited thereto.

[0044] In some embodiments, the width (110W2) of the first portion (110a) of the protrusion (110) in the third direction (D3) may be smaller than the width (110W1) of the second portion (110b) of the protrusion (110) in the third direction (D3). That is, when the protrusion (110) is viewed in the first direction (D1), the shape of the protrusion (110) may be a cross shape. However, the technical idea of ​​the present invention is not limited thereto.

[0045] In some embodiments, the first portion (110a) of the protrusion (110) may be a portion inserted into the first opening (230) and the second opening (240) of the cap portion (200) to be described later. That is, a portion of the first portion (110a) may be inserted into the first opening (230), and another portion of the first portion (110a) may be inserted into the second opening (240). The second portion (110b) of the protrusion (110) may be a portion inserted into the inside of the cap portion (200).

[0046] In some embodiments, the first portion (110a) of the protrusion (110) may include a catch (115). Some of the catch (115) may protrude in a third direction (D3) from the side wall of the first portion (110a) of the protrusion (110). Other portions of the catch (115) may protrude in a -third direction (D3) from the side wall of the first portion (110a) of the protrusion (110). The catch (115) may be fitted into a catch groove (215) of the cap portion (200), which will be described later. Since the catch (115) is fitted into and fixed in the catch groove (215), the body portion (100) may be coupled to the cap portion (200).

[0047] The cap portion (200) may include a cap outer wall (210) defining the interior of the cap portion (200), a support portion (220) formed on a first surface (210S1) of the interior of the cap outer wall (210), a first opening (230) formed on an upper portion of the cap outer wall (210) and exposing at least a portion of the support portion (220), and a second opening (240) facing the first opening (230).

[0048] The cap outer wall (210) can define the interior of the cap portion (200). The interior of the cap portion (200) can be a space into which an accessory (300) is inserted, and can be a space into which a protrusion (110) of the body portion (100) is inserted.

[0049] The inside of the cap outer wall (210) may include a first surface (210S1) and a second surface (210S2). The first surface (210S1) and the second surface (210S2) may face each other. The first surface (210S1) and the second surface (210S2) may be placed on planes extending in the first direction (D1) and the third direction (D3), respectively. The first surface (210S1) and the second surface (210S2) may be spaced apart from each other in the second direction (D2). The first surface (210S1) may be a lower surface of the inside of the cap portion (200), and the second surface (210S2) may be an upper surface of the inside of the cap portion (200).

[0050] The support (220) may be formed on the first surface (210S1). The support (220) may protrude in the second direction (D2) on the first surface (210S1). The support (220) may extend in the first direction (D1) on the first surface (210S1). The support (220) has a height in the second direction (D2). The height of the support (220) in the second direction (D2) is smaller than the vertical distance from the first surface (210S1) to the second surface (210S2) in the second direction (D2).

[0051] That is, the upper surface of the support (220) and the second surface (210S2) can be spaced apart from each other in the second direction (D2). The connecting portion (330) of the accessory (300) to be described later can be slidably connected between the upper surface of the support (220) and the second surface (210S2) in the first direction (D1).

[0052] The meaning of "the coupling portion (330) of the accessory (300) slides and couples in the first direction (D1)" may mean that the coupling portion (330) of the accessory (300) is inserted in the first direction (D1) into the space between the upper surface of the support portion (220) and the second surface (210S2). At this time, at least a portion of the upper surface of the coupling portion (330) of the accessory (300) contacts the second surface (210S2), and at least a portion of the lower surface of the coupling portion (330) of the accessory (300) contacts the upper surface of the support portion (220). Accordingly, the accessory (300) can be fixed to the cap portion (200).

[0053] In some embodiments, the width of the coupling portion (330) of the accessory (300) in the third direction (D3) is greater than the width (230W) of the first opening (230) in the third direction (D3). Therefore, at least a portion of the coupling portion (330) of the accessory (300) overlaps the second surface (210S2) in the second direction (D2). At least a portion of the coupling portion (330) of the accessory (300) may be in contact with the second surface (210S2). Therefore, the coupling portion (330) of the accessory (300) may be fixed to the cap portion (200).

[0054] In some embodiments, the direction in which the baby tableware extends (e.g., the first direction (D1)) and the direction in which the accessory (300) is slidably engaged (e.g., the first direction (D1)) may be the same. Accordingly, the accessory (300) can be easily replaced and can be stably fixed.

[0055] In some embodiments, the support (220) may include a first sub-support (220a) and a second sub-support (220b).

[0056] The first sub-support (220a) and the second sub-support (220b) may be spaced apart from each other in a third direction (D3). The first sub-support (220a) and the second sub-support (220b) may be spaced apart from each other by a second width (220W2). The width (220W1) of the support (220) in the third direction (D3) may be greater than the second width (220W2). The width (220W1) of the support (220) in the third direction (D3) may be the distance between the outer wall of the first sub-support (220a) and the outer wall of the second sub-support (220b) that are opposite to each other.

[0057] In some embodiments, although not shown, the coupling portion (330) of the accessory (300) may have a 'T' shape. Accordingly, at least a portion of the coupling portion (330) may be positioned between the first sub-support portion (220a) and the second sub-support portion (220b). In this case, the coupling portion (330) of the accessory (300) may be more firmly fixed to the cap portion (200). However, the technical concept of the present invention is not limited thereto.

[0058] The first opening (230) may be positioned on the upper portion of the cap outer wall (210). The first opening (230) may be positioned on the support (220). The first opening (230) may expose at least a portion of the support (220). The first opening (230) may overlap at least a portion of the upper surface of the support (220) in the second direction (D2). Another portion of the upper surface of the support (220) may not overlap the first opening (230) in the second direction (D2).

[0059] In some embodiments, the width (230W) of the first opening (230) in the third direction (D3) may be greater than the width (220W1) of the support (220) in the third direction (D3). However, the technical idea of ​​the present invention is not limited thereto. Although not illustrated, the width (230W) of the first opening (230) in the third direction (D3) may be smaller than the width (220W1) of the support (220) in the third direction (D3). In this case, at least a portion of the upper surface of the support (220) may not overlap the first opening (230) in the second direction (D2). Furthermore, in other embodiments, the upper surface of the support (220) may not completely overlap the first opening (230) in the second direction (D2).

[0060] The second opening (240) may be positioned at the lower portion of the cap outer wall (210). The second opening (240) does not expose the support (220). That is, the second opening (240) does not completely overlap the support (220) in the second direction (D2). In addition, the length of the second opening (240) in the first direction (D1) may be smaller than the length of the first opening (230) in the first direction (D1). Even in this case, the width of the second opening (240) in the third direction (D3) may be the same as the width (230W) of the first opening (230) in the third direction (D3).

[0061] In some embodiments, the cap portion (200) may further include a catch groove portion (215). The catch groove portion (215) may be formed on a side wall of the first opening portion (230). The catch groove portion (215) may be formed by being recessed in the third direction (D3) from the side wall of the first opening portion (230). The catch groove portion (215) may also be formed on a side wall of the second opening portion (240). The catch groove portion (215) may be formed by being recessed in the third direction (D3) from the side wall of the second opening portion (240). The catch groove portion (215) formed on the side wall of the first opening portion (230) and the catch groove portion (215) formed on the side wall of the second opening portion (240) may be axially symmetrical in the first direction (D1). However, the technical idea of ​​the present invention is not limited to this.

[0062] A first part (110a) of the protrusion (110) can be inserted into the first opening (230), and the remaining first part (110a) of the protrusion (110) can be inserted into the second opening (240).

[0063] The accessory (300) may be connectable to the cap portion (200), and the accessory (300) may be replaceable. The accessory (300) may include a part portion (310), a connection portion (320), and a coupling portion (330).

[0064] A part part (310) may be placed on the joint part (330), and a connection part (320) may be placed between the part part (310) and the joint part (330). The connection part (330) may be inserted and fixed between the second surface (210S2) of the cap part (200) and the upper surface of the support part (220). The part part (310) may be exposed on the cap part (200) to stimulate the interest of infants. The connection part (320) may be inserted into the first opening (230).

[0065] In some embodiments, the width of the coupling portion (330) in the third direction (D3) is greater than the width (230W) of the first opening (230) in the third direction (D3). That is, at least a portion of the coupling portion (330) does not overlap the first opening (230) in the second direction (D2). In addition, at least a portion of the coupling portion (330) may be in contact with the second surface (210S2). Therefore, the coupling portion (330) may be fixed inside the cap portion (200). In addition, the height of the coupling portion (330) in the second direction (D2) is equal to the vertical distance from the upper surface of the support portion (220) to the second surface (210S2) in the second direction (D2). Therefore, the coupling portion (330) may be fixed inside the cap portion (200).

[0066] Although not shown, in some embodiments, the support member (220) may be formed of an elastic material. When a force in the second direction (D2) is applied to the upper surface of the support member (220), the support member (220) may contract in the second direction (D2). When the support member (220) is elastic, the coupling member (330) of the accessory (300) may be more easily slidably coupled to the cap member (200).

[0067] The width of the connecting portion (320) in the third direction (D3) is smaller than the width (230W) of the first opening (230) in the third direction (D3). Therefore, the connecting portion (320) can be inserted into the first opening (230).

[0068] According to some embodiments, infant tableware can be used by inserting an accessory (300), and the accessory (300) can also be replaced. First, a method of inserting an accessory (300) will be described.

[0069] The coupling portion (330) of the accessory (300) can be inserted into the cap portion (200). The coupling portion (330) of the accessory (300) can be slidably coupled in a first direction (D1) between the upper surface of the support portion (220) and the second surface (210S2). The coupling portion (330) of the accessory (300) can be fixed between the upper surface of the support portion (220) and the second surface (210S2).

[0070] Next, the body part (100) and the cap part (200) can be coupled in the first direction (D1). The protrusion (110) of the body part (100) can be inserted into the inside of the cap outer wall (210). Specifically, a part of the first part (110a) of the protrusion (110) can be inserted into the first opening (230), another part of the first part (110a) of the protrusion (110) can be inserted into the second opening (240), and a second part (110b) of the protrusion (110) can be inserted into the inside of the cap part (200).

[0071] The body part (100) and the cap part (200) can be fixed by the hook part (115) of the body part (100) being inserted into the hook groove part (215) of the cap part (200). The baby tableware can be safely fixed by the hook part (115) and the hook groove part (215). Therefore, infants can safely use the baby tableware of the present invention.

[0072] Next, a method for replacing accessories (300) is described.

[0073] First, the body part (100) and the cap part (200) are separated, and then the accessory (300) is separated from the cap part (200). At this time, the connecting part (330) of the accessory (300) can be separated by sliding in the first direction (D1). In this way, when using the infant tableware of the present invention, the accessory (300) can be easily replaced. When using an accessory (300) that may interest infants, the infant can be interested when using the infant tableware of the present invention.

[0074]

[0075] FIG. 5 is a drawing illustrating a baby tableware that can be replaced by inserting accessories according to several other embodiments of the present invention. For convenience of explanation, any content that overlaps with the content described using FIGS. 1 to 4 will be briefly explained or omitted.

[0076] Referring to FIG. 5, the support member (220) of the infant tableware according to some embodiments does not include the first and second sub-support members. The support member (220) may have the shape of a solid cylinder or square pillar. Accordingly, the support member (220) can more stably secure the accessory (300).

[0077] Although not shown, the upper surface of the support portion (220) may be convex toward the first surface (210S1). That is, the vertical distance in the second direction (D2) from the first surface (210S1) to the upper surface of the support portion (220) may gradually decrease and then increase as one moves from one side wall of the support portion (220) toward the other side wall of the support portion (220) in the third direction (D3). In this case, the accessory (300) may be more easily coupled to the cap portion (200).

[0078] Although the embodiments of the present invention have been described with reference to the attached drawings, the present invention is not limited to the embodiments described above, but can be manufactured in various different forms, and a person having ordinary skill in the art to which the present invention pertains will understand that the present invention can be implemented in other specific forms without changing the technical idea or essential characteristics of the present invention. Therefore, it should be understood that the embodiments described above are exemplary in all respects and not restrictive.

Claims

1. For baby dishes that can be replaced by inserting accessories, The above baby tableware is A body portion extending in a first direction and including a fitting groove at one end into which a spoon, fork, or spoon fork can be inserted, and including a protrusion at the other end; and Including a cap portion that can be coupled to the protrusion in the first direction, The above cap part On the first surface of the inside, a support extending in the first direction and having a height in the second direction intersecting the first direction; exposing at least a portion of the support, and including an opening overlapping at least a portion of the support in the second direction, The connecting portion of the above accessory is slidably connected in the first direction between the support portion and the second surface facing the first surface and the second surface, A baby tableware in which the accessory part is positioned and exposed on the opening and in which the accessory can be inserted and replaced.

2. In paragraph 1, A baby tableware that can be replaced by inserting accessories, wherein the support portion includes a first sub-support portion and a second sub-support portion that are spaced apart from each other in a third direction intersecting the first direction.

3. In paragraph 1, A baby tableware that can be replaced by inserting accessories, wherein the width of the support in the third direction intersecting the first and second directions is greater than the width of the opening in the third direction.

4. In paragraph 1, A baby tableware in which an accessory can be inserted and replaced, wherein the vertical distance in the second direction from the upper surface of the support portion to the second surface is the same as the height of the connecting portion of the accessory in the second direction.

5. In paragraph 1, A baby tableware in which accessories can be inserted and replaced, wherein the support part is formed of an elastic material.

6. In paragraph 1, The above protrusion has a first part inserted into the opening, Including a second part inserted inside the cap portion, A baby tableware that can be replaced by inserting accessories, wherein the width of the first part in a third direction intersecting the first and second directions is smaller than the width of the second part in the third direction.

7. In paragraph 6, The cap portion includes a hook groove portion that is introduced in a third direction intersecting the first and second directions into the side wall of the opening, The first part of the above protrusion includes a catch portion protruding in the third direction, A baby tableware that can be replaced by inserting an accessory, wherein the catch is inserted and fixed inside the catch groove when the cap is joined to the protrusion.

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