Tableware having mortise-and-tenon structure

Abstract

Tableware (1) having a mortise-and-tenon structure. The tableware (1) comprises: a holding member (10) and a working member (20), wherein the holding member (10) is provided with a first mortise-and-tenon joint unit (111) at one end, and the working member (20) is provided with a second mortise-and-tenon joint unit (21) and a working section (22). The holding member (10) and the working member (20) are firmly connected by means of a mortise-and-tenon joint, providing good strength and stability, and achieving quick assembly and disassembly. Moreover, the tableware can be received in a common bowl-type instant food product, effectively maintaining food hygiene.

Description

Tableware with mortise and tenon structure Technical Field

[0001] This utility model relates to a tableware, and more particularly to a tableware with a mortise and tenon structure. Background Technology

[0002] In modern life, environmental awareness is gradually rising, and carrying personal eco-friendly tableware has become a popular trend. This is not only a concern for the environment, but also an emphasis on personal health. However, traditional tableware designs are often made in a one-piece mold, which has the disadvantage of being too long and taking up too much space, making it difficult to store and carry. If the length is shortened, it will cause inconvenience in use.

[0003] Therefore, a modular tableware design has been developed, as shown in Taiwan's Patent No. M365697, "Modular Eco-friendly Tableware," which includes: at least one gripping component for finger gripping, with a locking screw hole at one end; and one or more tableware components, each with a locking stud at one end, the stud connecting to the locking screw hole at one end of the gripping component, thus connecting the gripping component and the tableware components as one unit. The other end of the tableware component forms a tableware usage section, which is shaped like tableware. The gripping component and tableware components can be detached with screws, reducing the length and space occupied when carrying them, thereby achieving the effect of carrying and using multiple tableware items simultaneously.

[0004] The existing modular tableware uses screw-lock connections between the grip and tableware components, which results in a long assembly and disassembly time. This is quite inconvenient for tableware that requires frequent assembly and disassembly. In addition, the screw-lock connection structure is prone to accumulating dirt and grime, making cleaning difficult and affecting hygiene. Furthermore, the manufacturing and processing costs are high, and it cannot be placed inside ordinary bowl-type convenience foods (such as instant noodles, rice porridge, etc.). The plastic modular tableware is also prone to contamination.

[0005] Utility Model Content

[0006] This utility model provides a tableware with a mortise and tenon structure. The tableware includes: a gripping component for a user's fingers to hold, one end of which has a first mortise and tenon unit, the first mortise and tenon unit including a first dovetail tenon, a first dovetail mortise, and a first mortise and tenon portion located between the first dovetail tenon and the first dovetail mortise; and a working component, one end of which has a second mortise and tenon unit, and the other end of which has a working component. The second mortise and tenon unit includes a second dovetail tenon, a second dovetail mortise, and a second mortise and tenon portion located between the second dovetail tenon and the second dovetail mortise. The second dovetail tenon of the second mortise and tenon unit is mortised and tenoned with the first dovetail mortise of the first mortise and tenon unit, the second dovetail mortise of the second mortise and tenon unit is mortised and tenoned with the first mortise and tenon portion of the second mortise and tenon unit, thereby firmly connecting the gripping component and the working component into one unit.

[0007] Preferably, the cutlery is chopsticks, and the working part is a gripping part.

[0008] Preferably, the cutlery is a fork, and the working part is a fork tines.

[0009] Preferably, the cutlery is a spoon, and the working part is the spoon head.

[0010] Preferably, the first dovetail tenon, the first dovetail mortise, the second dovetail tenon, and the second dovetail mortise are trapezoidal.

[0011] Preferably, the first mortise and tenon joint is U-shaped, having two first basic tenons and one first basic mortise, and the second mortise and tenon joint is mountain-shaped, having one second basic tenon and two second basic mortise. The second basic tenon of the second mortise and tenon joint is interlocked with the first basic mortise of the first mortise and tenon joint, and the two first basic tenons of the first mortise and tenon joint are interlocked with the two second basic mortise of the second mortise and tenon joint.

[0012] Preferably, the first tenon unit has a first indicator on both sides for indicating the installation direction.

[0013] Preferably, the second tenon unit has a second indicator on both sides for indicating the installation direction.

[0014] Preferably, the cross-sections of the first tenon joint unit and the second tenon joint unit are rounded quadrilaterals.

[0015] Preferably, the cross-sections of the first tenon joint unit and the second tenon joint unit are circular.

[0016] The main purpose of this utility model of tableware with mortise and tenon structure is that its gripping component and working component are connected by mortise and tenon joint, which not only has good strength and stability, but also enables quick assembly and disassembly, achieving time and labor saving benefits and meeting consumers' pursuit of a high-quality life.

[0017] Another objective of this utility model of tableware with mortise and tenon structure is that its holding component and working component are made of agricultural by-products of grains (rice ears), which can be contained in a general bowl of convenience food (such as instant noodles, instant rice porridge, etc.), so that the food in the bowl of convenience food can be effectively kept hygienic. Attached Figure Description

[0018] Figure 1 is a perspective view of this utility model.

[0019] Figure 2 is an exploded perspective view of this utility model.

[0020] Figure 3 is another exploded perspective view of this utility model.

[0021] Figure 4 is a plan view of this utility model.

[0022] Figure 5 is a cross-sectional view along line AA in Figure 4.

[0023] Figure 6 is a cross-sectional view along line BB in Figure 4.

[0024] Figure 7 is a perspective view of another embodiment of the present invention.

[0025] Figure 8 is an exploded perspective view of another embodiment of the present invention.

[0026] Figure 9 is another exploded perspective view of another embodiment of the present invention.

[0027] Figure 10 is a plan view of another embodiment of the present invention.

[0028] Figure 11 is a cross-sectional view along line CC in Figure 10.

[0029] Figure 12 is a cross-sectional view along line DD in Figure 10.

[0030] Figure reference numerals: 1. Cutlery; 10. Holding component; 11. First tenon unit; 111. First dovetail tenon; 112. First dovetail mortise; 113. First tenon part; 1131. First base tenon; 1132. First base mortise; 12. First index; 20. Working component; 21. Second tenon unit; 211. Second dovetail tenon; 212. Second dovetail mortise; 213. Second tenon part; 2131. Second base tenon; 2132. Second base mortise; 22. Working part; 23. Second index. Detailed Implementation

[0031] The following description, in conjunction with the drawings of the preferred embodiments of the present invention, is intended to enable those skilled in the art to implement the invention based on the statements herein.

[0032] First, please refer to Figures 1 to 6. The tableware with mortise and tenon structure of this utility model is made of agricultural by-products of grains (ears of rice). The tableware 1 includes: a gripping component 10 and a working component 20. In this embodiment, the tableware 1 is chopsticks.

[0033] The gripping member 10 is for the user's fingers to grip. One end of the gripping member 10 is provided with a first tenon unit 11. The first tenon unit 11 includes a first dovetail tenon 111, a first dovetail mortise 112 and a first tenon-mortise portion 113 located between the first dovetail tenon 111 and the first dovetail mortise 112. The first dovetail tenon 111 and the first dovetail mortise 112 are trapezoidal, and the first tenon-mortise portion 113 is U-shaped, with two first base tenons 1131 and a first base mortise 1132. The first tenon unit 11 is provided with first indicators 12 on both sides for indicating the installation direction. In this embodiment, the cross-section of the first tenon unit 11 is a rounded quadrilateral.

[0034] The working component 20 has a second tenon unit 21 at one end and a working part 22 at the other end. The second tenon unit 21 has a second dovetail tenon 211, a second dovetail mortise 212, and a second tenon-mortise portion 213 located between the second dovetail tenon 211 and the second dovetail mortise 212. The second dovetail tenon 211 and the second dovetail mortise 212 are also trapezoidal. The second tenon-mortise portion 213 is mountain-shaped and has a second base tenon 2131 and two second base mortises 2132. The second tenon unit 21 has second indicators 23 on both sides for indicating the installation direction. The second dovetail tenon 211 of the second tenon unit 21 is tenoned with the first dovetail mortise 112 of the first tenon unit 11. The second dovetail tenon 212 of the tenon unit 21 is tenoned to the first dovetail tenon 111 of the first tenon unit 11. The second tenon part 213 of the second tenon unit 21 is tenoned to the first tenon part 113 of the first tenon unit 11. The second base tenon 2131 of the second tenon part 213 is fitted to the first base tenon 1132 of the first tenon part 113. The two first base tenons 1131 of the first tenon part 113 are fitted to the two second base tenons 2132 of the second tenon part 213, thereby firmly connecting the holding member 10 and the working member 20 into one. In this embodiment, the cross-section of the second tenon unit 21 is a rounded quadrilateral, and the working part 22 is a clamping part.

[0035] When in use, the gripping member 10 is used for the user's fingers to hold, while the working part 22 of the working member 20 is used to pick up food and put it into the mouth.

[0036] Furthermore, as shown in Figures 7 to 12, this is another embodiment of the tableware with a mortise and tenon structure of the present invention. The difference between this other embodiment and the above embodiment is that the tableware 1 is a fork and is made of agricultural by-products of grains (rice ears). The first tenon unit 11 of the gripping member 10 has a circular cross-section, the second tenon unit 21 of the working member 20 has a rounded quadrilateral cross-section, and the working part 22 of the working member 20 is a fork tooth.

[0037] When in use, the gripping member 10 is used for the user's fingers to hold, while the working part 22 of the working member 20 is used to pick up food and put it into the mouth.

[0038] In addition to the chopsticks and fork mentioned above, the cutlery 1 can also be a spoon, and the working part 22 of the working component 20 is a spoon head, used to scoop soup or liquid food and put it into the mouth.

[0039] The following benefits can be obtained from the structure of the above specific embodiments:

[0040] 1. This utility model is a tableware with a mortise and tenon structure. Its gripping component 10 and working component 20 are connected by a mortise and tenon joint, which not only improves the overall strength and stability, but also enables quick assembly and disassembly, thereby achieving time-saving and labor-saving benefits and meeting consumers' pursuit of a high-quality life.

[0041] 2. The tableware of this utility model with mortise and tenon structure, the holding component 10 and the working component 20 are made of agricultural by-products of grain (rice ears), which can be contained in a general bowl of convenience food (such as instant noodles, instant rice porridge, etc.), so that the food in the bowl of convenience food can be effectively kept hygienic.

Claims

1. A type of tableware with a mortise and tenon structure, characterized in that, The cutlery includes: a holding member for being held by a user's fingers, with a first tenon joint unit provided at one end of the holding member, the first tenon joint unit including a first dovetail tenon, a first dovetail mortise, and a first tenon-mortise part located between the first dovetail tenon and the first dovetail mortise; and a working member, with a second tenon joint unit provided at one end and a working part provided at the other end, the second tenon joint unit having a second dovetail tenon, a second dovetail mortise, and a second tenon-mortise part located between the second dovetail tenon and the second dovetail mortise, the second dovetail tenon of the second tenon joint unit being mortised with the first dovetail mortise of the first tenon joint unit, the second dovetail mortise of the second tenon joint unit being mortised with the first dovetail tenon of the first tenon joint unit, and the second tenon-mortise part of the second tenon joint unit being mortised with the first tenon-mortise part of the first tenon joint unit, thereby firmly connecting the holding member and the working member into one body.

2. The tableware with a mortise and tenon structure according to claim 1, characterized in that, The cutlery is chopsticks, and the working part is a clamping part.

3. The tableware with a mortise and tenon structure according to claim 1, characterized in that, The cutlery is a fork, and the working part is fork teeth.

4. The tableware with a mortise and tenon structure according to claim 1, characterized in that, The cutlery is a spoon, and the working part is a spoon head.

5. The tableware with a mortise and tenon structure according to claim 1, characterized in that, The first dovetail tenon, the first dovetail mortise, the second dovetail tenon, and the second dovetail mortise are trapezoidal.

6. The tableware with a mortise and tenon structure according to claim 1, characterized in that, The first tenon-mortise part is in a U shape, having two first basic tenons and a first basic mortise, the second tenon-mortise part is in a mountain shape, having a second basic tenon and two second basic mortises, the second basic tenon of the second tenon-mortise part is fitted with the first basic mortise of the first tenon-mortise part, and the two first basic tenons of the first tenon-mortise part are fitted with the two second basic mortises of the second tenon-mortise part.

7. The tableware with a mortise and tenon structure according to claim 1, characterized in that, First indicators for indicating the installation direction are provided on both sides of the first tenon joint unit.

8. The tableware with a mortise and tenon structure according to claim 1, characterized in that, Second indicators for indicating the installation direction are provided on both sides of the second tenon joint unit.

9. The tableware with a mortise and tenon structure according to claim 1, characterized in that, The cross-sections of the first tenon joint unit and the second tenon joint unit are rounded quadrilaterals.

10. The tableware with a mortise and tenon structure according to claim 1, characterized in that, The cross-sections of the first tenon joint unit and the second tenon joint unit are circular.

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