JP2537588B2 - Chopsticks - Google Patents

Description

Detailed Description of the Invention

[0001]

BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION 1. Field of the Invention The present invention relates to a chopstick box, more specifically, a first chopstick box main body having a chopstick accommodating portion and a chopstick accommodating portion, and one side of the first chopstick box main body in the width direction. The present invention relates to a chopstick box including a second chopstick box body that is pivotally attached to the open box.

[0002]

2. Description of the Related Art Conventionally, as shown in FIG. 6, this type of a chopstick box has a first chopstick box body A having a chop accommodating portion A1 therein.
Similarly, a second chopstick box main body B having a chopstick accommodating portion B1 therein is provided, and the first chopstick box main body A has a widthwise one side at a longitudinal intermediate portion and a widthwise inward direction. A recess A2 which is recessed and whose upper and lower parts are open is formed, and shaft bodies A3 projecting inward are integrally provided on both end surfaces of the recess A2 in the lengthwise direction, and the second pack box is formed. One of the widthwise sides of the main body B is projected downward at an intermediate portion in the lengthwise direction.
Protrusions B2 that can be fitted into the recesses A2 of the chopstick body A are integrally provided, and shaft holes B3 capable of receiving the shafts A3 are formed on both end faces of the protrusions B2 in the longitudinal direction. On the other hand, in the recess A2 of the first choke box body A, the second choke box body B
By inserting the projection B2 of the above from above and inserting the shafts A3 provided on both end faces of the recess A2 in the longitudinal direction into the shaft holes B3 formed in the projection B2, The box bodies A and B are pivotally attached so that they can be opened and closed. Also, the first
On one side in the width direction of the main body A of the chopstick box, on the side opposite to the recess A2, an engaging portion A4 protruding upward is provided, while on the one side in the widthwise direction of the main body B of the chopstick box A. A protrusion B4 engageable with the engaging portion A4 is provided on the side opposite to the protruding portion B2.

When the second chopstick box body B is closed with respect to the first chopstick box body A in order to accommodate the chopsticks in the chopstick box bodies A and B, the solid line in FIG. As shown, while rotating the protrusion B2 in the recess A3 about the shaft A3, the second pack box body B is placed on the first pack box body A so that the respective opening sides face each other. By overlapping and engaging the engaging portion A4 with the protrusion B4, the respective chopstick box bodies A and B are held in a closed state. In order to take out the chow stored in each of the chop box bodies A and B to the outside, when the second chop box body B is opened with respect to the first chop box body A, the engaging portion A4
After releasing the engagement between the projection B4 and the projection B4, as shown by the phantom line in FIG.
The second chopstick box main body B is turned to the outside of the first chopstick box main body A while being turned inside 3, and each of the chopstick box main bodies A and B is opened.

[0004]

However, according to the conventional chopstick box described above, the first chopstick box main body A is recessed inward in the widthwise direction on one side in the widthwise direction and the upper and lower portions are open. Recess A
2 is formed, and a protrusion B2 that can be fitted into the recess A2 is made to protrude downward on one side in the width direction of the second pack box body B, and this protrusion B2 is formed in the recess A2. Second insert box main body A with respect to the first insert box main body A by inserting the shaft A3 provided in the recess A2 into the axial hole B3 provided in the protrusion B2. Since B is pivotally attached so that it can be opened and closed, that is, in the above configuration, the first
The pivot position of the second choke box body B with respect to the choke box body A is
Since the first chopstick box main body A is located at one side in the width direction and is offset downward from the opening side thereof, the second chopstick box body B is set at the first chopstick box B. When the shaft A3 is opened with respect to the main body A and the bottom wall side of the first chopstick box main body A is grounded, the second chopstick box main body as shown by the phantom line in FIG. Since B is not turned over the range of 180 degrees with respect to the first choke box body A, the second choke box body B is in an inclined posture with respect to the first choke box body A. There is a problem that not only the appearance when each of the chopstick box bodies A and B is opened is deteriorated, but also the insertion and removal of the chopsticks from the chopstick box body A is deteriorated. Further, as shown in FIG. 6, it can be rotated 180 degrees if it is not grounded. However, in the case where it is grounded to the second chopstick box body B in such a rolled state, the pivotal attachment portions of the respective chopstick box bodies A and B are Lifted up and the first chopstick box body A
Will be inclined.

An object of the present invention is to turn each of the first and second chopstick box bodies over a range of 180 degrees when the first and second chopstick box bodies are opened so that the outer surface sides of the respective chopstick box bodies are brought into contact with each other. (EN) Provided is a ladder box which can be grounded in a uniform shape, has a good appearance when each of the chopstick boxes is opened, can be stabilized, and can be easily put in and out. It is in.

[0006]

In order to achieve the above object, in the present invention, the first chopstick box main body 1 having a chopstick accommodating portion 15 and the chopstick accommodating portion 25 are provided. In a ladder box comprising a second chop box body 2 pivotably attached to one side in the width direction of the main body 1, a midway portion in the longitudinal direction on one side in the width direction of each of the chop box bodies 1 and 2. In addition to providing concave portions 16 and 26 having concave bottoms with an arc surface, these concave portions 16 and 2 are provided.
6 is provided, and a pivoting body 6 having arcuate surfaces on both sides in the width direction is provided, and one end of the recesses 16 and 26 in the longitudinal direction and one end of the pivoting body 6 in the longitudinal direction are paired. Shafts 7 and 8 are arranged side by side, and shaft holes 4 and 5 into which the shafts 7 and 8 are fitted are provided on the other side, and the respective chop box bodies 1 and 2 can be opened and closed via the pivot body 6. It was pivoted to.

Further, it is preferable to provide a ridge 61 extending in the longitudinal direction of the pivot body 6 at the center of the inner surface of the pivot body 6.

[0008]

According to the above construction, when the first and second chopstick box bodies 1 and 2 are opened, the respective chopstick box bodies 1 and 2 are opened.
While pivoting around the shafts 7 and 8, the pivoting body 6 is swung outwardly about one side of the shafts 7 and 8, and each of the chopstick box main bodies 1 , 2 are turned outward in a range of 180 degrees with respect to the other side, and the respective chopstick box bodies 1 and 2 are opened. That is, the respective chop box main bodies 1 and 2 are rotatably connected by the pivot body 6, and one side of each of the chop box bodies 1 and 2 is outwardly connected to the other side via the pivot body 6. Since it is turned to, when these open, each of the chopstick box bodies 1 and 2 do not interfere with each other,
It is possible to turn each of the chopstick box bodies 1 and 2 over a range of 180 degrees, and therefore, each of the chopstick box bodies 1 and 2 can be rotated.
Both outer surfaces can be grounded flush with each other, the appearance of each of the chopstick box bodies 1 and 2 can be improved, and the grounded state can be stabilized. Easy to put in and take out. In addition, the chopstick box is composed of three members, the first and second chopstick box bodies 1 and 2 and the pivot body 6 that connects the two,
The degree of freedom in design can be expanded by making these members different in color.

Further, in the above-mentioned chopstick box, when the chopstick box main bodies 1 and 2 are closed, the chopstick box main bodies 1 and 2 are connected to the shaft bodies 7, While pivoting about the shaft 8, the pivot body 6 is swung about one side of the shaft bodies 7 and 8 to move the pivot body 6 to each of the recesses 1.
By accommodating the inside of each of the chopstick box bodies 6 and 26, one side of each of the chopstick box bodies 1 and 2 can be superposed on the other side and the chopstick box bodies 1 and 2 can be closed.

Further, when a protrusion 61 extending in the longitudinal direction of the pivot body 6 is provided at the center of the inner surface of the pivot body 6, the protrusion 61 is used to strengthen the entire pivot body 6. It is possible to prevent the pivoting body 6 from being bent in the middle when it is attached to each of the chopstick box main bodies 1 and 2.

[0011]

DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE PREFERRED EMBODIMENTS In FIGS. 1 to 3, reference numeral 1 designates a main body of a first rectangular box having an open upper side, which is directed upwards on a bottom wall 10 and both widthwise edges of the bottom wall 10. Elongated first and second standing walls 11 and 12 which stand upright in an opposed manner, and standing upright at both ends in the length direction of the bottom wall 10, and the standing walls 11 and 1 stand upright.
The arc-shaped third and fourth upright walls 13 and 14 that connect the two side edges are formed, and a housing accommodating portion 15 is formed in the internal space surrounded by these walls 10 to 14. In addition, 2 is formed substantially vertically symmetrical with the first chopstick box body 1,
A second ladder box body pivotally attached to one side in the width direction of the first cage box body 1 so as to be openable and closable, and is a top wall 20 and both end edges of the top wall 20 in the width direction. Elongated first and second standing walls 21 and 22 standing upright to face each other, and an arc shape that stands up on both sides in the length direction of the upper wall 20 and joins both side edges of the standing walls 21 and 22. Third and fourth upstanding walls 23, 24 of
And an accommodation space 25 is formed in the internal space surrounded by the walls 20 to 24.

Therefore, the recessed portions 16 whose bottoms are arcuate surfaces are formed at the middle portions in the lengthwise direction of the first standing walls 11 and 21 provided on the respective chop box bodies 1 and 2 on the outer side in the widthwise direction. ，
26 are formed so as to face each other when the respective chopstick box bodies 1 and 2 are closed, and the first standing walls 11 and 21
The first shaft holes 4 and 4 and the second shaft hole 5.5 are formed in a left-right symmetrical manner on the side of the end face opposed to the recesses 16 and 26, respectively.

Further, as shown in FIGS. 4 and 5, both side portions in the width direction are arcuate surfaces, and the recesses 1 of the respective chopstick box bodies 1 and 2 are formed.
6 and 26, the pivotable body 6 that can be fitted into the pivotable body 6 is formed, and both ends of the pivotal body 6 in the length direction are provided on one side in the width direction and on the first chop box body 1 side. The first inserted into the shaft holes 4 and 4
The shaft bodies 7 and 7 are integrally provided so as to project symmetrically, and on the other side in the width direction at both lengthwise end faces of the pivot body 6, in parallel with the first shaft bodies 7 and 7, The second shaft bodies 8 and 8 inserted into the second shaft holes 5 and 5 provided on the side of the second chop box body 2 are integrally and symmetrically provided so as to project symmetrically.

As is apparent from FIG. 1, the pivot body 6 is formed in each of the chop box main bodies 1 and 2, and the respective concave portions 16 and 16 are formed.
26, and the first shaft holes 4, 4 and the second shaft holes 5, which are formed on both end faces in the length direction of the first standing walls 11, 21 facing the respective recesses 16, 26. By inserting the first shaft bodies 7 and 7 and the second shaft bodies 8 and 8 provided on both sides in the width direction at both end faces in the length direction of the pivot body 6, respectively, The box bodies 1 and 2 are assembled so as to be openable and closable via the pivot body 6.

Further, in the central portion of the side surface of the pivot body 6,
The ridge 61 extending over the entire length of the pivot body 6 is integrally formed. By providing the ridge 61, the overall strength of the pivot body 6 is strengthened, and each of the chopstick box main bodies 1,
It is possible to prevent the pivot body 6 from being bent halfway when it is attached to the shaft 2.

At this time, as is clear from the drawings, at the inner side in the width direction of the first standing walls 11 and 21 provided in the main box bodies 1 and 2, at the formation positions of the concave portions 16 and 26, Between the cutout step portions 11a and 21a when the cutout step body portions 1a and 21a are formed so as to be lower than the open end surfaces of the chopstick box body portions 1 and 2, respectively. In order to secure a predetermined gap in the inner side of the pivot body 6 located on the inner side of the recesses 16 and 26 at the time of closing each of the chop box bodies 1 and 2, A ridge 61 extending over the entire length of the pivot body 6 is integrally formed, and the ridge 61 is interposed in the gap between the notch step portions 11a and 21a.

Further, the first chopstick box body 1 is provided with the first
On the inner surface side of the second standing wall 12 provided so as to face the standing wall 11, an engaging portion 17 projecting upward from the upper end surface of the second standing wall 12 is integrally provided at the central portion in the longitudinal direction. Further, the inner side of the second standing wall 22 of the second chop box body 2 is engaged with the engaging portion 17 at the central portion in the longitudinal direction when the chop box bodies 1 and 2 are closed. The protrusion 27 is integrally formed. Further, recessed portions 18 and 28, which are opposed to each other when the respective chopstick box main bodies 1 and 2 are closed, are formed in the lengthwise intermediate portions on the outer sides of the second standing walls 12 and 22. By inserting a fingertip or the like into each of the recessed portions 18 and 28 to release the engagement between the engagement portion 17 and the protrusion 27, it is possible to easily perform the opening operation of each of the chopstick box bodies 1 and 2. There is.

Next, the operation of the chopstick box having the above construction will be described. When the respective chopstick box bodies 1 and 2 are opened in order to take out the chopsticks stored in the chopstick receiving portions 15 and 25 of the first and second chopstick box bodies 1 and 2 to the outside,
First, the fingertips are inserted into the recessed portions 18 and 28 provided in the second upright walls 12 and 22 of the respective chop box bodies 1 and 2 to release the engagement between the engagement portion 17 and the protrusion 27. Therefore, as shown by the phantom line in FIG.
By swinging the second shaft bodies 8 and 8 provided on the outer side toward the outer side, the pivoting body 6 follows this and outwardly around the first shaft bodies 7 and 7. The second chopstick box body 2 is swung to the outside of the first chopstick box body 1, and the respective chopstick box bodies 1 and 2 are opened.

At this time, each of the chop box main bodies 1 and 2 and the pivot body 6 are connected via the first shaft bodies 7 and 7 and the second shaft bodies 8 and 8 provided on the pivot body 6. The pivot box bodies 1 and 2 are pivotally supported with respect to each other, that is, the main box bodies 1 and 2 are rotatably connected to each other via the pivot body 6, and when opened, the pivot body 6 swings outward. While being moved, the second chopstick box body 2 is turned outward with respect to the first chopstick box body 1, so that the respective chopstick box bodies 1 and 2 do not interfere with each other, As shown by the phantom line in the figure, the second chopstick box body 2 can be turned over the range of 180 degrees with respect to the first chopstick box body 1. Therefore, each of the chopstick box bodies 1 and 2 is rotated. It is possible to ground both outer surfaces of both of them flush with each other, and the appearance when the respective main box bodies 1 and 2 are opened is good, and moreover,
The grounded state can be stabilized, and the loading and unloading of the chopsticks can be facilitated.

Further, as described above, when the chopstick box is formed by the three members of the first and second chopstick box main bodies 1 and 2 and the pivot body 6 connecting both of them, Since the pivot body 6 is exposed to the outside when the each of the chopstick boxes 1 and 2 is opened and closed, it is possible to expand the degree of freedom in design by making each of the members different from each other.

On the other hand, as described above, when the respective chopstick box main bodies 1 and 2 are closed in order to accommodate the chopsticks inside the opened chopstick box main bodies 1 and 2, first, ,
The second chopstick box body 2 is swung to the upper side of the first chopstick box body 1 about the first shaft bodies 7, 7 provided on the pivot body 6 to follow it. The first shaft 7,7
While the pivot body 6 is swung upwards about the center of the pivot box body 6,
It is accommodated vertically in 26, and the second chop box body 2 is turned around the second shaft bodies 8 and 8 so as to face the first chop box body, and the engaging portion 17 Is engaged with the protrusion 27, and the respective chopstick box bodies 1 and 2 are closed.

In each of the above embodiments, the first standing walls 11 and 21 of the chopstick box bodies 1 and 2 are used to form the recesses 1 respectively.
The first and second end faces on the side of the end faces facing 6, 6 and 26, respectively.
The shaft holes 4 and 5 are formed, and the first and second shaft bodies 7 and 8 to be inserted into the shaft holes 4 and 5 are provided on both end surfaces in the length direction of the pivot body 6. In the present invention, the first and second shaft bodies 7 and 8 are provided on the end faces of the first upright walls 11 and 21 facing the recesses 16 and 26, respectively.
The second shaft holes 4 and 5 may be formed on both end surfaces in the length direction of the pivot body 6.

[0023]

As described above, according to the present invention, the first chopstick box main body 1 having the chopstick accommodating portion 15 and the chopstick accommodating portion 25 are provided. In a stick box comprising a second stick box main body 2 pivotably attached to one side so as to be openable and closable, a recessed bottom portion is formed at a longitudinal intermediate portion on one side in the width direction of each of the stick box main bodies 1 and 2. Is provided with arc-shaped concave portions 16 and 26, and a pivoting body 6 that can be fitted into these concave portions 16 and 26 and whose widthwise both sides are arc-shaped surfaces is provided. And a pair of shaft bodies 7 and 8 are provided side by side on one of the longitudinal end surface of the pivot body 6 and shaft holes 4 and 5 into which the shaft bodies 7 and 8 are fitted. Since the box housing bodies 1 and 2 are pivotally mounted so as to be openable and closable via the pivot body 6, that is, the respective box housing bodies 1 and 2 are pivotally mounted to the pivot body 6.
Since the one side of each of the chopstick box main bodies 1 and 2 is turned outward with respect to the other side via the pivoting body 6, they are opened and closed. It is possible to rotate each of the chop box bodies 1 and 2 over a range of 180 degrees without the chop box bodies 1 and 2 interfering with each other. The outer surfaces can both be grounded flush with each other, and the appearance of each of the chopstick box bodies 1 and 2 is good, and
The grounded state can be stabilized, and the loading and unloading of the chopsticks can be facilitated. In addition, the chopstick box includes the first and second
Since it is composed of three members, which are the chop box main bodies 1 and 2 and the pivot body 6 that connects them, the degree of freedom in design can be increased by making these members different in color. You can also

Further, by providing a projecting strip 61 extending in the lengthwise direction of the pivoting body 6 at the center of the inner surface of the pivoting body 6, the projecting strip 61 strengthens the entire pivoting assembly 6. As a result, it is possible to prevent the pivot body 6 from being bent in the middle when it is attached to each of the chopstick box bodies 1 and 2.

[Brief description of drawings]

FIG. 1 is a vertical sectional view showing a main part of a chopstick box according to the present invention.

FIG. 2 is a partially cutaway plan view of a main body of a first chopstick box forming the chopstick box.

FIG. 3 is a partially cutaway plan view of the second chopstick box body.

FIG. 4 is also a front view of the pivot body.

FIG. 5 is a side view of the pivot body.

FIG. 6 is a vertical sectional view showing a conventional example.

[Explanation of symbols]

 DESCRIPTION OF SYMBOLS 1 1st chopstick box body 15 chopstick accommodation part 16 recessed part 2 2nd chopstick box body 25 chopstick housing part 26 recessed part 4,5 axial hole 6 pivoting body 61 ridges 7 and 8 shaft body

Claims (2)

(57) [Claims] 1. A first chopstick box main body (1) having a chopstick accommodating portion (15) and a chopstick accommodating portion (25), and one side of the first chopstick box main body (1) in the width direction. Second pivotally attached to the door
In a choke box comprising a chop box body (2), a concave portion having an arc-shaped concave bottom is formed at a longitudinal intermediate portion on one side in the width direction of each chop box body (1) (2) ( 16) and (26) are provided, and a pivoting body (6) that can be fitted into these recesses (16) and (26) and has arcuate surfaces on both sides in the width direction is provided. A pair of shaft bodies (7) on one of the lengthwise end face and the lengthwise end face of the pivot body (6).
(8) are arranged side by side, and shaft holes (4) and (5) into which the shaft bodies (7) and (8) are fitted are provided on the other side, and each of the chopstick box bodies (1) is provided.
A chopstick (2), which is pivotably attached via the pivot body (6) so as to be openable and closable. 2. The comb box according to claim 1, wherein a protrusion (61) extending in the longitudinal direction of the pivot body (6) is provided at the center of the inner surface of the pivot body (6).