JP3740052B2 - Kitchen utensils - Google Patents

Description

[0001]
BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION
As a kitchen utensil used in a kitchen or the like, using a main body in which a single metal mesh knitted with stainless steel or the like is formed into a deep dish shape, a bowl shape, or a cylindrical shape above it by press molding, for example. In addition, there is a drainage device for draining drained vegetables and dishes, a noodle cooking device and a strainer, and a drainage device attached to a triangular corner or drain outlet.
The present invention relates to a configuration of an upper edge portion provided on the opening side of these kitchen tools.
[0002]
[Prior art]
FIGS. 7A, 7B, and 7C are views showing an example of a conventional kitchen utensil, and FIG. 7A is a perspective view showing a stainless wire formed into a desired shape by press molding or the like. A kitchen utensil body N made of a wire mesh knitted in FIG. 4C, and as shown in a sectional view of (c), covers the outer edge of the enlarged flat portion Np of the wire mesh Ne constituting the kitchen utensil body N, and It consists of a metal edge member F for preventing deformation.
[0003]
FIG. 4B is a development view showing a metal edge material F ″ for constituting the edge member F, and is a strip-like shape having a length substantially equal to the length of the peripheral edge of the enlarged flat portion Np of the kitchen utensil body N. An enlarged flat portion of the wire mesh that is bent along the folding line Ff near the center line in the width direction and that constitutes the kitchen utensil body N as shown in the sectional view of FIG. The peripheral edge of Np is sandwiched between the upper surface portion Fu and the lower surface portion Fb to constitute the edge member F. In this figure (c), the cross section of the wire of the wire mesh forming the kitchen utensil body N is marked. Enlarged and indicated by “●”.
[0004]
However, as is clear from FIG. 6C, in such a conventional kitchen tool, the enlarged flat portion Np of the kitchen tool body N is only sandwiched between the upper surface portion Fu and the lower surface portion Fb of the edge member F. There is a problem that the edge member F is easily detached from the kitchen tool body N.
[0005]
In order to prevent the edge member F from being detached from the kitchen utensil body N, the enlarged flat portion Np of the kitchen utensil body N is sandwiched between the upper surface portion Fu and the lower surface portion Fb as shown in the sectional view of FIG. In this state, the edge material F ′ as shown in FIG. 4 in which the through holes Fh and Fh ′ are respectively provided at positions substantially opposite to the upper surface portion Fu and the lower surface portion Fb is bent along the center line in the width direction The outer edge portion of the enlarged flat portion Np is bent between Ff and sandwiched between the upper surface portion Fu and the lower surface portion Fb to form an edge member F.
[0006]
Then, by molding the elastomer from the outer edge of the edge member F to a position covering at least the through holes Fh and Fh ′, the elastomer molds the upper surface portion Fu and the lower surface portion Fb of the edge member F. By partially integrating with the elastomer molding the lower surface portion Fb through the through hole Fh ′ of the lower surface portion Fb through the gap of the wire mesh Ne forming the kitchen tool body N from the through hole Fh, The protector P surrounding the outer periphery of the enlarged flat portion Np is configured by integrating the elastomer molded on the upper surface portion Fu and the lower surface portion Fb of the edge member F with the elastomer via the through holes Fh and Fh ′. 3 to 4, components corresponding to the components in FIG. 7 are denoted by common reference numerals.
[0007]
[Problems to be solved by the invention]
The above-described kitchen utensils are easily separated and picked up by the thickness of the protector even when they are stacked, and since the protector is provided on the outer periphery of the edge member F, the kitchen utensil makes contact with other tableware and utensils. However, in order to make the handling of the kitchen utensil more convenient, for example, when attaching a handle, the above-mentioned utensil can be attached because the protector is in the way. Is difficult, and is also inconvenient in terms of work.
[0008]
Therefore, an object of the present invention is to obtain a configuration in which it is easy to attach a handle to the kitchen tool as described above.
[0009]
[Means for Solving the Problems]
The kitchen utensil according to the first aspect of the present invention has an upper portion opened as shown in the top view of FIGS. 1 and 2 and the cross-sectional view of FIG. The peripheral edge of the enlarged flat portion Np is sandwiched between a kitchen utensil body N made of a wire mesh Ne having an enlarged flat portion Np on the entire circumference, and an upper surface portion Fu and a lower surface portion Fb formed by bending, and the upper surface portion Fu and the lower surface The edge member F having through holes Fh and Fh ′ at positions substantially opposite to the part Fb, and the angular range obtained by dividing the entire circumference of the opening of the kitchen utensil body N, and the through holes Fh and Fh of the edge member F A plurality of protectors P21, P22, P31, P32, and P33 formed by molding the edge member F with an elastomer up to a position that covers' are provided.
[0010]
In the kitchen utensil according to the present invention constructed as described above, two protectors P21 molded with elastomer as shown in the top view of FIG. 1, for example, an angular range obtained by dividing the entire circumference of the opening of the kitchen utensil body N. , P22 are provided independently in two opposing angular ranges, or, for example, as shown in the top view of FIG. 2, three protectors P31, P32, P33 molded with elastomer are provided in three angular ranges, respectively. Provide.
[0011]
As a result, the metal edge member F is exposed in the gaps (S21, S22 in FIG. 1 and S31, S32, S33 in FIG. 2) where the protector is not molded, so that the handle is attached. It is possible to obtain a special effect that it becomes extremely easy.
[0012]
Note that the kitchen utensil body N made of a wire mesh Ne having an opening at the top and an enlarged flat portion Np around the upper edge of the opening means a dish-like, bowl-shaped kitchen utensil body N, Or the kitchen tool main body N in which the upper part was formed in the cylinder shape is included.
[0013]
In addition, the outer edge of the wire mesh Ne formed with the kitchen utensil body N is opened in a state where the wire mesh is cut, or after being wound around the core wire from the outer edge or after being rounded from the outer edge, the metal The made edge material F ′ (see FIG. 4) can be sandwiched between the upper surface portion Fu and the lower surface portion Fb of the edge material F ′ while being bent in the width direction.
[0014]
As shown in FIG. 5 and the sectional view of FIG. 6 which is an enlarged view of portion A of FIG. 5, the kitchen tool according to the invention described in claim 2 is an upper edge portion of the kitchen tool body N made of a wire mesh having an open top. In a kitchen utensil having a cylindrical body D attached to the entire circumference, an extension edge Du is provided with the upper edge of the body D protruding outward, and a through hole Dh is provided in the extension edge Du. A plurality of protectors P21 in which the extended edge Du is molded with an elastomer from an outer edge of the extended edge Du to a position covering the through hole Dh and in an angular range obtained by dividing the entire circumference of the opening of the kitchen utensil body N. P22, P31, P32, and P33 are provided.
[0015]
The kitchen utensil thus obtained is provided with two protectors P21 and P22 molded with elastomer independently in two opposing angle ranges, for example, as shown in the top view of FIG. 1 cited above. Alternatively, as shown in the top view of FIG. 2, three protectors P31, P32, and P33 molded with an elastomer can be provided independently in three angular ranges.
[0016]
Since the edge member F is exposed in the gaps S21, S22 between the protectors P21, P22 provided in this independent state or in the gaps S31, S32, S33 of the protectors P31, P32, P33, this exposure. An effect that processing such as attaching a handle to the part can be easily performed is obtained.
[0017]
【Example】
As shown in FIG. 4, when the upper surface portion Fu and the lower surface portion Fb are bent at a folding line Ff near the center line in the width direction, the through holes are respectively formed at positions substantially opposite to the upper surface portion Fu and the lower surface portion Fb. Using the edge material F ′ provided with Fh, Fh ′, as shown in FIG. 3, the upper surface of the edge material F ′ formed by bending the peripheral edge of the enlarged flat portion Np of the kitchen utensil body N as described above. The edge material F ′ is attached to the enlarged flat portion Np as an edge member F by being wound around the outer periphery of the enlarged flat portion Np while being sandwiched between the portion Fu and the lower surface portion Fb and pressing and pressing in the vertical direction.
[0018]
Then, by molding the elastomer from the outer edge of the edge member F to a position covering at least the through holes Fh and Fh ′, the elastomer molds the upper surface portion Fu and the lower surface portion Fb of the edge member F. Part of the elastomer of the part Fu and the lower surface part Fb is formed by the path of the through hole Fh of the upper surface part Fu—the void of the wire mesh Ne forming the kitchen utensil body N—the through hole Fh ′ of the lower surface part Fb. Further, the protector P surrounding the outer periphery of the enlarged flat portion Np is formed so that the upper surface portion Fu and the molded elastomer are combined with each other so as not to be detached or removed.
[0019]
In the embodiment of the present invention, when the elastomer is molded, by molding the edge member F with the elastomer in an angle range obtained by dividing the entire circumference of the opening of the kitchen utensil body N into an appropriate angle and number, The two protectors P21 and P22 shown in the top view of the embodiment of FIG. 1 or the three protectors P31, P32 and P33 shown in the top view of the embodiment of FIG. 2 can be formed.
[0020]
In the embodiment shown in FIG. 2 cited above, the base B is attached to the bottom of the kitchen utensil main body N, and the base B is attached to the kitchen utensil main body N with the kitchen having the wire mesh as the main body. As conventionally used for tools, this can be achieved, for example, by attaching a wire having one end coupled to the aforementioned edge member F (see FIG. 7A) to the base B.
[0021]
FIG. 5 shows an embodiment in which the present invention is applied to a kitchen utensil having a cylindrical body D attached to the upper opening of the kitchen utensil body N formed in a required shape. The body D and the kitchen utensil body N are integrated by a joint R in which the upper end of the body and the lower edge of the body D are wound around a core T such as a wire. An extension edge Du is provided by extending and expanding toward the center.
[0022]
Then, as is apparent from FIG. 6 in which the portion indicated by A in a circle in FIG. 5 is enlarged, this extended edge Du is provided with a through hole Dh, and the outer edge of the extended edge Du. Thus, the entire circumference of the opening of the kitchen utensil body N is molded with an elastomer in an angle range divided into an appropriate angle and number while covering the through hole Dh.
[0023]
Thus, for example, the kitchen tool of the embodiment shown in FIG. 1 in which the two protectors P21 and P22 are formed by molding in the angular range obtained by dividing the entire circumference of the opening into two, or the entire circumference of the opening is made into three. 2 can be obtained in which three protectors P31, P32, and P33 are formed by molding in the divided angle range.
[0024]
Also in this embodiment, as is apparent from the enlarged sectional view of FIG. 6, the extended edge portion Du including the through hole Dh of the extended edge portion Du of the cylindrical body portion D of the kitchen tool is molded by the elastomer. 1 and FIG. 2, the excellent result that the plurality of protectors in the kitchen tool does not come off from the kitchen tool as a result from the extended edge portion Du of the trunk portion D. can get.
[0025]
【The invention's effect】
In the kitchen utensil according to the present invention, when the protector is formed by molding, a bridge is formed by the elastomer generated by flowing the elastomer into a through hole provided in the edge member or a through hole in the extended edge of the cylindrical body. The protector formed by joining the upper and lower elastomers with this bridge-shaped elastomer is firmly attached to the kitchen utensil, so that according to the present invention, the entire range of the opening of the kitchen utensil body is divided. Even if a plurality of protectors are provided, it is possible to achieve a special effect that there is no fear that these protectors will be detached or removed.
[0026]
Furthermore, the kitchen utensil according to the present invention is easily separated and picked up when stacked according to the thickness of the protector, and since the protector is provided on the outer periphery of the edge member, the kitchen utensil is in contact with other tableware and utensils. Even if it does not hurt. In particular, some of these kitchen utensils have a round bottom and are difficult to put on a table. Such kitchen utensils are placed on a table such as a sink upside down. The protector does not damage the table.
[Brief description of the drawings]
FIG. 1 is a top view showing an embodiment of a kitchen utensil according to the present invention.
FIG. 2 is a top view showing another embodiment of the kitchen utensil according to the present invention.
FIG. 3 is a cross-sectional view showing a main part of an embodiment of a kitchen utensil according to the present invention.
FIG. 4 is a plan view showing an example of a strip for forming an edge member in the present invention.
FIG. 5 is a cross-sectional view showing an embodiment of a kitchen utensil according to the second aspect of the present invention.
6 is an enlarged cross-sectional view of a portion A in FIG.
FIG. 7 is a diagram showing an example of a conventional kitchen tool.
[Explanation of symbols]
N …… Kitchen utensil body
Ne …… Wire mesh
Np …… Enlarged flat part F …… Edge member
Fh, Fh '…… Through hole
Fb …… Bottom surface
Fu …… Top part
Ff: Folding curve F ', F "... Edge material P, P21, P22, P31, P32, P33 ... Protector S21, S22, S31, S32, S33 ... Gap D ... Body
Du …… Extension edge
Dh …… Through hole T …… Core R …… Entrainment part

Claims (2)

A kitchen utensil body N made of a wire mesh having an open upper portion and an enlarged flat portion Np all around the upper edge of the opening ;
The edge of the enlarged flat portion Np is sandwiched between the upper surface portion Fu and the lower surface portion Fb formed by bending, and the upper surface Fu and the lower surface portion Fb are respectively provided with through holes Fh and Fh ′ at substantially opposing positions. Member F;
A plurality of protectors P21 formed by molding the edge member F with an elastomer within an angular range obtained by dividing the entire circumference of the opening of the kitchen utensil body N and covering the through holes Fh and Fh ′ of the edge member F. P22, P31, P32, P33,
A kitchen utensil characterized by comprising: In a kitchen utensil in which a cylindrical body D is attached to the entire circumference of the upper edge of a kitchen utensil body N made of a wire mesh having an open upper part, an extended edge Du projecting the upper edge of the body D outward both the provision of the extended lip Du Nico through hole Dh provided, from the outer edge of the extended lip Du to a position covering the holes Dh, and the angle obtained by dividing the entire circumference of the opening of the kitchen utensil body N kitchen utensil that comprises the above-mentioned extended lip of the plurality Du was molded in the elastomeric protector P 21, P 22, P 31 , P 32, P 33 in the range.

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