EP2012625B1 - Stackable pieces of flatware - Google Patents

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EP2012625B1
EP2012625B1 EP07701917.2A EP07701917A EP2012625B1 EP 2012625 B1 EP2012625 B1 EP 2012625B1 EP 07701917 A EP07701917 A EP 07701917A EP 2012625 B1 EP2012625 B1 EP 2012625B1
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    • A—HUMAN NECESSITIES
    • A47—FURNITURE; DOMESTIC ARTICLES OR APPLIANCES; COFFEE MILLS; SPICE MILLS; SUCTION CLEANERS IN GENERAL
    • A47G—HOUSEHOLD OR TABLE EQUIPMENT
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    • A47G21/02—Forks; Forks with ejectors; Combined forks and spoons; Salad servers

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  • the invention relates to a stackable cutlery with a handle with a wall and a molded-on the handle functional element, according to the preamble of the independent claim.
  • Plastic cutlery especially knives, spoons and forks, are widely used, whether as disposable cutlery for a single use or in places where plastic cutlery is preferred to metal cutlery for weight or safety reasons, such as in airplanes. Since cost and weight reasons the cutlery parts are made relatively thin-walled, sufficient stability is achieved by a corresponding shape. Usual, for example, handles with T, H, S or U-shaped cross-section. -
  • EP 0'129'495 A2 shows, for example, stackable cutlery in the form of spoon, knife and fork, whose handle has a substantially U-shaped cross-section.
  • the handle is designed so that the convex side of a handle can be arranged positively in the concave side of another identical handle.
  • a plurality of cutlery pieces can be stacked in this way.
  • the shape of the cutlery and the achievable stack density is limited due to the U-shaped design of the handle.
  • EP 1'514'497 A1 shows stackable cutlery parts with a U-shaped cross section, in which projections mounted on the concave side of the handle engage in recesses mounted on the convex side of an identical handle can be.
  • a larger number of identical cutlery pieces can thus be connected in a form-fitting manner to a packaging unit after production.
  • the user must irreversibly break away a piece of cutlery from the packaging unit by applying force, with the result that this solution is in principle not suitable for reusable cutlery pieces.
  • a stackable cutlery according to the preamble of claim 1 is known from US 2,752,678 A ,
  • the object of the invention is to provide stackable cutlery of the type mentioned above, which does not have the above-mentioned and other disadvantages, and in particular allows a high stack density while minimizing material consumption.
  • a piece of cutlery according to the invention consists of a handle and a functional element molded onto it, which defines the use of the cutlery piece.
  • the most common cutlery items are spoons, forks and knives.
  • the handle of the cutlery part according to the invention is designed as a wall with longitudinal ribs arranged peripherally on both sides, so that a substantially H-shaped cross-section results.
  • a terminal rib is arranged.
  • the terminal rib and the two longitudinal ribs on the two sides are designed so that when stacking the cutlery according to the invention the terminal rib and the longitudinal ribs of the first side of a cutlery form fit into the terminal rib and the longitudinal ribs of the second side of the subsequent cutlery in the stacking direction intervention.
  • the terminal rib and the longitudinal ribs of the handle of a cutlery part according to the invention are designed such that the ribs on the first side of the wall or the handle on the outer edge, ie on the edge of the ribs facing away from the wall, have a first bevel.
  • the terminal rib and the longitudinal ribs on a wall facing the inner edge of a second bevel are designed such that the ribs on the first side of the wall or the handle on the outer edge, ie on the edge of the ribs facing away from the wall, have a first bevel.
  • the terminal rib and the longitudinal ribs on a wall facing the inner edge of a second bevel On the second Side of the wall or the handle, the terminal rib and the longitudinal ribs on a wall facing the inner edge of a second bevel.
  • the angle of inclination of the second bevel with respect to the plane of the wall is smaller than the angle of inclination of the first bevel with respect to the plane of the wall.
  • FIG. 1 explains the structure of a cutlery according to the invention 1 based on a cross section perpendicular to the longitudinal axis of the handle 2 of the cutlery 1.
  • the longitudinal ribs are designed such that when stacking the cutlery pieces 1, 1 'according to the invention, the ribs 6, 6' of the first side 4a of one piece of cutlery 1 form fit into the ribs 6, 6 'of the second side 4b of the other cutlery piece 1'. intervention.
  • the analogous applies to the not visible in cross-section terminal ribs.
  • the Figures 2 and 2a show a further embodiment of an inventive cutlery 1, in cross-section through the handle 2.
  • the longitudinal ribs 6, 6 ' are arranged perpendicular to the wall.
  • the longitudinal ribs 6, 6 'of the first side 4a are offset in relation to the longitudinal ribs 6, 6' of the second side 4b inwards.
  • the longitudinal ribs 6, 6' of the first side 4 a of the one cutlery piece 1 rest on the wall 4 of the second cutlery piece 1 '.
  • the longitudinal ribs of the second side 4b may be configured to stand up on the wall 4
  • FIG. 3 shows a further preferred variant of an inventive cutlery part 1, in a cross section through the handle 2.
  • the longitudinal ribs 6, 6 'of the first side 4a at the outer edge 8 a first slope 7a
  • the longitudinal ribs 6, 6' of second side 4b a second bevel 7b.
  • the inclination angle ⁇ of the first chamfer 7a with respect to the plane of the wall 4 is greater than the inclination angle ⁇ of the second chamfer 7b relative to the plane of the wall 4.
  • ⁇ should be at least 90 °.
  • FIG. 3a shows two cutlery according to the invention 1,1 'from FIG. 3 in stacked condition.
  • the longitudinal ribs 6, 6 'of the second side 4b of the cutlery part 1 lie only with the inner edge 9 on the first chamfer 7a of the further cutlery part, 1'.
  • the inclination angles ⁇ , ⁇ can also be chosen vice versa, so that the inclination angle ⁇ of the first slope 7a is smaller than the inclination angle ⁇ of the second slope 7b.
  • all ribs are preferably designed so that they have no undercut.
  • FIG. 4 (a) shows an exemplary design of an inventive cutlery 1, the example of a knife, in supervision of the second side 4b.
  • the item of cutlery 1 shown comprises a handle 2 and a functional part 3, in this case a blade 3.
  • FIG. 4 (b) shows the handle 2 in a cross section along the line BB, and FIG. 4 (c) in a longitudinal section along the line CC.
  • the inventive cutlery 1 from FIG. 4 is for illustration also in the FIGS. 6 (a) and (b) as wireframe and in the FIGS. 7 and 8th shown in perspective view.
  • the FIGS. 5 (a), (b) and 9 show two inventive cutlery parts analogous to the example FIG. 4 in a stacked arrangement.
  • the longitudinal ribs 6, 6 ' are extended over part of the outer edges of the blade 3, which increases the stability of the blade.
  • An analogous procedure is also possible for other functional elements.
  • FIG. 7 is on the first side 4a of the inventive cutlery 1 shown a first transverse rib 5a visible, which is arranged substantially perpendicular to the longitudinal ribs 6, 6 '.
  • FIG. 4 (a) and FIG. 8 on the second side 4b of the cutlery part 1, a second transverse rib 5b.
  • two notches 10, 10' are mounted in the second transverse rib 5b.

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Die Erfindung betrifft ein stapelbares Besteckteil mit einem Griff mit einer Wandung und einem an den Griff angeformten Funktionselement, gemäss dem Oberbegriff des unabhängigen Patentanspruchs.The invention relates to a stackable cutlery with a handle with a wall and a molded-on the handle functional element, according to the preamble of the independent claim.

Stand der TechnikState of the art

Bestecke aus Kunststoff, insbesondere Messer, Löffel und Gabeln, sind weit verbreitet, sei es als Wegwerfbestecke für eine einmalige Verwendung oder an Orten, an welchen Kunststoffbestecke aus Gewichts- oder Sicherheitsgründen gegenüber Bestecken aus Metall bevorzugt werden, beispielsweise in Flugzeugen. Da aus Kosten- und Gewichtsgründen die Besteckteile relativ dünnwandig gefertigt werden, wird eine ausreichende Stabilität durch eine entsprechende Formgebung erreicht. Üblich sind beispielsweise Griffe mit T-, H-, S- oder U-förmigem Querschnitt. -Plastic cutlery, especially knives, spoons and forks, are widely used, whether as disposable cutlery for a single use or in places where plastic cutlery is preferred to metal cutlery for weight or safety reasons, such as in airplanes. Since cost and weight reasons the cutlery parts are made relatively thin-walled, sufficient stability is achieved by a corresponding shape. Usual, for example, handles with T, H, S or U-shaped cross-section. -

Es kann erwünscht sein, mehrere Besteckelemente zu stapeln, beispielsweise zum einfacheren Erstellen von Verpackungseinheiten, oder zur Platz sparenden Lagerung, insbesondere von Besteckteilen für eine mehrfache Verwendung.
Der Stand der Technik enthält verschiedene Lösungen für die Ausgestaltung stapelbarer Besteckteile mit U-förmigen Querschnitt.
EP 0'129'495 A2 zeigt beispielsweise stapelbare Besteckteile in Form von Löffel, Messer und Gabel, deren Griff einen im wesentlichen U-förmigen Querschnitt aufweisen. Der Griff ist so ausgestaltet, dass die konvexe Seite eines Griffs formschlüssig in der konkaven Seite eines weiteren identischen Griffes angeordnet werden kann. Eine Mehrzahl von Besteckteilen lässt sich so stapeln. Die Formgebung der Besteckteile und die erreichbare Stapeldichte ist dabei aufgrund der U-förmigen Formgebung des Griffs eingeschränkt. Zudem können sich die einzelnen Besteckteile aufgrund der Keilform der Griffe verklemmen.
EP 1'514'497 A1 zeigt stapelbare Besteckteile mit U-förmigen Querschnitt, bei welchen auf der konkaven Seite des Griffs angebrachte Vorsprünge in auf der konvexen Seite eines identischen Griffs angebrachte Vertiefungen eingerastet werden können. Eine grössere Anzahl identischer Besteckteile kann so nach der Herstellung formschlüssig zu einer Verpackungseinheit verbunden werden. Der Benutzer muss jeweils ein Besteckteil von der Verpackungseinheit durch Krafteinwirkung irreversibel wegbrechen, womit diese Lösung für wiederverwendbare Besteckteile prinzipiell nicht geeignet ist.
Ein stapelbares Besteckteil nach dem Oberbegriff des Anspruchs 1 ist bekannt aus US 2,752,678 A .It may be desirable to stack a plurality of cutlery elements, for example, to simplify the creation of packaging units, or for space-saving storage, especially of cutlery items for multiple use.
The prior art includes various solutions for the design of stackable cutlery with U-shaped cross-section.
EP 0'129'495 A2 shows, for example, stackable cutlery in the form of spoon, knife and fork, whose handle has a substantially U-shaped cross-section. The handle is designed so that the convex side of a handle can be arranged positively in the concave side of another identical handle. A plurality of cutlery pieces can be stacked in this way. The shape of the cutlery and the achievable stack density is limited due to the U-shaped design of the handle. In addition, the individual pieces of cutlery may jam due to the wedge shape of the handles.
EP 1'514'497 A1 shows stackable cutlery parts with a U-shaped cross section, in which projections mounted on the concave side of the handle engage in recesses mounted on the convex side of an identical handle can be. A larger number of identical cutlery pieces can thus be connected in a form-fitting manner to a packaging unit after production. In each case, the user must irreversibly break away a piece of cutlery from the packaging unit by applying force, with the result that this solution is in principle not suitable for reusable cutlery pieces.
A stackable cutlery according to the preamble of claim 1 is known from US 2,752,678 A ,

Darstellung der ErfindungPresentation of the invention

Aufgabe der Erfindung ist es, stapelbare Besteckteile der eingangs erwähnten Art zur Verfügung zu stellen, welches die oben erwähnten und andere Nachteile nicht aufweist, und insbesondere eine hohe Stapeldichte bei gleichzeitigem minimalem Materialverbrauch erlaubt.
Diese und andere Aufgaben werden gelöst durch ein erfindungsgemässes Besteckteil gemäss dem unabhängigen Anspruch. Weitere bevorzugte Ausführungsformen sind in den abhängigen Ansprüchen gegeben.The object of the invention is to provide stackable cutlery of the type mentioned above, which does not have the above-mentioned and other disadvantages, and in particular allows a high stack density while minimizing material consumption.
These and other objects are achieved by an inventive cutlery according to the independent claim. Further preferred embodiments are given in the dependent claims.

Ein erfindungsgemässes Besteckteil besteht aus einem Griff und einem daran angeformten Funktionselement, welches die Verwendung des Besteckteils definiert. Die üblichsten Besteckteile sind natürlich Löffel, Gabel und Messer.
Um eine grösstmögliche Stabilität zu erreichen, ist der Griff des erfindungsgemässen Besteckteils als Wandung mit auf beiden Seiten randständig daran angeordneten Längsrippen ausgestaltet, so dass sich ein im wesentlichen H-förmiger Querschnitt ergibt. Zur zusätzlichen Stabilisierung ist am dem Funktionselement entgegengesetzten Längsende des Griffs auf beiden Seiten der Wandung eine endständige Rippe angeordnet.
Die endständige Rippe und die zwei Längsrippen auf den beiden Seiten sind so ausgestaltet, dass beim Stapeln der erfindungsgemässen Besteckteile die endständige Rippe und die Längsrippen der ersten Seite eines Besteckteils formschlüssig in die endständige Rippe und die Längsrippen der zweiten Seite des in Stapelrichtung daran anschliessenden weiteren Besteckteifs eingreifen.A piece of cutlery according to the invention consists of a handle and a functional element molded onto it, which defines the use of the cutlery piece. Of course, the most common cutlery items are spoons, forks and knives.
In order to achieve the greatest possible stability, the handle of the cutlery part according to the invention is designed as a wall with longitudinal ribs arranged peripherally on both sides, so that a substantially H-shaped cross-section results. For additional stabilization on the functional element opposite longitudinal end of the handle on both sides of the wall, a terminal rib is arranged.
The terminal rib and the two longitudinal ribs on the two sides are designed so that when stacking the cutlery according to the invention the terminal rib and the longitudinal ribs of the first side of a cutlery form fit into the terminal rib and the longitudinal ribs of the second side of the subsequent cutlery in the stacking direction intervention.

Die endständige Rippe und die Längsrippen des Griffs eines erfindungsgemässen Besteckteils sind so ausgestaltet, dass die Rippen auf der ersten Seite der Wandung bzw. des Griffs auf der Aussenkante, also auf der der Wandung abgewandten Kante der Rippen, eine erste Abschrägung aufweisen. Auf der zweiten Seite der Wandung bzw. des Griffs weisen die endständige Rippe und die Längsrippen auf einer der Wandung zugewandten Innenkante eine zweite Abschrägung auf. Dies erleichtert die automatische Zentrierung der einzelnen efindungsgemässen Besteckteile beim Stapeln. Die Anforderungen an die notwendige Präzision der Fertigung der erfindungsgemässen Besteckteile sind zudem mit solch einer Lösung geringer, was aus Kostengründen vorteilhaft ist.
In einer noch Bei dem vorteilhafteren Ausgestaltungsform eines erfindungsgemässen Besteckteil ist der Neigungswinkel der zweiten Anschrägung gegenüber der Ebene der Wandung kleiner als der Neigungswinkel der ersten Anschrägung gegenüber der Ebene der Wandung. Dies hat den vorteilhaften Effekt, dass die Berührungspunkte von aufeinander gestapelten erfindungsgemässen Besteckteilen sich auf die Aussenkante der Rippen der ersten Seite beschränkt. Die einzelnen Teile lassen sich so leichter voneinander lösen, und die Gefahr des Verklemmen ist noch geringer.The terminal rib and the longitudinal ribs of the handle of a cutlery part according to the invention are designed such that the ribs on the first side of the wall or the handle on the outer edge, ie on the edge of the ribs facing away from the wall, have a first bevel. On the second Side of the wall or the handle, the terminal rib and the longitudinal ribs on a wall facing the inner edge of a second bevel. This facilitates the automatic centering of the individual pieces of cutlery according to the invention during stacking. The requirements for the necessary precision of the production of the cutlery pieces according to the invention are also lower with such a solution, which is advantageous for cost reasons.
In an even more advantageous embodiment of a piece of cutlery according to the invention, the angle of inclination of the second bevel with respect to the plane of the wall is smaller than the angle of inclination of the first bevel with respect to the plane of the wall. This has the advantageous effect that the points of contact of pieces of cutlery according to the invention stacked on one another are limited to the outer edge of the ribs of the first side. The individual parts can be more easily separated from each other, and the risk of jamming is even lower.

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Im folgenden wird das erfindungsgemässe Besteckteil anhand von Zeichnungen erläutert.

  • Figur 1 zeigt den Griff einer möglichen Ausgestaltungsform eines erfindungsgemässen Besteckteils, in einem Schnitt senkrecht zur Längsachse des Griffs.
  • Figur 1a zeigt zwei erfindungsgemässe Besteckteile analog zu Figur 1 in gestapelter Anordnung, in einem Schnitt senkrecht zur Längsachse des Griffs.
  • Figur 2 zeigt den Griff einer anderen möglichen Ausgestaltungsform eines erfindungsgemässen Besteckteils, in einem Schnitt senkrecht zur Längsachse des Griffs.
  • Figur 2a zeigt wiederum zwei erfindungsgemässe Besteckteile analog zu Figur 2 in gestapelter Anordnung, in einem Schnitt senkrecht zur Längsachse des Griffs.
  • Figur 3 zeigt den Griff einer weiteren möglichen Ausgestaltungsform eines erfindungsgemässen Besteckteils, in einem Schnitt senkrecht zur Längsachse des Griffs.
  • Figur 3a zeigt ebenfalls zwei erfindungsgemässe Besteckteile analog zu Figur 3 in gestapelter Anordnung, in einem Schnitt senkrecht zur Längsachse des Griffs.
  • Figur 4 zeigt noch eine andere mögliche Ausführung eines erfindungsgemässen Besteckteils in Form eines Messers, (a) in Aufsicht, (b) im Querschnitt durch den Griff und (c) im Längsschnitt durch den Griff.
  • Figur 5 zeigt zwei erfindungsgemässe Besteckteile analog zu Figur 4 in gestapelter Anordnung, (a) im Querschnitt und (b) im Längsschnitt.
  • Figur 6 zeigt das erfindungsgemässe Besteckteil aus den Figuren 4 und 5 als Drahtmodel in perspektivischer Ansicht mit Blick auf (a) eine erste Seite und (b) eine zweite Seite.
  • Figur 7 zeigt das gleiche erfindungsgemässe Besteckteil in perspektivischer Ansicht mit Blick auf die erste Seite.
  • Figur 8 zeigt das gleiche erfindungsgemässe Besteckteil in perspektivischer Ansicht mit Blick auf die zweite Seite.
  • Figur 9 zeigt zwei solche erfindungsgemässe Besteckteile in gestapelter Anordnung in perspektivischer Ansicht.
In the following the inventive cutlery is explained with reference to drawings.
  • FIG. 1 shows the handle of a possible embodiment of an inventive cutlery, in a section perpendicular to the longitudinal axis of the handle.
  • FIG. 1a shows two inventive cutlery analogously FIG. 1 in a stacked arrangement, in a section perpendicular to the longitudinal axis of the handle.
  • FIG. 2 shows the handle of another possible embodiment of a piece of cutlery according to the invention, in a section perpendicular to the longitudinal axis of the handle.
  • FIG. 2a again shows two cutlery according to the invention analogously FIG. 2 in a stacked arrangement, in a section perpendicular to the longitudinal axis of the handle.
  • FIG. 3 shows the handle of another possible embodiment of an inventive cutlery, in a section perpendicular to the longitudinal axis of the handle.
  • FIG. 3a also shows two inventive cutlery analogous to FIG. 3 in a stacked arrangement, in a section perpendicular to the longitudinal axis of the handle.
  • FIG. 4 shows yet another possible embodiment of an inventive cutlery in the form of a knife, (a) in plan view, (b) in cross-section through the handle and (c) in longitudinal section through the handle.
  • FIG. 5 shows two inventive cutlery analogously FIG. 4 in a stacked arrangement, (a) in cross section and (b) in longitudinal section.
  • FIG. 6 shows the inventive cutlery from the FIGS. 4 and 5 as wireframe in perspective view looking at (a) a first side and (b) a second side.
  • FIG. 7 shows the same inventive cutlery in perspective view overlooking the first page.
  • FIG. 8 shows the same inventive cutlery in perspective view overlooking the second page.
  • FIG. 9 shows two such inventive cutlery in a stacked arrangement in a perspective view.

Ausführung der ErfindungEmbodiment of the invention

Figur 1 erläutert den Aufbau eines erfindungsgemässen Besteckteils 1 anhand eines Querschnitts senkrecht zur Längsachse des Griffs 2 des Besteckteils 1. Auf der ersten 4a und der zweiten 4b Seite der Wandung 4 des Griffs 2 sind randständig Längsrippen 6, 6' angeformt.
Wie aus Figur 1a ersichtlich ist, sind die Längsrippen so ausgestaltet, dass beim Stapeln der erfindungsgemässen Besteckteile 1, 1' die Rippen 6, 6' der ersten Seite 4a des einen Besteckteils 1 formschlüssig in die Rippen 6, 6' der zweiten Seite 4b des anderen Besteckteils 1' eingreifen. Das analoge gilt für die im Querschnitt nicht sichtbaren endständigen Rippen. FIG. 1 explains the structure of a cutlery according to the invention 1 based on a cross section perpendicular to the longitudinal axis of the handle 2 of the cutlery 1. On the first 4a and the second 4b side of the wall 4 of the handle 2 marginal longitudinal ribs 6, 6 'formed.
How out FIG. 1a it can be seen, the longitudinal ribs are designed such that when stacking the cutlery pieces 1, 1 'according to the invention, the ribs 6, 6' of the first side 4a of one piece of cutlery 1 form fit into the ribs 6, 6 'of the second side 4b of the other cutlery piece 1'. intervention. The analogous applies to the not visible in cross-section terminal ribs.

Die Figuren 2 und 2a zeigen eine weitere Ausgestaltungsform eines erfindungsgemässen Besteckteils 1, im Querschnitt durch den Griff 2. Die Längsrippen 6, 6' sind senkrecht zur Wandung angeordnet. Die Längsrippen 6, 6' der ersten Seite 4a sind gegenüber den Längsrippen 6, 6' der zweiten Seite 4b nach innen versetzt. Bei Stapeln der erfindungsgemässen Besteckteile, 1, 1' stehen die Längsrippen 6, 6' der ersten Seite 4a des einen Besteckteils 1 auf der Wandung 4 des zweiten Besteckteils 1' auf.The Figures 2 and 2a show a further embodiment of an inventive cutlery 1, in cross-section through the handle 2. The longitudinal ribs 6, 6 'are arranged perpendicular to the wall. The longitudinal ribs 6, 6 'of the first side 4a are offset in relation to the longitudinal ribs 6, 6' of the second side 4b inwards. In the case of stacks of the cutlery items 1, 1 'according to the invention, the longitudinal ribs 6, 6' of the first side 4 a of the one cutlery piece 1 rest on the wall 4 of the second cutlery piece 1 '.

Analog können natürlich auch die Längsrippen der zweiten Seite 4b auf der Wandung 4 aufstehend ausgestaltet seinAnalogously, of course, the longitudinal ribs of the second side 4b may be configured to stand up on the wall 4

Die Figur 3 zeigt eine weitere bevorzugte Variante eines erfindungsgemässen Besteckteils 1, in einem Querschnitt durch den Griff 2. In diesem Fall weisen die Längsrippen 6, 6' der ersten Seite 4a an der Aussenkante 8 eine erste Abschrägung 7a auf, und die Längsrippen 6, 6' der zweiten Seite 4b eine zweite Abschrägung 7b. Vorteilhaft, aber nicht zwingend, ist wie gezeigt der Neigungswinkel α der ersten Abschrägung 7a gegenüber der Ebene der Wandung 4 grösser als der Neigungswinkel β der zweiten Abschrägung 7b gegenüber der Ebene der Wandung 4. Um Hinterschneidungen zu vermeiden, sollte β mindestens 90° betragen.
Figur 3a zeigt zwei erfindungsgemässe Besteckteile 1,1' aus Figur 3 in gestapeltem Zustand. Die Längsrippen 6, 6' der zweiten Seite 4b des Besteckteils 1 liegen nur mit der Innenkante 9 auf der ersten Abschrägung 7a des weiteren Besteckteils, 1' auf.
In einer alternativen Gestaltungsform können die Neigungswinkel α, β auch umgekehrt gewählt werden, so dass der Neigungswinkel α der ersten Abschrägung 7a kleiner ist als der Neigungswinkel β der zweiten Abschrägung 7b.The FIG. 3 shows a further preferred variant of an inventive cutlery part 1, in a cross section through the handle 2. In this case, the longitudinal ribs 6, 6 'of the first side 4a at the outer edge 8 a first slope 7a, and the longitudinal ribs 6, 6' of second side 4b a second bevel 7b. Advantageously, but not necessarily, as shown, the inclination angle α of the first chamfer 7a with respect to the plane of the wall 4 is greater than the inclination angle β of the second chamfer 7b relative to the plane of the wall 4. To avoid undercuts, β should be at least 90 °.
FIG. 3a shows two cutlery according to the invention 1,1 'from FIG. 3 in stacked condition. The longitudinal ribs 6, 6 'of the second side 4b of the cutlery part 1 lie only with the inner edge 9 on the first chamfer 7a of the further cutlery part, 1'.
In an alternative embodiment, the inclination angles α, β can also be chosen vice versa, so that the inclination angle α of the first slope 7a is smaller than the inclination angle β of the second slope 7b.

Um bei der Herstellung der erfindungsgemässen Besteckteile aus Kunststoff, beispielsweise mittels Spritzguss, eine einfache Entformung der Besteckteile aus dem Werkzeug zu ermöglichen, sind alle Rippen vorzugsweise so gestaltet, dass sie keinen Hinterschnitt aufweisen.In order to enable a simple demolding of the cutlery from the tool in the manufacture of the inventive cutlery items made of plastic, for example by injection molding, all ribs are preferably designed so that they have no undercut.

Figur 4(a) zeigt eine beispielhafte Gestaltungsform eines erfindungsgemässen Besteckteils 1, am Beispiel eines Messers, in Aufsicht auf die zweite Seite 4b. Das gezeigte Besteckteil 1 besteht aus einem Griff 2 und einem Funktionsteil 3, in diesem Fall einer Klinge 3. Figur 4(b) zeigt den Griff 2 in einem Querschnitt entlang der Linie B-B, und Figur 4(c) in einem Längsschnitt entlang der Linie C-C. Das erfindungsgemässe Besteckteil 1 aus Figur 4 ist zur Illustration auch noch in den Figuren 6(a) und (b) als Drahtmodell und in den Figuren 7 und 8 in perspektivischer Ansicht dargestellt. Die Figuren 5(a), (b) und 9 zeigen zwei erfindungsgemässe Besteckteile analog dem Beispiel aus Figur 4, in gestapelter Anordnung. FIG. 4 (a) shows an exemplary design of an inventive cutlery 1, the example of a knife, in supervision of the second side 4b. The item of cutlery 1 shown comprises a handle 2 and a functional part 3, in this case a blade 3. FIG. 4 (b) shows the handle 2 in a cross section along the line BB, and FIG. 4 (c) in a longitudinal section along the line CC. The inventive cutlery 1 from FIG. 4 is for illustration also in the FIGS. 6 (a) and (b) as wireframe and in the FIGS. 7 and 8th shown in perspective view. The FIGS. 5 (a), (b) and 9 show two inventive cutlery parts analogous to the example FIG. 4 in a stacked arrangement.

Im gezeigten Beispiel sind die Längsrippen 6, 6' über einen Teil der Aussenränder der Klinge 3 verlängert, was die Stabilität der Klinge erhöht. Ein analoges Vorgehen ist auch für andere Funktionselemente möglich.In the example shown, the longitudinal ribs 6, 6 'are extended over part of the outer edges of the blade 3, which increases the stability of the blade. An analogous procedure is also possible for other functional elements.

In Figur 7 ist auf der ersten Seite 4a des gezeigten erfindungsgemässen Besteckteils 1 eine erste Querrippe 5a sichtbar, welche im wesentlichen senkrecht zu den Längsrippen 6, 6' angeordnet ist. Analog dazu zeigt Figur 4(a) und Figur 8 auf der zweiten Seite 4b des Besteckteils 1 eine zweite Querrippe 5b. An den Übergängen der zweiten Querrippe 5b in die Längsrippen 6, 6' sind in der zweiten Querrippe 5b zwei Kerben 10, 10' angebracht.
Beim Stapeln einer Mehrzahl von Besteckteilen 1,1' liegen die Längsrippen 6, 6' der ersten Seite des einen Besteckteils 1 in den Kerben 10, 10' der zweiten Querrippe 5b auf der zweiten Seite 4b des anderen Besteckteils 1'.
Die erste Querrippe 5a wiederum ist so angeordnet, dass beim Stapeln einer Mehrzahl von Besteckteilen 1, 1' die erste Querrippe 5a auf der dem Funktionselement 3 entgegengesetzten Seite der zweiten Querrippe 5b eines weiteren Besteckteils 1' bündig an diese anliegt. In einer alternativen Variante kann die Anordnung umgekehrt sein.In FIG. 7 is on the first side 4a of the inventive cutlery 1 shown a first transverse rib 5a visible, which is arranged substantially perpendicular to the longitudinal ribs 6, 6 '. Analogously shows FIG. 4 (a) and FIG. 8 on the second side 4b of the cutlery part 1, a second transverse rib 5b. At the transitions of the second transverse rib 5b in the longitudinal ribs 6, 6 ', two notches 10, 10' are mounted in the second transverse rib 5b.
When stacking a plurality of cutlery pieces 1,1 'are the longitudinal ribs 6, 6' of the first side of a piece of cutlery 1 in the notches 10, 10 'of the second transverse rib 5b on the second side 4b of the other cutlery 1'.
The first transverse rib 5a in turn is arranged so that when stacking a plurality of cutlery pieces 1, 1 ', the first transverse rib 5a on the functional element 3 opposite side of the second transverse rib 5b of another piece of cutlery 1' is flush with this. In an alternative variant, the arrangement may be reversed.

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Besteckteilcutlery
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GriffHandle
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Funktionselementfunctional element
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Wandungwall
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Endständige RippeTerminal rib
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Zweite AbschrägungSecond bevel
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Aussenkanteouter edge
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Innenkanteinner edge
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Kerbescore
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Vorsprunghead Start

Claims (5)

  1. A stackable cutlery element (1) with a handle (2) with a wall (4) and a functional element (3) shaped onto the handle (2), wherein one end rib (5) and two longitudinal ribs (6, 6') are arranged on a first and second side (4a, 5b) of the handle (2) so that they project from the wall (4), and that the end rib (5) and the longitudinal ribs (6, 6') are designed so that when a plurality of cutlery elements (1, 1') are stacked, the end rib (5) and the longitudinal ribs (6, 6') of the first side (4a) of a cutlery element (1) engage positively in the end rib (5) and the longitudinal ribs (6, 6') of the second side (4b') of a further cutlery element (1') characterised in that on the first side (4a) the end rib (5) and the longitudinal ribs (6, 6') have a first bevel (7a) on an outer edge (8) facing away from the wall (4); and in that on the second side (4b) the end rib (5) and the longitudinal ribs (6, 6') have a second bevel (7b) on an inner edge (9) facing the wall (4),
    its angle of inclination to the wall (4) being smaller than or greater than the angle of inclination of the first bevel (7a) to the wall (4).
  2. The cutlery element according to claim 1, characterised in that a first transverse rib (5a) is arranged on the end of the handle (2) opposing the end rib (5) on the first side (4a) of the wall (4), and a second transverse rib (5b) is arranged on the second side (4b) of the wall (4), wherein the second transverse rib (5b) has two notches (10, 10') into which the longitudinal ribs (6, 6') on the first side (4a) of the wall (4) of a further cutlery element (1') engage when a plurality of cutlery elements (1, 1') are stacked.
  3. The cutlery element according to Claim 2, characterised in that the first transverse rib (5a) is arranged so that when a plurality of cutlery elements (1, 1') are stacked, this first transverse rib lies flush with the second transverse rib (5b) of a further cutlery element (1) on the side of the latter opposing the functional element (3).
  4. The cutlery element according to claim 1, characterised in that the end transverse rib (5) has, on the second side (4b) of the wall, a projection on which the end transverse rib (5) on the first side (4a) of the wall (4) of a further cutlery element (1') lies when a plurality of cutlery elements (1, 1') are stacked.
  5. The cutlery element according to claim 1, characterised in that the cutlery element (1) is a knife, a fork or a spoon.
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