US2026041257A1PendingUtilityA1

Easy-access tableware strage device

Assignee: KOLOR MAGNETIC SHENZHEN CO LTDPriority: Aug 6, 2024Filed: Aug 4, 2025Published: Feb 12, 2026
Est. expiryAug 6, 2044(~18 yrs left)· nominal 20-yr term from priority
A47F 2001/103A47F 1/10A47F 1/06
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Abstract

The present application relates to the technical field of accessing tablewares, and specifically disclosing an easy-access tableware storage device, comprising a fixed base, and a tableware compartment for placing the tableware is arranged in the fixed base. By integrating a fixed base, a tableware compartment, an elastic support assembly, an upper cover, and a clamp assembly, it utilizes the elastic properties of the support structure to hold tableware while allowing moderate movement during retrieval, thereby preventing collisions and disorganization among tablewares. Furthermore, the sliding connection between the clamp assembly and the upper cover enables precise selection and smooth pushing of tableware, enhancing operational accuracy and fluidity. The device also facilitates organized storage and automatic advancement of tableware, ensuring orderly access while improving convenience and hygiene standards. This design not only simplifies tableware retrieval but also enables sealed storage to prevent external dust contamination from compromising user safety.

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1 . An easy-access tableware storage device, characterized in that it comprises a fixed base ( 1 ), wherein the fixed base ( 1 ) is provided with a tableware compartment ( 11 ) for placing tableware ( 9 ), an elastic support assembly ( 12 ) for supporting the tableware ( 9 ) is disposed below the tableware compartment ( 11 ), and an upper cover ( 2 ) movably connected to one side of the fixed base ( 1 ) is arranged at the top of the tableware compartment ( 11 ), the upper cover ( 2 ) is internally provided with a clamp assembly ( 3 ) for gripping the tableware ( 9 ), and the clamp assembly ( 3 ) is slidably connected to the upper cover ( 2 ). 
     
     
         2 . The easy-access tableware storage device according to  claim 1 , characterized in that the clamp assembly ( 3 ) comprises a limit block ( 31 ), an elastic member ( 37 ), and a sliding bracket ( 32 ); the limit block ( 31 ) is installed on the upper cover ( 2 ), the top of the sliding bracket ( 32 ) is provided with a limit groove ( 320 ) matching the limit block ( 31 ), and the limit block ( 31 ) contacts an edge of a head of the tableware ( 9 ); an outlet ( 33 ) is arranged at one end of the sliding bracket ( 32 ) away from the limit groove ( 320 ), swing block fixing pins ( 34 ) are respectively disposed on both sides of the outlet ( 33 ); a movable swing block ( 35 ) movably connected to the swing block fixing pin ( 34 ) is arranged on each swing block fixing pin ( 34 ), and a sliding bearing ( 36 ) is movably connected to each movable swing block ( 35 ); the upper cover ( 2 ) is provided with a guide slot ( 13 ) matching the sliding bearing ( 36 ), wherein the sliding bearing ( 36 ) slides back and forth within the guide slot ( 13 ); one end of the clastic member ( 37 ) is installed at the front end of the sliding bracket ( 32 ), and the other end is fixed to the upper cover ( 2 ) via a bolt. 
     
     
         3 . The easy-access tableware storage device according to  claim 2 , characterized in that a shifter lever ( 38 ) for driving the sliding bracket ( 32 ) to move along the guide slot ( 13 ) is arranged on the sliding bracket ( 32 ); a strip-shaped groove ( 24 ) for allowing the shifter lever ( 38 ) to slide is formed on an outer wall of the side of the upper cover ( 2 ) close to the shifter lever ( 38 ). 
     
     
         4 . The easy-access tableware storage device according to  claim 3 , characterized in that a limit step ( 39 ) is provided on an end face of the limit groove ( 320 ) facing the tableware ( 9 ); the limit step ( 39 ), the sliding bracket ( 32 ), and the movable swing block ( 35 ) jointly enclose a clamping cavity ( 4 ) for accommodating the tableware ( 9 ); a head of the tableware ( 9 ) abuts against the limit step ( 39 ), and the movable swing block ( 35 ) contacts the edge of a handle of the tableware ( 9 );
 during use, the shifter lever ( 38 ) is pushed to drive the tableware ( 9 ) in the clamping cavity ( 4 ) to move outward.   
     
     
         5 . The easy-access tableware storage device according to  claim 4 , characterized in that a connection pin is further arranged on both sides of a middle part of the sliding bracket ( 32 ), and a movable check swing block ( 30 ) movably connected to the connection pin is arranged on the connection pin; the movable check swing blocks ( 30 ) are used to prevent the tableware ( 9 ) in the clamping cavity ( 4 ) from falling back into the tableware compartment ( 11 ). 
     
     
         6 . The easy-access tableware storage device according to  claim 2 , characterized in that the upper cover ( 2 ) comprises a left side plate ( 21 ), a right side plate ( 22 ), and a top plate ( 23 ); the guide slot ( 13 ) is located on inner sidewalls of the left side plate ( 21 ) and the right side plate ( 22 );
 the limit block ( 31 ) is fixed to the top plate ( 23 ); movable shaft holes are respectively formed on both side edges of the top plate ( 23 ); and movable shafts movably connected to the movable shaft holes are installed on the left side plate ( 21 ) and the right side plate ( 22 ).   
     
     
         7 . The easy-access tableware storage device according to  claim 1 , characterized in that the easy-access tableware storage device further comprises a plurality of movable positioning rods ( 5 ); the movable positioning rods ( 5 ) are respectively installed at both ends of the fixed base ( 1 );
 the elastic support assembly ( 12 ) is sleeved on the movable positioning rod ( 5 ); a support plate ( 6 ) for placing tableware ( 9 ) is placed on the elastic support assembly ( 12 ); and the support plate ( 6 ) is movably connected to the movable positioning rods ( 5 ).   
     
     
         8 . The easy-access tableware storage device according to  claim 7 , characterized in that the fixed base ( 1 ) comprises a left fixed plate ( 14 ) and a right fixed plate ( 15 ); the left fixed plate ( 14 ) and the right fixed plate ( 15 ) enclose an accommodating cavity housing the support plate ( 6 ), the movable positioning rods ( 5 ), and the clastic support assembly ( 12 ). 
     
     
         9 . The easy-access tableware storage device according to  claim 8 , characterized in that the easy-access tableware storage device further comprises a switch assembly ( 7 ); the switch assembly ( 7 ) comprises a fixed block ( 71 ), a pin shaft ( 72 ), and a handle ( 73 ); an installation slot ( 74 ) for placing the handle ( 73 ) is formed on the fixed block ( 71 ); a positioning hole ( 75 ) is formed at one end of the handle ( 73 ); a fixed hole ( 76 ) corresponding to the positioning hole ( 75 ) is formed on the fixed block ( 71 ); one end of the pin shaft ( 72 ) sequentially passes through the positioning hole ( 75 ) and fixed hole ( 76 ) and abuts within the installation slot ( 74 ); the fixed block ( 71 ) is installed on the support plate ( 6 ); a sliding groove ( 16 ) matching the handle ( 73 ) is formed on the right fixed plate ( 15 ); and a limiting portion ( 17 ) is formed by the bottom of the sliding groove ( 16 ) being bent horizontally. 
     
     
         10 . The easy-access tableware storage device according to  claim 9 , characterized in that the easy-access tableware storage device further comprises an engagement assembly ( 8 ); the engagement assembly ( 8 ) comprises a fixed sleeve ( 81 ) and a latch buckle ( 82 ); a circular hole ( 18 ) movably connected to the fixed sleeve ( 81 ) is formed on the right fixed plate ( 15 ); an engagement hole ( 19 ) is formed at the top of the circular hole ( 18 ); a fixed slot ( 83 ) for placing the latch buckle ( 82 ) is formed inside the fixed sleeve ( 81 ); one end of the latch buckle ( 82 ) is installed within the fixed slot ( 83 ) via a bolt, while the other end passes through the engagement hole ( 19 ) and latches onto the top plate ( 23 ); and a compression spring ( 84 ) is arranged between the fixed sleeve ( 81 ) and the circular hole ( 18 ).

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