Water tank storage rack

Abstract

The utility model provides a water tank storage rack. The water tank storage rack comprises a water absorption plate and a base. The water absorbing plate has a top surface, a bottom surface, and a thickness. The water absorbent panel includes diatomaceous earth, the water absorbent panel further having at least one cavity extending from the bottom surface into the thickness. The base has a length and a width and includes a top surface and a bottom surface, first and second support rails, first and second end support rails, at least one retention projection extending from the top surface, and a plurality of feet extending from the bottom surface.

Description

[0001] Cross - Reference to Related Applications

[0002] This application claims priority to the following U.S. patent application: U.S. Patent Application No. 63 / 467,918, entitled "Sink Organizer", filed on May 19, 2023. This application incorporates by reference the entire content of the above - mentioned application herein. Technical Field

[0003] This application relates to the field of organizers, and more particularly to a sink organizer for supporting wet items. Background Art

[0004] Some items may often be wet or exposed to a moist environment, and it may be beneficial to place these items in a location where they can dry without creating a mess around them and without promoting mold or mildew growth. In particular, kitchen items such as soap dispensers, brushes, sponges, etc., may often be exposed to water. Summary of the Utility Model

[0005] The present utility model discloses a sink organizer that can support wet items, such as soap dispensers, brushes, sponges, etc., during the drying process. An exemplary sink organizer may include a water - absorbing plate that accelerates the drying of items placed on the sink organizer. In some embodiments, the water - absorbing plate contains diatomaceous earth.

[0006] In some embodiments, the sink organizer includes a water - absorbing plate and a base. The water - absorbing plate has a top surface, a bottom surface, and a thickness. The water - absorbing plate includes diatomaceous earth and further has at least one cavity extending from the bottom surface into the thickness. The base has a length and a width and includes a top surface and a bottom surface, a first support rail and a second support rail, a first end support rail and a second end support rail, at least one retaining protrusion extending from the top surface, and a plurality of feet extending from the bottom surface. The base may be made of silicone having a Shore A hardness of about 45.

[0007] The first and second support rails may extend along the length direction of the base. The first and second end support rails may be connected to each of the first and second support rails at both ends of the length of the base. The plurality of feet may be configured to space the bottom surface from the horizontal surface when the base is placed on the horizontal surface by the plurality of feet. In some embodiments, the first and second support rails are parallel to each other, and the first and second end support rails are parallel to each other and perpendicular to the first and second support rails.

[0008] The retaining protrusion may be configured to extend into the cavity to form a press - fit, thereby connecting the water - absorbing plate to the base. The retaining protrusion may be formed as a truncated cone and may further include a plurality of discrete extension portions radiating from the protrusion.

[0009] The water-absorbing plate may further include an open channel located below the top surface of the water-absorbing plate. The water-absorbing plate may have a concave top surface configured to direct water into the channel when the sink rack is placed on a horizontal surface. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

[0010] Figure 1 is an exploded view of a sink rack shown in an embodiment of the present application.

[0011] Figure 2 is Figure 1 a bottom perspective view of the sink rack shown.

[0012] Figure 3 is Figure 1 a bottom perspective view of the bottom surface of the water-absorbing plate of the sink rack shown.

[0013] Figure 4 is Figure 1 a schematic view of the retaining protrusion of the sink rack shown. DETAILED DESCRIPTION

[0014] As Figure 1-2 shown, an embodiment of the present application discloses a sink rack 101 that can support wet items, such as a soap dispenser, a brush, a sponge, etc., during the drying process. An exemplary sink rack 101 may include a water-absorbing plate 104 that accelerates the drying of items placed on the sink rack 101. In some embodiments, the water-absorbing plate 104 contains diatomaceous earth.

[0015] Figure 1 is an exploded view of an exemplary sink rack 101. In some embodiments, as shown, the sink rack 101 includes a water-absorbing plate 104 and a base 107. The base 107 may include retaining protrusions (such as retaining protrusion 110) that cooperate with corresponding cavities (such as Figure 3 the cavity 137 shown) to form a compression fit, thereby connecting the water-absorbing plate 104 to the base 107.

[0016] In some embodiments, the water-absorbing plate 104 contains diatomaceous earth and is configured to quickly absorb water in contact with its surface and cause the water to evaporate from its surface area by volume absorption. To further assist in absorption and water uptake, some embodiments may include a channel 122 to collect water that may accumulate and / or flow down from the top surface 125. In some embodiments, the top surface 125 may be recessed along the length direction such that water naturally flows into the channel 122 (when the sink rack 101 is placed on a horizontal surface).

[0017] The base 107 may include support rails 113 that extend along the length of the water-absorbing plate 104. (As used herein, "substantially" may mean within at least 20%, 50%, or 90% of the nominal value). End rails 116 may connect the parallel support rails 113; in some embodiments, one or more cross rails 119 may provide further support (e.g., in the middle, as shown, or at intervals in a longer sink rack).

[0018] In some embodiments, the base 107 comprises a material different from the water-absorbing plate 104. For example, the base 107 may be made of silicone having a Shore A hardness value between 25 and 65. In some embodiments, the base 107 comprises silicone having a Shore A hardness value of approximately 45. (As used herein, "about" may mean within 1%, 2%, 5%, 10%, 20%, 50%, or 100% of the nominal value). In some embodiments, the material and hardness are selected to have a sufficient coefficient of friction relative to common countertop materials (e.g., granite, quartz, laminate, etc.) such that the base 107 resists lateral movement when placed on these countertop materials.

[0019] Figure 2 is a bottom perspective view of the sink rack 101 in an assembled configuration, where the water-absorbing plate 104 is connected to the base 107. As shown, the bottom of the base 107 may include a plurality of feet, such as corner feet 128, side feet 131 (e.g., on the side support rails 113), and intermediate feet 134 (e.g., on any existing cross rails 119). In other embodiments, more or fewer feet may be used. Generally, regardless of the number and location of the feet, these feet may be configured to raise the base 107 above the surface on which it is located so that air can easily circulate around most of the surface of the water-absorbing plate 104 (e.g., to accelerate the evaporation of water absorbed by the water-absorbing plate 104 from its surface).

[0020] Figure 3 An exemplary cavity 137 is shown, which may be arranged on the bottom surface of the water-absorbing plate 104 to facilitate its mating with the base 107. Figure 4 An exemplary corresponding protrusion 110 is shown, which may be configured to mate with the cavity 137. In some embodiments, the protrusion 110 may be conical or frustoconical to simplify the positioning and indexing of the base 107 relative to the water-absorbing plate 104 and to provide a progressively tighter fit as the water-absorbing plate 104 (specifically, the cavity 137 in the water-absorbing plate 104) more fully receives the protrusion 110. In some embodiments, the protrusion 110 also includes a plurality of discrete "fins" or extensions for a tight compression fit with the corresponding cavity 137. Other forms of connecting the base 107 and the water-absorbing plate 104 are also contemplated, such as adhesives, threaded connections, through-hole connections, and other compression fit forms.

[0021] Several embodiments have been described with reference to exemplary aspects, but those skilled in the art will understand that various changes can be made to them and equivalent elements can be substituted without departing from the intended scope. For example, the base can have more than one cross rail, or the cross rail can be omitted. More than two support rails can be used. Materials other than silicone (such as natural or synthetic rubber, plastic, polymer, wood, etc.) can be used for the base. One or more channels can be arranged on the top of the water absorption plate. Some water absorption plates can omit the channels. The channels can be straight or in other patterns. Various composite materials containing diatomaceous earth can be used. The sink storage rack can have other sizes and shapes. More or fewer feet can be used. Many other changes can be made and modifications can be made to adapt to specific situations or materials without departing from the basic scope provided herein.

Claims

1. A sink storage rack, comprising: an absorbent sheet having a top surface, a bottom surface, and a thickness, the absorbent sheet comprising diatomaceous earth, the absorbent sheet further having at least one cavity extending from the bottom surface into the thickness; as well as A base having a length and a width, wherein the base comprises: (i) top and bottom surfaces; (ii) a first support rail and a second support rail, the first and second support rails extending along the length direction of the base; (iii) a first end support rail and a second end support rail, said first and second end support rails being connected to each of said first and second support rails at both ends of the length of said base; (iv) at least one retaining projection extending from the top surface; and (v) a plurality of feet extending from the bottom surface such that when the base is placed on a horizontal surface by the plurality of feet, the bottom surface is spaced apart from the horizontal surface, Wherein, the at least one retaining protrusion is configured to extend into at least one cavity on the water absorbent plate to form a compression fit, thereby connecting the water absorbent plate to the base.

2. The sink storage rack according to claim 1, characterized in that: The absorbent plate further includes an open channel formed on a top surface of the absorbent plate.

3. The sink storage rack according to claim 2, characterized in that: The absorbent plate has a concave top surface configured to direct water to the channel when the sink organizer is placed on a horizontal surface.

4. The sink storage rack according to claim 1, characterized in that: The first and second support rails are parallel to each other, and the first and second end support rails are parallel to each other and perpendicular to the first and second support rails.

5. The sink storage rack according to claim 1, characterized in that: The at least one retaining protrusion is formed in a truncated cone shape.

6. The sink storage rack according to claim 5, characterized in that: The at least one retaining projection further includes a plurality of discrete extensions radiating from the retaining projection.

7. The sink storage rack according to claim 1, characterized in that: The base comprises silicone having a Shore A hardness of about 45.

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