Water tank arranged behind table top

Abstract

The utility model provides a water tank arranged at the back of a table top, which is a basin in the table and is embedded below the table top of a cabinet. The water tank comprises a basic space, and the basic space is the vertical projection area of the opening part of the tank body; a second space is arranged behind the water tank and is communicated with the basic space of the water tank, so that the actual use space of the water tank is larger than the basic space of the water tank; an expansion cavity is formed in the second space, the expansion cavity is an independent cavity, and the expansion cavity is connected with the external space of the water tank and isolates the second space; a wire outlet is formed in the upper portion of the expansion cavity and used for distribution of faucet water inlet pipes. An innovative water tank structure is designed, the rear portion of the water tank extends to be aligned with the back of the cabinet, the space originally used for installing a faucet is ingeniously converted into the available space of the water tank, and the use experience of a user is remarkably improved.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] The utility model relates to the technical field of kitchen utensils, in particular to a sink placed behind the countertop. Background Art

[0002] In modern kitchen design, as a core component, the sink is of great importance. Users rely on the sink for daily cleaning of kitchen utensils, and the size of the sink space directly affects the user experience. A spacious space allows users to place more items to be washed at one time and can also accommodate large items such as pots for cleaning. However, kitchen space is precious, and how to expand the size of the sink within the limited cabinet space to improve the user experience has become a challenge for designers.

[0003] Currently, since space for installing the faucet and arranging water pipes needs to be reserved behind the sink, as Figure 1 shown (including the sink 101, the space for faucet and water pipe arrangement 102), generally the space of the sink can only be increased in depth longitudinally and cannot increase the lateral space within the limited width. At the same time, due to the setting of the faucet, the actual width of the sink is greatly reduced, so in actual use, a smaller range will increase the difficulty of use and reduce the comfort of use. Summary of the Utility Model

[0004] The patent of the utility model aims to solve the technical problem of how to increase the usable space of the sink within the limited lateral width when the kitchen space is limited. For this purpose, we designed an innovative sink structure. By extending the rear part of the sink to align with the back of the cabinet, the space originally used for installing the faucet is cleverly transformed into the usable space of the sink, significantly improving the user experience.

[0005] To solve the above technical problems, the utility model provides a sink placed behind the countertop. The sink is a mid-mounted basin and is embedded under the kitchen countertop. The sink includes a basic space, which is the vertical projection area of the opening part of its tank body.

[0006] The sink has a second space at the back, which is connected to the basic space of the sink, so that the actual usable space of the sink is larger than the basic space of the sink.

[0007] An expansion cavity is arranged in the second space. The expansion cavity is an independent cavity, and it is connected to the external space of the sink and isolates the second space. An outlet is arranged above the expansion cavity for the distribution of the faucet inlet pipe.

[0008] In a preferred embodiment, the kitchen countertop is provided with an open mouth, and the open mouth is adapted to the opening of the tank body of the sink.

[0009] The second space extends from the rear half of the sink to be flush with the back of the cabinet.

[0010] In a preferred embodiment, a table edge surface is provided above the second space, and the table edge surface is fixedly connected to the back surface of the kitchen countertop through a first connecting member.

[0011] In a preferred embodiment, the first connecting member includes a first bonding block and a first screw; mounting holes are provided on the table edge surface;

[0012] The first bonding block is bonded to the back surface of the kitchen countertop, and the first screw passes through the mounting hole from bottom to top and is screwed onto the first bonding block to fix the table edge surface to the back surface of the kitchen countertop.

[0013] In a preferred embodiment, the sink extends outwardly with a step, and the step is arranged in a U shape facing the second space;

[0014] The step cooperates with a second connecting member to fix the sink to the back surface of the kitchen countertop.

[0015] In a preferred embodiment, the second connecting member includes a second bonding block, a second screw and a fixing bracket, and the fixing bracket is provided with a clamping edge;

[0016] The second bonding block is bonded to the back surface of the kitchen countertop, the second screw passes through the fixing bracket from top to bottom and is tightened by a nut, and the step is clamped by the clamping edge to fix the sink to the back surface of the kitchen countertop.

[0017] In a preferred embodiment, an L-shaped opening communicating with each other is formed on the table edge surface and the rear side wall of the sink, and the L-shaped opening is an outlet of the expansion cavity.

[0018] In a preferred embodiment, the expansion cavity is composed of a sealing shell, and the sealing shell covers the L-shaped opening to isolate the L-shaped opening from the second space.

[0019] In a preferred embodiment, the sealing shell is installed on the rear side wall of the sink by screws, and a first sealing ring is arranged along the edge of the L-shaped opening;

[0020] The first sealing ring is pressed between the sealing shell and the rear side wall of the sink.

[0021] In a preferred embodiment, a decorative shell is arranged outside the sealing shell, and the decorative shell is snap-connected to the sealing shell.

[0022] Compared with the prior art, the technical solution of the present utility model has the following beneficial effects:

[0023] 1. Provide an innovative sink structure where the rear part of the sink extends backward until it is flush with the back of the cabinet. This design cleverly utilizes the space originally reserved for faucet installation and transforms it into an effective use area of the sink. Through this improvement, not only is the capacity of the sink maximized, but also the user experience is greatly enriched, especially when dealing with large kitchen utensils or performing a large number of cleaning tasks.

[0024] 2. Expand the lateral space of the sink through the extended design at the rear of the sink. Through this ingenious space conversion, without increasing the lateral space of the kitchen, the functional space of the sink is effectively enlarged. This design not only enhances the practicality of the sink but also provides users with a more comfortable and efficient kitchen cleaning experience. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

[0025] Figure 1 Schematic diagram of the space reserved for faucet installation and water pipe layout behind the sink in the prior art;

[0026] Figure 2 Schematic diagram of the second space at the rear of the sink in the preferred embodiment of the present utility model;

[0027] Figure 3 Front view of the sink installed under the kitchen countertop in the preferred embodiment of the present utility model;

[0028] Figure 4 Top view of the sink installed under the kitchen countertop in the preferred embodiment of the present utility model;

[0029] Figure 5 Exploded view of the sink installation structure in the preferred embodiment of the present utility model;

[0030] Figure 6 Stereogram of the sink installation structure in the preferred embodiment of the present utility model;

[0031] Figure 7 Rear view of the sink installation structure in the preferred embodiment of the present utility model;

[0032] Figure 8 Enlarged view of the installation of the fixing bracket in the preferred embodiment of the present utility model;

[0033] Figure 9 Schematic diagram of the structure of the fixing bracket and the second bonding block in the preferred embodiment of the present utility model;

[0034] Figure 10 Assembly diagram of the sealing shell and the decorative shell in the preferred embodiment of the present utility model.

[0035] Description of reference numerals: 1, water tank; 11, basic space; 12, second space; 13, tank opening; 14, table edge surface; 15, mounting hole; 16, step; 17, L-shaped opening; 18, nut; 2, expansion cavity; 21, wire outlet; 22, sealing shell; 23, screw; 24, first sealing ring; 25, second sealing ring; 3, first bonding block; 4, first screw; 5, second bonding block; 6, second screw; 7, fixing bracket; 71, clamping edge; 8, decorative shell; 9, faucet. Detailed implementation manners

[0036] The following will clearly and completely describe the technical solutions in the embodiments of the present invention with reference to the accompanying drawings in the embodiments of the present invention; obviously, the described embodiments are only a part of the embodiments of the present invention, rather than all the embodiments. All other embodiments obtained by those of ordinary skill in the art based on the embodiments of the present invention without creative efforts shall fall within the protection scope of the present invention.

[0037] In the description of the present invention, it should be noted that the orientation or positional relationship indicated by the terms "upper", "lower", "inner", "outer", "top / bottom end", etc. is based on the orientation or positional relationship shown in the drawings, and is only for the convenience of describing the present invention and simplifying the description, rather than indicating or implying that the device or element referred to must have a specific orientation, be constructed and operated in a specific orientation, and therefore cannot be understood as a limitation of the present invention. In addition, the terms "first" and "second" are only used for descriptive purposes and cannot be understood as indicating or implying relative importance.

[0038] In the description of the present invention, it should be noted that unless otherwise clearly specified and limited, the terms "installation", "provided with", "sheathed / connected", "connection", etc. should be understood in a broad sense. For example, "connection" can be a wall-mounted connection, a detachable connection, or an integral connection, can be a mechanical connection, can be an electrical connection, can be directly connected, or can be indirectly connected through an intermediate medium, and can be the communication inside two elements. For those of ordinary skill in the art, the specific meanings of the above terms in the present invention can be understood according to specific situations.

[0039] Refer to Figures 2 - 10 , this embodiment provides a water tank placed behind the tabletop. The water tank 1 is a sink in the table. The sink in the table is a water tank 1 installation method, in which the edge of the water tank 1 is embedded under the tabletop, so that the upper edge of the water tank 1 is flush with or slightly lower than the tabletop, providing a clean and seamless appearance, making the water tank 1 and the tabletop look like a whole and increasing the beauty of the kitchen.

[0040] The water tank 1 is provided with a basic space, which is a basic effective use space. The basic space 11 is the vertical projection area of the opening 13 of the tank body. The opening 13 of the tank body of the water tank 1 is adapted to the open mouth provided on the kitchen countertop to provide an operating space for the daily use of the water tank 1.

[0041] In this embodiment, based on the use of the basic space of the water tank 1, the space of the conventional water tank 1 is redistributed. By extending the rear half of the water tank 1 to be flush with the back of the cabinet, a second space 12 behind the water tank 1 is formed. The second space 12 is connected with the basic space 11 of the water tank 1 as an integrated space, so that the actual use space of the water tank 1 is larger than the basic space 11 of the water tank 1.

[0042] The second space 12 utilizes the space that was originally not fully utilized between the cabinet and the water tank 1, and directly plans the installation position of the faucet 9 within this space. While satisfying the installation of the faucet 9, it provides additional use space for the water tank 1, without changing the original layout of the faucet 9 installation and the kitchen countertop, and can expand the space of the water tank 1, improving the comfort and convenience of users during use.

[0043] Similarly, the second space 12 is located below the kitchen countertop and does not require additional expansion of the open mouth of the kitchen countertop. While satisfying the expansion of the space of the water tank 1, it can also retain the placement of kitchen utensils, tableware, etc. around the open mouth of the kitchen countertop, retaining the original utilization space of the kitchen countertop.

[0044] The installation method of the water tank 1 with a rear - placed space in this embodiment is as follows:

[0045] A table edge surface 14 is provided above the second space 12. The table edge surface 14 is fixedly connected to the back of the kitchen countertop through a first connecting member. The first connecting member includes a first bonding block 3 and a first screw 4; mounting holes 15 are provided on the table edge surface 14. The first bonding block 3 is bonded to the back of the kitchen countertop, and the first screw 4 passes through the mounting holes 15 from bottom to top and is screwed onto the first bonding block 3 to fix the table edge surface 14 to the back of the kitchen countertop.

[0046] A step 16 is provided by extending outward from the edge of the water tank 1. Since the second space 12 extends to be flush with the back of the cabinet, no step 16 is provided on the edge of the rear side wall of the water tank 1, that is, the step 16 is arranged in a U - shape facing the second space 12. The step 16 is fixed to the back of the kitchen countertop through cooperation with a second connecting member. The second connecting member includes a second bonding block 5, a second screw 6, and a fixing bracket 7. The fixing bracket 7 is provided with a clamping edge 71. The second bonding block 5 is bonded to the back of the kitchen countertop. A second screw 6 is provided on the second bonding block 5. The second screw 6 passes through the fixing bracket 7 from top to bottom and is screwed and fixed through a nut 18. The water tank 1 is fixed to the back of the kitchen countertop by clamping the step 16 with the clamping edge 71.

[0047] Since the water tank 1 is placed at the rear of the second space 12, the installation method adopts the screw 23 locking structure of the first bonding block 3 and the table edge surface 14. The first bonding block 3 is a square block with a nut embedded in the middle. Then, in combination with the installation method of the fixing brackets 7 on the other three sides of the water tank 1, the water tank 1 is stably embedded under the kitchen countertop.

[0048] After the water tank 1 is placed at the rear of the second space 12, the installation of the faucet 9 and the distribution of the water inlet pipe of the faucet 9 are as follows:

[0049] An expansion cavity 2 is arranged in the second space 12. The expansion cavity 2 is an independent cavity, and the expansion cavity 2 is connected to the external space of the water tank 1 and isolates the second space 12. An outlet 21 is arranged above the expansion cavity 2 for the distribution of the water inlet pipe of the faucet 9.

[0050] Specifically, an L-shaped opening 17 communicating with each other is formed on the table edge surface 14 above the second space 12 and the rear side wall of the water tank 1. The L-shaped opening 17 is the outlet 21 of the expansion cavity 2. Since the setting of the second space 12 occupies the original installation space of the faucet 9 on the back of the cabinet, an L-shaped opening 17 is formed in the second space 12 of the water tank 1 to form the installation space of the faucet 9.

[0051] At the same time, considering the water storage and daily cleaning use of the water tank 1, a sealing setting needs to be formed at the L-shaped opening 17 to avoid water leakage. Therefore, the expansion cavity 2 is composed of a sealing shell 22. The sealing shell 22 covers the L-shaped opening 17, isolates the L-shaped opening 17 from the second space 12, and provides isolation protection for the installation of the faucet 9 and the water inlet pipe of the faucet 9.

[0052] The assembly of the expansion cavity 2 is as follows: a nut 18 is welded on the back of the rear side wall of the water tank 1, and a screw hole 23 is formed at the nut 18. The sealing shell 22 is fixed on the rear side wall of the water tank 1 by screwing the screw 23 through the screw hole 23 and tightening it with the nut 18. This assembly structure facilitates the installation of the sealing shell 22 and the faucet 9 in the water tank 1 and is convenient for assembly operations.

[0053] When the sealing shell 22 is installed on the L-shaped opening 17, considering the requirements of waterproof sealing, a first sealing ring 24 is installed on the sealing shell 22. The first sealing ring 24 is arranged along the edge of the L-shaped opening 17, and the first sealing ring 24 is pressed tightly between the sealing shell 22 and the rear side wall of the water tank 1 by tightening the screw 23 to form a waterproof structure.

[0054] Furthermore, when the screw 23 is installed, a gasket and a second sealing ring 25 are arranged between the screw 23 and the sealing shell 22 to ensure the sealing performance and improve the water leakage prevention effect.

[0055] Since the sealing shell 22 is disposed in the sink 1, for the sake of the aesthetic appearance of the sink 1 and to prevent users from directly seeing the exposed screws, an ornamental shell 8 for the sealing shell 22 is additionally designed. The ornamental shell 8 and the sealing shell 22 are in a snap connection structure, and the ornamental shell 8 is directly snapped onto the sealing shell 22 to ensure its aesthetic appearance.

[0056] By designing a sink 1 placed behind the countertop, the space of the sink 1 is increased, enabling it to accommodate more and larger items to be cleaned, ensuring that users can have a better experience when using the sink 1.

[0057] As described above, the above are only the preferred specific embodiments of the present invention, but the design concept of the present invention is not limited thereto. Any person skilled in the art within the technical scope disclosed by the present invention who makes non-substantive modifications to the present invention using this concept shall fall within the scope of infringement of the protection of the present invention.

Claims

1. A sink placed behind a countertop, characterized in that: The sink is a basin in the middle of the countertop, embedded under the cabinet countertop; the sink includes a basic space, which is the vertical projection area of ​​the opening of the sink body; A second space is disposed behind the water tank, and the second space is connected to the basic space of the water tank, so that the actual use space of the water tank is larger than the basic space of the water tank; An expansion cavity is arranged in the second space, and the expansion cavity is an independent cavity. The expansion cavity is connected to the external space of the sink and isolates the second space. An outlet is arranged above the expansion cavity for the distribution of the faucet water inlet pipe.

2. A sink placed behind a countertop according to claim 1, characterized in that: The cabinet countertop is provided with an opening, and the opening is adapted to the opening of the sink; The second space extends from the rear half of the sink to be flush with the back of the cabinet.

3. A sink placed behind a countertop according to claim 2, characterized in that: A countertop surface is arranged above the second space, and the countertop surface is connected and fixed to the back side of the cabinet countertop through a first connecting member.

4. A sink placed behind a countertop according to claim 3, characterized in that: The first connecting member includes a first bonding block and a first screw; a mounting hole is arranged on the table edge surface; The first bonding block is bonded to the back of the cabinet countertop, and the first screw is screwed onto the first bonding block through the mounting hole from bottom to top to fix the countertop edge surface to the back of the cabinet countertop.

5. The sink placed behind the countertop according to claim 3, characterized in that: The water tank is extended outwardly to be provided with a step, and the step is arranged in a U shape toward the second space; The step is used to fix the sink on the back side of the cabinet countertop through the cooperation of the second connecting piece.

6. The sink placed behind the countertop according to claim 5, characterized in that: The second connecting member includes a second bonding block, a second screw and a fixing bracket, and the fixing bracket is provided with a clamping edge; The second bonding block is bonded to the back of the cabinet countertop, the second screw passes through the fixing bracket from top to bottom and is tightened by the nut, and the sink is fixed to the back of the cabinet countertop by clamping the step through the clamping edge.

7. The sink placed behind the countertop according to claim 3, characterized in that: The table edge surface and the rear side wall of the water tank are provided with L-shaped openings which are connected to each other, and the L-shaped openings are the outlets of the expansion cavity.

8. The sink placed behind the countertop according to claim 7, characterized in that: The expansion chamber is formed by a sealing shell, and the sealing shell covers the L-shaped opening to isolate the L-shaped opening from the second space.

9. The sink placed behind the countertop according to claim 8, characterized in that: The sealing shell is mounted on the rear side wall of the water tank by screws, and a first sealing ring is arranged along the edge of the L-shaped opening; The first sealing ring is pressed between the sealing shell and the rear side wall of the water tank.

10. The sink placed behind the countertop according to claim 9, characterized in that: A decorative shell is arranged outside the sealing shell, and the decorative shell is clamped with the sealing shell.

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