Integrated water tank

Through the design of integrated sink, combined with storage mechanism and lifting mechanism, the problem of insufficient utilization of kitchen utensils in kitchen space is solved, and a variety of kitchen utensils is achieved convenient storage and access, improving space utilization efficiency.

CN223214652UActive Publication Date: 2025-08-12ZHEJIANG YITIAN INTELLIGENT KITCHEN ELECTRICITY CO LTD
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Application Number
CN202422491317.1
Authority / Receiving Office
CN · China
Patent Type
Utility models(China)
Current Assignee / Owner
Filing Date
2024-10-15
Publication Date
2025-08-12
Estimated Expiration
2034-10-15

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Technical Problem

The existing kitchen utensils are insufficient in space utilization, and they take up a lot of space when hung on the wall, and are inconvenient to use when placed inside the cabinet.

Method used

An integrated sink is designed, including a cabinet body, a tank body, a storage mechanism and a lifting mechanism. The storage mechanism realizes the suspension and lifting of kitchenware through hooks and hanging grooves, and combines drying and disinfecting components to optimize space utilization.

Benefits of technology

It realizes multiple storage and convenient access of kitchen utensils, reduces space occupation and improves user experience.

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Abstract

The utility model belongs to the technical field of kitchen utensils, and discloses an integrated water tank. The integrated water tank is placed by leaning against a wall body and comprises a cabinet body, a tank body, a storage mechanism and a lifting mechanism. The base is embedded in the top of the cabinet body. The storage mechanism is arranged on the cabinet body and located on one side of the groove body, the storage mechanism comprises a shell and a storage rack, the shell can contain the storage rack, a hanging groove is formed in the storage rack and extends in the first direction, the hanging groove is connected with the hook, the hook can slide in the extending direction of the hanging groove, and the other end of the hook is used for hooking kitchen ware; the lifting mechanism is used for driving the storage rack to ascend and descend in the vertical direction so that the storage rack can enter or stretch out of the shell. According to the integrated water tank, the occupied space can be reduced, and meanwhile various kitchenware can be conveniently placed and taken down.
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Description

Technical Field

[0001] The utility model relates to the technical field of kitchen appliances, in particular to an integrated sink. Background Art

[0002] In the kitchen appliance sector, integrated sinks combine the sink, faucet, and cabinetry, effectively utilizing space. Cabinets are typically placed near the kitchen wall, but due to the large number of kitchen utensils, chopping boards, spatulas, spoons, and knives cannot be properly placed. To address this issue, most kitchen utensils are hung on the wall or placed inside the cabinets. However, hanging on the wall takes up a lot of space, while placing them inside the cabinets is inconvenient for future use.

[0003] Therefore, there is an urgent need for an integrated sink that can not only reduce the space occupied by kitchen utensils in the kitchen, but also facilitate the placement of multiple kitchen utensils and facilitate their use next time. Utility Model Content

[0004] The purpose of the utility model is to provide an integrated sink to reduce the space occupied by kitchen utensils in the kitchen, while being convenient for placing a variety of kitchen utensils and making them easy to use next time.

[0005] To achieve this purpose, the present invention adopts the following technical solutions:

[0006] An integrated sink is placed against a wall and comprises:

[0007] Cabinet;

[0008] A trough body, embedded in the top of the cabinet body;

[0009] a storage mechanism disposed on a side of the cabinet body close to the wall, the storage mechanism comprising a housing and a storage rack, the housing being capable of accommodating the storage rack, the storage rack being provided with a hanging slot extending in a first direction, the hanging slot being connected to a hook, the hook being capable of sliding along the extension direction of the hanging slot, the other end of the hook being used for hanging kitchenware;

[0010] The lifting mechanism is used to drive the storage rack to move up and down in a vertical direction so that the storage rack enters or extends out of the housing.

[0011] Preferably, the storage rack includes a storage frame and a storage board, the storage frame consists of side panels, a bottom panel and a top panel, the storage board is detachably connected to the side panels on both sides along the first direction, the bottom panel and the top panel are detachably connected to the bottom and top ends of the side panels respectively, and the hanging groove is arranged on the storage board.

[0012] Preferably, a plurality of hanging grooves are arranged on the storage plate at intervals along the vertical direction.

[0013] Preferably, a water accumulation member is provided between the storage plate and the bottom plate.

[0014] Preferably, the lifting mechanism includes a driving member and a sliding assembly, wherein the driving member is arranged inside the shell, and the output end of the driving member is connected to the storage frame for driving the storage rack to rise or fall along the vertical direction; the sliding assembly includes a supporting member and a sliding member, the supporting member is arranged inside the shell along the vertical direction, the sliding member is slidably connected to the supporting member, and the sliding member is also connected to the side of the storage plate away from the hanging groove.

[0015] Preferably, a plurality of sliding components are arranged at intervals along the first direction.

[0016] Preferably, the driving switch of the driving member is arranged on the top plate.

[0017] Preferably, the integrated sink further comprises a drying and disinfecting assembly for drying and disinfecting the storage rack and the kitchen utensils inside the shell, and the drying and disinfecting assembly is arranged at the bottom end of the shell.

[0018] Preferably, a display is provided on the top plate, and the display is used to display the drying and disinfection time.

[0019] Preferably, the integrated sink further comprises a faucet, which is arranged on one side of the sink body along the first direction, and the faucet is pivotally connected to the sink body and can rise or fall along the vertical direction.

[0020] Beneficial effects of the utility model:

[0021] The utility model discloses an integrated sink. The integrated sink comprises a cabinet, a tank, a storage mechanism, and a lifting mechanism. The storage mechanism is embedded in the top of the cabinet; the storage mechanism is disposed within the cabinet and located on one side of the tank. The storage mechanism comprises an outer shell and a storage rack. The outer shell is capable of accommodating the storage rack. The storage rack is provided with a hanging slot extending in a first direction. The hanging slot is connected to a hook that can slide along the extension direction of the hanging slot. The other end of the hook is used to hook kitchen utensils. The lifting mechanism is used to drive the storage rack to rise and fall in a vertical direction, so that the storage rack enters or extends out of the outer shell.

[0022] After using the kitchen utensils, the storage rack can be raised by the lifting mechanism and hung on the hooks. If there are many kitchen utensils, the hooks can be slid left and right to adjust the gap between the kitchen utensils, so that multiple kitchen utensils can be placed conveniently. In addition, after placing the kitchen utensils, the storage rack can be driven down into the outer shell behind the cabinet by the lifting mechanism, which rationally utilizes the space between the cabinet and the wall, reduces space occupation, and provides a good user experience. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

[0023] Figure 1 This is an axonometric drawing of the integrated water tank provided by the present utility model;

[0024] Figure 2 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of the integrated sink provided by the utility model Figure 1 ;

[0025] Figure 3 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of the integrated sink provided by the utility model Figure 2 ;

[0026] Figure 4 This is an exploded view of the storage mechanism and lifting mechanism provided by the utility model;

[0027] Figure 5 yes Figure 4 A partial enlarged view of part A;

[0028] Figure 6 It is a structural diagram of the storage mechanism and the lifting mechanism provided by the utility model.

[0029] In the picture:

[0030] 10. Cabinet;

[0031] 20. Trough body;

[0032] 30. Storage mechanism; 31. Housing; 311. Front panel; 312. Rear panel; 32. Storage rack; 321. Hanging slot; 322. Hook; 323. Storage panel; 324. Side panel; 325. Bottom panel; 326. Top panel; 327. Switch panel; 33. Water accumulation part;

[0033] 40. Lifting mechanism; 41. Driving member; 42. Sliding assembly; 421. Support member; 422. Sliding member; 43. Driving switch;

[0034] 50. Drying and disinfection component; 51. Drying unit; 52. Disinfection unit; 53. Display unit;

[0035] 60. Faucet; 61. Water outlet; 62. Main body.

[0036] 70. Voice controller;

[0037] 80. Kitchen utensils; 81. Chopping board; 82. Spatula; 83. Ladle; 84. Knife box; 85. Knife tools. DETAILED DESCRIPTION

[0038] The present invention will be further described in detail below with reference to the accompanying drawings and embodiments. It should be understood that the specific embodiments described herein are intended only to illustrate the present invention and are not intended to limit the present invention. It should also be noted that, for ease of description, the accompanying drawings only illustrate portions relevant to the present invention, not all of its components.

[0039] In the description of this utility model, unless otherwise expressly specified or limited, the terms "connected," "connected," and "fixed" should be understood in a broad sense. For example, they can refer to fixed connection, detachable connection, or integration; mechanical connection or electrical connection; direct connection or indirect connection through an intermediate medium; internal communication between two components or interaction between two components. Those skilled in the art will understand the specific meanings of the above terms in this utility model based on the specific circumstances.

[0040] In the present invention, unless otherwise expressly specified or limited, a first feature being "above" or "below" a second feature may include the first and second features being in direct contact, or may include the first and second features being in contact not directly but through another feature between them. Moreover, a first feature being "above," "above," and "above" a second feature may include the first feature being directly above or obliquely above the second feature, or may simply mean that the first feature is higher in level than the second feature. A first feature being "below," "below," and "below" a second feature may include the first feature being directly below or obliquely below the second feature, or may simply mean that the first feature is lower in level than the second feature.

[0041] In the description of this embodiment, the terms "upper," "lower," "right," and other orientations or positional relationships are based on the orientations or positional relationships shown in the accompanying drawings and are intended solely for ease of description and simplified operation. They do not indicate or imply that the devices or components referred to must have a specific orientation, be constructed, or operate in a specific orientation. Therefore, they should not be construed as limitations on the present invention. Furthermore, the terms "first" and "second" are used solely for descriptive purposes and have no special meaning.

[0042] This embodiment provides an integrated water tank, such as Figures 1-6As shown, the integrated sink is placed against a wall and comprises a cabinet 10, a trough 20, a storage mechanism 30, and a lifting mechanism 40. The trough 20 is embedded in the top of the cabinet 10; the storage mechanism 30 is located on the side of the cabinet 10 closest to the wall. The storage mechanism 30 comprises a housing 31 and a storage rack 32. The housing 31 accommodates the storage rack 32, which is provided with a hanging slot 321 extending in a first direction. The hanging slot 321 is connected to a hook 322, which is slidable along the direction of the hanging slot 321. The other end of the hook 322 is used to hook kitchenware 80. The lifting mechanism 40 is used to drive the storage rack 32 to rise and fall vertically, so that the storage rack 32 enters or extends from the housing 31.

[0043] In this device, after using the kitchen utensils 80, the kitchen utensils 80 can be cleaned directly inside the trough 20, and the cleaned kitchen utensils 80 can be hooked on the hook 322; and when the types or quantities of kitchen utensils 80 are large, the hook 322 can be slid left and right to adjust the gaps between multiple kitchen utensils 80, so that multiple or multiple kitchen utensils 80 can be regularly and integrally hooked on the storage rack 32; finally, the lifting mechanism 40 is used to drive the storage rack 32 and the kitchen utensils 80 to descend and enter the shell 31. When needed, the lifting mechanism 40 is used to drive the storage rack 32 out of the shell 31. It is simple and convenient, reduces space occupancy, is easy to take out, has good use effect and provides a good user experience.

[0044] It is worth noting that, in this embodiment, the kitchenware 80 includes: Figure 1 The chopping board 81, spatula 82, ladle 83, knife box 84 and knife 85 shown can be hung on the hook 322 through their own hanging parts, and kitchen rags can also be directly hung on the hook 322. It is further explained that the first direction is parallel to the length direction of the cabinet 10.

[0045] To simplify the overall structure, Figure 4 As shown, the storage rack 32 includes a storage frame and a storage plate 323. The storage frame is composed of side panels 324, a bottom panel 325, and a top panel 326. The side panels 324 are detachably connected to the storage plate 323 on both sides along a first direction. The bottom panel 325 and the top panel 326 are detachably connected to the bottom and top ends of the side panels 324, respectively. Hanging slots 321 are provided on the storage plate 323. Assembling the side panels 324, bottom panel 325, and top panel 326 into the storage frame simplifies the manufacturing process. Furthermore, since each panel is detachably connected, subsequent maintenance and replacement are also facilitated. Furthermore, the storage plate 323 is also detachably connected to the side panels 324, facilitating subsequent maintenance or replacement of the storage plate 323. The overall structure is simple, which helps reduce manufacturing costs. It should be noted that to reduce overall mass, the storage frame is made of aluminum alloy. In other embodiments, materials such as titanium alloy may also be used.

[0046] Considering that a certain kitchen utensil 80, such as a cutting board 81, a spatula 82, a pot spoon 83, etc., is relatively large in length, it is not convenient to place it directly. Figure 4 and Figure 5 As shown, a plurality of hanging slots 321 are provided at intervals along the vertical direction on the storage plate 323. By providing a plurality of hanging slots 321, the hook 322 can be adjusted to be hung on a specific hanging slot 321 according to actual conditions, so as to ensure that the kitchenware 80 hung on the hook 322 will not get stuck on the bottom plate 325, thereby achieving a good use effect.

[0047] Considering that there may be liquid remaining on the kitchenware 80 after cleaning, after hanging it on the storage rack 32, the liquid will drip downward under the action of gravity, which will cause the bottom plate 325 to be corroded or moldy in the long run, thereby affecting food safety. Figure 1 and Figure 4 As shown, a water collection member 33 is provided between the storage plate 323 and the bottom plate 325. In this embodiment, the water collection member 33 is placed on the bottom plate 325. Liquid remaining on the kitchenware 80 will drip directly onto the water collection member 33 due to gravity. The next time the kitchenware 80 is used, the water collection member 33 can be directly removed from the bottom plate 325 for cleaning, which is simple, convenient and highly practical.

[0048] In addition, in order to further ensure that the kitchenware 80 itself will not mold or have residual bacteria, Figure 3 and Figure 4 As shown, the integrated sink also includes a drying and disinfection assembly 50 for drying and disinfecting the storage rack 32 and kitchen utensils 80 inside the housing 31. The drying and disinfection assembly 50 is arranged at the bottom end of the housing 31. Specifically, in this example, the drying and disinfection assembly 50 includes a drying part 51 and a disinfection part 52. The drying part 51 is a drying blower, and multiple drying parts are provided. The disinfection part 52 is a negative ion generator for purifying and disinfecting the air inside. It is further explained that a temperature sensor is provided inside the drying part 51, which can detect the actual temperature inside the housing 31. When the actual temperature exceeds the preset temperature, the drying part 51 stops working, thereby ensuring safety in use.

[0049] It should be noted that the housing 31 is composed of a front plate 311 and a rear plate 312. The drying and disinfection assembly 50 is arranged at the bottom end of the front plate 311, and a reserved gap is provided between the bottom end of the front plate 311 and the bottom end of the cabinet 10. The reserved gap is just enough to accommodate the drying and disinfection assembly 50, thereby avoiding the influence of the integrated sink and the wall fitting relationship being affected by being arranged on the rear plate 312, thereby further reducing the overall space occupied. In addition, the drying and disinfection assembly 50 also includes a display 53, which is arranged on the top plate 326 and is communicatively connected to the drying assembly 51. The display 53 is used to display the drying and disinfection time. By arranging the display 53 on the top plate 326, the user can more directly observe how long it will take to complete the drying.

[0050] like Figure 4 As shown, the lifting mechanism 40 includes a driving member 41 and a sliding assembly 42, wherein the driving member 41 is arranged inside the shell 31, and the output end of the driving member 41 is connected to the storage frame for driving the storage rack 32 to rise or fall in the vertical direction, and the sliding assembly 42 includes a supporting member 421 and a sliding member 422, the supporting member 421 is arranged in the shell 31 along the vertical direction, the sliding member 422 is slidably connected to the supporting member 421, and the sliding member 422 is also connected to the side of the storage plate 323 away from the hanging groove 321.

[0051] When the storage rack 32 needs to rise, the driving member 41 directly drives the storage frame to rise, and the storage frame is connected to the storage rack 32, thereby enabling the storage rack 32 to rise; in addition, since the sliding member 422 is also connected to the back of the storage rack 32 and can slide relative to the support member 421, it can not only reduce friction and improve the rising efficiency, but the presence of the support member 421 can also provide a guiding effect for the rising process of the storage rack 32 to ensure that it will not deviate from the preset direction, and the same is true for the descending process.

[0052] It is worth noting that, in this embodiment, the sliding member 422 is a slide rail, and the driving member 41 is a push rod motor, whose push rod is connected to the top plate 326, and drives the entire storage frame to rise or fall by pushing the top plate 326, and the push rod motor has the advantages of small size, high precision, high output efficiency, low noise and low cost. In other embodiments, the driving member 41 can also be a structure that is low in cost and easy to install, such as a telescopic cylinder, and no other restrictions are made in this embodiment. It is further explained that, in this embodiment, a detection device is provided inside the push rod motor, and the detection device can detect the current size inside the motor. When the internal current is instantaneously too large, the push rod is instantly fixed in this position, that is, the storage frame will automatically hover, thereby avoiding the situation where the driving member 41 loses control and clamps the user's fingers, and the safety performance is good.

[0053] To further ensure the driving effect, such as Figure 4 and Figure 6As shown, multiple groups of sliding assemblies 42 are spaced apart along the first direction (the longitudinal direction of the cabinet 10). This structure further ensures a good driving effect and prevents deviation from the preset direction, enhancing the user experience. In this example, four groups of sliding assemblies 42 are provided. In other embodiments, the number of sliding assemblies 42 can be adjusted according to actual conditions, and this example does not impose a specific number limit.

[0054] like Figures 1-4 As shown, the drive switch 43 of the drive member 41 is mounted on the top plate 326. A switch plate 327 is located at the bottom of the top plate 326. The switch structure of the switch plate 327 is in communication with the drive member 41. This means that the user can control the switch structure of the switch plate 327 through the top plate 326, thereby controlling the drive member 41. This structure is convenient for the user, allowing them to easily control the raising or lowering of the storage rack 32. However, if the user has just finished washing the kitchenware 80 and their hands are wet, directly touching the switch may cause a poor contact.

[0055] To solve this problem, Figure 1 As shown, a voice controller 70 is also provided on the switch plate 327, allowing voice control of the lifting mechanism 40. During use, the user can control the storage shelf 32 to extend from or enter the housing 31 by using words such as "up," "up," "down," and "down." This is simple and convenient operation. This means that even when the user's hands are wet, the storage shelf 32 can be raised or lowered by voice control. When the kitchen is noisy, the user can activate the switch 43 to raise or lower the storage shelf 32. This provides a positive user experience.

[0056] like Figures 1-4 As shown, the integrated sink also includes a faucet 60, which is disposed on one side of the sink body 20 along the first direction. The faucet 60 is pivotally connected to the sink body 20 and can be raised or lowered in the vertical direction. When the faucet 60 is needed, the user can rotate the faucet 60 to the desired position for use. When use is finished, the faucet 60 can be pressed downward to press its main body 62 to the bottom of the sink body 20. The faucet 60 can then be rotated so that the water outlet 61 abuts the edge of the sink body 20 and is parallel to the width of the sink body 20. This minimizes the space occupied by the faucet 60 while also ensuring the aesthetics of the integrated sink.

[0057] Finally, the use process of the integrated sink in this embodiment is described with reference to the accompanying drawings:

[0058] First, the kitchenware 80 is cleaned and hung on the hook 322 of the storage rack 32;

[0059] Secondly, the storage rack 32 is driven to descend into the housing 31 by the voice controller 70 or the drive switch 43;

[0060] Next, the drying and disinfecting assembly 50 is started to dry and disinfect the kitchenware 80;

[0061] Finally, when the kitchenware 80 is used again, the storage rack 32 is driven to rise by the voice controller 70 or the driving switch 43, the kitchenware 80 and the water accumulation part 33 are taken out, and the water accumulation part 33 is cleaned for the next use.

[0062] In summary, the integrated sink in this embodiment can not only reduce the space occupied by the kitchen utensils 80 in the kitchen, but also make it convenient to place and use various kitchen utensils 80.

[0063] Obviously, the above-described embodiments of the present invention are merely examples for the purpose of clearly illustrating the present invention and are not intended to limit the manner in which the present invention is to be implemented. A person skilled in the art would be able to make various obvious changes, readjustments, and substitutions without departing from the scope of protection of the present invention. It is not necessary and impossible to enumerate all embodiments here. Any modifications, equivalent substitutions, and improvements made within the spirit and principles of the present invention shall be included within the scope of protection of the claims of the present invention.

Claims

1. An integrated sink placed against a wall, characterized in that: include: Cabinet (10); A trough body (20) is embedded in the top of the cabinet body (10); A storage mechanism (30) is provided on a side of the cabinet (10) close to the wall, the storage mechanism (30) comprising a shell (31) and a storage rack (32), the shell (31) being capable of accommodating the storage rack (32), the storage rack (32) being provided with a hanging groove (321), and the hanging groove (321) extending along a first direction, the hanging groove (321) being connected to a hook (322), and the hook (322) being capable of sliding along the extending direction of the hanging groove (321), and the other end of the hook (322) being used for hanging kitchenware (80); The lifting mechanism (40) is used to drive the storage rack (32) to move up and down in a vertical direction so that the storage rack (32) enters or extends out of the housing (31).

2. The integrated sink according to claim 1, characterized in that: The storage rack (32) comprises a storage frame and a storage plate (323); the storage frame comprises side plates (324), a bottom plate (325) and a top plate (326); both sides of the storage plate (323) along a first direction are detachably connected to the side plates (324); the bottom plate (325) and the top plate (326) are detachably connected to the bottom and top ends of the side plates (324), respectively; and the hanging groove (321) is provided on the storage plate (323).

3. The integrated sink according to claim 2, characterized in that: A plurality of hanging grooves (321) are arranged on the storage plate (323) at intervals along the vertical direction.

4. The integrated sink according to claim 2, characterized in that: A water accumulation member (33) is provided between the storage plate (323) and the bottom plate (325).

5. The integrated sink according to claim 2, characterized in that: The lifting mechanism (40) comprises a driving member (41) and a sliding assembly (42), wherein the driving member (41) is arranged inside the housing (31), and the output end of the driving member (41) is connected to the storage frame for driving the storage frame (32) to rise or fall along the vertical direction; the sliding assembly (42) comprises a supporting member (421) and a sliding member (422), the supporting member (421) is arranged inside the housing (31) along the vertical direction, the sliding member (422) is slidably connected to the supporting member (421), and the sliding member (422) is also connected to a side of the storage plate (323) away from the hanging groove (321).

6. The integrated sink according to claim 5, characterized in that: The sliding components (42) are arranged in multiple groups at intervals along the first direction.

7. The integrated sink according to claim 5, characterized in that: The driving switch (43) of the driving member (41) is arranged on the top plate (326).

8. The integrated sink according to claim 2, characterized in that: The integrated water tank further comprises a drying and disinfecting assembly (50) for drying and disinfecting the storage rack (32) and the kitchenware (80) inside the shell (31), and the drying and disinfecting assembly (50) is arranged at the bottom end of the shell (31).

9. The integrated sink according to claim 8, characterized in that: A display element (53) is provided on the top plate (326), and the display element (53) is used to display the drying and disinfection time.

10. The integrated sink according to any one of claims 1 to 7, characterized in that: The integrated water tank further comprises a faucet (60), which is arranged on one side of the tank body (20) along the first direction. The faucet (60) is pivotally connected to the tank body (20) and can rise or fall along the vertical direction.