Tableware rack
By plugging inverted U-shaped metal parts and setting up columns on the wall of the tableware rack, the problem of easy damage to the layer rack is solved, and a tableware rack design with a firm structure, beautiful and lightweight are achieved.
Patent Information
- Application Number
- CN202422554933.7
- Authority / Receiving Office
- CN · China
- Patent Type
- Utility models(China)
- Current Assignee / Owner
- Filing Date
- 2024-10-22
- Publication Date
- 2025-08-26
- Estimated Expiration
- 2034-10-22
AI Technical Summary
The shelves of existing tableware racks are easily damaged by lateral stress in the length direction, and there are problems such as high cost or light weight but fragile structure.
The surrounding wall is protected by metal parts, and the surrounding wall is plugged and connected by inverted U-shaped metal parts to enhance structural firmness and improve support and drainage functions through columns and removable accessories.
The tableware rack has a firmer structure, beautiful and not easy to damage, while maintaining lightweight and good drainage effect.
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Abstract
Description
Technical Field
[0001] The utility model relates to a tableware rack. Background Art
[0002] Currently, tableware racks include shelves. Some shelves are made of metal, which is expensive and heavy, but has a strong structure and is beautiful. Other shelves are made of plastic one-piece injection molding, which is low in cost and light in weight, but has a relatively fragile structure and is not beautiful. In particular, the side walls along the length of the shelves are easily damaged by lateral forces, and there is room for further improvement. Utility Model Content
[0003] The purpose of the utility model is to provide a tableware rack which is not easily damaged.
[0004] The purpose of this utility model is achieved in this way.
[0005] A tableware rack comprises a rack body and a first layer rack arranged on the rack body, the first layer rack comprising a surrounding wall and a bottom wall, the surrounding wall and the bottom wall being integrally formed and forming a accommodating cavity, a metal piece being provided on a part of the surrounding wall, the metal piece comprising an inner wall and an outer wall, the cross section of the metal piece being inverted U-shaped, the metal piece being inserted into the surrounding wall through a bottom opening, the inner side surface of the surrounding wall being plugged into and connected to the bottom of the inner wall, and the outer wall shielding the outer side surface of the inner wall.
[0006] The utility model protects the surrounding wall by metal parts so that it is not easy to be damaged, avoids a significant increase in weight, and makes the overall structure more solid. The appearance gives the user a solid and beautiful effect.
[0007] Furthermore, a slot is provided on the inner side of the surrounding wall, and the bottom of the inner wall is inserted into the slot.
[0008] Metal parts are easy to install.
[0009] Furthermore, a first protrusion is formed on the inner side of the surrounding wall inside the slot, and a second protrusion is provided on the inner side of the inner wall near the bottom. The bottom of the inner wall is inserted into the slot so that the first protrusion and the second protrusion are against or close to each other.
[0010] The gap between the surrounding wall and the inner wall is small, and the metal parts and the first shelf look like an integrated setting.
[0011] Furthermore, a hook portion is provided inwardly at the bottom of the outer wall, and a buckle portion is provided at the bottom of the outer side surface of the surrounding wall, and the hook portion and the buckle portion are hook-fastened.
[0012] The outer wall wraps around the outer side of the surrounding wall, and the two are not easy to separate after being connected.
[0013] Furthermore, a plurality of upright posts are upwardly provided on the top surface of the bottom wall, and a plurality of clamping positions for fixing tableware are formed between the upright posts.
[0014] The card slots make it easy to place tableware on the first shelf at an angle.
[0015] Furthermore, the columns are arranged in a plurality of rows at equal intervals, and a plurality of columns in each row are arranged at equal intervals.
[0016] The tableware placement is simple, easy and free.
[0017] Furthermore, the frame includes two symmetrical metal U-shaped parts, the bottoms of the two metal U-shaped frames are bent in opposite directions to form support legs, the first layer of the frame is provided with countersunk holes with openings on the bottom surface, and the tops of the two metal U-shaped frames are inserted into the corresponding countersunk holes to support the first layer of the frame.
[0018] The frame and the first shelf are simple and easy to assemble.
[0019] Furthermore, it also includes a second rack, the surrounding wall of the second rack is also provided with the metal parts, the second rack is provided with a through hole corresponding to the metal U-shaped rack, the top of the metal U-shaped rack passes through the through hole until the bottom bending part of the metal U-shaped rack limits the second rack from moving downward to support the second rack.
[0020] The second shelf also uses metal parts to strengthen the side wall structure.
[0021] Furthermore, a first drainage hole is provided in the center of the bottom wall of the first shelf, and the periphery of the bottom wall is inclined toward the center. A second drainage hole is provided in the center of the second shelf, and the second drainage hole is located below the first drainage hole. A drainage member is provided on the bottom surface of the second shelf, and one end of the drainage member is placed below the second drainage hole, and the other end of the drainage member passes through a metal U-shaped frame on one side.
[0022] The utensil rack drains easily.
[0023] Furthermore, it also includes a detachable accessory with the function of fixing tableware or collecting water. The detachable accessory is provided with a fixing part, the cross section of the fixing part is an inverted U-shape, and the fixing part is inserted into the metal part through the bottom opening.
[0024] The detachable accessories are simple and easy to install. The detachable accessories are cup holders, cylinders or water trays, and cups, chopsticks or knives and forks are placed thereon. The gravity of the detachable accessories does not easily damage the side wall of the first shelf.
[0025] The utility model utilizes metal components to protect the surrounding walls from damage, thus preventing a significant increase in weight. The overall structure is more robust, and the appearance provides users with a secure and aesthetically pleasing appearance. The metal components are easy to install. Detachable accessories are mounted on the shelves via the metal components, preventing damage to the shelves. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS
[0026] Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of the usage status structure of Example 1.
[0027] Figure 2 It is a schematic diagram of the three-dimensional structure of embodiment 1.
[0028] Figure 3 This is a schematic diagram of the decomposition structure of Example 1.
[0029] Figure 4 This is a schematic cross-sectional view of the first embodiment.
[0030] Figure 5 FIG. 2 is another cross-sectional structural diagram of the first embodiment.
[0031] Figure 6 for Figure 5 Enlarged schematic diagram of part A in the middle. DETAILED DESCRIPTION
[0032] The present invention will be further described below with reference to the accompanying drawings and embodiments.
[0033] Example 1, see Figure 1-6 As shown, a tableware rack includes a rack body 1 and a first rack 2 and a second rack 3 arranged on the rack body 1.
[0034] Both the first shelf 2 and the second shelf 3 include a surrounding wall 21 and a bottom wall 22. The surrounding wall 21 and the bottom wall 22 are integrally formed and enclose a receiving cavity. A metal part 4 is provided on the partial surrounding wall 21 of the first shelf 2 and the second shelf 3. The metal part 4 includes an inner wall 41 and an outer wall 42. The cross-section of the metal part 4 is inverted U-shaped. The metal part 4 is inserted into the surrounding wall 21 through the bottom opening. The inner side surface of the surrounding wall 21 and the bottom of the inner wall 41 are plugged and connected, and the outer wall 42 covers the outer side surface of the inner wall 41. Preferably, a slot 23 is provided on the inner side surface of the surrounding wall 21. A first protrusion 24 is formed on the inner side of the surrounding wall 21 on the inner side of the slot 23. A second protrusion 43 is provided on the inner side of the inner wall 41 near the bottom. The bottom of the inner wall 41 is inserted into the slot 23, and the first protrusion 24 and the second protrusion 43 are abutted or close to each other. A hook portion 44 is provided inwardly at the bottom of the outer wall 42 , and a buckle portion 25 is provided at the bottom of the outer side surface of the surrounding wall 21 . The hook portion 44 and the buckle portion 25 are hook-fastened and connected, and the hook portion 44 and the buckle portion 25 are in a clearance or interference fit.
[0035] In this embodiment, the first and second shelves 2 and 3 are rectangular shelves, that is, the surrounding walls 21 are rectangular, and the metal parts 4 are provided in the length and width directions of the first and second shelves 2 and 3. Preferably, the metal parts 4 are integrally stamped from aluminum alloy or stainless steel.
[0036] The frame 1 comprises two symmetrical metal U-shaped members, the bottoms of which are bent in opposite directions to form legs 11. The first shelf 2 is provided with countersunk holes 26 with open bottoms. The tops of the two metal U-shaped members are inserted into the corresponding countersunk holes 26 to support the first shelf 2. The second shelf 3 has corresponding through-holes 31 in the metal U-shaped members. The tops of the metal U-shaped members pass through through-holes 31 until the bent bottom of the metal U-shaped members restricts the downward movement of the second shelf 3, thereby supporting the second shelf 3. The metal U-shaped members are preferably made of stainless steel or aluminum alloy.
[0037] The first shelf 2 is positioned above the second shelf 3. Several upright posts 5 are positioned upwardly on the top surface of the bottom wall 22 of the first shelf 2. The upright posts 5 form a plurality of retaining spaces for securing tableware. The upright posts 5 are arranged in rows with equal spacing, and within each row, the upright posts 5 are spaced evenly apart. The upright posts 5 and the first shelf 2 are integrally injection-molded.
[0038] The bottom wall 22 of the first shelf 2 is centrally located with a first drainage hole 27, with the perimeter of the bottom wall 22 tilted toward the center. A second drainage hole 32 is centrally located on the second shelf 3, below the first drainage hole 27. A drainage member 33 is installed on the bottom surface of the second shelf 3, with one end positioned below the second drainage hole 32 and the other end extending through a metal U-shaped frame on one side. Support protrusions 34 are also provided on the top surfaces of the bottom walls 22 of both the first and second shelves 2 and 3. Tableware is placed on these protrusions, leaving a drainage gap between them and the top surface of the bottom wall 22. A first annular protrusion 35 is provided on the bottom surface of the second shelf 3 around the second drainage hole 32, and a locking protrusion 36 is provided on the outer side of the first annular protrusion 35. The drainage component 33 is provided with a second annular protrusion 37 corresponding to the first annular protrusion 35, and a locking groove 38 is provided on the inner side of the second annular protrusion 37. The second annular protrusion 37 is provided with a drainage notch 39. The first annular protrusion 35 is inserted into the second annular protrusion 37, and the locking protrusion 36 and the locking groove 38 are snap-connected, so that the drainage component 33 can be detachably fixed under the second shelf 3.
[0039] The cutlery rack of this utility model also includes a removable accessory 6 for securing cutlery or collecting water. The removable accessory 6 has a fixing portion 61 with an inverted U-shaped cross-section. The fixing portion 61 is inserted into the metal member 4 through an opening at the bottom. In this embodiment, the removable accessory 6 includes a cup holder 64, a cylindrical body 62, and a water tray 63. The cup holder 64 and cylindrical body 62 are attached to the side of the first shelf 2 via the fixing portion 61. The water tray 63 is also attached to the side of the second shelf 3 via the fixing portion 61. The water tray 63 is located below the cup holder 64 and / or cylindrical body 62 and is tilted toward the inside of the second shelf 3 for drainage.
[0040] As used in this utility model, the terms: first, second, etc. do not indicate any order, quantity or importance, but are only used to distinguish.
[0041] As used in this utility model, the terms "a", "an", etc. do not indicate a limitation of quantity, but rather indicate the presence of at least one of the mentioned objects.
[0042] For example, terms indicating orientation or position used in this utility model, such as front end, rear end, top, bottom, side, longitudinal, transverse, middle, center, outside, inside, horizontal, vertical, left, right, above, below, etc., are intended to reflect relative positions rather than absolute positions.
[0043] As used in this invention, terms such as "substantially," "overall," "approximately," and "similar" are qualifiers that indicate that a characteristic exists but a certain deviation is permitted. The amount of the permitted deviation may vary depending on the specific context.
Claims
1. A tableware rack, comprising a rack body and a first shelf arranged on the rack body, characterized in that: The first frame includes a surrounding wall and a bottom wall, which are integrally formed and form a accommodating cavity. A metal part is provided on a part of the surrounding wall, and the metal part includes an inner wall and an outer wall. The cross-section of the metal part is an inverted U-shape. The metal part is inserted into the surrounding wall through the bottom opening, and the inner side surface of the surrounding wall and the bottom of the inner wall are plugged into each other, and the outer wall covers the outer side surface of the inner wall.
2. The cutlery rack according to claim 1, wherein: A slot is provided on the inner side of the surrounding wall, and the bottom of the inner wall is inserted into the slot.
3. The cutlery rack according to claim 2, wherein: The inner side of the surrounding wall forms a first protrusion inside the slot, and the inner side of the inner wall is provided with a second protrusion near the bottom. The bottom of the inner wall is inserted into the slot so that the first protrusion and the second protrusion are against or close to each other.
4. The cutlery rack according to claim 1, wherein: A hook portion is provided inwardly at the bottom of the outer wall, and a buckle portion is provided at the bottom of the outer side surface of the surrounding wall, and the hook portion and the buckle portion are snap-connected.
5. The cutlery rack according to claim 1, wherein: A plurality of upright posts are upwardly provided on the top surface of the bottom wall, and a plurality of clamping positions for fixing tableware are formed between the upright posts.
6. The cutlery rack according to claim 5, wherein: The columns are arranged in several rows at equal intervals, and the columns in each row are arranged at equal intervals.
7. The cutlery rack according to claim 1, wherein: The frame includes two symmetrical metal U-shaped parts. The bottoms of the two metal U-shaped frames are bent in opposite directions to form support legs. The first layer of the frame is provided with countersunk holes with openings on the bottom surface. The tops of the two metal U-shaped frames are inserted into the corresponding countersunk holes to support the first layer of the frame.
8. The cutlery rack according to claim 7, wherein: It also includes a second rack, the surrounding wall of the second rack is also provided with the metal parts, the second rack is provided with a through hole corresponding to the metal U-shaped rack, the top of the metal U-shaped rack passes through the through hole until the bottom bending part of the metal U-shaped rack limits the second rack from moving downward to support the second rack.
9. The cutlery rack according to claim 8, wherein: A first drainage hole is provided at the center of the bottom wall of the first shelf, and the periphery of the bottom wall is inclined toward the center. A second drainage hole is provided at the center of the second shelf, and the second drainage hole is located below the first drainage hole. A drainage piece is provided on the bottom surface of the second shelf, and one end of the drainage piece is placed below the second drainage hole, and the other end of the drainage piece passes through a metal U-shaped frame on one side.
10. The cutlery rack according to claim 1, wherein: It also includes a detachable accessory with the function of fixing tableware or collecting water. The detachable accessory is provided with a fixing part, the cross section of the fixing part is inverted U shape, and the fixing part is inserted into the metal part through the bottom opening.