Integrated water tank capable of being cooperatively used by multiple persons
By designing an integrated sink with a front-to-back symmetrical structure, combined with a multi-step trough and pull-out faucet, a sliding chopping board and touch buttons, the problem of traditional sinks being difficult for multiple people to collaborate on is solved, the convenience and communication of multiple people operating at the same time are achieved, and the collaboration efficiency and hygiene level in the kitchen are improved.
Patent Information
- Application Number
- CN202423283220.8
- Authority / Receiving Office
- CN · China
- Patent Type
- Utility models(China)
- Current Assignee / Owner
- Filing Date
- 2024-12-30
- Publication Date
- 2025-09-09
- Estimated Expiration
- 2034-12-30
AI Technical Summary
Traditional integrated sinks are designed for single-sided use, which makes it difficult to meet the needs of collaborative work and communication among multiple people, and limits the interaction and communication among family members during the cooking process in the kitchen.
The sink adopts a front-to-back symmetrical structure, with a multi-step trough and a pull-out faucet. Combined with a sliding cutting board and touch buttons, it enables simultaneous operation by multiple people. It is equipped with a disinfection and drying drawer, a dishwasher and press-to-pop cabinet doors to optimize space utilization and collaboration processes.
It realizes the convenience of multiple people operating at the same time, improves the efficiency of kitchen space and water resource utilization, promotes communication and collaboration among family members, and improves kitchen operation efficiency and hygiene standards.
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Abstract
Description
Technical Field
[0001] The utility model relates to the field of integrated water tanks, in particular to an integrated water tank capable of being used collaboratively by multiple people. Background Art
[0002] In modern families, the kitchen, as a hub of family activity, is increasingly valued for its functionality and sociability. With the accelerating pace of life and the diversification of family structures, the kitchen space must not only meet basic cooking needs but also foster communication and collaboration among family members. For families with children, open kitchens have become a new "living and nurturing" space, benefiting children's physical and mental health. For families with three generations living together, cooking becomes a common intergenerational topic, and the kitchen has become an important place for family members to connect and bond. However, in traditional kitchens, integrated sinks are often designed for single-user operation, making them difficult to accommodate collaborative work and communication, limiting interaction and communication within the kitchen. Utility Model Content
[0003] The technical problem to be solved and the technical task to be addressed by this utility model are to improve and enhance existing technical solutions, thereby providing an integrated sink that can be used collaboratively by multiple people, thereby facilitating interaction and communication among family members during their cooking lives. To this end, this utility model adopts the following technical solutions.
[0004] An integrated sink that can be used collaboratively by multiple people includes a sink body, a chopping board, a cabinet body and a faucet. The cabinet body is arranged under the sink body. The sink body is a front-to-back symmetrical structure. The countertop of the sink body is flat. The faucet is arranged on the left side of the sink body countertop and is located in the middle of the front and back directions. The faucet is a pull-out faucet. A waterfall-type water outlet is provided on the inner side of the upper right end of the sink body. The sink body has a multi-step step groove structure that gradually descends from right to left. An operation button for controlling the waterfall-type water outlet is respectively provided on the front and back sides of the sink body countertop. A slide groove is provided on the inner side of the upper end of the sink body, and the chopping board is slidable left and right on the slide groove. The front-to-back symmetrical structure of the sink body and the operation buttons for controlling the waterfall-type water outlet on the front and back sides of the sink body countertop allow multiple people to perform kitchen tasks such as cleaning at the same time around the integrated sink, making it convenient for multiple people to operate the sink at the same time. The pull-out faucet can be stretched to a farther place for cleaning. The multi-level step trough structure adopts a single large sink, which not only increases the cleaning space but also allows different users to operate on steps of different heights. Cleaner items can be washed on the first step on the right, and others can wash dirtier items on the last step on the left. Functional zoning enables multiple people to operate simultaneously, making efficient use of space and water resources, and facilitating exchanges and communication between family members, thereby promoting collaboration and communication among family members. The sliding design of the chopping board on the slide makes it more convenient for the transfer and collaboration of items.
[0005] As a preferred technical means: a disinfection and drying drawer is provided under the first step on the right side of the sink body, and the disinfection and drying drawer can be pulled out and opened in both directions, front and back. By placing the disinfection and drying drawer under the first step, the space is rationally utilized, and the front and back two-way pulling and opening can be conveniently opened by people on both sides of the integrated sink, taking into full consideration the use scenario of multiple people. Users in different directions do not need to go around the sink or wait for others to finish the operation. The drawer can be freely pulled out and opened from the front and back directions at any time, and kitchen utensils such as cutting boards and knives can be disinfected and dried in time to ensure the hygiene of kitchen utensils, reduce bacterial growth, and protect the health of the family. At the same time, it also improves the efficiency of kitchen operations, avoids wasting time waiting for disinfection and drying tools to be idle, and provides strong support for the collaborative kitchen workflow of multiple people.
[0006] As a preferred technical measure, a dishwasher is installed in the middle of the left and right sides of the cabinet, with doors on both the front and rear sides of the cabinet. Whether the user is standing in front of or behind the sink, the dishwasher can be easily opened to place or remove dishes, eliminating the need for multiple people to move around. This greatly shortens the dishwashing process, speeds up household tasks, and allows family members to efficiently collaborate on post-meal cleanup, reducing individual labor burdens, improving the overall household experience, and optimizing kitchen operation convenience.
[0007] As a preferred technical approach, the cabinet body is equipped with a left storage cabinet on the left side of the dishwasher and a right storage cabinet on the right side of the dishwasher. Both the left and right storage cabinets have openable doors on the front and back sides of the cabinet body. This fully meets the needs of multiple people accessing items at the same time. Different users can open the corresponding cabinet doors from any direction based on their own standing position to retrieve the required items without waiting in line or interfering with each other. This makes kitchen item storage and retrieval more convenient and orderly, optimizes kitchen operation processes, improves the fluency of multi-person collaboration, and makes kitchen storage and use more humane.
[0008] As a preferred technical measure, both the left and right storage cabinets feature a push-to-pop door mechanism that automatically opens when pressed. This push-to-pop mechanism greatly facilitates busy kitchen operations. When the user's hands are fully loaded, they only need to gently press the cabinet door with their elbow or body, and the cabinet door will automatically open. There is no need to put down the items in hand to manually open the door. Freeing up hands for operation allows users to more easily collaborate with multiple people, whether storing food or accessing kitchen utensils in one go, improving kitchen work efficiency and making kitchen operations more convenient and efficient.
[0009] As a preferred technical measure, the left storage cabinet is equipped with a food waste disposer and a water purifier. Integrating kitchen waste disposal and water purification functions in one place saves kitchen space. On the one hand, the food waste disposer instantly crushes food waste, preventing the spread of garbage odors, keeping the kitchen air fresh, and reducing bacterial growth. On the other hand, the water purifier provides clean water at all times to meet the water needs of multiple scenarios such as cooking and washing. This provides a reliable foundation for collaborative cooking and cleaning, improves the overall functionality and hygiene standards of the kitchen, and makes kitchen life more comfortable and healthy.
[0010] As a preferred technical means, the faucet is in the shape of an inverted tree branch. The inverted tree branch faucet is easy to hold, and the inverted fork structure is not easy to fall off.
[0011] As a preferred technical measure, the operating buttons are touch-sensitive. Compared to traditional mechanical buttons, touch-sensitive operations are more sensitive and precise. Users only need to touch them lightly to quickly respond to commands, control the opening and closing of the waterfall outlet, and adjust the water flow. This avoids operational errors caused by button jamming or improper pressing force. In a kitchen environment with frequent operations by multiple people, this effectively improves operational accuracy and efficiency, reduces collaboration jams caused by inconvenient operations, makes kitchen water control more convenient and intelligent, and enhances the user experience.
[0012] As a preferred technical means: the operating button is in the shape of a pebble. The rounded shape of the pebble fits the touch of the human hand, is comfortable to press, and reduces hand fatigue after long-term operation.
[0013] Beneficial effects: Through the front-to-back symmetrical structure of the sink body and the operation buttons for controlling the waterfall-type water outlet on the front and back sides of the sink body countertop, multiple people can perform kitchen work such as washing at the same time around the integrated sink, which facilitates the convenience of multiple people operating the sink at the same time; the multi-level step trough structure adopts a single large sink with a multi-level structure, which not only increases the washing space but also allows different users to operate on steps of different heights. One person can wash cleaner items on the first step on the right, while another person can wash dirtier items on the last step on the left. Functional zoning enables multiple people to operate at the same time. It makes efficient use of space and water resources, facilitates exchanges and communication between family members, and promotes collaboration and communication among family members; the sliding structure of the chopping board on the slide allows items to be placed on the chopping board and slid and passed, facilitating the transfer and collaboration of items; the disinfection and drying drawers, dishwashers and storage cabinets that can be opened in both directions can be opened by people on both sides of the integrated sink, fully considering the use scenario of multiple people. Users in different positions do not need to go around the sink or wait for others to finish the operation, and can open it from the front and back positions at any time, which improves the efficiency of kitchen operations and provides strong support for the collaborative kitchen workflow of multiple people. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS
[0014] Figure 1 It is a schematic diagram of the main structure of the utility model.
[0015] Figure 2 It is a schematic diagram of the top structure of the utility model.
[0016] Figure 3 It is a three-dimensional structural schematic diagram of the utility model.
[0017] Figure 4 It is a schematic diagram of one side opening of the disinfection and drying drawer, dishwasher and storage cabinet of the utility model.
[0018] Figure 5 It is a right side schematic diagram of the dishwasher of the present invention when both doors are opened.
[0019] Figure 6 It is a schematic diagram of the three-step trough structure of the water trough body in the utility model.
[0020] In the picture: 1. Sink body; 2. Chopping board; 3. Faucet; 4. Waterfall outlet; 5. Operation button; 6. Sterilization and drying drawer; 7. Dishwasher; 8. Left storage cabinet; 9. Right storage cabinet; 10. Cabinet body; 11. Slide. DETAILED DESCRIPTION
[0021] The technical solution of the present invention is further described in detail below with reference to the accompanying drawings.
[0022] In the description of the present invention, it should be understood that terms such as "center", "longitudinal", "lateral", "length", "width", "thickness", "up", "down", "front", "back", "left", "right", "vertical", "horizontal", "top", "bottom", "inside", "outside", "clockwise", "counterclockwise", "axial", "radial", "circumferential", etc., indicating orientations or positional relationships, are based on the orientations or positional relationships shown in the accompanying drawings, and are 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. Since the embodiments disclosed in the present invention can be set in different directions, these terms indicating directions are only for illustration and should not be regarded as limitations. For example, "up" and "down" are not necessarily limited to directions opposite to or consistent with the direction of gravity.
[0023] Example 1
[0024] like Figure 1-6 As shown, an integrated sink capable of collaborative use by multiple people comprises a sink body 1, a cutting board 2, a cabinet 10, and a faucet 3. The cabinet 10 is located below the sink body 1. The sink body 1 is a symmetrical structure with a flat countertop. The faucet 3 is located on the left side of the countertop, in the middle of the front-to-back direction. The faucet 3 is a pull-out faucet 3. A waterfall-style water outlet 4 is provided on the inner side of the upper right end of the sink body 1. From right to left, the sink body 1 has a three-step trough structure that descends step by step. The three-step trough structure resembles a terraced field, with water flowing downward in the shape of three waterfalls. The steps are curved and transitional. The sink body 1 is a single large sink, providing ample cleaning space. Different users can operate on steps of different heights. Cleaner items can be washed on the first step on the right, while others can wash dirtier items on the three steps on the left. The cascading water flow prevents backflow and contamination of clean items, thus achieving functional zoning. An operating button 5 for controlling the waterfall-type water outlet 4 is provided on each of the front and rear sides of the water tank body 1. A slide groove 11 is provided along the inner side of the upper end of the water tank body 1, and the cutting board 2 is slidably arranged on the slide groove 11 in the left and right directions.
[0025] In order to facilitate the hand-held pulling, the faucet 3 is in an inverted tree branch shape. The inverted tree branch shape faucet 3 is convenient for hand-held pulling, and the inverted bifurcated structure is held and is not easy to fall.
[0026] To make operation more convenient, the operating button 5 is a touch button. Compared with traditional mechanical buttons, touch operation is more sensitive and precise. The user only needs to touch it lightly to quickly respond to instructions, control the opening and closing of the waterfall outlet 4 and adjust the water flow, and avoid operational errors caused by button jamming or improper pressing force. In a kitchen environment with frequent operations by multiple people, this effectively improves operational accuracy and efficiency, reduces collaboration jams caused by inconvenient operation, makes kitchen water control more convenient and intelligent, and enhances the user's operating experience.
[0027] In order to fit the touch of human hands, the operation button 5 is in the shape of a pebble. The rounded shape fits the touch of human hands, is comfortable to press, and reduces hand fatigue after long-term operation.
[0028] When in use, the person on the left side of the sink can place items on the chopping board 2 and push the chopping board 2 to the right to slide it to the right. The user on the right can take the items and place them on the first step of the sink body 1 for cleaning. When cleaning, the waterfall-type water outlet 4 on the right can be opened by touching the operation button 5 closer to the user. In this example, touching the operation button 5 for less than three seconds controls the water flow on and off, and touching it for more than three seconds adjusts the water flow rate. If three people need to clean the three steps at the same time, two people can stand in front of the first and third steps of the sink body 1, and one person can stand behind the second step of the sink body 1 to clean at the same time. In this way, compared with standing on the same side, the standing cleaning space is larger. When cleaning is needed in the kitchen position far away from the faucet 3, the faucet 3 can be pulled to the place that needs to be cleaned, and the switch button on the faucet 3 can be pressed to spray water for cleaning. This can facilitate the use of the integrated sink by multiple people for cooking, cleaning and cleaning, efficiently utilize space and water resources, and facilitate communication and communication between family members, thereby promoting cooperation and communication between family members.
[0029] Example 2
[0030] Unlike the first example above, a disinfection and drying drawer 6 is provided below the first step on the right side of the sink body 1. The disinfection and drying drawer 6 can be pulled out and opened in both directions. By placing the disinfection and drying drawer 6 below the first step, space is utilized rationally. The two-way pulling and opening function can be conveniently opened by people on both sides of the integrated sink. This fully takes into account the use scenario of multiple people. Users in different positions do not need to go around the sink or wait for others to finish their operations. They can freely pull out the drawer from the front and back at any time to disinfect and dry kitchen utensils such as cutting boards 2 and knives in a timely manner, ensuring the hygiene of kitchen utensils, reducing bacterial growth, and protecting the health of the family. At the same time, it also improves the efficiency of kitchen operations, avoids wasting time waiting for disinfection and drying tools to be idle, and provides strong support for the collaborative kitchen workflow of multiple people.
[0031] Example 3
[0032] The difference from the above examples one or two is that a dishwasher 7 is provided in the middle of the left and right sides of the cabinet 10, and the dishwasher 7 is provided with doors on the front and rear sides of the cabinet 10. In this example, the cabinet doors of the dishwasher 7 are flipped open from the upper end to the outside, and there is no connection structure between the bowl basket rack of the dishwasher 7 and the cabinet door. The bowl basket rack can be moved outward by pulling out to facilitate the placement of tableware; a left storage cabinet 8 is provided on the left side of the dishwasher 7 on the cabinet 10, and a right storage cabinet 9 is provided on the right side of the dishwasher 7. The left storage cabinet 8 and the right storage cabinet 9 are both provided with openable cabinet doors on the front and back sides of the cabinet 10. No matter whether the user is standing in front of or behind the sink, the dishwasher 7 can be easily opened to place or take out dishes without the need for multiple people to take turns to avoid each other, which greatly shortens the time-consuming dishwashing process, improves the speed of housework processing, and allows family members to efficiently collaborate in the post-meal cleaning process, reducing the personal labor burden, improving the overall housework experience, and optimizing the convenience of kitchen operations; the front and rear openable structure of the cabinet door fully meets the needs of multiple people to take items at the same time. Different users can open the corresponding cabinet door from any direction in the front and back according to their own standing position to take the required items without waiting in line or interfering with each other, making the storage and use of kitchen items more convenient and orderly, optimizing the kitchen operation process, improving the fluency of multi-person collaboration, and making kitchen storage and use more humane.
[0033] To facilitate door opening, both the left and right cabinets 8 and 9 feature a push-to-pop mechanism that automatically pops open. This automatic pop-up mechanism provides significant convenience for busy kitchen operations. When the user's hands are fully loaded, they simply press gently with their elbow or body, and the cabinet doors automatically pop open. There's no need to put down items and manually open the doors, freeing up both hands for hands-free operation. This allows users to more easily collaborate with multiple people, enabling them to store food and access kitchen utensils in one go, improving kitchen efficiency and making kitchen operations more convenient and efficient. In this example, the cabinet doors open on the side adjacent to the dishwasher 7.
[0034] To save kitchen space, the left storage cabinet 8 is equipped with a food waste disposer and a water purifier. Integrating kitchen waste disposal and water purification functions in one place saves kitchen space. The food waste disposer instantly crushes food waste, preventing odors, keeping the kitchen air fresh, and reducing bacterial growth. The water purifier provides clean water at all times, meeting the water needs of various scenarios such as cooking and washing. This provides a reliable foundation for collaborative cooking and cleaning, improving the overall functionality and hygiene standards of the kitchen, and making kitchen life more comfortable and healthy.
[0035] The integrated sink shown above that can be used collaboratively by multiple people is a specific embodiment of the present invention, which has embodied the substantial characteristics and progress of the present invention. According to actual usage needs and under the guidance of the present invention, equivalent modifications in shape, structure, etc. can be made to it, which are all within the scope of protection of this scheme.
Claims
1. An integrated sink capable of being used collaboratively by multiple people, characterized by: It includes a sink body, a chopping board, a cabinet body and a faucet. The cabinet body is arranged under the sink body. The sink body is a front-to-back symmetrical structure. The countertop of the sink body is flat. The faucet is arranged on the left side of the sink body countertop and is located in the middle of the front and back directions. The faucet is a pull-out faucet. A waterfall-type water outlet is provided on the inner side of the upper right end of the sink body. The sink body has a multi-stage step groove structure that gradually descends from right to left. An operation button for controlling the waterfall-type water outlet is respectively provided on the front and back sides of the sink body countertop. A slide is provided on the inner side of the upper end of the sink body, and the chopping board is slidable left and right on the slide.
2. The integrated sink capable of being used collaboratively by multiple people according to claim 1, characterized in that: A disinfection and drying drawer is provided below the first step on the right side of the water tank body, and the disinfection and drying drawer can be pulled open in two directions from the front and back sides.
3. The integrated sink capable of being used collaboratively by multiple people according to claim 2, characterized in that: A dishwasher is provided in the middle of the left and right sides of the cabinet, and doors are provided on the front and rear sides of the cabinet.
4. The integrated sink capable of collaborative use by multiple persons according to claim 3, characterized in that: The cabinet body is provided with a left storage cabinet on the left side of the dishwasher, and a right storage cabinet is provided on the right side of the dishwasher. The left storage cabinet and the right storage cabinet are both provided with openable cabinet doors on the front and back sides of the cabinet body.
5. The integrated sink capable of being used collaboratively by multiple persons according to claim 4, characterized in that: The left locker and the right locker both adopt a push-to-pop door structure, and automatically pop open when pressed.
6. The integrated sink capable of being used collaboratively by multiple persons according to claim 5, characterized in that: The left storage cabinet is provided with a kitchen waste disposer and a water purifier.
7. The integrated sink capable of being used collaboratively by multiple persons according to claim 6, characterized in that: The faucet is in the shape of an inverted tree branch.
8. The integrated sink capable of collaborative use by multiple persons according to claim 7, characterized in that: The operation button is a touch button.
9. The integrated sink capable of being used collaboratively by multiple persons according to claim 8, characterized in that: The operating button is in the shape of a pebble.