Tableware placing rack

Abstract

The utility model discloses a tableware placing frame which comprises a bottom frame, the bottom frame comprises a supporting bottom frame and two supporting pieces, and the two supporting pieces are connected to the supporting bottom frame and arranged at intervals. A supporting space is formed between the two supporting pieces; a guiding inclined face is arranged on the inner side of the supporting piece and gradually inclines inwards from bottom to top. The guide slopes are arranged on the inner sides of the two supporting pieces, so that the supporting space is gradually contracted inwards from bottom to top, after tableware such as bowls and dishes are stacked in the supporting space, the two supporting pieces can reliably support the side portions of the bowls and the dishes, and the stability of the bowl and dish stacking structure is enhanced.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] The utility model relates to the technical field of dish racks, in particular to a tableware placement rack. Background Art

[0002] In the kitchen, the storage and organization of tableware has always been a major issue. This is especially true for dishes and bowls. Due to their unique shapes and large quantities, traditional storage methods often involve stacking them directly in cabinets or on shelves. However, this stacking method presents several significant issues: First, the tableware easily slides against each other, resulting in unstable stacking and prone to tipping or breakage. Second, residual water stains from washed dishes accumulate during stacking, forming pools at the bottom of the dishes, where they can easily breed bacteria and compromise hygiene.

[0003] Therefore, a variety of tableware storage devices have appeared on the market, such as dish racks, drain racks, etc., but most of these devices have the following problems: Most tableware storage devices adopt a front and rear support method, that is, the tableware is directly placed upright in the compartment and supported by the front and rear partitions, but due to the lack of sufficient lateral support, the tableware is prone to sliding and tipping over during the stacking process.

[0004] Therefore, there is an urgent need for a tableware placement rack to overcome the above-mentioned defects. Utility Model Content

[0005] In order to overcome at least one of the defects described in the above-mentioned prior art, the present invention provides a tableware placement rack, which provides a guiding slope on the inner side of two support members so that the support space between the two support members gradually shrinks from bottom to top, thereby providing sufficient lateral support for the dishes and preventing the tableware from sliding or tipping over during the stacking process.

[0006] The technical solution adopted by the present invention to solve the problem is:

[0007] A tableware placement rack includes a base frame, the base frame includes a supporting base frame and two supporting members, the two supporting members are connected to the supporting base frame and are arranged at intervals; a supporting space is formed between the two supporting members; a guiding slope is provided on the inner side of the supporting member, and the guiding slope is gradually inclined inward from bottom to top.

[0008] Furthermore, the support base includes two first rod segments, the support member includes a connecting rod and two second rod segments, the second rod segments have a first end and a second end, the first ends of the two second rod segments are respectively connected to one end of the two first rod segments, and the second ends of the two second rod segments are respectively connected to the two ends of the connecting rod; the second rod segments are gradually tilted inward from bottom to top.

[0009] Furthermore, the extending direction of the second rod segment forms an included angle A with the vertical direction, and the value range of A is 5°-15°.

[0010] Furthermore, A=10°.

[0011] Furthermore, the first rod segment is connected to the second rod segment by a first circular arc segment, and the second rod segment is connected to the connecting rod by a second circular arc segment.

[0012] Furthermore, handles are provided at both ends of the base frame, and the handles include a hand-held rod segment and two third rod segments, the hand-held rod segment extends in a horizontal direction, the upper ends of the two third rod segments are respectively connected to the two ends of the hand-held rod segment, the lower ends of the two third rod segments are inclined away from each other, and the lower ends of the third rod segments extend outward in a horizontal direction to form a fourth rod segment, and a clamping corner is formed between the third rod segment and the fourth rod segment, the clamping corner is clamped to the inner side of the connecting rod, and the fourth rod segment rests against the bottom of the connecting rod.

[0013] Furthermore, a drain assembly is provided at the bottom of the base frame, and the drain assembly includes a drain plate and two connecting end plates. The two connecting end plates are respectively arranged at both ends of the drain plate. The end of the connecting end plate away from the drain plate is also provided with a connecting groove, and the connecting groove is snap-fitted with the supporting base frame.

[0014] Furthermore, a connecting groove is provided on a side of the connecting end plate facing the drain plate, and the connecting groove is detachably connected to the drain plate.

[0015] Furthermore, the tableware placement rack includes a partition, which includes a connecting plate, two support arms and a support plate, the two support arms are respectively arranged at the two ends of the connecting plate, and the support plate is connected to the middle part of the connecting plate; the two ends of the connecting plate are respectively connected to the two support members through a connecting part, and the longitudinal cross-section of the connecting plate is an arc-shaped surface.

[0016] Furthermore, a buffer pad is provided on the support arm.

[0017] In summary, the tableware rack provided by the present invention has the following technical effects:

[0018] The utility model provides guiding inclined surfaces on the inner sides of the two support members, so that the support space between the two support members gradually shrinks from bottom to top. After the dishes and other tableware are stacked upright or tilted in the support space, the two support members can apply an inward force, thereby providing reliable side support for the dishes therebetween, enhancing the stability of the dish stacking structure and preventing the dishes from sliding or tipping over during the stacking process. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

[0019] Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of the assembly structure of the tableware placement rack according to an embodiment of the present utility model;

[0020] Figure 2 This is a schematic diagram of the disassembled structure of the tableware placement rack according to an embodiment of the present utility model;

[0021] Figure 3 This is a schematic structural diagram of a chassis according to an embodiment of the present utility model;

[0022] Figure 4 for Figure 3 Structural diagram from another perspective;

[0023] Figure 5 This is a schematic structural diagram of a separator according to an embodiment of the present invention;

[0024] Figure 6 A longitudinal cross-sectional schematic diagram of a separator according to an embodiment of the present invention;

[0025] Figure 7 This is a side view of the tableware rack according to an embodiment of the present invention;

[0026] Figure 8 This is a front view of the tableware placement rack according to an embodiment of the present invention.

[0027] The meanings of the reference numerals are as follows:

[0028] 1. Base frame; 10. First rod section; 11. Support space; 111. Guide slope; 112. Connecting rod; 113. Second rod section; 114. First arc section; 115. Second arc section; 14. Drain plate; 15. Connecting end plate; 151. Connecting groove; 152. Connecting groove; 16. Handle; 161. Hand-held rod section; 162. Third rod section; 163. Fourth rod section; 164. Snap-in corner; 165. Abutting rod section; 2. Partition; 21. Placement interval; 22. Connecting plate; 23. Support arm; 231. Support section; 232. Support surface; 24. Abutting plate; 241. Abutting section; 27. Connecting part. DETAILED DESCRIPTION

[0029] For better understanding and implementation, the technical solutions in the embodiments of the present invention will be clearly and completely described below in conjunction with the accompanying drawings in the embodiments of the present invention.

[0030] In the description of the present invention, it should be noted that the terms "upper", "lower", "front", "back", "left", "right", "vertical", "horizontal", "top", "bottom", "inside", "outside", etc., indicating directions or positional relationships, are based on the directions or positional relationships shown in the accompanying drawings. They are only for the convenience of describing the present invention and simplifying the description, and do not indicate or imply that the device or element referred to must have a specific direction, be constructed and operated in a specific direction. Therefore, they cannot be understood as limiting the present invention.

[0031] Unless otherwise defined, all technical and scientific terms used herein have the same meaning as those commonly understood by those skilled in the art in the art of the present invention. The terms used herein in the specification of the present invention are only for the purpose of describing specific embodiments and are not intended to limit the present invention.

[0032] See Figure 1 and Figure 2 The utility model discloses a tableware placing rack, which includes a bottom frame 1; specifically, see Figure 3 The chassis 1 includes a supporting chassis and two supporting members, which are connected to the supporting chassis and spaced apart, and a supporting space 11 is formed between the two supporting members. A guiding slope 111 is provided on the inner side of the supporting member, and the guiding slope 111 is gradually inclined inward from bottom to top.

[0033] Based on this structure, when using the tableware rack of the present invention, the base frame 1 can be placed on a stable table or kitchen workbench to ensure that the two support members are firmly connected to the support base frame to form a stable support structure. The width of the support space 11 between the two support members is adapted to the size of the tableware. When the tableware needs to be placed, the tableware (such as bowls, plates, etc.) can be gently placed from above into the support space 11 between the two support members; and the two sides of the tableware are respectively against the guide slopes 111 on both sides. Multiple tableware are stacked in sequence along the length direction of the support space 11.

[0034] When the tableware is a bowl or dish, the two sides of the tableware are the sides of the bowl, and the two ends of the tableware are the rim and bottom of the bowl. When placed, the two sides of the bowl rest against the two support members. It is worth noting that when the tableware such as bowls and dishes are placed in the support space 11, they are not completely contained in the support space 11, but are partially located in the support space 11, with both sides of the bowl or dish resting against the upper ends of the support members.

[0035] It should be noted that the inner side of the support member refers to the side of the support member facing the support space 11. The inner sides of the two support members are provided with a guiding slope 111 that gradually tilts inward from bottom to top, so that the support space 11 between the two support members gradually retracts from bottom to top. The two support members can apply an inward force to provide lateral support for the dishes, thereby preventing the tableware from sliding or tipping over due to lack of lateral support during the stacking process.

[0036] Specifically, the support member can be a support plate, and the support base can be a bottom plate. The two support plates are arranged opposite to each other and connected to the bottom plate, and the two opposite inner surfaces of the two support plates gradually approach each other and tilt from bottom to top, thereby forming an inward support space 11 between the two support plates.

[0037] Therefore, when the tableware is placed on the base rack 1, the support members at both ends can apply an inward force, thereby providing sufficient lateral support for the dishes and preventing the tableware from sliding or tipping over during the process of stacking and storing on the base rack 1.

[0038] Further, see Figure 3 The supporting frame includes two first rod segments 10, the supporting member includes a connecting rod 112 and two second rod segments 113, and the second rod segment 113 has a first end and a second end, wherein the first ends of the two second rod segments 113 are respectively connected to one end of the two first rod segments 10, and the second ends of the two second rod segments 113 are respectively connected to the two ends of the connecting rod 112, and the second rod segments 113 are gradually tilted inward from bottom to top.

[0039] In this way, when the two support members are arranged on the supporting base frame, both ends of the connecting rod 112 of the two support members are connected to the end of the first rod segment 10 through a second rod segment 113 respectively, and the base frame 1 as a whole forms a rectangular frame body.

[0040] The second rod section 113 is gradually tilted toward the support space 11 from bottom to top, causing the support space 11 to gradually retract from bottom to top. Since the retracted end of the second rod section 113 is connected to the connecting rod 112, the connecting rod 112 has an inward preload. Therefore, when the two sides of the tableware rest against the two connecting rods 112, the two connecting rods 112 can apply force toward the middle of the tableware, providing lateral support for the tableware, ensuring that the tableware can be placed relatively firmly on the base frame 1.

[0041] Further, see Figure 4 The extension direction of the second rod segment 113 is set at an angle A with the vertical direction, and the value range of A is 5°-15°.

[0042] Specifically, the size of angle A indicates the degree of inward tilt of second rod segment 113. If angle A is greater than 15°, the inward tilt of second rod segment 113 increases significantly, causing the upper portion of support space 11 to become too narrow. This reduces the amount of tableware placed on the support member that can enter support space 11, resulting in a smaller support area, making it more susceptible to tipping and reducing the stability of the overall structure. Furthermore, excessive inclination of second rod segment 113 increases the inward force of connecting rod 112, causing the base frame 1 to support the tableware more like squeezing rather than stable support, which can easily damage the tableware.

[0043] Similarly, if angle A is less than 5°, the inward inclination of second rod segment 113 will be significantly reduced, and second rod segment 113 will tend to extend vertically, resulting in the upper portion of support space 11 becoming too wide and the inward force of connecting rod 112 being weak. This will result in insufficient lateral support for tableware within support space 11, making it easy for tableware to lose balance and slip or fall when slightly disturbed, thus reducing the stability of the overall structure.

[0044] Therefore, the value range of A is between 5° and 15°, which can provide sufficient lateral support for the tableware in the support space 11 to prevent it from sliding; it can also reduce the squeezing of the tableware to prevent it from being damaged.

[0045] Preferably, A = 10°. Considering both stability and practicality, setting the angle A to 10° provides sufficient lateral support for the tableware, preventing it from sliding or tipping over; it also avoids excessive squeezing of the tableware, protecting it from damage. Furthermore, the base frame 1 is neither too narrow nor too wide, preventing it from taking up too much space.

[0046] Furthermore, the first rod segment 10 and the second rod segment 113 are connected by a first arc segment 114 , and the second rod segment 113 and the connecting rod 112 are connected by a second arc segment 115 .

[0047] Thus, when the connecting rod 112 is subjected to external forces (such as the impact force when placing tableware), the second arc segment 115 can serve as a transition area to absorb and buffer these forces; this buffering effect helps reduce the direct impact on the connecting rod 112 and improve the support strength. At the same time, the second rod segment 113 is connected to the first rod segment 10 by the first arc segment 114, making the connection between the first rod segment 10 and the second rod segment 113 smoother and more stable. When the second rod segment 113 is subjected to force, the first arc segment 114 can also absorb and buffer the force, reducing the force on the second rod segment 113, increasing the overall rigidity of the structure, making the support more stable when bearing weight and less likely to deform or break.

[0048] Among them, the arc shape can also disperse stress more effectively, avoid stress concentration at the connection points, and help reduce the risk of structural damage caused by stress concentration.

[0049] In addition, the two groups of first rod segments 10, first arc segments 114, second rod segments 113, second arc segments 115 and connecting rod 112 can be integrally formed, which can eliminate seams and weaknesses caused by welding or assembly, thereby improving the strength of the overall structure.

[0050] Further, see Figure 1 and Figure 7 The base frame 1 is provided with handles 16 at both ends. Specifically, the handles 16 include a gripping section 161 and two third sections 162. The gripping section 161 extends horizontally, and the upper ends of the two third sections 162 are connected to the ends of the gripping section 161. The lower ends of the two third sections 162 are inclined away from each other, and the lower ends of the third sections 162 extend outward horizontally to form fourth sections 163. Furthermore, a snap-fit ​​corner 164 is formed between the third and fourth sections 162, 163. The snap-fit ​​corner 164 snaps onto the inner side of the connecting rod 112, and the fourth section 163 abuts against the bottom of the connecting rod 112.

[0051] Based on this structure, when using handle 16, the user can easily lift or move the entire cutlery rack by grasping the handle segment 161, the horizontally extending portion. When handle 16 is lifted, the two third segments 162 are also lifted. Because the lower ends of the third segments 162 are tilted away from each other and form a snap-fit ​​corner 164 with the fourth segment 163, this corner naturally snaps onto the inner side of the connecting rod 112, ensuring that handle 16 will not accidentally fall off during transportation, increasing user safety.

[0052] At the same time, the fourth rod section 163 abuts against the bottom of the connecting rod 112, providing additional support for the handle 16. This bottom support not only strengthens the connection between the handle 16 and the connecting rod 112, but also disperses the stress that may be generated during the lifting process of the handle 16, further improving the stability and durability of the structure.

[0053] In addition, the handle 16 also includes a support rod segment 165 extending in the horizontal direction, and the two ends of the support rod segment 165 respectively support the lower parts of the two third rod segments 162, so that the two third rod segments 162 can remain outwardly pressed against the connecting rod 112 to ensure the connection effect between the handle 16 and the connecting rod 112.

[0054] Furthermore, a drain assembly is provided at the bottom of the base frame 1. Specifically, the drain assembly includes a drain plate 14 and two connecting end plates 15. The two connecting end plates 15 are respectively arranged at both ends of the drain plate 14, wherein the end of the connecting end plate 15 away from the drain plate 14 is also provided with a connecting groove 152, and the connecting groove 152 is snap-fitted with the supporting base frame.

[0055] Based on this structure, during assembly, the two connecting end plates 15 can be connected to the two ends of the drain plate 14 respectively, and the connecting grooves 152 on the two connecting end plates 15 can be respectively engaged with the middle parts of the two first rod segments 10 of the supporting base frame, so that the drain plate 14 is assembled at the bottom of the supporting space 11.

[0056] The drain plate 14 is located below the support space 11 and collects dripping water from the dishes. After a period of draining, if the accumulated water is not cleaned up in time, it will breed bacteria. Therefore, the connecting groove 152 can be detached from the first rod section 10 to remove the drain plate 14. The accumulated water on the drain plate 14 can be poured out and cleaned before the drain plate 14 is reinstalled.

[0057] In this way, the drain plate 14 is detachably connected to the base frame 1 through the connecting end plate 15, so that the drain plate 14 can be easily removed when it is necessary to pour water or clean it.

[0058] Further, see Figure 2 The connecting end plate 15 has a connecting groove 151 on the side facing the drain plate 14, and the connecting groove 151 is detachably connected to the drain plate 14. During assembly, the end of the drain plate 14 can be inserted into the connecting groove 151, and then the connecting end plate 15 is connected to the two first rod segments 10 of the supporting frame through the connecting groove 152.

[0059] It should be noted that the connecting end plate 15 can be made of plastic, which has a certain degree of plastic deformation. The drain plate 14 and the base frame 1 can be made of materials such as stainless steel or aluminum alloy, which have high strength and rust resistance. Because the connecting end plate 15 has a certain degree of plastic deformation, when the connecting end plate 15 is connected to the end of the drain plate 14 through the connecting groove 151, or when it is engaged with the first rod segment 10 through the connecting groove 152, a slight deformation of the connecting end plate 15 can be used to form a detachable and secure connection effect.

[0060] Furthermore, the tableware rack includes a separator 2, see Figure 5 The separator 2 includes a connecting plate 22, two supporting arms 23 and a supporting plate 24. Specifically, the two supporting arms 23 are respectively provided at both ends of the connecting plate 22, and the supporting plate 24 is connected to the middle of the connecting plate 22. The two ends of the connecting plate 22 are respectively connected to the two supporting members through the connecting portion 27. Figure 6The longitudinal cross-section of the connecting plate 22 is an arc-shaped surface.

[0061] Based on this structure, during assembly, the connecting plates 22 of the multiple dividers 2 are connected to the two connecting rods 112 via the connecting portions 27, forming a placement gap 21 between two adjacent dividers 2. During use, dishes and other tableware can be placed from top to bottom into the placement gap 21, with the two sides of the tableware supported against the two connecting rods 112 and the two ends of the tableware resting against the two dividers 2 on both sides of the placement gap 21.

[0062] More specifically, the end of the support arm 23 extends toward one side of the partition 2 to form a support segment 231, and the support segment 231 has a support surface 232 facing the placement space 21. The end of the abutment plate 24 also extends toward one side of the partition 2 to form an abutment segment 241, and the abutment segment 241 has an abutment surface 242 facing the placement space 21. Figure 8 The support surface 232 and the abutment surface 242 on the same divider 2 face away from each other. In addition, the tableware has a bowl-shaped end and a bowl-shaped bottom end. The bowl-shaped bottom end rests on the two support surfaces 232 of the divider 2 on one side of the gap 21, while the bowl-shaped end rests on the abutment surface 242 of the divider 2 on the other side of the gap 21.

[0063] The abutment section 241 extends from the bowl opening into the bowl interior and abuts against the sidewall of the bowl opening. Together with the two support sections 231, it forms support points at both ends of the tableware, effectively preventing the tableware from sliding during storage. Thus, when the tableware is placed obliquely into the storage compartment 21, the bottom end of the tableware rests on the support portion, while the end of the bowl opening is pressed by the abutment portion, preventing the tableware from sliding or tipping over.

[0064] It should be noted that the support surface 232 is configured to support one end of the bottom surface of the tableware, and therefore the support surface 232 can be configured as an arcuate surface. When the support segment 231 is used to support bowls or basins with a large curvature of the bottom surface, the arcuate surface can be configured to be more curved to allow the support surface 232 to better conform to the bottom of the bowl or basin. When the support segment 231 is used to support dishes with a small curvature of the bottom surface, the arcuate surface can be configured to be more gently curved to allow the support surface 232 to better conform to the bottom of the dish.

[0065] Because the longitudinal cross-section of the connecting plate 22 is an arcuate surface, when the connecting plate 22 is connected to the two connecting rods 112 via the connecting portion 27, the two connecting rods 112 exert an inward force due to the inward inclination of the second rod segments 113. This force causes the ends of the connecting plate 22 to have a tendency to move inward. The arcuate longitudinal cross-section of the connecting plate 22 can better absorb the force exerted by the connecting rods 112 on both sides, thereby improving the structural strength and support stability of the partition 2. The connecting portion 27 can be a snap-in groove or a connecting hole.

[0066] Furthermore, a buffer pad is provided on the support arm 23 .

[0067] Specifically, the cushioning pad can be a TPE soft rubber pad, a silicone pad, or the like, which can be entirely wrapped around the support segment 231 or partially covered on the support surface 232. This allows for elastic contact between the dishes and the support segment 231, thus protecting the dishes. Furthermore, the cushioning pad can increase the coefficient of friction of the support surface 232, providing anti-slip and noise-reducing effects.

[0068] The technical means disclosed in the present invention are not limited to those disclosed in the above-mentioned embodiments, but also include technical solutions composed of any combination of the above-mentioned technical features. It should be noted that those skilled in the art can make various improvements and modifications without departing from the principles of the present invention, and such improvements and modifications are also considered to be within the scope of protection of the present invention.

Claims

1. A tableware rack, characterized by: The invention comprises a base frame, wherein the base frame comprises a supporting base frame and two supporting members, wherein the two supporting members are connected to the supporting base frame and are arranged at intervals; a supporting space is formed between the two supporting members; a guiding slope is provided on the inner side of the supporting member, and the guiding slope is gradually inclined inward from bottom to top.

2. The tableware rack according to claim 1, characterized in that: The supporting base includes two first rod segments, and the supporting member includes a connecting rod and two second rod segments, the second rod segments have a first end and a second end, the first ends of the two second rod segments are respectively connected to one end of the two first rod segments, and the second ends of the two second rod segments are respectively connected to the two ends of the connecting rod; the second rod segments are gradually tilted inward from bottom to top.

3. The tableware rack according to claim 2, characterized in that: The extending direction of the second rod segment is set at an angle A with respect to the vertical direction, and the value range of A is 5°-15°.

4. The tableware rack according to claim 3, characterized in that: Said A=10°.

5. The tableware rack according to claim 2, characterized in that: The first rod segment is connected to the second rod segment by a first arc segment, and the second rod segment is connected to the connecting rod by a second arc segment.

6. The tableware rack according to claim 2, characterized in that: Handles are provided at both ends of the base frame, and the handles include a hand-held rod segment and two third rod segments. The hand-held rod segment extends in a horizontal direction, and the upper ends of the two third rod segments are respectively connected to the two ends of the hand-held rod segment, and the lower ends of the two third rod segments are inclined away from each other. The lower end portion of the third rod segment extends outward in a horizontal direction to form a fourth rod segment, and a clamping corner is formed between the third rod segment and the fourth rod segment. The clamping corner is clamped to the inner side of the connecting rod, and the fourth rod segment rests on the bottom of the connecting rod.

7. The tableware rack according to claim 1, characterized in that: A drain assembly is provided at the bottom of the base frame, and the drain assembly includes a drain plate and two connecting end plates. The two connecting end plates are respectively arranged at both ends of the drain plate. A connecting groove is also provided at the end of the connecting end plate away from the drain plate, and the connecting groove is snap-fitted with the supporting base frame.

8. The tableware rack according to claim 7, characterized in that: A connecting groove is provided on one side of the connecting end plate facing the drain plate, and the connecting groove is detachably connected to the drain plate.

9. The tableware rack according to any one of claims 1 to 8, characterized in that: The tableware placement rack includes a partition, which includes a connecting plate, two supporting arms and a supporting plate. The two supporting arms are respectively arranged at the two ends of the connecting plate, and the supporting plate is connected to the middle part of the connecting plate; the two ends of the connecting plate are respectively connected to the two supporting members through connecting parts, and the longitudinal cross-section of the connecting plate is an arc-shaped surface.

10. The tableware rack according to claim 9, characterized in that: A buffer pad is provided on the support arm.

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