Meal preparation rack

Abstract

The utility model relates to the field of kitchen equipment, and discloses a meal preparation frame which comprises a first frame body, a second frame body, a first connecting rod and a second connecting rod, the first frame body is arranged above the second frame body, the first frame body is provided with a first sliding groove, the second frame body is provided with a second sliding groove, and the two ends of the first connecting rod are rotationally connected with the first frame body and the second sliding groove respectively. The two ends of the second connecting rod are rotationally connected with the first sliding groove and the second frame body respectively, the first connecting rod is hinged to the second connecting rod, one end of the first connecting rod slides in the second sliding groove, one end of the second connecting rod slides in the first sliding groove, and the second frame body descends to be unfolded or ascends to be folded relative to the first frame body. A user can fix the first frame body at the bottom of a kitchen cabinet and pull down and unfold the second frame body during use, sundries, tableware or dishes and the like can be stored in the second frame body, the second frame body is pushed up and folded at the bottom of the cabinet after use, the space utilization rate is increased, occupied space can be reduced when the kitchen cabinet is not used, and the kitchen cabinet is more flexible.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This utility model relates to the field of kitchen equipment technology, and more specifically, to a food preparation rack. Background Technology

[0002] In kitchens with limited space, food preparation area is often cramped. Washing and chopping vegetables can feel stifling, and there's nowhere to put the ingredients, making the already limited preparation area feel crowded and underutilized. This negatively impacts cooking efficiency, increases work time, and significantly diminishes the user experience. Currently, there are very few products on the market that address the issue of insufficient space in the kitchen preparation area. While some wall-mounted shelves can hold items, they are difficult to fold and take up too much space when not in use, lacking flexibility. Utility Model Content

[0003] To address at least one of the aforementioned problems, this utility model provides a food preparation rack, comprising a first frame, a second frame, a first connecting rod, and a second connecting rod. The first frame is positioned above the second frame, and the first frame has a first sliding groove. The second frame has a second sliding groove. The two ends of the first connecting rod are rotatably connected to the first frame and the second sliding groove, respectively. The two ends of the second connecting rod are rotatably connected to the first sliding groove and the second frame, respectively. The first connecting rod and the second connecting rod are hinged together. One end of the first connecting rod slides in the second sliding groove, and one end of the second connecting rod slides in the first sliding groove, thereby allowing the second frame to descend and unfold or rise and fold relative to the first frame.

[0004] Optionally, it also includes a two-stage stroke gas spring, the two ends of which are respectively connected to one end of the first frame and one end of the first connecting rod, so as to drive the first connecting rod to move.

[0005] Optionally, the second frame is provided with a silent buffer damper, which is partially accommodated in the second slide groove and is adapted to abut against the bottom end of the first connecting rod.

[0006] Optionally, one end of the first connecting rod is rotatably connected to a first connecting member, and one end of the second connecting rod is rotatably connected to a second connecting member. The first connecting member is confined in the second slide groove and slidably connected to the second slide groove, and the second connecting member is confined in the first slide groove and slidably connected to the first slide groove.

[0007] Optionally, it also includes a drawer and a rebound slide, wherein the drawer and the first frame are slidably connected, and the left and right sides of the rebound slide are respectively connected to the drawer and the first frame.

[0008] Optionally, it also includes a drawer and a self-closing damping slide rail, wherein the drawer and the first frame are slidably connected, and the self-closing damping slide rail connects both the first frame and the drawer. When the drawer slides relative to the first frame, the self-closing damping slide rail can reduce impact and noise.

[0009] Optionally, the system also includes a drawer, which is slidably connected to the first frame. The drawer has first slide rails on both sides, and the first frame has second slide rails. The first slide rails and the second slide rails are slidably connected. A third connector is fixedly connected to the rear end of the first slide rail. The third connector is slidably connected to the second slide rail and is rotatably connected to the second slide rail so that the drawer can be tilted downwards after being pulled out.

[0010] Optionally, the first link and the second link are connected in an X-shape.

[0011] Optionally, baffles are provided on the left and right sides and the rear side of the second frame to allow items to be placed on the second frame.

[0012] Optionally, the bottom of the second frame is provided with several drainage grooves, which are used to keep the second frame dry.

[0013] Compared to existing technologies, the food preparation rack in this utility model features a foldable first and second frame. When in use, the user can fix the first frame to the bottom of the kitchen cabinet, pull down to unfold the second frame, and store sundries, tableware, or dishes in the second frame. After use, the second frame can be pushed up and folded into the bottom of the cabinet. This not only increases space utilization but also reduces space occupation when not in use, making it more flexible. Attached Figure Description

[0014] Figure 1 This is a structural diagram of the food preparation rack according to Embodiment 1 of this utility model;

[0015] Figure 2 for Figure 1 Partial exploded view;

[0016] Figure 3 This is a structural diagram of the food preparation rack according to Embodiment 2 of this utility model;

[0017] Figure 4 for Figure 3 A structural diagram of the drawers in the middle;

[0018] Figure 5 This is a folding diagram of the food preparation rack of this utility model.

[0019] Explanation of reference numerals in the attached figures:

[0020] 1. First frame; 11. First slide rail; 12. Second slide rail; 2. Second frame; 21. Second slide rail; 22. Baffle; 23. Drain groove; 3. Drawer; 31. First slide rail; 32. Third connector; 4. First connecting rod; 41. First connector; 5. Second connecting rod; 51. Second connector; 6. Rebound slide rail; 7. Two-stage travel gas spring; 8. Silent buffer damper. Detailed Implementation

[0021] To make the above-mentioned objectives, features and advantages of this utility model more apparent and understandable, the specific embodiments of this utility model will be described in detail below with reference to the accompanying drawings.

[0022] In the description of this utility model, it should be understood that the terms "upper" and "lower" indicate the orientation or positional relationship based on the orientation or positional relationship when the product is in normal use.

[0023] The terms "first" and "second" are used for descriptive purposes only and should not be construed as indicating or implying relative importance or implicitly specifying the number of technical features indicated. Therefore, a feature defined as "first" or "second" may explicitly or implicitly include at least one of that feature. The accompanying drawings of embodiments of this utility model provide a coordinate system XYZ, where the positive direction of the X-axis represents the left, the negative direction of the X-axis represents the right, the positive direction of the Y-axis represents the front, the negative direction of the Y-axis represents the rear, the positive direction of the Z-axis represents the top, and the negative direction of the Z-axis represents the bottom.

[0024] This utility model embodiment provides a food preparation rack, combined with Figure 1-5 As shown, the device includes a first frame 1, a second frame 2, a first connecting rod 4, and a second connecting rod 5. The first frame 1 is located above the second frame 2. The first frame 1 has a first sliding groove 11, and the second frame 2 has a second sliding groove 21. The two ends of the first connecting rod 4 are rotatably connected to the first frame 1 and the second sliding groove 21, respectively. The two ends of the second connecting rod 5 are rotatably connected to the first sliding groove 11 and the second frame 2, respectively. The first connecting rod 4 and the second connecting rod 5 are hinged together. One end of the first connecting rod 4 slides in the second sliding groove 21, and one end of the second connecting rod 5 slides in the first sliding groove 11, so that the second frame 2 can be lowered and unfolded or raised and folded relative to the first frame 1.

[0025] like Figure 1 and 2In the illustrated embodiment, the first slide rail 11 is located on the left and right sides of the first frame 1, and the first slide rail 11 is parallel to the horizontal plane. The second slide rail 21 is located on the left and right sides of the second frame 2, and the second slide rail 21 is parallel to the horizontal plane. When the lower end of the first connecting rod 4 abuts against the front end of the second slide rail 21, and the upper end of the second connecting rod 5 abuts against the front end of the first slide rail 11, the first frame 1 and the second frame 2 abut against each other vertically to fold. When the lower end of the first connecting rod 4 abuts against the rear end of the second slide rail 21, and the upper end of the second connecting rod 5 abuts against the rear end of the first slide rail 11, the first frame 1 and the second frame 2 separate vertically to unfold.

[0026] The food preparation rack of this utility model has a foldable first frame 1 and a foldable second frame 2. When in use, the user can fix the first frame 1 to the bottom of the kitchen cabinet, pull down and unfold the second frame 2, and store sundries, tableware or dishes in the second frame 2. After use, the second frame 2 can be pushed up and folded into the bottom of the cabinet. This not only increases the space utilization rate, but also reduces the space occupied when not in use, making it more flexible.

[0027] Optionally, the food preparation rack further includes a two-stage stroke gas spring 7, the two ends of which are respectively connected to one end of the first frame 1 and one end of the first connecting rod 4, so as to drive the first connecting rod 4 to move.

[0028] like Figure 2 As shown, the two-stage stroke gas spring 7, through oil-gas mixture assistance, can provide power to the first link 4 during folding, thereby solving the problem of incomplete folding between the first frame 1 and the second frame 2.

[0029] Optionally, the second frame 2 is provided with a silent buffer damper 8, which is partially accommodated in the second slide groove 21 and is adapted to abut against the bottom end of the first connecting rod 4.

[0030] like Figure 5 As shown, the silent buffer damper 8 is located on the sliding path at the bottom of the first link 4. When the second frame 2 is pulled down, the bottom end of the first link 4 slides in the second slide groove 21 until it abuts against the silent buffer damper 8. At this time, the silent buffer damper 8 can reduce the noise generated by the hard collision between the first link 4 and the second frame 2, and can also reduce the noise generated under the assistance of the two-stage stroke gas spring 7.

[0031] Optionally, one end of the first connecting rod 4 is rotatably connected to a first connecting member 41, and one end of the second connecting rod 5 is rotatably connected to a second connecting member 51. The first connecting member 41 is limited in the second sliding groove 21 and slidably connected to the second sliding groove 21, and the second connecting member 51 is limited in the first sliding groove 11 and slidably connected to the first sliding groove 11.

[0032] like Figure 1 and 2 As shown, the first connector 41 can rotate while sliding in the second slide groove 21 to prevent the first connecting rod 4 from getting stuck, and the second connector 51 can rotate while sliding in the first slide groove 11 to prevent the second connecting rod 5 from getting stuck.

[0033] Optionally, the food preparation rack further includes a drawer 3 and a rebound slide rail 6, wherein the drawer 3 is slidably connected to the first frame 1, and the left and right sides of the rebound slide rail 6 are respectively connected to the drawer 3 and the first frame 1.

[0034] like Figure 1 and 2 In the embodiment shown, the rebound slide rail 6 is connected to the drawer 3 to facilitate the user to put in and take out items. Pressing the drawer 3 will make the drawer 3 pop out, which is convenient and quick.

[0035] Optionally, the food preparation rack also includes a drawer 3 and a self-closing damping slide rail (not shown). The drawer 3 is slidably connected to the first frame 1, and the self-closing damping slide rail connects both the first frame 1 and the drawer 3. When the drawer 3 slides relative to the first frame 1, the self-closing damping slide rail can reduce impact and noise.

[0036] In other embodiments, a self-closing damping slide rail can be used instead of the rebound slide rail 6, with the two having opposite effects. Connecting the self-closing damping slide rail to the drawer 3 not only enhances shock absorption and anti-collision effects but also allows the drawer 3 to automatically close, making it more convenient, and the damping reduces noise.

[0037] Optionally, the food preparation rack further includes a drawer 3, which is slidably connected to the first frame 1. The drawer 3 has first slide rails 31 on both sides, and the first frame 1 has second slide rails 12. The first slide rails 31 and the second slide rails 12 are slidably connected. A third connector 32 is fixedly connected to the rear end of the first slide rail 31. The third connector 32 is slidably connected to the second slide rail 12 and is rotatably connected to the second slide rail 12 so that the drawer 3 can be tilted downwards after being pulled out.

[0038] like Figure 3 and 4 In the embodiment shown, the first slide rail 31 is a rebound slide rail 6, and the drawer 3 can tilt downwards to solve the problem of users who are not tall enough to easily reach items, making it more user-friendly.

[0039] Optionally, the first link 4 and the second link 5 are connected in an X-shape.

[0040] like Figure 2As shown, the first link 4 and the second link 5 are movably connected relative to the intermediate hinge position.

[0041] Optionally, baffles 22 are provided on the left and right sides and the rear side of the second frame 2 so that items can be placed on the second frame 2.

[0042] like Figure 1 As shown, a baffle 22 is installed on the second frame 2 to prevent items from falling off the second frame 2, making the structure more stable and reliable.

[0043] Optionally, the bottom of the second frame 2 is provided with a plurality of drainage grooves 23, which are used to keep the second frame 2 dry.

[0044] like Figure 1 As shown, the drain trough 23 can drain the water on the second frame 2, keeping the second frame 2 dry, making it less prone to bacterial growth, and extending its service life.

[0045] Although the disclosure is as stated above, the scope of protection of this disclosure is not limited thereto. Those skilled in the art can make various changes and modifications without departing from the spirit and scope of this disclosure, and all such changes and modifications will fall within the protection scope of this utility model.

Claims

1. A food preparation rack, characterized in that, The device includes a first frame (1), a second frame (2), a first connecting rod (4), and a second connecting rod (5). The first frame (1) is located above the second frame (2). The first frame (1) has a first sliding groove (11), and the second frame (2) has a second sliding groove (21). The two ends of the first connecting rod (4) are rotatably connected to the first frame (1) and the second sliding groove (21), respectively. The two ends of the second connecting rod (5) are rotatably connected to the first sliding groove (11) and the second frame (2), respectively. The first connecting rod (4) and the second connecting rod (5) are hinged together. One end of the first connecting rod (4) slides in the second sliding groove (21), and one end of the second connecting rod (5) slides in the first sliding groove (11), so that the second frame (2) can be lowered and unfolded or raised and folded relative to the first frame (1).

2. The food preparation rack according to claim 1, characterized in that, It also includes a two-stage stroke gas spring (7), the two ends of which are respectively connected to one end of the first frame (1) and the first connecting rod (4) to drive the first connecting rod (4) to move.

3. The food preparation rack according to claim 1, characterized in that, The second frame (2) is provided with a silent buffer damper (8), which is partially accommodated in the second slide groove (21) and is adapted to abut against the bottom end of the first connecting rod (4).

4. The food preparation rack according to claim 1, characterized in that, One end of the first connecting rod (4) is rotatably connected to a first connecting member (41), and one end of the second connecting rod (5) is rotatably connected to a second connecting member (51). The first connecting member (41) is located in the second sliding groove (21) and is slidably connected to the second sliding groove (21). The second connecting member (51) is located in the first sliding groove (11) and is slidably connected to the first sliding groove (11).

5. The food preparation rack according to claim 1, characterized in that, It also includes a drawer (3) and a rebound slide rail (6), the drawer (3) and the first frame (1) are slidably connected, and the left and right sides of the rebound slide rail (6) are respectively connected to the drawer (3) and the first frame (1).

6. The food preparation rack according to claim 1, characterized in that, It also includes a drawer (3) and a self-closing damping slide rail. The drawer (3) and the first frame (1) are slidably connected. The self-closing damping slide rail connects the first frame (1) and the drawer (3). When the drawer (3) slides relative to the first frame (1), the self-closing damping slide rail can reduce the impact force and reduce noise.

7. The food preparation rack according to claim 1, characterized in that, It also includes a drawer (3), which is slidably connected to the first frame (1). The drawer (3) has a first slide rail (31) on both sides, and the first frame (1) has a second slide rail (12). The first slide rail (31) and the second slide rail (12) are slidably connected. A third connector (32) is fixedly connected to the rear end of the first slide rail (31). The third connector (32) is slidably connected to the second slide rail (12). The third connector (32) is rotatably connected to the second slide rail (12) so that the drawer (3) can tilt downwards after being pulled out.

8. The food preparation rack according to claim 1, characterized in that, The first link (4) and the second link (5) are connected in an X-shape.

9. The food preparation rack according to claim 1, characterized in that, The second frame (2) is provided with baffles (22) on the left, right and rear sides so that items can be placed on the second frame (2).

10. The food preparation rack according to claim 1, characterized in that, The bottom of the second frame (2) is provided with several drainage grooves (23), which are used to keep the second frame (2) dry.

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