Barrier-free cabinet structure for old people and disabled people

By installing countertop components, stove cabinet components, sink cabinet components, and lift-up cabinet components in the kitchen cabinets, and adjusting the countertop height, the operational difficulties faced by the elderly and disabled when using the sink and gas stove are solved, achieving an accessible kitchen experience.

CN223529125UActive Publication Date: 2025-11-11CHINA SILK ROAD CONSTR INVESTMENT GRP CO LTD
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Application Number
CN202423126777.0
Authority / Receiving Office
CN · China
Patent Type
Utility models(China)
Current Assignee / Owner
Filing Date
2024-12-18
Publication Date
2025-11-11
Estimated Expiration
2034-12-18

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Technical Problem

Traditional kitchen cabinet designs neglect the needs of the elderly and disabled, making it difficult for them to operate the sink and gas stove.

Method used

A barrier-free cabinet structure was designed, including countertop components, stove cabinet components, sink cabinet components, lift-up cabinet components, and transition components. By setting up space under the stove body and sink body and using the lift-up column to adjust the countertop height, it can adapt to kitchens with different structures.

Benefits of technology

This allows wheelchairs for people with disabilities to be closer to the sink and gas stove, making it easier to cook and wash vegetables, thus improving usability.

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Abstract

The utility model discloses a barrier-free cabinet structure for old people and disabled people. The utility model discloses a barrier-free cabinet structure for old people and handicapped people, relates to the technical field of cabinet structures, and mainly aims to provide a barrier-free cabinet structure which is convenient for the old people and the handicapped people to cook. According to the main technical scheme, the barrier-free cabinet structure for the old and the disabled comprises a table board component, a cabinet body component and a cabinet body component, a first space is formed in the lower part of a stove body, and the stove body is mounted on the table board component; the table board component is arranged at the upper part of the pool cabinet body, the second space is arranged at the lower part of the pool body, and the pool body is mounted on the table board component; the lifting cabinet part and the lifting cabinet body are arranged at one end of the cooking range cabinet body and one end of the pool cabinet body respectively, the first lifting column is arranged in the lifting cabinet body, and one end of the first lifting column is fixedly connected to the bottom of the table top part. The kitchen cabinet is mainly used for kitchen cabinets.
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Description

Technical Field

[0001] This utility model relates to the field of cabinet structure technology, and in particular to a barrier-free cabinet structure for the elderly and disabled. Background Technology

[0002] With an aging population and increasing demands from people with disabilities, accessible design is becoming increasingly important in daily life. Traditional kitchen cabinet designs often overlook the specific needs of the elderly and people with disabilities, leading to numerous inconveniences for them during use.

[0003] In existing kitchen cabinet structures, a sink and a gas stove are usually installed. Furthermore, the height of the base cabinets in the kitchen is usually 800mm. Cabinets with doors are installed below the sink and gas stove, making it difficult for wheelchair users to approach the sink and gas stove. This makes it difficult for the elderly or disabled to cook or wash vegetables. Utility Model Content

[0004] In view of this, the present utility model provides an accessible cabinet structure for the elderly and disabled, the main purpose of which is to provide an accessible cabinet structure for the elderly and disabled to facilitate cooking.

[0005] To achieve the above objectives, this utility model mainly provides the following technical solutions:

[0006] This utility model embodiment provides a barrier-free cabinet structure for the elderly and disabled, the structure comprising:

[0007] Countertop components;

[0008] A stove cabinet component, comprising a stove cabinet body and a stove body, wherein the countertop component is provided on the upper part of the stove cabinet body, and a first space is provided on the lower part of the stove body, and the stove body is mounted on the countertop component;

[0009] A sink cabinet component, comprising a sink cabinet body and a sink body, wherein the countertop component is provided on the upper part of the sink cabinet body, and a second space is provided on the lower part of the sink body, and the sink body is mounted on the countertop component;

[0010] A lifting cabinet component, comprising a lifting cabinet body and a first lifting column, wherein the lifting cabinet body is respectively disposed at one end of the stove cabinet body and the sink cabinet body, and the first lifting column is disposed inside the lifting cabinet body, with one end of the first lifting column fixedly connected to the bottom of the countertop component.

[0011] Furthermore, the transition component includes a transition cabinet and a transition lifting column. The transition cabinet is located between the stove cabinet and the sink cabinet, and the transition lifting column is located inside the transition cabinet. One end of the transition lifting column is fixedly connected to the bottom of the countertop component.

[0012] Furthermore, the tabletop component includes a support frame and a tabletop body, with the lower part of the support frame connected to the lifting column and the upper part of the support frame fixedly connected to the tabletop body.

[0013] Furthermore, the stove cabinet includes a stove side panel, a stove back panel, and a drawer component. The stove side panels are arranged on both sides of the stove back panel, and the drawer component is arranged between the two stove side panels. The drawer component is connected to the support frame, and the lower part of the drawer component is the first space.

[0014] Furthermore, the sink cabinet includes a sink side panel and a sink back panel, with the sink side panels provided on both sides of the sink back panel.

[0015] Furthermore, the water tank cabinet component also includes a drain pipe, a connecting pipe, and a flexible pipe. One end of the connecting pipe is connected to the water tank body, and the other end is connected to the flexible pipe. The drain pipe is disposed on the back plate of the water tank, and the flexible pipe is inserted into the drain pipe.

[0016] Furthermore, the pull-out cabinet component includes a pull-out cabinet body and a pull-out basket body. The pull-out cabinet body is disposed on the side of the lifting cabinet body, and the pull-out basket body is disposed inside the pull-out cabinet body.

[0017] Furthermore, the storage cabinet component includes a storage cabinet body and a door panel, the storage cabinet body being disposed on the side of the lifting cabinet body, and the door panel being installed on the front of the storage cabinet body.

[0018] Compared with the prior art, the present invention has the following technical effects:

[0019] In the technical solution provided by this utility model embodiment, the countertop component serves to support the stove body and the sink body; the stove cabinet component provides a stove for cooking, comprising a stove cabinet body and a stove body, with the countertop component located on the upper part of the stove cabinet body and a first space located on the lower part of the stove body, the stove body mounted on the countertop component; the sink cabinet component provides a sink for washing vegetables, comprising a sink cabinet body and a sink body, with the countertop component located on the upper part of the sink cabinet body and a second space located on the lower part of the sink body, the sink body mounted on the countertop component; the lifting cabinet component adjusts the height of the countertop component, comprising a lifting cabinet body and a first lifting column, the lifting cabinet body being respectively disposed on the stove cabinet body and the sink. At one end of the cabinet, the first lifting column is installed inside the lifting cabinet. One end of the first lifting column is fixedly connected to the bottom of the countertop component. Compared with the prior art, a sink and a gas stove are usually installed, and the height of the kitchen base cabinet is usually 800mm. The cabinet with a door is installed below the sink and gas stove, making it difficult for wheelchairs of disabled people to approach the sink and gas stove, making it difficult for the elderly or disabled to cook or wash vegetables. In this technical solution, by setting a first space under the stove body and a second space under the sink body, the wheelchair of disabled people can move to the positions of the first space and the second space. At the same time, the first lifting column can raise or lower the countertop component, thereby achieving the technical effect of adjusting the height of the countertop component. Attached Figure Description

[0020] Figure 1 A top view of the first accessible cabinet structure for the elderly and disabled provided in this embodiment of the utility model;

[0021] Figure 2 A top view schematic diagram of the second type of barrier-free cabinet structure for the elderly and disabled provided in this embodiment of the utility model;

[0022] Figure 3 A top view of the third type of barrier-free cabinet structure for the elderly and disabled provided in this embodiment of the utility model;

[0023] Figure 4 A top view schematic diagram of the fourth type of barrier-free cabinet structure for the elderly and disabled provided in this utility model embodiment;

[0024] Figure 5 A schematic diagram of the structure of a stove cabinet component provided in an embodiment of this utility model;

[0025] Figure 6A structural schematic diagram of a water tank cabinet component provided for an embodiment of this utility model;

[0026] Figure 7 A schematic diagram of the structure of a lifting cabinet component provided in an embodiment of this utility model;

[0027] Figure 8 A schematic diagram of the structure of a pull-out basket cabinet component provided in an embodiment of this utility model;

[0028] Figure 9 This is a structural schematic diagram of a storage cabinet component provided in an embodiment of the present utility model. Detailed Implementation

[0029] The present invention will now be described in further detail with reference to the accompanying drawings and embodiments.

[0030] like Figure 1 , 2 As shown in Figures 5, 6, 7, and 8, this embodiment of the utility model provides a barrier-free cabinet structure for the elderly and disabled, the structure comprising:

[0031] Countertop components;

[0032] The stove cabinet component includes a stove cabinet body 21 and a stove body 22. A countertop component is provided on the upper part of the stove cabinet body 21, and a first space 23 is provided on the lower part of the stove body 22. The stove body 22 is installed on the countertop component.

[0033] The sink cabinet component includes a sink cabinet body 31 and a sink body 32. A countertop component is provided on the upper part of the sink cabinet body 31, and a second space 33 is provided on the lower part of the sink body 32. The sink body 32 is installed on the countertop component.

[0034] The lifting cabinet component includes a lifting cabinet body 41 and a first lifting column 42. The lifting cabinet body 41 is respectively located at one end of the stove cabinet body 21 and the sink cabinet body 31. The first lifting column 42 is located inside the lifting cabinet body 41, and one end of the first lifting column 42 is fixedly connected to the bottom of the countertop component.

[0035] In the technical solution provided by this utility model embodiment, the countertop component serves to support the stove body 22 and the sink body 32; the stove cabinet component provides a stove for cooking, and includes a stove cabinet body 21 and a stove body 22. The upper part of the stove cabinet body 21 is provided with the countertop component, and the lower part of the stove body 22 is provided with a first space 23. The stove body 22 is mounted on the countertop component; the sink cabinet component provides a sink for washing vegetables, and includes a sink cabinet body 31 and a sink body 32. The upper part of the sink cabinet body 31 is provided with the countertop component, and the lower part of the sink body 32 is provided with a second space 33. The sink body 32 is mounted on the countertop component; the lifting cabinet component adjusts the height of the countertop component, and includes a lifting cabinet body 41 and a first lifting column 42. The lifting cabinet body 41 is respectively installed in the stove cabinet body 21 and the sink cabinet body 31. At one end, the first lifting column 42 is installed inside the lifting cabinet 41. One end of the first lifting column 42 is fixedly connected to the bottom of the countertop component. Compared with the prior art, a sink and a gas stove are usually installed. Moreover, the height of the kitchen cabinet is usually 800mm. A cabinet with a door is installed under the sink and gas stove. It is difficult for wheelchairs 9 of disabled persons to approach the sink and gas stove, making it difficult for the elderly or disabled persons to cook or wash vegetables. In this technical solution, by setting a first space 23 under the stove body 22 and a second space 33 under the sink body 32, the wheelchairs 9 of disabled persons can move to the positions of the first space 23 and the second space 33. At the same time, the first lifting column 42 can raise or lower the countertop component, thereby achieving the technical effect of adjusting the height of the countertop component.

[0036] The countertop components described above serve to support the stove body 22 and the sink body 32. Each countertop component includes a support frame 11 and a countertop body 12. The lower part of the support frame 11 is connected to a lifting column, and the upper part of the support frame 11 is fixedly connected to the countertop body 12. The support frame 11 is typically made of quartz stone. A water-retaining platform is provided at the edge of the countertop component to prevent water from flowing down into the cabinet. The support frame 11 is made of wood or stainless steel and provides support for the countertop body 12. The stove cabinet component provides a stove for cooking. It includes a stove cabinet body 21 and a stove body 22. The countertop component is located on the upper part of the stove cabinet body 21. The lower part of the stove body 22 is provided with a first space 23. The stove body 22 is installed on the countertop component. The lower part of the stove cabinet 21 is set on the ground. The upper part of the stove cabinet 21 is a support frame 11. The height of the stove cabinet 21 is usually 500mm to 600mm. The stove body 22 is fixed on the countertop body 12. The lower part of the stove body 22 is the first space 23, which allows the wheelchair 9 to enter. The function of the sink cabinet component is to provide a sink for washing vegetables. The sink cabinet component includes a sink cabinet 31 and a sink body 32. The upper part of the sink cabinet 31 is provided with a countertop component. The lower part of the sink body 32 is provided with a second space 33. The sink body 32 is installed with... On the countertop component, the lower part of the sink cabinet 31 is set on the ground, and the upper part of the sink cabinet 31 is a supporting frame 11. The height of the sink cabinet 31 is usually 500mm to 600mm. The sink body 32 is fixed on the countertop body 12. The lower part of the sink body 32 is a second space 33, into which the wheelchair 9 can enter. The sink cabinet 31 and the stove cabinet 21 are arranged side by side. The function of the lifting cabinet component is to adjust the height of the countertop component. The lifting cabinet component includes a lifting cabinet body 41 and a first lifting column 42. The lifting cabinet body 41 is respectively set at one end of the stove cabinet 21 and the sink cabinet 31, and the first lifting column 42 is set inside the lifting cabinet body 41. One end of the first lifting column 42 is fixedly connected to the bottom of the tabletop component. The lower part of the lifting cabinet 41 is set on the ground, and the lower part of the first lifting column 42 is also fixed to the lifting cabinet 41. The upper part of the first lifting column 42 is fixedly connected to the support frame 11 for raising or lowering the tabletop component. In this technical solution, by setting a first space 23 at the bottom of the stove body 22 and a second space 33 at the bottom of the sink body 32, the wheelchair 9 of the disabled person can move to the positions of the first space 23 and the second space 33. At the same time, the first lifting column 42 can raise or lower the tabletop component, thereby achieving the technical effect of adjusting the height of the tabletop component.

[0037] Furthermore, such as Figure 3 , 4As shown in Figures 5, 6, and 8, a transition component is added. This transition component includes a transition cabinet 51 and a transition lifting column 52. The transition cabinet 51 is positioned between the stove cabinet 21 and the sink cabinet 31. The transition lifting column 52 is located inside the transition cabinet 51, with one end fixedly connected to the bottom of the countertop component. In this embodiment, the transition component is further defined. Its function is to adapt to kitchens with different structures. Since some kitchen cabinets adopt an L-shaped design, a transition cabinet 51 is provided between the stove cabinet 21 and the sink cabinet 31. The transition cabinet 51 is located at the corner of the cabinet. A transition lifting column 52 is installed inside the transition cabinet 51. The lower part of the transition lifting column 52 is attached to the transition cabinet 51, and the upper part is connected to the support frame 11. When the transition lifting column 52 and the first lifting column 42 are activated simultaneously, they can raise or lower the countertop component, thereby achieving the technical effect of adjusting the height of the countertop component.

[0038] Furthermore, such as Figure 5 As shown, the stove cabinet 21 includes a stove side panel 211, a stove back panel 212, and a drawer component 213. The stove back panel 212 has two side panels 211 on either side, and the drawer component 213 is positioned between the two side panels 211. The drawer component 213 is connected to the support frame 11, and its lower part forms a first space 23. In this embodiment, the stove cabinet 21 is further defined. The stove back panel 212 is fixed to the wall, and the stove side panels 211 are fixed to both sides of the stove back panel 212. The side panels 211 and the stove back panel 212 form a first space 23. The drawer component 213 is positioned above the first space 23 and is fixedly connected to the support frame 11. When the support frame 11 moves up and down, the drawer component 213 also moves accordingly, facilitating height adjustment and increasing storage space.

[0039] Furthermore, such as Figure 6As shown, the sink cabinet 31 includes a sink side panel 311 and a sink back panel 312, with sink side panels 311 arranged on both sides of the sink back panel 312. In this embodiment, the sink cabinet 31 is further defined. The sink back panel 312 is fixed to the wall, and the sink side panels 311 are fixed on both sides of the sink back panel 312. The sink side panels 311 and the sink back panel 312 enclose a second space 33, facilitating the entry of the wheelchair 9. The sink body 32 is located on the upper part of the second space 33, and conventional components such as a faucet are also installed on the sink body 32. Specifically, the sink cabinet components also include a drain pipe 34, a connecting pipe 35, and a flexible pipe 36. One end of the connecting pipe 35 is connected to the sink body 32. The other end is connected to the flexible pipe 36. The drain pipe 34 is set on the back plate 312 of the sink. The flexible pipe 36 is inserted into the drain pipe 34. The connecting pipe 35 is a bent pipe. The bent pipe is equipped with an odor-proof "S" shaped pipe to prevent odor from being discharged. The flexible pipe 36 is a foldable flexible bent pipe, which allows the flexible pipe 36 to be extended or shortened to adapt to the lifting of the countertop components. The flexible pipe 36 extends into the drain pipe 34, which facilitates the installation and disassembly of the flexible pipe 36, thereby achieving the function of convenient maintenance.

[0040] Furthermore, such as Figure 8 and 9 As shown, a pull-out basket cabinet component has been added. This component includes a pull-out basket cabinet body 61 and a pull-out basket body 62. The pull-out basket cabinet body 61 is located on the side of the lifting cabinet body 41, and the pull-out basket body 62 is located inside the pull-out basket cabinet body 61. In this embodiment, the pull-out basket cabinet component provides more storage space. The pull-out basket cabinet component is located on the side of the lifting cabinet body 41, and the size of the pull-out basket cabinet body 61 is the same as that of the lifting cabinet body 41. When it is not necessary to raise or lower the countertop, the lifting cabinet body 41 can be replaced with the pull-out basket cabinet body 61, thus increasing storage space. Optionally, a storage cabinet component has been added. This component includes a storage cabinet body 71 and a door panel 72. The storage cabinet body 71 is located on the side of the lifting cabinet body 41, and the door panel 72 is installed on the front of the storage cabinet body 71. The size of the storage cabinet component can be set as needed. Casters can be installed at the bottom of the storage cabinet body 71 to facilitate movement. The door panel 72 is rotatably mounted on the storage cabinet body 71, thereby achieving the technical effect of convenient storage of items.

[0041] The above description is merely a specific embodiment of this utility model, but the protection scope of this utility model is not limited thereto. Any variations or substitutions that can be easily conceived by those skilled in the art within the technical scope disclosed in this utility model should be included within the protection scope of this utility model. Therefore, the protection scope of this utility model should be determined by the protection scope of the claims.

Claims

1. A barrier-free cabinet structure for the elderly and disabled, characterized in that, include: Countertop components; A stove cabinet component, comprising a stove cabinet body and a stove body, wherein the countertop component is provided on the upper part of the stove cabinet body, and a first space is provided on the lower part of the stove body, and the stove body is mounted on the countertop component; A sink cabinet component, comprising a sink cabinet body and a sink body, wherein the countertop component is provided on the upper part of the sink cabinet body, and a second space is provided on the lower part of the sink body, and the sink body is mounted on the countertop component; A lifting cabinet component, comprising a lifting cabinet body and a first lifting column, wherein the lifting cabinet body is respectively disposed at one end of the stove cabinet body and the sink cabinet body, and the first lifting column is disposed inside the lifting cabinet body, with one end of the first lifting column fixedly connected to the bottom of the countertop component.

2. The barrier-free cabinet structure for the elderly and disabled as described in claim 1, characterized in that, Also includes: The transition component includes a transition cabinet and a transition lifting column. The transition cabinet is located between the stove cabinet and the sink cabinet, and the transition lifting column is located inside the transition cabinet. One end of the transition lifting column is fixedly connected to the bottom of the countertop component.

3. A barrier-free cabinet structure for the elderly and disabled as described in claim 1 or 2, characterized in that, The tabletop component includes a support frame and a tabletop body. The lower part of the support frame is connected to the lifting column, and the upper part of the support frame is fixedly connected to the tabletop body.

4. The barrier-free cabinet structure for the elderly and disabled as described in claim 3, characterized in that, The stove cabinet includes a stove side panel, a stove back panel, and a drawer assembly. The stove side panels are arranged on both sides of the stove back panel. The drawer assembly is arranged between the two stove side panels and is connected to the support frame. The lower part of the drawer assembly is the first space.

5. A barrier-free cabinet structure for the elderly and disabled as described in claim 3, characterized in that, The water tank cabinet includes a water tank side panel and a water tank back panel, with the water tank side panels provided on both sides of the water tank back panel.

6. The barrier-free cabinet structure for the elderly and disabled as described in claim 5, characterized in that, The water tank cabinet component also includes a drain pipe, a connecting pipe, and a flexible pipe. One end of the connecting pipe is connected to the water tank body, and the other end is connected to the flexible pipe. The drain pipe is installed on the back plate of the water tank, and the flexible pipe is inserted into the drain pipe.

7. The barrier-free cabinet structure for the elderly and disabled as described in claim 3, characterized in that, Also includes: A pull-out cabinet component, comprising a pull-out cabinet body and a pull-out basket body, wherein the pull-out cabinet body is disposed on the side of the lifting cabinet body and the pull-out basket body is disposed inside the pull-out cabinet body.

8. A barrier-free cabinet structure for the elderly and disabled as described in claim 3, characterized in that, Also includes: A storage cabinet component, comprising a storage cabinet body and a door panel, wherein the storage cabinet body is disposed on the side of the lifting cabinet body and the door panel is installed on the front of the storage cabinet body.