Kitchen island platform
By rationally arranging components such as sink cabinets, storage cabinets, and worktops on the kitchen island, the problems of functional compatibility and low space utilization have been solved, enabling convenient cooking and health-preserving cooking operations, and improving user experience and space utilization.
Patent Information
- Application Number
- CN202422867663.5
- Authority / Receiving Office
- CN · China
- Patent Type
- Utility models(China)
- Current Assignee / Owner
- Filing Date
- 2024-11-22
- Publication Date
- 2025-11-14
- Estimated Expiration
- 2034-11-22
AI Technical Summary
Existing kitchen islands lack functional compatibility and have low space utilization. Users find it difficult to complete cooking operations conveniently on the island, especially the storage and use of health-preserving ingredients and electrical appliances.
A kitchen island was designed that includes a sink cabinet, storage cabinets, a worktop, a stove, track sockets, and a dining table. The layout is reasonable and the storage space is subdivided. It is equipped with a sink, faucet, stove, and track sockets to meet a variety of cooking needs.
It enables convenient cooking operations within the kitchen island, improving space utilization and user experience, and satisfying the convenience and aesthetics of healthy cooking.
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Abstract
Description
Technical Field
[0001] This application belongs to the field of furniture technology, and more specifically, relates to a kitchen island. Background Technology
[0002] With the development of lifestyles and the popularity of open kitchens, island counters have entered many homes. Island counter designs are trending towards open layouts, and materials are becoming more diverse, such as wood, stainless steel, and composite materials.
[0003] However, existing island counters lack functional compatibility, sometimes preventing users from conveniently completing the entire cooking process on the island. For example, in today's era, people are keen on home-based health and wellness, but existing island counters cannot store health-related ingredients and appliances. Users must first move these items from elsewhere to the island, and then return them after use. This prevents users from conveniently completing a full cooking process within the island's space, causing inconvenience. Furthermore, existing island counters occupy a large area, but in most cases, their function is only for cooking and dining. While some island counters offer some simple storage, the storage space is not rationally divided, and the storage methods are limited, resulting in low space utilization. Utility Model Content
[0004] The purpose of this application is to provide a kitchen island to solve the technical problems of insufficient functional compatibility and low space utilization of existing islands.
[0005] To achieve the above objectives, the technical solution adopted in this application is: to provide a kitchen island, including a sink cabinet;
[0006] A storage cabinet, which partially surrounds the outer perimeter of the sink cabinet, with the top of the sink cabinet protruding beyond the top of the storage cabinet;
[0007] The first storage box is located on the top of the storage cabinet and at one end of the storage cabinet along the first horizontal direction; the first storage box has multiple storage compartments, the openings of the storage compartments face upwards, and each storage compartment has a cover plate for sealing the opening;
[0008] The second storage box is located on top of the storage cabinet and partially surrounds the outer perimeter of the sink cabinet; the second storage box has multiple storage slots with the openings of the slots facing upwards;
[0009] An operating platform is provided on the top of the sink cabinet and is spaced apart from the second storage box in the vertical direction; a sink and a faucet are provided on the operating platform, and the drain pipe connected to the sink and the inlet pipe connected to the faucet are both arranged inside the sink cabinet.
[0010] The stove is mounted on the worktable.
[0011] Rail socket, the rail socket being disposed on the control panel; and
[0012] A dining table is positioned along the first horizontal direction at the end of the storage cabinet away from the first storage box.
[0013] Optionally, the storage cabinet includes a first cabinet body disposed on one side of the sink cabinet along a second horizontal direction perpendicular to the first horizontal direction, and a second cabinet body and a third cabinet body disposed at opposite ends of the sink cabinet along the first horizontal direction, wherein the first storage box extends from the first cabinet body to the second cabinet body along the second horizontal direction.
[0014] Optionally, the first cabinet is provided with multiple storage cavities, which are distributed sequentially along the first horizontal direction.
[0015] Optionally, the multiple storage cavities may have different spatial sizes.
[0016] Optionally, both the second cabinet and the third cabinet are connected to the first cabinet.
[0017] Optionally, a support plate is provided at the top edge of the storage slot, and the support plate is supported on the bottom of the operating table.
[0018] Optionally, the operating platform is provided with a mounting groove, the stove is embedded in the mounting groove, and the upper surface of the stove is flush with the upper surface of the operating platform.
[0019] Optionally, the first storage box includes an outer box and an inner box disposed within the outer box, the inner box having a plurality of storage compartments.
[0020] Optionally, the track socket extends along a second horizontal direction perpendicular to the first horizontal direction and is disposed along the first horizontal direction on one end sidewall of the worktable near the dining table.
[0021] Optionally, the track socket includes a power track and multiple socket adapters. The power track is disposed on the operating table, and the multiple socket adapters are slidably disposed on the power track along the length direction of the power track and electrically connected to the power track.
[0022] The beneficial effects of the kitchen island provided in this application are as follows: Compared with the prior art, the kitchen island of this application has at least the following beneficial effects:
[0023] 1. By installing a sink and faucet on the work surface, it is convenient for users to use water. The sink cabinet is used to arrange the drain pipe connecting the sink and the inlet pipe connecting the faucet, so as to achieve a reasonable layout of the drain pipe and inlet pipe. It occupies little space and is easy to maintain later. At the same time, the drain pipe and inlet pipe are hidden, which helps to improve the aesthetics of the kitchen island.
[0024] 2. The storage cabinet can be used to store large items, such as large appliances used for cooking everyday meals or preparing health-related ingredients. By setting multiple storage compartments on the first storage box, the space is clearly subdivided. Users can then allocate the function of each compartment according to their needs, achieving more efficient space utilization. Each compartment in the first storage box is equipped with a lid, allowing for the storage of grains, medicinal herbs, and other items requiring dry storage. The second storage box is open and vertically positioned between the countertop and the cabinet. It can be used to store small everyday items, making them easily accessible. Multiple storage slots in the second storage box further subdivide the space of the first storage box, allowing users to allocate the function of each slot according to their needs, further improving space utilization.
[0025] 3. By installing a stove on the work surface, the user's needs for heating and keeping food warm during cooking can be met.
[0026] 4. By installing track sockets on the worktop, it is possible to provide convenient power connections at different distances within a preset range, which increases the user's freedom when using electrical appliances and provides convenience during the cooking process. It can meet the power supply needs of users' daily operations, thus effectively solving the problem of difficulty in controlling the power distance and insufficient distance when users are operating on the kitchen island. At the same time, it is more aesthetically pleasing and high-end than traditional plug boxes.
[0027] 5. By placing the dining table along the first horizontal direction at the end of the storage cabinet away from the first storage box, users can dine or socialize at the dining table, which helps to improve the user experience.
[0028] In summary, this kitchen island features a rational layout and comprehensive functionality, incorporating a sink cabinet, storage cabinets, a first storage box, a second storage box, a work surface, a sink, a faucet, a cooktop, track sockets, and a dining table. This allows users to conveniently complete the entire cooking process on the island, making it suitable for various cooking scenarios. For example, it's ideal for health-conscious individuals, enabling them to easily access, clean, cook, and enjoy health-related ingredients within the island's space. The use of storage cabinets, first and second storage boxes effectively divides storage areas, rationally planning the locations of stored items and categorizing them for easy access to items of different sizes. This diverse storage approach maximizes the utilization of the kitchen island's storage space. Furthermore, the placement of the cooktop, sink, faucet, track sockets, and the storage of cooking appliances within the island makes the entire cooking process smoother and more convenient, effectively reducing the time spent on various cooking actions. Attached Figure Description
[0029] To more clearly illustrate the technical solutions in the embodiments of this application, the drawings used in the description of the embodiments or the prior art will be briefly introduced below. Obviously, the drawings described below are only some embodiments of this application. For those skilled in the art, other drawings can be obtained based on these drawings without creative effort.
[0030] Figure 1 Exploded view of the kitchen island provided in the embodiments of this application Figure 1 ;
[0031] Figure 2 Exploded view of the kitchen island provided in the embodiments of this application Figure 2 ;
[0032] Figure 3 A partial three-dimensional structural diagram of the kitchen island provided in the embodiments of this application. Figure 1 ;
[0033] Figure 4 A partial three-dimensional structural diagram of the kitchen island provided in the embodiments of this application. Figure 2 ;
[0034] Figure 5 A partial three-dimensional structural diagram of the kitchen island provided in the embodiments of this application. Figure 3 ;
[0035] Figure 6 A partial three-dimensional structural diagram of the kitchen island provided in the embodiments of this application. Figure 4 ;
[0036] Figure 7 A three-dimensional structural diagram of the operating platform provided in the embodiments of this application;
[0037] Figure 8 This is a three-dimensional structural diagram of the track socket provided in an embodiment of this application.
[0038] Explanation of key figure labels:
[0039] 10. Sink cabinet;
[0040] 20. Storage cabinet; 21. First cabinet; 211. Storage cavity; 212. Cabinet door; 22. Second cabinet; 23. Third cabinet;
[0041] 30. First storage box; 31. Outer box; 32. Inner box; 321. Storage compartment; 33. Lid;
[0042] 40. Second storage box; 41. Storage slot; 42. Support plate;
[0043] 50. Worktable; 51. Sink; 52. Faucet; 53. Mounting slot;
[0044] 60. Stove;
[0045] 70. Track socket; 71. Power track; 72. Socket adapter;
[0046] 80. Dining table;
[0047] X, first horizontal direction; Y, second horizontal direction; Z, vertical direction. Detailed Implementation
[0048] To make the above-mentioned objectives, features, and advantages of this application more apparent and understandable, the specific embodiments of this application are described in detail below with reference to the accompanying drawings. Many specific details are set forth in the following description to provide a thorough understanding of this application. However, this application can be implemented in many other ways different from those described herein, and those skilled in the art can make similar modifications without departing from the spirit of this application. Therefore, this application is not limited to the specific embodiments disclosed below.
[0049] In the description of this application, it should be understood that the terms "center", "longitudinal", "lateral", "length", "width", "thickness", "upper", "lower", "front", "rear", "left", "right", "vertical", "horizontal", "top", "bottom", "inner", "outer", "clockwise", "counterclockwise", "axial", "radial", "circumferential", etc., indicating the orientation or positional relationship based on the orientation or positional relationship shown in the accompanying drawings, are only for the convenience of describing this application and simplifying the description, and do not indicate or imply that the device or element referred to must have a specific orientation, or be constructed and operated in a specific orientation, and therefore should not be construed as a limitation of this application.
[0050] Furthermore, 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. Thus, a feature defined as "first" or "second" may explicitly or implicitly include at least one of that feature. In the description of this application, "multiple" means at least two, such as two, three, etc., unless otherwise explicitly specified.
[0051] In this application, unless otherwise expressly specified and limited, the terms "installation," "connection," "joining," and "fixing," etc., should be interpreted broadly. For example, they can refer to a fixed connection, a detachable connection, or an integral part; they can refer to a mechanical connection or an electrical connection; they can refer to a direct connection or an indirect connection through an intermediate medium; they can refer to the internal communication of two components or the interaction between two components, unless otherwise expressly limited. Those skilled in the art can understand the specific meaning of the above terms in this application according to the specific circumstances.
[0052] In this application, unless otherwise expressly specified and limited, "above" or "below" the second feature can mean that the first feature is in direct contact with the second feature, or that the first feature is in indirect contact with the second feature through an intermediate medium. Furthermore, "above," "on top of," and "over" the second feature can mean that the first feature is directly above or diagonally above the second feature, or simply that the first feature is at a higher horizontal level than the second feature. "Below," "below," and "under" the second feature can mean that the first feature is directly below or diagonally below the second feature, or simply that the first feature is at a lower horizontal level than the second feature.
[0053] It should be noted that when an element is referred to as being "fixed to" or "set on" another element, it can be directly on the other element or there may be an intervening element. When an element is considered to be "connected to" another element, it can be directly connected to the other element or there may be an intervening element. The terms "vertical," "horizontal," "upper," "lower," "left," "right," and similar expressions used herein are for illustrative purposes only and do not represent the only possible implementation.
[0054] Please refer to the following: Figures 1 to 8 The kitchen island provided in this application embodiment will now be described. The kitchen island includes: a sink cabinet 10, a storage cabinet 20, a first storage box 30, a second storage box 40, a work surface 50, a stove 60, a track socket 70, and a dining table 80.
[0055] Please see Figure 1 , Figure 2 and Figure 4 The storage cabinet 20 partially surrounds the outer perimeter of the sink cabinet 10, and the top of the sink cabinet 10 protrudes beyond the top of the storage cabinet 20.
[0056] Please see Figures 1 to 3 The first storage box 30 is located on the top of the storage cabinet 20 and is located at one end of the storage cabinet 20 along the first horizontal direction X. The first storage box 30 has multiple storage compartments 321 with the openings of the storage compartments 321 facing upwards. Each storage compartment 321 has a cover plate 33 for sealing the opening.
[0057] Please see Figure 1 , Figure 2 and Figure 5 The second storage box 40 is set on the top of the storage cabinet 20 and partially surrounds the outer perimeter of the sink cabinet 10; the second storage box 40 has multiple storage slots 41 with the slot openings facing upwards; the operating table 50 is set on the top of the sink cabinet 10 and is spaced apart from the second storage box 40 along the vertical direction Z.
[0058] Please see Figure 1 and Figure 2 The worktable 50 is equipped with a sink 51 and a faucet 52. The drain pipe connecting the sink 51 and the inlet pipe connecting the faucet 52 are both arranged inside the sink cabinet 10. The stove 60 is installed on the worktable 50.
[0059] Please see Figure 2 The track socket 70 is installed on the operating panel 50.
[0060] Please see Figures 1 to 3 The dining table 80 is positioned along the first horizontal direction X at the end of the storage cabinet 20 away from the first storage box 30.
[0061] The wires connecting the stove 60 and the wires connecting the track socket 70 can also be arranged inside the sink cabinet 10.
[0062] Compared with the prior art, the kitchen island provided in this application has at least the following advantages:
[0063] Beneficial effects:
[0064] 1. By setting up a sink 51 and a faucet 52 on the work surface 50, it is convenient for users to use water. The sink cabinet 10 is used to arrange the drain pipe connected to the sink 51 and the inlet pipe connected to the faucet 52, so as to realize a reasonable planning and layout of the drain pipe and the inlet pipe, which occupies little space and is easy to maintain later. At the same time, the drain pipe and the inlet pipe are hidden, which helps to improve the aesthetics of the kitchen island.
[0065] 2. Storage cabinet 20 can be used to store large items, such as large electrical appliances used for cooking everyday meals or cooking health-preserving ingredients. By setting multiple storage compartments 321 on the first storage box 30, the space of the first storage box 30 is clearly subdivided. In this way, users can allocate the function of each storage compartment 321 according to their needs, realizing the subdivided storage of items, which helps to improve the space utilization of the first storage box 30. Moreover, each storage compartment 321 of the first storage box 30 is equipped with a cover 33, so that the storage compartment 321 can be used to store items that need to be dried, such as grains and medicinal foods. The second storage box 40 is set in an open vertical direction Z between the operating table 50 and the storage cabinet 20. It can be used to store some small daily items and is easy for users to access. The second storage box 40 has multiple storage slots 41 to clearly subdivide the space of the first storage box 30. In this way, users can allocate the function of each storage slot 41 according to their needs, realizing the subdivided storage of items, which helps to improve the space utilization of the second storage box 40.
[0066] 3. By installing a stove 60 on the worktable 50, the user's needs for heating and keeping food warm during cooking can be met.
[0067] 4. By setting a track socket 70 on the work surface 50, it is possible to provide convenient power connection for different distances within a preset range, which facilitates the user's freedom when using electrical appliances, provides convenience for the user during the cooking process, and can meet the power supply needs of the user's daily operation. This effectively solves the problem of the power distance being difficult to control and insufficient distance when the user is operating on the kitchen island. At the same time, it is more beautiful and high-end than traditional plug boxes.
[0068] 5. By placing the dining table 80 along the first horizontal direction X at the end of the storage cabinet 20 away from the first storage box 30, users can dine or engage in daily social activities at the dining table 80, which helps to improve the user experience.
[0069] In summary, this kitchen island, with its rational layout and comprehensive functions, incorporates a sink cabinet 10, storage cabinet 20, first storage box 30, second storage box 40, work surface 50, sink 51, faucet 52, stove 60, track socket 70, and dining table 80. This allows users to conveniently complete the entire cooking process on the island, making it suitable for various cooking scenarios. For example, it is ideal for health-conscious individuals, enabling them to easily and conveniently complete the entire process of accessing, cleaning, cooking, and enjoying health-related ingredients within the island's space. The use of storage cabinets 20, first storage box 30, and second storage box 40 subdivides the storage function, rationally planning the locations for stored items and enabling categorized storage of different items. This facilitates the storage and retrieval of items of varying sizes, offering diverse storage options and improving the utilization rate of the kitchen island's storage space. By installing a stove 60, sink 51, faucet 52, and track socket 70 on the worktop 50 and storing cooking appliances inside the kitchen island, the entire cooking process becomes smoother and more convenient, effectively reducing the time spent on various connecting actions during cooking.
[0070] In one embodiment of this application, please refer to Figure 2 and Figure 5 The storage cabinet 20 includes a first cabinet 21 located on one side of the sink cabinet 10 along a second horizontal direction Y perpendicular to the first horizontal direction X, and a second cabinet 22 and a third cabinet 23 located at opposite ends of the sink cabinet 10 along the first horizontal direction X. A first storage box 30 extends from the first cabinet 21 to the second cabinet 22 along the second horizontal direction Y. By setting up the first cabinet 21, the second cabinet 22, and the third cabinet 23, all three cabinets can store items, which helps to improve the space utilization rate of the storage cabinet 20.
[0071] In one embodiment of this application, please refer to Figure 2 The first cabinet 21 has multiple storage compartments 211, which are arranged sequentially along the first horizontal direction X. By creating multiple storage compartments 211 arranged sequentially along the first horizontal direction X on the first cabinet 21, large items can be stored according to their categories. For example, everyday cooking appliances can be stored in one storage compartment 211, while health-preserving cooking appliances can be stored in another storage compartment 211.
[0072] In one embodiment of this application, please refer to Figure 2The multiple storage compartments 211 have different sizes. By setting up multiple storage compartments 211 with different sizes, it is also possible to classify and store large items according to their size.
[0073] Optionally, the number of storage cavities 211 is three, and the three storage cavities 211 have different spatial sizes.
[0074] Optionally, the opening of the storage cavity 211 is opposite to the second cabinet 22 and the third cabinet 23. The storage cabinet 20 also includes multiple cabinet doors 212, which respectively cover the openings of the multiple storage cavities 211.
[0075] In one embodiment of this application, please refer to Figure 2 and Figure 5 The second cabinet 22 and the third cabinet 23 are both connected to the first cabinet 21. By connecting the second cabinet 22 and the third cabinet 23 to the first cabinet 21, the overall stability of the storage cabinet 20 is effectively guaranteed.
[0076] In one embodiment of this application, please refer to Figure 1 , Figure 2 , Figure 5 and Figure 6 A support plate 42 is provided at the top edge of the storage slot 41, and the support plate 42 supports the bottom of the worktable 50. The support plate 42 works in conjunction with the sink cabinet 10 to support the worktable 50, which helps to improve the stability of the support for the worktable 50.
[0077] In one embodiment of this application, please refer to Figure 2 , Figure 3 and Figure 7 The control panel 50 has a mounting groove 53, in which the cooktop 60 is embedded, with its upper surface flush with the upper surface of the control panel 50. By embedding the cooktop 60 within the control panel 50, and ensuring its upper surface is flush with the control panel 50, the cooktop 60 is concealed. This reduces the space occupied by the cooktop 60 above the control panel 50, providing users with a more spacious daily operating area. Furthermore, the concealed cooktop 60, integrated with the control panel 50, makes the upper surface of the control panel 50 cleaner and more aesthetically pleasing.
[0078] Optionally, the cooktop 60 is an induction cooktop.
[0079] In one embodiment of this application, please refer to Figure 2 The first storage box 30 includes an outer box body 31 and an inner box body 32 disposed inside the outer box body 31. The inner box body 32 is provided with multiple storage compartments 321.
[0080] In one embodiment of this application, please refer to Figure 2The track socket 70 extends along a second horizontal direction Y perpendicular to the first horizontal direction X, and is located on the side wall of the worktable 50 near the dining table 80 along the first horizontal direction X. The track socket 70 is rationally positioned and convenient for user use.
[0081] In one embodiment of this application, please refer to Figure 8 The track socket 70 includes a power track 71 and multiple socket adapters 72. The power track 71 is mounted on the operating platform 50, and the multiple socket adapters 72 are slidably mounted on the power track 71 along its length and are electrically connected to the power track 71. By providing multiple socket adapters 72, the problem of insufficient power socket supply can be effectively solved.
[0082] Optionally, the number of socket adapters 72 is three, and each socket adapter 72 is provided with a two-prong socket and a three-prong socket.
[0083] The above description is merely a preferred embodiment of this application and is not intended to limit this application. Any modifications, equivalent substitutions, and improvements made within the spirit and principles of this application should be included within the protection scope of this application.
Claims
1. A kitchen island, characterized in that, include: Sink cabinet; A storage cabinet, which partially surrounds the outer perimeter of the sink cabinet, with the top of the sink cabinet protruding beyond the top of the storage cabinet; The first storage box is located on the top of the storage cabinet and at one end of the storage cabinet along the first horizontal direction; the first storage box has multiple storage compartments, the openings of the storage compartments face upwards, and each storage compartment has a cover plate for sealing the opening; The second storage box is located on top of the storage cabinet and partially surrounds the outer perimeter of the sink cabinet; the second storage box has multiple storage slots with the openings of the slots facing upwards; An operating platform is provided on the top of the sink cabinet and is spaced apart from the second storage box in the vertical direction; a sink and a faucet are provided on the operating platform, and the drain pipe connected to the sink and the inlet pipe connected to the faucet are both arranged inside the sink cabinet. The stove is mounted on the worktable. A track socket, wherein the track socket is disposed on the operating panel; as well as A dining table is positioned along the first horizontal direction at the end of the storage cabinet away from the first storage box.
2. The kitchen island as described in claim 1, characterized in that: The storage cabinet includes a first cabinet body disposed on one side of the sink cabinet along a second horizontal direction perpendicular to the first horizontal direction, and a second cabinet body and a third cabinet body disposed at opposite ends of the sink cabinet along the first horizontal direction, wherein the first storage box extends from the first cabinet body to the second cabinet body along the second horizontal direction.
3. The kitchen island as described in claim 2, characterized in that: The first cabinet has multiple storage compartments, which are distributed sequentially along the first horizontal direction.
4. The kitchen island as described in claim 3, characterized in that: The multiple storage cavities have different spatial sizes.
5. The kitchen island as described in claim 2, characterized in that: Both the second cabinet and the third cabinet are connected to the first cabinet.
6. The kitchen island as described in any one of claims 1-5, characterized in that: A support plate is provided at the top edge of the storage slot, and the support plate is supported on the bottom of the operating table.
7. The kitchen island as described in any one of claims 1-5, characterized in that: The operating platform is provided with a mounting groove, the stove is embedded in the mounting groove, and the upper surface of the stove is flush with the upper surface of the operating platform.
8. The kitchen island as described in any one of claims 1-5, characterized in that: The first storage box includes an outer box and an inner box disposed within the outer box, the inner box having a plurality of storage compartments.
9. The kitchen island as described in any one of claims 1-5, characterized in that: The track socket extends along a second horizontal direction perpendicular to the first horizontal direction and is located on the side wall of the worktable near the dining table along the first horizontal direction.
10. The kitchen island as described in any one of claims 1-5, characterized in that: The track socket includes a power track and multiple socket adapters. The power track is disposed on the operating table, and the multiple socket adapters are slidably disposed on the power track along the length direction of the power track and are electrically connected to the power track.