Movable island platform
By employing a ball screw and turntable bearing system on the island countertop, the sliding and rotating of the countertop are achieved, solving the problem that a fixed island countertop cannot meet user needs, and providing higher space utilization and greater flexibility of use.
Patent Information
- Authority / Receiving Office
- CN · China
- Patent Type
- Utility models(China)
- Current Assignee / Owner
- Filing Date
- 2025-04-30
- Publication Date
- 2026-04-03
AI Technical Summary
The existing island countertop structure is fixed and cannot meet the diverse needs of users, and its existing extension function is limited.
Design a movable island countertop that uses a ball screw and turntable bearing system combined with motor control to enable the countertop to slide and rotate within the cabinet. The countertop's position and angle can be adjusted as needed.
The countertop can be stored inside the cabinet when not in use, and can be slid out and its angle adjusted when in use to meet various usage needs, improving space utilization and flexibility.
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Abstract
Description
Technical Field
[0001] This utility model relates to the field of island console technology, and in particular to a mobile island console. Background Technology
[0002] The kitchen island is a multifunctional design element that is usually located in the center of the kitchen and stands independently from other cabinets. As living standards improve, more and more families are starting to use kitchen islands.
[0003] However, most existing island counters are of integrated structure with a fixed countertop structure, which has certain limitations. Although a few island counters have retractable countertops, they simply increase the usable area of the countertop and cannot meet the needs of users in terms of countertop structure. Utility Model Content
[0004] The purpose of this invention is to provide a mobile island platform in order to solve the above-mentioned problems.
[0005] The technical solution of this utility model is implemented as follows:
[0006] This utility model provides a movable island counter, including a cabinet and a countertop. The cabinet has a partition with openings on three sides, and part of the countertop is stored in the partition. The partition has a sliding groove with a ball screw installed within it. A mounting base is also provided within the partition, with its bottom fixed to the top of the ball screw nut. A turntable bearing is located in the middle of the mounting base. The countertop includes a tabletop and legs, with the tabletop and legs forming an "L" shape. The end of the tabletop away from the legs is fixed to the top of the turntable bearing. When the tabletop is stored in the partition, the legs rest against the side of the cabinet.
[0007] In one embodiment, the mounting base has a locking groove that extends through both sides. One end of the locking groove faces the turntable bearing, and the other end faces the cabinet. The cabinet has a handle groove that extends through both sides. One end of the handle groove corresponds to the locking groove, and the other end faces the outside. A locking handle is slidably disposed in the locking groove. One end of the locking handle abuts against the turntable bearing, and the other end extends to the outside through the handle groove. The locking handle can slide laterally within the handle groove. A pressure spring is fitted on the locking handle. When the locking handle is not driven by an external force, it is pressed tightly against the turntable bearing under the action of the pressure spring.
[0008] In one embodiment, a mounting plate is slidably provided on the bottom of the countertop, and at least one limiting groove is provided on the front of the cabinet. A limiting member is provided on the mounting plate, one end of which is rotatably fixed to the mounting plate, and the other end is detachably embedded in the limiting groove.
[0009] In one embodiment, a first magnetic absorbing piece is fixedly disposed in the limiting groove, and a second magnetic absorbing piece is fixedly disposed at one end of the limiting member facing the limiting groove, wherein the first magnetic absorbing piece and the second magnetic absorbing piece are attracted to each other by opposite poles.
[0010] In one embodiment, the opening of the positioning groove is rotatably provided with a blocking member, the outer side of which is on the same plane as the outer side of the cabinet.
[0011] In one embodiment, at least one caster wheel with a self-locking device is fixed to the bottom of the platform leg.
[0012] The advantages or beneficial effects of the above technical solutions include at least the following:
[0013] When not in use, the countertop can be stored in the cabinet's shelves, with the legs also close to the cabinet's side, reducing the overall space occupied by the island. When the countertop is needed, the first and second motors are controlled via the digital control panel, allowing the countertop to slide out along the shelf's extension direction, freeing it from the cabinet's obstruction. The distance the countertop slides out can be adjusted according to the user's needs. The countertop can also be rotated as needed, forming a 90° angle with the cabinet, or the rotation angle can be adjusted as required. Therefore, compared to existing island countertops on the market that can only extend outwards, the countertop position of this invention better meets the user's needs. Attached Figure Description
[0014] The accompanying drawings illustrate exemplary embodiments of the present invention and, together with the description thereof, serve to explain the principles of the present invention. These drawings are included to provide a further understanding of the present invention and are incorporated in and constitute a part of this specification.
[0015] Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of the external structure of the island table when it is stored in this utility model. Figure 1 At this point, the platform slides from the left side of the cabinet.
[0016] Figure 2 for Figure 1 A schematic diagram of the cross-sectional plane from an overhead view of the central island platform.
[0017] Figure 3 This is a schematic diagram of the external structure of the island table when it is stored in this utility model. Figure 2 At this point, the platform slides from the right side of the cabinet.
[0018] Figure 4 This is a schematic diagram of the external structure of the central island platform in use in this utility model. Figure 1 .
[0019] Figure 5This is a schematic diagram of the external structure of the central island platform in use in this utility model. Figure 2 .
[0020] Figure 6 for Figure 5 A cross-sectional structural diagram of the central island platform.
[0021] Figure 7 for Figure 6 Enlarged schematic diagram of the structure of section A in the middle.
[0022] Reference numerals in the attached drawings: 1. Cabinet body; 2. Table body; 201. Tabletop; 202. Table leg; 3. Shelf; 4. Slide groove; 5. Ball screw; 6. Mounting base; 7. Turntable bearing; 8. Mounting plate; 9. Limiting component; 10. Limiting groove; 11. First magnetic clasp; 12. Second magnetic clasp; 13. Covering component; 14. Caster wheel; 15. Locking groove; 16. Handle groove; 17. Locking handle; 18. Pressure spring. Detailed Implementation
[0023] Embodiments of the present invention will now be described in more detail with reference to the accompanying drawings. While some embodiments of the present invention are shown in the drawings, it should be understood that the present invention can be implemented in various forms and should not be construed as limited to the embodiments set forth herein. Rather, these embodiments are provided to provide a more thorough and complete understanding of the present invention. It should be understood that the accompanying drawings and embodiments of the present invention are for illustrative purposes only and are not intended to limit the scope of protection of the present invention.
[0024] It should be noted that, where there is no conflict, the embodiments and features described in these embodiments can be combined with each other. The present invention will now be described in detail with reference to the accompanying drawings and embodiments.
[0025] It should be understood that the term "comprising" and its variations as used herein are open-ended, meaning "including but not limited to". The term "based on" means "at least partially based on". The term "one embodiment" means "at least one embodiment"; the term "another embodiment" means "at least one additional embodiment"; the term "some embodiments" means "at least some embodiments". Definitions of other terms will be given in the following description. It should be noted that the concepts of "first", "second", etc., mentioned in this utility model are only used to distinguish different devices, modules, or units, and are not used to limit the order of functions performed by these devices, modules, or units or their interdependencies.
[0026] It should be noted that the terms "a" and "a plurality of" used in this utility model are illustrative rather than restrictive. Those skilled in the art should understand that, unless otherwise expressly indicated in the context, they should be understood as "one or more".
[0027] The names of the messages or information exchanged between the multiple devices in this embodiment of the invention are for illustrative purposes only and are not intended to limit the scope of these messages or information.
[0028] Reference Figures 1-7 A movable island counter includes a cabinet 1 and a countertop 2. The cabinet 1 has a partition 3 with openings on three sides, and part of the countertop 2 is housed in the partition 3. A slide groove 4 is provided in the partition 3, and a ball screw 5 is installed in the slide groove 4. The ball screw 5 is mainly composed of a screw, nut, balls, a reverser, a dust collector, and other components. The screw and nut have helical raceways on their surfaces, and the balls transmit power between them. The reverser guides the balls to circulate. When the screw rotates, the balls roll along the helical raceways, pushing the nut to move linearly along the axial direction. A first motor for driving the ball screw 5 is installed in the slide groove 4, and the rotor of the motor is connected to the screw. A mounting base 6 is also provided in the partition 3. The bottom of the mounting base 6 is fixed to the top of the nut of the ball screw 5, and a turntable is provided in the middle of the mounting base 6. Bearing 7, the slewing bearing 7 is a special large bearing capable of simultaneously bearing axial load, radial load, and overturning moment. It integrates support, rotation, transmission, and fixing functions, and features a compact structure, easy installation, and easy maintenance. It is typically composed of an inner ring, an outer ring, rolling elements, and a cage. In this design, the slewing bearing 7 also has an internal gear in its center and is equipped with a second motor to drive the slewing bearing 7 to rotate. The rotating head of the second motor is equipped with an external gear, which meshes with the internal gear in the center of the slewing bearing 7. Neither the first motor nor the second motor in the above design is shown in the figure. Both the first motor and the second motor are connected to a digital display control panel via circuitry. This digital display control panel is installed on the side of the cabinet 1 (not shown in the figure). The first motor is located on the right side of the slide 4 (within the figure). Figure 3(Taking a specific angle as an example) The first motor is connected to the ball screw 5. The second motor is located in the middle of the mounting base 6, that is, between the mounting base 6 and the turntable bearing 7. Meanwhile, the first motor is not limited to a DC motor or a servo motor, and the second motor is a DC motor. When the second motor stops supplying power, the turntable bearing 7 can be rotated manually by rotating the platform 2. The platform 2 includes a tabletop 201 and a foot 202, and the tabletop 201 and the foot 202 form an "L" shape. One end of the tabletop 201, which is detached from the foot 202, is fixed to the top of the turntable bearing 7. When the tabletop 201 is stored in the partition 3, the foot 202 is attached to the side of the cabinet 1. With this setting, the tabletop 201 can be stored in the partition 3 normally, and the platform 2 is in close contact with the side of the cabinet 1. Cabinet 1 reduces the overall space occupied by the island countertop. When the countertop 201 is needed, firstly, the countertop 201 can be slid outward from the partition 3 by controlling the ball screw 5, so that the countertop 201 is freed from the obstruction of cabinet 1. The user can adjust the area of the countertop 201 that slides out as needed. Secondly, after the countertop 201 has slid out a suitable distance from the partition 3, the turntable bearing 7 can be controlled to rotate, causing the tail of the countertop 201 to swing. The countertop 201 can be rotated to form a 90° angle with cabinet 1 to meet standard aesthetics, or it can be rotated to different angles as needed. Therefore, the countertop 201 of the island countertop has a wider range of transformations to meet more user needs.
[0029] In one specific embodiment, two sets of sliding grooves 4 and ball screws 5 are provided and symmetrically distributed on both sides to evenly support the sliding of the mounting base 6. This arrangement can effectively reduce the pressure on a single ball screw 5 and prevent the screw from not rotating smoothly due to excessive pressure on the ball screw 5 when the mounting base 6 slides, which would cause excessive force between the nut and the screw.
[0030] In one specific embodiment, since the countertop 201 has a rotating function, when storing the countertop 201, the user can choose to slide the countertop 201 from the right or left side of the cabinet 1 according to their space needs, so that the island counter can better meet the user's needs. At the same time, the top of the nut in the ball screw 5 is 5-10mm higher than the slide groove, that is, the mounting seat 6 is 5-10mm away from the bottom surface of the partition 3, and the top surface of the countertop 201 is also 5-10mm away from the top surface of the partition 3. This ensures that there are gaps between the mounting seat 6 and the cabinet 1, and between the countertop 201 and the cabinet 1, so as to avoid the countertop 201 from not running smoothly due to friction when sliding or rotating, and also to prevent the components from wearing out due to long-term friction.
[0031] Reference Figure 2 , Figure 6 and Figure 7The mounting base 6 has a locking groove 15 extending through both sides. One end of the locking groove 15 faces the turntable bearing 7, and the other end faces the cabinet 1. The cabinet 1 has a handle groove 16 extending through both sides. One end of the handle groove 16 corresponds to the locking groove 15, and the other end faces outward. The handle groove 16 is located on the back of the cabinet 1. A locking handle 17 is slidably installed in the locking groove 15. One end of the locking handle 17 abuts against the turntable bearing 7, and the other end extends from the handle groove 16 to the outside. The locking handle 17 can slide laterally within the handle groove 16. A pressure spring 18 is fitted on the locking handle 17. When the locking handle 17 is not driven by external force, it is tightly pressed against the turntable bearing 7 under the action of the pressure spring 18. With this arrangement, the locking handle 17... The pressure of the 7 against the turntable bearing 7 makes it difficult for the turntable bearing 7 to rotate, thus limiting the rotation of the turntable bearing 7 and further improving the stability of the tabletop 201. This prevents the tabletop 201 from rotating due to accidental collisions during use. When the tabletop 201 slides outward, the locking handle 17 will also slide in the handle groove 16. Therefore, when it is necessary to rotate the tabletop 201, the locking handle 17 is pulled outward from the rear of the cabinet 1. After the locking handle 17 slides away from the turntable bearing 7 in the opposite direction of the spring force of the pressure spring 18, the second motor can be started to rotate the turntable bearing 7. After the tabletop 201 has finished rotating, the locking handle 17 is released, and it will press against the turntable bearing 7 again under the action of the pressure spring 18, thus playing a positioning role.
[0032] In one specific embodiment, a groove can also be made on the side of the turntable bearing 7, so that the locking handle 17 will be embedded in the groove under the action of the pressure spring 18, which can greatly enhance the limiting effect of the locking handle 17 on the turntable bearing 7.
[0033] Reference Figure 6 and Figure 7 The bottom of the countertop 201 is slidably provided with an installation plate 8. The front of the cabinet 1 has at least one limiting groove 10. The installation plate 8 is provided with a limiting member 9, which is "L" shaped. One end of the limiting member 9 is fixed to the installation plate 8 and can be flipped, while the other end is detachably embedded in the limiting groove 10. With this configuration, when the countertop 201 is rotated to a 90° angle with the cabinet 1, the limiting member 9 can be flipped first, and then the installation plate 8 can be slid to embed the limiting member 9 into the limiting groove 10. This makes the countertop 201 more stable and less likely to slide or rotate due to accidental collisions during use, thus affecting its use.
[0034] In one specific embodiment, a slide rail is fixedly provided at the bottom of the tabletop 201, and the mounting plate 8 is set on the slide rail. At the same time, a torsion spring is fixedly provided on the mounting plate 8, and one end of the limiting member 9 is fixedly connected to the torsion spring. When the limiting member 9 is engaged with the limiting groove 10, under the torsion of the torsion spring, the limiting member 9 will press against the inner groove wall of the limiting groove 10, so that the limiting member 9 and the limiting groove 10 are engaged more tightly, reducing the probability of the limiting member 9 detaching from the limiting groove 10 during use. When the tabletop 201 needs to be stored, after the sliding mounting plate 8 causes the limiting member 9 to detach from the limiting groove 10, the torsion spring will automatically drive the limiting member 9 to spring back to its original position, without the need for manual control by the user.
[0035] In one specific embodiment, the position of the limiting groove 10 can be customized according to the user's actual needs. Multiple grooves can be set or only one groove can be set. The distance between multiple limiting grooves 10 can also be adjusted as needed. Furthermore, the existence of the limiting groove 10 and the limiting member 9 is only for the table 201 to be more stable after rotation, and does not affect the sliding or rotation of the table 201. In fact, the table 201 can also slide or rotate to a position where the limiting member 9 cannot be inserted into the limiting groove 10. At this time, the stability of the table 201 is controlled by the limiter of the ball screw 5 and the turntable bearing 7 itself.
[0036] Reference Figure 6 and Figure 7 A first magnetic absorbing piece 11 is fixedly provided in the limiting groove 10, and a second magnetic absorbing piece 12 is fixedly provided at one end of the limiting member 9 facing the limiting groove 10. The first magnetic absorbing piece 11 and the second magnetic absorbing piece 12 are attracted by opposite poles. With this setting, the stability of the limiting member 9 when it is embedded in the limiting groove 10 is further enhanced, and the limiting member 9 is prevented from detaching from the limiting groove 10 on its own, which would affect its use.
[0037] Reference Figure 1 , Figure 4 and Figure 6 The groove opening of the limiting groove 10 is rotatably provided with a blocking member 13. The outer side of the blocking member 13 is on the same plane as the outer side of the cabinet 1. A rotating shaft is passed through the limiting groove 10. The blocking member 13 is sleeved on the outside of the rotating shaft to achieve rotation. With this setting, the blocking member 13 can cover the limiting groove 10 under normal circumstances. This not only prevents debris from entering the limiting groove 10 and affecting the use of the countertop 201, but also makes the surface of the cabinet 1 flatter and improves the overall aesthetics of the island countertop.
[0038] In one specific embodiment, in order to reduce the frictional force experienced by the shielding member 13 when it rotates, there is a certain gap between the side of the shielding member 13 and the groove wall of the limiting groove 10. With this setting, when it is necessary to insert the limiting member 9 into the limiting groove 10, it is not necessary to flip the shielding member 13 first. The limiting member 9 can be slid directly into the limiting groove 10. The shielding member 13 can be flipped under the pressure of the limiting member 9, so that the limiting member 9 can smoothly enter the limiting groove 10. At the same time, it can also reduce the wear of the shielding member 13 when it rotates, so as to extend its service life.
[0039] Reference Figure 1 , Figure 3 , Figure 4 and Figure 5 At least one caster wheel 14 is fixed to the bottom of the table leg 202. The caster wheel 14 is equipped with a self-locking device. With this configuration, the presence of the caster wheel 14 can prevent the table leg 202 from directly rubbing against the ground when the table surface 201 moves. This not only makes it convenient for the user to slide or rotate the table surface 201, but also prevents the table leg 202 from being worn. Furthermore, due to the presence of the self-locking device, when the table surface 201 moves to the designated position, the caster wheel 14 can lock itself, which can further improve the stability of the table surface 201.
[0040] In the description of this utility model, it should be noted that the terms "center", "upper", "lower", "left", "right", "vertical", "horizontal", "inner", "outer", etc., indicate the orientation or positional relationship based on the orientation or positional relationship shown in the accompanying drawings. They are only for the convenience of describing this utility model 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. Therefore, they should not be construed as limitations on this utility model.
[0041] Those skilled in the art should understand that the above embodiments are merely for clearly illustrating the present invention and are not intended to limit the scope of the present invention. Those skilled in the art can make other changes or modifications based on the above disclosure, and these changes or modifications still fall within the scope of the present invention.
Claims
1. A movable island counter, comprising a cabinet (1) and a countertop (2), wherein the cabinet (1) is provided with a partition (3) open on three sides, and a portion of the countertop (2) is housed within the partition (3), characterized in that: The partition (3) is provided with a groove (4), and a ball screw (5) is provided in the groove (4). The partition (3) is also provided with a mounting seat (6). The bottom of the mounting seat (6) is fixed to the top of the nut of the ball screw. A turntable bearing (7) is provided in the middle of the mounting seat (6). The platform (2) includes a table surface (201) and a table leg (202). The table surface (201) and the table leg (202) form an "L" shape. The end of the table surface (201) away from the table leg (202) is fixed to the top of the turntable bearing (7). When the table surface (201) is stored in the partition (3), the table leg (202) is attached to the side of the cabinet (1).
2. The mobile island platform according to claim 1, characterized in that: The mounting base (6) has a locking groove (15) that runs through both sides. One end of the locking groove (15) faces the turntable bearing (7) and the other end faces the cabinet (1). The cabinet (1) has a handle groove (16) that runs through both sides. One end of the handle groove (16) corresponds to the locking groove (15) and the other end faces the outside. A locking handle (17) is slidably installed in the locking groove (15). One end of the locking handle (17) abuts against the turntable bearing (7) and the other end extends to the outside through the handle groove (16). The locking handle (17) can slide laterally in the handle groove (16). A pressure spring (18) is sleeved on the locking handle (17). When the locking handle (17) is not driven by external force, it is pressed tightly against the turntable bearing (7) under the action of the pressure spring (18).
3. A mobile island platform according to claim 1, characterized in that: The bottom of the tabletop (201) is slidably provided with an installation plate (8), and the front of the cabinet (1) is provided with at least one limiting groove (10). The installation plate (8) is provided with a limiting member (9), one end of which is fixed to the installation plate (8) in a rotatable manner, and the other end is detachably embedded in the limiting groove (10).
4. A mobile island platform according to claim 3, characterized in that: The limiting groove (10) is fixedly provided with a first magnetic absorbing piece (11), and the limiting member (9) is fixedly provided with a second magnetic absorbing piece (12) at one end facing the limiting groove (10). The first magnetic absorbing piece (11) and the second magnetic absorbing piece (12) are attracted to each other by opposite poles.
5. A mobile island platform according to claim 3, characterized in that: The groove opening of the limiting groove (10) is rotatably provided with a shielding member (13), and the outer side of the shielding member (13) is on the same plane as the outer side of the cabinet (1).
6. A mobile island platform according to claim 1, characterized in that: At least one caster wheel (14) is fixed to the bottom of the platform leg (202), and the caster wheel (14) is equipped with a self-locking device.