Tableware rack
By incorporating glass plates and metal brackets into the cutlery rack design, the issues of stability and hygiene of the cutlery rack are resolved, achieving stability and visibility while enhancing load-bearing capacity and storage capacity.
Patent Information
- Authority / Receiving Office
- CN · China
- Patent Type
- Utility models(China)
- Current Assignee / Owner
- Filing Date
- 2025-04-22
- Publication Date
- 2026-04-03
AI Technical Summary
Existing cutlery racks are bulky and costly to transport; plastic cutlery racks are prone to deformation during use, and it is impossible to observe whether there is water accumulation or foreign objects on the bottom, resulting in unsanitary conditions.
The design incorporates a plastic frame with a glass panel and metal brackets. The glass panel has closed gaps to prevent deformation, and the metal brackets distribute the weight of the tableware. The plastic frame is connected by metal uprights to form a multi-layered structure, which, combined with the glass panel and metal brackets, improves stability and visibility.
This design achieves stability and visibility for the cutlery rack, prevents deformation, improves hygiene, and enhances its load-bearing capacity and storage capacity.
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Abstract
Description
Technical Field
[0001] This utility model relates to a cutlery rack. Background Technology
[0002] Currently, most cutlery racks on the market are made of several stainless steel tubes or strips welded together, resulting in large packaging volume and high transportation costs. Some cutlery racks are also made of injection-molded plastic. Plastic cutlery racks are prone to deformation along their length under load over time. Furthermore, the side walls of plastic cutlery racks are also made of plastic, obscuring the bottom surface after items are placed on them. This means that it's impossible to see if there is water accumulation, foreign objects, or dirt on the bottom, leading to contaminated and unhygienic cutlery. Utility Model Content
[0003] The purpose of this invention is to provide a tableware rack that is not easily deformed and is easy to observe.
[0004] The purpose of this utility model is achieved as follows.
[0005] A cutlery rack includes at least one plastic frame body with an open-top cavity inside. A first notch is provided on the side wall along the length of the plastic frame body. The first notch is rectangular and extends along the length of the plastic frame body. A first slot is provided on the plastic frame body corresponding to the middle of the first notch. The first slot extends from the bottom of the first notch through both sides of the first notch to the top surface of the plastic frame body. The first slot is U-shaped. The rack also includes a glass plate with its two ends and bottom inserted into the first slot. The top surface of the glass plate is flush with the top surface of the plastic frame body, and the glass plate closes the first notch.
[0006] The plastic frame of this invention utilizes a glass plate, which makes its two side walls along its length less prone to deformation. The glass plate also allows for easy access to the bottom of the cavity, facilitating timely cleaning and making it more hygienic to use.
[0007] Furthermore, at least one plastic frame contains a metal bracket, which is formed by welding several metal strips. The metal bracket includes two parallel base strips, one end of which is connected by a first fixing strip, and the other end of which is connected by a second fixing strip. The two base strips between the first and second fixing strips are connected by two third fixing strips. The first, second, and third fixing strips are all U-shaped and parallel. Several parallel partition strips are provided between the top of the first and second fixing strips. The partition strips are bent into a Z-shape in the vertical direction near the end of the first fixing strip. The partition strips are all connected and fixed to the top of the two third fixing strips. The partition strip between the two third fixing strips is bent into an isosceles trapezoid. The second fixing strip and the adjacent third fixing strip and the two adjacent partition strips form a disc fixing position. The first fixing strip and the third fixing strip separated from it and the two adjacent partition strips form a plate fixing position.
[0008] Metal brackets make it easy to place plates, dishes, bowls, etc., and guide the weight of the items to the corners of the plastic frame, preventing the plastic frame from being easily deformed due to concentrated force in the middle.
[0009] Furthermore, it also includes a plastic storage tube, which can be detachably hooked and hung on the side wall of the plastic frame in the width direction. The plastic storage tube is placed inside the cavity, on one end of the second fixing strip of the metal bracket, or on the outside of the plastic frame.
[0010] Plastic storage tubes are convenient for storing items such as knives, forks, and chopsticks. When the items placed in the plastic storage tube are heavy, in order to avoid damage to the plastic storage tube, it can be placed inside the cavity and supported by a metal bracket.
[0011] Furthermore, it also includes a plastic cup holder, which has an inverted V-shape in the middle, one end of which is bent into a vertical hook shape and the other end of which is bent into an inverted L-shape. The plastic cup holder is hooked to the side wall of the plastic frame in the width direction through the end of the vertical hook shape, and the end of the inverted L-shape of the plastic cup holder is placed on the outside of the plastic frame.
[0012] The plastic cup holder has a reasonable shape design, making it convenient to hang cups at an angle.
[0013] Furthermore, the bottom surface of the plastic frame is provided with positioning holes, and the bottom surface of the lowest layer of the plastic frame is provided with foot pads. The top surface of the foot pads extends upward with an insertion part, which is inserted and matched with the positioning holes, and the top surface of the foot pads abuts against the bottom surface of the lowest layer of the plastic frame.
[0014] The foot pads are simple and easy to install.
[0015] Furthermore, it also includes a metal riser, a first L-shaped mounting hole at the top of the plastic frame, and a second L-shaped mounting hole at the bottom of the plastic frame corresponding to the first L-shaped mounting hole. The cross-section of the metal riser is L-shaped, and the shape of the metal riser is adapted to the first L-shaped mounting hole or the second L-shaped mounting hole. Adjacent plastic frames are connected and fixed by the metal riser.
[0016] The plastic frame is assembled into a multi-layered structure using metal risers to accommodate more tableware.
[0017] Furthermore, the plastic frame body is provided with connection holes corresponding to the first L-shaped mounting holes and the second L-shaped mounting holes, and the metal upright and the plastic frame body are connected and fixed by connectors passing through the connection holes.
[0018] The connection between the metal riser and the plastic frame is more secure and stable, and the connectors are not visible on the outside of the plastic frame, providing a certain degree of concealment.
[0019] Furthermore, an L-shaped limiting plug extends upward from the top surface of the foot pad. The L-shaped limiting plug is adapted to the shape of the second L-shaped mounting hole, and the L-shaped limiting plug is inserted into the second L-shaped mounting hole of the bottom plastic frame.
[0020] The foot pads do not rotate easily, thus making them less likely to fall off.
[0021] Furthermore, the bottom surface of the plastic frame is provided with a concave pull-out groove, and a pull-out water collection box is provided in the pull-out groove. The bottom surface of the pull-out water collection box is concave near the outer end to form a handle for placing fingers, and the bottom surface of the pull-out groove is provided with a hollow part corresponding to the handle part.
[0022] The handle of the pull-out water collection box is hidden.
[0023] This utility model utilizes a glass plate in its plastic frame, making its two side walls less prone to deformation along its length. The glass plate also allows easy access to the bottom of the cavity for timely cleaning, resulting in more hygienic use. Metal brackets facilitate the placement of plates, dishes, bowls, etc., and guide the weight of these items to the corners of the plastic frame, preventing concentrated stress and deformation in the center. The plastic frame is assembled into a multi-layered structure using metal uprights to hold more tableware. The metal uprights and plastic frame are connected by connectors for a more secure and stable connection; these connectors are not visible on the outside of the plastic frame, providing a degree of concealment. Attached Figure Description
[0024] Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of Embodiment 1.
[0025] Figure 2 This is a schematic diagram of the exploded structure of Example 1.
[0026] Figure 3 This is another exploded structural diagram of Example 1.
[0027] Figure 4 This is a cross-sectional structural diagram of Example 1.
[0028] Figure 5 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of Example 2.
[0029] Figure 6 This is a schematic diagram of the exploded structure of Example 2.
[0030] Figure 7 This is another exploded structural diagram of Example 2.
[0031] Figure 8 This is a cross-sectional structural diagram of Example 2. Detailed Implementation
[0032] The present invention will be further described below with reference to the accompanying drawings and embodiments.
[0033] Example 1, see Figure 1-4 As shown, a cutlery rack includes a plastic frame 1, a glass plate 2, a metal bracket 3, a foot pad 4, a plastic storage tube 5, and a plastic cup holder 6.
[0034] The plastic frame 1 has an open-top cavity 10. A first notch 11, rectangular in shape, is provided on the side wall along the length of the plastic frame 1. A first slot 12, corresponding to the center of the first notch 11, extends from the bottom of the first notch 11 through both sides onto the top surface of the plastic frame 1. The first slot 12 is U-shaped. The glass plate 2 is inserted into the first slot 12 at both ends and bottom, with its top surface flush with the top surface of the plastic frame 1, thus closing the first notch 11. The glass plate 2 can be fixed during the injection molding of the plastic frame 1, or it can be glued to the plastic frame 1.
[0035] The metal bracket 3 is formed by welding several metal strips. The metal bracket 3 includes two parallel base strips 31. One end of the two base strips 31 is connected by a first fixing strip 32, and the other end is connected by a second fixing strip 33. The two base strips 31 between the first fixing strip 32 and the second fixing strip 33 are connected by two third fixing strips. The first fixing strip 32, the second fixing strip 33, and the third fixing strip 34 are all inverted U-shapes and arranged parallel to each other. A space is provided between the top of the first fixing strip 32 and the top of the second fixing strip 33. Several parallel dividing strips 35 are arranged. The ends of the dividing strips 35 closest to the first fixing strip 32 are bent into a Z-shape in the vertical direction. Each dividing strip 35 is connected and fixed to the top of two third fixing strips 34. The dividing strip 35 between the two third fixing strips 34 is bent into an isosceles trapezoid. The second fixing strip 33, its adjacent third fixing strip 34, and the two adjacent dividing strips 35 form a dish fixing position 36. The first fixing strip 32, its spaced-apart third fixing strip 34, and the two adjacent dividing strips 35 form a dish fixing position 37. The base strip 31 is placed at the corner of the cavity 10, where the plastic frame 1 has stronger structural strength and better load-bearing capacity. Bowls can be placed on the outer ends of the dividing strips 35 in the Z-shape. The metal bracket 3 is made of stainless steel.
[0036] The plastic storage tube 5 can be detachably hooked and hung on the side wall of the plastic frame 1 in the width direction. The plastic storage tube 5 is placed inside the cavity 10, on one end of the second fixing strip 33 of the metal bracket 3, or on the outside of the plastic frame 1.
[0037] The plastic cup holder 6 is in the shape of an inverted V in the middle. One end of the plastic cup holder 6 is bent into a vertical hook shape and the other end is bent into an inverted L shape. The plastic cup holder 6 is hooked to the side wall of the plastic frame 1 in the width direction through the end of the vertical hook shape. The inverted L-shaped end of the plastic cup holder 6 is placed on the outside of the plastic frame 1.
[0038] The bottom surface of the plastic frame 1 is provided with positioning holes 13, and the bottom surface of the lowest layer of the plastic frame 1 is provided with foot pads 4. The top surface of the foot pads 4 extends upward with an insertion part 41, which is inserted and engaged with the positioning holes 13. The top surface of the foot pads 4 abuts against the bottom surface of the lowest layer of the plastic frame 1. The plastic frame 1 contacts the placement surface through the foot pads 4.
[0039] In this embodiment, a drainage hole 14 is provided in the middle of the plastic frame 1, and a vertically installed drainage component 16 is provided at the bottom of the plastic frame 1, with the drainage component 16 positioned below the drainage hole 14. Specifically, an upper enclosure 15 is provided around the drainage hole 14 at the bottom of the plastic frame 1, and a lower enclosure 17 is provided for the drainage component 16. A slot 18 is provided on one side of the lower enclosure 17, and the lower enclosure 17 and the upper enclosure 15 are fitted together. The drainage component 16 and the plastic frame 1 are connected and fixed by screws, and accumulated water is discharged from the slot 18 through the drainage component 16.
[0040] Example 2, see Figure 5-8The difference between this embodiment and Embodiment 1 lies in the drainage structure. It also includes a metal riser 8 and two plastic frames 1. The top of the plastic frame 1 has a first L-shaped mounting hole 100, and the bottom of the plastic frame 1 has a second L-shaped mounting hole 200 corresponding to the first L-shaped mounting hole 100. The metal riser 8 has an L-shaped cross-section, and its shape is adapted to either the first L-shaped mounting hole 100 or the second L-shaped mounting hole 200. Adjacent plastic frames 1 are connected and fixed via the metal riser 8. Preferably, the plastic frame 1 has a connecting hole 300 corresponding to the first L-shaped mounting hole 100 and the second L-shaped mounting hole 200. The metal riser 8 and the plastic frame 1 are connected and fixed via a connector (such as a screw, not shown in the figure) passing through the connecting hole 300. Preferably, the metal riser 8 is an aluminum alloy pipe.
[0041] An L-shaped limiting plug 42 extends upward from the top surface of the foot pad 4. The L-shaped limiting plug 42 is adapted to the shape of the second L-shaped mounting hole 200. The L-shaped limiting plug 42 is inserted into the second L-shaped mounting hole 200 of the bottom plastic frame 1.
[0042] In this embodiment, the bottom surface of the plastic frame 1 is provided with a concave pull-out groove 19, and a pull-out water collection box 9 is provided in the pull-out groove 19. The bottom surface of the pull-out water collection box 9 is concave near the outer end to form a handle part 91 for placing fingers. The bottom surface of the pull-out groove 19 is provided with a hollow part corresponding to the handle part 91.
[0043] The terms used in this utility model, such as "first," "second," etc., do not indicate any order, quantity, or importance, but are only used for distinction.
[0044] In this utility model, terms such as "a" or "an" are used to indicate not a limitation on the quantity, but rather to indicate the existence of at least one of the mentioned objects.
[0045] In this utility model, terms indicating direction or location such as front end, rear end, top, bottom, side, longitudinal, transverse, middle, center, outside, inside, horizontal, vertical, left, right, above, below, etc., are used to indicate relative positions rather than absolute positions.
[0046] Terms used in this invention, such as "approximately," "overall," "approximately," and "similar," are limiting terms used to indicate features that exist but allow for certain deviations. The amount of deviation allowed may vary depending on the specific context.
Claims
1. A cutlery rack, comprising at least one plastic frame body, wherein the plastic frame body has a cavity with an open top, characterized in that, The side wall of the plastic frame has a first notch along its length. The first notch is rectangular and extends along the length of the plastic frame. A first slot is provided in the middle of the plastic frame corresponding to the first notch. The first slot extends from the bottom of the first notch through both sides of the first notch to the top surface of the plastic frame. The first slot is U-shaped. It also includes a glass plate, with its two ends and bottom inserted into the first slot, the top surface of the glass plate being flush with the top surface of the plastic frame, and the glass plate sealing the first notch.
2. The cutlery rack according to claim 1, characterized in that, At least one plastic frame contains a metal bracket, which is formed by welding several metal strips. The metal bracket includes two parallel base strips, one end of which is connected by a first fixing strip, and the other end of which is connected by a second fixing strip. The two base strips between the first and second fixing strips are connected by two third fixing strips. The first, second, and third fixing strips are all inverted U-shapes and are arranged in parallel. Several parallel partition strips are provided between the top of the first and second fixing strips. The partition strips are bent into a Z-shape in the vertical direction near the end of the first fixing strip. The partition strips are all connected and fixed to the top of the two third fixing strips. The partition strip between the two third fixing strips is bent into an isosceles trapezoid. The second fixing strip and its adjacent third fixing strip and the two adjacent partition strips form a disc fixing position. The first fixing strip and its spaced third fixing strip and the two adjacent partition strips form a plate fixing position.
3. The cutlery rack according to claim 2, characterized in that, It also includes a plastic storage tube, which can be detachably hooked and hung on the side wall of the plastic frame in the width direction. The plastic storage tube is placed inside the cavity, on one end of the second fixing strip of the metal bracket, or on the outside of the plastic frame.
4. The cutlery rack according to claim 1, characterized in that, It also includes a plastic cup holder, which is inverted V-shaped in the middle, with one end bent into a vertical hook and the other end bent into an inverted L-shape. The plastic cup holder is hooked to the side wall of the plastic frame in the width direction through the end of the vertical hook, and the end of the inverted L-shape is placed on the outside of the plastic frame.
5. The cutlery rack according to claim 1, characterized in that, The bottom surface of the plastic frame has positioning holes, and the bottom surface of the lowest plastic frame has foot pads. The top surface of the foot pads extends upwards with insertion parts, which are inserted into and fitted with the positioning holes. The top surface of the foot pads abuts against the bottom surface of the lowest plastic frame.
6. The cutlery rack according to claim 5, characterized in that, It also includes a metal riser, a first L-shaped mounting hole at the top of the plastic frame, and a second L-shaped mounting hole at the bottom of the plastic frame corresponding to the first L-shaped mounting hole. The cross-section of the metal riser is L-shaped, and the shape of the metal riser is adapted to the first L-shaped mounting hole or the second L-shaped mounting hole. The adjacent plastic frames are connected and fixed by the metal riser.
7. The cutlery rack according to claim 5, characterized in that, The plastic frame body has connection holes corresponding to the first L-shaped mounting holes and the second L-shaped mounting holes. The metal upright and the plastic frame body are connected and fixed by connectors passing through the connection holes.
8. The cutlery rack according to claim 5, characterized in that, An L-shaped limiting plug extends upward from the top surface of the foot pad. The L-shaped limiting plug is adapted to the shape of the second L-shaped mounting hole. The L-shaped limiting plug is inserted into the second L-shaped mounting hole of the bottom plastic frame.
9. The cutlery rack according to claim 5, characterized in that, The bottom surface of the plastic frame has a recessed pull-out groove, and a pull-out water collection box is installed in the pull-out groove. The bottom surface of the pull-out water collection box is recessed near the outer end to form a handle for placing fingers. The bottom surface of the pull-out groove has a hollowed-out part corresponding to the handle part.