Integrated water tank with built-in garbage can

Abstract

The integrated water tank comprises an operation table, the garbage can and a lifting mechanism, the operation table is provided with a water tank and an installation cavity with an opening, the opening is covered with a cover plate, the water tank and the installation cavity are arranged at intervals in the length direction of the operation table, and the garbage can and the lifting mechanism are both installed in the installation cavity; the lifting mechanism comprises a connecting rod assembly which is rotationally connected with the cover plate so as to drive the garbage can to do lifting motion relative to the operation table under driving of the cover plate. When the connecting rod assembly drives the garbage can to descend to a first position, the cover plate covers the opening, and the garbage can and the connecting rod assembly are both contained in the mounting cavity; when the connecting rod assembly drives the garbage can to ascend to the second position, the opening is opened, and the cover plate is located on one side of the opening. The garbage can has the advantages that the garbage can is driven to ascend and descend through the lifting mechanism, the lifting mechanism is of a pure mechanical structure, the structure is simple, reliability is high, and product cost is reduced.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This utility model relates to the field of kitchen equipment technology, and in particular to an integrated sink with a built-in trash can. Background Technology

[0002] Integrated sinks are modern kitchen appliances that combine a traditional kitchen sink with multiple functional modules. They integrate various kitchen functions, optimize kitchen space layout, and improve kitchen operation efficiency, making them a popular choice for kitchen optimization and upgrading.

[0003] When using an integrated sink, users typically wash food or dishes at the sink side and then throw the resulting waste into a trash can placed on the kitchen floor. However, this is inconvenient and takes up kitchen space. Therefore, designs that integrate the trash can into the integrated sink have gradually emerged. To facilitate user operation, existing integrated sinks use a motor to raise or lower the trash can. However, this results in a complex lifting system structure, low reliability, and high product cost. Summary of the Invention

[0004] The purpose of this invention is to solve the problems mentioned in the background art and to provide an integrated sink with a built-in trash can.

[0005] To achieve the above objectives, the technical solution of this utility model is as follows:

[0006] An integrated sink with a built-in trash can includes an operating table, a trash can, and a lifting mechanism. The operating table has a sink and an installation cavity with an opening. The opening is covered with a cover plate. Along the length of the operating table, the sink and the installation cavity are arranged at intervals. The trash can and the lifting mechanism are both installed in the installation cavity.

[0007] The lifting mechanism includes a linkage assembly, which is rotatably connected to the cover plate to drive the trash can to move up and down relative to the operating platform under the action of the cover plate. When the linkage assembly lowers the trash can to a first position, the cover plate covers the opening, and both the trash can and the linkage assembly are housed within the mounting cavity. When the linkage assembly raises the trash can to a second position, the opening opens, and the cover plate is located on one side of the opening.

[0008] Understandably, integrating the trash can into the integrated sink makes better use of kitchen space and improves its utilization rate. The lifting mechanism controls the raising or lowering of the trash can, making it convenient for users to throw away trash or change trash bags. The lifting mechanism is a purely mechanical structure that uses multiple linkages to raise and lower the trash can, eliminating the need for an additional motor. The lifting mechanism has a simple structure and low cost.

[0009] In one embodiment, the linkage assembly includes a first link, a second link, and a pivot. The first link is rotatably connected to the cover plate, and one end of the second link near the cover plate is hinged to the first link via the pivot, so that the first link can rotate about the pivot.

[0010] When the trash can is in the second position, the second connecting rod extends out of the opening, and the rotating shaft is located above the operating table.

[0011] In one embodiment, the first connecting rod includes a first bent portion and a straight portion connected to each other, the first bent portion and the straight portion being located on both sides of the rotating shaft, and the straight portion being hinged to the cover plate;

[0012] When the trash can is in the second position, the straight rod is located outside the mounting cavity, and the first bent part is bent toward the mounting cavity.

[0013] In one embodiment, the first connecting rod is provided with an abutment portion, which is located at the end of the first bent portion away from the rotating shaft; when the trash can is in the first position, the abutment portion abuts against the operating table, and a preset distance is formed between the abutment portion and the rotating shaft along the height direction of the trash can.

[0014] In one embodiment, the second link has a second bend at one end near the control panel, and the second bend is connected to the first bend via the pivot.

[0015] When the trash can is in the first position, the bending directions of the first bent portion and the second bent portion are opposite; when the trash can is in the second position, the bending directions of the first bent portion and the second bent portion are the same.

[0016] In one embodiment, the lifting mechanism further includes a limiting member, which is fixed to the side wall of the mounting cavity and close to the bottom wall of the mounting cavity. The limiting member is provided with a guide groove that extends along the height direction of the trash can.

[0017] The linkage assembly also includes a third linkage, the two ends of which are rotatably connected to the corresponding second linkages and slidably engaged with the wall of the guide groove. The trash can abuts against the third linkage so that the third linkage can drive the trash can to move up and down relative to the operating platform.

[0018] In one embodiment, the lifting mechanism further includes a limiting frame, which is fixed to the cavity wall of the mounting cavity and surrounds the outer wall of the trash can.

[0019] In one embodiment, the limiting frame includes two mounting rods and two limiting rods arranged opposite to each other. The mounting rods and the limiting rods are connected to each other. The mounting rods are fixedly disposed on the cavity wall of the mounting cavity. The two ends of the limiting rods are respectively connected to the corresponding mounting rods and can move along the axial direction of the mounting rods to change the distance between the two mounting rods.

[0020] An elastic element is provided between the limiting rod and the mounting rod. The mounting rod can squeeze the elastic element under the action of the trash can wall so that the two limiting rods abut against the trash can.

[0021] In one embodiment, the second link is bent and has a clearance portion to avoid the limiting frame.

[0022] In one embodiment, the cover plate has an operating hole for moving the cover plate.

[0023] The advantages of this utility model:

[0024] This utility model claims an integrated sink with a built-in trash can. By embedding the trash can inside the integrated sink, it makes reasonable use of kitchen space and improves the utilization rate of kitchen space. The trash can is raised or lowered by a lifting mechanism, which makes it convenient for users to throw away trash or change trash bags. The lifting mechanism is a purely mechanical structure that drives the trash can to rise and fall through the cooperation of multiple connecting rods. It does not require an additional motor. The lifting mechanism has a simple structure and low cost. Attached Figure Description

[0025] To more clearly illustrate the technical solutions in the embodiments of this utility model or the conventional technology, the drawings used in the description of the embodiments or the conventional technology will be briefly introduced below. Obviously, the drawings described below are only some embodiments of this utility model. For those skilled in the art, other drawings can be obtained based on these drawings without creative effort.

[0026] Figure 1 A perspective view of an integrated water tank provided in an embodiment of this utility model;

[0027] Figure 2 This is a partial cross-sectional view of an integrated water tank provided in an embodiment of the present invention;

[0028] Figure 3 This is a schematic diagram of a trash can and a lifting mechanism in a first position according to an embodiment of the present invention;

[0029] Figure 4This is a schematic diagram of a trash can and lifting mechanism in a second position according to an embodiment of the present invention;

[0030] Figure 5 This is a perspective view of a trash can and lifting mechanism provided in an embodiment of the present utility model;

[0031] Figure 6 This is a perspective view of a lifting mechanism provided in an embodiment of the present invention.

[0032] Reference numerals: 100, integrated sink; 10, operating table; 11, sink; 12, mounting cavity; 121, opening; 13, cover plate; 131, operating hole; 20, trash can; 30, lifting mechanism; 31, connecting rod assembly; 311, first connecting rod; 3111, first bending part; 3112, straight rod part; 3113, abutting part; 312, second connecting rod; 3121, second bending part; 3122, clearance part; 313, third connecting rod; 314, rotating shaft; 32, limiting component; 321, guide groove; 33, limiting frame; 331, mounting rod; 332, limiting rod; 40, cleaning device. Detailed Implementation

[0033] To make the above-mentioned objects, features, and advantages of this utility model more apparent and understandable, the specific embodiments of this utility model will be described in detail below with reference to the accompanying drawings. Many specific details are set forth in the following description to provide a full understanding of this utility model. However, this utility model 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 utility model. Therefore, this utility model is not limited to the specific embodiments disclosed below.

[0034] It should be noted that when a component is referred to as being "fixed to" or "set on" another component, it can be directly on the other component or there may be an intermediate component. When a component is considered to be "connected to" another component, it can be directly connected to the other component or there may be an intermediate component present. The terms "vertical," "horizontal," "upper," "lower," "left," "right," and similar expressions used in this specification are for illustrative purposes only and do not represent the only possible implementation.

[0035] 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 indicated technical features. Thus, a feature defined as "first" or "second" may explicitly or implicitly include at least one of that feature. In the description of this utility model, "a plurality of" means at least two, such as two, three, etc., unless otherwise explicitly specified.

[0036] In this utility model, unless otherwise explicitly 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 and the second feature are in indirect contact 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 indicates 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 indicates that the first feature is at a lower horizontal level than the second feature.

[0037] Unless otherwise defined, all technical and scientific terms used in this specification have the same meaning as commonly understood by one of ordinary skill in the art to which this specification belongs. The terminology used in this specification is for the purpose of describing particular embodiments only and is not intended to be limiting of the invention. The term "and / or" as used in this specification includes any and all combinations of one or more of the associated listed items.

[0038] Please see Figures 1 to 4 This utility model provides an integrated sink with a built-in trash can. The integrated sink 100 includes a worktable 10, a trash can 20, and a lifting mechanism 30. The worktable 10 has a water tank 11 and an installation cavity 12 with an opening 121. A cover plate 13 is provided at the opening 121. Along the length of the worktable 10, the water tank 11 and the installation cavity 12 are arranged at intervals. The trash can 20 and the lifting mechanism 30 are both installed in the installation cavity 12. By embedding the trash can 20 in the integrated sink 100, kitchen space is made more efficient and the kitchen space utilization rate is improved.

[0039] The lifting mechanism 30 includes a linkage assembly 31, which is rotatably connected to the cover plate 13. Under the influence of the cover plate 13, the lifting mechanism 31 drives the trash can 20 to move up and down relative to the operating platform 10, facilitating user disposal of trash or replacement of trash bags. Specifically, when the linkage assembly 31 lowers the trash can 20 to the first position, the cover plate 13 covers the opening 121, and both the trash can 20 and the linkage assembly 31 are housed within the mounting cavity 12. When the linkage assembly 31 raises the trash can 20 to the second position, the opening 121 opens, and the cover plate 13 is located on one side of the opening 121. In other words, when the cover plate 13 is open, the trash can 20 is raised, facilitating user disposal of trash or replacement of trash bags; when the cover plate 13 is closed, the trash can 20 is lowered and housed within the mounting cavity 12. Thus, the lifting mechanism 30 controls the rise or fall of the trash can 20. The lifting mechanism 30 is a purely mechanical structure. The user controls the linkage assembly 31 to lift the trash can 20 by opening or closing the cover plate 13. No additional motor is required. The lifting mechanism 30 has a simple structure, high reliability, and can reduce product costs.

[0040] In this embodiment, the sink 11 and the mounting cavity 12 are arranged adjacent to each other. The sink 11 is used to receive water flowing from the faucet. Users can wash vegetables and dishes next to the sink 11. The trash can 20 is close to the sink 11, making it convenient for users to throw away trash.

[0041] In one embodiment, the cover plate 13 is provided with an operation hole 131 for moving the cover plate 13. There are two operation holes 131, which are arranged adjacent to each other and spaced apart, so that the user can use two fingers to pass through the operation holes 131 and lift the cover plate 13 upward, so that the user can remove the cover plate 13 and open the opening 121.

[0042] When the trash can 20 is in the first position, the upper surface of the cover 13 is flush with the surface of the operating table 10, and the upper edge of the trash can 20 is located below the operating table 10, so that the trash can 20 can be accommodated in the mounting cavity 12. When the trash can 20 is in the second position, that is, when the opening 121 is open, the cover 13 is located on the side of the opening 121 away from the sink 11, so as to avoid the cover 13 occupying the area of ​​the sink 11.

[0043] like Figure 3 and Figure 4 As shown, in one embodiment, the linkage assembly 31 includes a first linkage 311, a second linkage 312, and a pivot 314. The first linkage 311 is rotatably connected to the cover plate 13, and one end of the second linkage 312 near the cover plate 13 is hinged to the first linkage 311 via the pivot 314, so that the first linkage 311 can rotate around the pivot 314. When the trash can 20 is in the first position, the pivot 314 is below the operating table 10; when the trash can 20 is in the second position, the pivot 314 is above the operating table 10. Thus, after the cover plate 13 is lifted, the height of the second linkage 312 also increases accordingly.

[0044] Furthermore, the first connecting rod 311 includes a first bent portion 3111 and a straight portion 3112 connected to each other. The first bent portion 3111 is arc-shaped, and the first bent portion 3111 and the straight portion 3112 are located on both sides of the rotating shaft 314, respectively. The straight portion 3112 is hinged to the cover plate 13. When the trash can 20 is in the second position, the straight portion 3112 is located outside the mounting cavity 12, and the first bent portion 3111 bends towards the mounting cavity 12, so that the first connecting rod 311 can hook the edge of the opening 121 through the first bent portion 3111, so that the cover plate 13 can be hung on the edge of the opening 121 through the first connecting rod 311, maintaining the open state of the cover plate 13.

[0045] like Figure 3As shown, in one embodiment, the first connecting rod 311 is provided with an abutment portion 3113, which is located at the end of the first bent portion 3111 away from the rotating shaft 314. The operating table 10 is partially located above the mounting cavity 12. When the trash can 20 is in the first position, the abutment portion 3113 abuts against the operating table 10. Along the height direction of the trash can 20, a preset distance is formed between the abutment portion 3113 and the rotating shaft 314, so as to press the second connecting rod 312 down to a lower position and keep the trash can 20 in the second position.

[0046] In one embodiment, the second connecting rod 312 has a second bend 3121 formed at one end near the operating table 10. The second bend 3121 is connected to the first bend 3111 via a pivot 314. When the trash can 20 is in the first position, the bending directions of the first bend 3111 and the second bend 3121 are opposite. When the trash can 20 is in the second position, the bending directions of the first bend 3111 and the second bend 3121 are the same, and the first bend 3111 and the second bend 3121 substantially overlap, so that the first bend 3111 and the second bend 3121 can be hung together at the edge of the opening 121.

[0047] When the trash can 20 is in the second position, the second connecting rod 312 extends out of the opening 121, and the rotating shaft 314 is located above the operating table 10. The upper edge of the trash can 20 is higher than the operating table 10, making it convenient for users to throw away trash or remove the trash can to change the trash bag. Of course, users can also directly throw kitchen waste into the trash can 20. After the trash can 20 is full, it can be removed to dispose of the trash.

[0048] Furthermore, the second link 312 is bent to form a clearance part 3122, which is connected to the second bending part 3121. The clearance part 3122 is used to avoid the limiting frame 33, so as to prevent the second link 312 and the limiting frame 33 from interfering when the trash can 20 switches between the first position and the second position.

[0049] In one embodiment, the lifting mechanism 30 further includes a limiting member 32, which is fixed to the side wall of the mounting cavity 12 by bolts and close to the bottom wall of the mounting cavity 12. A guide groove 321 is provided on the limiting member 32, which extends along the height direction of the trash can 20. The connecting rod assembly 31 can cooperate with the guide groove 321 so that the trash can 20 can reciprocate along its own height direction.

[0050] like Figure 6As shown, the linkage assembly 31 also includes a third linkage 313, which is a hollow cylindrical tube. Both ends of the third linkage 313 are rotatably connected to the corresponding second linkage 312 and extend into the guide groove 321, slidingly engaging with the groove wall. The trash can 20 abuts against the third linkage 313, thus enabling the third linkage 313 to drive the trash can 20 to move up and down relative to the operating platform 10. When the third linkage 313 abuts against the upper end of the guide groove 321, the trash can 20 rises to its highest position; when the third linkage 313 abuts against the lower end of the guide groove 321, the trash can 20 descends to its lowest position.

[0051] like Figure 5 As shown, in one embodiment, the lifting mechanism 30 further includes a limiting frame 33, which is fixed to the cavity wall of the mounting cavity 12 and surrounds the outer wall of the trash can 20. Since there is a gap between the outer wall of the trash can 20 and the cavity wall of the mounting cavity 12, the limiting frame 33 restricts the position of the trash can 20, preventing the trash can 20 from shaking and causing the trash inside to spill out, thus improving the stability of the trash can 20 during lifting.

[0052] Furthermore, the limiting frame 33 includes two mounting rods 331 and two limiting rods 332 arranged opposite to each other. The mounting rods 331 and the limiting rods 332 are connected to each other. The mounting rods 331 are fixedly installed on the cavity wall of the mounting cavity 12. The two ends of the limiting rods 332 are respectively connected to the corresponding mounting rods 331 and can move along the axial direction of the mounting rods 331 to change the distance between the two mounting rods 331.

[0053] An elastic element is provided between the limiting rod 332 and the mounting rod 331. The mounting rod 331 can compress the elastic element under the action of the trash can wall 20, so that the two limiting rods 332 abut against the trash can 20. In this way, when the trash can 20 switches between the first position and the second position, the limiting rod 332 can always abut against the trash can 20, making the trash can 20 more stable when rising or falling, preventing kitchen waste inside the trash can 20 from leaking out due to the trash can 20 tipping over, so as to maintain the cleanliness of the mounting cavity 12. The elastic element can be set as a spring or a rubber buffer block, etc.

[0054] like Figure 1 As shown, in this embodiment, the integrated sink 100 also includes a cleaning device 40 for cleaning cups. The cover plate 13 and the cleaning device 40 are arranged at intervals along the width direction of the worktable 10. The cleaning device 40 is an existing structure and will not be described in detail here.

[0055] The technical features of the above embodiments can be combined in any way. For the sake of brevity, not all possible combinations of the technical features in the above embodiments are described. However, as long as there is no contradiction in the combination of these technical features, they should be considered to be within the scope of this specification.

[0056] The embodiments described above are merely illustrative of several implementations of this utility model, and while the descriptions are relatively specific and detailed, they should not be construed as limiting the scope of the utility model patent. It should be noted that those skilled in the art can make various modifications and improvements without departing from the concept of this utility model, and these all fall within the protection scope of this utility model. Therefore, the patent protection scope of this utility model should be determined by the appended claims.

Claims

1. An integrated sink with a built-in trash can, characterized in that, The integrated sink includes an operating table (10), a trash can (20), and a lifting mechanism (30). The operating table (10) has a sink (11) and an installation cavity (12) with an opening (121). The opening (121) is covered with a cover plate (13). Along the length of the operating table (10), the sink (11) and the installation cavity (12) are arranged at intervals. The trash can (20) and the lifting mechanism (30) are both installed in the installation cavity (12). The lifting mechanism (30) includes a linkage assembly (31), which is rotatably connected to the cover plate (13) to drive the trash can (20) to move up and down relative to the operating table (10) under the action of the cover plate (13); wherein, when the linkage assembly (31) drives the trash can (20) to descend to the first position, the cover plate (13) covers the opening (121), and the trash can (20) and the linkage assembly (31) are both housed in the mounting cavity (12); when the linkage assembly (31) drives the trash can (20) to rise to the second position, the opening (121) opens, and the cover plate (13) is located on one side of the opening (121).

2. The integrated sink with a built-in trash can according to claim 1, characterized in that, The linkage assembly (31) includes a first link (311), a second link (312), and a pivot (314). The first link (311) is rotatably connected to the cover plate (13). One end of the second link (312) near the cover plate (13) is hinged to the first link (311) through the pivot (314) so ​​that the first link (311) can rotate around the pivot (314). When the trash can (20) is in the second position, the second connecting rod (312) extends out of the opening (121), and the rotating shaft (314) is located above the operating table (10).

3. The integrated sink with a built-in trash can according to claim 2, characterized in that, The first connecting rod (311) includes a first bent part (3111) and a straight part (3112) connected to each other. The first bent part (3111) and the straight part (3112) are located on both sides of the rotating shaft (314), and the straight part (3112) is hinged to the cover plate (13). When the trash can (20) is in the second position, the straight rod (3112) is located outside the mounting cavity (12), and the first bent part (3111) bends into the mounting cavity (12).

4. An integrated sink with a built-in trash can according to claim 3, characterized in that, The first connecting rod (311) is provided with an abutment part (3113), which is located at the end of the first bending part (3111) away from the rotating shaft (314). When the trash can (20) is in the first position, the abutment part (3113) abuts against the operating table (10), and a preset distance is formed between the abutment part (3113) and the rotating shaft (314) along the height direction of the trash can (20).

5. An integrated sink with a built-in trash can according to claim 3, characterized in that, The second link (312) has a second bend (3121) at one end near the operating table (10), and the second bend (3121) is connected to the first bend (3111) through the pivot (314); When the trash can (20) is in the first position, the bending direction of the first bending part (3111) is opposite to that of the second bending part (3121); when the trash can (20) is in the second position, the bending direction of the first bending part (3111) is the same as that of the second bending part (3121).

6. An integrated sink with a built-in trash can according to claim 2, characterized in that, The lifting mechanism (30) also includes a limiting member (32), which is fixed to the side wall of the mounting cavity (12) and close to the bottom wall of the mounting cavity (12). A guide groove (321) is provided on the limiting member (32), which extends along the height direction of the trash can (20). The linkage assembly (31) further includes a third linkage (313), the two ends of which are rotatably connected to the corresponding second linkage (312) and slide in cooperation with the groove wall of the guide groove (321). The trash can (20) abuts against the third linkage (313) so that the third linkage (313) can drive the trash can (20) to make a lifting and lowering movement relative to the operating table (10).

7. An integrated sink with a built-in trash can according to claim 2, characterized in that, The lifting mechanism (30) also includes a limiting frame (33), which is fixed to the cavity wall of the mounting cavity (12) and surrounds the outer wall of the trash can (20).

8. An integrated sink with a built-in trash can according to claim 7, characterized in that, The limiting frame (33) includes two mounting rods (331) and two limiting rods (332) arranged opposite to each other. The mounting rods (331) and the limiting rods (332) are connected to each other. The mounting rods (331) are fixedly arranged on the cavity wall of the mounting cavity (12). The two ends of the limiting rods (332) are respectively connected to the corresponding mounting rods (331) and can move along the axial direction of the mounting rods (331) to change the distance between the two mounting rods (331). An elastic element is provided between the limiting rod (332) and the mounting rod (331). The mounting rod (331) can squeeze the elastic element under the action of the wall of the trash can (20) so that the two limiting rods (332) abut against the trash can (20).

9. An integrated sink with a built-in trash can according to claim 7, characterized in that, The second link (312) is bent and has a clearance part (3122) to avoid the limiting frame (33).

10. An integrated sink with a built-in trash can according to claim 1, characterized in that, The cover plate (13) is provided with an operating hole (131) for moving the cover plate (13).

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