An adjustable and modular kitchen utensil rack

Abstract

This utility model relates to the field of kitchen storage equipment technology and discloses an adjustable modular kitchen utensil rack, including a base, a top plate, a support cylinder, and an adjustable connecting rod. The support cylinder is connected to the top of the base, and the top end of the adjustable connecting rod is connected to the bottom of the top plate by screws. The bottom end of the adjustable connecting rod passes through the support cylinder and extends into the interior of the support cylinder. This utility model supports stepless height adjustment in both directions through a bidirectional toothed ratchet and a slotted axial sliding spline connection design. Combined with the inclined wedge drive structure of the mechanical button, unlocking and resetting can be completed in a single operation, improving adjustment efficiency compared to traditional ratchet mechanisms and meeting the flexible adaptation needs of kitchen utensils of different heights (such as tall pots and short plates). In addition, the partitioned tray and the wire mesh frame are modularly installed through elastic buckles, while the drainage design of the filter plate and the water collection tank reduces cleaning time, achieving a balance between functionality and convenience.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This utility model relates to the field of kitchen storage equipment technology, specifically an adjustable and modular kitchen utensil rack. Background Technology

[0002] With the diversification of functional requirements in modern kitchens, kitchen utensil storage equipment needs to combine space utilization, ease of operation, and environmental adaptability. However, traditional kitchen utensil racks generally suffer from the following technical shortcomings:

[0003] 1. Structural stability and limitations of adjustment

[0004] Most existing storage racks use welded or rigid connection designs, and height adjustment relies on tightening or loosening screws or segmented plug-in joints, making operation cumbersome and difficult to achieve stepless adjustment. For example, traditional telescopic rods require complete disassembly and reassembly, which cannot meet the need for quick adjustments during cooking.

[0005] 2. Insufficient material durability and corrosion resistance

[0006] The kitchen environment presents challenges such as high temperature, high humidity, and oil stains, making traditional carbon steel or plastic materials prone to rust, deformation, or aging. For example, iron shelves may develop rust spots within three months in a humid environment, while ordinary painted surfaces are easily scratched off by kitchen utensils, shortening their lifespan.

[0007] 3. Low functional integration and low space utilization.

[0008] Most storage racks only offer a single shelf or hook, which cannot accommodate the classified storage of irregularly shaped kitchen utensils such as knives, cutting boards, and spice bottles, resulting in low space utilization.

[0009] Therefore, this utility model proposes an adjustable and modular kitchen utensil rack. Utility Model Content

[0010] The purpose of this utility model is to provide an adjustable and modular kitchen utensil rack that solves the technical problems of poor structural stability, inconvenient adjustment, non-durable materials, and limited functions of traditional kitchen utensil racks. It achieves high adjustability, corrosion resistance, and integrated functions through innovative design, thereby improving space utilization, making it easy to operate, adapting to various kitchen environments, and meeting the high standards of modern families for kitchen utensil storage.

[0011] To achieve the above objectives, this utility model provides the following technical solution: an adjustable modular kitchen utensil rack, comprising a base, a top plate, a supporting cylinder, and an adjustable connecting rod. The supporting cylinder is connected to the top of the base, and the top end of the adjustable connecting rod is connected to the bottom of the top plate by screws. The bottom end of the adjustable connecting rod penetrates through the supporting cylinder and extends into the interior of the supporting cylinder. The adjustable connecting rod is adapted to the interior of the supporting cylinder. The base, top plate, supporting cylinder, and adjustable connecting rod are combined to form a main frame, which is made of aluminum alloy profile with anodized surface treatment to enhance structural stability and corrosion resistance.

[0012] Preferably, the top of the base is provided with a groove, and a water collection tank is placed inside the groove. The top surface of the groove is flush with the top surface of the water collection tank and is located on the same horizontal plane. A filter plate is also provided, which covers the groove and effectively separates water from kitchen utensils.

[0013] Preferably, the top of the top plate is provided with a partition groove, and the partition groove is provided with multiple threaded holes. Bolts are installed in the threaded holes, and the head end of the bolts extends to the outside of the top plate. The bolts are fixed in the threaded holes by nuts. The head end of the bolts is connected to a hook for easy hanging of various kitchen utensils. A fixing post is installed on one side of the inner wall of the partition groove, which can hang various kitchen utensils with fixing holes.

[0014] Preferably, the outer wall of the support cylinder is integrally connected to a two-way toothed ratchet seat, and the two-way toothed ratchet is connected to a two-way toothed ratchet via a torsion spring. The outer wall of the adjustable connecting rod has multiple slots at equal intervals. The teeth of the two-way toothed ratchet are symmetrically designed on both sides, allowing it to be engaged in the slots in both directions. The spacing between the slots must be adapted to the tooth pitch of the two-way toothed ratchet. The top of the two-way toothed ratchet seat is equipped with a mechanical button mechanism for controlling the locking and unlocking of the two-way toothed ratchet, realizing height adjustment to meet the placement needs of different kitchen utensils.

[0015] Preferably, each support cylinder is also evenly equipped with a slot seat on its outer wall, and a partition plate and a mesh frame are provided between the slot seats. Elastic buckles are installed at the four corners of the partition plate and the mesh frame. The elastic buckles are tightly fitted with the slot seat to ensure that the partition plate and the mesh frame are firmly fixed. The partition plate is provided with a spice bottle storage slot and a spice packet storage slot.

[0016] Preferably, a knife rack is installed on the right side of the top plate, and a cutting board rack is installed on the left side of the top plate. The cutting board rack is composed of a side plate, a connecting plate, and a reinforcing bar. The side plate and the connecting plate are connected by the reinforcing bar, and the side plate is fixed to the left side of the top plate.

[0017] This utility model provides an adjustable and modular kitchen utensil rack. It has the following beneficial effects:

[0018] (1) The main frame of this utility model is made of 6063-T5 aluminum alloy profile with a tensile strength of ≥180MPa. Combined with an anodized film layer (film thickness ≥12μm), it has been verified through 500 hours of salt spray test that its corrosion resistance is more than 3 times that of traditional carbon steel material. It can effectively resist the corrosion of kitchen oil stains and humid environment and extend the service life to more than 10 years. In addition, the adjustable connecting rod and the support cylinder adopt an interference fit design (gap ≤0.05mm). When fully loaded with 20kg, the lateral sway is <0.5mm, which ensures the stability of kitchenware storage and avoids safety hazards caused by structural loosening. It achieves the effect of significantly improving structural stability and corrosion resistance.

[0019] (2) This utility model supports stepless height adjustment in both directions through the axial sliding spline connection design of the bidirectional toothed ratchet and the slot. Combined with the inclined wedge drive structure of the mechanical button, unlocking and resetting can be completed in a single operation. The adjustment efficiency is improved compared with the traditional ratchet mechanism, which meets the flexible adaptation needs of kitchen utensils of different heights (such as tall pots and short plates). In addition, the partition plate and the mesh frame are modularly installed through elastic buckles. At the same time, the flow guiding design of the filter plate and the water collection tank reduces the cleaning time, achieving a balance between functionality and convenience. Attached Figure Description

[0020] Figure 1 This is a perspective view of the main frame of this utility model;

[0021] Figure 2 This is a three-dimensional schematic diagram of the overall structure of this utility model;

[0022] Figure 3 This is a top view of the overall structure of this utility model;

[0023] Figure 4 This utility model Figure 3 A magnified view of A in the middle.

[0024] In the diagram: base 21, top plate 22, support cylinder 23, adjustable connecting rod 24, groove 211, water collection tank 212, filter plate 213, partition groove 221, connecting threaded hole 222, fixing column 223, bolt 224, hook 225, tool holder 226, side plate 271, connecting plate 272, rib rod 273, two-way toothed ratchet seat 231, two-way toothed ratchet 232, slot seat 233, partition plate 234, elastic buckle 235, seasoning bottle storage slot 236, seasoning packet storage slot 237, mesh frame 238, slot 241. Detailed Implementation

[0025] The technical solutions of the present utility model will be clearly and completely described below with reference to the accompanying drawings of the embodiments. Obviously, the described embodiments are only some embodiments of the present utility model, and not all embodiments. Based on the embodiments of the present utility model, all other embodiments obtained by those of ordinary skill in the art without creative effort are within the protection scope of the present utility model.

[0026] Examples of the embodiments are shown in the accompanying drawings, wherein the same or similar reference numerals denote the same or similar elements or elements having the same or similar functions throughout. The embodiments described below with reference to the accompanying drawings are exemplary and intended to explain the present invention, and should not be construed as limiting the present invention.

[0027] Addressing the problems of poor structural stability, inconvenient adjustment, non-durable materials, and limited functionality in traditional kitchen utensil racks, this utility model provides a preferred embodiment of an adjustable and modular kitchen utensil rack, for example... Figure 1-4 As shown: An adjustable modular kitchen utensil rack includes a base 21, a top plate 22, a support cylinder 23, and an adjustable connecting rod 24. The support cylinder 23 is connected to the top of the base 21. The top end of the adjustable connecting rod 24 is connected to the bottom of the top plate 22 by screws. The bottom end of the adjustable connecting rod 24 penetrates into the support cylinder 23 and extends into the interior of the support cylinder 23. The adjustable connecting rod 24 is adapted to the interior of the support cylinder 23. The base 21, top plate 22, support cylinder 23, and adjustable connecting rod 24 are combined to form a main frame. The frame is made of aluminum alloy profile with an anodized surface treatment, which enhances the structural stability and corrosion resistance.

[0028] The top of the base 21 is provided with a groove 211, and a water collection tank 212 is built into the groove 211. The top surface of the groove 211 is flush with the top surface of the water collection tank 212 and is located on the same horizontal plane. A filter plate 213 is also provided, which covers the groove 211 and effectively separates water from kitchen utensils.

[0029] The top of the top plate 22 is provided with a partition groove 221, and the partition groove 221 is provided with multiple threaded holes 222. Bolts 224 are installed in the threaded holes 222, and the head end of the bolts 224 extends to the outside of the top plate 22. The bolts 224 are fixed in the threaded holes 222 by nuts. The head end of the bolts 224 is connected to a hook 225 for easy hanging of various kitchen utensils. A fixing post 223 is installed on one side of the inner wall of the partition groove 221, which can hang various kitchen utensils with fixing holes.

[0030] The outer wall of the support cylinder 23 is integrally connected with a two-way toothed ratchet seat 231. The two-way toothed ratchet seat 231 is internally connected to a two-way toothed ratchet 232 via a torsion spring. The outer wall of the adjustable connecting rod 24 has multiple slots 241 equidistantly arranged on one side. The tooth surfaces of the two-way toothed ratchet 232 are symmetrically designed on both sides, allowing it to be inserted into the slots 241 in both directions. The spacing of the slots 241 must be adapted to the tooth pitch of the two-way toothed ratchet 232. The top of the two-way toothed ratchet seat 231 is equipped with a mechanical button mechanism for controlling the locking and unlocking of the two-way toothed ratchet 232, realizing height adjustment to meet the needs of different kitchen utensils placement.

[0031] Each support cylinder 23 is also evenly equipped with a slot seat 233 on its outer wall. A partition plate 234 and a mesh frame 238 are arranged between the slot seats 233. Elastic buckles 235 are installed at the four corners of the partition plate 234 and the mesh frame 238. The elastic buckles 235 are tightly fitted with the slot seat 233 to ensure that the partition plate 234 and the mesh frame 238 are firmly fixed. The partition plate 234 is provided with a seasoning bottle storage slot 236 and a seasoning packet storage slot 237.

[0032] A knife rack 226 is installed on the right side of the top plate 22, and a cutting board rack is installed on the left side of the top plate 22. The cutting board rack is composed of a side plate 271, a connecting plate 272, and a reinforcing bar 273. The side plate 271 and the connecting plate 272 are connected by the reinforcing bar 273, and the side plate 271 is fixed to the left side of the top plate 22.

[0033] In use, when upward adjustment is required: simply pull up the adjustable connecting rod 24, and the two-way toothed ratchet 232 will sequentially engage with the slot 241 to achieve one-way locking; when downward adjustment is required: press the mechanical button mechanism, the user applies pressure to overcome the return spring force on the button, the button drives the connecting rod to move downward, the end of the connecting rod is designed as a wedge surface, which cooperates with the wedge groove on the side of the two-way toothed ratchet 232, when the connecting rod moves downward, the wedge surface converts the vertical motion into a horizontal component force, pushing the two-way toothed ratchet 232 to overcome the torsion spring force. The adjustable connecting rod 24 can be freely adjusted in height by disengaging from the slot 241 along the axial direction. It should be noted that the double-tooth ratchet 232 and the double-tooth ratchet seat 231 are connected by a spline, which allows the ratchet to slide axially (disengaging from the slot) but restricts circumferential rotation (maintaining the transmission relationship with the connecting rod). One end of the torsion spring is fixed to the double-tooth ratchet seat 231, and the other end hooks onto the double-tooth ratchet 232 to provide a continuous meshing preload (it is recommended that the torsion spring stiffness make the ratchet meshing force 10-15N).

[0034] Reset logic: After the button is released, the reset spring pushes the button and the linkage upward, and the inclined wedge surface separates from the ratchet wedge groove.

[0035] The torsion spring drives the bidirectional toothed ratchet 232 to axially reset, re-engage into the slot 241, and restore the locked state.

[0036] Since mechanical button mechanisms are a conventional existing technology, and their specific structure is already publicly available, they are not described in detail in this application.

[0037] Finally, it should be noted that the above description is merely a preferred embodiment of this utility model and is not intended to limit the utility model. Although the utility model has been described in detail with reference to the foregoing embodiments, those skilled in the art can still modify the technical solutions described in the foregoing embodiments or make equivalent substitutions for some of the technical features. Any modifications, equivalent substitutions, improvements, etc., made within the spirit and principles of this utility model should be included within the protection scope of this utility model.

Claims

1. An adjustable combination utensil holder, comprising a base (21), a top plate (22), a supporting cylinder (23) and an adjustable connecting rod (24), characterized in that: The support cylinder (23) is connected to the top of the base (21). The top end of the adjustable connecting rod (24) is connected to the bottom of the top plate (22) by screws. The bottom end of the adjustable connecting rod (24) penetrates into the support cylinder (23) and extends into the interior of the support cylinder (23). The adjustable connecting rod (24) is adapted to the interior of the support cylinder (23). The base (21), top plate (22), support cylinder (23) and adjustable connecting rod (24) are combined to form a main frame, which is made of aluminum alloy profile and has an anodized surface.

2. An adjustable modular utensil holder according to claim 1, wherein: The top of the base (21) is provided with a groove (211), and a water collection tank (212) is built into the groove (211). The top surface of the groove (211) is flush with the top surface of the water collection tank (212) and a filter plate (213) is also provided on the same horizontal plane. The filter plate (213) covers the groove (211) and effectively separates water from kitchen utensils.

3. The adjustable combination utensil holder of claim 1, wherein: The top of the top plate (22) is provided with a partition groove (221), and the partition groove (221) is provided with multiple connecting threaded holes (222). Bolts (224) are installed in the connecting threaded holes (222). The head end of the bolt (224) extends to the outside of the top plate (22) and is fixed in the connecting threaded hole (222) by a nut. The head end of the bolt (224) is connected to a hook (225) for easy hanging of various kitchen utensils. A fixing post (223) is installed on one side of the inner wall of the partition groove (221) for hanging various kitchen utensils with fixing holes.

4. The adjustable combination utensil holder of claim 1, wherein: The outer wall of the support cylinder (23) is integrally connected with a two-way toothed ratchet seat (231). The two-way toothed ratchet seat (231) is internally connected to a two-way toothed ratchet (232) via a torsion spring. The outer wall of the adjustable connecting rod (24) is provided with multiple slots (241) at equal intervals. The tooth surfaces of the two-way toothed ratchet (232) are symmetrically designed on both sides, allowing it to be inserted into the slots (241) in both directions. The spacing of the slots (241) must be adapted to the tooth pitch of the two-way toothed ratchet (232). The top of the two-way toothed ratchet seat (231) is provided with a mechanical button mechanism to control the locking and unlocking of the two-way toothed ratchet (232) to achieve height adjustment and meet the needs of different kitchen utensils.

5. The adjustable combination utensil holder of claim 1, wherein: Each support cylinder (23) is also uniformly equipped with a slot seat (233) on its outer wall. A partition plate (234) and a mesh frame (238) are arranged between the slot seats (233). Elastic buckles (235) are installed at the four corners of the partition plate (234) and the mesh frame (238). The elastic buckles (235) are tightly fitted with the slot seat (233) to ensure that the partition plate (234) and the mesh frame (238) are firmly fixed. The partition plate (234) is provided with a condiment bottle storage slot (236) and a condiment packet storage slot (237).

6. The adjustable combination utensil holder of claim 1, wherein: A knife rack (226) is installed on the right side of the top plate (22), and a cutting board rack is installed on the left side of the top plate (22). The cutting board rack is composed of a side plate (271), a connecting plate (272), and a reinforcing bar (273). The side plate (271) and the connecting plate (272) are connected by the reinforcing bar (273), and the side plate (271) is fixed to the left side of the top plate (22).

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