An irregularly shaped drain box
By incorporating a narrowing structure and lifting device into the drain box, the problem of the traditional drain box's single function is solved, enabling partitioned storage and multi-functional conversion, thus improving space utilization and ease of operation.
Patent Information
- Authority / Receiving Office
- CN · China
- Patent Type
- Utility models(China)
- Current Assignee / Owner
- ZHEJIANG YUANCHUANG TECH CO LTD
- Filing Date
- 2025-06-30
- Publication Date
- 2026-07-17
AI Technical Summary
Traditional drain boxes have a single function and lack categorization, resulting in tableware and kitchen utensils being mixed together, making them inconvenient to retrieve and easy to cause cross-contamination, and resulting in low space utilization.
Design an irregularly shaped drain box that divides the drain layer into different sized storage areas by setting a narrowing structure, and is equipped with a lifting device to achieve partitioned drain storage and multi-functional conversion.
It enables the categorized and zoned placement of tableware and kitchen utensils, avoiding interference, improving space utilization, and possessing multifunctionality such as convenient access and food residue removal.
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Abstract
Description
Technical Field
[0001] This utility model relates to the field of kitchen utensils technology, and in particular to an irregularly shaped drain box. Background Technology
[0002] Drain boxes are common kitchen storage tools used to store washed dishes, cups, cutlery, chopsticks, etc. Residual water drains through drainage holes at the bottom into a collection layer, preventing water accumulation and bacterial growth. Traditional drain boxes are typically designed as a single, relatively regular-shaped drainage area. However, this single-area drain box has drawbacks: limited functionality and lack of categorization. All sizes, shapes, and types of tableware and cookware are mixed together in one area, making it inconvenient to retrieve and easily causing collisions or cross-contamination between different types of items. Furthermore, for items with significantly different sizes, a single area is not efficient in utilizing space.
[0003] Therefore, a new type of drain box design is needed that is simple in structure, can effectively achieve partitioned drainage and storage, and improve space utilization. Utility Model Content
[0004] The purpose of this utility model is to provide an irregularly shaped drain box that can achieve partitioned draining and storage, thereby improving space utilization.
[0005] The above-mentioned technical objective of this utility model is achieved through the following technical solution: an irregularly shaped drain box, including a drain layer and a water collection layer located below the drain layer, the drain layer is provided with drain holes, and a narrowing structure is provided in the middle of the drain layer, the narrowing structure dividing the drain layer into a first receiving area and a second receiving area.
[0006] By adopting the above technical solution, partitioned drainage and storage can be achieved, and tableware and kitchen utensils can be placed in separate sections. When they need to be taken out, they will not interfere with other items and are easy to access.
[0007] A further feature of this invention is that the drainage layer is gourd-shaped, and the first and second receiving areas are of different sizes.
[0008] By adopting the above technical solution and setting up drainage areas of different sizes, tableware and kitchen utensils of different sizes can be drained separately, preventing small items from entering large areas and causing space waste, while also shrinking the overall drainage layer space and improving space utilization.
[0009] A further feature of this invention is that it includes a top cover located above the drainage layer, wherein the top cover and the water collection layer are respectively engaged with the drainage layer from above and below, forming a smooth curved surface.
[0010] By adopting the above technical solution, when the top cover, the drainage layer and the water collection layer are covered with each other, they present a three-dimensional gourd shape as a whole, which is beautiful and exquisite.
[0011] A further feature of this invention is that a lifting device is provided within the water collection layer, which enables the drainage layer to have a first working state and a second working state. By applying external force to the lifting device, the drainage layer can switch between the first working state and the second working state.
[0012] By adopting the above technical solution and setting up a lifting device, the drainage layer can be made multifunctional and can be converted into multiple functions.
[0013] A further feature of this invention is that a sealing element is provided on the top of the lifting device. When the lifting device rises to the first position, the sealing element approaches the drain hole to close the drain channel.
[0014] By adopting the above technical solution, it is convenient to clean the residue on the end face and to store water in the drainage layer for cleaning.
[0015] A further feature of this invention is that the lifting device includes a pressure plate, and the sealing element is a protrusion that fits the outline of the drain hole. The protrusion is fixedly disposed on the pressure plate. When the pressure plate rises to the first position, the protrusion presses into the drain hole to form a smooth surface.
[0016] By adopting the above technical solution and setting up protrusions in conjunction with the lifting device, the drainage layer can be made multifunctional and can be converted into multiple functions.
[0017] A further feature of this invention is that the lifting device supports a top column below the pressure plate, and one end of the top column extends to the outside of the water collection layer to form a control end, which is used to control the lifting and lowering of the top column.
[0018] By adopting the above technical solution, the pressure plate can not only support the protrusion, but also limit the lifting device to prevent excessive rise, which would cause the protrusion to be higher than the drain hole, affecting the cleaning of residue in the drain layer or the cleaning of the drain layer, thus ensuring the multifunctionality of the drain layer; by setting a control terminal, the operation is simple and the control is convenient.
[0019] A further feature of this invention is that an external threaded sleeve is fixedly provided at the bottom of the water collection layer, and a top post is disposed inside the external threaded sleeve, with the top post threadedly connected to the external threaded sleeve.
[0020] By adopting the above technical solution, the lifting function of the lifting device can be realized. The structure is simple and easy to implement.
[0021] A further feature of this invention is that the control end is provided with a knob that is fixedly connected to the top column, and the knob controls the spiral lifting and lowering of the top column.
[0022] By adopting the above technical solution and setting a knob, the operator can easily raise and lower the lifting device from outside the drain box.
[0023] A further feature of this invention is that a slot for accommodating the top column is provided below the pressure plate.
[0024] By adopting the above technical solution, the pressure plate is prevented from falling off the top column during the lifting process, thus improving the stability of the structure.
[0025] In summary, this utility model has the following beneficial effects:
[0026] The design features a narrowing structure in the middle of the drain layer, enabling zoned drainage and storage. This allows for the categorization and placement of tableware and kitchen utensils, ensuring they do not interfere with other items when needed and making them easy to access. Attached Figure Description
[0027] Figure 1 This is a perspective view of Embodiment 1 of this utility model.
[0028] Figure 2 This is an exploded view of Embodiment 1 of this utility model.
[0029] Figure 3 This is a schematic diagram of the internal structure of Embodiment 2 of this utility model.
[0030] Figure 4 This is a cross-sectional view of the drainage layer in the first working state of Embodiment 2 of this utility model.
[0031] Figure 5 This is a cross-sectional view of the drainage layer in the second working state of Embodiment 2 of this utility model.
[0032] In the diagram: 1. Drainage layer; 2. Water collection layer; 21. External threaded sleeve; 3. Drainage hole; 4. Narrowing structure; 41. First receiving area; 42. Second receiving area; 5. Top cover; 6. Lifting device; 61. Pressure plate; 611. Groove; 62. Top column; 7. Protrusion; 8. Knob; 9. Support foot. Detailed Implementation
[0033] The present invention will be further described below with reference to the accompanying drawings.
[0034] Example 1:
[0035] An irregularly shaped drain box, such as Figure 1-2As shown, the device includes a draining layer 1 and a water collection layer 2 located below the draining layer 1. The draining layer 1 is provided with drain holes 3, and a narrowing structure 4 is provided in the middle of the draining layer 1, which divides the draining layer 1 into a first receiving area 41 and a second receiving area 42. This achieves zoned draining and storage, allowing tableware and kitchen utensils to be categorized and placed in separate areas, preventing interference with other items when they need to be retrieved, and making them easy to access. To further illustrate this point, consider this example: after draining, bowls and spoons need to be placed in different storage areas. If the bowls and spoons are drained in the same area, they need to be picked out when they need to be retrieved, which is time-consuming and laborious. However, by placing the bowls and spoons in separate areas, they can be retrieved simply by taking out the bowl or spoon from the corresponding area, reducing the picking process and achieving the effect of easy access.
[0036] Preferably, the drain layer 1 is gourd-shaped, and the first receiving area 41 and the second receiving area 42 are of different sizes. By setting drain areas of different sizes, tableware and kitchen utensils of different sizes can be drained separately, preventing small items from entering large areas and causing space waste, while also shrinking the overall space of the drain layer 1 and improving space utilization.
[0037] Preferably, the system also includes a top cover 5 located above the drain layer 1. The top cover 5 and the water collection layer 2 are respectively engaged with the drain layer 1 from the top and bottom, forming a smooth curved surface. The top cover 5 and the water collection layer 2 have the same shape as the drain layer 1. When the top cover 5, the drain layer 1 and the water collection layer 2 are covered with each other, they present a three-dimensional gourd shape as a whole, which is beautiful and exquisite.
[0038] Example 2:
[0039] An irregularly shaped drain box, such as Figure 3-5 As shown, the difference between this embodiment and specific embodiment one is that a lifting device 6 is provided in the water collection layer 2. The lifting device 6 enables the drainage layer 1 to have a first working state and a second working state. By applying external force to the lifting device 6, the drainage layer 1 can switch between the first working state and the second working state. The first working state refers to the state when the drainage holes 3 of the drainage layer 1 are open vertically, at which time the drainage layer 1 is used for normal drainage. The second working state refers to the state when the drainage holes 3 of the drainage layer 1 are closed. At this time, the end face of the drainage layer 1 is a smooth plane, which facilitates cleaning the residue on the end face and facilitates storing water in the drainage layer 1 for cleaning. When the lifting device 6 rises, the drainage holes 3 are closed; when the lifting device 6 descends, the drainage holes 3 are open vertically. By setting the lifting device 6, the drainage layer 1 has multiple functions and can realize the conversion of multiple functions.
[0040] Preferably, the top of the lifting device 6 is provided with a sealing element. When the lifting device 6 rises to the first position, the sealing element approaches the drain hole 3 to close the drain channel. When the lifting device 6 rises, the sealing element seals the drain hole 3, thereby enabling the drain layer 1 to reach the second working state. This facilitates cleaning of residues on the end face and allows water to be stored in the drain layer 1 for cleaning.
[0041] Preferably, the lifting device 6 includes a pressure plate 61, and the sealing element is a protrusion 7 that conforms to the contour of the drain hole 3. The protrusion 7 is fixedly disposed on the pressure plate 61. When the pressure plate 61 rises to the first position, the protrusion 7 is pressed into the drain hole 3, forming a smooth surface. The shape of the protrusion 7 is the same as the shape and contour of the sealing element and corresponds to the position of the sealing element. The height of the protrusion 7 is the same as the depth of the drain hole 3. When the protrusion 7 is pressed into the drain hole 3, the pressure plate 61 reaches the first position, and the drain layer 1 forms a sealed space. By setting the protrusion 7 in conjunction with the pressure plate 61, the drain layer 1 has multiple functions and can realize multi-functional conversion.
[0042] Preferably, the lifting device is supported by a top column 62 below the pressure plate 61. One end of the top column 62 extends to the outside of the water collection layer 2 to form a control end, which is used to control the lifting and lowering of the top column 62. The protrusion 7 is fixedly mounted on the pressure plate 61, and the top column 62 is rotatably mounted below the pressure plate 61. When the lifting device 6 reaches the first position, the pressure plate 61 can not only support the protrusion 7, but also limit the lifting device 6 by abutting against the bottom of the drainage layer 1, preventing excessive lifting and causing the protrusion 7 to be higher than the drainage hole 3, which would affect the cleaning of residue in the drainage layer 1 or the cleaning of the drainage layer 1, thus ensuring the multifunctionality of the drainage layer 1. By applying external force through the control end, the top column 62 pushes the pressure plate 61 upward, and the protrusion 7 on the pressure plate 61 rises towards the drainage hole 3 until it reaches the first position. The operation is simple and the control is convenient.
[0043] Preferably, an outer threaded sleeve 21 is fixedly installed at the bottom of the water collection layer 2, and the top column 62 is disposed inside the outer threaded sleeve 21, with the top column 62 threadedly connected to the outer threaded sleeve 21. By rotating the top column 62, since the outer threaded sleeve 21 is fixed inside the water collection layer 2, the top column 62 rises and falls under the drive of the outer threaded sleeve 21. The above design realizes the lifting function of the lifting device 6, which has a simple structure and is easy to implement.
[0044] Preferably, the control terminal is provided with a knob 8 fixedly connected to the top column 62, and the knob 8 controls the spiral lifting and lowering of the top column 62. By providing the knob 8, it is convenient for the operator to operate the lifting device 6 from outside the drain box.
[0045] Preferably, a slot 611 for accommodating the top column 62 is provided below the pressure plate 61. The top column 62 causes the pressure plate 61 to rise and fall through the slot 611. The diameter of the slot 611 is adapted to the top column 62, restricting the movement of the top column 62 within the slot 611 and preventing the pressure plate 61 from falling off the top column 62 during the rising and falling process, thereby improving the stability of the structure.
[0046] As a preferred embodiment, the product of this application can also be used to filter tea leaves, medicinal dregs, and other substances that require separation of liquid and solid. First, the drain layer 1 is in its first working state, with the drain holes 3 running vertically. The solution to be filtered is poured into the drain holes 3 to complete the normal draining function. The solid residue after draining remains on the surface of the drain holes 3. Then, by rotating the knob 8, the top column 62 is rotated. The top column 62 rises under the drive of the outer screw sleeve 21, thereby pushing the pressure plate 61 to rise. The protrusion 7 on the pressure plate 61 rises towards the drain holes 3 until the protrusion 7 presses against the drain holes 3, and the residue in the drain holes 3 is pushed out. At this time, the drain layer 1 forms a sealed space, and the end face of the drain layer 1 forms a smooth plane. The residue in the drain layer 1 can be cleaned out by hand or cloth, without causing the problem of inconvenient cleaning due to residue hanging in the drain holes 3. In addition, after the drain layer 1 is sealed, water is stored in the drain layer 1, which facilitates the cleaning of the drain layer 1.
[0047] As a preferred embodiment, the bottom of the water collection layer 2 is provided with a support foot 9, which is at least higher than the position of the lifting device 6 when the drain layer 1 is in the first working state, so as to avoid the problem of the drain box being placed unsecured due to the knob 8 protruding at the bottom, and improve stability.
[0048] The above description is only a preferred embodiment of the present utility model. Therefore, all equivalent changes or modifications made to the structure, features and principles described in the claims of the present utility model patent application are included in the scope of the present utility model patent application.
Claims
1. A special-shaped drip box, comprising a drip layer (1) and a water collecting layer (2) located below the drip layer (1), a drip hole (3) is arranged on the drip layer (1), characterized in that: The drainage layer (1) is provided with a narrowing structure (4) in the middle, which divides the drainage layer (1) into a first receiving area (41) and a second receiving area (42).
2. The shaped dripping tray according to claim 1, characterized in that: The drainage layer (1) is gourd-shaped, and the first receiving area (41) and the second receiving area (42) are different in size.
3. The shaped dripping tray according to claim 1, wherein: It also includes a top cover (5) located above the drainage layer (1), the top cover (5) and the water collection layer (2) respectively engaging with the drainage layer (1) from top to bottom, forming a smooth curved surface.
4. The shaped dripping tray according to claim 1, wherein: The water collection layer (2) is provided with a lifting device (6), which enables the drainage layer (1) to have a first working state and a second working state. By applying external force to the lifting device (6), the drainage layer (1) can switch between the first working state and the second working state.
5. A shaped dripping box according to claim 4, characterized in that: The lifting device (6) is provided with a sealing element at the top. When the lifting device (6) rises to the first position, the sealing element approaches the drain hole (3) to close the drain channel.
6. A shaped dripping box according to claim 5, characterized in that: The lifting device (6) includes a pressure plate (61), and the sealing element is a protrusion (7) that fits the contour of the drain hole (3). The protrusion (7) is fixedly installed on the pressure plate (61). When the pressure plate (61) rises to the first position, the protrusion (7) is pressed into the drain hole (3) to form a smooth surface.
7. A shaped dripping box according to claim 6, characterized in that: The lifting device is supported on the top column (62) below the pressure plate (61). One end of the top column (62) extends to the outside of the water collection layer (2) to form a control end, which is used to control the lifting of the top column (62).
8. A shaped dripping box according to claim 7, characterized in that: The bottom of the water collection layer (2) is fixedly provided with an external threaded sleeve (21), and the top post (62) is provided inside the external threaded sleeve (21). The top post (62) is threadedly connected to the external threaded sleeve (21).
9. A shaped dripping box according to claim 8, characterized in that: The control terminal is provided with a knob (8) that is fixedly connected to the top column (62), and the knob (8) controls the spiral lifting and lowering of the top column (62).
10. The shaped dripping tray according to claim 7, wherein: The pressure plate (61) is provided with a slot (611) for accommodating the top column (62) below it.