A vehicle kitchen system

By designing an in-vehicle kitchen system that integrates vegetable cutting, washing, and cooking functions, and adopting a two-level pull-out nested structure and reasonable layout, the system solves the problems of traditional in-vehicle kitchen systems, such as limited functionality, large space occupation, and inconvenient operation, and achieves an efficient and convenient cooking solution.

CN224589003UActive Publication Date: 2026-08-04NINGBO AOYA METAL PROD CO LTD
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Authority / Receiving Office
CN · China
Patent Type
Utility models(China)
Current Assignee / Owner
NINGBO AOYA METAL PROD CO LTD
Filing Date
2025-09-25
Publication Date
2026-08-04

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Technical Problem

Traditional vehicle-mounted kitchen systems are characterized by limited functionality, low integration, large space requirements, inconvenient operation, and unreasonable human-computer interaction, making it difficult to meet users' complete kitchen operation needs while traveling.

Method used

A vehicle-mounted kitchen system integrating vegetable cutting, washing, and cooking functions was designed. It adopts a two-level pull-out nested structure, including a cutting board and a stove board. The functional areas are rationally laid out, and combined with the design of a folding sink and support rod, it achieves fully modular concealed storage and optimizes the operation flow.

Benefits of technology

It achieves a high degree of functional integration, saves space to the extreme, operates smoothly, improves cooking efficiency and ease of use, adapts to complex outdoor environments, and meets users' cooking needs throughout the entire process.

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Abstract

The utility model discloses a kind of vehicle-mounted kitchen systems, belong to vehicle catering equipment technical field.It includes: box;Cutting board, it is pullably connected with box and constitutes a first pull structure;Cooking plate, it is pullably connected with cutting board and constitutes second pull structure;Cooking plate is housed in the bottom of cutting board in storage state, and is housed with cutting board into box;Integrated with functional area on cutting board, functional area includes cutting area, storage area and cleaning area.Cutting area, storage area and cleaning area are integrated on same cutting board, cooperate cooking plate, realize "wash-cut-store" integrated operation, reduce dependence on external kitchen utensils, improve system overall functionality and use convenience, meet outdoor cooking whole-process demand, and cooking plate is housed in the bottom of cutting board, both are cooperatively housed into box, realize full-module built-in type storage, overall not protrude box, significantly reduce occupied space, suitable for space limited vehicle-mounted environment.
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Description

Technical Field

[0001] This utility model belongs to the field of vehicle catering equipment technology, specifically relating to a vehicle-mounted kitchen system. Background Technology

[0002] With the rise of lifestyles such as self-driving tours, RV travel, and outdoor camping, users' demand for the living functions of vehicles while on the move is increasing, especially the demand for in-vehicle cooking equipment.

[0003] Traditional vehicles only have basic passenger functions and cannot meet users' needs for complete kitchen operations such as food processing, washing, and cooking while traveling. Therefore, developing an in-vehicle kitchen system that integrates washing, cutting, and cooking functions has become an important direction for improving driving comfort and convenience.

[0004] Currently, some in-vehicle kitchen products have appeared on the market, mainly in the form of external stoves, pull-out worktops, or integrated cabinets. However, these existing technologies generally have the following problems:

[0005] 1. Limited functionality and low integration: Most products only have a single cooking function (such as only having a stove), lacking supporting modules for chopping, washing, and storage. Users need to carry extra kitchen utensils, making them inconvenient to use.

[0006] 2. Large space occupation and inconvenient storage: Some vehicle kitchens adopt a fixed or outward-extending structure, which occupies a large external space after unfolding, and cannot be effectively stored while the vehicle is in motion, affecting the overall aesthetics and aerodynamic performance of the vehicle.

[0007] 3. Inefficient human-computer interaction: The operation process is not smooth, the washing, cutting and cooking areas are scattered, and the flow of movement is chaotic during use, which affects cooking efficiency. Utility Model Content

[0008] This invention addresses the aforementioned problems in the existing technology by proposing a vehicle-mounted kitchen system that is easy to store and use, and features a reasonable human-computer interaction.

[0009] This utility model can be achieved through the following technical solutions:

[0010] A vehicle-mounted kitchen system, comprising:

[0011] Box;

[0012] A cutting board that can be pulled out and connected to the housing to form a primary pull-out structure;

[0013] The stovetop is retractable and connected to the cutting board to form a two-stage pull-out structure;

[0014] The stove plate is housed at the bottom of the cutting board in its folded state, and is stored in the box along with the cutting board.

[0015] The cutting board integrates functional areas, including a cutting area, a storage area, and a washing area.

[0016] As a further improvement of this utility model, the storage area is provided with a recessed tableware box, the washing area is provided with a water trough, and the cutting area is the flat area of ​​the cutting board.

[0017] As a further improvement of this utility model, the sink is configured as a folding sink, and when stored, its top and bottom surfaces do not exceed the height of the upper and lower planes of the cutting board.

[0018] As a further improvement of this utility model, the top surface of the stove plate is provided with multiple foldable wind baffles. When each wind baffle is folded, it is stacked on the stove plate in sequence. When opened, the sides of adjacent wind baffles are interlocked to form a semi-enclosed wind-blocking area.

[0019] As a further improvement of this utility model, the bottom of the stove plate is provided with a support rod, which is connected to the stove plate through a hinge seat. The support rod is stored in the bottom of the stove plate after being retracted.

[0020] As a further improvement of this utility model, the inner sidewall of the box body along its length direction is provided with a first outer slide rail, and the outer sidewall of the cutting board along its length direction is provided with a first inner slide rail. The first inner slide rail and the first outer slide rail are connected by a first intermediate slide rail to form the first-stage pull-out structure.

[0021] As a further improvement of this utility model, the cutting board is provided with a second outer slide rail on its inner side wall along its length direction, and the stove plate is provided with a second inner slide rail on its outer side wall along its length direction. The second inner slide rail and the second outer slide rail are connected by a second intermediate slide rail to form the two-stage pull-out structure.

[0022] As a further improvement of this utility model, the primary pull-out structure and the secondary pull-out structure are distributed internally and externally and staggered vertically.

[0023] As a further improvement of this utility model, the stove plate is provided with a pull-out panel on the outer side along its length direction. When the stove plate and the cutting board are stored in the box, the pull-out panel and the box form a drawer-type structure.

[0024] As a further improvement of this utility model, the box body is also provided with a storage drawer, which is located on top of the stove board and the cutting board.

[0025] Compared with the prior art, the present invention has the following beneficial effects:

[0026] 1. Highly integrated and fully functional

[0027] By integrating the cutting, storage, and washing areas onto the same cutting board, and working in conjunction with the stovetop, a one-stop "wash-cut-store" operation is achieved, reducing reliance on external kitchen utensils, improving the overall functionality and ease of use of the system, and meeting the needs of the entire outdoor cooking process.

[0028] 2. Nested storage for maximum space saving

[0029] It adopts a two-stage pull-out nested structure, with the cooktop stored at the bottom of the cutting board. Both are stored together in the box. Combined with the design of the folding sink and built-in support rod, it achieves fully modular concealed storage. The overall box does not protrude, significantly reducing the space occupied, making it suitable for space-constrained vehicle environments.

[0030] 3. Smooth operation flow, improving efficiency.

[0031] The washing, chopping, and storage functions are rationally arranged on the same plane, and together with the nearby unfolding stovetop, a scientific "wash → chop → retrieve → cook" continuous operation flow is formed. Users can complete the entire food preparation process without frequent movement, greatly improving cooking efficiency.

[0032] 4. Stable deployment and safe and reliable use.

[0033] The cooktop features a foldable wind deflector and a bottom support rod. The wind deflector creates a windproof zone, improving flame stability; the support rod provides additional support to prevent the cantilever from swaying; both are designed for foldable storage, balancing stability and compactness, and adapting to complex outdoor environments.

[0034] 5. The structural design is user-friendly, making it easy to operate and integrate.

[0035] The system employs a double-stage sliding rail system with staggered upper and lower sections to ensure smooth and interference-free two-stage pull-out; it features a pull-out panel for convenient "one-pull-to-open" operation; and an independent storage drawer at the top makes full use of the three-dimensional space, with clear partitions and easy access. The overall design is aesthetically pleasing and practical, and it blends well with the vehicle interior. Attached Figure Description

[0036] Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of the vehicle-mounted kitchen system of this utility model after the cutting board and stove board have been pulled out;

[0037] Figure 2 This is the utility model Figure 1 A schematic diagram of the bottom structure;

[0038] Figure 3 This is the utility model Figure 1A schematic diagram of the structure after unfolding the support rod and wind deflector;

[0039] Figure 4 This is a structural diagram of the vehicle-mounted kitchen system of this utility model when it is being stored.

[0040] Figure 5 This is the utility model Figure 4 A sectional view.

[0041] In the diagram, 100 represents the box body.

[0042] 200. Cutting board; 210. Cutting box; 220. Cutting area; 230. Sink; 240. First pull-out structure; 241. First outer slide rail; 242. First inner slide rail; 243. First middle slide rail;

[0043] 300. Stovetop; 310. Baffle plate; 311. Vent; 320. Support rod; 330. Two-stage pull-out structure; 331. Second outer slide rail; 332. Second inner slide rail; 333. Second middle slide rail; 340. Pull-out panel;

[0044] 400. Storage drawer. Detailed Implementation

[0045] The following are specific embodiments of the present invention, which are described in conjunction with the accompanying drawings. The technical methods of the present invention will be further described, but the present invention is not limited to these embodiments.

[0046] like Figures 1-5 As shown, this utility model provides a vehicle-mounted kitchen system, including:

[0047] Box 100;

[0048] The cutting board 200, as the core operating platform, is directly slidably connected to the box 100 through the first-level pull-out structure 240, so as to achieve smooth unfolding and retraction.

[0049] The cooktop 300, as a secondary functional module, is detachably connected to the bottom of the cutting board 200, forming a secondary pull-out structure 330.

[0050] When stored, the cooktop 300 is completely housed in the space below the cutting board 200. After the two are stacked together, they are stored in the box 100. This design makes full use of the vertical space and avoids the problem of increased overall thickness caused by the traditional multi-module side-by-side arrangement, which significantly reduces the system's volume.

[0051] The cutting board 200 integrates functional areas, including a cutting area 220 for food processing, a storage area for placing tableware or seasoning boxes, and a washing area equipped with a sink 230. The three functional areas are rationally distributed on the same plane, forming an ergonomic "wash-cut-cook" operation flow. Users can complete the entire cooking preparation process without frequent movement, greatly improving ease of use and operational efficiency.

[0052] It is worth mentioning that, compared with the prior art, the vehicle-mounted kitchen system provided in this embodiment has at least the following advantages:

[0053] 1. Highly integrated functions for a unified kitchen experience

[0054] The cutting area 220, storage area and washing area are integrated on the same cutting board 200, which, together with the stove board 300, forms a multi-functional operating platform that integrates "washing-cutting-using-cooking". This design not only reduces the dependence of traditional vehicle kitchens on external kitchen utensils such as independent sinks 230, cutting boards, and storage boxes, but also reduces the number of parts and assembly complexity through modular integration, significantly enhancing the functionality and ease of use of the system.

[0055] 2. Employs a nested storage structure to maximize space savings.

[0056] The stove plate 300 is completely housed in the bottom space of the cutting board 200 when it is stored. The two slide together and are stored in the box 100 as a whole, realizing the concealed storage of all functional modules. This structure makes full use of the vertical space hierarchy, greatly reducing the system volume occupied. After storage, the appearance is flat and does not protrude from the box 100.

[0057] 3. Optimize operational flow and improve outdoor cooking efficiency.

[0058] The washing area, cutting area, storage area and stove area are rationally laid out to form a scientific and smooth "wash → cut → take → cook" continuous operation line. Users can complete the whole cooking preparation process without frequently walking or turning around. It achieves efficient operation in a limited space and realizes the humanized design goal of "small space, big function and high efficiency".

[0059] Overall, this system, through its integrated, nested, and user-friendly design, comprehensively addresses the pain points of existing vehicle-mounted kitchens, such as dispersed functions, large space occupation, and inconvenient operation. It provides users with a safe, efficient, and convenient mobile cooking solution, demonstrating outstanding practical value and broad application prospects.

[0060] Preferably, the storage area is equipped with a recessed cutlery box 210, which facilitates the classification and storage of different cutlery and prevents items from sliding or colliding during vehicle operation;

[0061] The washing area is equipped with a sink 230 to enable on-site washing of food or tableware;

[0062] The cutting area 220 is a flat surface of the cutting board 200, providing a stable and hygienic food processing platform;

[0063] The storage area and the washing area are located on both sides of the vegetable cutting area 220. By rationally dividing and arranging the three functional areas on the same operating plane, it is ensured that each function is independent and does not interfere with each other, while also achieving efficient use of space.

[0064] The sink 230 is designed as a folding sink 230. It is made of flexible material and has a pre-formed fold structure. Based on the flexibility of the material and the structural design, it can be directly compressed, folded and stretched. When in use, it is stretched and unfolded to form a stable sink 230 cavity, which has good water holding and drainage functions. When stored, it is pressed in the opposite direction along the folds and flattened as a whole. Its top and bottom surfaces do not exceed the height of the upper and lower planes of the cutting board 200.

[0065] This design requires no additional hinges or complex support mechanisms, featuring a simple structure and high reliability. The flexible folding sink 230 is completely housed within the cutting board 200 after folding, without increasing the overall thickness. This effectively ensures smooth nesting and storage between the cutting board 200 and the cooktop 300, avoiding interference, while maintaining the flat appearance of the closed cabinet 100. It not only improves space utilization efficiency but also enhances ease of use and product durability, making it particularly suitable for in-vehicle kitchens where frequent unfolding and folding are common, achieving a high degree of unity between functionality and compactness.

[0066] Preferably, the top surface of the stove plate 300 is provided with multiple foldable wind baffles 310. Specifically, the bottom of the wind baffle 310 is provided with a downward protruding insert, and the stove plate 300 is provided with corresponding insertion holes. The insert is inserted into the insertion holes to realize the installation of the wind baffle 310.

[0067] In its stowed state, the wind deflectors 310 fold downwards or inwards and are stacked sequentially on the surface of the cooktop 300, forming a compact and flat structure. When in use, they are unfolded one by one and connected to each other through the snap-fit ​​structure set on the adjacent sides to form a closed or semi-closed wind deflector area that surrounds the cooktop. This design effectively improves safety and thermal efficiency in outdoor cooking environments: the enclosing structure of the wind deflectors 310 can significantly reduce the interference of lateral wind on the flame, prevent flameout or flame deviation, improve gas utilization efficiency, and reduce safety hazards.

[0068] This multi-piece folding design is easier to store than the one-piece wind deflector 310, does not take up extra space, and unfolds flexibly to adapt to different stove layouts and usage scenarios.

[0069] In addition, a ventilation opening 311 can be opened at the bottom of the wind deflector 310, so that the wind deflector 310 can not only prevent wind but also supplement some fresh air flow to help the flame burn.

[0070] Preferably, the bottom of the cooktop 300 is provided with a support rod 320. The support rod 320 is connected to the cooktop 300 through a hinge seat. After being stored, the support rod 320 is housed at the bottom of the cooktop 300. In use, the support rod 320 flips down and extends to the ground or vehicle support surface, providing additional bottom support for the cooktop 300, enhancing its structural rigidity and load-bearing stability in the cantilevered state, and preventing swaying due to operational forces or wind. In the stored state, the support rod 320 folds up and is completely housed in the preset receiving groove at the bottom of the cooktop 300, without protruding from the overall outline, ensuring that the secondary pull-out structure 330 retracts smoothly and avoiding interference with other components.

[0071] The design enables the support function to be "opened when needed and stored away after use," requiring no additional disassembly or assembly, making it easy to operate. The built-in storage method maintains the overall compactness and aesthetics of the system, further improving the space utilization and durability of the vehicle kitchen.

[0072] Preferably, the inner wall of the housing 100 along its length is provided with a first outer slide rail 241, and the outer wall of the cutting board 200 along its length is provided with a first inner slide rail 242. The first inner slide rail 242 and the first outer slide rail 241 are connected by a first intermediate slide rail 243 to form a first-stage pull-out structure 240, so as to realize the smooth and large-stroke pull-out movement of the cutting board 200 relative to the housing 100.

[0073] Preferably, the cutting board 200 is provided with a second outer slide rail 331 on its inner side wall along its length direction, and the stove plate 300 is provided with a second inner slide rail 332 on its outer side wall along its length direction. The second inner slide rail 332 and the second outer slide rail 331 are connected by a second intermediate slide rail 333 to form a two-stage pull-out structure 330, which is used to support the independent sliding and unfolding of the stove plate 300 relative to the cutting board 200.

[0074] The dual-stage slide rail system adopts a nested layout. The first-stage pull-out structure 240 carries the cutting board 200 and its integrated functional modules. The second-stage pull-out structure 330 is connected inside the cutting board 200 and drives the stove plate 300 to unfold synchronously or independently. All slide rails are made of high-strength metal, which has good load-bearing capacity and wear resistance, ensuring smooth operation and no loosening even under frequent opening and closing and bumpy vehicle conditions.

[0075] By rationally designing the coordination between the outer slide rail, the middle slide rail, and the inner slide rail, it is possible to achieve complete extension and stable support in the fully unfolded state, while achieving smooth retraction and tight closure of the multi-layer structure during storage, ensuring the reliability, stability, and long lifespan of the overall system.

[0076] Furthermore, the primary pull-out structure 240 and the secondary pull-out structure 330 are distributed internally and externally and staggered vertically. That is, the primary pull-out structure 240 (first outer slide rail 241, first middle slide rail 243, first inner slide rail 242) is located in the outer area between the cutting board 200 and the box body 100, and is staggered from the secondary pull-out structure 330 (second outer slide rail 331, second middle slide rail 333, second inner slide rail 332) in the height direction, so that the two do not interfere with each other in space.

[0077] Preferably, the cooktop 300 has a pull-out panel 340 on its outer side along its length. The pull-out panel 340 is exposed at the front end of the box 100 after the cooktop 300 and the cutting board 200 are completely stored inside the box 100. Its outer surface forms a smooth or coordinated transition surface with the front edge of the box 100, forming an overall drawer-like appearance structure. Users can pull out the cooktop 300 and the cutting board 200 step by step by holding or pressing the pull-out panel 340, making the operation intuitive and convenient.

[0078] Preferably, the cabinet 100 is also equipped with a storage drawer 400. The storage drawer 400 is located on top of the stove board 300 and the cutting board 200. When the cutting board 200 and the stove board 300 are pulled out, the storage drawer 400 can be used independently without being disturbed by the movement of the modules below. The storage drawer 400 can be used to store seasonings, tableware, cooking tools or food ingredients, realizing the classification and storage of items and making them easy to access. This layout makes full use of the unused space at the top of the cabinet 100, avoids the functional areas from blocking or interfering with each other, and significantly improves the space utilization rate inside the cabinet 100.

[0079] The technical means disclosed in this utility model are not limited to those described above, but also include technical solutions composed of any combination of the above technical features. The above are specific embodiments of this utility model. It should be noted that those skilled in the art can make various improvements and modifications without departing from the principle of this utility model, and these improvements and modifications are also considered within the scope of protection of this utility model.

[0080] It should be noted that all directional indicators (such as up, down, left, right, front, back, etc.) in this utility model embodiment are only used to explain the relative positional relationship and movement of each component in a certain specific posture (as shown in the figure). If the specific posture changes, the directional indicator will also change accordingly.

[0081] Furthermore, in this utility model, the use of terms such as "first," "second," and "a" is for descriptive purposes only and should not be construed as indicating or implying their relative importance or implicitly specifying the number of technical features indicated. Therefore, 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, "multiple" means at least two, such as two, three, etc., unless otherwise explicitly specified. The terms "connection," "fixed," etc., should be interpreted broadly. For example, "fixed" can mean a fixed connection, a detachable connection, or an integral part; it can mean a mechanical connection or an electrical connection; it can mean a direct connection or an indirect connection through an intermediate medium; it can mean the internal communication of two elements or the interaction between two elements, unless otherwise explicitly specified. Those skilled in the art can understand the specific meaning of the above terms in this utility model according to the specific circumstances.

[0082] The technical solutions of the various embodiments of this utility model can be combined with each other, but only if they can be implemented by those skilled in the art. When the combination of technical solutions is contradictory or cannot be implemented, it should be considered that such combination of technical solutions does not exist and is not within the protection scope claimed by this utility model.

[0083] The specific embodiments described herein are merely illustrative examples illustrating the spirit of this utility model. Those skilled in the art to which this utility model pertains may make various modifications or additions to the described specific embodiments or use similar methods to substitute them, without departing from the spirit of this utility model or exceeding the scope defined by the appended claims.

Claims

1. A vehicle galley system, characterized by, include: Box; A cutting board that can be pulled out and connected to the housing to form a primary pull-out structure; The stovetop is retractable and connected to the cutting board to form a two-stage pull-out structure; The stove plate is housed at the bottom of the cutting board in its folded state, and is stored in the box along with the cutting board. The cutting board integrates functional areas, including a cutting area, a storage area, and a washing area.

2. The vehicle-mounted kitchen system according to claim 1, characterized in that, The storage area is equipped with a recessed cutlery box, the washing area is equipped with a sink, and the cutting area is the flat area of ​​the cutting board.

3. The vehicle-mounted kitchen system according to claim 2, characterized in that, The sink is designed to be foldable, and when folded up, its top and bottom surfaces do not exceed the height of the upper and lower planes of the cutting board.

4. The vehicle-mounted kitchen system according to claim 1, characterized in that, The top surface of the stove plate is provided with multiple foldable wind baffles. When the wind baffles are folded, they are stacked on the stove plate in sequence. When opened, the sides of adjacent wind baffles interlock to form a semi-enclosed wind-blocking area.

5. A vehicle-mounted kitchen system according to claim 1, characterized in that, The bottom of the stove plate is provided with a support rod, which is connected to the stove plate through a hinge seat. The support rod is stored in the bottom of the stove plate after being retracted.

6. The vehicle-mounted kitchen system according to claim 1, characterized in that, The box body is provided with a first outer slide rail on its inner side wall along its length direction, and the cutting board is provided with a first inner slide rail on its outer side wall along its length direction. The first inner slide rail and the first outer slide rail are connected by a first intermediate slide rail to form the first-level pull-out structure.

7. The vehicle-mounted kitchen system according to claim 1, characterized in that, The cutting board is provided with a second outer slide rail on its inner side wall along its length direction, and the stove plate is provided with a second inner slide rail on its outer side wall along its length direction. The second inner slide rail and the second outer slide rail are connected by a second intermediate slide rail to form the two-stage pull-out structure.

8. The vehicle-mounted kitchen system according to claim 1, characterized in that, The primary pull-out structure and the secondary pull-out structure are distributed internally and externally and are staggered vertically.

9. A vehicle-mounted kitchen system according to claim 1, characterized in that, The stove plate has a pull-out panel on its outer side along its length. When the stove plate and the cutting board are stored in the box, the pull-out panel and the box form a drawer-type structure.

10. A vehicle-mounted kitchen system according to claim 1, characterized in that, The cabinet is also equipped with a storage drawer, which is located on top of the stove board and the cutting board.