A shelf structure

Abstract

This utility model discloses a storage rack structure, relating to the field of kitchen storage equipment. The structure includes a base frame connected to several partition racks arranged in a front-to-back direction and extending upwards. The partition racks form a first storage space for placing cutting boards and a second storage space for placing knives. The second storage space is equipped with a plug-in element having a through-hole connector for inserting and securing knives. Storage boxes with bottom drain outlets are fixed to the left and right sides of any partition rack. A water collection tray is detachably connected to the base frame. The first and second storage spaces are located directly above the water collection tray. The water collection tray has a connected extension tray, with the storage boxes located directly above the extension tray. The water collection tray is connected to a drain pipe that can rotate relative to the extension tray and is stored below the storage box. This structure enables categorized storage of kitchen utensils. The water collection tray and extension tray collect water centrally, and the drain pipe automatically drains the water, eliminating the need for frequent manual cleaning and improving convenience and hygiene.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This utility model relates to the field of kitchen storage rack technology, and in particular to a storage rack structure. Background Technology

[0002] In modern home kitchens and restaurant kitchens, kitchen shelves have become an indispensable infrastructure for efficient use of kitchen space and orderly storage of kitchen utensils. Their core function is to categorize and place frequently used kitchen utensils such as cutting boards, chopsticks, knives, and spoons. This not only avoids the risk of contamination caused by haphazard stacking of various utensils but also effectively saves countertop space and improves the convenience and tidiness of kitchen operations. Therefore, they are widely used in homes, restaurants, hotels, and other similar settings.

[0003] As users' demands for a better kitchen storage experience continue to rise, existing technologies commonly incorporate water collection trays at the bottom of the racks or under specific shelf levels to address the issue of residual water after washing kitchen utensils. The purpose of these trays is to collect residual water dripping from surfaces such as cutting boards, chopsticks, and knives after washing, preventing direct dripping onto countertops or floors. This avoids bacterial growth, damage to countertops due to moisture, or slippery floors that could pose safety hazards, thus further optimizing the practicality of kitchen storage racks.

[0004] However, the current mainstream kitchen storage rack drip trays still have significant structural design flaws, specifically the lack of effective drainage. In actual use, residual water dripping from kitchen utensils continuously accumulates in the tray. When the water level reaches a certain point, the user must manually remove the tray from the rack, empty the water, clean it, and then reinstall it to ensure its continued functionality. This reliance on regular manual cleaning not only increases the user's daily maintenance workload but also presents the problem of untimely cleaning. If the user forgets or is too busy to clean the tray promptly, the accumulated water can easily breed odors and bacteria, negatively impacting kitchen hygiene. It may even overflow and contaminate countertops or floors, defeating the original purpose of the drip tray design. Utility Model Content

[0005] The present invention aims to solve at least one of the technical problems existing in the prior art. To this end, the present invention proposes a shelf structure that facilitates water collection and drainage.

[0006] A storage rack structure designed for this purpose includes a base frame connected to several upwardly extending dividers arranged in a front-to-back direction; a first placement space for placing a cutting board is provided between two of the dividers; a second placement space for placing knives is provided between two other dividers; a connector for inserting knives is provided in the second placement space, the connector having a vertically penetrating insertion interface; a storage box is fixedly connected to either side of any divider, the bottom of the storage box having a drain outlet; a water collection tray is detachably connected to the base frame, the first and second placement spaces being located directly above the water collection tray; an extension tray communicating with the water collection tray is provided, the storage box being located directly above the extension tray; a drain pipe is connected to the water collection tray, the drain pipe being rotatable relative to the water collection tray and retractable directly below the storage box.

[0007] Preferably, the water collection tray is provided with a downwardly extending connector, and the outer wall of the connector is provided with a limiting ring groove; one end of the drain pipe is inserted into the connector and the inner wall of the drain pipe is provided with a limiting block that engages with the limiting ring groove.

[0008] Preferably, the water collection tray is provided with a handle.

[0009] Preferably, a fixing ring is fixedly connected to either the left or right side of any of the dividers, and the storage box is inserted and fixed inside the fixing ring.

[0010] Preferably, the storage box includes a box body with openings at the top and bottom, a bottom plate detachably connected to the lower part of the box body, and a drain outlet disposed on the bottom plate; a limiting boss is provided on the upper part of the box body, and the lower surface of the limiting boss fits against the upper surface of the fixing ring.

[0011] Preferably, the base plate is provided with an elastic connecting part extending upward into the box body, the elastic connecting part is provided with a protrusion on the side facing the inner wall of the box body, the inner wall of the box body is provided with a positioning groove, and the protrusion is engaged into the positioning groove.

[0012] Preferably, the base frame includes a first frame and a second frame arranged at intervals, and the first frame and the second frame are connected to each other by a number of connecting rods.

[0013] The second frame is located below the first frame; the partition is fixedly connected to the first frame; the second frame is provided with a plurality of support rods extending downward.

[0014] The water collection tray is disposed between the first frame and the second frame and is at least partially inserted into the second frame.

[0015] Preferably, the lower surface of the water collection tray is fitted to the upper surface of the second frame.

[0016] Preferably, an extension frame is provided on the rear side of the base frame, and a third placement space for placing a whetstone is provided between the extension frame and the base frame.

[0017] Preferably, hooks are provided on any of the dividers.

[0018] Compared with the prior art, this utility model has the following advantages;

[0019] This storage rack achieves precise categorization and storage of kitchen utensils, improving space utilization and ease of use: The base frame connects to several dividers, systematically dividing the space into first and second storage areas along the front-to-back direction. These areas are designed to accommodate cutting boards and knives respectively, preventing inconvenience and contamination risks caused by mixing different utensils. Simultaneously, storage boxes are fixedly connected to the sides of the dividers to further store small utensils such as chopsticks and spoons, forming an integrated layout of "categorization and zoning + centralized storage." This effectively optimizes the order of kitchen utensil storage, improves space utilization efficiency, and makes it more intuitive and convenient for users to access various utensils.

[0020] Solving the problems of safe and drainable knife storage: The plug-in element in the second storage space has a through-hole design that can stably plug and fix the knife, avoiding the risk of scratches caused by random placement of the knife and ensuring safe use; at the same time, it can allow residual water after cleaning the knife to drip directly into the water collection tray below through the plug-in interface, preventing water from accumulating on the knife surface or storage area and breeding bacteria, thus taking into account both the safety and hygiene of knife storage.

[0021] This system completely solves the pain point of requiring manual cleaning of existing water collection trays, achieving efficient automatic drainage: Firstly, the water collection tray covers directly beneath the first and second placement spaces, fully catching any residual water dripping from cutting boards and knives. Secondly, the tray extends to directly beneath the storage box via an extension tray, simultaneously catching draining water from small kitchen utensils within the box, ensuring that all residual water from kitchen utensils is collected in the water collection tray. More importantly, the drain pipe connected to the water collection tray directly drains the collected water, eliminating the need for manual disassembly and emptying by the user. This fundamentally solves the problems of existing water collection trays requiring regular manual cleaning, and the potential for odors and overflow if not cleaned promptly, significantly reducing user maintenance workload and improving the convenience and hygiene of the storage rack.

[0022] The drain pipe design balances practicality and space adaptability: the drain pipe can rotate relative to the water collection tray and can be stored directly under the storage box. When drainage is not needed, users can rotate and store the drain pipe to avoid it being exposed and taking up extra space or causing bumps. When drainage is needed, simply rotate the drain pipe to connect to the drainage path. This design flexibly adapts to different kitchen space layouts and usage scenarios, improving the overall practicality and adaptability of the structure. Attached Figure Description

[0023] Figure 1 This is one of the three-dimensional structural schematic diagrams of this utility model;

[0024] Figure 2 This is the second three-dimensional structural schematic diagram of the present invention;

[0025] Figure 3 This is the third three-dimensional structural schematic diagram of the present invention;

[0026] Figure 4 This is an exploded structural diagram of the present invention;

[0027] Figure 5 This is a cross-sectional structural diagram of the present invention;

[0028] Figure 6 for Figure 5 Enlarged structural diagram at point A in the middle;

[0029] Figure 7 This is a cross-sectional structural diagram of the storage box. Detailed Implementation

[0030] The present invention will be further described below with reference to the accompanying drawings and embodiments.

[0031] See Figures 1-7A storage rack structure includes a base frame 10, to which a plurality of upwardly extending dividers 20 are connected, the dividers 20 being arranged in a front-to-back direction; a first placement space 30 for placing a cutting board is provided between two of the dividers 20; a second placement space 40 for placing knives is provided between the other two dividers 20; a insertion element 50 for inserting knives is provided in the second placement space 40, the insertion element 50 having a vertically penetrating insertion interface 510; and a fixed component is provided on either the left or right side of any divider 20. A storage box 70 is fixedly connected to the base frame 10, and a drain outlet 730 is provided at the bottom of the storage box 70. A water collection tray 80 is detachably connected to the base frame 10, and the first placement space 30 and the second placement space 40 are located directly above the water collection tray 80. An extension tray 80 communicating with the water collection tray 80 is provided, and the storage box 70 is located directly above the extension tray 800. A drain pipe 90 is connected to the water collection tray 80, and the drain pipe 90 is rotatably arranged relative to the water collection tray 80 and can be stored directly below the storage box 70.

[0032] The use of this storage rack structure should follow the core logic of "categorizing and placing kitchen utensils - centralized collection of moisture - flexible drainage". The various components work together to achieve efficient storage and convenient drainage. The specific principle is as follows:

[0033] First, during the kitchen utensil placement stage, users can place the washed cutting board directly into the first placement space formed by the two dividers, according to their different needs. The dividers will help to keep the cutting board stable. For knives, align the blades with the vertical connectors of the connectors in the second placement space and insert them into the connectors with the blade facing down. The clamping force of the connectors will hold the knives in place, preventing them from shaking or slipping. Small kitchen utensils such as chopsticks and spoons can be placed directly into the storage boxes fixed to either side of any divider, thus completing the categorized storage of various kitchen utensils.

[0034] Secondly, in the water collection stage, since the first and second placement spaces are located directly above the detachable water collection tray on the base, the storage box receives the water through the extension tray (connected to the water collection tray), and the bottom of the storage box has a drain outlet. Therefore, the residual water on the surface of the kitchen utensils after washing will drip naturally: the water from the cutting board drips directly into the water collection tray, the water from the knife drips into the water collection tray through the insertion interface (open from top to bottom without obstruction), and the water from the small kitchen utensils in the storage box flows to the extension tray through the bottom drain outlet, and then flows into the water collection tray from the extension tray. Finally, all the residual water from the kitchen utensils is collected in a centralized manner, preventing water from dripping everywhere and polluting the kitchen environment.

[0035] Finally, during the drainage phase, users can choose when to drain according to their needs: When drainage is required, rotate the drain pipe (which is rotatable relative to the water collection tray) that was originally stored directly under the storage box outwards, keeping one end of the drain pipe connected to the water collection tray and the other end connected to the kitchen sink, drain pipe, or other drainage path. The water collected in the water collection tray can then be naturally drained through the drain pipe. When drainage is not required or when tidying up the kitchen space, rotate the drain pipe in the opposite direction to retract it back under the storage box. This saves space and prevents the drain pipe from being exposed and damaged. Furthermore, if the water collection tray needs cleaning, it can be directly removed from the base, cleaned, and reinstalled, further ensuring the hygienic use of the storage rack.

[0036] See Figure 6 The water collection tray 80 is provided with a downwardly extending connector 820, and the outer wall of the connector 820 is provided with a limiting annular groove 821. One end of the drain pipe 90 is inserted into the connector 820, and the inner wall of the drain pipe 90 is provided with a limiting block 910 that engages with the limiting annular groove 821. The downwardly extending connector of the water collection tray and the drain pipe are inserted into each other, and the limiting annular groove on the outer wall of the connector engages with the limiting block on the inner wall of the drain pipe. On the one hand, this can achieve a stable connection between the two, preventing the drain pipe from detaching from the connector during drainage or rotation, and ensuring the reliability of the drainage path. On the other hand, the engaging structure does not affect the rotation of the drain pipe relative to the water collection tray, ensuring that the drain pipe can be flexibly adjusted at the angle to align with the drainage path, or stored directly under the storage box, balancing connection stability and usage flexibility.

[0037] See Figure 2 and Figure 3 The water collection tray 80 is equipped with a grip handle 810. The grip handle 810 provides users with a clear and convenient point of force application: when the water collection tray needs to be disassembled for cleaning or maintenance, users can directly grip the handle 810 to easily remove the water collection tray from the base frame, avoiding the problem of inconvenience in gripping or slipping and falling due to the wet surface of the water collection tray; after cleaning, the handle can also be used to accurately align the installation position and quickly install the water collection tray back onto the base frame, significantly improving the convenience and safety of the water collection tray disassembly and assembly operations, and reducing the user's maintenance burden.

[0038] See Figure 4A fixing ring 700 is fixedly connected to either side of any of the dividers 20, and the storage box 70 is inserted and fixed within the fixing ring 700. The fixing ring 700 provides a stable and convenient mounting medium for the storage box 70: by directly inserting and fixing the storage box 70 into the fixing ring 700, the assembly of the storage box can be completed quickly without complicated tools or connection steps, improving installation efficiency; at the same time, the limiting effect of the fixing ring ensures that the storage box is not easy to shake or fall off during use, ensuring storage stability. At the same time, the plug-in structure also makes it easy for users to disassemble the storage box for cleaning or replacement as needed, further improving the flexibility of use and the convenience of maintenance of the storage box.

[0039] See Figure 4 and Figure 7 The storage box 70 includes a box body 710 with openings at the top and bottom. A base plate 720 is detachably connected to the lower part of the box body 710, and a drain outlet 730 is located on the base plate 720. A limiting boss 740 is provided at the upper part of the box body 710, and the lower surface of the limiting boss 740 is abutted against the upper surface of the fixing ring 700. The box body 710 with openings at the top and bottom provides storage space for small kitchen utensils such as chopsticks and spoons. The limiting boss 740 at the top, through its lower surface abutting against the upper surface of the fixing ring 700, can precisely limit the position of the storage box when inserted, avoiding over-insertion and installation misalignment. It also enhances the stability of the connection between the storage box and the fixing ring, preventing misalignment during use. The detachably connected base plate 720 allows residual moisture from the kitchen utensils inside the box to be drained through the drain outlet 730, and can be quickly disassembled for cleaning, facilitating the removal of residual debris or clogging of the drain outlet, thus combining drainage function with ease of maintenance.

[0040] See Figure 7 The base plate 720 is provided with an elastic connecting part 721 extending upward into the box body 710. A protrusion 722 is provided on the side of the elastic connecting part 721 facing the inner wall of the box body 710. A positioning groove 711 is provided on the inner wall of the box body 710, and the protrusion 722 engages with the positioning groove 711. The design of the elastic connecting part 721 of the base plate 720 and the positioning groove 711 of the box body 710 provides an efficient solution for their detachable connection: the elastic connecting part 721 extends upward into the box body, and the protrusion 722 on its side wall can engage with the positioning groove 711 on the inner wall of the box body during installation using elastic deformation. This allows for quick and easy fixing of the base plate to the box body without additional tools, ensuring the drainage outlet 730 remains stable and does not shift. During disassembly, simply press the elastic connecting part lightly to disengage the protrusion from the positioning groove, and the base plate can be easily removed.

[0041] See Figure 4The base frame 10 includes a first frame 101 and a second frame 102 arranged at intervals. The first frame 101 and the second frame 102 are connected to each other by a plurality of connecting rods 103. The second frame 102 is located below the first frame 101. The partition frame 20 is fixedly connected to the first frame 101. The second frame 102 is provided with a plurality of downwardly extending support rods 104. The water collection tray 80 is arranged between the first frame 101 and the second frame 102 and is at least partially inserted into the second frame 102.

[0042] In this invention, the lower surface of the water collection tray 80 is fitted to the upper surface of the second frame 102.

[0043] See Figure 1 and Figure 4 An extension frame 110 is provided on the rear side of the base frame 10, and a third placement space 120 for placing the whetstone 100 is provided between the extension frame 110 and the base frame 10.

[0044] See Figure 1 A hook 60 is provided on any of the dividers 20.

[0045] In this utility model, the water collection tray 80 and the drain pipe 90 are made of plastic.

[0046] In the description of this utility model, it should be understood that the terms "center", "longitudinal", "lateral", "length", "width", "thickness", "upper", "lower", "front", "rear", "left", "right", "vertical", "horizontal", "top", "bottom", "inner", "outer", "clockwise", "counterclockwise", etc., indicate the orientation or positional relationship based on the orientation or positional relationship shown in the accompanying drawings. They are only for the convenience of describing this utility model and simplifying the description, and do not indicate or imply that the device or component referred to must have a specific orientation, or be constructed and operated in a specific orientation. Therefore, they should not be construed as limitations on this utility model. 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 technical features indicated.

[0047] The foregoing has shown and described the basic principles, main features, and advantages of this utility model. Those skilled in the art should understand that this utility model is not limited to the above embodiments. The embodiments and descriptions in the specification are merely illustrative of the principles of this utility model. Various changes and modifications can be made to this utility model without departing from its spirit and scope, and all such changes and modifications fall within the scope of the claims. The scope of protection of this utility model is defined by the appended claims and their equivalents.

Claims

1. A shelving structure, characterized by: Includes a base frame (10), which is connected to a plurality of upwardly extending partition frames (20), which are arranged in a front-back direction; A first placement space (30) for placing a cutting board is provided between two of the dividers (20); a second placement space (40) for placing a knife is provided between the other two dividers (20); a plug-in element (50) for inserting a knife is provided in the second placement space (40), and the plug-in element (50) is provided with a vertically penetrating plug-in interface (510). A storage box (70) is fixedly connected to either the left or right side of any partition (20), and a drain outlet (730) is provided at the bottom of the storage box (70); The base frame (10) is detachably connected to a water collection tray (80), and the first placement space (30) and the second placement space (40) are located directly above the water collection tray (80); The water collection tray (80) is provided with an extension tray (800) that communicates with the water collection tray (80), and the storage box (70) is located directly above the extension tray (800); The water collection tray (80) is connected to a drain pipe (90), which is rotatably arranged relative to the water collection tray (80) and can be stored directly below the storage box (70).

2. The shelf structure according to claim 1, wherein: The water collection tray (80) is provided with a downwardly extending connector (820), and the outer wall of the connector (820) is provided with a limiting annular groove (821); One end of the drain pipe (90) is inserted into the connector (820), and the inner wall of the drain pipe (90) is provided with a limiting block (910) that engages with the limiting ring groove (821).

3. The shelf structure according to claim 1, characterized in that: The water collection tray (80) is provided with a handle (810).

4. The shelf structure according to claim 1, wherein: A fixing ring (700) is fixedly connected to either the left or right side of any of the dividers (20), and the storage box (70) is inserted and fixed in the fixing ring (700).

5. The shelf structure according to claim 4, wherein: The storage box (70) includes a box body (710) with openings at the top and bottom. A base plate (720) is detachably connected to the lower part of the box body (710), and a drain outlet (730) is provided on the base plate (720). A limiting boss (740) is provided on the upper part of the box body (710), and the lower surface of the limiting boss (740) is in contact with the upper surface of the fixing ring (700).

6. The shelf structure according to claim 5, wherein: The base plate (720) is provided with an elastic connecting part (721) extending upward into the box body (710). The elastic connecting part (721) is provided with a protrusion (722) on the side facing the inner wall of the box body (710). The inner wall of the box body (710) is provided with a positioning groove (711). The protrusion (722) is inserted into the positioning groove (711).

7. The shelf structure according to claim 1, wherein: The base frame (10) includes a first frame (101) and a second frame (102) arranged at intervals between the upper and lower parts. The first frame (101) and the second frame (102) are connected to each other by a number of connecting rods (103). The second frame (102) is located below the first frame (101); the partition (20) is fixedly connected to the first frame (101); the second frame (102) is provided with a plurality of downwardly extending support rods (104); The water collection tray (80) is disposed between the first frame (101) and the second frame (102) and is at least partially inserted into the second frame (102).

8. The shelf structure according to claim 7, wherein: The lower surface of the water collection tray (80) is fitted to the upper surface of the second frame (102).

9. The shelf structure according to claim 1, wherein: An extension frame (110) is provided on the rear side of the base frame (10), and a third placement space (120) for placing a whetstone (100) is provided between the extension frame (110) and the base frame (10).

10. The shelf structure according to claim 1, wherein: A hook (60) is provided on any of the dividers (20).

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