A support rod for a sink and a sink

Abstract

The utility model relates to kitchen utensil technical field discloses a kind of support rod and sink for sink, the sink includes main body accommodating cavity and with the auxiliary accommodating cavity being communicated, and at least one side of the main body accommodating cavity is equipped with the notch being communicated with the auxiliary accommodating cavity, two ends of the support rod are equipped with mounting structure respectively, and the mounting structure is used to form detachable connection with the two inner walls opposite to the auxiliary accommodating cavity;When the mounting structure is connected on the inner wall, the support rod straddles the notch, and with the side of the main body accommodating cavity having the notch jointly forms a continuous linear support edge.The utility model has the beneficial effects that simple structure, easy to disassemble and can restore sink main body accommodating cavity side edge continuity.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This utility model relates to the field of kitchen utensils technology, and in particular to a support rod for a sink and a sink. Background Technology

[0002] As an indispensable kitchen appliance, the size and ease of use of the sink are crucial. Traditional single-chamber sinks, due to their limited space, cannot meet the diverse needs of kitchen operations. To overcome this problem, existing technology proposes adding a secondary chamber connected to the main chamber on one side to expand the usable space and to house accessories such as drain baskets.

[0003] However, this improvement introduced a new technical flaw. The addition of the secondary cavity caused a structural interruption in the side wall of the main cavity, creating a "gap." This gap disrupted the continuity of the cavity edges, making it difficult for users to slide stably when horizontally moving plate-shaped objects such as cutting boards on the sink due to a lack of lateral support and guidance. This not only caused inconvenience but also posed a safety hazard. Utility Model Content

[0004] In view of the above-mentioned shortcomings of the existing technology, the technical problem to be solved by this utility model is to propose a support rod and water tank for a water tank that is simple in structure, easy to disassemble and assemble, and can restore the continuity of the side edge of the water tank body receiving cavity.

[0005] The technical solution adopted by this utility model to solve its technical problem is to provide a support rod for a water tank. The water tank includes a main receiving cavity and a secondary receiving cavity communicating with it. At least one side of the main receiving cavity is provided with a notch communicating with the secondary receiving cavity. The two ends of the support rod are respectively provided with mounting structures. The mounting structures are used to form a detachable connection with the two inner walls opposite to the secondary receiving cavity. When the mounting structure is connected to the inner wall, the support rod spans the notch and together with the side of the main receiving cavity with the notch, forms a continuous linear support edge.

[0006] In the aforementioned support rod for a water tank, at least one connecting portion is provided on each of the two opposing inner walls of the secondary accommodating cavity. The mounting structure has a mounting groove with openings on both sides, the two openings being perpendicular to each other, and the mounting groove can slide into the connecting portion from above, thus restricting the support rod from moving in the horizontal direction.

[0007] In the aforementioned support rod for a water tank, the mounting structure has an arc surface whose curvature matches the curvature of the inner wall of the secondary accommodating cavity, and the mounting groove is arranged at an angle.

[0008] In the aforementioned support rod for a water tank, a protrusion is provided on the arc surface. The protrusion protrudes towards the inner wall of the secondary accommodating cavity and extends horizontally. When the mounting structure is installed in place, the protrusion fits tightly against the inner wall of the secondary accommodating cavity.

[0009] In the aforementioned support rod for a water tank, a venting groove is also provided on the arc surface, and the venting groove is recessed from the arc surface toward the direction away from the inner wall of the secondary accommodating cavity.

[0010] In the aforementioned support rod for a water tank, the support rod includes a rod body, and the mounting structure is provided in two sets, which are detachably disposed at both ends of the rod body.

[0011] In the aforementioned support rod for a water tank, the rod body includes a separate upper cover and a load-bearing part. The upper cover is slidably fitted onto the load-bearing part, and each end of the upper cover is provided with a mounting hole. The mounting hole is used to achieve a detachable connection with the mounting structure through fasteners.

[0012] In the aforementioned support rod for a water tank, the mounting hole is an oblong hole. The mounting structure includes a separately configured mounting base and a shielding member. The mounting base has a first fixing hole, and the shielding member has a second fixing hole coaxial with the first fixing hole. The side wall of the upper cover is sandwiched between the mounting base and the shielding member, and the mounting hole is located between the first fixing hole and the second fixing hole, and can be connected through a fastener.

[0013] The technical solution adopted by this utility model to solve its technical problem is to provide a water tank, including a water tank body, the water tank body having a main receiving cavity and a secondary receiving cavity communicating with it, at least one side of the main receiving cavity is provided with a notch communicating with the secondary receiving cavity, and at least one connecting part is provided on the two opposite inner walls of the secondary receiving cavity.

[0014] A support rod is provided with mounting structures at both ends. The mounting structures are slidably engaged with the connecting part so that the support rod spans the notch and together with the side of the main body receiving cavity with the notch forms a continuous linear support edge.

[0015] In the aforementioned water tank, two connecting parts are respectively provided on the two opposing inner walls of the secondary accommodating cavity, and the two connecting parts on the same inner wall are located at different horizontal heights.

[0016] Compared with the prior art, the present invention has at least the following beneficial effects:

[0017] 1. In this utility model, each end of the support rod is provided with an installation structure. The installation structure is used to form a detachable connection with the two inner walls opposite to the secondary accommodating cavity. When the installation structure is connected to the inner wall, the support rod spans the notch and together with the side of the main accommodating cavity with the notch, forms a continuous linear support edge. This design effectively compensates for the structural interruption of the main accommodating cavity caused by the opening of the secondary accommodating cavity, restores the continuous support function of the sink edge, and allows plate-shaped objects such as cutting boards to be pushed horizontally and smoothly above the main accommodating cavity, significantly improving the ease of operation and safety of use.

[0018] 2. In this utility model, at least one connecting part is provided on each of the two opposing inner walls of the secondary accommodating cavity. The mounting structure has mounting grooves with openings on both sides, the two openings being perpendicular to each other. The mounting grooves can slide into the connecting parts from above and can restrict the horizontal movement of the support rod. This design not only simplifies the installation operation and improves assembly efficiency, but also significantly enhances the structural stability of the support rod in the working state, thereby ensuring that it continuously provides reliable linear support function and guaranteeing the safety and smoothness of user operation.

[0019] 3. In this utility model, the mounting structure has an arc surface, the curvature of which matches the curvature of the inner wall of the secondary accommodating cavity, and the mounting groove is arranged at an angle. This design increases the contact area between the mounting structure and the inner wall of the water tank, making the load distribution more uniform and avoiding stress concentration and potential shaking caused by point contact, thereby improving connection rigidity and product service life. On the other hand, the angled mounting groove can play a guiding role during assembly, guiding the connection part to slide smoothly into place, effectively reducing installation difficulty and reducing the requirements for assembly accuracy. Attached Figure Description

[0020] Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of the support rod in this utility model.

[0021] Figure 2 This is an exploded view of the support rod in this utility model.

[0022] Figure 3 This is an exploded view of the installation structure of this utility model, which is designed with separate components.

[0023] Figure 4 This is a schematic diagram of the water tank structure in this utility model.

[0024] Figure 5 This is an exploded view of the water tank in this utility model.

[0025] In all the accompanying drawings, the same reference numerals denote the same technical features, specifically:

[0026] 100. Water tank body; 110. Main accommodating cavity; 111. Notch; 120. Secondary accommodating cavity; 121. Connecting part; 200. Mounting structure; 201. Mounting groove; 202. Arc surface; 203. Protrusion; 204. Ventilation groove; 210. Mounting base; 211. First fixing hole; 220. Cover; 221. Second fixing hole; 300. Rod body; 310. Top cover; 311. Mounting hole; 320. Load-bearing part; 400. Fastener. Detailed Implementation

[0027] The following are specific embodiments of the present invention, which are described in conjunction with the accompanying drawings. However, the present invention is not limited to these embodiments.

[0028] 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.

[0029] 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.

[0030] In this utility model, unless otherwise explicitly specified and limited, the terms "connection," "fixing," etc., should be interpreted broadly. For example, "fixing" 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 components or the interaction between two components, unless otherwise explicitly limited. Those skilled in the art can understand the specific meaning of the above terms in this utility model according to the specific circumstances.

[0031] Furthermore, the technical solutions of the various embodiments of this utility model can be combined with each other, but only if they are based on the ability of those skilled in the art to implement them. 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.

[0032] like Figures 1 to 5As shown, this embodiment provides a support rod for a sink. The sink includes a main receiving cavity 110 and a secondary receiving cavity 120 communicating with it. At least one side of the main receiving cavity 110 has a notch 111 communicating with the secondary receiving cavity 120. The support rod has mounting structures 200 at both ends, which are used to form a detachable connection with the two inner walls opposite to the secondary receiving cavity 120. When the mounting structure 200 is connected to the inner wall, the support rod spans the notch 111 and together with the side of the main receiving cavity 110 with the notch 111, forms a continuous linear support edge. This design effectively compensates for the structural interruption of the main receiving cavity 110 caused by the opening of the secondary receiving cavity 120, restoring the continuous support function of the sink edge. This allows plate-shaped objects such as cutting boards to be pushed horizontally smoothly and safely above the main receiving cavity 110, significantly improving operational convenience and safety.

[0033] like Figures 1 to 3 As shown, in this embodiment, the support rod has a transverse structure, with mounting structures 200 at both ends. The mounting structures 200 are used to achieve a detachable connection between the support rod and the two inner walls of the secondary accommodating cavity 120. Through this connection, the support rod can stably span across the notch 111 and, together with the side of the main accommodating cavity 110 with the notch 111, form a continuous linear support edge.

[0034] Furthermore, the support rod includes a rod body 300, which serves as the main load-bearing component of the support rod. The rod body 300 can be manufactured from a single material in one piece to simplify the production process and ensure structural strength; or it can be composed of multiple components to adapt to different design requirements or manufacturing process complexities.

[0035] More preferably, the rod 300 includes a separate upper cover 310 and a load-bearing part 320, with the upper cover 310 slidably fitted onto the load-bearing part 320. The upper cover 310 has a groove-shaped cross-section, and the outer contour of the cross-section of the load-bearing part 320 is adapted to this groove, thereby achieving a tight fit and stable connection. This separate design not only facilitates installation and adjustment but also allows for the selection of different materials to manufacture each part according to actual needs.

[0036] For example, the top cover 310 can be made of metal to enhance wear resistance and aesthetics, while the load-bearing part 320 can be made of plastic to reduce weight and cost. This design helps optimize the functional characteristics of each component without affecting the overall structural strength, improving product durability and user experience. Furthermore, the modular design facilitates maintenance and replacement. When the top cover 310 or the load-bearing part 320 shows wear or other problems due to long-term use, the user only needs to replace the damaged part, without replacing the entire rod 300. This not only extends the product's lifespan but also reduces the user's maintenance costs.

[0037] Furthermore, the length of the upper cover 310 is greater than the length of the load-bearing part 320, allowing both ends of the upper cover 310 to extend beyond the load-bearing part 320, thereby providing ample connection area for the mounting structure 200. This design not only facilitates the provision of mounting holes 311 at the ends of the upper cover 310 for reliable connection with the mounting structure 200, but also helps to improve the overall appearance integrity and structural symmetry of the support rod.

[0038] Furthermore, the top cover 310 has mounting holes 311 at both ends, which are used to achieve a detachable connection with the mounting structure 200 via fasteners 400. This design ensures reliable connection while facilitating the assembly, disassembly, and maintenance of the support rod.

[0039] Furthermore, the mounting hole 311 can be either a round hole or an oblong hole. When a round hole is used, the position of the mounting structure 200 relative to the upper cover 310 is fixed, which is suitable for scenarios requiring high installation accuracy or where no adjustment is needed. When an oblong hole is used, the mounting structure 200 is allowed to move within a certain range in the horizontal direction relative to the upper cover 310, thereby achieving adjustment of the overall length of the support rod. This length adjustment function helps to adapt to the spacing of the secondary accommodating cavities 120 of different sized water tanks, improving the product's versatility and assembly adaptability, while also compensating for manufacturing tolerances and ensuring structural stability and fit after installation.

[0040] In this embodiment, the mounting structure 200 is provided in two sets, detachably mounted at both ends of the rod 300. This detachable connection can be achieved through fasteners 400, magnetic structures, or snap-fit ​​structures. This design not only facilitates modular production and assembly but also significantly reduces the complexity of mold development and manufacturing costs. During use, if the mounting structure 200 fails due to wear or external damage, the user can replace only the damaged parts without scrapping the entire support rod, thereby improving the product's maintainability and economy.

[0041] Furthermore, the mounting structure 200 has mounting grooves 201 with openings on both sides, the two openings being perpendicular to each other. The mounting grooves 201 can slide from above into the connecting portion 121 on the inner wall of the secondary receiving cavity 120, and can restrict the horizontal movement of the support rod. This design not only simplifies the installation operation and improves assembly efficiency, but also significantly enhances the structural stability of the support rod in the working state, thereby ensuring its continuous provision of reliable linear support function and guaranteeing the safety and smoothness of user operation.

[0042] Furthermore, the mounting structure 200 has an arc surface 202 on the side facing the inner wall of the secondary accommodating cavity 120. The curvature of the arc surface 202 matches the curvature of the inner wall of the secondary accommodating cavity 120, and the mounting groove 201 is arranged at an angle. This design increases the contact area between the mounting structure 200 and the inner wall of the water tank, making the load distribution more uniform and avoiding stress concentration and potential shaking caused by point contact, thereby improving connection rigidity and product service life. On the other hand, the angled mounting groove 201 can play a guiding role during assembly, guiding the connecting part 121 to slide smoothly into place, effectively reducing installation difficulty and reducing the requirements for assembly accuracy.

[0043] Furthermore, the curved surface 202 is provided with a strip-shaped protrusion 203, which is located on the adjacent side of the mounting groove 201, protruding towards the inner wall of the secondary accommodating cavity 120 and extending horizontally. When the mounting structure 200 is installed in place, the protrusion 203 fits tightly against the inner wall of the secondary accommodating cavity 120. This design can effectively compensate for the gap between the water tank body 100 and the support rod caused by manufacturing or installation tolerances during assembly, avoiding loosening of the fit due to tolerance accumulation, thereby significantly improving the tightness of the connection and the structural stability. At the same time, the protrusion 203 can apply a local pre-tightening effect to the mounting structure 200 in use, which helps to suppress the slight displacement or abnormal noise of the support rod caused by vibration or external force, further enhancing the stability and reliability of the product in use.

[0044] Furthermore, a venting groove 204 is provided on the curved surface 202. The venting groove 204 is located above the protrusion 203 and is recessed from the curved surface 202 toward the direction away from the inner wall of the secondary accommodating cavity 120. During installation, the venting groove 204 can serve as an exhaust channel to effectively release the trapped air generated between the installation structure 200 and the inner wall of the water tank due to the tight fit, avoiding improper installation or loose connection caused by air resistance. At the same time, this structure also helps to drain any condensate or residual cleaning liquid that may accumulate during use, improving the dryness and hygiene of the connection parts.

[0045] In this embodiment, the mounting structure 200 can be a one-piece structure or a split structure. When a split structure is used, the mounting structure 200 includes a mounting base 210 and a shielding member 220, which cooperate with each other to achieve the connection with the rod 300 and the function of appearance shielding.

[0046] Furthermore, the mounting base 210 is provided with a first fixing hole 211, and the shielding member 220 is provided with a second fixing hole 221 coaxial with the first fixing hole 211. The side wall of the upper cover 310 is sandwiched between the mounting base 210 and the shielding member 220, and the mounting hole 311 is located between the first fixing hole 211 and the second fixing hole 221, and can be connected by a fastener 400 to achieve a locking and fixing of the mounting base 210, the upper cover 310 and the shielding member 220. This design not only achieves a reliable connection between the components, but also supports flexible adjustment of the support rod length: when the fastener 400 is loosened, the mounting structure 200 can move horizontally relative to the mounting hole 311 of the upper cover 310, thereby adjusting the distance between the mounting structures 200 at both ends of the support rod to adapt to the secondary accommodating cavity 120 of different sizes. After adjustment, the fastener 400 is tightened again to ensure that the support rod is stably spanning the notch 111.

[0047] Furthermore, the first fixing hole 211 is a threaded hole. Correspondingly, the fastener 400 is a screw, which can be screwed into the first fixing hole 211 on the mounting base 210 to achieve reliable locking between the mounting base 210, the top cover 310 and the shield 220.

[0048] like Figures 1 to 5 As shown, this utility model embodiment also provides a water tank, which is equipped with the aforementioned support rod. Specifically, the water tank includes a water tank body 100, which has a main receiving cavity 110 and a secondary receiving cavity 120 communicating with it. At least one side of the main receiving cavity 110 is provided with a notch 111 communicating with the secondary receiving cavity 120, and at least one connecting portion 121 is provided on each of the two opposing inner walls of the secondary receiving cavity 120. The support rod is provided with mounting structures 200 at both ends, and the mounting structures 200 are slidably engaged with the connecting portions 121 from top to bottom, so that the support rod spans the notch 111 and together with the side of the main receiving cavity 110 with the notch 111, forms a continuous linear support edge.

[0049] Furthermore, two connecting parts 121 are respectively provided on the two opposing inner walls of the secondary containment cavity 120, and the two connecting parts 121 on the same inner wall are located at different horizontal heights. This arrangement allows users to select connecting parts 121 at different heights for installation according to actual usage needs, realizing flexible adjustment of the support rod installation position; on the other hand, multiple support rods can be installed simultaneously in the same sink. For example, one can be installed at a higher position to support a cutting board, and another can be installed at a lower position to support a drain rack or cleaning tools, thereby realizing multi-level functional zoning and improving the space utilization efficiency and usage flexibility of the secondary containment cavity 120.

[0050] Furthermore, the connecting part 121 is a boss-shaped cylinder, with a guide slope or rounded corner transition at the top to facilitate the sliding of the installation structure 200. This design not only facilitates the quick positioning and locking of the support rod, but also effectively restricts its horizontal displacement after locking, ensuring the support rod remains stable during use and preventing loosening or shaking.

Claims

1. A support rod for a water tank, the water tank comprising a main receiving cavity and a secondary receiving cavity communicating therewith, wherein at least one side of the main receiving cavity is provided with a notch communicating with the secondary receiving cavity, characterized in that, The support rod has mounting structures at both ends, which are used to form a detachable connection with the two inner walls opposite to the secondary accommodating cavity. When the mounting structure is connected to the inner wall, the support rod spans the notch and together with the side of the main accommodating cavity with the notch, forms a continuous linear support edge.

2. A support rod for a water tank according to claim 1, characterized in that, At least one connecting part is provided on each of the two opposing inner walls of the secondary accommodating cavity. The mounting structure has a mounting groove with openings on both sides, the two openings are perpendicular to each other, and the mounting groove can slide into the connecting part from above and can restrict the support rod from moving in the horizontal direction.

3. A support rod for a water tank according to claim 2, characterized in that, The mounting structure has an arc surface whose curvature matches the curvature of the inner wall of the secondary accommodating cavity, and the mounting groove is arranged at an angle.

4. A support rod for a water tank according to claim 3, characterized in that, The arc surface is provided with a protrusion that protrudes toward the inner wall of the secondary accommodating cavity and extends horizontally; when the mounting structure is installed in place, the protrusion fits tightly against the inner wall of the secondary accommodating cavity.

5. A support rod for a water tank according to claim 3, characterized in that, The arc surface is also provided with a ventilation groove, which is recessed from the arc surface toward the direction away from the inner wall of the secondary accommodating cavity.

6. A support rod for a water tank according to claim 1, characterized in that, The support rod includes a rod body, and the mounting structure is provided in two sets, which are detachably disposed at both ends of the rod body.

7. A support rod for a water tank according to claim 6, characterized in that, The rod body includes a separate upper cover and a load-bearing part. The upper cover is slidably fitted onto the load-bearing part, and each end of the upper cover is provided with a mounting hole. The mounting hole is used to achieve a detachable connection with the mounting structure through fasteners.

8. A support rod for a water tank according to claim 7, characterized in that, The mounting hole is an oblong hole. The mounting structure includes a separate mounting base and a shield. The mounting base has a first fixing hole, and the shield has a second fixing hole coaxial with the first fixing hole. The side wall of the upper cover is sandwiched between the mounting base and the shield, and the mounting hole is located between the first fixing hole and the second fixing hole, and can be connected by fasteners.

9. A water tank, characterized in that, The system includes a water tank body, which has a main receiving cavity and a secondary receiving cavity communicating with it. At least one side of the main receiving cavity is provided with a notch communicating with the secondary receiving cavity, and at least one connecting part is provided on each of the two opposite inner walls of the secondary receiving cavity. A support rod is provided with mounting structures at both ends. The mounting structures are slidably engaged with the connecting part so that the support rod spans the notch and together with the side of the main body receiving cavity with the notch forms a continuous linear support edge.

10. A water tank according to claim 9, characterized in that, The secondary accommodating cavity has two connecting parts on its two opposing inner walls, and the two connecting parts on the same inner wall are located at different horizontal heights.

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