Kitchen secretary for use in campervans and outdoor areas

Abstract

A kitchen secretary for use in campervans and outdoor areas, characterized by its simple, lightweight box that can be carried like a suitcase, with a lid that opens sideways and downwards into a horizontal position, providing a work surface like a secretary desk. The vertical section of the box holds all necessary kitchen utensils. This arrangement of lid to box in the secretary-style furniture creates the function as an indoor and outdoor kitchen. The kitchen secretary, the base box, includes a clamping system that allows the kitchen secretary to be used in the vehicle or campervan. A foldable or collapsible support frame allows the alternative use of the kitchen desk outside the vehicle, i.e., outdoors.

Description

[0001] The invention relates to a kitchen secretary, preferably for use in campervans and outdoor areas, hereinafter referred to as a kitchen secretary, consisting of a base container in the form of a box or case with a lockable lid, simplified to the term "base container". It further includes a clamping system that enables the use of the kitchen secretary in the vehicle or campervan, as well as a foldable or collapsible support frame that allows the alternative use of the kitchen secretary outside the vehicle, i.e., outdoors. The secretary function consists of the fact that the door, i.e., the lid of the base container, supports the work area, in this case enabling cooking, storage, and food preparation, similar to a classic office desk. The box or case holds the utensils required for cooking, such as cutlery, plates, cups, cooking spoons, a coffee maker, a frying pan, a pot with a lid, etc.also small appliances such as can openers, can holders, tea infusers, corkscrews, universal tools (Letherman), etc., as well as consumables such as coffee, spices, etc., and furthermore kitchen utensils.

[0002] Campervans typically come equipped with a permanently installed cooking facility, usually a basic kitchenette similar to a standard single-person kitchen, which allows for the preparation of food and drinks, preferably hot meals, inside the vehicle. However, the primary goal of camping with a campervan is often to engage in a significant amount of outdoor activity. This includes cooking, i.e., preparing food outdoors, such as hot meals and drinks. To enable outdoor cooking while camping and using a campervan, campers have previously been required to bring a second kitchen, in the form of an outdoor kitchen.

[0003] Conventional campervans usually have a permanently installed cooking facility that cannot be used for outdoor cooking, only for cooking inside the vehicle.

[0004] Conventional outdoor kitchens are unsuitable for preparing food, especially hot meals, inside a vehicle. When assembled, they are often too large and impractical, require complex setup, and have a large pack size that needs to be stored. Furthermore, the kitchen utensils are often stored in a box, chest, or cabinet. If a chest is part of the outdoor kitchen, it often has to be completely emptied because the lid is frequently used as a table or for placing the stove, making it impossible to open the lid while cooking. Some manufacturers address this problem with additional folding shelves, slide-outs, or collapsible shelves, etc. However, this only makes the outdoor kitchen heavier and more impractical.

[0005] Conventional campervans with a permanently installed kitchen therefore need to carry a second outdoor cooking facility to be able to cook outside the campervan. This always means a considerable amount of additional space is required.

[0006] The invention addresses the problem that permanently installed cooking facilities in campervans cannot be removed, or can only be removed with great effort, and used for outdoor cooking.

[0007] The invention addresses the problem that outdoor kitchens are often too large, impractical, require complex assembly, and have a large packed size that needs to be stored. Furthermore, as described earlier, they are often heavy and cumbersome.

[0008] The problem described above—that there is either a permanently installed kitchen in the campervan, caravan, motorhome, or truck, or an outdoor kitchen—means that if you want to use both, you have to take both with you. Furthermore, additional outdoor kitchens in chest or cabinet form are state-of-the-art; this design results in cumbersome handling, enormous space and weight requirements, and limits their use to either indoor or outdoor applications.

[0009] The invention addresses the problem of providing a camping kitchen that can be used in motorhomes, campervans, caravans, or trucks, and optionally serves as a lightweight, quick-to-assemble, and immediately functional outdoor kitchen. Furthermore, the kitchen should contain all the necessary cooking utensils and supplies, eliminating the need to carry additional containers – everything in one kitchen unit.

[0010] The invention relates to a simple, lightweight box, portable in a suitcase format, with a side-opening lid that functions like a secretary desk. This type of kitchen secretary, preferably for use in campervans and outdoor settings, hereinafter referred to as a kitchen secretary, consists of a base container in the form of a box with a closable and lockable lid, simplified to the term "base container." It also includes a clamping system that enables the kitchen secretary to be used in the vehicle or campervan, and a foldable or collapsible support frame that allows the kitchen secretary to be used outside the vehicle, i.e., outdoors. The function described in the invention as a secretary desk, and the distinction from the prior art, lies in the fact that the door, i.e., the lid of the base container, supports the work area, similar to a classic office secretary desk.In this case, it enables cooking, storage, and food preparation functions. The box or compartment, positioned vertically in the secretary section, contains the necessary cooking equipment, such as cutlery, plates, cups, cooking spoons, a coffee maker, a frying pan, a pot with a lid, etc., as well as small appliances like a can opener, can holder, tea infuser, corkscrew, and a multi-tool (Letherman), etc., and also consumables like coffee, spices, etc., and other kitchen utensils. This vertical compartment does not need to be emptied, as is the case with conventional designs, but can be used as a practical, functional organizer. The vertical compartment also serves as a windbreak or storage surface.

[0011] Sheet 1 of the general drawing and term definition, simplified representation: Fig. Chest, box with lid, lid with horizontal lid with pivot axis, locking function 1.1 Chest closed 1.2 Chest opened Fig. .: Cabinet with lid, cabinet door, lid with vertical pivot axis, locking function 2.1 Closed cabinet 2.2 Opened the cupboard Fig. .: Secretary, box with cabinet door, lid with horizontal pivot axis, locking function and lid equal to work area 3.1 Secretary closed 3.2 Secretary open Fig. ., 2., 3., 3 lids 4 boxes 5 axis of rotation 6. Mounting surface or base, such as a sideboard or vehicle wall, floor for placement or general wall for mounting. Sheet 2 of the drawing and term definition, operating principle, simplified representation: Fig. .: Kitchen secretary for use in a campervan 4.1 Closed when not in use 4.2 opened, functioning as a kitchen Fig. .: Kitchen secretary for outdoor use 5.1 Closed, when not in use, for transport. Handling like a suitcase. 5.2 opened, for use as a kitchen with a frame on a foldable or collapsible support frame. Fig. ., 5.,: 3 lids 4 boxes 6. Mounting surface or standing platform, such as a sideboard or vehicle wall, floor for setup or general wall for mounting. 7 Carrying handle 8. Rope, cord 9 foldable, collapsible carrier frame 10 Clamping unit Sheet 3 Drawing, subject of the patent, or preferred embodiment: Fig. .: Kitchen secretary for use in campervans and outdoor areas 6.1 Closed when not in use, subject of the patent in front view 6.2 opened, for use as a kitchen, subject of the patent in front view 3 lids 4 boxes 9 locking points, foldable, collapsible carrier frame 11 stoves, gas stoves 12 work surface 13 kitchen utensils: 13.1 Knives, 13.2 Cutlery, 13.3 Multitool, 13.4.1 French Coffee Press, 13.4.2 Coffee cups, 13.5 Cooking spoons and spatulas 13.6 Barbecue tongs, soup ladle, tea infuser, 13.7 Spice board, 13.8 Pots, pans, soup plates, etc....,

Claims

[1] Kitchen secretary for use in campervans and outdoor areas characterized by It is a simple, lightweight box, easily carried like a suitcase, with a lid that opens sideways and downwards into a horizontal position, providing a work surface like a secretary desk. The vertical section of the base unit holds all the necessary kitchen utensils. This arrangement of lid to box in the secretary-style furniture creates the function as an indoor and outdoor kitchen. The kitchen secretary, the base box, includes a clamping system that allows the kitchen secretary to be used in the vehicle or campervan. A foldable or collapsible support frame allows the alternative use of the kitchen desk outside the vehicle, i.e., outdoors. [2] Kitchen secretary for use in campervans and outdoor areas according to claim 1, characterized by, that the carrying frame can be stored in the back part of the base container. [3] Kitchen secretary for use in campervans and outdoor areas according to claim 1, characterized by , that the base container carries a molded part that serves as an organizer, register or carrier for the necessary kitchen utensils and their arrangement.

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