Cooking unit and kitchen

Abstract

To provide a cooking unit that can be installed even in a limited space, and around which persons easily gather.SOLUTION: A cooking unit 1 according to an embodiment comprises a top plate 21, and a heater 3 provided in the top plate 21, and also comprises a first counter 4 provided above the top plate 21, and provided so as to protrude from an outer edge of the top plate 21 on a back side of the heater 3 and both lateral sides of the heater 3. In the top plate 21, a second counter 24 is formed below the first counter 4. The cooking unit 1 also comprises a screen 5 provided inside the first counter 4. An upper end 5a of the screen 5 is provided above the first counter 4.SELECTED DRAWING: Figure 3

Description

[Technical field]

[0001] The present invention relates to a cooking unit including a top plate and a heater provided on the top plate, and a kitchen including the cooking unit. [Background technology]

[0002] In recent years, open kitchens with a counter where people can cook while facing the living room have become popular. Also, kitchens with a counter are becoming popular as open kitchens with a counter. For example, Patent Document 1 discloses a kitchen with a sink and a stove where multiple people can eat at the same time, characterized in that the kitchen has a U-shaped counter that opens to the front side of the sink and is formed around the stove. [Prior art documents] [Patent documents]

[0003] [Patent Document 1] JP 2017-176443 A Summary of the Invention [Problem to be solved by the invention]

[0004] In the technology disclosed in Patent Document 1, the cooking counter is configured to protrude more to the side than the U-shaped counter, and the sink unit and the stove unit are housed together. For this reason, sufficient space is required when installing it in a living room, etc. If there is not enough space, it may be necessary to abandon the face-to-face open kitchen that is conducive to gathering people, or a major renovation may be required to secure the space for installation. Therefore, there is a demand for a heating cooking unit and a kitchen that can be installed even in a limited space.

[0005] Therefore, the present invention was devised in consideration of the above-mentioned problems, and its object is to provide a heating and cooking unit and kitchen that can be installed even in a limited space and is easy for people to gather in. [Means for solving the problem]

[0006] The heating and cooking unit of the present invention is a heating and cooking unit comprising a top plate and a heater provided on the top plate, and further comprising a first counter provided above the top plate and extending beyond the outer edge of the top plate on the rear side of the heater and on both sides of the heater.

[0007] The kitchen of the present invention is a kitchen comprising a heating and cooking unit having a top plate and a heater provided on the top plate, and a sink unit, wherein the heating and cooking unit is configured independently of the sink unit, and the heating and cooking unit further comprises a first counter provided above the top plate and extending beyond the outer edge of the top plate on the rear side of the heater and on both sides of the heater, and the sink unit is opposed to the front side of the heating and cooking unit and spaced apart from the heating and cooking unit. Effect of the Invention

[0008] According to the present invention, it is possible to provide a heating and cooking unit and a kitchen that can be installed even in a limited space and that is conducive to people gathering together. [Brief description of the drawings]

[0009] [Figure 1] FIG. 1 is a perspective view showing an example of a kitchen in which a cooking unit according to a first embodiment is used. [Diagram 2] FIG. 2 is a side view of an example of a kitchen in which the cooking unit in the first embodiment is used. [Diagram 3] FIG. 3 is a perspective view showing an example of the heat cooking unit in the first embodiment. [Figure 4]FIG. 4 is a plan view showing an example of the heat cooking unit in the first embodiment. [Diagram 5] FIG. 5 is a diagram showing an example of the heat cooking unit in the first embodiment from the front side. [Figure 6] FIG. 6 is an enlarged front view of an example of the heat cooking unit in the first embodiment. [Figure 7] FIG. 7 is an enlarged front view of an example of a cooking unit according to the second embodiment. [Figure 8] FIG. 8 is a perspective view showing an example of a heat cooking unit in the third embodiment. [Figure 9] Figure 9(a) is a diagram showing an example of a heating cooking unit in the fourth embodiment from the front side when covered from above with a side screen, and Figure 9(b) is a plan view showing an example of a heating cooking unit in the fourth embodiment when covered from above with a side screen. [Figure 10] FIG. 10 is a diagram showing an example of a heat cooking unit in the fifth embodiment, viewed from the rear side. [Figure 11] FIG. 11 is a perspective view showing an example of a kitchen in which the heat cooking unit according to the sixth embodiment is used. [Figure 12] FIG. 12 is a cross-sectional view showing an example of a kitchen in which the cooking unit according to the seventh embodiment is used. DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE PREFERRED EMBODIMENTS

[0010] DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE PREFERRED EMBODIMENTS Hereinafter, embodiments for carrying out a cooking unit and a kitchen to which the present invention is applied will be described in detail with reference to the drawings.

[0011] <Kitchen 10> As shown in Figs. 1 and 2, kitchen 10 includes, for example, a cooking unit 1, a sink unit 7, and a cupboard 8. In kitchen 10, cooking unit 1 and sink unit 7 are configured independently. In kitchen 10, sink unit 7 faces the front side of cooking unit 1 and is separated from cooking unit 1, for example. Kitchen 10 is configured as a face-to-face open kitchen, for example, with a living room provided on the rear side of cooking unit 1. When a person between cooking unit 1 and sink unit 7 faces the cooking unit 1, they can see the living room on the rear side of cooking unit 1.

[0012] <Sync Unit 7> The sink unit 7 has a sink 72 and a sink top plate 71 on which the sink 72 is provided. The sink unit 7 faces the front side of the cooking unit 1 and is spaced apart from the cooking unit 1. The sink top plate 71 can be used, for example, as a cooking counter. The lateral width of the sink top plate 71 can be set appropriately depending on the size of the space in which it is desired to install it, such as a living room, and the size of the counter that is desired to be used as a cooking counter. The lateral width of the sink top plate 71 may be made as small as possible so that the sink unit 7 is mainly composed of the sink 72. A cupboard 8 is provided adjacent to the sink unit 7.

[0013] The sink unit 7 has a sink top plate 71, a pair of sink side plates, and a sink back plate, and is equipped with a sink cabinet 70 formed by joining the sink top plate 71, the pair of sink side plates, and the sink back plate and having a storage space inside. The sink cabinet 70 can be provided with a slidable drawer in the storage space, for example. The sink cabinet 70 can also be provided with a door on the front side of the storage space that can be opened and closed via a hinge. The sink cabinet 70 may be configured with four legs that hold the sink top plate 71, instead of the sink side plates and the sink back plate.

[0014] <First embodiment: cooking unit 1> 3 to 5, the cooking unit 1 includes a top plate 21 of a cabinet 20, a heater 3, and a first counter 4. The cooking unit 1 may further include a screen 5.

[0015] The cabinet 20 has a top plate 21, a pair of side plates 22, and a back plate 23. The cabinet 20 is formed by joining the top plate 21, the pair of side plates 22, and the back plate 23, and has a storage space inside. The cabinet 20 may have, for example, a slidable drawer in the storage space. The cabinet 20 may also have a door on the front side of the storage space that can be opened and closed via a hinge. The cabinet 20 may be formed with four legs that hold the top plate 21, instead of the side plates 22 and the back plate 23.

[0016] A heater 3 is provided on the top plate 21. A second counter 24 having a U-shape in a plan view is provided on the outer edge of the top plate 21. The second counter 24 is provided below the first counter 4. The second counter 24 can be used, for example, as a storage counter.

[0017] The heater 3 is provided on the top plate 21 of the cabinet 20. The heater 3 is, for example, an IH (Induction Heating) cooking heater or a gas stove. A range hood (not shown) is provided above the heater 3.

[0018] The first counter 4 is provided on the rear side of the heater 3 and on both sides of the heater 3, protruding beyond the outer edge of the top plate 21. The first counter 4 is provided above the top plate 21 and is U-shaped in a plan view. The first counter 4 is provided so as to surround the heater 3 in a U-shape. A lower leg space is formed below the first counter 4. The first counter 4 can be used, for example, as a counter for eating. The first counter 4 may also be used as a counter for cooking.

[0019] The first counter 4 has a rear counter 41 arranged on the rear side of the heater 3, and side counters 42 arranged on both sides of the heater 3. The first counter 4 is provided at a constant height. That is, the first counter 4 has the rear counter 41 and the pair of side counters 42 provided at the same height.

[0020] The first counter 4 is provided with a support member 44 for supporting the first counter 4 above the tabletop 21. The support member 44 is, for example, a plate-shaped member, and is provided upright on the tabletop 21. The support member 44 is provided along the first counter 4 in a U-shape when viewed from above.

[0021] As shown in FIGS. 1 and 2, the first counter 4 is at the same height as the sink top plate 71.

[0022] The screen 5 is erected on the top plate 21 and provided inside the first counter 4. The screen 5 is provided on the rear side of the heater 3 and on both sides of the heater 3 in a U-shape when viewed from above. The screen 5 is provided so as to surround the heater 3 in a U-shape. The screen 5 is transparent to visible light and is made of, for example, a synthetic resin. An upper end 5a of the screen 5 is provided above the first counter 4. The screen 5 has a rear screen 51 on the rear side of the heater 3 and side screens 52 on both sides of the heater 3.

[0023] As shown in Fig. 6, a holding member 54 is provided at the lower end of the screen 5 to stand the screen 5 on the top plate 21. The holding member 54 is formed, for example, in a U-shaped cross section and is made of synthetic resin or the like. The holding member 54 is elastically deformable, and the lower end of the screen 5 can be inserted inside the U-shape to hold the screen 5. The screen 5 is detachable from the holding member 54. The holding member 54 is disposed along the screen 5 in a U-shape in a plan view, and is fixed to the top plate 21.

[0024] The screen 5 may be erected with its lower end embedded in the top plate 21. The screen 5 may be erected on the top plate 21 with an adhesive or the like. The screen 5 may be attached to the support member 44 with screws or the like.

[0025] In this embodiment, the kitchen further includes a first counter 4 that is provided above the top plate 21 on which the heater 3 is provided and that is provided on the back side of the heater 3 and on both sides of the heater 3, protruding beyond the outer edge of the top plate 21. As a result, the sink 72 is not provided on the top plate 21 on which the heater 3 is provided, and the cooking unit 1 can be configured independent of the sink unit 7. Therefore, the cooking unit 1 and the sink unit 7 can be installed in appropriate positions depending on the space in which the kitchen 10 is installed. In this way, the freedom in installing the cooking unit 1 can be increased, so that the cooking unit 1 can be installed even in a limited space.

[0026] In this embodiment, the restaurant further includes a first counter 4 that is provided above the top plate 21 and protrudes beyond the outer edge of the top plate 21 on the rear side of the heater 3 and on both sides of the heater 3. This allows the person in charge of cooking to perform cooking work on the heater 3 by standing on the open side of the first counter 4. This allows multiple people to eat around the first counter 4 at the same time, while the person in charge of cooking can perform cooking work efficiently. This makes it easier for people to gather together.

[0027] In this embodiment, the cooking unit further includes a first counter 4 that is provided above the top plate 21 on which the heater 3 is provided, and that is provided on the back side of the heater 3 and on both sides of the heater 3, protruding beyond the outer edge of the top plate 21. This allows the cooking unit 1 to be independent of the sink unit 7, and compared to when the sink unit 7 and the cooking unit 1 are integrated, the sink unit 7 and the cooking unit 1 can be transported as independent units. This improves portability.

[0028] In this embodiment, the top board 21 has a second counter 24 formed below the first counter 4. This allows the second counter 24 to be used as, for example, a storage counter.

[0029] In this embodiment, a screen 5 is further provided inside the first counter 4, and an upper end 5a of the screen 5 is provided above the first counter 4. This makes it possible to prevent the diffusion of oily smoke and heat generated during cooking with the heater 3. Also, the suction efficiency of the range hood above the heater 3 can be improved.

[0030] In this embodiment, the screen 5 is transparent to visible light, which can prevent the screen 5 from blocking the view and provide a sense of openness in the room.

[0031] In this embodiment, the first counter 4 is provided at a fixed height. That is, the back counter 41 and the two side counters 42 are configured at the same height. This makes it easy to gather around the first counter 4 and eat meals.

[0032] In this embodiment, the sink unit 7 is separated from the cooking unit 1. As a result, spaces are formed behind and on both sides of the first counter 4. For example, a wheelchair user would have a large burden when turning the wheelchair, and would need space to turn the wheelchair. However, by forming spaces behind and on both sides of the first counter 4 in this manner, the user can move around the cooking unit 1. This makes it easier for a wheelchair user to move around, improving usability.

[0033] In this embodiment, the sink unit 7 faces the front side of the cooking unit 1 and is separated from the cooking unit 1. This allows a person between the cooking unit 1 and the sink unit 7 to switch between cooking in the cooking unit 1 and cooking in the sink unit 7 simply by changing their orientation.

[0034] In this embodiment, the screen 5 is detachable. For example, when the heater 3 is in use, the screen 5 can be provided inside the first counter 4 to prevent oily smoke and smoke from diffusing toward the first counter 4. When the heater 3 is not in use, the screen 5 can be removed from inside the first counter 4 to prevent the screen 5 from blocking the view, creating a sense of openness in the room. In this way, it can be used in a manner suited to the usage situation.

[0035] In this embodiment, the sink unit 7 has a sink 72 and a sink top plate 71 on which the sink 72 is provided, and the first counter 4 is at the same height as the sink top plate 71. Because the height of the sink top plate 71 used when cooking and the height of the first counter 4 used when eating are the same, a sense of unity as the kitchen 10 can be achieved.

[0036] <Second embodiment: cooking unit 1> 7, the heat cooking unit 1 in the second embodiment differs from that in the first embodiment in that the holding member 55 is a magnet. In the following, detailed description of the same configuration as in the first embodiment will be omitted.

[0037] The screen 5 is made of a metal plate, and is provided with a holding member 55 for standing on the inside of the first counter 4. The holding member 55 is made of a magnet. The holding member 55 is built into, for example, the support member 44. Note that the holding member 55 may be provided on, for example, the surface of the support member 44 facing the heater 3. In this way, the screen 5 can be stood on the top board 21 by the holding member 55.

[0038] In this embodiment, the screen 5 is made of a metal plate, and the holding member 55 is made of a magnet. This makes it easy to attach and detach the screen 5 that is erected inside the first counter 4.

[0039] <Third embodiment: cooking unit 1> As shown in FIG. 8, the heating cooking unit 1 in the third embodiment differs from the first embodiment in that the rear screen 51 and the side screen 52 are connected by hinges 56 and in that a lower leg space Q is provided below the portion of the top plate 21 where the heater 3 is provided.

[0040] The screen 5 has hinges 56 that connect the rear screen 51 and the side screens 52. A hinge 56 is provided on each of the two lateral ends of the rear screen 51. At this time, the position of the rear screen 51 is fixed. The hinges 56 allow each side screen 52 to be opened and closed in the direction of arrow R in the figure toward the rear screen 51. When closed, the side screens 52 come into contact with the rear screen 51.

[0041] The cabinet 20 has a lower leg space Q below a portion of the top plate 21 where the heater 3 is provided. The lower leg space Q is surrounded by the top plate 21, two side plates 22, and a back plate 23.

[0042] In this embodiment, the screen 5 has a rear screen 51 on the rear side of the heater 3, side screens 52 on both sides of the heater 3, and hinges 56 connecting the rear screen 51 and the side screens 52. This allows the side screen 52 to be opened and closed relative to the rear screen 51. For example, when the heater 3 is in use, the side screen 52 is opened so that the side screen 52 is erected inside the first counter 4, thereby preventing oily smoke and smoke from diffusing toward the first counter 4. Also, when the heater 3 is not in use, the side screen 52 is closed to prevent the screen 5 from blocking the view, thereby realizing a sense of openness in the room. In this way, it can be used in a manner suitable for the usage situation.

[0043] In this embodiment, a lower leg space Q is provided below the portion of the top plate 21 where the heater 3 is provided. This allows a chair to be placed in front of the heater 3, and the person cooking can place their feet in the lower leg space Q while sitting in the chair to cook. Also, even for wheelchair users, the wheels can be placed in the lower leg space Q, making it easier for them to reach the heater 3. This makes it easy to use even for wheelchair users.

[0044] <Fourth embodiment: cooking unit 1> As shown in Figs. 9(a) and 9(b), the heat-cooking unit 1 in the fourth embodiment differs from the first embodiment in that a screen 5 can be provided so as to cover the heater 3 from above.

[0045] As in the first embodiment, the screen 5 is provided inside the first counter 4. The screen 5 is provided on the rear side of the heater 3 and on both sides of the heater 3 in a U-shape when viewed from above. The screen 5 can be provided so as to cover the heater 3 from above.

[0046] For example, the rear screen 51 and the side screens 52 are configured to be detachable from the tabletop 21 inside the first counter 4. In this case, the main surfaces of the two removed side screens 52 are arranged facing upward, thereby covering the area above the heater 3. At this time, the two removed side screens 52 can cover, for example, the entire area inside the first counter 4. Note that the rear screen 51 may be removed from the tabletop 21 to cover the area above the heater 3.

[0047] Although not shown in the drawings, the screen 5 may be configured to be freely opened and closed with respect to the top plate 21, for example. For example, the lower ends of the two side screens 52 may each be provided with a hinge and connected to the top plate 21. In the example of FIG. 9, the two side screens 52 standing inside the first counter 4 can be closed toward the top plate 21 to cover the upper part of the heater 3. The lower end of the rear screen 51 may be connected to the top plate 21 by a hinge. In this case, the rear screen 51 standing inside the first counter 4 can be closed toward the top plate 21 to cover the upper part of the heater 3.

[0048] In this embodiment, the screen 5 can be provided so as to cover the upper part of the heater 3. This makes it possible to cover the upper part of the heater 3 when the heater 3 is not in use, for example. Therefore, even if there is not enough space on the cooking counter, the screen 5 covering the upper part of the heater 3 can be used as a cooking space. Therefore, a more user-friendly heating and cooking unit 1 can be realized even in a limited space.

[0049] <Fifth embodiment: cooking unit 1> As shown in FIG. 10, the cooking unit 1 in the fifth embodiment differs from the first embodiment in that a rear counter 41 and a side counter are provided at different heights.

[0050] The first counter 4 has a rear counter 41 on the rear side of the heater 3, and side counters 42 on both sides of the heater 3. The rear counter 41 and the side counters 42 are provided at different heights. For example, one side counter 42 is higher than the rear counter 41, and the other side counter 42 is lower than the rear counter 41.

[0051] Although not shown in the figure, if the rear counter 41 and the side counter 42 are provided at different heights, it is preferable that either the rear counter 41 or the side counter 42 is at the same height as the sink top plate 71 of the sink unit 7.

[0052] In this embodiment, the first counter 4 has a rear counter 41 on the rear side of the heater 3 and side counters 42 on both sides of the heater 3, and the rear counter 41 and the side counters 42 are provided at different heights. This allows the first counter 4 to be used at an optimal height depending on the purpose, such as a height suitable for standing work, a height suitable for eating, or a height suitable for wheelchair users, in descending order of installation height.

[0053] <Sixth embodiment: cooking unit 1> 11, the cooking unit 1 in the sixth embodiment differs from the first embodiment in that the sink unit 7 faces the lateral side of the cooking unit 1. The sink unit 7 is spaced apart from the lateral side of the cooking unit 1. The first counter 4 is at the same height as the sink top plate 71, and they are provided spaced apart from each other.

[0054] In this embodiment, the sink unit 7 is separated from the cooking unit 1. As a result, spaces are formed behind and on both sides of the first counter 4. For example, a wheelchair user would have a large burden when turning the wheelchair and would need space, but by forming spaces behind and on both sides of the first counter 4 in this way, the user can move around the cooking unit 1. This makes it easier for a wheelchair user to move around, improving usability.

[0055] Although not shown in the drawings, the sink top plate 71 of the sink unit 7 and the side counter 42 of the first counter 4, which are provided at the same height, may be provided in contact with each other.

[0056] <Seventh embodiment: cooking unit 1> As shown in FIG. 12, the cooking unit 1 in the seventh embodiment differs from the first embodiment in that a decorative panel 29 is provided on the rear side of the rear panel of the cabinet 20 and spaced apart from the rear panel .

[0057] In this embodiment, the cabinet 20 has a decorative plate 29 provided on the rear side of the rear plate 23 and spaced apart from the rear plate 23. This allows, for example, wiring of the heater 3 (not shown) to be stored in the space S between the rear plate 23 and the decorative plate 29.

[0058] Although several embodiments of the present invention have been described above, these embodiments are presented as examples and are not intended to limit the scope of the invention. Furthermore, the present invention can be implemented in various novel forms in addition to the above-mentioned embodiments. Therefore, the above-mentioned embodiments can be variously omitted, replaced, and modified without departing from the gist of the present invention. Such novel forms and modifications are included within the scope and gist of the present invention, and are included in the scope of the invention described in the claims and the equivalents of the invention described in the claims. [Explanation of symbols]

[0059] 10: Kitchen 1: Heating and cooking unit 20: Cabinet 21: Tabletop 22: Side plate 23: Back plate 24: Second counter 29: Decorative board 3: Heater 4: First counter 41: Rear counter 42: Side counter 44: Support member 5: Screen 5a: Upper end 51: Rear screen 52: Side screen 54: Retaining member 55: Retaining member 56: Hinge 7: Sync Unit 70: Sink cabinet 71: Sink top 72: Sync 8: Cupboard Q: Lower limb space S: Space

Claims

1. A cooking unit including a top plate and a heater provided on the top plate, Further comprising a first counter provided above the top plate and extending beyond the outer edge of the top plate on the rear side of the heater and on both sides of the heater. A heating and cooking unit characterized by:

2. The tabletop has a second counter formed below the first counter.

2. The cooking unit according to claim 1,

3. Further comprising a screen provided on the inside of the first counter, The upper end of the screen is provided above the first counter.

2. The cooking unit according to claim 1,

4. A space for lower legs is provided below the portion of the top plate where the heater is provided.

2. The cooking unit according to claim 1,

5. The first counter is provided at a constant height.

2. The cooking unit according to claim 1,

6. The first counter has a rear counter on a rear side of the heater and side counters on both sides of the heater, The rear counter and the side counter are provided at different heights.

2. The cooking unit according to claim 1,

7. A kitchen comprising a cooking unit including a top plate and a heater provided on the top plate, and a sink unit, The cooking unit is configured independently of the sink unit, The heating cooking unit further includes a first counter provided above the top plate and extending beyond the outer edge of the top plate on the rear side of the heater and on both sides of the heater, The sink unit is opposed to the front side of the cooking unit and is spaced apart from the cooking unit. The kitchen features:

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