Kitchen

Abstract

To provide a kitchen capable of securing a space for standing work on top of a kitchen body, while also enabling appropriate use of the kitchen body during cooking operations.SOLUTION: A kitchen 10 according to one embodiment of the present invention includes a kitchen body 12 and a first counter portion 20. The first counter portion 20 includes a rising wall 22 standing on the floor, a top plate 24, and a movable table 40 that is movable between a use position and a storage position. In the use position, the movable table 40 is disposed above the upper surface of the kitchen body 12. In the storage position, it is hooked onto the upper end of the rising wall 22.SELECTED DRAWING: Figure 1

Description

[Technical Field]

[0001] The present invention relates to a kitchen, and more particularly to a kitchen in which a counter portion is adjacent to the end of a kitchen main body. [Background technology]

[0002] BACKGROUND ART Kitchens configured with a counter portion adjacent to the end of a kitchen main body, that is, kitchens with counters, are already known (see, for example, Patent Document 1).

[0003] The top of a typical kitchen is located 700 to 750 mm above the floor. This position is set assuming cooking will be performed there, which is usually done at a relatively low height (for example, around waist height) while standing. [Prior art documents] [Patent documents]

[0004] [Patent Document 1] Japanese Patent Application Laid-Open No. 2017-128985 Summary of the Invention [Problem to be solved by the invention]

[0005] On the other hand, when performing work other than cooking while standing, it may be necessary to secure a work space at a position higher than the top surface of the kitchen main body described above, for example, 900 to 1000 mm from the floor. Furthermore, from the perspective of effective space utilization, it is conceivable to use the installation space of the kitchen as a place to perform standing work other than cooking (hereinafter simply referred to as "standing work"). In this case, due to the difference in height described above, the work space for standing work will be secured at a position higher than the normal height of the kitchen main body, specifically, above the kitchen main body. Furthermore, when performing cooking work, it is necessary to be able to use the kitchen main body at the normal height, and it is therefore necessary to be able to switch the height of the work space between standing work and cooking work.

[0006] One solution to this problem is to provide a kitchen with a liftable main body for height adjustment. However, such a kitchen is expensive and requires repair and maintenance costs in the event of a breakdown. Therefore, the present invention was made in consideration of the above-mentioned problems, and its purpose is to provide a kitchen that provides space for standing work above the kitchen body and allows the kitchen body to be used appropriately when cooking. [Means for solving the problem]

[0007] The above-mentioned problems are solved by the kitchen of the present invention, which comprises a kitchen main body and a counter section arranged adjacent to the end of the kitchen main body, the counter section having a rising wall erected on the floor, a top plate forming the upper end of the counter section, and a movable table that can move between a use position and a storage position, the movable table being placed on the upper surface of the kitchen main body when in the use position, and being stored inside the rising wall or hooked onto the upper end of the rising wall when in the storage position.

[0008] In the kitchen of the present invention configured as described above, a movable table is provided on the counter of the kitchen, and when in use, the movable table is placed on the top surface of the kitchen main body and used as a space for standing work. Furthermore, when stored, the movable table is retracted from above the kitchen main body, so that the top surface of the kitchen main body can be appropriately used as a work space when cooking.

[0009] In addition, in the kitchen of the present invention, the movable table may include a first plate and a second plate intersecting the first plate. In this case, when the movable table is in the use position, the first plate may be placed on the upper surface of the kitchen main body and stand up from the upper surface of the kitchen main body, and the second plate may be placed on the upper surface of the rising wall in a horizontal position. Furthermore, when the movable table is in the storage position, the first plate may be placed on the upper surface of the rising wall, and the second plate may hang down along the side of the rising wall. With the above configuration, when the movable table is in use, the second board is held in a horizontal position, allowing the upper surface of the second board to be used as a work space. Also, when the movable table is stored, both the first and second boards are retracted from above the kitchen main body, allowing the upper surface of the kitchen main body to be appropriately used as a work space during cooking work.

[0010] In the kitchen of the present invention, when the movable table is in the storage position, the first plate may form at least a part of the top plate and form the upper end of the counter portion. With the above configuration, when the movable table is stored, the first plate forms part of the top of the counter section, which improves the appearance (look) of the movable table in the stored state and makes the presence of the movable table less noticeable.

[0011] In addition, in the kitchen of the present invention, it is preferable that the length by which the first plate rises from the top surface of the kitchen body when the movable table is in the use position corresponds to the difference in height between the top surface of the kitchen body and the top surface of the rising wall. With the above configuration, when the movable table is in use, the first plate functions as a leg that supports the second plate so that the second plate maintains a horizontal position. As a result, when the movable table is in use, the top surface of the second plate is stabilized and can be appropriately used as a work space.

[0012] In addition, in the kitchen of the present invention, the movable table may be supported on a shaft provided in the counter portion in a state in which it can rotate and slide vertically. With the above configuration, the movable table can be moved between the use position and the storage position with a simple configuration.

[0013] In the kitchen of the present invention, a cavity may be provided inside the rising wall, and the cavity may have an opening formed in the upper surface of the rising wall. In this case, the movable table may be moved to the storage position by entering the cavity through the opening, and may be moved to the use position by being removed from the cavity through the opening. With the above configuration, when the movable table is stored, it is stored in the hollow portion provided inside the upright wall, making the movable table in the stored state less noticeable. [Effects of the Invention]

[0014] According to the present invention, it is possible to provide a kitchen in which a space for standing work is secured above the kitchen main body and the kitchen main body can be used appropriately when cooking. [Brief explanation of the drawings]

[0015] [Figure 1] 1 is a perspective view of a kitchen according to a first embodiment of the present invention. [Figure 2] FIG. 1 is a plan view of a kitchen according to a first embodiment of the present invention, showing a movable table in a storage position. [Figure 3] FIG. 1 is a plan view of a kitchen according to a first embodiment of the present invention, showing a movable table in a use position. [Figure 4] FIG. 2 is a perspective view showing a state in which a movable table moves in the first embodiment of the present invention. [Figure 5] 2. FIG. 4 is a view showing a state in which the movable table moves in the first embodiment of the present invention, showing a cross section II of FIG. [Figure 6] 4 is an explanatory diagram of a rotation mechanism of the movable table, showing a cross section taken along line JJ in FIG. 3. FIG. [Figure 7] FIG. 10 is a perspective view of a kitchen according to a second embodiment of the present invention, showing the movable table in a storage position. [Figure 8] FIG. 10 is a perspective view of a kitchen according to a second embodiment of the present invention, showing the movable table in the use position. [Figure 9] 8 is a view showing how the movable table moves in the second embodiment of the present invention, showing the KK cross section of FIG. 7 (part 1). [Figure 10] 8 is a view showing how the movable table moves in the second embodiment of the present invention, showing the KK cross section of FIG. 7 (part 2). FIG. [Figure 11] 8 is a view showing how the movable table moves in the second embodiment of the present invention, showing the KK cross section of FIG. 7 (part 3). FIG. DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION

[0016] Hereinafter, specific embodiments of the present invention will be described with reference to the accompanying drawings. The embodiments described below are merely examples for facilitating understanding of the present invention and are not intended to limit the present invention. In other words, the present invention may be modified or improved without departing from the spirit and scope of the present invention. Furthermore, the materials, dimensions, shapes, etc. of the components used to implement the present invention may be appropriately set depending on the application of the present invention and the state of the art at the time of implementing the present invention. Naturally, the present invention also includes equivalents thereof.

[0017] In the drawings referred to in the following description, each component is shown somewhat simplified and schematic to make the description easier to understand. Furthermore, the size (dimensions) of each component and the spacing between components shown in the drawings may differ from the actual ones.

[0018] In addition, in this specification, a numerical range expressed using "to" means a range that includes the numerical values written before and after "to" as the lower limit and upper limit. In this specification, the terms "orthogonal," "vertical," and "parallel" include the range of error permitted in the technical field to which the present invention pertains. For example, in this specification, "orthogonal," "vertical," and "parallel" mean that the deviation is within a range of less than ±10° from the strict orthogonal, vertical, or parallel state. The deviation from the strict orthogonal or parallel state is preferably 5° or less, and more preferably 3° or less. In addition, in this specification, the meanings of "same," "identical," and "equal" may include a range of error generally accepted in the technical field to which the present invention belongs. In addition, in this specification, the meanings of "all," "any," and "all" include not only 100% but also the range of error generally accepted in the technical field to which the present invention pertains, and may include, for example, 99% or more, 95% or more, or 90% or more.

[0019] <<First embodiment of the present invention>> The kitchen according to the first embodiment of the present invention (hereinafter referred to as kitchen 10) is substantially similar in configuration to known kitchens, except that it includes a movable table 40 and its accessories, which will be described later. The following description will be given assuming that kitchen 10 has an I-shaped structure (a so-called I-type) when viewed from directly above. However, the type of kitchen 10 is not particularly limited, and the following description can also be applied to kitchens with structures other than I-type, such as L-type, U-type, island-type, peninsula-type, and separate-type (II-row type).

[0020] In the following, the side of the kitchen 10 where a person working in the kitchen (e.g., cooking) stands will be referred to as the front side of the kitchen 10, and the opposite side will be referred to as the back side of the kitchen 10. Also, the left and right sides of the kitchen 10 when viewed from the front will be referred to as the "left and right sides of the kitchen 10."

[0021] As shown in Fig. 1, the kitchen 10 has a kitchen main body 12 and a first counter portion 20 and a second counter portion 28 as counter portions. Also as shown in Fig. 1, the kitchen main body 12 has a worktop 14, which is provided with a sink 16 and a stove (not shown). A faucet 18 (strictly speaking, a faucet fitting) is installed on the top surface 14a of the worktop 14, behind the sink 16 and near the edge of the sink 16. The top surface 14a of the worktop 14 corresponds to the upper surface of the kitchen main body 12.

[0022] The first counter section 20 is disposed adjacent to the right end of the kitchen main body 12 and, as shown in FIGS. 1 and 2, has a standing wall 22 and a countertop 24. The standing wall 22 is a sleeve wall that stands on the floor. The upper end of the standing wall 22 protrudes above the top surface 14a of the worktop 14 (see FIG. 6), and the step between its upper surface (hereinafter referred to as the wall upper surface 22a) and the top surface 14a is approximately 100 mm to 150 mm. The countertop 24 forms the upper end of the first counter section 20 and is placed on the wall upper surface 22a as a decorative panel, covering the wall upper surface 22a. The length (width) of the countertop 24 in the left-right direction of the kitchen 10 is slightly longer than the length (width) of the standing wall 22 in the same direction.

[0023] The second counter section 28 is disposed adjacent to the rear end of the kitchen main body 12, and as shown in FIGS. 1 to 3, is disposed perpendicular to the first counter section 20, with the right end of the second counter section 28 contiguous with the rear end of the first counter section 20. Most of the configuration of the second counter section 28 is the same as that of the first counter section 20, and includes a rising wall and a countertop 30. The countertop 30 forms the upper end of the second counter section 28 and is located at the same height as the countertop 24 of the first counter section 20 in the vertical direction.

[0024] In the first embodiment, the first counter section 20 further includes a movable table 40, as shown in Figures 1 to 6. This movable table 40 is used to secure a space above the kitchen main body 12 for standing work other than cooking in the kitchen 10. As shown in Figures 4 and 5, the movable table 40 is movable between a use position and a storage position; when in the use position, it is placed on the top surface 14a of the worktop 14, and when in the storage position, it is hung on the upper end of the rising wall 22 and stored.

[0025] To explain the configuration of movable table 40 in more detail, movable table 40 is L-shaped when viewed from the front side of kitchen 10, as shown in Figures 1 and 4 to 6. In other words, movable table 40 is configured to include a first plate 42 that forms one side of the L shape, and a second plate 44 that intersects (strictly speaking, is perpendicular to) first plate 42 and forms the other side of the L shape.

[0026] The first panel 42 and the second panel 44 are both flat panels with a rectangular outer shape in plan view. The length (total length) of the second panel 44 in the longitudinal direction is relatively long, for example, about 450 mm in the first embodiment. The thickness and depth of the first panel 42 and the second panel 44 are the same. The depth is the length in the depth direction of the kitchen 10, i.e., the direction from the front side to the back side of the kitchen 10.

[0027] The movable table 40 is supported on a shaft provided in the first counter section 20 so as to be rotatable and slidable in the vertical direction. Specifically, in the first embodiment, the table top 24 of the first counter section 20 is made up of two pieces. One of the two pieces is a front piece 34 that forms the front end of the table top 24. The other piece is the movable table 40, as shown in Figures 2 and 3.

[0028] In the first embodiment, as shown in Figures 2 and 3, the movable table 40 is positioned adjacent to the front piece 34 in the depth direction of the kitchen 10, and more specifically, is positioned sandwiched between the right end of the top plate 30 of the second counter section 28 and the front piece 34.

[0029] 2 and 3, a shaft pin 26 as a shaft body protrudes from the front end surface of the top plate 30 and the rear end surface of the front piece 34 toward the movable table 40. Each shaft pin 26 is a cylindrical pin, specifically a dowel.

[0030] As shown in FIG. 6 , each of the pivot pins 26 is inserted into a guide groove 46 formed in each of the front and rear end faces of the movable table 40 and engages with the edge of the guide groove 46. As shown in FIG. 6 , the guide groove 46 includes a first groove 46a formed in the small end face of the first plate 42 and a second groove 46b formed in the small end face of the second plate 44. The second groove 46b extends longitudinally of the second plate 44, with one end reaching the end of the second plate 44 on the first plate 42 side and the other end reaching near the end of the second plate 44 opposite the first plate 42. As shown in FIG. 6 , the first groove 46a is bent in an L-shape, with one side of the L continuing with the second groove 46b and positioned on an extension of the second groove 46b, and the other side of the L extending somewhat in a direction perpendicular to the second groove 46b.

[0031] With the above configuration, the movable table 40 can rotate around the pivot pin 26 about an axis that is aligned in the depth direction of the kitchen 10, as shown in Fig. 4. Furthermore, as shown in Fig. 5, when the extension direction of the second groove 46b of the guide groove 46 (i.e., the longitudinal direction of the second plate 44) is aligned vertically, the movable table 40 can slide vertically by guiding the pivot pin 26 along the guide groove 46. The movable table 40 can move between the use position and the storage position by rotating and sliding.

[0032] When the movable table 40 is in the storage position, as shown in Fig. 5, the intersection of the L-shaped first and second plates 42 and 44 (i.e., the L-shaped bent portion of the movable table 40) fits and hooks onto the right corner of the upper end of the standing wall 22. In other words, when the movable table 40 is in the storage position, the first plate 42 rests on the upper surface 22a of the standing wall 22, and the second plate 44 hangs down along the side of the standing wall 22 (more specifically, the right end surface of the standing wall 22). In this state, the first plate 42 forms part of the top plate 24 of the first counter section 20, and together with the front piece 34, forms the upper end of the first counter section 20, as shown in Fig. 2.

[0033] Furthermore, in the first embodiment, the length of the short side of the first plate 42 is the same as the length (width) of the front-side piece 34 in the left-right direction of the kitchen 10. Therefore, when the first plate 42 is placed on the upper surface 22a of the upright wall 22, as shown in FIG. 2, the left ends of the first plate 42 and the front-side piece 34 are aligned in the left-right direction, and the right ends of the first plate 42 and the front-side piece 34 are aligned in the left-right direction. This gives the countertop 24, which is formed by the separated first plate 42 and the front-side piece 34, an appearance as if it were formed from a single plate. As a result, the appearance (appearance) of the movable table 40 in the stored state is improved, and the presence of the movable table 40 can be made less noticeable.

[0034] In the first embodiment, when the movable table 40 is in the storage position, the first plate 42 forms a part of the top plate 24, but this is not limited to this, and the first plate 42 may form the entire top plate 24.

[0035] 5, the movable table 40 can be slid upward from the storage position and then rotated so that the first plate 42 approaches the worktop 14 of the kitchen main body 12. When the small end face of the first plate 42 (more specifically, the small end face opposite the second plate 44) abuts the top surface 14a of the worktop 14, the movable table 40 reaches the use position. When the movable table 40 is in the use position, as shown in FIG. 6, the first plate 42 is placed on the top surface 14a of the worktop 14 and rises from the top surface 14a, and the second plate 44 is placed in a horizontal position on the wall upper surface 22a of the rising wall 22. Here, the second plate 44 being in a horizontal position means that the top surface of the second plate 44 is in a horizontal plane.

[0036] When the movable table 40 is in the use position, as shown in FIG. 1 , the second plate 44 is positioned above the top surface 14a of the worktop 14. Specifically, it is positioned above the top surface 14a by the difference in height between the top surface 14a and the upper surface 22a of the upright wall 22. That is, when the movable table 40 is in the use position, the upper surface of the second plate 44 is elevated above the top surface 14a by the difference in height. By utilizing the upper surface of the second plate 44 in this position, a workspace for standing work can be secured above the top surface 14a, specifically, at a position equal to the height of the kitchen body 12 plus the height of the difference in height. As a result, when a person who is approximately 160 cm tall performs standing work, the person can use the movable table 40 to perform the standing work at a height higher than waist level.

[0037] When the movable table 40 is in the use position, the upper surface of the second plate 44 is at the same vertical position as the upper surface of the table top 24 of the first counter section 20 (more specifically, the upper surface of the front piece 34) and the upper surface of the table top 30 of the second counter section 28. Furthermore, by making the above-mentioned step higher, the position of the upper surface of the second plate 44 when the movable table 40 is in the use position, i.e., the position of the work space when working while standing, can be set higher.

[0038] Furthermore, in the first embodiment, the length in the longitudinal direction (total length) of the second plate 44 is set to be relatively long, and therefore, when the movable table 40 is in the use position, the second plate 44 is arranged over a wide range in the left-right direction of the kitchen 10, as shown in Figures 1 and 3. This makes it possible to ensure a sufficiently wide work space in the left-right direction formed by the second plate 44. Here, as shown in Figure 3, the second plate 44 may extend into the range in which the sink 16 is arranged in the left-right direction of the kitchen 10, but it is preferable to set the total length of the second plate 44 to an appropriate length so as to avoid interference with the faucet 18.

[0039] Furthermore, the depth of the second board 44 is not particularly limited, but it is preferable that it be set to a length that is suitable for utilizing the second board 44 as a work space when working while standing. For example, when working on a computer while standing, it is preferable that the depth be set to 450 mm or more. The type of standing work is not particularly limited, and may be, for example, dishwashing, and the upper surface of second board 44 may be used as a space to place washed dishes. The upper surface of second board 44 may also be used for cooking work, such as plating food, or as a temporary storage space for ingredients, dishes, etc.

[0040] Furthermore, when the movable table 40 is in the use position, the length by which the first plate 42 rises from the top surface 14a of the worktop 14 corresponds to the difference in level between the top surface 14a and the upper surface 22a of the upright wall 22. More specifically, the height of the edge of the first plate 42 is designed so that the second plate 44 can be positioned above the top surface 14a of the worktop 14 by the difference in level when the movable table 40 is in the use position. As a result, the first plate 42 functions as a leg that supports the second plate 44 so that the second plate 44 maintains a horizontal position when the movable table 40 is in use. This stabilizes the second plate 44 in a horizontal position and reduces wobbling of the second plate 44, allowing the movable table 40 to be used appropriately.

[0041] As described above, in kitchen 10, movable table 40 can be moved between the use position and storage position described above, so that when standing work is to be performed, movable table 40 can be moved to the use position to ensure work space above worktop 14. Furthermore, when cooking work is to be performed, movable table 40 (more specifically, second plate 44) can be retracted from the position above worktop 14 by moving movable table 40 to the storage position, and as a result, cooking work can be performed appropriately at the height of a typical kitchen.

[0042] Furthermore, even when the movable table 40 is in the use position, the portion of the top surface 14a of the worktop 14 that avoids the movable table 40 (more specifically, the second plate 44) may be used. This allows standing work to be performed on the movable table 40, while cooking work can be performed on the portion of the top surface 14a that avoids the movable table 40.

[0043] <<Second embodiment of the present invention>> Next, a second embodiment of the present invention, which differs from the first embodiment described above, will be described with reference to Figures 7 to 11. In the following description, the configuration of the kitchen according to the second embodiment (hereinafter referred to as kitchen 10X) that differs from the first embodiment will be mainly described, and a description of the configuration common to the first embodiment will be omitted. Furthermore, among the elements constituting kitchen 10X in the second embodiment, elements common to the first embodiment will be assigned the same reference numerals as in the first embodiment in Figures 7 to 11.

[0044] In a kitchen 10X according to the second embodiment, as shown in Figures 7 and 8, a second counter section 28 includes a movable table 40. In the second embodiment, as shown in Figures 9 to 11, a cavity 38 (pocket) for storing a second plate 44 of the movable table 40 is provided inside an upright wall 36 of the second counter section 28. This cavity 38 has an opening 38a formed in the upper surface of the upright wall 36, and the second plate 44 of the movable table 40 can enter and exit the cavity 38 through the opening 38a.

[0045] In the second embodiment, a portion of the top panel 30 of the second counter section 28 (more specifically, a portion of the top panel 30 in the left-right direction, hereinafter referred to as the movable portion) is made up of two pieces. One of the two pieces is the rear-side piece 30a that forms the rear-side end of the movable portion, as shown in FIGS. 7 to 11, and the other piece is the first plate 42 of the movable table 40. The movable portion of the countertop 30 is not particularly limited, but may be a portion located away from the sink 16 and stove in the left-right direction of the kitchen 10X (more specifically, a portion located between the sink 16 and the stove), as shown in Figures 7 and 8.

[0046] The rear piece 30a is supported by a rotation shaft 32 shown in Figures 9 to 11 so as to be rotatable relative to the upright wall 36. When the rear piece 30a is positioned at one end of its rotation range, it is placed on the upper surface of the upright wall 36 in a horizontal position as shown in Figure 9, and when it is positioned at the other end of the rotation range, it stands upright relative to the upper surface of the upright wall 36 as shown in Figure 10.

[0047] In the second embodiment, the movable table 40 is supported by a mechanism substantially similar to that of the first embodiment in a state in which it can rotate and slide vertically. Specifically, a pivot pin 26, whose axial direction is aligned with the left-right direction of the kitchen 10X, is inserted into a guide groove 46 formed in the small end surface of the second plate 44 of the movable table 40, and the pivot pin 26 engages with the edge surface of the guide groove 46.

[0048] With the above configuration, when the extension direction of the guide groove 46 (i.e., the longitudinal direction of the second plate 44) is aligned vertically, the movable table 40 can slide vertically by guiding the pivot pin 26 along the guide groove 46. Also, as shown in FIG. 11, the movable table 40 can rotate around the pivot pin 26 about an axis aligned in the left-right direction of the kitchen 10X. When rotating the movable table 40, in order to avoid interference between the movable table 40 and the rear-side piece 30a, the rear-side piece 30a is rotated to a position where it stands up against the upper surface of the upright wall 36, as shown in FIG. 11.

[0049] The movable table 40 can move between the use position and the storage position by the above-mentioned pivoting and sliding movements. Specifically, as shown in FIG. 9, the movable table 40 moves to the storage position when the second plate 44 enters the cavity 38 through the opening 38a. When the movable table 40 is in the storage position, the first plate 42 is placed on the upper surface of the upright wall 36 and is positioned adjacent to the rear-side section 30a in the depth direction of the kitchen 10X, as shown in FIGS. 7 and 9. As a result, the first plate 42, together with the rear-side section 30a, forms part of the top plate 30 of the second counter section 28 (more specifically, part of the movable portion).

[0050] Furthermore, by sliding the movable table 40 upward from the storage position, the second plate 44 is removed from the cavity 38 through the opening 38a. Thereafter, the movable table 40 moves to the use position by rotating the first plate 42 in a direction approaching the worktop 14 of the kitchen main body 12 until the small end face of the first plate 42 abuts against the top surface 14a of the worktop 14. When the movable table 40 is in the use position, as shown in FIG. 8 , the first plate 42 is placed on the top surface 14a of the worktop 14 and stands up from the top surface 14a, and the second plate 44 is placed in a horizontal position on the wall upper surface 22a of the upright wall 22.

[0051] In the kitchen 10X according to the second embodiment configured as described above, similar to the first embodiment, the movable table 40 can be moved between a use position and a storage position, thereby making it possible to secure a work space above the worktop 14 when working while standing. Furthermore, by retracting the movable table 40 from above the worktop 14 when cooking, cooking can be performed appropriately at the height of a typical kitchen.

[0052] In addition, in the second embodiment, when the movable table 40 is in the use position, the second plate 44 of the movable table 40 is stored in the hollow portion 38 provided inside the rising wall 36, so that the movable table 40, more specifically the second plate 44, in the stored state can be made less noticeable. [Explanation of symbols]

[0053] 10,10X Kitchen 12 Kitchen unit 14 Worktop 14a Top (top of kitchen unit) 16. Sink 18 Faucet 20 First counter section (counter section) 20a Countertop 22 Standing Wall 22a Wall top (top of rising wall) 24 Top plate 26 Axial pin (shaft body) 28 Second counter section (counter section) 30 Top plate 30a Back side fragment 32 Rotating shaft (shaft) 34 Front side fragment 36 Standing Wall 38 Cavity 38a aperture 40 Movable Table 42 1st board 44 2nd board 46 Guide groove 46a 1st groove 46b 2nd groove

Claims

1. A kitchen unit includes a kitchen body and a counter portion disposed adjacent to an end of the kitchen body. The counter unit a rising wall erected on the floor; a top plate forming an upper end of the counter portion; a movable table that is movable between a use position and a storage position; A kitchen in which the movable table is placed on the upper surface of the kitchen body when in the use position, and is stored inside the rising wall or hooked onto the upper end of the rising wall when in the storage position.

2. the movable table includes a first plate and a second plate intersecting the first plate; When the movable table is in the use position, the first plate is placed on the upper surface of the kitchen body and stands up from the upper surface of the kitchen body, and the second plate is placed on the upper surface of the rising wall in a horizontal position, 2. The kitchen of claim 1, wherein when the movable table is in the storage position, the first plate is placed on the upper surface of the upright wall and the second plate hangs down along the side of the upright wall.

3. The kitchen according to claim 2, wherein when the movable table is in the storage position, the first plate forms at least a portion of the top plate and forms the upper end of the counter portion.

4. 4. A kitchen according to claim 2 or 3, wherein the length by which the first plate rises from the top surface of the kitchen body when the movable table is in the use position corresponds to the step between the top surface of the kitchen body and the top surface of the rising wall.

5. 4. The kitchen according to claim 2, wherein the movable table is supported on a shaft provided in the counter portion so as to be rotatable and slidable in the vertical direction.

6. A cavity is provided inside the upright wall, the cavity portion has an opening formed in an upper surface of the upstanding wall, The kitchen of claim 1 , wherein the movable table is moved to the storage position by entering the cavity through the opening, and is moved to the use position by removing it from the cavity through the opening.

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