Holder base for storage accessory member

Abstract

To provide a holder base for a storage accessory member that can be additionally installed in a sink while securing easiness of maintaining cleanliness of the sink.SOLUTION: A holder base (100) is a separate body from a storage accessory member (50) for storing cooking tools (56, 58). The holder base (100) includes: a holding part (22) that detachably holds the storage accessory member (50); and an engagement part (20) that can detachably engage with step parts (6, 10(2)) in an upper end portion of a sink (2). The holding part (22) has a suction part (26). The commercially available storage accessory member (50) has a magnet in a back surface and can be detachably installed in the suction part (26) by a magnetic force.SELECTED DRAWING: Figure 6

Description

[Technical Field]

[0001] The present invention relates to a sink incorporated into a system kitchen, and more particularly to a holder base for mounting a storage accessory member for storing kitchen utensils such as a sponge, a detergent bottle, or a kitchen knife on the sink. [Background technology]

[0002] To improve the convenience of sinks, it has been proposed to detachably attach storage accessory members to the sink for storing kitchen utensils such as sponges, detergent bottles, etc. Patent Document 1 proposes an invention in which a horizontally extending crossbar is attached to the side wall of the sink so that the user can attach the storage accessory member to the sink as desired.

[0003] The invention of Patent Document 1 has multiple protruding pins for detachably fixing a horizontal bar. Each protruding pin has a shaft portion with threads formed thereon onto which a nut is screwed. Meanwhile, the sink has multiple through holes formed in the side wall, spaced horizontally, to receive the shanks of the pins. By inserting the shanks of each protruding pin into each through hole and screwing in a nut, the multiple protruding pins are fixed to the sink at horizontally spaced intervals. The invention of Patent Document 1 has the above-mentioned horizontal bar, and the horizontal bar can be installed on the sink by placing it on multiple pins fixed to the sink.

[0004] The storage accessory member is separate from the horizontal bar. The storage accessory member has an engaging portion formed by a rod, and the storage accessory member can be detachably attached to the sink by hooking this engaging portion onto the horizontal bar. [Prior art documents] [Patent documents]

[0005] [Patent Document 1] Japanese Patent Application Publication No. 2022-144970 Summary of the Invention [Problem to be solved by the invention]

[0006] While various sinks have been developed with the aim of user convenience in mind, ease of cleaning is a fundamental and primary benefit desired by users. Users expect and desire a sink that always gives them a feeling of cleanliness.

[0007] The sink disclosed in Patent Document 1 has the advantage that the storage accessory member can be installed at any position in the extension direction of the horizontal bar, but the multiple pins mentioned above become a nuisance when you want to remove the storage accessory member and horizontal bar to clean the sink.

[0008] The object of the present invention is to provide a holder base for storage accessory items that allows additional storage accessory items to be installed on a sink while ensuring the basic and primary benefit that users desire from a sink, namely, ease of maintaining cleanliness. [Means for solving the problem]

[0009] According to the present invention, the above problem is solved by: A holder base separate from the storage accessory member for storing kitchen utensils, a holding portion that detachably holds the storage accessory member; This is achieved by providing a holder base for a storage accessory member, which is characterized by having an engaging portion that can be detachably engaged with a step portion at the upper end of the sink. According to the present invention, the holder base and the storage accessory member can be easily removed at will, and by removing the holder base, the sink can be returned to its original state before the holder base was installed. The effects and other objects of the present invention will become apparent from the description of the preferred embodiments of the present invention. [Brief explanation of the drawings]

[0010] [Figure 1]1 is a perspective view of a sink with a commercially available storage accessory attached by magnetic force using the holder base of the first embodiment. [Figure 2] 1A and 1B are diagrams illustrating that the holder base of the first embodiment can be installed in a first mode in which it straddles the pocket of the sink, and in a second mode in which it is positioned on the side of the sink, in relation to FIG. [Figure 3] 1 , a front view of a first example of a commercially available storage accessory member; [Figure 4] 4 is a perspective view of the storage accessory member seen from the rear side in relation to FIG. 3. [Figure 5] Cross-sectional view taken along line V-V in Figure 4 [Figure 6] 1, and is a diagram for explaining that the storage accessory member of the first example having a magnet is attracted and held to the holder base by magnetic force. [Figure 7] 1A and 1B are diagrams illustrating an example of use of a holder base in which a sponge and a detergent bottle are accommodated in the storage accessory member of the first example installed in a sink, in relation to FIG. [Figure 8] 1A and 1B are diagrams for explaining examples in which commercially available storage accessory members of second and third examples are attracted to a holder base by magnetic force, in relation to FIG. [Figure 9] 8A and 8B are diagrams for explaining that the storage accessory members of the second and third examples having magnets can be attracted to the holder base by magnetic force. [Figure 10] 9A and 9B are diagrams illustrating examples of use of the holder base in which a sponge and a detergent bottle are accommodated in the storage accessory member of the second and third examples installed in a sink. [Figure 11] 10 is a diagram illustrating that the holder base of the second embodiment can be installed on the sink in a first state in which the holder base straddles the sink pocket and in a second state in which the holder base is positioned on the side of the sink. [Figure 12] 12 is a perspective view of a sink with a storage accessory member installed using two protruding pins on the holder base shown in FIG. 11 ; [Figure 13]10 is a diagram illustrating that the holder base of the third embodiment can be installed on the sink in a first state in which the holder base straddles the sink pocket and in a second state in which the holder base is positioned on the side of the sink. [Figure 14] 10 is a perspective view of a sink in which a storage accessory member is installed using the storage space of the holder base of the third embodiment; DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION [Example]

[0011] First embodiment (Figs. 1 to 10) : 1 to 10 are diagrams illustrating the first embodiment. A holder base 100 for a storage accessory member of the first embodiment is detachably fixed to the sink 2 while being engaged with a step portion of the sink 2, and the holder base 100 can be removed from the sink 2 simply by lifting it up. By removing the holder base 100, the sink 2 can be returned to its original state.

[0012] To explain the basic structure of the sink 2 shown in the figure, the sink 2 is equipped with a drain 4 and a faucet deck 6. The faucet deck 6 is composed of a surface that extends laterally on the depth side of the sink 2, and a faucet (not shown) is installed on this faucet deck 6. From another perspective, the faucet deck 6 forms a first step located at the upper end of the sink 2 on the depth side of the sink 2.

[0013] The sink 2 further has a flange 8 that extends continuously around the entire upper edge of the sink 2, a first stage 10(1) below that, and a second stage 10(2) below that (FIG. 2), with the first and second stages 10(1) and 10(2) each extending in the circumferential direction of the sink 2. The first stage 10(1) is continuous around the entire circumference of the sink 2. On the other hand, the second stage 10(2) is continuous with the faucet deck 6, and forms second step portions at the same height as the faucet deck 6 on both sides and the front side of the sink 2.

[0014] The sink 2 has a pocket 12, which is a portion of the faucet deck 6 that is missing, and this pocket 12 essentially divides the faucet deck 6 into a first divided deck 6(1) and a second divided deck 6(2). The pocket 12 is a recess that is open upward and toward the front of the sink 2, and is typically used as a space to store a sponge or a detergent bottle. Explaining this in more detail with reference to Figure 2, the faucet deck 6 is formed by the first divided deck 6(1), the second divided deck 6(2), and a relay deck 6(3) that is located on the depth side of the pocket 12 and is continuous with the first and second divided decks 6(1), 6(2).

[0015] The sink 2 shown in the figure is a currently popular sink and is merely one example of a sink to which the present invention can be applied. The present invention can also be suitably applied to sinks with multiple pockets 12 or sinks without pockets.

[0016] 2, the holder base 100 of the first embodiment has an engaging portion 20 that is elongated and U-shaped as a whole in a plan view, and a holding portion 22 that is located in the longitudinal center of the engaging portion 20. The holder base 100 is detachably installed on the sink 2 by utilizing the above-mentioned step portion at the upper end of the sink 2.

[0017] 1 and 2, the holder base 100 can be installed in the sink 2 in the following two configurations. In the first installation configuration, as shown by the solid lines in FIG. 1, the holder base 100 is installed across the pocket 12 and between the first and second divided decks 6(1), 6(2). In the second installation configuration, as shown by the imaginary lines in FIG. 1, the holder base 100 is installed between the faucet deck 6 and the front portion of the second stage 10(2) while being set to one side of the sink 2. The user is free to choose either the first or second installation configuration. Of course, when two holder bases 100 are to be installed in the sink 2, one holder base 100 is installed in the first installation configuration (shown by the solid lines in FIG. 1) and the other holder base 100 is installed in the second installation configuration (shown by the imaginary lines in FIG. 1).

[0018] 3 is a front view of the holder base 100. The holding portion 22 has a generally rectangular shape that is horizontally long when viewed from the front. The front surface 22a of the holding portion 22 is composed of an outer peripheral edge portion 24 made of synthetic resin and an adsorption portion 26 that is surrounded by the outer peripheral edge portion 24. The adsorption portion 26 has a size that substantially makes up the entire area of ​​the front surface 22a of the holding portion 22.

[0019] The attraction portion 26 has a flat surface and is made of a material capable of attracting and holding the storage accessory members 50, 60, and 70 described below. Typical examples of this attraction-holding material are magnetic materials such as iron plates, ferritic stainless steel plates, and martensitic stainless steel plates. The surface of this magnetic material may be exposed or may be coated with a resin material. In the holder base 100 of the first embodiment, the attraction portion 26 is made of a ferritic or martensitic stainless steel plate with an exposed flat surface.

[0020] 4 is a perspective view of the holder base 100 as seen from the rear side. The rear surface 22b of the holding portion 22 is made of synthetic resin, and in the embodiment, the rear surface 22b is made of a flat surface, but it may also be provided with vertical ribs, horizontal ribs, and ribs arranged in a grid pattern.

[0021] The engaging portion 20 of the holder base 100 is made up of a frame portion 30 extending between the left and right end arm portions 32, and the end arm portions 32 extending to the left and right from this frame portion 30. The engaging portion 20 is made of synthetic resin and is molded integrally with the above-mentioned resin portion of the holding portion 22. The engaging portion 20 may be made entirely or partially of a corrosion-resistant metal.

[0022] FIG. 5 is a cross-sectional view taken along line VV in FIG. 4. The engaging portion 20 has a step 40 that extends continuously in the longitudinal direction of the engaging portion 20. Specifically, the step 40 is composed of a first step 40(1) formed on the two end arm portions 32 and a second step 40(2) preferably formed on the frame portion 30, and the first and second step 40(1) and 40(2) are continuous. The first step 40(1) of the end arm portion 32 has an inverted L-shaped cross section that opens to the sides and downward. The second step 40(2) of the frame portion 30 has an inverted L-shaped cross section that opens outward and downward on the back surface of the frame portion 30. That is, in cross section, both the first and second step 40(1) and 40(2) have a top surface 40a and a vertical surface 40b.

[0023] When installing the holder base 100 on the sink 2 in the first installation mode (solid lines in Figure 1), as shown by solid lines in Figure 2, the first step portions 40(1) of the two end arm portions 32 are engaged with the corners of the first and second divided decks 6(1) and 6(2), respectively, and the second step portion 40(2) of the frame portion 30 is engaged with the corner portion of the relay deck 6(3) on the back side of the pocket 12, so that the holder base 100 can be positioned and installed detachably on the sink 2.

[0024] When installing the holder base 100 on the sink 2 in the second installation mode (virtual lines in Figure 1), as shown by virtual lines in Figure 2, the first step 40(1) of one end arm portion 32 is engaged with a corner of the front portion of the second stage 10(2) (not shown in the figure for drawing reasons), the first step 40(1) of the other end arm portion 32 is engaged with a corner of the faucet deck 6, and further, the second step 40(2) of the frame portion 30 is engaged with a corner of the portion of the second stage 10(2) located at the side end of the sink 2, so that the holder base 100 can be installed in a positioned state and detachably attached to the sink 2.

[0025] 6 to 10 are diagrams showing examples of installing a storage accessory member on a sink 2 using a holder base 100. Referring to FIGS. 6 and 7 showing a first example, the storage accessory member 50 of the first example is a commercially available accessory member having a generally L-shaped vertical cross section and including a vertical board 52 and a horizontal receiving board 54 extending forward from the lower end of the vertical board 52. The storage accessory member 50 of the first example is equipped with a magnet fixed to the back surface of the vertical board 52, and therefore, the storage accessory member 50 can be positioned at any location on the suction portion 26 of the holder base 100 and attracted by magnetic force, allowing a sponge 56 or a detergent bottle 58 to be stored in the storage accessory member 50 (FIG. 7).

[0026] 8 shows examples of installing storage accessory members 60 and 70 of second and third examples on a sink 2. The storage accessory member 60 of the second example has a vertical board 52, as in the first example, and a storage section is formed by a bent rod 62 extending forward from the lower end of the vertical board 52. The storage accessory member 70 of the third example has a vertical board 52, as in the first example, and has a shape in which a storage section is formed by bent rods 72 and 74 extending forward from the upper and lower ends of the vertical board 52. The storage accessory members 60 and 70 of the second and third examples are commercially available accessory members and have a magnet fixed to the back surface of the vertical board 52. By positioning the storage accessory members 60 and 70 of the second and third examples at any location on the suction portion 26, they can be detachably attached to the holder base 100 by magnetic force (Figures 8 and 9), and kitchen utensils such as sponges 56, detergent bottles 58, dishcloths, and knives can be stored in the storage accessory members 60 and 70 (Figure 10).

[0027] The storage accessory members 50, 60, and 70 of the first to third examples are merely examples. Since storage accessory members with magnets of various shapes are commercially available, any storage accessory member can be obtained and installed on the sink 2 using the holder base 100.

[0028] 11 to 14 are diagrams for explaining other embodiments. In the explanation of these embodiments, the same elements as those in the first embodiment are denoted by the same reference numerals as those used in the first embodiment, and explanations thereof will be omitted.

[0029] Second embodiment (Fig. 11, Fig. 12) : 11 and 12 are diagrams for explaining the second embodiment. A holder base 200 of the second embodiment has two protruding pins 80 on the holding portion 22, instead of the suction portion 26 included in the first embodiment. In the illustrated example, the protruding pins 80 are arranged spaced apart on the left and right when the holding portion 22 is viewed from the front, but this arrangement and the number of pins are arbitrary.

[0030] Figure 12 shows a storage accessory member 82 that is typically sold as a set with the holder base 200 of the second embodiment. The storage accessory member 82 has an upwardly open box-like shape made up of multiple rods extending vertically and horizontally. The storage accessory member 82 can be detachably attached to the holder base 200 in a positioned state by engaging the horizontal rods that make up the storage accessory member 82 with the protruding pins 80. If a commercially available storage accessory member has a structure that can be engaged using the protruding pins 80, this commercially available storage accessory member may be used in place of the storage accessory member 82 shown in Figure 12.

[0031] Third embodiment (Fig. 13, Fig. 14) : 13 and 14 are diagrams for explaining the third embodiment. The holder base 300 of the third embodiment has a horizontal bar 90 that extends laterally across the left and right end arm portions 32, and the left and right end arm portions 32 have a rod shape that extends across the left and right end arm portions 32. More specifically, the left and right ends of the horizontal bar 90 are connected to the front ends of the corresponding left and right end arms 32, and the horizontal bar 90 cooperates with the engagement portion 20 that is U-shaped in plan view to form a storage space S that penetrates vertically.

[0032] 14 shows a storage accessory member 92 that is typically sold as a set with a holder base 300 of the third embodiment. The storage accessory member 92 has an upwardly open box-like shape composed of multiple rods extending vertically and horizontally, and its size is set to fit into the storage space S of the holder base 300. By inserting the storage accessory member 92 from above the storage space S, the upper horizontal rod 92a of the storage accessory member 92 engages with the holder base 300, thereby positioning the storage accessory member 92 and removably locking it to the holder base 300. That is, in the holder base 300 of the third embodiment, the storage space S, the frame portion 30, and the horizontal bar 90 form a holding portion that holds the storage accessory member 92. [Explanation of symbols]

[0033] 100 First embodiment holder base 200 Holder base of second embodiment 300 Third embodiment holder base 2. Sink 6 Faucet deck 10(2) Second Stage 12 pockets 20 Engagement portion of holder base (U-shaped in plan view) 22 Holder base holding part 26 Adsorption part of holding part 30 Frame part of engagement part 32 End arm portion of engagement part 40 Stepped portion of holding portion and engaging portion 50 First example storage accessory component 56 Sponge (Kitchenware) 58 Detergent bottle (kitchenware) 60 Second example storage accessory member 70 Third Example Storage Accessory Component 80 Protruding pin of holder base of second embodiment 82 Storage accessory member applicable to the second embodiment 90 Horizontal bar of holder base of third embodiment S. Storage space provided in the holder base of the third embodiment 92 Storage accessory member applicable to the second embodiment

Claims

1. A holder base separate from the storage accessory member for storing kitchen utensils, a holding portion that detachably holds the storage accessory member; A holder base for a storage accessory member, characterized in that it has an engaging portion that can be detachably engaged with a stepped portion at the upper end of a sink.

2. 2. The holder base for a storage accessory member according to claim 1, The holder base for a storage accessory member has an engaging portion having an L-shaped cross-section stepped portion that engages with a stepped portion at the upper end of the sink.

3. 3. The holder base for a storage accessory member according to claim 2, The holder base for a storage accessory member is configured with a flat surface and an adsorption portion having the function of adsorbing and holding the storage accessory member.

4. 4. The holder base for a storage accessory member according to claim 3, the storage accessory member comprises a magnet; A holder base for a storage accessory member, in which the storage accessory member is attracted to the attraction portion by magnetic force.

5. 5. The holder base for a storage accessory member according to claim 2, the engaging portion is composed of a frame portion extending across the left and right end arm portions, and the end arm portions extending left and right from the frame portion, A holder base for a storage accessory member, wherein the L-shaped cross-section step portions are formed on the left and right end arm portions.

6. 6. The holder base for a storage accessory member according to claim 5, A holder base for a storage accessory member, wherein the L-shaped cross-section step portion is formed in the frame portion.

7. 3. The holder base for a storage accessory member according to claim 2, A holder base for a storage accessory member, wherein the holding portion has a plurality of protruding pins capable of engaging the storage accessory member.

8. 3. The holder base for a storage accessory member according to claim 2, the engaging portion has a U-shaped shape in a plan view, the U-shaped shape being made up of a frame portion extending across the left and right end arm portions and the end arm portions extending left and right from the frame portion, Further, a horizontal bar extending laterally across the left and right end arm portions is provided, The left and right ends of the horizontal bar are connected to the front ends of the corresponding left and right end arms, The horizontal bar cooperates with the U-shaped engagement portion in a plan view to form a storage space that penetrates vertically, The storage space can receive the storage accessory member inserted from above, The holder base for a storage accessory member comprises the storage space, the frame portion, and the horizontal bar, which form the holding portion.

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