Kitchen

Abstract

To provide a kitchen capable of reducing the workload even by a wheelchair user.SOLUTION: A kitchen 1 includes a sink 4 and a stove 5. The kitchen 1 includes: a support column 2; and top boards 3 rotatable with each one of the support column 2 as a center. The top boards 3 include: a first top board 31 with the sink 4 arranged thereon; and a second top board 32 with the stove 5 arranged thereon. The first top board 31 and the second top board 32 are respectively independently rotatable. The support column 2 includes: a first support column 21 to be a rotation center of the first top board 31; and a second support column 22 to be a rotation center of the second top board 32.SELECTED DRAWING: Figure 1

Description

[Technical Field]

[0001] The present invention relates to a kitchen with a sink and a stove. [Background technology]

[0002] There is a demand for an environment where both able-bodied and wheelchair users can live comfortably. In recent years, progress has been made in making homes and public facilities barrier-free, and development is also underway for kitchens that can be used while in a wheelchair. For example, Patent Document 1 discloses a wheelchair-accessible kitchen as an example of a kitchen that can be used while in a wheelchair.

[0003] The wheelchair-accessible kitchen in Patent Document 1 is constructed by connecting two or more cabinets (a stove cabinet and a sink cabinet), and is characterized in that the side panel of the cabinet to which the other cabinet is connected is set back in the depth direction, and there is no storage space provided in the space adjacent to the side panel. According to the technology disclosed in Patent Document 1, there is space for the feet, and the kitchen is close to the body, making cooking easy. [Prior art documents] [Patent documents]

[0004] [Patent Document 1] Japanese Patent Application Laid-Open No. 2015-66207 Summary of the Invention [Problem to be solved by the invention]

[0005] In the technology disclosed in Patent Document 1, the stove and sink are located apart. Therefore, for example, when a wheelchair user wants to pour water boiled on the stove into the kitchen, they must turn the wheelchair around while holding cooking utensils such as a pot filled with hot water. For wheelchair users, the act of turning the wheelchair around itself is a heavy burden, and therefore, each time they switch between working on the stove and working on the sink, it also places a heavy burden on them. Therefore, there is a demand for a kitchen that can reduce the burden of work for wheelchair users as well.

[0006] The present invention was devised in consideration of the above-mentioned problems, and its purpose is to provide a kitchen that can reduce the burden of work even for wheelchair users. [Means for solving the problem]

[0007] The kitchen of the present invention is a kitchen equipped with a stove and a sink, and is characterized in that it has a countertop that can rotate around a center of rotation, and the countertop has a first countertop on which the stove is provided and a second countertop on which the sink is provided.

[0008] The kitchen of the present invention is a kitchen equipped with a stove and a sink, and further comprises a countertop that can rotate around a center of rotation, and a support that serves as the center of rotation for the countertop, wherein the stove and sink are mounted on the countertop, and a first direction, which is the direction in which the sink is positioned relative to the support, and a second direction, which is the direction in which the stove is positioned relative to the support, are different directions from each other. [Effects of the Invention]

[0009] According to the present invention, a tabletop is provided that can rotate around a rotation center, and the tabletops include a first tabletop on which a stove is mounted and a second tabletop on which a sink is mounted. By rotating the first tabletop or the second tabletop around the rotation center, a user can switch between working on the sink and the stovetop without changing their working position. For example, this reduces the effort required to turn a wheelchair, which is a significant burden for wheelchair users, thereby reducing the burden of work even for wheelchair users.

[0010] According to the present invention, a tabletop is provided with a tabletop that can rotate around a rotation center and a support post that serves as the rotation center of the tabletop. The tabletop is provided with a stove and a sink, and a first direction, which is the orientation of the sink relative to the support post, and a second direction, which is the orientation of the stove relative to the support post, are mutually different. By rotating the tabletop around the support post, a user can switch between working on the sink and the stove without changing their working position. For example, this reduces the effort required to turn a wheelchair, which is a significant burden for wheelchair users, thereby reducing the burden of work even for wheelchair users. [Brief explanation of the drawings]

[0011] [Figure 1] FIG. 1 is a perspective view showing a kitchen in the first embodiment. [Figure 2] FIG. 2 is a perspective view showing the kitchen in the first embodiment. [Figure 3] 3(a) to 3(d) are diagrams showing the first and second top plates in the height direction in the kitchen according to the first embodiment. [Figure 4] FIG. 4 is a cross-sectional view showing the kitchen sink in the first embodiment. [Figure 5] Figure 5 is a cross-sectional view showing an auxiliary top plate in a kitchen in the first embodiment, where Figure 5(a) shows the auxiliary top plate in a stored state and Figure 5(b) shows the auxiliary top plate in a pulled-out state. [Figure 6]Figure 6 shows the first storage section in the kitchen in the first embodiment, where Figure 6(a) is a cross-sectional view taken along a plane perpendicular to the left-right direction, and Figure 6(b) is a cross-sectional view taken along a plane perpendicular to the front-to-back direction. [Figure 7] Figure 7 shows the state in which the first storage section in the kitchen in the first embodiment has been lowered, where Figure 7(a) is a cross-sectional view taken along a plane perpendicular to the left-right direction, and Figure 7(b) is a cross-sectional view taken along a plane perpendicular to the front-to-back direction. [Figure 8] Figure 8 is a cross-sectional view of the kitchen drawer in the first embodiment, cut along a plane perpendicular to the left and right direction, with Figure 8(a) showing the drawer in the front direction and Figure 8(b) showing the drawer in the rear direction. [Figure 9] Figure 9 is a cross-sectional view of the second storage section in the kitchen in the first embodiment, cut along a plane perpendicular to the left-right direction, Figure 9(a) is a diagram showing the second storage section in a stored state, and Figure 9(b) is a diagram showing the second storage section in a lowered state. [Figure 10] FIG. 10 is a diagram showing the first and second top plates in the height direction in the kitchen according to the second embodiment. [Figure 11] FIG. 11(a) is a diagram showing a first example of a kitchen in the second embodiment from the left and right direction, and FIG. 11(b) is a diagram showing a second example of a kitchen in the second embodiment from the left and right direction. [Figure 12] FIG. 12(a) is a diagram showing the kitchen in the third embodiment from the left and right, and FIG. 12(b) is a diagram showing the state in which the height of the countertop has been adjusted in the kitchen in the third embodiment. [Figure 13] FIG. 13(a) is a diagram showing a top plate in a kitchen according to the third embodiment from the height direction, and FIG. 13(b) is a diagram showing a storage section in a kitchen according to the third embodiment from the height direction. [Figure 14] FIG. 14 is a diagram showing the kitchen in the fourth embodiment from the height direction. DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION

[0012] DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE PREFERRED EMBODIMENTS Hereinafter, an embodiment of a kitchen to which the present invention is applied will be described in detail with reference to the drawings.

[0013] First Embodiment As shown in FIGS. 1 and 2, kitchen 1 includes a sink 4 and a stove 5. Kitchen 1 also includes a support 2 and a countertop 3 that can rotate horizontally around support 2. In this embodiment, countertop 3 is attached to support 2, which serves as the center of rotation for countertop 3. In the present invention, countertop 3 may also be attached to the floor or ceiling. In this case, kitchen 1 may be provided with rails that are arranged on the floor or ceiling, for example, in a circular or arc shape; countertop 3 that rotates around the center of the rails arranged in a circular shape or the like as a virtual center of rotation; and connecting members that connect the rails and countertop 3.

[0014] The stove 5 may be, for example, a gas stove or an induction cooking heater having multiple heating elements. The stove 5 has a stove top plate that is fan-shaped in plan view. This allows the space on the top plate 3 to be used effectively when the stove 5 is placed on the top plate 3. If the stove 5 is a gas stove, a trivet, burners, burner caps, etc. are provided on the stove top plate. The stove 5 may be an induction cooking heater with a circular heating element on the stove top plate. The stove 5 may also be an induction cooking heater with the heating element covering the entire surface of the stove top plate.

[0015] The support pillars 2 include a first support pillar 21 to which a first tabletop 31 is attached, and a second support pillar 22 that is spaced apart from the first support pillar 21 and to which a second tabletop 32 is attached. The first support pillar 21 and the second support pillar 22 are spaced apart in the left-right direction X. A direction intersecting the left-right direction X is defined as a front-rear direction Y, and a direction intersecting the left-right direction X and the front-rear direction Y is defined as a height direction Z.

[0016] The countertop 3 may rotate 360° around the support column 2 as the center of rotation, or may rotate less than 360° around the support column 2 as the center of rotation. The countertop 3 has a first countertop 31 and a second countertop 32 on which a stove 5 is provided. The first countertop 31 is provided with a sink 4 and a counter portion 31a. The second countertop 32 is provided with the stove 5 and a counter portion 32a. The first countertop 31 and the second countertop 32 are provided to extend horizontally from the support column 2. Therefore, spaces are formed below the first countertop 31 and the second countertop 32 for a person sitting in a wheelchair to put their feet in.

[0017] 3, the first tabletop 31 and the second tabletop 32 are configured to be approximately the same size and are formed in a fan shape in a plan view with a central angle of, for example, about 120 degrees centered on the support column 2. The first tabletop 31 and the second tabletop 32 are disposed at the same height.

[0018] The first support pillar 21 serves as the center of rotation for the first countertop 31, and the second support pillar 22 serves as the center of rotation for the second countertop 32. The first countertop 31 and the second countertop 32 can rotate independently. Therefore, as shown in FIG. 3(a), the counter portion 31a of the first countertop 31 and the stove 5 can be arranged adjacent to each other in the area between the first support pillar 21 and the second support pillar 22. As shown in FIG. 3(b), the sink 4 and the stove 5 can be arranged adjacent to each other in the area between the first support pillar 21 and the second support pillar 22. As shown in FIG. 3(c), the counter portion 31a of the first countertop 31 and the counter portion 32a of the second countertop 32 can be arranged adjacent to each other in the area between the first support pillar 21 and the second support pillar 22.

[0019] As shown in FIG. 3(d), the sink 4 and the stove 5 can also be placed outside the area between the first support column 21 and the second support column 22. In this case, the space between the first support column 21 and the second support column 22 can be used as a passageway. If the distance between the first support column 21 and the second support column 22 is, for example, about 800 mm, a wheelchair can pass between the first support column 21 and the second support column 22. If the distance between the first support column 21 and the second support column 22 is, for example, about 1500 mm, a wheelchair and a person can pass between the first support column 21 and the second support column 22 at the same time.

[0020] If the first table top 31 and the second table top 32 are rotatable independently of each other, the first table top 31 and the second table top 32 may be arranged to come into contact with each other. Even when the first table top 31 and the second table top 32 are rotated and brought close to each other, the first table top 31 and the second table top 32 may be arranged to be spaced apart without coming into contact with each other.

[0021] The sink 4 has a sink main body 41, a water outlet 42, and a drain outlet 44. The water outlet 42 is connected to a water supply pipe 43 provided inside the support 2. The drain outlet 44 is connected to a drain pipe 45 provided inside the support 2.

[0022] Sink body 41 has a fan-like shape in a plan view. The outer arc portion of sink body 41 has the same curvature as outer surface 3a of top plate 3. This allows the space in sink body 41 to be used effectively.

[0023] The sink main body 41 has a first bottom surface 41a between the first support 21 and the drain outlet 44, and a second bottom surface 41b on the opposite side of the first bottom surface 41a with the drain outlet 44 in between. The first bottom surface 41a and the second bottom surface 41b each have a slope toward the drain outlet 44. The slope angle of the second bottom surface 41b relative to the horizontal is greater than the slope angle of the first bottom surface 41a relative to the horizontal. Because the slope angle of the second bottom surface 41b on the front side is greater, the drain outlet 44 can be positioned closer to the user. This makes it easier to position the drain outlet 44 within reach of the user while seated, making cleaning the drain outlet 44 easier. Furthermore, the inside of the drain outlet 44 is more easily visible, encouraging the user to clean the drain outlet 44. Furthermore, because water is discharged from the rear side, which has a smaller slope angle, and flows toward the front, debris on the first bottom surface 41a on the rear side can be moved toward the front by the flow of water. This moves the debris within reach, making it easier to clean the inside of the sink 4.

[0024] As shown in FIG. 5(a), the kitchen 1 may further include an auxiliary top plate 33 that is stored in the top plate 3. The auxiliary top plate 33 can be pulled out radially outward from the stored top plate 3 of the support column 2. The auxiliary top plate 33 is provided with foldable legs 34. As shown in FIG. 5(b), by pulling out the auxiliary top plate 33 from the top plate 3 and unfolding the foldable legs 34 provided on the auxiliary top plate 33, the auxiliary top plate 33 can be used, for example, as a dining table or a work table.

[0025] 1 and 2, the kitchen 1 may further include a storage section 6 disposed above the countertop 3. The storage section 6 is disposed across a first support pillar 21 and a second support pillar 22.

[0026] As shown in Figures 6(a) and 6(b), the storage section 6 has an exterior section 61 and a first storage section 62 provided inside the exterior section 61. The first storage section 62 is disposed above the first top panel 31. The first storage section 62 can be raised and lowered in the height direction Z by an elevating mechanism 63. The first storage section 62 further has a guide member 62a and a drawer section 62b.

[0027] The guide member 62a is open at both ends in the front-rear direction Y and is formed, for example, in a rectangular cylindrical shape. The lead-out portion 62b can be led out from the guide member 62a to both sides (front and rear) in the front-rear direction Y. The lead-out portion 62b is open in the left-right direction X that intersects with the front-rear direction Y and is formed, for example, in a rectangular cylindrical shape.

[0028] The lifting mechanism 63 may be configured to automatically lift and lower the first storage section 62 by, for example, a user operating a button or the like, or may be configured to manually lift and lower the first storage section 62 by a user.

[0029] As shown in Figures 7(a) and 7(b), when using the first storage section 62, first, the lifting mechanism 63 is used to lower the first storage section 62 stored in the exterior section 61.

[0030] Next, as shown in Fig. 8(a), the drawer section 62b is drawn forward in the front-to-rear direction Y from the guide member 62a of the first storage section 62 that has been lowered by the lifting mechanism 63. Note that, as shown in Fig. 8(b), since the guide member 62a has openings at both ends in the front-to-rear direction Y, the drawer section 62b can also be drawn rearward in the front-to-rear direction Y from the guide member 62a of the first storage section 62 that has been lowered by the lifting mechanism 63.

[0031] When the drawer section 62b is pulled out from the guide member 62a in the front-rear direction Y, the drawer section 62b opens in the left-right direction X, allowing the user to take out items stored in the drawer section 62b from the left-right direction X. Since items can be taken out from the left-right direction X, it becomes easier for a wheelchair user to take out items while sitting.

[0032] In the configurations of Figures 7 and 8, the first storage section 62 is positioned above the height of the tabletop 3 when lowered by the lifting mechanism 63, but in the present invention, the first storage section 62 may also be capable of being lowered below the height of the tabletop 3 by the lifting mechanism 63.

[0033] As shown in Figures 9(a) and 9(b), the storage section 6 further includes a range hood 64 provided inside the exterior section 61, and a second storage section 65 provided inside the exterior section 61. The range hood 64 is disposed above the stove 5 on the second top panel 32. The second storage section 65 is disposed above the range hood 64. The second storage section 65 can be raised and lowered in the height direction Z by a lifting mechanism 66. The second storage section 65 can be lowered by the lifting mechanism 66, avoiding the range hood 64 disposed below. Therefore, the lowered second storage section 65 protrudes further in the front-to-rear direction Y than the range hood 64.

[0034] The lifting mechanism 66 may be capable of automatically raising and lowering the second storage section 65, for example, by a user operating a button, or may be capable of manually raising and lowering the second storage section 65. In the embodiment shown in Fig. 9, the second storage section 65 is positioned above the height of the tabletop 3 when lowered by the lifting mechanism 66, but in the present invention, the second storage section 65 may be capable of being lowered by the lifting mechanism 66 to a height below the height of the tabletop 3.

[0035] As shown in Figures 1 and 2, the kitchen 1 further includes an auxiliary table 8 that can be stored below the countertop 3. The auxiliary table 8 can be slid below the countertop 3 for storage. When the auxiliary table 8 is stored below the countertop 3, the outer surface 8a of the auxiliary table 8 and the outer end surface 3a of the countertop 3 are parallel and flush in the radial direction of the support 2. The outer surface 8a of the auxiliary table 8 and the outer end surface 3a of the countertop 3 are each formed to be curved in an arc shape with the same curvature.

[0036] The auxiliary table 8 can be used as a chair, and also as a storage table for placing or storing items. When the auxiliary table 8 is used as a chair, for example, the user can work while sitting on the auxiliary table 8. This allows a wheelchair user and an able-bodied person to be at the same eye level when working together, facilitating communication between the wheelchair user and the able-bodied person. When the auxiliary table 8 is used as a storage table, for example, the wheelchair user can temporarily place dishes and the like on the auxiliary table 8 while cooking. This allows the work to be done efficiently.

[0037] According to this embodiment, the tabletop 3 is provided with a rotatable center of rotation, and the tabletop 3 has a first tabletop 31 on which a sink 4 is provided and a second tabletop 32 on which a stove 5 is provided. As a result, by rotating the first tabletop 31 or the second tabletop 32 about the center of rotation, the user can switch between working on the sink 4 and the stove 5 without changing their work position. For example, since the effort required to turn a wheelchair, which is a heavy burden for wheelchair users, can be reduced, the burden of work can be reduced even for wheelchair users. As a result, psychological and physical inequalities can be eliminated between able-bodied people and wheelchair users.

[0038] According to this embodiment, the first countertop 31 and the second countertop 32 can be rotated independently of each other. This allows the user to move the sink 4 and the stove 5 according to their needs, making work in the kitchen 1 even easier.

[0039] According to this embodiment, the support 2 has a first support 21 that serves as the rotation center of the first countertop 31, and a second support 22 that is spaced apart from the first support 21 and serves as the rotation center of the second countertop 32. This allows for a wide variety of arrangements for the sink 4 and the stove 5, as shown in Fig. 3. This allows the sink 4 and the stove 5 to be arranged according to the user's purpose, making work in the kitchen 1 even easier.

[0040] According to this embodiment, the first top panel 31 and the second top panel 32 are disposed at the same height, which allows smooth switching between the sink 4 and the stove 5.

[0041] According to this embodiment, the chair further includes a storage section 6 arranged above the top panel 3, and the storage section 6 further includes a first storage section 62 that can be raised and lowered by a lifting mechanism 63. While there is a concern that storing items at the feet may hinder the movement of wheelchair users, in this embodiment, the first storage section 62 can be raised and lowered, allowing wheelchair users to move smoothly.

[0042] In this embodiment, the first storage section 62 further includes a guide member 62a that is open at both ends in the front-rear direction Y, and a drawer section 62b that can be pulled out from the guide member 62a to both sides in the front-rear direction Y, and the drawer section 62b is open in the left-right direction X. As a result, when the drawer section 62b is pulled out from the guide member 62a in the front-rear direction Y, the drawer section 62b opens in the left-right direction X, allowing the user to take out items stored in the drawer section 62b from the left-right direction X. Being able to take out items from the left-right direction X makes it easier for a wheelchair user to take out items while sitting.

[0043] According to this embodiment, the height of the tabletop 3 can be adjusted by rotating it around the support column 2. This allows the user to set the height of the tabletop 3 to a height suitable for work, thereby improving convenience.

[0044] According to this embodiment, the first storage section 62 can be lowered to a height lower than the top board 3 by the lifting mechanism 63. This allows the upper first storage section 62 to be lowered to the feet, eliminating the need for foot storage. As a result, the wheelchair user can move around more smoothly after use.

[0045] According to this embodiment, the kitchen further includes an auxiliary stand 8 that can be stored below the countertop 3, and when the auxiliary stand 8 is stored below the countertop 3, the outer surface 8a of the auxiliary stand 8 and the outer end surface 3a of the countertop 3 are parallel. This improves the sense of unity of the kitchen 1 when the auxiliary stand 8 is stored below the countertop 3.

[0046] According to this embodiment, the table further includes an auxiliary table 33 that is stored in the table 3, and the auxiliary table 33 can be pulled out radially outward from the stored table 3. This allows the auxiliary table 33 to be used as a dining table or work table, thereby improving convenience.

[0047] The first tabletop 31 and the second tabletop 32 may be rotatable together. In this case, the distance between the first tabletop 31 and the second tabletop 32 is constant, making it easier to ensure a passageway for wheelchairs.

[0048] Second Embodiment Next, a second embodiment will be described. Detailed descriptions of the same configurations as those of the above-described embodiment will be omitted. As shown in Fig. 10, in the kitchen 1 of this embodiment, a first top plate 31 and a second top plate 32 are attached to a single support 2 and can rotate independently.

[0049] The sink 4 is arranged on the path along which the stove 5 moves when the second top plate 32 is rotated around the support 2.

[0050] As shown in Fig. 11(a), the first tabletop 31 and the second tabletop 32 are disposed at the same height. However, as shown in Fig. 11(b), the first tabletop 31 and the second tabletop 32 may be disposed at different heights.

[0051] Third Embodiment Next, a third embodiment will be described. As shown in FIG. 12(a), a kitchen 1 in this embodiment includes a support 2 and a countertop 3 rotatably attached around the support 2. A sink 4 and a stove 5 are provided on the countertop 3. As shown in FIG. 13(a), in the kitchen 1, a first direction P, which is the direction in which the sink body 41 of the sink 4 is disposed relative to the support 2, and a second direction Q, which is the direction in which the stove 5 is disposed relative to the support 2, are different directions. The angle between the first direction P and the second direction Q, which originate from the support 2, is 180°. Therefore, the sink 4 and the stove 5 can be switched by rotating the countertop 3 by 180°. The sink 4 is located on the path that the stove 5 moves when the countertop 3 is rotated around the support 2. A storage section 6 is provided above the countertop 3.

[0052] As shown in FIG. 12(b), the top board 3 has a screw portion (not shown) formed on the outer surface of the support 2, for example, and the height can be adjusted by rotating the top board 3 around the support 2.

[0053] As shown in FIG. 13(a), the top plate 3 is formed in, for example, a circular shape in a plan view.

[0054] As shown in FIG. 13(b), the storage section 6 includes a range hood 64 arranged above the stove 5 and a plurality of first storage sections 62 arranged around the support pole 2, and the range hood 64 is arranged between the first storage sections 62. The first storage sections 62 are configured to be able to rise and fall, for example, by a lifting mechanism 63. The first storage sections 62 may be configured to be able to be pulled out from the exterior section 61 radially outward of the support pole 2.

[0055] According to this embodiment, the appliance includes a support 2 and a countertop 3 that can rotate around the support 2. The countertop 3 is provided with a sink 4 and a stove 5, and a first direction P, which is the orientation of the sink 4 relative to the support 2, and a second direction Q, which is the orientation of the stove 5 relative to the support 2, are mutually different directions. As a result, by rotating the countertop 3 around the support 2, a user can switch between working with the sink 4 and the stove 5 without changing their working position. For example, this reduces the effort required to turn a wheelchair, which is a heavy burden for wheelchair users, and therefore reduces the burden of work even for wheelchair users.

[0056] <Fourth embodiment> Next, a fourth embodiment will be described. As shown in FIG. 14, a kitchen 1 in this embodiment includes a support 2 and a countertop 3 rotatably attached around the support 2. A sink 4 and a stove 5 are provided on the countertop 3. In the kitchen 1, a first direction P, which is the direction in which the sink main body 41 of the sink 4 is arranged relative to the support 2, and a second direction Q, which is the direction in which the stove 5 is arranged relative to the support 2, are different directions. The angle between the first direction P and the second direction Q, which originate from the support 2, is 90°. Therefore, the sink 4 and the stove 5 can be switched by rotating the countertop 3 by 90°. The countertop 3, the sink main body of the sink 4, and the stove top plate of the stove 5 are trapezoidally shaped in a plan view.

[0057] According to this embodiment, the appliance includes a support 2 and a countertop 3 that can rotate around the support 2. The countertop 3 is provided with a sink 4 and a stove 5, and a first direction P, which is the orientation of the sink 4 relative to the support 2, and a second direction Q, which is the orientation of the stove 5 relative to the support 2, are mutually different directions. As a result, by rotating the countertop 3 around the support 2, a user can switch between working with the sink 4 and the stove 5 without changing their working position. For example, this reduces the effort required to turn a wheelchair, which is a heavy burden for wheelchair users, and therefore reduces the burden of work even for wheelchair users.

[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 embodied in various novel forms in addition to the above-described embodiments. Therefore, various omissions, substitutions, and modifications can be made to the above-described embodiments without departing from the spirit of the invention. Such novel forms and modifications are included within the scope and spirit of the invention, as well as within the scope of the inventions set forth in the claims and equivalents of the inventions set forth in the claims. [Explanation of symbols]

[0059] 1: Kitchen 2: Strut 21:1st pillar 22:Second pillar 3: Top plate 31: First top plate 31a: Counter section 32: Second top plate 32a: Counter section 33: Auxiliary top plate 34: Legs 4: Sync 41: Sink body 41a: 1st bottom surface 41b: 2nd bottom surface 42: Outlet 43: Water supply pipe 44:Drain port 45: Drain pipe 5: Stove 6: Storage area 61: Exterior part 62: First storage section 62a: Guide member 62b: Drawer section 63: Lifting mechanism 64: Range hood 65: Second storage area 66: Lifting mechanism 8: Auxiliary stand

Claims

1. A kitchen equipped with a sink and a stove, It has a top plate that can rotate around the center of rotation, The top plate is a first countertop on which the sink is provided; A second top plate on which the stove is provided. A kitchen featuring.

2. The first tabletop and the second tabletop are rotatable independently of each other. The kitchen according to claim 1,

3. Further provided is a support pillar that serves as a rotation center of the top plate, The support pillars are a first support pillar that serves as a rotation center of the first top plate; a second support pillar that is provided at a distance from the first support pillar and serves as a rotation center of the second tabletop; 3. The kitchen according to claim 2.

4. Further, a storage section is provided above the top plate, The storage section further includes a first storage section that can be raised and lowered by a lifting mechanism. The kitchen according to claim 1,

5. Further provided is an auxiliary stand that can be stored below the top plate, When the auxiliary stand is stored under the tabletop, the outer surface of the auxiliary stand and the outer end surface of the tabletop are parallel to each other. The kitchen according to claim 1,

6. A kitchen equipped with a sink and a stove, The apparatus includes a top plate that can rotate about a rotation center and a support column that serves as the rotation center of the top plate, The top plate is provided with the stove and the sink, A first direction, which is a direction in which the sink is arranged relative to the support, and a second direction, which is a direction in which the stove is arranged relative to the support, are different directions from each other. A kitchen featuring.

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