Kitchen drain cap

Abstract

Conventional kitchen drain caps have holes that are either too small or too large, causing various problems. This product corrects these issues while also improving appearance and usability. [Solution] The following kitchen drain cap has a function to separate garbage by size, guiding only garbage between 1 cm and several centimeters in size to the trash can below, and has a heart mark in the center of the cap. Kitchen drain cap 8 has a circular frame 1, with partitions 2 of uniform width within a few millimeters extending radially from the center 4 of the circle where the heart mark 3 is installed toward the circular frame 1, and partitions 5 of uniform width within a few millimeters are arranged in concentric circles, or partitions 2 are arranged and partitions 6 of uniform width within a few millimeters are arranged in a grid pattern or roughly grid pattern, and through holes 7 that allow garbage between 1 cm and several centimeters in size to pass through are evenly distributed on the same plane as where the circular frame 1 is installed.

Description

【Technical Field】 【0001】 The invention relates to a drain cap for a kitchen sink. 【Background Art】 【0002】 Various shapes have been devised so far. 【Prior Art Documents】 【Patent Documents】 【0003】 【Patent Document 1】 Jitsukaihei 7-10072 【Patent Document 2】 Tokkai 2018-188835 【Patent Document 3】 Utility Model Registration No. 3160221 【Patent Document 4】 Tokkai 2006-342646 【Summary of the Invention】 【Problems to be Solved by the Invention】 【0004】 It has been noticed that various inconveniences occur with conventional kitchen drain caps, such as the holes for passage being too small or too large, and the present invention has been devised to correct this. At the same time, it is an object to improve the appearance and usability of the cap. If the passage hole is too small, dirt quickly accumulates in the cap, preventing it from entering the lower waste container and often causing problems such as drainage stopping and water accumulating in the sink. On the contrary, if the hole is too large, there is a risk of cups, peeling tools, etc. falling through. Also, without a cap, the accumulated dirt is visible directly, and some kind of aesthetically pleasing cover becomes necessary. 【Means for Solving the Problems】 【0005】 To solve this problem, we have created the following kitchen drain cap, which has a function to separate waste by size, guiding only waste between 1 cm and a few centimeters in size to the waste bin below, and has a heart mark placed in the center of the cap. A kitchen drain cap 8 is provided with a circular frame 1, and the circular frame 1 is divided into sections 2 of uniform width, each section 2 extending radially from the center 4 of the circle where the heart mark 3 is installed toward the circular frame 1, or divided into sections 5 of uniform width, each section 5 arranged in concentric circles, or divided by the sections 2, or divided into sections 6 of uniform width, each section 6 arranged in a grid or roughly grid pattern, allowing through-holes 7 that allow debris ranging from 1 cm to several centimeters in size to pass through, evenly distributed on the same plane as the circular frame 1. 【0006】 The width of the dividing section refers to the width as seen in the plan view. In the case of a plate-like section, the width may be only a few millimeters, but the height may be much larger. 【0007】 The surface on which the passage hole 7 is installed is the same surface on which the frame 1 is installed. Therefore, it is not a conventional structure that allows the surface on which the passage hole is installed to be slightly lower than the circumferential frame in order to receive debris. 【0008】 While there have been conventional designs that have similar through holes in part of the cap, the present invention is characterized by having the through holes evenly distributed across the entire circular surface within the circumferential frame 1, resulting in a structure that maximizes the function of the through holes compared to conventional designs. 【0009】 The size of one to several centimeters refers to the length, width, or overall size of the waste, and is based on the size of most kitchen waste. However, due to the shape and dimensions of the circular frame 1 and each of the dividing sections, through holes smaller than one centimeter may occur. 【0010】 The heart symbol placed in the center serves as an item to express gratitude, symbolizing the beginning of a great cycle and the first step towards a waste-free world, as the vegetables used in cooking will return to the earth to become rich compost, nurturing new life. [Effects of the Invention] 【0011】 Part 1 The passage holes 7 of this invention allow debris ranging in size from 1 centimeter to several centimeters to pass through and guide it to the waste container below, while preventing larger debris from passing through. This allows for sorting of debris by size and prevents problems such as cups, bowls, peelers, etc., that are placed in the washing area from accidentally falling into the waste container below. Part 2 Another idea might be to put a cap on the trash can to hide the contents, but is that really important? On the contrary, by concealing the contents of the trash can, it becomes harder to see what's inside, so you might not notice if it's overflowing with trash. In this respect, the passage holes of the present invention are large, and the structure allows for a clear view of the waste bin inside through the holes, making it easy to determine when to dispose of the waste. Part 3 Additionally, the heart-shaped mark on the drain cap helps to camouflage the accumulated trash. Part 4 The heart symbol itself has a calming effect visually, so it can be expected to have a relaxing effect while working in the kitchen. 【0012】 How to use it, part 1 Larger pieces of trash that cannot pass through the hole will be stopped at the cap, at which point you should dispose of them by hand directly into another large piece of trash. If only the garbage with a size of about 1 centimeter to several centimeters is allowed to pass through and is guided to the garbage container below, most of the garbage to be cooked will first smoothly fall into the lower waste bin, and only the remaining large garbage will remain at the drain. However, since large garbage is originally easy to pick up by hand, when it is noticed, it can be moved to another trash can. Usage Method Part 2 The used vegetables may perhaps become rich compost and return to the earth that nurtures new life. This is a big cycle and a step towards a waste-free world. Therefore, in order to convey a feeling of gratitude to the used vegetables, pass them through the passage holes of the drain cap with a heart mark. 【0013】 The following will be described in comparison with the prior art. Comparison with Patent Document 1, Japanese Utility Model Laid-Open No. 7-10072. The passage holes in this document are clearly small, so garbage larger than 1 centimeter cannot pass through. Also, the central part of the surface where the passage holes are installed in the peripheral frame is specially raised, and the structure is not planar. In this regard, the passage holes of the present invention can allow garbage with a size of about 1 centimeter to several centimeters to pass through. Also, the passage holes of the present invention are provided on the same plane as the frame 1 in the circumference of the frame 1, and have a planar structure. Therefore, the cited Document 1 and the present invention are different inventions. 【0014】 Comparison with Patent Document 2, Japanese Patent Laid-Open No. 2018-188835 The lid portion 3 of Patent Document 2 has passage holes provided only at two locations with respect to the center. Also, the lid portion 3 has a structure that covers so that the inside cannot be seen well. In contrast, the passage holes of the present invention are uniformly provided on the entire plane within the circumference of the frame 1. And the inside can be easily glimpsed through the large passage holes. From the above, it can be understood that the present invention is different from Patent Document 2. Furthermore, the fact that Patent Document 2 only has two through holes suggests that either they didn't consider adding more through holes, or even if they did, they likely judged that there was no point in adding any more. In other words, this invention transforms the conventional notion that having many large through holes is meaningless into a meaningful invention. The design, which focuses on the usefulness of the function of sorting waste into pieces ranging in size from one centimeter to several centimeters, and features evenly distributed passage holes across the entire surface of the cap, was not merely a spur-of-the-moment idea, but the result of numerous prototype experiments. Even someone skilled in the field would likely not have come up with such a design so easily. 【0015】 Comparison with Patent Document 3, Utility Model Registration No. 3160221 The passage holes installed in the filter, which is a part corresponding to the cap in Patent Document 3, are clearly incapable of allowing 1 cm of debris to pass through. Furthermore, the width of the sections dividing the passage holes is not uniform but irregular. In this regard, the passage hole of the present invention is sized to allow debris ranging in size from about 1 centimeter to several centimeters to pass through. Furthermore, since the through-hole of the present invention is made by dividing it with partitions (3, 4, 5) of uniform width within a few millimeters, it is a different invention from Patent Document 3. 【0016】 Patent Document 4: Comparison with Japanese Patent Application Publication No. 2006-342646 While the shape of Patent Document 4 is similar in some respects to the present invention, it does not have a heart mark in the center of the cap, so Patent Document 4 and the present invention are different. [Brief explanation of the drawing] 【0017】 [Figure 1] Overall view of Example 1 [Figure 2] Overall view of Example 1 [Figure 3] Overall view of Example 2 [Figure 4] Overall view of Example 2 [Figure 5] Overall view of Example 2 [Figure 6] Overall view of the grid-like structure in Example 3 [Figure 7] Overall view of the roughly grid-like structure of Example 3 [Figure 8] Overall view of the roughly grid-like structure of Example 3 [Figure 9] Overall view of Example 4 [Figure 10] Overall view of Example 5 [Figure 11] Overall view of the rubber part with slits. [Figure 12] Overall view of Example 7 in the case of the rubber part shown in Figure 11. [Figure 13] Overall view of the rubber part with slits. [Figure 14] Overall view of Example 7 in the case of rubber parts, Figure 13. [Modes for carrying out the invention] 【0018】 The following describes various embodiments. [Examples] 【0019】 Figures 1 and 2 show a kitchen drain cap 8, which has a circular frame 1 with dividers 2 of uniform width, each no more than a few millimeters wide, extending radially from the center 4 of the circle where the heart mark 3 is installed toward the circular frame 1, or with dividers 5 of uniform width, each no more than a few millimeters wide, arranged in concentric circles. These dividers 7 allow debris ranging in size from 1 centimeter to several centimeters to pass through, and these holes are evenly distributed on the same plane as the circular frame 1. [Examples] 【0020】 Figures 3, 4, and 5 show a kitchen drain cap 8, which has partitions 2 with a uniform width of a few millimeters or less within a circular frame 1, extending radially from the center 4 of the circle where the heart mark 3 is installed toward the circular frame 1, and providing through holes 7 that allow debris ranging in size from 1 centimeter to several centimeters to pass through, evenly distributed on the same plane as where the circular frame 1 is installed. [Examples] 【0021】 Figures 6, 7, and 8 show a kitchen drain cap 8, which has a circular frame 1 divided into sections 6 of uniform width (a few millimeters or less) in a grid-like or roughly grid-like pattern, with passing holes 7 that allow debris ranging from 1 centimeter to several centimeters in size to pass through, evenly distributed on the same plane on which the circular frame 1 is installed, and a heart mark 3 at the center 4 of the circle. [Examples] 【0022】 The central part of the surface within the circular frame 1 may be made slightly higher. However, as shown in Figure 9, the flatness must not be compromised. This will reduce the likelihood of debris blocking the passage holes 7, and decrease problems caused by accumulated debris stopping drainage. [Examples] 【0023】 Figure 10 shows that the shape of the dividing sections (2, 5, 6) can be made into various cross-sectional forms with a width of a few millimeters or less, such as wire-like, rod-like, or string-like shapes, which can be selected and adopted depending on the situation. [Examples] 【0024】 The material of the circular frame 1 and the dividing sections (2, 5, 6) can be metal, plastic, etc., depending on the situation, and the dividing shapes are not limited to radial, concentric, or grid patterns; any shape is possible. For example, it would be possible to create shapes that add more artistic elements. [Examples] 【0025】 Figures 12 and 14 show examples of connecting the slitted rubber part 9 (Figures 11 and 13) with the drain cap 8. The rubber part 9 allows trash to pass through, but it also serves to conceal the contents of the trash can, making it more convenient. Furthermore, integrating these into a single cap part would also be a good idea. [Examples] 【0026】 It is possible to make the heart mark 3 stand out and increase its product value by using a special color, material, etc. [Explanation of symbols] 【0027】 1. Circumference frame, frame 2 Dividing sections extending radially, dividing section 3 Heart symbol 4. Center of the circle 5 Concentrically formed dividing section, dividing section 6. A partition formed in a grid-like or roughly grid-like shape. 7 Passing hole 8. Drain cap 9. Rubber parts

Claims

[Claim 1] A kitchen drain cap 8 is provided with a circular frame 1, and the circular frame 1 is divided into sections 2 of uniform width, each section 2 extending radially from the center 4 of the circle where the heart mark 3 is installed toward the circular frame 1, or divided into sections 5 of uniform width, each section 5 arranged in concentric circles, or divided by the sections 2, or divided into sections 6 of uniform width, each section 6 arranged in a grid or roughly grid pattern, allowing through-holes 7 that allow debris ranging from 1 cm to several centimeters in size to pass through, evenly distributed on the same plane as the circular frame 1.

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