Storage accessories

Abstract

To provide a storage accessory member that can be detachably installed on a sink with one simple operation. [Solution] The storage accessory member 30 can be detachably installed in the sink by engaging with a deck connected to the upper end of the water tub. The storage accessory member 30 has a bottom 32 on which kitchen utensils or washed vegetables are placed, two side walls 34 extending upward from one end and the other of the bottom 32, and end flanges 36 extending laterally outward from the upper end of each side wall 34 so that they can be placed on the deck. At least one of the lower part of the side walls 34 or the bottom 32 has a protrusion 42 that protrudes outward and can abut against the wall of the water tub.

Description

[Technical Field]

[0001] This invention relates to a storage accessory member associated with a sink incorporated in a system kitchen, etc., for storing kitchen utensils such as sponges, detergent bottles, knives, cutting boards, and vegetables after washing. [Background technology]

[0002] To enhance the convenience of sinks, it has been proposed to detachably install storage accessory members on the sink for storing kitchen utensils such as sponges and detergent bottles, as well as washed vegetables and dishes. For example, Patent Document 1 proposes a storage accessory member with two upper and lower tiers. Specifically, the upper tier member included in the storage accessory member is placed on the deck. The lower tier member is supported by the upper tier member and is positioned along the wall of the water tub. The upper tier member can be used to store cutting boards. The lower tier member can be used to store sponges and detergent bottles. [Prior art documents] [Patent documents]

[0003] [Patent Document 1] Japanese Patent Application Laid-Open No. 2013-165897 Summary of the Invention [Problem to be solved by the invention]

[0004] An object of the present invention is to provide a storage accessory member that can be detachably installed on a sink with a simple single operation. [Means for solving the problem]

[0005] According to the present invention, the above technical problems are solved as follows: A storage accessory member that can be detachably installed on a sink by engaging with mutually separated portions of a deck connected to the upper end of the water tank portion, A bottom for placing kitchen utensils and washed vegetables, etc. two sidewall portions extending upward from one end and the other end of the bottom portion; an end flange portion extending laterally outward from an upper end of each side wall portion and capable of being placed on the deck; Each end flange portion forms a surface extending in the front-rear direction that can abut against the deck, This is achieved by providing a storage accessory member characterized in that at least one of the lower part of the side wall portion and the bottom portion has a convex portion that protrudes outward and can abut against the wall of the water tub portion. Other objects and advantages of the present invention will become apparent from the following detailed description of the embodiments. [Brief explanation of the drawings]

[0006] [Figure 1] Perspective view of the sink [Figure 2] Plan view of sink with drain cover in place [Figure 3] Plan view of sink with lid removed from drain [Figure 4] FIG. 1 is a perspective view of a storage accessory member according to a first embodiment; [Figure 5] FIG. 10 is a front view of a storage accessory member according to a modified example of the first embodiment; [Figure 6] Cross-sectional view taken along line VI-VI in Figure 5 [Figure 7] FIG. 10 is a perspective view of a storage accessory member according to a second embodiment; [Figure 8] 8 is a diagram illustrating a state in which the storage accessory member shown in FIG. 4 or FIG. 5 and FIG. 7 is installed on a sink. DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION [Example]

[0007] FIG. 1 is a perspective view of the sink 2, seen obliquely from above. FIG. 2 is a plan view of the sink 2 with the lid 4 shown in FIG. 1 installed on the drain outlet 6. FIG. 3 is a plan view of the sink 2 with the lid 4 removed from the drain outlet 6. The sink 2 has a recess 12 adjacent to the drain outlet 6 and in the wall at the rear of the water tub 10. The recess 12 is open to the water tub 10 and forms part of the water tub 10. In FIGS. 1 to 3, the recess 12 is shown positioned in the center of the water tub 10 in the left-right direction, but it may be located off-center in either direction from the center of the water tub 10. The recess 12 opens upward. Referring to FIG. 3, the width W1 of the rear side of the recess 12 is smaller than the width W2 of the front side of the recess 12. In other words, the recess 12 has a generally trapezoidal shape in a plan view that widens toward the front.

[0008] Referring to Figure 3, the sink 2 has a deck 14 that extends around the entire periphery of the tub portion 10. The deck 14 is made up of a faucet deck portion 16 at the rear, a front deck portion 18 at the front, and left and right side deck portions 20, all of which are located on the same horizontal plane. The faucet deck portion 16 is made up of first and second separate faucet deck portions 16a, 16b on the left and right by recesses 12, and typically a faucet (not shown) is installed on either one of the first or second separate faucet deck portions 16a, 16b.

[0009] The arrows in Figure 3 indicate the flow of water in the water tank section 10. The bottom surface 22 of the water tank section 10 is composed of a first inclined bottom surface 22a on the front side and a second inclined bottom surface 22b on the back side, with the approximate center of the drain outlet 6, which is circular in plan view, in between. The first inclined bottom surface 22a is composed of an inclined surface that is relatively higher on the front side and relatively lower on the back side where it joins with the second inclined bottom surface 22b. The two second inclined surfaces 22b are located on either side of the drain outlet 6, and each second inclined surface 22b is composed of an inclined surface that becomes lower as it approaches the drain outlet 6.

[0010] 3, water in sink 2 flows from first inclined bottom surface 22a on the front side toward second inclined bottom surface 22b on the back side, and then flows down from first inclined bottom surface 22a to second inclined bottom surface 22b. Water that enters second inclined bottom surfaces 22b on the left and right sides flows toward drain outlet 6 and is drained to the outside through drain outlet 6.

[0011] 4 shows the storage accessory member 30 of the first embodiment. The storage accessory member 30 is installed so as to straddle the recess 12 in the left-right direction. Specifically, the storage accessory member 30 has a generally trapezoidal shape in plan view that is complementary to the shape of the recess 12 in plan view. The storage accessory member 30 straddles the recess 12 and is detachably supported on the left and right first and second divided faucet deck sections 16a, 16b.

[0012] The storage accessory member 30 is a press-molded product made of stainless steel sheet material and has an inverted hat-shaped cross section. Specifically, the storage accessory member 30 has a bottom portion 32 that is wide enough to accommodate a detergent bottle, sponge, etc. The storage accessory member 30 has side walls 34 extending upward from each end of the bottom portion 32 in the longitudinal direction (the direction across the recess 12) and end flanges 36 extending laterally outward from the upper end of each side wall 34, each forming a surface extending in the front-to-rear direction along the side wall 34. Reference numeral 32a denotes a drain hole formed in the bottom portion 32. The two end flanges 36 can be placed on the corresponding first and second split faucet deck portions 16a, 16. A first elastic member 38, such as rubber, is preferably attached to the end flanges 36 to provide cushioning and anti-slip support.

[0013] Alternatively, the bottom 32 may be made of multiple stainless steel bars. Similarly, the side wall 34 may be made of multiple stainless steel bars, or both the side wall 34 and the bottom 32 may be made of multiple stainless steel bars.

[0014] The ends of the fall prevention bar 40 are preferably welded to the front ends of the two side wall portions 34 at the middle in the height direction, and the fall prevention bar 40 extends between the two side wall portions 34. The fall prevention bar 40 is preferably made of stainless steel.

[0015] Reference numeral 42 in FIG. 4 denotes a convex portion of the bottom portion 32. The convex portion 42 has a shape that protrudes from the bottom portion 32 toward the rear side. The convex portion 42 is designed so that it can abut against the rear wall of the recess 12 when the accessory member 30 is placed in the recess 12. As a modified example, the convex portion 42 may be provided on the lower part of the side wall portion 34 instead of on the bottom portion 32. Furthermore, the convex portion 42 may be provided on both the bottom portion 32 and the side wall portion 34.

[0016] By placing the storage accessory member 30 in the recess 12 with the protrusions 42 abutting the rear wall of the recess 12, even if a detergent container or the like is placed on the bottom 32, the two end flanges 36 extending in the front-to-rear direction and the protrusions 42 engaging with the rear wall of the recess 12 cooperate to prevent the storage accessory member 30 from swinging.

[0017] 5 and 6 are diagrams showing a modified example of the storage accessory member 30 of the first embodiment. The storage accessory member 30A of this modified example has a bent portion 42a where the end of the protrusion 42 is bent and extends downward, and the bent portion 42a forms a surface that widens along the back wall of the recess 12. A second elastic member 44, such as rubber, is attached to the bent portion 42a to provide cushioning and anti-slip properties.

[0018] The protrusion 42 of the storage accessory 30A of this modified example has a bent portion 42a that can abut against the back wall of the recess 12 and forms a surface that extends along the back wall, thereby reliably preventing the storage accessory member 30A from swinging when a detergent container or the like is placed on the bottom 32. This swing prevention effect can be further ensured by the second elastic member 44 installed at the bent portion 42a.

[0019] 7 shows a storage accessory member 50 of the second embodiment. The storage accessory member 50 is designed to straddle the aquarium unit 10 in the front-to-rear direction and to store vegetables, tableware, a cutting board, etc. The storage accessory member 50 is based on the same design concept as the storage accessory member 30 of the first embodiment, and therefore the same elements as those of the first embodiment are given the same reference numerals and their description will be omitted.

[0020] By placing the two end flange portions 36 on the first or second split faucet deck portion 16a, 16b and the front deck portion 18, the storage accessory member 50 can be installed on the sink 2 while straddling the water tank portion 10.

[0021] By placing the storage accessory member 50 in the sink 2 with the protrusion 42 abutting the side wall of the water tank portion 10, the cooperation of the side wall portion 36 and the protrusion 42 can prevent the storage accessory member 50 from shaking even if vegetables or washed dishes are placed on the bottom portion 32.

[0022] FIG. 8 shows a state in which the storage accessory member 30 of the first embodiment (FIG. 4 or the storage accessory member 30A of the modified example) is installed in the recess 12, and the storage accessory member 50 of the second embodiment (FIG. 7) is placed on the left side of the water tank part 10. [Explanation of symbols]

[0023] 2. Sink 6 Drain port 10 Aquarium section 12 Recess 14 Decks 16 Faucet deck section 16a, 16b Split faucet deck section 18 Front deck 30 Storage accessory member of the first embodiment 30A Storage accessory member of a modified example of the first embodiment 50 Second embodiment storage accessory member 32 Bottom of storage accessory component 34 Side wall of storage accessory component 36 End flange portion of storage accessory member 38 Cushion and anti-slip first elastic member 40 Fall prevention bar 42 Bottom convex part 42a Bent portion constituting the convex portion 44 second elastic member

Claims

1. A storage accessory member that can be detachably installed on a sink by engaging with mutually separated portions of a deck connected to the upper end of the water tank portion, A bottom for placing kitchen utensils and washed vegetables, etc. two sidewall portions extending upward from one end and the other end of the bottom portion; an end flange portion extending laterally outward from an upper end of each side wall portion and capable of being placed on the deck; Each end flange portion defines a surface that can abut against the deck and extends along the side wall portion, A storage accessory member characterized in that at least one of the lower part of the side wall portion and the bottom portion has a convex portion that protrudes outward and can abut against the wall of the water tub portion.

2. The storage accessory member according to claim 1, A storage accessory member in which the bottom, side wall, end flange, and convex portion are formed by pressing a stainless steel plate.

3. The storage accessory member according to claim 1, The deck includes a front deck section connected to a wall on the front side of the water tank section, and a faucet deck section connected to an upper end of a wall on the back side of the water tank section and on which a faucet is installed, A storage accessory member that can be installed in the sink by placing the end flange portion on the front deck portion and the faucet deck portion and with the convex portion abutting the side wall of the water tank portion.

4. The storage accessory member according to claim 1, The water tank portion has a recess that is open to the back wall and upward, The deck includes a faucet deck section that is connected to the upper end of the back wall of the water tank section and on which a faucet is installed, The faucet deck portion has a divided faucet deck portion extending left and right from the recess, A storage accessory member in which each end flange portion is placed on the left and right split faucet deck portions, and the storage accessory member can be installed on the sink with the convex portion abutting the back wall of the recess.

5. The storage accessory member according to claim 4, The recess has a generally trapezoidal shape in a plan view that widens toward the front, a storage accessory member, wherein the bottom portion has a generally trapezoidal shape in plan view that is complementary to the shape of the recess in plan view;

6. The storage accessory member according to claim 5, the protrusion has a bent portion whose end portion protruding toward the back wall of the recess is bent downward, The bent portion forms a surface that can abut against the rear wall of the recess and that extends downward along the rear wall.

7. The storage accessory member according to claim 6, The storage accessory member further comprises a second elastic member, such as rubber, disposed at the bent portion for cushioning and non-slip purposes.

8. The storage accessory member according to any one of claims 1 to 7, The storage accessory member has a first elastic member attached to the end flange portion for cushioning and preventing slippage.

9. The storage accessory member according to claim 1, The storage accessory member further includes a fall prevention bar extending between the ends of the two side wall portions opposite the protrusions.

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