Portable multi-functional workbench

Abstract

This portable, multi-functional workbench smoothly solves the problem of water supply for cleaning in outdoor settings, and also offers a large-capacity water tank on the tabletop that does not interfere with the folding of the tabletop. [Solution] The portable multi-functional workbench includes a tabletop 1 and foldable legs 2, the tabletop being equipped with a water tank 3 and a quickly removable faucet 4, the water tank being an extendable and foldable tank that can be in an extended use state and a folded storage state, and the water tank being designed to be stored in a through-hole without affecting the normal use or normal folding of the tabletop when in the stored state.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] The present invention relates to the technical field of furniture products, and specifically to a portable multi-functional workbench.

Background Art

[0002] Outdoor leisure has become popular. When people barbecue or camp outdoors, they usually need to bring various food ingredients and cook them on-site. For example, operations such as dealing with live fish and washing food ingredients are required. In the past, it was common that there was no dedicated table for food ingredient processing outdoors, and generally, the food ingredients to be processed were placed on a stone plate, and fish processing and washing were carried out. However, in this case, there are several problems. For example, the fish blood flowing out during fish processing may flow onto the outdoor ground or stain the stone plate, so it takes extra time to wash the stone plate and the ground, leading to waste of time and water. Moreover, it is not always possible to thoroughly clean it by such flushing. In addition, after the fish processing is completed, it is necessary to take the fish to a place with a water tap for cleaning work. That is, fish processing and cleaning cannot be completed at the same place, which is troublesome.

[0003] After that, fish processing tables suitable for fish processing outdoors have been gradually proposed. For example, the "fish processing table by hollow blow molding" disclosed in the patent document of the specification of Chinese Patent Application Publication No. 104287453 includes a top plate by hollow blow molding and a top plate support device. The top plate is divided into a fish processing work area and a cleaning work area. A water guide groove is provided around the fish processing work area, and a sunken water tank communicating with the water guide groove is integrally formed in the cleaning work area. In the fish processing work area, a handguard holding piece integrally formed with the top plate is provided. The handguard holding piece has a reversing flange flexibly connected to the top plate. By the reversing flange, the handguard holding piece is folded upward with respect to the top plate, and correspondingly, a through hole is formed in the top plate.

[0004] However, the fish processing table described here is designed specifically for processing fish outdoors and therefore does not have a suitable water tap. As a result, when processing fish and want to wash them, it is common to carry water in a bucket and put it into the tank, or to take the processed fish to a place with water and wash them separately, which does not allow for a convenient and integrated solution to the washing problem. Furthermore, the submersible tank described here is molded integrally with the tabletop, so in order to ensure the table folds smoothly, the depth of the tank has to be made very shallow. However, such a shallow tank cannot meet the washing needs of a wide range of users and affects the user experience.

[0005] Therefore, a challenge for those skilled in the art is how to provide a multi-functional outdoor workbench that can smoothly solve the problem of water supply for washing outdoors, and also has a large capacity water tank on the tabletop that does not affect the folding of the tabletop. [Overview of the project] [Problems that the invention aims to solve]

[0006] The technical problem that this invention aims to solve is to provide a portable, multi-functional workbench that can smoothly solve the problem of water supply for washing outdoors, in contrast to the current state of the conventional technology described above, and that can have a large capacity water tank on the top plate without affecting the folding of the top plate. [Means for solving the problem]

[0007] To solve the above technical problems, the present invention employs the following technical solution. This portable multi-functional workbench includes a tabletop and foldable legs, the tabletop being provided with a water tank and a faucet, the tabletop being provided with a through hole for mounting the water tank, the water tank being an expandable and foldable tank that can take on an unfolded water-storage state and a folded storage state, when the water tank is in the storage state, the water tank is stored in the through hole without affecting the normal use or normal folding of the tabletop, a detachable drain pipe is provided at the bottom of the water tank, and the faucet is detachably provided on the tabletop.

[0008] To optimize the tank body structure and mounting structure of the aquarium, preferably the aquarium includes a bottom and side parts surrounding the aquarium, the side parts including a top ring attached to a top plate and side wall parts that are at least partially flexible and can expand and contract vertically to be in an extended or retracted state.

[0009] Preferably, the side walls are inclined outward from bottom to top so that they can be easily folded upward or unfolded, and after being folded upward, they are incorporated into the through-hole and remain flush or nearly flush with the top surface of the top plate. Furthermore, after the side walls are folded upward, the removed drain pipe and faucet can be stored in the folded water tank.

[0010] To provide a more preferable folding structure in the side wall, preferably the side wall includes an upper side wall, a folding wall, and a lower side wall connected sequentially from top to bottom, the top ring portion is formed extending laterally outward from the top edge of the upper side wall, and the folding wall is flexible and connects the upper side wall and the lower side wall.

[0011] Preferably, to ensure that the top ring portion of the aquarium is properly attached to the top plate, mounting grooves are formed around the edges of the through-holes in the top plate, into which the top ring portion is attached and engages, and the top ring portion and the top plate are detachably attached by fasteners.

[0012] Preferably, to ensure that the faucet is properly mounted to the countertop, a connector is detachably attached to the bottom of the faucet, a through-hole is provided in the countertop into which the connector is inserted and fitted, and a connecting sleeve for connecting external water piping is detachably attached to the bottom of the connector.

[0013] Preferably, the top plate is further provided with a water channel adjacent to its edge so that water overflowing onto the top plate can flow quickly into the tank, the drain end of the water channel is connected to the tank, and the faucet is positioned within the area enclosed by the tank and the water channel.

[0014] To optimize the overall structure of the drain pipe so that it can be properly attached to the tank, preferably the drain pipe includes a pipe body and a drain port, the tank is provided with a drain hole that penetrates vertically, the drain port is provided in the bottom wall of the tank and is locally exposed at the bottom of the tank by penetrating the drain hole, the pipe body is attached to the lower end of the drain port by being removably screwed in, and a sealing member is further provided between the drain port and the tank to suppress water leakage at the connection point.

[0015] Preferably, the bottom of the tabletop and / or the legs are further provided with storage devices for placing articles, so that the portable multi-functional workbench can have more functions.

[0016] To optimize the mounting structure of the storage device and to allow the storage device to be expanded for other uses, preferably the storage device includes a mounting plate, and the legs are provided with support holders that are foldable (reversible) relative to the legs and can be in a folded or supported state, and when the support holders are in the supported state, the mounting plate can be placed on the support holders and articles can be placed on the mounting plate. The mounting plate also functions as a lid plate for a water tank that is placed over the water tank. [Effects of the Invention]

[0017] Compared to the prior art, the present invention has the following advantages.

[0018] The tabletop is equipped with a water tank and a faucet, and the water tank is a retractable, foldable type. When unfolded, the water tank becomes large capacity, making it convenient for water use and cleaning. Furthermore, when folded, the water tank can be stored within the opening without affecting the folding of the entire table. In addition, both the faucet and the drain pipe attached to the bottom of the water tank are detachable, so the installation of the faucet and drain pipe can satisfy cleaning requirements without affecting the table's foldable feature.

[0019] Therefore, the portable multi-functional workbench of the present invention eliminates the drawback of the prior art, which is that it cannot solve cleaning problems all at once because it does not have a water tap, and also eliminates the drawback of the prior art, which is that the depth of the water tank cannot be made deep due to the integrally molded sinking type tank. Furthermore, by using an expandable and foldable water tank, a large cleaning volume can be secured without affecting the normal folding of the tabletop, satisfying the user's higher cleaning requirements and improving the user experience. In addition, since the water tap and drain pipe can be placed inside the folded water tank after removal, the workbench has a variety of functions and is easy to carry. [Brief explanation of the drawing]

[0020] [Figure 1]It is a three-dimensional structural schematic diagram of the portable multi-functional workbench in this embodiment. [Figure 2] It is a three-dimensional structural schematic diagram of the portable multi-functional workbench in this embodiment from another angle. [Figure 3] It is a structural schematic diagram of the disassembled state of the portable multi-functional workbench in this embodiment. [Figure 4] It is a structural schematic diagram showing the state where the faucet and the drain pipe are placed in the folded water tank of the portable multi-functional workbench in this embodiment. [Figure 5] It is a structural schematic diagram showing the state where the placement plate covers the water tank of the portable multi-functional workbench in this embodiment. [Figure 6] It is a structural schematic diagram of the portable multi-functional workbench in this embodiment when both the legs and the water tank are in the folded state. [Figure 7] It is a cross-sectional schematic diagram of the portable multi-functional workbench in this embodiment when the water tank is deployed and in the water storage state. [Figure 8] It is a cross-sectional schematic diagram of the portable multi-functional workbench in this embodiment when the water tank is folded and in the storage state. [Figure 9] It is a structural schematic diagram showing the state where the faucet is attached to the top plate of the portable multi-functional workbench in this embodiment. [Figure 10] It is a structural schematic diagram of the portable multi-functional workbench in this embodiment when it does not have a storage device.

Modes for Carrying Out the Invention

[0021] The present invention will be described in more detail while referring to the embodiments in the accompanying drawings.

[0022] In FIGS. 1 to 9, preferred embodiments of the present invention are shown. The portable multi-functional workbench in this embodiment mainly includes a top plate 1, legs 2, a water tank 3, a faucet 4, a drain pipe 5, and the like.

[0023] In this embodiment (see Figures 1 to 3), the bottom of the tabletop 1 is provided with foldable legs 2, the tabletop 1 is provided with a water tank 3 and a faucet 4, the tabletop 1 is provided with a through hole 1a suitable for mounting the water tank 3, the water tank 3 is equipped with a stopcock and a drain pipe 5, and can be used for purposes such as washing, draining, water storage and storage. The water tank 3 in the present invention is an expandable and foldable tank, which can be folded and compressed, and can take on both an unfolded usage state and a folded storage state. When the water tank 3 is in the storage state, the water tank 3 can be stored in the through hole 1a without affecting the normal (normal) use or normal (normal) folding of the tabletop 1. A removable drain pipe 5 is provided at the bottom of the water tank 3, and the faucet 4 is detachably attached to the tabletop 1.

[0024] In this embodiment, in order to optimize the tank body and mounting structure of the water tank 3, the water tank 3 includes a bottom portion 31 of the water tank 3 and side portions 32 provided surrounding the water tank 3, the side portions 32 including a top ring portion 32a attached to the top plate 1 and a side wall portion 32b that is at least partially flexible and can be folded up and down (extended and contracted) to be in an unfolded state or a stowed state (see Figures 7 and 8).

[0025] Furthermore, the side wall portion 32b is inclined outward from bottom to top so that it can be easily folded upward for storage or folded downward for unfolding, and after being stored, the side wall portion 32b is housed within the through hole 1a. Moreover, the highest point of the side wall portion 32b after folding does not exceed the top surface of the top plate, and maintains a state where it is flush with or nearly flush with the top surface of the top plate. In order to facilitate the storage, transport, and package transport of this workbench, the drain pipe and faucet can be housed in the water tank after the volume has been reduced after the side wall portion 32b is housed, so that the removed drain pipe 5 and faucet 4 can be stored in the folded water tank as shown in Figures 4 and 8.

[0026] To provide the side wall portion 32b with an even better folding structure, the side wall portion 32b includes an upper side wall 3a, a folding wall 3b, and a lower side wall 3c, which are connected sequentially from top to bottom. The top ring portion 32a is formed extending laterally outward from the top edge of the upper side wall 3a, and the folding wall 3b is flexible and connects the upper side wall 3a and the lower side wall 3c. The folding wall 3b here may be made of a flexible material such as TPR. The upper side wall 3a and the lower side wall 3c may be made of a rigid PP material. By utilizing the stiffness characteristics between adjacent members, the folding wall 3b can be folded well between the upper side wall 3a and the lower side wall 3c. The top ring portion 32a and the bottom portion 31 of the tank 3 are made of the same hard material as the upper side wall 3a and the lower side wall 3c, and the top ring portion 32a and the upper side wall 3a, and the bottom portion 31 and the lower side wall 3c may each be integrated into a single structure. When the side wall portion 32b is folded, the folding wall 3b is folded upward, and the connection point between the folding wall 3b and the lower side wall 3c moves upward, approaching the opening of the tank 3, but not exceeding the top surface of the top plate 1. Also, since the bottom portion 31 and the lower side wall 3c are integrated into a single structure, a bowl-shaped cavity is formed, and the removed drain pipe 5 and faucet 4 can be stored inside the folded tank 3.

[0027] Furthermore, in order to ensure that the top ring portion 32a of the aquarium 3 is properly attached to the top plate 1, a mounting groove 1b is further formed on the edge surrounding the through hole 1a of the top plate 1, into which the top ring portion 32a is attached and engages (see Figure 3), and the top ring portion 32a and the top plate 1 are detachably attached by fasteners.

[0028] Of course, other types of foldable tanks may be used for the water tank of the portable multi-functional workbench in the present invention, and are not limited to those shown in the accompanying drawings of this embodiment. For example, in this embodiment, there is only one folding wall and the water tank has a two-layer single-fold structure, but the water tank may have two or more folding walls and have a three-layer double-fold structure. Such modifications do not affect the implementation of the present invention.

[0029] In this embodiment, to ensure that the faucet 4 is properly mounted to the countertop 1, a connector 4a is detachably attached to the bottom of the faucet 4, a through-hole 1c is provided in the countertop 1 into which the connector 4a is inserted and fitted, and a connecting sleeve 4b for connecting external water piping is detachably attached to the bottom of the connector 4a (see Figures 3 and 9). In addition, a gasket 4c may be provided between the countertop 1 and the faucet 4 to ensure a tight seal at the connection point.

[0030] In this embodiment, a water channel 1d is provided adjacent to the edge of the top plate 1 so that water overflowing onto the top plate 1 can quickly flow into the water tank 3. The drain end of the water channel 1d is connected to the water tank 3, and the faucet 4 is positioned within the area enclosed by the water tank 3 and the water channel 1d (see Figure 1).

[0031] In this embodiment, the overall structure of the drain pipe 5 is optimized so that the drain pipe 5 can be properly attached to the water tank 3. The drain pipe 5 includes a pipe body 5a and a drain port 5b. The water tank 3 is provided with a vertically penetrating drain hole 3d. The drain port 5b is provided in the bottom wall of the water tank 3 and is locally exposed at the bottom of the water tank 3 by penetrating the drain hole 3d. The pipe body 5a is removably screwed into the lower end of the drain port 5b. A sealing member 5c is further provided between the drain port 5b and the water tank 3 to suppress water leakage at the connection point (see Figures 3 and 7).

[0032] To enable the portable multi-functional workbench to have more functions, storage devices 6 for placing items are further provided at the bottom of the tabletop and / or on the legs 2. The storage devices 6 may be provided in the form of a storage bag, storage frame, or mounting plate. Figure 10 is a schematic diagram of the structure of a portable multi-functional workbench without the storage devices 6. Figures 1 to 3 are schematic diagrams of the structure of a portable multi-functional workbench with the storage devices 6 provided.

[0033] Figures 1 to 3 show the optimized structure of the storage device 6. The storage device 6 includes a mounting plate 6a, and the legs 2 are provided with support holders 6b that are reversible (foldable) relative to the legs 2 and can be in a folded or supported state. When the support holders 6b are in the supported state, the mounting plate 6a can be placed on the support holders 6b to place an item on it, resulting in a horizontal mounting state. Here, the member that holds the support holders 6b in the horizontal supported state is a link 6c connected between the support holders 6b and the legs 2. Refer to Figure 1 for the specific structure. Furthermore, the mounting plate 6a can be placed over the water tank and function as a lid for the water tank 3. The water tank 3 has a groove 32c formed therein for placing the mounting plate 6a to close the water tank 3, and the groove 32c is provided at the connection point between the top ring portion 32a and the side wall portion 32b. When the portable multi-functional workbench in this embodiment is folded and stored, the removed faucet 4 and drain pipe 5 may be placed inside the folded water tank 3, and the mounting plate 6a may be placed over the water tank 3, with the mounting plate 6a functioning as a protective cover. For details, please refer to Figures 4 to 6.

[0034] It should be particularly explained that in this embodiment, a water tank 3 and a quickly removable faucet 4 are provided on the top plate 1, and a through hole 1a is provided on the top plate 1 for attaching the water tank. Since the water tank 3 is a retractable, foldable tank, the water tank 3 can be in an unfolded, water-storage state and a folded, storage state. When the water tank 3 is in the storage state, it is stored in the through hole 1a without affecting the normal use or normal folding of the top plate 1. Furthermore, a quickly removable drain pipe 5 is attached to the bottom of the water tank 3, thus eliminating the drawback of the prior art in that the cleaning problem cannot be solved all at once because a faucet is not provided. In addition, this workbench also eliminates the drawback of the prior art in that the depth of the water tank cannot be increased because it is a single-piece molded, sinking type water tank. Furthermore, by using a retractable, foldable water tank 3, a large washing capacity can be achieved without affecting the normal folding of the tabletop 1, meeting the high washing requirements of users and improving the user experience. In addition, since the faucet 4 and drain pipe 5 can be removed and placed inside the folded water tank 3, the workbench has diverse functions and is easy to carry. [Prior art documents] [Patent Documents]

[0035] [Patent Document 1] Chinese Patent Application Publication No. 104287453 Specification

Claims

1. A portable multi-functional workbench comprising a tabletop (1) and foldable legs (2), The aforementioned top plate (1) is provided with a water tank (3) and a water tap (4). The top plate (1) is provided with a through hole (1a) for mounting the water tank (3). The aforementioned water tank (3) is an expandable and foldable tank that can take on both an unfolded, usable state and a folded, stored state. When the water tank (3) is in the stored state, the water tank (3) is stored in the through hole (1a) without affecting the normal use or normal folding of the top plate (1). A removable drain pipe (5) is provided at the bottom of the water tank (3). The faucet (4) is detachably attached to the countertop (1). A portable, multi-functional workbench characterized by the following features.

2. The water tank (3) includes a bottom portion (31) and a side portion (32) that surrounds the water tank (3), The side portion (32) includes a top ring portion (32a) attached to the top plate (1), and a side wall portion (32b) which is at least partially flexible and can be extended and retracted vertically to be in an expanded or retracted state. A portable multi-functional workbench as described in claim 1, characterized in that it is a portable multi-functional workbench.

3. The aforementioned side wall portion (32b) is inclined outward from bottom to top so that it can be folded up and housed, or folded down and unfolded. The side wall portion (32b), after being housed, is housed within the through hole (1a) and maintains a state in which it is flush or nearly flush with the upper surface of the top plate (1), and after the side wall portion (32b) is housed, the removed drain pipe (5) and faucet (4) can be stored within the folded water tank (3). A portable multi-functional workbench as described in claim 2, characterized in that it is a portable multi-functional workbench.

4. The side wall portion (32b) includes an upper side wall (3a), a folding wall (3b), and a lower side wall (3c) that are connected sequentially from top to bottom. The top ring portion (32a) is formed extending laterally outward from the top edge of the upper wall (3a), The folding wall (3b) is flexible and connects the upper wall (3a) and the lower wall (3c). A portable multi-functional workbench as described in claim 2, characterized in that it is a portable multi-functional workbench.

5. Mounting grooves (1b) are formed on the peripheral edge of the through hole (1a) of the top plate (1) for which the top ring portion (32a) is attached and engages. The top ring portion (32a) and the top plate (1) are detachably attached by fasteners. A portable multi-functional workbench as described in claim 2, characterized in that it is a portable multi-functional workbench.

6. A connector (4a) is detachably attached to the bottom of the aforementioned faucet (4). The top plate (1) is provided with a through hole (1c) into which the connector (4a) is inserted and fitted. A connecting sleeve (4b) for connecting an external water pipe is detachably attached to the bottom of the connector (4a). A portable multi-functional workbench as described in claim 1, characterized in that it is a portable multi-functional workbench.

7. The top plate (1) is further provided with a water channel groove (1d) adjacent to the edge of the top plate (1). The drainage end of the water channel (1d) is in communication with the water tank (3), The faucet (4) is positioned within the area enclosed by the water tank (3) and the water channel (1d). A portable multi-functional workbench as described in claim 1, characterized in that it is a portable multi-functional workbench.

8. The drain pipe (5) includes a pipe body (5a) and a drain port (5b), The water tank (3) is provided with a drain hole (3d) that penetrates vertically, The drain port (5b) is provided in the bottom wall of the water tank (3) and penetrates the drain hole (3d), and is locally exposed at the bottom of the water tank (3). The main body of the pipeline (5a) is removably screwed into the lower end of the drain port (5b), A sealing member (5c) is further provided between the drain port (5b) and the water tank (3) to suppress water leakage at the connection point. A portable multi-functional workbench as described in claim 1, characterized in that it is a portable multi-functional workbench.

9. The bottom of the top plate (1) and / or the legs (2) are provided with storage devices (6) for placing articles. A portable multi-functional workbench according to any one of claims 2 to 8, characterized in that

10. The storage device (6) includes a mounting plate (6a), The leg (2) is provided with a support holder (6b) that is foldable relative to the leg (2) and can be in a folded state or a supported state. When the support holder (6b) is in the supported state, the aforementioned mounting plate (6a) can be placed on the support holder (6b), and an article can be placed on the aforementioned mounting plate (6a). The mounting plate (6a) also functions as a lid plate for the water tank (3) that is placed over the water tank. A portable multi-functional workbench as described in claim 9, characterized in that it is a portable multi-functional workbench.

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