Kitchen funiture

Abstract

The present invention provides kitchen furniture capable of stably supporting a countertop. A kitchen furniture according to one aspect of the present invention comprises a furniture body including a plurality of side plates and a rear plate coupled to the rear end of the side plates, a top plate coupled to the upper part of the furniture body, and a reinforcing member inserted into the upper part of the furniture body to support the top plate, wherein the reinforcing member is installed upright at the lower part of the top plate, and the lower end of the reinforcing member may be supported by the side plates.

Description

Technology Field

[0001] The present invention relates to kitchen furniture, and more specifically, to kitchen furniture with an improved support structure for the countertop. Background Technology

[0003] Generally, kitchen furniture consists of household appliances used for storing dishes, cooking utensils, etc., or may consist of sink cabinets, etc.

[0004] These kitchen furniture can be made of materials such as wood or metal, while the countertops can be made of plastic, wood, marble, or artificial marble. In particular, artificial marble is primarily used for sink countertops; artificial marble is produced by molding a resin composition, which serves as the raw material, into a sheet shape and then curing it.

[0005] These artificial marbles are broadly classified into two types based on the base resin used: acrylic and unsaturated polyester. Among these, acrylic artificial marble is used for various purposes due to advantages such as the transparency of the resin itself and a luxurious texture.

[0006] Although artificial marble is lighter than natural marble, it is heavier than wooden or synthetic resin countertops, requiring a structure that can stably support it. In particular, bending issues may occur when vertical loads are applied to artificial marble. Specifically, since doors or drawers are installed on the front of kitchen cabinets, problems may arise where the front of the countertop is not firmly supported due to these structural requirements. The problem to be solved

[0008] Based on the technical background described above, the present invention provides kitchen furniture capable of stably supporting a countertop. means of solving the problem

[0010] A kitchen furniture according to one aspect of the present invention comprises a furniture body including a plurality of side plates and a rear plate coupled to the rear end of the side plates, a top plate coupled to the upper part of the furniture body, and a reinforcing member inserted into the upper part of the furniture body to support the top plate, wherein the reinforcing member is installed upright at the lower part of the top plate, and the lower end of the reinforcing member may be supported by the side plates.

[0011] According to one aspect of the present invention, a seating groove into which the reinforcing member is inserted is formed in the side plate, and the reinforcing member can be inserted into the seating groove.

[0012] According to one aspect of the present invention, the fixing member for fixing the upper plate and the reinforcing member may further include a first fixing plate fixed to the upper plate and a second fixing plate that is bent from the first fixing plate and extends downward to be fixed to the reinforcing member.

[0013] According to one aspect of the present invention, the top plate may include a tip protrusion that protrudes further than the reinforcing member.

[0014] According to one aspect of the present invention, the reinforcing member may be coupled to the front of the furniture body.

[0015] According to one aspect of the present invention, a bending reinforcing plate supporting the top plate is installed at the lower part of the top plate, and the bending reinforcing plate may be formed by extending along the longitudinal direction of the top plate.

[0016] According to one aspect of the present invention, the reinforcing member may include a lower support member having a uniform thickness and an upper support member formed on the upper part of the lower support member, the thickness of which gradually increases toward the top.

[0017] According to one aspect of the present invention, the top plate may be made of artificial marble. Effects of the invention

[0019] As described above, in a kitchen furniture according to one aspect of the present invention, a reinforcing member is installed so that the countertop is stably supported and sagging of the countertop can be prevented. Brief explanation of the drawing

[0021] FIG. 1 is a perspective view illustrating kitchen furniture according to a first embodiment of the present invention. FIG. 2 is an exploded perspective view of a top plate and a reinforcing member according to a first embodiment of the present invention, viewed from below. FIG. 3 is a perspective view of top plates viewed from below according to a modified example of the first embodiment of the present invention. FIG. 4 is a perspective view illustrating a reinforcing member according to a second embodiment of the present invention. FIG. 5 is a perspective view of the top plates according to the third embodiment of the present invention viewed from below. Specific details for implementing the invention

[0022] The present invention is capable of various modifications and may have various embodiments, and specific embodiments are to be illustrated and described in detail in the detailed description. However, this is not intended to limit the present invention to specific embodiments, and it should be understood that it includes all modifications, equivalents, and substitutions that fall within the spirit and scope of the present invention.

[0023] The terms used in this invention are used merely to describe specific embodiments and are not intended to limit the invention. Singular expressions include plural expressions unless the context clearly indicates otherwise. In this invention, terms such as "comprising" or "having" are intended to specify the existence of the features, numbers, steps, actions, components, parts, or combinations thereof described in the specification, and should be understood as not precluding the existence or addition of one or more other features, numbers, steps, actions, components, parts, or combinations thereof.

[0024] Hereinafter, preferred embodiments of the present invention will be described in detail with reference to the attached drawings. Note that in the attached drawings, identical components are indicated by the same reference numerals whenever possible. Furthermore, detailed descriptions of known functions and configurations that may obscure the essence of the present invention will be omitted. For the same reason, some components in the attached drawings may be exaggerated, omitted, or schematically depicted.

[0025] Below, kitchen furniture according to the first embodiment of the present invention will be described.

[0026] FIG. 1 is a perspective view illustrating kitchen furniture according to a first embodiment of the present invention, and FIG. 2 is an exploded perspective view of a top plate and a reinforcing member according to a first embodiment of the present invention viewed from below.

[0027] Referring to FIGS. 1 and 2, the kitchen furniture (100) according to the first embodiment may include a furniture body (110), a top plate (120), and a reinforcing member (130). The kitchen furniture (100) may be a kitchen installed in a kitchen and may consist of a sink or storage furniture.

[0028] The furniture body (110) may include a plurality of side plates (112) and a rear plate (113) coupled to the rear end of the side plates (112). Additionally, the furniture body (110) may include a door (115) rotatably coupled to the side plates (112). Furthermore, a drawer may be installed in the furniture body (110) instead of a door.

[0029] The furniture body (110) may be formed in the shape of a box with an open top. The furniture body (110) may be fixed to a wall and installed in a floating state with its bottom spaced apart from the floor. The side plates (112) are made of square plates and are arranged to face each other at a distance. The rear plate (113) is attached to the rear end of the side plate (112) to support the side plate (112) and may be fixed to a wall.

[0030] The top plate (120) is attached to the upper part of the side plate (112) and may be made of artificial marble. Additionally, a sink bowl, gas stove, or induction cooktop may be installed on the top plate (120). The top plate (120) includes a leading edge protrusion (121) that protrudes further than the reinforcing member (130), and the leading edge protrusion (121) protrudes further forward than the side plate (112) and the reinforcing member (130).

[0031] The reinforcing member (130) is inserted into the top of the furniture body (110) to support the top plate (120) and can be positioned upright relative to the top plate (120) at the bottom of the top plate (120). Additionally, the reinforcing member (130) can be positioned at the front of the furniture body (110) to support the front part of the top plate (120). The reinforcing member (130) has a greater thickness than the top plate (120), and the thickness of the reinforcing member (130) can be 1.2 to 1.8 times the thickness of the top plate.

[0032] A seating groove (116) into which a reinforcing member (130) is inserted is formed at the front upper end of the side plate (112), and the reinforcing member (130) can be inserted into the seating groove (116). The seating groove (116) is formed with an open structure at the top and front ends, and the reinforcing member (130) can be inserted into the seating groove (116) and supported at the bottom by the side plate (112).

[0033] The kitchen furniture (100) according to the present embodiment may further include a fixing member (140) that fixes the top plate (120) to a reinforcing member (130) or a side plate (112). The fixing member (140) may include a first fixing plate (141) fixed to the top plate (120) and a second fixing plate (142) that is bent from the first fixing plate (141), extends downward, and is fixed to the reinforcing member (130). The second fixing plate (142) may be fixed to the reinforcing member (130) or the side plate (112). The fixing member (140) may be made of metal or synthetic resin.

[0034] In this way, when the reinforcing member (130) and the top plate (120) are combined via the fixing member (140), the top plate (120) can be supported more stably by the reinforcing member (130). A door (115) or a drawer is installed on the front of the kitchen furniture (100). Depending on this structure, the front of the top plate (120) may not be firmly supported and the top plate (120) may bend. However, if the reinforcing member (130) is installed, the bending of the top plate (120) can be prevented. Additionally, when the reinforcing member (130) is inserted into the seating groove (116) formed in the side plate (112), the load of the top plate (120) can be stably supported by the reinforcing member (130) and the side plate (112).

[0035] Meanwhile, as illustrated in FIG. 3, the kitchen furniture (100) according to the present embodiment includes a plurality of top plates (120), and the sides of the top plates (120) can be joined. At the bottom of the part where the top plates (120) are joined, a lower reinforcing plate (150) that supports the top plates (120) is fixed to the top plates (120) to support the top plates (120). Accordingly, the strength of the part where the top plates (120) are joined can be improved.

[0036] Below, kitchen furniture according to the second embodiment of the present invention will be described.

[0037] FIG. 4 is a perspective view illustrating a reinforcing member according to a second embodiment of the present invention.

[0038] Referring to FIG. 4, the kitchen furniture according to the present embodiment is made of the same structure as the kitchen furniture according to the first embodiment described above, except for the reinforcing member (160), so a redundant description of the same configuration is omitted.

[0039] The reinforcing member (160) is inserted into the upper part of the furniture body (110) to support the top plate (120) and can be positioned upright relative to the top plate (120) from the lower part of the top plate (120). The reinforcing member (160) may include a lower support part (161) having a uniform thickness and an upper support part (162) formed on the upper part of the lower support part (161) and having a thickness that gradually increases toward the top. Meanwhile, an elastic pad (170) that absorbs shock may be installed on the rear surface of the reinforcing member (160), and a fixing member (140) may be inserted between the elastic pad (170) and the reinforcing member (160). The elastic pad (170) absorbs external shocks, such as the shock when closing the door, thereby preventing the reinforcing member (160), the side plate (112), and the reinforcing member (160) from becoming defective due to the shock.

[0040] The upper support member (162) includes an inclined surface (165) protruding forward, and the rear surface of the upper support member (162) is formed parallel to the lower support member (161). As in this embodiment, if the reinforcing member (160) includes the upper support member (162) and the lower support member (161), the top plate (120) can be supported more stably.

[0041] Below, kitchen furniture according to the third embodiment of the present invention will be described.

[0042] FIG. 5 is a perspective view of the top plates according to the third embodiment of the present invention viewed from below.

[0043] Referring to FIG. 5, the kitchen furniture according to the present embodiment is made of the same structure as the kitchen furniture according to the first embodiment described above, except for the bending reinforcement plate (180), so a redundant description of the same configuration is omitted.

[0044] A bending reinforcement plate (180) that supports the top plate (120) may be installed at the bottom of the top plate (120). The bending reinforcement plate (180) is fixed to the lower surface of the top plate (120) to prevent the top plate (120) from bending. The bending reinforcement plate (180) is formed to extend along the length of the top plate to support the top plate (120).

[0045] As in this embodiment, when a bending reinforcement plate (180) is installed on the top plate (120), the strength of the top plate (120) is improved, so that the top plate (120) can be prevented from bending due to a load.

[0046] Although an embodiment of the present invention has been described above, those skilled in the art may modify and change the present invention in various ways by adding, changing, deleting, or adding components, etc., without departing from the spirit of the present invention as described in the claims, and such modifications and changes are also to be included within the scope of the rights of the present invention. Explanation of the symbols

[0047] 100: Kitchen furniture 110: Furniture main body 112: Side panel 113: Rear panel 115: Door 116: Seating groove 120: Top plate 121: Tip protrusion 130, 160: Reinforcing member 140: Fixing member 141: First fixing plate 142: Second fixing plate 180: Bending reinforcement plate

Claims

Claim 1 A kitchen furniture comprising: a furniture body including a plurality of side plates and a rear plate coupled to the rear end of the side plates; a top plate coupled to the upper part of the furniture body; a reinforcing member inserted into the upper part of the furniture body to support the top plate; and a fixing member for fixing the top plate and the reinforcing member; wherein the reinforcing member is installed upright at the lower part of the top plate, and the lower end of the reinforcing member is supported by the side plates, and the fixing member includes a first fixing plate fixed to the top plate and a second fixing plate that is bent from the first fixing plate, extends downward, and is fixed to the reinforcing member. Claim 2 Kitchen furniture according to claim 1, characterized in that a seating groove is formed in the side plate and the reinforcing member is inserted into the seating groove. Claim 3 delete Claim 4 Kitchen furniture according to claim 1, characterized in that the top plate includes a tip protrusion that protrudes further than the reinforcing member. Claim 5 Kitchen furniture according to claim 1, characterized in that the reinforcing member is coupled to the front of the furniture body. Claim 6 A kitchen furniture according to claim 1, characterized in that a bending reinforcing plate supporting the top plate is installed at the lower part of the top plate, and the bending reinforcing plate is formed by extending along the longitudinal direction of the top plate. Claim 7 A kitchen furniture according to claim 1, characterized in that the reinforcing member comprises a lower support member having a uniform thickness and an upper support member formed on the upper part of the lower support member, the thickness of which gradually increases toward the top. Claim 8 Kitchen furniture according to claim 1, characterized in that the top plate is made of artificial marble.

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