CN102747761A - Rack system for a sink - Google Patents

Rack system for a sink Download PDF

Info

Publication number
CN102747761A
CN102747761A CN2012101138147A CN201210113814A CN102747761A CN 102747761 A CN102747761 A CN 102747761A CN 2012101138147 A CN2012101138147 A CN 2012101138147A CN 201210113814 A CN201210113814 A CN 201210113814A CN 102747761 A CN102747761 A CN 102747761A
Authority
CN
China
Prior art keywords
braced structures
rack system
tank
soaking container
section
Prior art date
Legal status (The legal status is an assumption and is not a legal conclusion. Google has not performed a legal analysis and makes no representation as to the accuracy of the status listed.)
Pending
Application number
CN2012101138147A
Other languages
Chinese (zh)
Inventor
尼尔斯·J·艾尔姆斯
Current Assignee (The listed assignees may be inaccurate. Google has not performed a legal analysis and makes no representation or warranty as to the accuracy of the list.)
Kohler Co
Original Assignee
Kohler Co
Priority date (The priority date is an assumption and is not a legal conclusion. Google has not performed a legal analysis and makes no representation as to the accuracy of the date listed.)
Filing date
Publication date
Application filed by Kohler Co filed Critical Kohler Co
Publication of CN102747761A publication Critical patent/CN102747761A/en
Pending legal-status Critical Current

Links

Images

Classifications

    • E—FIXED CONSTRUCTIONS
    • E03—WATER SUPPLY; SEWERAGE
    • E03C—DOMESTIC PLUMBING INSTALLATIONS FOR FRESH WATER OR WASTE WATER; SINKS
    • E03C1/00—Domestic plumbing installations for fresh water or waste water; Sinks
    • E03C1/12—Plumbing installations for waste water; Basins or fountains connected thereto; Sinks
    • E03C1/18—Sinks, whether or not connected to the waste-pipe
    • E03C1/186—Separate partition walls, lids, protecting borders, or the like, for sinks

Landscapes

  • Engineering & Computer Science (AREA)
  • Environmental & Geological Engineering (AREA)
  • Health & Medical Sciences (AREA)
  • Life Sciences & Earth Sciences (AREA)
  • Hydrology & Water Resources (AREA)
  • Public Health (AREA)
  • Water Supply & Treatment (AREA)
  • Sink And Installation For Waste Water (AREA)
  • Details Of Rigid Or Semi-Rigid Containers (AREA)

Abstract

A rack system for use with a kitchen sink is disclosed. The rack system comprises a support structure configured to span between opposite sides of the sink, a soaker receptacle provided at a first portion of the support structure and a substantially horizontal support surface provided at a second portion of the support structure. The soaker receptacle is configured to retain a liquid used for soaking at least one utensil. The support structure is configured to support the soaker receptacle such that a bottom portion of the soaker receptacle is offset from a bottom wall of the sink.

Description

The rack system that is used for tank
Technical field
The present invention relates in general to annex or the accessory that is used for clean container.More specifically, the present invention relates to be used for the Support bracket or the rack system of tank.
Background technology
Tank is that common design is to hold the container of water.Usually, water tap or other water sources are positioned near the tank, and gutter is connected with tank to discharge unwanted water.Tank is installed on the table top of cabinet, stand or bearing usually, perhaps is installed in the table top.When article-cleaning (for example, have a meal apparatus or cook utensil), sometimes preferably, allow article to be immersed in the mixture of water/washing agent.In order to economize on water and to vacate tank, sometimes more preferably, these article are immersed in than in the little container of tank in order to his usefulness.In narrow relatively container, maximum soaking depth is provided with item upright with minimum water.Yet an ensuing problem is, these item upright can be caused high center of gravity in narrow relatively container, and this has formed the trend of overturning.
Summary of the invention
An embodiment relates to the rack system of using with kitchen basin.Said rack system comprises, is configured to the braced structures of between the relative both sides of tank, crossing over, the soaking container that is arranged on the first of said braced structures, and the stayed surface of level in essence that is arranged on the second portion of said braced structures.Said soaking container is configured to, and holds the fluid that is used to soak at least one apparatus.Said support structure configuration makes the bottom of said soaking container and the diapire of said tank setover for supporting said soaking container.
Another embodiment relates to kitchen basin.The sidewall that said kitchen basin comprises diapire, extends from said diapire, limiting at least one basin, and the rack system that connects with said sidewall removably.Said rack system comprises, is configured to the braced structures of between the relative part of said sidewall, crossing over, the soaking container that is arranged on the first of said braced structures, and the stayed surface of level in essence that is arranged on the second portion of said braced structures.Said soaking container is configured to hold fluid.The said soaking container of said support construction supports makes the bottom of said soaking container and the diapire of said tank setover.
Description of drawings
Fig. 1 is the stereogram according to the tank shown in the exemplary embodiment, carriage and dismantled and assembled member.
Fig. 2 is the stereogram according to the carriage of the Fig. 1 shown in the exemplary embodiment.
Fig. 3 is the stereogram according to the carriage shown in the alternate embodiments.
Fig. 4 is the stereogram according to the dismantled and assembled member of the Fig. 1 shown in the exemplary embodiment.
Fig. 5 is the exploded view according to the tank of the Fig. 1 shown in the exemplary embodiment, carriage and dismantled and assembled member.
Fig. 6 is the enlarged drawing according to the tank of the Fig. 1 shown in the exemplary embodiment, carriage and dismantled and assembled member.
The specific embodiment
Totally, show the rack system of using with tank and member thereof according to exemplary embodiment with reference to accompanying drawing.The tank that said rack system can be suitable in being installed in various environment (comprising kitchen or bathroom) uses.This type of tank can comprise the bottom or the bottom surface, and from said bottom surface upwardly extending one or more sidewalls.Said bottom surface and said sidewall define a basin at least in part.The edge can extend from the top of sidewall.Joint between said edge and the said sidewall can form chamfering.
Rack system can comprise first end, the second end, leap portion and accommodation section.As shown in the figure, the basin that carriage can be configured to stride across tank is by first end and the second end support.The accommodation section is configured to hold and stably supports a dismantled and assembled member.According to exemplary embodiment, there is the soaking container that limits a holder, it can be used for soaking dirty apparatus at the mixture of water/washing agent.
Before the further details of rack system is discussed; Should be noted that; " preceding " mentioned in this manual, " back of the body ", " back ", " on ", D score, " right side " only be used to discern different elements with " left side ", as them in the accompanying drawings with orientation about " right side ", " left side " of concrete direction, " preceding ", " back of the body " and " back ".These terms do not mean that the element that they are described limits, because different elements can be in different orientations in different application.
Should be noted that further that for the purpose of open, term " connection " means that two parts are bonded to each other directly or indirectly.This combination can come down to static or the activity of coming down to and/or this combination can allow the signal of fluid, electricity, the signal of telecommunication or other types or communication between these two elements, to flow.Rely on these two parts, perhaps these two parts and the additional arbitrarily intermediate member that forms single integral body each other perhaps rely on these two parts, and perhaps these two parts and the additional arbitrarily intermediate member that is attached to one another can be realized this combination.This combination can come down to nonvolatil, perhaps comes down to dismantled and assembled or releasable.
With reference to Fig. 1, show the stereogram of rack system 100 according to exemplary embodiment.Rack system 100 is depicted as and is supported in the tank 10.Rack system 100 comprises carriage 20 and one or more accessory or member (being depicted as removable cup 50).
Rack system 100 can be suitable for any use in a plurality of tanks.According to exemplary embodiment, tank 10 comprises the bottom, is positioned at the middle part of top, said bottom and the top that is positioned at top, said middle part substantially substantially.Tank 10 can comprise near the bottom surface 12 that is positioned at the said bottom.Bottom surface 12 can limit gutter 13.Sidewall 14 is depicted as from the bottom surface 12 and extends upward.According to alternate embodiments, sidewall 14 can continuous bend, thereby does not form recognizable bottom surface.According to the embodiment that illustrates, sidewall 14 comprises first to fourth sidewall, is depicted as front side wall 14a, rear wall 14b, left side wall 14c and right side wall 14d.Sidewall 14 and bottom surface 12 can limit the basin of tank 10 at least in part.Tank 10 further is depicted as, and comprises the outward extending edge 16 from the top of sidewall 14.According to the embodiment that illustrates, edge 16 comprises first to fourth edge, be depicted as the front along 16a, back edge 16b, left margin 16c and the right along 16d.As shown in the figure, edge 16 is level in essence.
Sidewall 14 connects at joint (for example angle, inward flange, transition part grade) with edge 16, and said joint is depicted as edge 18.For example, according to the embodiment that illustrates, front side wall 14a connects the front along 16a at leading edge 18a; Rear wall 14b connects back edge 16b at back edge 18b; Left side wall 14c on the left side edge 18c connects left margin 16c; And right side wall 14d on the right edge 18d connect the right along 16d.Edge 18 can have multiple shape (for example inclined-plane, chamfering, circle, cardinal principle right angle etc.).According to the embodiment that illustrates, leading edge 18a and back edge 18b form chamfering, and left hand edge 18c and right hand edge 18d are circular.According to an embodiment, leading edge 18a and back edge 18b form the chamfering between about 30 degree to about 60 degree about edge 16.According to the embodiment that illustrates, leading edge 18a and back edge 18b form the chamfering of about 45 degree about edge 16.Select embodiment according to different alternative, leading edge 18a and back edge 18b can form the chamfering at any angle in a plurality of different angles (comprise and being greater than or less than with upper angle).
Tank 10 can have the basin of any amount.For example, tank 10 can have one, two or more basins.Selectively, tank 10 can have the single basin that is divided into two or more holders.Said basin or holder can be separated by one or more saddlebacks (saddle) (for example separator, spacer, structure, protuberance, spine etc.).Said saddleback can have arbitrary height.Usually, the top of saddleback remains the top that is lower than tank.Saddleback can be divided into tank the basin or the holder of a plurality of identical or different sizes.
With reference to Fig. 2, show the stereogram of carriage 20 according to exemplary embodiment.Carriage 20 is elongated members, and it extends at first end 21 with between the second end 22 on first end 21 opposites.Between first end 21 and the second end 22 is accommodation section 40 and leap portion 30.
According to the embodiment that illustrates, leap portion 30 comprises first crosspiece or section 31 and second crosspiece or section 32.As shown in the figure, first section 31 and second section 32 are separated, about being parallel each other in essence and being level in essence.According to alternate embodiments, leap portion 30 can comprise section or other support components of any amount, and they can be or not be separated, parallel or level.
Leap portion 30 further comprises syndeton 34.Structure 34 strides across first section 31 and 32 horizontal expansions of second section.Structure 34 is supported by first section 31 and second section 32.As shown in the figure, structure 34 comprises one or more portion's sections (region) (being depicted as section 35a of portion and the section 35b of portion) that extend outwardly beyond second section 32.Similar portion's section can extend outwardly beyond first section 31.According to various embodiment, structure 34 can not comprise the portion's section that extends beyond first section 31 or second section 32.Can select embodiment according to one, structure 34 is extended between first section 31 and second section 32.As shown in the figure, leap portion 30 comprises the structure 34 that a plurality of edges first section 31 and second section 32 vertically separate.Portion's section of adjacent structure can be configured to cooperation and support an element (for example elongated member, apparatus, wineglass, bottle brush, dish, jar, pot etc.).For example, the space between section 35a of portion and the section 35b of portion can hold the tang of wineglass, allows wineglass in this suspension and drying thus.Can select embodiment according to one, structure 34 is extended (for example with weaving manner, zigzag etc.) with the formation serpentine shape before and after can be between first section 31 and second section 32, be depicted as structure 34 among Fig. 3 '.According to other selected embodiment, structure 34 can form grid or grid, and perhaps leap portion 30 can not comprise structure 34.For example, littler grid can be used for dry little article better.According to the another embodiment that selects, structure 34 can comprise solid surface, for example chopping block.
Leap portion 30 can be in the optional position between first end 21 and the second end 22.According to an embodiment, leap portion 30 is positioned near the second end 22.According to another embodiment, leap portion 30 is the middle part between first end 21 and the second end 22 approximately.According to the embodiment that illustrates, leap portion 30 is positioned near the first end 21.Carriage 20 can comprise the leap portion 30 of any amount.
According to the embodiment that illustrates, accommodation section 40 comprises first section 41 and second section 42.As shown in the figure, first section 41 and second section 42 are separated, and about being level each other in essence.The part of first section 41 and second section 42 is depicted as parallel, and separates at first section 31 of leap portion 30 and the exterior portions of second section 32.According to an embodiment, first section 41 and second section 42 are depicted as, horizontal expansion outside the alignment that first section 31 and second section 32 of leap portion 30 limited.According to alternate embodiments, accommodation section 40 can comprise the section of any amount, and they can be or not be parallel or levels.
First section 41 and second section 42 define the zone 45 that is configured to hold cup 50 at least in part.According to exemplary embodiment, the shape in zone 45 is corresponding with the shape of cup 50.As shown in the figure, zone 45 roughly is rectangular.First section 41 and second section 42 are depicted as and comprise a plurality of fillets (for example lacis (filet)), are depicted as angle 43.According to alternate embodiments, roughly can have multiple shape (for example square, circle, ellipse, polygon etc.), and angle 43 can have any radius of curvature by first section 41 and second section 42 formed regional 45.Can select embodiment according to another, first section 41 continues as the roughly straight extension that comes from first section 31, and second section 42 continues as the roughly straight extension that comes from second section 32.
Accommodation section 40 can be in the optional position between first end 21 and the second end 22.According to an embodiment, accommodation section 40 can be positioned near the first end 21.According to another embodiment, accommodation section 40 is the middle part between first end 21 and the second end 22 approximately.For example, accommodation section 40 can be between a plurality of leap portion 30.According to the embodiment that illustrates, accommodation section 40 is positioned near the second end 22.According to other embodiment, carriage 20 can comprise the accommodation section 40 of any amount.For example, a plurality of accommodation sections 40 can be positioned at vertical opposite of leap portion 30, and perhaps carriage 20 can comprise a plurality of accommodation sections 40 and not comprise leap portion 30.
According to the embodiment that illustrates, first section 41 of first section 31 of leap portion 30 and accommodation section 40 connects, so that form first parts 47 at least in part.Similarly, second section 32 of leap portion 30 and second section 42 of accommodation section 40 are depicted as, and connect also to form second parts 48 at least in part.First parts 47 and second parts 48 longitudinal extension between first end 21 and the second end 22.As shown in the figure, first parts 47 become mirror image in essence with second parts 48 and are level in essence.According to alternate embodiments, first parts 47 and second parts 48 can be or not be symmetry or level.
First parts 47 have first end 23 and second end 24.Second parts 48 have first end 25 and second end 26.First end 23 of first parts 47 connects first end 25 of second parts 48 near first end 21.Second end 24 of first parts 47 connects second end 26 of second parts 48 near the second end 22.Select embodiment according to different alternative, first end 23 and first end 25 keep separating and/or second end 24 26 maintenances separate with second end.
The second end 22 can comprise one or more sections.As shown in the figure, the second end 22 comprises first section that is depicted as lower portion section 27, and second section that is depicted as upper portion section 28.Lower portion section 27 comprises the section of first parts 47 and second parts 48.Similarly, upper portion section 28 comprises the section of first parts 47 and second parts 48.As shown in the figure, the second end 22 40 extends upward from the accommodation section substantially.Lower portion section 27 can be extended from a plane in essence straight up, and said plane is limited first section 41 and second section 42 of accommodation section 40.Upper portion section 28 is extended from lower portion section 27.
As shown in the figure, upper portion section 28 is supported with an angle with respect to lower portion section 27, and is configured to respect to the horizontal plane with an angle and supported, and this angle equals the angle at edge 18 basically.According to an embodiment, with respect to the plane that is limited first parts 47 and second parts 48, upper portion section 28 is supported with the angle between about 30 degree to about 60 degree.According to the embodiment that illustrates, when carriage 20 was in mounted position, upper portion section 28 was with respect to the horizontal plane supported with the angle of about 45 degree.Select embodiment according to different alternative; With respect to the plane that limits first parts 47 and second parts 48; Upper portion section 28 can be with in a plurality of angles arbitrarily angled and supported, said a plurality of angles comprise the angle that is greater than or less than above-mentioned angle (comprise level) in essence.According to other selected embodiment, upper portion section 28 and/or lower portion section 27 can form continuous or discrete curved surface.
According to the embodiment that illustrates, for example through with the profile approximate match at edge 18, the second end 22 is configured to corresponding with the profile phase at edge 18.Make that the angle coupling has some benefits between the edge 18 of upper portion section 28 and tank 10 of carriage 20.For example, if upper portion section 28 is milder than edge 18, then the second end 22 will be only by the end support of carriage 20.This will allow carriage 20 from its terminal rotation, allow carriage 20 to upspring thus.Yet if upper portion section 28 is steeper than edge 18, the second end 22 is with the support of the joint between 18b and the sidewall 14b on the edge of.As stated, the locality of the second end 22 supports and will bring unwanted rotation or bending.In these structures, locality supports will increase pressure and the susceptibility that tank 10 is damaged (for example wear and tear, damage, scuffing, planing etc.).Make the angle coupling between upper portion section 28 and the edge 18 increase the contact area between upper portion section 28 and the edge 18, limited rotatablely moving thus.In addition, the contact area of increase has increased the friction between carriage 20 and the tank 10.Restriction rotatablely moves and increases the friction between carriage 20 and the tank 10, has increased the stability of carriage 20.
Although exemplary embodiment has been described the end of being supported by edge 18 21 and 22, yet what can expect is that carriage 20 can be with the suitable way support of any amount.For example, upper portion section 28 can support from lower portion section 27 horizontal-extendings and by edge 16; First section 31 and second section 32 of leap portion 30 can directly be supported on the edge 16; First end 21 and the second end 22 can be otherwise by edge, ledge, crooked or become surface support angle or smooth or the like.According to alternate embodiments (wherein tank 10 below platform, install tank), first end 21 can be by mesa supports with the second end 22.
First end 21 can have protective coating 29 with the second end 22.Protective coating 29 can be elastic body or plastics.Protective coating 29 is configured to protect first end 21 and the second end 22, and is configured to prevent the destruction to tank 10.Protective coating 29 can also increase the friction factor between carriage 20 and the tank 10, has reduced slip or other unwanted relative motions between carriage 20 and the tank 10 thus.
Description (comprising the description to lower portion section 27 and upper portion section 28) to the second end 22 can be used for first end 21.Carriage 20 can be processed with the material or the combination of materials (for example metal, plastics, stainless steel etc.) of any suitable.Carriage 20 can be accepted covering layer (for example polymer, coating, porcelain etc.), to protect carriage 20 not to be corroded or to destroy.Carriage 20 can be through any suitable technology (for example forge, cast, weld, extruding, injection mo(u)lding etc.) process.
With reference to Fig. 4, show the enlarged drawing of dismantled and assembled member (being depicted as cup 50) according to exemplary embodiment.Cup 50 comprises bottom 52.Sidewall 54 52 extends upward from the bottom, and can comprise bottom 55 and top 56.According to exemplary embodiment, bottom 52 can limit a container (for example holder) at least in part with sidewall 54.According to alternate embodiments, sidewall 54 can be a continuous bend, makes not form recognizable bottom 52.Cup 50 can comprise the edge 59 of 56 extensions from top.According to alternate embodiments, edge 59 can comprise handle, and said handle construction perhaps is convenient to cup 50 is put into carriage 20 for ease of picking up cup 50 from carriage 20.
According to an embodiment, top 56 has the cross-sectional area bigger than bottom 55.According to another embodiment, the part on top 56 is positioned at outside the part of bottom 55.According to another embodiment, the distance between the laterally relative part in top 56 is greater than the distance between the laterally relative part in bottom 55.According to the embodiment that illustrates; Distance between the laterally relative part in top 56 is greater than first section 41 of the accommodation section 40 of carriage 20 and the lateral separation between second section 42, and first section 41 of the accommodation section 40 of carriage 20 and the lateral separation between second section 42 are greater than the distance between the laterally relative part in bottom 55.
Cup 50 further comprises projection (for example protuberance, ledge, protuberance etc.), is depicted as lip 58.First section 41 and the lateral separation between second section 42 with accommodation section 40 is the same long at least for lateral separation between the relative part of lip 58.As shown in the figure, lip 58 stretches out between the bottom 55 of sidewall 54 and top 56.Also promptly, bottom 55 can be from the inside of lip 58 to extending below, and top 56 extends upward from the outside of lip 58.According to alternate embodiments, rely on from the lip 58 of the external surface projection of sidewall 54, bottom 55 can be continuous in essence with top 56.
According to the embodiment that illustrates, cup 50 has and is roughly rectangular shape.Cup 50 comprises a plurality of fillets (for example lacis), is depicted as angle 53.The radius of curvature at angle 53 is near the radius of curvature at the angle 43 of the accommodation section 40 of carriage 20.According to an embodiment, the radius of curvature at the angle of bottom 55 is less than the radius of curvature at the angle 43 of accommodation section 40, and the radius of curvature at the angle 43 of accommodation section 40 is again less than the radius of curvature at the angle on top 56.According to exemplary embodiment, the shape of cross section of cup 50 in essence with the section 41 of carriage 20 and section 42 limited regional similar.As shown in Figure 1, bottom 55 is configured to match with first section 41 of the accommodation section 40 of carriage 20 and the zone that second section 42 is limited; And top 56 is configured to exceed the zone that section 41 and section 42 are limited.According to alternate embodiments, sidewall 54 formed transverse cross-sectional area can have multiple shape (for example square, circle, ellipse, polygon etc.), and angle 53 can have any radius of curvature.
In view of the above, the accommodation section 40 of carriage 20 is through lip 58 support cups 50.Allow the bottom 55 of cups 50 below carriage 20, dangle with bottom 52 (for example suspend in midair, suspension etc.) through lip 58 support cups 50.Like this, cup 50 can stably be kept by carriage 20.According to the embodiment that illustrates, lip 58 is positioned at the top of the center of gravity of cup 50.Thus, when cup 50 was in mounted position, the center of gravity of cup 50 was dangled below carriage 20, had improved the stability of cup 50 thus.According to alternate embodiments, cup 50 does not comprise lip 58, and carriage 20 is through outward extending edge 59 support cups 50.
The fillet 53 of cup 50 helps to clean cup 50, prevents in the angle, to pile up residue or propagate microorganisms thus.Cup 50 can be processed by the material of any suitable through the technology of any suitable.For example, cup 50 can be processed by drawing stainless steel or forming polypropylene.
With reference to Fig. 5, show the exploded view of tank 10, carriage 20 and cup 50 according to exemplary embodiment.Carriage 20 can optionally be removable from tank 10.As shown in the figure, accommodation section 40 is towards the rear portion of tank 10 and orientation.Carriage 20 can be redirected to, and makes accommodation section 40 towards the front portion of tank 10 and orientation.Carriage 20 is configured to stride across with fore-and-aft direction the basin installation of tank 10.For example, carriage 20 can be configured to, and when carriage was in mounted position, first end 21 was supported by edge 18a, and the second end 22 is supported by edge 18b.Can select embodiment according to one, carriage 20 is configured to laterally stride across tank 10 and installs.For example, carriage 20 can be configured to, and make that when carriage 20 was in mounted position, first end 21 was supported by left hand edge 18c, and the second end 22 is supported by right hand edge 18d.According to alternate embodiments, carriage 20 is configured to extend between adjacent sidewall 14, edge 16 and/or the edge 18 at tank 10.According to an embodiment, carriage 20 is configured to supported by a plurality of sidewalls 14 of tank 10, edge 16 and/or edge 18.
With reference to Fig. 6, show the enlarged drawing of carriage 20 and cup 50 according to exemplary embodiment.As shown in the figure, the bottom 52 and the sidewall 54 of cup 50 limit a holder at least in part.In use, the holder of cup 50 can be equipped with fluid (for example water, suds, solvent etc.).The element (cook utensil, the apparatus etc. of having a meal) that is depicted as apparatus 60 can be put into cup 50 and allow its immersion.Immersion provide make residue loosening and/or from the apparatus 60 separation time (for example, using heating, washing agent, solvent etc.).
Does not put down usually the bottom of tank.For example, the bottom surface 12 of tank 10 tilts towards gutter 13.In addition, produced high center of gravity from cup 50 outward extending apparatus 60.Like this, high center of gravity (especially when combining with the tank bottom surface of injustice) is easy to cause the overturning of soaking container.Stoped this overturning campaign by near carriage 20 support cups 50 when support cups 50 (especially the top of cup 50).Allow the combination of cup 50 and apparatus 60 to dangle, reduced the center of gravity of said combination, improved the stability of combination thus with respect to carriage 20 from carriage 20.
As shown in Figure 5, cup 50 optionally is removable from the accommodation section 40 of carriage 20.Cup 50 can be removed to promote the cleaning of cup 50.Cup 50 can be replaced perhaps exchanging with another cup by another cup, and said another cup has different patterns, color or sign (for example badge, monogram etc.).Cup 50 can be replaced by other dismantled and assembled members.For example, other selectable dismantled and assembled members can comprise soap/detergent container or dispenser, knife rest, chopping block, mixer etc.
Another selectable dismantled and assembled member can have the hole in the bottom 52, and said hole allows fluid to discharge from said dismantled and assembled member.This structure is useful for making apparatus 60 dryings.Similarly, for cup 50, support the overturning trend that said dismantled and assembled member will stop the high center of gravity by apparatus 60 to cause by carriage 20.This structure also is useful for little garden.For example, said dismantled and assembled member can be equipped with potted plant medium and herbaceous plant, flower, the other plant of perhaps can growing.Because tank often is positioned at before the window and near the water source, will make the plant of being held receive solar radiation and be convenient in the carriage 20 that is installed on tank to water so removable garden member is placed on.In addition, center of gravity raises along with the growth of plant, has increased the trend of overturning.As stated, supporting said dismantled and assembled member by carriage 20 will stop by the caused overturning trend of the high center of gravity of plant.
It is also important that it is also noted that, with the structure of the element in the tank shown in the exemplary embodiment, carriage or the dismantled and assembled member with arrange it only is illustrative.Although just describe minority embodiment of the present invention in detail; Yet see that those skilled in the art of the present invention will understand easily; Do not run counter in itself under the prerequisite of novel religious doctrine and advantage of the theme that is detailed, can make a lot of modifications (for example in the shape of size, size, structure, different elements and ratio, parameter value, mounting arrangements, material use, color, variation aspect directed).For example, be depicted as integrally formed element and can be configured to a plurality of parts or element.Should be noted in the discussion above that element of the present invention and/or assembly can be processed by any material in the multiple material, these materials provide enough intensity or durability, have multiple color, quality and combination thereof.In addition, in subject description, vocabulary " exemplary " is used to play the effect of example, example or illustration.Needn't to be interpreted as with respect to other embodiment or design be preferred or favourable in this any embodiment or design that is described as " exemplary ".On the contrary, the use of vocabulary " exemplary " is intended to represent notion with concrete mode.In view of the above, all such modifications are intended to be contained in the scope of the present invention.Under the prerequisite of the essence of accompanying claims, can be in design, operating condition, and preferably reach replacement, modification, change and the omission of making other in the arrangement of other exemplary embodiments.
According to alternate embodiments, the order of any process or method step or order can change or resequence.The claim item of any device+function is intended to cover such structure, promptly is described as carrying out said function at this, and is not only the structure equivalents, but equivalent configurations.Under the prerequisite of the essence of accompanying claims, can be at design, operating structure, and preferably reach replacement, modification, change and the omission of making other in the arrangement of other exemplary embodiments.

Claims (20)

1. rack system of using with kitchen basin, said rack system comprises:
Be configured to the braced structures of between the relative both sides of tank, crossing over;
Be arranged on the soaking container of the first of said braced structures, said soaking container is configured to, and holds the fluid that is used to soak at least one apparatus; And
Be arranged on the stayed surface of level in essence of the second portion of said braced structures,
Wherein said support structure configuration makes the bottom of said soaking container and the diapire of said tank setover for supporting said soaking container.
2. rack system according to claim 1 is characterized in that: said soaking container connects with said braced structures removably.
3. rack system according to claim 2 is characterized in that: said soaking container is configured to, and optionally inserts said braced structures by the user and takes out from the top of said braced structures.
4. rack system according to claim 3; It is characterized in that: said soaking container comprises peripheral edge; When said soaking container inserts the hole that is limited said first; Said edge is connected with said braced structures, and the size at said edge makes the user can catch said edge, so that said soaking container is taken out from said braced structures.
5. rack system according to claim 1; It is characterized in that: said braced structures comprises first frame rail; Said first frame rail is parallel in essence with second frame rail and separate the extension of turning up the soil, and said braced structures further comprises the link of at least one horizontal expansion between said first frame rail and said second frame rail.
6. rack system according to claim 5 is characterized in that: said first frame rail and said second frame rail form single integral piece parts together.
7. rack system according to claim 5 is characterized in that: said at least one link limits the upper surface of the braced structures of said level in essence at least in part.
8. rack system according to claim 7 is characterized in that: the upper surface of the braced structures of said level in essence is a shelf, is configured in support glasses, jar, dish and the pot at least one.
9. rack system according to claim 1 is characterized in that: said soaking container is processed by first material, and said braced structures is processed by second material that is different from said first material.
10. rack system according to claim 1 is characterized in that: said first limits a hole, and said hole has in essence and the corresponding shape of the shape of cross section of said soaking container.
11. rack system according to claim 1; It is characterized in that: said braced structures is extended between first end and second opposed end; In said first end and said second end each all upwards and stretch out limiting a profile with respect to the middle part of said braced structures, said contour construction is corresponding in essence with the profile of the inward flange of said tank.
12. rack system according to claim 11; It is characterized in that: said first end is configured to directly to be supported on the inward flange of first side of said tank; And said second end is configured to directly to be supported on the inward flange of second side of said tank, is used for above basin that said tank limits, keeping said rack system.
13. rack system according to claim 11 is characterized in that: said soaking container is arranged near first end of said braced structures, and the stayed surface of said level in essence is arranged near second end of said braced structures.
14. rack system according to claim 11 is characterized in that: said first end and said second end are the handles that the user grasps, so that optionally said rack system is taken out from said tank.
15. a kitchen basin comprises:
Diapire;
From the sidewall of said diapire extension, to limit at least one basin; And
The rack system that connects with said sidewall removably, said rack system comprises:
Be configured to the braced structures of between the relative part of said sidewall, crossing over;
Be arranged on the soaking container of the first of said braced structures, said soaking container is configured to hold fluid; And
Be arranged on the stayed surface of level in essence of the second portion of said braced structures,
The said soaking container of wherein said support construction supports makes the bottom of said soaking container and said diapire setover.
16. tank according to claim 15 is characterized in that: said sidewall comprises antetheca, rear wall, right side wall and left side wall.
17. tank according to claim 16 is characterized in that: said braced structures is crossed between said antetheca and said rear wall.
18. tank according to claim 15; It is characterized in that: said soaking container connects with said braced structures removably; And said soaking container is configured to, and optionally inserts hole that said braced structures limits and takes out from the hole that said braced structures limits.
19. tank according to claim 18 is characterized in that: said soaking container comprises peripheral edge in the upper end, when said soaking container inserted said hole, said edge was connected with said braced structures.
20. tank according to claim 15; It is characterized in that: said braced structures is extended between first end and second opposed end; In said first end and said second end each all limits a profile; Said contour construction does, the profile phase with the top inward flange of said sidewall is corresponding in essence, and is connected the top that said rack system is remained on said at least one basin between the top inward flange of first end of said braced structures and second end and said sidewall.
CN2012101138147A 2011-04-22 2012-04-16 Rack system for a sink Pending CN102747761A (en)

Applications Claiming Priority (2)

Application Number Priority Date Filing Date Title
US13/092,614 US20120266377A1 (en) 2011-04-22 2011-04-22 Rack system for a sink
US13/092,614 2011-04-22

Publications (1)

Publication Number Publication Date
CN102747761A true CN102747761A (en) 2012-10-24

Family

ID=47020118

Family Applications (1)

Application Number Title Priority Date Filing Date
CN2012101138147A Pending CN102747761A (en) 2011-04-22 2012-04-16 Rack system for a sink

Country Status (2)

Country Link
US (1) US20120266377A1 (en)
CN (1) CN102747761A (en)

Cited By (1)

* Cited by examiner, † Cited by third party
Publication number Priority date Publication date Assignee Title
CN104042137A (en) * 2013-03-12 2014-09-17 科勒公司 Sink Accessory

Families Citing this family (14)

* Cited by examiner, † Cited by third party
Publication number Priority date Publication date Assignee Title
US8607396B2 (en) * 2010-01-22 2013-12-17 Victor Ha Albright Implement washing apparatus and method
US8973763B2 (en) * 2013-03-08 2015-03-10 Richard Pargansky Dish drying rack and tray assembly
USD747056S1 (en) 2013-04-17 2016-01-05 Kohler Co. Sink accessory
CN104162822B (en) * 2014-07-30 2017-09-22 湖州品创孵化器有限公司 A kind of automatic edging machine workbench
USD816932S1 (en) 2015-12-16 2018-05-01 Kohler Co. Sink accessory
US20180238033A1 (en) * 2017-02-17 2018-08-23 Acquaviva Business And Investments Sac Sink Insert
USD849895S1 (en) 2018-03-30 2019-05-28 As Ip Holdco, Llc Sink
USD858722S1 (en) * 2018-03-30 2019-09-03 As America, Inc. Sink
CN215820532U (en) * 2019-01-11 2022-02-15 陈鹏元 Top placing frame
DE102019218647A1 (en) * 2019-11-29 2021-06-02 BSH Hausgeräte GmbH Sink with tub and separate, movable insert plate that rests on the support wings of a lifting device
US11857119B2 (en) * 2021-03-12 2024-01-02 Kohler Co. Sink accessory system
USD977077S1 (en) 2021-04-15 2023-01-31 Mila International Inc. Side sink
USD981171S1 (en) 2021-04-15 2023-03-21 Mila International Inc. Bain marie
CN116035417B (en) * 2023-02-03 2023-11-10 佛山市金骏田塑料制品有限公司 Support frame of plastic product

Citations (6)

* Cited by examiner, † Cited by third party
Publication number Priority date Publication date Assignee Title
US6131929A (en) * 1998-06-18 2000-10-17 Haley; Reginald J. Portable modular cart and game table
CN1340328A (en) * 2000-08-28 2002-03-20 拉伯梅德公司 Disc dripper with tray contraction storing function and its tray system
US20080135505A1 (en) * 2006-05-25 2008-06-12 Rubbermaid Incorporated Dish Drainer
CN201192293Y (en) * 2008-03-14 2009-02-11 珠海市佳德厨卫产品有限公司 Vegetable basket hanging rack
CN201260632Y (en) * 2008-09-23 2009-06-24 上海宁波八仙旅游品有限公司 Draining rack
US20100012601A1 (en) * 2008-07-18 2010-01-21 Behrouz Meshkinfam Sanitizing rack

Family Cites Families (24)

* Cited by examiner, † Cited by third party
Publication number Priority date Publication date Assignee Title
US2841799A (en) * 1958-07-08 Fountain receptor
US494191A (en) * 1893-03-28 Kitchen-table
US1604608A (en) * 1926-10-26 Island
US1026537A (en) * 1910-07-23 1912-05-14 Mary A Weaver Draining attachment for sinks.
US2035384A (en) * 1934-11-13 1936-03-24 Coverknit Inc Textile jacket for household utensils and other articles
BE465428A (en) * 1945-05-04
US2473862A (en) * 1946-03-27 1949-06-21 John D Clawsey Combination sink and dining table
US3027041A (en) * 1960-05-13 1962-03-27 Columbus Plastic Products Inc Tableware drainer
US4033461A (en) * 1976-02-05 1977-07-05 Belaco International Ltd. Cleaning and draining device for sink
US4053954A (en) * 1976-06-17 1977-10-18 George Chapman Bathtub caddy
US4726475A (en) * 1987-04-07 1988-02-23 Ferenzi Benedict W Dish drain basket with extendable sides
USD306926S (en) * 1988-12-12 1990-03-27 Heller Designs, Inc. Sink tray
US5012934A (en) * 1990-09-17 1991-05-07 Newhall Robert J Drainer for drying and storing kitchen and other utensils
US5385261A (en) * 1991-07-02 1995-01-31 Sterilite Corporation Dish drainer
US5381564A (en) * 1994-03-11 1995-01-17 Carroll; Gerard M. Bath and shower splash guard
US5704492A (en) * 1995-10-10 1998-01-06 Bartko; Bruce A. Wicking device for a drain rack and dish drain tray
US7178680B2 (en) * 2004-03-17 2007-02-20 Karen Lynn Botner Rack and tray assembly for foot apparel
US7748543B2 (en) * 2004-12-29 2010-07-06 Simplehuman Llc Tilting dish rack assembly
US7207074B1 (en) * 2005-01-11 2007-04-24 Stewart Kim C Dish drying rack system
US8074813B2 (en) * 2006-11-17 2011-12-13 Simplehuman Llc Dish rack with adjustable spout and removable drip tray
USD555311S1 (en) * 2006-12-12 2007-11-13 Simplehuman Llc Dish rack
US7735661B1 (en) * 2007-02-21 2010-06-15 Wallace Maurice Sumner Kitchen cooking receptacle draining rack
US8522998B2 (en) * 2007-05-04 2013-09-03 Electrolux Home Products, Inc. Dishwasher basket assembly
USD581619S1 (en) * 2007-11-20 2008-11-25 Simplehuman Llc Dishrack

Patent Citations (6)

* Cited by examiner, † Cited by third party
Publication number Priority date Publication date Assignee Title
US6131929A (en) * 1998-06-18 2000-10-17 Haley; Reginald J. Portable modular cart and game table
CN1340328A (en) * 2000-08-28 2002-03-20 拉伯梅德公司 Disc dripper with tray contraction storing function and its tray system
US20080135505A1 (en) * 2006-05-25 2008-06-12 Rubbermaid Incorporated Dish Drainer
CN201192293Y (en) * 2008-03-14 2009-02-11 珠海市佳德厨卫产品有限公司 Vegetable basket hanging rack
US20100012601A1 (en) * 2008-07-18 2010-01-21 Behrouz Meshkinfam Sanitizing rack
CN201260632Y (en) * 2008-09-23 2009-06-24 上海宁波八仙旅游品有限公司 Draining rack

Cited By (2)

* Cited by examiner, † Cited by third party
Publication number Priority date Publication date Assignee Title
CN104042137A (en) * 2013-03-12 2014-09-17 科勒公司 Sink Accessory
US9775470B2 (en) 2013-03-12 2017-10-03 Kohler Co. Sink accessory

Also Published As

Publication number Publication date
US20120266377A1 (en) 2012-10-25

Similar Documents

Publication Publication Date Title
CN102747761A (en) Rack system for a sink
CN101229010B (en) Dish rack with adjustable spout and removable drip tray
US9574333B2 (en) Sink system
KR20200108365A (en) Vortex fountain
US7861883B2 (en) Article baskets for a dishwasher
CN102834040A (en) Cutlery tray, dishwasher basket and dishwasher
US20040238464A1 (en) Dish rack draining tray providing stability and effective draining
US9085379B2 (en) Container drip draining device
US20060254627A1 (en) Dishwasher with utensil basket
WO2013036468A1 (en) Dish rack for dishwashers
US20120240329A1 (en) Sink With Integrated Work Surface
WO2016192797A1 (en) Dishwasher comprising a multipurpose stackable tray
KR20140042112A (en) Cutting board for gathering the liquor and using
EP2554100B1 (en) A dishwasher rack comprising a shelf provided with a cover
CN205251343U (en) Double -deck kitchen waterlogging caused by excessive rainfall bowl frame
CN211560013U (en) Cleaning storage rack convenient for water control
EP3302211B1 (en) Bottle washing accessory for use on the article rack of a dishwasher
CN211243073U (en) Sink dish storage rack
KR20220001801U (en) Dishpan of sink unit
EP3089647A1 (en) Dishwasher rack accessory
KR200400460Y1 (en) dish drainer
KR20150002676U (en) dish drying rack
CN204862857U (en) Multi -functional kitchen storing device
GB2493126A (en) Knife cleaning apparatus
KR200386351Y1 (en) Rack of dish washer

Legal Events

Date Code Title Description
C06 Publication
PB01 Publication
C10 Entry into substantive examination
SE01 Entry into force of request for substantive examination
C05 Deemed withdrawal (patent law before 1993)
WD01 Invention patent application deemed withdrawn after publication

Application publication date: 20121024