DE202021001880U1 - A foldable knife block - Google Patents

Abstract

A foldable knife block, comprising a base plate (1) and a receiving plate (2), a short side of the base plate (1) being rotatably connected to a short side of the receiving plate (2) via metal hinges, the base plate (1) and the receiving plate (2) can be supported against each other by means of a support bolt (3), the two long sides and the other short side of the base plate (1) via foldable side sleeves (4) with the two long sides and the other short side of the receiving plate (1) are connected.

Description

Technical area

The present invention relates to the field of kitchen utensils, in particular a foldable knife block for holding kitchen knives.

Technical background

The conventional knife blocks are made from one piece and can neither be folded nor taken apart as a whole. They also take up a lot of space during transport. If there is water or dirt on or in the blocks, it is also not that easy to clean. The inside of the knife blocks is also not sufficiently ventilated. This also brings with it hygienic problems.

Content of the invention

The present invention is therefore based on the object of providing a foldable knife block which overcomes the deficiencies in the prior art. The foldable knife block according to the invention is constructed in such a way that the knives can be easily ventilated and thus remain dry. Furthermore, it is easy to take apart and can be washed and cleaned easily and conveniently. Furthermore, the foldable knife block according to the invention saves a lot of cost in terms of wood and other manufacturing materials and packaging materials. During transport or when not in use, the parts of the foldable knife block according to the invention can be taken apart and folded in order to save space and transport costs. The foldable side sleeves, which are made of foldable plastic or other materials, can be used to add patterns, lettering and logos to enhance the aesthetic style of the knife block and thus its value.

This object is achieved by the following technical concept: The foldable knife block according to the invention comprises a base plate and a receiving plate. One of the short sides of the base plate is movably connected to one of the short sides of the receiving plate. A support bolt is provided between the base plate and the receiving plate, which can support the two plates against one another. The two long sides and the other short side of the mounting plate are connected to the two long sides and the other short side of the base plate via transparent side sleeves.

A plurality of first receiving slots for receiving kitchen knives, a bolt groove for receiving the support bolt and a bolt mounting hole for fastening the support bolt are arranged on the receiving plate. The first receiving slots, the bolt groove, and the bolt mounting hole are arranged so that there are adequate spaces between them.

The receiving slots have different sizes in order to be able to accommodate knives of different sizes.

Furthermore, several second receiving slots, which correspond to the first receiving slots, and a bolt seat hole are provided on the base plate.

The upper end of the support bolt is threaded. The inner surface of the bolt mounting hole has a corresponding thread. The upper end of the support bolt can thus be threadedly screwed into the bolt mounting hole. The other end of the support bolt sits in the bolt seat hole on the base plate.

The foldable side sleeves are connected by screws to the two long sides and the other short side of the mounting plate, as well as the two long sides and the other short side of the base plate.

The side sleeves comprise three sides, the first side being connected perpendicularly or at right angles to the second and third sides.

1. 1) Beim Transport können die Grundplatte und die Aufnahmeplatte aufeinander zusammengedrückt werden. Der Stützbolzen kann in der Bolzenrille aufbewahrt werden. Es spart somit viel Platz und macht den Transport viel leichter.
2. 2) Beim Benutzen können die Grundplatte und die Aufnahmeplatte wieder auseinander gezogen. Der Stützbolzen wird aus der Bolzenrille geholt. Das obere Ende des Stützbolzens wird in das Bolzenmontierloch gewindemäßig eingeschraubt und das untere Ende des Stützbolzens sitzt in dem Bolzensitzloch. Es wird somit eine stabile Konstruktion herstellt und die Messer können leicht in den Messerblock eingesteckt werden.
3. 3) Die faltbaren Seitenhülsen werden mittels Schrauben mit den jeweiligen drei freien Seiten der Grundplatte und der Aufnahmeplatte verbunden. Die Seitenhülsen helfen die Messer sauber zu halten. Ferner sind die Seitenhülsen leicht abzumontieren, so dass die Reinigung des Messerblocks leicht gemacht wird.

The advantages of the present invention are: The knife block is constructed as a foldable structure. Compared to conventional knife blocks, a lot of wood and other materials, material costs and packaging materials are saved. During transport or when not in use, the parts of the foldable knife block according to the invention can be taken apart and folded in order to save space and transport costs. The foldable side sleeves, which are made of foldable plastic or other materials, can be used to attach patterns, lettering and logos to enhance the aesthetic style of the knife block and thus its value. In normal household situations, the foldable knife block according to the invention can easily be set up and fastened with the aid of a normal screwdriver. The foldable knife block according to the invention can be used not only to hold knives, but also to hold other pieces of cutlery, scissors, sharpening sticks, etc., as well as other kitchen utensils.

1. 1) During transport, the base plate and the mounting plate can be pressed together. The support bolt can be stored in the bolt groove. It thus saves a lot of space and makes transport much easier.
2. 2) During use, the base plate and the mounting plate can be pulled apart again. The support bolt is taken out of the bolt groove. The upper end of the support bolt is threaded into the bolt mounting hole and the lower end of the support bolt is seated in the bolt seat hole. This creates a stable construction and the knives can easily be inserted into the knife block.
3. 3) The foldable side sleeves are connected to the three free sides of the base plate and the mounting plate by means of screws. The side sleeves help keep the knives clean. Furthermore, the side sleeves are easy to dismantle, so that the cleaning of the knife block is made easy.

• 1 zeigt eine perspektivische Ansicht des erfindungsgemäßen faltbaren Messerblocks im Zustand der Benutzung;
• 2 zeigt eine Seitenansicht des erfindungsgemäßen faltbaren Messerblocks im Zustand der Benutzung;
• 3 zeigt eine andere perspektivische Ansicht des erfindungsgemäßen faltbaren Messerblocks mit angebrachten Seitenhülsen im Zustand der Benutzung;
• 4 zeigt eine Seitenansicht des erfindungsgemäßen faltbaren Messerblocks im zusammengefalteten Zustand.

Explanation of the drawing:

• 1 shows a perspective view of the foldable knife block according to the invention in the state of use;
• 2 shows a side view of the foldable knife block according to the invention in the state of use;
• 3 shows another perspective view of the foldable knife block according to the invention with attached side sleeves in the state of use;
• 4th shows a side view of the foldable knife block according to the invention in the folded state.

List of reference symbols

1

Base plate

2

Mounting plate

3

Support bolt

4th

Foldable side sleeves

101

Second knife slots

102

Bolt seat hole

105

Hinge tabs

201

First knife slots

202

Bolt groove

203

Bolt mounting hole

401

Screws

405

First side of the side sleeves

406

Second side of the side sleeves

Embodiment

An exemplary embodiment of the present invention is explained in more detail below with reference to the drawing.

As shown in the drawing, the foldable knife block according to the invention comprises a base plate 1 and a mounting plate 2 , a short side of the base plate 1 can be rotated via metal hinges with a short side of the mounting plate 2 connected, the base plate 1 and the mounting plate 2 by means of the support bolt 3 , the said metal hinges and foldable side sleeves 4th can be set up in a state of use. The two long sides and the other short side of the mounting plate 2 are about foldable side sleeves with the two long sides and the other short side of the base plate 1 tied together.

The foldable side sleeves 4th can be made of transparent or non-transparent materials. They can also be replaced by metallic materials or other materials. Depending on market requirements, samples, lettering and logos can be attached to the foldable side sleeves.

At the two ends of a short side of the base plate 1 are hinge tabs 105 appropriate. The mounting plate 1 has corresponding hinge pins on its sides and can therefore hinge with the base plate 1 be movably or rotatably connected. On the mounting plate 2 are several first receiving slots 201 for holding kitchen knives, a bolt groove 202 for receiving the support bolt 3 and a bolt mounting hole 203 for fastening the support bolt 3 arranged. The first receiving slots 201 , the bolt groove 202 and the bolt mounting hole 203 are arranged so that there is adequate space between them.

When the base plate 1 and the mounting plate 2 are pressed together, the support bolt 3 in the bolt groove 202 be kept to save space.

The receiving slots 201 have different sizes to accommodate knives of different sizes.

Furthermore are on the base plate 1 several second receiving slots 101 with the first receiving slots 201 correspond, and a bolt seat hole 102 arranged.

The knives go through the first receiving slots 201 inserted into the knife block and extend into the second receiving slots 101 and thus remain stuck firmly in the knife block.

The top of the support bolt 3 has a thread. The inner surface of the bolt mounting hole 203 has a corresponding thread. The top of the support bolt 3 can thus be threaded into the bolt mounting hole 203 be screwed in. The other end of the support bolt 3 sits in the bolt seat hole 102 on the base plate 1 .

The foldable side sleeves 4th are about screws with the two long sides and the other short side of the mounting plate 2 , as well as the two long sides and the other short side of the base plate 1 tied together.

The side sleeves 4th includes three pages, with the first page 405 in each case perpendicular or at right angles to the second side 406 and the third side is connected.

• Im ersten Schritt werden die Grundplatte 1 und die Aufnahmeplatte 2 um die Scharniere auseinander gezogen.
• Im zweiten Schritt wird der Stützbolzen 3 aus der Bolzenrille 202 geholt.
• Im dritten Schritt wird das obere Ende des Stützbolzens 3 in das Bolzenmontierloch 203 gewindemäßig eingeschraubt und das untere Ende des Stützbolzens 3 in das Bolzensitzloch 102 eingesteckt. Die Grundplatte 1 und die Aufnahmeplatte 2 werden somit in einem bestimmten Winkel zueinander konsolidiert, damit die Messer leicht in den Messerblock eingesteckt werden können.
• Im vierten Schritt werden die Seitenhülsen 4 um die jeweiligen drei Seiten der Grundplatte 1 und der Aufnahmeplatte 2, die miteinander keinen direkten Kontakt haben, gewickelt und mit Schrauben befestigt. Somit ist der erfindungsgemäße faltbare Messerblock fertig aufgestellt.

The foldable knife block according to the invention is set up as follows:

• The first step is the base plate 1 and the mounting plate 2 pulled apart around the hinges.
• The second step is the support bolt 3 from the bolt groove 202 fetched.
• The third step is the top end of the support bolt 3 into the bolt mounting hole 203 screwed in and the lower end of the support bolt 3 into the bolt seat hole 102 plugged in. The base plate 1 and the mounting plate 2 are thus consolidated at a certain angle to each other so that the knives can be easily inserted into the knife block.
• The fourth step is the side sleeves 4th around the respective three sides of the base plate 1 and the mounting plate 2 that are not in direct contact with each other, wrapped and fastened with screws. The foldable knife block according to the invention is thus completely set up.

The attachment of the side sleeves 4th is optional. The foldable knife block according to the invention can also be used without attaching the side sleeves 4th to be used.

The present invention is not restricted to the exemplary embodiment illustrated above. The exemplary embodiment shown above is for illustrative purposes only and has no restrictive effect. Further possible embodiments which are identical to or equal to the technical concept of the present invention are also covered by the protection claims of the present invention.

Claims (7)

A foldable knife block, comprising a base plate (1) and a receiving plate (2), a short side of the base plate (1) being rotatably connected to a short side of the receiving plate (2) via metal hinges, the base plate (1) and the receiving plate (2) can be supported against each other by means of a support bolt (3), the two long sides and the other short side of the base plate (1) via foldable side sleeves (4) with the two long sides and the other short side of the receiving plate (1) are connected. A foldable knife block after Claim 1 , characterized in that several first receiving slots (201) for receiving kitchen knives, a bolt groove (202) for receiving the support bolt (3) and a bolt mounting hole (203) for fastening the support bolt (3) are arranged on the receiving plate (2), wherein the first receiving slots (201), the bolt groove (202) and the bolt mounting hole (203) are arranged so that there are adequate spaces between them. A foldable knife block after Claim 2 , characterized in that the receiving slots (201) have different sizes in order to be able to accommodate knives of different sizes. A foldable knife block after Claim 3 , characterized in that a plurality of second receiving slots (101), which correspond to the first receiving slots (201), and a bolt seat hole (102) are provided on the base plate (1). A foldable knife block after Claim 4 , characterized in that the upper end of the support bolt (3) has a thread, the inner surface of the bolt mounting hole (203) having a corresponding thread, so that the upper end of the support bolt (3) can be screwed into the bolt mounting hole (203) wherein the other end of the support pin (3) is seated in the pin seat hole (102) on the base plate (1). A foldable knife block after Claim 5 , characterized in that the foldable side sleeves (4) are connected to the two long sides and the other short side of the receiving plate (2) and the two long sides and the other short side of the base plate (1) by means of screws (401) or adhesive are. A foldable knife block after Claim 6 , characterized in that the foldable side sleeve (4) comprises three sides, the first side (405) being connected at right angles to the second side (406) and the third side.

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