FI121697B - Work Surface - Google Patents

Description

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The application relates to a system consisting of a kitchen worktop, sink, worktops and accessories.

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The functions of the worktop and various parts of the pool system include draining and handling liquids, washing, rinsing, cutting, lowering hot objects, chopping meat, baking and dough handling and so on. No single material meets the requirements of all work stages, so 10 different worktops or work platforms are required.

Currently, kitchen sink systems that incorporate drainage levels or cutting boards integrated into the kitchen sink system are widely used. These save on desk space and are easy to clean with a loose drain. However, these are not transferable next to the stove for handling a moist food item. In addition, drainage levels are not suitable for use outside the kitchen sink.

The object of the invention is to improve the functionality and visual appearance of kitchen workstations. The aim is still to provide a flexible and versatile package that facilitates both cooking and meal preparation and serving, and allows the same system components to be used both in the kitchen sink and when handling, cooking, and cutting food and hot dishes while working on the stove. in addition, there is the need to create a functional unit that allows you to use accessories that work with your pool throughout your home, for example when you are grilling outdoors or placing food on a table other than your kitchen.

S 30 o ^ Another goal is space saving, hygiene and easy cleaning.

The aim is to create a versatile system that works both functionally and visually with the kitchen sink, and its components can be used outside the kitchen sink, for example, next to the stove.

It is a further object of the invention to provide a robust and sound-absorbing workbench rig that is suitable as a platform for most kitchen functions.

The system of the invention will now be described with reference to the drawings.

Figure 1 Mobile work platform with equipment next to kitchen sink.

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Figure 2 An assembly of a work platform system according to the invention.

Figure 3 Work platform as a sliding platform over the basin.

15 Figure 4 Workbench, Cutting Board, and Drain Platform for Common Use.

Preferably, the workbench 1 of Figure 1 is of the same material as the integral kitchen sink 5 embedded in the worktop 6. In Fig. 1, a recess 11 is provided in the recess 11 on the worktop 1. Workbench 1 and basin 5 are of a design that is compatible with each other, so that when using the worktop, the movable workbench appears to be part of the kitchen sink. The work platform 1 according to the invention protects the work surface 6 of the image.

o ™ 25 The kitchen sink 5 and the mobile work platform 1 have the same design, so v the kitchen sink and the work platform have the same equipment, δ | Figure 2 is an exploded view of the working platform 1 of Figure 1 with its accessories.

The work platform 1 consists of a stainless steel plane with an integrally cast polymer or composite material on the underside of the base and IA. In Fig. 2, this molded part IA is illustrated loose. Part IA is molded onto a sheet of steel IB to form a solid unit In reality, parts IA and IB are not detachable and part IA is not a separate part at any stage of manufacture. The polymer is, for example, polyurethane or polyamide. Thanks to the integrated cast structure, the work platform is seamless, hygienic, sturdy and sound-absorbing. The molded base structure can cover the entire base or just the peripheral areas. It can be solid, lattice or knurled. The substrate may also be a single-piece or injection-molded piece. For example, the piece may be aluminum casting, extruded plastic or a plastic composite such as cast marble.

10 The heat-resistant tray 2 fits into the workbench recess 11. The tray also acts as an anti-friction and sound-reducing board for the cutting deck 3. The assembly parts 1,2 and 3 can be used together or separately. The heat resistant substrate is, for example, silicone rubber or polytetrafluoroethylene (PTFE), which are resistant to high temperatures and machine washable. The cutting board 3 is made of 15 wood, plastic or similar material that does not damage the knives. Other possible materials include plywood, fiber composite or even a suitable alloy. The system is functional and aesthetically pleasing to be used in a very versatile kitchen and serving. The system worktop is an extension of the kitchen sink in appearance, but it can also be used as an example-20 chick next to the stove when handling wet cookware. The moon-resistant substrate can also be used separately, for example in conjunction with a stove or oven, to protect the laminate or wood surface.

0 Workbench 1 with accessories fits over kitchen sink 5 as shown in Figures 3 and 4 ^. The work platform 1 can be moved sideways on the tank 5. The worktop 1 is preferably dimensioned so that it can fit in the kitchen sink 5 for washing, in a direction perpendicular to the position of Figures 3 and 4.

1 CC Q_ 05 The work platform system also works outdoors when cooking, allowing the export of a hygienic versatile work platform system that can also be used for transporting, cutting, and lowering hot dishes.

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If the work platform is mounted on the sink on the short sides of the work platform, the work platform will not cover the entire sink, but will access the sink below the work platform. The drainage system included in the system may also be located between or adjacent to the sink and the work platform, whereby, for example, the cutting board may sweep items to the drainage tray as shown in Figure 4.

The heat-resistant substrate 2 is, for example, silicone rubber or polytetrafluoroethylene (PTFE), or some other heat-resistant polymeric material or 10 composites. The heat-resistant substrate acts as a drip tray for hot oven and cookware. In addition, the silicone mat acts as a part of the work platform system under the chopping board as an anti-slip and sound suppressor when using the chopping board as the chopping board. The tray can be dishwasher-safe and can also be sterilized in the oven.

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The worktop can be used next to the cooker either together or separately from other accessories. It is also possible to use a cutting board smaller than the recess 11, for example as a fish or meat cutting surface on a steel plate, whereby the cut meat can be easily processed on a steel plate. The separate smaller cutting board 20 may be, for example, wood, silicone or plastic. The small board is dishwasher-safe and, together with the larger easy-to-wash steel top, the combination is hygienic and easy to handle, even when handling large amounts of food. Foodstuffs can be easily moved by hand without touching the cutting board without leaving liquids, such as meat or tomato juices, that have been removed from the cut food on the v worktop beneath the work surface. This smaller chopping board may have a smaller side δ of the work platform, for example 1/3 of the total board area. Then the cutting board is | small and easy to wash in the dishwasher. The unit offers hygienic and <2 movable workspaces, for example for catering or outdoor use. When cutting food, it is often not necessary to have a large surface area for the cutting surface, but for example, handling and intermediate storage of slices and strips requires an easy-to-clean space in the cutting surface.

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The edge of the workbench recess 11 is slightly rounded so that the cutting board 3 slides off the platform 1 over the edge without lifting the board. This allows, for example, the products cut in Fig. 4 or the grass-5 to be swept from the cutting board to the draining platform.

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Claims (10)

A kitchen worktop system, comprising a movable plate-shaped worktop (1) having a recess (11) for a cutting board (3) and a hot-5 resistant landing board (2), characterized in that the heat-resistant landing board (2) is adapted to operate under the chopping board (3) as a non-slip and sound-absorbing spring, and when used separately as a heat-resistant landing pad. Work platform system according to claim 1, characterized in that the lower surface of the work platform (1) has an integrally molded damping member. Work platform system according to claim 1, characterized in that the movable work platform (1) is dimensioned and shaped according to its kitchen sink (5) and intended for use with or separately from its kitchen sink (5). Workbench system according to claim 3, characterized in that said plate-shaped work platform (1) fits as a lid to a kitchen sink (5) belonging to the system. 20 Work platform system according to one of the preceding claims, characterized in that said cutting board (3) is suitable as a work platform and a cutting platform which can be moved over the kitchen sink (5). o c3 25 Work platform system according to one of the preceding claims, characterized in that the movable work platform (1) with its accessories 0 (15, 2, 3) functions as a tray and a mobile work platform. CC CL σ> Work platform system according to one of the preceding claims, characterized in that the mobile work platform (1) and the kitchen sink (5) included therein are visually similar and dimensionally compatible so as to form a visually and functionally compatible whole. Work platform system according to one of the preceding claims, characterized in that the mobile work platform (1) belonging to the system acts as a lid and a sliding surface on the kitchen sink (5). 5 Work platform system according to one of the preceding claims, characterized in that the mobile work platform (1) included in the system is substantially suitable for washing inside the kitchen sink (5). Work platform system according to one of the preceding claims, characterized in that the surface of the work platform (1) is made of stainless steel. o δ {M {M δ X en CL σ> δ h- · o o {M