JP2007151717A - Kitchen counter provided with lighting fixture - Google Patents

Abstract

<P>PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To provide a kitchen counter provided with lighting fixtures which can effectively prevent cooking hands from becoming invisible by effectively lighting hands. <P>SOLUTION: At least one part of the top section of a kitchen counter 1 is covered by a light guide plate 14 and lighting fixtures are placed along the front and back sides of the light guide plate 14 in a manner that they can radiate light towards the side surface of the light guide plate 4. A face plate 14 emits light from its entire top surface. When an electromagnetic heating device is used, an area which corresponds to a heating head 9a emits red light from its surface and when a faucet 5 is used the bottom surface of a sink section 4 emits blue light from its surface to notify the usage of each of them by light. Additionally emitted light and its brightness changes according to the temperature of the heat and the amount of water used. <P>COPYRIGHT: (C)2007,JPO&INPIT

Description

  The present invention relates to a kitchen table provided with a lighting device.

  Conventionally, as a lighting device for illuminating the upper surface of a kitchen space or a kitchen table, generally, a fluorescent lamp provided on the lower surface of a shelf disposed above the kitchen table (for example, see Patent Document 1), a kitchen There is an LED or the like provided on a draining shelf suspended from the lower surface of the shelf disposed above the table (see, for example, Patent Document 2).

JP 2002-272542 A (3rd page, FIG. 1) Japanese Patent Laid-Open No. 2001-118422 (page 3, FIG. 1)

  However, the illumination devices such as fluorescent lamps and LEDs described in Patent Documents 1 and 2 illuminate the upper surface of the kitchen table from above, and the illumination device illuminates the upper surface of the kitchen table from above. In some cases, depending on the arrangement position of the lighting device, when the cook performs cooking, a shadow is formed on the upper surface of the kitchen table, making it difficult to see the hand and making cooking difficult.

  The present invention has been made paying attention to such problems, and provides a kitchen table equipped with an illumination device that can effectively illuminate the hand of the cooker and effectively prevent the hand from being easily seen. The purpose is to do.

In order to solve the above problem, a kitchen table provided with the lighting device according to claim 1 of the present invention,
A kitchen table with a lighting device,
At least a part of the upper part of the kitchen table is covered with a light guide plate, and the lighting device is arranged to irradiate light along the side surface of the light guide plate and toward the side surface of the light guide plate. It is characterized by that.
According to this feature, when the side surface of the light guide plate is irradiated by the lighting device, the portion covered with the light guide plate in the upper part of the kitchen table emits light almost uniformly, thereby cooking on the upper surface of the kitchen table. The cook's hand is illuminated by light from below, which makes it difficult for the shadow from being illuminated by the light from above, so that the cook's hand becomes bright and workability during cooking is effectively improved.
In addition, the kitchen space can be brightened with uprights, and cooking, meals and the like can be effectively produced.

A kitchen table provided with the lighting device according to claim 2 of the present invention is a kitchen table provided with the lighting device according to claim 1,
An electromagnetic induction heating type electromagnetic heater is embedded in a predetermined upper portion of the kitchen table, and the upper surface of the electromagnetic heater is covered with the light guide plate.
According to this feature, the upper surface of the electromagnetic heater is covered with the light guide plate, so that the upper surface of the electromagnetic heater can be used as a cooking space when the electromagnetic heater is not used. Since illumination is possible, the upper surface of the kitchen table can be illuminated over a wide range.

A kitchen table provided with the lighting device according to claim 3 of the present invention is a kitchen table provided with the lighting device according to claim 2,
A control device for controlling the lighting device;
On the upper surface of the kitchen table, a heating unit that heats food by the electromagnetic heater, and a sink unit having a water tap are provided,
The said control apparatus changes the irradiation aspect according to the change of the use condition of the said electromagnetic heater or the said water tap.
According to this feature, the use state of the electromagnetic heater and the faucet can be visually recognized by the cook etc. by light, and even when the cook etc. is away from the kitchen table, It can be recognized reliably by light.
Note that changing the irradiation mode includes various elements such as changing the emission color of the irradiation light from the lighting device, changing the lighting mode (changing from lighting to flashing or changing the flashing speed), and changing the luminance. .

A kitchen table provided with the lighting device according to claim 4 of the present invention is a kitchen table provided with the lighting device according to claim 3,
The illuminating device is characterized in that a portion corresponding to the heating portion and a portion corresponding to the sink portion on the side surface of the light guide plate can be individually irradiated.
According to this feature, for example, the heating part and the sink part in the light guide plate can be surface-emitted in different irradiation modes, so that the usage status of the electromagnetic heater and the faucet can be recognized individually.

A kitchen table provided with the lighting device according to claim 5 of the present invention is a kitchen table provided with the lighting device according to any one of claims 1 to 4,
The illumination device is housed in a cover member that extends along a side surface of the light guide plate.
According to this feature, since the lighting device is protected by the cover member, it is possible to prevent damage or failure due to intrusion of heat or water.

A kitchen table provided with the lighting device according to claim 6 of the present invention is a kitchen table provided with the lighting device according to any one of claims 1 to 5,
An auxiliary illumination device provided separately from the illumination device is arranged along the side surface of the light guide plate and capable of irradiating a portion other than the side surface of the light guide plate.
According to this feature, for example, by illuminating the upper part of the kitchen table with the auxiliary lighting device, glare due to illumination light from above can be prevented, and by illuminating the lower part of the kitchen table, the feet of the cook Can be effectively brightened.

  The best form for implementing the kitchen stand provided with the illuminating device which concerns on this invention is demonstrated below based on an Example.

  An embodiment of the present invention will be described with reference to the drawings. First, FIG. 1 is a perspective view showing a kitchen table provided with a lighting device as an embodiment of the present invention, and FIG. 2 shows the kitchen table of FIG. 3 is a cross-sectional view taken along the line AA in FIG. 2, FIG. 4A is a cross-sectional view taken along the line BB in FIG. 3, and FIG. 4B is a perspective view showing the LED module. 5 is a block diagram showing the configuration of various devices provided on the kitchen table, FIG. 6 is a table showing the illumination mode of each part of the kitchen table, and FIG. 7 is the kitchen table of FIG. It is a perspective view which shows the use condition of this illuminating device.

  Reference numeral 1 in FIG. 1 shows a kitchen table configured in a rectangular shape that is horizontally long in plan view and is arranged so as to partition an indoor space into a kitchen space K and a dining space D. A user in the kitchen space K The cooking operation can be performed while facing a person in the dining space D. In the following description, the kitchen space K side is the front side and the dining space D side is the rear side.

  As shown in FIG. 1, the top plate 2 provided at the upper part of the kitchen table 1 is formed with a horizontally long recess 3 formed so that the top surface of the top plate 2 is recessed. As shown in FIGS. 3 and 4 (b), a rectangular face plate 14 (light guide plate) extending in the left-right direction (longitudinal direction of the kitchen table 1) in the recess 3 is disposed. The bottom surface of the recess 3 is formed by the face plate 14, and the face plate 14 emits light from the entire upper surface by a main illumination device (illumination device) described later. The left side of the recess 3 is formed with a shallow depth so that it can be used as a cooking portion C for performing processing operations such as cutting food by hand. Moreover, the right side of the recessed part 3 is formed deeper than the left side, and can be used as the sink part 4 having a sink for cleaning dishes and the like.

  A faucet 5 (water faucet) for supplying water and hot water is provided on the rear side of the sink in the sink portion 4, and a drain port 6 is provided on the bottom surface of the sink portion 4 as shown in FIG. 2. At the same time, an inclined portion 7 is formed between the cooking portion C and the sink bottom surface of the recess 3, forming a part of the sink portion 4 and having an inclined surface extending from the cooking portion C to the bottom surface of the sink. .

  A back panel 35 for preventing scattering of water, oil and the like is erected on the rear edge of the upper surface of the top plate 2, and in the left-right direction in the vicinity of the rear side portion of the recess 3 in the top plate 2. An extending irradiation window 25 is provided, and irradiation light from an illuminating device described later is irradiated upward through the irradiation window 25.

  As shown in FIGS. 1 and 2, an intake port 15 is provided on the left end side of the top plate 2 to suck in steam or oil splash generated from the cooking utensil 10 during heating on the face plate 14. The intake port 15 is connected to an intake device 16 (see FIGS. 3 and 5) disposed below the top plate 2. The intake device 16 is operated when an electromagnetic heater 9 described later is operated, and air sucked by the intake device 16 is an exhaust duct (not shown) disposed in the wall surface or floor surface. It is designed to be exhausted outdoors.

  As shown in FIGS. 1 to 3, an electromagnetic heater 9 is provided at the left end of the cooking unit C, and a part of the cooking unit C is also used as a heating unit that heats food by the electromagnetic heater 9. It can be done.

  The electromagnetic heater 9 is an electromagnetic induction heating type IH (Induction Heater) heater. In detail, the electromagnetic heater 9 in the present embodiment includes a magnetic force generating coil (not shown) inside, and the magnetic lines generated by the magnetic force generating coil (not shown) are used for the metal cooking utensil 10. An eddy current is generated inside the cooking utensil 10 when passing through the inside of the cooking utensil (see FIG. 3), and the food held in the cooking utensil 10 is heated using Joule heat generated by the electrical resistance. .

  Note that the cooking utensil 10 used for the electromagnetic heater 9 is made of iron, iron enamel, iron casting, stainless steel, etc., and is not affected by magnetism or has a low electrical resistance. Because there is little Joule heat, cooking utensils made of non-metallic materials such as glass, pottery and ceramics, and cooking utensils made of non-ferrous metals such as aluminum and copper are electromagnetic heaters. It is unsuitable as a cooking utensil used for No. 9.

  Further, as shown in FIG. 1 and FIG. 2, an operation confirmation LED 17 configured by arranging light emitting diodes or the like in a circular shape on the outer periphery of each of the plurality of heating units 9 a arranged on the upper surface of the electromagnetic heater 9. When the electromagnetic heater 9 is operated, the operation confirmation LED 17 corresponding to each heating unit 9a is turned on. In addition, this LED 17 for operation confirmation changes light emission color, lighting modes, such as lighting and blinking, by the heating temperature of the heating part 9a, and which heating part 9a is operating at what temperature. The user can easily check whether there is any.

  As shown in FIG. 1, a number of drawers 8 that can store cooking utensils, seasonings, and the like can be stored inside the kitchen table 1, and a heating unit above the drawer 8 is provided below the front surface of the kitchen table 1. At a corresponding position, an operation unit 11 for operating the electromagnetic heater 9 and a main lighting device to be described later is provided. The operation unit 11 in this embodiment is configured by a display panel 12a of a touch sensor type liquid crystal display 12 (see FIG. 5), and the display panel 12a is disposed so as to face the front side of the kitchen table 1. ing. On the display panel 12a, although not shown in particular, a power switch for the electromagnetic heater 9, a heating temperature adjustment switch, and the like are displayed, and a power switch and various setting switches for a main lighting device and an auxiliary lighting device, which will be described later, are provided. Various switches related to the device are displayed.

  As shown in FIG. 4 (b), the face plate 14 is formed with a predetermined thickness (for example, about 2 cm) and is made of heat-resistant glass having semi-translucency. The bottom surfaces of the part C, the inclined part 7 and the sink part 4 are configured. In addition, the upper surface of the face plate 14 of the cooking unit C is a flat surface without a step.

  As shown in FIGS. 2, 4, and 5, a main LED module 20 a as a main lighting device including an LED substrate (see FIG. 4A) provided with a plurality of LEDs is provided on the rear side portion of the face plate 14. , 20b, and 20c, and auxiliary LED modules 21a, 21b, and 21c as auxiliary lighting devices each including an LED substrate provided with a plurality of LEDs are provided. Further, the front side portion of the face plate 14 is provided with a main LED module 20d, 20e, 20f as a main lighting device composed of an LED substrate (see FIG. 4A) provided with a plurality of LEDs, and a plurality of LEDs. Auxiliary LED modules 21d, 21e, and 21f as auxiliary illumination devices made of LED substrates are provided.

  In addition, each LED (light emitting diode) in the main LED modules 20a to 20f and the auxiliary LED modules 21a to 21f in the present embodiment has red (R), green (G), and blue (B) light emitting elements. The LED can emit color (full color).

  Specifically, the main LED module 20a and the auxiliary LED module 21a are accommodated in an LED cover 22a arranged along the rear side of the cooking unit C, and the main LED module 20b and the auxiliary LED module 21b The main LED module 20c and the auxiliary LED module 21c are individually housed in the LED cover 22c disposed along the rear side of the sink part 4, and are accommodated in the LED cover 22b disposed along the rear side. Has been. The main LED module 20d and the auxiliary LED module 21d are accommodated in an LED cover 22d disposed along the front side of the cooking unit C, and the main LED module 20e and the auxiliary LED module 21e are disposed in front of the inclined portion 7. The main LED module 20f and the auxiliary LED module 21f are individually accommodated in the LED cover 22f arranged along the front side of the sink part 4, and are accommodated in the LED cover 22e arranged along the side part. ing.

  As shown in FIG. 4B, the LED covers 22a to 22f are aluminum cover members formed into a duct shape having a predetermined length by extrusion molding. Inside the LED covers 22a to 22f, the main LED modules 20a to 20f and auxiliary Accommodating chambers S1 and S2 capable of accommodating the main LED modules 21a to 21f are respectively formed.

  Specifically, a storage chamber S1 for storing the main LED modules 20a to 20f is formed in the longitudinal direction inside each of the LED covers 22a to 22f, and an auxiliary LED is positioned outside the storage chamber S1. A storage chamber S2 for storing the modules 21a to 21f is formed in the longitudinal direction, and a reflection layer for reflecting light is formed on the inner surfaces of the storage chambers S1 and S2. The LED covers 22a to 22c arranged along the rear side portion of the face member 14 have the same internal structure, differing only in length, and are arranged along the front side portion of the face member 14. The internal structures of the covers 22d to 22f are the same and only the lengths are different. The LED covers 22a to 22c and the LED covers 22d to 22f are different in shape of the storage chamber S2.

  An irradiation opening extending in the longitudinal direction is formed on the inner side surface of the storage chamber S1 in each of the LED covers 22a to 22f, and is disposed so as to face the side surface 14a of the face plate 14, and the irradiation opening has irradiation light. The main LED modules 20a to 20f are arranged in the accommodating chamber S1 so as to be able to irradiate toward the side surface 14a of the inner face plate 14.

  The accommodation chamber S2 in the LED covers 22a to 22c arranged along the rear side portion of the face plate 14 has an irradiation opening extending in the longitudinal direction on the upper surface. The irradiation opening is arranged so as to face a light diffusion prism 24 fitted in an irradiation window 25 formed on the upper surface of the top plate 2, and each auxiliary LED module 21a to 21c can irradiate upward. Is disposed in the storage chamber S2.

  Further, in the accommodation chamber S2 in the LED covers 22d to 22f arranged along the front side portion of the face plate 14, an irradiation opening extending in the longitudinal direction is formed on the lower surface. A light diffusing prism 26 is provided in the irradiation opening, and each of the auxiliary LED modules 21d to 21f is arranged in the accommodation room S2 so as to be able to irradiate downward (floor surface of the kitchen space K).

  That is, the LED cover 22a and the LED cover 22d, the LED cover 22b and the LED cover 22e, the LED cover 22c and the LED cover 22f are arranged to face each other with the face plate 14 interposed therebetween, and the cooking portion C and the slope on the side surface 14a of the face plate 14 are inclined. The regions corresponding to the part 7 and the sink part 4 are arranged so as to be individually irradiable from the front and rear side surfaces 14 a of the face plate 14.

  On the back surface of the face plate 14 in the present embodiment, as shown in FIG. 4B in particular, a printing layer 13 in which a plurality of white dots (convex parts) having diffuse reflectivity are formed is formed by printing. When the irradiation light irradiated from the front and rear side surfaces 14a toward the inside of the face plate 14 and transmitted through the face plate 14 by total reflection hits the white dot at a predetermined position, diffuse reflection occurs at that position, thereby The entire upper surface of the face plate 14 as an optical plate emits light almost uniformly. Note that the size (area) of the white dots increases as the distance from the light source increases (from the periphery toward the center), which increases the reflectivity and allows more light to be emitted. The entire upper surface of the face plate 14 emits light almost uniformly.

  Further, a stainless steel reflecting plate 27 is disposed below the face plate 14, whereby the face plate 14 is supported from below, and the irradiation light transmitted by total reflection in the face plate 14 is specular. Reflected upward by the upper surface of the reflecting plate 27 having the above, the irradiation light is efficiently emitted upward.

  Further, since the face plate 14 in this embodiment is a glass plate having low transparency (visible light transmittance) (semi-transparent) as described above, when the above-described operation confirmation LED 17 is turned on, the face plate 14 is turned on. The operation confirmation LED 17 appears on the upper surface so that the user can easily recognize the position of the electromagnetic heater 9 in operation, and the face plate 14 near the operation confirmation LED 17 shines over a wide range. It becomes like this. When the operation confirmation LED 17 is turned off, the operation confirmation LED 17 cannot be seen from above the face plate 14, so that the appearance of the kitchen table 1 is improved.

  Moreover, since the upper surface of the electromagnetic heater 9 is covered with the face plate 14 which consists of a glass plate which has predetermined thickness, when not using the electromagnetic heater 9, the heating part of the electromagnetic heater 9 is used as the cooking part C. be able to. In such a case, it is preferable to form a protective layer (for example, a resin coating) for preventing the top surface of the face plate 14 from being scratched during cooking. Sometimes, it is possible to prevent light from leaking locally from the damaged part.

  Moreover, since the recessed part 3 is formed in the top plate 2, and the face plate 14 is arrange | positioned in the recessed part 3, the upper surface of the face plate 14 of the cooking part C is a little lower than the upper surface of the top plate 2, and a face plate A large amount of water can flow on the face plate 14 even if the cooking utensil 10 such as a pan placed on the face 14 spills, and dirt on the face plate 14 is directed toward the sink portion 4. It can be easily washed away.

  Further, since the upper surface of the face plate 14 in the cooking unit C is gradually inclined downward toward the sink portion 4, the water on the upper surface of the face plate 14 naturally flows toward the sink portion 4. ing.

  Furthermore, all the electromagnetic heaters 9 arranged in the cooking unit C and the sink unit 4 are covered with a single face plate 14, and the upper surface of the face plate 14 in the cooking unit C is a flat surface without a step. Can be easily cleaned by flowing water over the upper surface of the face plate 14, and the electromagnetic heater 9 and the cooking portion C are not separated by a step, and any space in the upper surface of the face plate 14 of the cooking portion C can be arbitrarily selected. The range can be effectively used as the cooking unit C and the heating unit.

  In addition, if glass is used as the face plate 14 as the light guide plate, the face plate 14 having translucency and low thermal conductivity can be formed, so even in the vicinity of the electromagnetic heater 9 that is operating, It can be used as a cooking unit C that can perform processing, and not only can the limited area of the upper surface of the face plate 14 be used effectively, but also materials such as ceramics conventionally used as face plates for electromagnetic heaters. Compared with glass, since it is easy to process, the face plate 14 which can cover one large area corresponding to complicated shapes, such as the upper surface of the kitchen stand 1 and the bottom face of the sink part 4, can be manufactured easily, and the kitchen stand 1 The manufacturing cost can be reduced.

  Next, the configuration of various devices in the kitchen table 1 will be described with reference to FIG. 5. A control unit having a control unit 30 a for controlling various devices provided in the kitchen table 1 at a predetermined position inside the kitchen table 1. 30 is disposed. The control unit 30a is connected to the operation confirmation LED 17 and the heating temperature detection sensor 31 that detects the heating temperature of each heating unit, and the heater control unit 9a that controls the electromagnetic heater 9 and the electromagnetic heater 9 are controlled. An air intake device 16 that is linked to the operation of the air flow, a flow rate detection sensor 32 that is disposed in the faucet 5 and detects the amount of water flowing out of the faucet 5, main LED modules 20a to 20f as main illumination devices, and auxiliary illumination Auxiliary LED modules 21a to 21f as a device and a liquid crystal display 12 including a display panel 12a constituting an operation unit of the electromagnetic heater 9 and the main LED modules 20a to 20f and the auxiliary LED modules 21a to 21f are connected. Yes.

  When it is detected that a heater operation button (not shown) formed on the display panel 12a is selected, the control unit 30a outputs a signal indicating that the operation button is operated to the control unit 9a of the electromagnetic heater 9. To do. Further, when it is detected that an LED operation button (not shown) formed on the display panel 12a is selected, or when the lighting device is in an energized state, the heating temperature detection sensor 31 and the flow rate detection sensor 32 When a change occurs in the output, control to change the irradiation mode of the main LED modules 20a to 20f and the auxiliary LED modules 21a to 21f is performed.

  Here, an example of the irradiation control of the main LED modules 20a to 20f performed by the control unit 30a will be described with reference to the table of FIG. 6 and FIG. 7, for example, the control unit 30a is for LED formed on the display panel 12a. When the main LED modules 20a to 20f are energized (power supply; on) by an operation button (not shown), all the main LED modules 20a to 20f emit light in white.

  For example, when the electromagnetic heater 9 is used and the heating temperature detection sensor 31 detects that the heating temperature has changed, the main LED module 20a disposed at a position corresponding to the plurality of heating units 9a, The light emission color of 21a is changed from white to red (the region surrounded by the grid-like frame dotted line in FIG. 7 (partial region of the cooking portion C) is emitting light in red). Thereby, the fact that the electromagnetic heater 9 is in use is notified by the emission color of the main LED modules 20a, 21a corresponding to the heating part in the face plate 14 and the change thereof.

  Further, when the faucet 5 is used and the flow rate detection sensor 32 detects that the flow rate has changed, the emission color of the main LED modules 20c and 21c corresponding to the sink portion is changed from white to blue (see FIG. 7) The halftone dot region is emitting light in blue). Thereby, the fact that the faucet 5 is in use is notified by the emission color of the main LED modules 20c and 21c corresponding to the sink portion of the face plate 14 and the change thereof.

  Although not particularly shown, when the auxiliary LED modules 21a to 21c are energized (power supply: on) by LED operation buttons (not shown) formed on the display panel 12a, all the auxiliary LED modules 21a to 21c are turned on. By emitting light in white, light is irradiated upward from the irradiation window 25 formed on the top plate 2 (see FIG. 7). Thereby, while the front surface of the back panel 35 is illuminated and it becomes bright, the glare by the illumination light from the appropriate illuminating device provided above the kitchen stand 1 can be prevented. Moreover, by irradiating the irradiation light toward the back panel 35, it becomes indirect lighting, and the production effect in the kitchen space K is enhanced, and the light is not directly irradiated to the eyes of the cooker, which hinders cooking. There is nothing.

  Although not specifically shown, when the auxiliary LED modules 21d to 21f are energized (power supply: on) by LED operation buttons (not shown) formed on the display panel 12a, all the auxiliary LED modules 21d to 21f are turned on. By emitting light in white, light is emitted downward from the front edge of the top 2 (see FIG. 7). Thereby, the floor surface near the kitchen stand 1 in the kitchen space K can be illuminated and the feet can be brightened, and the stored items can be easily seen when the drawer 8 is used. It can also be used as a night light.

  As described above, in the kitchen table 1 as an embodiment of the present invention, the side surface 14a of the face plate 14 serving as the light guide plate is irradiated by the main LED modules 20a to 20f as the lighting devices. Since the upper surface of the face plate 14 emits light almost uniformly, the hand of the cook who performs cooking on the upper surface of the kitchen table is illuminated by light from below, which makes it difficult for the cook to cast shadows from above. Since the hand becomes bright, workability at the time of cooking is effectively improved, for example, when shredding or when removing a fish bone. Moreover, since the light emitted from the upper surface of the face plate 14 is not the direct irradiation light from the LED, but the indirect light diffusely reflected from the inside of the face plate 14 which is a light guide plate, The eyes of the person are hard to get tired.

  Furthermore, in this embodiment, the face plate 14 is constituted by a single glass plate extending over the entire length of the left and right (longitudinal width) of the upper surface of the kitchen table 1, and the upper surface of the electromagnetic heater 9 is also covered by the face plate 14. Since the upper surface of the kitchen table 1 can be illuminated over the left and right widths of the kitchen table 1, the kitchen space K can be effectively brightened, and the electromagnetic heater 9 can be used when the electromagnetic heater 9 is not used. The top surface of 9 can be used as a cooking space.

  Further, the control unit 30a irradiates the irradiation mode (this embodiment) according to the change in the usage state of the electromagnetic heater 9 and the faucet 5 based on the change in the output state of the detection signal from the heating temperature detection sensor 31 and the flow rate detection sensor 32. In the example, the light emission color) is controlled to change, so that the use state of the faucet 5 and the electromagnetic heater 9 can be visually recognized by the cook by the light, and the cook etc. Even when the user is in a distant place such as the dining space D, the light can be reliably recognized by light.

  Further, the main LED modules 20a to 20f as the main lighting devices are provided so as to be able to irradiate the heating part and the sink part 4 separately, and the heating part in the face plate 14 is made of red light reminiscent of a change in heating temperature. Irradiation and the sink part 4 can emit surface light with different emission colors, such as irradiating with blue light resembling water, so that the usage status of the electromagnetic heater 9 and the faucet 5 can be changed. Each can be recognized individually.

  Further, the main LED modules 20a to 20f as the main lighting devices are accommodated in the LED covers 22a to 22f disposed so as to extend along the front and rear sides of the face plate 14, so that the LEDs are covered. Since it is protected by the member, it is possible to prevent damage or failure due to intrusion of heat or water. In addition, for example, compared with the case where the main LED module is arranged on the left and right side portions of the horizontally long rectangular face plate 14, the irradiation light from the main LED module easily spreads over the entire area of the face plate 14. Can emit surface light.

  Although the embodiments of the present invention have been described with reference to the drawings, the specific configuration is not limited to these embodiments, and modifications and additions within the scope of the present invention are included in the present invention. It is.

  For example, in the said Example, although the heat resistant glass is used for the material of the face plate 14, this invention is not limited to this, As long as it is a board which has translucency, acrylic resin other than glass, etc. A material may be used.

  Moreover, in the said Example, when the heating temperature of the electromagnetic heater 9 and the flow volume of the faucet 5 change, the control part 30a changes the irradiation light of main LED module 20a-20f from white light to red light or blue light. However, the emission color is not limited to the above color and can be variously changed.

  Moreover, in the said Example, although the luminescent color of main LED module 20a-20f was changed according to the change of the heating temperature of the electromagnetic heater 9, or the flow volume of the faucet 5, the electromagnetic heater 9 and the faucet 5 were changed. The entire area of the face plate 14 or a part of the area depending on changes in the usage state of other devices such as home appliances (grills, ovens, microwave ovens, dishwashers, refrigerators, etc.) disposed on or around the kitchen table 1 The light emission mode may be changed.

  Moreover, in the said Example, it was alert | reported that the change had arisen in the heating temperature of the electromagnetic heater 9, or the flow volume of the faucet 5 by changing luminescent color, For example, blinking irradiation light or changing a brightness | luminance. For example, it may be notified that the usage status has changed.

  Furthermore, according to changes in heating temperature and flow rate, the emission color, lighting mode (lighting from off, lighting from blinking, blinking speed change, etc.), brightness, etc. may be changed. The change of heating temperature and flow rate can be transmitted more accurately.

  Moreover, in the said Example, although LED (light emitting diode) was applied as an illuminating device, illuminating devices, such as a cold cathode tube and a fluorescent lamp, may be applied, for example.

  Moreover, in the said Example, although main LED module 20a-20f (auxiliary LED module 21a-21f) which is an illuminating device was arrange | positioned continuously along the front-and-back side surface (longitudinal side surface) in the faceplate 14. , May be partially disposed. Moreover, you may arrange | position along the left-right side surface of the faceplate 14, and may be arrange | positioned along the side surface 14a whole periphery (front-back, right-and-left side surface 14a) of the faceplate 14. Moreover, the face plate 14 may also be arrange | positioned so that only the area | region of the cooking part C in the upper part of the kitchen stand 1 may be covered.

  Furthermore, although the auxiliary LED modules 21a to 21f as auxiliary lighting devices that illuminate the upper and lower sides of the kitchen table 1 are provided separately from the main LED modules 20a to 20f, for example, the irradiation direction of the main LED modules 20a to 20f May be changed in the vertical direction so that the upper and lower sides of the kitchen table 1 can be illuminated by the main LED modules 20a to 20f.

It is a perspective view which shows the kitchen stand provided with the illuminating device as an Example of this invention. It is a top view which shows the kitchen stand of FIG. It is AA sectional drawing of FIG. (A) is BB sectional drawing of FIG. 3, (b) is a perspective view which shows an LED module. It is a block diagram which shows the structure of the various apparatuses provided in the kitchen stand. It is a table | surface figure which shows the illumination aspect of each part in a kitchen stand. It is a perspective view which shows the use condition of the illuminating device of the kitchen stand of FIG.

Explanation of symbols

1 Kitchen stand 2 Top plate 3 Recess 4 Sink 5 Faucet (water tap)
9 Electromagnetic heater 12 Liquid crystal display 12a Display panel 13 Reflecting plate 14 Face plate (light guide plate)
17 LED for operation confirmation
20a-20f Main LED module (lighting device)
21a-21f Auxiliary LED module (auxiliary lighting device)
22a-22f LED cover (cover member)
23, 24, 26 Light diffusing prism 25 Irradiation window 27 Reflecting plate 30 Control unit (control device)
30a Control part 31 Heating temperature detection sensor 32 Flow rate detection sensor C Cooking part S1, S2 Storage chamber

Claims (6)

A kitchen table with a lighting device,
At least a part of the upper part of the kitchen table is covered with a light guide plate, and the lighting device is arranged to irradiate light along the side surface of the light guide plate and toward the side surface of the light guide plate. A kitchen table provided with a lighting device characterized by that.   The electromagnetic induction heating type electromagnetic heater is embedded in a predetermined upper portion of the kitchen table, and the upper surface of the electromagnetic heater is covered with the light guide plate. Kitchen stand with lighting device. A control device for controlling the lighting device;
On the upper surface of the kitchen table, a heating unit for heating food by the electromagnetic heater, and a sink unit having a faucet are provided,
The said control apparatus changes an irradiation aspect according to the change of the use condition of the said electromagnetic heater or the said water tap, A kitchen stand provided with the illuminating device of Claim 2 characterized by the above-mentioned.   The said illuminating device is provided so that the location corresponding to the said heating part in the side surface of the said light-guide plate and the location corresponding to the said sink part can be irradiated individually, respectively. Kitchen stand with lighting device.   The said lighting apparatus is accommodated in the inside of the cover member extended along the side surface of the said light-guide plate, The kitchen stand provided with the lighting apparatus in any one of Claim 1 thru | or 4 characterized by the above-mentioned.   The auxiliary lighting device provided separately from the lighting device is disposed along the side surface of the light guide plate so as to be able to irradiate a portion other than the side surface of the light guide plate. The kitchen stand provided with the illuminating device in any one of 5 thru | or 5.

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