JP2023168519A - kitchen unit - Google Patents

Abstract

To provide a kitchen unit in which electric appliances can be used in a wide range around a kitchen counter.SOLUTION: A kitchen unit (100) includes: a kitchen counter (110) having a top plate (101); a shielding panel unit (1) erected on the top plate in the neighborhood of a stove (102) or a sink (103) provided on the kitchen counter; and a power supply unit (4) provided in the shielding panel unit, which can be energized when a plug is inserted.SELECTED DRAWING: Figure 1

Description

The present invention relates to a kitchen unit.

For example, cooking appliances such as mixers may be used on kitchen counters equipped with stoves, sinks, and the like. Therefore, a kitchen unit has been proposed that is provided with a power supply section (plug receiver) for plugging in a cooking appliance and energizing it. In the kitchen device described in Patent Document 1, an outlet portion is provided on the front end surface of the cooking table.

Japanese Patent Application Publication No. 2015-104562

In the kitchen device disclosed in Patent Document 1, the outlet portion protrudes downward from the front end surface located on the near side when a cook stands facing the kitchen device. If the outlet portion protrudes from the front end surface of the kitchen counter in this way, when the plug is connected, the plug protrudes from the front of the kitchen counter and the cord hangs down to the front side. As a result, the cords may get caught in the doors of drawers or shelves located below the kitchen counter, impeding the flow of work for the cook.

Examples of kitchen unit layouts include an island-type kitchen where the kitchen unit is installed on the floor and separated from the wall of the building, and one side wall in the width direction of the kitchen unit (on either side of the cook standing in the kitchen unit). There is a two-way open kitchen called a peninsula kitchen, where the side wall of the building is adjacent to the wall of the building. In an open kitchen, when a cook stands facing the kitchen counter while cooking, there is no partition wall provided on the back side of the kitchen counter in the depth direction, and the kitchen is open to a dining room or the like adjacent to the kitchen.

In the case of such a face-to-face open kitchen, the top surface of the kitchen counter other than the stove and sink is often made flat with few irregularities so that the kitchen space and living space can feel unified. Additionally, the flat area of the kitchen counter may be increased so that part of the kitchen counter doubles as a dining table.

In such a face-to-face open kitchen, the position where the cook stands facing the kitchen counter is not limited to one side, but the cook or the like can stand on four or three sides of the kitchen counter. Therefore, cooking appliances may also be used in the dining space.

In such a case, if an outlet section is provided in front of the kitchen counter as in Patent Document 1, when cooking appliances are used in the dining space, the cord will cross over the kitchen counter, making it difficult to cook. It gets in the way of your work. In addition, if the kitchen counter has a large flat area, if the outlet section opens downward from the front as in Patent Document 1, the cord will not be long enough, making it impossible to use cooking appliances in the dining space. There was a case. Furthermore, since kitchen counters use water, it is not possible to embed a power supply section in the top surface of the counter.

In view of the above circumstances, an object of the present invention is to provide a kitchen unit that allows electrical appliances to be used over a wide area around the kitchen counter.

The kitchen unit according to the present invention includes a kitchen counter having a top plate, a shielding panel unit erected on the top plate in the vicinity of a stove or a sink provided on the kitchen counter, and a shielding panel unit provided on the shielding panel unit, The device is characterized by comprising a power supply unit that can be energized by inserting a plug.

According to this invention, since the power supply section is provided in the shielding panel unit installed upright near the stove or the sink, the power supply section can be provided on the top plate. As a result, the cord of the cooking appliance will not get caught in a drawer or the like provided at the front of the kitchen unit, and the work flow of the cook will not be obstructed. Additionally, it is possible to provide a kitchen unit in which electrical appliances can be used over a wide area around the kitchen counter. Furthermore, by providing the power supply section in the shielding panel unit, the power supply section is less noticeable in appearance than when the power supply section is installed independently and protruding from the top plate, making it possible to create a kitchen unit with excellent appearance design. Can be provided.

In the kitchen unit according to the present invention, the shielding panel unit includes a panel main body and a frame that is attached on the top plate and supports and fixes the panel main body, and the power supply section is provided on the frame. Good too.

According to this invention, since the power supply section is provided on the frame provided to support the shielding panel, the power supply section is less noticeable in appearance than when the power supply section is provided independently and protruding from the top plate. It is possible to provide a kitchen unit with excellent appearance design.

In the kitchen unit according to the present invention, the power supply section may be provided in the frame below the panel main body.

According to the present invention, since the power supply section is provided in the frame below the panel main body, the power supply section is not noticeable in appearance, and a kitchen unit with excellent appearance design can be provided. Further, when the plug is connected to the power supply section, the cord of the electrical appliance extends near the top plate, so that it does not easily interfere with the flow of work on the top plate.

In the kitchen unit according to the present invention, the frame includes a vertical frame provided at a vertical edge of the panel main body, and a horizontal frame provided at a horizontal edge of the panel main body, and the power supply section includes a vertical frame provided at a horizontal edge of the panel main body. It may be provided in the frame.

According to this invention, since the power source section is provided in the vertical frame of the frame including the horizontal frame and the vertical frame, the power source section can be provided at a position spaced upward from the top plate.

In the kitchen unit according to the present invention, the power supply section may be provided on an outer surface of the frame substantially parallel to the thickness direction of the panel body.

According to this invention, since the power supply section is provided on the outer surface of the frame that is substantially parallel to the thickness direction of the panel body, the power supply section is difficult to see from the living space or dining space side, and a shielding panel unit with a high appearance design can be achieved. Can be provided. In addition, the plug can be easily inserted into the plug socket regardless of whether the user stands on the kitchen counter in the front or back direction.

In the kitchen unit according to the present invention, the power source section may be provided on a side surface of the frame of the shielding panel unit that is opposite to the stove or the sink side.

According to the present invention, the power source section is provided on the side of the frame of the shielding panel unit opposite to the stove or sink side, so that the power source section is not visually noticeable, making it possible to provide a kitchen unit with excellent appearance design. . Furthermore, when a plug is connected to the power supply section, the cord of the electrical appliance is less likely to be located closer to the stove or sink than the panel body, which inevitably ensures the safety of the wiring.

In the kitchen unit according to the present invention, the kitchen counter may be provided such that an end of the shielding panel unit on a side opposite to the stove or the sink is spaced apart from a wall of the building.

According to the present invention, it is possible to provide a kitchen unit in which electrical appliances can be used over a wide area around the kitchen counter, especially in a face-to-face open kitchen.

In a face-to-face open kitchen, a kitchen unit can be provided in which electrical appliances can be used in a wide area around the kitchen counter.

FIG. 1 is a perspective view showing a kitchen unit according to a first embodiment of the present invention. FIG. 1 is a perspective view showing a part of the kitchen unit according to the first embodiment of the present invention. FIG. 1 is a perspective view showing a part of the kitchen unit according to the first embodiment of the present invention. It is a longitudinal cross-sectional view of the screen unit of the first embodiment of the present invention. It is a perspective view showing the first modification of the screen unit of the first embodiment of the present invention. It is a sectional view showing the first modification of the screen unit of the first embodiment of the present invention. It is a perspective view showing the second modification of the screen unit of the first embodiment of the present invention. It is a perspective view which shows the third modification of the screen unit of 1st embodiment of this invention. It is a perspective view showing the fourth modification of the screen unit of the first embodiment of the present invention. It is an exploded perspective view of the fourth modification of the screen unit of the first embodiment of the present invention. It is a perspective view showing the fifth modification of the screen unit of the first embodiment of the present invention. It is an exploded perspective view of the fifth modification of the screen unit of the first embodiment of the present invention. It is a perspective view showing a kitchen unit concerning a second embodiment of the present invention. It is a perspective view showing a part of kitchen unit concerning a second embodiment of the present invention.

(First embodiment)
Hereinafter, a kitchen unit according to a first embodiment of the present invention will be described using the drawings. FIG. 1 is a perspective view showing a kitchen unit 100 according to the present embodiment. The kitchen unit 100 according to this embodiment is installed in a boundary between a living space or a dining space and a kitchen space in a living room. The kitchen unit 100 according to the present embodiment is an island-type kitchen that is placed apart from the wall of a building, or a peninsula-type kitchen where only one end of the kitchen counter is placed close to the wall of the building. This is a kitchen unit 100 suitably used for.

In face-to-face kitchen units that are placed facing the living or dining space, the top of the kitchen counter may be shielded by placing a feature wall or storage cabinet that is higher than the kitchen countertop. . On the other hand, as shown in FIG. 1, there is a kitchen unit that does not include a feature higher than the top plate at the end of the kitchen counter. In the following description, a kitchen unit that does not include a feature higher than the top plate will be referred to as an open kitchen. In the following description, the direction perpendicular to the floor F on which the kitchen unit 100 is installed is referred to as the up-down direction.

The kitchen unit 100 according to the present embodiment includes a kitchen counter 110, a stove 102, a sink 103, a screen unit (shielding panel unit) 1, and a power supply section 4, as shown in FIG.

The kitchen counter 110 includes a top plate 101 and a cabinet 104 that supports the top plate 101. The cabinet 104 is a rectangular parallelepiped-shaped structure erected on the floor F. Although not shown, the cabinet 104 includes storage areas such as drawers and shelves for storing cooking utensils, storage areas for electrical appliances such as dishwashers and ovens, and piping for storing gas pipes, electrical wiring, water supply and drainage pipes, etc. A storage section and the like are provided as appropriate.

The top plate 101 is a flat member that is approximately rectangular in plan view. The top plate 101 is placed on and fixed to the cabinet 104. As shown in FIG. 1, the longitudinal dimension of the top plate 101 is approximately equal to the longitudinal dimension of the cabinet 104. The first side 101a of the two longitudinal sides 101a and 101b of the top plate 101 is arranged near the side wall of the cabinet 104, and the second side 101b, which is the other longitudinal side, is arranged horizontally from the side wall of the cabinet 104. is prominently located.

The top plate 101 has openings that penetrate in the vertical direction at positions where a stove 102, a sink 103, and a faucet 105 (see FIG. 3) are provided. A stove 102, a sink 103, and a faucet 105 provided near the sink 103 are arranged and fixed in these openings.

The stove 102 and the sink 103 are arranged side by side in the longitudinal direction of the top plate 101 and spaced apart from each other. The stove 102 and the sink 103 are arranged near the first side 101a of the top plate 101. When cooking, a user of the kitchen unit 100 mainly stands on the first side 101a side. A work area R between the stove 102 and the sink 103 on the top plate 101 functions as a work table. The second side 101b side of the top plate 101 is configured to be usable not only as a kitchen workbench but also as a dining space or living space workbench. Furthermore, if a chair is placed on the second side 101b, it functions as a counter table.

The stove 102 is a known gas stove or electric stove, and is connected to gas piping or electric wiring within the cabinet 104, and is configured to be capable of cooking.

The sink 103 is a known sink, and a drain port (not shown) is connected to a drain pipe provided in the cabinet 104. The faucet 105 is connected to a water supply pipe within the cabinet 104 and is configured to be able to discharge water into the sink 103. Water discharged from the faucet 105 is drained into the drain pipe via the drain port of the sink 103.

FIG. 2 is a perspective view showing a part of the kitchen unit 100 of FIG. 1, and is a perspective view showing the stove 102 and the screen unit 1 provided near the stove 102. FIG. 3 is a perspective view showing a part of the kitchen unit 100 of FIG. 1, and is a perspective view showing the screen unit 1 provided near the sink 103 and the stove 102.

As shown in FIGS. 1 to 3, the screen unit 1 is erected on a top plate 101 in the vicinity of a stove 102 and a sink 103 provided on a kitchen counter 110. The screen unit 1 is provided near the end of the stove 102 on the second side 101b side, and near the end of the sink 103 on the second side 101b side. The screen unit 1 is a panel that has a function of shielding the stove 102 or the sink 103 from the surroundings. The stove 102 performs functions such as scattering of oil and the like during cooking, trapping smoke, and protecting against flames, and the sink 103 functions to prevent water from scattering when the sink is used.

The screen unit 1 includes a frame 2 and a screen (panel body) 3. The frame 2 is a substantially rectangular elongated member fixed on the top plate 101. The frame 2 is provided to support and fix the panel body. FIG. 4 is a longitudinal sectional view of the vicinity of the frame 2 of the screen unit 1 of this embodiment. As shown in FIG. 4, the frame 2 includes a frame body 21 that forms an outer frame, and a locking member 22 that locks the screen 3. The frame body 21 and the locking member 22 are elongated members that are approximately equal in length to the frame 2 in the longitudinal direction. The frame body 21 and the locking member 22 are shaped members made of aluminum alloy. As shown in FIGS. 2 and 3, the frame 2 further includes end caps 5, 5 provided at both ends in the longitudinal direction.

In the following explanation regarding the screen unit 1 and the power supply section 4, regarding various members other than the frame 2, when attached to the screen unit 1, the direction along the longitudinal direction of the frame 2 will be referred to as the longitudinal direction, and the direction perpendicular to the longitudinal direction will be referred to as the longitudinal direction. The horizontal direction is called the front-back direction. In the front-rear direction, the first side 101a side of the top plate 101 in a state where the screen unit 1 is attached to the top plate 101 is appropriately referred to as the front side, and the second side 101b side is appropriately referred to as the rear side.

The frame body 21 is a member fixed on the top plate 101. As shown in FIG. 4, the frame main body 21 is a member having a substantially U-shaped vertical cross section, and includes a base 210 that contacts the top plate 101, and a first side wall 211 and a second side wall 212 that extend in the vertical direction. . The frame body 21 has a first side wall 211 and a second side wall 212 erected upward from both ends of the base 210 in the front-rear direction, and is opened upward by the base 210, the first side wall 211, and the second side wall 212. A groove portion 213 is formed. Two through holes 25 , 25 in which the power source section 4 is arranged are formed in one longitudinal end of the second side wall 212 (the end on the working area R side) in line with each other in the longitudinal direction. A wiring hole 26 that penetrates in the vertical direction is formed at the longitudinal end of the base 210 and near the through holes 25, 25.

The locking member 22 is a member that is fitted into the groove 213 of the frame body 21. The locking member 22 has a first abutting wall 221, a second abutting wall 222, a locking groove 223, and upper cover portions 224a and 224b. The first abutting wall 221 and the second abutting wall 222 are located at the lower end of the locking member 22 and have flat surfaces extending in the vertical direction. The first abutting wall 221 and the second abutting wall 222 extend in parallel in the longitudinal direction. An insertion recess 227 (see FIG. 4) is formed at the longitudinal end of the second abutting wall 222 at a position where the longitudinal position is equal to the through holes 25, 25 of the second side wall 212. . The insertion recess 227 is a recess in which the second contact wall 222 (including the horizontally extending portion) is cut out and has a size that allows a power supply box 41 (described later) to pass therethrough.

A locking groove 223 is provided at the upper part of the first abutting wall 221 and the second abutting wall 222 . The upper cover parts 224a and 224b extend substantially horizontally from the upper end of the locking groove 223 in the front-back direction of the frame 2 to the upper ends of the first side wall 211 and the second side wall 212 of the frame main body 21. The upper cover parts 224a, 224b include upper locking parts 225, 226 extending downward from both ends in the front-rear direction.

As shown in FIG. 4, the locking groove 223 is offset toward the first side 101a (front side) from the center of the frame 2 in the front-rear direction. The gap Sb between the second side wall 212 and the outer wall of the locking groove 223 is wider than the gap Sa between the first side wall 211 and the outer wall of the locking groove 223. A gap Sb between the second side wall 212 and the outer wall of the locking groove 223 becomes a power supply storage section 4S of the power supply section 4, which will be described later.

The screen 3 is a panel made of glass or plastic. It is particularly preferable that the screen 3 be transparent or translucent, since this will not impair the sense of openness in a face-to-face open kitchen. As shown in FIG. 4, the lower end of the screen 3 is covered with a cover member 31. The cover member 31 is an elongated member made of resin and has a substantially U-shaped vertical cross section, and has an outer size that allows it to be inserted into the locking groove 223 of the locking member 22 of the frame 2 while contacting it. The cover member 31 is provided with a support groove 32 that opens upward, and the lower end of the screen 3 is inserted into the support groove 32 and tightly fixed.

The power supply section 4 is provided on the frame 2 of the screen unit 1. The power supply section 4 has a plug socket 40 (see FIGS. 2 and 3), a power supply box 41 housing an electrical connection mechanism, and wiring 42, into which the plug of an electrical appliance is inserted. This is a well-known plug receiving part that can be energized by being turned on. In this embodiment, two power supply units 4 are provided.

The power supply unit 4 is provided in the frame 2 below the screen 3, as shown in FIGS. 2 and 3. Specifically, the power supply section 4 is provided on a second side wall 212 located on the second side 101b side of the frame 2 of the screen unit 1, which is opposite to the stove 102 or sink 103 side. The power supply section 4 is disposed toward the second side 101b of the top plate 101. Further, each of the plug insertion ports 40, 40 is arranged such that the lower end portion thereof is located above the top plate 101. As a result, water spilled onto the top plate 101 can be prevented from reaching the plug insertion port 40. Although not shown, a cap may be provided to cover the plug insertion port 40 from the outside when the power supply unit 4 is not in use.

The end caps 5, 5 are substantially flat caps having a shape and dimensions corresponding to the outer shape of both ends of the frame 2 in the longitudinal direction, and are arranged to cover both ends of the frame 2 in the longitudinal direction. It is engaged with the frame 2. The end caps 5, 5 seal the ends of the frame 2 to prevent water from entering inside the frame 2. The end caps 5, 5 are removably attached to the frame 2. Therefore, when performing maintenance on the power supply unit 4, the end cap 5 is removed.

Next, a method for installing the screen unit 1 and the power supply section 4 will be explained. First, the frame body 21 is placed on the top plate 101 so that the base 210 comes into contact with the top plate 101 on the second side 101b side near the stove 102 or the sink 103. A screw is inserted into the groove 213 to fix the frame body 21 onto the top plate 101.

Next, the power supply section 4 is arranged. The wiring 42 of the power supply section 4 is inserted into the wiring hole 26 of the base 210 of the frame 2 and the wiring hole 106 penetrating the top plate 101 in the vertical direction, and is connected to the electric wiring provided in the cabinet 104 so as to conduct electricity. . The plug insertion ports 40 are arranged in the power supply storage section 4S in the frame 2, and each plug insertion port 40 is fitted into each through hole 25, 25 of the second side wall 212 and fixed.

Next, the locking member 22 is placed in the groove 213 of the frame body 21. Specifically, each plane of the first contact wall 221 and the second contact wall 222 is brought into contact with the inner surface of the first side wall 211 and the second side wall 212 of the frame main body 21, respectively, and the upper cover parts 224a and 224b are It is arranged so as to cover the upper opening of the groove 213 of the frame body 21. Upper locking parts 225 and 226 cover the upper ends of the first abutting wall 221 and the second abutting wall 222, and are provided horizontally at the upper ends of the first abutting wall 221 and the second abutting wall 222, respectively. The lower ends of the upper locking parts 225, 226 abut on the respective support surfaces 221a, 222a. Thereby, the locking member 22 is locked to the frame body 21. Note that when the locking member 22 is inserted into the groove 213 from above, the insertion recess 227 is located at a position corresponding to the power supply box 41, and the power supply box 41 is arranged to pass through the insertion recess 227.

Next, the screen 3 is fixed to the frame 2. An adhesive is disposed in the locking groove 223, and when the cover member 31 of the screen 3 is inserted into the locking groove 223, the cover member 31 is pressed into the locking groove 223 and crimped. The lower end of the screen 3 is supported and fixed in the locking groove 223 by adhesive. As a result, the screen 3 inserted into the frame 2 does not come out of the frame 2. Through the above steps, the screen unit 1 and the power supply section 4 can be installed on the top plate 101.

According to the kitchen unit 100 according to the present embodiment, the power supply section 4 is provided on the screen unit 1 that is installed upright near the stove 102 or the sink 103, so the power supply section 4 can be provided on the top plate 101. As a result, the cord of the cooking appliance will not get caught in a drawer or the like provided on the front surface of the kitchen unit 100, and the work flow of the user who is cooking will not be obstructed. Furthermore, it is possible to provide a kitchen unit 100 in which electrical appliances can be used over a wide area around the top plate 101. Furthermore, by providing the power supply section 4 in the screen unit 1, the power supply section 4 is less noticeable in appearance and has an excellent appearance design compared to a case where the power supply section 4 is provided independently and protruding from the top plate 101. A kitchen unit 100 can be provided.

According to the kitchen unit 100 according to the present embodiment, the power source section 4 is provided on the frame 2 provided to support the screen 3, so compared to the case where the power source section 4 is provided independently protruding from the top plate 101. Therefore, it is possible to provide a kitchen unit 100 in which the power supply section 4 is not conspicuous in appearance and has an excellent appearance design. Further, since the power supply unit 4 is arranged at a higher position than the top surface of the top plate 101, even if water spills on the top plate 101, it is difficult for water to adhere to the plug insertion port 40.

According to the kitchen unit 100 according to the present embodiment, the power supply part 4 is provided in the frame 2 provided below the screen 3, so that the power supply part 4 is not noticeable in appearance, and the kitchen unit 100 has an excellent appearance design. can be provided. Further, when a plug is connected to the power supply unit 4, the cord of the electrical appliance extends near the top plate 101, and the work flow line on the top plate 101 is not easily obstructed.

According to the kitchen unit 100 according to the present embodiment, the power supply section 4 is provided on the second side wall 212 (side surface) of the frame 2 of the screen unit 1 on the opposite side from the stove 102 or the sink 103 side. It is possible to provide a kitchen unit 100 that is not conspicuous in appearance and has excellent appearance design. Further, when a plug is connected to the power supply section 4, the cord of the electric appliance is unlikely to be located closer to the stove 102 or the sink 103 than the screen 3, which inevitably ensures the safety of the electrical wiring.

According to the kitchen unit 100 according to the present embodiment, it is possible to provide a kitchen unit 100 in which electric appliances can be used over a wide area around the top plate 101, especially in a face-to-face open kitchen.

In a face-to-face open kitchen, there is an island-type kitchen counter 110 that is separated from the wall of the building and stands independently in the living room, or an island-type kitchen counter 110 that is placed adjacent to the wall of the building with only one side of the kitchen counter. There is a peninsula-shaped kitchen counter. In the case of island-type and peninsula-type kitchen counters, a partition wall for the purpose of concealment is often not provided at the end of the kitchen counter. According to the present invention, by providing the power supply section in a part of the screen unit in this manner, the power supply section can be provided at a position that is not visually noticeable.

In order to dispose the power supply section 4 on the top plate 101 so as not to be visually noticeable, the power supply section 4 may be provided on the frame 2. Therefore, the position of the power supply unit 4 in the frame 2 is not limited to the position shown in the above embodiment. Modified examples of the screen unit are shown below. In the following description and drawings, the same or similar parts are denoted by the same reference numerals, and redundant description may be omitted.

(First variation)
FIG. 5 is a perspective view showing a screen unit 1A of a first modification of the first embodiment, and shows one longitudinal end of the frame 2A. FIG. 6 is a longitudinal sectional view of the vicinity of the frame 2A of the screen unit 1A of the first modification. The screen unit 1A of this modification is an example that differs from the above embodiment in the configuration of the frame 2A and end cap 5A and in the position of the power supply unit 4. This modification is an example in which the power supply section 4 is provided at the lower part of the frame 2.

As shown in FIG. 5, the end cap 5A is a substantially flat member, and is a member fitted to the longitudinal end of the frame 2A. The power supply unit 4 is provided along the front-rear direction at the longitudinal end of the frame 2A of the screen unit 1A. Specifically, the power supply section 4 is provided on the end cap 5A (outside surface of the frame) on the side of the work area R. One through hole 52A in which the power supply section 4 is arranged is formed in the lower part of the end cap 5A, and the plug insertion opening 40 of the power supply section 4 is fitted into the through hole 52A.

In this modification, a power supply storage section 4S is provided at the lower part of the frame 2A. Therefore, as shown in FIG. 6, the frame 2A has a first side wall 211A and a second side wall 212A higher in height and shorter in the longitudinal direction than the frame 2 of the above embodiment. The locking groove 223 is arranged approximately at the center of the frame 2A in the front-rear direction. The power supply storage portion 4S is provided below the locking member 22 in the groove portion 213 of the frame body 21. The other structures of the frame body 21 and the locking member 22 are the same as in the above embodiment.

A method of attaching the screen unit 1A and power supply section 4 of this modification will be explained. After fixing the frame body 21A on the top plate 101, the power supply section 4 is attached. Specifically, the wiring 42 is inserted into the wiring hole 26 of the base 210 and the wiring hole 106 penetrating the top plate 101 in the vertical direction, and connected to the electrical wiring inside the cabinet 104. The power supply box 41 is temporarily placed on the top plate 101 with the power supply box 41 protruding outward from the longitudinal end of the frame 2A. Subsequently, similarly to the above embodiment, the locking member 22 is locked in the groove 213 of the frame body 21A, and the screen 3 is fixed in the locking groove 223.

Next, the plug insertion port 40 is fitted into the through hole 52A of the end cap 5A, the power supply box 41 is placed in the power supply storage part 4S of the frame 2A, and the end cap 5A is inserted into the longitudinal end of the frame 2A. to fit. With the above steps, the installation of the screen unit 1A and the power supply section 4 is completed.

According to the screen unit 1A and the power supply section 4 of this modification, the power supply section 4 can be disposed on the top plate 101 so as not to be visually noticeable, similarly to the above embodiment. Further, according to the screen unit 1A and the power supply section 4 of this modification, the power supply section 4 can be disposed on the end surface of the frame 2B in the longitudinal direction on the working area R side. Therefore, the power supply section 4 is difficult to see from the living space or dining space side, and a screen unit 1A with a high appearance design can be provided. Further, the plug can be easily inserted into the plug insertion port 40 regardless of whether the user stands on the first side 101a side or the second side 101b side of the kitchen counter.

(Second modification)
FIG. 7 is a perspective view showing a part of the screen unit 1B and the power supply section 4 of the second modification. The screen unit 1B of this modification is an example that differs from the above embodiment in the configuration of the frame 2B and end cap 5B and in the position of the power supply section 4. This modification is an example in which the power supply section 4 is provided at a position protruding from the screen 3.

In this modification, a power supply storage section 4S is provided in the end cap 5B on the work area R side. The end cap 5B is a substantially rectangular parallelepiped-shaped member that has a hollow portion and is open at one end in the horizontal direction. The inside of the hollow part becomes a power supply storage part 4S, and the open part becomes a cap part 51 that covers the longitudinal end of the frame 2B. A through hole 52 penetrating in the vertical direction is formed in the upper surface of the end cap 5B, and the plug insertion port 40 is fitted into the through hole 52. Therefore, the plug insertion port 40 is located outside the screen 3 in the longitudinal direction and is arranged upward. The wiring 42 of the power supply section 4 is inserted into the frame 2B, passed through the wiring hole 26 of the base 210 and the wiring hole 106 of the top plate 101, and connected to the electrical wiring inside the cabinet 104. In this state, the end cap 5B is engaged with the longitudinal end of the frame 2B.

According to the screen unit 1B and the power supply section 4 of this modification, the power supply section 4 can be disposed on the top plate 101 so as not to be visually noticeable, similarly to the above embodiment. Further, according to the screen unit 1B and the power supply unit 4 of this modification, the plug insertion port 40 is provided in the upper part of the frame 2B so as to face upward, so that the user can The plug can be easily inserted into the plug insertion port 40 regardless of whether the user stands on either side of the two sides 101b.

(Third variation)
FIG. 8 is a perspective view showing a part of the screen unit 1C and the power supply section 4 of the third modification. This modification is an example in which the end cap 5C is provided with a power supply storage section 4S like the second modification, and the position of the plug insertion port 40 is different from the second modification. Frame 2B has the same configuration as the second modification. A through hole 52 penetrating in the longitudinal direction is formed in an end surface 55 (frame outer surface) of the end cap 5C in the longitudinal direction substantially parallel to the thickness direction of the screen 3, into which the plug insertion port 40 is fitted. . As shown in FIG. 8, the plug insertion port 40 may be arranged laterally along the longitudinal direction of the frame 2B. According to the screen unit 1C and the power supply section 4 of this modification, the power supply section 4 can be disposed on the top plate 101 so as not to be visually noticeable, similarly to the above embodiment. Further, according to the kitchen unit of this modification, the plug insertion port 40 is provided on the side of the frame 2B so as to face upward, so that the user can No matter where you stand, it is easy to insert the plug into the plug insertion port 40.

(Fourth variation)
FIG. 9 is a perspective view showing part of the screen unit 1D and the power supply section 4 of the fourth modification. FIG. 10 is an exploded perspective view of the screen unit 1D and the power supply section 4 of the fourth modification. The screen unit 1D is an example in which the frame body 21D of the frame 2D is longer than the length of the screen 3 in the longitudinal direction, and the power source section 4 is provided in a portion that protrudes from the screen 3.

The frame body 21D has a longer longitudinal length than the screen 3. Since the length of the locking member 22 is approximately equal to the longitudinal dimension of the screen 3, the frame main body 21D extends longer than the ends of the locking member 22 in the longitudinal direction. As a result, a space in which the locking member 22 is not placed is formed in the groove 213 at the longitudinal end of the frame body 21D. This space functions as a power supply storage section 4S. A through hole 25 is formed in the second side wall 212 of the longitudinally projecting portion of the frame body 21D, and the plug insertion port 40 is fitted into the through hole 25. Therefore, the plug insertion port 40 is arranged toward the second side 101b of the top plate 101.

The same end cap 5 as in the above embodiment is provided at the longitudinal end of the frame body 21D. A substantially flat upper cover 6 is provided between the longitudinal end of the screen 3 and the end cap 5 and above the frame body 21D. The upper lid 6 has locking recesses 61, 61 formed in parallel at both ends in the front-rear direction on the lower surface side. Step portions 29, 29 are formed at the upper ends 28, 28 of the longitudinal ends of the frame body 21D, and the upper ends 28, 28 enter into the locking recesses 61, 61 of the upper lid 6, and the step portions 29, 28 enter into the locking recesses 61, 61 of the upper lid 6. , 29, the lower end portion of the frame body 21 abuts, and the groove portion 213 is covered by the upper lid 6. The upper lid 6 is detachably attached to the frame body 21D.

According to the screen unit 1D and the power supply section 4 of this modification, the power supply section 4 can be disposed on the top plate 101 so as not to be visually noticeable, similarly to the above embodiment. Furthermore, since the power supply section 4 is provided at a position that does not interfere with the support structure of the screen 3 in the frame 2D, the power supply section 4 can be easily attached. Further, by removing the top cover 6, maintenance of the power supply section 4 can be easily performed.

(Fifth modification)
FIG. 11 is a perspective view showing a part of the screen unit 1E and the power supply section 4 of the fifth modification. FIG. 12 is an exploded perspective view of the screen unit 1E and the power supply section 4 of the fifth modification. The screen unit 1E of this modification differs from the fourth modification in the position of the plug insertion port 40 and the configuration of the top cover 6E. The frame body 21E has the same configuration as the fourth modification. This is an example in which the power source section 4 is provided in a portion that is longer than the longitudinal dimension of the screen 3 and protrudes from the screen 3 toward the work area R side.

A through hole 62 is formed in the upper surface of the upper lid 6E, penetrating in the vertical direction. The plug insertion port 40 is fitted into this through hole 62. Therefore, the plug insertion port 40 is arranged upward. A support stand 45 is provided within the groove 213 of the frame body 21. The power supply box 41 is placed on the support base 45, and the wiring 42 is inserted through the through hole 451 of the support base 45, the wiring hole 26 of the base 210, and the wiring hole 106 of the top plate 101, and connected to the electrical wiring inside the cabinet 104. ing. The end cap 5 in the longitudinal direction of the frame body 21 is covered with the same end cap 5 as in the above embodiment.

According to the screen unit 1E and the power supply section 4 of this modification, the power supply section 4 can be disposed on the top plate 101 so as not to be visually noticeable, similarly to the above embodiment. Furthermore, since the power supply section 4 is provided at a position that does not interfere with the support structure of the screen 3 in the frame 2D, the power supply section 4 can be easily attached. Further, by removing the top cover 6, maintenance of the power supply section 4 can be easily performed.

Although the screen units of the above embodiments have been shown as having a horizontally elongated frame 2 on the top plate 101, the frame 2 of the screen unit 1 is not limited to this configuration. Any structure that can support the screen 3 upright may be used. For example, two frames made of elongated members each having grooves that sandwich the screen 3 in the longitudinal direction are installed vertically on the top plate 101 with the grooves facing each other and spaced apart. Alternatively, the screen 3 may be inserted into each groove of two frames, and the screen body may be supported by the two frames. Even if the frame has such various configurations, it is sufficient that the power supply box 41 is disposed inside the frame and the plug insertion port 40 is fixed to the frame.

(Second embodiment)
A kitchen unit 100F according to the second embodiment will be described using FIGS. 13 and 14. FIG. 13 is a perspective view showing the kitchen unit 100F according to this embodiment. FIG. 14 is a perspective view showing a part of the kitchen unit 100F according to this embodiment. In addition, in the following description, the same code|symbol as the first embodiment is attached|subjected to the structure similar to said first embodiment, and the overlapping description is abbreviate|omitted.

As shown in FIG. 13, the kitchen unit 100F according to the present embodiment differs from the first embodiment in the configuration of the screen unit 1F.

In the screen unit 1F, the screen 3F is larger than that in the first embodiment. That is, the screen 3F is provided from the top plate 101 to near the lower end of the range hood 107 provided above the stove 102. Further, the screen unit 1F has a structure in which the screen 3F is surrounded and supported by a frame.

The frame 2F includes a lower frame 71 (horizontal frame), an upper frame 72 (horizontal frame), and a pair of vertical frames 73 and 74. The lower frame 71 is fixed on the top plate and supports the lower edge (lateral edge) of the screen 3F. The structure of the lower frame 71 is the same as the frame body 21 and the locking member 22 of the first embodiment.

The upper frame 72 is fixed to the lower end of the rear side of the range hood 107, and supports the screen 3F by holding the upper edge (lateral edge) of the screen 3F. The structure of the portion of the upper frame 72 that holds the screen 3F is similar to the structure of the frame body 21 and the locking member 22 of the first embodiment. A fixing part (not shown) is provided on the upper end surface of the upper frame 72 to be fixed to the lower end of the rear side of the range hood 107.

The pair of vertical frames 73 and 74 are made of elongated members, each having a substantially U-shaped horizontal cross-section in which a groove is formed to sandwich the screen 3F in the longitudinal direction. The pair of vertical frames 73 and 74 are erected on the top plate 101 so as to extend vertically apart from each other so that their grooves face each other. Frame accommodating portions are provided at the upper and lower ends of the grooves of the vertical frames 73 and 74. Both longitudinal ends of the lower frame 71 and the upper frame 72 are accommodated in the frame accommodating portion. The screen 3F is supported by the pair of vertical frames 73, 74 by inserting the ends (vertical edges) in the longitudinal direction (width direction) of the screen 3F into the respective grooves of the vertical frames 73, 74.

A through hole 25F is formed in the lower part of the outer surface 731 (frame outer surface) that is substantially parallel to the thickness direction of the screen 3F in the vertical frame 73 provided on the work area R side on the top plate 101 among the pair of vertical frames 73 and 74. is formed.

The power supply section 4 is provided in the vertical frame 73 of the screen unit 1F. Specifically, it is provided on the vertical frame 73 provided on the work area R side. In the power supply unit 4, a plug insertion port 40 is provided in the through hole 25F of the vertical frame 73. The plug insertion port 40 is provided along an outer surface 731 that is substantially parallel to the thickness direction of the screen 3F. The power supply section 4 is arranged at a higher position than the upper end of the lower frame 71.

According to the kitchen unit 100F according to the present embodiment, the power source section 4 is provided in the vertical frame 73 of the frame including the upper frame 72, the lower frame 71, and the vertical frames 73, 74, so that the power source section 4 is spaced upward from the top plate 101. A power supply unit 4 can be provided at the position. That is, since the power supply section 4 is provided on the vertical frame 73, the power supply section can be provided at a higher position than the power supply section 4 of the first embodiment. As a result, liquid, powder, etc. on the top plate 101 can be prevented from coming into contact with the power supply unit 4.

According to the kitchen unit 100F according to the present embodiment, the power supply section 4 is provided on the outer surface 731 of the vertical frame 73 that is substantially parallel to the thickness direction of the screen 3F, so that the power supply section 4 can be seen from the living space or dining space side. It is possible to provide a screen unit 1F that is hard to see and has a high appearance design. Furthermore, whether the user stands on the first side 101a or the second side 101b of the kitchen counter 110, it is easy to insert the plug into the plug insertion port 40.

In the above embodiment, an example was shown in which the kitchen units 100, 100F are provided with both the stove 102 and the sink 103, but the kitchen unit according to the present invention is not limited to this, and the kitchen unit according to the present invention is provided with either the stove or the sink, and A configuration may be adopted in which the screen unit 1 is provided nearby. Further, in the above embodiment, an example was shown in which the power supply unit 4 was provided on the work area R side, but the power supply unit 4 is not limited to the work area R side.

In the above embodiments and modifications, an example is shown in which the power supply section is provided at one end in the longitudinal direction of the frame, but the power supply sections may be provided at both ends in the longitudinal direction of the frame. Further, although the above embodiments and modified examples have shown examples in which one or two power supply units are provided, the number of power supply units is not limited to this.

In the above embodiment, an example of the kitchen unit 100 including the top plate 101 and the cabinet 104 which are substantially rectangular in plan view is shown, but the shapes of the top plate 101 and the cabinet 104 are not limited to this. For example, it may be a top plate that is substantially square in plan view and a cabinet that supports the top plate, or a top plate that includes an arcuate portion on a part of the peripheral edge of the top plate. If the top plate is not rectangular, the longitudinal direction in the above description is set based on the longitudinal direction of the screen unit.

Although the embodiments of the present invention have been described above in detail with reference to the drawings, the specific configuration is not limited to these embodiments, and may include design changes within the scope of the gist of the present invention.
Moreover, the components shown in the above-described embodiment and each modification can be configured by appropriately combining them.

1,1F Screen unit (shielding panel unit)
2, 2A, 2B, 2D, 2F Frame 3, 3F Screen (panel body)
4 Power supply section 5A End cap (outer side of frame)
55 End surface (frame outer surface)
71 Lower frame (horizontal frame)
72 Upper frame (horizontal frame)
73, 74 Vertical frame 101 Top plate 102 Stove 103 Sink 100 Kitchen unit 731 Outside surface (frame outside surface)

Claims (7)

A kitchen counter with a top plate,
a shielding panel unit erected on the top plate near the stove or sink provided on the kitchen counter;
a power supply section that is provided in the shielding panel unit and that can be energized by inserting a plug;
A kitchen unit characterized by being equipped with. The shielding panel unit includes:
The panel body,
a frame attached to the top plate and supporting and fixing the panel main body,
The kitchen unit according to claim 1, wherein the power supply section is provided in the frame. The kitchen unit according to claim 2, wherein the power supply section is provided on the frame below the panel main body. The frame is
a vertical frame provided at a vertical edge of the panel body;
A horizontal frame provided at a horizontal edge of the panel main body,
The kitchen unit according to claim 2, wherein the power supply section is provided on the vertical frame. The kitchen unit according to any one of claims 2 to 4, wherein the power supply section is provided on an outer surface of the frame substantially parallel to the thickness direction of the panel body. The kitchen unit according to any one of claims 2 to 4, wherein the power supply section is provided on a side surface of the frame of the shielding panel unit that is opposite to the stove or the sink side. 7. The kitchen counter is provided with an end portion of the shielding panel unit on a side opposite to the stove or the sink side away from a wall of the building. The kitchen unit described in.