JP4182942B2 - Kitchen equipment - Google Patents

Description

  The present invention relates to an improvement in usability of a kitchen apparatus such as a system kitchen used at home.

  In conventional system kitchens and the like, there is a kitchen device commonly called a knee space kitchen in which knees can be inserted and work in an easy posture.

  In general, this type of kitchen apparatus has an angular step between the curtain plate at the top of the front of the cabinet and the storage that recedes in the depth direction below to form a knee space. However, it is only the front part of the sink that forms the receding foot space, and does not correspond to the cooking space or the front part of the stove (for example, see Patent Document 1).

FIG. 8 shows a conventional kitchen apparatus described in Patent Document 1, which includes a stove 2 and a sink 3 on the upper surface of the worktop 1, and a storage cabinet 4 disposed below the worktop 1. The upper portion of the front portion of the storage cabinet 4 corresponding to the sink 3 has a curtain plate portion 5 that protrudes forward, and a storage portion 6 that recedes in the depth direction below.
JP 2002-17474 A

  However, in the above-described conventional configuration, the upper curtain plate portion and the lower retracted storage portion are stepped, and the front lower end of the curtain plate portion has an angular shape. When trying to put the knee back in order to remove it, the lower limbs above the knee were likely to hit the corner of the curtain and often felt uncomfortable. Further, in a home where an infant is present, this position is at a height close to the head, which has a problem that it is not preferable in terms of safety.

  The present invention solves the above-mentioned conventional problems, eliminates the portion where the lower limb hits during cooking work, can be easily cooked in any body condition and in any posture, and can be painful even when touched during work. An object of the present invention is to provide an easy-to-use and highly safe kitchen apparatus that does not cause discomfort.

In order to solve the above-described conventional problems, in the kitchen apparatus in which at least one storage cabinet is disposed below the work top, the front plate of the storage cabinet has a protruding surface protruding forward and a depth at the lower portion. With a receding surface that retreats in the direction and a curved surface that has a smooth curved shape by a combination of an inclined surface and a curved surface or multiple curved surfaces, and the protruding surface and the receding surface form a continuous shape via the curved surface The front plate is composed of an upper front plate and a lower front plate that are divided vertically by a protruding surface, and the upper surface of the lower front plate is approximately the same as the surface of the protruding surface. Protruding portions having the same surface are provided, and a receding surface is continuously formed below via a bent surface .

This eliminates the corners at positions where the kitchen worker's knee upper and lower limbs and the infant's head may come into contact. In addition, even in the state where the front plate is divided into a plurality of parts, the projecting surface and the receding surface are continuously formed via the bent surface, so that there are no irregularities such as joints on the bent surface, so cooking work There is no discomfort or danger when touching inside.

  As described above, according to the present invention, there is provided a kitchen apparatus having a knee space that fits comfortably into the body without feeling uncomfortable at the knee while the kitchen worker is working, has a comfortable kitchen work, and has high safety. Can be provided.

The first invention is a kitchen apparatus in which at least one storage cabinet is disposed below the work top, wherein the front plate of the storage cabinet has a protruding surface that protrudes forward at the top and a depth that retreats at the bottom. And a curved surface or a curved surface with a curved surface or a combination of curved surfaces, and a curved surface having a smooth curved shape. The protruding surface and the backward surface form a continuous shape through the curved surface, and the backward surface is upright. By making the height higher than the adult's knee, the projecting surface and the receding surface are connected by a smooth curved surface, and do not form a step with a corner, so there is no part that hits the corner when the cooking worker puts the knee, In addition, since there is no fear that the child will hit his head at the corner during walking, a comfortable and safe kitchen device that is easy to work with can be provided.
In addition, the front plate is composed of an upper front plate and a lower front plate that are divided vertically by a protruding surface, and the upper end portion of the lower front plate is provided with a protruding portion that is substantially flush with the surface of the protruding surface and bent downward. By forming the receding surface continuously through the surface, the projecting surface and the receding surface are continuously formed via the bending surface even in the state where the front plate is divided into a plurality of upper and lower parts. Since there are no irregularities such as joints, there is no sense of discomfort or danger even when touching during cooking. In other words, the upper front plate's protruding surface and the lower front plate's receding surface are formed into a smooth continuous shape via the bent surface, do not create a step with a corner, and the upper end of the receding surface is an upright knee Therefore, when the operator puts his knees in the back, the feet do not hit the corners and fits smoothly, so there is no sense of incongruity and the work can be performed extremely comfortably.

In the second invention, in particular, the storage cabinet according to the first invention is composed of the front plate and a main body of the cabinet on which the front plate is provided on the front surface. The upper front plate is installed on the upper front and the lower front plate is installed on the lower front, so that the part where the storage cabinet and the front plate are in contact has an inclined surface or curved surface. Since it is composed of a two-dimensional plane, a gap is unlikely to be formed on the mating surfaces, and airtightness and insect repellent are high. In addition, the mating surface is difficult to open even when the front plate is vertically or horizontally misaligned or finely adjusted, and the workability and appearance are excellent.

In the third invention, in particular, the main body of the storage cabinet of the second invention is vertically separated into an upper unit constituting the upper front and a lower unit constituting the lower front, and the upper unit and the lower unit are respectively replaced with built-in devices. Since the combination of the upper unit is replaced with a built-in stove with a grill, for example, the combination of the upper unit is easy and versatile. can do.

According to a fourth aspect of the invention, in particular, the bent surface and the receding surface of the lower front plate of any one of the first to third inventions are configured as separate members. Since it is not necessary to have a bent plate integrated structure that is difficult to meander, processing is easy and productivity can be improved.

The fifth aspect of the invention includes a digging type handle on the bent surface of the lower front plate of any one of the first to fourth aspects of the invention, so that there is no handle protruding at the portion where the knee hits, and workability is improved. In addition, the recessed part of the digging type handle of the projecting part composed of an inclined surface or curved surface is in a position that is difficult to see from the operator's line of sight, so the appearance is extremely refreshing be able to. In addition, the digging handle shape can provide a sufficient opening and depth of the handle on the protruding portion of the lower front plate, so that the grip operability is also good.

According to a sixth aspect of the invention, in particular, the protrusion of the lower front plate of any one of the first to fifth aspects is provided with a storage pocket having a ventilation structure communicating with the interior of the main body of the storage cabinet. This space can be effectively used as a storage place for deodorizing materials, fragrance materials, humidity control materials, preservatives, etc., and the interior of the storage cabinet can be made into a good and comfortable storage environment.

  Hereinafter, embodiments of the present invention will be described with reference to the drawings. Note that the present invention is not limited to the embodiments.

(Embodiment 1)
1 is a perspective view of a kitchen apparatus according to a first embodiment of the present invention, FIG. 2 is a front view of the kitchen apparatus, FIG. 3 is a cross-sectional view taken along line AA shown in FIG. 2 shows a BB cross-sectional view shown in FIG. 2, FIG. 5 shows a CC cross-sectional view shown in FIG. 2, and FIG. 6 shows a DD cross-sectional view shown in FIG.

  In the figure, 7 is a work top for cooking in the kitchen. A sink 8 and a stove 9 are attached to the upper surface of the work top 7, and a plurality of storage cabinets 10 are provided below the work top 7. ing.

  The main body 11 of the storage cabinet 10 is composed of a lower front surface that recedes in the depth direction in a stepwise manner on the lower side from the upper front surface 12, and an upper front plate 14 is in contact with the upper front surface 12 of the main body 11 and a lower portion of the main body 11. A lower front plate 15 is disposed in contact with the front surface 13.

  In the vicinity of the upper end of the lower front plate 15, a protruding portion 16 connected to the substantially same surface as the protruding surface 14 a of the upper front plate 14 is provided, and the protruding surface 16 a of the protruding portion 16 and the receding surface 15 a of the lower front plate 15 have a plurality of curved surfaces. Are smoothly and continuously connected through a bent surface 17.

  The upper end of the receding surface 15 a of the lower front plate 15 is high enough to accommodate an upright adult knee, and has a height of 50 cm or more from the lower end of the storage cabinet 10.

  The protruding portion 16 of the lower front plate 15 is provided with a digging handle 18 using the space as shown in the AA cross section shown in FIG. 3, and a storage pocket 19 as shown in the BB cross section shown in FIG. The storage pocket 19 can be inserted and removed by an opening / closing lid 19a having a vent hole.

  The main body 11 of the storage cabinet 10 is provided with drawers 20, 21, and 22. The upper front plate 14 is in front of the drawer 20, the lower front plate 13 is in front of the drawer 21, and the drawer 22 is in front. A foot front plate 23 connected to substantially the same surface is attached to the bottom of the lower front plate 13 so that articles can be stored in and out freely.

  In the CC cross section shown in FIG. 5, the main body 11 of the storage cabinet 10 is vertically separated into an upper unit 11a and a lower unit 11b. In the DD cross section shown in FIG. The grill 9a of the stove 9 is installed in the part.

  In addition, the built-in dishwasher 24 etc. can be installed in the position of the storage cabinet 10 in the shape of the front surface part substantially the same shape.

  About the kitchen apparatus comprised as mentioned above, the operation | movement and an effect | action are demonstrated below.

  Kitchen work performed on the worktop of the kitchen equipment includes washing work at the sink, cooking preparations at the counter, and heating cooking work on the stove. If you work away from the worktop and bend forward for a long time, your back will become tired easily.

  For this reason, it is essential that the worker approach the front edge of the worktop as much as possible and put his knees deeply into the space on the lower front plate of the lower storage cabinet to reduce the forward leaning of the body. Become.

  In the present invention, the protruding surface of the upper front plate and the receding surface of the lower front plate are formed into a smooth continuous shape via the bent surface, and do not create a step with a corner, but the upper end of the receding surface is an upright adult Since the knee is high enough to be accommodated, when the operator puts the knee in the back, the foot does not hit the corner and fits smoothly, so there is no sense of incongruity and the work can be carried out extremely comfortably.

  Moreover, since the range of the height of the knee of an upright adult approximates the height of the head where an infant walks upright, furniture with a corner formed at this position is not preferable in terms of safety. INDUSTRIAL APPLICABILITY The present invention can provide a kitchen apparatus that can be used with peace of mind even at homes where infants are present.

  Further, since the front portion of the kitchen apparatus has no corners and is formed in a form connected by a smooth surface, the appearance can be made easy and the design can be improved.

  In addition, the main body of the storage cabinet formed in a side stepped shape is such that the back surface of the upper front plate abuts the upper front surface, and the back surface of the lower front plate abuts the lower front surface of the main body. Since the portion where the front plate and the front plate are in contact does not have an inclined surface or a curved surface, and is formed entirely by a two-dimensional plane, a gap is hardly formed on the mating surface, and airtightness and insect proofing are high. In addition, the mating surface is difficult to open even when the curtain is vertically or horizontally misaligned or finely adjusted, and the workability and appearance are excellent.

  In addition, the slide operation of the drawer requires a handle on the surface of the lower front plate, but a digging type handle is provided on the protruding part formed at the upper end of the lower front plate, and the handle that protrudes from the part where the knee hits Since it does not interfere with the work, it is comfortable and the recessed portion of the digging handle provided on the bent surface of the protrusion is difficult to see from the operator's line of sight and is very refreshing in appearance. Design can be configured. In addition, the digging handle shape has a sufficient opening and depth of the handle on the protruding portion of the lower front plate, so that the grip operability is also good.

  In addition, using the space of the protruding part of the lower front plate, a pocket storage function having a ventilation structure inside the storage cabinet main body and a ventilation structure is provided, and deodorizing materials, aromatic materials, humidity control materials, preservatives, etc. are put here It is also convenient to maintain a high quality and comfortable storage environment in the storage cabinet where food odors and moisture are likely to be stored.

  The main body of the side staircase storage cabinet is vertically separated into an upper unit constituting the upper front and a lower unit constituting the lower front, and the upper unit and the lower unit can be replaced with built-in equipment such as a stove. For example, the combination of the upper unit part with a built-in grill or the like is simple and versatile, so that it is possible to provide a kitchen apparatus with a knee space that is easy to layout and easy to use.

  In the present embodiment, the projecting surface, the bent surface, and the receding surface of the lower front plate are integrally formed. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and the projecting portion having the projecting surface and the bent surface and the flat receding shape are provided. It is possible to combine the surfaces, and this eliminates the need for a continuous integral bending process for flat plates that are difficult to process, so the rigidity and shape stability of the lower front plate can be improved, and productivity can be improved. it can.

  In this embodiment, the curved surface is a combination of curved surfaces. However, the present invention is not limited to this. By combining the inclined surface and the curved surface, a smooth continuous surface can be formed in the same manner as the curved surface combination. Can do.

(Embodiment 2)
FIG. 7 is a sectional side view of the kitchen apparatus according to the second embodiment of the present invention.

  The main body 26 of the storage cabinet 25 is composed of a lower front surface 28 that recedes in the depth direction below the upper front surface 27. The upper front surface 27 and the lower front surface 28 are smooth in a range that is equal to or higher than the height of an upright adult knee. The inclined surface 29 is continuously formed.

  An upper front plate 14 is disposed in contact with the upper front surface 27 of the main body 26, and a lower front plate 30 is disposed along the lower front surface 28 and the inclined surface 29 of the main body 26. In the vicinity of the upper end of the lower front plate 30, a protruding surface 31 that is substantially flush with the protruding surface 14a of the upper front plate 14 and a receding surface 30a of the lower front plate 30 are smooth via a bent surface 32 that combines an inclined surface and a curved surface. It is connected continuously.

  In this embodiment, the upper front plate 14 and the lower front plate 30 have a two-part separation structure, but may be a continuous integrated structure.

  Components having the same reference numerals as in the first embodiment have the same structure, and description thereof is omitted.

  In the kitchen apparatus configured as described above, the surface of the upper front plate and the surface of the lower front plate are in a range where the surface of the upper front plate and the surface of the lower front plate are easy to hit an upright adult knee, Since it is formed continuously through the inclined curved surface and does not form a step with a corner, when the operator puts his knee, the foot does not hit the corner and fits smoothly, so there is no sense of incongruity and the work is extremely comfortable Yes.

  In addition, since the corner is not formed at a position that approximates the height of the head where the infant walks upright, the safety is improved.

  Further, since the front portion of the kitchen apparatus has no corners and is formed in a form connected by a smooth surface, the appearance can be made easy and the design can be improved.

  Further, when the upper front plate 14 and the lower front plate 30 have a continuous integrated structure, it is difficult to ensure the workability and shape stability of the front plate, but there is no seam and the appearance can be further improved.

  In Embodiments 1 and 2, the front plate has been described as being divided into three members: an upper front plate, a lower front plate, and a foot front plate. However, the dividing method is not limited to this, It is possible to select an optimal division corresponding to the internal configuration of the cabinet, such as one in which members are integrally formed or one in which division points are increased.

  As described above, the kitchen device according to the present invention has no discomfort even if the operator's lower limbs contact the knee space on the front surface of the kitchen device, can work comfortably and safely, and has excellent design. Therefore, the present invention can be applied not only to the kitchen apparatus but also to water-use applications such as a washstand.

The perspective view of the kitchen apparatus in Embodiment 1 of this invention The front view of the kitchen apparatus in Embodiment 1 of this invention AA sectional view of the kitchen apparatus according to Embodiment 1 of the present invention. BB sectional view of the kitchen apparatus according to Embodiment 1 of the present invention. CC sectional drawing of the kitchen apparatus in Embodiment 1 of this invention DD sectional view of kitchen apparatus in Embodiment 1 of the present invention Sectional drawing of the kitchen apparatus in Embodiment 2 of this invention A perspective view of a conventional kitchen device

Explanation of symbols

7 Worktop 10, 25 Storage cabinet 11, 26 Main body 11a Upper unit 11b Lower unit 12, 27 Upper front surface 13, 28 Lower front surface 14 Upper front plate 14a, 16a, 31 Protruding surface 15, 30 Lower front plate 15a, 30a Retreating surface 17, 32 Bending surface 18 Digging type handle 19 Storage pocket

Claims (6)

In a kitchen apparatus in which at least one storage cabinet is disposed below the work top, the front panel of the storage cabinet has a protruding surface that protrudes forward at the top, a retracted surface that retreats in the depth direction at the bottom, and an inclined surface. A curved surface with a curved surface or a combination of curved surfaces and a curved surface having a smooth curved shape, the protruding surface and the receding surface form a continuous shape through the curved surface, and the retracted surface is more than an upright adult knee With the height , the front plate is composed of an upper front plate and a lower front plate divided vertically on the protruding surface, and the upper end portion of the lower front plate has a protruding portion that is substantially flush with the surface of the protruding surface, A kitchen apparatus characterized in that a receding surface is continuously formed downward via a bent surface . The storage cabinet is composed of the front plate and a cabinet main body provided with the front plate on the front surface. The storage cabinet main body is configured such that the lower front surface recedes in the depth direction from the upper front surface in a stepwise manner. The kitchen apparatus according to claim 1, wherein the upper front plate is installed on the lower surface and the lower front plate is installed on the lower front surface . 3. The kitchen according to claim 2, wherein the main body of the storage cabinet is vertically separated into an upper unit that constitutes the upper front surface and a lower unit that constitutes the lower front surface, and the upper unit and the lower unit can be replaced with built-in equipment. apparatus. The kitchen apparatus of any one of Claims 1-3 which comprised the bending surface and receding surface of the lower front board with the separate member . The kitchen apparatus of any one of Claims 1-4 provided with the digging type handle in the bending surface of the lower front board . The projecting portion of the lower front plate, kitchen equipment according to claim 1 having a storage pocket having a vent structure for the internal communication with the main body of the storage cabinet.

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