JPH0711643Y2 - Kitchen stand - Google Patents

Description

[Detailed description of the device]

[0001]

BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION 1. Field of the Invention The present invention relates to a kitchen stand in which a heating rug can be safely used and is conveniently stored.

[0002]

2. Description of the Related Art Especially in winter, a heating rug placed on the floor of a kitchen is often used in order to reduce the cold feeling from the floor of the kitchen where standing work is frequently performed. Although such a heating rug usually has an electric cord connected to an outlet, the outlet is often provided on a kitchen wall surface in the past. Therefore, the electric cord is connected to an outlet provided at a relatively high position from the floor surface, and as a result of the electric cord rising, there is a risk that the electric cord will fall over and fall over during operation of the person. Was inferior to

The heating rug is stored in a gap or a closet of kitchen furniture when not in use, but a relatively large heating rug may not fit in the closet, which makes it inconvenient to store. In addition, the appearance of the kitchen furniture has deteriorated, such as protruding from the kitchen furniture.

The inventor of the present invention completed the present invention by paying attention to the utilization of the wheel base portion at the lower end of the kitchen stand, which has not been used in the past, in order to solve such a drawback.

The present invention, in the base wheel portion of the lower end of the kitchen stand body,
Based on the provision of an opening that allows the drawer for storing the heating rug to be freely inserted and removed, and an outlet to which an electric cord is connected, it is convenient to store the heating rug and improve the safety of the kitchen stand. It is intended to be provided.

In order to achieve the above-mentioned object, the kitchen stand of the present invention has a heating rug which has an electric cord and is heated by energization in a plurality of folds at the base wheel portion at the lower end of the kitchen stand body.
In Rutotomo provided an opening which is freely out the drawer for housing, and outlets the electric cord is connected
In addition, the drawer has a wheel for running on the floor and the opening.
From the front of the kitchen stand body when storing these drawers
Also has a handle located at the rear.

[0007]

Operation: An opening is provided in the base wheel portion at the lower end of the kitchen stand body, and a drawer for accommodating the heating rug is arranged in this opening. In this way, the pedestal portion can be effectively used to store the heating rug for convenience, and since it is stored at the lower end of the kitchen stand body, it does not spoil the appearance.

Further, since the outlet is provided at the base wheel portion,
By connecting the electric cord of the heating rug placed on the floor surface in front of the kitchen stand to the outlet from the side edge close to the kitchen stand, the exposure of the electric cord is minimized and along the floor surface. It can be installed, and the electric cord can be prevented from stumbling, catching, etc., and safety can be improved.

[0009]

DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE PREFERRED EMBODIMENTS An embodiment of the present invention will be described below with reference to the drawings. 1 to 4, the kitchen stand A has an opening G in which a drawer F for accommodating the heating rug 1 can be freely inserted and removed, and an outlet E to which an electric cord 14 is connected, in a base ring portion D at a lower end of the kitchen stand main body C. And are provided.

The kitchen stand main body C has a work top W having a sink B at its upper end, and the outlet E is located below the sink B of the pedestal portion D.

The drawer F includes a housing portion F1 in which a frame member H made of a metal rod is joined in an increasingly shape, a vertical front plate F2 fixed to the front surface of the housing portion F1, and the housing portion F1. together consisting wheel F3 ... and for floor traveling that will be pivoted to both sides, the handle FA drawer F is attached to the front plate F2
Is used so that it can be freely taken in and out of the opening G. Further, as shown in FIG. 2, a kitchen stand main body C connected to the upper edge of the opening G
The magnet M is attached to the lower surface of the drawer, and the drawer F is
The iron piece FE that hits the magnet M is fixed to the back surface of the front plate F2 by being housed in the opening G. Therefore, the drawer F is conveniently accommodated by the magnet M from the opening G to the lower part of the kitchen stand main body C without spoiling the appearance. Also when you store this
As shown in FIG. 2, the handle FA of the drawer F is
It is located behind the front of the kitchen stand body C and is suitable for walking.
Inconvenience that the drawer F including the handle FA contacts the foot
Can be eliminated.

5 to 8, the heating rug 1 includes a heating rug body 7 including an upper cover sheet 2, a metal plate 3, a heat insulating plate body 4, an electric heating element 5 and a lower cover sheet 6, and A recess 9 is provided on the lower surface of the heating rug body 7, and the recess 9 has
A switch 10 is provided. In addition, the recess 9 has a spring 1
Cover cover 1 that is urged downward by 1 and swells downward
In addition to being shielded by 2, the cord cover main body 15 that houses the electric cord 14 connected to the electric heating body 5 is provided on the side edge of the heating rug main body 7 in this example.

As shown in FIGS. 5 and 6, the heating rug body 7 has a laterally long rectangular outer peripheral shape in this example, and the outer peripheral edge of the upper cover sheet 2 is on the upper surface of the outer peripheral edge of the lower cover sheet 6. In addition to being fixed, the heat insulating plate body 4 in which the electric heating body 5 is embedded and the metal plate 3 are interposed between the upper cover sheet 2 and the lower cover sheet 6.

As the upper cover sheet 2, for example, a cushion floor made of vinyl chloride resin can be used, and as the lower cover sheet 6, for example, a felt having elasticity is used. As shown in FIG. 7, the outer cover sheet 2 has its outer peripheral edge sewn to the upper surface of the outer peripheral edge of the lower cover sheet 6, and as shown in FIG. 5 , also at the central portion in the longitudinal direction of the heating rug 1. The upper cover sheet 2 is fixed to the lower cover sheet 6, and the heating rug 1 is attached to the upper cover sheet 2 along the fixing portion.
Are folded to face each other, and in this embodiment, a folding portion 25 is formed to be folded in two.

The metal plate 3 is a substantially rectangular plate for soaking, which is made of, for example, a zinc-iron plate, is arranged on the lower surface of the upper cover sheet 2, and the upper surface is covered with the upper cover sheet 2. The metal plates 3 are arranged on both sides of the folding portion 25 and can be folded along the folding portion 25, as shown by a broken line in FIG. Further, the heat insulating plate body 4 is arranged on the lower surface of the metal plate 3.

The heat insulating plate 4 is formed by using a heat insulating material such as foamed polyethylene, and the electric heating element 5 is embedded in the upper surface thereof. The heating element 5 is formed by burying a heating wire 5A covered with a protective tube having thermal conductivity in a meandering manner over substantially the entire upper surface of the heat insulating plate 4, and the upper surface of the heating plate 5 is covered with the metal plate 3
It is in contact with the bottom surface. Therefore, the heat emitted from the heating wire 5A is conducted to the metal plate 3, and the heat is evenly spread in the metal plate 3. The heating elements 5 and 5 embedded in the heat insulating plates 4 and 4 arranged on both sides of the folding portion 25 are connected by connecting the heating wires 5A and 5A with lead wires covered with a protective tube. To be done.

The heat insulating plate 4 is placed on the upper surface of the lower cover sheet 6 to form the heating rug body 7, and the lower surface of the heating rug body 7 has a recess 9 for disposing the switch 10. Is provided.

As shown in detail in FIG. 8, the recess 9 is formed by cutting out the heat insulating plate 4 and the lower cover sheet 6 in a circular shape, and the switch 9 is provided in the recess 9. Note the switch 10, as shown in FIG. 6, the folded portion 2
5 are formed in two places on both sides, and the upper side is covered by the metal plates 3 and 3 provided in each part.

The switch 10 is attached to the recess 9 via a switch attachment 33. Switch fixture 33
Is a plastic switch that is fitted in the recess 9 and integrally has a large-diameter hole portion 30 and a small-diameter cylindrical groove portion 31, and is a cylindrical switch mounting from the upper surface of the groove portion 31. A piece 32 is hanging. The switch 10 is
In this example, the movable contact portion 10A extending obliquely downward and the switch main body portion 10B fixed to the recess 9 by being fitted in the lower open groove portion 32A formed by the switch mounting piece 32 are provided. The lower edge of the portion 10A is provided so as to project downward from the lower surface of the lower cover sheet 6.

The recess 9 is shielded by a cover cover 12 fixed to the hole 30. In the present embodiment, the cover cover 12 is located below the lower cover sheet 6 from the inner edge of the horizontal fixing portion 34, which is in contact with the horizontal stepped portion 30A that forms the upper surface of the hole 30, near the periphery. Lower cover 12A, which is formed by a bulging portion 35 that bulges inward, and upper cover 12 that is disposed along the upper surface of lower cover 12A.
Including B. In the lower cover 12A, a rectangular lower plate 36 having a hole into which the bulging portion 35 is fitted is fixed to the lower surface of the lower cover sheet 6 with screws or the like so that the fixing portion 34 is fixed to the lower plate 36. And the stepped portion 30A, and is fixed in the recess 9. The bulging portion 12B1 of the lower cover 12B along the upper surface of the bulging portion 35 is urged downward by the spring 11 wound around the switch mounting piece 32,
As a result, the bulging portion 35 retains its shape, and the movable contact portion 10A of the switch 10 is maintained on the bulging portion 12B1 of the upper cover 12B apart from the contact of the switch body portion 10B. It The upper and lower covers 12A and 12B are made of, for example, rubber having flexibility.

However, the main switch S provided on the controller case 44 arranged at the side edge of the heating rug body 7 is turned on in advance, and as shown in FIG. 9, the pilot lamp PL1 emits light. The electric circuit EA is closed. Further, when a person rides on the upper cover sheet 2, the bulging portion 35 of the lower cover cover 12A is recessed upward due to the addition of weight, and the movable contact portion 10A causes the switch main body portion 10 to move.
When pressed by B, the switch 10 is closed and the electric heating element 5 is energized. When the addition of weight is removed, the spring 11 restores the original shape of the bulging portion 35 bulging downward, and along with this, the movable contact portion 10A is separated from the switch body portion 10B, and the electric heating element 5 is energized. Turn off. Switch 1 like this
0 automatically opens and closes as people get on and off, which eliminates the need for manual switch operation and improves usability.

In this example, the timer that is energized when the switch 10 is opened and closed is set to the controller case 44.
It is provided inside. That is, as shown in FIG. 9, when the switch 10 is closed, a current flows through the drive unit TLR of the timer provided in the electric circuit EB, the timer is energized, and
Simultaneously with the energization, the a-contact TLR-a of the electric circuit EC operates to close the electric circuit EC and a current flows through the electric heating element 5.
Further, when the switch 10 is opened, current does not flow to the driving unit TLR of the timer and the timer is deenergized. However, by setting the timer setting time to 10 minutes, for example, the a contact TLR-a does not open immediately. After a lapse of minutes, contact point TLR
-A opens and opens the electrical circuit EC. Therefore, the electric heating element 5
Can maintain the energized state for 10 minutes after the switch 10 is opened, that is, when a person descends from the heating rug body 7. The energized state can be known by the light emission of the pilot lamp PL2 connected in parallel to the electric heating element 5.

Further, a bimetal type thermostat 40 is interposed in the electric circuit EC to prevent overheating.

A cord cover body 15 for accommodating the electric cord 14 connected to the heating wire 5A is arranged on the side edge of the heating rug body 7.

As shown in FIGS. 5 to 7, the cord cover main body 15 has a U-shaped cross section in which the upper cover sheet 2 and the lower cover sheet 6 are fixed by sandwiching the upper cover sheet 2 and the lower cover sheet 6 on both side edges of the folding portion 25. A base 16 and a vertical front piece 19 of a horizontally elongated rectangle that forms a downwardly open groove 17 extending along the side edge between the base 16 and a side piece 2 that closes the groove 17 at the side end of the groove 17.
An outer peripheral portion 21 consisting of 0 and 0 is provided. The front piece 19 and the base 16 are connected by a connecting piece 42 to form the upper surface of the groove 17. The cord cover body 15 is integrally formed of, for example, plastic, and the cord cover body 15 arranged on one side of the folding portion 25 is fixed to the side edge of the controller case 44.

Further, the front piece 19 and the side piece 2 of the outer peripheral portion 21.
0 has an electrical cord 14 by cutting the lower edge.
To form a plurality of fitting insertion portions 22 ... The electric cord 14 extends from the controller case 44 to the groove portion 17 of the cord cover body 15, and the electric cord 14 can protrude from one of the fitting and inserting portions 22 to the outside.

Further, in the groove portion 17, a plurality of locking pieces 23 ... In the present example, each of which is a columnar body having a small diameter and which hangs from the connecting piece 42, are provided at appropriate intervals.

[0028] Thus the electrical cord 14 extending from the controller case 44, as shown by a chain line, the solid line in FIG. 6, is held to an appropriate length by engaging with the locking piece 23, moreover 3, FIG. 4, the cord cover body 15 is attached to the kitchen stand body C arranged at different positions.
The warming rug 1 can be placed facing toward and can be pulled out from the fitting insertion portion 22 located in the vicinity of the outlet E.
In this way, the electric cord 14 can be connected to the outlet E by pulling out the required length without exposing the extra electric cord, and the outlet E is provided at a low position.
It is possible to prevent danger such as stumbling on the electric cord and improve safety.

When the warming rug 1 is not used, it is folded in half by the folding section 25 and the storage section F1 of the drawer F is folded.
And is stored under the kitchen stand main body C. Since the storage area for the warming rug 1 is provided in the kitchen stand A in this manner, it is convenient to store the warming rug 1 while effectively utilizing the wheel-wheel portion D of the kitchen stand A.

The kitchen stand according to the present invention may also include a washbasin unit, and an opening for accommodating a drawer may be provided in the base wheel portion of the washstand unit. Further, it is desirable that the outlet is provided near the floor surface where the standing work is relatively frequent, but the opening may be provided in a portion of the wheel stand apart from the outlet.

[0031]

[Effects of the Invention] As described above, the kitchen stand according to the present invention accommodates a heating rug in a pedestal portion by folding the heating rug into a plurality of folds and running on the floor.
It is provided an opening which is freely out the drawer to have a wheel for row, and a outlet electrical cord warming rugs are connected. Therefore, use a relatively large heating rug on the floor.
It can be conveniently and compactly stored in the pedestal part using a running drawer, and the electric cord does not interfere with the movement of a person during use, and the electric cord Prevents catching and stumbling, improves safety and enhances the usability of the heating rug. In addition, the drawer has an opening
The handle of the kitchen stand body when it is stored from
Since it is located behind the front, the handle can be used when walking.
Can be prevented from contacting the feet.

[Others] The address or whereabouts of the applicant for the utility model registration who amends has been changed (collective) on May 25, 1993.

[Brief description of drawings]

FIG. 1 is a perspective view showing an embodiment of the present invention.

FIG. 2 is a cross-sectional view showing storage of a drawer in an opening.

FIG. 3 is a plan view showing an embodiment of the present invention.

FIG. 4 is a plan view showing another embodiment of the present invention.

FIG. 5 is a plan view illustrating a heating rug.

FIG. 6 is a rear view thereof.

FIG. 7 is a sectional view thereof.

FIG. 8 is a cross-sectional view showing the switch.

FIG. 9 is a circuit diagram illustrating an electric circuit.

[Explanation of symbols]

 1 Heating rug 14 Electric cord C Kitchen stand body D Stand wheel part E Outlet F Drawer G Opening

Claims (1)

[Scope of utility model registration request] 1. A plurality of heating rugs each of which has an electric cord and is heated by energization are provided in a plurality of folds at a lower end of a kitchen stand main body.
Ru provided an opening which is freely out the drawer to accommodate folded, and outlets the electric cord is connected
At the same time, the drawer is equipped with wheels for running on the floor and the drawer.
In front of the kitchen stand body when storing the drawer from the mouth
A kitchen stand characterized by having a handle located behind the plane .