JPH09252857A - Storage device for sink - Google Patents

Abstract

PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To prevent the transfer of dirt by allowing a box which opens upward and which is also opposed and opened to one side of a recess in the top surface of a sink to be freely put into and out of the recess with its opening held close and opposite to the recess, and partitioning the inside of the box using water-impermeable shelves. SOLUTION: A recess 3 is formed in the top surface of a flange part 13 which serves as the top surface 2 of a sink, and a box 5 which opens upward and in a direction opposite to one inside surface 4 of the recess 3 is stored in the recess 3 in such a way that it is freely put into and out of the recess 3 while its side opening is held close and opposite to the inside surface 4 of the recess 3. Thus, when the box is stored in the recess 3, the side opening is held close and opposite to and blocked by the inside surface 4 of the recess 3, preventing a scrubbing brush from slipping down into each storage space 7. The inside of the box 5 is vertically divided into three storage spaces 7 by water-impermeable partition shelves 6, and three different kinds of scrubbing brushes can be separately stored in the storage spaces 7 without making contact with one another. The scrubbing brushes are easily and separately put into and out of the storage spaces 7 in the box 5, so that the transfer of dirt between three scrubbing brushes of the same kind is prevented.

Description

Detailed Description of the Invention

[0001]

BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION 1. Field of the Invention The present invention relates to a sink storage device which is provided around a sink on a sink and is optimal for storing scrubbing brushes used in the sink.

[0002]

2. Description of the Related Art Conventionally, as shown in FIG.
A sink storage device is known in which a recess (c) is formed on the upper surface (b) of the surrounding sink. In the storage device for the sink, a water faucet (d) is attached to the upper surface (b) of the sink on the rear side of the sink (a), and the water discharged from the water faucet (d) causes the inside of the sink (a). The washing work is carried out in, and the water used for the washing work is discharged and removed from the drainage port (e) formed at the bottom of the sink (a).

Further, in this case, the recess (c) is formed on the upper surface (b) of the sink on the rear side of the sink (b) on the side of the water tap (d), and the inside of the recess (c) is formed. The small items (f) such as detergents used in the above-mentioned washing work are stored in. In addition, a basket-like body (g) having water permeability is installed and installed in the side part in the recess (c) so that the basket-like body (g) can be used in the washing work ( H) is stored and held in a state of being drained.

[0004]

By the way, these days, the scrubbing brush used in the washing work performed in the sink (a) is generally a conventional scrubbing brush (h).
Besides, there are sponge scrubbing brushes (chi), metal scrubbing scrubbing brushes (chi), etc., and it is almost the case that a plurality of these scrubbing scrubbing brushes (chi) are used according to the application. A plurality of scrubbers (h) will be placed around the sink (a).

However, in the above-mentioned conventional technique, the basket (g) is used to store and hold the scrubbing brush (chi). In this case, the basket (g) is provided with a plurality of scrubbing brushes (ch). It is difficult and space-intensive to store and hold, and even if it is possible to force it to store and hold, at that time, multiple types of scrubbing brushes (chi) that are used properly depending on the application Not only is it difficult to take them out individually when they are pressed into contact with each other, but also stains of different types are transferred, which is inconvenient.

The present invention has been invented to solve the above problems in the prior art, that is, the problem is that a plurality of scrubbing brushes can be stored neatly around the sink so that they can be easily taken in and out, Moreover, it is an object of the present invention to provide a storage device for a sink that does not cause the inconvenience that dirt is transferred between the plurality of stored scourers.

[0007]

According to a first aspect of the present invention, there is provided a storage device for a sink, wherein a recess is formed on an upper surface of the sink around the sink, and the recess is opposed to the upper side and one inner side surface of the recess. The box body that opens in the direction of opening and closing is stored in the box body so that the side opening of the box body closely faces one inner side surface of the recess and can be inserted and removed freely. It is divided into a plurality of storage spaces in the direction.

Therefore, in this case, the scrubbing brush used for washing work in the sink can be conveniently stored in the box housed in the recess formed in the upper surface of the sink around the sink. . Moreover, since the inside of the box is divided into a plurality of storage spaces in the vertical direction by a non-water-permeable partition shelf, a plurality of scrubbing brushes can be separately stored in each storage space without touching each other, Each of the scrubbers can be easily taken in and out separately from the storage space of the box body, and there is no inconvenience that dirt is transferred between the plurality of scrubbers.

Further, since the box body is opened upward and in a direction facing the inner side surface of the recess, and the side opening is in close proximity to the inner side surface of the recess, the box body is accommodated in and out freely. ,
Multiple scrubbing brushes can be easily put in and taken out from the recess together with the box, and the scrubbing brushes stored in each storage space can be put in and out from the side opening of the box. However, in the state of being housed in the recess, the side opening is closed so as to closely face and face one inner side surface of the recess, so that the brush is securely stored and held in each storage space so as not to slip off.

A storage device for a sink according to a second aspect of the present invention is the storage device for a sink according to the first aspect, wherein the collar is detachably locked to the opening edge of the recess on the outer periphery of the upper edge of the box body. It is characterized in that the strip portion is provided so as to project. Therefore, particularly in this case, in the state where the box body is housed in the recess, the flange-shaped piece portion projecting on the outer periphery of the upper edge of the box body is locked to the opening edge of the recess, and the box body is It is securely supported so as not to enter too much into the recess, and the box-shaped body can be easily put in and out from the recess by grasping the collar-shaped piece.

The sink storage device according to claim 3 of the present invention is the sink storage device according to claim 1 or 2, wherein the recess is disposed on the rear side of the sink and extends along the rear edge of the sink. Formed in a horizontally long rectangular shape, the side opening of the box body is closely opposed to one inner side surface located at the rectangular short side of the recess, and the side opening of the box body is opposite to the side opening. The feature is that the space is used as a storage space for small items.

Therefore, in this case, in particular, the recess is formed in a horizontally long rectangular shape and compactly provided so that the narrow space on the rear side of the sink can be effectively used, and the recess is located on the short side of the rectangle. The side opening of the box is closely opposed to the one inner side surface, and the space inside the recess remaining on the side opposite to the side opening of the box serves as a small article storage part, so that the remaining space is utilized. It is convenient because you can store small items such as detergents used for washing work in the sink in the storage section.

The sink storage device according to claim 4 of the present invention is the sink storage device according to any one of claims 1 to 3, wherein a drain hole is formed in the peripheral wall of the box body. Is characterized by. Therefore, especially in this case,
When the box body is taken out from the recess and placed on the upper surface of the sink around the sink so that its peripheral wall is on the lower side, water is drained and removed from the water drain hole to prevent water pooling in the box body, and
At that time, the scrubbing brush can be taken in and out through the side opening of the box without any trouble.

A sink storage device according to a fifth aspect of the present invention is the sink storage device according to the fourth aspect, wherein a drainage hole is arranged close to the upper side of the peripheral edge of the partition shelf. It is characterized in that the partition shelves are inclined downward toward. Therefore, in this case, in particular, as in the case described above, when the box body is taken out from the recess and placed on the upper surface of the sink around the sink, not only the water is drained and removed from the drain hole, but also the box body is removed. Even when stored in the recess,
The water in the box body is smoothly discharged and removed from the drain hole through the partition shelf, and at that time, the discharged water is not transmitted to the scrubber stored in the box body, and the water pool in the box body is collected. Is effectively prevented.

[0015]

DESCRIPTION OF THE PREFERRED EMBODIMENTS FIGS. 1, 2, and 3 show an embodiment corresponding to claims 1, 2, 3, and 4 of the present invention. The sink storage device of the embodiment is A box body 5 having a recess 3 formed in the sink top surface 2 around the sink 1 and opened in the recess 3 in a direction facing upward and one inner side surface 4 of the recess 3.
With the side opening of the box 5 closely facing one inner side surface 4 of the recess 3 so that the box 5 can be freely taken in and out, and the inside of the box 5 is vertically moved by a non-water-permeable partition shelf 6. It is divided into a plurality of storage spaces 7.

In this case, a brim-shaped piece portion 8 which is detachably engaged with the opening edge of the recess 3 is provided on the outer periphery of the upper edge of the box body 5, and a drain hole 10 is formed on the peripheral wall of the box body 5. Are formed. Further, the recess 3 is arranged on the rear side of the sink 1 and formed in a horizontally long rectangular shape along the rear edge of the sink 1, and the box body 5 is formed on one inner side surface 4 located on the rectangular short side of the recess 3. The side openings are closely opposed to each other, and the space inside the recess 3 remaining on the side opposite to the side opening of the box body 5 becomes the small article storage section 9.

As shown in FIG. 3, a counter 12 is installed on the cabinet 11 to form a sink, and the sink 1 is fitted and fixed to the counter 12, and the sink 1 is protruded rearward from the upper rear edge of the sink 1. The upper surface of the flange portion 13 formed together with the upper surface of the counter 12 also becomes a series of sink upper surfaces 2,
A recess 3 is formed on the upper surface of the flange portion 13 which becomes the upper surface 2 of the sink. In the middle of the flange 13, a water tap 14
The sink 1 is equipped with water and is discharged from the water tap 14.
Washing work of dishes, cooking tools, vegetables, etc. is performed therein, and the water used for the washing work is discharged and drained to a drain pipe 16 from a drain port 15 formed at the bottom of the sink 1.

The sink 1 is made of metal such as stainless steel or synthetic resin, and a flange portion 13 is formed integrally with the sink 1. The recess 3 may be integrally formed with the flange portion 13 or may have a box-like shape that opens upward.
It is fixedly formed on the lower side of 13, and is made of metal such as stainless steel or synthetic resin. A drainage opening 17 is formed at the bottom of the recess 3, and the drainage opening 17 is connected to the drainage pipe 16 through a connecting pipe 18, so that water accumulated in the recess 3 can be drained and removed without any trouble. It has become so.

The box body 5 is made of a metal such as stainless steel or a synthetic resin, and has a vertically long box shape which is composed of a back plate portion 19, side plate portions 20, and a bottom plate portion 21 and is open upward and one side. The box-shaped body 5 is integrally formed with a collar-shaped piece portion 8 bent outwardly on the outer periphery of the upper edge of the box body 5. Inside the box body 5, two partition shelves 6 that divide the inside into three parts in the vertical direction are arranged. The partition shelf 6 is formed integrally with the box body 5 or is a separate body. The plate member is fixedly formed. The back plate portion 19 of the peripheral wall of the box body 1 has a substantially semicircular drainage hole 10,
Two pieces are formed in each of the storage spaces 7 so as to be close to the upper sides of the back edges of the partition shelves 6 and the bottom plate portion 21.

As shown in FIG. 2A, when the box body 5 is accommodated in the recess 3, the bottom plate portion 21 of the box 5 and the recess 3 are the same.
An appropriate space is maintained between the inner surface 22 and the inner bottom surface 22 of the scrubber 23, and in this case, the scrubbing brush 23 stored in the lowest storage space 7
The dirty water collected on the inner bottom surface 22 of the recess 3 does not adhere to c, and the water is drained from the drain hole 10 of the lowest storage space 7 without any trouble. In each storage space 7 of the box body 5, a normal scrubbing brush 23a, a sponge scrubbing brush 23b, a metal scrubbing brush
23c are stored separately.

The box body 5 taken out from the recess 3 is shown in FIG.
(B) Alternatively, as shown by the chain double-dashed line in FIG. 3, it can be used conveniently with the back plate portion 19 on the peripheral wall of which the drainage hole 10 is formed facing down and placed on the sink top surface 2. It is something. Moreover, at that time, the scrubbers 23a, 23b, 23c can be easily put in and taken out from the side opening of the box body 5 facing upward, and the collar-shaped piece portion 8 is brought into contact with the upper surface 2 of the sink to allow the same. The back plate portion 19 of the box body 5 inclines downward toward the drainage hole 10, and the back plate portion 19 and the upper surface 2 of the sink stand flow together.
A gap is formed between them and water is smoothly discharged and removed from each water drain hole 10.

Therefore, in the sink storage device of the embodiment, the sink 1 is used for washing work in the box 5 accommodated in the recess 3 formed in the sink upper surface 2 around the sink 1. The scrubbing brushes 23a, 23b, 23c can be stored in a good appearance, which is convenient and convenient. Moreover, since the inside of the box body 5 is vertically divided into three storage spaces 7 by the non-water-permeable partition shelf 6, three different types of scrubbing brushes 23a, 23b, 23c are mutually inserted in each storage space 7. It can be stored separately without touching each other, and each scrubbing brush 23a, 23b, 23c can be easily put in and taken out separately from the storage space 7 of the box body 5, and three scrubbers of the same type can be used.
There is no inconvenience that dirt is transferred between 23a, 23b and 23c.

Further, the box body 5 has an upper surface and one inner surface 4 of the recess 3.
The plurality of scrubbers 23a, 23b, 23c are connected to the box body 5 because the side openings are opened and closed so that the side openings closely face the inner side surface 4 of the recess 3. It can be put together and put in and out easily from the inside of the recess 3, and moreover, each storage space 7 is opened from the side opening of the box body 5.
Although the scrubbers 23a, 23b, 23c housed inside can be put in and taken out, in the state housed in the recess 3, the same side opening closely faces the one inner side surface 4 of the recess 3. Blocked and scrubbed into each storage space 7 with scrubbing brushes 23a, 23b,
23c is securely stored and held so that it does not fall off.

Further, in the storage device for the sink according to the embodiment, as shown in FIG. 2 (a), the box 5 is housed in the recess 3 and protrudes from the outer periphery of the upper edge of the box 5. The brim-shaped piece 8 is locked to the opening edge of the recess 3, and the box body 5 is
The box body 5 can be securely supported so as not to go into the inside too much, and the box body 5 can be easily taken in and out from the recess 3 by grasping the collar-shaped piece portion 8.

Further, as shown in FIG. 3, the recess 3 is formed in a horizontally long rectangular shape and is compactly provided so that the narrow space on the rear side of the sink 1 can be effectively used.
The side opening of the box body 5 closely opposes one inner side surface 4 located on the short side of the rectangle of the recess 3 and the space inside the recess 3 remaining on the side opposite to the side opening of the box body 5. Since it becomes the small article storage section 9, it is convenient that the small article 24 such as detergent used for washing work in the sink can be stored in the small article storage section 9 in which the remaining space is utilized.

As shown by the chain double-dashed line in FIG. 2 (b) or FIG. 3, the box 5 is taken out of the recess 3 so that the back plate 19 of its peripheral wall is on the lower side. It is convenient because it can be used while it is placed on the upper surface 2, and at that time, water is drained and removed from the water draining hole 10 to prevent water pooling in the box body 5, and moreover, the box body. The scrubbing brushes 23a, 23b, 23c can be put in and taken out from the side opening 5 without hindrance.

FIG. 4 shows claims 1, 2, 3, 4 of the present invention.
5 shows one embodiment corresponding to all five, and in the sink storage device of the embodiment, the drainage hole 10 is arranged close to the upper part of the peripheral back portion of the partition shelf 6, and the drainage hole 10 is provided.
The partition shelf 6 is inclined downward toward 10. Therefore, particularly in this case, as in the above-described embodiment, when the box body 5 is taken out from the recess 3 and placed on the sink top surface 2 around the sink 1 as shown in FIG. Not only the water is smoothly discharged and removed from the vent hole 10, but also the water in the box body 5 is stored in the recess 3 as shown in FIG. 6. The scrubber 23a, 23 is smoothly discharged and removed from the water draining hole 10 along the path 6, and the discharged and removed water is stored in the box body 5 at that time.
Water is not transmitted to b and 23c, and water pool in the box body 5 is effectively prevented.

Further, in the storage device for the sink according to the embodiment, since the bottom plate portion 21 of the box body 5 is also inclined like the partition shelf 6, the drainage hole is also formed in the lowest storage space 7 as described above. Water is smoothly discharged and removed from 10. Further, since a plurality of water drain holes 10 are formed for each storage space 7 at the back edges of both side plate portions 20 of the box body 5, the drainage and removal of water from the water drain holes 10 is further effective. In addition, as shown in FIG. 5, the box 5 is attached to the side opening of the sink 1.
It can also be used by placing it on the upper surface 2 of the sink toward the side, improving its usability and, at that time, the same box body 5
One side plate portion 20 is on the lower side, but water can be drained and removed from the water draining hole 10 formed at the back edge of the both side plate portions 20 without any trouble. Other than that, the configuration is similar to that of the above-described embodiment, and the same operational effects as those in the above-described embodiment are exhibited.

FIG. 6 shows claims 1, 2, 3, 4 of the present invention.
5 shows an embodiment corresponding to all five, and in the sink storage device of the embodiment, the cabinet of the sink is shown.
The upper surface of the counter 12 installed on the upper surface of 11 serves as the sink top surface 2, and the counter 12 serving as the sink top surface 2 has an opening, and a box-shaped object is fixed to the lower side of the opening to form the recess 3. Has been formed. Other than that, the configuration is similar to that of the above-described embodiment, and the same operational effects as those in the above-described embodiment are exhibited.

7 and 8 show an embodiment corresponding to claims 1 and 2 of the present invention. In the sink storage device of the embodiment, the cabinet 11 in the above embodiment is omitted and the counter is omitted. A sink is formed with only 12
The sink 1 is integrally recessed in the counter 12, and the upper surface of the counter 12 on the side of the sink 1 is the sink top surface 2
Thus, the recess 3 is formed on the upper surface of the counter 12 at the lateral position of the sink 1. Further, a box body 5 having substantially the same volumetric shape as the recess 3 is accommodated in the recess 3, and the box body 5 does not have the water drain hole 10 in the above-described embodiment. The water in the body 5 is drained and removed from the side opening into the recess 3, and in the box body 5, one piece is formed by vertically dividing the water into two storage spaces 7. Only the partition shelf 6 is provided.

Other than that, the configuration is substantially the same as that of the above-described embodiment. Therefore, even in the sink storage device of this embodiment, the scrubbing brush can be conveniently stored around the sink 1, which is convenient. Moreover, the two scrubbers can be stored in the storage spaces 7 in the box body 5 so as not to come into contact with each other. There is no inconvenience that dirt is transferred. In addition, a plurality of scrubbers can be easily put in and taken out from the recess 3 together with the box body 5, and the scoops can be put in and taken out from the side opening of the box body 5, When stored in the office 3, the scrubbing brushes are surely stored and held in both the storage spaces 7. Further, the collar-shaped piece portion 8 is detachably locked to the opening edge of the recess 3 to securely support the box body 5, and the collar-shaped piece portion 8 is grasped to hold the box body 5 in the recess 3 You can easily take it in and out from inside.

[0032]

As described above, in the storage device for a sink according to claim 1 of the present invention, the scrubbing brush can be conveniently stored around the sink, and it is convenient for each storage space in the box body. It is possible to store a plurality of scourers so that they do not contact each other, it is easy to separately take each scrubbing room in and out of the storage space, and there is no inconvenience that dirt is transferred between the scrubbers. Also, a plurality of scrubbers can be easily put in and taken out from the recess together with the box body, and moreover, the scrubber can be put in and taken out from the side opening of the box body, but is housed in the recess. In this state, the scrubbing brush is securely stored in each storage space.

Further, in the storage device for the sink according to the second aspect of the present invention, in particular, the brim-shaped piece is detachably engaged with the opening edge of the recess to securely support the box body. The box-shaped body can be easily put in and taken out from the recess by grasping the collar-shaped piece.

Further, in the storage device for the sink according to claim 3 of the present invention, in particular, the recess is formed so that the narrow space on the rear side of the sink can be effectively utilized, and the remaining space in the box body is utilized. It is convenient because small items such as detergent can be stored in the small item storage section.

Further, in the storage device for the sink according to claim 4 of the present invention, particularly when the box body is taken out from the recess and placed with its peripheral wall facing downward, water is drained from the drain hole. It is removed to prevent pooling of water in the box body, and at that time, the scrubbing brush can be taken in and out through the side opening of the box body without trouble.

Further, in the sink storage device according to the fifth aspect of the present invention, in particular, as in the above case, when the box body is taken out from the recess and placed, it is only drained and removed. Even when the box body is housed in the recess, the water in the box body is smoothly discharged and removed, and the water pool in the box body is effectively prevented.

[Brief description of drawings]

FIG. 1 is an exploded perspective view of essential parts showing a sink storage device according to an embodiment of the present invention.

FIG. 2 is a cross-sectional view of a main part of the storage device for a sink in different states (a) and (b).

FIG. 3 is a perspective view showing the entire storage device for the sink.

FIG. 4 (a) of a storage device for a sink which is another embodiment.
(B) Sectional drawing of the principal part in each different state.

FIG. 5 is a perspective view of an essential part of the storage device for the sink in a different state.

FIG. 6 is a perspective view showing the entire storage device for the sink according to another embodiment.

FIG. 7 is a perspective view showing the entire storage device for the sink according to another embodiment.

FIG. 8 is a sectional view of a main part of the storage device for the same sink.

FIG. 9 is a perspective view of a main part of a storage device for a sink which is a conventional example.

[Explanation of symbols]

 1 Sink 2 Top of sink 3 Recess 4 Inner side 5 Box 6 Partition shelf 7 Storage space 8 Collar-shaped piece 9 Small article storage 10 Drain hole

Claims (5)

[Claims] 1. A box body having a recess formed on the upper surface of a sink near the sink, the box body being opened in the recess in a direction facing upward and one inner side surface of the recess, and a side opening of the box body is the same. It is housed so that it can be freely taken in and out, with the inner surface of the recess closely facing.
A storage device for a sink, which is formed by vertically dividing the inside of the box into a plurality of storage spaces with a non-water-permeable partition shelf. 2. The storage device for a sink according to claim 1, further comprising a brim-shaped piece projectingly provided on an outer periphery of an upper edge of the box body so as to be detachably engaged with an opening edge of the recess. 3. A recess is formed on the rear side of the sink to form a horizontally long rectangular shape along the rear edge of the sink, and one side surface of the box is located on one inner side surface located on the rectangular short side of the recess. The storage device for a sink according to claim 1 or 2, wherein the openings are closely opposed to each other, and the space in the recess remaining on the side opposite to the side opening of the box body serves as a small article storage portion. 4. The storage device for a sink according to claim 1, wherein a drainage hole is formed in the peripheral wall of the box body. 5. The sink according to claim 4, wherein a water draining hole is arranged close to the upper side of the peripheral edge of the partition shelf, and the partition shelf is inclined downward toward the water draining hole. Storage device.