JPS6129321Y2 - - Google Patents

Description

[Detailed Description of the Invention] This invention relates to a new structure of a top plate for kitchen furniture such as sinks and cooking tables, and general household furniture such as desks and low tables.

In recent years, with the systemization of furniture, an arrangement method in which multiple pieces of furniture are connected horizontally and integrated has been adopted. This tendency is particularly noticeable in kitchen furniture, where multiple pieces of furniture such as sinks and countertops are arranged horizontally in series, and the cabinets are connected to each other. A plurality of connected cabinets are integrally covered by a long top plate having a predetermined function such as a flat cooking surface. The use of such separate cabinets and a single top allows each function of the arranged furniture to be guaranteed by an independent cabinet, while the single top allows the top of the furniture to be flat and flat. This has the advantage that liquids such as water can be prevented from flowing into the gaps between the two horizontal surfaces and between the cabinets, thereby maintaining hygiene.

However, the use of such a long top plate is extremely inconvenient in manufacturing, inventory control, and transportation of the top plate, and the cabinet and top plate must be connected on-site. Since it is long, it is difficult to work with, and therefore the work is expensive and requires skill, and it has the drawback that it can only be applied to high-end products because it is made in one piece like a custom item.

This invention was devised to eliminate the drawbacks while retaining the advantages of the conventional ones.
A detailed description will be given below with reference to the drawings. Fig. 1 is an exploded perspective view of kitchen furniture to which this invention is applied, in which 1 is a rectangular box-shaped cabinet with an open top and front surface, consisting of a cabinet 1a for a cooking table and a cabinet 1b for a sink. Two independent cabinets are arranged side by side, and side walls 3a, 3b of adjacent cabinets are connected with bolts and nuts 4 to connect the two cabinets 1a, 1b in the lateral direction. Dowels 5 are planted on the upper surfaces of both side walls of both cabinets 1 to be used for connection with a top plate 10, which will be described later. The dowels 5 do not necessarily have to be formed on the adjacent side walls of both the cabinets 1a, 1b. Furthermore, it goes without saying that the dowel 5 may be replaced by a tongue handle or other suitable connecting means.

Reference numeral 10 denotes a top plate according to this invention for closing the upper surfaces of the two cabinets 1a and 1b, and a top plate main body having a size and shape capable of independently closing the upper surfaces of each of the cabinets 1a and 1b. 11, 12, edge members 13, 14 continuously fixed to the front and rear edges of the top plate bodies 11, 12, and a sealing means 15 for sealing the gap between the top plate bodies 11, 12.

The top plate main bodies 11 and 12 have a base frame 11 in the shape of a rectangular frame.
flat plate-shaped substrates 11b, 12b are fixed to the upper surfaces of the base frames 11a, 12a, and decorative plates 11c, 12c are covered and fixed to the upper surfaces of the substrates. The base frame and the board are connected using wood screws 16 or L-shaped metal fittings 17 that are screwed in diagonally from below as shown in Figure 2.
are interconnected by Furthermore, the base frames 11a, 12
A bolt hole 18 is drilled in the side adjacent to a,
They are laterally connected by a bolt/nut 12c inserted therethrough.

In this way, since the top plate main body is composed of the base frame, the substrate on top of the base frame, and the decorative board, it is possible to connect a plurality of top plate main bodies to each other laterally by combining the base frames, and the height of the base frame can be reduced. By changing the height, the total height of the furniture can be arbitrarily and easily changed or adjusted.

The decorative board is adhered onto the substrate by any suitable means, preferably an adhesive. Decorative boards are made from appropriate materials such as decorative metal boards such as stainless steel boards and enameled iron boards, synthetic resin boards such as melamine resin, and so-called artificial marble boards that are made by mixing inorganic powder particles with synthetic resin. Become.

Flange-shaped protrusions 19 and 20 for fixing the edge members 13 and 14 are provided on the front and rear end surfaces of the substrates 11b and 12b. The protrusion 19,
20 is preferably formed continuously with a length corresponding to the entire width of the substrate, but may be formed partially. Further, the protrusion may be formed integrally with the substrate or may be formed separately and fixed to the substrate. In the illustrated embodiment, it is formed separately and fixed with wood screws 21. The projections 19 and 20 are provided with vertical holes 2 at appropriate intervals.
2 is penetrated.

The edge members 13 and 14 are shaped members made of metal such as aluminum or synthetic resin, and
The edge member 13 fixed to the front edge of the top plate has a bulging portion 13a that projects slightly upward from the top surface of the top plate bodies 11a and 12a, and prevents liquid from dripping forward from the top surface of the top plate body. do. Further, the edge member 14 fixed to the rear edge of the top plate is provided with a back guard wall 14a rising upward.

When fixing the edge members 13 and 14, a packing material 23 is interposed between the edge member and the upper surface of the top plate bodies 11 and 12 to seal the gap watertightly, and then a protrusion 19 is inserted from below the edge member. , 20 into the vertical holes 22 of the edge members 13, 1, screw them onto the upper part of the edge member, and tighten them.
4 are fixed to the projections 19 and 20, respectively. An ordinary screw may be used in place of the tuft pin screw 24, and may be screwed into the screw or transverse strip formed with the edge member.

The sealing means 15 is an elongated member having a T-shaped cross section and made of metal such as aluminum or synthetic resin, and has a length approximately corresponding to the depth of the top plate bodies 11 and 12. Then, the gasket 25 is interposed between the lower surface of the horizontal side of the sealing means 15 and the upper surface of the top plate bodies 11, 12, and the vertical side is inserted between the opposing sides of both the top plate bodies 11, 12, It is fixed to the side surface of one substrate 11b. Note that the sealing means 15 is of course not limited to the structure described above, and a long sealing material made of rubber or soft synthetic resin may be inserted into the gap between the two top plate bodies 11 and 12 to seal the gap. It may be something that stops you.

The top plate main body 12 that closes the upper surface of the sink cabinet 1b has an opening 2 into which a water tank 27 is inserted.
6 is formed, and a water tank 27 is fixed around the opening 26 by appropriate means.

When assembling, first, the sealing material 15 is fixed on the side surface of one of the top plate main bodies 11, and then the base frame 11a,
12a to connect the two top plate bodies 11 and 12 to each other in the lateral direction.

Next, the edge materials 13 and 14 are inserted into the protrusions 19 and 20 at the front and rear ends of both the top plate bodies 11 and 12, and fixed with the pin screws 24, and the top plate 1
Assemble 0.

Next, the two horizontally connected cabinets 1
The top plate 10 is covered and fixed on the top surface of the cabinet 1 by inserting the dowels 5 on the top surfaces of the cabinets 11a and 12a into the dowel holes made in the base frames 11a and 12a. Note that the water tank 27 is fixed to the top plate main body 12 before the top plate 10 is fixed to the cabinet 1.

In FIG. 4, 28 is a cover member that covers both sides of the connected top plate 10, and is a molded product of metal or synthetic resin.

I have explained above about the top plate of kitchen furniture.
It will be obvious to those skilled in the art that the present invention is not limited to this, and can be similarly applied to top plates of general household furniture such as low tables and desks.

As explained above, according to the furniture top plate of this invention, the flange-like protrusions 19, 20 are fixedly provided on the front and rear end surfaces of the respective top plate bodies 11, 12, and the vertical holes 22 are provided in the flange-like protrusions 19, 20. The edge members 13 and 14 that are perforated vertically through the top plate and define the shape of the front edge or the rear edge of the top plate are the flange-like projections 19,
20, has a substantially U-shaped cross-sectional portion that can contain 20;
The edge members 13 and 14 and the flange-like projection 19 are connected by screw means 24 inserted into the vertical hole 22 from below.
20, the flange-like protrusion 1
9 and 20 are enclosed in the edge members 13 and 14 and are not exposed to the outside, giving a good appearance as a product. Also, since the screw means 24 is attached from below and is not exposed to the outside, the attachment of the edge members 13 and 14 is aesthetically pleasing. It can be done. Furthermore, the edge members 13 and 14 not only connect the top plate bodies 11 and 12, but also define the front edge or the rear edge of the top plate, and the shapes of the edge members 13 and 14 define the front edge of the top plate. It is possible to bulge upward to provide a draining effect, or to stand up upward to serve as a back guard, and by selecting and replacing the edge members 13 and 14, the top plate can be made to have a back guard. ,
Alternatively, it is possible to have a counter shape without a back guard, or to form a draining bulge on the front edge.

[Brief explanation of the drawing]

FIG. 1 is an exploded perspective view, FIG. 2 is a vertical cross-sectional view of the main part, FIG. 3 is a vertical cross-sectional view taken in different directions, and FIG. 4 is a perspective view showing the state in which the cover is attached. 1... Cabinet, 10... Top plate, 11,1
2... Top plate main body, 13, 14... Edge member, 1
5... Seal means.

Claims (1)

[Claims for Utility Model Registration] (1) Edge members 13 and 14 that continuously connect a plurality of top plate bodies 11 and 12 that cover the upper surface of the separate and independent cabinet 1 to the top plate body 1
1, 12, and in which the gap between adjacent side surfaces of the top plate bodies 11, 12 is sealed by a sealing means 15, a flange-like projection is provided on the front and rear end surfaces of each of the top plate bodies 11, 12. 1
9, 20 are fixedly installed, and the flange-like projections 19, 2
The edge members 13 and 14, which are formed by vertically penetrating the vertical hole 22 in the top plate 0 and define the shape of the front edge or the rear edge of the top plate, have a substantially U-shaped cross section that can contain the flange-like projections 19 and 20. The edge members 13, 14 and the flange-like protrusion 19,
20. A top plate for furniture, characterized in that: (2) The top plate bodies 11 and 12 are connected to the base frame 11 in the shape of a rectangular frame.
Utility model registration claim No. The top plate described in item 1. (3) A utility model characterized in that the sealing means 15 is made of a T-shaped cross section, with a gasket 25 interposed between the lower surface of the horizontal side and the upper surface of the top plate bodies 11 and 12. The top plate according to claim 1 or 2 of the registered claims. (4) Edge members 13, 14 and top plate main bodies 11, 12
Utility model registration claim 1 characterized in that a gasket 23 is interposed between the upper surface of the
2. The top plate described in Section 2, Section 2, or Section 3. (5) The edge member 13 has a bulge portion 13a that projects slightly upward from the upper surface of the top plate main bodies 11, 12, as claimed in claim 1 or 4 of the utility model registration claim. The top plate described in. (6) The top plate according to claim 1 or 4, wherein the edge member 14 has a back guard wall 14a rising upward.