WO2006005373A1 - Item of kitchen furnishings - Google Patents
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- WO2006005373A1 WO2006005373A1 PCT/EP2004/011705 EP2004011705W WO2006005373A1 WO 2006005373 A1 WO2006005373 A1 WO 2006005373A1 EP 2004011705 W EP2004011705 W EP 2004011705W WO 2006005373 A1 WO2006005373 A1 WO 2006005373A1
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- XLYOFNOQVPJJNP-UHFFFAOYSA-N water Substances O XLYOFNOQVPJJNP-UHFFFAOYSA-N 0.000 claims description 11
- XEEYBQQBJWHFJM-UHFFFAOYSA-N Iron Chemical compound [Fe] XEEYBQQBJWHFJM-UHFFFAOYSA-N 0.000 claims description 6
- 229910052742 iron Inorganic materials 0.000 claims description 3
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- 238000004140 cleaning Methods 0.000 description 4
- 238000010409 ironing Methods 0.000 description 3
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Classifications
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- A—HUMAN NECESSITIES
- A47—FURNITURE; DOMESTIC ARTICLES OR APPLIANCES; COFFEE MILLS; SPICE MILLS; SUCTION CLEANERS IN GENERAL
- A47B—TABLES; DESKS; OFFICE FURNITURE; CABINETS; DRAWERS; GENERAL DETAILS OF FURNITURE
- A47B77/00—Kitchen cabinets
- A47B77/04—Provision for particular uses of compartments or other parts ; Compartments moving up and down, revolving parts
- A47B77/10—Provision for particular uses of compartments or other parts ; Compartments moving up and down, revolving parts with members movable outwards to a position of use, e.g. tables, ironing boards
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- A—HUMAN NECESSITIES
- A47—FURNITURE; DOMESTIC ARTICLES OR APPLIANCES; COFFEE MILLS; SPICE MILLS; SUCTION CLEANERS IN GENERAL
- A47B—TABLES; DESKS; OFFICE FURNITURE; CABINETS; DRAWERS; GENERAL DETAILS OF FURNITURE
- A47B77/00—Kitchen cabinets
- A47B77/04—Provision for particular uses of compartments or other parts ; Compartments moving up and down, revolving parts
- A47B77/08—Provision for particular uses of compartments or other parts ; Compartments moving up and down, revolving parts for incorporating apparatus operated by power, including water power; for incorporating apparatus for cooking, cooling, or laundry purposes
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- the present invention relates to an item of kitchen furnishings, particularly a fitted furniture unit, according to the introduction to claim 1.
- kitchens there is always a requirement to ensure hygiene and perfect cleanliness of the area, particularly of the work surface, the cookers, the sink and other components of the kitchen. This is a direct consequence of the fact that during the preparation of dishes, the above-mentioned parts of a kitchen and its furnishings are likely to come into contact with foodstuffs.
- kitchen areas are cleaned using detergents and/or other equivalent products which, in any case, are not sufficient in themselves to ensure that thorough hygiene is achieved.
- kitchens are also cleaned using suitable household electrical appliances which, however efficient they may be, have the disadvantage of being cumbersome and inconvenient to take out and put back.
- the technical problem addressed by the present invention is to meet the above requirement and at the same time eliminate the problems mentioned with reference to known technology.
- This problem is solved by an item of kitchen furnishings, particularly a fitted furniture unit, having the characteristics set out in claim 1.
- figures 1, 2 and 3 show schematic perspective views of different forms of embodiment of an item of kitchen furnishings according to the invention
- figures 4 and 5 show schematic perspective views of different forms of embodiment of a component of the item of furnishings according to the invention
- figures 6, 7 and 8 show schematic views in section illustrating different forms of embodiment of a component of the item of furnishings according to the invention
- - figure 9 shows a schematic perspective view of an element of furnishings for a kitchen according to the invention corresponding to a further form of embodiment
- figure 10 shows a perspective view of a kitchen comprising an item of furnishings according to the invention corresponding to a form of embodiment of the invention.
- the number 1 indicates as a whole an item of kitchen furnishings according to the present invention.
- the item of furnishings 1 is produced as a furniture unit having a substantially parallelepiped shape formed by a base, an upper work surface 2 and a plurality of side walls, among them a front wall 3, which taken together form a load- carrying structure.
- the furniture unit may comprise a frame forming a load-carrying structure which acts as a support for a bottom, side cover panels and an upper work surface.
- the furniture unit 1 may take various forms. In the example, it comprises a plurality of doors and front drawers.
- a steam generating unit 5 capable of being placed in fluid communication with an accessory 6 for the delivery of steam is operatively associated with the structure of the furniture unit 1.
- the above-mentioned steam generating unit 5 is completely integrated into the structure of the furniture unit 1.
- the steam generating unit 5 is accommodated in a housing provided in the furniture unit 1 so as to be supported by it inside the housing in a safe, sheltered position and not causing an obstruction.
- the steam generating unit 5 is accommodated in a box-shaped body 7 having substantially the same dimensions as a drawer (cf. figures 4 and 5), so that it can be operatively associated with the furniture unit 1 in the space of and at least partially withdrawable from the furniture unit, as shown for example in figures 1, 3, 6, 7 and 8.
- the steam generating unit 5 is capable of being placed in fluid communication with the accessory 6 for the delivery of steam. So that the accessory 6 can be easily connected to and disconnected from the steam generating unit 5, the above-mentioned fluid communication is produced by the interposition of quick-connection means enabling steam to pass through and where appropriate electric current, electric signals and suction air, as will become clearer from what follows in the description.
- connection means can be quickly connected to or disconnected from each other.
- the above-mentioned quick-connection means comprise first connection means 8 capable of being engaged removably by second connection means 9 complementary to them, in which: the first connection means 8 are in fluid communication with said steam generating unit 5 and are attached to the structure of the furniture unit 1 to be supported by them and the second connection means 9 are in fluid communication with the accessory 6 for the delivery of steam.
- the above-mentioned first connection means 8 are accessible from the outside of the furniture unit.
- the first connection means 8 are positioned so as to be substantially at the level of the upper work surface 2, so as to be accessible from the upper part of the furniture unit 1.
- the first connection means 8 are made to project upwards into a space
- the first connection means 8 while being easily accessible, can be completely hidden when it is not necessary to use the steam generating unit 5 and the accessory 6.
- the first connection means 8 are positioned so as to be accessible from the front wall 3 of the furniture unit 1. In this case too, a covering door may be provided. In the form of embodiment in figure 3 or figure 8, the first connection means 8 are accessible only when the box-shaped body 7 inserted into the space of a drawer has been partially withdrawn from the furniture unit.
- this may be of any type.
- this unit may provide for a boiler 12 connected to a supply tank 13 capable of ensuring continuous water replenishment for the boiler.
- the boiler may be of the discontinuous replenishment type.
- the steam generating unit 5 may also be of the flash steam generation type, meaning that it has no storage tank for the steam generated.
- the steam generating unit 5 may provide the first connection means 8 positioned on the front panel (as illustrated in figure 4) or arranged in a side position, preferably close to the front end (as illustrated in figure 5). Close to the first connection means 8 there are also means for operation, regulation and control, shown genetically as a whole in the drawing by the number 14 , necessary to activate and control the operation of the steam generating unit 5 accommodated in the furniture unit 1, and also to regulate the delivery of steam sent to the accessory 6. These means are known in themselves and will not be described in detail in what follows.
- the steam generating unit 5 is connected to the electrical network.
- the tank 13 of the steam generating unit 5 has a filler opening 15 through which it is replenished with water.
- the tank 13 may be connected to a water network by water connection means (not shown), so as to provide a fresh supply of water to the tank 13.
- the accessory 6 for the delivery of steam may be of any type, for example a clothes iron or a nozzle for the delivery of the steam to which delivery spouts, brushes and similar may be fitted.
- the fluid communication between the accessory 6 for the delivery of steam and the second connection means 9 is provided by a flexible pipe 16 having a length of the order of a few metres.
- the electrical supply to these may be provided by means of suitable cables running along the flexible steam feed pipe 16.
- the above-mentioned quick-connection means that is the first connection means 8 and the second connection means 9, have to make provision not only for the steam to pass through but also for the electrical continuity of the electric cables between the steam generating unit 5 and the accessory 6.
- the furniture unit 1 comprises a suction unit operatively associated with said structure and in fluid communication with said accessory 6 for the delivery of steam. This is useful where it is wished to have delivery of steam at the same time as suction of condensate or other material by the accessory.
- the suction unit may be useful, for example, for connection to an ironing board with suction. It may usefully be pointed out that the furniture unit 1 may also comprise a pull-out ironing board 17, to be used when required after taking it out from the furniture unit 1, as shown in figure 9.
- the furniture unit 1 comprises a steam distribution network capable of placing the steam generating unit 5 in fluid communication with a plurality of steam delivery points at a distance from each other.
- the first connection means are present, capable of being engaged removably by the second connection means connected to the accessory.
- the furniture unit 1 may comprise a steam superheater associated with the pipe in which the steam flows. This is useful where it is wished to have superheated steam, that is to say extremely hot steam with no condensate, delivered by the accessory.
- the item of furnishings according to the invention lends itself to being produced in standard sizes to be inserted in a fitted kitchen, as illustrated in figure 10. In the use of the item of furnishings according to the present invention, it is clear that when installed in the kitchen, by itself or together with other furniture units, the element allows rapid and easy use of steam appliances without any need to have special equipment.
- the item of furnishings according to the invention meets the above-mentioned requirement and at the same time overcomes the disadvantages referred to in the introductory part of the present description with reference to the known technology.
- the item of furnishings according to the invention makes a flow of steam available, to be used for example for thorough cleaning of the work surface, the sink or other parts of the kitchen, without having to use cumbersome household electrical appliances.
- the possibility of connecting the accessories for the delivery of steam close to the work surface or the front surface of the item of furnishings is found to be extremely practical and convenient.
- a further advantage of the item of furnishings according to the invention lies in the fact that the steam generating unit is completely integrated into the furniture unit in an internal position, so as to avoid any danger of contact with the user or with liquids.
- a further advantage of the item of furnishings according to the invention lies in the fact that it lends itself to being produced in standard sizes and measurements, so that it can be easily integrated into a standard kitchen.
- a still further advantage of the item of furnishings according to the invention lies in the fact that it occupies little space and does not spoil the appearance of the item of furnishings.
- the item of furnishings may differ from the furniture unit described above, and may be an under-sink unit, a built-in module, a table, a dresser or still other unit.
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EP04790540A EP1768539A1 (en) | 2004-07-12 | 2004-10-18 | Item of kitchen furnishings |
US11/630,820 US20070204425A1 (en) | 2004-07-12 | 2004-10-18 | Item of Kitchen Furnishings |
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ITMI2004A001393 | 2004-07-12 | ||
IT001393A ITMI20041393A1 (en) | 2004-07-12 | 2004-07-12 | ELEMENT OF FURNITURE FOR A KITCHEN |
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US7743777B2 (en) | 2006-08-14 | 2010-06-29 | Gilman Vicki L | Water vapor cleaning system |
WO2011104345A1 (en) * | 2010-02-26 | 2011-09-01 | BSH Bosch und Siemens Hausgeräte GmbH | Nozzle device comprising an outlet valve |
DE102010002446A1 (en) | 2010-02-26 | 2011-09-01 | BSH Bosch und Siemens Hausgeräte GmbH | Process for steam treatment |
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US7743777B2 (en) | 2006-08-14 | 2010-06-29 | Gilman Vicki L | Water vapor cleaning system |
WO2008077845A1 (en) * | 2006-12-22 | 2008-07-03 | BSH Bosch und Siemens Hausgeräte GmbH | Furniture system with integrated steam ironing station |
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WO2011104345A1 (en) * | 2010-02-26 | 2011-09-01 | BSH Bosch und Siemens Hausgeräte GmbH | Nozzle device comprising an outlet valve |
DE102010002446A1 (en) | 2010-02-26 | 2011-09-01 | BSH Bosch und Siemens Hausgeräte GmbH | Process for steam treatment |
WO2011104342A1 (en) | 2010-02-26 | 2011-09-01 | BSH Bosch und Siemens Hausgeräte GmbH | Method for steam-treating food |
WO2011104344A1 (en) | 2010-02-26 | 2011-09-01 | BSH Bosch und Siemens Hausgeräte GmbH | Household appliance comprising a steam generator |
DE102010003563A1 (en) | 2010-03-31 | 2011-10-06 | BSH Bosch und Siemens Hausgeräte GmbH | Household appliance for preparing dish, has steam generator and liquid tank for receiving liquid quantity, and household appliance has reheater in order to supply steam generated by steam generator with heat |
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