JP3169869B2 - sink - Google Patents

Description

DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION

[0001]

BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION 1. Field of the Invention The present invention relates to a sink capable of performing a cooking operation smoothly.

[0002]

2. Description of the Related Art In a conventional sink, a top plate is composed of a sink, a cooking table portion on the top surface of the top plate, and a heating device arrangement portion such as a gas range.
They were arranged in order from right or left. At the time of cooking, for example, pork cutlets before frying, vegetables before frying, flours washed with water for tempura, and the like were placed in a container on the cooking table. Therefore, the cooking table becomes complicated with these containers, and the cooking operation cannot be performed smoothly.

[0003] The present invention has been made to solve the above-mentioned conventional disadvantages, and an object of the present invention is to provide a sink capable of performing a cooking operation smoothly.

Another object of the present invention is to provide a sink that can be effectively used on a top plate.

[0005]

A sink according to the present invention has the following configuration to achieve the above object. That is, according to the first aspect of the present invention, a concave portion is provided between the sink and the heating device disposing portion of the top plate, and the container for storing the food material is removably stored in the concave portion. And said
The recess has a bottom surface so that water can be stored therein.
Between the bottom of the container and the container accommodated in the recess.
Add water to warm the ingredients in the container, or add cold water.
To cool the food in the container.
There is a gap. Thereby, at the time of cooking, the prepared ingredients before being cooked by the heating device can be put into the container accommodated in the recess. In addition, the recess is
Work flow line
Can be shortened, and cooking can be performed efficiently.
it can. Then, warm water is put into the gap, and
Warm the ingredients or put cold water in the container
Ingredients can be cooled.

Further, as in the invention of claim 2, prior
A plurality of the containers may be accommodated in the recess. this
Thus, the plurality of containers housed in the concave portion are different from each other.
You can add ingredients and use different ingredients.
A series of operations can be performed efficiently.

Further, as in the invention of claim 3, prior to
The containers are supported by a frame of a removable receiving member.
May be housed in the recess.

According to a fourth aspect of the present invention, a cooking plate is provided on the top plate so as to cover the entire concave portion in which the container is accommodated.
Preferably, a guide is provided for guiding the cooking plate so that the cooking plate can slide between the recess and the sink. Thus, when the container is not used, if the cooking plate is positioned so as to cover the entire concave portion in which the container is placed, the cooking plate not only functions as a lid of the container but also functions as a cooking plate. Function can be performed, and the concave portion can be effectively used. Further, if the cooking plate is slid from the concave portion to the sink, food can be put into or taken out of the container, and the container can be used.

[0009]

DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE PREFERRED EMBODIMENTS An embodiment of a sink according to the present invention will be described below with reference to the drawings.

FIGS. 1 to 6 show an embodiment of a sink according to the present invention. The sink 2 is located between the cabinets 3 and 4 on the right and left sides, and between the cabinets 3 and 4, and is mounted so as to cover the upper surfaces of the heating devices 5 and the cabinets 3 and 4, which include a stove and an oven. It is composed of a plate 6 and the like. The top plate 6 is a top plate body 7
And a sink portion 8 on the right side and a back guard 9 on the rear side.
The top plate main body 7 is formed with a heating device arrangement portion 7a which is open to face the upper portion of the heating device 5 so as to be adjacent to the left side of the sink portion 8. The upper surface of the heating device 5 and the upper surface of the top plate main body 7 are substantially at the same height. Here, the back is the direction opposite to the front,
In other words, it refers to the direction away from the person standing in front of the sink 2 (the same applies hereinafter).

The sink portion 8 includes a first stepped portion 8a, 8a, a second stepped portion 8b, 8b, a first concave portion 8c, and a second concave portion 8d.
And a third recess 8e. The first step portion 8 a is formed so as to be slightly lower than the top plate main body 7. The second step portion 8b is formed such that the front side and the rear side of the first step portion 8a are left in a strip shape, and from the first step portion 8a,
It is formed so as to be slightly lower. First recess 8
c, the second concave portion 8d and the third concave portion 8e are formed so as to be deeply recessed so that the front side and the rear side of the second step portion 8b are left in a strip shape in order from the right. Here, a portion of the first step 8a located above the first recess 8c (hereinafter referred to as an upper step 8f) and a second step 8
The portion of b, located above the first recess 8c, and the first recess 8c form a sink 8g. Therefore, the upper step 8f is formed by the wall surfaces 8 before and after the sink 8g.
h, 8i. In the illustrated embodiment, the sink 8g occupies slightly less than two-thirds of the sink portion 8, is a space for washing cooking utensils and ingredients using water, and a second recess 8d.
Is a space for accommodating a cutting board 10 described later, and the third recess 8e is a space for accommodating a container 11 described later.

The sink 8g, as clearly shown in FIG.
The rear wall surface 8i is formed so that a lower portion of the sink 8g extends downward from the opening 8j. Specifically, the rear wall surface 8i is an inclined surface extending downward from the second step portion 8b as it goes downward. The wall surface 8h on the front side of the sink 8g has a vertical surface that is vertically downward from the second step portion 8b. The left and right wall surfaces 8k and 8m of the sink are vertically descended. In addition, the wall 8 before and after the sink
Middle step portions 8n, 8n are formed in the middle in the depth direction of h, 8i, and over substantially the entire region in the left-right direction of the front and rear wall surfaces. These upper steps 8f, 8f (the first step 8
a, 8a) and the middle step portions 8n, 8n, so that the same plate, such as a cooking plate, can be placed over the upper step portions 8f, 8f (the first step). The intervals before and after the portions 8a, 8a) and the intervals before and after the middle step portions 8n, 8n are formed substantially the same. Thus, the inclined surface of the wall surface 8i on the rear side of the sink is divided into the upper inclined surface 8p and the lower inclined surface 8q by the middle step 8n. Similarly, the vertical surface of the wall surface 8h on the near side of the sink 8g is divided into an upper vertical surface 8r and a lower vertical surface 8s by the middle step 8n. A first drain 8u is provided on the bottom surface 8t of the sink 8g.

As shown in FIG. 5, a step 8v slightly lower than the second step 8b is formed in the entire upper portion of the second recess 8d. Also, the second recess 8
A second drain port 8x is provided on the bottom surface 8w of d. A cutting board 10 serving as a small cutting board is accommodated in the second concave portion 8d so as to fit into the step portion 8v. In the center of the cutting board 10, a circular hole 10a penetrating therethrough is formed.
0a is fitted with a cylindrical dust box 10b capable of containing garbage. Furthermore, a round hole 10
A disc-shaped lid 10c is provided so as to fit in a, so that the upper surface of the dust box 10b can be covered. Also, on the cutting board 10,
A slit-shaped through hole 10d extending left and right is formed behind the round hole 10a. The hole 10d is a knife insertion portion into which only the blade of a kitchen knife (not shown) can be inserted. Thus, the blade portion of the kitchen knife is housed in the second concave portion 8d, and the handle portion of the kitchen knife is supported by the periphery of the hole 10d on the upper surface of the cutting board 10 and protrudes above the cutting board 10. It will be.

As shown in FIG. 6, step portions 8y, 8y slightly lower than the second step portion 8b are formed in the third concave portion 8e before and after the upper portion thereof. Also, this third
A third drain port P1 is provided on the bottom surface 8z of the concave portion 8e. The third recess 8e is provided with the sink 8 of the top plate 6.
g (and the second concave portion 8d) and the heating device disposing portion 7a, and the third concave portion 8e is provided with a container 11, 1
1 is removably stored. The receiving member 12 has a frame shape in which, for example, a total of four rectangular holes 12a, 12a are formed two in each of the front, rear, left, and right sides inside the rectangular plate material. The receiving member 12 is provided between the front and rear steps 8.
It is placed in such a way as to bridge between y and 8y. Container 11,
Numerals 11 each have a rectangular parallelepiped shape so as to just fit into the holes 12a, 12a of the receiving member 12, and have a box-like shape with an open top so that food can be put in from above. A flange 11a is formed all around the upper part of each container 11, and these containers 11,
11 is fitted into the holes 12a of the receiving member 12,
The flanges 11 a are supported by the frame of the receiving member 12. Further, each of the containers 11 is provided with a lid 11b for covering the opening above. When the plurality of containers 11, 11 are thus placed in the third recess 8e via the receiving member 12, the containers 11, 11,
11 has a bottom surface 8z of the third recess 8e.
The depth dimension of the third concave portion 8e is set so as not to abut against the lower portion. As a result, a gap is provided between the bottom surface 8z of the third concave portion 8e and the lower surfaces 11c, 11c of the containers 11, 11. It has become.

A cooking plate 13 is placed on the first steps 8a, 8a of the top plate 6 so as to be bridged, and the cooking plate 13 includes the first steps 8f, 8f including the upper steps 8f, 8f.
On the left and right ends of the sink portion 8 can be slid on the steps 8a, 8a. Thus, the first step 8
The guide plates a and 8a serve as guides for guiding the cooking plate 13 so that the cooking plate 13 can slide between the third recess 8e and the sink 8g. When the cooking plate 13 is slid to the left end of the first steps 8a, 8a,
The entire concave portion 8e is covered. Furthermore, the first
The upper surface of the cooking plate 13 placed on the steps 8a, 8a is substantially flush with the upper surface of the top plate body 7, and the upper surface of the cooking plate 13 A rod-shaped handle 13a is attached so as to extend over the entire area. Also, the second step portions 8b and 8 of the top plate 6
b, a large chopping board 14 is placed so as to be bridged, and the chopping board 14 can slide on the second step portions 8b, 8b from the left and right ends of the sink portion 8 to the end. ing. Further, on the middle step portions 8n, 8n of the sink 8g, a draining plate 15 having a large number of penetrating holes 15a, 15a formed on the surface thereof is placed so as to be bridged. , Middle step 8n, 8n
The upper part is slidable from the left and right ends of the sink 8g.

A plug (not shown) is fitted to each of the first, second and third drainage ports 8u, 8x, P1 of the sink 8g, the second recess 8d and the third recess 8e. The sink 8g, the second recess 8d, and the third recess 8e
Can store water individually.

The back guard 9 is erected from the back of the top plate main body 7 away from the sink 8g and the heating device disposition portion 7a, and extends over the entire left and right lateral direction which is the longitudinal direction of the top plate main body 7. And its height reaches about 230 mm. The whole of the back guard 9 from the lower end to the upper end of the front portion 9a, and further, the entire back guard 9 is integrally formed by pressing a material such as a stainless steel plate. Further, the back guard 9 is integrally formed with the top plate body 7 by integral molding by press working or by welding them together.

The front surface of the back guard 9 has an inclined surface 9 having an inclination angle of about 60 degrees from a horizontal plane extending almost entirely from the lower end to the upper end toward the front side as it goes upward.
b (see FIG. 4). And this inclined surface 9b
Thus, a protruding portion 9c protruding toward the near side is formed on the upper part of the back guard 9. And, on the top plate main body 7 below the protruding portion 9c, a first accommodating portion 7b in which accessories such as detergents can be placed is provided. Also,
A shower faucet 16 is mounted on the top plate body 7 between the sink 8g and the back guard 9 so as to protrude upward. The projection 9c is formed with a notch 9d so as to be curved so as not to interfere with the shower faucet 16 (see FIG. 1). In the upper surface portion 9e of the protruding portion 9c of the back guard 9, depressions 9f, 9f slightly lower than the upper surface are formed on substantially both sides of the notch 9d. And, in these depressions 9f, 9f, a large number of through holes 9g,
Draining plates 9h, 9h into which 9g is bored and on which small articles such as seasonings and cups can be placed are fitted. Thus, the depressions 9f, 9f and the draining plates 9h, 9h are located on the upper surface portion 9e of the protruding portion 9c, and serve as second accommodation portions 9i, 9i on which small items can be placed. Further, in the recesses 9f, 9f of the second storage portions 9i, 9i, fourth drain ports 9j, 9j as drain means are provided. However, the depth of the smaller recess 9f located on the right side of the cutout 9d may be increased so that a bottle of detergent or the like can be inserted into the recess 9f.

The right cabinet 3 has a top plate 6.
The four large drawers 3a, 3a are arranged in rows and columns so as to occupy most of the lower part of the sink portion 8 of FIG. Similarly, the three cabinets 4 on the left side have three drawers 4
b, 4b are arranged vertically.

Next, the operation and effect of the sink having the above configuration will be described. First, depending on the sink 8g, the sink 8g has a rear wall surface 8i formed so that a lower portion of the sink 8g extends deeper than the opening 8j.
Has an inner space extending from the opening 8j to the back. Therefore, the internal space can be widened without expanding the opening 8j, and it is easy to wash large cooking utensils and foods with the sink 8g having the widened internal space. Also, since the internal space of the sink 8g is widened to the rear side, a person who works such as washing the cooking utensils and ingredients with the sink 8g through the opening 8j can easily see the internal space. . Therefore, the worker can perform work such as washing the cooking utensils and ingredients in the sink 8g without any trouble. Also, the rear wall surface 8i
Has an inclined surface (upper inclined surface 8p and lower inclined surface 8q) extending downward as it goes downward, and its wall surface 8i gradually goes backward, so that it is easy to clean the wall surface 8i. Can be done.

Also, depending on the middle step 8n of the sink 8g, a drain plate 15 placed on the middle step 8n is provided.
Thus, hot water such as udon and buckwheat can be cut off without flying out of the sink 8g, and vegetable water can also be cut off. Further, at the time of washing the tableware, the dirty tableware is placed on the drain plate placed on the middle step 8n, and the shower faucet 16 is used to flush the food waste at a stretch.
Tableware can be washed. Therefore, the dishes can be washed without being directly placed on the bottom surface 8t of the sink 8g, which is sanitary. In addition, the first step portions 8a, 8a including the upper step portions 8f, 8f of the sink portion 8 and the middle step portion 8
n, 8n, so that the same plate such as a cooking plate can be placed on each of them so that
The space before and after each is formed almost identical,
The same plate can be selectively placed over the first steps 8a, 8a and the middle steps 8n, 8n. That is, the cooking plate 13 placed on the first steps 8a, 8a can be removed, and the cooking plate 13 can be placed on the middle steps 8n, 8n. , 8n Drain plate 1
5 and remove the drain plate 15 to the first step 8
a, 8a. Therefore, there is no need to prepare an upper or middle-side dedicated plate for each of the first steps 8a, 8a including the upper steps 8f, 8f and the middle steps 8n, 8n. Also, the upper step 8
If the cooking plate 13 and the draining plate 15 are placed on the first steps 8a, 8a including the f and 8f so as to be aligned, the cooking plate 13 and the draining plate 15 function as a large cooking table. It will be. further,
The cooking plate 13 placed on the first steps 8a, 8a
And the draining plate 15 together with the second steps 8b, 8b
If the chopping boards 14 placed in a row are lined up,
It will function as a larger cooking table. The middle steps 8n, 8n are formed over substantially the entire left-right direction of the front and rear wall surfaces 8h, 8i.
n, 8n, the draining plate 15 and the cooking plate 13 can slide on the middle steps 8n, 8n over almost the entire area of the sink 8g. As a result, the draining plate 15 and the cooking plate 13 Middle step 8
It can be used at any position on n, 8n.

In addition, depending on the cutting board 10 in the second recess 8d, simple operations such as cutting small foods can be performed.
This can be easily performed without soiling the large cutting board 14. Then, the dust box 10b provided on the cutting board 10 can collectively collect the garbage during the work in the dust box 10b without getting wet. Not keeping the garbage wet makes the garbage lighter, so that the garbage can be easily dispensed. Furthermore, the kitchen knife can be temporarily stored by the hole 10d provided on the cutting board 10 and serving as a kitchen knife insertion portion, and the work efficiency can be improved.

The container 1 accommodated in the third recess 8e
Depending on the number 1 or 11, the prepared ingredients before heating and cooking with the heating device can be put in the containers 11 and 11. For example, when fried vegetables, the vegetables washed in the sink are placed in the containers 11 and 11 in the third recess 8e.
And, when frying, the vegetables are taken out of the containers 11, 11 or the vegetables are taken out directly from the containers 11, 11 in the third recess 8e, and the vegetables are heated
Can be carried to the side. In this way, the ingredients are stored in the container 11,
Since it is stored in the third concave portion 8e via the opening 11, the top plate 6 can be arranged and the cooking operation can be performed smoothly. Further, since the third concave portion 8e is located between the sink 8g (and the second concave portion 8d) and the heating device disposing portion 7a in which the heating device 5 is disposed, the work flow line can be shortened. In addition, the cooking operation can be performed efficiently. Further, since the third recess 8e has a bottom surface 8z and can store water, the bottom surface 8z of the third recess 8e and the lower surfaces of the containers 11 and 11 accommodated in the third recess 8e are provided. 11
If warm water is put into the gap between the c and 11c, the container 1
The foods in the containers 1 and 11 can be warmed, and the foods in the containers 11 and 11 can be cooled by adding cold water. Further, a plurality of containers 11, 11 are provided in the third recess 8e.
Is stored, so that a different food material can be put in each of the plurality of containers 11. Moreover, for example, when making a shrimp fry, if the raw shrimp, the caught egg and the bread crumb are separately put in each of the plurality of containers 11 and 11, the eggs are attached to the raw shrimp and further the crumbs are attached. A series of operations of frying with the heating device 5 can be performed efficiently. Therefore, the cooking operation can be performed more smoothly by using the plurality of containers 11, 11 accommodated in the third recess 8e.

The container 1 accommodated in the third recess 8e
When the cooking plates 13 are slid to a position covering the third concave portion 8e when the cooking plates 13 are not used, the cooking plates 13 are replaced with the containers 11 instead of the lids 11b and 11b.
11 as well as the cooking plate 13
And the third concave portion 8
e can be used effectively. Conversely, if the cooking plate 13 is slid from the third recess 8e onto the sink 8g, food can be put into or taken out of the containers 11, 11 and the containers 11, 11 can be used.
Further, the containers 11, 11 and the receiving member 1 are
If 2 is removed, food such as vegetables can be attached and washed in the third recess 8e.

In the case of the cooking plate 13 placed on the first steps 8a, 8a and the cutting board 14 placed on the second steps 8b, 8b, the cooking plate 13 and the cutting board 14 , Can be slid between the sink 8g and the third concave portion 8e adjacent to the heating device arrangement portion 7a, so that the mutual operation between the sink 8g side and the heating device 5 side can be performed more smoothly. it can. Further, the upper surface of the heating device 5, the upper surface of the top plate main body 7, and the upper surface of the cooking plate 13 placed on the first steps 8a, 8a are substantially at the same height. The cooking utensils can be easily moved between the cooking plate 13 and the cooking plate 13 slid to the left end of the sink portion 8. The cooking plate 13 is provided with a handle 13a.
Left and right, up and down (first step 8a, 8a and middle step 8
n, 8n), the handle 13a has a function of preventing the object placed on the cooking plate 13 from falling off.

Further, in the back guard 9, the front portion 9a is provided with a projection 9c protruding toward the near side at the top, so that the projection 9c is
In order to prevent water splashes (and oil splashes) splashing upward from g (and the stove of the heating device 5) from flying above the back guard 9, the water splashes (and oil splashes) are efficiently received. . Moreover, the height of the back guard 9 is 2
The height is 30 mm, which is sufficiently higher than that of the related art, so that water splashes (and oil splashes) can be more accurately received and cleaning is easy. In addition, a first housing portion 7b on which small items can be placed is secured on the top plate body 7 below the protruding portion 9c. Further, the front part 9a of the back guard 9 that receives the splash of water (and the splash of oil) is formed integrally from the lower end to the upper end, and is also integrally formed with the top plate main body 7. Water splashes (and oil splashes) received by the guard 9 do not permeate from the surface. Further, water splashes (and oil splashes) splashing upward from the sink 8g (and the stove) hit the inclined surface 9b of the back guard 9, and furthermore, the inclined surface 9b.
The water splash (and the oil splash) bounced downwards is directed downward as compared with the case where the front surface of the back guard 9 is vertical. Therefore, the inclined surface 9b of the back guard 9 is
Water splash (and oil splash) will be effectively received.

The second storage portion 9 on which small articles can be placed is provided on the upper surface portion 9e of the projection 9c of the back guard 9.
i, 9i, so that small items can be placed not only in the first storage portion 7b below the protrusion 9c but also in the second storage portion 9i, 9i of the upper surface portion 9e of the protrusion 9c. . The small articles placed in the second storage sections 9i, 9i include:
Not only will you be able to reach with a light reach, but the small items will not interfere with cooking. In addition, the second storage section 9i,
9i is provided with fourth drainage ports 9j, 9j. Even if, for example, a cup or the like immediately after washing is placed in the second storage portion 9i, 9i, water attached to the cup or the like drops. Then, the water is discharged through the drains 9j, 9j.
Therefore, wet small articles can be stored in the second storage sections 9i, 9i.

In the right cabinet 3,
Four drawers 3a, 3a below the sink portion 8 of the top plate 6
Occupies most of the lower part of the sink portion 8 and is large.
These large drawers 3 can be stored separately.
a, 3a can be used functionally.

It should be noted that the present invention is not limited to the above-described embodiment, and various other modifications are possible. For example, in the illustrated embodiment, the sink 2 is
In order from the right, the first concave portion 8c, the second concave portion 8d, the third concave portion 8e, and the heating device 5 are arranged side by side, but this arrangement is reversed left and right, that is, in order from the right. , The heating device 5, the third recess 8e, the second recess 8d, and the first recess 8c may be arranged side by side. The third concave portion 8e may not have the bottom surface 8z unless it is necessary to store water. Further, the number of the containers 11 and 11 accommodated in the third concave portion 8e is not limited to four, and may be more or less. Also,
The receiving member 12 may not be removable from the steps 8y, 8y of the third recess 8e, but may be fixed to the third recess 8e. Further, in the case where one container 11 is accommodated in the third concave portion 8e, the receiving member 12 may be omitted if the collar portion 11a of the container 11 is directly hung on the steps 8y, 8y of the third concave portion 8e. Further, in the illustrated embodiment, the second recess 8d is provided between the sink 8g and the third recess 8e, but the second recess 8d may be omitted.

[0030]

As apparent from the above, the sink according to the present invention has the following effects.

According to the first aspect of the present invention, the food is put in the container accommodated in the concave portion and the top plate is arranged, so that the cooking operation can be performed smoothly. Ma
Further, the recess is located between the sink and the heating device disposing portion.
So that the work flow can be shortened,
It can be performed efficiently. And the bottom of the recess
Put warm water in the gap between the container and warm the ingredients in the container
Or cool the food in the container with cold water
Becomes possible.

Further, according to the sink according to the second and third aspects, since a plurality of containers accommodated in the concave portion can be used, the cooking operation can be performed more smoothly.

In addition, according to the sink according to the fourth aspect, by disposing a cooking plate slidable on the concave portion, the top plate can be effectively used.

[Brief description of the drawings]

FIG. 1 is a perspective view of an embodiment of a sink according to the present invention.

FIG. 2 is also an exploded perspective view.

FIG. 3 is a plan view similarly showing the fixture and shower faucet removed.

FIG. 4 is an enlarged cross-sectional view taken along line AA of FIG. 3 and omitting details.

FIG. 5 is an enlarged cross-sectional view taken along the line BB in FIG. 3 and omitting details.

FIG. 6 is an enlarged cross-sectional view taken along a line CC in FIG. 3 and omitting details.

[Explanation of symbols]

2 sink 6 top plate 8g sink 7a heating equipment arrangement part 8e third concave part (recess part) 11 container 8z bottom surface 13 cooking plate 8a first step part (guide part) 12 receiving member

Continuation of the front page (56) References JP-A-8-270029 (JP, A) JP-A-1-98281 (JP, U) (58) Fields investigated (Int. Cl. ⁷ , DB name) E03C 1 / 18 A47B 77/06

Claims (4)

(57) [Claims] 1. A sink provided with a concave portion between a sink and a heating device arrangement portion of a top plate , wherein a container for storing foodstuffs is removably placed in the concave portion , wherein the concave portion is capable of storing water. Have a bottom so that
Between the bottom surface and the container accommodated in the concave portion.
Then, add warm water to warm the ingredients in the container,
The food can be cooled by putting water in the container.
A sink with a gap . 2. A plurality of said containers are accommodated in said recess.
The sink according to claim 1, wherein the sink is provided. 3. The method according to claim 1, wherein the plurality of containers are detachable.
Stored in the recess so as to be supported by the frame of the member
The sink according to claim 2, wherein: 4. A cooking plate is provided on the top plate so as to cover the entire concave portion in which the container is accommodated, and the cooking plate is provided on the top plate on the concave portion and on the sink. The sink according to any one of claims 1 to 3, further comprising a guide portion for guiding the cooking plate so as to be slidable between the sink and the sink.