JP2008110153A - Multi-shelf apparatus - Google Patents

Abstract

<P>PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To provide a multi-shelf apparatus that can provide a storage space for storing small articles therein and a space for temporarily placing them thereon, in a space beneath a kitchen wall cupboard and that can improve an image and hygienic aspect of a kitchen since the small articles can be stored invisibly when not in use. <P>SOLUTION: The multi-shelf apparatus includes a storage case 7 which is fixed to the lower part of the kitchen wall cupboard 5, an upper shelf member 8 and a lower shelf member 9. The upper shelf member 8 is mounted on the storage case 7 in a horizontally turnable manner with an upper parallel link 10, while the lower shelf member 9 is mounted on the upper shelf member 8 in a horizontally turnable manner with a lower parallel link 11. The upper shelf member 8 and the lower shelf member 9 are operated in association with each other through a gear 20 so that the upper and lower shelf members 8 and 9 are horizontally turned synchronously. <P>COPYRIGHT: (C)2008,JPO&INPIT

Description

  This invention effectively uses the lower space of the kitchen hanging cupboard, and is capable of simultaneously securing a storage space and a temporary storage space for small items involved in cooking, cooking, etc. in the upper portion of a sink or the like. It relates to a shelf device.

  For example, a kitchen hanging cupboard is fixedly arranged on the upper wall surface of a system kitchen and stores a relatively large cooking utensil or the like therein.

  When preparing preparations and cooking, seasoning etc. are necessary together with various cooking utensils, and the finished dishes will be placed in dishes such as dishes. A space for placing these utensils, seasonings, bowls, etc. (hereinafter referred to as small items) must be secured.

Conventionally, the space for placing small parts can be secured by simply using the upper surface of the worktop of the kitchen or sink of the system kitchen. There has been proposed a method using a kitchen hanging cabinet provided with a storage table that can move up and down (see Patent Document 1).
Japanese Patent Laid-Open No. 11-103953

  By the way, there is a problem that the system kitchen is narrow and does not clear, especially when the small parts are always placed side by side on a cooking table, a sink or a separately suspended shelf, and it looks messy. Not only does this reduce the image of the kitchen, but the small parts are covered with dust, which is undesirable from the standpoint of hygiene.

  Further, if small items that serve dishes are arranged and temporarily placed on the system kitchen, a space on the system kitchen is taken, which hinders subsequent operations.

  Furthermore, in the structure provided with a storage base that can be taken in and out from the bottom of the kitchen hanging cabinet, there is a problem that the storage space of the kitchen hanging cabinet is simply moved down when necessary, and a new storage space cannot be secured. .

  Therefore, an object of the present invention is to focus on the lower space of the kitchen hanging cabinet, and to newly secure a storage space and a temporary storage space for storing the accessory member in this space, and to hide the accessory member when not in use. It is an object to provide a multi-stage shelf apparatus that can improve the image and hygiene of the kitchen by being housed in the kitchen, and that can effectively use the work space on the cooking table.

  In order to solve the above problems, the present invention can close a storage case whose bottom surface is open, an upper shelf member formed in a size that fits inside the storage case, and a bottom surface opening of the storage case. The upper shelf member is attached to the storage case so that it can be horizontally rotated while it is located in the lower part of the storage case from the state of being accommodated in the storage case by the upper parallel link, A lower shelf member is attached to the upper shelf member using a lower parallel link so that the lower shelf member can be horizontally rotated at the lower part of the upper shelf member, and the upper shelf member and the lower shelf member are synchronized so that the upper shelf member and the lower shelf member rotate horizontally in parallel. A structure that links the link and the lower parallel link is adopted.

  A suspension member that reduces the push-up operation force during horizontal rotation of the upper shelf member and the lower shelf member may be provided between the storage case and the upper parallel link.

  Here, the storage case is formed in a horizontally long shape with the lower surface open, and is attached to the lower part of the kitchen hanging cabinet, and the upper shelf member has an L-shaped cross section consisting of a horizontal bottom plate and a vertical back plate, and side plates at both ends. The lower shelf member is formed in a planar size capable of closing the lower surface opening of the storage case.

  The upper parallel link is configured such that one end of each of the two links is pivotally supported at a position above the rear portion on the side surface of the storage case so as to be swingable in the front-rear direction. The upper shelf member can be rotated up and down in the horizontal posture by the action of the upper parallel link.

  When the upper shelf member is in the raised position, it fits in the front half of the storage case, and the accessory member placed on the upper shelf member is concealed so as not to be seen from the outside, and is also in the lowered position. When it is, it is located rearward at the lower part of the storage case, and the accessory member can be taken in and out.

  The lower parallel link has one end of the two links pivoted on the side plate of the upper shelf member so as to be swingable in the front-rear direction, and the lower shelf link bracket is pivoted to the other end of the lower parallel link. The shelf member can be rotated up and down in the horizontal posture by the action of the lower parallel link.

  When the lower shelf member is in the raised position, the lower surface opening in the storage case is closed. When the lower shelf member is in the lowered position, the lower shelf member is located at the lower part of the upper shelf member and can temporarily place the accessory member.

  The upper parallel link and the lower parallel link are interlocked so that the rear link is provided with a meshing gear at the end pivoted on the side plate of the upper shelf member, and the upper and lower links positioned rearward are bent and extended. is doing.

  When the lower shelf member in the raised position is pulled down by such interlocking of the upper and lower links, the upper and lower links extend, the upper shelf member rotates relative to the storage case, and moves downward with respect to the upper shelf member. When the lower shelf member is lowered while rotating, and when the lower shelf member in the lowered position is pushed up, the upper and lower links are bent, and the upper shelf member is rotated and raised relative to the storage case. The lower shelf member rises while rotating with respect to the shelf member, and the upper shelf member and the lower shelf member move up and down in a horizontal posture in any case.

  The suspension member uses a gas spring, the other end of the gas spring having one end attached to the front portion in the storage case is pivotally connected to a bent piece provided at one end of the front link of the upper parallel link, and the lower stage When the shelf member is pushed up, the upward force is applied to the upper parallel link by the extension of the gas spring, so that the pushing force of the lower shelf member is reduced.

  According to the present invention, the upper shelf member and the lower shelf member are attached to the lower portion of the storage case so that they can be horizontally rotated while they are located in the lower portion of the storage case from the state of being accommodated in the storage case by parallel links. By effectively using the lower space of the kitchen hanging cupboard that is fixedly placed on the upper wall surface of the stand, a new storage space for storing small items and temporary storage space can be secured. By storing the accessory member in a concealed manner and closing the lower surface opening of the storage case with the lower shelf member, it is possible to wipe away the image of the kitchen being narrow and untidy and improving the aesthetics of the kitchen.

  In addition, by storing the small parts in a concealed manner with the upper shelf member, it is possible to improve the hygiene aspect of the small member member, and secure a temporary storage space for cooking preparation and cooking with the lower shelf member By doing so, the work top such as a cooking table can be used widely, and the work efficiency can be improved.

  Furthermore, the upper shelf member is moved up and down in a horizontal state, so that liquids and powders such as seasonings are not spilled from the placed accessory members, and the upper shelf member and the lower shelf located in the lower space of the kitchen hanging cabinet The shelf member is at the height of the line of sight, and the work of putting in and out the accessory member and the temporary storage object can be performed smoothly.

  Hereinafter, embodiments of the present invention will be described based on illustrated examples.

  As shown in FIGS. 3 and 4, the system kitchen 1 is provided with a sink 2 provided with a sink, a cooking table 3, a stovetop 4, and the like. The multi-stage shelf device 6 of the present invention is disposed, for example, on the lower part of the kitchen hanging cabinet 5 positioned above the sink 2.

  As shown in FIGS. 1 to 3, the multistage shelf device 6 is formed with a storage case 7 whose bottom surface fixed to the lower part of the kitchen hanging cabinet 5 is opened, and a size that fits inside the storage case 7. An upper shelf member 8 and a lower shelf member 9 formed so as to close the lower surface opening of the storage case 7 are provided.

  The upper shelf member 8 with respect to the storage case 7 is an upper parallel link 10 provided at both end portions so that the upper shelf member 8 can be rotated horizontally while being located in the lower portion of the storage case 7 from the state of being accommodated in the storage case 7. The lower shelf member 9 is attached to the upper shelf member 8 using lower parallel links 11 provided at both ends so that the lower shelf member 9 can be horizontally rotated at the lower portion of the upper shelf member 8. The upper parallel link 10 and the lower parallel link 11 are interlocked so that the member 8 and the lower shelf member 9 rotate horizontally in synchronization, and the upper shelf member 8 and the lower shelf are interposed between the storage case 7 and the upper parallel link 10. A suspension member 12 is provided to reduce the push-up operation force when the shelf member 9 is rotated horizontally.

  The storage case 7 is formed in a horizontally long box shape whose bottom surface is open, and is fixed in a state where the upper half portion is fitted inside the peripheral frame 13 provided in the lower part of the kitchen hanging cabinet 5. The front part is a semi-transparent illumination lamp storage part 14.

  The upper shelf member 8 has an L-shaped cross section composed of a horizontal bottom plate 8a and a vertical back plate 8b, has side plates 8c at both ends, has a length and a height that can be accommodated in the storage case 7, and the lower shelf The shelf member 9 is provided with an upward bracket 9b at both ends of the rear portion of the flat horizontal plate 9a capable of closing the lower surface opening of the storage case 7, and a handle handle 15 for raising / lowering operation is provided at the front edge of the horizontal plate 9a. Is formed.

  The upper parallel link 10 is accommodated by providing a little step up and down so that one end (upper end) of two links 10a and 10b having substantially equal lengths parallel to each other at an interval does not interfere with each other in a horizontal state. The side wall of the case 7 is pivotally locked by pins 16 and 16 at a position above the rear portion, and can swing freely in the front-rear direction using the pins 16 and 16 as fulcrums.

  The side plate 8c of the upper shelf member 8 is pivoted to the other end (lower end) of the upper parallel link 10 by pins 17 and 17, and the upper shelf member 8 is rotated up and down while maintaining a horizontal posture by the action of the upper parallel link 10. In the raised position, the whole is stored in the front half of the storage case 7, and in the lowered position, it is located rearward at the lower part of the storage case 7, and the small member a can be taken in and out.

  The lower parallel link 11 is formed by providing a step on the upper and lower sides so that one end (upper end) of two links 11a and 11b having substantially equal lengths parallel to each other at an interval does not interfere with each other in a horizontal state. The side plate 8c of the shelf member 8 is pivotally supported by pins 18 and 18 so as to be swingable in the front-rear direction, and the bracket 9b of the lower shelf member 9 is attached to the other end (lower end) of the lower parallel link 11 by pins 19 and 19. The lower shelf member 9 is rotated up and down in the horizontal posture by the action of the lower parallel link 11.

  When the lower shelf member 9 is in the raised position, the lower shelf member 9 overlaps with the lower portion of the storage case 7 to close the lower surface opening in the storage case 7, and when in the lowered position, the lower shelf member 9 is spaced from the lower portion of the upper shelf member 8. Thus, the small member a is temporarily placed by being suspended by the lower parallel link 11 and positioned in a horizontal state. Note that the raised position of the lower shelf member 9 that closes the lower surface opening of the storage case 7 is not shown, but may be held using a magnet catch or the like.

  The upper parallel link 10 and the lower parallel link 11 are gears that mesh with each other in the rotational direction at the ends of the links 10b and 11b that are located on the rear and pivoted by the pins 17 and 18 on the side plate 8c of the upper shelf member 8. 20 and 20 are interlocked so that the upper and lower links 10b and 11b located on the rear side bend and extend.

  Due to the interlocking of the upper and lower links 10b and 11b, the vertical movement of the upper shelf member 8 and the lower shelf member 9 is interlocked. When the lower shelf member 9 in the raised position is pulled down, the upper and lower links 10b and 11b Is extended, the upper shelf member 8 is rotated and lowered with respect to the storage case 7, and the lower shelf member 9 is lowered while rotating with respect to the upper shelf member 8.

  Further, when the lower shelf member 9 in the lowered position is pushed up, the upper and lower links 10b and 11b are bent, the upper shelf member 8 is rotated and raised with respect to the storage case 7, and the upper shelf member 8 is moved upward. The lower shelf member 9 is raised while rotating, and the upper shelf member 8 and the lower shelf member 9 are lifted and lowered in a horizontal posture in any case.

  The suspension member 12 uses a gas spring having a pressure corresponding to the weight of the upper shelf member 8 and the lower shelf member 9. One end of the cylinder is attached to the front portion of the storage case 7 with a pin 21. The tip is pivotally connected to a bent piece 22 provided at one end of the front link 10a of the upper parallel link 10 by a pin 23. When the lower shelf member 9 is pushed up, the gas spring extends, and the upper parallel link 10 is moved upward. By applying the rotational force, the push-up force of the lower shelf member 9 is reduced.

  The multi-stage shelf device 6 of the present invention is configured as described above, and the storage case 7 is attached to the lower part of the kitchen hanging cabinet 5 located above the sink 2, and when not in use, as shown in FIG. The upper shelf member 8 is accommodated in the storage case 7 and the lower surface opening is closed by the lower shelf member 9. The upper parallel link 10, the lower parallel link 11, and the suspension member 12 are in a substantially horizontal state. It fits inside both ends. Incidentally, in the multi-stage shelf device 6, the vertical dimension from the upper surface of the storage case 7 to the lower surface of the lower shelf member 9 is set to a dimension of about 150 mm with the lower shelf member 9 closing the lower surface opening. .

  At this time, the accessory member a placed on the upper shelf member 8 is stored inside the storage case 7 in a concealed form from the outside, so that the hygiene aspect of the accessory member a can be improved.

  When the multistage shelf device 6 is used during cooking or cooking, when the lower shelf member 9 is pulled down by a handle 15 provided at the front edge of the lower shelf member 9, the upper shelf member 8 and the lower shelf member 9 are moved up and down. The parallel links 10 and 11 simultaneously rotate and descend in the horizontal state.

  Specifically, when the lower shelf member 9 is pulled down, the lower parallel link 11 pivots forward with the pivot point to the upper shelf member 8 as a fulcrum, so that the lower shelf member 9 is lowered horizontally and the lower parallel link 11 link 11b and the link 10b of the upper parallel link 10 interlocked by the pair of gears 20 and 20 rotate backward and downward with a pivot point to the storage case 7 as a fulcrum, whereby the upper shelf member 8 is Move down horizontally.

  Therefore, when the lower shelf member 9 is pulled down to the lower limit position, as shown in FIGS. 1 and 3, the upper shelf member 8 is pulled out under the storage case 7 and the lower shelf member 9 is pulled out below the upper shelf member 8. As shown in FIG. 3B, the upper shelf member 8 and the lower shelf member 9 are positioned at the height of the approximate line of the cook so that the accessory member a can be smoothly put in and out of the upper shelf member 8.

  Moreover, the lower shelf member 9 can secure the space for preparation of cooking and the arrangement of dishes by temporarily placing the accessory member a and the container used for cooking, and on the work top of the cooking table 3. There is no need to place them, and as shown in the upper half of FIG. 4, the upper shelf member 8, as shown in the lower half of FIG. If the accessory member a is stored in the lower shelf member 9, the work top of the cooking table 3 can be used extensively, so that the work efficiency is improved even in the system kitchen 1 of the booth.

  When the upper shelf member 8 and the lower shelf member 9 are stored in the storage case 7, it is only necessary to remove the temporarily placed object from the lower shelf member 9 and push up the lower shelf member 9. 11 and 11 are reversely moved, the upper shelf member 8 and the lower shelf member 9 are raised while approaching in a horizontal posture, the upper shelf member 8 is accommodated in the storage case 7, and the lower shelf member 9 Will return to the state where the lower surface opening of the storage case 7 is closed.

  As described above, the upper shelf member 8 is moved up and down in the horizontal state by the action of the upper parallel link 10, so that liquid seasonings or the like that may spill can be stored.

Vertical side view showing a state in which the upper shelf member and the lower shelf member of the multistage shelf device according to the present invention are pulled down Vertical side view showing a state in which the upper shelf member and the lower shelf member of the multistage shelf device according to the present invention are stored (A) is a perspective view which shows the state which pulled down the upper shelf member and lower shelf member of the multistage shelf apparatus which concerns on this invention, (b) is the same side view It is a drawing for comparing the work area in the worktop of the cooking table, the upper half is a plan view of a state in which small parts are placed on the cooking table of the system kitchen, the lower half is a multistage type according to the present invention Plan view of a system kitchen that uses small shelf devices to store small items

Explanation of symbols

DESCRIPTION OF SYMBOLS 1 System kitchen 2 Sink 3 Cooking stand 4 Stove stand 5 Kitchen hanging cupboard 6 Multistage shelf apparatus 7 Storage case 8 Upper shelf member 9 Lower shelf member 10 Upper parallel link 11 Lower parallel link 12 Suspension member 13 Peripheral frame 14 Illumination light Storage part 15 handle 16 pin 17 pin 18 pin 19 pin 20 gear 21 pin 22 bent piece 23 pin

Claims (2)

  The lower case is composed of a storage case whose lower surface is opened, an upper shelf member formed in a size that fits inside the storage case, and a lower shelf member formed so that the lower surface opening of the storage case can be closed, The upper shelf member is attached to the storage case so that the upper shelf member can be horizontally rotated while being located in the lower portion of the storage case from the state of being accommodated in the storage case by the upper parallel link, and the lower shelf member is attached to the upper shelf member. A multi-stage shelf that is mounted using a lower parallel link so that it can be horizontally rotated at the lower part of the member, and the upper parallel link and the lower parallel link are interlocked so that the upper shelf member and the lower shelf member rotate horizontally in synchronization. apparatus.   The multistage shelf apparatus according to claim 1, wherein a suspension member is provided between the storage case and the upper parallel link to reduce a lifting operation force when the upper shelf member and the lower shelf member are rotated horizontally.

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