JPH054745Y2 - - Google Patents

Description

[Detailed description of the invention] [Industrial application field] The present invention relates to a counter installed as a worktop on the top surface of a kitchen cabinet, etc.
In particular, it relates to a counter structure with special characteristics in the corner portion.

[Conventional technology]

A counter is provided on the top surface of the kitchen floor cabinet, and a sink, microwave, etc. are integrated into this so that dishes can be washed and cooked, and the top surface of the counter is used as a work surface.
The counter is made of materials such as stainless steel plates or artificial marble, and its planar shape is linear or L-shaped to create a layout that matches the kitchen.

FIG. 5 is a perspective view showing the layout of the L-shaped arrangement, in which the floor cabinet A is arranged with a corner portion and a counter is integrated on its upper surface. In this way, floor cabinet A is
In the case of a mold, if the cabinet is made of a stainless steel plate, it may be divided into two parts with a corner section as a boundary, and these parts may be integrated into an L-shape by welding or the like. However, when artificial marble is used as the material, it is necessary to join two cabinets 1 and 2 at a butt angle of 45 degrees as shown in the figure, and to connect them with a connecting fitting 3 placed on the lower surface.

Figure 6 shows cabinets 1 and 2 connected by connecting fittings 3.
This is a view of the connected state from below. The connecting fitting 3 has two connecting members 3a and 3b, and by tightening them with a connecting bolt 3c, the cabinets 1 and 2 are drawn to their abutting surfaces and connected. In addition to this connection, an adjuster bolt 3d for level adjustment is provided to set the vertical position between the two members 3a and 3b, so as to prevent a step from forming on the joint surfaces of the cabinets 1 and 2. There is.

A plurality of such connecting fittings 3 (four in the illustrated example) are arranged along the joining line of the cabinets 1 and 2 as shown in FIG. Assembly will also be carried out.

[The problem that the idea attempts to solve]

By the way, the general standard for the depth dimension of counters for kitchen equipment that have been commonly used for a long time is about 600 mm. This dimension is a value that takes into account factors such as being able to easily operate the faucet located at the back of the sink, and the area that a person can use as a work surface by extending their arms. In response to such a depth dimension, products with a longer depth dimension have recently been attracting attention due to their ease of use, with the aim of improving the function as a work surface. The depth of the counter is approximately 750 mm, which is 150 mm longer than the conventional product, and the space is also created to the back of the sink and microwave, which can be used for serving meals.

Even if the depth of the counter increases, since floor cabinets store items inside, making the counter too deep will be a waste in terms of usability.
For this reason, the floor cabinet has the same specifications as before, with a depth of 600 mm.

FIG. 7 is a plan view showing an example of the arrangement of such a floor cabinet A and counters 1 and 2. As shown in the figure, the back edges of counters 1 and 2 abut wall surface B, and the back surface of floor cabinet A is separated from wall surface B. In the case of such a layout, the number of connecting fittings 3 for connecting the counters 1 and 2 at the corners must be increased by one compared to the case shown in FIG. 5, and must be provided outside the floor cabinet A.

If floor cabinet A contains 4
If there are only two connecting fittings 3, the connection between the counters 1 and 2 extending to the wall surface B will be weaker than that of the floor cabinet A, which will cause problems in terms of strength and also create a step. Therefore, providing another connecting fitting 3 outside the floor cabinet A is essential for joining the counters 1 and 2.

However, attaching the connecting fitting 3 to the outside of the floor cabinet A is quite troublesome because it is the deepest part. In addition, since the counters 1 and 2 will be joined after floor cabinet A is installed, a work hole is created in the back plate of floor cabinet A for tightening the connecting bolts 3c of the connecting fittings 3. There is also a need to keep it. In the actual work, a person has to enter the floor cabinet A, insert his/her hand through the work hole, and tighten the connecting bolt 3c with no effort, which makes the work extremely difficult as described above. For this reason, the connecting bolt 3
There are still issues that need to be improved in terms of construction, such as insufficient tightening of c and level adjustment using adjuster bolt 3d.

Furthermore, if the counters 1 and 2 are long in depth, the corners are difficult to reach and are rarely used as spaces for placing items during actual kitchen work. Furthermore, since it is difficult to reach, regular cleaning tends to be neglected, creating an environment where dust and stains are likely to adhere. This problem is most noticeable in a layout where the sink is located near a corner, where dirt is likely to adhere due to water splashing, detergent scattering, etc. Furthermore, since there is a lot of cooking and washing, the top surfaces of the counters 1 and 2 are always nearly soaked with water. For this reason, it is not preferable to place electrical appliances such as watches and radios on the counters 1 and 2.

Therefore, an object of the present invention is to enable the connection work of the cabinets at the corner portion to be performed easily and accurately, and to enable the deep portion of the corner portion to be used as an effective space.

[Means to solve the problem]

This invention is a counter structure in which the depth of the counter is made longer than the depth dimension of the floor cabinet, the back of the counter is butted against the wall, and two of the counters are butted together for an L-shaped layout, and the sides of the two counters that face the corners of the wall are cut off at a position just before the corners of the floor cabinet,
The joint length of these counters is shortened and only the joint part is connected with a metal fitting. Furthermore, a corner deck is installed to cover and hide the space between the wall surface and the cut surface of the counter.
The corner deck is characterized by having a level higher than the top surface of the counter.

〔Example〕

Hereinafter, the features of the present invention will be specifically explained with reference to embodiments shown in the drawings.

FIG. 1 is a perspective view showing a corner of a kitchen floor cabinet equipped with a counter according to the present invention.

As explained in the conventional example in the figure, two counters 1 and 2 are fixed on top of a floor cabinet A with a corner section in between. These counters 1 and 2 are, as shown in the plan view of FIG.
They are joined with a 45° abutting surface and connected by a connecting fitting 3 shown in FIG. and,
Corner decks 4 having a planar shape of a right isosceles triangle are arranged along the corners of the wall surface B.

The floor cabinet A is laid out with a gap between the back surface and the wall surface B corresponding to the difference in depth between the counters 1 and 2. and,
The corner portion is provided with two doors a-1 and a-2, and a rotating shelf (not shown) is provided inside. In FIG. 1, a filler (not shown) is installed between the back surface of the floor cabinet A and the wall surface B to hide the gap.

The counters 1 and 2 are made of artificial marble, and the backs of the counters are fitted with back guards 1a and 2 that abut against the wall B.
As shown in Fig. 2 and Fig. 3 with the corner deck 4 removed, the flat surfaces of the counters 1 and 2 protrude slightly toward the opening from the back guards 1a and 2a, and cut surfaces 1b and 2b are formed at their ends, which are perpendicular to the butt surfaces of the counters. These cut surfaces 1b and 2b protrude toward the corners of the wall surface B from the ends 1a-1 and 2a-1 of the back guards 1a and 2a.
The area from -1 to the cutting surfaces 1b and 2b can be used as a placement space C for the corner deck 4.

In addition, cut surfaces 1b and 2b of counters 1 and 2
As is clear from FIG. 2, is formed so as to be located forward of the corner of the floor cabinet A. The connecting fittings 3 are included in the cabinet A as in the conventional example shown in FIG. 5, and a total of three connecting fittings 3 are arranged.

The corner deck 4 is made of artificial marble like the counters 1 and 2, and the back guards 1a and 2a are made of artificial marble.
It has almost the same height. Further, as shown in FIG. 3, the terminal ends 1a--
1 and 2a-1, a joining surface 4a is formed. Then, the lower surface of the side connecting these joint surfaces 4a is placed on the mounting area C of the counters 1 and 2, and the other two sides are fixed to the back plate a-3 of the floor cabinet A. It is placed on a-4 and integrally fixed to the counters 1 and 2.

FIG. 4 shows a longitudinal section of the corner deck 4 as seen in the direction of the arrow I--I in FIG. Figure 4a shows the case where the upper surface is flat and the entire surface has the same height as the back guards 1a and 2a. This is an example that incorporates. In addition, Fig. 4b shows
A rim 4b is provided around the entire circumference of the top surface, and is designed to prevent items from falling off when placed on it.

After the corner deck 4 fixes the counters 1 and 2 to the cabinet A and integrates them with the connecting fitting 3, the joint surface 4a is butted against the terminal ends 1a-1 and 2a-1 of the back guards 1a and 2a as described above, Wall surface B and these terminal ends 1a-1, 2a-
Insert it between 1 and 1. At this time, apply a sealing adhesive to the part where the corner deck 4 rests on the mounting area C of the counters 1 and 2 to strengthen the joint and prevent water from entering the floor cabinet A. do.

In the above configuration, since the counters 1 and 2 have the sides facing the corner portions of the wall surface B cut out, the abutting distance between the counters 1 and 2 is shorter than that of the conventional example shown in FIG. Therefore, sufficient connection is possible with the three connecting fittings 3 included in the floor cabinet A. Therefore, unlike the conventional example, there is no need to provide the connecting fitting 3 outside the floor cabinet A, and the connecting work can be performed much more easily.
Also, from the connecting fitting 3 located on the farthest side, wall surface B
The portion facing the corner side is less subject to the restraining force of the connecting fitting 3. Therefore, even if a level difference occurs between the cabinets 1 and 2, the corner deck 4 covers this area, so there is no problem with the construction.

Furthermore, the corner deck 4 has back guards 1a and 2.
It is approximately the same height as a, and is higher in level than the tops of counters 1 and 2. For this reason, the corner deck 4 gives a different feel from the work surface of the counters 1 and 2, and since it is also a part that is difficult to reach, it can be decorated with flowers or other accessories, or decorated with clocks, radios, etc. It can be used as a dedicated space for storing electrical products. Therefore, whereas in the past the corner areas were not fully utilized, the new usability of storing items such as decorations or other electrical products that do not need to be handled frequently eliminates waste. Kitchen space is available.

Furthermore, since the corner deck 4 is located at a higher position than the work surfaces of the counters 1 and 2, there is less chance of water splashing or food adhering during cooking operations, and a clean environment can be maintained. In particular, even if water, soy sauce, or the like is spilled on the work surfaces of the counters 1 and 2, the water is blocked by the front of the corner deck 4, so it can be easily wiped off with a rag without having to stretch out your arm. In this way, by providing the corner deck 4 with steps, it becomes extremely effective in terms of cleaning and hygiene.

[Effect of idea]

As explained above, in the counter structure of the present invention, the two counters placed abutting each other in an L shape have their faces facing the corners of the wall cut to shorten the depth of the abutting faces. A corner deck higher than the counter surface is placed to cover the exposed area. Since the abutting surfaces are shortened in this way, the number of connecting fittings connecting the counters is also reduced, making it possible to assemble all of them into the floor cabinet. Therefore, compared to the conventional case where connecting fittings are provided outside the floor cabinet, the connecting work is much easier and the workability is improved. In addition, since corner decks are installed at corners that are higher than the counter surface, the backs of corners that are hard to reach and have little use can be used as places to store decorative items, etc., and kitchen space is not wasted. . Furthermore, even if water spills on the counter, the corner deck blocks it and prevents it from reaching the back of the counter, making it easy to clean without having to extend your arm, helping to create a sanitary environment.

[Brief explanation of the drawing]

Fig. 1 is a perspective view of the essential parts of a kitchen cabinet equipped with the counter structure of the present invention, Fig. 2 is a plan view thereof, Fig. 3 is a perspective view with the corner deck removed, and Fig. 4 shows the structure of the corner deck. A vertical sectional view, FIG. 5 is a diagram showing a conventional counter connection,
FIG. 6 is a perspective view of the connecting fittings, and FIG. 7 shows the arrangement of the connecting fittings when the depth dimension of the counter is increased. 1, 2...Counter, 1a, 2a...Back guard, 1a-1, 2a-1...Terminal, 1b, 2
b...Cut surface, 3...Connection fittings, 3a, 3b...
...Connecting member, 3c...Connection bolt, 3d...Adjustment bolt, 4...Corner deck, 4a...Joint surface, 4b...Rim, A...Floor cabinet, B...Wall surface, C...Mounting Okishiro.

Claims (1)

[Scope of utility model registration request] A counter structure in which the depth of the counter is longer than the depth dimension of the floor cabinet, the back side of the counter is brought into contact with a wall surface, and the two counters are brought into contact with each other for an L-shaped layout and connected. The surfaces of the two counters facing the corner of the wall are cut at a position closer to the corner of the floor cabinet, and the length of these counters abutted is shortened, and only the abutted portions are connected with connecting metal fittings. A counter structure comprising a corner deck that connects and further covers the space between the wall surface and the cut surface of the cut counter, the corner deck having a higher level than the top surface of the counter.