JPH0866256A - Kitchen counter - Google Patents

Abstract

PURPOSE: To provide the kitchen counter with which the aged or the like can enter an open space under the work space of a kitchen counter top plate and a sink while sitting on a wheelchair and can use the sink in the sitting attitude. CONSTITUTION: An open space 1 is formed under a work space 3 of a top plate 2 and a sink 4, a curtain plate 5 with width for covering the side surface of the sink 4 is provided on the top plate 2, and the lower end edge of the modesty panel 5 on the side of the work space 3 is notched.

Description

Detailed Description of the Invention

[0001]

BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION 1. Field of the Invention The present invention relates to a kitchen counter in which an open space is formed below a work space of a top plate and a sink.

[0002]

2. Description of the Related Art Conventionally, as shown in FIG. 9, when an open space 1 is formed below a work space 3 and a sink 4 of a kitchen counter top plate 2, a curtain plate having a width sufficient to cover the front surface of the sink 4 is formed. 5 was provided.

[0003] Such a kitchen counter is caring for people who are handicapped or elderly who can work in the open space 1 while sitting on a wheelchair, and can be conveniently used. Further, the curtain plate 5 serves as a decorative plate to provide a kitchen counter with a good overall appearance.

[0004]

However, in the above-mentioned conventional example, the lower end of the curtain plate 5 is higher than the position of the knee sitting on the wheelchair. In this state, the position of the sink 4 is It was a little too expensive, and it was difficult to work while sitting in a wheelchair.

The present invention has been made to solve the above problems, and an object thereof is to allow an elderly person or the like to wheelchair in an open space below the working space of the kitchen counter top plate and the sink. The purpose is to provide a kitchen counter that allows you to sit down while riding and use the sink in a comfortable position.

[0006]

The invention according to claim 1 for solving the above-mentioned problems is a work space 3 of a top plate 2 and a sink 4.
And a curtain plate 5 having a width that covers the side surface of the sink 4 is provided on the top plate 2, and the lower end edge of the curtain plate 5 on the working space 3 side is cut out. are doing.

The invention according to claim 2 is characterized in that, in the invention according to claim 1, the height of the top plate 2 is adjustable.

[0008]

According to the first aspect of the invention, the open space 1 below the work space 3 of the top plate 2 and the sink 4 is used as a space for sitting in a wheelchair or a space for storing a wagon or the like. be able to.

Since the bottom edge of the curtain plate 5 on the side of the work space 3 is cut out, the height of the cutout curtain plate 5 to the lower end is an effective height for riding in a wheelchair. . Therefore, the position of the sink top can be made lower than the position of the person sitting in the wheelchair, as compared with the case where the lower edge of the curtain plate 5 on the side of the work space 3 is not cut out.

In the second aspect of the invention, the work space 3
The kitchen counter can be used by adjusting the height of the top plate 2 in correspondence with the work in the work and the work using the sink 4.

[0011]

An embodiment of the present invention will be described below with reference to the accompanying drawings.

1 to 3 are perspective views showing a kitchen counter of this embodiment. In this figure, 1 is an open space formed below the work space 3 and the sink 4 of the top plate 2. The open space 1 allows an elderly person or a physically handicapped person to get on the wheelchair and perform work such as cooking using the work space 3 of the top 2 or the sink 4. .

In this kitchen counter, a curtain plate 5 having a width sufficient to cover the side surface of the sink 4 is provided on the top plate 2 to form a decorative plate, and the side surface of the sink 4 is hidden to adjust the overall appearance and the counter. It also acts as a reinforcement so that the front part of 2 does not hang downward. The bottom edge of the curtain plate 1 on the side of the work space 3 is cut out to form a cutout portion 5a.

Therefore, in the case where the user sits in a wheelchair and works in the open space 1 below the top plate 2,
The height of the counter 2 can be lowered by the amount of the cutout portion 5a. Therefore, the position of the sink top can be set lower than the position of the person sitting in the wheelchair. That is, in order to work while sitting on a wheelchair, the height of the counter 2 is said to be 750 mm according to JIS standards. However, the bottom edge 5 of the curtain plate 5 on the working space 3 side
If not cut a, this curtain plate 5 is 100-120 mm
Therefore, if the height of the counter 2 is set to 750 mm, it may happen that the knees of a person sitting in a wheelchair hit and cannot get in. As described above, the curtain plate 5
The kitchen counter of this embodiment, in which the lower end edge 5a is cut out, allows the user to enter the seat while sitting on a wheelchair and use the sink 4 in a comfortable posture.

The open space 1 can also be used as a storage space for a wagon or the like, and can also be used as a storage cabinet for various tools.

FIG. 2 shows a use form as a storage cabinet as described above, in which the door 6 and the main plate 7 are provided in the open space 1. This door 6
Attach the hinges 8 to the vertical plates of the left and right cabinets by 2
They are provided one by one and detachably attached to this hinge 8. The base plate 7 is also formed so that it can be detachably attached.

Since the kitchen counter in the state shown in FIG. 2 is low in height, it is suitable for use by a person with a short height.

This kitchen counter has a top plate 2
The height is adjustable and can be adjusted to a normal height of 850 mm so that a person can use it while standing without using a wheelchair.

FIG. 3 shows a state in which the height of the top plate 2 is adjusted to 850 mm. In this figure, reference numeral 9 denotes a pedestal, and the cabinet body and the top plate 2 are integrally mounted on the pedestal 9 and their heights are adjusted.

The top plate 2 may be moved up and down, and the height of the top plate 2 is adjusted according to the work in the work space 3 and the work in the sink 4, and each work is performed. It is also possible to use a kitchen counter with a height suitable for.

The kitchen counter of this embodiment will be described in more detail below with reference to FIGS. 4 to 8.

FIG. 4 is an exploded front view of the cabinet of the kitchen counter shown in FIG. 1 excluding the gas range, and FIG. 5 is a top view of the cabinet. 6 is a sectional view taken along line AA in FIG.

As shown in these figures, the curtain plate 5 is a top plate 2.
Constitutes a front surface portion of the reinforcing frame 10 on which is mounted and fixed.
The reinforcing frame 10 is connected to the back plate 10b between the reinforcing bar 1 and
0a, and the strength of the notched curtain plate 1 is reinforced by the reinforcing bar 10a. Further, the corner of the cutout portion 5a is formed in an R shape. Then, a wheelchair can be put in this portion and the sink 4 can be used.

Reference numeral 11 is a recess for allowing the cabinet body to be placed on the base 9 together with the top plate 2. The height of the top plate 2 is adjusted by inserting an elevating part of an elevating device such as a jack into the recess 11, lifting the cabinet body together with the top plate 2, and inserting and removing the pedestal 9. An elevating device may be incorporated.

FIG. 7 is a perspective view showing the base wheel 9 and the main plate 7. As shown in this figure, the base plate 7 is formed so as to fit into the base wheel 9. The kitchen counter in Figure 3
The state where the base plate 7 is fitted into the base wheel 9 and the cabinet body is placed is shown. Further, the base plate 7 can be taken out by removing the base wheel 9. Further, the vertical plate 7a of the main plate 7 in this figure is arranged between the door 6 and the floor surface to be installed in the state of the kitchen counter shown in FIG.

FIG. 8 shows the same front view as FIG.
It is drawing explaining the positional relationship between the hinge and the hinge 8. In this figure, the base plate 7 is in a state in which the top plate 2 is adjusted to the lowest height,
That is intended in the state shown in FIG. 2, the base plate 7 ₁ shown in phantom, the state in which high adjusted top plate 2, i.e. 3
The state shown in is shown. Then, as shown in this figure, a hinge 8 for attaching a door 6 detachably provided in the open space 1 is arranged above the height of the main plate 7 when the top plate 2 is at the lowest position. Of. Therefore, even when the height of the top plate 2 is adjusted to be low, the door 6 can be attached and used on the main plate 7 as in the state shown in FIG.

[0027]

According to the first aspect of the present invention, when a user sits in a wheelchair and works in an open space below the top plate for work, the lower end edge of the curtain plate on the work space side is notched, so the work space is The position of the sink top is higher than the position of the person sitting in the wheelchair, as compared with the case where the lower edge of the side curtain plate is not cut out. Therefore, it is a kitchen counter that allows elderly people and people with disabilities to enter while sitting in a wheelchair and use the sink in a comfortable posture.

The open space can also be used as a storage space for a wagon or the like.

According to the second aspect of the present invention, the height of the top plate is adjusted according to the work in the work space and the work in the sink, and the kitchen counter can be used as a height suitable for each work. it can.

[Brief description of drawings]

FIG. 1 is a perspective view showing a kitchen counter according to an embodiment of the present invention.

FIG. 2 is a perspective view showing the above kitchen counter.

FIG. 3 is a perspective view showing the above kitchen counter.

FIG. 4 is a front view showing a disassembled part of the above kitchen counter.

FIG. 5 is a top view of the above.

FIG. 6 is a sectional view of the above.

FIG. 7 is a perspective view showing one member of the above kitchen counter.

FIG. 8 is a front view showing a disassembled part of the kitchen counter.

FIG. 9 is a perspective view showing a conventional example.

[Explanation of symbols]

 1 Open Space 2 Top Plate 3 Work Space 4 Sink 5 Curtain Plate 6 Door 7 Base Plate 8 Hinge 9 Base Wheel 10 Reinforcement Frame 11 Recess

Claims (2)

[Claims] 1. An open space is formed below the work space of the top plate and the sink, a curtain plate having a width that covers the side surface of the sink is provided on the top plate, and a lower end edge of the curtain plate on the work space side is cut out. A kitchen counter characterized by becoming. 2. The kitchen counter according to claim 1, wherein the height of the top plate is adjustable.