DESC:FIELD
The present disclosure relates to the field of kitchen baskets.
BACKGROUND
The background information herein below relates to the present disclosure but is not necessarily prior art.
Kitchen baskets are used for storing food, cooking equipment, and pots and pans, and reduce clutter. These baskets further help in delineating spaces for storage of various equipment and dishware. Usually, the baskets are manufactured as a single finished unit, and thereafter are transported to the site of installation. However, transporting the baskets, which are pre-manufactured and assembled as a finished product, is an expensive and inconvenient activity as the baskets consume a lot of space. Moreover, loading many baskets in one single transport carrier can dent or damage the baskets, thereby impacting the aesthetics and in some cases the functionality of the baskets.
There is therefore felt a configuration of a basket which can alleviate the aforementioned drawbacks.
OBJECTS
Some of the objects of the present disclosure, which at least one embodiment herein satisfies, are as follows:
An object of the present disclosure is to provide a kitchen basket.
Another object of the present disclosure is to provide a kitchen basket which has prefabricated units which can be assembled and disassembled on site.
Still another object of the present disclosure is to provide a kitchen basket which includes parts that can be flexibly adjusted to store cutlery items, kitchen utensils and other accessories used in the kitchen as per desired size and nature thereof.
Yet another object of the present disclosure is to provide a kitchen basket which consumes relatively lesser transport space, thereby reducing transport cost.
Another object of the present disclosure is to provide a kitchen basket which has reduced inventory cost.
Yet another object of the present disclosure is to provide a kitchen basket which is cost-effective.
Other objects and advantages of the present disclosure will be more apparent from the following description, which is not intended to limit the scope of the present disclosure.
SUMMARY
The present disclosure envisages a kitchen basket is defined by a plurality of prefabricated units configured to be assembled at the site of installation. The prefabricated units comprise a carrier assembly, a bottom plate and a wall assembly. The carrier assembly is defined by a pair of sliding elements and a pair of supporting elements interconnected with each other to form a carrier frame. The bottom plate is mounted on the carrier frame. The wall assembly is fitted on the carrier frame. The wall assembly includes a plurality of corner elements. Each corner element is configured to be mounted on a corner of the frame, and a plurality of wireframes connecting the corner elements to define walls along the operative sides of the carrier frame.
BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE ACCOMPANYING DRAWING
A kitchen basket, of the present disclosure, will now be described with the help of the accompanying drawing, in which:
Figure 1, Figure 2, and Figure 3 illustrate isometric views of the basket, in accordance with different embodiments of the present disclosure;
Figure 4 illustrates an isometric view of a sliding element of the baskets of Figure 1 through Figure 3;
Figure 5 illustrates an isometric view of a supporting element of the baskets of Figure 1 through Figure 3;
Figure 6 illustrates an isometric view of a shutter bracket of the baskets of Figure 1 through Figure 3;
Figure 7A and Figure 7B illustrate isometric views of a corner element of the baskets of Figure 1 through Figure 3; and
Figure 8A – Figure 8C illustrate isometric views of different wireframes of the baskets of Figure 1 through Figure 3.
LIST OF REFERENCE NUMERALS
100 kitchen basket
10 sliding element
15 supporting element
20 slot
25 raised platform
30 shutter fitting bracket
35 corner element
35A, 35B rib
35C hollow corner element
35D rib insert
36 aperture
37 protrusion
38 wireframe
40A, 40B bottom plate
42 perforation
45 side wall
50 partitioning plate
DETAILED DESCRIPTION
Embodiments, of the present disclosure, will now be described with reference to the accompanying drawing.
Embodiments are provided so as to thoroughly and fully convey the scope of the present disclosure to the person skilled in the art. Numerous details are set forth, relating to specific components, and methods, to provide a complete understanding of embodiments of the present disclosure. It will be apparent to the person skilled in the art that the details provided in the embodiments should not be construed to limit the scope of the present disclosure. In some embodiments, well-known processes, well-known apparatus structures, and well-known techniques are not described in detail.
The terminology used, in the present disclosure, is only for the purpose of explaining a particular embodiment and such terminology shall not be considered to limit the scope of the present disclosure. As used in the present disclosure, the forms “a”, “an” and “the” may be intended to include the plural forms as well, unless the context clearly suggests otherwise. The terms “comprises”, “comprising”, “including” and “having” are open ended transitional phrases and therefore specify the presence of stated features, elements, modules, units and/or components, but do not forbid the presence or addition of one or more other features, elements, components, and/or groups thereof.
A kitchen basket (100) of the present disclosure will now be described in detail with respect to Figure 1 through Figure 8C.
The kitchen basket (100) (hereinafter referred to as ‘the basket (100)’), of the present disclosure, is defined by a plurality of prefabricated units configured to be assembled at the site of installation. The plurality of prefabricated units comprises a carrier assembly, a bottom plate (40A, 40B), and a wall assembly.
The carrier assembly is defined by a pair of sliding elements (10) and a pair of supporting elements (15) that are configured to be interconnected with each other to form a carrier frame, which typically has a rectangular configuration. The sliding elements (10) are configured to be seated in guide rails fastened to the inner walls of niches of a kitchen, where the basket (100) is to be installed after being assembled. Hence, it is necessary that the sliding elements (10) are positioned opposite to each other, with the supporting elements (15) connected therebetween. Each sliding element (10) and each supporting element (15) has a slot (20) configured at an operative end portion of the operative top side thereof. Further, the sliding elements (10) and the supporting elements (15), each have a raised platform (25) extending vertically from operative sides of the operative top surface thereof.
In an embodiment, the sliding elements (10) are attached to the inner walls of the niches with the help of shutter fitting bracket (30).
The bottom plate (40A, 40B) is configured to be mounted on the carrier frame such that the bottom plate is confined between the raised platforms (25) of the sliding elements (10) and the supporting elements (15).
In an embodiment, the bottom plate (40A) is made of a plurality of wireframes linked with each other. In another embodiment, the bottom plate (40B) is a solid sheet having a plurality of perforations (42) configured thereon. The perforations (42) facilitate mounting of partition walls on the bottom plate as desired. More specifically, the partition walls can be flexibly adjusted to store cutlery items, kitchen utensils and other accessories used in the kitchen as per desired size and nature thereof. In yet another embodiment, the partitioning plates (50) have at least two protrusions extending from an operative bottom portion thereof. The protrusions are configured to be fitted in the perforations of the bottom plate. In yet another embodiment, the bottom plate is a solid unperforated sheet.
The basket (100) further comprises a wall assembly configured to be fitted on the carrier frame. The wall assembly includes a plurality of corner elements (35), typically configured to be mounted one each on each corner of the carrier frame. The wall assembly further includes a plurality of wireframes (38) configured to connect the corner elements (35) to define walls of the basket (100), along the operative sides of the carrier frame.
Each corner element (35) is defined by a pair of ribs (35A, 35B) joined to each other perpendicularly, forming an L-shaped corner element (35). Each rib has a protrusion (37) configured on an operative bottom portion thereof, such that the protrusions (37) are complementary to the slots (20). Further, each rib (35A, 35B) has a plurality of apertures (36) configured on operative sides thereof, for receiving the wireframes (38) therein. Each corner element (35) is configured to be mounted on each corner of the frame, by fitting the protrusions (37) of the corner elements (35) in the slots (20) of the sliding elements (10) and the supporting elements (15).
In one embodiment, the corner element (35) is a solid unibody (as seen in Figure 7A). In another embodiment, the corner element (35 includes a hollow body (35C) which facilitates insertion of rib inserts (35D) therein (as seen in Figure 7B). Each rib insert (35D) has a plurality of apertures (36) configured thereon for receiving the wireframes (38) therein.
In an embodiment, side walls (45) are attached to the wireframes, thereby enclosing the basket (100). In another embodiment, partitioning plates (50) are removably mounted at desired locations on the bottom plate to define various sections on the basket (100).
In an embodiment, the sliding elements (10), the supporting elements (15), the bottom plate (40A, 40B), the corner elements (35) and the wireframes (38) are manufactured from a thermoplastic polymer, and is hence cost-effective when compared to elements of stainless-steel and aluminum. In another embodiment, the sliding elements (10), the supporting elements (15), the bottom plate (40A, 40B), the corner elements (35) and the wireframes (38) are manufactured from acrylonitrile butadiene styrene (ABS). In yet another embodiment, the elements are manufactured by the process of injection moulding.
The configuration of the basket (100) makes it easy to be transported in a dissembled state, without denting or damaging the basket (100). Further, the transport cost reduces as space for loading more number of baskets (100) increases. Additionally, the inventory cost is reduced.
In an embodiment, the basket (100) is not limited for use in the kitchen, but can be configured to be used as a storage unit for any purpose.
The foregoing description of the embodiments has been provided for purposes of illustration and not intended to limit the scope of the present disclosure. Individual components of a particular embodiment are generally not limited to that particular embodiment, but, are interchangeable. Such variations are not to be regarded as a departure from the present disclosure, and all such modifications are considered to be within the scope of the present disclosure.
TECHNICAL ADVANCEMENTS AND ECONOMIC SIGNIFICANCE
The present disclosure described herein above has several technical advantages including, but not limited to, the realization of a kitchen basket, that:
• has prefabricated units which can be assembled and disassembled on the site of installation;
• consumes relatively lesser transport space, thereby reducing transport cost;
• includes parts that can be flexibly adjusted to store cutlery items, kitchen utensils and other accessories used in the kitchen as per desired size and nature thereof;
• has reduced inventory cost; and
• is cost-effective.
The embodiments herein and the various features and advantageous details thereof are explained with reference to the non-limiting embodiments in the following description. Descriptions of well-known components and processing techniques are omitted so as to not unnecessarily obscure the embodiments herein.
The foregoing description of the specific embodiments so fully reveal the general nature of the embodiments herein that others can, by applying current knowledge, readily modify and/or adapt for various applications such specific embodiments without departing from the generic concept, and, therefore, such adaptations and modifications should and are intended to be comprehended within the meaning and range of equivalents of the disclosed embodiments. It is to be understood that the phraseology or terminology employed herein is for the purpose of description and not of limitation. Therefore, while the embodiments herein have been described in terms of preferred embodiments, those skilled in the art will recognize that the embodiments herein can be practiced with modification within the spirit and scope of the embodiments as described herein.
The use of the expression “at least” or “at least one” suggests the use of one or more elements or ingredients or quantities, as the use may be in the embodiment of the disclosure to achieve one or more of the desired objects or results.
While considerable emphasis has been placed herein on the components and component parts of the preferred embodiments, it will be appreciated that many embodiments can be made and that many changes can be made in the preferred embodiments without departing from the principles of the disclosure. These and other changes in the preferred embodiment as well as other embodiments of the disclosure will be apparent to those skilled in the art from the disclosure herein, whereby it is to be distinctly understood that the foregoing descriptive matter is to be interpreted merely as illustrative of the disclosure and not as a limitation.
,CLAIMS:WE CLAIM:
1. A kitchen basket (100) defined by a plurality of prefabricated units configured to be assembled at the site of installation, said prefabricated units comprising:
• a carrier assembly defined by a pair of sliding elements (10) and a pair of supporting elements (15) interconnected with each other to form a carrier frame;
• a bottom plate (40A, 40B) mounted on said carrier frame; and
• a wall assembly fitted on said carrier frame, said wall assembly including a plurality of corner elements (35), each corner element (35) configured to be mounted on a corner of said frame, and a plurality of wireframes (38) connecting said corner elements (35) to define walls along the operative sides of said carrier frame.
2. The kitchen basket (100) as claimed in claim 1, wherein each of said sliding elements (10) and said supporting elements (15) have a raised platform (25) extending vertically from operative sides of said operative top surface of said sliding element (10) and said supporting element (15).
3. The kitchen basket (100) as claimed in claim 2, wherein said bottom plate (40A, 40B) is configured to be confined between the raised platforms (25) of said sliding elements (10) and said supporting elements (15).
4. The kitchen basket (100) as claimed in claim 1, wherein said sliding elements (10) are configured to be seated in guide rails fastened to walls, after said basket (100) is assembled.
5. The kitchen basket (100) as claimed in claim 4, wherein said sliding elements (10) are attached to the guide rails with the help of shutter fitting bracket (30).
6. The kitchen basket (100) as claimed in claim 1, wherein each of said sliding elements (10) and each of said supporting element (15) has a slot (20) configured at an operative end portion of an operative top side of said sliding element (10) and said supporting element (15).
7. The kitchen basket (100) as claimed in claim 1, wherein each corner element (35) includes by a pair of ribs (35A, 35B) joined to each other perpendicularly to define an L-shaped corner element (35).
8. The kitchen basket (100) as claimed in claim 7, wherein each rib has a protrusion (37) configured on an operative bottom portion thereof, complementary to said slot (20), said protrusions (37) configured to be fitted in said slot (20) to facilitate mounting of said corner element (35) on said carrier frame.
9. The kitchen basket (100) as claimed in claim 7, wherein each rib (35A, 35B) has a plurality of apertures (36) configured on operative sides thereof for receiving the wireframes (38) therein.
10. The kitchen basket (100) as claimed in claim 1, wherein said corner element (35) is a solid unibody.
11. The kitchen basket (100) as claimed in claim 1, wherein the corner element (35) is a hollow body.
12. The kitchen basket (100) as claimed in claim 1, wherein a side wall (45) is attached to said wireframe (38) to enclose the basket (100).
13. The kitchen basket (100) as claimed in claim 1, which includes a plurality of partitioning plates (50) removably mounted at desired locations on the bottom plate (40A, 40B).
14. The kitchen basket (100) as claimed in claim 1, wherein said bottom plate (40A) is made of a plurality of wireframes linked with each other
15. The kitchen basket (100) as claimed in claim 1, wherein said bottom plate (40B) is a solid sheet having a plurality of perforations (42) configured thereon.
16. The kitchen basket (100) as claimed in claim 1, wherein said bottom plate is a solid unperforated sheet.
17. The kitchen basket (100) as claimed in claim 1, wherein said sliding elements (10), said supporting elements (15), said bottom plate (40A, 40B), said corner elements (35) and said wireframes (38) are of thermoplastic polymer.
18. The kitchen basket (100) as claimed in claim 1, wherein said sliding elements (10), said supporting elements (15), said bottom plate (40A, 40B), said corner elements (35) and said wireframes (38) are of acrylonitrile butadiene styrene (ABS).

Dated this 2nd day of December, 2021

_______________________________
MOHAN RAJKUMAR DEWAN, IN/PA – 25
of R.K.DEWAN & CO.
Authorized Agent of Applicant

TO,
THE CONTROLLER OF PATENTS
THE PATENT OFFICE, AT MUMBAI