Sink insert

Abstract

The invention relates to a sink insert (1) with at least one holding rod (2) for cleaning rags and the like. The at least one holding rod (2) is designed to be flat at both end sections of the rod. Alternatively or in addition thereto, the sink insert (1) has bearing pieces (3) which are insertable so as to cover the edges of opposing sink edges and on which the end sections of the at least one holding rod (2) are held.

Claims

1. A sink insert comprising: at least one holding rod for cleaning rags, wherein: the at least one holding rod has a round-hollow cross section and is straight over a complete length of an upper portion of the at least one holding rod and includes a flat portion at opposed end sections of a lower portion of the at least holding one rod, wherein the flat portion is a flat plane in a length direction of the at least one holding rod and in a cross direction perpendicular to the length direction and transitions into the lower portion of the round-hollow cross section of the at least one holding rod, the at least one holding rod is composed of at least two partial rods which have the round-hollow cross section and are provided with complementary interlocking sections, allowing separation, the complementary interlocking sections are designed as matched plug-in sections, and the at least two partial rods are configured to be latchable, lockable, and length-adjustable.

2. The sink insert according to claim 1, wherein additional holding elements are adapted for holding further cleaning utensils, and are attachable to the at least one holding rod.

3. The sink insert according to claim 1, wherein the at least one holding rod is made of at least one of plastics, corrosion-free metal, wood, ceramic, or a combination thereof.

4. The sink insert according to claim 1, wherein each flat portion of the at least one holding rod is inserted into a recess of a bearing piece.

5. The sink insert according to claim 4, wherein each recess includes a shoulder to place the respective flat portion thereon.

6. The sink insert according to claim 4, wherein each recess is configured to receive the respective flat portion of the at least one holding rod in a vertical direction for engagement.

7. A sink insert comprising: at least one holding rod for cleaning rags, wherein the at least one holding rod has a round-hollow cross section and is straight over a complete length and includes a flat portion at opposed end sections thereof, wherein the flat portion is a flat plane in a length direction of the at least one holding rod and in a cross direction perpendicular to the length direction and transitions into the round-hollow cross section of the at least one holding rod, the at least one holding rod is composed of at least two partial rods which have the round-hollow cross section and are provided with complementary interlocking sections, allowing separation, the complementary interlocking sections are designed as matched plug-in sections, and the at least two partial rods are configured to be latchable, lockable, and length-adjustable, further comprising a pair of bearing pieces, each bearing piece being integrally designed and having a first support section configured to be placed on a top of a sink edge and a second support section configured to engage the sink and bear against a sink wall at an associated upper region thereof, each bearing piece is provided with one recess having a shoulder therein for receiving a corresponding flat portion of the at least one holding rod, wherein the shoulder and the flat portion of the at least one holding rod face each other during use.

8. The sink insert according to claim 7, wherein the recess of each bearing piece are is open at a top with respect to a position of use.

9. The sink insert according to claim 7, wherein the at least one holding rod is made of at least one of plastics, rubber, corrosion-free metal, wood, ceramic, or combination thereof.

10. The sink insert according to claim 7, wherein the bearing pieces are provided with a non-slip structure made of rubber-elastic material at least on a side facing the sink surface during use.

11. The sink insert according to claim 7, wherein the at least one holding rod and the bearing pieces are dishwasher-safe.

12. The sink insert according to claim 7, wherein each opposed end section achieves a clamping effect when received by a corresponding bearing piece recess.

13. The sink insert according to claim 12, wherein the clamping effect is achieved between a diameter of each opposed end section and the corresponding bearing piece recess.

14. The sink insert according to claim 7, wherein the bearing pieces are made of at least one of plastics, rubber, corrosion-free metal, wood, ceramic, or combination thereof.

15. A sink insert comprising: at least one holding rod for cleaning rags, wherein: the at least one holding rod has a round-hollow cross section and is straight over a complete length of an upper portion of the at least one holding rod and includes a flat portion at opposed end sections of a lower portion of the at least holding one rod, wherein the flat portion is a flat plane in a length direction of the at least one holding rod and in a cross direction perpendicular to the length direction and transitions into the lower portion of the round-hollow cross section of the at least one holding rod, the at least one holding rod is composed of at least two partial rods which have the round-hollow cross section and are provided with complementary interlocking sections, allowing separation, the complementary interlocking sections are designed as matched threaded sections with an internal thread on one of the at least two partial rods and an external thread on a corresponding other of the at least two partial rods, and the at least two partial rods are configured to be latchable, lockable, and length-adjustable.

Description

BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

(1) FIG. 1 is a sink insert with two holding rods and bearing pieces at the end in perspective view,

(2) FIG. 2A is an integral holding rod,

(3) FIG. 2B is a holding rod composed of two partial rods with plug-in sections in longitudinal section, and

(4) FIG. 2C is a holding rod composed of two partial rods with threaded sections in a longitudinal section.

DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION

(5) FIG. 1 shows a sink insert 1 with two holding rods 2, each of which is made up of a first partial rod 20 and a second partial rod 21 and is coaxially attached to one another in a connection region. Optionally, as previously discussed above, sink insert 1 may include one holding rod 2. At the end sections 200, 210 (FIG. 2A) thereof, the rigid or deflection-resistant holding rods 2 are inserted into recesses 33, which are arranged in bearing pieces 3. The holding rods 2 can be designed to be flat at least at their two end sections. In particular with a flat design, at least the end sections can also be used directly for support on sections of the sink edge.

(6) During use, the bearing pieces 3 are inserted on opposite upper edge sections of a sink, for which purpose the bearing pieces 3 are provided with a support section 30, which is placed on a top of the sink surrounding the sink edge, and a support section 31, which is supported on the inside of the upper sink edge, wherein the transition region between the inside and the top of the sink engages in a recess 32 designed between the support section 30 and the support section 31. In contrast to the schematic illustration shown in FIG. 1, the transition regions and outer contours of the bearing pieces 3 can have rounded shapes.

(7) The recesses 32 are matched to the diameter of the end sections of the holding rods 2, so that they allow the holding rods 2 to be inserted easily, wherein a slight clamping effect can also be achieved, but which makes possible an easy detachability. When using the bearing pieces 3, the end sections can have the same cross section as the adjoining part of the holding rod 2, i.e. a flat section is then not necessary. The recesses 32 are advantageously open at the top, so that the holding rods 2 can be easily inserted from above or removed from the top. In one embodiment variant, the recesses 32 are designed as plug-in openings or threaded bores into which the end sections of the holding rods 2 can be inserted or screwed.

(8) The bearing pieces 3 can be provided, in particular on the surface regions thereof facing the sink surface, such as the recess 32, with a non-slip, e.g. rubber-elastic layer, so that they result in a simple, non-slip, and gentle mounting on the sink edge.

(9) FIG. 2A, 2B and 2C show different embodiment variants of the holding rod 2. While the holding rod in FIG. 2A is integrally designed, the embodiments according to FIG. 2B and 2C are in multiple pieces, in particular formed from a first and a second partial rod 20, 21 and composed in a connection region with complementary sections which are matched to one another. In the embodiment according to FIG. 2B, a plug-in connection 22 is provided, defining latchability 220 (FIG. 2B) in the assembled interlocking sections which allows the interlocking sections to be plugged into one another in a manner that is as free of play as possible and simple to take apart. The interlocking sections are long enough to offer a large adjustment range and thus adapt to different sink dimensions, while maintaining the deflection-resistant and somewhat elastic or rigid design in the transverse direction. This also allows the sink insert 1 to be inserted in a different orientation in a sink if its width and length differ. In the embodiment according to FIG. 2C, the connection region is provided with a threaded connection 23, which on the one hand has an internal thread and on the other hand a complementary external thread. A length adjustment mechanism of the holding rod 2 is advantageously designed latchable, i.e. lockable, formed in different adjustable lengths. The holding rod 2 or the first and second partial rods 20, 21 preferably have a round cross section, but other cross-sectional shapes are also conceivable. In particular, the end sections of the holding rod(s) 2 are designed to be flat for a good support. The holding rod(s) has/have a smooth or e.g. a surface provided with a groove structure in the longitudinal direction and can be designed from a solid or a hollow profile. When manufactured from a hollow profile, they can be open or closed at their free ends.

(10) The individual parts of the sink insert, holding rod(s) 2, and bearing pieces 3 can be designed of different materials that meet high requirements in terms of hygiene, cleanability, and durability, for example can be made of plastics material, hard rubber, corrosion-free metal, wood, or ceramic, or combinations of these materials.