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. Sink insert (1) with at least one holding rod (2) for cleaning rags and the like, characterized in that the at least one holding rod (2) is designed to be flat at the two end sections thereof and/or in that the sink insert (1) has mutually insertable bearing pieces (3) on opposite sink edges, on which the at least one holding rod (2) is held with its two end sections.

2. Sink insert (1) according to claim 1, characterized in that the at least one holding rod (2) has a length adjustment mechanism.

3. Sink insert (1) according to claim 2, characterized in that the at least one holding rod (2) is composed of at least two partial rods (20, 21) which are provided with complementary interlocking sections.

4. Sink insert (1) according to claim 3, characterized in that the complementary interlocking sections are designed as matched plug-in sections or as matched threaded sections with an internal thread on the one hand and an external thread on the other hand.

5. Sink insert according to claim 3, characterized in that the at least two partial rods (20, 21) are provided with a latchable, in particular lockable, length adjustment mechanism.

6. Sink insert (1) according to claim 1, characterized in that the bearing pieces (3) are integrally designed and each have a support section (30) which can be placed on the top of a sink edge and a support section (31) which engages in the sink and bears against the sink wall at the associated upper region thereof and are each provided with at least one recess on the sides thereof for receiving the facing end sections of the at least one holding rod (2), wherein said sides are facing each other during use.

7. Sink insert (1) according to claim 6, characterized in that the recesses are open at the top with respect to the position of use.

8. Sink insert (1) according to claim 1, characterized in that the at least one holding rod (2) and/or the bearing pieces (3) are made of plastics material, rubber, corrosion-free metal, wood, or ceramic, or have a combination of these materials.

9. Sink insert (1) according to claim 1, characterized in that the bearing pieces (3) are provided with a non-slip structure made of rubber-elastic material at least on their side facing the sink surface during use.

10. Sink insert (1) according to claim 1, characterized in that the at least one holding rod (2) and the bearing pieces (3) are designed dishwasher-safe.

11. Sink insert (1) according to claim 1, characterized in that additional holding elements such as hooks are available for holding further cleaning utensils, which are attachable to the at least one holding rod (2).

Description

BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

[0016] FIG. 1 is a sink insert with two holding rods and bearing pieces at the end in perspective view,

[0017] FIG. 2A is an integral holding rod,

[0018] FIG. 2B is a holding rod composed of two partial rods with plug-in sections in longitudinal section, and

[0019] FIG. 2C is a holding rod composed of two partial rods with threaded sections in a longitudinal section.

DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION

[0020] 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. At the end sections 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.

[0021] 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.

[0022] 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.

[0023] 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.

[0024] FIGS. 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 FIGS. 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, 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.

[0025] 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.