ES1068388U - Device for disposal and collection of domestic oil applied to sinks (Machine-translation by Google Translate, not legally binding) - Google Patents

Abstract

Device for domestic oil spillage and collection applicable to sinks that consists of a simple installation that can be mounted in the usual sinks or countertops for selectively pouring used oils without doing so through the drain destined for the washing waters, characterized in that it consists of a special drain (1) of a single piece with three differentiated sections, preferably made of brass, bronze or similar metal, or also in polyethylene, polyamide or any other commonly used in taps, presenting a top cap (1.1), an intermediate threaded section (1.2) and a lower section (1.3), complemented by a nut (3), metal, made of polyethylene or similar material, and a rubber plug-washer (2), connecting to the grooved section ( 1.3), which optionally can be smooth, a flexible tube (6) leading to a drum (5), being ensured the tightness with clamps (7) and plug (8), have as a decorative cover protector on the drain (1) a capsule or cover (9). The special piece of drain (1), the flexible tube (6) and the drum (5) are made of material resistant to the highest temperatures reached by cooking oils. (Machine-translation by Google Translate, not legally binding)

Description

Device for pouring and collecting oil domestic applicable to sinks.

Introduction

The object of the present invention relates to a solution applicable to domestic kitchen sinks, although It is also capable of being applied in sinks or countertops restaurants, hotels or any other type of establishment that regularly use cooking oil.

It is about facilitating spillage and collection selective domestic oil for possible recycling or simply to avoid indiscriminate oil spillage used by the drain of the usual sinks.

Sector of the technique to which the invention relates

The invention presented affects the Sector of Fixed Constructions, chapter of Public Works and Buildings in concerning devices for dumping and / or collection of liquids, influencing, from an industrial point of view, the design and manufacture of complementary accessories for sinks and countertops.

Background of the invention

There are numerous backgrounds about devices that usually equip domestic kitchens. Being a enclosure of the most used in the house, is the general tonic the try to provide maximum comfort to facilitate work of people who are forced to remain in it to meet daily family needs.

In addition, in modern times when homes are built with very small useful areas, it is usual that the space dedicated to cooking is also multifunctional with the possibility of being used as dining-room, place of reading, writing or manual work of all kinds. Simple divisions of that space With powerful fume extractors allow such functionality.

There are many devices that usually equip the modern kitchens but it is obvious that the basics are constituted by the stoves or classic kitchens for heating the food and sinks used to wash utensils and general kitchenware. Although there are currently machines dishwasher that avoid much of normal washing, is not conceived a kitchen that does not have a sink of greater or lesser size.

Regarding the sink and Regardless of its size and design, it is normal for it to be suitable to mount on it any type of taps for the supply of hot and cold water. Although before it was usual a tap for each type of water, today, the normal thing is the installation of faucets single lever mixers having all sinks one way out unique for washing waters and spills of all kinds.

At this point in the exhibition, we must say that according to current regulations, or at least with the recommendations released by local authorities, the responsible for culinary enclosures should avoid spillage by the drain of the sink of the used oils coming from stews, fried, etc. This drives the measures anti-pollution and public health matters are reinforced.

Existing such regulation does not exist however a simple solution that facilitates compliance so that Unscrupulous cooks tend to perform direct discharge by the drain with the consequent damages for the community. The option to avoid this behavior is to have a specific container where pouring can be done each time That need arises.

To solve this problem, there is a antecedent advocated by the author of the present invention with publication and concession according to application number 200700696. No However, the inventor believes that the objective can be improved pursued by his previous idea based on simplifying and improving the general design of the device and more specifically in relation to the main piece that is the additional drain. With it the inventor comes to satisfy a lack that is recorded in the regular kitchens giving an easy application solution and novel in the market of the bouquet.

The invention at hand, as it is will explain in the description of the following point, it is designed to be mounted in a traditional sink in which, in addition to there is the hole or holes required to insert the tap or usual faucets, another hole has been made to insert in he oil pouring device with its corresponding accessories.

Description of the invention

The present invention, as it has remained exposed in the introduction, refers to a device that you can mount over any traditional sink with in order to have a specific point of oil discharge used in kitchens, whether domestic, cafeterias, Restaurants or any other similar establishment.

The device consists of a main piece of poured in the form of hollow revolution cylinder with surface outer side threaded in part or in full, taking into top a hat that serves to butt over the sink where it should be installed. In its lower part the threaded surface of a given diameter is extended with a Short tube of smaller diameter whose outer surface can be smooth or with small stretch marks. This pouring element is manufactured in a single piece with the proper rounded agreements that give it the adequate physical resistance

The piece is designed to be introduced through a hole in the sink in the place consider more convenient, if possible distant from the position of the tap or water supply taps.

Once introduced by the mentioned hole, the Cap bumps the surface of the sink, directly or with interposition of a special rubber washer, leaving solidly fixed to said surface by means of a nut that it is introduced by the bottom and that ascends by the surface threaded side mentioned above.

In the extension in the form of a smaller tube diameter, an elastic tube of rubber, plastic or any other maximum temperature resistant material that usually reach cooking oils and then the other end of the hose is attached to the cap of a drum of the adequate volume in each case according to the oil consumption that is register in the respective kitchen.

As a top end result visible in the sink there is a rubber, rubber or similar plug, attached or not to the seat washer that allows proper closure from the spout to prevent the occasional entry of water during the washing processes. For aesthetic reasons, the cap surface may be coated with a capsule or cap stainless steel metal or similar to match the material of the sink.

Brief description of the drawings

It includes two figures that are considered sufficient for a perfect understanding of the invention.

Figure one

This figure represents, in a way schematic, in three orthogonal views of plan, elevation and profile, the basic part of the invention which is the one that can be coupled to Any type of commercial sink.

The following is noted:

1.- Drain

1.1.- Hat

1.2.- Threaded section

1.3.- Striated section

2.- Washer-cap

3.- Nut

Figure 2

This figure represents, in a way schematic, the general arrangement of the invention in which It includes an ordinary sink of one breast with draining plate, on which the special drain for oil discharge is mounted which links to the collection drum by means of a secured tube with the corresponding clamps.

The following has been noted:

4.- Sink

5.- Bottle

6.- Tube

7.- Clamp

8.- Cap

9.- Cover

Description of a preferred embodiment

Device for pouring and collecting oil domestic applicable to sinks (Figs. 1 and 2) consisting of a special drain (1) in one piece, preferably manufactured in brass, bronze or similar metal, or also in polyethylene, polyamide or any other commonly used in modern faucet, which is inserted into an ordinary sink (4), previous realization of the corresponding hole, having a shape of hollow revolution cylinder with sections of different diameters, having the superior form of cap (1.1) which is followed by another section (1.2) of smaller diameter, completely threaded, finished in  a last smooth or striated section (1.3) of smaller diameter than the previous. When inserted, from top to bottom, in the hole of the sink (4) mentioned above (Fig. 2) is supported by the hat (1.1) with interposition of a cap washer (2) being able to be immobilized by means of a nut (3). Under these conditions continuity is given to pouring hole of the drain piece (1) through a tube flexible (6) that at its other end pours into a drum (5), preferably made of tin or polyethylene, leaving the tightness ensured by means of the clamps (7) and the cap (8) that closes the drum (5). It should be mentioned that the cap washer (2) that the inventor designs in a single piece to avoid the possible loss of the cap, it can be replaced by a seat washer and a plug Independent.

With this general arrangement of the elements described, when the user of the kitchen where it has been installed the device, want to get rid of some volume of used oil, it will be enough to clear the spout of the drain piece (1) by removing the plug-clamp (2) and pour the oil, well directly, or using a small funnel. The oil will go filling the drum (5) until it is completed, at which time you must withdraw, replacing it with another and temporarily storing the first one until it can be taken to the nearest green point in compliance with the recommendations of the regulations in force in each location.

As a complement to the installation at hand and for the benefit of a better presence of the sink, the inventor It is also conceivable to place a lid (9) on the drain (1).

It should be emphasized that the materials of the parts of this installation that must come into direct contact with the oil, i.e. the drain (1), the flexible tube (6) and the drum (5), must be resistant to higher temperatures than they can reach cooking oils to constitute a completely safe device.

The object of this invention can be installed also, if appropriate, on all types of countertops that They usually equip current kitchens. For this it has been designed with the appropriate dimension in its intermediate threaded section.

It is not considered necessary to make the content of this description for a subject matter expert can understand the scope and advantages derived from the invention, as well as develop and implement the object of the same. However, it should be understood that the invention has been described according to a preferred embodiment thereof, whereby It may be subject to change without affecting or suppose any alteration of the basis of said invention. Is say, the terms in which this description has been exposed preferred of the invention, should always be taken with character Broad and not limiting.

Claims (1)

1. Device for pouring and collecting domestic oil applicable to sinks consisting of a simple installation capable of being mounted in the usual sinks or countertops to selectively pour used oils without doing so through the drain destined for washing waters, characterized in that it consists of a special one-piece drain (1) with three different sections, preferably made of brass, bronze or similar metal, or also in polyethylene, polyamide or any other commonly used in faucets, presenting a top cap (1.1), an intermediate threaded section (1.2) and a lower grooved section (1.3), complemented with a nut (3), metal, polyethylene or similar material, and a rubber washer-plug (2), connecting on the striated section ( 1.3), which can optionally be smooth, a flexible tube (6) that leads to a drum (5), ensuring tightness with clamps (7) and cap (8), have a capsule or cap (9) being used as a protective trim on the drain (1). The special drain piece (1), the flexible tube (6) and the drum (5) are made of material resistant to the highest temperatures reached by cooking oils.