Stowable sink for a vehicle
IPC분류정보
국가/구분 |
United States(US) Patent
등록
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국제특허분류(IPC7판) |
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출원번호 |
US-0966235
(2004-10-15)
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발명자
/ 주소 |
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출원인 / 주소 |
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대리인 / 주소 |
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인용정보 |
피인용 횟수 :
5 인용 특허 :
5 |
초록
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A sink assembly for use on a vehicle that in one embodiment includes a mounting frame with an opening for mounting the sink assembly to the vehicle. The sink assembly also includes a door that is movable relative to the mounting frame and a sink top connected to the door. The sink top has a sink bow
A sink assembly for use on a vehicle that in one embodiment includes a mounting frame with an opening for mounting the sink assembly to the vehicle. The sink assembly also includes a door that is movable relative to the mounting frame and a sink top connected to the door. The sink top has a sink bowl with a drain, and is movable between a stowed position when not in use or when the vehicle is traveling to an operational position for use of the sink assembly. The sink assembly also includes at least one attachable plumbing apparatus that is connectable to a fluid source. The sink assembly may further include a storage container for storing the plumbing apparatus when not in use or when the sink top is in the stowed position. The plumbing apparatus may include at least one of a faucet or a hose assembly.
대표청구항
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1. A sink assembly for use on a vehicle, the sink assembly comprising:a mounting frame for mounting the sink assembly to the vehicle, said mounting frame being pivotally attached to the vehicle;a door movable relative to said mounting frame and covering an opening in the vehicle;a sink top having a
1. A sink assembly for use on a vehicle, the sink assembly comprising:a mounting frame for mounting the sink assembly to the vehicle, said mounting frame being pivotally attached to the vehicle;a door movable relative to said mounting frame and covering an opening in the vehicle;a sink top having a sink bowl with a drain, said sink top moveable through the opening between a stowed position in the vehicle when not in use or when the vehicle is traveling to an operational position for use of the sink assembly; andat least one attachable plumbing apparatus connectable to a fluid source through a fitting mounted to the vehicle above the opening.2. The sink assembly of claim 1, further including a storage container for storing said plumbing apparatus when not in use or when said sink top is in the stowed position.3. The sink assembly of claim 2, wherein the plumbing apparatus comprises at least one of a faucet or a hose assembly.4. The sink assembly of claim 3, further including a valve coupled to said fitting of said fluid inlet line, said valve operable between a first state enabling fluid flow and a second state inhibiting fluid flow.5. The sink assembly of claim 4, wherein said valve is a quick connect coupling and stopper valve.6. The sink assembly of claim 5, wherein said plumbing apparatus has a fitting connectable to said quick connect coupling.7. The sink assembly of claim 1, wherein said door is attached at the opening with a hinged connection.8. The sink assembly of claim 7, wherein said hinged connection is on a side of said door.9. The sink assembly of claim 1, wherein said sink top hangs in a generally vertical orientation when said sink assembly is in the stowed position.10. The sink assembly of claim 9, wherein a front portion of said sink top hangs below a back portion when in the stowed position, said front portion swinging up when said sink top is moved to the operational position.11. A sink assembly for use on a vehicle, the sink assembly comprising:a mounting frame for mounting the sink assembly to the vehicle said mounting frame being pivotally attached to the vehicle;a door moveable relative to said mounting frame and covering an opening in the vehicle;a sink top having a sink bowl with a drain, said sink top being movable through the opening between a stowed position in the vehicle when not in use or when the vehicle is traveling to an operational position for use of the sink assembly, and said sink top having a front portion and a rear portion, said front portion hanging below said rear portion in the stowed position, and said front portion swinging up to the operational position.12. The sink assembly of claim 11, further including a brace that supports said front portion of said sink top when in the operational position.13. The sink assembly of claim 11, further including a storage container for storing a plumbing apparatus when not in use.14. The sink assembly of claim 13, wherein said storage container is located beneath said sink top.15. The sink assembly of claim 11, wherein said mounting frame includes members lying in a plane substantially the same as a plane defined by said sink top, and other members lying in a plane generally perpendicular to the plane defined by said sink top.16. The sink assembly of claim 11, further including a fitting mounted to the vehicle above the opening for attachment of a plumbing apparatus.17. A sink assembly for use on a vehicle having a water supply system, the sink assembly comprising:a mounting frame for mounting the sink assembly to the vehicle, said mounting frame moveably mounted adjacent an opening in a side wall of the vehicle;a sink top moveable between a stowed position wherein said sink top is located within the vehicle when not in use or for travel to an operational position wherein said sink top is located substantially on the exterior of the vehicle;at least one plumbing apparatus connectable to the water supply system for dispensing water and having a quick connect coupling to disconnect the plumbing apparatus when not in use; anda storage container attached to and movable with said sink top for storing said plumbing apparatus in when not being used.18. A sink assembly for use on a vehicle having a water supply system, the sink assembly comprising:a mounting frame for mounting the sink assembly to the vehicle, said mounting frame moveably mounted adjacent an opening in a side wall of the vehicle;a sink top moveable between a stowed position wherein said sink top is located within the vehicle when not in use or for travel to an operational position wherein said sink top is located substantially on the exterior of the vehicle, at least a portion of said sink top moving through the opening in the sidewall of the vehicle as said sink top moves between the stowed position and the operational position;at least one plumbing apparatus connectable to the water supply system for dispensing water; anda storage container for storing said plumbing apparatus in when not being used.19. A sink assembly for use on a vehicle having a water supply system, the sink assembly comprising:a mounting frame for mounting the sink assembly to the vehicle, said mounting frame moveably mounted adjacent an opening in a side wall of the vehicle;a sink top moveable between a stowed position wherein said sink top is located within the vehicle when not in use or for travel to an operational position wherein said sink top is located substantially on the exterior of the vehicle and said sink top being in a generally vertical orientation when in the stowed position and in a generally horizontal orientation in the operational position;at least one plumbing apparatus connectable to the water supply system for dispensing water; anda storage container for storing said plumbing apparatus in when not being used.20. The sink assembly of claim 19, wherein said sink top has a front portion and a rear portion, and said front portion is lower than said rear portion when the sink assembly is in the stowed position, and the front portion swings up to the operational position.
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