Innovative systems of movement of elements and subassemblies used in kitchen furniture for people with reduced mobility

Abstract

Innovative systems of movement of elements and subassemblies used in kitchen furniture for people with reduced mobility. The article presents innovative design solutions developed by the domestic company JATI, solutions that enhance the functionality of kitchen furniture intended for the elderly and wheelchair users, as well as a solution allowing for the installation of wall-mounted cabinets in the case of partition walls with insufficient load-bearing capacity. The design solutions concern: a top kitchen cabinet that can be lowered and brought closer to the user, a drawer beneath the countertop that can be pulled out and lifted upwards, as well as a system for raising and supporting a large countertop with attached components. These solutions were analyzed using analytical methods and empirically tested to determine their technical and user-related parameters. After developing the solutions, they were registered as original utility designs.