Integrated knife rack with tray and spice container
In one example, we describe a device for an efficient and compact rack system for knives and other kitchenware. This stylish design integrates: One or more (e.g., three) grinders, a cutting/chopping board, a tray, and a complete full size knife rack, as an example. All these kitchen tools are specifically designed to fit in the same space that a full-size knife rack normally takes. Many different variations are shown here, as well.
1. A knife rack system, said system comprising:
a housing; a bottom tray for water drainage under said housing;
one or more slots for holding one or more knives within said housing;
a board;
wherein said board is separable from said housing;
wherein said board is capable of converting to a tray;
wherein said board comprises two foldable legs, one on each of opposite triangular sides of said board;
wherein each of said two foldable legs is attached to an inside of the respective triangular side of said board;
wherein each of said two triangular sides of said board are perpendicular to said board;
wherein top surface of said board is capable of being horizontal, parallel to a ground surface, when said two foldable legs are fully opened and placed on the ground surface;
a spice container holding compartment.
2. The knife rack system as recited in claim 1 , said system comprising:
a knife sharpening tool or a pair of scissors.
3. The knife rack system as recited in claim 1 , wherein said one or more slots are at least 2 slots, and said one or more slots have different sizes or dimensions for slots.
4. The knife rack system as recited in claim 1 , wherein said one or more slots are at least 2 slots, and said one or more slots have different angles or directions for slots.
5. The knife rack system as recited in claim 1 , wherein said one or more slots are at least 2 slots, and said one or more slots have same sizes or dimensions for slots.
6. The knife rack system as recited in claim 1 , wherein said one or more slots are at least 2 slots, and said one or more slots have same angles or directions for slots.
7. The knife rack system as recited in claim 1 , said system comprising:
an inclined, round, or convex surface.
8. The knife rack system as recited in claim 1 , said system comprising:
a handle or grip location.
9. The knife rack system as recited in claim 1 , said system comprising:
one or more hinges.
10. The knife rack system as recited in claim 1 , wherein said one or more slots are at least 3 slots and are located in one or more rows.
11. The knife rack system as recited in claim 1 , said system comprising:
one or more spice containers.
12. The knife rack system as recited in claim 1 , wherein said housing is made of metal, alloy, wood, or plastic.
13. The knife rack system as recited in claim 1 , said system comprising:
one or more elastic suction units under said housing, for stability or grip of said housing on a countertop or table.