FIELD OF THE INVENTION

The present invention relates to the field of an outdoor construction. In particular, the invention relates to the field of an outdoor kitchen. More in particular, the invention relates to an outdoor kitchen and a system and/or a method for mounting an outdoor kitchen.

BACKGROUND

Outdoor cooking, i.e. preparing food outside of a building, is known e.g. as a leisure activity. An outdoor kitchen provides an outdoor construction that can be used to prepare food. Outdoor kitchens can take many forms. It is known to construct outdoor kitchens from a variety of materials, such as stone, concrete, wood and/or metal. The outdoor kitchen can be constructed from a pre-made kit of parts or be made to measure e.g. at the mounting location. Differences in custom-made sizing requirements can require different production or sizing settings.

Mounting of an outdoor kitchen can be difficult and/or cumbersome when assembling takes place on the desired location, such as a floor, e.g. a stone or wooden floor.

SUMMARY

It is an object to provide an outdoor kitchen, an outdoor kitchen system and/or a method for mounting an outdoor kitchen, that is easy to assemble or disassemble, easy to configure to the needs of a user and/or provides an appealing look. More in general, it is an object to provide an improved outdoor kitchen, or system therefore, and/or method for mounting an outdoor kitchen.

Thereto, according to a first aspect is provided an outdoor kitchen. The outdoor kitchen comprises two base modules mounted to a floor, wherein each base module comprises a base plate and a front pole and a rear pole extending upright from the base plate. A floor is defined as any floor suitable for an outside kitchen, such as a wooden, concrete, ceramic, stone and/or plastic floor. The front pole can be connected substantially perpendicular to the base plate. The outdoor kitchen comprises one or more extension base modules mounted to the floor between the two base modules, wherein the extension base module comprises a base plate and two front poles and two rear poles extending upright from the base plate. The base plates of the base module and the extension base module can be formed as rectangular plates, such as square plates. The front poles and rear poles can be hollow or solid. The front and rear poles can have the form of cylinders. The outdoor kitchen comprises four or more front hollow bars, wherein each front hollow bar is mounted over a front pole. The outdoor kitchen comprises four or more rear hollow bars, wherein each rear hollow bar is mounted over a rear pole. The front and rear hollow bars can comprise a rectangular, such as square cross-section. The front and rear hollow bars can have substantially the same shape and/or dimensions. The outdoor kitchen comprises two or more wall panels comprising grabbing means, wherein the grabbing means each engage at least three outer side surfaces of a respective one of the four or more front hollow bars. The grabbing means can engage more than 50% of the surface area of two or more adjacent outer side surfaces of a respective front hollow bar. The grabbing means can engage less than 50% of the surface area of one outer side surface of a respective front hollow bar. The engagement between the grabbing means and the front hollow bar can be ensured by clamping means and/or locking means such as interlocking shapes. The outdoor kitchen comprises one or more shelves mounted to one of the two or more wall panels. Each of the one or more shelves can be mounted substantially perpendicular with respect to the respective wall panel. The outdoor kitchen can be erected in a very simple manner. The modular structure of the outdoor kitchen provides that the outdoor kitchen can easily be configured to the needs of the user. For instance dimensions and/or layout of the outdoor kitchen can easily be configured.

Optionally, the outdoor kitchen comprises first coupling means connecting, above the grabbing means, the front hollow bar and the rear hollow bar mounted to the base module. The first coupling means can be shaped as a substantially rectangular block. The first coupling means connecting the front and rear hollow bar above the grabbing means can greatly enhance stability of the outdoor kitchen.

Optionally, the first coupling means have two recesses, wherein each recess fits over a respective front hollow bar or an adjacent rear hollow bar. The inner cross-sections of the recesses can be shaped to fit over the outer cross-sectional shape of the hollow bars.

Optionally, the outdoor kitchen comprises second coupling means connecting, above the grabbing means, the two front hollow bars and the two rear hollow bars mounted to the extension base module. The second coupling means can be shaped as a substantially rectangular block. The second coupling means connecting the front and rear hollow bars above the grabbing means can greatly enhance stability of the outdoor kitchen.

Optionally, the second coupling means have four recesses, wherein each recess fits over a respective one of the two front hollow bars or one of the two adjacent rear hollow bars. The inner cross-sections of the four recesses can be shaped to fit over the outer cross-sectional shape of the hollow bars.

Optionally, the outdoor kitchen comprises two or more front extenders mounted to two or more front hollow bars and two or more rear extenders mounted to two or more rear hollow bars, and one or more further wall panels of the two or more wall panels of which the grabbing means each engage at least three outer side surfaces of a respective one of the two or more front extenders. Thus, two or more wall panels can be positioned vertically on top of each other, increasing the height of the outdoor kitchen. The front and rear extenders can each comprise an extension bar longitudinally connected to joining means. The extension bar can have the form of a hollow rectangular profile. The joining means can comprise a cylindrical shape. The joining means can have a smaller length than the extension bar. It will be clear that a further extender can be mounted on top of a previously mounted extender.

Optionally, a front and rear extender are mounted to a front and rear hollow bar mounted to a base module and/or a front and rear extender are mounted to a front and rear hollow bar mounted to an extension base module and/or two front and rear extenders are mounted to two front and rear hollow bars mounted to an extension base module. The front and rear extenders can be mounted on top of the respective front and rear hollow bars, such that the front and rear extenders are in an upright position.

Optionally, the outdoor kitchen comprises a first cover module comprising a cover plate and two pegs mounted to a front and rear hollow bar or front and rear extender, and/or a second cover module comprising a cover plate and four pegs mounted to two front and rear hollow bars or two front and rear extenders. The front and rear hollow bar or front and rear extender to which the first cover module is mounted can be mounted to a base module. The two front and two rear hollow bars or two front and two rear extenders to which the second cover module is mounted can be mounted to an extension base module. The first and/or second cover module connecting the front and rear hollow bars, or extenders, can greatly enhance stability of the outdoor kitchen.

Optionally, the outdoor kitchen comprises two pillars each at least partially engaging four outer side surfaces of a respective one of the rear hollow bars mounted to the base modules. The respective pillar can engage the outer side surfaces of the respective rear hollow bar with the inner side surfaces of each of the two pillars. Each pillar can cover the outer longitudinal side surfaces of the respective rear hollow bar. The pillar can be mounted by sliding over the respective rear hollow bar. The pillar can comprise a substantially hook-shaped profile. It will be appreciated that instead of a pillar, it is also possible to mount a further wall panel to the rear hollow bar. The further wall panel can e.g. be mounted parallel to the wall panel mounted to the adjacent front hollow bar, e.g. to clad both front and back of the outdoor kitchen. The further wall panel can e.g. be mounted at an angle, such as perpendicular, to the wall panel mounted to the adjacent front hollow bar, e.g. to build a corner, or T-shape, in the outdoor kitchen.

Optionally, the outdoor kitchen comprises two pillars each at least partially engaging four outer side surfaces of a respective one of the rear extenders mounted to the rear hollow bars mounted to the base modules. The two pillars that are engaging a respective rear extender can be substantially similar to the two pillars that are engaging a respective rear hollow bar.

Optionally, the grabbing means, of each wall panel of the two or more wall panels, are each formed as an extension extending over substantially the entire height of a side end of a front plate of the wall panel and folding around the front hollow bar and to the back of the wall panel. The grabbing means can be formed by bending and/or folding a plate. The dimensions of the inner cross-section of the grabbing means can be larger than the dimensions of the outer cross-section of the hollow bar.

Optionally, the one or more shelves each comprise a rearwardly and downwardly extending lip hooking over a top of a respective one of the one or more wall panels. The lip can be positioned on the back of the shelf. This provides the advantage that the shelf can be simply hooked over the wall panel, simplifying mounting of the shelf.

Optionally, each of the one or more shelves has connected thereto one or more supports having an abutment plate abutting against the respective one of the two or more wall panels.

Optionally, at least one or the one or more shelves has a recess such as for receiving a sink, a tap, a lamp, a stove, a barbecue or a kamado grill. Optionally, the wall panel, the shelves and/or pillars are formed from sheet metal, such as by bending.

According to a second aspect is provided an outdoor kitchen system. The outdoor kitchen system comprises two base modules for being mounted to a floor, wherein each base module comprises a base plate and a front pole and a rear pole extending upright from the base plate. The outdoor kitchen system comprises two or more front hollow bars, wherein the cross-section of each front hollow bar is arranged to fit over a front pole. The outdoor kitchen system comprises two or more rear hollow bars, wherein the cross-section of each rear hollow bar is arranged to fit over a rear pole. The outdoor kitchen system comprises one or more wall panels comprising grabbing means, wherein the grabbing means are each arranged to engage at least three outer side surfaces of a respective one of the two or more front hollow bars. The outdoor kitchen system comprises one or more shelves arranged to be mounted to one of the one or more wall panels.

Optionally, the outdoor kitchen system comprises an extension base module for being mounted to the floor, wherein the extension base module comprises a base plate and two front poles and two rear poles extending upright from the base plate.

Optionally, the outdoor kitchen system comprises coupling means arranged for connecting one or more front hollow bars and one or more rear hollow bars above the grabbing means.

Optionally, the coupling means have two or four recesses, wherein each recess is arranged to fit over a respective front hollow bar and an adjacent rear hollow bar.

Optionally, the outdoor kitchen system comprises a pillar arranged to at least partially engage four outer side surfaces of a respective one of the rear hollow bars.

Optionally, the outdoor kitchen system comprises two or more front extenders arranged to be mounted to two or more front hollow bars and two or more rear extenders arranged to be mounted to two or more rear hollow bars, wherein the grabbing means of one or more of the two or more wall panels can engage at least three outer side surfaces of a respective one of the two or more front extenders.

Optionally, the outdoor kitchen system comprises a first cover module comprising a cover plate and two pegs arranged to be mounted to a front and rear hollow bar or front and rear extender, and/or a second cover module comprising a cover plate and four pegs arranged to be mounted to two front and rear hollow bars or two front and rear extenders.

Optionally, the one or more shelves each comprise a rearwardly and downwardly extending lip arranged for hooking over a top of a respective one of the one or more wall panels. The lip can be positioned on the back end of the shelf. The shelves can vary in length and/or width.

Optionally, each of the one or more shelves has connected thereto one or more supports having an abutment plate arranged for abutting against the respective one of the two or more wall panels. The supports can vary in size according to the dimensions and the purpose of the shelves. Relatively higher load-bearing shelves require larger supports that can carry more weight.

Optionally, at least one or the one or more shelves has a recess such as for receiving a sink, a tap, a lamp, a stove, a barbecue or a kamado grill. The recess can e.g. be rectangular or circular.

According to a third aspect is provided a method for mounting an outdoor kitchen. The method comprises mounting two base modules to a floor, wherein each base module comprises a base plate and a front pole and a rear pole extending upright from the base plate. The method comprises mounting one or more extension base modules to the floor between the two base modules, wherein the extension base module comprises a base plate and two front poles and two rear poles extending upright from the base plate. The method comprises mounting four or more front hollow bars over the front poles. The method comprises mounting four or more rear hollow bars over the rear poles. The method comprises mounting two or more wall panels comprising grabbing means, by engaging at least three outer side surfaces of a respective one of the four or more front hollow bars with the grabbing means. The method comprises mounting one or more shelves to one of the two or more wall panels.

It will be appreciated that any of the aspects, features and options described in view of the outdoor kitchen apply equally to the outdoor kitchen system and to the method, and vice versa. It will also be clear that any one or more of the above aspects, features and options can be combined.

BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

Embodiments of the present invention will now be described in detail with reference to the accompanying drawings in which:

Figure 1 shows an illustration of a schematic representation of an example of a perspective view of an outdoor kitchen system in a first step of the mounting process;

Figure 2 shows an illustration of a schematic representation of an example of a perspective view of an outdoor kitchen system in a second step of the mounting process;

Figure 3 shows an illustration of a schematic representation of an example of a perspective view of an extension base module comprising four poles in a first step of the mounting process;

Figure 4A shows an illustration of a schematic representation of an example of a top perspective view of a shelf;

Figure 4B shows an illustration of a schematic representation of an example of a bottom perspective view of the shelf;

Figure 5 A shows an illustration of a schematic representation of an example of a top perspective view of a shelf with first supports;

Figure 5B shows an illustration of a schematic representation of an example of a bottom perspective view of a shelf with first supports;

Figure 6 A shows an illustration of a schematic representation of an example of a top perspective view of a shelf with the second supports; Figure 6B shows an illustration of a schematic representation of an example of a bottom perspective view of a shelf with the second supports;

Figure 7 shows an illustration of a schematic representation of an example of a perspective view of an outdoor kitchen system in a third step of the mounting process;

Figure 8 shows an illustration of a schematic representation of an example of a perspective view of a an outdoor kitchen system in a fourth step of the mounting process;

Figure 9 A shows an illustration of a schematic representation of an example of a top perspective view of a shelf with a rectangular recess;

Figure 9B shows an illustration of a schematic representation of an example of a top perspective view of a shelf with a circular recess; and

Figure 10 shows an exemplary flow chart of a method for mounting an outdoor kitchen system.

DETAILED DESCRIPTION

Figure 1 shows an example of a perspective view of an outdoor kitchen system 1. When mounted, the outdoor kitchen system 1 forms an outdoor kitchen. The outdoor kitchen system is mounted to a floor 3 in a first step of the mounting process. The kitchen system 1 comprises a base module 2. In this example, the base module 2 comprises a base plate 4 and two poles, here a front pole 6a and a rear pole 6b. Here, the poles 6 are hollow cylinders, however they can be solid. The front and rear poles 6a, 6b are connected substantially perpendicular to the base plate 4. In this example, the base plate 4 is rectangular shaped. The base plate 4 comprises one or more, such as four, screw holes 8,e.g. at or near the edges, for securing the base plate 4 to the floor 3. The base module 2 is arranged to be mounted to the floor 3 such that the poles 6a, 6b are in an upright position, i.e. such that the poles 6a, 6b are positioned above the base plate 4. In this example, the poles 6a, 6b have a circular cross section. The kitchen system 1 comprises hollow bars 10, here a front hollow bar 10a and a rear hollow bar 10b. Here, the hollow bars 10 have a rectangular, such as square, cross section, but other cross sectional shapes can be imagined. The dimensions of the inner cross-section of each front and rear hollow bar 10a, 10b is larger than the outer diameter of each pole 6a, 6b. The front hollow bar 10a can be positioned coaxially over a front pole 6a, by lowering the front hollow bar 10a from above onto the front pole 6a until the bottom of the front hollow bar 10a engages the base plate 4. The rear hollow bar 10b can be positioned coaxially over a rear pole 6b, by lowering the rear hollow bar 10b from above onto the rear pole 6b until the bottom of the rear hollow bar 10b engages the base plate 4. The poles 6 being formed as cylinders in this example provides the advantage that the bars 10 can be positioned over the cylinders even when the base module 2 is slightly rotated about a vertical axis. In this example, the bars 10 fit slidingly over the poles 6. The bars 10 can fit over the poles with or without play. An amount of play between the bar 10 and the pole 6 can be properly chosen, e.g. such that the bar 10 can be removed from the pole without the use of tools and/or such that an angular movement of the bar 10 relative to the pole 6 is limited, e.g. to less than one degree. The hollow bars 10 are longer than the poles 6 here.

The kitchen system 1 comprises a wall panel 12. The wall panel 12 comprises a substantially rectangular front plate 14. Here the wall panel has a wall recess 15 in each corner. In this example, the wall recesses 15 are rectangular shaped. On two opposite ends of the wall panel 12, grabbing means 16a, 16b are included for each engaging the outer surface of a respective hollow bar 10. The wall panel 12 can be mounted to the hollow bar 10 using the grabbing means 16a, 16b such that the front plate 14 of the wall panel 12 is positioned upright. Here, the grabbing means 16a, 16b are formed as extensions 18 extending, in use, over substantially the entire height of the side ends of the front plate 14 and folding around the hollow bar 10 and to the back side of the wall panel 12. The extension 18 forms in this example a rectangular, such as square, hook-shaped profile arranged to at least partially engage at least three, preferably four, outer side faces of the hollow bar 10. Hence, in this example, the extension 18 defines a hollow elongate recess 19. The dimensions of the inner cross-section of the extension 18 can be larger than the outer dimensions of the cross-section of the hollow bar 10. The grabbing means 16a, 16b of the wall panel 12 can be positioned, e.g. coaxially, over one or more hollow bars 10, by lowering the wall panel 12 from above, for instance until the bottom of the wall panel 12 engages the base plate 4. Thereby, the hollow bar 10 extends in the elongate recess 19. In this example, the bar 10 fits slidingly into the elongate recess 19. The bar 10 can fit in the recess 19 with or without play. An amount of play between the bar 10 and the walls of the extension 18 forming the recess 19 can be properly chosen, e.g. such that the bar 10 can be removed from the recess 19 without the use of tools and/or such that an angular movement of the bar 10 relative to the extension 18 is limited, e.g. to less than one degree. The extension 18 can be formed to be at least partly resiliently biased against the hollow rod 10, such as to clamp the hollow rod 10.

In this example, the wall panel 12 comprises a top plate 20 extending perpendicular to the front plate 14 from the top edge of the front plate 14 in backward direction of the wall panel 12. The wall panel 12 can further comprise a bottom plate 21 extending perpendicular to the front plate 14 from the bottom edge side of the front plate 14 in backward direction of the wall panel 12.

In this example, the wall panel 12 is formed from sheet metal, such as steel. The protrusions 18, top plate 20 and bottom plate 21 are here formed by bending the plate. The wall panel can be galvanized. The wall panel can be coated, such as painted, powder coated or the like.

The kitchen system 1, in this example, comprises a pillar 26. The pillar 26 in this example comprises a hook-shaped profile arranged to at least partially engage four outer side faces of the hollow bar 10. Hence, the pillar forms an elongate recess 27. When mounted the pillar 26 covers the outer longitudinal side faces of the hollow bar 10. Thereby, the hollow bar 10 extends in the elongate recess 27. In this example, the bar 10 fits slidingly into the elongate recess 27. The bar 10 can fit in the recess 27 with or without play. An amount of play between the bar 10 and the walls of the pillar 26 forming the recess 27 can be properly chosen, e.g. such that the bar 10 can be removed from the recess 27 without the use of tools and/or such that an angular movement of the bar 10 relative to the pillar 26 is limited, e.g. to less than one degree. The pillar 26 can be formed to be at least partly resiliently biased against the hollow rod 10, such as to clamp the hollow rod 10. In this example, the pillar 26 is formed from sheet metal, such as steel. The pillar 26 can be formed by bending the plate.

The kitchen system 1, in this example, comprises first coupling means 22. In this example the first coupling means 22 are in the form of a rectangular block with, here, two rectangular, such as square, recesses 24. The inner cross-sections of the rectangular recesses 24 are dimensioned to matingly fit over the outer cross-sections of the hollow bars 10. The rectangular recesses 24 are arranged such that the first coupling means 22 can be positioned over at least two hollow bars 10 simultaneously, by lowering the first coupling means 22 from above over the hollow bars 10 until the bottom of the first coupling means 22 engages the wall panel 12 and/or the pillar 26. The thickness of the first coupling means 22 is in this example at least two times the height of the wall recess 15. The first coupling means 22 are arranged to fit at least partially into the wall recess 15.

Figure 2 shows an example of a perspective view of an outdoor kitchen system 1 in a second step of the mounting process. The front and rear hollow bars 10a, 10b are positioned onto the respective front and rear poles 6a, 6b of the base module 2. In Figure 2 an extension base module 2 A is shown. This extension base module 2A is similar to the base module 2 described in view of Figure 1. However, although not shown, here the extension base module 2A comprises two front poles 6c, 6e and two rear poles 6d,6f. In Figure 2 two front hollow bars 10a, 10c are shown mounted over the two front poles 6a, 6c, and two rear hollow bars 10b, lOd are shown mounted over the two rear poles 6b, 6d. The wall panel 12 is positioned above the front hollow bars 10a, 10c in order to be mounted. The first grabbing means 16a of the wall panel 12 are positioned above a first front hollow bar 10a on the base module 2, such that upon lowering of the wall panel 12 the first grabbing means 16a can engage the outer side faces of the first front hollow bar 10a. The second grabbing means 16b of the wall panel 12 are positioned above a second front hollow bar 10c on the extension base module 2A, such that upon lowering of the wall panel 12 the second grabbing means 16b can engage the outer side faces of the second front hollow bar 10c. The wall panel 12 is then securely mounted to two front hollow bars 10a, 10c. The pillar 26 is positioned above a first rear hollow bar 10b, such that upon lowering of the pillar 26, the pillar 26 engages four outer side faces of the first rear hollow bar 10b. It will be appreciated that instead of the pillar 26 a second wall panel 12 can be mounted to the first rear hollow bar 10b. This second wall panel 12 then can also be mounted to a second rear hollow bar 10d,such that the second wall panel is parallel to the wall panel mounted to the first and second front hollow bars 10a, 10c. This provides the possibility to clad the rear of the outdoor kitchen with wall panels 12 if desired. This also provides the possibility to provide the rear of the outdoor kitchen with shelves and/or other functionality as described hereinbelow. Alternatively, the second wall panel 12 can be mounted to the first rear hollow bar 10b at an angle, such as perpendicular to the wall panel mounted to the first and second front hollow bars 10a, 10c. Hence, a corner can be built into the outdoor kitchen. A further base module or extension base module may then be needed. It is also possible that a third wall panel 12 is mounted to the rear hollow bar lOf. Such third wall panel can be mounted parallel to the wall panel mounted to the first and second front hollow bars 10a, 10c, or at an angle, such as perpendicular. The rectangular recesses 24 of the first coupling means 22 are positioned coaxially above the respective first front and first rear hollow bars 10a, 10b. Figure 2 shows a step of the mounting process of mounting one wall panel 12 to the first front hollow bar 10a positioned on top of the base module 2 and the second front hollow bar 10c positioned on top of the extension base module 2A. It will be appreciated that a further wall panel 12 can be mounted to a third front hollow bar lOe positioned on top of the extension base module 2A in a similar manner. The other side of the further wall panel can be mounted to a hollow bar on a further base module 2 or on a further extension base module 2A.

Figure 3 shows an example of a perspective view of the extension base module 2A comprising four poles 6 in a first step of the mounting process. In this example, four hollow bars 10 are positioned above the four poles 6. Here, the kitchen system 1 comprises second coupling means 28. The second coupling means 28 are in this example positioned above the four hollow bars 10. The second coupling means 28 comprise four rectangular, such as square, recesses 24. Here, the rectangular recesses 24 are arranged such that the second coupling means 28 can be positioned over the four hollow bars 10, by lowering the second coupling means 28 from above onto the hollow bars 10. It will be appreciated that the second coupling means 28 can be mounted by lowering the second coupling means 28 over the four hollow bars 10 until the bottom of the second coupling means 28 engages the wall panel. The thickness of the second coupling means 28 is in this example at least two times the height of the wall recess 15 of the wall pane 12. The second coupling means 28 are arranged to fit at least partially into the wall recess 15 of the wall pane 12. In this example, a cover module 30 is included in the mounting system 1. Here, the cover module 30 comprises a cover plate 32 and four pegs 34. In this example, the pegs 34 are hollow cylinders, however they can be solid. The pegs 34 are connected substantially perpendicular to the cover plate 32. In this example, the cover plate 34 is rectangular shaped, such as square. The cover module 30 is arranged to be mounted to the hollow bars 10 such that the pegs 34 are in an downward position, i.e. the pegs 6 are positioned substantially below the cover plate 30. The outer diameter of each peg 34 is dimensioned to fit in the inner crosssection each hollow bar 10. The pegs 34 are in this example positioned substantially coaxially above the hollow bars 10 and the second coupling means 28. The cover plate 30 is arranged to be mounted on top of the hollow bars 10 and/or the second coupling means 28. It will be appreciated that the cover plate 30 can be mounted to the wall panel 12. A similar cover plate having two pegs can be provided to fit into two hollow bars 10, e.g. connected to base module 2.

Figures 4A and 4B show an example of a perspective view of a shelf 36. Figure 4A shows a top perspective view of the shelf 36. Figure 4B shows a bottom perspective view of the shelf 36. The shelf 36 comprises a substantially rectangular top shelf part 38 with a plate recess 40 in each of two corners adjacent to a first longitudinal side 42 of the top shelf part 38. In this example, the plate recesses 40 are rectangular shaped, such as square. The shelf 36 comprises reinforcing means 44. In this example, the reinforcing means 44 comprise an elongated protrusion extending along the outer edge of the top shelf part 38 excluding the outer edge of the plate recesses 40 and the first longitudinal side 42. The reinforcing means 44 are arranged to extend in the direction of the bottom of the shelf 36. The cross- sectional area of the reinforcing means 44 is in this example a cornershaped profile arranged to provide reinforcement to the shelf 36. In this example, the shelf 36 is formed from sheet metal, such as steel. The shelf can be formed by bending the plate.

The shelf 36 is arranged to be mounted on top of a wall panel 12. The cross-section of the plate recesses 40 is dimensioned to fit around the hollow bars 10 and/or first and/or second coupling means. In this example, the shelf 36 comprises a back shelf part 46. Here, the back shelf part 46 forms a lip extending perpendicular from the top shelf part 38 at the first longitudinal side 42 of the top shelf part 38 in downward direction of the top shelf part 38. The back shelf part 46 is arranged to engage the top plate 20 of the wall panel 12 when mounted. The shelf 36 can be mounted onto the wall panel 12 by having the back shelf part grab behind the top plate 20. The kitchen system 1 can comprise multiple shelves 36, optionally at least one of the shelves 36 has different dimensions.

Figures 5 A and 5B show an example of a perspective view of the shelf 36 with first supports 48. In this example, the first supports 48 are connected to the shelf 36. Figure 5A shows a top perspective view of the shelf 36 with the first supports 48. Figure 5B shows a bottom perspective view of the shelf 36 with two first supports 48. It will be appreciated that a different number of first supports 48 can be connected to the shelf 36. The first support 48 comprises a first mounting plate 50 for mounting the first support 48 to the shelf 36. In this example, the first mounting plate 50 is arranged to be mounted to the reinforcing means 44 using first attachments 52, such as bolts, clips or the like. Here, the first mounting plate 50 is in the form of an elongate rectangular plate. The first support 48 comprises a first abutment plate 54 that is connected, e.g. perpendicular, to a short side of the first mounting plate 50. The first abutment plate 54 is arranged to abut against the front plate 14 of the wall panel 12 when the shelf 36 is mounted to the wall pane 12. The first mounting plate 50 may be connected to the shelf 36 such that adjustment of the position of the first mounting plate 50 in a longitudinal direction thereof is possible. For adjustment the first mounting plate 50 may e.g. be connected to the shelf 36 using a bolt connection in an oversize hole or slot.

Figures 6 A and 6B show an example of a perspective view of a shelf 36 with second supports 56. In this example, the second supports 56 are connected to the shelf 36. Figure 6A shows a top perspective view of the shelf 36 with the second supports 56. Figure 6B shows a bottom perspective view of the shelf 36 with two second supports 56. It will be appreciated that a different number of second supports 56 can be connected to the shelf 36. The second support 56 comprises a second mounting plate 58 for mounting the second support 56 to the shelf 36. In this example, the second mounting plate 58 is arranged to be mounted to the back side of the top shelf part 38 using second attachments 60. Here, the second mounting plate 58 is in the form of an elongate rectangular plate. The second support 56 comprises a second abutment plate 62 that is e.g. perpendicular to the second mounting plate 58. In this example, the second abutment plate 62 is in the form of an elongate rectangular plate. The second mounting plate 58 and the second abutment plate 62 are connected to each other via connection means 64. The connection means 64 are here formed by a plate with two longitudinal sides extending between the second mounting plate 58 and the second abutment plate 62. The second abutment plate 62 is arranged to abut against the front plate 14 of the wall panel 12 when the shelf 36 is mounted to the wall pane 12. The second supports 56 are arranged to maintain the shelf 36 upright when mounted. The second mounting plate 58 may be connected to the shelf 36 such that adjustment of the position of the second mounting plate 58 in a longitudinal direction thereof is possible. For adjustment the second mounting plate 58 may e.g. be connected to the shelf 36 using a bolt connection in an oversize hole or slot. Alternatively, positioning means may be provided.

Figure 7 shows an example of a perspective view of an outdoor kitchen system 1 in a third step of the mounting process. In this example, the wall panel 12 is mounted to the first hollow bar 10a and the pillar 26 is mounted to the second hollow bar 10b. The extension base module 2A and the associated hollow bars are not shown for clarity. The shelf 36 with second supports 56 connected thereto is lowered on top of the wall pane 12. The shelf 36 is mounted substantially perpendicular to the wall pane 12. The shelf 36 is mounted such that the back shelf part 46 hooks behind the top plate 20 of the wall pane 12. The second support 56 is mounted such that the second abutment plate 62 abuts against the front plate 14 of the wall pane 12. The first coupling means 22 are positioned above the wall panel 12 such that the rectangular recesses 24 are substantially coaxially with respect to the pillar 26 and the elongate recess 19 of the wall pane 12. The second coupling means 28 can be mounted in a similar way. In this example, the mounting system 1 comprises extenders 66. The extenders 66 each comprise an extension bar 68 longitudinally connected to joining means 70. The extension bar 68 here has the form of a hollow rectangular profile. The cross sectional dimensions of the extension bar 68 can be identical to the cross sectional dimensions of the hollow bar 10. The joining means 70 in this example comprise a hollow cylindrical shape. The cross sectional dimensions of the joining means 70 can be identical to the cross sectional dimensions of the poles 6. The extenders 66 are positioned above the first coupling means 22 such that the joining means 70 are located between the extension bar 68 and the first coupling means 22. In this example, the length of the joining means 70 is smaller than the length of the extender 68.

Figure 8 shows an example of a perspective view of a an outdoor kitchen system 1 in a fourth step of the mounting process. Here, the first coupling means 22 are mounted to the wall panel 12. In this example, two extenders 66 are mounted to the hollow bars 10 connected to the base module 2. Although not shown, it will be appreciated that extenders 66 are also mounted to the hollow rods 10 mounted to the extension base module 2A. A second wall panel 12 is mounted to the extenders 66 in the same way the first wall panel 12 is mounted to the hollow bars 10. Another pillar 26 is mounted to one of the extenders 66. Another shelf 36 having first supports 48 connected thereto is mounted to the second wall panel 12. A cover module 30 with two pegs 34 is positioned above the pillar 26 and the elongated protrusion 18 of the wall pane 12.

Figures 9 A and 9B show an example of a perspective view of a shelf 36 with a recess. A recess in the shelf 36 can be arranged for positioning a sink and/or a tap as part of the outdoor kitchen. The bottom of the sink can be mounted such that it extends through the recess. Figure 9A shows a top perspective view of the shelf 36 having a rectangular recess 72. Figure 9B shows a top perspective view of the shelf 36 having a circular recess 74. In this example, the recess is not fully enclosed by the shelf 36. This type of shelf 36 can be particularly useful for holding a kamado grill. It will be appreciated that one shelf 36 can comprise multiple recesses. The recesses can comprise different sizes and/or shapes.

Figure 10 shows an example of a flow chart of a method 100 for mounting an outdoor kitchen system 1. Optional steps are shown in dashed boxes. The steps are preferably followed in this order. In a first step 102 the base module(s) 2, optional extension base module(s) 2A, a hollow bars 10a, 10b and wall panel(s) 12 are provided. The method 100 includes mounting the base module 2 and optional extension base module(s) 2A to the floor 3 in step 104. Normally two base modules 2 are mounted to the floor. One or more extension base modules 2A can be mounted between the two base modules 2. The base modules 2 and optional extension base modules 2A are mounted at a lateral pitch such that the distance between poles 6 corresponds to the lateral dimensions of the wall panels 12. In step 106, the hollow bars 10 are mounted coaxially to the poles 6 of the base module 2 and optional extension base modules 2A. One or more wall panels 12 are mounted to the hollow bars in step 108. In step 110, a pillar 26 is mounted to hollow bars of each of the base modules 2. It will be appreciated that, alternatively, a second wall panel 12 may be mounted to the other hollow bar mounted to the base module 2 when the outdoor kitchen is to be clad from both a front side and a rear side. Two or more first or second supports 48,56 can be mounted to the shelf 36 in step 112. The shelf 36 can be mounted to the wall panel 12 in step 114. The first or second coupling means 22,28 are optionally mounted to the hollow bars 10 in step 116. In optional step 118, the extenders 66 can be mounted to the hollow bars 10. The cover module 30 can be mounted to the hollow bars 10, wall panel 12, pillar 26, and/or shelf 36.

It will be appreciated that the outdoor kitchen system can also be mounted indoor. It will also be appreciated that if the outdoor kitchen system is erected without shelves, it can serve as a divider. Herein, the invention is described with reference to specific examples of the invention. It will, however, be evident that various modifications and changes may be made therein, without departing from the essence of the invention. For the purpose of clarity and a concise description features are described herein as part of the same or separate embodiments, however, alternative embodiments having combinations of all or some of the features described in these separate embodiments are also envisaged.

However, other modifications, variations, and alternatives are also possible. The specifications, drawings and examples are, accordingly, to be regarded in an illustrative sense rather than in a restrictive sense.

For the purpose of clarity and a concise description features are described herein as part of the same or separate embodiments, however, it will be appreciated that the scope of the invention may include embodiments having combinations of all or some of the features described.

In the claims, any reference signs placed between parentheses shall not be construed as limiting the claim. The word ‘comprising’ does not exclude the presence of other features or steps than those listed in a claim. Furthermore, the words ‘a’ and ‘an’ shall not be construed as limited to ‘only one’, but instead are used to mean ‘at least one’, and do not exclude a plurality. The mere fact that certain measures are recited in mutually different claims does not indicate that a combination of these measures cannot be used to an advantage.