Modular Laundry system with segmented work surface

Abstract

A modular laundry system comprises at least two horizontally arranged laundry appliances, each having a top, and a worksurface extending over the tops of the at least two laundry appliance and formed by multiple interconnected pieces laterally connected to each other to define a width of the worksurface.

1 . A modular laundry system comprising 
 at least two horizontally arranged laundry appliances, each having a top, and    a worksurface extending over the tops of the at least two laundry appliance and formed by multiple interconnected pieces laterally connected to each other to define a width of the worksurface.    
   
   
       2 . The modular laundry system according to  claim 1 , wherein the interconnected pieces comprise at least two end pieces corresponding to the at least two laundry appliances.  
   
   
       3 . The modular laundry system according to  claim 2 , wherein each of the at least two end pieces have a width about equal to a width of one of the at least two laundry appliances.  
   
   
       4 . The modular laundry system according to  claim 2 , wherein the interconnected pieces further comprise an intermediate piece disposed between the at least two end pieces.  
   
   
       5 . The modular laundry system according to  claim 4  and further comprising a module arranged between the at least two laundry appliances.  
   
   
       6 . The modular laundry system according to  claim 5 , wherein the intermediate piece has a width about equal to a width of the module.  
   
   
       7 . The modular laundry system according to  claim 1 , wherein the interconnected pieces each comprise a portion of a backsplash that together form a unitary backsplash for the worksurface.  
   
   
       8 . The modular laundry system according to  claim 7 , wherein the interconnected pieces each comprise a staging recess formed in the respective portion of the backsplash.  
   
   
       9 . The modular laundry system according to  claim 1 , wherein the worksurface comprises a functional insert provided on the worksurface.  
   
   
       10 . The modular laundry system according to  claim 9 , wherein each of the interconnected pieces comprises an individual functional insert, and the individual functional inserts collectively form the worksurface functional insert.  
   
   
       11 . The modular laundry system according to  claim 9 , wherein the functional insert comprises a first surface configured for performing a first function and a second surface configured for performing a second function different from the first function.  
   
   
       12 . The modular laundry system according to  claim 1 , wherein the at least two laundry appliances each have a backsplash, and the worksurface has an opening that receives the backsplashes.  
   
   
       13 . The modular laundry system according to  claim 1 , wherein the worksurface comprises a functional element configured to provide an associated functionality to the worksurface.  
   
   
       14 . The modular laundry system according to  claim 13 , wherein the functional element comprises a storage area.  
   
   
       15 . The modular laundry system according to  claim 13 , wherein the functional element comprises a stowable shelf.  
   
   
       16 . The modular laundry system according to  claim 13 , wherein the functional element comprises a hanging area.  
   
   
       17 . The modular laundry system according to  claim 13 , wherein the functional element comprises lighting.  
   
   
       18 . The modular laundry system according to  claim 1 , wherein the worksurface comprises a vibration dampener configured to prevent transference of vibration between the at least two laundry appliances and the worksurface.  
   
   
       19 . The modular laundry system according to  claim 1 , wherein the at least two laundry appliances are front-loading laundry appliances.  
   
   
       20 . The modular laundry system according to  claim 1 , wherein the interconnected pieces form a continuous surface above the at least two laundry appliances.