Portable sink with stowable faucet

Abstract

A portable sink and water system that is self-contained and stows and provides the desired functionality of a sink within a relatively small space. Water is contained within the unit internally and opens to an operational setup. The unit uses the volume defined by the sink to stow and contain items of the system such as a faucet spout, hose, handheld sprayer, etc. The volume of the sink is enclosed by a lid. The lid carries the faucet spout, and hinges open to an operational point. The sink can have features that make it easy to use, such as handles, drains, control modules, latches and funnels.

What is claimed is: 
     
         1 . A portable sink system, comprising:
 a main container body;   a sink supported at least partially within the main container body;   a lid pivotally affixed to the main container body; and   a faucet spout affixed to the lid;   wherein the lid is rotatable between an open position, presenting the faucet spout for use, and a closed position, in which at least a portion of the faucet spout is positioned within the sink.   
     
     
         2 . The portable sink system of  claim 1 , further comprising:
 a latch mechanism configured to hold the lid in the closed position.   
     
     
         3 . The portable sink system of  claim 1 , wherein the main container body is internally divided into a gray water volume and a freshwater volume. 
     
     
         4 . The portable sink system of  claim 3 , wherein the sink is positioned above the gray water volume. 
     
     
         5 . The portable sink system of  claim 3 , wherein the gray water volume is larger in capacity than the freshwater volume. 
     
     
         6 . The portable sink system of  claim 3 , wherein the sink is removable for cleaning of the gray water volume. 
     
     
         7 . The portable sink system of  claim 3 , wherein the faucet spout is in fluid communication with the freshwater volume. 
     
     
         8 . The portable sink system of  claim 3 , further comprising:
 a tubing system for directing water flow from the freshwater volume through the faucet spout, passing through the sink, and into the gray water volume.   
     
     
         9 . The portable sink system of  claim 3 , wherein a bottom of the sink is lower in elevation than a top of the freshwater volume. 
     
     
         10 . The portable sink system of  claim 1 , wherein the lid covers only a portion of the main container body defined by the sink. 
     
     
         11 . The portable sink system of  claim 3 , further comprising:
 a funneled area within the main container body; and   a cap for filling a freshwater volume positioned within the funneled area.   
     
     
         12 . The portable sink system of  claim 11 , wherein the funneled area has a concave shape directed towards a bottom of the funneled area to aid in filling. 
     
     
         13 . The portable sink system of  claim 11 , further comprising:
 a connector for attaching a hose to deliver water to the faucet spout or an accessory nozzle.   
     
     
         14 . The portable sink system of  claim 1 , further comprising a control panel configured to control a pump. 
     
     
         15 . A portable sink system, comprising:
 a main container body;   a sink supported at least partially within the main container body;   a lid having a first position and a second position wherein the lid covers the sink in the first position; and   a faucet spout configured to affix to the lid;   wherein the second position of the lid presents the faucet spout to dispense water into the sink when the faucet spout is affixed to the lid.   
     
     
         16 . The portable sink system of  claim 15 , further comprising a gray water volume and a freshwater volume held within the main container body. 
     
     
         17 . A portable sink system, comprising:
 a main container body;   a sink supported at least partially within the main container body;   a freshwater volume supported within the main container body;   a gray water volume supported within the main container body and in liquid communication with the sink;   a pump configured to dispense liquid from the freshwater volume; and   a fill passage configured to provide liquid to the freshwater volume, wherein the fill passage is accessible exteriorly of the main container body.   
     
     
         18 . The portable sink system of  claim 17 , wherein the gray water volume further comprises a drain passage accessible exteriorly of the main container body. 
     
     
         19 . The portable sink system of  claim 17 , wherein the main container body further comprises a funnel shape to direct liquid into the fill passage. 
     
     
         20 . The portable sink system of  claim 17 , wherein the pump is powered by electricity.