JP2000014579A - Shower device - Google Patents

Abstract

PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To improve the circulation forwarding of a shower bathing person without causing lowering of his/her temperature and without rendering the burden to an aged person's heart, etc., by varying the temperature of shower. SOLUTION: This device is provided with a temperature varying means 14 varying the temperature of hot water to be discharged from a discharging means 11 and a hot water temperature setting means 22 setting the changing state of a hot water temperature varied by the means 14. The means 22 raises the shower temperature from a desired temperature set by the shower bathing person to a prescribed temperature higher than the desired temperature and after keeping the prescribed temperature for a prescribed period, automatically lowers it to the desired temperature to keep for a prescribed period. Thus, circulation can be forwarded by raising the temperature of a human body.

Description

DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION

[0001]

BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION 1. Field of the Invention The present invention relates to a shower device, and more particularly to a shower device having a function of keeping the body warm and promoting blood circulation by changing the temperature.

[0002]

2. Description of the Related Art As a conventional shower apparatus of this kind,
As shown in FIG. 5, there is an apparatus that increases the blood circulation of a person taking a shower by alternately supplying hot and cold water periodically (for example, Japanese Patent Application Laid-Open No. 5-305104). The apparatus includes a shower nozzle 1, a cold water supply unit 2 for supplying cold water to the shower nozzle 1, a hot water supply unit 3 for supplying hot water to the shower nozzle 1, and one of the cold water supply unit 2 and the hot water supply unit 3. Opening / closing control valve 4 for selectively communicating with the shower nozzle 1 and a control device 5 for controlling the opening / closing state of the opening / closing control valve 4
It is composed of By automatically controlling the open / close state of the opening / closing control valve 4 according to the opening / closing cycle set by the control device 5, warm water and cold water are periodically discharged from the shower nozzle 1, and blood circulation by the hot / cold water replacement bath is performed. Promotion became possible.

[0003]

However, in a conventional shower device, the human sympathetic nerve is stimulated by bathing in cold water that feels cold, thereby trying to promote blood circulation by increasing the number of heartbeats. There were problems such as a decrease in body temperature due to bathing in cold water and a cardiac burden on the elderly and the like.

[0004]

SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION In order to solve the above-mentioned problems, the present invention provides a discharge means for discharging hot water, a temperature variable means for varying the temperature of hot water discharged from the discharge means, and a variable temperature means. The hot water temperature setting means is configured to set a transition state of the hot water temperature to be set, the hot water temperature setting means rising from a desired temperature set by a shower bather to a predetermined temperature higher than the desired temperature, and maintaining the predetermined temperature for a predetermined time. rear,
The temperature is lowered to a desired temperature and held for a predetermined time.

[0005] According to the above invention, the hot water temperature setting means constantly bathes in hot water, not at a lower temperature than the desired temperature desired by the shower bather, so that the burden on the heart and cooling of the body due to the cold water is eliminated. In addition, blood circulation can be promoted by increasing body temperature. Furthermore, by taking a bath with the heart rate increase caused by the shower bath raised to the predetermined temperature lowered to the desired temperature, it is possible to return the heart rate without burden on the user, thereby performing a shower bath without further burden on the body. Can do things.

[0006]

DESCRIPTION OF THE PREFERRED EMBODIMENTS The present invention sets discharge means for discharging hot and cold water, temperature variable means for changing the temperature of hot water discharged from the discharge means, and a transition state of the hot water temperature which is changed by the temperature variable means. The water temperature setting means is configured to raise the temperature from a desired temperature set by a shower bather to a predetermined temperature higher than the desired temperature, continue the predetermined temperature for a predetermined time, and then reduce the temperature to the desired temperature and maintain the temperature for a predetermined time. Is what you do.

[0007] The hot water temperature setting means always bathes in hot water, not at a lower temperature than the desired temperature which is preferred by the shower bather, so that the body is not burdened with the cold water and the body is not cooled. The blood circulation can be promoted by increasing the temperature of the blood. Furthermore, by taking a bath with the heart rate increased by the shower bath raised to the predetermined temperature to a desired temperature, it is possible to return the heart rate to a level that does not burden the user. It is possible to do.

Further, the hot and cold water temperature setting means is provided with automatic operation means for periodically and automatically changing the set temperature.

[0009] By repeatedly raising the temperature from the desired temperature to the predetermined temperature, the temperature rise of the body is further increased, and blood circulation can be further promoted. In addition, by automatically changing the temperature transition from rising from the desired temperature to the predetermined temperature and then down from the predetermined temperature to the desired temperature, complicated manual temperature adjustment operation is eliminated and a comfortable shower bath is possible. Becomes

Further, the hot and cold water temperature setting means has a predetermined temperature storage means for storing a plurality of predetermined temperatures different from each other.

[0011] By storing a plurality of rising temperatures, ie, predetermined temperatures, in advance in accordance with the seasons and changes in room temperature, etc., the predetermined temperatures can be immediately set in accordance with the seasons and changes in room temperature. This eliminates the trouble of setting a predetermined temperature after taking a shower, and thus can simplify the shower bath.

Further, the hot water temperature setting means includes a temperature moving means capable of automatically moving the hot water temperature to each predetermined temperature in the order set by the shower bather.

Then, a plurality of predetermined temperatures are set in advance in the predetermined temperature storage means at a temperature desired by the shower bather, and the shower temperature rises from the desired temperature to the predetermined temperature, and further from the predetermined temperature to the desired temperature. In a series of descending cycles, by automatically changing the predetermined temperature zone to a plurality of temperatures stored in the predetermined temperature storage means in the order set by the shower bather, it is more suitable for the taste of the hot water person In addition, it is possible to realize a more comfortable shower bath by controlling the shower temperature.

Further, the hot and cold water temperature setting means includes a temperature increasing means for sequentially increasing the hot and cold water temperature from a plurality of predetermined predetermined temperatures to a high temperature and maintaining each predetermined temperature for a predetermined time. .

[0015] The predetermined temperatures divided into a plurality of stages are sequentially raised from a low temperature to a high temperature while the body is being adjusted to each temperature. Heart rate rise does not occur, and it is possible to take a shower without burdening the body.

Further, the hot and cold water temperature setting means is provided with a temperature lowering means for sequentially lowering the hot and cold water temperatures from a plurality of predetermined temperatures to a higher temperature and lowering each of the predetermined temperatures for a certain period of time. .

The predetermined temperatures divided into a plurality of stages are successively lowered from a high temperature to a low temperature while the body is being adjusted to each temperature, so that the temperature suddenly drops and the temperature drops rapidly. This eliminates a significant rise in heart rate and enables a shower bath that does not burden the body.

Further, the hot and cold water temperature setting means includes temperature holding means capable of arbitrarily setting a holding time of at least one of a desired temperature and a predetermined temperature.

The desired temperature or the time for tapping at a predetermined temperature can be changed arbitrarily, so that when the body is cold in winter or the like, the body is immersed in water at the desired temperature for a long time and the body is cooled to the hot water temperature. After the habituation, the body temperature can be gradually raised by repeatedly taking a predetermined temperature for a short time, and a shower bath adapted to the physical condition of the shower bather can be performed.

Further, the discharge means is provided with a jetting means for spraying hot and cold water in a mist state. By making the hot water into a mist, that is, by breaking down the hot water into fine particles, the temperature of the hot water is gently transmitted to the body, and the hot water hits a wide area instead of locally. It is possible to take a shower bath that warms the whole body while alleviating the burden on the body.

[0021]

Embodiments of the present invention will be described below with reference to the drawings.

FIG. 1 shows a configuration diagram of a shower device according to an embodiment of the present invention. FIG. 2 is a view of the shower apparatus as viewed from the side, and includes a chair 6 on which a shower bather sits, a backrest 7, a pair of nozzle arms 9 provided on the left and right, which are connected by the backrest 7 and the support body 8, and a hot and cold water 10 And backrest 7
And a discharge means 11 provided on the nozzle arm 9 as a basic configuration. Each discharge means 11 is provided with a jetting means 12 which is a nozzle for jetting hot and cold water, and a pipe 13 for supplying hot and cold water is connected. ing. The pipe 13 is provided with a temperature variable means 14 for adjusting the temperature of hot water sent to the discharge means 11. The temperature variable means 14 is provided with a hot water pipe 15 for supplying hot water to the pipe 13, a water pipe 16 for supplying tap water to the pipe 13, and provided in the middle of the hot water pipe 15 to adjust the amount of hot water and to supply a current. A hot water valve 17 composed of an electromagnetic valve or the like that adjusts the open / close state of the valve according to the amount of tap water provided in the middle of the water pipe 16 and adjusts the open / close state of the valve according to the amount of current supplied. Water valve 1 composed of a solenoid valve to be adjusted
8, a sensor 19 provided in the pipe 13 for detecting the temperature of the hot water in the pipe 13 and a sensor 19 composed of a thermocouple or a thermistor, and the temperature of the hot water in the pipe 11 to a temperature set by a shower bather. In addition, a valve control circuit 20 is configured by a control circuit that controls the open / close state of the hot water valve 17 and the water valve 18 while detecting the temperature of hot and cold water by a signal from the sensor 19. Further, the valve adjusting circuit 20 of the temperature varying means 14
Is connected to a water temperature setting means 22 for setting a program for changing or changing the water temperature based on the temperature and time set by the shower bather from the remote controller 21, and is transmitted from the water temperature setting means 22. The valve adjustment circuit 20 operates based on the signal. However, hot water temperature setting means 22
Although this is also configured as an electronic circuit, in this embodiment, it will be described as a program, and the temperature variable means 14 may be a combustion device that heats water by adjusting the amount of gas or air as a combustion fuel. In this case, the amount of combustion is adjusted based on a signal from the hot water temperature setting means 22, and hot water having a temperature corresponding to the combustion amount is sent to the pipe 13.

FIG. 2 shows a program mechanism of the hot and cold water temperature setting means 22. Reference numeral 23 denotes a desired temperature storage unit for storing a desired temperature set by a shower bather, and reference numeral 24 denotes a predetermined temperature storage unit for storing a temperature added to the desired temperature. Then, the predetermined temperature storage means 24 adds the three different temperature differences set by the shower bather to the desired temperatures, and stores the respective temperature differences.
, A second predetermined temperature storage means 26, and a third predetermined temperature storage means 27.

Reference numeral 28 denotes a temperature holding means comprising a timer for keeping the temperature stored in the desired temperature storage means 23 or the temperature stored in the predetermined temperature storage means 24 for a time set by the shower bather. . The temperature holding unit 28 includes a first desired temperature timer 29 for continuing to maintain a desired temperature at the beginning of a shower, and a second desired temperature timer 30 for continuing to maintain a desired temperature after a fall from a predetermined temperature to a desired temperature. A first predetermined temperature timer 31 for continuously maintaining the temperature set by the first predetermined temperature storage means 25, and a second predetermined temperature timer for continuously maintaining the temperature set by the second predetermined temperature storage means 26 32, and a third predetermined temperature timer 33 for keeping the temperature set by the third predetermined temperature storage means 27. The temperature increasing unit 34 calculates the temperature set in the first predetermined temperature storage unit 25 from the temperature set in the desired temperature storage unit 23,
The first desired temperature timer 29, the first desired temperature timer 29, and the first predetermined temperature timer 29, up to the temperature set in the second predetermined temperature storage means 26 and the temperature set in the third predetermined temperature storage means 27, respectively. Predetermined predetermined temperature timer 31, second
This is a control program for sequentially increasing the predetermined predetermined temperature timer 32 and the third predetermined temperature timer 33, and the temperature lowering means 35 calculates a second predetermined temperature from the temperature set in the third predetermined temperature storage means 27. The temperature set in the temperature storage means 26, the temperature set in the first predetermined temperature storage means 25, and the temperature set in the desired temperature storage means 23, for each set time of each timer of the temperature holding means 28, ie, the third time The predetermined temperature timer 33, the second predetermined temperature timer 3
2. This is a control program for sequentially lowering each of the first predetermined temperature timer 31 and the second desired temperature timer 30. The temperature moving unit 36 holds the temperatures set in the predetermined temperature storage units 25, 26, and 27 in the order arbitrarily set by the shower bather and for the set times of the timers 31, 32, and 33. This is a control program that automatically changes the shower temperature while changing the temperature. The operation control means 37 maintains the shower temperature at the temperature set by the desired temperature storage means 23 and for the time set by the first desired temperature timer 29, and then stores the shower temperature in the predetermined temperature storage means 24. After the temperature has been raised to the predetermined
1, the second predetermined temperature timer 32 and the third predetermined temperature timer 33 continue to hold for the time set by the predetermined temperature timer 33, and the second predetermined temperature timer 30 sets the desired temperature that has dropped to the temperature set by the desired temperature storage means 21 again. The program is a program for performing a series of temperature changes to be maintained and maintained for a set time, and the automatic operation means 38 further controls the operation of the operation control means 37 by the number of times set by the shower bather by the temperature increasing means 34, the temperature decreasing means 35, This is a program to be executed simultaneously with the operation of the temperature moving means 36. However, the automatic operation means 38 stops executing the first desired temperature timer 29 after the second repetition.

FIG. 3 shows an operation unit of the remote controller 21.
39 is an adjustment button for adjusting the input value of the shower temperature, the temperature holding time, or the number of repetitions to the automatic operation means 37, 40 is a desired temperature button for confirming the input of a desired temperature, and 41 is a first temperature button. Predetermined temperature storage means 25
Predetermined temperature (1) button to confirm the temperature input to
Reference numeral 2 denotes a predetermined temperature (2) button for confirming the temperature input to the second predetermined temperature storage means 26, and reference numeral 43 denotes a predetermined temperature (3) button for confirming the temperature input to the third predetermined temperature storage means 27. There is a desired time (1) button 44 for determining the time input to the first desired temperature timer 29, and a desired time (2) for determining the time input to the second desired temperature timer 30 (2).
Reference numeral 46 denotes a predetermined time (1) button for determining the time input to the first predetermined temperature timer 31; and 47, a predetermined time (2) button for determining the time input to the second predetermined temperature timer 32. Yes, 48 is the third predetermined temperature timer 33
A predetermined time (3) button for confirming the time input to the button. Reference numeral 49 denotes a repetition button for determining the number of repetitions to the automatic driving means 37, and reference numeral 50 denotes an order setting button for setting the order of movement to the temperature moving means 34. Further, the tapping button 51 executes the program of the hot water temperature setting means 22 and operates the temperature variable means 14 so that the hot water is jetted from the jetting means 12 in a mist state.

FIG. 4 is a diagram showing a change in temperature of hot water discharged from the jetting means 12. Temperature is on the vertical axis and time is on the horizontal axis. The first one minute is the set desired temperature, the next one minute and ten seconds is a temperature change by the temperature raising means 34, the next one minute and twenty seconds is a temperature change by the temperature moving means 36, Up to 1 minute and 30 seconds
The temperature change from A to B is repeated three times by the automatic operation means 38 until the next 1 minute and 40 seconds is the desired temperature.

Next, the operation of this embodiment having the above configuration will be described. The shower bather presses the desired temperature button 40 of the remote controller 21 and then presses the adjustment button 39 to set the desired temperature to 40 ° C. and again sets the desired temperature button 40
To confirm the input to the desired temperature storage means 23, and then press the predetermined temperature (1) button 41 and then the adjustment button 39
To set the temperature difference from the desired temperature to 1 ° C. so that the first predetermined temperature becomes 41 ° C., and press the predetermined temperature (1) button 41 again to input the input to the first predetermined temperature storage means 25. Then, press the predetermined temperature (2) button 42 and then press the adjustment button 39 to set the temperature difference from the desired temperature to 2 ° C. so that the second predetermined temperature becomes 42 ° C. (2) Press the button 42 to confirm the input to the second predetermined temperature storage means 26, then press the predetermined temperature (3) button 43 and then press the adjustment button 39 to bring the third predetermined temperature to 43 ° C. So that the temperature difference from the desired temperature is 3 ° C
And again presses the predetermined temperature (3) button 43 button to confirm the input to the third predetermined temperature storage means 27, then presses the desired time (1) button 44 and then presses the adjustment button 39 to set the shower The desired temperature holding time at the beginning of bathing is set to 1 minute, the desired time (1) button 44 is pressed again to confirm the input to the first desired temperature timer 29, and then the desired time is set.
(2) Press the button 45 and then press the adjustment button 39 to set the holding time of the desired temperature from the predetermined temperature to the desired temperature to be 10 seconds, and then press the desired time (2) button 45 again to set the second time. (2) Confirm the input to the desired temperature timer 30, then press the button (46) for a predetermined time (1), and then press the adjustment button (39) to set the holding time of the first predetermined temperature to 4 seconds. The time (1) button 46 is pressed to confirm the input to the first predetermined temperature timer 31, then the predetermined time (2) button 47 is pressed, and then the adjustment button 39 is pressed to hold the second predetermined temperature for 3 seconds. Is set again, and the button 47 is pressed again for a predetermined time (2) to confirm the input to the second predetermined temperature timer 32, and then the predetermined time (3)
After the button 48 is pressed, the adjustment button 39 is pressed to set the third predetermined temperature holding time to 3 seconds, and the predetermined time (3) is again set.
Press the button 48 to confirm the input to the third predetermined temperature timer 33, then press the repeat button 49, then press the adjustment button 39 to set the number of repetitions to three, and then press the repeat button 49 again to automatically Driving means 3
8 is confirmed, then the order setting button 50 is pressed, and then the adjustment button 39 is pressed, and the order of each predetermined temperature is changed to the second.
Are set to be the predetermined temperature, the first predetermined temperature, and the third predetermined temperature, and the order setting button 50 is pressed again to confirm the input to the temperature moving means 36, and finally the tapping button 51 is pressed. When the tapping button 51 is pressed, the temperature variable means 14 operates, and the water is jetted from the jetting means 12 in a mist according to the program of the hot water temperature setting means 22. By the way, without changing the predetermined temperature from 42 ° C. to 41 ° C. and 43 ° C., and keeping the temperature suitable for the season and room temperature, for example, 43 ° C., the predetermined temperature (1) button 41 and the predetermined temperature (2) Button 42,
The predetermined temperature (3) button 43 is depressed once, a preset temperature is confirmed, and a button displaying 43 ° C. is pressed again to set 43 ° C. as the predetermined temperature. After completing the other temperature and time settings, the order setting button 5
If the tapping button 51 is pressed without pressing 0, the tapping is performed with the predetermined temperature kept constant at 43 ° C. without changing the temperature. As shown in FIG. 4, the relationship between the hot and cold water temperature and the jetting time is determined by first executing the automatic operation means 38 and operating the operation control means 37, thereby determining the relationship between the temperature stored in the desired temperature storage means 23 and the second temperature. (1) The time set in the desired temperature timer 29, that is, the hot water of 40 ° C. is jetted for one minute, and then the temperature increasing means 34 is operated, so that the temperature stored in the first predetermined temperature storage means 25 and 1 The time set in the predetermined temperature timer 31, that is, hot water of 41 ° C. is jetted for 4 seconds,
Then, the temperature stored in the second predetermined temperature storage means 26 and the time set in the second predetermined temperature timer 32, that is, hot water of 42 ° C. is jetted for 3 seconds, and stored in the third predetermined temperature storage means 27. Temperature and third predetermined temperature timer 3
The time set at 3, ie, the hot water of 43 ° C. is jetted for 3 seconds. Next, when the temperature moving means 34 operates, the temperature stored in the second predetermined temperature storage means 26 and the time set in the second predetermined temperature timer 32, that is, hot water of 42 ° C. is ejected for 3 seconds, Then, the temperature stored in the first predetermined temperature storage means 25 and the time set in the first predetermined temperature timer 31, that is, 41 ° C. hot water is jetted for 4 seconds, and stored in the third predetermined temperature storage means 27. Temperature and the time set in the third predetermined temperature timer 33, that is, 4
Hot water at 3 ° C gushes for 3 seconds. Next, when the temperature lowering means 35 is operated, the temperature stored in the third predetermined temperature storage means 27 and the time set in the third predetermined temperature timer 33,
That is, hot water of 43 ° C. is jetted for 3 seconds, and the temperature stored in the second predetermined temperature storage means 26 and the time set in the second predetermined temperature timer 32, that is, the hot water of 42 ° C.
Seconds are blown out, and hot water of 41 ° C. is blown out for 4 seconds, the temperature stored in the first predetermined temperature storage means 25 and the time set in the first predetermined temperature timer 31. Next, the temperature stored in the desired temperature storage means 23 and the time set in the second desired temperature timer 30, that is, 40 ° C. hot water is jetted for 10 seconds. The above temperature change, that is, the temperature change from A to B in the figure is repeated three times.

As described above, according to the present embodiment, the following effects can be obtained. (1) As can be seen from the temperature change in FIG. 4, by taking a bath set at the desired temperature storage means 23 which is preferred by the shower bather, that is, bathing at a temperature of 40 ° C. or higher, the burden on the heart and body due to the bathing of cold water Without cooling
Blood circulation can be promoted by increasing body temperature. Further, the temperature set in the predetermined temperature storage means 24, ie, 4
By increasing the heart rate caused by the high-temperature shower bath at 1 ° C., 42 ° C., and 43 ° C. to a desired temperature of 40 ° C., it is possible to return the heart rate to a level that does not burden the shower bather. Furthermore, it is possible to perform a shower bath without burden on the body.

(2) By repeatedly raising the temperature from A to B in FIG. 4, the temperature rise of the body is further increased, and the blood circulation can be further promoted. In addition, since the temperature change from A to B can be automatically repeated, a troublesome manual temperature adjustment operation can be eliminated, and a comfortable shower bath can be provided.

(3) The rising temperature, that is, the predetermined temperature is set to the first
Predetermined temperature storage means 25, second predetermined temperature storage means 2
6. By storing a plurality of values in the third predetermined temperature storage means 27, the predetermined temperature can be set immediately according to the season or change in room temperature, and the predetermined temperature can be set after bathing in hot water in advance. The trouble is eliminated, and the shower bath can be simplified.

(4) The predetermined temperature is stored in the predetermined temperature storage means 24.
A plurality of temperatures stored in the memory, ie, 42 ° C., 41 ° C.,
By automatically changing the temperature to 43 ° C. in the order set by the shower bather, it is possible to realize a shower temperature adjustment more suitable for the taste of the hot water person, and a more comfortable shower bath becomes possible.

(5) First predetermined temperature storage means 25, second predetermined temperature storage means 25
Predetermined temperature storage means 26, third predetermined temperature storage means 27
By gradually raising each predetermined temperature while acclimatizing the body to the temperature, there is no sudden increase in heart rate when bathing in hot water where the temperature rises sharply, making it possible to take a shower without burden on the body .

(6) Third predetermined temperature storage means 27,
Predetermined temperature storage means 26, first predetermined temperature storage means 25
By gradually lowering each predetermined temperature while acclimatizing the body to the temperature, there is no sudden rise in heart rate when bathing in hot water where the temperature drops due to a sudden drop, and it is possible to take a shower without burden on the body Becomes

(7) The temperature stored in the desired temperature storage means 23 and the time set in the first desired temperature timer 29, that is, 40 ° C. hot water is jetted for one minute, so that the body such as winter cools down. If you have a bath, you can bathe in the desired temperature of the body for a long time, adjust the body to the hot water temperature, and then repeatedly bathe in the predetermined temperature to gradually increase the body temperature. It is possible to take a shower bath that matches your physical condition.

(8) By jetting hot water from the jetting means 12 in a mist state, the temperature of the hot water is gently transmitted to the body and the hot water hits a wide area, not at an extreme, and the body temperature rises due to a change in the hot water temperature. It is possible to take a shower bath that warms the whole body while reducing the burden.

[0036]

As apparent from the above description, the following effects can be obtained according to the cleaning apparatus of the present invention.

(1) The blood circulation is promoted by increasing the temperature of the body without causing the burden on the heart and the cooling of the body caused by bathing in cold water. Furthermore, by taking a bath of cold water at a desired temperature, the heart rate can be returned to a level that does not burden the shower bather, thereby realizing a shower bath that does not place a burden on the body.

(2) By repeatedly raising the temperature from a desired temperature to a predetermined temperature, the temperature rise of the body is further increased, and blood circulation is further promoted. In addition, a troublesome manual temperature control operation is eliminated, and a comfortable shower bath can be realized.

(3) Since the predetermined temperature can be set immediately according to the season and changes in room temperature, it is possible to simplify the shower bath.

(4) It is possible to adjust the shower temperature more suitable for the taste of the hot water person, and to realize a more comfortable shower bath.

(5) A sudden rise in heart rate when bathing in hot water whose temperature rises due to a rapid rise is eliminated, and a shower bath without burden on the body is realized.

(6) It is possible to eliminate a sudden increase in heart rate when bathing in hot and cold water, and to realize a shower bath without any burden on the body.

(7) After the body has been adjusted to the hot and cold water temperature, the body temperature can be gradually raised by repeatedly bathing in hot and cold water at a predetermined temperature, thereby realizing a shower bath that matches the physical condition of the shower bather.

(8) A shower bath in which the entire body is warmed while the body burden such as an increase in heart rate due to a change in hot and cold water temperature is reduced.

[Brief description of the drawings]

FIG. 1 is a configuration diagram of a shower device according to an embodiment of the present invention.

FIG. 2 is a configuration diagram of hot water temperature setting means in the embodiment of the present invention.

FIG. 3 is a configuration diagram of a remote controller according to the embodiment of the present invention.

FIG. 4 is a diagram showing the relationship between the temperature of shower water and time in an embodiment of the present invention.

FIG. 5 is a configuration diagram of a conventional shower device.

[Explanation of symbols]

 DESCRIPTION OF SYMBOLS 11 Discharge means 12 Ejection means 14 Temperature variable means 22 Hot water temperature setting means 24 Predetermined temperature storage means 28 Temperature holding means 34 Temperature rise means 35 Temperature fall means 36 Temperature movement means 38 Automatic operation means

 ──────────────────────────────────────────────────続 き Continued on the front page (72) Inventor Shigeru Shirai 1006 Kazuma Kadoma, Kadoma City, Osaka Prefecture Matsushita Electric Industrial Co., Ltd. F-term (reference) 2D032 FA02 FA11

Claims (8)

[Claims] 1. A discharge means for discharging hot water, a temperature variable means for varying the temperature of the hot water discharged from the discharge means, and a hot water temperature setting means for setting a transition state of the hot water temperature varied by the temperature variable means. Wherein the hot and cold water temperature setting means raises the desired temperature set by the shower bather to a predetermined temperature higher than the desired temperature, continues the predetermined temperature for a predetermined time, then lowers the temperature to the desired temperature and holds it for a predetermined time. Shower equipment. 2. The shower apparatus according to claim 1, wherein the hot and cold water temperature setting means includes an automatic operation means for automatically performing a set temperature change periodically and automatically. 3. The shower apparatus according to claim 1, wherein the hot and cold water temperature setting means includes a predetermined temperature storage means for storing a plurality of different predetermined temperatures. 4. The shower apparatus according to claim 3, wherein the hot water temperature setting means includes a temperature moving means capable of automatically moving the hot water temperature to each predetermined temperature in the order set by the shower bather. 5. The hot water temperature setting means is provided with a temperature increasing means for sequentially raising the hot water temperature from a plurality of low predetermined temperatures to a high temperature and maintaining each predetermined temperature for a predetermined time. Or the shower device according to 4. 6. The hot water temperature setting means includes a temperature lowering means for sequentially lowering the hot water temperature from a plurality of predetermined temperatures to a high temperature to a low temperature and maintaining each predetermined temperature for a predetermined time. The shower device according to any one of claims 1 to 5, wherein 7. The shower apparatus according to claim 1, wherein the hot water temperature setting means includes a temperature holding means capable of arbitrarily setting a holding time of at least one of a desired temperature and a predetermined temperature. 8. The shower apparatus according to claim 1, wherein the discharge means includes a jetting means for spraying hot and cold water in a mist state.