JP2000070169A - Shower device and bathing device - Google Patents

Abstract

PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To reduce or eliminate a muscular fatigue, and at the same time, make usable even for an person of advanced age or the like by providing water discharging parts having a water discharging capacity wherein a flow rate is a specified value or higher, a sliding part which makes the water discharging positions of the water discharging parts slide in the vertical direction, and a control part which controls the temperature and the flow rate of water to be discharged. SOLUTION: A pair of water discharging parts (shower heads) 2 of which the water discharging directions face to the inside of a bathtub main body 1, a sliding part 3 which makes the water discharging locations of the water discharging parts 2 slide in the vertical direction, and a control part 5 which controls the temperature and the flow rate of water to be discharged, are provided. Also, a blood pressure measuring part 8 and a heartbeat measuring part 7 which measure the blood pressure and the heartbeat of a bather, are provided. In this case, for the water discharging parts 2, the flow rate is set at 10 liters/min or higher. In addition, for the control part 5, a mixing valve 51 having a temperature controlling function, a control computer 52, and an operation panel 53 are provided. Then, by the mixing valve 51, hot water which is fed from a hot water pipe 6 and water which is fed from a water feeding pipe 6A are mixed, and the temperature is adjusted, and the water is fed to the water discharging parts 2.

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 a bathing device which are effective for recovering from fatigue.

[0002]

2. Description of the Related Art A conventional shower apparatus is described in, for example, Japanese Patent Application Laid-Open Nos. 63-41821 and 10-14805. Further, a conventional bathing device is described in, for example, Japanese Patent Application Laid-Open No. 9-108135.

The shower device described in Japanese Patent Application Laid-Open No. 63-38421 has a switching valve attached to the main body of a mixing faucet, which can switch between a normal watering head and a massage flow, a foam flow or a direct current. The sprinkling head is connected to the sprinkling head, and a sprinkling head is used as needed, and a shower bath is performed according to preference such as a massage flow or a foam flow.

The shower apparatus described in Japanese Patent Application Laid-Open No. H10-14805 is provided with a switching valve for switching either one of hot water from a hot water supply pipe and water from a water supply pipe to a shower head at a constant interval for discharge. By effectively giving a thermal effect and skin irritation, it is possible to relieve body fatigue and to tighten the body.

In the bathing apparatus described in Japanese Patent Application Laid-Open No. 9-108135, a jet stream is applied to a shoulder in a sleeping position in a bath tub to make a massage effect effective, and a jet is applied to a waist in a sitting position. In addition, a small number of jet nozzles such as a back massage and a foot massage enable various approaches.

[0006]

However, Japanese Patent Application Laid-Open No. 63-38421 and Japanese Patent Application Laid-Open No.
The conventional shower device described in the official gazette does not provide a bathing sensation that is absolutely satisfactory for bath lovers only with a shower, and when the temperature in winter is low, it is cold before use. There were problems such as learning. Further, the bathing device described in the above-mentioned Japanese Patent Application Laid-Open No. 9-108135 applies a jet to the shoulder in a sleeping posture,
For the elderly, etc., there was no sense of stability in the posture at the time of bathing, and they felt anxious, and did not actively reduce or eliminate stiff shoulders and pain. Furthermore, since the jet position is fixed,
Depending on their height, the bather had to take an unreasonable position.

In view of the above, the present invention focuses on the above-described problems and can reduce and eliminate muscle fatigue such as stiff shoulders and pains while providing a satisfactory bathing sensation to the user. To provide a shower device and a bathing device that can be used.

[0008]

According to the first aspect of the present invention, the water discharge direction is directed to the inside of the bathtub main body, and the flow rate is set to 10 or less.
A water discharge section having a water discharge capacity of 1 liter / minute or more, and a slide section capable of vertically sliding a water discharge position of the water discharge section,
A shower device comprising: a control unit that controls a temperature and a flow rate of spouted water.

Here, if the flow rate is 10 liters / minute or more, the recovery of the bather's fatigue is promoted. The flow rate is preferably set to 10 liter / min to 20 liter / min from the relation between the water discharging capacity of the water discharging section and the cost. The slide part may be integral with the bathtub body or may be separate.

According to a second aspect of the present invention, there is provided the shower apparatus according to the first aspect, further comprising a blood pressure or heart rate measuring unit for measuring a blood pressure or a heart rate of a bather.

The heart rate may be measured by a sensor attached to the bather or by a sensor provided on the bathtub body. The bathtub body may be provided with a seating portion so that a half-body bath can be easily performed.

According to the present invention, there is provided a water discharge section for discharging water with the water discharge direction toward the inside of the bathtub main body, and first and second water supply sections capable of supplying two kinds of water having different water temperatures to the water discharge section. A water temperature adjusting unit for independently controlling the water temperatures of the first and second water supply units, and a switching unit for switching the two kinds of water whose temperature has been adjusted to the water discharging unit at an arbitrary timing to supply water. It is a shower device characterized by the above-mentioned.

According to a fourth aspect of the present invention, there is provided a bathtub body, a circulator for circulating water through the bathtub body, a shower device for discharging water in a direction of water discharge into the bathtub body, and a sensor for detecting a water temperature of the bathtub body. The bathing apparatus is characterized in that the bathing apparatus comprises a water temperature adjusting section for adjusting the water temperature of the bathtub body, and can separately control the water temperatures of the bathtub body and the shower device.

According to a fifth aspect of the present invention, there is provided a bathing apparatus according to the fourth aspect, wherein the shower apparatus according to any one of the first to third aspects is incorporated.

(Action) The shower apparatus according to claim 1 is
Since the water discharge direction of the water discharge part is directed inside the bathtub main body, it is possible to enjoy bathing while taking a shower (hit water), and it is possible to provide a user with a satisfactory bathing feeling. In addition, a water discharge unit having a water discharge capacity of 10 liters / minute or more, a slide unit that can slide the water discharge position of the water discharge unit in the vertical direction, and a control unit that controls the temperature of the discharged water and the flow rate. Therefore, the intensity, temperature and position of the shower can be freely set to enjoy comfortable bathing, and at the same time, stiff shoulders and pain can be reduced and eliminated.

[0016] The shower apparatus according to claim 2 further comprises:
Since the user is provided with a blood pressure or heart rate measuring unit for measuring the blood pressure or heart rate of the bather, his / her physiological data can be confirmed during bathing, and safe bathing is possible.

According to the third aspect of the present invention, since the water discharge direction of the water discharge section is directed to the inside of the bathtub main body, the user can enjoy bathing while taking a shower (hit water), and the bathing sensation can be satisfied by the user. Can be provided. A first and second water supply unit that can supply two types of water having different water temperatures to the water discharge unit; a water temperature adjustment unit that independently controls the water temperatures of the first and second water supply units; Since the switching unit switches the two types of water to the water discharging unit at an arbitrary timing and supplies water, the temperature of the hot water or water to be mixed can be set freely, and the water discharging cycle of the hot water and water can be set freely. It can provide fatigue recovery and beauty promotion effects.

The bathing device according to the fourth aspect of the present invention is provided with a shower device that discharges water with the water discharging direction toward the inside of the bathtub main body, so that the user can enjoy bathing while taking a shower (hot water). A satisfactory bathing feeling can be provided. Also, since the water temperature of the bathtub body and the shower device can be controlled separately, for example, the water temperature of the shower device is set to a high temperature having a large effect of recovering from fatigue, and the bath water is applied. When set to a warm bath, stiff shoulders and pain can be effectively removed without straining the body.

When the water temperature of the shower device is high and the water temperature of the bathtub body is low, the water temperature of the bathtub body gradually rises when soaking hot water, so that the bather's body is burdened and comfortable bathing cannot be performed. However, since the water temperature of the bathtub main body can be controlled, the water temperature of the bathtub main body can be kept constant, and the above-mentioned problem does not occur. In addition, when the water temperature of the shower device is low and the water temperature of the bathtub body is high, the water temperature of the bathtub body drops when you take the hot water, so you can not comfortably take a bath, but also keep the water temperature of the bathtub body constant Therefore, there is no possibility that the above-described problem occurs.

The bathing apparatus according to the fifth aspect is characterized in that:
Since the shower device according to any one of the above is incorporated, the same operation as the operation according to the first to third aspects can be obtained.

[0021]

1 and 2 show one embodiment of the present invention. FIG. 1 is an explanatory view of a bathing device with a shower device.
FIG. 2 is a graph showing the effect of using the shower device of FIG. In FIG. 1, 1 is a bathtub body, 2 is a water discharge unit (shower head), 3 is a slide unit, 4 is a faucet, 5 is a control unit, 6 is a hot water supply pipe, 6A is a water supply pipe, 7 is a heart rate measurement unit, and 8 is a heart rate measurement unit. The blood pressure measurement unit 10 is a monitor.

The present embodiment is a bathing device with a shower device in which a shower device is installed in a bathroom provided with a bathtub body 1. The shower device of this embodiment has a pair of water discharge directions directed into the bathtub body 1. Water discharge part 2, 2 (shower head)
And slide units 3 and 3 that can slide the water discharge positions of the water discharge units 2 and 2 in the vertical direction, and a control unit 5 that controls the temperature and flow rate of the discharged water. Further, the shower device includes a blood pressure measuring unit 8 and a heart rate measuring unit 7 for measuring the blood pressure or the heart rate of the bather.

The water discharge section 2 has a water discharge capacity of a flow rate of 10 liter / min to 15 liter / min and a water pressure of 0.08 MPa. The slide portion 3 is fitted with a shower hook (a hook provided on the base end side of the shower head) of the water discharge portion 2 in a slide groove provided on a bathroom wall surface on a short side of the bathtub body 1. It is designed so that the height position can be changed in the vertical direction. The shower hook is slidable by 1 m, and can be fixed at an arbitrary height position. Further, the slide portion is provided on the wall surface of the bathroom, but may be integrated with the bathtub body 1.

The faucet 4 is used for filling the bathtub body 1 with water or the like, and is provided on the opposite side of the water discharge section 2.

The control section 5 includes a mixing valve 51 with a temperature control function, a control computer 52, and an operation panel 53. Mixing valve 51 is connected to hot water supply pipe 6 and water supply pipe 6A at the inlet side, mixes hot water supplied from hot water supply pipe 6 with water supplied from water supply pipe 6A, and controls the temperature. Is provided with a pipe for supplying the temperature-controlled water (hot water) to the water discharge units 2 and 2. In the operation panel 53, the intensity (water pressure, flow rate), temperature, swing and the like of the water spouted from the spout unit 2 are set, processed by the control computer 52, and the control signal is sent to the mixing valve 51. To communicate.

The heart rate measuring section 7 collects data by attaching a bioelectrode for measuring an electrocardiogram in the bathtub body 1. The living body electrode is made of, for example, stainless steel and is installed in the bathtub main body 1 so as to sandwich the chest of a bather. Two lead-out electrodes having a diameter of 1 cm are provided on the side surface of the bathtub main body 1 and one ground electrode is provided. Provide. The collected data is sent to the physiological data control unit 9 and the monitor 10 displays the waveform of the electrocardiogram and the heart rate.

The blood pressure measuring section 8 includes, for example, the bathtub main body 1.
A finger cuff is set inside the bath, and the bather puts his finger on the cuff during bathing and sends blood pressure data measured to the physiological data controller 9. The blood pressure is also displayed on the monitor 10, and when an abnormality occurs during bathing (for example, the systolic blood pressure is 150 or more).
Displays a notification indicating a dangerous state, like the heartbeat. If the heart rate or blood pressure is abnormal, the temperature of the pouring water discharged from the water discharging unit 2 is lowered (for example, from 41 ° C. to 37 ° C.).
2) The control computer 52 controls so as to take danger avoidance measures such as automatically stopping the pouring water and draining the hot water in the bathtub.

As an index for grasping the condition of a person having a cardiac defect such as a patient with myocardial infarction, DP (Doubie Product) is used.
t) value (product of heart rate and systolic blood pressure), and the value is 10
If it exceeds 000, it is considered dangerous. So, for example,
When the DP value exceeds 10000, the pouring water is stopped, the hot water is drained, and the bather is notified of the danger by voice.

Next, a method of using the shower apparatus having the above configuration will be described. The user enters the bathtub body 1, sets the intensity (water pressure, flow rate), temperature, swing, etc. of the water spouted from the water spouting unit 2 on the operation panel 53, and removes hot water from the water spouting units 2, 2. Put out and hit the shoulders and waist with hot water. The strength of the spouting water is 10 liter / min to 15 liter / min, and the water pressure is 0.08 MPa. If the maximum value of the flow rate is 10 liters / minute or more, the pattern of the pouring water may be anything. For example, tapping water of a type in which water flows out intermittently or continuous water may be used. Here, if the capacity of the maximum flow rate is less than 10 liter / min, the strength of the pouring water is insufficient, and the massage effect leading to recovery from fatigue cannot be obtained. Further, the vertical position of the water discharge section 2 is changed by the slide section 3 so that the hot water of the temperature set by the mixing valve 51 with the temperature control function is discharged.

(Operation of the Embodiment) In the shower apparatus of the present embodiment, since the water discharge direction of the water discharge section 2 is directed to the inside of the bathtub main body 1, it is possible to enjoy bathing while soaking hot water, and to perform normal bathing. You can get a relaxing feeling that you can not taste. A water discharge section 2 having a maximum flow rate of 10 liters / minute or more; a slide section 3 capable of vertically sliding a water discharge position of the water discharge section 2;
And the control unit 5 for controlling the flow rate, it is possible to freely set the intensity, temperature and position of the shower to enjoy a comfortable bathing and at the same time reduce and eliminate stiff shoulders and pain. In addition, since the water discharge position can be changed, it is possible to cope with people of various heights, and it is also possible to adjust the feeling of dropping and striking of water peculiar to tapping water according to preference.

In particular, in the case of a person with a weak heart or an elderly person, the burden on the heart is strong in ordinary bathing, and the general bathing temperature (41)
° C) is considered dangerous, and half-body bathing with less burden is recommended, but this alone does not provide a sufficient bathing sensation. On the other hand, when the tap water is added by using the shower device of the present embodiment, it is possible to bathe comfortably without feeling cold even when bathing halfway.

Since the shower apparatus of this embodiment further includes a blood pressure measuring unit 8 and a heart rate measuring unit 7 for measuring the blood pressure or heart rate of the bather, it is possible to confirm his / her own physiological data during bathing, and to ensure a safe operation. You can take a bath.

FIG. 2 is a graph showing the effect of using the shower apparatus of the present embodiment in comparison with a comparative example.
Plot the fatigue level of the bather displayed on the vertical axis in five stages,
The horizontal axis plots before and after bathing. FIG.
In the test, a load having a maximum muscle strength ratio of 50% was applied to the capillar muscles on both shoulders of the subject (n = 10) before bathing for 3 minutes, and a simple shower bath (water pressure 0.2 MPa, flow rate 5 liter / minute) of the comparative example was performed. ) And changes in the fatigue score before and after bathing when the bath is immersed in the bath with the shower device of the present embodiment, and the results are plotted for comparison.

As is clear from FIG. 2, the bathing in which the shower device of the present embodiment is used is more effective in recovering from fatigue than a simple shower bath. In addition, since the faucet 4 is provided on a surface other than the surface on which the water discharge unit 2 is provided, even if a bather leans on the bathtub body 1 with his / her back toward the water discharge unit 2, the faucet 4 is obstructed. No.

3 to 6 show another embodiment of the present invention. FIG. 3 is an explanatory diagram of a shower device, FIG. 4 is an explanatory diagram of an operation panel, and FIGS. 5 and 6 are diagrams of the shower device of FIG. It is a graph which shows the effect at the time of use compared with a comparative example. In the following embodiments, the same components as those in the above embodiment are denoted by the same reference numerals and description thereof will be omitted, and only different components will be described with different reference numerals.

As shown in FIG. 3, the shower apparatus of this embodiment has a water discharge section 2 (shower head) for discharging water with the water discharge direction toward the inside of the bathtub body 1, and two types of water having different water temperatures. Water supply section 21A (high temperature side) for supplying water,
And a water supply unit 21B (low temperature side). Then, the first water temperature adjusting section 51 for controlling the water temperature of the first water supply section 21A.
A and a second water temperature adjustment unit 51B for controlling the water temperature of the second water supply unit 21B are provided independently of each other, and the two types of water (high temperature and low temperature) whose water temperature has been adjusted are supplied to the water discharge unit 2. Switching unit 22 for switching and supplying water at an arbitrary timing
(Three-way solenoid valve) is provided.

The first water temperature adjusting section 51A is a mixing valve having a temperature adjusting function, and a hot water supply pipe 6 from a hot water supply facility is provided on one side, a water supply pipe 6A is provided on the other side, and a check valve 61 is provided on each side. The high-temperature water, which is connected through the intermediary and adjusted, is supplied to the first water supply unit 21A. In addition, the second water temperature adjustment unit 51
B is also a mixing valve with a temperature control function,
The hot water supply pipe 6 is connected to one side thereof and the water supply pipe 6A is connected to the other side thereof via a check valve 61, and supplies the low-temperature water mixed and adjusted to the second water supply section 21B.

The switching unit 22 controls the opening time of the three-way solenoid valve by setting the discharge time setting panel 533 of the operation panel 53A.
This is done by inputting to A. Further, the control microcomputer 52A is configured to switch the solenoid valve of the switching unit 22 according to the setting. As shown in FIG. 4, the operation panel 53A controls the opening times of the temperature adjustment knob 531A of the first water temperature adjustment unit 51A, the temperature adjustment knob 531B of the second water temperature adjustment unit 51B, and the switching unit 22 (three-way solenoid valve). An ejection time setting panel 533A to be set is provided. Further, without setting the opening time, it is possible to make the control microcomputer 52A fluctuate or give a rhythm.

(Operation of the Embodiment) The shower apparatus of the present embodiment includes first and second water supply units 21A and 21B for supplying two types of water having different water temperatures to the water discharge unit 2, and first and second water supply units. Since the water temperature adjusting units 51A and 51B independently control the water temperatures of the units 21A and 21B, respectively, and the switching unit 22 that switches the two types of water whose temperature has been adjusted to the water discharging unit 2 at an arbitrary timing to supply water, The temperature of the hot water or water to be mixed can be set freely, and the water discharge cycle of the hot water and water can be set freely, so that fatigue recovery and beauty promotion effects can be obtained.

The operation and effect of the shower apparatus of this embodiment will be further described with reference to the graphs of FIGS. FIG.
Is a result of evaluating the comfort of use of the shower apparatus of the present embodiment in winter and summer in comparison with a conventional shower apparatus. As a result, when the shower apparatus of this embodiment was used, a comfortable feeling was obtained in both the winter and summer seasons. Was. In addition, even during use in summer, the water is cold or the hot water is hot, so that discomfort occurs and there is a problem before recovery from fatigue.

FIG. 6 shows the evaluation results of the degree of recovery from fatigue in comparison with the thermal stimulation shower of this embodiment and a normal shower. As a result, when the shower apparatus of the present example was used, the effect of recovering from fatigue was obtained by the thermal stimulation shower, but the degree of recovery from fatigue was reduced in the ordinary shower of the comparative example.

FIGS. 7 and 8 show another embodiment of the present invention. FIGS. 7 and 8 are explanatory views of a bathing apparatus. As shown in FIG. 7, the bathing apparatus of the present embodiment includes a bathtub body 1, a circulator 11 (circulation pump) that circulates water through the bathtub body 1, and water discharge that discharges water into the bathtub body 1. Section 2 (shower device), sensor section 16 for detecting the water temperature of bathtub body 1, and water temperature adjusting section for adjusting the water temperature of bathtub body 1 (gas cooker 12 for additional cooking, mixing valve 1 with temperature control function)
And a water supply pipe 18 with an electromagnetic valve 17 connected to the mixing valve 13) so that the water temperatures of the bathtub body 1 and the shower device can be set separately.

The shower device provided in the bathing apparatus of this embodiment is the same as the shower apparatus of the first embodiment. The water temperature setting of the shower device is determined by a water temperature setting knob on the operation panel 4, and is set to, for example, 43 ° C. to 44 ° C., which has a high fatigue recovery effect. The water discharge section 2 (shower head) of the shower device is of a hot water type in which the water discharge direction is directed into the bathtub body 1.

The water temperature of the bathtub body 1 is controlled by a temperature setting knob 19.
The set value is determined by the
The bathtub water temperature detection data detected by the
1 to the microcomputer control unit 14 and the bathtub body 1
Is adjusted by the water temperature adjusting unit. For example, the water temperature is set to a low water temperature of 37 ° C. to 38 ° C. at which a long bath can be taken comfortably. By doing so, it is possible to perform a long-time pouring hot water having a high effect of recovering from fatigue only on a part having stiffness or pain without placing a burden on the body. When hot water is poured and the water temperature of the bathtub body 1 becomes high, cooling water is supplied from a water supply pipe 18 with a solenoid valve 17 to cool the water.

The water in the bathtub body 1 is drawn in from a drop-in port 151 provided at the upper part of the side wall of the bathtub body 1, passes through a circulation pipe 15, and is supplied with a gas pump 12 for additional cooking by a circulation pump 11. It is sent to the mixing valve 13, sent from the outlet of the mixing valve 13 to the hot water outlet 152 through the circulation pipe 15, and poured into the bathtub body 1. Reference numeral 153 denotes an overflow port, which drains excessively supplied water from the water discharge section 2 of the shower device to a drain port.

As shown in FIG. 8, a cooling heat exchanging section 13A, a cooler 17A for cooling the refrigerant, and a refrigerant circulator for circulating the refrigerant between the cooling heat exchanging section 13A and the cooler 17A. 18A may be provided to cool the hot water. Here, the circulation heat exchanger 13A uses the circulation pipe 1
5 deprives the heat energy from the hot water in the water and gives it to the refrigerant. This refrigerant is sent to the cooler 17A by the refrigerant circulator 18A, and releases the heat energy given by the cooler 17A.
It is sent to the cooling heat exchange unit 13A again. In this way, the hot water is cooled and poured from hot water outlet 152. In this way, the temperature can be kept constant without adding any additional water for cooling, leading to saving of water resources.

(Operation of the Embodiment) The bathing apparatus of this embodiment is
Since the shower device that discharges water with the water discharge direction directed toward the inside of the bathtub main body 1 is provided, it is possible to enjoy bathing while taking a shower (hit water), and to provide a bathing sensation that is satisfactory to the user. In addition, since the water temperature of the bathtub body 1 and the water temperature of the shower device can be set separately, for example, the water temperature of the shower device is set to a high temperature having a large effect of recovering from fatigue, and the bath water is applied. By setting a warm bath that can be used, stiff shoulders and pain can be effectively removed without straining the body.

When the water temperature of the shower device is high and the water temperature of the bathtub body 1 is low, the water temperature of the bathtub body 1 gradually rises when the bathing water is used, so that the bather's body is burdened and comfortable bathing cannot be performed. However, since the water temperature of the bathtub main body 1 can be controlled, the water temperature of the bathtub main body 1 can be kept constant, and there is no fear that the above-described problem occurs.
In addition, when the water temperature of the shower device is low and the water temperature of the bathtub body 1 is high, the bath temperature of the bathtub body 1 drops when bathing hot water is applied, and comfortable bathing cannot be performed. , So that the above-described problem does not occur.

In this embodiment, the water in the bathtub body 1 and the water in the shower device can be set separately.
The heat exchange between the water used for the shower device and the water circulating in the bathtub body 1 to increase the shower water temperature and lower the bathtub water temperature does not increase the total amount of water and also reduces the heat energy. It can be used efficiently and the running cost can be reduced.

[0050]

According to the first aspect of the present invention, it is possible to enjoy bathing while taking a shower.
A satisfactory bathing feeling can be provided to the user. In addition, the intensity, temperature and position of the shower can be freely set to enjoy comfortable bathing, and at the same time, stiff shoulders and pain can be reduced and eliminated. Furthermore, a shower (hit water) can be performed corresponding to bathers of various heights.

[0051] The shower apparatus according to claim 2 further comprises:
Since the user is provided with a blood pressure or heart rate measuring unit for measuring the blood pressure or heart rate of the bather, his / her physiological data can be confirmed during bathing, and safe bathing is possible.

According to the third aspect of the present invention, it is possible to enjoy a bath while taking a shower (hot water) and provide a satisfactory bathing feeling to the user. In addition, the temperature of the hot water or water to be mixed can be set freely, and the water discharge cycle of the hot water and water can be set freely, so that fatigue recovery and beauty promotion effects can be obtained.

The bathing device according to the fourth aspect allows the user to enjoy bathing while taking a shower, and can provide a satisfactory bathing feeling to the user. In addition, if you set the water temperature of the shower device to a high temperature that has a great effect of recovering from fatigue, take a soaked hot water, and set the water temperature of the bathtub body to a low temperature bath that can take a long relaxing bath, stiff shoulders and pain without burdening the body Can be taken effectively. Furthermore, there is no possibility that the water temperature of the bathtub body will rise or fall too much due to the difference between the shower device and the bathtub body.

According to the bath apparatus of the fifth aspect, in addition to the effects of the shower apparatus of the first to third aspects, the effect of the bath apparatus of the fourth aspect can be obtained.

[Brief description of the drawings]

FIG. 1 is an explanatory view of a bathing apparatus with a shower device according to one embodiment of the present invention.

FIG. 2 is a graph showing the effect of using the shower device of FIG.

FIG. 3 is another embodiment of the present invention and is an explanatory view of a shower device.

FIG. 4 is an explanatory diagram of an operation panel.

FIG. 5 is a graph showing the effect of using the shower device of FIG. 3 in comparison with a comparative example.

6 is a graph showing the effect of using the shower device of FIG. 3 in comparison with a comparative example.

FIG. 7 is an explanatory view of a bathing apparatus according to another embodiment of the present invention.

FIG. 8 is an explanatory view of a bathing device partially different from FIG. 7;

[Explanation of symbols]

 DESCRIPTION OF SYMBOLS 1 Bath body 2 Water discharge part 3 Slide part 4 Faucet 5 Control part 51 Mixing valve with a temperature control function 52 Control computer 53 Operation panel 6 Hot water supply pipe 6A Water supply pipe 7 Heart rate measurement part 8 Blood pressure measurement part 21A 1st water supply section 21B 2nd water supply Unit 22 Switching unit 51A First water temperature adjustment unit 51B Second water temperature adjustment unit 11 Circulation pump 12 Gas cooker for additional cooking 13 Mixing valve 14 Microcomputer control unit 15 Circulation piping 16 Bathtub temperature detection sensor 18 Water supply piping

Claims (5)

[Claims] 1. The water discharge direction is directed into the bathtub body,
A water discharge unit having a water discharge capacity of 10 liters / minute or more, a slide unit capable of vertically sliding the water discharge position of the water discharge unit, and a control unit for controlling the temperature and flow rate of the discharged water. A shower device characterized by the above-mentioned. 2. The shower apparatus according to claim 1, further comprising a blood pressure or heart rate measuring unit for measuring a blood pressure or heart rate of the bather. 3. A water discharge section for discharging water with the water discharge direction toward the inside of the bathtub body, first and second water supply sections capable of supplying two kinds of water having different water temperatures to the water discharge section, and first and second water supply sections. A shower device, comprising: a water temperature adjustment unit that independently controls the water temperature of a water supply unit; and a switching unit that switches the two kinds of water whose temperature has been adjusted to the water discharge unit at an arbitrary timing to supply water. 4. A bathtub body, a circulator for circulating water through the bathtub body, a shower device for discharging water by directing a water discharge direction into the bathtub body, and a sensor unit for detecting a water temperature of the bathtub body.
A bathing apparatus comprising a water temperature adjusting unit for adjusting a water temperature of a bathtub body, wherein a water temperature of the bathtub body and a water temperature of the shower device can be controlled separately. 5. A shower device according to claim 1, wherein said shower device is incorporated in said shower device.
Bathing device as described.