JP2000176218A - Simplified bath water purifying and circulating device - Google Patents

Abstract

PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To enable a bath water purifying and circulating device to be easily post-attached even to a bathtub which cannot be reconstructed such as that of a rental house by composing a device main body of an attachable/detachable unit provided with a circulating pump, a heater, a sterilize and the like for bath water and a fixed body provided with a suction/discharge part and a tank filter for bath water. SOLUTION: The device main body is composed of a bath water circulating fixed part unit A and a bath water circulating attachable/detachable unit B. In the unit A, a suction/discharge part A1 positioned in bath water in a bathtub and integrating a suction port and discharge port for bath water into one body is connected to a fixed body part A2 in which a tank filter 2 for removing impurities from bath water is housed in a main body case 1 at the upper end part, and an opening 3 to be inserted into and attached to the bathtub wall is provided at the lower end part. On the other hand, in the unit B, a circulating pump 11, a heater 12, and a sterilizer 13 for bath water are arranged in an attachable/detachable unit case 10, and they are connected to an attachable/ detachable side circulating pipeline 14 and are controlled by a electric control part C. In this way, the device main body can easily be post-attached.

Description

DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION

[0001]

BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION 1. Field of the Invention The present invention relates to a simple bath water purifying and circulating apparatus which does not require wiring work at the time of installation and which can be easily used even in a rented apartment or condominium where remodeling is not possible.

[0002]

2. Description of the Related Art At present, a bath water purifying and circulating apparatus as a 24-hour bath placed indoors uses electricity as its energy source, and generally there is no power outlet in the bathroom. Wiring of the power cord was required when installing the main unit. In this wiring work, the electric capacity is 80
Because of the large capacity around 0W, it is not a simple one,
A hole was made in the bathroom wall, which was not easy for the user. Therefore, not only is the construction cost required by an installation specialist at the time of purchasing the bath water purification / circulation device, but particularly, in many cases, it is not possible to remodel an rented apartment or condominium, etc. Since it corresponds to remodeling, there was a problem that a bath water purification circulation device could not be installed.

[0003]

For this reason, there is a need to be able to install a bath water purifying and circulating apparatus even in a case where remodeling is not possible in an rented apartment or condominium.

[0004]

The inventor of the present invention has conducted intensive studies to solve the above-mentioned problems, and as a result, has found that the present invention has been developed by using a circulating pump for circulating bath water and a heater for heating bath water. A sterilizing device for sterilizing the bath water, an electric control unit for operating each of them, and a suction / discharge unit, a filtration tank, and a suction / discharge unit, a circulation pump, a heater, a sterilization device,
The filtration tank can be communicated with the circulation pipe, the opening between the suction and discharge section and the main body side can be inserted into the upper end of the bathtub wall of the bathtub, and the power cord of the electric control section can be detached or stored. By adopting a simple bath water purification and circulation device, wiring work at the time of installation is unnecessary, and it can be easily used even when remodeling is not possible in rented apartments or condominiums, etc. is there.

[0005]

BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS FIG.
To explain, as shown in FIG. 1 and FIG.
The circulation device is a suction / discharge unit A₁And the bath water circulation including the filtration tank 2
Ring fixing unit A, circulation pump 11, heater 1
2. A detachable unit B for circulating bath water including a sterilizer 13 and the like
It is composed of The fixed unit for bath water circulation
A is placed in the bath water of the bathtub 9 and the inlet and outlet of the bath water
Suction and discharge unit A ₁And fine dust and dirt
Tank for filtering impurities from bath water
Fixed body A provided in case 1_TwoIs at the top
The lower end is provided with an opening 3 so as to be viewed from the side.
It has a crotch shape. The opening 3 of the bifurcated portion corresponds to the bathtub.
9 and is installed in the bathtub wall 9a.

[0006] The intake portion A ₁ is a water supply end pipe 5a of the suction side of the bath water, and an outflow-side end pipe 5b on the outflow side is accommodated in the intake casing 4, the water supply end A pre-filter 6 is provided at a suction port at an outer end of the pipe 5a, and an ejection section 7 is provided at an outlet of the outflow-side end pipe 5b so that a jet jet flows. The filtration tank 2 of the fixed body A ₂ is provided with an outflow-side fixed portion pipe 8 provided in the fixed body case 1.
b, one end of the outflow-side fixed portion pipeline 8b is connected to the outflow-side end pipeline 5b. Further, in the fixed main body case 1, a water supply-side fixed portion pipeline 8 a is provided.
Is provided, and one end of the water supply side fixed portion pipe 8a is connected to the water supply side end pipe 5a.

The bath water circulation detachable unit B includes a detachable unit case 10 in which a circulation pump 11 for circulating bath water, a heater 12 such as a ceramic heater for heating bath water, and an ultraviolet ray for sterilizing bath water. Sterilization device 1 such as germicidal lamp
The circulation pump 11, the heater 12, and the sterilizer 13 are connected so that the bath water communicates with a detachable circulation line 14 through which the bath water circulates. And an electric control unit C for operating each of the sterilizers 13, and each part is configured to be driven by an AC home power supply. That is, in the bath water circulation detachable unit B, a circulation pump 1 requiring a power supply is provided.
1, only a heater 12, and a sterilizer 13 are provided.
The detachable unit B for bath water circulation includes the electric control unit C
Is exposed, and a plug at this end is provided so as to be connectable to an outlet outside the bathroom. The suction-side end of the detachable circulation pipe 14 is configured to be connectable to the other end of the water-supply-side fixed pipe 8a in the bath water circulation fixed unit A. The end is configured to be connectable to the other end of the outflow-side fixing portion pipe 8b in the bath water circulation fixing portion unit A. In the embodiment,
Next to the circulation pump 11, a heater 12, a sterilizer 13
The order is not limited, and appropriate ones are provided. Also,
On the front side of the bath water circulation detachable unit B, a power supply O
An operation unit 16 such as a temperature setting unit for setting N, OFF, and hot water temperature to a desired temperature is provided.

[0008] and the fixed body A ₂ of the bath water circulation fixing section unit A, will be described in detail detachable structure of the for bath water circulation detachable unit B. The stationary lower side of the fixed body case 1 of the main body A ₂ is further lowered stepped mating attachment section 1a is formed,該被mounting portion 1a the detachable for bath water circulation unit B is mounted. At this time, a lockable portion is provided on the lower side. On the upper side, as shown in FIGS. 4A and 5 to 7, an L-shaped open plate piece 20 having a hanging plate piece 20 a on the distal end side is attached to the mounting portion 1 of the fixed body case 1.
a is slidably provided in the front-rear direction. The water-shutoff valve 21 is provided in each of the lower end portion of the fixed body wherein the water-side fixing portion tube in A ₂ path 8a and the outflow-side fixing part conduit 8b, in the state of FIG. 7 (A), the Water stop valve 2
1 jumps out while being supported by the elastic force of the elastic member 22, and is connected to the upper end portion 14a of the detachable-side circulation pipe 14 of the detachable unit B for bath water circulation. In the state shown in FIG. 7B, when the water stop valve 21 is pressed by the hanging plate 20a of the L-shaped open plate 20 against the elastic force of the elastic member 22, the water stop is stopped. When the valve portion 21 and the upper end portion 14a of the detachable circulation line 14 are disengaged from each other, the water shutoff valve portion 21 is configured to maintain the water shutoff state by itself in a detached state so that there is no leakage of bath water. Thus, the bath water circulation detachable unit B can be removed.

Further, the said intake portion A ₁ of the bath water circulation fixing section unit A and the fixed body A _2, it will be described in detail mounting structure for mounting the tub wall 9a of the tub 9. Opening 3 between the intake portion A ₁ and the fixed body A ₂
Is provided with a bellows-like elastic part 23 made of synthetic resin to make the distance between the water supply side end pipes 5a and the outflow side end pipes 5b, and the water supply side fixing part. A portion between the pipe 8a and the upper end of the outflow-side fixed portion pipe 8b has watertightness and is configured to be stretchable. Further, the gap adjusting tool 24 is composed of both L-shaped tools 24a, 24a, and is configured to be adjustable in width at one upper half via a long hole 24b.
A rod 24c rising from the long hole 24b is provided. A suction cup 24d is appropriately provided inside the hanging pieces of the L-shaped tools 24a, 24a facing each other, and a cushion material 24e such as sponge is attached to the back surface of the upper piece of the L-shaped tool 24a on the lower side. Have been. The spacing adjusting tool 24
Is formed so as to support the connecting portion between the suction / discharge portion A ₁ and the fixed main body A _2, and the interval adjusting tool 24 corresponds to the upper end of the bathtub wall 9 a of the bathtub 9 corresponding to its thickness. And straddle, and the suction cup 24d is attached to the bathtub wall 9a.
The bath water circulation fixing unit A is attached to and fixed to the surface.

FIG. 8 and FIG. 9 show another embodiment, which is a simplified bath water purifying and circulating apparatus in which the fixed unit for bath water circulation A and the detachable unit B for bath water circulation are integrated. is there. In both figures, the basic parts, the filtration tank 2, the opening 3, the suction / discharge case 4, the water supply side end pipe 5a,
Outflow-side end pipe 5b, pre-filter 6, jetting section 7, water supply-side fixed section pipe 8a, outflow-side fixed section pipe 8b, circulation pump 11, heater 12, sterilizer 13, power cord 15, and operation section 16 Etc. are the same as those provided in the bath water circulation fixing unit A and the bath water circulation detachable unit B,
The configuration is such that there is no attachment / detachment mechanism. The one shown in FIG. 8 is one in which the power cord 15 is detachable, and the one shown in FIG. 9 is one in which the power cord 15 can be stored in a case.

FIG. 10 and FIG. 11 show still another embodiment in which the simple bath water purifying and circulating device is provided in the bathtub 9 and the bathtub lid 18 is watertight on the upper surface of the bathtub 9. It is a part for placing in a shape. The connecting portion between the fixed unit A for bath water circulation and the detachable unit B for bath water circulation of the simple bath water purification and circulation device is formed as a raised portion 17 having an upper surface horizontal and an inclined surface on the left and right sides. The raised member 17 having the same surface shape as the raised portion 17
9 is adsorbed on the upper surface of the bathtub wall 9a of the bathtub 9 via a suction cup 19a so as to face the position where the simple bath water purification circulation device is provided. Thereby, when the bathtub lid 18 is placed on the upper surface of the bathtub 9, there is no gap and the bathtub 18 can be placed without leakage.

Further, conventionally, since there is no swelling member 19, a dedicated bathtub lid cut out so as to escape the swelling portion 17 is required. The dedicated lid not only imposes a burden on the customer at the time of purchase, but if a lid provided with a notch is prepared in advance, the main body cannot be placed at an arbitrary installation position according to each bathtub. Further, if the notch can be provided at a free position, a certain amount of construction work for providing the notch at the time of installation is required. Further, once the notch is provided, the main body cannot be moved to another position. For example, when the installation position is changed due to elevating or the like, a new lid must be purchased again. In this regard, in the present invention, since a very common commercially available bellows lid can be used as it is, all of the above problems are solved [FIGS. 10 and 11].
(B)].

Further, in the simple bath water purifying and circulating apparatus in which the bath water circulating fixing unit A and the bath water circulating detachable unit B are separated, the power cord 15 of the electric control unit C is as shown in FIG. In addition, the power cord 15 is configured to be detachable from the detachable unit case 10 of the detachable unit B for bath water circulation, or as shown in FIG.
5 can be stored in the detachable unit case 10.

[0014] There are various methods as to which part can be removed. For example, a method in which a pipe such as a circulating pump or a sterilizing device is left in the bathtub together with the filtration tank 2 may be considered. In this case, when the electric control unit is removed, a mechanism for disconnecting the power supply wiring of these components is required, and measures against corrosion of the electrical contact at the part where the wiring is separated and measures against electric leakage are required. Instead, a pipe desorption mechanism can be dispensed with.

[0015]

According to the first aspect of the present invention, a circulation pump 11 for circulating bath water and a heater 1 for heating bath water are provided.
2 and an electric control unit C for operating each of them with a sterilizing device 13 for sterilizing bath water provided therein, and provided with a suction / discharge unit A ₁ , a filtration tank 2, the suction / discharge unit A ₁ , a circulation pump 11, a heater 12, sterilizer 13, and a filtration tank 2 watertight manner accommodated in the main body as communicable in the circulation pipe, the intake portion a ₁
A simple bath water purifying and circulating device in which three openings between the main body and the main body can be inserted into the upper end of the bathtub wall 9a of the bathtub 9, and the power cord 15 of the electric control unit C can be detachably or stowed. Therefore, there is no need for wiring work at the time of installation, and there is the greatest advantage that it can be easily used even in a case where remodeling is not possible in a rented apartment or condominium.

To explain the effect in detail, since there is generally no power outlet in the bathroom, wiring work of the power cord is required at the time of installing the main body, and this wiring work has an electric capacity of 800 W. Because of the large capacity before and after,
It was not a simple one, and a hole was made in the bathroom wall, making it difficult for the user. Therefore,
When purchasing the bath water purifying and circulating apparatus, construction cost was required by an installation specialist, but in the present invention, the suction / discharge unit A ₁ ,
A filtration tank 2 is provided, and the suction / discharge section A ₁ , the circulation pump 1
1, heater 12, sterilizer 13, watertight manner accommodated in the main body as possible communication between the filtration tank 2 at the circulation pipe, the intake portion A ₁ and the tub wall opening three positions bathtub 9 between the main body side 9a can be inserted into the upper end portion, and the electric control unit C
Power cord 15 is detachable or stowable,
At the time of bathing, the power cord 15 can be detached or stored to avoid electric leakage of the electric control unit C, and any modification work to make a hole in the bathroom wall in an rented apartment or condominium, etc. Without having to do so, you can enjoy a bath-like thing that is safe and easy for 24 hours.

According to the second aspect of the present invention, a circulation pump 11 for circulating bath water and a heater 12 for heating bath water are provided.
And a disinfecting device 13 for disinfecting bath water, a detachable unit B for circulating bath water having an electric control unit C for operating each of them, a suction / discharge unit A ₁ and a filtration tank 2 are provided. consists of a tub wall 9a becomes as insertable into upper end portions bath water circulation fixing section unit a of the tub 9, wherein the intake portion a _1, circulation pump 11, heater 12, the sterilizer 1
3, a simplified bath water purification and circulation device that enables communication with the filtration tank 2 by a circulation pipe and makes the bath water circulation attachment / detachment unit B detachable from the bath water circulation fixed unit A. By removing the bath water circulation detachable unit B having the electric control unit C having a risk of electric leakage at the time of bathing, a bath-like thing can be easily enjoyed for 24 hours, and a bathroom in an rented apartment or condominium, etc. No modification work is needed to make holes in the wall.

To further describe the effect, when not taking a bath, slightly open the door of the bathroom, and then connect the power cord 15 to an outlet outside the bathroom to keep warm, sterilize,
Perform purification. Then, when taking a bath, if the door is not closed, water or steam from a shower or the like will go out of the bathroom. Therefore, the bath water circulation attachment / detachment unit B having the electric control unit C is removed from the bath water circulation fixed unit A. , Temporarily leave outside the bathroom. This enabled the bathroom door to be closed. In particular, the important point present invention, a heater 12 portion bring out bathroom, heating excluding the intake portion A ₁ and the filtration tank 2, a circulation pump 11 and the bath water for circulating bath water bath water And a sterilizing device 13 for sterilizing the water, and only a detachable unit B for circulating bath water having an electric control unit C for operating each of them. By reducing the size of the 24-hour bus unit to a portable size,
Something was taken out of the bathroom when taking a bath. This is the same as the present invention in that the construction of the power cord 15 is not required. However, in this conventional example, since the whole body is taken out, it is difficult to take it out because it has a considerable weight although it is downsized. . Also, since diving is collected in the filtration tank and the suction / drainage area, when taken out of the bathroom, water may fall or fall out of the bathroom and contaminate the dressing room. There are also problems. In that respect, in the present invention, the bath portion of ice is accumulated in the filtration tank 2 and intake unit A _1, leaving the bath 9, for methods bring only electrical part outside the bathroom, the weight of the portion bring lightly Also, there is no danger of bathing and dropping and soiling the dressing room.
Further, since the filtration tank 2 is not carried, it is not necessary to reduce the weight, and the filtration tank 2 having a sufficient capacity required for purification can be prepared. Therefore, a product having good performance such as purification can be obtained.

According to the third aspect of the present invention, a circulation pump 11 for circulating bath water and a heater 12 for heating bath water
And a disinfecting unit 13 for disinfecting bath water, which is provided with a detachable unit B for circulating bath water, each of which can be driven by a power supply, and a suction / discharge unit A ₁ and a filtration tank 2. consists of a tub wall 9a becomes as insertable into upper end portions bath water circulation fixing section unit a, the intake portion a _1,
The circulation pump 11, the heater 12, the sterilizer 13, and the filtration tank 2 can be connected to each other by a circulation pipe, and the pipe provided in the bath water circulation detachable unit B is detachable. The water can be stopped, and the bath water circulation attaching / detaching unit B is attached to the bath water circulation fixed unit A.
, A bath water circulation fixed unit A, particularly when bathing,
When the detachable unit for bath water circulation B is detached, the piping provided in the detachable unit for bath water circulation B is detachable, and the bath water can be stopped when removed. There is an advantage that there is no leakage of the bath water even if it is removed, and the danger of leakage of the bath water circulation detachable unit B can be reliably avoided. Other effects are the same as those of the second aspect.

In the invention of claim 4, claims 1 and 2
Or 3, wherein a simple bath water purifying and circulating device is provided in which the opening 3 between the suction / discharge unit A ₁ and the fixed main body A ₂ provided in the bath water circulation fixing unit A can be adjusted to an appropriate interval. Thus, the simple bath water purifying and circulating apparatus can be used for all kinds of bathtubs 9 in addition to the effects of claims 1, 2 and 3.
There is an advantage that it can be installed on the bathtub wall 9a.

[Brief description of the drawings]

FIG. 1A is a perspective view in which the present invention is mounted on a bathtub. FIG. 1A is a perspective view in which a detachable unit for bath water circulation is removed from a fixed unit for bath water circulation of the present invention.

FIG. 2 is an exploded perspective view of the present invention.

FIG. 3 is a perspective view of the present invention as viewed from the back side.

4A is a side view having a partial cross section in which the present invention is mounted on a bathtub wall of a bathtub. FIG. 4B is an exploded perspective view of a distance adjusting member. FIG. Side view with broken cross section

FIG. 5 is a partial perspective view of a mounting portion of the fixed unit for bath circulation.

FIG. 6 is a sectional view of FIG. 5;

FIG. 7A is a cross-sectional view in which the fixed unit for bath circulation and the detachable unit for bath circulation maintain a fixed state. FIG. 7B is a sectional view of the fixed unit for bath circulation and the detachable unit for bath circulation. Cross section just before

FIG. 8 is an exploded perspective view of another embodiment of the present invention.

9A is a perspective view of another embodiment of the present invention, and FIG. 9B is a sectional view of a main part of FIG. 9A.

10 (A) is a perspective view of the present invention and a rising member mounted on a bathtub, and FIG. 10 (B) is a perspective view of the state of FIG.

11A is a perspective view of a raised member, FIG. 11B is a cross-sectional view of the raised member, FIG. 11C is a cross-sectional view of FIG.

[Explanation of symbols]

2 ... filtration tank 3 ... opening 9 ... tub 9a ... tub wall 11 ... circulation pump 12 ... heater 13 ... sterilizer 15 ... power cord A ... fixing section unit for the bath water circulating B ... throw-bath water circulation unit A ₁ ... intake portion C ... Electric control unit

Claims (4)

[Claims] 1. An electric control unit which is equipped with a circulation pump for circulating bath water, a heater for heating bath water, and a sterilizing device for sterilizing bath water, and has an electric control unit for operating each unit. And the suction / discharge unit, circulation pump, heater,
The sterilization device and the filtration tank can be communicated with the circulation pipe.
An opening portion between the suction / discharge unit and the main body side can be inserted into an upper end portion of a bathtub wall of a bathtub, and a power cord of the electric control unit can be detachably or stowably stored. apparatus. 2. A detachable unit for circulating bath water, which includes a circulating pump for circulating bath water, a heater for heating bath water, and a sterilizing device for sterilizing bath water and having an electric control unit for operating each of them. A suction / discharge unit and a filtration tank are provided, and an opening between them is a bath water circulation fixing unit that can be inserted into an upper end of the bathtub wall of the bathtub.
A simple bath water purifier characterized in that a circulation pump, a heater, a sterilizer, and a filtration tank can be communicated with a circulation pipe, and the bath water circulation attachment / detachment unit can be detachably attached to the bath water circulation fixed unit. Circulation device. 3. A detachable unit for circulating bath water, which includes a circulation pump for circulating bath water, a heater for heating the bath water, and a sterilizing device for sterilizing the bath water and having an electric control unit for operating each of them. A suction / discharge unit and a filtration tank are provided, and an opening between them is a bath water circulation fixing unit that can be inserted into an upper end of the bathtub wall of the bathtub.
A circulation pump, a heater, a sterilizer, and a filtration tank can be communicated with a circulation pipe, and a pipe provided in the bath water circulation attachment / detachment unit is detachable, so that the bath water can be stopped when removed. A simple bath water purifying and circulating device, wherein the bath water circulating attachment / detachment unit is detachable from the bath water circulating fixing unit. 4. An opening according to claim 1, 2 or 3, wherein an opening between said suction / discharge section and a fixing body provided in said bath water circulation fixing section unit can be adjusted to an appropriate interval. Simple bath water purification circulation device.