JP2000197575A - Shower apparatus - Google Patents

Abstract

PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To provide a shower apparatus in which a shower head can be easily handled and an additive for body care can be stored in large quantities and which can be easily installed. SOLUTION: An additive cartridge 17 is detachably provided in a main water conduit 9 extending to a delivery tube 7 from a feed water tube 4 within a main body 8, wherein the tube 4 communicating with a hot water feed port 3 and the delivery tube 7 communicating with a shower head 5 are provided, to deliver an additive 16 for body care. Thus, the shower head can be used as it is, without injuring the usability thereof, and hence a shower apparatus, wherein a large amount of the additive for body care 16 can be stored, can be easily mounted to an existing shower equipment.

Description

DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION

[0001]

BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION 1. Field of the Invention The present invention relates to a shower device capable of removing chlorine from tap water used for washing a body or washing hair in a bathroom or the like and adding a body care additive.

[0002]

2. Description of the Related Art In recent years, shower water jetted from a shower nozzle has been developed to impart fragrance and detergency to the shower water or to allow shower liquid such as shampoo to flow out.

Conventionally, as a shower apparatus of this type, those shown in FIGS. 6 and 7 have been known as those imparting fragrance, cleaning properties, and the like. Hereinafter, the configuration will be described with reference to FIGS.

As shown in the drawing, a storage chamber 104 is provided in a water passage 103 of a shower head 102 for jetting water in a shower shape from a jet port 101, and the storage chamber 104 includes a container 105 fixed to the shower head 102, and a container 105. 105
, A through-hole 107 and a through-hole 108 are provided on the sides facing both the container 105 and the rotating lid 106, respectively.
An object 109 made of a detergent-containing substance, a fragrance-containing substance, or the like is accommodated in the inside of the container 04.

In the above configuration, when the rotating lid 106 is turned to make the through hole 107 and the through hole 108 communicate with each other, the water passage 1
The water flow from 03 to the ejection port 101 passed through the storage chamber 104, and the storage object 109 or water mixed with its components was ejected from the ejection port 101.

FIGS. 8 and 9 show a known shower device for discharging a shower liquid together with hot and cold water. Hereinafter, the configuration will be described with reference to FIGS. 8 and 9.

As shown in the drawing, a container 201 containing a shower liquid such as a body shampoo and a fragrance serving as a shower liquid is attached to a water tap 203 of a shower device via an on-off valve 202. By controlling the opening and closing of the on-off valve 202, the shower liquid in the container 201 flows into the water tap 203, hot water is introduced into the water tap 203 from the introduction pipe 204, and the shower liquid and hot water are mixed to form the opening 206.
And discharged from the shower head 205.

[0008]

In such a conventional shower apparatus, in the former, the storage chamber 104 is provided in the water passage 103 of the shower head 102 and the storage 109 of the washing and the fragrance is provided. As the shape of the head 102 becomes large and the weight becomes heavy, the shower head 10
In addition to the fact that the operability of 2 is deteriorated and the volume of the storage room 104 is limited, there is a problem that the exchange frequency of the storage object 109 is increased, and the storage volume is large and a normal shower head can be used. Has been requested.

In the latter, the shower head 2
05 is provided with a container 201 containing a shower liquid via an on-off valve 202 at a part of a hydrant 203 for supplying water to an existing shower facility. It is necessary to exchange with the
It is required that existing shower facilities can be easily rearranged and installed at home.

SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION The present invention has been made to solve the above-mentioned conventional problems, and has as its object to provide a shower apparatus which can increase the volume of a storage room, can be easily installed, and can use a normal shower head. I have.

[0011]

In order to achieve the above object, a shower apparatus according to the present invention has a main body provided with a water supply pipe communicating with a hot and cold water supply port and a discharge pipe communicating with a shower head. A main water passage communicating from the water supply pipe to the discharge pipe, and an additive cartridge for supplying a body care additive to the main water passage, wherein the additive cartridge is detachably provided to the main body.

According to the present invention, it is possible to obtain a shower device which can increase the volume of the storage room, is easy to install, and can use a normal shower head.

[0013]

DESCRIPTION OF THE PREFERRED EMBODIMENTS The present invention provides a main body having a water supply pipe communicating with a hot and cold water supply port and a discharge pipe communicating with a shower head, and a main water passage communicating from the water supply pipe provided in the main body to the discharge pipe. And an additive cartridge for supplying a body care additive to the main waterway, wherein the additive cartridge is detachably provided to the main body, and the main body is a simple operation for connecting to a hot water supply port. The installation can be performed, and the additive cartridge is provided in the main body, so that the amount of the additive to be stored can be increased as compared with the inside of the shower head, and the shower head has an effect that a normal form can be used.

Hereinafter, embodiments of the present invention will be described with reference to the drawings.

[0015]

(Embodiment 1) As shown in FIGS. 1 to 3, a shower device main body 8 has a hot water supply port 3 and a discharge pipe 7 protruding from a bottom surface. A water supply hose 2 is connected to the hot water supply port 3 via a connection fitting 1, and further connected to the hot water supply port 3. The discharge pipe 7 is connected to the discharge hose 6 through the connection fitting 1.
Are connected, and further, a shower head 5 is connected to the end. A main water passage 9 communicating from the water supply pipe 4 to the discharge pipe 7 is provided in the main body 8.

A bypass water passage 14 is provided in the main water passage 9, a supply receiving portion 23 described later is provided in the bypass water passage 14, and a tip of the additive cartridge 17 is set. The additive cartridge 17 is removably housed through an opening provided on the top surface of the main body 8, is provided with a pump 15 inside the additive cartridge 17, and is filled with a humectant 16. By pressing the head of the set additive cartridge 17, a certain amount of the humectant 16 is injected into a filling chamber 18 provided in the bypass water passage 14 by the pump 15.

Further, a projection 19 for introducing a part of hot water flowing into the main waterway 9 into the bypass waterway 14 is provided with the main waterway 9.
It is provided to protrude inside.

The supply receiving portion 23 provided in the bypass water passage 14 is formed in a cylindrical shape so as to hold the outer periphery of the supply port 22 of the additive cartridge 17. An end opening 24 provided in the supply receiving portion 23 communicates with the filling chamber 18 of the bypass water passage 14, but a stopper 26 that constantly closes the end opening 24 is pressed by a spring 25 vertically. In addition, plug part 2
6 and a predetermined gap 2 between the end of the supply port 22 of the humectant 16
7, and the periphery of the gap 27 is sealed.

A guide wall 28 for holding the outer periphery of the additive cartridge 17 is provided, and a cartridge mounting portion 29 is formed by the guide wall 28 and the supply / reception portion 23 so that water does not collect on the flat portion 30 of the cartridge mounting portion 29. An inclined surface is formed, and a water drain hole 31 is provided in the cartridge mounting portion 29.

A desalting material case 10 is provided between the water supply pipe 4 and the main waterway 9 in the main body 8, and the desalting material 11 is removably stored in the desalting material case 10, and is sealed by the packing 12 and the lid 13. are doing.

The main waterway 9 on the downstream side adjacent to the desalination material 11
A check valve 20 is provided in the main water passage 9 downstream of the check valve 20.

The left and right side surfaces of the main body 8 are provided with hook grooves 3.
2 is provided, and the hook 33 of the shower head 5 is provided with an inverted L-shaped claw 34 which is detachably engaged with the hook groove 32. In the above configuration, when taking a shower, when the valve of the hot water supply port 3 is opened and the lever is rotated to the shower side, the hot water passes through the water supply pipe 4 from the water supply hose 2 into the desalination material case 10 provided on the upstream side. The chlorine contained in the hot and cold water is removed by the desalting material 11 stored in the desalting material case 10 and sent to the shower head 5 from the discharge pipe 7 through the discharge pipe 7 through the main waterway 9, Water is sprinkled from the shower head 5 and can be used as a shower.

At this time, a portion of the hot water passing through the main water channel 9 is guided to the bypass water channel 14 by the projection 19 provided so as to protrude from the main water channel 9, and the hot water passing through the bypass water channel 14 is mixed with the hot water in the main water channel 9. The water is sent to the shower head 5 and sprinkled.

Next, when the humectant 16 is to be added to the body, the head of the additive cartridge 17 mounted on the cartridge mounting portion 29 is pressed in the use state of the shower, and the additive cartridge is moved along the guide wall 28. When the pump 17 is lowered, a predetermined amount of the humectant 16 is sent out from the supply port 22 by the action of the pump 15 provided therein, and the plug 26
Is pressed down against the spring pressure of the spring 25, the end opening 24 of the supply receiving portion 23 is opened, and flows out into the filling chamber 18 of the bypass water passage 14. When the pressing force of the head of the additive cartridge 17 is released, the stopper portion 26 is pushed up by the spring pressure of the spring 25, and the supply receiving portion 2
The third end opening 24 is closed to prevent hot water from entering the bypass water passage 14.

The humectant 1 filled in the filling chamber 18
6 gradually dissolves in hot and cold water passing through the bypass waterway 14, merges into the main waterway 9, the moisturizer 16 is applied to the body surface by the shower head 5, and the body can be easily cleaned before taking a bath. it can.

Further, when the shower is stopped by closing the valve of the hot water supply port 3, the check valve 20 provided on the downstream side of the desalting material 11 fills the hot water on the upstream side of the check valve 20. In this state, the main waterway 9 is closed, and the desalting material 11 can be kept in a flooded state. When discharging hot water from the main water passage 9 downstream of the check valve 20, the remaining dechlorinated water can be easily discharged by opening the drain plug 21 with the shower head 5 at the lower position. .

Further, since the shower device is located in a place with a lot of moisture and humidity, water droplets flow into the cartridge mounting portion 29, but the flat portion 30 of the cartridge mounting portion 29 is formed by an inclined surface so that water droplets do not stay. Has been
Water drops descend on the flat portion 30 without staying there, and are discharged to the outside through a drain hole 31 provided in the cartridge mounting portion 29.

In the use state of the shower head 5, when it is more convenient to use the shower head 5 on the right side of the main body 8, the hook 33 is inserted into the hook groove 32 provided on the right side of the main body 8. The hook 33 is attached to the main body 8 by engaging the claw 34, and the shower head 5 is hooked and used. When it is more convenient to use the shower head 5 on the left side of the main body 8, the left side of the main body 8 is used. Hook groove 3
2, the hook 33 can be attached.

As described above, according to the shower apparatus of the first embodiment of the present invention, the water supply pipe 4 communicating with the hot water supply port 3 and the water supply pipe 4 in the main body 8 provided with the discharge pipe 7 communicating with the shower head 5 are provided. A humectant 16 is provided in the main waterway 9 communicating with the discharge pipe 7.
By providing the additive cartridge 17 for supplying the water, the humectant 16 can be bathed on the body before taking a bath, the body can be easily cleaned after taking a bath, and the replacement of the additive cartridge 17 can be simplified. , The capacity can be increased, and even if there is an existing shower device in the bathroom, there is no need for construction work by a specialist,
Since it can be easily installed at home and a normal shower head 5 can be used, the usability is not impaired.

By forming a bypass channel 14 in the main channel 9 and providing a filling chamber 18 for the humectant 16, the humectant 16 is filled in the filling chamber 18 and the humectant 16 is dissolved in the bypass channel 14. In addition, the outflow time during which the mixed water of the humectant 16 flows out of the bypass waterway 14 into the main waterway 9 can be maintained, and the time for which the humectant 16 is bathed in the whole body can be maintained.

By providing the main channel 9 with a projection 19 for introducing hot and cold water into the bypass channel 14, a predetermined amount of inflow into the bypass channel 14 can be ensured. A mixed water is obtained.

In addition, a check valve 20 is provided in the main water passage 9 on the downstream side adjacent to the desalination material 11, and a drain plug 21 is provided on the downstream side thereafter.
Is provided, even after the shower is stopped, the humectant 16 does not flow back to the desalination material 11 side,
The desalting material 11 provided on the upstream side of the check valve 20 is immersed in water, so that a decrease in the dechlorination removal ability can be prevented. The main water passage 9 and the discharge hose 6 on the side can be drained, so that the dechlorinated water is not left in a remaining state, thereby preventing the growth of bacteria.

Further, an end opening 24 communicating between a supply receiving portion 23 for receiving the outer periphery of the supply port 22 of the humectant 16 and the filling chamber 18.
Plug 26 via a spring 25 so as to always close the
The additive cartridge 1
7, the plug 26 is pushed down by the pressure at which the humectant 16 is supplied from the supply port 22 to the filling unit 18, the end opening 24 is opened, and the filling unit 18 is filled with the humectant 16. After the humectant 16 is filled, the stopper 26 closes the end opening 24 by the action of the spring 25,
The water inside the bypass water passage 14 is not applied to the plug 26 and the water pressure in the bypass water passage 14 is applied.
Is more securely closed.

Further, by mounting the additive cartridge 17 on the cartridge mounting portion 29 formed by the guide wall 28 and the supply receiving portion 23, the additive cartridge 17 can be smoothly moved up and down without rattling. Becomes better.

The flat portion 3 of the cartridge mounting portion 29
0 is inclined so that no water droplets accumulate, and by providing a drain hole 31, even if water droplets adhering to the additive cartridge 17 flow into the cartridge mounting portion 29,
Since water can be drained by being guided to the drain hole 31 along the slope of 0, there is no water pool in the cartridge mounting portion 29,
Water rot is prevented and the additive cartridge 1
7 can be smoothly moved up and down during operation.

The hook 33 of the shower head 5 is inserted into the hook groove 32 provided on the left or right side of the main body 8 by a claw 34.
The shower head 5 can be attached to a convenient location by attaching the via hole.

In this embodiment, a cosmetic moisturizing agent was used as a body care additive, but other cosmetic additives such as perfume, slimming agent, whitening water, antiperspirant, shampoo, soapy water, etc. Washing solution, acne, atopy, a drug for skin disease control, and the like.

Further, since the additive cartridge 17 is detachably provided on the main body 8, the additive cartridge 17 in use is taken out as needed, and a cartridge containing another additive is replaced with the main body 8. May be used.

(Embodiment 2) As shown in FIGS. 4 and 5, on the back surface of the main body 8A, an adjusting screw 36 that can freely project toward the wall surface 35 so that the space between the back surface of the main body 8A and the wall surface 35 can be adjusted. Are provided so as to be freely screwable, and the adjuster 37 is formed. When the adjusting screw 36 of the adjuster 37 is moved to the main body 8A side, the adjusting screw 3
When a concave portion 38 is provided so that the head of 6 does not protrude from the back surface of the main body 8A, and the main body 8A is attached to the main body receiver 39 provided on the wall surface 35 on the lower surface side of the main body 8A via the connection fitting 1. In addition, a clip-shaped stopper metal fitting 40 is provided so that the main body 8A does not fall off from the main body receiver 39.

In the above configuration, the main body 8A is connected to the connection fitting 1
When there is a large gap between the rear surface of the main body 8A and the wall surface 35 when attached to the main body receiver 39 through the, the adjustment screw 36 of the adjuster 37 is rotated so as to protrude toward the wall surface 35, and the adjustment screw is The head of 36 is pressed against the wall surface 35 and attached so that the main body 8A does not rattle.

When the back surface of the main body 8A is close to the wall surface 35, the head of the adjusting screw 36 of the adjuster 37 is stored in the recess 38 so as not to protrude from the back surface of the main body 8A. Is attached to the main body receiver 39 via the connection fitting 1.

As described above, according to the shower apparatus of the second embodiment of the present invention, the adjuster 37 is provided on the back surface of the main body 8A. The adjustment allows the main body 8A to be securely held.

Further, by providing the recess 38 so that the adjusting screw 36 of the adjuster 37 can be housed in the rear surface of the main body 8A, the mounting can be performed even in a narrow space between the rear surface of the main body 8A and the wall surface 35.

[0044]

As is apparent from the above embodiment, according to the present invention, a main body provided with a water supply pipe communicating with a hot water supply port and a discharge pipe communicating with a shower head, and the main body provided in the main body are provided. A main waterway communicating the water supply pipe and the discharge pipe,
An additive cartridge for supplying a body care additive to the main waterway is provided, and the additive cartridge is detachably provided to the main body, so that the whole body is exposed to the body care additive before taking a bath, It is possible to provide a shower device that can easily perform body care after bathing, can increase the amount of the body care additive to be stored, can be easily installed in existing shower facilities, and does not impair the usability of the shower.

In addition, since the bypass waterway is provided in the main waterway and the filling chamber for the body care additive supplied from the additive cartridge is provided in the bypass waterway, the body care additive is gradually dissolved in the bypass waterway. By discharging the mixed water from the shower to the main waterway, the outflow time of the mixed water can be maintained.

Further, since the projection for introducing hot water into the bypass waterway is provided so as to protrude into the main waterway, a predetermined inflow amount into the bypass waterway can be ensured even if the water amount in the main waterway changes. The usable water mixture can be obtained by dissolving the body care additive.

Further, a cylindrical supply receiving portion for receiving the outer periphery of the supply port for the body care additive of the additive cartridge, and a spring so as to always close an end opening communicating the supply receiving portion and the filling portion are provided. A plug provided freely up and down through the plug and a predetermined gap formed between the plug and the end of the supply port for the body care additive. The plug is pushed down by the additive for body care, and the additive for body care is pushed out against the water pressure in the filling chamber.
When not filled, the end opening is always sealed by the stopper, so that there is no leakage of water in the bypass channel. Further, the stopper is securely closed by the water pressure in the bypass waterway.

Further, since a guide wall for holding the outer periphery of the additive cartridge is provided, and the cartridge mounting portion is constituted by the guide wall and the supply receiving portion, the tip end of the additive cartridge is held by the supply receiving portion, and the outer periphery is held. By holding the additive cartridge on the guide wall, it is possible to prevent rattling of the additive cartridge and to smoothly move up and down when supplying the body care additive.

Further, since the flat portion of the cartridge mounting portion is inclined so as not to collect water droplets, and a drain hole is provided, the inside of the main body is kept clean by eliminating the water pool of the cartridge mounting portion. Vertical movement can be performed smoothly.

Also, since a desalinating material is provided in the main channel upstream of the supply receiving section, the body care additive is mixed with tap water from which harmful chlorine that oxidizes the body skin and hair is removed. Can relieve irritation to the skin and enhance the feeling of use.

Also, a check valve is provided in the main water passage on the downstream side of the desalting material, and a drain plug is provided in the main water passage on the downstream side of the check valve. Is always immersed in water, which can prevent a decrease in dechlorination removal performance. In addition, the check valve in the main body can drain water from the downstream main water channel and the discharge hose, and can prevent the growth of bacteria due to long-term storage.

Also, since the hook of the shower head is detachably provided on the left or right side of the main body, even if there is an obstacle on the wall surface, by changing the mounting position of the hook, The restriction on the mounting position of the main body can be eliminated, and the hooking position of the shower head can be changed according to the user's preference.

Further, since the adjuster which can adjust the gap between the main body and the wall surface is provided on the back surface of the main body, the rotation of the main body can be prevented by adjusting the gap between the main body and the wall surface by the adjuster.

Further, since the adjuster can be stored so as not to protrude from the back of the main body, it can be mounted even in a place where the gap between the main body and the wall surface is narrow.

[Brief description of the drawings]

FIG. 1 is a side view of a partial cross section of a shower device according to a first embodiment of the present invention.

FIG. 2 is a cross-sectional view around a main water channel of the shower device.

FIG. 3 is a longitudinal sectional view of a desalination material of the shower device.

FIG. 4 is a top view showing a mounted state of a shower device according to a second embodiment of the present invention.

FIG. 5 is a side view showing an attached state of the shower device.

FIG. 6 is a side view of a partial cross section of a conventional shower device.

FIG. 7 is an exploded perspective view of a storage room portion of the shower device.

FIG. 8 is a partial sectional view of another conventional shower device.

FIG. 9 is a perspective view of the shower device.

[Explanation of symbols]

 REFERENCE SIGNS LIST 3 hot water supply port 4 water supply pipe 5 shower head 7 discharge pipe 8 main body 8A main body 9 main waterway 11 desalination material 14 bypass waterway 16 humectant (additive for body care) 17 additive cartridge 18 filling chamber 19 protrusion 20 check Valve 21 Drain plug 22 Supply port 23 Supply receiving part 24 End opening 25 Spring 26 Plug part 27 Gap 28 Guide wall 29 Cartridge mounting part 30 Flat part 31 Drain hole 33 Hook 37 Adjuster

 ──────────────────────────────────────────────────続 き Continuing on the front page (72) Isamu Hoshi, Inventor 6-2-61 Imafukunishi, Joto-ku, Osaka-shi, Osaka Inside Matsushita Seiko Co., Ltd. (72) Norihito Sakamoto 6, Imafukunishi, Joto-ku, Osaka-shi, Osaka No. 2-61 Matsushita Seiko Co., Ltd. (72) Inventor Takao Takeyama 6-2-61 Imafukunishi, Joto-ku, Osaka-shi, Osaka F-term in Matsushita Seiko Co., Ltd. 2D032 FA02 FA11 2D060 BA01 BC12 BC15 BC21 BF01 BF07 CD09 CD10

Claims (11)

[Claims] 1. A main body provided with a water supply pipe communicating with a hot and cold water supply port and a discharge pipe communicating with a shower head, a main water passage communicating from the water supply pipe provided in the main body to the discharge pipe,
An additive cartridge for supplying a body care additive to the main waterway, wherein the additive cartridge is detachably provided on the main body. 2. The shower apparatus according to claim 1, wherein a bypass waterway is provided in the main waterway, and a filling chamber for a body care additive supplied from an additive cartridge is provided in the bypass waterway. 3. The shower device according to claim 2, wherein a projection for introducing hot water into the bypass water passage protrudes into the main water passage. 4. A cylindrical supply receiving portion for receiving an outer periphery of a supply port of the body care additive of the body care additive cartridge,
A plug portion that is provided up and down freely via a spring so as to always close an end opening that connects the supply receiving portion and the filling chamber, and a portion between the plug portion and a supply port end portion of the body care additive. 3. The shower device according to claim 1, wherein a predetermined gap formed in the shower device is provided. 5. The shower apparatus according to claim 1, wherein a guide wall for holding an outer periphery of the body care additive cartridge is provided, and the guide wall and the supply / reception section constitute a cartridge mounting section. 6. A drain hole is provided in a cartridge mounting portion,
6. The shower device according to claim 5, wherein a flat portion of the cartridge mounting portion is inclined. 7. The shower device according to claim 1, wherein a desalinating material is provided upstream of the main waterway. 8. The shower apparatus according to claim 7, wherein a check valve is provided in a downstream main water path immediately adjacent to the desalination material, and a drain plug is provided in the main water path downstream of the check valve. 9. The shower apparatus according to claim 1, wherein the hook of the shower head is detachably provided on the left or right side of the main body. 10. The shower apparatus according to claim 1, wherein an adjuster capable of adjusting a gap between the main body and the wall surface is provided on a back surface of the main body. 11. The shower device according to claim 10, wherein the adjuster is provided so as to be housed so as not to protrude from the rear surface of the main body.