JP2001040891A - Bathroom - Google Patents

Abstract

PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To favorablly illuminate a bathroom by using LED by providing a number of LED on the lower face of a ceiling, and constituting so as to shine a handrail arranged on the inner wall face of a bathtub and a stage and formed in the bathtub by LED. SOLUTION: A number of LED 4, 4, 4 are provided on the lower face of the ceiling 3 of the upper part of a bathtub 2 to form a planar light-emitter, and the inside of the bathroom 1 is illuminated. For instance, if a handrail is installed on the inner wall face of the bathtub 2 to provide a plurality of LED 4, 4 on the surface of the handrail, the confirmation of the handrail is facilitated by lighting LED. Furthermore, the inside of the bathtub 2 can be demonstrated well by emission from LED 4. In this case, in order to light LED 4 with low voltage, safety can be secured even when it is used in the bathroom 1 of a much moisture environment, since consumed power is small and service life is long, the need of the labor for replacement is eliminated. Thereby it is semipermanently used, and a number of them are combined to form thin, and embedded in the ceiling 3, so it can be installed compactly.

Description

DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION

[0001]

BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION 1. Field of the Invention The present invention relates to lighting in a bathroom.

[0002]

2. Description of the Related Art Conventionally, bathrooms are provided with lighting using incandescent lamps or fluorescent lamps. However, since incandescent lamps or fluorescent lamps use a large current, they are not suitable for use in humid bathrooms. There is a problem in that sufficient insulation is required for use, and costs are required for insulation measures and the like. In addition, there is a problem that a fluorescent lamp and the like have a short life and replacement is troublesome. In addition, there is a thing using LED (light emitting diode) for the effect in the bathroom, but it is only for the effect,
Another thing was not practical.

[0003]

SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION The present invention has been made in view of the above-mentioned conventional problems, and has as its object to provide a bathroom which can be satisfactorily illuminated by using LEDs. , Many LEDs (light emitting diodes) on the underside of the ceiling
It is that was arranged. A second gist is that a handrail provided on the inner wall surface of the bathtub is configured to be illuminated by an LED (light emitting diode). A third point is that the step formed in the bathtub is configured to be illuminated by an LED (light emitting diode). Also, the fourth gist is:
The jet or bubble nozzle provided on the inner wall surface of the bathtub is configured to emit light with an LED (light emitting diode). A fifth gist is that the seating portion formed on the upper surface side of the bathtub is configured to be illuminated by an LED (light emitting diode). A sixth gist is that an LED (light emitting diode) is provided in an inspection port formed in a bathtub. A seventh point is that light from an LED (light emitting diode) is emitted from a gap between the outer periphery of the bathtub and the wall surface of the bathroom. An eighth aspect is that the light emitting device emits light from an LED (light emitting diode) from a joint between a flange portion of a bathroom and an upper end of an apron. Also,
The ninth gist is that light of an LED (light emitting diode) is introduced into a faucet, a shower head, or the like installed in a bathroom through an optical fiber. A tenth gist is to provide a light source of an LED (light emitting diode) behind the ceiling of a bathroom and to introduce light from the light source into the bathroom through an optical fiber.

[0004]

Embodiments of the present invention will be described below with reference to the drawings. FIG. 1 shows a schematic configuration diagram of a bathroom, in which a large number of LEs are provided on a lower surface of a ceiling 3 above a bathtub 2 installed in the bathroom 1.
D (Light Emitting Diodes) 4,4,4
The EDs 4, 4, and 4 form a planar light-emitting body, and the planar light-emitting bodies formed by the large number of LEDs 4, 4, and 4 are configured so that the interior of the bathroom 1 can be satisfactorily illuminated.

As the LED 4, a high-brightness LED is used. For example, a three-color LED shown in FIG. 2 or a one-color LED shown in FIG. 3 is used. In the three-color LED 4 shown in FIG. The light emitting portions 4b, 4c, and 4d of red, green, and blue are provided on the upper surface of the light emitting portion 4a. In the one-color LED of FIG. 3, one light emitting portion is provided on the resistance portion 4a. 4b is provided. For example, when a large number of LEDs 4 of three colors shown in FIG. 2 are arranged on the lower surface of the ceiling 3 of the bathroom to form a planar light-emitting body, each LED 4, 4 is connected to a control device, and a large number of LEDs 4 are attached to the ceiling 3 of the bathroom. , 4 can be formed, and the television on the ceiling can be watched while bathing in the bathtub 2. In addition, in the case of the three-color LEDs 4 and 4 in FIG. 2, when all three colors are turned on, white illumination is obtained, and the interior of the bathroom 1 can be illuminated brightly.

Since the LED 4 can be turned on at a low voltage, it is safe to use it in the bathroom 1 in a humid environment, and has low power consumption and a long life.
It will not take the trouble of replacement as in the past,
It can be used semi-permanently. And L
Since the EDs 4 and 4 are extremely small, a large number of EDs 4 and 4 can be combined and formed thinly and buried in the ceiling 3 satisfactorily to be installed compactly. In addition, since it does not generate heat, it can be turned on at a low temperature, and is extremely safe even when touched by hands or the like.

An example in which the LED 4 having such characteristics is used in another part of the bathroom will be described.
A handrail 5 is provided on the inner wall surface of the handrail, and as shown in FIG. 5, if a plurality of LEDs 4 and 4 are provided on the surface of the handrail 5, the handrail 5 can be checked by turning on the LED4. It becomes easy, and the inside of the bathtub 2 can be favorably produced by the light emitted from the LED 4.

As shown in FIG. 6, the handrail 5 is formed of a translucent material, and for example, a metal (mica) for scattering light is mixed in the translucent material. The LED 4 is disposed on the back side of the wall surface, and directional light from the LED 4 is introduced into the handrail 5 from one end of the handrail 5 and light is introduced toward the other end of the handrail 5. Thus, the handrail 5 can be illuminated brightly. The amount of metal (mica) mixed in the handrail 5 is small on the LED 4 side,
If a large amount is mixed on the opposite side, light is well dispersed, and the entire handrail 5 can be uniformly illuminated.

Next, FIG. 7 shows that the handrail 5 has a hollow shape,
It is formed in a semi-transparent semi-circular shape and has an LED 4 built therein. In such a handrail 5, the LED 4
As a result, the entire handrail 5 shines, making it easy to confirm the position, to be able to hold the posture in the bathtub 2 by holding it well, and to use it when standing up from the bathtub 2 by hand. Can be done.

Next, FIG. 8 shows a case where a step portion 2a is formed on the bottom side of the bathtub 2 so as to be able to sit down when performing a half-body bath, and the LEDs 4, 4, 4 are embedded in the step portion 2a. For example, the step 2a is configured to emit light. For example, if the step 2a is formed to be translucent and the LED 4 is provided on the back side, the step 2a is formed by the LED 4. This makes it easy to visually recognize, enters the bathtub 2 satisfactorily, and sits down on the step portion 2a to perform a half-body bath or the like.

In FIG. 9, a jet nozzle 6 capable of jetting jet water into the bathtub 2 is provided on a side wall surface of the bathtub 2, and an LED 4 is provided inside the jet nozzle 6. In addition, by turning on the LED 4, the jet water jetted from the jet nozzle 6 can be satisfactorily colored with the light of the LED 4 to enhance the effect of the jet, and the position of the jet nozzle 6 can be satisfactorily adjusted. It can be confirmed. Further, when the bubble nozzles 7, 7 for ejecting bubbles are provided on the bottom surface of the bathtub 2, if the LEDs 4, 4 are built in the bubble nozzle 7, the LED 4 is turned on. The bubbles ejected from the bubble nozzle 7 are colored with light from the LED 4 to obtain a good effect.

[0012] Next, FIG.
Stool part 2b which can be seated when going in and out
Is formed on the stool 2b.
ED4 is provided, the stool 2b is formed to be transparent or translucent, the LED 4 is installed on the back side, and the stool 2b is illuminated with light from the LED 4 satisfactorily.
It is possible to adopt a configuration in which the position can be easily confirmed and the user can sit easily.

Also, as shown in FIG. 11, when the stool 2b is formed so as to protrude toward the washing place, similarly, the LED 4 is provided on the stool 2b and the stool 2b is provided.
Can be illuminated.

As shown in the sectional view of FIG. 12, an LED 4 is provided in the bathroom wall W or outside the bathroom wall W so that light from the LED 4 is introduced from the end face of the seat 2b. If the stool 2b is formed to be transparent or translucent, a directional LE can be formed.
The light from D4 enters the stool 2b and the stool 2b
Thus, the stool 2b can be illuminated satisfactorily due to irregular reflection in the area b.

Next, FIG. 13 shows a case where an inspection port 9 is formed in the apron 8 of the bathtub 2 so that a circulation pump for circulating water through the jet nozzle 6 can be inspected. The LED 4 is provided in the inspection port 9. When the lid 10 of the inspection port 9 is removed, the LED 4 is automatically set.
The ED 4 is configured to be turned on, and the dark inspection port 9 can be properly illuminated with the LED 4 at the time of inspection so that the circulating pump and the like can be easily inspected.

Next, FIG. 14 shows the flange portion 2c of the bathtub 2.
Multiple LEDs in the gap between the perimeter of the bathroom and the bathroom wall W
4 and 4 are provided so that the light of the LED 4 is emitted from this gap. Further, the LED 4 is also provided at the joint between the flange 2 c of the bathtub 2 and the upper end of the apron 8.
Is provided so that the light of the LED 4 is emitted from the seam portion. Thus, the light of the LED 4 is actively emitted from the gap between the wall surface W and the seam portion of the apron 8 so that the interior of the bathroom can be satisfactorily improved. It can be produced, conventionally, it is necessary to completely seal the seam or gap portion, in this example, to improve the design by effectively utilizing such gap and seam, and The effect in the bathroom can be enhanced.

Next, FIG. 15 shows a configuration in which light from the LED 4 provided outside is introduced into the water faucet 11 installed in the bathroom via the optical fiber 12. , Light from the LED 4 is introduced into the faucet 11 through the optical fiber 12,
The color of the light from the LED 4 is applied to the water spouted from the water spout 1 and water of red, green, blue or the like is spouted to obtain a good effect.

As shown in FIG. 16, a shower head 13 provided in the bathroom has LEDs 4 of three colors, for example.
4 and 4 are provided, and the optical fiber 1 is directed toward the sprinkler plate 13a.
2, the light from the LED 4 is introduced into the water sprinkling plate 13a through the optical fiber 12, and the shower water spouted from the water sprinkling plate 13a can be colored and spouted out, thereby providing a good effect. Can be obtained.
It should be noted that a pressure sensor 14 is further provided in the shower head 13 so that LEDs 4 of different colors are turned on according to the strength of the water pressure so that the color of the shower water can be changed according to the strength of the water pressure. it can.

FIG. 17 shows, for example, LEDs 4 of three colors.
A box-shaped light source 15 having built-in 4 and 4 is formed, an optical fiber 12 is drawn out from the light source 15, and a distal end illuminating section 16 that can emit light from the LED 4 is provided at the distal end of the optical fiber 12. As shown in FIG. 18, the light source 15 is installed behind the ceiling of the bathroom 1 and the optical fiber 12 is appropriately extended and pulled into the bathroom 1 as shown in FIG.
The tip lighting unit 16 can be used for reading when bathing, by being provided vertically above the bathtub 2 via a bellows tube or the like, and the tip lighting unit 16 is fixed to the wall surface of the bathtub 2. Then, the inside of the bathtub 2 can be illuminated well. Note that the LEDs 4 provided in the light source 15 are not limited to three colors, and may be single colors.

[0020]

The bathroom of the present invention has a large number of L under the ceiling.
By arranging ED (Light Emitting Diode), a large number of LEDs can be installed compactly and thinly on the ceiling. Since it is safe, consumes little power, and has a long life, there is no need to replace it, and it can be used safely at low temperatures.

In addition, a handrail provided on the inner wall surface of the bathtub is
(Light emitting diode) By illuminating the handrail, the handrail part can be visually recognized well, the handrail can be used easily, and the handrail can be illuminated to produce the inside of the bathtub well. Become.

In addition, the step formed in the bathtub is configured to emit light by an LED (light emitting diode),
The step can be easily visually recognized, the person can safely enter and exit the bathtub, and can sit down on the step and take a half-body bath.

Further, the jet or bubble nozzle provided on the inner wall surface of the bathtub is configured to emit light with an LED (light emitting diode), so that the jet water or the bubble jetted from the jet or bubble nozzle emits an LED. With this, the color can be given, and the inside of the bathtub can be satisfactorily produced.

In addition, since the stool formed on the upper surface side of the bath tub is illuminated by an LED (light emitting diode), the stool can be visually recognized with certainty, so that the user can easily enter and exit the bath tub. There is an effect that the bathroom is satisfactorily produced by the shining of the stool.

Further, an LED is provided in the inspection opening formed in the bathtub.
By providing the (light emitting diode), the inside of the dark inspection opening can be illuminated favorably, and the inspection work can be easily performed.

The distance between the outer periphery of the bathtub and the wall surface of the bathroom is L
With the configuration in which the light of the ED (light emitting diode) is emitted, it has conventionally taken time and effort to seal the gap, but it is possible to obtain a good effect by actively emitting light from the gap. The processing of the gap becomes easy.

In addition, since the light of the LED (light emitting diode) is emitted from the joint between the flange portion of the bathroom and the upper end of the apron, the light is actively emitted from the joint at the upper end of the apron, and the bathroom is satisfactorily rendered. Can be done.

Also, by introducing light from an LED (light emitting diode) through a fiber optic to a water faucet or a shower head installed in the bathroom, the light of the optical fiber is applied to water discharged from the water faucet or the shower head. Color can be obtained, and a good effect can be obtained.

An LED (light emitting diode) light source is provided behind the ceiling of the bathroom, and the light from the light source is introduced into the bathroom through an optical fiber, so that the light source can be effectively used for reading and for producing in the bathtub. The light source can be provided behind a safe ceiling to ensure safety.

[Brief description of the drawings]

FIG. 1 is a perspective view showing a configuration in which a large number of LEDs are arranged below a ceiling of a bathroom.

FIG. 2 is a perspective configuration diagram of three color LEDs.

FIG. 3 is a perspective configuration diagram of a monochromatic LED.

FIG. 4 is a perspective configuration diagram of a bathtub provided with a handrail.

FIG. 5 is an enlarged perspective view in which an LED is provided on a handrail.

FIG. 6 is a perspective view of a configuration in which a handrail is formed to be transparent and light from an LED is emitted from one end.

FIG. 7 is a perspective view showing a modified example of a handrail.

FIG. 8 is a perspective configuration diagram in which an LED is provided on a step portion on the bottom of the bathtub.

FIG. 9 is a cross-sectional configuration diagram in which an LED is provided in a nozzle for a jet or a bubble.

FIG. 10 is a perspective view of a configuration in which an LED is provided on a seat of a bathtub.

FIG. 11 is a perspective configuration diagram in which an LED is provided on a seat having a different shape.

FIG. 12 is an enlarged cross-sectional view of a configuration in which LED light is introduced from the outside to the stool portion to emit light.

FIG. 13 is a perspective configuration diagram in which an LED is provided in an inspection port of a bathtub.

FIG. 14 is a perspective configuration diagram in which an LED is provided at a joint between an outer periphery of a bathtub and an apron.

FIG. 15 is a schematic configuration diagram of a configuration for introducing light from an LED to a water faucet via an optical fiber.

FIG. 16 is a perspective configuration diagram in which an LED and an optical fiber are provided in a shower head.

FIG. 17 is a schematic perspective configuration diagram of a light source including an LED.

18 is a schematic configuration diagram showing a state in which the light source of FIG. 17 is provided behind a ceiling, and the tip of an optical fiber is introduced into a bathroom and installed.

[Explanation of symbols]

 DESCRIPTION OF SYMBOLS 1 Bathroom 2 Bathtub 2a Step part 2b Sit-down part 2c Flange part 3 Ceiling 4 LED 4a Resistance part 4b, 4c, 4d Light emission part 5 Handrail 6 Jet nozzle 7 Bubble nozzle 8 Apron 9 Inspection port 10 Lid 11 Spout faucet 12 Optical fiber 13 shower head 13a sprinkler plate 14 pressure sensor 15 light source 16 tip lighting unit W bathroom wall

Continued on the front page (72) Inventor Masaki Suzuki 5-1-1 Koiehoncho, Tokoname-shi, Aichi Prefecture Inax Corporation (72) Inventor Shigeru 5-1-1 Koiehonmachi, Tokoname-shi, Aichi Prefecture Inax Corporation (72 ) Inventor Hiroshi Matsuda 5-1-1 Koiehonmachi, Tokoname-shi, Aichi F-term in Inax Co., Ltd. (Reference) 2D032 AA00 AA05 AA07 AA11 AA20 2E025 BA02 BC01 BC04 3K014 AA01 PB00 PB01 PB04

Claims (10)

[Claims] 1. A bathroom in which a large number of LEDs (light emitting diodes) are arranged on a lower surface of a ceiling. 2. A bathroom characterized in that a handrail provided on an inner wall surface of the bathtub is illuminated by an LED (light emitting diode). 3. A bathroom characterized in that a step formed in a bathtub is configured to be illuminated by an LED (light emitting diode). 4. A bathroom characterized in that a jet or bubble nozzle provided on the inner wall surface of the bathtub is illuminated by an LED (light emitting diode). 5. The stool formed on the upper surface side of the bathtub is LE
A bathroom characterized by being illuminated by D (light emitting diode). 6. A bathroom characterized by providing an LED (light emitting diode) in an inspection port formed in a bathtub. 7. An LED from a gap between an outer periphery of a bathtub and a wall surface of a bathroom.
A bathroom characterized by emitting light of a (light emitting diode). 8. A bathroom characterized in that light from an LED (Light Emitting Diode) is emitted from a joint between the flange portion of the bathroom and the upper end of the apron. 9. A bathroom characterized in that light of an LED (light emitting diode) is introduced into a faucet, a shower head or the like installed in the bathroom via an optical fiber. 10. A bathroom characterized in that a light source of an LED (light emitting diode) is provided behind the ceiling of the bathroom, and light from the light source is introduced into the bathroom through an optical fiber.