JP2001046459A - Method and device for washing human body - Google Patents

Abstract

PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To provide a method and device for washing a human body whereby a bather's beauty and health can be promoted. SOLUTION: To wash a human body, a bather M is contained in a device body and hot water, body soap, and an algae pack are sequentially ejected from an upper nozzle and a lower nozzle 25 toward the bather M lying on his side on a support member 13. Next, hot air containing steam is supplied into the device body and far infrared rays are radiated toward the bather M. Next, the algae pack, hot water and lotion are sequentially ejected toward the bather M from the upper nozzle and the lower nozzle. Thereafter, hot water containing steam is supplied again into the device body.

Description

DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION

[0001]

BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION 1. Field of the Invention The present invention relates to a human body cleaning method and a human body cleaning apparatus for automatically cleaning a human body, and more particularly to a human body cleaning method and a human body cleaning apparatus which can be suitably used for the purpose of beauty.

[0002]

2. Description of the Related Art As such a human body cleaning device, a device for nursing care is mainly known. Such a human body cleaning device for nursing care has a configuration in which a bather who needs care is washed while being placed on a stretcher. For example, Japanese Patent Application Laid-Open No. Hei 6-23009 discloses a shower bath apparatus having a configuration in which shower water is spouted from above and below a bather lying on a stretcher of a stretcher.

[0003]

However, any of the above-mentioned conventional human body cleaning apparatuses is mainly used for nursing care, and is intended only for cleaning the human body. Therefore, in the above-mentioned conventional human body washing device, it is impossible to expect a healthy effect such as performing a treatment on a bather from a cosmetic viewpoint and relaxing the bather.

[0004] The present invention has been made to solve the above-mentioned problems, and an object of the present invention is to provide a human body cleaning method and a human body cleaning apparatus capable of improving the beauty and health of a bather.

[0005]

According to a first aspect of the present invention, a human body is housed in an apparatus main body including a base having an opening above the base and a lid covering the opening in the base. A storage step, a cleaning step of supplying warm water and a detergent to a human body in the apparatus main body, a heating step of supplying at least one of warm air or far infrared rays to a human body in the apparatus main body, A rinsing step of supplying warm water to a human body in the body.

The invention according to claim 2 is the invention according to claim 1, further comprising a drying step of supplying warm air to a human body in the apparatus main body after the rinsing step.

According to a third aspect of the present invention, in the first aspect of the present invention, a lotion supply step of supplying a lotion to a human body in the apparatus body is provided between the rinsing step and the drying step. In addition.

According to a fourth aspect of the present invention, in the third aspect of the present invention, there is provided a method according to the third aspect of the present invention, comprising:
Alternatively, at least one of the heating step and the rinsing step further includes a water-soluble pack supply step of supplying a water-soluble pack to a human body in the apparatus main body.

According to a fifth aspect of the present invention, in the first aspect of the invention, in the heating step and / or the drying step, steam is mixed in the hot air.

According to a sixth aspect of the present invention, there is provided an apparatus body comprising: a base having an open portion above the base and having a human body support member therein; and a lid covering the open portion of the base.
Hot water supply means for supplying hot water to the human body in the apparatus main body, detergent supply means for supplying detergent to the human body in the apparatus main body, and irradiating far-infrared rays to the human body in the apparatus main body And a far-infrared irradiation means.

The invention according to claim 7 is the invention according to claim 6, further comprising a lotion supply means for supplying lotion to a human body in the apparatus main body.

The invention according to claim 8 is the invention according to claim 7, further comprising a water-soluble pack supply means for supplying a water-soluble pack to a human body in the apparatus main body.

According to a ninth aspect of the present invention, in accordance with any one of the sixth to eighth aspects of the present invention, there is further provided a steam mixing means for mixing steam in the hot air supplied by the hot air supply means. ing.

[0014]

Embodiments of the present invention will be described below with reference to the drawings. FIG. 1 is a schematic side view of a human body cleaning apparatus according to the present invention. FIG. 2 is a plan view of the human body cleaning device with its lid 11 removed, and FIG. 3 is a bottom view of the human body cleaning device 11 as viewed from its lower surface. .

This human body washing device includes a bather (human body) in a device main body 10 comprising a base 12 having an opening above the base 12 and a lid 11 covering the opening of the base 12.
M is stored and washed. These lids 11
The base 12 and the base 12 are both made of a molded resin. The lid 11 is hinged to the base 12.

A support member 13 for supporting a bather is disposed in the base 12. This support member 13
It is composed of a frame 14 and a net-like member 15 mounted on the frame 14. The mesh member 15 has a large number of openings for allowing hot water and the like to be described later to pass therethrough.

The lid 11 has a shape that covers most of the upper opening of the base 12. The lid 11 is provided with a waterproof curtain 17 that can be arranged in front of an opening 16 formed on the side opposite to the hinged side to the base 12.

In the human body washing apparatus having such a configuration, the lid 11 is arranged at an open position indicated by a two-dot line in FIG.
And exits from the device body 10. Then, in a state where the bather M enters the apparatus main body 10 and lies on the support member 13 and the lid 11 is disposed in the closed position shown by the solid line in FIG. And the body part is housed in the apparatus main body 10.

A plurality of far-infrared ray generating lamps 21 for irradiating far-infrared rays to the bather M lying on the support member 13 are provided on the lower surface of the lid 11. Base 1
2, the device body 1
A pair of left and right hot air jets 22 for jetting hot air mixed with water vapor in 0 is provided. In addition, base 1
A drain collection tank 28 for temporarily collecting the drain is disposed at the bottom of the tank 2.

The cover 11 is provided with three support shafts 23 rotatable about their respective axes.
3 supports four upper nozzles 24 each.
On the other hand, three support shafts 2 rotatable about their respective axes are also provided at positions below the support member 13 on the base 12.
3 are provided, and each support shaft 23 supports four lower nozzles 25, respectively. And these spindles 2
The upper nozzle 24 and the lower nozzle 25 are rotatably driven about the axis thereof by a spindle driving mechanism.
It swings with the rotation of 3.

FIG. 4 is a sectional view showing a spindle driving mechanism for rotating and driving these spindles 23. As shown in FIG.

One end of the support shaft 23 is supported by the lid 11 or the side wall 32 of the base 12 via a bearing 31.
The O-ring 3 is provided between the support shaft 23 and the bearing 31.
3 is provided, and the outer peripheral portion of the support shaft 23 and the inner peripheral portion of the bearing 31 are connected in an airtight state. On the other hand, the support shaft 23
Is connected to a motor 35 fixed to the apparatus main body via a coupling 34. For this reason, the support shaft 23
Rotates around its axis with the upper nozzle 24 (or lower nozzle 25) supported thereon.

As shown in FIGS. 2 and 3, the support shafts 23 are arranged in a direction from the head of the bather M to the feet (a direction parallel to the bather M in the recumbent state). For this reason, with the rotation of the support shaft 23, the upper nozzle 2
4 (or the lower nozzle 25) swings in the left-right direction with respect to the bather M (2 and the vertical direction shown in FIG. 3).

Referring again to FIG. 4, the above-described support shaft 23 has a hollow configuration. One end of the support shaft 23 is connected to a later-described liquid supply mechanism 41 for supplying hot water or the like to the upper nozzle 24 (or the lower nozzle 25). The other end of the support shaft 23 is closed by a plug member 36.

With the above-described configuration, hot water or the like supplied from a liquid supply mechanism 41 described later passes through the support shaft 23 and is directed from each upper nozzle 24 (or each lower nozzle 25) to the bather M. It is spouted like a shower. The hot water or the like is supplied to the upper nozzle 24 (or the lower nozzle 25).
Is supplied to the entire body of the bather M in accordance with the rocking operation of.

Next, a liquid supply mechanism 41 for supplying hot water or the like to the upper nozzle 24 and the lower nozzle 25 described above.
The configuration of the steam / hot air supply mechanism 42 for supplying the hot air in which the steam is mixed to the hot air ejection unit 22 will be described. FIG. 5 is a schematic diagram showing the liquid supply mechanism 41 and the steam / hot air supply mechanism 42.

The liquid supply mechanism 41 has a hot water supply passage 44 for supplying hot water stored in a hot water storage tank 43 to the upper nozzle 24 and the lower nozzle 25, which will be described in detail later. An electromagnetic valve 46 and a shower pump 45 are disposed in the hot water supply path 44. By driving the shower pump 45 with the solenoid valve 46 opened,
The hot water stored in the hot water storage tank 43 is sent to the upper nozzle 24 and the lower nozzle 25, and the upper nozzle 24
And it is blown out toward the bather M in the apparatus main body 10 from the lower nozzle 25.

The liquid supply mechanism 41 is connected to the apparatus main body 10.
Cleaning agent storage unit 50 for storing a cleaning agent for cleaning the inside
A disinfectant storage unit 51 for storing a disinfectant for disinfecting the inside of the apparatus main body 10, a body soap storage unit 52 for storing a body soap as a detergent for cleaning a human body, and a lotion storage unit 53 for storing a lotion. And a seaweed pack storage unit 54 for storing a seaweed pack as a water-soluble pack.

The cleaning agent storage section 50 is provided with a cleaning agent supply path 5.
5 is connected to the hot water supply path 44. And
In the cleaning agent supply path 55, a tube pump 60 capable of sending a small amount of cleaning agent is provided. Therefore, the cleaning agent stored in the cleaning agent storage unit 50 is sent toward the hot water supply path 44 by driving the tube pump 60,
A desired amount of the cleaning agent can be mixed into the warm water and supplied to the upper nozzle 24 and the lower nozzle 25.

Similarly, the disinfectant storage section 51 is connected to the hot water supply path 44 via a disinfectant supply path 56.
In the disinfectant supply passage 56, a tube pump 61 capable of supplying a small amount of disinfectant is provided. For this reason, the disinfectant stored in the disinfectant storage unit 51 is sent toward the hot water supply path 44 by the drive of the tube pump 61, so that a desired amount of the disinfectant is mixed into the hot water and the upper nozzle 24 is mixed. And the lower nozzle 25.

Similarly, the body soap storage section 52 includes:
The body soap supply path 57 is connected to the hot water supply path 44. And, in the body soap supply path 57,
A tube pump 62 capable of sending a small amount of body soap is provided. Therefore, a desired amount of the body soap is mixed into the hot water by feeding the body soap stored in the body soap storage unit 52 toward the hot water supply path 44 by driving the tube pump 62, and the upper nozzle 24 And the lower nozzle 25.

Similarly, the lotion storage section 53 is connected to the hot water supply path 44 via a lotion supply path 58. A tube pump 63 capable of supplying a small amount of lotion is provided in the lotion supply path 58. Therefore, by feeding the lotion stored in the lotion storage unit 53 by the operation of the tube pump 63 toward the hot water supply path 44, a desired amount of the lotion is mixed into the hot water, and the upper nozzle 24 and the lower nozzle 24 are mixed. 2
5 can be supplied.

Similarly, the seaweed pack storage section 54 is connected to the hot water supply path 44 via the seaweed pack supply path 54. A tube pump 64 capable of feeding a small amount of seaweed pack is provided in the seaweed pack supply path 59. For this reason, by feeding the seaweed pack stored in the seaweed pack storage unit 54 by the operation of the tube pump 64 toward the hot water supply path 44, a desired amount of the seaweed pack is mixed into the warm water, and the upper nozzle 24 And lower nozzle 2
5 can be supplied.

In the above-described embodiment, the lotion and the seaweed pack are mixed in warm water and supplied to the human body. The lotion or the seaweed pack may be supplied directly from the lotion storage unit 53 or the seaweed pack storage unit 54 to the upper nozzle 24 and the lower nozzle 25. In this case, a dedicated nozzle may be used instead of the upper nozzle 24 and the lower nozzle 25.

On the other hand, the steam / hot air supply mechanism 42 includes a hot air generating section 80 including a blower 68 and a heater 69, and a steam generating section 90 connected to the hot air generating section 80 through an air passage 98. And

At the bottom of the steam generating section 90, a heater 67 is incorporated. A pair of upper and lower water level sensors 65 and 66 are provided on the side wall of the steam generating section 90. Further, an air blower tube 7 connected to a pair of hot air blow-out portions 22 provided in the base 12 is provided above the steam generating portion 90.
0 is provided.

The steam generating section 90 is connected to the above-described hot water storage tank 43 via a supply path 99.
Further, a tube pump 49 capable of feeding a small amount of hot water is provided in the supply path 99. Therefore, the hot water stored in the hot water storage tank 43 can be sent to the steam generating section 90 by driving the tube pump 49.

The hot water sent to the steam generating section 90 is stored therein. The level of the warm water at this time is monitored and controlled by a pair of upper and lower water level sensors 65 and 66.
Then, the warm water stored in the steam generating section 90 is heated by the action of the heater 67 and becomes steam. The water vapor is mixed into the hot air generated by the hot air generating section 80 and supplied to a pair of hot air blowing sections 22 provided in the base 12 through the blower pipe 70.

Further, the steam / hot air generating mechanism 42
Is the essence of aromatic herbs such as aroma oil used in aromatherapy (herein,
An aroma storage unit 47 that stores aromas) is provided. The aroma storage unit 47 is connected to the steam generation unit 90 via the aroma supply path 40. A tube pump 48 capable of supplying a small amount of aroma is provided in the aroma supply passage 40. Therefore, the aroma stored in the aroma storage unit 47 can be sent to the steam generation unit 90 by driving the tube pump 48.

The aroma sent from the aroma storage section 47 to the steam generation section 90 drops into the warm water stored in the steam generation section 90. This aroma is applied to the heater 67
Evaporates with warm water by the action of. The evaporated aroma is mixed with the steam in the hot air generated by the hot air generating section 80 and supplied to the pair of hot air blowing sections 22 disposed in the base 12 through the blower pipe 70.

Next, the configuration of the hot water storage tank 43 functioning as a hot water supply section in the liquid supply mechanism 41 will be described. FIG. 6 is a schematic diagram showing the hot water storage tank 43 together with a hot water and water supply mechanism.

The hot water storage tank 43 stores hot water therein while maintaining it at a set temperature.
The hot water storage tank 43 is connected to a hot water supply source for supplying high-temperature hot water via a pipe 77. An on-off valve 71 is provided in the pipe 77. The hot water storage tank 43 is connected to a water supply source that supplies normal-temperature water (tap water) via a pipe 78. An on-off valve 76 is provided in the pipe 78.

Further, the hot water storage tank 43 is also connected to a hot water supply source and a water supply source via a pipe 79. A mixing valve mechanism including a pair of flow control valves 72 and 74 and a pair of on-off valves 73 and 75 is disposed between the pipe 79 and the hot water supply source and the water supply source. The degree of opening of the pair of flow control valves 72 and 74 is adjusted based on a temperature value of hot water detected by a temperature sensor 91 described later.
Therefore, the pipe 79 is supplied with hot water having a substantially constant temperature.

The hot water storage tank 43 has a circulation pump 81 and a circulation pipe 82 for circulating the hot water stored in the hot water storage tank 43 into the hot water storage tank 43 and a temporary storage tray 85 disposed above the hot water storage tank 43. . The hot water stored in the hot water storage tank 43 is sucked from the bottom by the action of the circulation pump 81 and sent to the circulation path 82 under pressure. Part of the hot water flows out of the plurality of openings 84 formed in the circulation path 82, and the remaining part of the hot water is stored in the temporary storage tray 85.
Flows into. The hot water flowing into the temporary storage tray 85 overflows from the upper end thereof and flows down into the hot water storage tank 43.

On the side wall of the temporary storage tray 85, a temperature sensor 91 for measuring the temperature of the hot water in the temporary storage tray 85 is provided. Further, a temperature sensor 92 for measuring the temperature of the hot water in the hot water storage tank 43 is provided on a side wall of the hot water storage tank 43. Furthermore, hot water storage tank 4
A pair of upper and lower water level sensors 87 and 88 for monitoring the level of the hot water in the hot water storage tank 43 and a heater 86 for heating the hot water in the hot water storage tank 43 are provided on the side wall of the hot water storage tank 43.

Next, the operation of storing hot water in the hot water storage tank 43 will be described.

To start storing hot water in the hot water storage tank 43, the on-off valves 7 and 75 are closed with the on-off valves 73 and 75 closed.
By opening 1 and 76, hot water having a higher temperature than the hot water supply source and normal temperature water from the water supply source are supplied into the hot water storage tank 43. When the water level sensor 87 detects hot water, the on-off valves 71 and 76 are closed. In this state, the hot water in the hot water storage tank 43 is circulated by the operation of the circulation pump 81, and the hot water is heated by the heater 86.
Then, the temperature of the hot water in the hot water storage tank 43 is detected by the temperature sensor 92, and the heater 86 is controlled based on the detected value to maintain the hot water in the hot water storage tank 43 at a constant temperature.

In this state, the hot water in the hot water storage tank 43 is used by the liquid supply mechanism 41 described above, and when the water level sensor 88 detects a decrease in the level of the hot water, the on-off valves 73 and 75 are opened. The hot water having a higher temperature than the hot water supply source and the normal temperature water having been mixed with the normal temperature water from the water supply source are temporarily mixed via the U-shaped pipe 89 in the temporary storage tray 8.
5. And, a pair of flow control valves 72, 7
The degree of opening of the temporary storage tray 8 by the temperature sensor 91
By controlling with the detected value of the temperature of the hot water in 5,
Hot water at a constant temperature is supplied into the temporary storage tray 85 via a mixing valve mechanism.

FIG. 7 is a block diagram showing the main electrical configuration of the human body cleaning apparatus according to the present invention.

The human body cleaning apparatus according to the present invention comprises a CPU 101 for executing a logical operation, a ROM 102 for storing an operation program necessary for controlling the apparatus, and a RAM 103 for temporarily storing data and the like during control. The control unit 100 is provided. The control unit 100 is connected via an interface 104 to a drive control unit 106 that drives each of the above-described sensors, pumps, valves, and heaters. Further, the control unit 100 controls the interface 1
04 for inputting various kinds of data through the
Is connected to the operation panel 105 (see FIG. 1) attached to the control panel.

Next, the operation of cleaning the human body by the human body cleaning apparatus having the above configuration will be described.

Prior to performing the cleaning, the bather M or the operator inputs a cleaning recipe from the operation panel 105. In this state, hot water at a predetermined temperature is stored in hot water storage tank 43, and steam is generated from hot water containing aroma in steam generating section 90.

Next, the lid 11 is moved to the open position indicated by the two-dot chain line in FIG. Then, after the bather M enters the apparatus main body 10 and lays down on the support member 13, the lid 1
1 is moved to the closed position shown by the solid line in FIG. In this state, the bather M exposes only his / her head to the outside air, and the body part is in a state of being stored in the apparatus main body 10. And around the neck of the bather M is a waterproof curtain 1
7 are arranged. In this state, only a small gap exists around the neck of the bather M.

In this state, cleaning is started. First,
The shower pump 45 is driven with the electromagnetic valve 46 in the liquid supply mechanism 41 opened. Thereby, hot water is supplied from the hot water storage tank 43 to the upper nozzle 24 and the lower nozzle 25, and the hot water is jetted toward the bather M.

In parallel with this, each spindle 23 is rotated about its axis by driving a motor 35 shown in FIG. 4, and the upper nozzle 24 and the lower nozzle 25 are moved in the left-right direction with respect to the bather M. Rock it. By this swinging operation, warm water is supplied to the entire body of the bather M. In addition, the upper nozzle 24 and the lower nozzle 2
The shower effect by the warm water supplied from 5 is improved.

Then, the tube pump 62 is driven in this state. Thus, the body soap stored in the body soap storage unit 52 is supplied to the hot water supply path 44 via the body soap supply path 57. Then, the body soap is mixed into the warm water passing through the warm water supply passage 44.
As a result, the body soap of the bather M is supplied to the entire body of the bather M from the swinging upper nozzle 24 and lower nozzle 25 in a shower shape, and the body of the bather M is washed.

Next, the driving of the tube pump 62 is stopped. Thus, only the warm water is supplied from the oscillating upper nozzle 24 and lower nozzle 25 to the entire body of the bather M in a shower shape. By this hot water shower, the body soap supplied to the bather M is removed.

Then, the tube pump 64 is driven.
As a result, the seaweed pack stored in the seaweed pack storage unit 54 is supplied to the hot water supply path 44 via the seaweed pack supply path 59. At this time, since the seaweed pack is water-soluble, it is easily mixed with warm water. And this seaweed pack,
It is mixed into the hot water passing through the hot water supply path 44. Thereby, the seaweed pack is supplied in a shower shape from the swinging upper nozzle 24 and lower nozzle 25 to the entire body of the bather M. With this seaweed pack, the skin of the bather M can be made healthy.

Next, the driving of the shower pump 45 and the tube pump 64 is stopped. Then, by driving the blower 68 and the heater 69, hot air is supplied from the hot air generator 80 to the steam generator 90. Then, in the steam generating section 90, steam containing aroma is mixed in the warm air generated in the warm air generating section. The water vapor containing the aroma is supplied to the pair of hot air jets 22 disposed in the base 12 through the air pipe 70 and fills the inside of the apparatus main body 10.

In parallel with this, a plurality of far-infrared ray generating lamps 21 arranged on the lower surface of the lid 11 are turned on. The far-infrared ray emitted from the far-infrared ray generating lamp 21 is applied to the bather M.

In this state, the bather M is warmed from the inside of the body by the action of warm air mixed with water vapor and far infrared rays, and the sweating action is enhanced. Therefore, metabolism of the body can be promoted, and the diet effect can be enhanced.

The body of the bather M may be heated by only one of the hot air mixed with water vapor and far infrared rays.

At this time, the steam containing the aroma filled in the apparatus main body 10 is discharged to the outside through a gap slightly existing around the neck of the bather M. Therefore, the bather M can sufficiently suction the water vapor including the aroma. Thereby, the relaxation effect for the bather M can be improved.

Next, the generation of warm air by the warm air generator 80 is stopped, and the far-infrared ray generating lamp 21 is turned off. Then, by driving the shower pump 45 and the tube pump 64 again, the seaweed pack is supplied to the entire body of the bather M in a shower shape.

Subsequently, the tube pump 64 is stopped.
Thus, only the warm water is supplied from the oscillating upper nozzle 24 and lower nozzle 25 to the entire body of the bather M in a shower shape. By this hot water shower, the seaweed pack supplied to the bather M is removed.

Then, the tube pump 63 is driven.
Thus, the lotion stored in the lotion storage unit 53 is supplied to the hot water supply path 44 via the lotion supply path 58. Then, this lotion is
4 into hot water passing through. Thereby, lotion is supplied from the oscillating upper nozzle 24 and lower nozzle 25 to the entire body of the bather M in a shower shape. This lotion makes it possible to maintain the bather M's skin in an optimal state.

Thereafter, the driving of the shower pump 45 and the tube pump 64 is stopped. And the blower 68
And the heater 69 are driven to restart the generation of the warm air by the warm air generator 80. Thereby, the body of the bather M is warmed, and drying of the water droplets attached to the body of the bather M is promoted.

When the above steps are completed, the lid 11 is
At the opening position indicated by the two-dot chain line, and the bather M is withdrawn.

When the above-described cleaning operation is completed, the inside of the apparatus main body 10 is cleaned. When performing the apparatus cleaning, the shower pump 45 and the tube pump 60 are driven after the lid 11 is moved to the closed position indicated by the solid line in FIG. As a result, the cleaning agent stored in the cleaning agent storage section 50 is supplied to the hot water supply path 44 via the cleaning agent supply path 55. Then, the cleaning agent is mixed into the warm water passing through the warm water supply path 44.

In this state, the motor 35 shown in FIG.
Drives each support shaft 23 around its axis.
Rotate 0 degrees. As a result, the mixture of the warm water and the cleaning agent spouted from the upper nozzle 24 and the lower nozzle 25 becomes
It is supplied to the entire surface of the inner wall of the lid 11 and the base 12. Therefore, it is possible to clean the entire apparatus body 10 with the cleaning liquid.

Subsequently, the driving of the tube pump 60 is stopped, and the tube pump 61 is driven. Thus, the disinfectant stored in the disinfectant storage unit 51 is supplied to the hot water supply path 44 via the disinfectant supply path 56. Then, the disinfectant is mixed into the hot water passing through the hot water supply path 44.

As a result, a mixture of hot water and a disinfectant sprayed from the upper nozzle 24 and the lower nozzle 25 is supplied toward the entire surface of the lid 11 and the inner wall of the base 12. Therefore, it is possible to disinfect the entire apparatus body 10 with the disinfectant.

In the above-described embodiment, the warm air generated by the warm air generating section 80 is supplied to the apparatus main body 10 to supply the warm air mixed with water vapor only in the necessary process. The configuration may be such that the hot air generating unit 80 is driven in the process to always fill the inside of the apparatus main body 10 with hot air containing water vapor.

[0074]

According to the human body cleaning method and the human body cleaning apparatus of the present invention, not only can the human body be effectively cleaned, but also the bather can perform a treatment from a cosmetic viewpoint and relax the bather. You can expect a healthy effect. Therefore, it is possible to improve the beauty and health of the bather.

[Brief description of the drawings]

FIG. 1 is a schematic side view of a human body cleaning apparatus according to the present invention.

FIG. 2 is a plan view of the human body cleaning apparatus according to the present invention with the lid 11 removed.

FIG. 3 is a bottom view of the lid 11 viewed from a lower surface thereof.

FIG. 4 is a sectional view showing a spindle driving mechanism for rotating and driving the spindle 23;

FIG. 5 is a schematic diagram showing a liquid supply mechanism 41 and a steam / hot air supply mechanism 42.

FIG. 6 is a schematic diagram showing a hot water storage tank 43 together with a hot water and water supply mechanism.

FIG. 7 is a block diagram showing a main electrical configuration of the human body cleaning apparatus according to the present invention.

[Explanation of symbols]

 DESCRIPTION OF SYMBOLS 10 Device main body 11 Lid 12 Base 13 Supporting member 14 Frame 15 Net-like member 16 Opening 17 Waterproof curtain 21 Far-infrared ray generating lamp 22 Hot air blowing part 23 Support shaft 24 Upper nozzle 25 Lower nozzle 28 Drainage recovery tank 31 Bearing 35 Motor 41 Liquid supply mechanism 42 Steam / hot air supply mechanism 43 Hot water storage tank 44 Hot water supply path 45 Shower pump 47 Aroma storage section 50 Detergent storage section 51 Disinfectant storage section 52 Body soap storage section 53 Lotion storage section 54 Seaweed pack storage Unit 67 Heater 68 Blower 69 Heater 80 Hot air generator 90 Steam generator 100 Control unit 105 Operation panel M Bather

Claims (9)

[Claims] An accommodation process for accommodating a human body in an apparatus body including a base having an opening above the base, and a lid covering the opening in the base; A cleaning step of supplying hot water and a detergent; a heating step of supplying at least one of hot air or far infrared rays to a human body in the apparatus main body; and a rinsing step of supplying hot water to the human body in the apparatus main body. A human body washing method, comprising: 2. The human body cleaning method according to claim 1, further comprising a drying step of supplying hot air to the human body in the apparatus main body after the rinsing step. 3. The human body cleaning method according to claim 1, further comprising a lotion supply step of supplying a lotion to a human body in the apparatus main body between the rinsing step and the drying step. Method. 4. The human body cleaning method according to claim 3, wherein the human body in the apparatus main body is provided between the cleaning step and the heating step, or at least one of the heating step and the rinsing step. A water-soluble pack supplying step for supplying a water-soluble pack to the human body. 5. The human body cleaning method according to claim 1, wherein steam is mixed with the hot air in the heating step and / or the drying step. 6. An apparatus body comprising: a base having an opening above the base and having a human body support member therein; a lid covering the opening in the base; and a human body in the apparatus main body. Hot water supply means for supplying hot water by heating; detergent supply means for supplying a detergent to the human body in the apparatus main body; and far-infrared irradiation means for irradiating far-infrared rays to the human body in the apparatus main body. A human body washing device, characterized in that: 7. The human body cleaning device according to claim 6, further comprising a lotion supply unit that supplies a lotion to a human body in the device main body. 8. The human body cleaning apparatus according to claim 7, further comprising a water-soluble pack supply unit that supplies a water-soluble pack to a human body in the apparatus main body. 9. The human body cleaning apparatus according to claim 6, further comprising a water vapor mixing means for mixing water vapor into the hot air supplied by the hot air supply means.