JP2001275864A - Counter and wash basin set - Google Patents

Abstract

PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To provide a washstand counter for condominium to be provided with various variation at a low cost. SOLUTION: A pair of a common counter 10 provided with an opening 12 for fitting of various wash basin and various kinds of wash basin to be combined with the common counter 10 so as to form a washstand counter are prepared as a set. As a wash basin, many kinds of over-counter type wash basin formed with a bowl part 18 having a dimension equal or smaller to/than the opening 12 and a flange part 19 having a dimension capable of closing the opening 12 are used.

Description

DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION

[0001]

BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION 1. Field of the Invention The present invention relates to a counter and a set of wash basins as components of a wash basin.

[0002]

2. Description of the Related Art
As a wash counter, a wash basin that is attached to the counter from below (under counter type) and a wash basin that is attached to the counter from above (over counter type) are used, Regardless of the type of basin counter, there is a one-to-one correspondence between the counter and the basin, and if the shape and type of the counter are determined, the type of basin is uniquely determined, and there are few variations. Was something. Therefore, in order to provide various basins according to the user's preference, various counters must be prepared in accordance with the basins, which is inefficient.

[0003] Especially in apartments and the like which are apartment houses, under counter-type wash counters are generally often used, but the above problem is remarkable in the under counter-type wash counter. In particular, in the case of this type of under counter type washbasin, the main reason is that if the shape of the washbasin does not match the shape of the opening for mounting the washbasin of the counter, it will be unsightly in appearance. .

[0004] As described above, the combination of the counter and the wash basin is uniquely determined in the conventional wash counter regardless of whether the counter is an over counter type or an under counter type. In addition, when assembling a counter and a washbasin to form a washbasin, rather than considering the counter and the washbasin as independent items, the washstand in which they are integrated has an independent aesthetic. This is probably because it is considered as a single article.

[0005]

The counter and basin set of the present invention have been devised to solve such problems. According to the first aspect of the present invention, there is provided a counter common to various types of wash basins having an opening for mounting a wash basin, and any of the counters can be attached to the opening and combined with the common counter. It is characterized by comprising a set of a plurality of types of basins constituting a basin counter.

According to a second aspect of the present invention, in the first aspect, each of the plurality of types of basins is an over-counter type basin, and the basin portion has a size equal to or smaller than the opening, and And a flange formed along the upper edge of the portion and closing the opening.

A third aspect of the present invention is characterized in that, in any one of the first and second aspects, the plurality of types of wash basins have a non-circular shape such as (a) a flat round pot, and (b) a flat rectangular shape. Characterized by a combination of those having a pot portion.

According to a fourth aspect of the present invention, in any one of the first to third aspects, the plurality of types of wash basins have (c) a flat round flange, and (d) a non-round shape such as a flat square shape. And a combination of those having a flange portion.

In a fifth aspect of the present invention, in any one of the first to fourth aspects, the plurality of types of basins include a combination of (e) an automatic faucet type and (f) a non-automatic faucet type. It is characterized by being in.

[0010]

As described above, according to the present invention, a common counter for various types of wash basins and a plurality of types of wash basins each of which can be attached to the opening of the counter are prepared as a set. According to the present invention, according to the present invention, even if it is not necessary to prepare a counter for each type of basin, the user can select a basin according to his / her preference from a plurality of types of basins using a common counter. And they can constitute a washbasin counter. Therefore, according to the present invention, it is possible to efficiently and inexpensively provide a variety of wash counters.

According to a second aspect of the present invention, each of the plurality of types of wash basins has a pot portion having a size equal to or smaller than the opening of the counter, and a flange formed along the peripheral edge of the upper end and closing the opening. And an over-counter-type basin that is attached from above to the opening of the counter.

In the case of an under-counter basin, the shape of the opening for mounting the basin on the counter appears as it is and the bowl of the lower basin can be seen through the opening. If the shape does not match the shape of the basin, in particular, the shape of the bowl, the appearance becomes unsightly.

In the case of an under-counter basin, the flange on the upper edge of the bowl is hidden under the counter, so that the basin or the basin can be diversified depending on the shape of the flange. Or the beauty of the basin cannot make the beauty of the basin or the basin counter stand out.

On the other hand, when an over-counter type basin is used as various basins for combination with the counter, the basin is made smaller than the opening and the flange is made to have a size to close the opening. By doing so, various basins can be attached with the opening closed.

That is, according to the second aspect, it is easy to combine washbasins of various shapes with a common counter, and it is possible to provide a washbasin with various variations. Moreover, according to the second aspect, the flange of the basin is exposed on the counter, so that the aesthetic appearance of the basin or the basin can be enhanced by the flange, and the shape of the flange can be varied. Can change the design of the washbasin counter.

Here, the plurality of types of wash basins may include a combination having a flat round pot and a combination having a non-round pot such as a flat quadrilateral. ). Furthermore, it is possible to include a combination of one having a flat round flange and one having a non-round flange such as a flat square shape (claim 4). Furthermore, these basins may include a combination of an automatic faucet type and a non-automatic faucet type (claim 5).

In these cases, the user can select a favorite one from among them and combine it with a common counter to form a wash counter, thereby enriching the user's options efficiently. .

[0018]

DESCRIPTION OF THE PREFERRED EMBODIMENTS Embodiments of the present invention will be described in detail with reference to the drawings. In FIG. 1, reference numeral 10 denotes a counter commonly used for various basins, and has an opening 12 for mounting a basin. Here, the counter 10 is, for example, a rear wall 14.
It is installed in an installation space defined by the side walls 15 and the cabinet 16.

FIGS. 1, 2 and 3 show examples of basins which can be used in combination with the counter 10. Here, the basin group shown in FIG. The washbasin group shown in FIG. 3 is group B, and the washbasin group shown in FIG.
Group. Each of the various basins shown in FIGS. 1, 2 and 3 is an over-counter type basin, in which the pot portion 18 is smaller than the opening 12, and a flange at the upper end periphery of the pot portion 18. Portion 19 is sized to close opening 12.

In the basin of the group A shown in FIG. 1, the water spouting section 20 is provided to the basin in a form in which the inner surface of the bowl section 18 is extended while being continuously curved partially upward with substantially the same curvature. This is an example of an integrally formed one. Reference numeral 22 denotes a spout.

The basin A-1 is an example in which both the bowl 18 and the flange 19 have a flat circular shape (a circular shape in this case). Note that the basin A-1 is an automatic faucet type, and the operation handle is not particularly provided, and a sensor for detecting a hand inserted near the water outlet 22 is provided. It is not shown because it is hidden).

The basin A-2 comprises a bowl 18 and a flange 1.
9 both have a flat round shape (circular shape) and a pot 1
This is an example in which the center of the flange 8 and the center of the flange 19 are eccentric, and the flange 19 is provided with an operation handle 24. On the other hand, the basin A-3 is an example in which the bowl portion 18 and the flange portion 19 also have a flat circular shape (circular shape), and the water discharging portion 20 is provided with an operation handle 26.

Next, the basin A-4 is composed of the bowl 18 and the flange 1
9 have a flat circular shape (circular shape), and the width of the water discharging portion 20 is smaller than those of the above examples. Reference numeral 28 denotes a sensor provided immediately below the water outlet 22.
That is, the basin of A-4 is an automatic faucet type basin.

Next, the basin A-5 is an example in which the bowl 18 has a round shape (circular shape) and the flange portion 19 has a square shape. The A-5 type is an automatic faucet type.

In the basin A-6, the bowl 18 has a flat round shape (circular shape), the flange 19 has a flat square shape, and a back guard 30 is standing upright at the rear end of the flange 19. This is an example of what is provided in FIG. The A-6 wash basin is also an automatic faucet type.

Next, in the basin A-7, the bowl 18 is formed into a flat elliptical shape or an elliptical shape, the flange 19 is formed into a horizontally long rectangular shape, and an operation handle is provided at a corner of the bowl 18. This is an example of the case where 32 is provided.

In each of the basins of the group B shown in FIG. 2, a water spouting portion 34 is formed integrally with the basin so as to protrude partially upward from the bowl portion 18 with a different curvature so as to be curved or inclined. In the example of the basin, the basin of B-1 is a bowl 18 and a flange 1
9 is an example of a plane circular shape (circular shape). The basin of B-1 is an automatic faucet type.

On the other hand, the basin B-2 is composed of the bowl 18, the flange 1
9 is a flat circular shape (circular shape), and the water discharging portion 34 is B
This is an example of a projection formed obliquely upward in a form different from that of -1. The wash basin of B-2 is also an automatic faucet type.

Further, the basin B-3 comprises a bowl 18, a flange 1
9 both have a flat circular shape (circular shape) and a water discharge section 3
4 is formed obliquely upward and in an inclined shape, and
This is an example in which an operation handle 36 is provided in the vicinity of 2.

In the basin B-4, both the bowl portion 18 and the flange portion 19 have a flat circular shape (circular shape), and the water discharging portion 34 is formed in a form different from the above B-1 to B-3. This is an example in which an operation handle 38 is provided near the water outlet 22.

Next, each basin of the group C shown in FIG.
8 are partially raised upward integrally, and the raised portions 40
A water faucet is provided in a protruding shape upward, and
The basin of C-1 is a flat round shape (circular shape) in both the bowl portion 18 and the flange portion 19.
This is an example in which an operation handle 44 is provided in the bowl 19.

In the basin C-2, both the bowl portion 18 and the flange portion 19 have a flat circular shape (circular shape).
This is an example in which an operation handle 46 having a different form from that of FIG.

Further, the basin of C-3 comprises a bowl 18, a flange 1
9 are both flat and circular (circular),
This is an example in which a raised portion 40 having a form different from that of the example is provided, a faucet is attached thereto, a water discharging portion 42 is formed, and an operation handle 48 is provided on the same faucet.

Next, the basin C-4 is composed of the bowl 18, the flange 1
9 is an example in which a flat square shape (in this case, a square shape) is formed, a water faucet is attached to the raised portion 40 to form the water discharge portion 42, and the operation handle 50 is provided in the flange portion 19.

In the basin C-5, the bowl 18 has a flat circular shape (circular shape), and the flange 19 has corners 52 at both left and right ends. This is an example of a structure provided with a reference numeral 54.

In this embodiment, any one of the various basins shown in FIGS. 1, 2 and 3 can be selected and combined with the counter 10 to form a basin counter. At that time, depending on the basin used,
(See FIGS. 4 to 8) The scenery or beauty of the scenery can be variously changed.

For example, FIG. 4 shows an example in which the counter 10 and the basin A-6 are combined to form the basin counter 56, and FIG. 5 shows the counter 10 and the basin A-4.
6 shows an example in which the basin 56 is configured by combining the basins, FIG. 6 shows an example in which the basin 56 is configured by combining the counter 10 and the basin B-4, and FIG. An example in which the washbasin counter 56 is configured by combining the washbasin with the C-2 washbasin,
8 shows an example in which the counter 10 and the C-3 wash basin are combined to form the wash counter 56, and FIG. 9 further shows the counter 10 and the C-5 wash basin combined to form the wash counter 56. Although examples of the cases are shown, it is possible to make the aesthetic appearance of the washbasin counter 56 different by selecting various washbasins having different shapes while using the common counter 10 as can be seen from these figures. Can be.

In the basin counter 56, the basin is a main element thereof. In particular, in the case of an over-counter type basin as shown in these examples, the flange portion 19 together with the pot portion 18 is provided. Is an important element in appearance, and by combining a basin with various shapes and forms of the flange portion 19 as well as the bowl portion 18 with the counter 10, various impressions and aesthetics received from the basin counter 56 itself are obtained. Can be different.

In this embodiment, even if it is not necessary to prepare a counter for each type of wash basin, the user can use a common counter 10 to select a wash basin from a plurality of types of wash basins according to his / her preference. Can be selected, and the wash counter 56 can be constituted by them. Thus, the wash counter 56 rich in variations can be efficiently and inexpensively provided.

Although the embodiment of the present invention has been described in detail, this is merely an example. For example, the basin illustrated above is only an example, and in the present invention, it is of course possible to configure a basin counter by combining other various types of basins and counters.

Further, in each of the above examples, an over-counter type basin is illustrated, but in the present invention, an under-counter type basin and a counter may be combined to constitute a basin in some cases. The present invention can be configured in variously modified forms without departing from the gist thereof.

[Brief description of the drawings]

FIG. 1 is a diagram showing an example of a counter and a basin according to an embodiment of the present invention.

FIG. 2 is a diagram showing an example of a basin of a different type from FIG.

FIG. 3 is a diagram showing an example of a basin of a different type from FIGS. 1 and 2;

4 is a diagram showing an example in which the counter of FIG. 1 is combined with the wash basin of A-6 of FIG. 1 to form a wash counter;

5 is a diagram showing an example in which the counter of FIG. 1 and the wash basin of A-4 of FIG. 1 are combined to form a wash counter;

6 is a diagram showing an example in which the counter of FIG. 1 and the wash basin of B-4 of FIG. 2 are combined to constitute a wash counter;

7 is a diagram showing an example in which the counter of FIG. 1 is combined with the basin C-2 of FIG. 3 to form a wash counter;

8 is a diagram showing an example in which the counter of FIG. 1 and the basin C-3 of FIG. 3 are combined to form a wash counter;

9 is a diagram showing an example in which the counter of FIG. 1 and the basin C-5 of FIG. 3 are combined to form a wash counter.

[Explanation of symbols]

DESCRIPTION OF SYMBOLS 10 Counter 12 Opening 18 Pot part 19 Flange part 56 Washing counter A-1, A-2, A-3, A-4, A-5, A-6, A
-7, B-1, B-2, B-3, B-4, C-1, C-
2, C-3, C-4, C-5 washbasin

 ──────────────────────────────────────────────────続 き Continued on the front page (72) Inventor Chiaki Hashiba 5-1-1 Koie Honcho, Tokoname-shi, Aichi Pref. Inside Inax (72) Inventor Hiromitsu Hirai 5-1-1 Koie Honcho, Tokoname, Aichi Prefecture Inax Corporation (72) Inventor Masaaki Sano 5-1-1 Koie Honcho, Tokoname, Aichi Prefecture Inax Corporation

Claims (5)

[Claims] 1. A counter common to various types of basins provided with an opening for mounting a basin, and any counter can be attached to the opening, and combined with the common counter to constitute a basin counter. A counter and basin set comprising a combination of a plurality of types of basins. 2. The basin according to claim 1, wherein each of the plurality of types of basins is an over-counter type basin, and a basin having a size equal to or smaller than the opening,
A counter and a wash basin set, comprising: a flange formed along the upper end periphery of the bowl and closing the opening. 3. The basin according to claim 1, wherein the plurality of types of basins have (a) a flat round pot (b) a non-round pot such as a flat square pot. A counter and basin set comprising a combination of: 4. The basin according to any one of claims 1 to 3, wherein the plurality of types of basins have (c) a flat round flange. (D) a non-round flange such as a flat rectangular shape. A counter and basin set comprising a combination of: 5. The basin according to claim 1, wherein the plurality of types of basins include a combination of (e) an automatic faucet type and (f) a non-automatic faucet type. Counter and washbasin set.