JP2001323525A - Water supply maintainable tool - Google Patents

Abstract

PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To provide a water supply maintainable tool capable of corresponding to a faucet mainly pushing down a water supply lever downward or a faucet thrusting a water supply button forward and mantaining a required amount of water supply. SOLUTION: The water supply maintainable tool is constituted of a basic substance capable of locking with the water supply button, an elastic section such as rubber or the like capable of hooking the basic substance on a specific position of a faucet body, energizing the basic substance to the direction thrusting the water supply button when it is hooked and mounted on the basic substance and a fitting section capable of being fitted in a gap of the base of the water supply lever when the water supply lever is pushed down and formed in the basic substance. The basic substance locked with the water supply button can be energized to the direction thrusting the water supply button, and since the fitting section can be fitted in the gap of the base of the water supply lever, the water supply maintainable tool can correspond to both faucets thrusting the water supply button forward and pushing the water supply lever downward, and a required amount of the water supply can be only maintained.

Description

DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION

[0001]

BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION 1. Field of the Invention The present invention relates to a water supply device which can maintain a state of supplying hot water or water when taking a shower installed in a hot spring, a public bath, a leisure facility or the like.

[0002]

2. Description of the Related Art Conventionally, water supply to showers and water taps installed in baths or shower rooms of hot springs, public baths, leisure facilities, etc. is automatically stopped after water supply is started. In recent years, there are overwhelmingly many faucets such as showers provided in facilities where an unspecified number of people enter and leave.

[0003] Generally, water is supplied by a faucet of the above-mentioned type by pushing down a water supply lever or by pushing a push-type water supply button forward. Water supply is started by a water supply lever or a water supply button when hot water or water supply is required, and the water supply is stopped after a predetermined time has elapsed from the water supply or after a predetermined flow rate has been supplied. The faucet of the above-mentioned type has utility such as being able to prevent waste of water resources due to forgetting to close the faucet.

[0004]

However, when water is supplied by a shower or a curan in a water faucet of the above-mentioned type, water supply often stops before required hot water or water is supplied. Yes, it is inconvenient in such a case. For example, when washing shampoo or soap after washing hair or body, water supply stops before running the required amount of water, and furthermore it is more inconvenient because eyes can not be opened at the time of shampooing Become.

The present invention has been made in view of the above problems, and corresponds to a faucet of a type in which a water supply lever is pushed downward or a faucet in which a water supply button is pushed forward, and a required amount of water supply is maintained. It is an object of the present invention to provide a water-supplying device that can be used, and to provide a water-supplying device that is easy to carry as a toilet tool.

[0006]

Means for Solving the Problems The water supply maintenance device of the present invention comprises:
A base that can be locked to the water supply button, and a base that can be hung on a predetermined portion of the faucet body, and that is attached to the base to urge the base in the direction of pushing in the water supply button when the water is pressed. And a fitting portion formed on the base, the fitting portion being insertable into the base gap of the water supply lever when the water supply lever is pushed down. Since the base locked to the water supply button can be urged by the elastic portion in the direction of pushing the water supply button, and the insertion part can be inserted into the base gap of the water supply lever,
It is possible to cope with both a faucet in which the water supply button is pushed forward and a faucet in which the water supply lever is pushed down, and the required amount of water can be maintained.

Further, in the above water supply continuity device, when the base is hung on a predetermined portion of the faucet main body, a contraction force of the elastic portion is adjustable. By adjusting the contraction force of the elastic portion, a required urging force can be obtained at any time, and various push-type water supply buttons can be pressed, thereby improving versatility.

Further, in the above-mentioned water supply continuity device, the elastic portion is detachable from the base. By making the elastic portion detachable, the elastic portion can be easily removed when unnecessary, and when the elastic portion is deteriorated and the contraction force is reduced, it can be easily replaced.

[0009] Further, in the water supply continuity device, the elastic portion is made of rubber. By making the elastic portion made of rubber, desired contraction force and urging force can be obtained, and the elastic portion is lightweight and convenient to carry, is excellent in handling safety, and is more optimal as a toilet tool.

[0010] Further, in the above-mentioned water supply continuity device, a non-slip means is provided at a position where the base is in contact with a water supply button. By providing the base with a non-slip means such as a rubber-like projection, the locking and urging of the water supply button can be further ensured.

[0011]

BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS FIG. 1 is a perspective view of a water-supplying device according to the present invention. FIG.
FIG. 2 is a plan view showing an embodiment of the water supply sustaining device of the present invention, FIG.
Is a rear view thereof, and FIG. 3 is a transverse sectional view thereof.

1 to 3, a water supply continuity tool 1 has a substantially circular concave base 2 made of rubber.
As shown in FIG. 3, a fitting portion 21 having a tapered tapered end is integrally provided, and a hole 22
The mounting piece 22 in which a is bored is provided integrally.
A bag or the like containing a toilet tool is attached to the hole 22a of the attachment piece 22 via a ring or the like.

A substantially U-shaped mounting portion 23 is provided integrally on the back surface of the base 2, and a rubber band or the like described later is mounted on the mounting portion 23. A separate slip plate 25 made of rubber is stuck on the bottom surface of the concave portion 24 inside the base 2, and a plurality of protrusions serving as non-slip are provided on the surface of the slip plate 25 opposite to the stuck side. The protrusion 25 a is provided at a height lower than the upper end of the side wall of the recess 24. The protrusion 25
When the protrusions 25a are provided, the protrusions 25a may be integrally formed in the concave portions 24 of the base 2, and the shape of the protrusions 25a, the interval between the protrusions when the plurality of protrusions 25a are provided, the form, etc., can function as a non-slip. If so, it is appropriate.

A separate rubber band 3, which is an elastic portion, is inserted from the side into the mounting portion 23 of the base 2.
A magic tape (registered trademark) portion 31 is provided at both ends of the rubber band 3 so that both ends of the band rubber 3 can be detachably fixed to each other. The length of the rubber band 3 is not particularly limited as long as the water supply continuation tool 1 can be hung on a predetermined portion of the faucet main body and the water supply button can be urged by a required urging force. Although it may be fixed to the base 2, it is preferable that the base 2 is detachably attached to the base 2 in a hookable state without being fixed as in the present embodiment. In addition, the magic tape portion 31 is capable of coping with various faucets and adjusting the contraction force of the rubber band 3, so that a predetermined length having a certain margin more than the minimum required for fixing strength is provided. It is provided in.

Next, a case will be described in which the water supply continuation device 1 of the present embodiment is used for a water faucet of a type in which a water supply button is pushed forward or a water faucet of a type in which a water supply lever is pushed downward. FIG. 4 is an explanatory diagram of a case where a water supply continuation tool is used for a faucet of a push-type water supply button, and FIG. 5 is an explanatory diagram of a case where a water supply continuation device is used for a water faucet of a water supply lever.

In the faucet body 4 shown in FIG. 4 in which the water supply button is pushed forward, one end of a water supply pipe 42 for supplying hot water or rectified water is fixed to the upper part of the base 41. One end of a shower hose (not shown) is attached so that water can be supplied. At the front of the base 41, a substantially circular, push-type water supply button 43, which can be supplied by the user by pushing the water forward with the water supply pipe 42 or the shower, is provided, and the water supply button 43 is pushed in. After the water supply is started, it gradually expands, and after a lapse of a predetermined time, returns to its original state and stops the water supply. Reference numeral 5 denotes a mounting ring, and reference numeral 6 denotes a net bag for storing toiletries.

When the water-supplying device 1 is used for the faucet main body 4 shown in FIG. 4, a water-supply button 43 is covered with a substantially circular concave base 2, and the rubber band 3 is extended so that a predetermined portion of the faucet main body 4 is extended. For example, it is wrapped around one end of the water supply pipe 42 in FIG. 4 and both ends are fixed with the magic tape part 31 in an extended state. Since the base 2 urges the water supply button 43 in the pressing direction by the contraction force of the rubber band 3 by the fixing, the water supply button 43 is kept pressed and the water supply of the water supply pipe 42 or the shower is continued. become.

In the faucet body 4 shown in FIG. 5 which pushes down the water supply lever, a water supply lever 44 of a push-down type is provided at the front of the base 41.
Water is supplied by pushing down the front end of the. The water supply is started by depressing the front end of the water supply lever 44, and thereafter the water supply lever 44 gradually rotates around the root, and after a predetermined time elapses, returns to a substantially horizontal original state and stops water supply. It is supposed to. Although omitted in the figure, a water supply pipe for supplying rectified water and a hose for a shower are provided on the base 41 or in the vicinity thereof, as in the case of FIG.

When the water supply continuity tool 1 is used for the faucet main body 4 shown in FIG. 5, the front end of the water supply lever 44 is pushed down to start water supply, and then a gap formed at the base of the pushed down water supply lever 44 is formed. The fitting portion 21 provided on the side of the base 2 is fitted into the base 45. The water supply lever 44
Is maintained in an inclined state, and it is no longer possible to return to a substantially horizontal state, and the water supply from the water supply pipe 42 or the shower is maintained.

In the water-supplying device 1 of the above-described embodiment, the base 2, the anti-skid plate 25 and the like are made of rubber, but the material is appropriate, and the rubber band 3 is used as the elastic portion. It is also possible to use an elastic body such as a spring. Although the base 2 has a substantially circular concave shape, the water supply button 4 may be provided, for example, by providing an L-shaped cross section at the end of the flat base.
Any suitable shape can be used as long as it is in a shape that can be locked to 3 and is in a locked state that can withstand the urging in the direction of pushing the water supply button 43.

The elastic portion of the rubber band 3 in the above embodiment is capable of hooking the base 2 to a predetermined portion of the faucet main body 4, and urges the base 2 in the direction of pushing the water supply button 43 at the time of hooking. Any appropriate one can be used. Further, the shape of the fitting portion 2 is not limited to the above embodiment, and the water supply lever 44
When the front end of the water supply lever 44 is pressed down,
It is appropriate as long as it can be inserted into. Further, the fixing means of the band rubber 3 is not limited to the magic tape part 31, and an appropriate detachable fixing means can be adopted.

Further, each part provided integrally or separately in the water supply continuity device 1 of the above embodiment can be provided separately or integrally.

[0023]

Since the water supply continuation device of the present invention has the above-described structure, it is possible to cope with a water faucet of a type in which a water supply lever is pressed downward or a water faucet in which a water supply button is pushed forward. It has the effect that the amount of water supply can be maintained. Furthermore, the water supply maintenance device of the present invention is compact and very convenient to carry as a toilet tool.

[Brief description of the drawings]

FIG. 1 is a plan view showing one embodiment of a water supply sustaining device of the present invention.

FIG. 2 is a back view showing the water supply continuation device of FIG. 1;

FIG. 3 is a cross-sectional view showing the water supply continuation device of FIG. 1;

FIG. 4 is an explanatory view in the case of using a water supply continuation tool for a faucet of a push-type water supply button.

FIG. 5 is an explanatory view when a water supply continuation tool is used for a faucet of a water supply lever.

[Description of Signs] 1 Supplement for water supply 2 Base 21 Fitting part 23 Mounting part 24 Depression 25 Slip plate 25a Projection 3 Rubber band 31 Magic tape part 4 Water faucet body 43 Water supply button 44 Water supply lever 45 Gap

Claims (5)

[Claims] 1. A base that can be locked to a water supply button, and the base can be hung at a predetermined position of a faucet main body, and when the hanger is hung, the base is urged in a direction to push the water supply button. A water supply continuity tool comprising: an elastic portion attached to the base; and a fitting portion formed on the base, which can be inserted into a base gap of the water supply lever when the water supply lever is pressed down. . 2. The water supply continuity device according to claim 1, wherein when the base is hung on a predetermined portion of the faucet main body, a contraction force of the elastic portion is adjustable. 3. The water supply tool according to claim 1, wherein the elastic portion is detachable from the base. 4. The water supply continuity device according to claim 1, wherein the elastic portion is made of rubber. 5. A non-slip means is provided at a position where the base comes into contact with a water supply button.
The water supply maintenance device according to 2, 3 or 4.