JP2001340413A - Bubble generator for bath - Google Patents

Abstract

PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To provide a bubble generator for bath that can switch spouting power for massage and cleaning of bath water as well as spouting filtered and cleaned bath water. SOLUTION: A pump part 3 and a motor 4 are arranged in a causing body of a casing 2, and an outlet 5 that is communicated through the pump parts 3, an air inlet 7 that sucks air on the surface of hot water and mix it with hot water introduced into the pump part 3, a front water inlet 9 that introduces hot water in a bath tab and a lower water inlet 11 are provided. When strong water spouting power is required, the front water inlet 9 is used, and when clean bath water is required, the lower water inlet 11 with a cleaning filter 12 is used by switching a switching 13 that switches the front water inlet 9 to the lower water inlet 11 according to the preference.

Description

DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION

[0001]

BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION 1. Field of the Invention The present invention relates to a bath bubble generator used for bubble massage at the time of bathing.

[0002]

2. Description of the Related Art Conventionally, a bubble generating device for a bath which uses a bath or the like by sucking hot water from a bath tub, mixing air bubbles, spraying the mixed gas into the bath tub, and using a massage or the like, in order to protect a pump section from scales in the bath tub water being absorbed. It has a protective filter inside.
FIG. 6 is a cross-sectional view showing a conventional bath bubble generating device disclosed in Japanese Patent Application Laid-Open No. 3-210259. In the figure, 31 is a housing of the bath bubble generator, 32 is a water intake,
Reference numeral 33 denotes a pump unit disposed in the housing 31, a pump motor for driving the pump unit 33, 35 an air inlet for mixing air with water output from the pump unit 33, and 36 a jet of air mixed with air. The nozzle 37 is a purifying filter, and the purifying filter 37 prevents the scale in the bathtub from entering the pump unit 33.

FIG. 7 shows, for example, Japanese Patent Application Laid-Open No. 2-2836.
In another conventional bathtub circulating filtration device shown in JP-A-5,
A main body 45 is connected to a suction port 41 for sucking and discharging hot water in the bathtub and a discharge port 42 through a circulation pipe 44, and a circulation pump 46 and a filter 47 connected to a circulation path 44 are provided in the main body 45. The bathtub water sucked from the suction port 41 is circulated in the filter 47 to filter the bathtub water, and then circulated through the discharge port 42 into the bathtub.

[0004]

In such a conventional bubble generating device for a bath, the filters 37 and 47 have a higher density in order to enhance the purifying function of the filters 37 and 47 for the purpose of filtering and purifying bath water. The water permeability is impaired and the pressure loss is large. For this reason, there is a problem that a water stream having a strong massage force and a strong discharge force cannot be output from the nozzle 36 and the discharge port 42.

SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION The present invention has been made to solve the above-mentioned problems. A massage and bathtub capable of discharging filtered and purified clear bathtub water and switching the discharge power is provided. An object of the present invention is to provide a bath bubble generator capable of purifying water.

[0006]

In a bath bubble generating apparatus according to the present invention, a driving motor, a pump section rotated by the driving motor, and air for sucking air into the pump section are provided in a main body case. An inlet, an inlet for introducing hot water into the bath, a water inlet for introducing the hot water into the pump, and an outlet for communicating with the pump, which discharges a bubble jet of a mixture of hot water and air. A plurality of water inlets are provided, and a switching mechanism for switching the water intake path of the water inlet is provided.

Further, a purifying filter is provided in a water intake passage of at least one of the plurality of water intake ports.

Further, a driving motor and a driving motor are provided in the main body case.
A pump section that is rotated by the drive motor, an air intake that sucks air into the pump section, a water inlet that introduces hot water into the bath section into the bathtub, and communicates with the pump section to supply hot water and air. A bath bubble generator having a discharge port for discharging a mixed bubble jet, wherein an ejection body having a bathtub water purifying function is detachably provided at the discharge port.

[0009] Further, the sprayer is a shower hose comprising a shower head and a bellows-shaped hose.

[0010]

DESCRIPTION OF THE PREFERRED EMBODIMENTS Embodiment 1 1 and 2 are an overall perspective view and a longitudinal sectional view showing a bath bubble generator according to Embodiment 1 of the present invention. In the drawing, reference numeral 1 denotes a main body of a bath bubble generating device, which is installed in a bathtub, 2 is a main body case, in which a pump unit 3 for generating a water flow and a motor 4 for driving the pump unit 3 are arranged. Have been. Reference numeral 5 denotes a discharge port 5 connected to the pump section 3, and an ejector section 6 is formed at the connection section. Reference numeral 7 denotes an air intake for sucking air on the surface of the hot water provided at the upper part of the main body 1, and 8 denotes an outlet 5.
This is an air conduit connecting the ejector unit 6 and the air inlet 7 which are connected to the air duct.

Reference numeral 9 denotes a front water suction port which is a first water suction port for introducing hot water in a bathtub formed below the discharge port 5 into the pump unit 3, 10 denotes a protective filter having good water permeability, and 11 denotes a pump. A lower water inlet, which is formed at the bottom of the main body case 2 at a lower portion of the portion 3 and is a second water inlet for introducing hot water in the bathtub to the pump portion 3, has a height 12 provided above the lower water inlet 11. A density filter 13 is a water inlet switching shutter for switching between the front water inlet 9 and the lower water inlet 11.
Shutter knob 1 protruding from the front of body 1
Switching can be performed by moving 3a left and right. Reference numeral 14 denotes an operation unit for instructing start and stop of the motor 4 arranged on the upper part of the front surface of the main body 1, and 15 denotes a suction cup for detachably fixing the main body 1 arranged on the back surface of the main body 1 to the inner wall of the bathtub. is there.

The operation of the bath air bubble generator constructed as described above will be described. Water inlet switching shutter 13
As shown in FIG. 1, the front water inlet 9 (first water inlet) is closed. First, the main body 1 is immersed in a bath tub filled with hot water with the air inlet 7 coming out of the surface of the hot water, and the main body 1 is fixed to the inner wall of the bath tub with a suction cup 15. The operation unit 14 is operated to drive the motor 4. Bath water is supplied only from the opened lower water intake 11 (second water intake) to the purification filter 1.
It is introduced into the pump section 3 through 2. At this time, the purification filter 12 has a high-density filter for the purpose of purification and filtration, and filters suspended matter floating in bath water. The clear bathtub water thus introduced into the pump unit 3 is mixed with the air introduced from the air inlet 7 in the ejector unit 6, and the bubbled water flow is discharged from the discharge port 5. Then, the bubbled water flow from the discharge port 5 is applied to a desired part of the body of the user and massaged. As described above, although the discharge force of the water flow from the discharge port 5 is small, it is possible to discharge bathtub water having good cleaning properties.

If it is desired to increase the discharge force of the water flow, the shutter knob 13a is moved in the direction of arrow A in FIG. 1, and the front water inlet 9 (first water inlet) is moved by moving the water inlet switching shutter 13. Release (see FIG. 3). When the motor 4 is driven, the bath water is opened and the front water inlet 9 (first water inlet) and the lower water inlet 11 (second water inlet) are opened.
From two places, the protection filter 10 and the purification filter 1
2 are introduced into the pump section 3 through the respective sections. At this time, as described above, since the density of the purification filter 12 is increased for the purpose of purification and filtration, the protection filter 10 has better water permeability. Therefore, the amount of bathtub water absorbed from the protection filter 10 side, that is, from the front water inlet 9 increases. The bath water introduced into the pump unit 3 in this way is mixed with the air introduced from the air inlet 7 in the ejector unit 6, and the bubbled water flow is discharged from the discharge port 5. Then, the bubbled water flow from the discharge port 5 is applied to a desired part of the body of the user and massaged. In this manner, the water flow from the discharge port 5 can be used with a strong discharge force.

That is, when the discharge force of the bathtub water from the discharge port 5 is used with a strong discharge force, the knob 13a is switched in the direction of the arrow A to discharge the bathtub water having a low discharge force and a high cleaning property. If desired, the knob 13a is switched in the direction of arrow B, and by switching the water inlet, the knob 13a can be used according to the user's preference and application.

An antibacterial agent is impregnated in the purifying filter 12 and elutes in a small amount into the bathtub water to suppress the growth of bacteria brought into the bathtub by the bather, or to add an antibacterial function to the bathtub water for sterilization. May be.

Embodiment 2 4 and 5 are an overall perspective view and a side cross-sectional view of a bath bubble generator according to Embodiment 2 of the present invention. In the drawing, reference numerals 1 to 11 and 14 to 15 are the same as those in the first embodiment, and a description thereof will be omitted. 1
Reference numeral 6 denotes a purifying function filter case (injector having a purifying function referred to in the claims), in which a connection port 17 formed on the back surface can be removably inserted into the discharge port 5, and a spring provided on the inner diameter surface of the connection port 17. The outer peripheral concave portion (not shown) of the discharge port 5 is sandwiched by the wire 18 so as to be prevented from falling off. 19 is a large water chamber formed in the purification function filter case 16;
Reference numeral 0 denotes a purifying filter provided in the wide water chamber 19, and reference numeral 21 denotes a discharge port provided on the front surface of the purifying function filter case 16.

The operation of the bath air bubble generator constructed as above will be described. First, the connection port 17 of the purification function filter case 16 is inserted into the discharge port 5 and set. Then, the main body 1 is immersed in a bath tub filled with hot water with the air inlet 7 coming out above the surface of the hot water, and the main body 1 is fixed to the inner wall of the bath tub with a suction cup 15. Then, the operation unit 14 is operated to drive the motor 4. Bathtub water is sucked from the lower water inlet 11 by the pump unit 3, and the bathtub water is introduced into the pump unit 3 via the protection filter 10. The introduced bathtub water mixes with the air introduced from the air inlet 7 in the ejector section 6, and a water stream containing bubbles is discharged from the discharge port 5. The bathtub water discharged from the discharge port 5 is introduced into the wide water chamber 19 of the purification function filter case 16 and is supplied to the purification filter 20.
Submerge in water. Since the purification filter 20 is densified for the purpose of purification / filtration, the suspended matter floating in the bathtub water is purified / filtered, and the bubbled water flow is discharged from the discharge port 21 as clear bathtub water. Since the purifying function filter case 16 is detachable, bathtub water having a strong discharging force can be discharged from the discharge port 5 if removed.

Thus, according to the user's preference,
You can use them properly. Further, unlike the conventional case, a space for providing the cleaning filter 12 in the main body 1 is not required, so that the main body 1 can be downsized.

Embodiment 3 FIG. 6 is an overall perspective view of a bath bubble generating device according to Embodiment 3 of the present invention. In the figure, reference numerals 1 to 5 are the same as those in the first embodiment, and a description thereof will be omitted. Reference numeral 22 denotes a shower hose detachably attached to the discharge port 5 of the main body 1, which is constituted by a shower head 23, a handle 24, and a hose 25. A purifying filter 27 is provided inside, and the purifying filter 27 can be replaced by a detachable filter cover 27a on the back surface. 28 is a fixing ring for fixing the shower hose 22 to the discharge port 5. The structure inside the main body 1 is the same as that in the first embodiment.

The operation of the bath air bubble generator constructed as above will be described. When the bathtub water having a strong discharge force is used, the bathwater is used as it is from the discharge port 5. Then, when the water flow having a high purifying property or the site where the user wants to massage is a place where it is difficult to apply the water flow, the fixing ring 28 of the shower hose 22 is inserted into the discharge port 5 and the shower hose 22 is set. . Then, similarly to the second embodiment, the main body 1 is fixed to the inner wall of the bathtub. When the operation unit 14 is operated to drive the motor 4,
Bathtub water is sucked from the lower water inlet 11 by the pump unit 3, and the bathtub water is introduced into the pump unit 3 via the protection filter 10. The introduced bathtub water mixes with the air introduced from the air inlet 7 in the ejector section 6, and a water stream containing bubbles is discharged from the discharge port 5. In this manner, the bathtub water discharged from the discharge port 5 through the main body 1 flows through the hose portion 25 and the handle portion 24 via the fixing ring 28, and is further provided inside the head portion 23. Purification filter 27
The purified bath water is sprayed from the sprinkling port 26.

As described above, when it is desired to use bathtub water having a strong discharge force, the shower hose 22 is detached and used, and depending on the treatment site of the user, the bathtub may be used in a washing place outside the bathtub. In this case, the shower hose 22 can be used, and the purifying filter 27 can be used.
The tub water purified by the cleaning can be sprinkled.
It is possible to remove the filter cover 27a which is detachably attached to and replace the filter cover 27a, so that it is possible to obtain a bath bubble generator excellent in hygiene.

[0022]

Since the present invention is configured as described above, it has the following effects.

A drive motor, a pump section rotated by the drive motor, an air intake for sucking air into the pump section, and a water inlet for introducing hot water into the bathtub into the pump section in the main body case. And a discharge port for communicating with the pump section and discharging a bubble jet in which hot water and air are mixed, in the bath bubble generating device, a plurality of the water suction ports are provided, and a switching mechanism for switching a water suction path of the water suction port is provided. With the provision, the strength of the discharge force of the water flow in which the bubbles are mixed can be changed by utilizing the difference in water permeability of the water suction ports.

Further, since a purifying filter is provided in the water intake passage of at least one of the plurality of water inlets, by switching to this water inlet, the bathtub water is purified by a high-density filter, and a clear bath is provided. It can be returned to the bathtub as water, and if it is switched to another water inlet, a water flow with a high massage effect and a strong discharge power can be discharged, and the use according to the purpose can be surely performed with a simple operation.

Further, a driving motor and
A pump section that is rotated by the drive motor, an air intake that sucks air into the pump section, a water inlet that introduces hot water into the bath section into the bathtub, and communicates with the pump section to supply hot water and air. In the bath bubble generator having a discharge port for discharging a mixed bubble jet, an ejector having a bathtub water purifying function is detachably provided at the discharge port. If water can be clarified and the jet having a purifying function is removed, massage can be performed with a water stream having a strong discharge force, and it can be used in a compact main body.

Further, since the spraying body is a shower hose composed of a shower head and a bellows-shaped hose, a purifying function filter is provided in a nozzle hose connected to a spout for jetting bath water, so that massage is performed. Depending on the treatment site, even when used in a washing place outside the bathtub, clarified bathtub water can be sprinkled.

[Brief description of the drawings]

FIG. 1 is an overall perspective view of a bath bubble generating device according to Embodiment 1 of the present invention.

FIG. 2 is a longitudinal sectional view of the bath bubble generator according to Embodiment 1 of the present invention.

FIG. 3 is an overall perspective view of the bubble generating device for bath according to Embodiment 1 of the present invention.

FIG. 4 is an overall perspective view of a bath bubble generating device according to Embodiment 2 of the present invention.

FIG. 5 is a longitudinal sectional view of a bath bubble generator according to Embodiment 2 of the present invention.

FIG. 6 is an overall perspective view of a bath bubble generator according to Embodiment 3 of the present invention.

FIG. 7 is a configuration diagram showing a conventional bath bubble generator.

FIG. 8 is a schematic cross-sectional view showing a conventional bath bubble generator.

[Explanation of symbols]

1 body, 2 body case, 3 pump section, 4 motor, 5 discharge port, 6 ejector section, 7 air intake,
8 air conduit, 9 front water intake, 10 protection filter, 1
1 lower water intake, 12 purification filter, 13 water intake switching shutter, 13a shutter knob, 14
Operation unit, 15 suction cup, 16 purification filter case, 17
Connection port, 18 spring wire, 19 open water room, 2
0 Purification filter, 21 outlet, 22 shower hose, 23 shower head, 24 handle, 25 hose, 26 water spout, 27 purification filter, 28 fixing ring.

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Claims (4)

[Claims] 1. A drive motor, a pump unit rotated by the drive motor, an air intake for sucking air into the pump unit, and hot water in a bathtub are introduced into the pump unit in a main body case. A water inlet, communicating with the pump unit,
In a bath bubble generator having a discharge port for discharging a bubble jet mixed with hot water and air, a plurality of the water suction ports are provided,
A bath bubble generating device comprising a switching mechanism for switching a water suction path of the water inlet. 2. The bath bubble generator according to claim 1, wherein a purifying filter is provided in a water suction passage of at least one of the plurality of water suction ports. 3. A drive motor, a pump unit rotated by the drive motor, an air intake for sucking air into the pump unit, and hot water in a bathtub into the pump unit in the main body case. A water inlet, communicating with the pump unit,
A bubble generating device for a bath having a discharge port for discharging a bubble jet of a mixture of hot water and air, wherein a discharging member having a purifying function for bathtub water is detachably provided at the discharge port. apparatus. 4. The bath bubble generator according to claim 3, wherein the spraying body is a shower hose composed of a shower head and a bellows-shaped hose.