JP2002036379A - Wall panel for modular bath - Google Patents

Abstract

PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To enable an easy identification of where a reinforcing material is disposed even if a handrail is thereafter mounted, to facilitate mounting and to improve a water stop effect at a mounting position. SOLUTION: The wall panel 1 for a modular bath molded of a fiber- reinforced plastic(FRP) comprises a rugged surface 2 having fine ruggedness formed on a surface, the smooth surface 3 not having ruggedness, a rib formed on a rear surface, a reinforcing material provided in a recess surrounded by the rib of the rear side of the surface 3, and the handrail 4 mounted on the surface 3 at a position provided with the reinforcing material.

Description

DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION

[0001]

The present invention relates to a unit bus wall panel.

[0002]

2. Description of the Related Art In recent years, there has been an increasing demand for barrier-free equipment, and in the field of household equipment, there has been a demand for lowering the level of entrances and exits, lowering the height of bathtubs, and installing handrails (grip bars). I have. Of these, handrails are used to assist in entering and exiting the bathroom, assist in standing and sitting in the bathroom (washing area), assist in entering and exiting the bathtub, assist in standing and sitting in the bathtub, and in the bathtub. A handrail is attached to a location according to the purpose and necessity for the purpose of assisting in maintaining the posture of the vehicle. Handrails are not always necessary when the user is robust, so there is a need for the possibility of “retrofitting” that can be added when needed.

[0003]

However, the current possible countermeasures have the following disadvantages. ● At the initial delivery stage, install only the reinforcing material for the handrail installation behind the wall ... When it becomes necessary to add a handrail,
It is not easy to identify where the reinforcement is. ● At the initial delivery stage, attach the handrail mounting bracket to the wall ... The bracket (cover) is exposed on the inside of the room, so the appearance deteriorates. ● Attaching a handrail using a retrofit anchor: Inexpensive objects cannot provide sufficient mounting strength. Even if expensive materials are used, sufficient mounting strength cannot be obtained depending on the wall material and structure.

Accordingly, the present invention provides a unit bus for a unit bus which can easily identify where the reinforcing material is located even when a handrail is to be installed later, facilitates installation, and has a high water stopping effect at the mounting location. It is intended to provide wall panels.

[0005]

In order to achieve the above-mentioned object, the present invention relates to a unit bath wall panel formed of fiber reinforced plastic (FRP), which has an uneven surface with minute unevenness formed on the surface. With a smooth surface without the surface, a rib on the back surface, a reinforcing material provided in the recess surrounded by the rib on the back side of the smooth surface, and a handrail attached to the smooth surface where the reinforcing material is provided. is there.

[0006]

Preferred embodiments of the present invention will be described below with reference to the accompanying drawings.

FIG. 1 is a perspective view showing the entire unit bathroom. The wall panel 1 has an uneven surface 2 and a smooth surface (mirror surface).
3 are alternately formed. The wall panel 1 is integrally formed from fiber reinforced plastic (FRP). Usually, using FRP using glass fiber,
Lightweight and durable. The above-mentioned uneven surface 2 forms a surface like a stone surface having minute unevenness, and the smooth surface 3 forms a glossy surface. In this embodiment, the uneven surface 2 is formed on each of the upper and lower portions, and the uneven surface 2 and the smooth surface 3 are alternately formed in the vertical direction. That is, the uneven surface 2 is formed at the center in the vertical direction,
Two smooth surfaces 3 are formed between the central uneven portion 2 and the upper and lower uneven surfaces 2. Reference numeral 10 indicates a bathtub, and reference numeral 11 indicates a floor panel (washing place). Both ends of the handrail 4 are attached to the smooth surface 3.

FIG. 2 shows a front view of the wall panel 1.
The total height was 2 m, the vertical length of each of the three uneven surfaces 2 was 500 mm, and the vertical length of each of the two smooth surfaces 3 was 250 mm.

FIG. 3 is an enlarged longitudinal sectional view at the boundary between the uneven surface 2 and the smooth surface 3.
The thickness was about 3 mm, and the thickness of the wall panel 1 was about 3 mm. A rib 5 is formed on the back surface of the wall panel 1 having a thickness of about 3 mm.

FIG. 4 is a view showing the back side of the wall panel 1.
A grid-like rib 5 is formed, and a reinforcing material 6 is provided at a portion (recess) surrounded by the rib 5 on the back side of the smooth surface 3. As the reinforcing member 6, a plywood having a plate thickness necessary for securing the handrail mounting strength was used.

FIG. 5 shows an example of a means for forming such a wall panel 1. An upper mold 12 having a grid-like groove 5A for forming a rib 5 and an uneven surface 2 are formed. A surface 2A having fine irregularities to be formed and a lower mold 13 having a flat surface 3A protruding from the surface 2A are prepared, and a lower mold 13 is provided between the upper mold 12 and the lower mold 13. A laminated product in which the decorated polyester nonwoven fabric 7 and the sheet molding compound (SMC) 8 are superimposed is set in a mold, and the upper mold 12 and the lower mold 13 are closed, heated under pressure and heated to a wall panel. Mold 1. In the example of FIG.
Although the example of decorating is shown, it is also possible to form only a single color by heating under pressure only the SMC 8 without using the polyester nonwoven fabric 7. Further, it is also possible to apply the paint after forming the wall panel 1 only from the SMC 8. The upper mold 1
2 and the lower mold 13 can be used in reverse. The result is a wall panel 1 as shown in the sectional view of FIG.

[0012]

As described above, according to the present invention, since the reinforcing member is provided in the concave portion surrounded by the rib on the back side of the smooth surface, if the handrail is attached to the smooth surface, the reinforcing member is present. Mounting location, which facilitates identification of the mounting location. In addition, since the handrail is attached at the place where the smooth surface is formed, the water stopping performance can be easily and reliably secured by using a packing material or the like because the surface is smooth. In addition, when integrally molded from glass fiber FRP, it is light and easy to handle, and has sufficient strength.
Furthermore, the uneven surface is formed at least on the upper and lower portions of the wall panel, and the smooth surface and the uneven surface are formed alternately over the upper and lower sides. As a result, the handrail can be easily attached according to the user's physique or purpose.

[Brief description of the drawings]

FIG. 1 is a perspective view showing a preferred embodiment of the present invention.

FIG. 2 is a front view of a wall panel.

FIG. 3 is an example of an enlarged cross-sectional view at a boundary between a smooth surface and an uneven surface.

FIG. 4 is a rear view of the wall panel.

FIG. 5 is a cross-sectional view showing an example of a forming unit.

FIG. 6 is a sectional view of a wall panel formed by the means of FIG. 5;

[Explanation of symbols]

 DESCRIPTION OF SYMBOLS 1 Wall panel 2 Uneven surface 3 Smooth surface 4 Handrail 5 Rib 6 Reinforcement

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Claims (5)

[Claims] 1. A unit bath wall panel molded from fiber reinforced plastic (FRP), wherein an irregular surface having minute irregularities formed on the surface and a smooth surface having no irregularities are formed, and a rib is formed on the back surface. A wall panel for a unit bath, wherein a reinforcing material is provided in a concave portion surrounded by a rib on the back side of a smooth surface, and a handrail is attached to the smooth surface where the reinforcing material is provided. 2. The unit bus wall panel according to claim 1, wherein the main body of the wall panel is integrally formed from FRP using glass fiber. 3. The unit bus wall panel according to claim 1, wherein the convex portion of the concave / convex surface is formed so as to protrude from the smooth surface. 4. The device according to claim 1, wherein the uneven surface is formed at least on an upper portion and a lower portion of the wall panel, and the smooth surface and the uneven surface are formed alternately vertically. A wall panel for a unit bath according to the above item. 5. The unit bus wall panel according to claim 1, wherein the ribs are formed in a lattice shape.