JP2002051928A - Shampooing basin with air diffusion function and bathtub equipped with the same - Google Patents

Abstract

PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To provide a shampooing basin and a bathtub equipped with it with which shampooing is simply made alone without help of others. SOLUTION: In the shampooing basin, an air diffusion member 28 is arranged, and at the same time, a shower head (hot water supply part) 32 and a drug solution discharge tube 30 are set in the direction of the inside of the shampooing basin. Air diffusion from the air diffusion member 28, hot water supply from the shower head 32, and supply of a drug solution from the drug solution discharge tube 30 are controlled by a controller, which can be operated by remote control.

Description

DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION

[0001]

BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION 1. Field of the Invention The present invention relates to a hair-washing tub, and more particularly, to a hair-washing tub having an air diffusion function suitable for washing hair in a bathroom or the like in a supine position, and a bath tub provided with the same.

[0002]

2. Description of the Related Art FIG. 4 shows an example of a conventional bathtub with a hair-washing bath (a cross-sectional view showing a posture in which a bather is washing hair). As shown in the figure, a shampoo tub is provided integrally or separately on the side of the upper edge of the bathtub main body, so that the hair can be washed while bathing.

[0003]

However, when immersing in this tub with a shampoo tub and washing the hair while bathing, it is in a state of lying on the back, and it is necessary to prevent a chemical solution (such as a shampoo solution or a rinsing solution) or hot water from entering the eyes. Because they often have their eyes closed, it is difficult to use the shower alone to get help from others.

[0004] It is an object of the present invention to provide a hair-washing tub which can be easily washed by one person in a supine state without requiring the help of another person, and a bath tub provided with the same.

[0005]

Means for Solving the Problems In order to achieve the above-mentioned object, the present inventors have conducted various studies and found that an air diffusing member for improving the hair-washing effect was provided in the hair-washing tub, and in addition to this, A controller that controls all or some of the air diffusion from the air diffusion member, the supply of hot water from the hot water supply unit (or shower head), the supply of the chemical liquid from the chemical liquid supply unit, and the like, and the controller is easily operated by humans. The present invention was completed by paying attention to the fact that it is sufficient to install the present invention. That is, the present invention is a hair-washing tub having an air-diffusing function, in which the air-spreading member 28 is first arranged in the tub of the hair-washing tub.

[0006] Here, the shampoo tub with an aeration function requires a hot water supply unit for supplying hot water. The hot water supply unit can be movably arranged at a location away from the hair washing tub, but preferably, the shower head 32 can be set so as to face the inside of the hair washing tub.

[0007] Further, in the hair-washing tub with a diffuser function, preferably, the chemical solution discharge port 30a of the chemical-solution supply unit is arranged facing the inside of the tub of the hair-washing tub.

In the hair-washing tub with a diffusing function, preferably, all or at least one of the diffusing from the diffusing member, the hot water supply from the hot water supply section, and the chemical liquid supply from the chemical liquid supply section is controlled. The controller 25 is provided. This is because water supply / hot water supply, chemical liquid supply, and the like can be easily performed without troublesome labor.

[0009] The present invention also relates to a bathtub provided with any of the above-described hair-washing tubs having an air diffusion function.

[0010]

The air bubbles spout vigorously from the air diffusing member 28 connected to the blower 20a, and the hair is washed by the cleaning effect of the air bubbles and warm water containing a chemical solution. There is also a massage effect.

[0011]

DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE PREFERRED EMBODIMENTS Hereinafter, the present invention will be described more specifically with reference to the drawings. FIG. 1 shows a hair-washing tub with an air diffusion function according to an example of the present invention. In this shampoo tub with an air diffusion function, an air diffusion member (diffusing plate) 28 is provided in the tub of the shampoo tub, a chemical solution discharge pipe 30 is provided toward the tub of the shampoo tub, and a controller 25 is further provided. In this example, the controller 25 controls the air diffusion from the air diffusion member 28, the supply of hot and cold water from the hot and cold water supply unit, and the supply of the chemical liquid from the chemical liquid supply unit.

The diffusing member (diffusing plate) 28 arranged in the tub of the shampoo tub can be made of a material having fine holes. The material having fine pores may be a plastic foam, or may be formed from an inorganic filler, a resin, and a foam material, or a small amount of an inorganic sand-like material may be used. It may be hardened. The shape of the air diffusing member 28 may be any shape as long as it fits in the shampoo tub,
Preferably, it is a plate-shaped diffuser such as a disk or a square plate.

A power supply section 20 including a blower (air compressor) 20a is connected to a primary side of an air diffusion member (an air diffusion plate or the like) 28 through a ventilation pipe 26. The blower 20
a (usually an on-off valve) 21
The air blown from the air diffusing member 28 is turned on / off by opening and closing the valve 21.

The blower 20a can supply a sufficient amount of air to blow out from the air diffusing member 28. Further, it is preferable that a high-viscosity chemical solution (a shampoo solution or a rinsing solution) can be pumped from the chemical solution container 37 to the chemical solution discharge port 30a. As an example, the discharge pressure is 0.01 to 0.03MP.
s and an air volume of about 0.5 to ⁴ m ³ / h. Although FIG. 1 shows the power supply circuit unit and the blower 20a in a united manner, this is not necessarily required. Also, since the blower 20a can be placed outside the bathroom, the voltage (for example, AC100V) supplied to a general household is used.
Or low-voltage driving.

The hot water supply section includes a shower head 32, a hot water pipe 31 connected to the shower head 32, and a hot water supply device (not shown) from the distal end side. A valve 24 is arranged in the middle of the hot water pipe 31. The valve 24 may be a valve that opens and closes instantaneously (open / close valve) or a valve that continuously changes the size of a hole (motorized valve), but is preferably the latter motorized valve. Thus, the amount of hot water sprinkled from the shower head 32 can be adjusted. The shower head 32 is preferably movable, and is set at a predetermined position when used.

The chemical liquid supply section is provided with a chemical liquid discharge port 3 from the tip side.
Numeral 0a comprises a chemical solution discharge pipe 30, a liquid feed pipe 29 connected to the chemical solution discharge pipe 30, and a chemical solution container 37, which have a chemical solution push-out mechanism. The chemical liquid extruding mechanism is provided with the blower 20 in the air diffuser in the shampoo tub described above.
A branch pipe 27 is branched from a predetermined point (branch point) of the ventilation pipe 26 between the a and the valve 21 to the chemical solution container 37, and a valve 22 is provided in the middle of the ventilation pipe 27. By adjusting the pressure applied to the container 37, the extrusion of the chemical solution from the chemical solution discharge port 30a is adjusted. It is preferable that the chemical solution discharge pipe 30 can be moved similarly to the shower head 32, and is set at a predetermined position when used. Further, the chemical solution container contains a shampoo solution and a rinse solution for washing the hair. Further, a chemical solution for other purposes (such as a hair restorer or a dandruff / kayumi stopper) can be contained. Although only one chemical solution container 37 is shown in FIG. 1, a plurality of chemical solution containers can be provided.
In that case, the corresponding chemical discharge pipe, vent pipe, liquid feed pipe valve,
Similarly, a plurality of valves and the like must be arranged.

A valve (open / close valve) 23 is also provided below the drain port 35 of the shampoo tub. If the valve 23 is opened when discharging the washed drainage stored in the shampoo tub, the drainage is discharged through the drain pipe 36. A hair catcher or a strainer (not shown) is preferably provided above the valve 23 to prevent hair from entering the valve 23.

The valves 21, 22, 23 and 24 are preferably driven at a low voltage (for example, 12 V or less) in order to prevent electric shock. Also, in consideration of removal and movement of the shampoo tub, ventilation pipes 26 and 27, liquid supply pipe 29, hot water pipe 31
Is preferably a one-touch joint that is easy to remove. In addition, it is preferable to use a connector that can be easily detached from the power supply unit 20 for connection with a lead wire. Controller 2
It is preferable that the switch No. 5 is one that allows the user to know what switch it is by tactile sense without changing the surface shape or the like. Further, it is preferable that the controller 25 be provided with waterproofness so that the controller 25 may be touched with wet hands or dropped into bathtub water.

FIG. 2 shows the operation pattern (the horizontal axis is time) of the main parts when moving the hair-washing tub with the air diffusion function of FIG. First, a person washing his / her hair rests his / her head on the shampoo tub. By operating the controller 25, the valve 24 is opened to supply water or hot water into the shampoo tub. When an appropriate amount is stored, the controller 25 is operated to turn on the blower (air compressor) 20a and open the valve 21. Thereby, air bubbles are generated from the air diffusion member (air diffusion plate) 28, and the hair is pre-washed. After pre-washing, the controller 25 is operated to open the valve 23, and the water (hot water) in the tank is drained. The controller 22 is operated to open the valve 22, and the chemical solution (shampoo solution, rinsing solution, etc.) in the chemical solution container 37 is discharged by the pneumatic pressure to the chemical solution outlet 3.
Discharge from 0a and wash hair. By operating the controller 25, the valve 24 is opened again to supply water or hot water, and the hair is rinsed.
When the rinsing is completed, the valve 24 is closed, and when the drainage is completed, the valve 23 is closed. Although not shown in FIG. 2, in some cases, after rinsing, drain from the shampoo tub, open and close the valve 24 again to store an appropriate amount of warm water in the tub, and discharge rinse, hair restorer, etc. It is also possible to enjoy comfortable rinsing and hair growth while blowing and bubbling air from the air member 28.

FIG. 3 is an example (perspective view) of a bath tub provided with the hair-washing tub with the diffusing function of FIG. The shampoo tub body 11 is placed on the upper edge surface of one end of the bathtub 10, and necessary ventilation pipes, liquid feed pipes, hot water pipes, lead wires, and the like are connected to the tub 10, and the tub is incorporated into the bathroom.

[0021]

According to the hair-washing tank with an air diffusion function of the present invention,
You can wash your hair alone on your back. If a controller for controlling all or at least one of the air diffusion from the air diffusion member, the hot water supply from the hot water supply unit, and the chemical liquid supply from the chemical liquid supply unit is provided, operation of the controller (remote control operation) It can sprinkle water, sprinkle water, discharge shampoo and rinsing liquid, diffuse air from a diffuser member (such as a diffuser plate), and drain, and can easily wash hair alone. The hair-washing tub with an aeration function of the present invention can be used by not only healthy persons but also elderly persons or persons who have a handicap to wash their hair alone. It is also easy to use when a caregiver assists a person with a physical disability or the elderly in need of nursing care for hair washing. Furthermore, it can also be used as a shampoo tub for a barber shop.

According to the bathtub with a shampoo tub of the present invention, the following effects can be obtained. (A) Hair can be easily washed alone while taking a bath, and does not require the help of another person. (B) Hair washing that is more effective than simply washing with hot water or shower hair washing can be performed. (C) Care for the scalp and hair and a feeling of relaxation. (D) It is also useful for nursing (bathing) elderly people and people with physical disabilities.

[Brief description of the drawings]

FIG. 1 is a configuration diagram of a hair wash tub with an air diffusion function according to an example of the present invention.

FIG. 2 is an operation pattern of main components when moving the hair-washing tank with an air diffusion function of FIG. 1; The horizontal axis is time.

FIG. 3 is an example (perspective view) of a bath tub provided with the hair-washing tub with an air diffusion function of FIG. 1;

FIG. 4 is a schematic cross-sectional view of a conventional bathtub with a hair-washing tub (posture of a bather washing hair).

[Explanation of symbols]

10: Bathtub 11: Hair washing tub body 20: Power supply unit including blower 20a: Blower (air compressor) 21, 22, 23, 24: Valve 25: Controller 26, 27: Vent pipe 28: Air diffuser (air diffuser plate) 29: Liquid sending pipe 30: Chemical liquid discharge pipe 30a: Chemical liquid discharge port 31: Hot water pipe 32: Shower head 33: Overflow port 34: Overflow pipe 35: Drain port 36: Drain pipe 37: Chemical liquid container

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Claims (5)

[Claims] 1. A hair-washing tub with an air-diffusing function, wherein an air-diffusing member is arranged in the tub of the hair-washing tub. 2. The hair-washing tank with an air diffusion function according to claim 1, further comprising a hot and cold water supply section disposed toward the inside of the hair-washing tank. 3. The hair-washing tub with an air diffusion function according to claim 1, further comprising a chemical solution supply section disposed toward the inside of the hair-washing tub. 4. A controller for controlling all or at least one of air diffusion from the air diffusion member, hot water supply from the hot water supply unit, and chemical liquid supply from the chemical liquid supply unit, is further provided. 3. A hair-washing tub with an air diffusion function according to any of 3. 5. A bathtub provided with a hair-washing bath with an air diffusion function according to claim 1.