JP2002242275A - Urinal and toilet using it - Google Patents

Abstract

PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To provide an urinal capable of concealing a dirty part in a nonuse condition for producing a sense of cleanness and reducing generation of an odor. SOLUTION: This urinal 1 is provided with an urinal body 2 and an urine receiver 4 receiving urine dripping along the urinal body 2. The urinal receiver 4 is installed to the urinal body 2 to be switched between a use position for turning its opening part 12 upward and a nonuse position for concealing the opening part 12.

Description

DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION

[0001]

BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION 1. Field of the Invention The present invention relates to a urinal and a toilet using the same.

[0002]

2. Description of the Related Art There are various types of urinals, such as a stall type urinal, a wall urinal, and a cylindrical urinal, and all types of urinals have a drain port at the lower end of the urinal body. Is provided. Then, the urine applied to the urinal body flows down along the urinal body and flows into the sewer from the drain port of the urinal receptacle.

Further, in the case of a toilet having a urinal and a urinal arranged side by side, a urinal is arranged on the entrance side and a urinal is arranged on the back side. This is to allow another person to use the urinal even when using the toilet.

[0004]

However, in the conventional urinal, the urinal rest is integrated with the urinal body, and the dirty part around the drain port of the urinal rest is always visible from the outside. . For this reason, there is a problem that discomfort is easily given and a bad smell is easily generated.

[0005] In a conventional toilet having a urinal and a urinal arranged side by side, a woman must always pass in front of the urinal when adding a toilet, and at this time, a dirty portion of the urinal as described above is removed. There was a problem that, if seen or had a bad smell, it would cause discomfort to women who do not use urinals.

SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION Accordingly, an object of the present invention is to provide a urinal which solves the above-mentioned problems and hides a dirty portion when not in use, thereby providing a clean feeling and suppressing the generation of offensive odor. And In addition, the aim is to provide a clean toilet with consideration for the psychology of women.

[0007]

In order to solve the above-mentioned problems, a urinal according to the present invention includes a urinal body, and a urinal receiver for receiving urine flowing down along the urinal body.
The urinal receiver is attached to the urinal body so that the urinal can be switched between a use posture in which the opening is directed upward and a non-use posture in which the opening is hidden. .

[0008] Specifically, a vertical groove for urine is formed in the urinal body, and a ball-shaped urine receptacle is rotatably fitted into the lower end of the vertical groove. Further, an attitude switching mechanism is provided for rotating the urine receptacle to switch the attitude of the urinal receptacle.

Further, a flush film is formed at the front opening of the vertical groove by the flush water flowing down along the urinal body so as to prevent the urine from splashing on the vertical groove.

Further, a water receiving tray for receiving urine or washing water is provided below the urinal receiving portion of the urinal body, and a drainage passage is formed between the urinal receiving portion and the water receiving tray.

In the toilet of the present invention, a toilet is arranged on the entrance side, the urinal is arranged on the back side, and a partition wall is provided between the urinal and the urinal.
The floor around the urinal is coated with a finishing material having an antifouling action and an antibacterial action.

[0012]

Embodiments of the present invention will be described below in detail with reference to the drawings. As shown in FIG. 1, a urinal (1) according to an embodiment of the present invention has a vertically long urinal body.
(2) and a ball-shaped urine receptacle (4) for receiving urine flowing down along the front part (3) of the urinal body (2).

The front part (3) of the urinal body (2) is curved so that the central part along the vertical direction is concave toward the rear side, and the concave central part has a vertical groove (5) for urinating. ) Is formed.

The vertical groove (5) is formed, for example, in a substantially drop shape, and the width of the front opening (6) increases as it goes downward,
Further, the depth from the front opening (6) increases as going downward. The lower end of the vertical groove (5) is formed in a spherical shape. The shape of the vertical groove (5) is not limited to a substantially drop shape, and may be, for example, a shape in which a front opening is formed in a vertically long rectangle.

At the lower end of the vertical groove (5), a urine receptacle (4)
Is rotatably fitted, and the part protruding from the vertical groove (5) of the urinal receptacle (4) is a front part of the urinal body (2).
It is supported by a curved guide (10) projecting forward from (3).

As shown in FIG. 2, the urinal rest (4) is formed so that its front side is thicker than its back side, and its bottom is
A drain port (11) is formed. And urination (4)
Is the operating position with its opening (12) facing upward (see Fig. 2)
And a non-use position (see FIG. 3) in which the opening (12) is hidden by facing the front portion (3).

The posture switching of the urinal rest (4) may be performed manually. However, in this case, the posture is switched automatically by the posture switching mechanism (20) because of problems such as dirty hands and troublesomeness. Like that. This attitude switching mechanism (20)
A pair of racks (21) and (21) (see FIG. 4) formed on the bottom outer surface of the urinal receptacle (4) so as to sandwich the drain port (11);
The rack (21) of the urine rest (4), which is rotatably supported by (10).
The horizontal axis (2) having a pair of pinions (22) (22) meshing with (21)
3) (see FIG. 5) and the contaminated stone (30) on the front side of the urinal body (2)
And a wire (25) stretched between the horizontal axis (23) and the foot-operated button (24).

As shown in FIG. 6 and FIG. 7, the foot-operated button (24) has a button body (31) disposed on the contaminated stone (30) so as to be vertically movable, and the button body (31) is moved upward. Energizing spring (3
2).

The wire (25) is located at the front of the urinal body (2).
(3) and a plurality of pulleys (33) (33) arranged on the contaminated stone (30) ...
One end thereof is attached between the pinions (22) and (22) of the horizontal axis (23), and the other end is attached to the button body (31).

Therefore, when the foot-operated button (24) is stepped on with the foot, the wire (25) is loosened and the urine rest (4), which has been in the non-use posture, as shown in FIGS. Due to its own weight, it rotates along the guide (10), enters the lower end of the vertical groove (5), and assumes a use posture. At this time, urination
The pinion (22) (2) engaged with the rack (21) (21) of (4)
2) is rotated, and the loosened wire (25) is wound around the horizontal axis (23).

Conversely, when the foot is released from the foot-operated button (24), as shown in FIGS.
The wire (25) is lifted upward by the urging force of (32).
Is pulled, and the horizontal axis (23) and the pinions (22) and (22) rotate. Then, the urinal receiver (4), which was in the use posture,
By rotating along the guide (10) out of the lower end of the vertical groove (5), it is brought into the non-use posture.

The posture switching mechanism is not limited to the one having the structure described above. For example, the foot switch (24)
And a urinal receiver (4) linked by a link mechanism, or by pressing a hand-operated push button provided on the urinal body (2) or the like to operate a solenoid or a drive motor to urinate. It may have a structure that rotates the receiver (4).

At the upper end of the front part (3) of the urinal body (2), a water discharge part (40) for flowing flush water is attached along the front part (3). Further, a lateral groove (41) is formed in the front part (3) of the urine body (2) below the urinal receptacle (4) and above the contaminated stone (30). A water receiving tray (42) for receiving urine and washing water is fitted therein.

The water discharge section (40) communicates with a water pipe having a water supply valve (not shown), and is attached along the width direction of the urinal body (2). A plurality of water outlets (not shown) are formed in the water discharge section (40) at appropriate intervals in the width direction of the urinal body (2). The water discharge from the water discharge section (40) detects the user standing in front of the urinal body (2) by the optical sensor provided on the urinal body (4) and the operation switch provided on the foot-operated button (24). Then, by automatically opening the water supply valve in response to the detection signal, the operation is automatically performed.

The water receiving tray (42) is formed in a box shape having the same width as the urinal body (2) and having an open top surface, and has a bottom plate (4).
3) is inclined obliquely downward from the front side to the back side of the urinal body (2). A drain port (44) is formed at the lowest part of the bottom plate (43). In the urinal body (2), a first drain (45) connecting the drain (11) of the urinal receptacle (4) and the water tray (42) is formed. A second drainage channel (47) connecting the drainage port (44) and the sewer pipe (46) is formed.

In the urinal (1) having the above-mentioned structure, the urinal body is operated while the user steps on the foot-operated button (24).
When standing before (2), as described above, the urinal rest (4) rotates to switch from the non-use position to the use position, and the flush water is automatically discharged from the water discharge section (40).

This washing water is supplied to the front part of the urinal body (2).
It flows down along (3). At this time, the washing water flowing down near both ends of the front part (3) flows into the water receiving tray (42) as it is. On the other hand, the washing water flowing near the center of the front part (3)
As shown in FIG. 2, the washing water which reaches the urine receptacle (4) along the vertical groove (5) and drops along the front opening (6) of the vertical groove (5) to reach the urinal receptacle (4). Divided into washing water. And
A flush film (50) is formed in the front opening (6) by the washing water falling along the front opening (6) of the vertical groove (5).

Most of the urine applied to the flute (5)
The water flows into the urinal receptacle (4) together with the washing water passing through (5), but a part of the water strikes the flute (5) and rebounds. However, the bouncing urine is due to the water film formed at the front opening (6).
At (50), further bounce is prevented and the urine flows into the urinal rest (4). Therefore, it is possible to prevent urine from scattering on the contaminated stone (30) and the floor of the toilet, and it is clean.

The urine and washing water flowing into the urine receptacle (4) pass from the drain port (11) through the first drainage channel (45), and the water receiving tray (4).
2), and further through the second drain (47) to the drain (4).
Flow into 6).

The user who has finished using the urinal has a urinal body.
When the user walks away from the front of (2) and releases his / her foot from the foot-operated button (24), the urinal rest (4) switches from the use position to the non-use position as described above, and the flush water from the water discharge section (40). Of water stops. At this time, the drain port (11) of the urine receptacle (4)
The first drainage channel (45) is closed by the guide (10) and the urine receptacle (4). In the urinal (1) after adding urine, the opening (12) of the urinal rest (4) is hidden so that the dirty part is not visible from the outside, so Pleasant sensation is not given, and generation of bad odor can be suppressed.

Next, a toilet using the urinal (1) will be described. As shown in FIG. 8, this toilet is a toilet in which the urinal (1) and the urinal (60) are juxtaposed, and the urinal (60) is arranged on the entrance (61) side. A urinal (1) is arranged on the back side. In addition, these toilets (60)
Between the urinal (1) and the urinal (1)
A partition wall (63) is provided with a passage (62) to the side secured.

On the wall on the urinal (1) side, a window for lighting (64) is provided.
There is a hand-washing bowl-integrated warm air dryer with both a hand-washing function and a drying function on the toilet (60) side wall.
(65) is embedded. In addition, toilet bowl of partition wall (63)
A paper holder (66) is attached to the (60) side. Furthermore, the floor around the urinal (1) and the contaminated stone (30)
It is coated with a finishing material that has an antifouling action and an antibacterial action. As the finishing material, for example, titanium oxide is used.

In a toilet having such a structure, a woman can always use the toilet comfortably because she does not need to pass in front of the urinal (1). Also, even if the urinal (1) is seen, the dirty part of the urinal receptacle (4) is not seen as described above, so that no discomfort is given. Further, the dirt around the urinal (1) is decomposed by the light radiating from the daylighting window (64), for example, in the case of a titanium oxide coating floor or a contaminated stone (30), by the photocatalytic action of titanium oxide. In addition, since the generation of germs is suppressed, a clean toilet excellent in maintainability can be provided.

It should be noted that the present invention is not limited to the above-described embodiment, and it goes without saying that many modifications and changes can be made to the above-described embodiment within the scope of the present invention.

[0035]

As is apparent from the above description, in the urinal of the present invention, when not in use, the dirty part of the urinal rest is hidden and cannot be seen from the outside, so that a clean feeling can be given and a bad smell can be given. Can also be suppressed.

Further, since the posture switching mechanism for switching the posture of the urinal rest is provided, it is not necessary to manually switch the urinal rest, so that the usability is good and the cleanliness is high.

Furthermore, since a water flow film is formed at the front opening of the flute to prevent the urine from splashing on the flute, splashing of urine around the urinal can be prevented and cleanliness can be obtained.

In the toilet of the present invention, the urinal is provided at the back of the toilet close to the entrance, so that when a woman uses the toilet, it is not necessary to pass in front of the urinal, and the toilet is always comfortably used. Can be. Further, even if the urinal is visible, the dirty part of the urinal receptacle is not visible as described above, so that no discomfort is given.

Further, since the floor around the urinal is coated with a finishing material having an antifouling action and an antibacterial action such as, for example, titanium oxide, it is necessary to decompose dirt around the urinal to suppress the generation of bacteria. Can keep the toilet clean.

[Brief description of the drawings]

FIG. 1 is a perspective view of a urinal according to an embodiment of the present invention.

FIG. 2 is a vertical cross-sectional view of the urinal when the urinal receiver is in a use posture.

FIG. 3 is a vertical cross-sectional view of the urinal when the urinal receiver is in an unused posture.

FIG. 4 is a diagram showing the bottom outer surface of the urine receptacle.

FIG. 5 is an enlarged perspective view of a urine receiving portion.

FIG. 6 is a vertical cross-sectional view showing the vicinity of a foot-operated button when the urinal rest is in a use posture.

FIG. 7 is a longitudinal sectional view showing the vicinity of a foot-operated button when the urinal rest is in the non-use posture.

FIG. 8 is a plan view of the toilet of the present invention.

[Explanation of symbols]

 (1) Urinal (2) Urinal body (4) Urinal rest (5) Vertical groove (6) Front opening (12) Opening (20) Posture switching mechanism (42) Water tray (45) Drainage channel (50) Water flow membrane (60) Toilet bowl (63) Partition wall

Claims (7)

[Claims] A urinal body and a urinal receiving a urinal flowing down along the urinal main body, wherein the urinal receiver has a use posture in which an opening thereof is directed upward, and an urinal which does not cover the opening. A urinal attached to the urinal body so that the urinal can be switched between a use posture and a use posture. 2. The urinal according to claim 1, wherein a vertical groove for urinating is formed in the urinal body, and a ball-shaped urinal receiver is rotatably fitted into a lower end portion of the vertical groove. 3. The urinal according to claim 2, further comprising a posture switching mechanism for rotating the urinal rest to switch the posture of the urinal rest. 4. A water flow film is formed at the front opening of the flute by the flush water flowing down the urinal body so as to prevent the urine from splashing on the flute.
Urinal as described. 5. A urinal body having a water receiving tray for receiving urine or washing water provided below the urinal receiving portion of the urinal body, and a drainage passage formed between the urinal receiving portion and the water receiving tray. 4. The urinal according to any one of 4. 6. A toilet bowl is arranged on the entrance side, and the urinal according to any one of claims 1 to 5 is arranged behind the toilet bowl, and a partition wall is provided between the toilet bowl and the urinal. A toilet characterized by being used. 7. The toilet according to claim 6, wherein the floor around the urinal is coated with a finishing material having an antifouling action and an antibacterial action.