JP2002263033A - Toilet paper holding device with auxiliary equipment - Google Patents

Abstract

PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To provide a toilet paper holding device prevented from realizing the absence of toilet paper at the time of use or from missing the supply or purchase thereof. SOLUTION: The toilet paper holding device comprises a paper holding means 23 for holding at least one roll of toilet paper 24, a residual paper quantity judging means 25 provided in the paper holding means for judging the usable residual quantity of the toilet paper and a receiving means 27 provided at a position visible to users for receiving the output of the residual paper quantity judging means by wire or wireless and displaying the usable residual quantity. The toilet paper holding device can always display the usable residual quantity of toilet paper.

Description

DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION

[0001]

BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION 1. Field of the Invention The present invention relates to a toilet paper storage device capable of constantly managing the remaining amount of toilet paper used in a toilet and a toilet device provided with the device.

[0002]

2. Description of the Related Art A conventional toilet paper storage device includes:
As shown in FIG. 6, a holder 4 with a cutter 3 is attached to a side wall of the toilet 2 in the toilet 1, and this holder 4
A roll-shaped toilet paper 5 formed by winding an elongate long paper is rotatably provided on a rotating shaft (not shown) detachably provided in the toilet 2. The cutter 3 is cut by a cutter 3 to a predetermined length while rotating the toilet paper 5, and the cutter 3 is always lowered by its own weight with the pivot axis as a fulcrum, and rides on the toilet paper 5, It was configured to cover from above. Further, on the wall of the toilet 1, a paper spare storage container 6 with a double-door that is invisible from the appearance is attached, and a plurality of toilet papers 5 are provided.
Was stored in the paper spare storage container 6 as a spare.

Then, the user lifts the cutter 3 covering the upper side and visually checks the remaining amount of the toilet paper 5. When the toilet paper 5 in the holder 4 runs out, the toilet paper 5 which is newer than the paper storage container 6.
It is taken out and installed in the holder 4 for use.

[0004] In the figure, reference numeral 7 denotes a toilet seat, 8 denotes a toilet body provided with a toilet seat 7 and a toilet lid 9 rotatably up and down, and is attached to the toilet bowl 2. A cleaning unit 10, a control unit (not shown) for controlling the operation of the local cleaning unit 10, an operation button 11, and the like are provided.

[0005]

The conventional toilet paper storage device has only the function of holding and cutting the toilet paper 5, and the remaining amount of the toilet paper 5 is determined by looking at the cutter 3 with the lifting eye. It was a way to do it. Therefore, only the approximate remaining amount of paper used can be known based on the degree of inclination of the cutter 3, and it is very difficult to confirm the remaining amount of paper without accurately raising the cutter 3 and directly viewing the toilet paper 5. there were.

It is good while the extra toilet paper 5 remains in the extra paper storage container 6, but a problem occurs when it becomes the last one. That is, while trying to replenish the toilet paper 5, the last toilet paper 5 is attached to the holder 4 and used for post-stool processing, and when the clothes of the rising clothes are finished, the replenishment is relieved. The memory tends to be faint, and when the person goes out of the toilet 1, the next action is taken, and the memory of replenishment is often farther away.

Further, the user continues to use the apparatus as it is, and encounters a shortage of remaining paper in the post-processing of one stool, so that the user can open the door of the paper spare storage container 6 in order to attach new toilet paper 5 to the holder 4. Only after opening did he find that there was no spare, and he fell into a serious situation.

When the toilet 1 does not have the paper spare storage container 6 and has only one holder 4, the toilet paper 5 currently used in the toilet 1 may be used.
There was a problem that only the remaining amount of used was known. Therefore,
As before, the remaining amount of paper used is low, so we will replenish what is stored outside the toilet 1, but after finishing the post-fecal treatment and stand up and finish preparing the clothes, we will relieve the memory of the replenishment In addition to the fact that there is a slight decrease in the amount of used water because it is covered from above by the cutter 3 and it is difficult to see the remaining amount, it often happens that the person leaves the toilet 1 and enters the next action, and the memory of replenishment is far away, so that replenishment is often stopped.

[0009] Even if the user remembers to refill the toilet paper 5, if the storage location outside the toilet 1 is noticeable because there are a lot of shelves, the inventory tends to be inevitably checked and the user does not look into the storage location. There is also.

SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION The present invention solves the above-mentioned conventional problems, and there is no toilet paper when using the toilet paper, and the toilet paper storage device and the device make it easy to check the remaining amount of paper use without refilling or forgetting to buy. It is intended to provide a toilet device provided with:

[0011]

SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION In order to solve the above-mentioned problems, the present invention provides a paper storage means for storing at least one piece of toilet paper, and a paper storage means provided in the paper storage means for determining the remaining amount of toilet paper used. A toilet paper storage device including a paper remaining amount determining unit and a determination output of the paper remaining amount determining unit wired or wirelessly, provided at a position where a person can be seen, and a receiving unit indicating the remaining usage amount. is there.

According to the above-mentioned means, the remaining amount of the toilet paper used is indicated at a position where a person can be seen and can be easily confirmed, so that forgetting to refill can be eliminated.

[0013]

DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION The invention according to claim 1 is a paper storage means for storing at least one piece of toilet paper, and a paper remaining amount determining means provided in the paper storage means for determining the remaining amount of toilet paper used. A toilet paper storage device comprising: means for receiving a determination output of the paper remaining amount determining means by wire or wirelessly; and a receiving means provided at a position where a person can be seen and indicating the remaining usage amount.

In the above embodiment, the remaining amount of toilet paper in the paper storage means is determined by the paper remaining amount determining means, and the determined remaining amount of the toilet paper is indicated by the receiving means at a position which is easy to see. It can be confirmed and replenished.

According to a second aspect of the present invention, in the first aspect, the receiving unit is at least a paper storage unit, a local washing unit for washing a place outside a toilet, or a local part of a human body, an apparatus main body having an operation button, Alternatively, the toilet paper storage device is provided in any one of the remote controllers for controlling the local cleaning means.

In the above embodiment, the receiving means indicating the remaining amount of use determined by the remaining paper amount determining means includes paper storage means, a place outside the toilet, local cleaning means,
Since the apparatus is provided on at least one of the apparatus main body having the operation button and the remote controller for controlling the local cleaning means, the paper storage means which makes it easy to check the remaining amount of the toilet paper becomes easier to confirm the remaining amount of the paper. , And easier to install.

That is, since the paper storage means is located at an easily accessible position for the user to use the toilet paper, when the paper storage means is provided with the receiving means, it is naturally easy to see and set. Paper storage means will be available. In the apparatus body and the remote controller, the same operation as when the receiving means is provided in the paper storage means can be expected.

Further, in the case where the receiving means is provided outside the toilet, the receiving means is not restricted to the original one which is already installed for the original purpose like the paper storage means, the apparatus main body, and the remote controller. It will be able to be installed in a place that suits the purpose.

According to a third aspect of the present invention, in the first or second aspect, the paper storage means stores a plurality of toilet papers including a used one, and the paper remaining amount determination means includes the paper remaining amount determination means. It is a toilet paper storage device for determining the remaining amount of a plurality of toilet papers including those inside.

In the above embodiment, the paper storage means can also store spare toilet paper, including those in use, and the paper remaining amount determining means can determine the remaining toilet paper as well as the toilet paper in use. Since the amount is also determined, the remaining amount of the used and spare toilet paper can be easily checked, and the replenishment of the used and spare toilet paper can be performed in a well-balanced manner.

According to a fourth aspect of the present invention, there is provided a toilet paper storage device according to any one of the first to third aspects, a toilet bowl, a local cleaning means provided on the toilet bowl for washing at least a local part of a human body, and an operation. Device main body having a button,
This is a toilet device in which the paper storage means of the toilet paper storage device is provided within a reach of a toilet bowl.

In the above embodiment, the toilet apparatus can reliably replenish the toilet paper based on the information of the toilet paper storage device which can easily confirm the remaining amount of the toilet paper used, and can use the toilet with ease.

[0023]

DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE PREFERRED EMBODIMENTS A toilet paper storage device of the present invention and a toilet device provided with the device will be described below with reference to the drawings.

(Embodiment 1) FIGS. 1 to 4 show an embodiment corresponding to the first, second and fourth aspects of the present invention. FIG. 1 shows a wired toilet paper. FIG. 2 is a schematic diagram of a storage device and a toilet device, FIG. 2 is a schematic diagram of a wired toilet paper storage device and a toilet device using a remote control of the toilet device, and FIG. 3 is a wireless toilet paper storage device and a toilet device of the wireless device. FIG. 4 is a schematic diagram of a wireless toilet paper storage device and a toilet device using a remote control of the toilet device.

In FIG. 1, the toilet paper storage device comprises a paper storage means 23 which is accessible when a toilet user sits on a toilet seat 21 of a toilet bowl 20 and which is installed on the wall of a toilet 22 which is easy to see. Provided in
Paper remaining amount determining means 25 for determining the remaining amount of the toilet paper 24, and a determination output from the paper remaining amount determining means 25 received by a wire 26 and provided at a place outside the toilet 22 where humans can easily see, The character, picture,
And a receiving means 27 for displaying by sound or the like.

The paper storage means 23 is provided with a U-shaped holder 28 and a horizontal toilet paper which is detachably mounted on the holder 28 and into which a roll of toilet paper 24 formed by winding a long and thin paper is rotatably inserted. When the toilet paper 24 is pulled down by its own weight with the rotating shaft 29 and the pivot 30 provided on the holder 28 as a fulcrum, the toilet paper 24 is covered from above, and the toilet paper 24 is pulled out while rotating the toilet paper 24 while holding the end of the elongated paper. And a cutter 31 for cutting into lengths. Further, the paper storage means 23 is provided with an openable and closable storage section 32 for partitioning the space above the holder 28 with a partition plate and storing toilet tools.

The paper remaining amount determining means 25 includes an optical sensor,
Detecting means (not shown) such as a sensor for detecting the weight applied to the rotating shaft 29 supporting the toilet paper 24, a sensor for detecting the inclination of the cutter 31 whose inclination changes according to the remaining amount of the toilet paper 24, and a microcomputer. A determination unit (not shown) for determining the remaining amount of the toilet paper 24 based on a signal from the detection unit, and a transmission unit (not shown) for outputting the remaining usage amount to the outside.

The receiving means 27 includes an intercom, a telephone,
It consists of a mobile phone, a PHS, a personal computer, a television, etc., and indicates the remaining amount of the toilet paper 24 which is determined and output by the paper remaining amount determining means 25 by characters, pictures, sounds, etc. It is provided in a place where it is easy to see.

In the figure, reference numeral 33 denotes the toilet seat 21 and its toilet lid 34.
Local washing means (not shown) for spraying hot water on a local part of a human body to wash the local body in the same manner as in the prior art in FIG.
A control unit (not shown) composed of a microcomputer or the like for controlling the operation of the local cleaning means and operation buttons (not shown) are provided.

The apparatus main body 33 is also provided with a relay means 35 for transmitting and receiving between the paper remaining amount determining means 25 and the receiving means 27, also serving as a control section for controlling the operation of the local cleaning means. Reference numeral 36 denotes a remote controller that radiates infrared rays to the apparatus main body 33 and controls the operation of the local cleaning unit of the apparatus main body 33, and is provided at a position on the wall of the toilet 1 where the operation is easy and easy to see. Reference numeral 37 denotes a low tank provided on the upper back surface of the toilet 20. The low tank 37 controls the rotation of a toilet cleaning knob, and flushes water from the low tank to the inside of the toilet 20 vigorously to drain toilet waste. Have.

FIG. 2 shows an example in which the relay means 35 shown in FIG. 1 is provided on a remote controller 36 for remotely controlling the local cleaning means of the apparatus main body 33. FIG. 3 eliminates the cable 26 that connects between the paper remaining amount determination means 25 and the relay means 35 provided in the apparatus main body 33 shown in FIG. 1, and transmits signals wirelessly using weak radio waves. Therefore, the transmission unit 38 is provided in the paper remaining amount determination unit 25. FIG. 4 eliminates the cable 26 connecting between the paper remaining amount determining means 25 and the relay means 35 provided on the remote controller 36 shown in FIG. 2, and transmits signals wirelessly using weak radio waves. , The transmission unit 38 is provided in the paper remaining amount determination unit 25.

In the above embodiment, the user enters the toilet 22 and sits on the toilet seat 21 to perform the toilet, cleans the local area with the local cleaning means, and finally the paper storage means 2.
The toilet paper 24 drawn out of a predetermined length from 3 is cut by a cutter 31 and used for local treatment.

As described above, the toilet paper 24 is used every time the stool is used, and the remaining amount of the toilet paper 24 gradually decreases and the diameter thereof decreases, and at the same time, the inclination of the cutter 31 gradually increases in the vertical direction. , And the weight is also getting lighter. When the remaining amount of the toilet paper 24 reaches a predetermined value at which the remaining amount is low, the remaining paper amount determining means 25, which has detected the remaining amount of the toilet paper and determined that it is a safe amount and has not sent a signal, is used. Paper 2
It is determined that the replenishment time of 4 is imminent, and a replenishment request signal is transmitted to the receiving means 27 via the relay means 35 of the apparatus main body 33 which is normally energized. This receiving means 2
Numeral 7 indicates a warning of the time for refilling the toilet paper 24 in characters, pictures, sounds, etc. in response to the signal, and thereafter issues the refill warning until the toilet paper 24 is replaced with a new one.

Therefore, in the present invention, since the replenishment warning is continuously displayed on the receiving means 27 provided at a position which is easy to see, the forgetting of the replenishment of the toilet paper 24 is far less than in the prior art, and the toilet paper is always reduced. 2
4 can be surely replenished, and the toilet device can be used with confidence. Further, since the receiving means 27 is dedicated to indicating the remaining amount of the toilet paper 24, the toilet paper 24 is not covered by the cutter 31 as in the related art, so that the remaining amount of the toilet paper 24 is not difficult to see. It is possible to confirm the remaining amount of use.

In the above embodiment, the receiving means 27 is provided outside the toilet 22. However, the receiving means 27 is provided at the position of the apparatus main body 33 which is easy to see near the operation button for operating the local cleaning means of the apparatus main body 33, or on the remote controller 36. Or paper storage means 2
3, it may be provided in at least one place to achieve the intended purpose. Since the receiving means 27 is provided by using the remote control 36 and the paper storage means 23 in the vicinity of the operation buttons of the apparatus main body 33 already installed for other purposes, the installation is simple and inexpensive, and It is a position where the amount is easy to see, and the usability can be improved. If such a receiving means is provided, the relay means 35
Will be omitted.

In the above-described embodiment, the paper remaining amount determining means 25 transmits the replenishment warning signal only after the replenishment time of the toilet paper 24 is approaching.
The signal of the remaining amount of use may be continuously output from the beginning of use of the toilet paper 24, and may be changed to a replenishment warning signal after the replenishment time approaches. If the replenishment warning is a sound, if the sound continues to be heard, a noise is generated. If it is confirmed, the sound may be stopped and only the characters may be switched.

(Embodiment 2) FIG. 5 shows an embodiment corresponding to the third aspect of the present invention, and is a schematic view of a wired toilet paper storage device and a toilet device. In the invention of this embodiment, the paper storage means for storing the toilet paper in use is formed so as to be able to store the spare toilet paper, and the paper remaining amount determining means is provided for the spare toilet paper including the used toilet paper. Fig. 1 shows that the remaining amount of toilet paper can be determined.
Only the points different from the invention of the first embodiment shown in FIG. 1 are denoted by the same reference numerals, and the detailed description thereof will be omitted, and different points will be mainly described.

The paper storage means 23 has an openable and closable storage section 39 for storing spare toilet paper 24 by partitioning the space above the holder 28 by a partition plate 38. Further, the paper remaining amount determination means 40 is configured to be able to determine the remaining usage amount of the spare toilet paper 24 in the storage section 39 including the toilet paper 24 in use.

In the above embodiment, the toilet paper 24 is used every time the toilet is used, and the remaining amount of the toilet paper 24 gradually decreases and the diameter thereof decreases, and at the same time, the inclination of the cutter 31 gradually increases in the vertical direction. As we go, the weight becomes lighter. And toilet paper 2
When the remaining usage amount of 4 reaches a predetermined value that is low,
The remaining paper amount determining means 40, which has detected the remaining amount of use and determined that it is a safe amount and has not sent a signal, determines that the replenishment time of the toilet paper 24 is approaching and sends a signal of a replenishment request. The device body 33 that is normally energized
Is transmitted to the receiving means 27 via the relay means 35.

The receiving means 27 receives the signal and indicates a warning of the replenishment time of the toilet paper 24 with characters, pictures, etc., and thereafter issues the replenishment warning until the toilet paper 24 is replaced with a new one. is there. Further, the paper remaining amount determining means 40 is configured to be able to read the used remaining amount, that is, the number of spare toilet papers 24 in the storage section 39 for each block. After a while after receiving the warning, the spare toilet paper 24 is removed from the storage section 39, and if one spare toilet paper 24 is taken out and refilled into the holder 28, a signal indicating the remaining amount of the used toilet paper 24 in the storage section 39 is reduced by one. The receiving means 27 indicates the remaining amount of the spare toilet paper 24 by the signal.

Therefore, according to the invention of the embodiment of the present invention, not only the remaining amount of the toilet paper 24 in use but also the stock of the spare toilet paper 24 can be indicated to the receiving means 27. The remaining amount of each toilet paper can be easily checked, and if the toilet paper 24 is replenished to the holder 28 of the paper storage means 23, the spare toilet paper is also replenished to one of the storage portions 39 to indicate that the toilet paper is in use. Spare toilet paper can be replenished in a well-balanced manner, and convenience can be improved.

[0042]

As is clear from the above description, the toilet paper storage device and the toilet device of the present invention can always indicate the remaining amount of the toilet paper used, so that replenishment and forgetting to buy can be eliminated. We can use restroom in peace.

[Brief description of the drawings]

FIG. 1 is a schematic diagram of a wired toilet paper storage device and a toilet device according to a first embodiment of the present invention.

FIG. 2 is a schematic diagram of a wired toilet paper storage device and a toilet device using a remote control of the toilet device in the first embodiment.

FIG. 3 is a schematic diagram of a wireless toilet paper storage device and a toilet device according to the first embodiment.

FIG. 4 is a schematic diagram of a wireless toilet paper storage device and a toilet device using a remote control of the toilet device according to the first embodiment.

FIG. 5 is a schematic diagram of a wired toilet paper storage device and a toilet device according to the second embodiment.

FIG. 6 is a schematic view of a conventional toilet paper storage device and a conventional toilet device.

[Explanation of symbols]

 Reference Signs List 20 toilet 22 toilet 23 paper storage means 24 toilet paper 25, 40 paper remaining amount determination means 27 receiving means 33 device main body 36 remote control 39 storage section

 ──────────────────────────────────────────────────続 き Continued on the front page (72) Inventor Hideho Shinoda 1006 Kazuma Kadoma, Osaka Prefecture Matsushita Electric Industrial Co., Ltd. (72) Inventor Shigeru Yamazaki 1006 Kazuma Kadoma, Kadoma, Osaka Prefecture Matsushita Electric Industrial Co., Ltd. F-term (reference) 2D038 JB00 JH21

Claims (4)

[Claims] 1. A paper storage means for storing at least one toilet paper, a paper remaining amount determination means provided in the paper storage means for determining a remaining amount of toilet paper, and a determination by the paper remaining amount determination means A toilet paper storage device, comprising: a receiving unit that receives an output by wire or wirelessly and is provided at a position where a person can be seen, and a receiving unit that indicates the remaining usage amount. 2. The receiving means is provided on at least one of a paper storage means, an apparatus body having a local washing means for washing a part of a human body outside the toilet, or a remote controller for controlling the local washing means. A toilet paper storage device according to claim 1. 3. A paper storage means for storing a plurality of toilet papers including a used one, and a paper remaining amount determining means for determining a remaining amount of the plurality of toilet papers including the used ones. The toilet paper storage device according to claim 1 or 2. 4. The toilet paper storage device according to claim 1, further comprising: a toilet bowl; and a device main body provided in the toilet bowl and having a local washing unit for washing at least a local part of a human body. A toilet device in which the paper storage means of the toilet paper storage device is provided within a reach of the toilet.