JP2002356195A - Toilet stool for vehicle - Google Patents

Abstract

PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To provide a toilet stool for a vehicle (especially a toilet stool for a small ship) in which excretion simply goes down in chips stored in a toilet tank and the excretion can be easily microbiologically treated. SOLUTION: This toilet stool for a vehicle includes a case body 12 provided with a toilet seat 11 having an opening and closing lid 24 on the upper part, the toilet tank 13 rockably provided in the interior of the case body 12 through an elastic member 34, a heating means 42 for heating the toilet tank 13 to a designated temperature, a vibration generating means 14 provided in the toilet tank 13, taking electric power as a power source, and vibrating the toilet tank 13 itself, and granular material 41 provided to flow in the toilet tank 13 and bearing microbes having excretion treating action.

Description

DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION

[0001]

TECHNICAL FIELD The present invention relates to a fishing boat, a fishing boat,
In some cases, the present invention relates to a vehicle toilet (for example, a small boat toilet) which is mounted on a vehicle such as an automobile and in which a person performs a toilet.

[0002]

2. Description of the Related Art Conventionally, small toilets are sometimes installed on fishing boats and fishing boats. This small toilet generally has a simple structure in which a toilet seat is provided on a plastic toilet and a lid is placed on the toilet seat.

[0003]

Therefore, waste such as feces and urine remains in the small toilet after use, and remains after a long time. However, there is a problem that the waste disposal is extremely difficult. Here, if a chip carrying microorganisms is placed in such a toilet tank, the waste can be treated with microorganisms at an appropriate temperature and moisture, and various experiments were performed. When a toilet with stirring blades in the toilet tank and a structure that stirs the chips inside is used for a vehicle such as a ship, the shaking is large, and even when dirt sinks in the chips due to the rotation of the blades, Due to the shaking of the vehicle, dirt is exposed from the chips, and when the dirt is exposed, there is a problem that the action of microorganisms is poor, so that the waste cannot be stably treated after all. The present invention has been made in view of such circumstances, and provides a vehicle toilet (especially a small boat toilet) in which dirt easily sinks into chips stored in a toilet tank and microbial treatment of the dirt is easy. The purpose is to:

[0004]

According to the present invention, there is provided a vehicular toilet according to the present invention, comprising: a case main body having a toilet seat having an openable and closable lid provided at an upper part; and an elastic member provided inside the case main body. A toilet tub provided so as to be able to vibrate through, a heating means for heating the toilet tub to a predetermined temperature, and a vibration generating means provided in the toilet tub, using electric power as a power source, and vibrating the toilet tub itself; And a particulate material which is provided in the toilet tank so as to be able to flow and carries microorganisms having a filth treatment action. In the vehicle toilet according to the present invention, the filth in the toilet tub sinks into the particulate matter (including powdered particulate matter) carrying microorganisms by the vibration of the vibration generating means, and consequently becomes the particulate matter carrying microorganisms. Mix efficiently.

[0005] In the vehicle toilet according to the present invention, the heating means is a fan heater, which is preferably provided in the case body. In some cases, the heater is mounted inside or outside the toilet tub. It may be. In the vehicle toilet according to the present invention, it is preferable that the case body is provided with an exhaust port,
Release the odor generated from the toilet. In particular, when the toilet tub is heated from the outside using a fan heater, an air passage is formed.

In the vehicle toilet according to the present invention, it is preferable that the vibration generating means is a vibration motor and is provided at a bottom position of the toilet tub. Thereby, the entire toilet tank is vibrated, and the particulate matter and the waste are more efficiently stirred.
In the vehicle toilet of the present invention, the opening of the toilet tub and the opening of the toilet seat are formed at substantially the same position, and the lid of the toilet seat may also serve as the lid of the toilet tub. This makes it possible to seal the toilet tub and the odor is less generated.

[0007]

DESCRIPTION OF THE PREFERRED EMBODIMENTS Next, embodiments of the present invention will be described with reference to the accompanying drawings to provide an understanding of the present invention. 1 is a partially cutaway side view of a vehicle toilet according to an embodiment of the present invention, FIG. 2 is a cross-sectional view of a toilet tub and its supporting frame, and FIG. 3 is a plan view of the toilet tub and its supporting frame. FIG. 4 is a side view of the toilet tub and its supporting frame.

As shown in FIGS. 1 to 4, a vehicle toilet 10 according to an embodiment of the present invention includes a case body 12 including an outer case 12 a having a toilet seat 11 provided on an upper portion and a support frame 12 b. And a stool 13 provided inside the case body 12 and a vibration motor 14 which is an example of a vibration generating means provided in the stool 13.
Hereinafter, these will be described in detail. Outer case 12
a is made of hard plastic (or wooden) having sufficient strength, has a rectangular bottom plate portion 15 with rounded corners, and four side plate portions 16 to 19 connected to the bottom plate portion 15, The central portion of the ceiling plate portion 20 that covers the upper side of the side plate portions 16 to 19 is an opening, and the toilet seat 11 is formed in this portion. Step 22 of lower insertion port 21 of ceiling plate 20
Are placed on the upper ends of the side plates 16 to 19, and the protruding plate 23 for positioning is further fitted into the side plates 16 to 19. The ceiling plate 20 and the side plate 1
It is preferable to provide a lock mechanism such as a patch lock so as not to come off from 6 to 19 due to vibration or the like. This ceiling plate 2
0 is provided with a toilet seat cover 24 which is an example of an openable and closable lid for covering the toilet seat 11. The toilet seat cover 24 is rotatably attached to the back of the ceiling plate 20 via a hinge 25. A projection 26 is provided at the bottom of the toilet seat cover 24 so as to completely cover the opening 26a of the toilet seat 11. The front end of the toilet seat cover 24 protrudes from the front end of the ceiling plate 20, and the toilet seat cover 24 is easily opened with the protruding portion. Note that the ceiling plate portion 20 covers the opening of the toilet tank 13 with a gap, and the ceiling plate portion 2
The opening of the toilet seat cover 24 covers the opening 0, and as a result, the lid of the toilet tub 13 is also used by the toilet seat cover 24.

A toilet tub 13 is provided inside the outer case 12a via a support frame 12b. Toilet tank 13
Is made of hard plastic with sufficient strength, and all inner corners are rounded for easy cleaning. A substantially rectangular notch 28 is provided at the bottom of the toilet tub 13, and the storage case 30 of the vibration motor 14 is fitted into the notch 28 from the inside. The storage case 30 is provided with a flange portion around the periphery, and has a semicircular cross-section in the upper half and a semi-circular shape in the lower half with the upper half having a radial cross-section as it is. The vibration motor 14 mounted on the base 31 is fitted from the bottom of the storage case 30, and the base 31 on which the vibration motor 14 is mounted and the storage case 30 are integrally attached to the lower part of the toilet tub 13 with screws 30 c. ing. When the inside of the toilet tub 13 is viewed, the storage case 30 that seals the vibration motor 14 protrudes from the substantially rectangular notch 28, and the packing 30a is provided when the storage case 30 is attached. The tank 13 is screwed so that the liquid does not leak from the inside to the outside. In addition, 30b shows a pedestal part. The vibration motor 14 is a 12V DC motor, and an eccentric weight is provided on the rotor, so that vibration is generated by rotation.

[0010] Flange members 32 and 33 are provided at intermediate positions on both outer sides of the toilet tub 13.
Reference numeral 3 is attached to a support frame 12b attached to the outer case 12a via springs 34, which are examples of three left and right elastic members. Thereby, the toilet tub 13 is attached to the support frame 12b, that is, to the case body 12 so as to be able to vibrate. The support frame 12b is made of strong hard plastic, wood or metal, and has a side plate 38 provided with three (plural) spring receiving portions 35, 36, 37 on both sides, respectively.
The lower and rear portions of the side plates 38 on both sides are connected by a bottom plate 39 and a rear side plate 40. Spring receiving part 35 ~
The lower end of a spring 34 is fixed to each of the 37, and the upper end of each spring 34 is
3 is fixed to the back side. The six springs 34 have sufficient strength to support the toilet tub 13 filled with chips 41 and dirt therein in a sufficiently elastic state. The number of springs is not limited to six, and may be four or eight or more, and may be an odd number in some cases. This support frame 12b is the outer case 1
2a, which is fixed at the bottom to the whole
0 case body 12.

A fan heater 42, which is an example of a heating means, is provided on one side of the back of the outer case 12a, and an exhaust port is provided on the other side of the back of the outer case 12a. The temperature of the chip 41 in the toilet tub 13 is heated to 30 to 40 ° C. by the fan heater 42. Note that, instead of the fan heater 42, a normal electric heater can be used to directly heat the toilet tub. An exhaust fan may or may not be provided. Further, a deodorizer may be attached to the exhaust port. The vehicle toilet 10 has a control device (not shown), but uses a battery as a power source to intermittently operate the vibration motor 14 after stool and a fan heater 42 (hot air heater) when the temperature in the chip 41 decreases. Driving. The outer case 12a has a front-rear and left-right width of about 400 to 500 mm and a height of about 360 to 360.
Although it is about 500 mm, the present invention is not limited to this number.

The chips 41 are made of wood chips (for example,
Cedar wood is used as a nutrient source, consisting of unicellular bacteria belonging to eubacteria, multicellular actinomycetes, or algae, protozoa, fungi, etc. belonging to eukaryotes. For example, those having the ability to decompose filth into carbon dioxide, nitrogen and water while secreting enzymes.
Note that as the chip, a synthetic resin material, an inorganic material, or another material may be used as long as the material is a porous granular material (granular material, shard-like material) capable of supporting microorganisms having a filth treatment action.

When using the vehicle toilet 10,
The tip 41 of 1/2 to 2/3 of the volume is put in the toilet tank 13. In this case, it is preferable that the microorganisms that digest the filth be carried on the chip 41 in advance, but the microorganisms may be added and stirred after the chip is put. When the ambient temperature is high, it is not necessary to rotate the fan heater 42. However, when the ambient temperature is 30 ° C. or lower, the fan heater 42 is turned on and hot air is blown into the inside, so that the chip 41 30-40 ° C
The stool 13 itself is heated so as to reach the above temperature. Power is supplied from batteries used in vehicles. At the time of use, the toilet seat cover 24 is opened to perform stool, and after the stool, the vibration motor 14 is rotated. By driving the vibration motor 14, the toilet tub 13 is vibrated to give fluidity to the chips 41, and the wastes sink into the chips 41. Since the vibration motor 14 does not need to be driven continuously, it is stopped by the operation for about 5 to 20 minutes.
If necessary, once every 1 to 3 hours (1 to 10
) May be repeated for a short time. Soil is extinguished and gasified by the action of microorganisms, but some residue (compost) may remain. If necessary,
The tip 41 is moistened with an appropriate amount of water. In this case, if water accumulates at the bottom of the toilet tank 13, air does not enter the tip 41 where the air accumulates, so it is preferable to add a small amount of water so that no water remains at the bottom. In some cases, a drain outlet may be provided at the bottom of the toilet tank 13.

In the above embodiment, air is not supplied into the toilet tank, but air may be introduced into the toilet tank if necessary. In the above embodiment, it is preferable to provide a valve so that the exhaust port is opened only when the fan heater is driven and the exhaust port is closed in other cases. This can reduce the generation of offensive odor.
Even in this case, it is preferable to provide a deodorizer at the exhaust port.
In the above embodiment, the case body 12 is constituted by the outer case 12a and the support frame 12b,
Although the toilet tub 13 is elastically attached to the support frame 12b so as to be able to vibrate elastically, the support frame and the outer case may be integrated into a case body, and the toilet tub may be attached to the case body so as to be able to oscillate. In this case, the toilet tub may be suspended by a spring provided at the top of the case body, or may be supported by a spring provided at the bottom of the case body. Further, in this embodiment, the vibration motor 14 is provided so as to protrude at the center of the bottom of the toilet tub 13. However, an inclined vibration conveyor is provided at the center of the bottom of the toilet tub 13. The chips may be circulated by flowing chips from one side to the other, and flowing the chips through return paths provided on both sides of the vibrating conveyor. As a result, the use efficiency of chips is improved, and waste can be treated in a shorter time.

[0015]

According to the vehicle toilet of the first to fifth aspects, since the vibration generating means for vibrating the toilet tub itself is provided in the toilet tub, the dirt sinks into the chip and mixes with the chip. This facilitates the disposal of waste. Further, since no stirring blade is provided in the toilet tank, there is little trouble such as attachment of dirt to the blade, and cleaning is easy. In particular, in the vehicle toilet according to the second aspect, since the heating means is a fan heater and is provided in the case body, the structure is simplified, and maintenance is facilitated. According to a third aspect of the present invention, in the vehicle toilet of the second aspect, since the exhaust port is provided in the case body, the flow of the fan heater is promoted. In the vehicle toilet according to the fourth aspect, since the vibration generating means is a vibration motor and is provided at a bottom portion of the toilet tub, the agitation of the chips at the lower part of the toilet tub is promoted. In the vehicle toilet according to the fifth aspect, the opening of the toilet tub and the opening of the toilet seat are formed at substantially the same position, and the lid of the toilet seat also serves as the lid of the toilet tub. Is less likely to occur.

[Brief description of the drawings]

FIG. 1 is a partially cutaway side view of a vehicle toilet according to an embodiment of the present invention.

FIG. 2 is a sectional view of a toilet tub and a supporting frame thereof.

FIG. 3 is a plan view of a toilet tub and its supporting frame.

FIG. 4 is a side view of the toilet tub and its supporting frame.

[Explanation of symbols]

10: Vehicle toilet, 11: Toilet seat, 12: Case body, 1
2a: outer case, 12b: support frame, 13: toilet tub, 14: vibration motor, 15: bottom plate, 16-19: side plate, 20: ceiling plate, 21: lower insertion port, 22:
Step, 23: Projection plate, 24: Toilet seat cover, 25: Hinge, 26: Projection, 26a: Opening, 28: Notch, 3
0: storage case, 30a: packing, 30b: base,
30c: screw, 31: base, 32, 33: flange member, 34: spring, 35, 36, 37: spring receiving portion, 38: side plate, 39: bottom plate, 40: rear side plate, 4
1: chip, 42: fan heater

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Claims (5)

[Claims] 1. A case body having a toilet seat provided with an openable and closable lid at an upper part thereof, a toilet tub provided to be vibrable via an elastic member inside the case body, and Heating means for heating to a predetermined temperature, provided in the toilet tub, using power as a power source, vibration generating means for vibrating the toilet tub itself, and provided in a flowable manner in the toilet tub, and having a waste treatment action. A vehicle toilet comprising: a particulate material supporting a certain microorganism. 2. The vehicle toilet according to claim 1, wherein the heating means is a fan heater, and is provided on the case body. 3. The vehicle toilet according to claim 2, wherein an exhaust port is provided in the case body. 4. The vehicle toilet according to claim 1, wherein the vibration generating means is a vibration motor, and is provided at a bottom position of the toilet tub. Vehicle toilets. 5. The vehicle toilet according to claim 1, wherein an opening of the toilet tub and an opening of the toilet seat are formed at positions substantially coincident with each other, and the lid of the toilet seat is provided. Is a toilet bowl for vehicles, which also serves as a lid of the toilet tub.