JP2003166278A - Toilet seat device and operating lever therefor - Google Patents

Abstract

<P>PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To provide a toilet seat device and an operating lever for the toilet seat device which not only avoids operational troubles of the actuation part of only identification symbols such as identification signs, identification marks, etc., but also which is suitable for the aged, the week eye-sighted, children, etc., who feel it bothersome to confirm identification indications like identification letters or identification marks one by one. <P>SOLUTION: The toilet seat device has the base 1, the toilet seat 2, and operation part. The operation part 4 is constituted of at least one of a first cleaning means ejecting a washing liquid to wash the private part of the buttocks, a second cleaning means ejecting a washing liquid to wash the female private parts, and a warm air blower which generates warm air. The operating lever 5 operating at least one of the washing for the private part of the buttocks and the washing and blowing of warm air for the female private parts by driving the operating part with transfer operation is transferably provided in the base or the toilet seat 2. <P>COPYRIGHT: (C)2003,JPO

Description

Detailed Description of the Invention

[0001]

BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION 1. Field of the Invention The present invention relates to a toilet seat device and an operating lever for the toilet seat device.

[0002]

2. Description of the Related Art Conventionally, as a toilet seat device, there has been provided a base portion mounted on a toilet bowl and a toilet seat swingably provided on the base portion.
Further, there is provided one provided with a nozzle for ejecting washing water for washing a local part of the hip of a human body (Actual Kaihei 1-1761).
No. 84). According to this toilet seat device, the switch housing portion is extended from the base portion so as to be located on the side of the user sitting on the toilet seat, and the switch housing portion has
Equipped with a switch to activate the nozzle.
Further, in addition to a switch for operating a nozzle for cleaning a local part of a human body, a plurality of other switches are generally mounted on the switch housing part. For example, in the case of a toilet seat device equipped with a nozzle for cleaning the female part of the human body, a nozzle for cleaning the female part of the human body, a hot air generator for generating warm air, a toilet seat heater for heating the toilet seat, etc. Includes a switch that activates the nozzle for the female part, a switch that activates the hot air generator, a switch that activates the toilet seat heater, etc., along with switches that perform other functions,
It is generally mounted on the switch housing in the same place side by side. Each switch is provided with an identification display such as an identification character or an identification symbol for identifying its function, but generally there is a limit to enlargement of the size of the identification display due to space and the like.

According to the above-mentioned device, which switch is used by the user sitting on the toilet seat after defecation is selected based on the identification display such as identification characters or identification symbols of the switch. The user selects. And
By pressing the selected switch, the washing water is ejected from the nozzle toward the local area of the hips of the human body, the washing water is ejected from the nozzle toward the female area, and hot air is used for drying after washing. Is sprayed on the local area. This can hygienically clean the local area of the human body after defecation.

Conventionally, in Japanese Patent Laid-Open No. 62-86237, there is provided a lever for swinging a nozzle for ejecting cleaning water for cleaning a local part toward the local part, and a part of the lever which is easy to see is provided. There is disclosed a human body local cleaning apparatus provided with a switch for starting and ending local cleaning together with a large number of various switches.

[0005]

DISCLOSURE OF THE INVENTION Problems to be Solved by the Invention
In the related art related to Japanese Patent No. 76184, etc., which switch is used by the user sitting on the toilet seat is selected by the naked eye based on an identification display such as identification characters or identification symbols of the switch. It is necessary to make a selection one by one or to press the selected switch. But these are annoying. Especially for the elderly and the visually impaired, it is troublesome to visually select the identification characters such as the identification characters and the identification symbols of the switch without any errors because of the relation of the visual acuity and the like. This is especially true when the size of the identification display such as identification characters or identification symbols attached to the switch is small.

In the prior art disclosed in Japanese Patent Laid-Open No. 62-86237 described above, similarly to the above, it is determined which switch the user uses from the plurality of switches by the identification characters and identification symbols of the switches. It is necessary to select each one with the naked eye based on the identification display or to press the selected switch, which is troublesome.

The present invention has been made in view of the above situation, and improves the operability of the operating part by avoiding the operability defect of the operating part due to only the identification display such as the identification code or identification code of the switch. It is advantageous to not only general adults,
An object of the present invention is to provide a toilet seat device and an operating lever for a toilet seat device suitable for persons who are troublesome to check the identification display such as identification characters and identification symbols one by one, such as elderly people, visually impaired people, and children.

[0008]

SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION A toilet seat device according to the present invention includes a base portion mounted on a toilet bowl, a toilet seat swingably mounted on the base portion, a base portion or a toilet seat, and a local portion of the hip of the human body. A first cleaning means for spraying a cleaning liquid for cleaning, a second cleaning means for spraying a cleaning liquid for cleaning a female part of a human body, and an actuating part including at least one of a warm air generator for generating warm air. In the toilet seat device provided, an operation lever for operating at least one of washing the local area of the hips, washing the female local area, and blowing warm air by operating the actuating portion in accordance with the moving operation can be moved to the base or the toilet seat. It is characterized by being provided.

The operating lever for a toilet seat device according to the present invention is used in a toilet seat device, and includes a first cleaning means such as a nozzle for ejecting a cleaning liquid for cleaning the local area of the hips of a human body,
An operating lever for a toilet seat device for activating an operating part including at least one of a second cleaning means such as a nozzle for ejecting a cleaning liquid for cleaning a female part of a human body and a warm air generator for generating warm air. Then, the operating lever is characterized in that the operating portion is operated in accordance with the swinging operation to perform at least one operation of washing the local area of the hip, washing the female local area, and blowing warm air.

According to the toilet seat device of the present invention and the operating lever for the toilet seat device of the present invention, the operating portion of the toilet seat device is activated by moving the operating lever. As a result, at least one operation of cleaning the buttocks local area, cleaning the female local area, and blowing hot air is performed. For this reason, the troublesomeness of the user to confirm the identification display such as identification characters and identification symbols of the switch for cleaning the local area of the hips, cleaning the female area, and blowing hot air is improved. Of course, when the identification display is provided, it is possible to confirm the identification display with the naked eye and operate the operation lever according to the preference or the situation.

[0011]

BEST MODE FOR CARRYING OUT THE INVENTION According to the toilet seat device and the operating lever for the toilet seat device of the present invention, the following embodiments can be adopted.

As the operating lever, it is possible to adopt an embodiment in which the operating amount of the operating portion is set to change as the moving operating amount of the operating lever changes.
In particular, it is possible to adopt an embodiment in which the operating lever is set so that the operating amount of the operating portion increases as the swinging operation amount of the operating lever increases. As a move,
At least one of the movement accompanied by the swing of the operation lever, the movement accompanied by the forward movement of the operation lever (in the direction toward the base portion) and the backward movement (the direction away from the base portion), and the movement accompanied by the elevation of the operation lever is adopted. be able to.

An embodiment in which the operating lever is swingably provided can be adopted. The position at which the operation lever is provided is preferably on the side of the base or the toilet seat in consideration of ease of operation and the like. In particular, the right hand side or the left hand side of the user sitting on the toilet seat is preferable. It is possible to adopt a form in which the base end portion or the intermediate portion of the operation lever is swingably supported on the base portion or the toilet seat, and the tip end portion of the operation lever can be swing-operated by fingers. Therefore, as the swing operation amount of the operation lever increases, the operation amount of the operating portion increases,
The operation lever can adopt the set embodiment.

A single operating lever is provided, and an embodiment which is commonly used for at least two operations of washing the hips locally, washing the female area, and blowing warm air can be adopted. In this case, the number of operating levers can be reduced. That is, as the operation lever, the operation of the first cleaning means such as a nozzle for ejecting the cleaning liquid for cleaning the local part of the human body, the operation of the second cleaning means such as the nozzle for ejecting the cleaning liquid for cleaning the female part of the human body, the warm air It is possible to employ a common-type lever that is commonly used for at least two operations of the operation of the hot air generator that generates the. in this case,
It is also possible to provide an identification display such as an identification character and an identification symbol indicating an operation function that can be executed by the shared operation lever on or near the shared operation lever itself. Therefore, the operating lever is the first mode for operating the first cleaning means such as the nozzle for ejecting the cleaning liquid for cleaning the local area of the human body, and the second cleaning means for the nozzle for ejecting the cleaning liquid for cleaning the female local area of the human body. An embodiment having at least one of a second mode for operating the hot air generator and a third mode for operating the warm air generator that generates hot air can be adopted.

The operating lever may be of any length as long as it can be operated, and may be a rod-shaped member, a plate-shaped elongated member, or a plate-shaped elongated member, regardless of its length or sectional shape. An embodiment in which the operation lever can be folded can be adopted. If the operating lever is foldable, it can be folded when not in use. Folding may be done manually,
You may go electrically. With the operating lever folded,
Adopting a structure that hides the switch can help prevent the switch from becoming dirty. Such an operation lever may be configured to have a plurality of first split levers that are pivotally supported relatively swingably, and an engagement / disengagement mechanism that engages / disengages each split lever.

It is also possible to adopt an embodiment in which a plurality of operating levers are provided. Therefore, the operation lever is configured by arranging at least two of a lever for cleaning the local area of the buttocks, a lever for cleaning the female area, and a lever for blowing hot air side by side and independent of each other. A form can be adopted. In this case, an identification display such as an identification character and an identification symbol that indicates an operation function executed by each lever can be provided on each lever itself or in the vicinity thereof, if necessary.

When at least one of the seating of the user on the toilet seat and the entry of the user into the toilet is detected, the operation portion can be actuated by the operating lever, and the user seats on the toilet seat. It is possible to adopt an embodiment in which a control device is provided that does not cause the operation portion to operate by the operation lever when at least one of the seating and the user's entry into the toilet is not detected.

It is possible to adopt an embodiment in which at least one of the operating lever and the base is provided with a switch that is used less frequently than the nozzle that ejects the cleaning liquid for cleaning the local part of the human body. As a switch that is rarely used, there are a power switch for switching the start and stop of power supply to the electric equipment mounted on the toilet seat device, a power-saving switch for saving electric power of the electric equipment, and a nozzle for ejecting a cleaning liquid for cleaning the local area of the human body. Water amount setting switch to set the amount of liquid per unit time, water amount setting switch to set the amount of liquid per unit time of the nozzle for the female local part that ejects the cleaning liquid for cleaning the female part of the human body, warm air of the hot air generator A warm air switch for setting at least one of temperature and warm air volume,
A heater switch for setting the temperature of the toilet seat heater is exemplified. The power saving switch, the warm air switch, the heater switch, etc. may be set once to suit the user's preference, and the operation frequency is low.

It is possible to adopt an embodiment in which at least one of the first cleaning means and the second cleaning means is provided with a water supply amount adjusting mechanism for changing the amount of water supplied according to the amount of movement of the operation lever. . The water supply amount adjusting mechanism can be provided at the base. In this case, as the movement operation amount of the operation lever increases, the amount of water supplied to the first cleaning means,
It is preferable that the amount of water supplied to the second cleaning means is adjusted so as to increase.

Also, an embodiment is adopted in which a passage switching mechanism is provided for switching a water passage for water supplied from a tank containing a cleaning liquid for cleaning a local area to either the first cleaning means or the second cleaning means. can do. The passage switching mechanism can be provided at the base. In this case, the passage switching mechanism can switch the water supply to either the first cleaning means or the second cleaning means.

[0021]

(First Embodiment) A first embodiment of the present invention will be described below with reference to FIGS. The toilet seat device according to the present embodiment functions as a human body part cleaning device, and includes a base 1 mounted on a toilet bowl, a toilet seat 2 swingably provided on the base 1 and having a toilet seat heater 23, A toilet lid 3 which is swingably attached to the base 1 and is provided above the toilet seat 2;
An operating part 4 provided on the base part 1 and operated in accordance with the use of the toilet seat 2 by the user.

As shown in FIG. 2, the operating part 4 has a first nozzle 41 which functions as a first cleaning means for ejecting cleaning water for cleaning the local area of the hips, and a second nozzle 41 for ejecting cleaning water for cleaning the female local area. It is composed of a second nozzle 42 that functions as a cleaning unit and a warm air generator 43 that generates warm air. First
A hot water tank 44 having a hot water heater for generating hot water in the nozzle 41 and the second nozzle 42, a water supply valve 45 functioning as a water supply means for supplying water from the hot water tank 44 to the first nozzle 41 and the second nozzle 42, respectively. The control device 100 and the like for controlling are installed in the accommodation chamber 1x of the base 1. The warm air generating device 43 blows out warm air toward the local area of the hips or the female area, and has a fan for sending air to the blowing passage, and a heater for warm air for heating the air sent by the fan. Is equipped with.

The first nozzle 41 and the second nozzle 42 are retracted to their retracted positions when not in use. When water pressure acts on the first nozzle 41, the first nozzle 41 is set to move forward from its retracted position toward the local area of the hip of the user sitting on the toilet seat 2. First nozzle 41
When the water pressure is reduced or released, the spring force of a return spring (not shown) causes the first nozzle 41 to retreat with respect to the local part of the hip and return to the retracted position. Further, when water pressure acts on the second nozzle 42, from the retracted position,
It is set to move forward toward the women's department. Second
When the water pressure of the nozzle 42 is reduced or released, the second nozzle 42 retracts with respect to the female local portion by the spring force of a return spring (not shown) and returns to the retracted position.

As shown in FIG. 2, a holding portion 10 is provided on the lateral side of the base portion 1 (on the right hand side of the user sitting on the toilet seat 2). The operating lever 5 is pivotally supported on the holding portion 10 of the base 1 so as to be swingable in the lateral direction, that is, in the directions of the arrows A1 and A2. Although the swing operation amount θ1 in the directions of the arrows A1 and A2 can be appropriately selected, it can be set to, for example, 60 degrees or less, and particularly preferably 10 to 30 degrees (about 20 degrees). However, the swing operation amount θ1 is not limited to this. Figure 3
As shown in, the operating lever 5 is pivotally supported by the holding portion 10 of the base portion 1 so as to be movable in the vertical direction, that is, swingable in the directions of arrows B1 and B2. Although the swing operation amount θ2 in the directions of the arrows B1 and B2 can be appropriately selected, for example, it can be set within about 80 degrees, particularly within 60 degrees. However, the swing operation amount θ2
It is not limited to this.

In other words, the base end portion 5a of the operation lever 5 is pivotally supported by the holding portion 10 of the base portion 1 so as to be swingable in the vertical and horizontal directions, and the tip end portion 5b of the operation lever 5 is an arrow B with a finger.
It is possible to perform rocking operation in the directions B1, B2 and the directions A1, A2. The operation lever 5 is provided on the right side of the base portion 1 so that the user sitting on the toilet seat 2 can operate it with his / her right hand.

FIG. 4 shows a state in which the toilet seat device according to this embodiment is installed in the toilet bowl 300 so as to be located in front of the raw tank 310 which is a water storage tank.

According to the present embodiment, the operating lever 5 is shared by both the first nozzle 41 and the second nozzle 42, that is, it is commonly used for both the local washing of the hips and the female local washing. It When the tip portion 5b of the operating lever 5 is moved outward (lateral outward: in the direction of arrow A1 in FIG. 2), the mode is changed to the first mode for cleaning the local area of the hip. When the operating lever 5 is moved inward (horizontal inward: in the direction of arrow A2 in FIG. 2), the mode is changed to the second mode for cleaning the female part.

Specifically, as shown in FIGS. 7 and 8,
A passage switching mechanism 7 is provided for switching a water passage for water supplied from the warm water tank 44. The passage switching mechanism 7 is
In the water supply passage 70 formed in the holding portion 10 of the base portion 1 and communicating with the hot water tank 44, the first water passage 71 communicating with the first nozzle 41 for locally cleaning the hips, and the second nozzle 42 for female local cleaning. And a second water passage 72 communicating with each other.
It is provided with an intermediate water passage 73 formed in the rotation base end portion 5c which is integrated with the operation lever 5. The intermediate water passage 73 has an inlet port 73i communicating with the water supply passage 70 and the first water passage 7
Outlet port 73o that can be switched to the first or second water passage 72
Have and. As shown in FIG. 7, when the tip portion 5b of the operation lever 5 is swung inward (in the direction of arrow A2), the second mode for female local washing is entered, and the inlet port 73i of the intermediate water passage 73 and the water supply passage. Intermediate water passage 73 while communicating with 70
The outlet port 73o and the second water passage 72 communicate with each other, and thus the water supply passage 70 and the second nozzle 42 communicate with each other, so that water can be supplied to the second nozzle 42 for female local cleaning.

On the other hand, when the tip portion 5b of the operating lever 5 is swung outward (direction of arrow A1) as shown in FIG. 8, the first mode for locally cleaning the buttocks is established, and the intermediate water passage 7
While the inlet port 73i of 3 and the water supply passage 70 communicate with each other, the outlet port 73o of the intermediate water passage 73 communicates with the first water passage 71, and thus the water supply passage 70 and the first nozzle 41 communicate with each other. Water can be supplied to the first nozzle 41 for local cleaning.

In the present embodiment, when the operating lever 5 is not used, the operating lever 5 is in a water-free state along the horizontal direction. At this time, the first nozzle 41 and the second nozzle 42
It is set so that the amount of wash water spouted from is zero. Further, as the amount of swing operation of the operating lever 5 in the upward direction (arrow B1 direction) increases, the first nozzle 41 and the second nozzle 41
The amount of washing water ejected from the nozzle 42 is set to increase. Specifically, as shown in FIG. 5 and FIG. 6, the water supply amount adjusting mechanism 6 that makes the flow passage area of the intermediate water passage 73 variable is provided. Water supply adjustment mechanism 6
Is a connecting body 64 that can enter the intermediate water passage 73 and has a width smaller than the water passage width t of the intermediate water passage 73, and a valve body 65 that is connected to the connecting body 64 and that interlocks with the raising and lowering of the operation lever 5.
Have and. The valve body 65 can open and close the flow path of the intermediate water passage 73 and has a tapered surface 65c. In the state shown in FIG. 5, since the operation lever 5 is set substantially in the horizontal direction and is set in the non-water passage position, and the valve body 65 closes the flow passage of the intermediate water passage 73, the first nozzle Water is not passed through both 41 and the second nozzle 42. On the other hand, in the state shown in FIG. 6, the operating lever 5 is swung upward and set to the water passing position. Therefore, the valve body 65 descends to reach the retreat space 65m and opens the flow path of the intermediate water passage 73. As a result, the water in the hot water tank 44 passes through the intermediate water passage 73 to the first
Water can be supplied to the nozzle 41 and the second nozzle 42. As the amount of upward swing operation of the operating lever 5 increases, the descending amount of the valve body 65 increases, so the opening amount of the flow path of the intermediate water passage 73 increases, and the first nozzle 41 and the second nozzle 42. The amount of water supply to be increased.

According to this embodiment, as shown in FIG. 1, the first nozzle 4 for ejecting cleaning water for cleaning the local area of the hips of the human body.
A switch 8 that is used less frequently than 1 is provided on the base end 5a side of the operation lever 5. The switch 8 which is used less frequently controls a power switch 81 for switching start and stop of power supply to an electric device, a power saving switch 82 for saving electric power of the electric device, a flow rate and / or temperature of warm air generated by the warm air generator 43. A warm air switch 83 to be set, a heater switch 84 to set the temperature of the toilet seat 2 heater, and the like. Power saving switch 82, warm air switch 83, heater switch 84
Etc. may be set once to suit the user's preference, and the operation frequency is low. In some cases, the switch 8 that is not frequently used can be provided at a portion other than the base end portion 5a of the operation lever 5. Although not shown, the switch 8 which is rarely used can be covered with an openable / closable cover provided on the operation lever 5.

Defecation is performed with the user sitting on the toilet seat 2. In a normal state, the operation lever 5 is arranged along the horizontal direction and is in the non-use position. When cleaning the local area of the hips of the human body after defecation, the user sitting on the toilet seat 2 moves the operation lever 5 outward (in the direction of arrow A1) with his / her finger or the like. Then, the operation lever 5 is changed to the first mode, and the first nozzle 41 can be operated to wash the local area of the hip. In this state, the user swings the operation lever 5 upward (direction of arrow B1). Then, as the operation lever 5 swings upward, the hot water tank 44 is attached to the first nozzle 41.
Since the water is supplied, the first nozzle 41 moves forward toward the local area of the hips of the user due to the water pressure, and the first nozzle 4 moves forward.
The washing water is ejected from the water ejection hole (not shown) toward the local area of the hip, and the local area of the hip is washed. As the amount of swinging operation of the operating lever 5 upward (in the direction of arrow B1) increases, the amount of wash water ejected from the first nozzle 41 increases as described above, and therefore the operation lever 5 is operated at a position of preference. It is preferable to hold the swing operation amount (swing angle) of the lever 5. When the cleaning of the local area on the hip is completed, the user returns the operation lever 5 in the direction of the arrow B2 and rotates it to return the operation lever 5 to the original position, that is, the water non-passage position. When the operating lever 5 returns to the original position in this way, the jet of washing water from the first nozzle 41 is stopped, and the water pressure acting on the first nozzle 41 is reduced or released. The return spring retracts to the retracted position.

When cleaning a female part of the human body,
The user sitting on the toilet seat 2 moves the operation lever 5 inward (in the direction of arrow A2) with his / her finger or the like. Then the operating lever 5
Is changed to the second mode and the second nozzle 42 can be operated to wash the female part. In this state, the user swings the operation lever 5 upward (direction of arrow B1). Then, the water in the warm water tank 44 is fed to the second nozzle 42 in accordance with the swing operation of the operation lever 5. Therefore, the water pressure causes the second nozzle 42 to advance toward the female part, and the wash water is ejected toward the part from the water ejection hole of the advanced second nozzle 42.
Local cleaning is performed. As mentioned above, the operating lever 5
As the swing operation amount (swing angle) in the upward direction (arrow B1 direction) increases, the amount of wash water ejected from the second nozzle 42 increases, so that the operation lever 5 is moved to a position desired by the user. It is preferable to hold the swing operation amount of. When the cleaning of the female part is completed, the user moves the operating lever 5 to the arrow B
It is returned and rotated in two directions to return to the original position, that is, the non-water-passing position. When the operating lever 5 returns to the original position, the jet of washing water from the second nozzle 42 is stopped, and the water pressure acting on the second nozzle 42 is reduced or released, so that the second nozzle 42 moves to the retracted position. It is retracted by the return spring.

As described above, according to the present embodiment, the washing water is jetted from the first nozzle 41 of the toilet seat device in accordance with the swinging operation, that is, the moving operation of the operating lever 5, to wash the local area of the hip, Cleaning water is jetted from the second nozzle 42 to clean the female part. Therefore, the troublesomeness of the user for visually confirming the identification display such as the identification characters and identification symbols of the switch 8 is improved. Especially, not only general adults but also elderly people,
It is suitable for visually impaired persons, children, etc., who are inconvenient to check the identification display such as identification characters and identification symbols one by one. Of course, when the identification display is provided, it is possible to confirm the identification display with the naked eye and operate the operation lever 5.

According to the present embodiment, as described above, the washing water is jetted from the first nozzle 41 of the toilet seat device in accordance with the swinging operation of the operation lever 5 to wash the local area of the hip or the second nozzle 42. The female part is washed by spraying washing water from. Therefore, the operation lever 5 may not be provided with a switch for locally cleaning the buttocks and a switch for cleaning the female local area. However, depending on the case, a switch for locally washing the buttocks and a switch for female local washing may be separately provided on the operation lever 5.

By the way, at the time of defecation, the user often sits on the toilet seat 2 with his legs widened. Particularly, a male user or a user with a large height often sits on the toilet seat 2 with his legs widened. For this reason, when cleaning the local area of the buttocks,
It is preferable to avoid interference between the tip portion 5b of the operation lever 5 and the user's leg as much as possible. In this respect, according to the present embodiment, as described above, when the operation lever 5 is changed to the first mode for cleaning the local area of the hip of the human body, the tip portion 5b of the operation lever 5 is placed outside the toilet seat 2 (arrow I will move in the A1 direction). For this reason, when cleaning the buttocks of the hip, the tip portion 5b of the operating lever 5 is located at a proper position, which is convenient for the operation of the operating lever 5 and is suitable for washing the buttocks of the human body.

According to this embodiment, as shown in FIG. 2, a seating sensor 17 is provided on the base 1 as a user detecting sensor for detecting the seating of the user on the toilet seat 2. As the seating sensor 17, an optical sensor (for example, an infrared sensor) that detects reflection or light blocking of light (visible light or invisible light) of a seated user is adopted. Seat sensor 17
The detection signal of is input to the control device 100. Control device 1
00 indicates to the water supply valve 45 a command to open the water supply valve 45 of the water supply mechanism so that water can be supplied to the first nozzle 41 and the second nozzle 42 when it is determined that the user is seated on the toilet seat 2. Output. When it is not determined that the user is sitting on the toilet seat 2, the control device 100 outputs to the water supply valve 45 a command to close the water supply valve 45 so as not to supply water to the first nozzle 41 and the second nozzle 42. The water supply valve 45 is arranged between the hot water tank 44, which is a water supply source, and the first nozzle 41 and the second nozzle 42. Therefore, if the water supply valve 45 is closed, the hot water tank 4
The water of No. 4 is not sent to the first nozzle 41 and the second nozzle 42. In other words, when the user is not seated on the toilet seat, water is not supplied to the first nozzle 41 and the second nozzle 42.

Therefore, when cleaning the toilet bowl, the operating lever 5
Even if the user swings, water is not supplied to the first nozzle 41 and the second nozzle 42 unless the user is seated on the toilet seat 2, so cleaning is performed from the first nozzle 41 and the second nozzle 42 during cleaning. It is possible to prevent water from accidentally spouting and polluting the surrounding area.

(Second Embodiment) A second embodiment of the present invention will be described with reference to FIG. The second embodiment has basically the same configuration as the first embodiment, and basically has the same operational effect. Therefore, in this embodiment, FIGS. 1 to 8 can be applied correspondingly. Hereinafter, description will be made focusing on the parts different from the first embodiment. According to this embodiment, the seating sensor 17 is provided on the base portion 1 or the toilet seat 2 as a user detection sensor for detecting the seating of the user on the toilet seat 2. Seat sensor 17
Is the light of the seated user (visible or invisible)
It is an optical sensor (for example, an infrared sensor) that detects the reflection or the light shielding of the. The detection signal of the seating sensor 17 is input to the control device 100. According to this embodiment, the first lever sensor 5m for detecting the swing of the operating lever 5 in the directions of the arrows B1 and B2 is provided, and the swing of the operating lever 5 in the directions of the arrows A1 and A2 is detected. The second lever sensor 5n is provided. Each detection signal of the first lever sensor 5m and the second lever sensor 5n is input to the control device 100.

The user uses his or her fingers to operate the tip portion 5 of the operating lever 5.
When b is moved outward (direction of arrow A1), the command of the second lever sensor 5n detecting this is input to the control device 100, the control law is changed to the first mode, and the first nozzle 41
Water can be supplied to wash the hips locally. When the user swings the operation lever 5 upward (in the direction of arrow B1) in this state, the first lever sensor 5m detects the swing operation amount, and the control device 100 determines the opening degree of the water supply valve 45. Output the command to increase. As a result, water is supplied to the first nozzle 41 via the water supply valve 45. Therefore, the cleaning water is ejected from the first nozzle 41 toward the local area on the hip, and the local area is cleaned. According to this embodiment, as the amount of swing operation of the operating lever 5 in the upward direction (arrow B1 direction) increases,
The degree of opening of the water supply valve 45 increases, and the amount of wash water ejected from the first nozzle 41 increases. Therefore, it is preferable to hold the swing operation amount (movement operation amount) of the operation lever 5 at a position desired by the user. When the cleaning of the local area on the hip is completed, the user returns the operation lever 5 in the direction of the arrow B2 and rotates it to return the operation lever 5 to the original position, that is, the water non-passage position. Then, since the controller 100 outputs a command to close the water supply valve 45 of the water supply mechanism, the first nozzle 4
1 is stopped, and the water pressure acting on the first nozzle 41 is reduced or eliminated.
The nozzle 41 retracts to its retracted position.

When the female part of the human body is washed, the user sitting on the toilet seat 2 moves the operation lever 5 inward (in the direction of arrow A2) with his / her finger or the like. Then, the command of the second lever sensor 5n that detects this is input to the control device 100, the control law is changed to the second mode, and the second nozzle 42 can be supplied with water to make it possible to wash the local area of the hip. When the user swings the operation lever 5 upward (in the direction of arrow B1) in this state, the first lever sensor 5m detects the swing operation amount, and the control device 100 determines the opening degree of the water supply valve 45. Output the command to increase. As a result, the water supply valve 4
The water is supplied to the second nozzle 42 via No. 5. Therefore, the cleaning water is ejected from the second nozzle 42 toward the female local area, and the female local area is cleaned. Above the operating lever 5 (arrow B
As the swing operation amount in one direction) increases, the amount of wash water ejected from the second nozzle 42 increases. For this reason, it is preferable to hold the swing operation amount of the operation lever 5 at a position desired by the user. When the cleaning of the female part is completed, the user returns the operation lever 5 in the direction of arrow B2 and rotates it to return the operation lever 5 to the original position, that is, the water non-passage position. Then, the controller 100 outputs a command to close the water supply valve 45 of the water supply mechanism. As a result of closing the water supply valve 45 in this way, the ejection of washing water from the second nozzle 42 is stopped and the water pressure acting on the second nozzle 42 is reduced or eliminated, so that the second nozzle 42 Retreat to the retracted position.

Also in this embodiment, the control device 100 is
When it is determined that the user is sitting on the toilet seat 2,
A command for opening the water supply valve 45 of the water supply mechanism so that water can be supplied to the first nozzle 41 and the second nozzle 42 is output to the water supply valve 45. When it is not determined that the user is sitting on the toilet seat 2, the first nozzle 41 and the second nozzle 42
The control device 100 outputs a command to close the water supply valve 45 of the water supply mechanism so as not to supply the water. Therefore, even if the operation lever 5 is swung when cleaning the toilet bowl or the like, unless the user is seated on the toilet seat 2, water is not supplied to the first nozzle 41 and the second nozzle 42, so that the first nozzle 41 and the second nozzle 42 are not supplied with water. It is possible to prevent the cleaning water from being accidentally ejected from the nozzle 41 and the second nozzle 42 to stain the surroundings.

(Third Embodiment) A third embodiment of the present invention will be described with reference to FIGS. The third embodiment has basically the same configuration as the first embodiment, and basically has the same operational effect. Hereinafter, description will be made focusing on the parts different from the first embodiment. The toilet seat apparatus according to the present embodiment has a local cleaning function, and the base 1 mounted on the toilet bowl is used.
A toilet seat 2 swingably provided on the base 1, a toilet lid 3 swingably provided on the base 1 above the toilet seat 2, and a base 1
And an actuating portion 4 that is provided for the operation of the toilet seat 2 by the user. The working unit 4 functions as a first nozzle 41 that functions as a first cleaning unit that ejects cleaning water that cleans a local area of the hips of a human body, and a second cleaning unit that sprays cleaning water that cleans a female local area of a human body. Second nozzle 42
And a warm air generator 43 that generates warm air. A warm water tank 44 having a warm water heater for generating warm water in the first nozzle 41 and the second nozzle 42, and a warm water tank 44.
Supply valve 45 for supplying the respective water to the first nozzle 41 and the second nozzle 42, and a control device 10 for controlling these
0 and the like are provided in the accommodation chamber 1x of the base 1.

As shown in FIG. 10, a holding portion 10 is provided on the lateral side of the base portion 1. The holding unit 10 is the first holding unit 1.
0a and the second holding portion 10b. A plurality of operation levers are pivotally supported on the second holding portion 10b of the base portion 1.

That is, this operating lever ejects the first operating lever 91 for operating the first nozzle 41 for ejecting the washing water for washing the local area of the hip of the human body, and the washing water for washing the female local area of the human body. It is composed of a second operation lever 92 for operating the second nozzle 42 and a third operation lever 93 for warm air for operating the warm air generator 43 that generates warm air. The operation levers 91, 92, 93 can be operated independently of each other, and are provided on the right side of the base portion 1 so that the user sitting on the toilet seat 2 can operate them with his / her right hand. Here, the base end portion 91a of the first operation lever 91, the base end portion 92a of the second operation lever 92, and the base end portion 93a of the third operation lever 93 are pivotally supported on the holding portion 10 of the base portion 1 so as to be swingable. Has been done. Therefore, the tip portion 91b of the first operation lever 91, the second operation lever 92
End portion 92b of the third operation lever 93
Can be rocked with a fingertip.

That is, as shown in FIG. 10, the first operating lever 91, the second operating lever 92, and the third operating lever 93 are arranged side by side on the second holding portion 10b of the base 1, and these are held by the second holding portion 10b. In the direction of arrow C1 (upward) on the shaft portion 10e of the portion 10b,
It is swingable in the direction of arrow C2 (downward). Specifically, as shown in FIG. 10, from the front side of the toilet seat device (the direction of the abdomen of the user sitting on the toilet seat 2), the rear side (the direction of the back of the user sitting on the toilet seat 2). ), The first operation lever 91, the second operation lever 92, and the third operation lever 93 are provided in this order. The first operating lever 91, which is most frequently used, is arranged on the front side of the toilet seat device in consideration of ease of use and frequency of use. First operating lever 91, second operating lever 92, third operating lever 93
Is slightly scooped on the lower surface to improve finger grip.

First operating lever 91, second operating lever 9
2. Each operation lever 5 itself is provided with an identification display 88 such as an identification character or an identification symbol that indicates an operation function performed by each of the second and third operation levers 93.

As shown in FIG. 10, the first operating lever 9
When the first, second operation lever 92, and the third operation lever 93 are not used, that is, when water is not flowing and hot air is not fed, the operation lever 5 is in the lateral direction and is in the non-use position.
The amount of wash water ejected from the first nozzle 41 is set to increase as the amount of swing operation of the first operation lever 91 upward (direction of arrow C1) increases. Second
The amount of washing water ejected from the second nozzle 42 is set to increase as the amount of swing operation of the operating lever 92 upward (direction of arrow C1) increases. The flow rate and / or the temperature of the warm air ejected from the warm air generation device 43 is set to increase as the amount of swing operation of the third operation lever 93 upward (direction of arrow C1) increases.

According to this embodiment, as shown in FIG.
The second holding portion 10b of the base 1 is provided with the switch 8 which is used more frequently than the first nozzle 41 which ejects the cleaning liquid for cleaning the local part of the human body. Switch 8 which is rarely used
Is covered with a lid cover 10c that is swingably provided on the second holding portion 10b, and adhesion of dirt is suppressed.
The switch 8 which is used less frequently, like the first embodiment,
A power switch 81 for switching start and stop of power supply to an electric device, a power saving switch 82 for saving electric power in the electric device,
A warm air switch 83 for setting the warm air temperature and / or the warm air amount of the warm air generator 43, a heater switch 84 for setting the temperature of the toilet seat heater, and the like. When the lid cover 10c is swung upward, that is, in the direction of the arrow C1 to open it, the switch 8 which is used less frequently is exposed and can be operated by the user. When the switch 8 is not used, the lid cover 10c is closed, and the switch 8 is covered with the lid cover 10c so as not to become dirty. FIG. 13 shows a state in which the toilet seat device according to the present embodiment is installed in the toilet bowl 300 so as to be located in front of the raw tank 310 which is a water storage tank.

Defecation is performed with the user sitting on the toilet seat 2. When cleaning the local area of the hips of the human body after defecation,
The user sitting on the toilet seat 2 moves the first operation lever 91 upward (in the direction of arrow C1) with his / her finger or the like. Then, the first mode for locally cleaning the buttocks is set. With the upward swing of the first operating lever 91, the water in the warm water tank 44 is fed to the first nozzle 41, so the water pressure causes the first nozzle 41 to move forward toward the local area of the hips of the user, First nozzle 41 advanced
The cleaning water is spouted from here to the local area of the hip, and the local area is cleaned. As the amount of swing operation of the operating lever 5 in the upward direction (the direction of arrow C1) increases, the amount of washing water ejected from the first nozzle 41 increases, so that the first operating lever 91 is located at a position desired by the user. It is preferable to hold the swing operation amount of. When the cleaning of the local area on the hip is completed, the user returns the first operation lever 91 in the direction of arrow C2, and returns the first operation lever 91 to the original position, that is, the water non-passage position. When the first operation lever 91 returns to the original position in this way, the jet of washing water from the first nozzle 41 is stopped, and the water pressure acting on the first nozzle 41 is reduced or eliminated.
The nozzle 41 automatically returns to its retracted position by the return spring.

When the female part of the human body is washed, the user sitting on the toilet seat 2 moves the second operating lever 92 upward (in the direction of arrow C1) with his / her finger or the like. Then, it becomes the second mode for female local cleaning. Second operation lever 92
As the hot water tank 4 moves to the second nozzle 42.
Since the water of No. 4 is supplied, the second nozzle 42 moves forward toward the female part of the user due to the water pressure, and the cleaning water is ejected from the advanced second nozzle 42 toward the female part to wash the local part. To be executed. Above the second operating lever 92 (arrow C1
The amount of washing water ejected from the second nozzle 42 increases as the swing operation amount in the (direction) increases, so that the swing operation amount of the second operation lever 92 is held at the user's favorite position. It is preferable. When the cleaning of the female part is completed,
The user returns the second operation lever 92 in the direction of arrow C2 and returns the second operation lever 92 to the original position, that is, the non-water-passing position. When the second operating lever 92 returns to the original position in this way, the water pressure acting on the second nozzle 42 is reduced or eliminated, so that the second nozzle 42 is automatically returned to its retracted position by the return spring. Return.

After washing the local area of the hips of the human body and the female area, warm air is sent to these areas for drying, if necessary. In this case, the user sitting on the toilet seat 2 moves the third operation lever 93 upward (in the direction of arrow C1) with his / her finger or the like. Then, it becomes the third mode for warm air. Since the flow rate and / or the temperature of the warm air increases as the swing operation amount of the third operating lever 93 in the upward direction (arrow C1 direction) increases, the swinging of the third operating lever 93 to a position desired by the user. It is preferable to maintain a dynamic operation amount. When the drying is completed, the user returns the third operating lever 93 in the direction of arrow C2, and
The operation lever 93 is returned to the original position, that is, the non-warm air feeding position. When the third operating lever 93 returns to its original position in this way, the supply of warm air is stopped.

As described above, according to the present embodiment, the first nozzle 41 of the toilet seat device is actuated to wash the local area of the hip or the second operation lever in accordance with the swing operation of the first operation lever 91. With the swing operation of 92, the second nozzle 42 is operated to wash the female part, and with the swing operation of the third operating lever 93, the warm air generator 43 is operated to send the warm air. Or For this reason, the troublesomeness of the user to confirm the identification display 88 such as identification characters and identification symbols with the naked eye is improved. Especially, not only general adults, elderly people, visually impaired people,
Identification display 88, such as identification characters and symbols, such as children
Suitable for those who are annoyed to check every step. Of course, since the identification display 88 is provided, it is possible to confirm the identification display 88 with the naked eye and operate the first operation lever 91 to the third operation lever 93.

(Fourth Embodiment) A fourth embodiment of the present invention will be described with reference to FIG. The fourth embodiment has basically the same configuration as the second embodiment, and basically has the same action and effect. Therefore, in the present embodiment, FIGS. 10 to 13 can be applied correspondingly.

Hereinafter, description will be made focusing on the parts different from the first embodiment. A first sensor 95 for detecting a swing operation amount (movement operation amount) of the first operation lever 91, and a second operation lever 92.
Sensor 9 for detecting the swing operation amount (movement operation amount) of the
6. A third sensor 97 for detecting the swing operation amount (movement operation amount) of the third operation lever 93 is provided. The detection signals of the first sensor 95, the second sensor 96, and the third sensor 97 are input to the control device 100. Further, a seating sensor 17 is used as a user detection sensor for detecting the seating of the user on the toilet seat 2.
Is provided. The command from the seating sensor 17 is also given to the control device 1
00 is input. The control device 100 controls the water supply valve 45 as the water supply means, the warm air generator 43, and the toilet seat heater 23. The control device 100 controls to increase the water supply amount to the first nozzle 41 as the swing operation amount (movement operation amount) of the first operation lever 91 detected by the first sensor 95 increases. The controller 100 controls to increase the water supply amount to the second nozzle 42 as the swing operation amount (movement operation amount) of the second operation lever 92 detected by the second sensor 96 increases. Control device 100
Controls to increase the flow rate of the warm air of the warm air generation device 43 as the swing operation amount of the third operation lever 93 detected by the third sensor 97 increases.

Also in this embodiment, when it is determined that the user is seated on the toilet seat 2 based on the detection signal of the seat sensor 17, the control device 100 causes the first nozzle 41 to move.
And, a command to open the water supply valve 45 of the water supply mechanism so that water can be supplied to the second nozzle 42 is output to the water supply valve 45. When it is not determined that the user is sitting on the toilet seat 2, the control device 100 causes the first nozzle 41 and the second nozzle
Water supply valve 4 of the water supply mechanism so as not to supply water to the nozzle 42
A command for closing the valve 5 is output to the water supply valve 45. Therefore, even if the operation lever 5 is swung when cleaning the toilet bowl or the like, unless the user is seated on the toilet seat 2, water is not supplied to the first nozzle 41 and the second nozzle 42, and therefore the cleaning is performed. At this time, it is possible to prevent the cleaning water from being accidentally ejected and scattered from the first nozzle 41 and the second nozzle 42.

(Fifth Embodiment) A fifth embodiment of the present invention will be described with reference to FIG. This embodiment has basically the same configuration as the first embodiment, and basically has the same effect. Therefore, in this embodiment, FIGS. 1 to 9 can be applied correspondingly. Hereinafter, description will be made focusing on the parts different from the first embodiment. The operation lever 5C according to the present embodiment performs at least one operation of cleaning the local area of the buttocks, cleaning the female local area, and blowing hot air. The operation lever 5C has a foldable structure.

That is, the operating lever 5C is provided with a first division lever 510, a second division lever 520, and a boundary region between the first division lever 510 and the second division lever 520, and the first division lever 510 and the second division lever 520.
It is composed of a pivotal support portion 530 that allows relative swinging, and an engagement / disengagement mechanism 540 that is provided in the boundary area between the two and engages and disengages the first split lever 510 and the second split lever 520.
The engagement / disengagement mechanism 540 engages the recessed engaged portion 550 provided on the second split lever 520, the engaging body 560 that engages with the engaged portion 550, and the engaging body 560 with the engaged portion 550. Of the biasing spring 570 and the engagement body 560 and the engaged portion 550 by moving the engagement body 560 in the disengagement direction (arrow S1 direction) against the spring force of the biasing spring 570. And a release tool 580 for releasing the engagement.

Since one of the first split lever 510 and the second split lever 520 is pivotally supported on the base 1 side, the other side is operated with fingers.

When the operating lever 5C is not used, the engaging body 560 is moved in the disengagement direction (arrow S1 direction) against the spring force of the biasing spring 570, and the engaging body 560 and the engaged portion 550 are moved.
Is disengaged and the first split lever 510 and the second split lever 520 are relatively swung to fold the first split lever 510 and the second split lever 520. Therefore, the length of the operation lever 5C is shortened.

On the other hand, when the operation lever 5C is used, the engaging member 560 and the engaged portion 550 are engaged with each other by utilizing the spring force of the biasing spring 570, and the first division lever 510 and the second division lever 520 are moved. To combine. In this case, the length of the operating lever 5C becomes long, and the swinging operation of the operating lever 5C is facilitated.

(Others) According to the first embodiment, the operation lever 5 is provided on the right side of the user sitting on the toilet seat 2 in the lateral side of the base 1, but the invention is not limited to this. The operation lever 5 may be provided on the left hand side of the user sitting on the toilet seat 2. According to the first embodiment, the operating lever 5
Is not provided with an identification display such as an identification character and an identification symbol for displaying the operation function to be executed, but an identification display for displaying the operation function to be executed by the operation lever is provided at or near the operation lever 5 itself. You can First
According to the embodiment, the seating sensor 17 is an optical sensor that detects reflection or shading of the light of the seated user. However, the seating sensor 17 detects the weight of the user seated on the toilet seat 2. A weight sensor provided on the toilet seat 2 may be used, or another detection method may be used. It is also possible to provide a room entrance sensor on the wall of the toilet for detecting the user entering the room so that the first nozzle 41 and the second nozzle 42 can be supplied with water as the user enters the room. According to the first embodiment, as the amount of swing operation of the operating lever 5 in the upward direction (the direction of arrow B1) increases, the amount of wash water ejected from the first nozzle 41 and the amount of wash water ejected from the second nozzle 42. It is set to increase the amount of wash water. Not limited to this, as the amount of swing operation of the operation lever 5 downward or laterally increases, the amount of washing water ejected from the first nozzle 41, the second amount
It may be set so that the amount of washing water ejected from the nozzle 42 increases. According to the first embodiment, the structure of the passage switching mechanism 7 is not limited to that described above, and in short, as long as it has a function of switching between water supply to the first nozzle 41 and water supply to the second nozzle 42. good. According to the first embodiment, the water supply amount adjusting mechanism 6 is provided, but it is not limited to the above-mentioned structure, and in short, the first nozzle 4 is provided.
It is sufficient that the amount of water supplied to the first and second nozzles 42 can be adjusted.

According to the third embodiment, the first operating lever 9
The first, second operation lever 92, and third operation lever 93 are provided so that the user seated on the toilet seat 2 can operate them with the right hand, but the present invention is not limited to this, and the user seated on the toilet seat 2 can operate with the left hand. It may be provided so that it can be operated. Further, from the front side to the rear side of the toilet seat device, the first operation lever 9
The first operation lever 92, the second operation lever 92, and the second operation lever 92 are provided in this order, but the order of arrangement is not limited to this. According to the third embodiment, the first operation lever 91, the second operation lever 92, and the third operation lever 93 are provided with identification displays 88 such as identification characters and identification symbols that indicate the operation functions performed by each. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and the identification display 88 may not be provided. According to the third embodiment, the first operating lever 91, the second operating lever 92, the third operating lever 9
The amount of washing water and the degree of warm air are set to increase as the amount of upward swinging operation of 3 increases. Not limited to this, the first operation lever 91, the second operation lever 9
2, the amount of wash water and the degree of warm air may be set to increase as the amount of downward or lateral swinging operation of the third operation lever 93 increases. According to each of the embodiments described above, both the first nozzle 41 for cleaning the local area of the hip of the human body and the second nozzle 42 for cleaning the female area of the human body are provided, but either one may be used depending on the case. . According to each of the above-described embodiments, the operation levers 5, 91 to 93 are provided in the toilet seat device, but the invention is not limited to this, and the operation levers are provided in an object (for example, a room wall of the toilet) different from the toilet seat device. Is also good. In addition, the method of the present invention is not limited to the above-described embodiments, but can be implemented with appropriate modifications without departing from the scope of the invention.

[0064]

As described above, according to the toilet seat device and the operating lever for the toilet seat device of the present invention, the operating portion of the toilet seat device is operated by moving the operating lever. Therefore, the troublesomeness of the user to confirm the identification display such as the identification characters and identification symbols of the switch is improved. In particular, it is suitable not only for general adults but also for elderly persons, visually impaired persons, children, etc., who are troublesome to confirm the identification characters and identification symbols one by one. Of course, when the identification display is provided, it is possible to confirm the identification display with the naked eye and operate the operation lever.

[Brief description of drawings]

FIG. 1 is a perspective view of a toilet seat device according to a first embodiment.

FIG. 2 is a plan view of the toilet seat device according to the first embodiment.

FIG. 3 is a side view of the toilet seat device according to the first embodiment.

FIG. 4 is a perspective view of the toilet seat device according to the first embodiment when the toilet seat device is mounted on the toilet bowl.

FIG. 5 is a configuration diagram illustrating a concept of a water supply amount adjusting mechanism according to the first embodiment.

FIG. 6 is a configuration diagram illustrating a concept of a water supply amount adjusting mechanism according to the first embodiment.

FIG. 7 is a configuration diagram illustrating a concept of a passage switching mechanism according to the first embodiment.

FIG. 8 is a configuration diagram illustrating the concept of a passage switching mechanism according to the first embodiment.

FIG. 9 is a control block diagram according to the second embodiment.

FIG. 10 is a perspective view of the toilet seat device according to the third embodiment.

FIG. 11 is a plan view of the toilet seat device according to the third embodiment.

FIG. 12 is a front view of the toilet seat device according to the third embodiment.

FIG. 13 is a perspective view of the toilet seat device according to the third embodiment with the toilet seat device mounted on the toilet bowl.

FIG. 14 is a control block diagram according to the fourth embodiment.

FIG. 15 is a cross-sectional view of an engagement / disengagement mechanism for engaging / disengaging a first split lever and a second split lever which constitute an operation lever according to the fifth embodiment.

[Explanation of symbols]

In the figure, 1 is a base portion, 17 is a seating sensor (user detection sensor), 2 is a toilet seat, 3 is a toilet lid, 4 is an operating portion, 41 is a first nozzle (first cleaning means), and 42 is a second nozzle ( (First cleaning means), 43 is a warm air generator, 44 is a hot water tank, 5 is an operation lever, 8 is a switch, 91 is a first operation lever, and 92
Indicates a second operation lever, and 93 indicates a third operation lever.

   ─────────────────────────────────────────────────── ─── Continued front page    (72) Inventor Hisaaki Minesawa             5-1-1 Koiemotocho, Tokoname City, Aichi Stock             Company Inax (72) Inventor, Junro Matsuura             5-1-1 Koiemotocho, Tokoname City, Aichi Stock             Company Inax F term (reference) 2D037 AD05 AD14                 2D038 JA00 JC03 JC11 JC15 JF00                       JH11 JH16 JH21

Claims (8)

[Claims] 1. A base part mounted on a toilet bowl, a toilet seat swingably provided on the base part, and a first cleaning device provided on the base part or the toilet seat for spraying a cleaning liquid for cleaning a local part of the hip of a human body. Means, a second cleaning means for ejecting a cleaning liquid for cleaning a female part of a human body, and an operating part constituted by at least one of a warm air generator for generating warm air, the toilet seat device comprising: Accordingly, by operating the actuating part, an operation lever for performing at least one operation of cleaning the buttocks local area, cleaning the female local area, and blowing hot air is provided on the base or the toilet seat so as to be movable. Characteristic toilet seat device. 2. The toilet seat device according to claim 1, wherein the operation lever is set so that the operation amount of the operation portion changes as the movement operation amount of the operation lever changes. 3. The operating lever according to claim 1, wherein the operating lever is capable of swinging, and the operating amount of the operating portion is set to increase as the swinging operation amount of the operating lever increases. Toilet seat device. 4. The operation lever according to claim 1, wherein one operation lever is provided for cleaning a local area of a hip,
A toilet seat device, which is commonly used for at least two operations of cleaning a female part and blowing warm air. 5. The operation lever according to claim 1, wherein the operation lever is at least two of a lever for cleaning the local area of the hip, a lever for cleaning the female local area, and a lever for blowing hot air. 1. A toilet seat device characterized in that the toilet seat devices are configured by arranging them side by side and independently providing each other. 6. The operation lever according to claim 1, wherein at least one of a user sitting on the toilet seat and a user entering the toilet is detected. While enabling the operation of the operating part,
It is characterized in that a control device is provided that does not cause the operation portion to operate by the operation lever when at least one of the user sitting on the toilet seat and the user entering the toilet is not detected. Toilet seat device. 7. The toilet seat device according to claim 1, wherein the operating lever is foldable. 8. A toilet seat device, comprising: first cleaning means for ejecting a cleaning solution for cleaning a local area of the hip of a human body, second cleaning means for ejecting a cleaning solution for cleaning a female area of a human body, and hot air. An operating lever for a toilet seat device that operates an operating part that is composed of at least one of the warm air generating devices that generate the An operation lever for a toilet seat device, characterized in that at least one operation of cleaning the local area of, cleaning the female area, and blowing hot air is performed.