JP2004060199A - Toilet bowl device - Google Patents

Abstract

<P>PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To provide a toilet bowl device extremely superior in workability, and also improving convenience in use while maintaining an improvement in a degree of freedom of a space in a toilet space. <P>SOLUTION: This toilet bowl device has a toilet bowl body having a discharge port for discharging wash water to a bowl part in an upper part of the bowl part, a wash water supply means arranged on a floor surface on the side of the toilet bowl body and supplying the wash water and a wash water supply pipe for connecting a wash water supply part arranged on the rear side of the toilet bowl body to the wash water supply means, and is characterized in that the wash water supply means has a force feed means for forcibly feeding the wash water to the toilet bowl body. <P>COPYRIGHT: (C)2004,JPO

Description

[0001]
TECHNICAL FIELD OF THE INVENTION
The present invention relates to a toilet device that supplies flush water from flush water supply means that is separate from a toilet body that is spaced apart from a side of the toilet body.
[0002]
[Prior art]
2. Description of the Related Art Conventionally, there is a toilet apparatus disclosed in Japanese Patent Application Laid-Open No. 7-90902 which supplies flush water from a flush tank spaced apart from a side of a toilet body.
In this patent, as shown in FIG. 12, a low tank B with hand-washing is partially embedded in a wall C on a wall C on a side of a lavatory type toilet bowl A. As shown in FIG. A discharge pipe D connected to a drain port (not shown) at the bottom of the low tank B with hand washing and a water supply port section of a water supply pipe E protruding from the side of the sitting toilet A (illustrated) are embedded in the wall C. No).
[0003]
When the handle lever for operating the drain valve on the side (not shown) of the low tank B with hand washing in the above configuration is operated, the washing water is supplied via the discharge pipe D by the head pressure of the washing water stored in the low tank B with hand washing, and the user sits down. The flush toilet A is cleaned.
[0004]
[Problems to be solved by the invention]
However, in the conventional toilet apparatus, since the low tank and the discharge pipe are installed in a state buried in the wall, processing must be performed on the building frame, and the construction is very troublesome. In addition, since the actual installation requires cooperation between a toilet builder and a builder, the work sharing is complicated and the workability is extremely poor.
In addition, since the low tank is merely installed beside the stool toilet, the gravitational energy of the washing water in the low tank loses the required energy due to the increased distance to the stool toilet.
In other words, the amount of energy contributing to the cleaning is reduced as compared with the related art, so that it was not possible to sufficiently clean the waste.
Therefore, an object of the present invention is to provide a toilet device that is extremely excellent in workability and improved in operability while maintaining the improvement of the degree of freedom in the toilet space.
[0005]
[Means for Solving the Problems and Functions / Effects]
The present invention relates to a toilet body having a discharge port for discharging cleaning water to the bowl portion at an upper portion of the bowl portion, a cleaning water supply means disposed on a floor surface beside the toilet body and supplying the cleaning water, A flush water supply unit provided at a rear side of the toilet body and a flush water supply pipe for communicating the flush water supply means, wherein the flush water supply means is provided to the flush body. It is characterized by comprising a pumping means for pumping the washing water.
ADVANTAGE OF THE INVENTION According to this invention, since a washing water supply means is arrange | positioned at the floor surface beside a toilet body, it is not necessary to process a wall body, workability is improved, and the longitudinal direction of the toilet body in a toilet space is made compact. Can be laid out.
Further, since the flush water supply means includes the pressure feeding means for pressure-flushing the flush water to the toilet body, it is not necessary to secure a predetermined water head pressure unlike the conventional toilet apparatus. For this reason, there is no limitation on the installation of the washing water supply means, the degree of freedom in the layout of the toilet space is increased, and the usability is improved. Therefore, the cleaning performance of the waste is sufficiently ensured.
[0006]
The present invention also provides a toilet body having a discharge port for discharging cleaning water to the bowl portion at an upper portion of the bowl portion, and a cleaning water supply disposed on a floor surface beside the toilet body to supply the cleaning water. And a flush water supply pipe communicating between the flush water supply section and the flush water supply means provided on the rear side of the toilet body, wherein the flush water supply means is provided on a floor surface. A floor installation portion for arranging the washing water supply means on the floor installation portion.
According to the present invention, the flush water supply means is disposed on the floor on the side of the toilet body, and a floor installation section for disposing the wash water supply means is provided. Since the washing water supply means is mounted, even if the washing water supply means is a washing tank that supplies washing water to the toilet body using the head pressure, it is not necessary to process the wall body, so that the workability is improved and the toilet is improved. The longitudinal direction of the toilet body in the space can be laid out compactly.
[0007]
In a preferred aspect of the present invention, the washing water supply pipe is concealed by a concealing member, and the height of the concealing member is substantially the same as the height of the toilet body.
By doing so, the design of the toilet apparatus as a whole is improved, and the height of the concealing member is as low as the height of the toilet body. Usability is good because the elbow etc. do not hit the. Further, since the washing water supply pipe is not touched by the user, mischief is prevented.
Here, the term “substantially the same” refers to a sitting state where the elbow or the like does not touch, and also includes a case in which the height of the toilet seat and the lid attached to the toilet body is taken into account.
[0008]
In a preferred aspect of the present invention, the discharge port is provided so as to discharge cleaning water in a substantially horizontal direction at a rear portion of the bowl portion.
By doing so, there is very little resistance to the flow from the wash water supply pipe. Therefore, the degree of freedom in designing the pipeline is increased, and the layout of the cleaning water supply means is improved.
[0009]
In a preferred aspect of the present invention, the discharge port and the cleaning water supply unit are connected by a water pipe formed of a separate member.
By doing so, it is possible to eliminate errors and burrs caused by pottery generated when the wash water passage between the discharge port and the wash water supply unit is integrally formed with the toilet body, and the water flow resistance is reduced, and the cleaning performance is reduced. Is improved.
It is not necessary to arrange the water pipe in the entire range from the washing water supply section to the discharge port, but it is sufficient if the pipe is located in a portion where there is an error or burrs due to pottery.
In addition, since the inlet and outlet of the flush water are two-dimensional in the water pipe itself, it is easy to process and attach the flush water to the flush toilet body.
[0010]
In a preferred aspect of the present invention, the cleaning water supply pipe is inclined toward the cleaning water supply unit or the cleaning water supply unit.
By doing so, the residual water in the flush water supply pipe is discharged to the toilet body side or flush water supply means side, thereby preventing dew condensation. Therefore, clothing such as a female skirt does not get wet by dew condensation water when sitting on the toilet, and the usability is improved.
In addition, since the flexibility in the tilting direction is improved, the construction is further simplified.
[0011]
In a preferred aspect of the present invention, the washing water supply pipe is inclined so that the washing water supply unit side is at a lower position.
By doing so, the residual water of the cleaning water in the cleaning water supply pipe is discharged to the toilet body side, and the residual water in the cleaning water supply pipe disappears, thereby preventing dew condensation. Therefore, clothing such as a female skirt does not get wet by dew condensation water when sitting on the toilet, and the usability is improved.
[0012]
BEST MODE FOR CARRYING OUT THE INVENTION
Hereinafter, the invention will be described with reference to the drawings.
FIG. 1 is a schematic top view of a toilet apparatus according to a first embodiment of the present invention as viewed from above, and FIG. 2 is a schematic rear view of the toilet apparatus of FIG. 1 as viewed from the rear. FIG. 2 shows a state in which the wall 35 and the doors 31, 32, 33, 34 are omitted.
[0013]
In FIG. 1, booths 41, 42, 43, 44 comprising doors 31, 32, 33, 34 and a wall 35 are formed.
Further, toilet bodies 51, 52, 53 are installed in the booths 41, 42, 43, and a washing water supply device 54 is arranged in a booth 44 located on a side of these toilet bodies. The cleaning water supply device 54 includes a storage tank 101 that stores the cleaning water 100, and a pressure pump 55 that sucks the cleaning water 100 and pumps the cleaning water 100 toward a predetermined toilet body.
2, the pressure pump 55 is connected to the flush water supply units 91, 92, 93 provided on the rear side of the toilet bodies 51, 52, 53 via the flush water supply pipe 72. The cleaning water supply pipe 72 includes an on-off valve 61 and switching valves 62 and 63 on the upstream side of the cleaning water supply units 91, 92 and 93, respectively.
The on-off valve 61 is opened when the washing water is sent to the toilet body 51 and closed when the water is stopped. The switching valves 62 and 63 are opened when the flow path is switched to a state in which water can be supplied to the toilet body immediately below, and the washing water is directed to the switching valve or the opening / closing valve on the downstream side without supplying water to the toilet body directly below. Is indicated as closed.
Further, the flush toilets 51, 52, 53 and the flush water supply device 54 are all installed on the floor surface 80.
[0014]
Next, the actual cleaning operation of the toilet body will be described with reference to FIGS. FIG. 3 is a chart showing the movement of each part when the toilet body 51 is washed in the present embodiment. FIG. 4 is a chart showing the movement of each part when the two toilet bodies 51 and 52 receive an instruction to start washing almost simultaneously.
[0015]
First, the movement of each part when one toilet is washed will be described with reference to FIG. When the flush operation of the toilet body 51 is performed, the input signal goes to a control unit (not shown) to start the operation of the pressure pump 55, and at the same time, the on-off valve 61 is opened, the switching valve 62 is opened, and the 63 is opened. Wash water is sent to the toilet body 51 under pressure to wash a bowl (not shown) and discharge waste.
The cleaning water supply device 54 includes a water supply pipe (not shown) for supplying the cleaning water 100 to the storage tank 101 and a float attached to the water supply pipe for supplying a predetermined amount of water to the storage tank 101. And the washing water 100 is automatically supplied when the water level in the storage tank 101 decreases.
[0016]
Next, a case where the toilet bodies 51 and 52 receive the instruction to start the washing almost at the same time will be described with reference to FIG.
When a signal to start washing the toilet body 51 is issued, a washing start signal to the toilet body 51 is sent to a control unit (not shown), and a signal to wash another toilet is sent to a signal control unit to end the washing of the toilet body 51. Input is prohibited.
Therefore, as in the present embodiment, when a flush start signal is issued from the toilet body 52 after the preparation stage of the flushing water pumping or at time Δt seconds while the toilet body 51 is being flushed, the input set by the control unit (not shown) in advance. Since the reception is prohibited, the toilet body 52 is not immediately washed.
That is, in response to the completion of the cleaning of the toilet main body 51 after the elapse of the predetermined time, the input acceptance prohibition set previously is released, and the flush water is pumped to the toilet main body 52.
Therefore, the two pumps are not cleaned at the same time, so that the pump 55 in the cleaning water supply device 54 used in the present embodiment does not need to have a pumping ability higher than necessary.
[0017]
In the first embodiment, a common flush water supply device is provided for a plurality of toilet bodies, and this flush water supply device is provided on the side of the booth in which the toilet body is installed. The dimension in the direction can be shortened, and the booths 41, 42, 43 can be widely used, and the usability is improved.
In addition, since it is only necessary to perform the water supply to the flush water supply device without performing the water supply for each toilet, it is possible to save labor for the construction.
Further, the structure is very simple because no modification is made to the frame.
[0018]
Although only two types of cleaning patterns are shown in the present embodiment, various needs can be met by the patterns of the on-off valve and the switching valve provided in the cleaning water supply pipe and the operation of a control unit (not shown).
For example, when the toilet bodies 52 and 53 are used at the same time, the switching valve 63 is opened and the toilet body 53 is washed, and during that time, a control unit (not shown) prohibits the washing operation of other toilets, and the washing of the toilet body 53 is performed. After that, the prohibition of the washing operation is released, the switching valve 63 is closed, and the switching valve 62 is opened to clean the toilet body 52.
It should be noted that if a washing water supply device having a large capacity of the pressure pump is used, each toilet can be washed by opening a desired switching valve without using the above-described sequence. is there.
In the present embodiment, the signal of the cleaning operation is performed by a remote control (not shown) installed in each booth, but other modes than the remote control are also conceivable.
[0019]
Next, FIG. 5 shows a schematic perspective view of a toilet apparatus showing a second embodiment of the present invention. FIG. 6 is a schematic top view as viewed from above. The same or corresponding components as those of the toilet apparatus according to the first embodiment are denoted by the same reference numerals, and detailed description thereof will be omitted.
The toilet body 51 shown in FIGS. 5 and 6 is different from the first embodiment in that only one toilet body is provided for one washing water supply device.
The toilet body 51 has a bowl portion 70 for receiving dirt, and has a discharge port 71 at an upper rear portion of the bowl portion 70. As shown by a dotted line in FIG. A hollow communication passage 76 that communicates with a cleaning water supply unit 91 that is an opening on the side is integrally formed.
One end of a cleaning water supply pipe 72 is connected to the cleaning water supply unit 91, and the other end of the cleaning water supply pipe 72 is connected to the cleaning water supply device 54 '.
The cleaning water supply device 54 'is supported and fixed to a floor surface 80 in the toilet space via a floor surface installation portion 81.
As in the first embodiment, a cleaning water supply device 54 'is provided with a water supply pipe (not shown) for supplying cleaning water to the storage tank, and a float attached to the water supply pipe and supplying a predetermined amount of water to the storage tank. It has a configuration with a ball tap, and when the water level in the storage tank drops, the washing water is automatically supplied.
[0020]
Next, the cleaning operation in this embodiment will be described.
When the cleaning operation unit 75, which is an operation unit for discharging the cleaning water in the cleaning water supply device 54 'to the toilet body 51, is operated, the cleaning water stored in the storage tank of the cleaning water supply device 54' is removed. The water is supplied to the flush water supply section 91 of the toilet body 51 via the flush water supply pipe 72 by the water head pressure, and is discharged from the discharge port 71 to the bowl section 70 via the communication passage 76.
[0021]
Therefore, as shown in FIG. 6, the flushing water supply device for flushing can be arranged on the side of the toilet, and the toilet body can be made compact in the longitudinal direction without touching the body.
Further, the cleaning method of the bowl portion 70 used in the present embodiment is a discharge in a substantially horizontal direction from one hole provided in the rear portion of the bowl portion 70, that is, a discharge port 71, and is formed on a normal box rim. Since the discharge is not from a small hole, the energy required until the discharge is small.
Therefore, the degree of freedom in designing the pipeline such as the cleaning water supply pipe is improved, and the layout of the cleaning water supply unit 54 'is also improved.
The ZW direction indicated by an arrow in FIG. 6 is referred to as a lateral direction, and the XY directions are referred to as front and rear directions. Therefore, a similar effect can be obtained even if the cleaning water supply unit is provided on the Z side.
[0022]
Next, FIG. 7 shows a partially schematic enlarged view of a toilet apparatus according to a third embodiment of the present invention. Components that are the same as or correspond to those of the toilet apparatus according to the second embodiment are denoted by the same reference numerals, and detailed description is omitted.
The toilet body 51 shown in FIG. 7 includes a discharge port 71 which is a single hole opened at the upper end of the rear portion of the bowl portion 70, and a flush water supply unit 91 connected to the discharge port 71 and the inside of the toilet body 51 has a side surface. Provided. A communication path 76 shown by a broken line connecting the wash water supply unit 91 and the discharge port 71 is formed integrally with the toilet body 51.
In this embodiment, a separate water pipe 73 is provided inside the communication passage 76, but for ease of understanding, a state before insertion into the toilet body 51 is illustrated. The water pipe 73 is made of a resin material.
The flush water supply unit 91 is connected to a flush water supply pipe connected to a flush water supply device (not shown) for supplying flush water to the toilet body 51.
[0023]
The actual cleaning operation is the same as that of the second embodiment, and the cleaning water from the cleaning water supply device (not shown) is discharged from the discharge port 71, and the inner surface of the bowl portion 70 is moved in a substantially horizontal direction as shown by a white arrow in the figure. Then, the stored water 110 in the bowl 70 is swirled and the bowl 70 is washed.
In the present embodiment, a water pipe 73 is inserted into a communication passage 76 connecting the cleaning water supply unit 91 and the discharge port 71, and the cleaning water 100 discharged from the discharge port 71 passes through the inside of the water pipe 73 and a bowl part. 70.
[0024]
Therefore, the washing water does not pass through the communication passage 76 connecting the washing water supply section 91 made of pottery and the discharge port 71 but passes through the inner surface of the water pipe 73 made of resin material. Since there is no workability and the like, the workability is good, which leads to an increase in the washing ability of the washing water, and the usability is improved.
In this embodiment, the case where the water pipe is a fixed type is shown. However, if the water pipe is a flexible pipe, the assemblability to the toilet body may be further improved.
[0025]
Next, a modified example of the shape of the upper end portion of the bowl portion of the toilet body according to the present embodiment will be described with reference to FIGS.
FIG. 8 is an enlarged sectional view showing a modification of the upper end portion of the bowl portion, that is, a so-called rim portion in this embodiment.
In FIG. 8, the water guide through which the washing water passes is formed by a substantially horizontal shelf 140 and an overflow preventing unit 130. The appropriate amount of washing water 100 indicated by the solid color in the figure moves downward on the shelf 140 as shown by the white arrow in the figure while moving on the shelf 140 to wash the entire surface of the bowl.
Further, FIG. 9 shows that the water introduction part through which the washing water passes is provided with an overflow preventing part 131 having a shape having an opening 150 facing downward, and the washing water flowing out of the bowl part is more than the modified example of FIG. Is prevented from overflowing.
In any of the modified examples, the toilet seat is placed on the placement section 120 above the overflow prevention section, and the usability as before is secured.
[0026]
Next, FIG. 10 is a schematic view of a toilet apparatus according to a fourth embodiment of the present invention as viewed from the front. The same or corresponding components as those of the flush toilet according to the second embodiment are denoted by the same reference numerals, and detailed description thereof will be omitted.
The toilet body 51 shown in FIG. 10 includes a storage tank 101 for storing the wash water 100 on the side via a wash water supply pipe 72 and a pumping pump 55 for sucking up the wash water 100 and pumping the wash water 100 to the toilet body 51. A supply device 54 is provided.
The cleaning water supply device 54 has a water supply pipe (not shown) for supplying the cleaning water 100 to the storage tank 101 and a float attached to the water supply pipe and supplying a predetermined amount of water to the storage tank 101. It has a ball tap, and when the water level in the storage tank 101 falls, the cleaning water 100 is automatically supplied.
Further, the cleaning water supply pipe 72 of the present embodiment is inclined so that the cleaning water supply device 54 side is at the lower position.
[0027]
Therefore, after the flush water is supplied to the toilet body, the residual water in the flush water supply pipe does not move to the pressure pump side and remains.
Further, in the present embodiment, the flush water supply pipe is disposed so that the flush water supply device side is at a low position. However, the same effect can be obtained even if the flush water supply pipe is inclined toward the toilet bowl side, and both can be inclined, so that flexibility is provided. And the construction becomes easier.
[0028]
Next, a fifth embodiment of the present invention will be described.
FIG. 11 is a schematic perspective view of a toilet device according to a fifth embodiment of the present invention. Components that are the same as or correspond to those of the toilet apparatus according to the second embodiment are denoted by the same reference numerals, and detailed description is omitted.
In the toilet device of this embodiment, a flush water supply device 54 ′ is disposed on the side of the toilet body 51, and the flush water supply device 54 ′ is mounted and supported on the upper part of the floor surface installation portion 81.
The cleaning water supply device 54 'includes a water supply pipe (not shown) that has a storage tank and supplies water for cleaning to the storage tank, and a float that is attached to the water supply pipe and supplies a predetermined amount of water. There are ball taps, which supply cleaning water to the cleaning water supply device as needed.
Further, a predetermined amount of cleaning water in the cleaning water supply device is discharged to the cleaning water supply pipe 72 by operating a water storage mechanism (not shown) by the cleaning operation unit 75 due to the head pressure of the cleaning water in the storage tank. ing.
The flush water discharged from the flush water supply device 54 ′ is supplied to the toilet body 51 via the flush water supply pipe 72, and finally discharged to the bowl 70.
The washing water supply pipe 72 is concealed by a concealing member 85, and the height of the concealing member 85 is substantially equal to the height of the toilet body 51 on which the toilet seat 160 is placed.
Further, in this embodiment, the flush water supply pipe is inclined such that the toilet body 51 side is at a low position.
[0029]
At the time of actual washing, the washing operation unit provided in the washing water supply device can be operated while sitting on the toilet body, and if the concealing member is in the way when operating the washing operation unit while sitting down. It can be operated comfortably without hitting elbows.
Further, since the washing water supply pipe itself is not exposed to the eyes of a user or the like, not only mischief is prevented but also the design is improved.
In the present embodiment, the height of the concealing member is substantially the same as the state in which the toilet seat is placed on the toilet body, but the same effect can be obtained even if the height is approximately the same as the height in consideration of the toilet lid.
[0030]
Further, in the present embodiment, the flush water supply pipe is inclined toward the toilet body, and the remaining water in the flush water supply pipe is discharged to the toilet body after the flush, and finally discharged to the bowl portion. Since water is eliminated and dew condensation is prevented, usability is improved.
[Brief description of the drawings]
FIG. 1 is a schematic top view of a toilet apparatus according to a first embodiment of the present invention.
FIG. 2 is a schematic rear view of the toilet apparatus according to the first embodiment of the present invention as viewed from the rear.
FIG. 3 is a chart showing the movement of each part when the toilet apparatus according to the first embodiment of the present invention is cleaned.
FIG. 4 is a chart showing the movement of each unit when two toilet bodies 51 and 52 receive an instruction to start cleaning at substantially the same time.
FIG. 5 is a schematic perspective view of a toilet device showing a second embodiment of the present invention.
FIG. 6 is a schematic top view of a toilet apparatus according to a second embodiment of the present invention, as viewed from above.
FIG. 7 is a partially schematic enlarged view of a toilet device showing a third embodiment of the present invention.
FIG. 8 is a modified example of an enlarged sectional view of an upper end portion of a bowl portion of the toilet body of the present invention.
FIG. 9 is a modified example of an enlarged sectional view of the upper end portion of the bowl portion of the toilet body of the present invention.
FIG. 10 is a schematic view of a toilet apparatus according to a fourth embodiment of the present invention, as viewed from the front.
FIG. 11 is a schematic perspective view of a toilet device according to a fifth embodiment of the present invention.
FIG. 12 is a schematic view showing a conventional toilet apparatus.
[Explanation of symbols]
A: toilet seat B: low tank with hand wash C: wall D: discharge pipe E: water supply pipes 31, 32, 33, 34 door 35: walls 41, 42, 43, 44 booths 51, 52, 53 Toilet body 54, 54 'washing water supply device 55 pressure pump 61 opening / closing valves 62, 63 switching valve 70 bowl 71 discharge port 72 washing water supply pipe 73 water pipe 75 washing operation section 76 Communication passage 80 floor 81 floor concealing member 85 concealing members 91, 92, 93 cleaning water supply unit 100 cleaning water 101 storage tank 110 stored water 120 mounting units 130 and 131 overflow prevention unit 140 ... shelf 150 ... opening 160 ... toilet seat

Claims (7)

A toilet body having a discharge port for discharging cleaning water to the bowl portion at an upper portion of the bowl portion, cleaning water supply means disposed on a floor surface beside the toilet body to supply the cleaning water, and the toilet body A flush toilet device comprising: a flush water supply unit provided on the rear side and a flush water supply pipe communicating with the flush water supply means,
The toilet device, wherein the washing water supply means includes a pressure feeding means for feeding the washing water to the toilet body. A toilet body having a discharge port for discharging cleaning water to the bowl portion at an upper portion of the bowl portion, cleaning water supply means disposed on a floor surface beside the toilet body to supply the cleaning water, and the toilet body A flush toilet device comprising: a flush water supply unit provided on the rear side and a flush water supply pipe communicating with the flush water supply means,
A toilet apparatus, comprising: a floor installation section for arranging the washing water supply means on a floor, wherein the washing water supply section is mounted on the floor installation section. The toilet apparatus according to claim 1, wherein the flush water supply pipe is concealed by a concealing member, and a height dimension of the concealing member is substantially the same as a height dimension of the toilet body. The toilet apparatus according to any one of claims 1 to 3, wherein the discharge port is provided so as to discharge washing water in a substantially horizontal direction at a rear portion of the bowl portion. The toilet apparatus according to any one of claims 1 to 4, wherein the discharge port and the washing water supply unit are connected by a water pipe formed of a separate member. The toilet apparatus according to claim 1, wherein the flush water supply pipe is inclined toward the flush water supply unit or the flush water supply unit. The toilet apparatus according to claim 2, wherein the flush water supply pipe is inclined such that the flush water supply section side is at a lower position.

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