JP2004081827A - Toilet device - Google Patents

Abstract

<P>PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To prevent load to an electric supply cable electrically connecting a heater unit of a toilet seat to a control part in a body when the toilet seat is detached. <P>SOLUTION: A wiring cord 20 disposed between the toilet device body 12 and the toilet seat 15 having a built-in heater unit is provided with a tension member 250 for preventing load to a lead wire when the toilet seat 15 is detached, whereby even if the toilet seat 15 is detached from the toilet device body 12, the dead load of the toilet seat 15 is received by the tension member so that the lead wire 240 is not broken. <P>COPYRIGHT: (C)2004,JPO

Description

[0001]
TECHNICAL FIELD OF THE INVENTION
The present invention relates to a toilet device from which a toilet seat can be removed for convenience such as cleaning.
[0002]
[Prior art]
FIG. 8 shows a conventional toilet device 60, in which a functional part 62 containing a local cleaning device, a valve for flowing water for cleaning, and an overall control device is provided at the rear of the toilet 61, and a functional part 62 is provided in front of the functional part 62. A toilet seat 64 and a toilet lid 65 are openably and closably mounted on the provided bearing housing 63.
The toilet seat 64 is provided with an electric heater for heating in winter, and a temperature sensor (thermistor) for measuring the temperature of the toilet seat 64 heated by the electric heater is provided inside the toilet seat 64. The slack is provided between the toilet seat 64 and the functional unit 62 for wiring. In FIG. 8, reference numeral 67 denotes a power cord, 68 denotes a ground wire, and 69 denotes a water supply hose. (For example, see Patent Document 1)
[0003]
[Patent Document 1]
Japanese Patent Application Laid-Open No. 2002-194795 (Section 10-13, FIG. 1)
[0004]
[Problems to be solved by the invention]
However, the conventional toilet apparatus has a problem that when the toilet seat 64 is removed, a load is applied to the wiring cord 66 when the toilet seat 64 is pulled out, or the weight of the toilet seat 64 when the toilet seat 64 is hung.
Further, in the conventional toilet device 60, since the wiring cord 66 connecting the toilet seat 64 and the functional unit 62 is exposed to the outside, there is a problem that the appearance is poor. Therefore, various attempts to eliminate the wiring cord from the toilet seat have been proposed. For example, wiring can be performed through a support shaft that rotatably supports the base end side of the toilet seat. There was a problem that was difficult.
The present invention has been made in view of such circumstances, and it is an object of the present invention to be able to easily remove a toilet seat, and to reliably prevent a problem such as disconnection of a lead wire due to the weight of the toilet seat. It is another object of the present invention to propose a toilet device in which a wiring cord to a toilet seat is not exposed to the outside.
[0005]
Means for Solving the Problems, Functions and Effects
A toilet apparatus according to a first aspect of the present invention that meets the above object has a body mounted and fixed on a toilet, a toilet seat that is detachably and rotatably pivotally attached to a support shaft protruding from the body, and A heater unit provided, a control unit for controlling the heater unit provided in the main body, a lead wire for electrically connecting the heater unit and the control unit, and a protection tube capable of containing the lead wire. In a toilet device provided with a wiring cord, a tension member for preventing a load on the lead wire when the toilet seat is removed is provided on the wiring cord. As a result, even when the toilet seat is removed, the weight of the toilet seat can be received by the tension member, and the lead wire does not break.
[0006]
Further, in the toilet device according to a second invention, in the toilet device according to the first invention, the wiring cord is taken out in the support shaft or in the vicinity of the support shaft.
[0007]
Further, in the toilet device according to a third aspect of the present invention, in the toilet device according to the second aspect, a storage portion for storing the wiring cord is provided in a rear end sleeve of the toilet seat.
[0008]
Here, the toilet device according to a fourth aspect of the present invention is the toilet device according to the third aspect, wherein the cord storage portion has a slack portion between the one sleeve and one end of the main body. A cord lead-in means for pulling a wiring cord into the cord storage portion is provided. Thereby, the slack portion of the wiring cord is automatically stored in the cord storage part.
[0009]
Further, the toilet device according to a fifth aspect of the present invention is the toilet device according to the fourth aspect of the present invention, wherein the cord lead-in means includes: a guide box through which the wiring cord is inserted; and a wiring box disposed in the guide box. A coil spring that is supported at the base end side of the cord storage portion and the wiring cord that passes through the coil spring is fixed at a position protruding from the leading end of the coil spring in a free state. And a stopper member. As a result, the loosened wiring cord is pulled into the cord storage portion by the coil spring, and when the toilet seat is removed from the support shaft, the coil spring is contracted and the wiring cord can be pulled out.
[0010]
Further, a toilet device according to a sixth aspect of the present invention is the toilet device according to any one of the first to fifth aspects, wherein the tension member is made of a para-based wholly aromatic polyamide fiber. Thereby, the tensile strength of the wiring cord itself can be secured.
[0011]
The toilet device according to a seventh aspect of the present invention is the toilet device according to any one of the first to sixth aspects, wherein fixed seats are provided at both ends of the wiring cord, and both ends of the tension member are fixed to the fixed seats.
[0012]
The toilet device according to an eighth aspect of the present invention is the toilet device according to the seventh aspect, wherein the fixing seat has a tension member through-hole in the center, and a groove for inserting a lead wire is provided on the outer periphery. This facilitates the assembly of the lead wire and the tension member.
[0013]
In addition, a toilet device according to a ninth aspect is the toilet device according to the first to eighth aspects, wherein the heater unit includes a heater and a thermistor for detecting a temperature, and the lead wire supplies power to the heater. And a signal line for transmitting a signal from the thermistor, and the tensile strength of the signal line is set to be lower than that of the power line. Accordingly, since the signal line is disconnected first, the disconnection can be detected by the control unit and the heater energization can be stopped, so that there is no risk of electric shock or the like.
[0014]
Further, the toilet device according to the tenth aspect of the present invention is the toilet device according to the tenth aspect, wherein the power line is formed of a bronze wire and the signal line is formed of a copper wire, so that the power line and the signal line have the same wire diameter. Therefore, the tensile strength of the signal line can be reduced.
[0015]
In the toilet device according to an eleventh aspect of the present invention, in the toilet device according to the eleventh aspect, a line is provided outside the wiring cord, so that the twist of the wiring cord can be visually observed, and the toilet seat can be connected to the support shaft. Attachment can be performed while paying attention to the twist of the wiring cord at the time of attachment, and disconnection or the like due to twist can be suppressed.
[0016]
A toilet apparatus according to a twelfth aspect of the present invention is the toilet apparatus according to any one of claims 1 to 11, further comprising a winding means using a cord reel as the wiring cord drawing-in means. Thereby, when the toilet seat is removed at the time of cleaning, the margin for drawing out the wiring cord can be lengthened, and the cleanability is improved.
[0017]
Also, in the toilet device according to a thirteenth aspect, the energizing means of the wiring cord is a brush contact type. Thus, even when the code reel rotates, the wiring cord can be energized.
[0018]
Further, in the toilet apparatus according to the fourteenth and fifteenth aspects, a stopper member is provided on a toilet seat side of the wiring cord, and a lead-in cord for pulling the wiring cord into the cord storage portion is fixed to the stopper member.
[0019]
Also, in the toilet device according to a sixteenth aspect, the cord retraction cord is wound around the cord reel. This eliminates the necessity of providing the wiring cord with strength for winding, and makes the wiring cord compact.
[0020]
BEST MODE FOR CARRYING OUT THE INVENTION
Next, embodiments of the present invention will be described with reference to the drawings to provide an understanding of the present invention.
Here, FIG. 1 is a partially enlarged perspective view of the toilet apparatus according to the first embodiment of the present invention, FIGS. 2 and 3 are cutaway side views of the same part, FIG. (A) and (B) are explanatory diagrams of a toilet device according to a second embodiment of the present invention.
[0021]
As shown in FIGS. 1 to 4, the toilet apparatus 10 according to the first embodiment of the present invention includes a toilet bowl 11 made of ceramic and a functional unit storage case (main body) 12 provided at an upper rear side thereof. Have. A bearing housing 13 is provided on the front side of the functional unit storage case 12, and left and right sleeve portions 16 of a toilet seat 15 are axially mounted on a support shaft 14 projecting left and right from the bearing housing 13. The left and right support shafts 14 are provided with opening and closing driving means (not shown) each having a motor for opening and closing the toilet seat 15 and the toilet lid 17, and the opening and closing driving means are housed in the bearing housing 13. A toilet heater and a temperature sensor are built in the toilet seat 15, and the toilet seat 15 is always heated to a predetermined temperature. 1 to 3, the toilet lid 17 has been removed.
[0022]
As shown in FIG. 1, a hook portion 18 having a non-circular cross section that hooks on the toilet lid 17 is provided at the tip of the support shaft 14, and the toilet lid 17 is opened and closed by engaging with the hook portion 18. It has become.
A sleeve 16 provided on the base side (rear end) of the toilet seat 15 is attached to the support shaft 14 at the inner portion of the hooking portion 18, and the sleeve 16 on the side shown in FIG. The base of the left sleeve (hereinafter the same) has a notch 19 having a U-shaped cross section which is mounted on the support shaft 14 from one direction. The notch 19 faces downward or obliquely downward so that the toilet seat 15 does not come off the support shaft 14 even when the toilet seat 15 is closed and opened.
[0023]
A wiring cord 20 connected to a heater and a temperature sensor disposed in the toilet seat 15 is inserted through the sleeve 16, and the wiring cord 20 is inserted into an insertion hole 22 (cord) formed in a side wall 21 of the bearing housing 13. It enters the bearing housing 13 through an example of a connection part) and is connected to a control device (not shown) arranged in the functional part storage case 12. A cord storage portion 23 through which the wiring cord 20 passes is provided from the sleeve portion 16 to the inside of the toilet seat 15 (that is, at the rear end of the toilet seat 15), and a cord retracting means 24 is provided at a base side of the code storage portion 23. ing.
The cord storage section 23 is provided with a hole communicating with the atmosphere, and is configured to allow water entering through the hole where the wiring cord 20 appears and disappears.
[0024]
The cord retracting means 24 includes a guide box 25 having a rectangular cross section through which the wiring cord 20 is inserted, a coil spring 26 disposed in the guide box 25 and surrounding the wiring cord 20, and a wiring cord inserted through the coil spring 26. 20 has a stopper member 27 to which the wiring cord 20 is fixed at a position protruding from the front side of the coil spring 26 in a free state. A base end of the coil spring 26 is supported by a base end of a guide box 25 which is a part of the cord storage section 23. Therefore, for example, when removing the toilet seat 15 and trying to pull out the wiring cord 20 from the sleeve 16, the stopper member 27 provided on the front side of the wiring cord 20 contracts the coil spong 26. Alternatively, when the removed toilet seat 15 is fixed at a predetermined position, the wiring cord 20 is in a free state, so that the coil spring 26 is extended and the wiring cord 20 is automatically drawn into the sleeve portion 16. The pulled-in wiring cord 20 is disposed in the cord storage section 23 further inside the cord drawing means 24. If the strength of the coil spring 26 is too strong, an excessive load is applied to the wiring cord 20. Therefore, it is sufficient that the coil spring 26 has a sufficient force to pull up the loosened wiring cord 20. 28 is a guide for the wiring cord 20.
[0025]
Since the toilet device 10 according to the present embodiment is configured as described above, when the sleeve 16 of the toilet seat 15 is removed from the support shaft 14 as shown in FIG. Wire cord 20 is pulled. At this time, since the stopper member 27 is provided at a predetermined position of the wiring cord 20, the coil spring 26 is pushed down and the wiring cord 20 is pulled out from the sleeve 16. This allows the toilet seat 15 to be free to some extent, so that, for example, the toilet 11 and the bearing housing 13 can be cleaned on the functional unit storage case 12 and the like.
As shown in the figure, when the toilet seat 15 is returned to the original position, the wiring cord 20 is retracted by the coil spring 26, and there is no loose wiring cord 20 between the sleeve 16 and the side wall 21 of the bearing housing 13. become.
[0026]
Next, the details of the wiring cord 20 will be described with reference to FIGS. As shown, the wiring cord 20 includes a cabtire cord 210 and cord bushes 220 fixed to both ends, and the cabtire cord 210 has four leads covered with an outermost semi-rigid outer layer, a sheath, and an insulator. As a line 240 (two power lines for supplying power to a heater provided in the toilet seat, two signal lines for transmitting a detected temperature detected by a thermistor provided in the toilet seat) and a tension member And two strings 250 made of para-based wholly aromatic polyamide fiber (Kevlar: registered trademark). One line is drawn on the surface of the semi-rigid outer layer in the length direction of the cabtire cord 210 so that the twist of the cabtire cord 210 can be visually checked.
[0027]
As shown in FIG. 6, four grooves 231 are provided on the outer periphery of the fixed seat 230.
The wiring cord 20 is assembled according to the procedure shown in FIG. Note that the fixing between the fixing seat 230 and the string is performed by pulling out the lead wire 240 and the string 250 through the groove 231 provided in the fixing seat 230, and tying the strings 250 taken out from the diagonal grooves 231 into a square knot. Fastened to the fixed seat 230. By applying the square knot twice, it can be firmly fixed to the fixed seat 230.
[0028]
5 to 7 show only one end of the wiring cord 20, the other end has the same configuration.
[0029]
Note that even if the tension member 250 is broken by using a copper wire for the signal line and a bronze wire for the power line, the next disconnection will be a signal line with a low tensile strength. Since the power supply to the power supply can be cut off, there is no danger of electric shock or the like.
[0030]
As shown in FIG. 9, FIG. 10, and FIG. 11, the toilet apparatus according to the twelfth and thirteenth inventions has a cord reel 300 disposed on the bottom surface of the toilet seat 15 as a cord drawing means. The cord reel 300 includes a drum 320 rotatably and coaxially arranged on a rotation shaft 310 formed on the bottom surface of the toilet seat 15, and a spiral spring 330 fixed to the rotation shaft 310 and the drum 320. The four lead wires 240 of the wiring cord 20 are wired to the brush 340 fixed to the drum 320. The brush 340 is in contact with the pattern 360 of the substrate 350 fixed to the toilet seat 15 coaxially with the rotation shaft 310, and the substrate 350 is wired to the heater and the thermistor.
[0031]
For example, when the wiring cord 20 is to be pulled out from the sleeve 16 when the toilet seat 15 is removed, the drum 320 rotates and the spiral spring 330 fixed to the drum 320 and the rotating shaft 310 is compressed and wound around the drum 320. The drawn wiring cord 20 is pulled out. As a result, the toilet seat 15 becomes free, so that, for example, the toilet 11 and the bearing housing 13 can be cleaned on the functional unit storage case 12 and the like.
When the toilet seat 15 is returned to the original position, the wiring cord 20 is retracted by the compressed spiral spring 330, and there is no loose wiring cord 20 between the sleeve portion 16 and the side wall 21 of the bearing housing 13. Further, since the wiring cord 20 is wired to the brush 340, even when the code reel 200 rotates, the heater and the thermistor for detecting the temperature can be energized.
[0032]
As shown in FIGS. 12 and 13, in the toilet apparatus according to the fourteenth, fifteenth, and sixteenth inventions, a stopper 370 is fixed to an end of the wiring cord 20, and the stopper 370 is provided with a lead-in cord 380 for the wiring cord 20. Is fixed on one end face. The opposite end surface of the pull-in cord 380 is fixed to the drum 320 via a rotating roller 390. Further, the four lead wires 240 of the wiring cord 20 have more slack than the lead-out allowance of the wiring cord. Accordingly, for example, when the toilet seat 15 is removed, when the wiring cord 20 is to be pulled out from the sleeve portion 16, the drum 320 rotates and the spiral spring 330 fixed to the drum 320 and the rotating shaft 310 is compressed and wound around the drum. The attached lead-in cord 380 is loosened, and the wiring cord 20 is pulled out. At this time, the stopper 370 fixed to the wiring cord 20 hits the cord storage portion 23 and is not drawn out any more, and the four lead wires 240 in the wiring cord 20 have more slack than this allowance. No force is applied to the lead wires. When the toilet seat 15 is returned to the original position, the pull-in cord 380 fixed to the stopper of the wiring cord 20 is wound around the drum by the compressed spiral spring 320 so that the wiring cord 20 is pulled into the sleeve 16 and the bearing housing 13. There is no loose wiring cord 20 between the wiring cord 20 and the side wall 21.
[Brief description of the drawings]
FIG. 1 is a partially enlarged perspective view of a toilet device according to a first embodiment of the present invention.
FIG. 2 is a cutaway side view of the same part.
FIG. 3 is a cutaway side view of the same part.
FIG. 4 is an overall perspective view of the same.
FIG. 5 is a side view of a cabtire cord 210 used for the wiring cord 20 of the present invention.
FIG. 6 is a side view of a cabtire cord 210, a cord bush 220, and a fixed seat 230 constituting the wiring cord 20 of the present invention.
FIG. 7 is a side view for explaining an assembling procedure of the wiring cord 20 of the present invention.
FIG. 8 is a perspective view of a toilet device according to a conventional example.
FIG. 9 is a cross-sectional view of the inside of the toilet seat of the cord retraction means using the cord reel of the present invention.
FIG. 10 is a side view of the brush-type energizing means of the present invention.
FIG. 11 is a diagram of a heater and a thermistor wiring board according to the present invention.
FIG. 12 is a structural view of a stopper according to the present invention.
FIG. 13 is a sectional view of a cord retraction unit using the retraction cord of the present invention in a toilet seat.
FIG. 14 is a side view of a cord retraction unit using the retraction cord of the present invention.
[Explanation of symbols]
10: toilet device, 11: toilet bowl, 12: functional part storage case (body), 13: bearing housing, 14: support shaft, 15: toilet seat, 16: sleeve, 17: toilet lid, 18: hooking part, 19: Notch, 20: wiring cord, 21: side wall, 22: insertion hole, 23: cord housing, 24: cord retraction means, 25: guide box, 26: coil spring, 27: stopper member, 28: guide, 210: Cab tire cord, 220: cord bush, 230: fixed seat, 240: lead wire, 250: string (tension member), 300: cord reel, 310: rotating shaft, 320: drum, 330: spiral spring, 340: brush, 350: substrate, 360: pattern,
370: stopper, 380: pull-in cord, 390: roller

Claims (16)

A main body mounted and fixed on a toilet, a toilet seat detachably and pivotally attached to a support shaft protruding from the main body, a heater unit provided on the toilet seat, and a heater provided in the main body A toilet device comprising: a control unit for controlling a unit; and a wiring cord including a lead wire for electrically connecting the heater unit and the control unit, and a protective tube capable of containing the lead wire. A toilet device provided with a tension member for preventing a load on the lead wire when the toilet seat is removed. 2. The toilet apparatus according to claim 1, wherein the wiring cord is taken out within the support shaft or near the support shaft. 3. The toilet device according to claim 2, wherein a storage portion for storing the wiring cord is provided at a rear end of the toilet seat. 4. The cord retracting device according to claim 3, wherein the cord storing portion pulls the slack wiring cord between the sleeve of the toilet seat and one end of the main body into the cord storing portion. 5. A toilet device, comprising means. 5. The toilet device according to claim 4, wherein the cord pull-in unit is disposed in the guide box, through which the wiring cord is inserted, and surrounds the wiring cord, and is supported at a base end side of the cord storage unit. A toilet spring, comprising: a coil spring; and a stopper member fixed to the wiring cord inserted through the coil spring at a position where the wiring cord protrudes from the front side of the coil spring in a free state. . The toilet device according to any one of claims 1 to 5, wherein the tension member is made of a para-based wholly aromatic polyamide fiber. The toilet device according to any one of claims 1 to 6, wherein fixed ends are provided at both ends of the wiring cord, and both ends of the tension member are fixed to the fixed seats. 8. The toilet apparatus according to claim 7, wherein the fixed seat is provided with a groove for inserting a lead wire on an outer periphery. The toilet device according to any one of claims 1 to 8, wherein the heater unit includes a heater and a thermistor for detecting a temperature, and the lead wire includes a power line for supplying power to the heater and a power line from the thermistor. And a signal line for transmitting a signal, wherein the tensile strength of the signal line is set to be lower than that of the power line. 10. The toilet device according to claim 9, wherein the power line is formed of a bronze wire, and the signal line is formed of a copper wire. The toilet device according to any one of claims 1 to 10, wherein a line is provided outside the wiring cord. The toilet device according to any one of claims 4 to 11, wherein the slack wiring cord between the sleeve of the toilet seat and one end of the body is drawn into the sleeve of the toilet seat. A toilet device comprising a winding means using a cord reel. 13. The toilet apparatus according to claim 12, wherein said winding means and said heater and thermistor are energized by brush contacts. 13. The toilet device according to claim 12, wherein a stopper member is provided at an end of the wiring cord. 15. The toilet apparatus according to claim 14, wherein a lead-in cord for pulling the wiring cord into the cord storage portion is fixed to the stopper member. The toilet device according to claim 15, wherein the cord is wound around the cord reel.

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