JP2004084368A - Excrement conveying device and method for simple toilet - Google Patents

Abstract

<P>PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To eliminate the need to go to a toilet to dispose of excrement discharged in a simple toilet that can be carried around or transferred; to solve the problem that the odor of excrement diffuses indoors. <P>SOLUTION: An excrement conveying device 1 includes an excrement tank 4 connected to the simple toilet 2 via a connecting pipe 3; a connecting pipe opening and closing valve 5 provided at the excrement tank 4 side end of the connecting pipe 3; a compressed air supply part 7 connected to the excrement tank 4 via a compressed air supply pipe 6; a flush water supply part 8 connected to the portion of the compressed air supply pipe 6 between the excrement tank 4 and the compressed air supply part 7; a suction machine 9 connected to the top of the excrement tank 4; an excrement discharge valve 10 provided in the bottom of the excrement tank 4; and an excrement discharge pipe 12 by which the excrement discharged from the excrement discharge valve 10 is guided to a sewer pipe 11. <P>COPYRIGHT: (C)2004,JPO

Description

[0001]
TECHNICAL FIELD OF THE INVENTION
The present invention relates to an apparatus and a method for transporting defecation excreted in a portable toilet or a portable toilet to a sewer.
[0002]
[Prior art]
When a person with a physical disability or the like who has difficulty walking to the toilet defecates, a simple toilet such as a bed toilet placed in a bed or a toilet that can be relocated indoors is used. Unlike a toilet in a toilet directly connected to the sewer, the simple toilet is independent of the sewer. Therefore, it is necessary to take the defecation accumulated in the toilet together with the toilet to the toilet every time the toilet is excreted.
[0003]
[Problems to be solved by the invention]
However, those who use simple toilets are often people with physical disabilities who have difficulty walking to the toilet, and therefore, the excretors themselves may discard the defecation accumulated in the simple toilet to the toilet. Because of the difficulty, it was necessary to request the attendant to handle defecation. In addition, if the defecation accumulated in the simple toilet is left as it is, the smell of the defecation diffuses into the room, so that it is necessary to treat the defecation immediately after excretion.
[0004]
In addition, after discarding the defecation accumulated in the toilet, the defecation often remains with a part of the defecation attached to the toilet, and it is necessary to wash the toilet using a hose, a scourer, etc. Was spending a lot of time and effort on processing.
[0005]
The present invention has been made in view of such a problem, and eliminates the trouble of discarding defecation excreted in a portable toilet that can be carried or relocated to a toilet. An object is to provide a means for solving the problem of spreading.
[0006]
[Means for Solving the Problems]
In order to achieve the above object, the defecation transfer device for a simple toilet according to claim 1 is provided at a defecation tank connected to the simple toilet via a connection pipe, and at an end of the connection pipe on the defecation tank side. A connection pipe opening / closing valve, a compressed air supply unit connected to the defecation tank via a compressed air supply pipe, and a flush water supply connected between the defecation tank and the compressed air supply part of the compressed air supply pipe Part, a suction device connected to the top of the defecation tank, a defecation discharge valve provided at the bottom of the defecation tank, a defecation discharge pipe that guides defecation discharged from the defecation discharge valve to a sewer pipe, A defecation transport device comprising: the suction device suctions air in the defecation tank to form a negative pressure in the defecation tank, and opens the connection pipe on-off valve to open the simplified toilet. is there A stool is sucked into the defecation tank through the connection pipe, and the suction by the suction device is stopped, and the opened connection pipe opening / closing valve is closed, and the washing water and the compressed water are supplied from the washing supply section and the compressed air supply section. The compressed air is supplied into the defecation tank, and the defecation sucked into the defecation tank is discharged to the sewer pipe by opening the defecation discharge valve.
[0007]
The defecation transfer device for a simple toilet according to claim 2 is the defecation transfer device for a simple toilet according to claim 1, wherein the flush water and the compressed air are discharged to an end of the compressed air supply pipe on the defecation tank side. It is characterized in that a mesh member that diffuses in the tank is provided.
[0008]
According to a third aspect of the present invention, there is provided a simple toilet bowl defecation transfer device according to the first or second aspect, wherein at least a part of the connection pipe is made of a flexible pipe.
[0009]
A simple toilet bowl defecation transport method according to claim 4, wherein the simple toilet bowl is connected to a defecation tank via a connection pipe, and a simple toilet bowl having a connection pipe opening / closing valve provided at an end of the connection pipe on the side of the defecation tank. A transfer method, wherein the suction device connected to the upper part of the defecation tank sucks air in the defecation tank to form a negative pressure, and opens the connection pipe opening / closing valve to provide the simple toilet. A defecation suction step of sucking defecation into the defecation tank through the connection pipe, stopping suction by the suction device, closing the connection pipe opening / closing valve, and connecting the defecation tank to the defecation tank via a compressed air supply pipe. A compressed air supply section and a flush water supply section connected between the defecation tank and the compressed air supply section of the compressed air supply pipe provide compressed air and washing in the defecation tank. A defecation discharge step of discharging the defecation sucked into the defecation tank to the sewer by supplying water and opening a defecation discharge valve provided at the bottom of the defecation tank to communicate with the sewer. It is characterized by:
[0010]
According to a fifth aspect of the present invention, in the method of the fourth aspect, the washing water and the compressed air supplied into the defecation tank in the defecation discharging step are the compressed air. It is characterized by being diffused into the defecation tank by a mesh member provided at an end of the supply pipe on the defecation tank side.
[0011]
According to a sixth aspect of the present invention, in the method of the fourth or fifth aspect, at least a part of the connection pipe is made of a flexible pipe.
[0012]
BEST MODE FOR CARRYING OUT THE INVENTION
Hereinafter, a defecation transport device and method for a simple toilet according to an embodiment of the present invention will be described with reference to the drawings. As shown in FIG. 1, a defecation transport device 1 for a simple toilet includes a defecation tank 4 connected to a simple toilet 2 such as a bed toilet 2A or a toilet 2B that can be relocated indoors via a connection pipe 3, and A connection pipe opening / closing valve 5 provided at an end of the connection pipe 3 on the side of the defecation tank 4 so as to be opened and closed by an actuator (not shown); and compressed air connected to the defecation tank 4 via a compressed air supply pipe 6 A supply unit 7, a washing water supply unit 8 connected between the defecation tank 4 and the compressed air supply unit 7 of the compressed air supply pipe 6, a suction device 9 connected to an upper part of the defecation tank 4, A defecation discharge valve 10 provided at the bottom of the tank 4 so as to be opened and closed by an actuator (not shown), a defecation discharge pipe 12 for guiding defecation discharged from the defecation discharge valve 10 to a sewer pipe 11, Of piping on-off valve 5 A first operation button 14a for operating the closing and operation and stop of the suction device 9, a second operation button 14b for operating and stopping the compressed air supply unit 7 and opening and closing the defecation discharge valve 19, It has.
[0013]
The simple toilet bowl defecation transfer method is a method that can be implemented using a device such as the simple toilet bowl defecation transfer device 1. That is, the defecation transfer method of the above-mentioned simple toilet is performed by suctioning air in the defecation tank 4 by the suction device 9 connected to the upper part of the defecation tank 4 to form a negative pressure, and opening the connection pipe opening / closing valve 5. The defecation suction step of sucking defecation in the simple toilet 2 into the defecation tank 4 through the connection pipe 3, stopping the suction by the suction device 9, closing the connection pipe opening / closing valve 5, and supplying the compressed air supply pipe to the defecation tank 4 6 and a flush water supply unit 8 connected between the defecation tank 4 and the compressed air supply unit 7 of the compressed air supply pipe 6 to supply flush water and water to the defecation tank 4. By supplying compressed air and opening the defecation discharge valve 10 provided at the bottom of the defecation tank 4 to communicate with the sewer 11, the defecation sucked into the defecation tank 4 is discharged to the sewer 11. And feces discharge step, is a method that consists of. Hereinafter, the defecation transfer device 1 and the method for the simple toilet will be described in more detail.
[0014]
The simple toilet 2 is a toilet that can be carried or relocated. For example, the connection pipe 3 is connected to a bed toilet used in a bed, a toilet that can be carried indoors, and the like. This simple toilet 2 is used by being arranged at a higher position than the defecation tank 4. Preferably, water is poured by a bucket or the like, and water 15 is supplied into the connection pipe 3 from the simple toilet 2 to the connection pipe opening / closing valve 5. Used in filled state.
[0015]
The connection pipe 3 is a pipe connecting the simple toilet 2 and the defecation tank 4 as described above. The connecting pipe 3 penetrates the indoor floor 13 through a swivel type joint pipe 13a penetratingly installed in the indoor floor 13, and the simple toilet 2 side from the indoor floor 13 is a flexible pipe 3a, for example, a pressure-resistant hose. The simple toilet bowl 2 that is configured and connected to the connection pipe 3 can be easily moved throughout the room.
[0016]
The defecation tank 4 is a container that is sealed from the outside except for a portion that communicates with the various pipes 3, 6, 16 and the defecation discharge valve 10, and has a structure that can withstand a predetermined internal and external pressure. I have. At the bottom of the defecation tank 4, a discharge port 4a for discharging the defecation input from the simple toilet bowl 2 through the connection pipe 3 downward and a defecation discharge valve 10 for opening and closing the discharge port 4a are provided. A gradient 4b is formed around the discharge port 4a in the inside 4 in order to coagulate and efficiently discharge defecation.
[0017]
The defecation tank 4 is fixedly supported by a bowl-shaped defecation tank receiver 17 having legs 17a joined to the peripheral side surface of the defecation tank 4 without any gap. A defecation discharge pipe 12 communicating with the sewer pipe 11 is connected to the bottom of the defecation tank receiver 17 for guiding the defecation discharged from the discharge port 4a to the sewer pipe 11. A slope 17b is also formed at the bottom of the defecation tank receiver 17 in order to aggregate the defecation discharged from the defecation discharge valve 10 and efficiently discharge the defecation to the sewer pipe 11 side.
[0018]
In the upper part of the defecation tank 4, a suction pipe 16 for connecting the compressed air supply pipe 6 and the suction machine 9 is penetrated to different places. A downwardly extending sleeve 16 a is formed at the end of the suction pipe 16 on the side of the defecation tank 4 to prevent the defecation introduced from the side of the defecation tank 4 from being sucked into the suction pipe 16. . Further, a mesh member 19 having a large number of holes formed in the pipe is connected to an end of the compressed air supply pipe 6 on the side of the defecation tank 4 so that the supplied washing water and compressed air are supplied to the defecation tank 4. As a result, the washing efficiency in the defecation tank 4 is improved.
[0019]
The compressed air supply section 7 and the washing water supply section 8 are connected to the defecation tank 4 via the same compressed air supply pipe 6, and the compressed air supply section 7 is provided at an upstream end of the compressed air supply pipe 6. The washing water supply unit 8 is connected between a part where the compressed air supply part 7 is connected and a part where the defecation tank 4 is connected.
[0020]
Further, between the compressed air supply part 7 and the compressed air supply pipe 6, a piston 20a extending to one side in conjunction with the discharge and supply of compressed air from the compressed air supply part 7 is provided on the compressor side. An interlocking valve 20 is provided, and between the compressed air supply pipe 6 and the wash water supply section 8, the communication between the wash water supply section 8 and the compressed air supply pipe 6 is normally closed by the water pressure from the wash water supply section 8. When the piston 20a is extended from the compressor-side interlocking valve 20, the washing water supply unit-side interlocking valve includes a valve 21a that connects the washing water supply unit 8 to the compressed air supply pipe 6. 21 are provided. For this reason, the compressed air and the washing water are simultaneously supplied into the compressed air supply pipe 6, and the washing water urged by the compressed air is vigorously blown into the defecation tank 4 from the mesh member 19, thereby providing a high washing effect. Is obtained. On the other hand, when the supply of the compressed air from the compressed air supply unit 7 is stopped, the piston 20a is slid toward the closing side by the pressing force of an internal spring so as to press the piston 20a toward the closing side. The compressor-side interlocking valve 20 is closed, and at the same time, the washing water supply unit-side interlocking valve 21 is also closed by the valve 21a being pressed by the washing water. The cleaning water supplied from the cleaning water supply unit 8 is not limited to water containing a cleaning liquid, but may be tap water containing no cleaning liquid.
[0021]
The suction machine 9 is connected to the defecation tank 4 via a suction pipe 16. The suction device 9 is provided to suck the air in the defecation tank 4 to form a negative pressure in the defecation tank 4, thereby sucking the defecation excreted in the simple toilet bowl 2 into the defecation tank 4. For example, a vacuum pump or the like is employed for this.
[0022]
The suction device 9 is connected to the suction pipe 16 via a suction valve connecting valve 23 that opens and closes with a pilot pressure. When the pressure in the suction pipe 16 exceeds a predetermined value, one end of the suction pipe 16 is connected to the suction pipe 16. The suction valve connecting valve 23 is closed by a pilot pressure supplied through a pilot pipe line 22 through which is communicated. This prevents the compressed air from leaking from the suction device 9 side when the compressed air is supplied into the defecation tank 4 by the compressed air supply unit 7, and the compressed air supplied into the defecation tank 4 Is discharged from the discharge valve 10, so that the discharge efficiency of defecation and the like is improved.
[0023]
Next, a case will be described in which the defecation X excreted in the toilet bowl 2 is transported by the above-mentioned toilet bowl defecation transport device 1. Before the defecation X is excreted in the toilet bowl 2, the connection pipe opening / closing valve 5 and the defecation discharge valve 10 are closed, and the compressed air supply part 7 and the suction device 9 are in a stopped state (hereinafter, referred to as “the decompression X”). This state is called “initial state”.) The connection pipe 3 is filled with water 15 from the toilet bowl 2 to the connection pipe opening / closing valve 5.
[0024]
When excretion is performed in the toilet bowl 2 and the operation button 14a is turned on by a user or the like, as shown in FIG. 5, the suction device 9 is operated, and the air in the defecation tank 4 is sucked and a negative pressure is formed in the defecation tank 4, so that the defecation X and the filled water in the simple toilet 2 and the connecting pipe 3 are formed. 15 is sucked into the defecation tank 4.
[0025]
Next, when the operation button 14a is turned off by a user or the like, the defecation transport device 1 of the simple toilet stops the suction device 9 in operation and stops the suction of air in the defecation tank 4. At the same time, the opened connection pipe on-off valve 5 is closed. Next, when the other operation button 14b is turned on, the compressed air supply unit 7 is operated, and as described above, the compressor-side interlocking valve 20 and the washing water supply unit-side interlocking valve 21 are opened to compress the air. The air and the washing water are supplied into the compressed air supply pipe 6, and the defecation discharge valve 10 is opened to communicate the defecation tank 4 with the sewer 11, and the washing water mixed with the compressed air is supplied to the defecation tank 4 through the mesh member 19. The defecation X and the washing water are discharged from the opened defecation discharge valve 10 to the sewer 11 while cleaning the inside of the defecation tank 4 by diffusing into the inside (defecation discharge step).
[0026]
When the operation button 14b that has been turned on is turned off after the above defecation discharge step is performed, the defecation transfer device 1 of the simple toilet opens the defecation discharge valve 10 And the compressed air supply unit 7 is stopped, the compressor side interlocking valve 20 and the washing water supply unit side interlocking valve 21 are closed, and the washing water from the washing water supply unit 8 and the compressed air supply unit 7 is shut off. Then, the supply of the compressed air into the defecation tank 4 is stopped, and the defecation transfer device 1 of the simple toilet is returned to the initial state.
[0027]
According to the defecation transfer device 1 and method for a simple toilet described above, the defecation excreted in the simple toilet 2 is conveyed to the sewer pipe 11 by the defecation suction step and the defecation discharge step, so that the user of the simple toilet 2 You can handle defecation yourself without the help of others. Further, in the defecation suction step, when the connecting pipe opening / closing valve 5 is opened, the air in the defecation tank 4 is sucked by the suction device 9, and the opened connecting pipe opening / closing valve 5 is closed in the defecation discharging step. Since the odor of the defecation in the defecation tank 4 does not flow back to the simple toilet 4 through the connection pipe 3, the simple toilet 2 can be used comfortably indoors if only the suction device 9 is arranged outdoors. Further, as described above, by pouring water from the simple toilet 2, it is possible to fill the connection pipe 3 with water from the simple toilet 2 to the connection pipe opening / closing valve 5. By doing so, it becomes difficult for the defecation to adhere to the simple toilet 2 and the connection pipe 3, and it is possible to reduce the burden of the cleaning operation of the simple toilet 2.
[0028]
In the present embodiment, the connection pipe on-off valve 5 and the defecation discharge valve 10 are opened and closed by an actuator. However, the opening and closing of these valves may not be limited to the actuator. Even if a valve pressed to the closing side by a predetermined spring force is employed instead of the actuator, the above-described defecation suction step, defecation discharge step, and return step can be performed. That is, the connection pipe opening / closing valve 5 is closed against the water filled in the simple toilet bowl 2 and the connection pipe 3 and the water pressure of the defecation, while being opened by the suction force in the defecation tank 4 by the suction device 9. It is sufficient to set a spring force for closing the connection pipe opening / closing valve 5, and the defecation discharge valve 10 closes against the weight of water and defecation accumulated in the defecation tank 4 in the defecation suction step. In addition, a spring force for closing the defecation discharge valve 10 may be set such that the compressed air and the washing water are supplied to the defecation tank 4 in the defecation discharge step so that the defecation discharge valve 10 is opened by the rising pressure in the defecation tank 4.
[0029]
Further, the defecation transfer device 1 for a simple toilet according to the present embodiment performs the above-described steps by operating the two operation buttons 14a and 14b at appropriate timings, respectively. 9, a control unit for controlling the opening / closing operation of the compressed air supply unit 7, the connection pipe opening / closing valve 5, the defecation discharge valve 10 and the like is provided, and each step is automatically performed sequentially with one button to simplify the operation. You may do so.
[0030]
【The invention's effect】
As is clear from the above description, according to the simple toilet bowl defecation transport device according to claim 1, the defecation excreted in the simple toilet bowl is sucked into the defecation tank and discharged from the defecation discharge valve to the sewer pipe. Therefore, the user of the portable toilet can perform the defecation process by himself without the help of another person.
[0031]
Further, when the connection pipe on-off valve is open, the air in the defecation tank is sucked by the suction device, and when the washing water and the compressed air are supplied into the defecation tank, the connection pipe on-off valve is closed. Further, since the smell of defecation in the defecation tank does not flow back to the simple toilet through the connecting pipe, the simple toilet can be used comfortably indoors.
[0032]
In addition, the structure is such that water can be filled in the connection pipe from the simple toilet to the connection pipe opening / closing valve, so that by filling the water, defecation adheres to the simple toilet and connection pipe. It is possible to reduce the trouble of cleaning the simple toilet.
[0033]
According to the second embodiment of the present invention, the flush water and the compressed air are diffused throughout the defecation tank, and the cleaning efficiency in the defecation tank is improved.
[0034]
According to the apparatus for transporting defecation of a simple toilet according to claim 3, since at least a part of the connection pipe is made of a flexible pipe, the simple toilet connected to the connection pipe can be easily moved to anywhere in the room. It is possible to do.
[0035]
According to the method for transporting defecation of a simple toilet according to claim 4, since the defecation excreted in the defecation toilet is conveyed to the sewer pipe by the defecation suction step and the defecation discharge step, the user of the defecation toilet can help another person. You can perform bowel movements yourself without borrowing.
[0036]
Further, in the defecation suction step, when the connection pipe opening / closing valve is opened, the air in the defecation tank is sucked by the suction device, and in the defecation discharge step, the opened connection pipe opening / closing valve is closed, The odor of defecation in the defecation tank does not flow back to the simple toilet through the connecting pipe, and the simple toilet can be used comfortably indoors.
[0037]
According to the method for transporting defecation of a simple toilet according to the fifth aspect, the flush water and the compressed air are diffused throughout the defecation tank, and the cleaning efficiency in the defecation tank is improved.
[0038]
According to the method for transporting defecation of a simple toilet according to claim 6, since at least a part of the connection pipe is made of a flexible pipe, the simple toilet connected to the connection pipe can be easily moved to anywhere in the room. It is possible to do.
[Brief description of the drawings]
FIG. 1 is a diagram showing a defecation transport device for a simple toilet according to an embodiment of the present invention, and is a diagram showing an initial state of the device.
FIG. 2 is a diagram illustrating the defecation transport device for the simple toilet according to the embodiment of the present invention, and is a diagram illustrating a state in which a defecation suction step is being performed.
FIG. 3 is a view showing a defecation transport device for a simple toilet according to an embodiment of the present invention, and is a view showing a state in which a defecation discharge step is being performed.
[Explanation of symbols]
X Defecation 1 Defecation transfer device for simple toilet 2 Simple toilet 3 Connecting pipe 3a Flexible pipe 4 Defecation tank 5 Connecting pipe opening and closing valve 6 Compressed air supply pipe 7 Compressed air supply unit 8 Wash water supply unit 9 Suction unit 10 Defecation discharge valve 11 Sewer pipe 12 Defecation discharge pipe 13 Floor 19 Mesh member

Claims (6)

A defecation tank connected to a simple toilet via a connection pipe, a connection pipe opening / closing valve provided at an end of the connection pipe on the defecation tank side, and a compression pipe connected to the defecation tank via a compressed air supply pipe. An air supply unit, a washing water supply unit connected between the defecation tank and the compressed air supply unit of the compressed air supply pipe, a suction device connected to an upper part of the defecation tank, and a bottom part of the defecation tank A defecation discharge valve, and a defecation discharge pipe that guides defecation discharged from the defecation discharge valve to a sewer pipe,
By suctioning air in the defecation tank by the suction device to form a negative pressure in the defecation tank and opening the connection pipe opening / closing valve, the defecation in the simple toilet bowl is discharged through the connection pipe by the defecation tank. Aspirate into
While stopping the suction by the suction device, closing the opened connection pipe opening / closing valve, supplying washing water and compressed air from the washing supply unit and the compressed air supply unit into the defecation tank, A defecation transfer device for a simple toilet, wherein the defecation sucked into the defecation tank is discharged to the sewer by opening a discharge valve. The defecation conveyance of the simple toilet according to claim 1, wherein a mesh member for diffusing the washing water and the compressed air into the defecation tank is provided at an end of the compressed air supply pipe on the defecation tank side. apparatus. 3. The defecation transfer device for a simple toilet according to claim 1, wherein at least a part of the connection pipe is made of a flexible pipe. A simple toilet bowl is connected to a defecation tank via a connection pipe, and a defecation conveyance method for a simple toilet provided with a connection pipe opening / closing valve at an end of the connection pipe on the side of the defecation tank,
The suction device connected to the upper part of the defecation tank sucks air in the defecation tank to form a negative pressure, and opens the connection piping opening / closing valve so that the defecation in the simple toilet bowl is passed through the connection piping. A defecation suction step of sucking into the defecation tank,
The suction by the suction device is stopped, the connection pipe on-off valve is closed, the compressed air supply unit connected to the defecation tank via a compressed air supply pipe, and the decompression tank and the compressed air supply pipe of the compressed air supply pipe. Supplying compressed air and washing water into the defecation tank by a washing water supply part connected between the air supply parts, and opening a defecation discharge valve provided at the bottom of the defecation tank to communicate with the sewer. And a step of discharging the defecation sucked into the defecation tank to the sewer. The washing water and the compressed air supplied to the defecation tank in the defecation discharging step are diffused into the defecation tank by a mesh member provided at the defecation tank side end of the compressed air supply pipe. The method for transporting defecation of a simple toilet according to claim 4. The defecation transfer method for a simple toilet according to claim 4, wherein at least a part of the connection pipe is made of a flexible pipe.

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