JP2004208046A - Television for use in bathroom - Google Patents

Abstract

<P>PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To provide an inexpensive and light-weight flat television set that can be installed at a low cost in a short time only, by making a hole for wiring and screw holes on a bathroom wall. <P>SOLUTION: An outer frame 2 consists of a hole frame 3 and a wall-attaching frame 4. A water-proofing sheet 6 is adhered inside along the brim 3a of the outer frame 2 with a coating of an elastic waterproofing adhesive 7 surrounding it. Then the fringe of a transparent plate (tempered glass) 5 is adhered to the waterproofing elastic adhesive 6, by pressing to cover it. A flat-panel liquid crystal display television set 10 is disposed with its screen facing the transparent plate 5. The back of the television set 10 is covered with a back frame 14, fitted into the wall-attaching frame 4 of the outer frame 2. An elastic waterproofing adhesive 7 is filled between the back frame 14 and the wall-attaching frame 4 of the outer frame 2 and between the lead wires 12 and the lead wiring hole 13 made on the back frame 14 so that the television set can be installed on the wall. <P>COPYRIGHT: (C)2004,JPO&NCIPI

Description

[0001]
TECHNICAL FIELD OF THE INVENTION
TECHNICAL FIELD The present invention relates to a bathroom television that can be installed in a bathroom in a wall-hanging manner and enjoy a television image slowly while being immersed in hot water.
[0002]
[Prior art]
The conventional bathroom TV is constructed in a completely waterproof housing so that it can be used even in a humid bathroom, and the bathroom wall is cut and opened to fit into the housing dimensions, and the back wall is installed. In addition to connecting the lead wire drawn from the TV receiver to the power supply circuit behind the wall, and to prevent the air in the completely waterproof housing from expanding due to the heat of the heat medium including the TV receiver, the inside of the housing and the back of the wall must be connected. They were connected via an air vent pipe.
[0003]
[Problems to be solved by the invention]
However, since the conventional bathroom television configured in a completely waterproof housing has a large form, complicated construction is required in order to cut and open the bathroom wall largely, which has been a large-scale construction. Also, the installation work of the air vent pipe connecting the inside of the housing and the back of the wall requires a lot of labor and troublesome work, so that the installation period is lengthened and the installation cost is high.
[0004]
The present invention is intended to solve the above-described problems, and the object is to simply open a hole for a wire and a screw hole without opening a wall of a bathroom, and furthermore, outside the bathroom. It is an object of the present invention to provide a thin and lightweight bathroom television which can be installed in a short time and at low cost without connecting an air vent pipe.
[0005]
[Means for Solving the Problems]
In order to achieve the above object, the bathroom television according to the present invention is provided with an outer frame including an opening frame and a peripheral wall frame, and a waterproof elastic sheet is attached to an inner surface along an opening edge of the outer frame, and the outer region is waterproof. A coating layer of an elastic adhesive is provided, and the waterproof elastic adhesive is adhered and supported in a state where a peripheral portion of the light transmitting plate covering the opening of the outer frame is pressed against the waterproof elastic sheet, and a screen surface is provided on the light transmitting plate. A flat liquid crystal television receiver is arranged so as to face, and the rear side of the television receiver is covered with a rear frame dropped into the peripheral wall frame of the outer frame, and the rear frame and the peripheral wall frame of the outer frame. Between, and between the lead wire drawn from the television receiver and the lead wire hole opened in the back frame, respectively, are characterized by being sealed with a waterproof elastic adhesive, the overall thickness is reduced in thickness and weight by simple means such as screws. It can be installed on the bathroom wall in a wall-mounted manner, and It is configured so as to be able to absorb the expansion of the air in the interior space by the heat generated during energization of Levi receiver.
[0006]
In the bathroom television according to the second aspect of the present invention, the outer frame and the back frame dropped into the peripheral wall frame of the outer frame are formed of a stainless steel plate. It is constructed so that it does not rust or corrode inside, has excellent durability, and can maintain its beautiful appearance indefinitely.
[0007]
Further, the bathroom television according to the third aspect of the present invention is characterized in that the waterproof elastic adhesive is a sealer material which is liquid before application and hardens into a rubbery state in a short time after application, and is easy to apply and adheres. It is configured to be able to reliably adapt to the expansion and contraction of air in the enclosed space surrounded by the outer frame and the back frame by heat radiation from the television receiver after curing.
[0008]
Further, the bathroom television according to the invention according to claim 4 has, at an edge of the back plate having a screw hole, a claw piece that can be locked to the peripheral wall frame of the outer frame, and the nail piece and the peripheral wall frame are provided. A mounting board provided with a common screw hole is attached to the outer frame, the mounting board is fixed to a wall surface of the bathroom as predetermined, and a peripheral edge of the outer frame of the bathroom television of the present application is attached to a nail piece thereof. If the part is locked and screwed, the bathroom television of the present application can be easily and conveniently installed without performing large-scale construction.
[0009]
DESCRIPTION OF THE PREFERRED EMBODIMENTS
Next, the present invention will be described based on embodiments shown in the accompanying drawings. FIG. 1 is a perspective view showing the appearance of the television of the present application and a mounting board. FIG. 2 is a partial cross-sectional view showing the relationship between an opening edge of an outer frame and a light-transmitting plate. 3) is a partially omitted side cross-sectional view showing a mounting state of the television of the present application after fixing the light transmitting plate, and FIG. 4 is a schematic explanatory view showing wiring of the television of the present application.
[0010]
In the figure, reference numeral 1 denotes a bathroom television of the present application, and 2 denotes an outer frame of the bathroom television 1 of the present application. The outer frame 2 has an opening frame 3 and a peripheral wall frame 4. A light-transmitting plate (typically, a tempered glass) 5 is attached to the opening edge 3a of the opening frame 3 from the inner surface side. To mount the light-transmitting plate 5, first, as shown in FIG. 2A, a waterproof elastic sheet 6 is attached to the inner surface along the opening edge 3a of the opening frame 3 through the adhesive surface 6 'as indicated by an arrow. Paste as follows. Next, a coating layer of the waterproof elastic adhesive 7 is provided so as to surround the outer region of the waterproof elastic sheet 6. Thereafter, as shown in FIG. 2B, the waterproof elastic adhesive 7 is bonded and supported so that the periphery of the light-transmitting plate 5 is pressed against the waterproof sheet 6. Finally, the periphery of the light-transmitting plate 5 is pressed from the back side by the pressing frame 8. The holding frame 8 is fixed together with the light transmitting plate 5 by the waterproof elastic adhesive 7.
[0011]
The waterproof elastic sheet 6 stuck along the opening edge 3a of the opening frame 3 prevents the light transmitting plate (tempered glass) 5 from being damaged by vibration during transportation, and also installs the bathroom TV 1 of the present application. In addition to fulfilling the function of absorbing shock, the damping effect of the expansion volume of the internal space S (the space closed by the adhesive and the outer frame with the light-transmitting plate and the back frame, which will be described later) due to the heat from the television receiver, and waterproofing The effect of preventing the elastic adhesive from protruding from the opening edge 3a is obtained.
[0012]
On the back surface of the holding frame 8, a screw rod 9 is provided upright in the vertical direction. As shown in FIG. 3, a flat liquid crystal television receiver 10 in which a screen surface 10a is arranged to face the light transmitting plate 5 is fitted and positioned on the screw rod 9. The television receiver 10 is fastened and fixed by a fastening nut 9a screwed into a screw rod 9 from the back side. In the figure, reference numeral 10 'denotes a group of operation buttons of the liquid crystal television receiver 10 exposed on the outer surface of the outer frame 2, which is not shown but is waterproof.
[0013]
The rear side of the television receiver 10 is covered with a rear frame 11 dropped into the peripheral wall frame 4 of the outer frame 2. The drop-in position of the rear frame 11 is regulated by a spacer (or the screw rod 9 may be used) 9 ′ standing on the rear surface of the holding frame 8. In addition, a lead wire hole 13 for discharging a lead wire (antenna cable, power cable, and speaker cable) 12 drawn out of the television receiver 10 is provided at an appropriate position of the rear frame 11.
[0014]
The waterproof elastic adhesive 7 is filled in a gap G1 between an outer peripheral edge of the rear frame 11 and an inner surface of the peripheral wall frame 3 of the outer frame 2 and a gap G2 between the conductive wire 12 and the discharge hole 13 thereof. The space S surrounded by the outer frame 2 with the light-transmitting plate that accommodates the image receiver 10 and the back frame 11 is configured to be completely sealed (airtight / liquid tight).
[0015]
The fact that the space S surrounded by the outer frame 2 and the rear frame 11 was made completely sealed was also important in that the outer frame 2 and the rear frame 11 were formed of a stainless steel plate (having a thickness of about 2 mm). is there. The stainless steel sheet is a highly corrosion-resistant plate material having a dense chromium oxide formed on its surface, does not rust or corrode in a humid bathroom, has excellent durability, and has an excellent appearance. It is excellent in that you can keep it beautifully forever. Of course, the outer frame 2 and the back frame 11 may be configured using a composite material whose base material is soft iron and whose surfaces are covered with stainless steel.
[0016]
Further, in order to make the above-mentioned completely sealed type, according to the present invention, it is assembled at normal temperature, normal humidity, and normal pressure without being placed in a special environment in a manufacturing (assembly) process. Dehumidifying material (not shown), and even if the ambient temperature of the bathroom television 1 of the present application is set to an environment in which the temperature changes from 0 degrees to 45 degrees due to the action of the dehumidifying material, condensation occurs due to the temperature difference. Sometimes you don't.
[0017]
In a space S surrounded by the outer frame 2 with the light-transmitting plate and the back frame 11, there are various heat medium components including the liquid crystal television receiver 10, and when the internal air is thermally expanded at the time of heat generation, The expansion is performed by the degree of expansion of the surface of the rear frame 11 and the elasticity of the waterproof elastic sheet and the waterproof elastic adhesive 7. In the experiment, it was confirmed that the liquid crystal television receiver 10 was continuously energized for 48 hours to absorb the expansion. However, in order to avoid excessive expansion, a timer (not shown) is installed in the power supply circuit of the liquid crystal television receiver 10, and after turning on the power, a circuit that turns off the power in 30 minutes in consideration of bathing time and the like. May be configured.
[0018]
The waterproof elastic adhesive 7 is preferably a sealer material which is liquid before application and hardens into a rubber state in a short time after application. Specifically, it is satisfactory to use automotive Cemedine ™, which is commercially available for sealing automotive windows. This sealer material is easy to apply, has excellent adhesiveness, and after curing, can reliably adapt to the expansion and contraction of air in the enclosed space S surrounded by the outer frame and the back frame by heat radiation from the television receiver. It is excellent in that it has elasticity. Note that a mixture of synthetic rubber such as butyl rubber, nitrile rubber, and chloroprene rubber mixed with a waterproof adhesive such as asphalt may be used.
[0019]
The outer frame 2 has a screw hole 15 in a back plate 14, and has a claw 16 at an edge of the back plate 14 that can be locked to the peripheral wall frame 4 of the outer frame 2. A mounting board 18 provided with a common screw hole 17 is attached to the peripheral wall frame 4 and 16. When the bathroom television 1 of the present application is mounted on the wall surface F 'of the bathroom F, first, the mounting board 18 is fixed to the wall surface F' with screws 19 inserted into the screw holes 15 of the back plate 14 thereof. Next, the peripheral wall frame 4 of the outer frame 2 is engaged with the claw pieces 16 of the mounting board 18, and the screw holes 17 provided at common positions of the claw pieces 16 and the peripheral wall frame 4 are fixed with screws 20, whereby the bathroom of the present application is provided. The television body 1 is installed.
[0020]
When the bathroom television body 1 of the present application is installed, a hole 21 for a wire is provided in advance in a mounting wall F 'of the bathroom F as shown in FIG. 4, and connected to a power supply circuit 24 including an external antenna 22 and a speaker 23 installed on a surface such as a ceiling F ″ of a bathroom F. The mounting board 18, screws 19, and 20 used here are also made of stainless steel. It is preferable to use a steel or chrome-plated product in terms of corrosion resistance.
[0021]
【The invention's effect】
As described above, the bathroom TV according to the present invention includes the outer frame including the opening frame and the peripheral wall frame, and the waterproof elastic sheet layer on the inner surface along the opening edge of the opening frame and the waterproof elastic adhesive layer on the outer region. The waterproof elastic adhesive layer supports the periphery of the light-transmitting plate that covers the opening edge of the opening frame, and arranges a flat liquid crystal television receiver so that the screen surface faces the light-transmitting plate. Then, the rear side of the television receiver is covered with a rear frame dropped into the peripheral wall frame of the outer frame, between the rear frame and the peripheral wall frame of the outer frame, and a lead wire drawn from the television receiver and Since the space between the conductive wire discharge holes opened in the rear frame is sealed with a waterproof elastic adhesive, the waterproof elastic sheet effectively prevents damage due to vibration during transportation of the light transmitting plate (tempered glass). Function to absorb the impact of installation work In addition, together with the waterproof elastic adhesive layer supporting the light-transmitting plate, it exerts a damping effect on the expansion volume of the internal space due to the heat generated from the heat generating medium including the television receiver. Is effectively prevented from protruding from the edge of the opening. Further, the outer frame in which the flat liquid crystal television receiver is built so that the screen surface faces the light-transmitting plate is thin and lightweight, and can be easily fixed and installed on the wall of the bathroom with screws. In addition, air is expanded by the heat generated when the TV receiver is energized in the enclosed space, which is surrounded by an outer frame that covers the opening of the opening frame with a translucent plate and a back frame that is dropped into the outer frame, and sealed with a waterproof elastic adhesive. However, various excellent effects such as absorption of expansion can be achieved without using an air vent pipe as in the conventional case.
[0022]
Further, the bathroom television according to the second aspect of the present invention is characterized in that the outer frame and the back frame are formed of a stainless steel plate, so that they rust or corrode in a bathroom with high humidity. It has an excellent effect of maintaining a beautiful appearance forever.
[0023]
Furthermore, the bathroom television according to the third aspect of the present invention is the bathroom television according to the third aspect of the present invention, wherein the waterproof elastic adhesive is in a liquid state before application, and is cured in a short time after application to a rubber-like sealer. Because it is a material, it is easy to apply, has excellent adhesive properties, and after curing, it also expands and contracts the air in the enclosed space surrounded by the outer frame and the back frame by heat radiation from the TV receiver It has an excellent effect of being able to adapt reliably.
[0024]
Further, the bathroom television according to the invention according to claim 4 has, at an edge of the back plate having a screw hole, a claw piece that can be locked to the peripheral wall frame of the outer frame, and the nail piece and the peripheral wall frame are provided. Since the mounting board provided with a common screw hole is attached to the outer frame, the mounting board is fixed to the wall surface of the bathroom in a predetermined manner, and the outer frame of the bathroom television of the present application is attached to the nail pieces. If the peripheral edge of the bathroom is locked and screwed, an excellent effect can be obtained that the bathroom television of the present application can be installed simply and in a good format without performing a large construction.
[Brief description of the drawings]
FIG. 1 is an external perspective view showing a television of the present application and a mounting board.
FIGS. 2A and 2B are partial cross-sectional views showing a relationship between an opening edge of an outer frame and a light transmitting plate, wherein FIG. 2A is before fixing of the light transmitting plate and FIG.
FIG. 3 is a partially omitted side sectional view showing an attached state of the television of the present application.
FIG. 4 is a schematic explanatory diagram showing wiring of the television of the present application.
[Explanation of symbols]
DESCRIPTION OF SYMBOLS 1 Bathroom television 2 of this application 2 Outer frame 3 Opening frame 4 Peripheral wall frame 3a Opening edge 5 Translucent plate (tempered glass)
6 Waterproof elastic sheet 6 'Adhesive surface 7 Waterproof elastic adhesive 8 Pressing frame 9 Screw rod 9' Spacer 9a Tightening nut 10 TV receiver 10a Screen surface 11 Back frame 12 Conducting wire 13 Conducting hole 14 Back plate 15 Screw hole 16 Nail piece 17 Common screw hole 18 Mounting board 19 Screw 20 Screw S Space F Bathroom F 'Wall F "Ceiling G1, G2 Clearance

Claims (4)

An outer frame composed of an opening frame and a peripheral wall frame is provided, a waterproof elastic sheet is adhered to an inner surface along an opening edge of the outer frame, and a coating layer of a waterproof elastic adhesive is provided in an outer region thereof, and the waterproof elastic adhesive is provided on the outer layer. A flat liquid crystal television receiver is arranged so that a peripheral portion of the light transmitting plate covering the opening of the outer frame is bonded and supported in a state of being pressed against the waterproof elastic sheet, and a screen surface faces the light transmitting plate. , The rear side of the television receiver is covered with a rear frame dropped into the peripheral wall frame of the outer frame, between the rear frame and the peripheral wall frame of the outer frame, and a lead wire and a rear frame drawn out from the television receiver. A bathroom television, wherein a space between the conductive wire hole and the opening is sealed with a waterproof elastic adhesive. 2. The bathroom television according to claim 1, wherein the outer frame and a rear frame dropped into a peripheral wall frame of the outer frame are formed of a stainless steel plate. 3. 3. The bathroom television according to claim 1, wherein the waterproof elastic adhesive is a sealer material that is liquid before application and hardens into a rubber state in a short time after application. 4. The back plate has a screw hole, an edge of the back plate has a claw piece that can be locked to the peripheral wall frame of the outer frame, and a common screw hole is provided between the claw piece and the peripheral wall frame. The bathroom television according to any one of claims 1 to 3, wherein a mounting board is attached to the outer frame.

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