JP2004293203A - Shower head holding structure - Google Patents

Abstract

<P>PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To improve a use feeling by adjusting the height and the direction of a shower in response to a physical constitution, and allowing a user to take the shower in an easy posture. <P>SOLUTION: This shower head holding structure is provided with a shower head having a holding object part on the base end side of a body connected with a shower hose, and having a water discharge part for discharging hot water supplied by the shower hose on the tip side of the body, and holds this shower head on a wall surface of a bathroom, and is characterized by arranging a holder composed of at least a freely bendable connecting member long in the longitudinal direction, a support member for supporting one end side of this connecting member on the wall surface of the bathroom, and a holding member for holding the holding object part of the shower head on the other end side of the connecting member. <P>COPYRIGHT: (C)2005,JPO&NCIPI

Description

[0001]
TECHNICAL FIELD OF THE INVENTION
The present invention relates to a shower head holding structure, and more particularly to a shower head holding structure that can adjust the height and direction of a shower according to a physique, can take a shower in an easy posture, and can improve a feeling of use.
[0002]
[Prior art]
The shower device provided in the bathroom is provided with a held portion on the base end side of the main body to which the shower hose is connected, and a shower head provided with a water discharge section for discharging warm water supplied by the shower hose on the distal end side of the main body. ing. The shower head usually holds the held portion on the wall surface of the bathroom by an appropriate holding means.
[0003]
The conventional shower head holding structure includes a shower hook holding structure in which a held portion of a shower head is inserted into and held by a shower hook insertion hole attached to a wall surface of a bathroom. There is one in which an engaging concave portion is provided in the portion, an engaging protrusion elastically engaged with the engaging concave portion is provided in a held portion of the shower head, and the shower head is stably held by the shower hook (for example, See Patent Document 1.).
[0004]
Further, in a conventional shower head holding structure, a tubular elastic support rod which can be expanded and contracted by an elastic body is installed vertically along a wall surface of a bathroom, and a shower which holds the shower head on the elastic support rod is provided. Some hooks are provided so as to be fixed at an arbitrary height position (for example, see Patent Document 2).
[0005]
[Patent Document 1]
JP-A-11-315568 (Claims, FIG. 1)
[Patent Document 2]
JP-A-8-31946 (Claims, FIG. 7)
[0006]
[Problems to be solved by the invention]
By the way, in the conventional shower head holding structure, as described above, the shower head is inserted into and held by the shower hook attached to the bathroom wall, or the elastic support rod is installed vertically along the bathroom wall. The shower hook is fixed at an arbitrary height position, and the shower head is held by the shower hook.
[0007]
However, in the conventional shower head holding structure, the shower head is directly attached to the bathroom wall, or the shower hook is installed on a stretchable support bar along the bathroom wall so that the shower head can move up and down. It is held close to the wall.
[0008]
For this reason, in the conventional shower head holding structure, when taking a shower, there is a problem that it is necessary to take a cramped posture by approaching the body to the wall surface, and there is an inconvenience of receiving a feeling of oppression, for example, such as a pregnant woman As described above, it is difficult for a person who has difficulty leaning forward to take a shower while sitting on a chair.
[0009]
Further, in the conventional shower head holding structure, since the shower head is held at a constant height and angle by the shower hook, there is an inconvenience that the water discharge height and the water discharge direction of the shower cannot be adjusted. But there is a bad inconvenience.
[0010]
[Means for Solving the Problems]
Therefore, the present invention provides a shower head having a held portion on the base end side of a main body to which a shower hose is connected, and a water discharge section for discharging hot water supplied by the shower hose on a distal end side of the main body. In a shower head holding structure for holding the shower head on a wall surface of a bathroom, at least a bendable communication member that is long in a longitudinal direction and a support member that supports one end side of the communication member on a wall surface of the bathroom and the communication member. A holder comprising a holding member for holding the held portion of the shower head is provided on the other end side.
[0011]
BEST MODE FOR CARRYING OUT THE INVENTION
In the shower head holding structure of the present invention, one end side of the bendable communication member of the holder is supported on the wall surface of the bathroom by the support member, and the held portion of the shower head is held on the other end side of the communication member by the holding member. By holding the shower head, the shower head can be held apart from the wall surface of the bathroom by an appropriate distance, and the height and angle of the shower head can be arbitrarily changed by bending the communication member. .
[0012]
【Example】
Embodiments of the present invention will be described below with reference to the drawings. 1 and 2 show a first embodiment. In FIG. 2, 2 is a bathroom, 4 is a floor surface, 6 is a wall surface, 8 is a chair, 10 is a person, 12 is a shower head, and 14 is a shower hose. As shown in FIG. 1, the shower head 12 includes a held portion 18 having a tapered shape on the base end side of the main body 16 to which the shower hose 14 is connected, and hot water supplied by the shower hose 14 on the distal end side of the main body 16. Is provided.
[0013]
In the holding structure of the shower head 12 for holding the shower head 12 on the wall surface 6 of the bathroom 2, a holder 22 is provided. The holding tool 22 includes at least a bendable communication member 24 that is long in the longitudinal direction, a support member 26 for supporting one end of the communication member 24 on the wall surface 6 of the bathroom 2, and a shower head 12 on the other end of the communication member 24. And a holding member 28 for holding the held portion 18.
[0014]
The communication member 24 has an appropriate length (for example, 30 cm), and is provided by being formed of a flexible material. The connecting member 24 is formed in a hollow cylindrical shape so as to be freely bent by, for example, spirally winding the one side edge of the flexible strip-shaped long metal material 30 while engaging the other side edge thereof. Provided. The communication member 24 has a strength that the person 10 taking a shower can easily bend with one hand and can bear the weight of the shower head 12.
[0015]
The support member 26 has a connection portion 32 connected to one end side of the communication member 24, and a tapered insertion portion 34 is provided from the connection portion 32 to hang down. The insertion portion 34 is supported by a shower hook 36 having a substantially C shape in plan view attached to the wall surface 6 of the bathroom 2. The shower hook 36 has a tapered support hole 38 for inserting and supporting the insertion portion 34, and an opening 40 for inserting the shower hose 14.
[0016]
The holding member 28 is provided with a connecting portion 42 connected to the other end side of the communication member 24, a substantially C-shaped holding portion 44 is provided in the connecting portion 42 in a plan view, and the holding portion 44 has a tapered shape. A holding hole 46 is provided, and an opening 48 through which the shower hose 14 is inserted is provided. The holding portion 18 of the main body 16 of the shower head 12 is inserted and held in the holding hole 46.
[0017]
Next, the operation will be described.
[0018]
As shown in FIG. 2, when the person 10 sits on the chair 8 and takes a shower in the bathroom 2, the shower head 12 is held by the shower hook 36 via the holder 22.
[0019]
As shown in FIG. 1, the holder 22 inserts the insertion portion 34 of the support member 26 at one end of the communication member 24 into the support hole 38 of the shower hook 36 to support the other end of the communication member 24. The holding portion 18 of the main body 16 of the shower head 12 is inserted into and held by the holding hole 46 of the holding member 28.
[0020]
As shown in FIG. 2, the shower head 12, which is held at a proper distance from the wall surface 6 of the bathroom 2 by the holding tool 22, operates hot water (not shown) to discharge hot water from the water discharge unit 20 as shown in FIG. 2. It can be released and the person 10 sitting in the chair can be showered.
[0021]
As described above, the holding structure of the shower head 12 is configured such that one end of the bendable communication member 24 of the holder 22 is supported on the wall surface 6 of the bathroom 2 by the support member 26, and is held at the other end of the communication member 24. By holding the held portion 18 of the shower head 12 by the member 28, the shower head 12 can be held at an appropriate distance from the wall surface 6 of the bathroom 2.
[0022]
For this reason, the holding structure of the shower head 12 does not have to take a cramped posture by bringing the body close to the wall surface 6 when the person 10 takes a shower, and can take a shower in a comfortable posture.
[0023]
In the holding structure of the shower head 12, the height and the angle of the water discharge section 20 of the shower head 12 can be arbitrarily changed by bending the communication member 24 of the holder 22 as shown by the arrow.
[0024]
For this reason, the holding structure of the shower head 12 can adjust the water discharge height and water discharge direction of the shower according to the physique of the person 10 taking a shower, and can improve the usability.
[0025]
FIG. 3 shows a second embodiment. In the holding structure of the shower head 12 of the second embodiment, the communication member 24 is provided by being covered with a cover member 50 made of a water-resistant material.
[0026]
In the holding structure of the shower head 12 according to the second embodiment, the communication member 24 is covered with the cover member 50, so that the communication member 24 can be waterproofed and can prevent slippage when the communication member 24 is bent. be able to.
[0027]
FIG. 4 shows a third embodiment. The holding structure of the shower head 12 of the third embodiment is provided with an operation member 52 for changing the water discharge direction of the shower head 12 held by the holding member 28. The operation member 52 is provided so as to extend from the connection portion of the holding member 28 toward the person 10 who takes a shower.
[0028]
The holding structure of the shower head 12 according to the third embodiment can easily bend the communication member 24 by operating the operation member 52 provided on the holding member 28, and the water discharge height of the water discharge part 20 of the shower head 12 can be improved. The pod water discharge direction can be easily adjusted, and the usability can be improved.
[0029]
FIG. 5 shows a fourth embodiment. In the holding structure of the shower head 12 of the fourth embodiment, a receiving member 56 having a spherical space-shaped concave portion 54 is provided on the other end side of the connecting member 24, and the connecting member 42 of the holding member 28 is pivoted to the concave portion 54. A sphere-shaped projection 58 to be supported is provided on the holding portion 44, and the projection 58 of the holding member 28 is rotatably supported in the recess 54 of the receiving member 56.
[0030]
The holding structure of the shower head 12 according to the fourth embodiment is configured such that the holding member 28 is pivotally supported on the communication member 24 by the concave portion 54 of the receiving member 56 and the projection 58 of the holding member 28 so that the holding member can be rotated. 28 can be rotated in the vertical and horizontal directions, and can be rotated. The direction of water discharge of the water discharge section 20 of the shower head 12 can be easily and finely adjusted, and the usability can be improved.
[0031]
FIG. 6 shows a fifth embodiment. The holding structure of the shower head 12 according to the fifth embodiment is provided with a suction cup 62 to be sucked to the flat section 60 of the bathroom 2 instead of the insertion section 34 of the support member 26. The suction cup portion 62 is connected to the connection portion 32 and is sucked by the flat surface portion 62 which is a surface of the wall surface 6 and a mirror (not shown) attached to the wall surface 6.
[0032]
In the holding structure of the shower head 12 of the fifth embodiment, the suction member 62 is provided on the support member 26 so that the suction member 62 is sucked and held by using the flat surface 60 such as the wall surface 6 or the mirror of the bathroom 2. One end of the tool 22 can be supported at an arbitrary position, thereby eliminating the need for the shower hook 36 and holding the shower head 12 at a desired position according to the size of the person 10 taking a shower. It is possible to improve the usability.
[0033]
FIG. 7 shows a sixth embodiment. The holding structure of the shower head 12 according to the sixth embodiment is provided with a permanent magnet 66 that is attracted to the magnetic portion 64 of the bathroom 2 instead of the insertion portion 34 of the support member 26. The permanent magnet 66 is fixed to a fixing portion 68 connected to the connecting portion 32, and is fixed to a magnetic body portion 64 made of an iron material such as the wall surface 6 and a bathing goods installation shelf (not shown) attached to the wall surface 6. Magnetically attached.
[0034]
In the holding structure of the shower head 12 of the sixth embodiment, the permanent magnet 66 is provided on the support member 26, and the wall portion 6 made of an iron material of the bathroom 2 and the magnetic body portion 64 such as a shelf for installing bath goods are used. The one end side of the holder 22 can be supported at an arbitrary position, so that the shower hook 36 can be unnecessary, and the shower head 12 can be positioned at a desired position according to the physique of the person 10 taking a shower. , And the usability can be improved.
[0035]
FIG. 8 shows a seventh embodiment. In the holding structure of the shower head 12 of the seventh embodiment, two connecting members 24, 24 are provided as holding members 22, and supporting members 26, 26 are provided at one end side of the two connecting members 24, 24, respectively. The other end is assembled to provide a single holding member 28. The holding member 28 of this embodiment is provided with a forked connecting portion 42 connected to the other ends of the two connecting members 24, a holding portion 44 is provided on the connecting portion 42, and a holding hole is provided on the holding portion 44. A portion 46 and an opening 48 are provided.
[0036]
The holding structure of the shower head 12 of the seventh embodiment is configured such that the support members 26, 26 of the two communication members 24, 24 are supported on the shower hooks 36 of the wall surface 6, respectively, so that a single point is formed at the apex of the triangle. The shower head 12 can be stably held by the holding member 28, and the interval between the two communication members 24 can be adjusted. Further, one of the two support members 26 Even if it comes off, it can be supported on the other side, and the usability can be improved.
[0037]
FIG. 9 shows an eighth embodiment. In the holding structure of the shower head 12 according to the eighth embodiment, the connecting member 24 of the holder 22 is provided so as to be extendable and contractible in the longitudinal direction by a parallel link mechanism 68.
[0038]
The link mechanism 68 is provided with a pair of two parallel members 70, 70, 72, 72 and one intermediate member 74, and supports one end of one of the parallel members 70, 70 arranged vertically in parallel. The other connecting members 32 are vertically arranged on the connecting portions 32 of the connecting members 26 so as to be vertically rotatable. One end of each of the parallel members 72 is pivotally supported so as to be vertically rotatable by supporting shafts 78, and both ends of the intermediate member 74 are parallel members 70, 70, 72 by the supporting shafts 78. The other end of the other parallel member 72 is supported on the connecting portion 42 of the holding member 28 by a support shaft 80 so as to be vertically rotatable. ing.
[0039]
The holding structure of the shower head 12 according to the eighth embodiment is configured such that the support member 26 and the holding member 28 of the holder 22 are configured to be extendable and contractible in the longitudinal direction by the parallel link mechanism 68, so that the person 10 The shower head 12 can be separated from the wall surface 6 of the bathroom 2 and held at an arbitrary position as shown by the two-dot chain line in accordance with the physique of the user. can do.
[0040]
FIG. 10 shows a ninth embodiment. In the holding structure of the shower head 12 of the ninth embodiment, the communication member 24 of the holder 22 is provided so as to be able to expand and contract in the longitudinal direction by a pantograph mechanism 82.
[0041]
The pantograph mechanism 82 is provided with one-to-three sets of cross members 84, 84 to 88, 88, and rotatably supports intermediate portions of these cross members 84, 84 to 88, 88 by support shafts 90 to 94, respectively. One end sides of the first cross members 84, 84 arranged in a vertically intersecting manner are provided on the connecting portion 32 of the support member 26 so as to be vertically rotatable by supporting shafts 96, 96. A shaft 96 is supported by a guide member 98 so as to be vertically movable, and a second cross member 86 vertically intersected with each other end of the first cross members 84, 84 arranged vertically. One end of each of the second cross members 86 is vertically rotatably supported by the support shafts 100, 100, and vertically intersects with the other ends of the second cross members 86, 86 arranged vertically. And one end side of the third cross members 88, 88 The other end sides of the third appeal members 88, which are provided so as to be rotatable up and down by 102 and are vertically intersected, are connected to the connecting portion 42 of the holding member 28 by the support shafts 104. The upper support shaft 104 is provided rotatably and supported by a guide member 106 so as to be vertically movable.
[0042]
The holding structure of the shower head 12 according to the ninth embodiment is configured such that the support member 26 and the holding member 28 of the holder 22 are provided so as to be able to expand and contract in the longitudinal direction by a pantograph mechanism 82, so that the person 10 In accordance with the physique, the shower head 12 can be separated and held at an arbitrary position from the wall surface 6 of the bathroom 2, so that the shower can be taken in a comfortable posture, and the usability can be improved.
[0043]
【The invention's effect】
As described above, the shower head holding structure of the present invention allows the shower head to be held at a proper distance from the wall surface of the bathroom by the holder, so that when taking a shower, bring the body closer to the wall surface. There is no need to take a cramped posture, and you can take a shower in a comfortable posture. Further, since the shower head holding structure of the present invention can change the height and angle of the shower head arbitrarily by bending the connecting member, the water discharge height and the water discharge direction of the shower are adjusted according to the physique. It is possible to improve the usability.
[Brief description of the drawings]
FIG. 1 is a perspective view when a shower head is held by a holder according to a first embodiment.
FIG. 2 is a perspective view showing a use state of the holder according to the first embodiment.
FIG. 3 is a perspective view of a holder showing a second embodiment.
FIG. 4 is a perspective view showing a use state of a holder according to a third embodiment.
FIG. 5 is a perspective view of a holder showing a fourth embodiment.
FIG. 6 is a perspective view of a holder showing a fifth embodiment.
FIG. 7 is a perspective view of a holder showing a sixth embodiment.
FIG. 8 is a perspective view when a shower head is held by a holder according to a seventh embodiment.
FIG. 9 is a side view of a holder according to an eighth embodiment.
FIG. 10 is a side view of a holder according to a ninth embodiment.
[Explanation of symbols]
2 Bathroom 4 Floor 6 Wall 12 Shower head 14 Shower hose 16 Main body 18 Retained part 20 Water discharge part 22 Holder 24 Communication member 26 Support member 28 Holding member 34 Insertion part 36 Shower hook 38 Support hole 44 Holding part 46 Holding hole Part 48 opening

Claims (4)

A shower head provided with a held portion on the base end side of the main body to which the shower hose is connected and a water discharge section for discharging hot water supplied by the shower hose is provided on the distal end side of the main body, and the shower head is provided in a bathroom. In the holding structure of the shower head to be held on the wall surface, at least a bendable connecting member that is long in the longitudinal direction, a supporting member that supports one end side of the connecting member on the wall surface of the bathroom, and the showerhead on the other end side of the connecting member. A holding structure for a shower head, comprising: a holding member comprising a holding member for holding a held portion of the head. The holding structure for a shower head according to claim 1, wherein the communication member is provided by being formed of a flexible material so as to be freely bent. The holding structure for a shower head according to claim 1, wherein the support member has an insertion portion that is inserted into and supported by a support hole of a shower hook attached to a wall surface of the bathroom. The holding structure for a shower head according to claim 1, wherein the holding member has a holding hole for inserting and holding a held portion of the shower head.

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