JP2005016287A - Operating device for washing private part - Google Patents

Abstract

<P>PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To provide an operating device usable without anxiety by the aged and the visually handicapped. <P>SOLUTION: The remote-controlled operating device 18 comprises a circuit board 42, switches 41 mounted on the circuit board 42, and a key top 40 allowing the operation of each switch 41 from the surface side. A hinge receiver 40a and an elastically deformable slip-off preventing locking claw 40b are formed at the back face of the key top 40. The hinge receiver 40a is fitted to a hinge shaft 44a, and the key top 40 is supported rotatably around the hinge shaft 44a. In such a key structure, braille points 40c and tactile symbols indicating key operation are provided above the hinge shaft 44a on the operating surface, and a projection 40d or a symbol for urging a press-down position is provided below the hinge shaft 44a. Consequently, even if touching the braille point part to confirm the key operation, the switch 41 is not turned on, and malfunction caused by pressing down the key against an intention can be prevented, so that operation without anxiety can be performed. <P>COPYRIGHT: (C)2005,JPO&NCIPI

Description

  The present invention relates to an operating device for a local cleaning device for operating mechanisms such as a toilet seat and toilet lid that can be freely opened and closed with respect to a toilet, local cleaning, hot air drying, and the like.

  In the local washing apparatus provided with each mechanism related to local washing such as toilet seat heating, anal washing, bidet washing, and hot air drying, an operation device for operating each mechanism is provided on the main body housing or in a remote control form. As shown in FIG. 3, the remote control type operation unit has a key operation surface on the key operation surface in order to make it possible to operate each mechanism of the local washing toilet seat device even for a person whose visual acuity has deteriorated due to aging or for a visually impaired person. Each switch is provided with small protrusions and embossing (round part) on the surface of each switch so that the key can be shown in Braille for indicating something or an operation switch.

In addition, when attaching the key, there is a structure in which a hinge receiver is provided on the back surface, fitted to a casing having a hinge shaft, and the key is rotatably supported around the hinge shaft. (For example, see Patent Document 1)
JP 2002-25379 A (FIG. 5)

  However, among the users, for example, when a visually handicapped person touches to recognize braille, in some cases, a key is pressed, and if the local cleaning device operates contrary to the intention, this is a cleaning operation, for example. There were cases where the user's clothing was wet, such as when it was a key, and discomfort was given.

  In order to solve the above-mentioned problem, the invention of claim 1 is an operating device for operating a local cleaning device installed on a toilet, comprising a circuit board, each switch mounted on the circuit board, and each switch. The key top is provided with an insensitive area where the switch is not turned on even when pressed, and an operating area where the switch is turned on when pressed down, and Braille or Since a switch identification shape such as a tactile symbol is provided, even when a visually handicapped person touches to recognize braille, for example, this is done without pressing the key top against the intention, for example, Even if it is a key top for washing operation, it does not give discomfort such as wetting clothes of the user.

  In the invention described in claim 2, in addition to the invention described in claim 1, since the pressing position recognition shape such as a convex shape or a depression is provided in the operation area, the user only recognizes the pressing position. In addition, since the operation can be performed in consideration of the position for identifying the type of switch and the position to be pressed, the local cleaning device can be used with peace of mind.

  According to a third aspect of the present invention, in addition to the first or second aspect of the present invention, a storage case for storing the circuit board is provided, and a support portion for supporting the key top is provided in the storage case, and the key top is provided. Since a movable engagement portion that is movably engaged with the support portion is formed on the back surface of the boundary between the operation region and the insensitive region, an overload is applied to the circuit board and the switch mounted on the circuit board. The reliability can be improved. In addition, since the key top can be assembled from the outside of the housing case, the assemblability can be improved.

  In the invention according to claim 4, in addition to the invention according to claim 3, since an elastically deformable retaining structure portion that can be crimped to the supporting portion and is prevented from coming off is provided on the back side of the key top. Even if the insensitive area is not pressed, the key top does not come off and the operability can be improved.

  In the invention of claim 5, in addition to the invention of claim 1, the switch identification shape is formed on a tactile display member that is configured separately from the key top and attached to the insensitive area. When two types of key tops that are necessary and those that are not necessary are manufactured, the manufacturing efficiency is improved because they can be manufactured on one manufacturing line.

  In the invention described in claim 6, in addition to the invention described in claim 5, since the tactile display member is made of a transparent member, the tactile display member is attached to the key top display character (such as a buttocks). Even if there is, it can be read through its functions. This eliminates the need for a tactile display space in addition to the display character area, so that the display character and the tactile display member can be enlarged, and erroneous operation can be prevented.

  In the invention according to claim 7, in addition to the invention according to claim 5, the tactile display member is attached to the key top by the adhesive material, so that it can be easily removed, re-attached, adjustment of the attaching position, etc. Becomes easier.

  According to the present invention, for example, even when a visually handicapped person touches to recognize braille, there is an effect that the user can use the key without having to press the key against his intention.

  In FIG. 1, the local washing | cleaning apparatus 10 provided with the remote control apparatus of the Example of this invention is shown. The local cleaning device 10 is installed in the upper part of the toilet bowl A. The local cleaning device 10 includes a toilet lid driving unit 11a and a toilet seat driving unit 11b, which are connected to the toilet lid 12 and the toilet seat 13, respectively, and independently. Alternatively, the opening or closing operation is performed simultaneously. In the figure, the toilet lid 12 is in an open state, and the toilet seat 13 is in a closed state. The local cleaning apparatus 10 also has a function of cleaning the user's local area. The supplied water is moderately depressurized by the branching / valve unit 14, then heated by the heat exchange unit 15, and the cleaning water is ejected from the cleaning hole at the tip of the nozzle unit 16 to clean the user's local area. Further, in order to detect the presence of the user, the human body detection sensor 17a and the seating detection sensor 17b are provided in the sensor drive unit 17c. In order to dry a local part after a user wash | cleans a local part, it has the drying unit 50 and is equipped with the deodorizing unit 60 in order to make the odor in use non-bromide. Further, although the local cleaning device 10 is operated by the remote control device 18 installed on the toilet wall, the local cleaning device 10 may be operated by the auxiliary operation unit 35 attached to the local cleaning device 1.

  2A shows a front view of the remote control device 18 with the lid open, and FIG. 2B shows a front view, a side view, and a rear view with the lid closed. The remote control device 18 is provided with a butt 1 cleaning switch 18a, a butt 2 cleaning switch 18b, a bidet cleaning switch 18c, a stop switch 18d, and a drying switch 18w. A lid 19 is provided on the surface of the remote control device 18 to conceal it. Comparative use of nozzle cleaning switch 18e, power saving switches 18f and 18g, cleaning water temperature adjustment switch 18h, indoor heating switch group 18i, and switch group 18j for auto functions (automatic cleaning, automatic seat lid opening / closing, etc.) The switch group 20 and the liquid crystal display unit 21 that are less frequent are concealed. Move on / off switch 18k, massage on / off switch 18l, power deodorizing on / off switch 18m, flow rate adjusting switch 18n, nozzle position adjusting switch 18p, which are relatively frequently used depending on the user's familiarity with the local cleaning device 1. An opening group 23 is provided so that the group 22 can be operated even when the lid 19 is concealed, and an opening 24 is provided so that the display unit related to the switch group 22 in the liquid crystal display unit 21 is exposed.

  Further, on the top surface of the remote control device 18, a toilet flushing switch “Large flow” 18q and a toilet flushing switch “Small flow” 18r (toilet flush switch), toilet seat / toilet lid closing switch 18s, toilet seat closing / toilet lid opening switch 18t, toilet seat A toilet lid opening switch 18u (seat lid opening / closing switch) is provided. In this switch, “Large flow” on the left is a toilet flushing switch for stool, and toilet flushing switch “Small flow” 18r is a toilet flushing switch for small use. On the front surface of the toilet flushing switches 18q and 18r, a horizontally long projecting portion 18v is provided so that it can be clearly seen that it is an operation switch. Note that the toilet cleaning switch and the seat cover opening / closing switch are not provided, and only a switch for remotely operating only the operation of the local cleaning device 1 may be provided.

  Further, immediately below the toilet flushing switches 18q and 18r and the seat lid opening / closing switches 18s to 18u in the same figure, in order from the left side of the drawing, a “stop switch” 18e, a “butt washing switch (butt 1 washing switch)” 18a, “soft A cleaning switch (butt 2 cleaning switch) 18b, a bidet cleaning switch 18c, and a drying switch 18w are arranged in parallel. Since this portion is the most frequently used switch of the local washing apparatus, the size of the switch button is increased to make it easy to understand. In addition, three floodlight LEDs are built in the back side of the toilet flushing switches 18q and 18r and the seat lid opening / closing switches 18s to 18u, and the side wall floodlight of the toilet flushing switch “Large flow” 18q and the toilet seat / toilet lid opening switch 18u. In addition, the LED light is projected from the front light projecting portion of the toilet flushing switch “Small Size” 18r.

  FIG. 4 shows a cross-sectional view of the key portion of the remote control device 18. A tact switch 41 and a circuit board 42 are built in the remote control device 18, and a housing that forms an outline of the remote control device 18 on the front surface of the transmission member 43 made of an elastic material such as rubber for waterproofing on the front surface of the tact switch 41. A key top 40 attached to 44 is provided, and the tact switch 41 is turned on and off when the user operates the key top 40.

  The housing 44 is formed with a hinge shaft 44a and an opening prevention opening 44b. On the back surface of the key top 40, a hinge receiver 40a and an elastically deformable removal prevention pawl 40b are formed. The hinge receiver 40a is fitted to the hinge shaft 44a, and the key top 40 is pivotally supported around the hinge shaft 44a, and the removal prevention locking claw 40b is locked to the removal prevention opening 44b. Thus, the key top 40 is prevented from coming off to the front side.

  The key top 40 is provided with a braille 40c indicating the operation content of the switch key as a switch identification shape in a dead area where the switch above the hinge shaft 44a does not operate on the operation surface, and a convex shape 40d indicating the pressed position, etc. Since the position to be pushed down to operate the switch is provided in the operation region below the hinge shaft 44a, even if the braille 40c is touched to confirm the key operation, the switch is not turned on and the braille recognition is performed. be able to. When the user recognizes the braille 40c and then presses down the convex portion 40d, the key top 40 rotates with the hinge shaft 44a as a fulcrum, and the tact switch 41 can be turned on via the transmission member 43. Since the user can prevent a malfunction caused by pressing the key against his intention, the user can operate with peace of mind.

FIG. 5 shows a tactile display member 50 attached to the key top 40 of the remote control device 18. The tactile display member 50 is obtained by printing Braille as an example of a switch identification shape on a base 51b such as a transparent polyester film. The Braille ink 51a is made of a viscous material for forming a height, or an ink material that is cured by ultraviolet irradiation, and can be recognized by a visually impaired person. Further, an adhesive material 51c is formed on the lower surface of the base material 51b, and can be attached to various members to be used. The ink 51a, the base material 51b, and the adhesive material 51c are all transparent, and the characters, symbols, etc. described on the object on the sticking surface can be recognized from the upper part. It becomes possible to read. Thus, by forming the tactile display member 50 as a separate body from the key top 40, two types of key tops without braille display and key tops with braille display can be manufactured in one manufacturing line, so that manufacturing efficiency is improved. Will improve.
In addition, in order to affix the tactile display member 50, an adhesive may be used instead of the adhesive material 51c that can be reapplied.

The perspective view which shows the local washing | cleaning apparatus provided with the remote control apparatus which is an Example of this invention (A) The front view in the state which opened the lid | cover of the remote control apparatus 18 which is an Example of this invention, (b) The front view and side view in the state which closed the lid | cover Front view of key top 40 (A) Cross-sectional view showing the tact switch 42 portion of the remote control device 18 according to the embodiment of the present invention, (b) Cross-sectional view showing the hinge shaft 44a, the hinge receiver 40a on the back of the key top 40, and the locking claw 40b for preventing slipping. Front view of the key top showing an example in which the tactile display member 40e is attached to the key top 40

Explanation of symbols

10: Local cleaning device, 18: Remote control (operating device), 18a: Butt 1 cleaning switch, 18b: Butt 2 cleaning switch, 18c: Bidet cleaning switch, 18d: Stop switch, 18w: Drying switch, 19: Cover, 18e: Nozzle cleaning switch, 18f, 18g: Power saving switch, 18h: Cleaning water temperature adjustment switch, 18i: Indoor heating switch group, 18j: Auto function (automatic cleaning, automatic seat open / close, etc.) switch group, 18k: Move On / off switch, 18l: Massage on / off switch, 18m: Power deodorization on / off switch, 18n: Flow rate adjustment switch, 18p: Nozzle position adjustment switch, 18q: Toilet bowl washing switch “Large flow”, 18r: Toilet bowl washing switch “Small flow” (Toilet bowl washing switch), 18s: toilet seat / toilet lid closing switch, 18t: toilet seat closing / toilet lid opening switch 18u: Toilet seat / toilet lid opening switch (seat lid opening / closing switch), 40: Key top, 40a: Hinge receiver, 40b: Locking prevention claw, 40c: Braille, 40d: Convex shape, 41: Tact switch, 42: Circuit board 43: Transmission member 44: Housing 44a: Hinge shaft 44b: Opening prevention opening 50: Tactile display member 51a: Ink 51b: Base material 51c: Adhesive

Claims (7)

An operation device for operating a local cleaning device installed on a toilet, comprising a circuit board, switches mounted on the circuit board, and a key top that allows the switches to be operated from the surface side. The key top is provided with a dead area where the switch is not turned on even when pressed, and an operation area where the key top is pressed to turn on the switch, and a switch identification shape such as Braille or a tactile symbol is provided in the dead area. A featured local cleaning operation device. The local cleaning operation device according to claim 1, wherein a pressed position recognition shape such as a convex shape or a depression is provided in the operation region. The local cleaning operation device according to claim 1 or 2, wherein a housing case for housing the circuit board is provided, a support portion for supporting the key top is provided on the housing case, and the operation region and the insensitivity of the key top are provided. A local cleaning operation device, wherein a movable engagement portion is formed on the back surface of the boundary with the region so as to be movably engaged with the support portion. The local cleaning operation device according to claim 3, further comprising an elastically deformable retaining structure that can be crimped to the supporting portion and prevented from coming off on the back side of the key top. Operating device. 2. The local cleaning operation device according to claim 1, wherein the switch identification shape is formed on a tactile display member that is configured separately from a key top and is attached to the insensitive area. . 6. The local cleaning operation device according to claim 5, wherein the tactile display member is made of a transparent member. 6. The local cleaning operation device according to claim 5, wherein the tactile display member is adhered to the key top with an adhesive material.

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