JP2005336856A - Toilet device - Google Patents

Abstract

<P>PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To provide a toilet device capable of ensuring cleanness by suppressing the outbreak of slime or mold resulted from the adherence or the breeding of various germs in the toilet device. <P>SOLUTION: A metal ion generator 10 is provided in the middle of at least one water supply system among a water supply system connected from a water supply source 3 through a warm water flushing toilet seat branch faucet 4 to supply water to a lower tank 1, a cylinder 8 connected from the water supply source 3 through the warm water flushing toilet seat faucet 4 to store a human body washing nozzle 7 through a check valve 5, a warm water tank 2 and a change-over valve 6 and a water supply system supplying water to a nozzle washing means 9, and the outbreak of slime or mold resulted from the adherence or the breeding of various germs and dirt can be suppressed. <P>COPYRIGHT: (C)2006,JPO&NCIPI

Description

  The present invention relates to a toilet device, and in particular, for water, water, dissolved water, antibacterial and bactericidal metal ions such as silver ions, for each part such as a hot water tank, a valve, a washing nozzle, a low tank, a toilet, and piping. Further, the present invention relates to a warm water washing toilet seat device for preventing water stains, moldiness, mold, odor, and the like due to adherence and breeding of germs and ensuring cleanliness.

  2. Description of the Related Art Conventionally, as is well known, there has been provided a warm water washing toilet seat device having a mechanism for washing a local part of a human body with washing water (hot water) ejected from a nozzle built in a toilet after defecation or urination. Thus, in each part constituting the warm water washing toilet seat device, there are problems that water stains, slime, mold, odor, etc. due to adherence and propagation of germs occur, and dirt is difficult to remove.

  Therefore, various means are conventionally provided in order to ensure the cleanliness and cleanliness of each part constituting the warm water washing toilet seat apparatus.

  For example, the antibacterial agent is applied to the resin material that forms the toilet seat body and washing nozzle of a warm water washing toilet seat, and dirt adheres to the toilet bowl that constitutes sanitary ware and the means to suppress or sterilize germs. Difficult surface treatments, for example, surface treatments marketed under the trade name “Proguard” (manufactured by Inax Co., Ltd.) are provided.

  In addition, the toilet seat of the warm water washing toilet seat device can be easily detached from the toilet bowl, and the cleaning nozzle and toilet bowl of the warm water washing toilet seat are made easier to clean, thereby ensuring cleanliness by periodically cleaning each part. Means and the like are also provided.

  Further, in the human body washing nozzle constituting the warm water washing toilet seat, as shown in Patent Document 1, the washing water is directly ejected from the newly provided nozzle washing means in association with the movement of the human body washing nozzle. Nozzle cleaning means for cleaning the human body cleaning nozzle is also provided.

  Next, in sanitary ware, a solid cleaning agent for flush toilets is put into a low tank or placed on the hand-washing surface of the low tank, and the cleaning agent is gradually dissolved by the water flow during the washing, and the inside of the low tank and toilet bowl is There are known drugs for keeping clean and positively deodorizing bad odors during defecation and urination and of their decomposition products.

Moreover, in sanitary ware, in order to wash the toilet bowl with washing water in which silver ions having bactericidal properties are dissolved, as shown in Patent Document 2, a device incorporating a silver ion generator in washing water in a low tank, As shown in Patent Document 3, there is provided a device in which an ozone water supply device is incorporated in a pipe through which wash water flows in order to wash a toilet with ozone water.
JP 2001-254425 A JP 2000-291099 A JP 10-33231 A

  However, the toilet apparatus as described above has the following problems.

(1) Antibacterial agent is applied to the resin material of the cleaning nozzle, or the surface of the toilet bowl that makes up the sanitary ware is subjected to surface treatment that makes it difficult to get dirt. The effect of suppressing the adherence and propagation of various germs such as the original fungus is weak.

(2) If the toilet seat of the warm water flush toilet device is configured to be easily detached from the toilet and easy to clean, it takes time for cleaning, and it is psychological to the work itself of cleaning each member contaminated with bacteria. The burden is also great.

(3) As shown in Patent Document 1, in relation to the movement of the human body washing nozzle, the washing water is directly ejected to the human body washing nozzle and the washing is performed directly. Since germs attached to the surface cannot be sterilized, it is impossible to prevent the occurrence of slime and mold caused by the germs and contamination.

(4) In the case where the solid cleaning disinfectant for the flush toilet is put into the low tank or placed on the hand-washing surface on the low tank, the solid cleansing disinfectant for the flush toilet is consumed over time and over time. Therefore, it takes time to replace and maintain, and the wash water supplied to the warm water toilet seat side is not supplied with wash water in which the solid washing disinfectant for flush toilets is dissolved. There is no adherence and propagation of various bacteria on each part such as nozzles and pipes, and it is impossible to prevent the occurrence of slime and mold caused by various bacteria and organic components, and contamination.

(5) In a sanitary ware, in order to wash a toilet bowl with wash water in which sterilizable silver ions are dissolved, as shown in Patent Document 2, in a device incorporating a silver ion generator in wash water in a low tank, In addition, washing water with dissolved silver ions is not supplied to the washing water on the warm water washing toilet seat side, so there is adhesion and propagation of germs on each part of the warm water tank and especially the human body washing nozzle constituting the warm water washing toilet seat side. It is impossible to prevent the occurrence of slimy and mold caused by various germs and organic components, and dirt.

(6) In a sanitary ware, in order to wash the toilet bowl with ozone water, as shown in Patent Document 3, in the apparatus incorporating the ozone water supply device in the middle of the piping through which the washing water flows, the washing water on the warm water washing toilet seat side Since ozone water is not supplied to the water, this also prevents various bacteria from adhering to and growing on each part of the hot water tank and especially the human body washing nozzle, and to prevent slimming and mold generation and contamination caused by bacteria and organic components. Since ozone is easily decomposed after generation, the bactericidal effect is attenuated over time, and the resin material forming the nozzle and toilet seat is degraded by the active action of ozone in ozone water. .

  The present invention has been made in view of such circumstances, and for warm water-washed toilet seats having a mechanism for washing a local part of a human body after defecation or urination, slimming and mold caused by adherence and propagation of various bacteria. It is an object of the present invention to ensure the cleanliness and cleanliness of each part constituting the warm water washing toilet seat device by suppressing the occurrence of contamination and the contamination due to adhesion of organic components and the like.

  The invention of claim 1, which has been made to solve the above technical problem, is connected to a low tank and a hot water tank each having a pipe connected to a water supply source, to the low tank and the hot water tank via a pipe, and Connected to a water supply source through a pipe, the wash water supplied from the water supply source is branched into the low tank and the hot water tank, and the hot water wash toilet branch branch plug is connected to the hot water wash toilet seat branch plug. A non-return valve for supplying water to the hot water tank in the forward direction in the middle of the pipe, a cylinder containing a human body washing nozzle for washing a human body local part connected to the hot water tank via a switching valve, and the human body washing nozzle Nozzle cleaning means for jetting cleaning water to the water supply source, and the middle of the pipe connecting the cylinder and the nozzle cleaning means to the water supply source It is that the toilet apparatus characterized by comprising said metal ion generator for generating and germicidal silver ions during at least one of the pipe in the middle a pipe connecting the low tank to the water supply source.

  In order to solve the above technical problem, the invention of claim 2 is the toilet apparatus according to claim 1, wherein the metal ion generator for generating sterilizing silver ions and the like is opposite to the hot water tank. It is provided in the middle of piping connecting the stop valve.

  The invention of claim 3 made to solve the above technical problem is the toilet apparatus according to claim 1, wherein the metal ion generator for generating sterilizable silver ions and the like is placed in the hot water tank. It is characterized by having prepared.

  The invention according to claim 4 made to solve the technical problem described above is the toilet apparatus according to claim 1, wherein the metal ion generator for generating bactericidal silver ions or the like is switched with the hot water tank. It is provided in the middle of piping connecting the valves.

  In order to solve the above technical problem, the invention of claim 5 is the toilet apparatus according to claim 1, wherein the metal ion generator for generating bactericidal silver ions or the like is provided with the switching valve and the nozzle. It is provided in the middle of a pipe connecting the cleaning means.

  The invention of claim 6 made to solve the above technical problem is the toilet apparatus according to claims 2, 4 and 5, wherein the metal ion generator for generating bactericidal silver ions and the like is reversed. It is characterized in that it is provided in a cleaning device case containing cleaning devices such as a stop valve, the hot water tank, the switching valve, the cylinder storing the human body cleaning nozzle, and the nozzle cleaning means.

  The invention of claim 7 made to solve the technical problem described above is the toilet apparatus according to claim 1, wherein the metal ion generator for generating sterilizing silver ions and the like is used as the water supply source and the hot water. It is characterized in that it is provided in the middle of the pipe connecting the flush toilet branch branch plug.

  The invention of claim 8 made to solve the above technical problem is the toilet apparatus according to claim 1, wherein the metal ion generator for generating bactericidal silver ions or the like is replaced with the hot water flush toilet seat branch plug. And in the middle of a pipe connecting the low tank.

  In order to solve the above technical problem, the invention of claim 9 is the toilet apparatus according to claim 1, wherein the metal tank is provided in the low tank with the metal ion generator for generating sterilizable silver ions and the like. It is characterized by that.

  In order to solve the above technical problem, the invention of claim 10 is the toilet apparatus according to any one of claims 1 to 9, wherein the metal ions generated from the metal ion generator are silver. It is characterized by being one or a combination of two or more of ions, copper ions, and zinc ions.

  According to the first aspect of the present invention, the water supply source is connected to a cylinder for storing the human body cleaning nozzle and the nozzle cleaning means via the hot water cleaning toilet seat branch plug and the hot water tank, and the pipe is connected to the water supply source. Since there is a metal ion generator that generates bactericidal silver ions, etc. at least in the middle of the pipe connecting the low tank via the toilet seat branch plug, the human body washing nozzle is stored in the water supply source At least one of the pipe connecting the cylinder and the nozzle cleaning means and the pipe connecting the low tank to the water supply source may be supplied with cleaning water in which metal ions such as sterilizing silver ions are dissolved. I can do it.

  As a result, washing water in which metal ions such as bactericidal silver ions are dissolved flows into the human body washing nozzle, the nozzle washing means, the low tank, the toilet, etc., and these parts can be washed and sterilized. As a result, water stains, slime, mold, dirt and odor caused by adherence and propagation of germs to the toilet device are suppressed, and cleanliness is ensured.

  In addition, washing water in which metal ions such as sterilizing silver ions are dissolved has a stable sterilizing power, can be sterilized locally without harming the human body, and an inexpensive washing water sterilizing apparatus can be obtained. There is also an effect.

  According to the second aspect of the present invention, a check valve that forwards water to the hot water tank is interposed in the middle of the pipe connecting the hot water tank and the warm water washing toilet seat branch plug, and the check valve In the middle of the pipe connecting the hot water tank and the hot water tank, a metal ion generator that generates sterilizable silver ions and the like is provided. Washing water in which the metal ions are dissolved is supplied.

  As a result, the human body cleaning nozzle connected to the hot water tank and the nozzle cleaning means for ejecting the cleaning water to the human body cleaning nozzle are supplied with cleaning water in which metal ions such as bactericidal silver ions are dissolved, The human body washing nozzle can be sterilized and washed, and the washing water after washing the human body washing nozzle is discharged into the toilet bowl. At the same time, the toilet bowl can be sterilized and washed, Cleanliness is ensured by suppressing water stains, slime, mold, dirt and odor caused by the adhesion and propagation of germs on the toilet device.

  In addition, when the wash water is ejected from the human body washing nozzle to wash the local area of the defecation or urination person, the local area can be sterilized, so that the local cleanliness is also ensured.

  According to the invention described in claim 3, since the metal ion generator for generating sterilizing silver ions and the like is provided in the hot water tank, the existing water supply system can be used without complicating the water supply system. However, it is not necessary to drastically change the structure of the toilet device.

  Further, as described in the effect of the invention according to claim 2, the human body washing nozzle and the nozzle washing means are supplied with washing water in which sterilizable silver ions are dissolved from the warm water tank, and the human body is similarly treated. The local part and the human body washing nozzle and the toilet can be sterilized and washed.

  According to the invention described in claim 4, since the metal ion generator for generating bactericidal silver ions and the like is provided in the middle of the piping connecting the hot water tank and the switching valve, for example, a toilet device is used for a long time. Even when the concentration of metal ions such as sterilizing silver ions in the hot water tank is lowered, the cleaning water having an appropriate amount of metal ions is supplied by the metal ion generator when supplying the cleaning water. Water can be supplied to the cleaning nozzle and the nozzle cleaning means.

  As a result, the human body cleaning nozzle and the nozzle means are constantly supplied with cleaning water in which metal ions such as bactericidal silver ions having an appropriate amount of metal ion concentration are supplied when the cleaning water is supplied. Even when it is not used for a long period of time, it is possible to effectively sterilize and clean the local part of the human body and the human body washing nozzle and the toilet.

  According to the fifth aspect of the present invention, the metal ion generator for generating bactericidal silver ions and the like is provided in the middle of the piping connecting the switching valve and the nozzle cleaning means, so that only the nozzle cleaning means is provided. Since metal ions having sterilizing properties can be selectively supplied, the metal ion generator can be downsized and the amount of metal ions generated can be reduced, resulting in a longer life.

  In addition, since the cleaning water in which metal ions are dissolved can be supplied only to the nozzle cleaning means intensively, particularly by selecting the type and concentration of metal ions effective for ensuring the cleanliness of the human body cleaning nozzle, The cleaning and sterilizing effect of the human body cleaning nozzle can also be improved.

  Further, sterilization and washing of the toilet bowl is also performed by washing water in which metal ions discharged from the nozzle cleaning means are dissolved in the toilet bowl, and not only the human body cleaning nozzle but also the toilet bowl is caused by adhesion and propagation of germs, Slimming, mold, dirt and odor are suppressed and cleanliness is ensured.

  According to the sixth aspect of the present invention, the metal ion generator for generating sterilizing silver ions and the like is built in a cleaning device case including a check valve, a hot water tank, and a cleaning unit. Therefore, it is possible to ensure the same simple external appearance shape as before without increasing the portion exposed to the outside of the toilet device.

  In addition, since the piping system connecting the check valve and the hot water tank can be used in the existing cleaning water supply system, the structure of the cleaning device case does not need to be significantly changed.

  According to the seventh aspect of the present invention, since the metal ion generator for generating the sterilizing silver ions and the like is provided in the middle of the water supply pipe connecting the water supply source and the warm water washing toilet seat branch plug, the metal ion Wash water in which water is dissolved branches from the warm water wash toilet branch branch plug to both the warm water tank and the low tank and is supplied.

  As a result, cleaning water in which metal ions such as sterilizing silver ions are dissolved from the hot water tank is supplied to the human body cleaning nozzle and the nozzle cleaning means to sterilize and clean the local body part and the human body cleaning nozzle. In addition, when flushing toilet bowls, flush water in which the above metal ions are dissolved is also supplied from the low tank into the toilet bowl, so that the toilet bowl is sufficiently sterilized and washed, and the toilet equipment adheres to and propagates. Water, redness, mold, dirt and odor due to water are suppressed and cleanliness is ensured.

  Further, in the toilet device, since the existing cleaning water supply system can be used as it is, it is not necessary to change the structure of the toilet device.

  According to the invention described in claims 8 and 9, by providing the metal ion generating device such as the sterilizing silver ions in the middle of the low tank piping or in the low tank, the toilet tank is put into the toilet bowl at the time of toilet cleaning. Washing water in which metal ions are dissolved can be supplied, and the toilet can be sterilized and washed.

In addition, since the wash water in which metal ions are dissolved can be supplied only to the low tank and toilet, the effect of sterilization and cleaning can be achieved by selecting the type and concentration of metal ions that are particularly effective for sterilization and cleaning of these parts. As a result, cleanliness is ensured by suppressing water stains, slime, mold, dirt and odor caused by the adhesion and propagation of germs on the raw tank and toilet.

According to the invention of claim 10,
In the toilet apparatus according to any one of claims 1 to 9, the metal ions generated by the metal ion generator are one or a combination of silver ions, copper ions, and zinc ions, By selecting the type, combination and concentration of metal ions according to the quality of water supplied from the water supply source and the type of bacteria and the usage conditions, water stains, slime, Mold, dirt and odor can be more effectively suppressed.

  Embodiments according to the present invention will be described below with reference to the drawings.

(First embodiment)
A first example of an embodiment according to the present invention will be described below with reference to FIG.

  FIG. 1 is a block diagram showing a water supply system of a toilet apparatus according to the present invention, in which a metal ion generator 10 is arranged in the middle of a hot water tank pipe 2a connecting a check valve 5 and a hot water tank 2. It is.

  In FIG. 1, a low water tank 1 is connected to a hot water washing toilet seat branch plug 4a connected to a water supply source 3 having a constant water pressure via a hot water washing toilet seat branch plug piping 4a, and a low tank piping 1a. The hot water tank 2 in the cleaning device case 11 is connected via the hot water tank pipe 2a via the check valve 5 and the metal ion generator 10, and the cleaning water supplied from the water supply source 3 is the low tank 1 And the hot water tank 2 in the cleaning device case 11 are respectively branched to supply water.

  The low tank 1 is generally connected to a toilet bowl by a cleaning pipe (not shown) and placed on the upper surface of the rear part of the toilet body. Washing water for cleaning the toilet bowl is stored in the toilet bowl. Supply.

  Although not shown, the cleaning device case 11 is placed under the warm water cleaning toilet seat cover, and includes a check valve 5, a metal ion generator 10, a hot water tank 2, a switching valve 6, a cylinder 8 and a nozzle that contain a human body cleaning nozzle 7. The cleaning means 9 is built in the case, and in order from the check valve 5 toward the water supply direction, the metal ion generator 10, the hot water tank 2, the switching valve 6, the cylinder 8 containing the human body cleaning nozzle 7 and the nozzle cleaning means The cylinders 8 and the nozzle cleaning means 9 are connected to each other by pipes in the order of 9 to supply cleaning water in which metal ions generated by the metal ion generator 10 are dissolved.

  The check valve 5 is disposed in the middle of the pipe 2a connecting the warm water flush toilet branch branch plug 4 and the warm water tank 2, and the direction in which flush water is supplied to the warm water tank 2 from the flush toilet toilet branch branch plug 4 is defined as the forward direction. The washing water in the hot water tank 2 is configured not to flow backward to the hot water washing toilet seat branch plug 4.

  The metal ion generator 10 is disposed in the middle of the hot water tank pipe 2a that connects the check valve 5 and the hot water tank 2 to the wash water supplied through the check valve 5 from the hot water washing toilet branch branch plug 4. Bactericidal metal ions such as silver ions generated by application of an external power source (not shown) are dissolved and supplied to the hot water tank 2.

  As is well known in the art, the metal ion generator 10 uses, as an anode, an electrode made of a metal that elutes bactericidal metal ions arranged facing a wash water at a predetermined interval, as is well known. By applying a voltage to this, an electric current flows between the electrodes, so that bactericidal ions are generated from the anode electrode and dissolved in the washing water.

  The detailed configuration of this metal ion generator and the mechanism of ion generation are described in, for example, Japanese Patent Laid-Open No. 2000-291099.

  In addition, silver ions, copper ions, zinc ions, etc. are known as metallic ions. Among them, silver ions have the strongest bactericidal activity and have a broad antibacterial spectrum, so they can be used against a relatively large number of bacteria. It is often used because it has a sterilizing effect and can exhibit an effect at a lower concentration, so that the electrical energy for generating silver ions can be reduced, and the sterilizing device can be made compact and have a long life.

As is known in the art, the antibacterial action of bactericidal metal ions is, for example, that silver ions (Ag ⁺ ) are attracted to bacteria (charged to −), and the electrical balance within the bacteria is lost, causing the bacteria to This is due to killing and further reacting with the -SH group of the bacterial enzyme to deactivate the enzyme activity.

  The antibacterial action of sterilizing metal ions represented by silver ions may be harmless to the human body, including sterilization of hot springs and pool water, washing water for washing machines, and antibacterial fibers. Widely used in daily life.

  Next, the hot water tank 2 is disposed in the middle of the pipe connecting the metal ion generator 10 and the switching valve 6, and is supplied from the water supply source 3 through the hot water washing toilet branch branch plug 4, the check valve 5 and the metal ion generator 10. The cleaning water in which sterilizable metal ions are dissolved is stored and supplied to the cylinder 8 and the nozzle cleaning means 9 housing the human body cleaning nozzle 7 through the switching valve 6 at the time of cleaning.

Accordingly, the washing water in which the sterilizing metal ions supplied to the hot water tank 2 are dissolved is used as the washing water for local washing and sterilization of the human body for the human body washing nozzle 7 and for the nozzle washing means 9. These are used as cleaning water for the human body cleaning nozzle 7 respectively.
The hot water tank 2 may be provided with a hot water heater and a temperature control device (not shown) so as to raise and maintain the wash water at an appropriate temperature.

  The switching valve 6 is connected to the hot water tank 2 by a switching valve pipe 6a, and a pair of cylinders 8 each incorporating a human body washing nozzle 7 is a cylinder pipe 8a, and the nozzle washing means 9 is a nozzle washing. It is connected by means piping 9a.

  Although not shown, the switching valve 6 is composed of a plurality of solenoid valves, and a pair of cylinders 8 and nozzles are used for cleaning water supplied from the hot water tank 2 in which metal ions such as bactericidal silver ions are dissolved. It is a valve that selectively controls water supply to the cleaning means 9.

Each of the pair of cylinders 8 accommodates a human body washing nozzle 7 and is connected to the switching valve 6 through a cylinder pipe 8a. Washing water is supplied from the hot water tank 2 through the switching valve 6 based on a control signal from the outside. Then, the human body washing nozzle 7 is advanced and exposed from the cylinder 8 by the water pressure of the washing water, and the washing water is spouted to clean and sterilize the local part of the human body. The rod-shaped nozzle that moves forward and backward by the water pressure of the cleaning water supplied from 2 is housed, but the human body washing nozzle 7 housed in one of the cylinders 8 is dedicated to anal washing, and the other cylinder The human body cleaning nozzle cleaning 7 housed in 8 is dedicated to bidet cleaning.

  The mechanism of the nozzle that moves forward / backward with the washing water is described in, for example, Japanese Patent Laid-Open No. 5-239856.

  The nozzle cleaning means 9 is connected to the switching valve 6 by a nozzle cleaning means pipe 9a, and the cleaning water in which metal ions such as bactericidal silver ions are dissolved from the hot water tank 2 is switched based on a control signal from the outside. The human body washing nozzle 7 can be cleaned and sterilized by spraying this washing water to the human body washing nozzle 7 which is supplied through 6 and is advanced and exposed from the pair of cylinders 8 respectively. Be placed.

  The operation of the toilet apparatus having the above configuration will be described below.

  After the user defecates or urinates, when the activation switch of the hot water washing toilet seat is operated to be in the ON state, the switching valve 6 constituted by a plurality of electromagnetic valves is operated based on a predetermined control pattern, and the water supply source 3 The cleaning water supplied with a certain amount of water pressure from the water supply source 3 sequentially passes through the hot water cleaning branch plug 4, the check valve 5, the metal ion generator 10, and the switching valve 6, which are sequentially connected by piping, to the cylinder 8. Water is supplied to the nozzle cleaning means 9.

  At this time, power is also supplied to the metal ion generator 10 in the middle of the hot water tank pipe 2a connecting the check valve 5 and the hot water tank 2, so that sterilizing metal ions are generated and dissolved in the washing water.

  The cleaning water in which the sterilizing metal ions are dissolved in the cleaning water is supplied to the hot water tank 2 and is sequentially supplied to the cylinder 8 through the switching valve pipe 6a, the switching valve 6, the cylinder pipe 8a, and the nozzle cleaning means pipe 9a. Water is supplied to the nozzle cleaning means 7.

  For example, in the cylinder 8 and the nozzle cleaning means 9, when the activation switch of the hot water cleaning toilet seat is turned on, the cleaning water in which the sterilizable metal ions stored in the hot water tank 2 are dissolved is separated from the pair of cylinders 8 and 8. By operating the switching valve 6 having a control function of selectively supplying water to the nozzle cleaning means 9, first, the water supply source 3 is connected from the hot water tank 2 to the cylinder 8 that houses one human body cleaning nozzle 7 of the pair of cylinders 8. After washing water is supplied at approximately equal water pressure and the human body washing nozzle 7 advances and is exposed, washing water is ejected from the discharge port of the human body washing nozzle 7 to wash the local area of the seated user.

  The human body washing nozzle 7 housed in the pair of cylinders 8 in FIG. 1 is dedicated to anal washing, and the other is dedicated to bidet washing.

  When washing the local part of the human body with the human body washing nozzle 7, the washing water dissolves metal ions such as sterilizing silver ions, so it is possible to sterilize the vicinity of the user's anus etc. at the same time as washing. In addition, after the local washing and sterilization of the human body, the sterilizing washing water can be discharged to the toilet and the inside of the toilet can be sterilized.

  After the above-mentioned local cleaning and sterilization of the human body is completed, the switching valve 6 having a control function of selectively supplying water is operated to stop the water supply to the human body cleaning nozzle 7 and place the human body cleaning nozzle 7 in the cylinder 8. Retract and retract.

  Further, the human body washing nozzle 7 is controlled by controlling the switching valve 6 so that the washing water is ejected from the nozzle washing means 9 to the human body washing nozzle washing 7 in association with the movement of the human body washing nozzle 7 during storage. It is automatically cleaned and cleaned with cleaning water in which metal ions such as sterilizing silver ions are dissolved.

  As described above, by controlling the switching valve 6 and selecting an appropriate control pattern for the human body washing nozzle 7 and the nozzle washing means 9, the local body part and the human body washing nozzle 7 are washed and sterilized before use. The person turns off the activation switch of the hot water washing toilet seat, and the washing process is completed.

  In the water supply system connected to the low tank 1 by piping through the hot water cleaning toilet seat branch plug 4 to the water supply source 3, the washing water is discharged from the low tank 1 to the toilet connected to the low tank 1 by the cleaning pipe. The method of cleaning the toilet bowl is the same as the conventional method.

  As a result, washing water in which sterilizing metal ions such as silver ions are dissolved flows into the human body washing nozzle 7, the nozzle washing means 9 and the toilet, and can be washed and sterilized. At the same time, water stains, slime, mold, dirt, and odor caused by adherence and propagation of germs to the toilet device are suppressed to ensure cleanliness.

(Second Embodiment)
Hereinafter, a second embodiment of the present invention will be described with reference to FIG.

  FIG. 2 is a block diagram showing a hot water cleaning toilet seat and a cleaning water supply system for sanitary ware according to the present invention, in which a metal ion generator 10 is provided in the hot water tank 2.

  In FIG. 2, a warm water cleaning toilet seat branch plug 4 connected to a water supply source 3 having a constant water pressure and supplying cleaning water through a warm water cleaning toilet seat branch plug piping 4a is connected to the low tank 1 through a low tank piping 1a. A water supply system for supplying water to wash the toilet bowl, the cylinder 8 for supplying water to the hot water tank 2 via the hot water washing toilet seat branch plug 4 and the check valve 5 and housing the human body washing nozzle 7 and the nozzle washing means 9 The two water supply systems, that is, the water supply system for supplying water to the water supply system, are the same as in the first embodiment, but in this embodiment, the metal ion generator 10 is disposed in the hot water tank 2. It is directly arranged on.

  That is, in the first embodiment, the metal ion generator 10 supplies water to the hot water tank 2 from the water supply source 3 through the hot water washing toilet seat branch plug 4 and the check valve 2 and causes the human body washing nozzle 7 to flow. In the water supply system for supplying water to the stored cylinder 8 and the nozzle cleaning means 9, the hot water tank pipe 2 a connecting the check valve 5 and the hot water tank 3 is arranged in the middle of this embodiment. It is arranged directly in the hot water tank 10 of the water supply system.

  Therefore, when the user turns on the activation switch of the warm water flush toilet seat after defecation or urination, the switching valve 6 composed of a plurality of electromagnetic valves is determined in advance as described in the first embodiment. The hot water cleaning branch plug 4 in which the cleaning water having a water pressure from the water supply source 3 is sequentially connected to the cylinder 8 and the nozzle cleaning means 7 by piping from the water supply source 3, Water is supplied through the check valve 5, the hot water tank 2 including the metal ion generator 10, and the switching valve 6.

  At this time, the metal ion generator 10 disposed in the hot water tank 2 is also fed to generate sterilizing metal ions, and the sterilizing metal ions are generated in the hot water tank 2. In the warm water tank 2, the wash water in which the sterilizing metal ions are dissolved is generated.

  The cleaning water in which the sterilizing metal ions are dissolved is supplied to the cylinder 8 and the nozzle cleaning means 7 through the switching valve 6, the cylinder pipe 8a and the nozzle cleaning means pipe 9a.

  The metal ion generating device 10 disposed in the hot water tank 2 may be configured to have a metal ion generating electrode directly in the wash water stored in the hot water tank 2, or the hot water tank 2 may be provided with the metal ion generator 10 connected by piping.

  As a result, the metal ion generator 10 is newly installed in the existing water supply system for supplying water from the warm water cleaning toilet branch branch plug 4 to the cylinder 8 and the nozzle cleaning means 9 through the hot water tank 2. However, the water supply system does not become complicated, and the existing water supply system can be diverted, so that the structure of the toilet device does not need to be significantly changed.

(Third embodiment)
Hereinafter, a third embodiment of the present invention will be described with reference to FIG.

  The structure shown in FIG. 3 is substantially the same as the structure shown in FIG. 1, but in the present embodiment shown in FIG. 3, the metal ion generator 10 is connected to the hot water tank 2 and the switching valve 6. 6a is arranged in the middle.

  Therefore, after the user defecates or urinates, when the activation switch of the warm water washing toilet seat is operated to be in the ON state, first, as described in the first embodiment, the switching valve 6 composed of a plurality of electromagnetic valves is provided. The cleaning water that operates based on a predetermined control pattern and has a water pressure from the water supply source 3 is supplied to the cylinder 8 and the nozzle cleaning means 7 from the hot water cleaning branch plug 4, the check valve 5, and the hot water. Water is sequentially supplied through the tank 2, the metal ion generator 10 and the switching valve 6.

  At this time, power is also supplied to the metal ion generator 10 disposed in the middle of the switching valve pipe 6a connected to the hot water tank 2 and the switching valve 6, so that sterilizing metal ions are generated and dissolved in the washing water. The washing water in which the sterilizing metal ions are dissolved is supplied to the cylinder 8 connected to the switching valve 6 and the cylinder pipe 8a, and the nozzle cleaning means 9 connected to the switching valve 6 and the nozzle cleaning means pipe 9a. Water is supplied.

  Since the metal ion generator 10 is disposed in the piping of the water supply system after the hot water tank 2 and is configured to dissolve metal ions in the wash water supplied from the hot water tank 2, for example, a toilet device Even when the concentration of metal ions such as bactericidal silver ions stored in the hot water tank 2 is reduced with the passage of time without being used for a long period of time, an appropriate amount is always obtained by the metal ion generator 10 during cleaning. Wash water having a metal ion concentration can be supplied to the water supply system after supplying water from the hot water tank 2.

  As a result, the water washing nozzle 7 and the nozzle washing means 9 from the hot water tank 2 through the switching valve 6 are washed with washing water in which bactericidal metal ions having an appropriate concentration are dissolved. Sometimes the water is always supplied, and the human body local area is sterilized and cleaned by the human body cleaning nozzle 7 and the human body cleaning nozzle 7 is sterilized and cleaned.

(Fourth embodiment)
Hereinafter, a fourth embodiment of the present invention will be described with reference to FIG.

The structure shown in FIG. 4 is substantially the same as the structure shown in FIG. 1, but in the present embodiment example of FIG. 4, the metal ion generator 10 is replaced with a nozzle cleaning means that connects the switching valve 6 and the nozzle cleaning means 9. It is arranged in the middle of the pipe 9a.

  Therefore, after the user defecates or urinates, when the activation switch of the hot water washing toilet seat is turned on, first, as described in the first embodiment, the switching valve 6 constituted by a plurality of electromagnetic valves is determined in advance. The cleaning water having a water pressure from the water supply source 3 is sequentially supplied to the pair of cylinders 8 and the nozzle cleaning means 9 which are opened and closed based on the control pattern thus set and accommodates the human body cleaning nozzle 7. Water is supplied through the check valve 5, the switching valve 6, and the metal ion generator 10, and is supplied to the cylinder 8 and the nozzle cleaning means 9.

  At this time, power is also supplied to the metal ion generating device 10 in the middle of the nozzle cleaning means pipe 9a that connects the switching valve 6 and the nozzle cleaning means 9, so that sterilizing metal ions are generated and are supplied to the cleaning water. Dissolving and supplying the sterilizing metal ions to the nozzle cleaning means 9 through the nozzle cleaning means pipe 9a, and sterilizing and cleaning the human body cleaning nozzle 7 with the sterilizing cleaning water. I can do it.

  Thus, in this embodiment, since the metal ions having sterilization can be selectively supplied only to the nozzle cleaning means 9 that cleans the human body cleaning nozzle 7, the metal ion generator 10 can be downsized, Since the copper ion supply is the minimum necessary, the lifetime of the metal ion generator 10 can be increased.

  Further, since the cleaning water in which the sterilizing metal ions are dissolved can be supplied only to the nozzle cleaning means 9 in a concentrated manner, the kind and concentration of the metal ions that can effectively ensure the sterilization and cleaning of the human body cleaning nozzle 7 in particular. By selecting, the cleanliness effect of the human body washing nozzle 7 can be improved.

  Further, even when the metal ion concentration of the cleaning water stored in the hot water tank 2 is lowered without using the toilet device for a long time, the metal ion generator 10 always has an appropriate amount of metal ion concentration at the time of cleaning. Water can be supplied.

(Fifth embodiment)
Hereinafter, a fifth embodiment of the present invention will be described with reference to FIG.

  As shown in FIG. 1, a hot water washing toilet seat branch plug 4a connected to a water supply source 3 having a constant water pressure and supplying washing water via a warm water washing toilet seat branch plug pipe 4a is connected to a low tank 1 by a low tank pipe 1a. Further, the hot water tank 2 in the cleaning device case 11 is connected by the hot water tank pipe 2a via the check valve 5 and the metal ion generator 10, respectively, and the cleaning water supplied from the water supply source 3 is supplied. The warm water washing toilet seat branch plug 4 supplies water to the warm water tank 2 in the washing device case 11 and the low tank 1 placed on the upper surface of the rear part of the toilet body.

  Although not shown, the cleaning device case 11 is placed under the warm water cleaning toilet seat cover, together with the control device, the check valve 5, the metal ion generation device 10, the hot water tank 2, the switching valve 6, and the human body cleaning. The cleaning device includes a cylinder 8 in which the nozzle 7 is accommodated and the nozzle cleaning means 9, and each cleaning device is arranged in order from the check valve 5 toward the water supply direction in order from the check valve 5, the metal ion generator 10, the hot water tank 2, The switch valve 6, the cylinder 8 housing the human body washing nozzle 7 and the nozzle washing means 9 are connected to each other by piping and are surrounded by a two-dot chain line in FIG.

  In other words, in this embodiment, the metal ion generation device 10 is built in the cleaning device case 11 together with other cleaning devices and control devices.

  In the cleaning device case 11, the metal ions supplied to the hot water tank 2 from the water supply source 3 through the hot water cleaning toilet seat branch plug 4, the check valve 5, and the metal ion generator 10 are dissolved. The cleaning water is supplied to the cylinder 8 and the nozzle cleaning means 9 in which the human body cleaning nozzle 7 is housed.

  In FIG. 1, as an example of constituting the metal ion generator 10 in the cleaning device case 11, the metal ion generator 10 is in the middle of a hot water tank pipe 2 a that connects the check valve 5 and the hot water tank 2. However, the metal ion generation device 10 may be arranged in the hot water tank 2 or in the middle of the switching valve pipe 6 a connecting the hot water tank 2 and the switching valve 6. Further, it may be arranged in the middle of the nozzle cleaning means pipe 9 a that connects the switching valve 6 and the nozzle cleaning means 9.

  As described above, by incorporating the metal ion generation device 10 together with other cleaning devices and control devices in the device case 11, the metal ion generation device 10 increases the number of portions exposed to the outside of the toilet device. It can be expanded without any problem, and a simple external shape similar to that without the conventional metal ion generator can be secured.

(Sixth embodiment)
Hereinafter, a sixth embodiment of the present invention will be described with reference to FIG.

  The structure shown in FIG. 5 is substantially the same as the structure shown in FIG. 1, but in the present embodiment shown in FIG. 4, the metal ion generator 10 is connected to the hot water supply 3 and the hot water washing toilet seat branch plug 4. It is arranged in the middle of the cleaning toilet seat branch plug piping 4a.

  In FIG. 5, the wash water supplied from the water supply source 3 to the warm water washing toilet seat branch plug 4 with a certain water pressure is supplied to the low tank 1 through the hot water washing toilet seat branch plug 4 to wash the toilet bowl. A water supply system that supplies water to the hot water tank 2 through the hot water cleaning toilet seat branch plug 4 and supplies water to the pair of cylinders 8 and the nozzle cleaning means 9. Although not different from the first embodiment, in the present embodiment, the metal ion generator 10 is provided in the middle of the hot water washing toilet seat branch plug pipe 4a connecting the water supply source 3 and the hot water washing toilet branch branch plug 4a. It is arranged.

  Accordingly, the wash water supplied from the water supply source 3 is supplied to the low tank 1 to wash the toilet and the water supply system supplied to the cylinder 8 and the nozzle cleaning means 9 via the hot water tank 2. In both cases, washing water in which sterilizing metal ions are dissolved can be supplied.

  In the water supply system that supplies water to the low tank 1 and cleans the toilet bowl, for example, the user turns off the hot water cleaning toilet seat after use to finish the cleaning process by the human body cleaning nozzle 7 and the nozzle cleaning means 9, and When toilet flushing water is allowed to flow from the low tank 1, flush water in which sterilizing metal ions are dissolved is supplied from the low tank 1 to the toilet bowl, and the toilet bowl is washed and sterilized.

  As a result, the toilet bowl can be sterilized and washed with wash water in which metal ions are dissolved, and water stains, slime, mold, dirt and odor caused by adherence and propagation of germs on the toilet bowl are suppressed. , The toilet cleanliness is ensured.

  In addition, since the existing toilet water supply system can be used as it is, there is no need to change the structure of the toilet device.

  On the other hand, in the water supply system in which water is supplied from the hot water cleaning branch plug 4 to the hot water tank 2 and supplied to the cylinder 8 and the nozzle cleaning means 9 through the switching valve 6, sterilizing metal ions are dissolved. As described in the above-described embodiment, the washing body can be washed and sterilized together with the washing and sterilization of the human body, and the bacteria can adhere to the toilet device. Water, redness, mold, dirt and odor caused by breeding are suppressed and cleanliness is ensured.

(Seventh embodiment)
Hereinafter, a seventh embodiment of the present invention will be described with reference to FIG.

  In the structure shown in FIG. 6, the metal ion generator 10 is disposed in the middle of a low tank pipe 1 a that connects the warm water washing toilet seat branch plug 4 and the low tank 1.

  In FIG. 6, the washing water supplied from the water supply source 3 to the warm water washing toilet seat branch plug 4 is supplied from the hot water washing toilet seat branch plug 4 to the raw tank 1 through the raw tank pipe 1a to wash the toilet. Water is branched and supplied to the system and the water supply system for supplying water to the hot water tank 2 through the check valve 5 from the hot water cleaning toilet branch branch plug 4 and supplying water to the cylinder 8 and the nozzle cleaning means 9. However, the said metal ion generator 10 is arrange | positioned in the said low tank piping 1a of the water supply system which is supplied to the said low tank 1 and wash | cleans a toilet bowl.

  Therefore, in the water supply system in which water is supplied from the water supply source 3 to the raw tank 1 through the hot water washing toilet seat branch plug 4 to wash the toilet bowl, the wash water in which sterilizing metal ions are dissolved is in the middle of the raw tank pipe 1a. Washing water produced by the metal ion generation device 10 disposed in the container and having sterilizable metal ions dissolved therein can be supplied to the toilet.

  As a result, for example, after the user defecates or urinates, when the operation of washing the toilet bowl by flushing the toilet bowl with flush water from the low tank 1 after turning off the activation switch of the warm water washing toilet seat and ending the washing process, Wash water in which sterilizable metal ions are dissolved is supplied from the raw tank 1 and can be sterilized and washed in the toilet bowl, so that water stains, slime, Mold, dirt and odor are suppressed and cleanliness is ensured.

  In addition, since wash water that dissolves sterilizable metal ions can be supplied only to the wash water that is supplied to the toilet intensively, select the type and concentration of metal ions that can effectively ensure sterilization and washing of the toilet bowl in particular. By this, the bactericidal effect in the toilet bowl can be improved.

  Moreover, the existing wash water supply system can be used as it is, and there is no need to change the structure of the toilet apparatus.

(Eighth embodiment)
Hereinafter, an eighth embodiment of the present invention will be described with reference to FIG.

  FIG. 7 is a block diagram showing the water supply system of the toilet device of the present invention, and is a block diagram when the metal ion generator 10 is disposed in the low tank 1.

  In FIG. 7, a water supply system 3 for supplying cleaning water having a constant water pressure includes a water supply system for supplying water to the low tank 1 from the warm water cleaning toilet seat branch plug 4 through the low tank pipe 1 a and cleaning the toilet. Two water supply systems of water supply system for supplying water to the hot water tank 2 through the hot water tank pipe 2a and further supplying water to the cylinder 8 and the nozzle cleaning means 9 are connected. The metal ion generator 10 is connected to the low tank pipe 1a. It is arrange | positioned in the said low tank 1 of the water supply system which supplies water to the said low tank 1 and wash | cleans a toilet bowl.

  Since the metal ion generator 10 is disposed in the raw tank 1, a water supply system for supplying toilet water to the raw tank 1 from the hot water washing toilet seat branch plug 4 through the raw tank pipe 1a to wash the toilet. In the above, wash water in which metal ions having sterilization properties are directly generated in the raw tank 1 can be generated and supplied to the toilet bowl.

  As a result, for example, after the user defecates or urinates, the human body part and the human body washing nozzle 7 are washed, the warm water washing toilet seat start switch is turned off and the washing process is completed. When the operation is performed, washing water in which sterilizing metal ions are dissolved is supplied from the low tank 1 to the toilet, and the toilet is washed and sterilized.

  Although not shown, the metal ion generator 10 disposed in the row tank 1 may have a configuration in which a metal ion generation electrode is provided directly in the wash water stored in the row tank 1, or the row tank. 1 may be configured such that the metal ion generator 10 is incorporated in a pipe.

  As a result, since the metal ion generator 10 is disposed in the raw tank 1, the wash water in which the metallic ions are dissolved is discharged from the raw tank 1 to the toilet as in the seventh embodiment. The toilet can be sterilized and washed, and water cleansing, slime, mold, dirt and odor caused by adherence and propagation of germs in the toilet are suppressed, and cleanliness is ensured.

  Further, since the metal ion generator 10 is disposed in the low tank 1, the existing wash water supply system can be used as it is, and there is no need to change the structure of the toilet apparatus.

The water supply block diagram of the toilet apparatus which concerns on the 1st * 5 embodiment of this invention. The water supply block diagram of the toilet apparatus which concerns on the 2nd Embodiment of this invention. The water supply block diagram of the toilet apparatus which concerns on the 3rd Embodiment of this invention. The water supply block diagram of the toilet apparatus which concerns on the 4th Embodiment of this invention. The water supply block diagram of the toilet apparatus which concerns on the 6th Embodiment of this invention. The water supply block diagram of the toilet apparatus which concerns on the 7th Embodiment of this invention. The water supply block diagram of the toilet apparatus which concerns on the 8th Embodiment of this invention.

Explanation of symbols

DESCRIPTION OF SYMBOLS 1 ... Low tank 1a ... Low tank piping 2 ... Warm water tank 2a ... Warm water tank piping 3 ... Water supply source 4 ... Warm water washing toilet seat branch plug 4a ... Warm water washing toilet seat branch plug piping 5 ... Check valve 6 ... Switch valve 6a ... Switch valve pipe 7 ... Human body cleaning nozzle 8 ... Cylinder 8a ... Cylinder pipe 9 ... Nozzle cleaning means 9a ... Nozzle cleaning means pipe 10 ... Metal Ion generator 11 ... cleaning device case

Claims (10)

  A low tank and a hot water tank having pipes connected to a water supply source, and a wash water supplied from the water supply source connected to the low water tank and the hot water tank via a pipe and connected to the water supply source via a pipe, respectively. A hot water washing toilet seat branch plug that branches and supplies water to each of the low tank and the hot water tank, and a check that is provided in the middle of a pipe that connects the hot water tank to the hot water washing toilet seat branch plug and that forwards water to the hot water tank A valve, a cylinder housing a human body cleaning nozzle for cleaning a human body local part connected to the hot water tank via a switching valve, nozzle cleaning means for jetting cleaning water to the human body cleaning nozzle, and the cylinder to the water supply source And in the middle of the piping connecting the nozzle cleaning means and in the middle of the piping connecting the low tank to the water supply source Toilet apparatus characterized by also comprising a said metal ion generator for generating and bactericidal silver ions in the middle one of the pipes.   The toilet apparatus according to claim 1, wherein the metal ion generator for generating bactericidal silver ions or the like is provided in the middle of a pipe connecting the hot water tank and the check valve.   2. The toilet apparatus according to claim 1, wherein the hot water tank is provided with the metal ion generator for generating sterilizable silver ions and the like.   The toilet device according to claim 1, wherein the metal ion generator for generating sterilizable silver ions and the like is provided in the middle of a pipe connecting the hot water tank and the switching valve.   2. The toilet apparatus according to claim 1, wherein the metal ion generator for generating bactericidal silver ions or the like is provided in the middle of a pipe connecting the switching valve and the nozzle cleaning means.   6. The toilet apparatus according to claim 2, 4, 5, wherein the metal ion generator for generating sterilizable silver ions and the like accommodates the check valve, the hot water tank, the switching valve, and the human body washing nozzle. A toilet device provided in a cleaning device case containing a cleaning device such as a cylinder and the nozzle cleaning means.   2. The toilet apparatus according to claim 1, wherein the metal ion generator for generating bactericidal silver ions and the like is provided in the middle of a pipe connecting the water supply source and the hot water washing toilet seat branch plug. apparatus.   The toilet apparatus according to claim 1, wherein the metal ion generator for generating bactericidal silver ions and the like is provided in the middle of a pipe connecting the warm water washing toilet seat branch plug and the low tank.   2. The toilet apparatus according to claim 1, wherein the metal ion generator for generating bactericidal silver ions and the like is provided in the low tank.   The toilet apparatus as described in any one of Claims 1 thru | or 9 WHEREIN: The metal ion which generate | occur | produces from the said metal ion generator is that it is 1 type of silver ion, copper ion, zinc ion, or a combination of 2 or more types. Characteristic toilet device.

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