JP2007020702A - Bathtub and bathroom unit provided with the same - Google Patents

Abstract

<P>PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To provide a bathtub helping a user keep the posture more stable to be relaxed by bringing the body from the buttocks to the back into close contact with the bathtub and a bathroom unit provided with the same. <P>SOLUTION: The bathtub is formed into a rectangle in a plane view. The longitudinal cross-section of the bathtub is provided with a curved part and a linear part. A height of the lowest part of the curved part is lower than that of the highest part of a line connecting the curved part and the linear part. <P>COPYRIGHT: (C)2007,JPO&INPIT

Description

  The present invention relates to a bathtub used during bathing and a bathroom unit including the bathtub.

  Bathtubs are used at the time of bathing, and since daily use frequency is high, various improvements have been made. Specifically, the shape of the bathtub in the bathtub is not only a simple rectangular parallelepiped shape but also a step having a step.

  FIG. 1 is a perspective view and a longitudinal sectional view of a bathtub having a bathtub shape having a step. The bathtub 1 includes a bathtub 2 that performs hot water filling, and an upper edge surface 3 provided around the bathtub 2, and includes a step 4 that changes the height of the bathtub 2.

The user usually sits down on the bottom of the lower step 4 when taking a bath, and sits down on the higher step 4 when taking a half-body bath. Further, when bathing in a parent and child, there is a usage method in which the parent sits down on the lower step 4 and the child sits down on the higher step 4.
JP-A-9-108135

  However, in the bathtub shown in FIG. 1, the bottom surface of the bathtub and the wall against which the back is pressed change abruptly, so that a portion A that floats in the air without being in close contact with the surface of the bathtub at the waist is formed. Is difficult to hold stably, and it is difficult to be in a relaxed state.

  The present invention solves the above-described problems, and by placing the tub in close contact with the bathtub from the user's buttocks to the back, the tub can be maintained in a more stable state and can be relaxed, and the tub is placed. An object is to provide a bathroom unit.

(1) The present invention is a bathtub having a rectangular shape in plan view, in which a longitudinal section of the bathtub includes a curved portion and a straight portion, and a minimum height of the curved portion connects the curved portion and the straight portion. The bathtub is lower than the highest part of the line.
(2) In the item (1), the minimum height of the curved portion is higher than the minimum height of the straight portion.
(3) In the item (1) or (2), the straight portion has a step at one end thereof.
(4) In the item (3), the step has a height higher than the lowest part of the curved part.
(5) In any one of items (1) to (4), the cross section of the bathtub is a central portion in the short-side direction of the bathtub, and the minimum height of the curved portion is set at a portion in contact with the inner wall surface of the bathtub in the longitudinal direction. A bathtub that forms a continuous surface that does not exceed the straight line.
(6) In any one of the items (1) to (5), the bath has an upper edge surface around it, and the height of the upper edge surface in contact with the curved portion is higher than the height of the upper edge surface in contact with the straight portion. Even a high bathtub.
(7) In the item (6), the upper edge surface in contact with the curved portion has a step, and the step makes the bathtub side higher.
(8) A bathroom unit comprising the bathtub according to any one of items (1) to (7), a waterproof pan on which the bathtub is placed, and a wall panel standing around the waterproof pan.
(9) A bathroom unit according to item (8), wherein the wall panel has a plurality of light emitting devices that repeat blinking at predetermined intervals.

According to the bathtub of the present invention, when the user uses the curved portion, the user can be brought into close contact with the bathtub from the buttocks to the back, and a comfortable bathing can be performed by approximating the posture when sleeping more. At the same time, since the lowest height of the curved portion is lower than the highest height of the line connecting the curved portion and the straight portion, slipping of the buttocks can be suppressed.
Moreover, since it is close to the sleeping posture, the amount of hot water used can be reduced in the bathtub of the present invention, and the environment can be considered.
In addition, since the straight portions are combined, not all the curved portions, in the bathtub of the present invention, the straight portions can be made into a planar shape, and by using this planar shaped portion, it is safer. You can go in and out of the bath.

  When the minimum height of the curved portion is higher than the minimum height of the straight portion, the lowest portion in the bathtub can be a straight portion, and a drain outlet for draining the water in the bathtub can be easily formed. It can be provided on the flat portion.

  When a step is provided at one end of the straight portion, it is possible to put a foot on the step, and even a child with a short height can more reliably prevent the buttocks from slipping and stimulate the arch.

  If the step is made higher than the lowest part of the curved part, the foot is raised, which is effective in eliminating swelling. Further, raising the foot in the sleeping posture has an effect of removing the fatigue of the foot and an effect of making the massage easier since the foot is easily raised.

If a surface that continues to the straight line without exceeding the minimum height of the curved part is formed at the part in contact with the inner wall of the bathtub in the longitudinal direction, water does not collect at the lowest part of the curved part. The total amount of water in the bathtub can be drained from one drain outlet provided in the section.
Moreover, since it is not necessary to provide a drain outlet in the lowest part of a curve part, there is no discomfort which a buttocks contacts a drain outlet.

  When the height of the upper edge surface in contact with the curved portion is made higher than the other upper edge surfaces, the user's back head can be supported, and the bathing posture can be maintained in a more stable posture. In addition, when a television or the like is provided in the front, the screen can be viewed while being supported without lifting the neck.

  When a step is provided on the upper edge surface, a bathtub lid can be placed between the bathroom wall and the step by using this step, and the bather can be raised by raising the bathtub side. The bath lid will not fall down.

  The bathroom unit provided with the bathtub of the present invention can provide a bathroom space in which comfortable bathing that exhibits the effects described above can be performed.

  When the light emitting device is provided on the wall panel, by utilizing the flashing of the light, it is possible to produce the light of the firefly and provide a more comfortable and relaxed space.

The bathtub used in the present invention has a longitudinal section of the bathtub, which has a curved portion and a straight portion, and the lowest height of the curved portion is lower than the highest height of the line connecting the curved portion and the straight portion. If there is, there is no particular limitation.
Describing in more detail with reference to FIG. 2, the curved portion 5 has a downward convex shape, is configured by a curve having no corners, and the curvature can be freely selected. The curvature can be changed. The straight portion 6 is a flat surface in the bathtub 1 and does not necessarily have to be horizontal, and may have an inclination. The line 7 connecting the curved part and the straight line part may be a curved line or a straight line, and can be freely selected.
However, it is preferable that the curved portion 5 and the portion (hereinafter referred to as “B portion”) that is in contact with the line 7 connecting the curved portion and the straight portion are rounded without providing corners. Thus, the user's irritation can be further weakened.

  Further, the minimum height of the curved portion (hereinafter referred to as “C portion”) is lower than the maximum height of the line connecting the curved portion and the straight portion (B portion in FIG. 2). The bottom part is prevented from sliding toward the straight part.

  The height of the C portion is preferably higher than the minimum height of the straight portion 6 (hereinafter referred to as “D portion”), whereby the lowest portion in the bathtub can be the straight portion 6. That is, this is a place where the flat portion of the bathtub is provided with a drain, and can be easily processed. The straight portion can be provided with a non-slip uneven shape on the surface.

  The linear portion described in the present invention can be provided with a step at one end thereof. This level difference is used for pressing the user's earth skirt or putting the heel on, and the height width can be freely selected. Further, the height of the step is preferably higher than the portion C described in FIG. 2. By placing the foot here, the foot can be made higher than the buttocks position, and blood accumulated under the foot. Can be pushed back to eliminate swelling of the feet.

  The cross section of the bathtub described in the present invention is not particularly limited as long as it passes through the inside of the bathtub, but is preferably a central portion in the short-side direction of the bathtub, and further on the inner wall surface of the bathtub in the longitudinal direction. It is preferable to form a continuous surface to the straight line portion at the contacting portion without exceeding the minimum height of the curved portion. This is to prevent the drainage that cannot get over the B portion from leaving the B portion in the C portion shown in FIG. By using surfaces that are continuous from both sides of the central curved part, the total amount of water can be drained without producing residual water.

  The bathtub of the present invention preferably has an upper edge surface around the bathtub, and in particular, the height of the upper edge surface in contact with the curved portion is preferably higher than the height of the upper edge surface in contact with the straight portion. This is a consideration for the user's neck support, and can be achieved by making the upper edge surface of the side against which the back is pressed higher than the other upper edge surfaces. The height is not particularly limited, but is preferably about 30 mm to 100 mm higher than other upper edge surfaces.

  The bathtub of the present invention is not particularly limited in its material, and various materials such as metal, wood, and synthetic resin can be used, but those made of synthetic resin from the viewpoint of durability and rust prevention Is preferred. More specifically, one formed by SMC, one cast-molded using an acrylic resin, or the like can be used.

  Moreover, the manufacturing method of the bathtub of this invention is not restrict | limited in particular, A hand layup method, the spray-up method, the SMC method, the BMC method, the casting method, the RTM method etc. can be used suitably.

The bathroom unit used in the present invention is not particularly limited as long as it includes a waterproof pan on which a bathtub is placed and a wall panel standing around the waterproof pan.
From the viewpoint of rust prevention, the waterproof pan is preferably made of a synthetic resin, and preferably has a bathtub apparatus place and a washing place. The bathtub mounting space and the washing space may be either integrally molded, or those that are divided may be connected locally. In the case of a new installation, the one that has been integrally molded, or in the case of renovation, is divided. It is preferable to use the method because it is effective.
The wall panel can be made of either steel or resin, and preferably has a heat insulating material disposed on the back surface. Moreover, a mirror, a shelf, a shower hook, a television, etc. can be attached to this wall panel. In particular, when a plurality of light emitting devices such as LEDs are arranged and blinked at a predetermined interval to express the firefly emission phenomenon in a pseudo manner, the relaxation effect is improved, which is preferable.

  Embodiments of the present invention will be described below with reference to the drawings. FIG. 3: shows one Example of the bathtub of this invention, (a) shows a top view, (b) shows the diagram of the AA cross section shown to (a). The bathtub 1 has a rectangular shape in plan view having a short side of 800 mm and a long side of 1600 mm, and has a bathtub 2 at the center and an upper edge surface 3 around the bathtub 2.

As shown in FIG. 3B, the bathtub 1 of the present embodiment includes a curved portion 5 and a straight portion 6 when the cross-sectional shape on the long side is viewed at the center of the short side, A step 4 having a height of 100 mm is provided at one end.
The curved portion 5 has a minimum portion (C portion) height of 80 mm when the reference straight portion 6 has a minimum portion (D portion) height of 0 mm, and is a line connecting the curved portion and the straight portion. 7 has a maximum height (B portion) of 160 mm.
Furthermore, the height of the upper edge surface 3 is 450 mm at the side edge shown in FIG. 3A, but is 570 mm at the side E.

In the bathtub 2 of the present embodiment, a hand rest 8 having a gentle curved shape is provided on both sides of the long wall surface, and a drainage surface 9 different from the curvilinear section 5 having a width of 30 mm is provided inside the hand rest. It is arranged.
If it demonstrates in detail using FIG. 4, FIG. 4 is the BB cross section shown in FIG. 3, and the bathtub 1 is the upper edge surface 3 in the highest position in this sectional view, the hand rest 8, drainage. The surface 9 is formed continuously with the surface 9, and the surface sandwiched between the drainage surfaces 9, 9 is a seat surface 11. The seat surface 11 has a mountain shape with a gentle slope with respect to the drainage surfaces 9 on both sides from the center, and if there is no drainage surface 9, the water accumulated on the seat surface 11 passes through the drainage surface 9 as shown in FIG. To the straight line portion 6 shown in FIG.
Further, the height of the drainage surface 9 does not exceed the portion C shown in FIG.

  5 is a diagram of an enlarged cross-sectional view of the upper edge surface portion of the side ho shown in FIG. In this embodiment, a step 4 is provided on the upper edge surface 3 and protrudes 8 mm upward compared to a flat portion. This is to prevent the bath lid 10 from slipping and falling to the bathtub when the bath lid 10 is placed on the upper edge surface 3, and also prevents the hot water in the bath from contacting the bath lid 10 directly. .

FIG. 6 is a cross-sectional view showing a cross-sectional shape of the diagram shown in FIG. The bathtub 1 of this example is manufactured by an SMC molding method in which glass fiber impregnated with an unsaturated polyester resin is molded by heating and pressing.
Since the shape of the back surface of the bathtub 1 is simple when the back surface shape is a combination of flat surfaces, the production cost of the mold can be suppressed.
However, since many molding materials are consumed, it is not preferable to combine the planar shapes, and it is preferable to provide the thinned portion 12. There is no particular limitation on the lightening portion 12 as long as it satisfies the strength of the bathtub, and it can be provided as appropriate. However, it is preferably provided in the portion that becomes the lower surface of the curved portion 5, and is provided dispersed in a plurality of locations. Is more preferable.

FIG. 7 is a schematic perspective view of a bathroom unit on which a bathtub according to one embodiment of the present invention is placed. The bathroom unit 13 arranges the bathtub 1 on one side of the waterproof pan 14 and uses the remaining part as the washing place 15. The washing place 15 is provided with a counter 16 on which a wash basin, soap and the like are placed. Around the waterproof pan 14, a wall panel 17 is erected, and silicon caulking is applied between the wall panels and between the wall panel and the waterproof pan.
Also, the wall panel 17 is provided with a horizontally long mirror 18 extending from the bathtub 1 to the washing place 15, so that the mirror 18 can be put on regardless of whether the user is in the bath or in the washing place 15. Can be used.

The wall panel 17 is provided with twelve LEDs 19 as light emitting devices in four columns and three rows, and each LED 19 repeats blinking independently. The flashing speed can be set arbitrarily, but if you want to imagine the flashing of fireflies, it is preferable to repeat the flashing at intervals of 2 to 4 seconds, and all the LEDs 19 do not synchronize and flash simultaneously. It is more preferable to do so.
The wall surface on which the LED 19 is provided is preferably a wall panel 19 in contact with the short side of the bathtub 1, and more preferably a wall panel 19 facing the curved portion. This is based on the fact that the user can see the blinking of the LED 19 while being unconscious, in the state where the user has bathed in the bath and is the front wall.

It is a bathtub which shows a prior art example, (a) shows a schematic perspective view, (b) shows the schematic sectional drawing of an actual use state. The schematic surface diagram of the bathtub which is one Example of this invention is shown. The bathtub which is one Example of this invention is shown, (a) is a top view, (b) shows the AA sectional line figure of (a). The BB sectional view figure of the bathtub shown in FIG. 3 is shown. The upper edge surface part expanded sectional view of the side edge of the bathtub shown in FIG. 3 is shown. AA sectional drawing of the bathtub shown in FIG. 3 is shown. It is a perspective view of the bathroom unit which is one Example of this invention.

Explanation of symbols

DESCRIPTION OF SYMBOLS 1 ... Bathtub, 2 ... Yufune, 3 ... Upper edge surface, 4 ... Level difference, 5 ... Curve part, 6 ... Linear part, 7 ... Line which connects a curved part and a linear part, 8 ... Hand placement, 9 ... Drainage surface, 10 DESCRIPTION OF SYMBOLS ... Bath lid, 11 ... Seat surface, 12 ... Meat removal part, 13 ... Bathroom unit, 14 ... Waterproof pan, 15 ... Washing place, 16 ... Counter, 17 ... Wall panel, 18 ... Mirror, 19 ... LED.

Claims (9)

  This is a rectangular bathtub, and the longitudinal section of the bathtub has a curved part and a straight part, and the lowest part height of the curved part is higher than the highest part of the line connecting the curved part and the straight part. Low bathtub.   2. The bathtub according to claim 1, wherein the lowest height of the curved portion is higher than the lowest height of the straight portion.   The bathtub according to claim 1 or 2, wherein the straight portion has a step at one end thereof.   4. The bathtub according to claim 3, wherein the step is higher in height than the lowest portion of the curved portion.   In any one of Claims 1 thru | or 4, A bathtub cross section is a center part of a bathtub short direction, and it goes to a linear part, without exceeding the minimum part height of a curved part in the site | part which contact | connects the longitudinal direction bathtub inner wall surface of a bathtub. A bathtub with a continuous surface.   The bathtub according to any one of claims 1 to 5, wherein the bath has an upper edge surface around the upper edge surface, and the height of the upper edge surface in contact with the curved portion is higher than the height of the upper edge surface in contact with the straight portion.   The bathtub according to claim 6, wherein the upper edge surface in contact with the curved portion has a step, and the step is raised on the bathtub side.   A bathroom unit comprising: the bathtub according to any one of claims 1 to 7, a waterproof pan on which the bathtub is placed, and a wall panel standing around the waterproof pan. The bathroom unit according to claim 8, wherein the wall panel includes a plurality of light emitting devices that repeat blinking at predetermined intervals.

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