JP2007191908A - Foreign style toilet bowl - Google Patents

Abstract

<P>PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To provide a foreign style toilet bowl which is simply produced and is conveniently used and is hygienic. <P>SOLUTION: The upper edge part of an opening of a toilet bowl body 1 is integrally formed as a toilet seat part 2 which is the wide upper surface 2a that is curvedly raised, and the foreign style toilet bowl is provided with an openable and closable toilet cover 3 which covers the opening part 1a of the toilet bowl body 1 together with the toilet seat part 2. In this case, the toilet bowl body 1 and the toilet seat part 2 are integrally formed of a synthetic resin, and the toilet seat part 2 is protrudingly formed at an inner peripheral surface 1b of the upper edge part of the opening of the toilet bowl body 1, and an elastic packing 4 which closely contacts with the outer peripheral surface 1c of the upper edge part of the opening of the toilet bowl body 1 is provided at the inner periphery of a peripheral wall piece 3a which is vertically formed at the outer peripheral edge of the toilet cover 3. <P>COPYRIGHT: (C)2007,JPO&INPIT

Description

  TECHNICAL FIELD The present invention relates to a toilet seat and a Western-style toilet comprising the toilet seat and an openable / closable toilet lid that covers the opening of the toilet body.

Conventionally, a western-style toilet comprising a toilet seat and an openable / closable toilet lid covering the toilet seat together with the toilet seat is generally known (see, for example, Japanese Patent Application Laid-Open No. 2004-160152). In such a conventional general Western-style toilet, the toilet seat is formed separately from the toilet body, and is attached to the toilet body so as to be rotatable like the toilet lid. And when a man urinates, the toilet seat is rotated together with the toilet lid to stand up.
JP 2004-160152 A

  However, in the general Western-style toilet which is the above-described conventional example, the toilet seat is formed separately from the toilet main body, and the molding and assembly thereof are complicated. Further, when a man urinates, the toilet seat is turned upright together with the toilet lid, and this operation takes time and effort. Furthermore, dust and dirt easily accumulate and adhere to the gap between the upper edge of the opening of the toilet body and the toilet seat, making it difficult to clean and difficult to maintain.

  This invention is made | formed in view of the said background art, The subject is that manufacture is simplified and is convenient and provides a hygienic western style toilet bowl.

  In order to solve the above-mentioned problems, the western toilet of the present invention integrally forms the upper edge of the opening of the toilet body as a toilet seat portion whose upper surface bulges in a curved shape and becomes wider. An openable / closable toilet lid that covers the opening of the toilet body is provided.

  In the western style toilet of the present invention, since the toilet seat is integrally formed on the upper edge portion of the opening of the toilet body, the number of members is reduced and the molding and assembly are simplified. In addition, in this case, dust and dirt do not accumulate and adhere to the gap between the upper edge of the opening of the toilet body and the toilet seat as in the prior art, and cleaning can be performed easily. Furthermore, since the toilet seat is provided with an openable and closable toilet lid that covers the opening of the toilet body together with the toilet seat, the toilet seat is covered with the toilet lid so that it is difficult to get dirty and can be easily maintained hygienically for a long time. . Moreover, since the upper surface of the toilet seat portion is raised and widened, the seat is comfortable and the seating state is stable.

  1 and 2 show a Western-style toilet that is a first embodiment corresponding to claims 1 to 3 of the present application. In the Western-style toilet of this embodiment, the upper edge portion of the opening of the toilet body 1 is integrally formed as a toilet seat portion 2 whose upper surface 2a is raised in a curved shape and becomes wide, and together with the toilet seat portion 2, the toilet body 1 It is provided with an openable / closable toilet lid 3 that covers the opening 1a. In this case, the toilet body 1 and the toilet seat 2 are integrally formed of a synthetic resin, and the toilet seat 2 is projected from the inner peripheral surface 1b of the upper edge of the opening of the toilet body 1. An elastic packing 4 that is in close contact with the outer peripheral surface 1c of the upper edge portion of the opening of the toilet body 1 is also provided on the inner periphery of the peripheral wall piece 3a that is suspended from the outer peripheral edge of the lid 3.

  Hereinafter, the western-style toilet of this embodiment will be described in more detail. In the western style toilet of this embodiment, the toilet body 1 is formed of a synthetic resin such as acrylic, PC, ABS, PVC, PP, etc., and the opening 1a has a substantially elliptical shape in plan view, and the upper edge portion of the opening 1a. The toilet seat 2 is integrally formed on the inner peripheral surface 1b so as to project over the entire circumference. In addition, a discharge port 5 is formed in the bottom portion of the toilet body 1 so that filth washed away with washing water after use of the defecation is discharged and removed from the discharge port 5 to the sewer. A toilet lid 3 is pivotally attached to the rear end of the toilet body 1 via a shaft 6, and the toilet lid 3 and the opening 1 a of the toilet body 1 are opened and closed by the toilet lid 3. Covered freely.

  The toilet seat 2 protrudes inward from the upper edge of the opening of the toilet body 1 so as to have a width dimension of 50 to 100 mm, and the substantially central portion of the upper surface 2a is about 5 to 10 mm as compared to the side edges. It is raised in a curved shape so as to be higher. A substantially horizontal flat step 2b is formed on the outer peripheral edge of the upper surface 2a of the toilet seat 2, and a toilet lid 3 is detachably contacted and supported on the flat step 2b as described later. The The toilet lid 3 is integrally formed of synthetic resin, and is a plate-like body having a size corresponding to the outer peripheral shape of the toilet seat 2 of the toilet body 1. The peripheral wall piece 3a is integrally suspended around the entire outer periphery. Has been.

  In the state where the opening 1 a of the toilet body 1 is closed by the toilet lid 3, the peripheral wall piece 3 a of the toilet lid 3 is fitted to the outside of the toilet seat 2. At that time, the protruding step portion 3b protruding from the inner periphery of the peripheral wall piece portion 3a is abutted on the flat step portion 2b of the toilet seat portion 2, so that the toilet lid 3 is in its closed state and the toilet bowl It is securely supported on the main body 1. Further, an elastic packing 4 made of soft synthetic resin, rubber or the like is attached to the inner periphery of the peripheral wall piece 3a and below the protruding step portion 3b. The elastic packing 4 is used to close the toilet lid 3. In the state, the toilet body 1 is in close contact with the outer peripheral surface 1c of the upper edge portion of the opening. In this state, the inside of the opening 1 a of the toilet body 1 is sealed with the toilet lid 3.

  Therefore, in the western-style toilet of this embodiment, since the toilet seat part 2 is integrally formed in the opening upper edge part of the toilet body 1, the number of members is reduced, the molding and assembly are simplified, and the manufacture is easy. Become. In addition, in this case, dust or dirt does not accumulate and adhere to the gap between the upper edge of the opening of the toilet body 1 and the toilet seat as in the prior art, and cleaning with water or wiping can be easily performed. . Furthermore, since the toilet seat 3 is provided with an openable and closable toilet lid 3 that covers the opening 1a of the toilet body 1 together with the toilet seat 2, the toilet seat 2 is covered with the toilet lid 3 so that the toilet seat 2 is not easily soiled and is maintained hygienically for a long time. Easy to do. Further, since the upper surface 2a of the toilet seat portion 2 is raised in a curved shape and is wide, the seat is comfortable and the seating state is stable.

  Moreover, in the western-style toilet of this embodiment, since the toilet bowl body 1 and the toilet seat 2 are integrally formed of synthetic resin, both are easily manufactured with high dimensional accuracy by injection molding, cast molding, The fitting state in a state where the toilet lid 3 is closed is also good. And since the toilet seat part 2 protrudes and forms on the internal peripheral surface 1b of the opening upper edge part of the toilet bowl main body 1, dirty water, such as washing water and urine, is bounced back in the toilet seat part 2, and the opening of the toilet bowl main body 1 is carried out. It becomes difficult to scatter from the part 1a to the outside, and the sewage does not flow out from the gap between the upper edge of the opening of the toilet body 1 and the toilet seat as in the prior art. Is eliminated and the toilet is kept hygienic.

  Further, in this case, since the elastic packing 4 that is in close contact with the outer peripheral surface 1c of the opening upper edge portion of the toilet body 1 is provided on the inner periphery of the peripheral wall piece 3a that is suspended from the outer peripheral edge of the toilet lid 3, The opening 1a of the toilet body 1 is sealed by the lid 3, so that leakage of sewage and odor is reliably prevented. For example, when the mist generator is attached and the inside of the opening 1a of the toilet main body 1 is mist-cleaned, the mist leakage is reliably prevented by sealing the elastic packing 4, and the cleaning efficiency is also improved. Be improved. In this case, the upper surface 2a of the toilet seat 2 is spaced from the upper surface 2a of the toilet seat 2 and the rear surface of the toilet lid 3, so that the upper surface 2a of the toilet seat 2 is washed with mist or dried with hot air thereafter. May be.

  FIG. 3 shows a Western-style toilet that is a second embodiment corresponding to claims 1 to 3 of the present application. In the western style toilet of this embodiment, a concave step portion 7 in which the toilet seat portion 2 is partially omitted is provided on the front side of the opening upper edge portion of the toilet body 1. In this case, there is no hindrance to sitting, and when a man stands and urinates from the near side, urine can be prevented from falling on the toilet seat 2, and hygiene of the toilet seat 2 can be ensured. . Other than that, the configuration is the same as in the first embodiment, and the same effects as in the first embodiment are achieved.

  FIG. 4 shows a western style toilet which is the third embodiment corresponding to all claims 1 to 4 of the present application. In the western style toilet of this embodiment, a convex step portion 3 c that is closely fitted to the opening 1 a of the toilet body 1 is provided on the back surface of the toilet lid 3. In this case, a convex step 3c having a size corresponding to the opening 1a of the toilet body 1 is integrally formed in the middle of the back surface of the toilet lid 3 made of synthetic resin. It is set substantially equal to the hanging dimension of the peripheral wall piece 3a. Further, the upper surface 2a portion of the toilet seat 2 is formed of a synthetic resin foam 8, and this synthetic resin foam 8 is formed integrally with the toilet seat 2 of the toilet body 1 regardless of whether it is hard or soft. Alternatively, it may be integrated by sticking.

  Therefore, in the western style toilet of this embodiment, the convex step 3c is closely fitted to the opening 1a of the toilet body 1 with the toilet lid 3 closed, and the upper surface 2a of the toilet seat 2 is caused by sewage or mist. In particular, the synthetic resin foam 8 that forms the upper surface 2a of the toilet seat 2 in the space sealed on both sides by the peripheral wall piece 3a and the convex step 3c is housed and protected. Damage is reliably prevented. Other than that, the configuration is the same as in the first embodiment, and the same effects as in the first embodiment are achieved.

The longitudinal cross-sectional view which shows the western style toilet bowl which is 1st embodiment of this invention. The perspective view which shows the whole external appearance of the same Western style toilet bowl. The perspective view which shows the whole external appearance of the western style toilet bowl which is 2nd embodiment of this invention. The longitudinal cross-sectional view which shows the western style toilet bowl which is 3rd embodiment of this invention.

Explanation of symbols

DESCRIPTION OF SYMBOLS 1 Toilet body 1a Opening part 1b Inner peripheral surface 1c Outer peripheral surface 2 Toilet seat part 2a Upper surface 3 Toilet lid 3a Peripheral wall piece part 3c Convex step part 4 Elastic packing

Claims (4)

  The upper edge portion of the opening of the toilet body is integrally formed as a wide toilet seat with a curved upper surface, and an openable / closable toilet lid that covers the opening of the toilet body together with the toilet seat. Western style toilet.   The toilet bowl according to claim 1, wherein the toilet body and the toilet seat are integrally formed of synthetic resin.   A toilet seat is formed on the inner peripheral surface of the opening upper edge of the toilet body, and is formed on the outer periphery of the upper edge of the toilet body on the inner periphery of the peripheral wall piece that is suspended from the outer peripheral edge of the toilet lid. The western-style toilet according to claim 1 or 2, further comprising an intimate elastic packing.   The western-style toilet according to any one of claims 1 to 3, wherein a convex step portion is provided on the back surface of the toilet lid so as to be closely fitted to the opening of the toilet body.

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