JP2007267918A - Toilet seat device and toilet apparatus - Google Patents

Abstract

<P>PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To provide a toilet seat device capable of preventing a scratch, etc., at the end of a toilet seat or on the rear surface of a toilet cover even if the toilet cover and the toilet seat are opened/closed. <P>SOLUTION: The toilet seat device includes: the toilet seat 200 which is pivotally and openably supported on a toilet 800 with a first rotary shaft 280 as a center; the toilet cover 300 which is pivotally and openably supported on the toilet 800 with a second rotary shaft 380, which is separated from the first rotary shaft, as a center; and a buffer body 320 which is arranged on the rear surface of the toilet cover so as to prevent the toilet seat 200 from being rubbed with the toilet cover 300 in opening/closing the toilet cover. <P>COPYRIGHT: (C)2008,JPO&INPIT

Description

  The present invention relates to a toilet seat device and a toilet device, and more specifically, relates to a toilet seat device provided with an openable / closable toilet lid and a toilet device provided with the toilet seat device.

  If a toilet lid that can be opened and closed is provided so as to cover the toilet seat of a sitting toilet, not only does it look neat when the lid is closed, but it also makes it difficult to get dust and dirt, and for example, a heating function was added to the toilet seat. In this case, heat dissipation can be obtained by suppressing heat dissipation in the standby state.

When the toilet lid is provided in the toilet seat device, the rotation shaft that supports the rotation of the toilet seat and the rotation shaft that supports the rotation of the toilet lid are not coaxial and can be provided separately (for example, Patent Documents 1 and 2).
JP 2003-265360 A JP 2004-267348 A

  However, if the rotation axis of the toilet seat and the rotation axis of the toilet lid are separated, for example, when the toilet seat and the toilet lid are both opened from the open state, the front end of the toilet seat is not attached to the toilet lid. It collides with the back side, and the tip of the toilet seat closes while rubbing the back of the toilet lid. As a result, the back surface of the toilet lid and the front end of the toilet seat are scratched, and the gloss of the resin is lost, the dirt is likely to penetrate, the appearance is deteriorated, and the cleanliness is lacking.

  SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION An object of the present invention is to provide a toilet seat device and a toilet device equipped with the toilet seat device in which no scratches or the like occur on the tip of the toilet seat or the back surface of the toilet lid even when the toilet lid and toilet seat are opened and closed.

  According to an aspect of the present invention, a toilet, a toilet seat pivotally supported on the toilet so as to be openable and closable around the first rotation axis, and a first toilet spaced from the first rotation axis on the toilet. A toilet lid that is pivotally supported so as to be openable and closable around the rotation axis, and a buffer that is provided on the back surface of the toilet lid and prevents the toilet seat and the toilet lid from rubbing together when the toilet lid is opened and closed. A toilet seat device is provided.

  ADVANTAGE OF THE INVENTION According to this invention, even if a toilet lid and a toilet seat are opened and closed, a toilet seat apparatus with which an abrasion etc. do not generate | occur | produce on the front-end | tip of a toilet seat or the back surface of a toilet lid, and a toilet apparatus provided with this can be provided.

Hereinafter, embodiments of the present invention will be described with reference to the drawings.
FIG.1 and FIG.2 is a model perspective view of the toilet apparatus provided with the toilet seat apparatus concerning the 1st Embodiment of this invention.
That is, FIG. 1 shows a state where the toilet lid of the toilet seat apparatus is opened, and FIG. 2 shows a state where the toilet lid is closed.

  The toilet seat device 100 according to the present embodiment includes a main body 400 provided at the rear of the western-style seat toilet 800. The toilet apparatus of this specific example is a “water pressure direct pressure type”, and a valve mechanism for controlling the washing water to flow to the toilet bowl is built in the main body 400. However, the present invention is not limited to this specific example, and can be similarly applied to a so-called “low tank type” toilet apparatus.

  A toilet seat 200 and a toilet lid 300 are pivotally supported by the main body 400 so as to be freely opened and closed. The toilet seat 200 is pivotally supported by a rotating shaft 280 provided relatively forward of the main body 400, while the toilet lid 300 is pivotally supported by a rotating shaft 380 provided relatively rearward of the main body 400. . That is, the rotation shaft 280 of the toilet seat 200 and the rotation shaft 380 of the toilet lid 300 are provided apart from each other in the front-rear direction.

  Further, an “electric opening / closing mechanism” that automatically opens and closes the toilet lid 300 and the toilet seat 200 may be incorporated in the main body 400. That is, when the presence of the user is detected by a sensor (not shown) or the like, the toilet lid 300 is automatically opened by the electric opening / closing mechanism, or when the presence of the user is not detected, the toilet seat 200 and the toilet lid 300 are automatically closed. You may do it. Further, the toilet lid 300 and the toilet seat 200 may be opened / closed by an electric opening / closing mechanism by the user operating a remote controller (not shown).

  The main body 400 may be further provided with a function as a “sanitary washing device”. That is, in response to a user's switch operation or the like, a water discharge nozzle (not shown) extends from the main body 400 into the bowl of the toilet bowl 800 and is used by injecting hot water from a water discharge port provided near its tip. It is possible to wash a person's “butt”. The main body 400 may further be appropriately provided with various mechanisms such as a “deodorizing unit”, a “warm air unit”, and an “indoor heating unit”. In this case, a seating sensor 420 is provided in front of the main body 400, and an exhaust hole 440 of the “deodorizing unit”, a hot air exhaust hole 450 of the “indoor heating unit”, and the like are appropriately provided on the side surface.

In the present embodiment, as shown in FIG. 1, a cushion 310 and a buffer body 320 are provided on the back surface 305 of the toilet lid 300.
The cushion 310 mainly plays a role in contact with and protecting the vicinity of the front end of the toilet seat 200 in a state where the toilet lid 300 is closed, to prevent the toilet lid 300 from being damaged, and to close the toilet lid 300 gently. On the other hand, the buffer 320 has a role of preventing damage caused by the tip of the toilet seat 200 rubbing the back surface 305 of the toilet lid 300 when the toilet seat 200 and the toilet lid 300 are opened and closed. Furthermore, the buffer 320 is interposed between the toilet lid 300 and the toilet seat 200 in a state where the toilet lid 300 and the toilet seat 200 are opened, and also has a role of preventing them from hitting and being damaged.
Further, since the cushion 310 and the buffer body 320 are provided close to each other, it is possible to prevent the front end of the toilet seat 200 from coming into contact with the back surface of the toilet lid 300 at a gap portion therebetween.

  The shape of the buffer 320 can be, for example, a band shape or a stripe shape, and is provided on the center line AA of the toilet lid 300. Since the front end of the toilet seat 200 is round, only a part of the front end comes into contact when opening and closing. Therefore, even if the buffer 320 is strip-shaped or striped, if the cushion 320 is disposed on the center line AA of the toilet lid 300, the tip of the toilet seat 200 can be reliably protected. Further, if the buffer body 320 has a strip shape or a stripe shape, the material cost can be reduced. In addition, by providing such a band-shaped or striped buffer 320, an accent line is formed on the back surface 305 of the toilet lid 300, which originally had no decorative pattern, and the effect of improving the design is also obtained.

  Further, in the toilet seat device 100 of the present specific example, since the rotation shaft is provided to be separated in the front-rear direction, the main body 400 and the toilet seat 200 are in a state where the toilet lid 300 is opened as shown in FIG. It is almost completely exposed and the user can sit on the toilet seat 200 without interfering with the toilet lid 300. When the toilet lid 300 is closed as shown in FIG. 2, not only the toilet seat 200 but also the main body 400 is almost completely covered with the toilet lid 300, which is very smart, simple, and clean. Further, by covering the entire toilet seat apparatus 100 with the toilet lid 300, dust, dust, and the like do not accumulate on the main body 400 as well as the toilet seat 200 when not in use. Further, when the toilet lid 300 is closed, there is no “gap” or “unevenness” on the upper surface of the toilet seat device 100, so that the entire upper surface of the toilet lid 300 can be smoothed even when wiping with a wet cloth. It can be wiped quickly and cleanability is improved.

FIG. 3 is a schematic perspective view showing a state in which the toilet lid 300 and the toilet seat 200 are opened.
As will be described in detail later, a stopper mechanism or the like may be provided so that the front end of the toilet seat 200 stops at a position where it does not come into contact with the back surface 305 of the toilet lid 300 when the toilet lid 300 and the toilet seat 200 are fully opened. Good. However, in a state where the toilet lid 300 and the toilet seat 200 are completely opened, the toilet seat 200 may be stopped in a state in which the front end of the toilet seat 200 is in contact with the back surface of the toilet lid 300. Even in such a case, in the present embodiment, it is possible to prevent the tip of the toilet seat 200 and the back surface 305 of the toilet lid 300 from being damaged by interposing the buffer body 320.

FIG. 4 is a schematic cross-sectional view illustrating the operation of opening the toilet lid 300 and the toilet seat 200 simultaneously.
First, FIG. 4A shows a state where the toilet lid 300 and the toilet seat 200 are closed. In this state, the tip of the toilet seat 200 is in contact with and protected from the cushion 310. That is, by providing the cushion 310, it is possible to prevent damage caused by the front end of the toilet seat 200 coming into contact with the back surface 305 of the toilet lid 300. At this time, the cushion 310 supports the toilet lid 300 in a state where the cushion 310 is in contact with the tip of the toilet seat 200. As a result, even when an external force or impact is applied to the closed toilet lid 300, the cushion 310 absorbs this, and deformation and destruction of the toilet lid 300 and the toilet seat 200 can be suppressed.

  Thus, the cushion 310 is in contact with the tip of the toilet seat 200 and supports the toilet lid 300 in a state in which the toilet lid 300 is closed, so that the material is softer than the material of the toilet seat 200 and is in a closed state. It is desirable to have elasticity or plasticity that can absorb external force or impact applied to the toilet lid 300. From these viewpoints, as a material of the cushion 310, for example, a soft resin such as rubber or silicone, a foamed resin such as urethane, or the like can be used.

  Next, FIG. 4B shows a state in which the toilet lid 300 and the toilet seat 200 are slightly opened. That is, the toilet lid 300 rotates about the rotation shaft 380, and the toilet seat 200 rotates about the rotation shaft 280 spaced forward from the rotation shaft 380 of the toilet lid 300.

FIG. 5 is an enlarged view of the main part showing the opening operation of the toilet lid 300 and the toilet seat 200.
As can be seen from these drawings, when the toilet lid 300 and the toilet seat 200 start to open, the tip of the toilet seat 200 retreats while rubbing the surface of the cushion 310, as shown in FIGS. 4B and 5B. It slides down from the cushion 310 and comes into contact with the shock absorber 320. Also at this time, since the buffer 320 is interposed, the tip of the toilet seat 200 can be prevented from being damaged. By disposing the buffer body 320 close to the cushion 310, the front end of the toilet seat 200 slides down from the cushion 310 to the buffer body 320 without coming into contact with the back surface 305 of the toilet lid 300.

  Here, by making the surface of the cushion 310 a relatively gentle curved surface or inclined surface, the front end of the toilet seat 200 can smoothly slide down the surface of the cushion 310 during the opening operation.

  On the other hand, when the toilet seat 200 and the toilet lid 300 are closed at the same time, the operation is reverse to that shown in FIGS. 4 and 5, and the tip of the toilet seat 200 rides on the cushion 310 from the cushion 320. Also at this time, by making the surface of the cushion 310 a relatively gentle curved surface or inclined surface, the front end of the toilet seat 200 can smoothly slide up the surface of the cushion 310 during the closing operation.

  Returning to FIG. 4 again, as shown in FIG. 4C, the toilet seat 200 and the toilet lid 300 slide the front surface of the buffer body 320 provided on the back surface 305 of the toilet lid 300. As shown in FIG. 4D, the toilet lid 300 and the toilet seat 200 are completely opened. In this specific example, in the state where the toilet lid 300 and the toilet seat 200 are completely opened, the tip of the toilet seat 200 is in contact with the buffer body 320.

  In the series of opening operations shown in FIGS. 4B to 4D, the tip of the toilet seat 200 slides on the buffer body 320 without coming into contact with the back surface 305 of the toilet lid 300, so that the tip of the toilet seat 200 is damaged. It can be surely and easily prevented. In addition, as shown in FIG. 4D, even when the toilet seat 200 and the toilet lid 300 are completely opened, the buffer 320 is interposed between the front end of the toilet seat 200 and the back surface 305 of the toilet lid 300. , Can prevent these scratches.

  It is desirable that the buffer body 320 is softer than the toilet seat 200 and the surface thereof is formed of a material that allows the tip of the toilet seat 200 to slip. As such a material, for example, a plate-like body such as urethane, silicone resin, PET (polyethylene terephthalate), PP (polypropylene), a film, or the like can be used. Moreover, when these materials contain a lubricant such as silicone oil or a surfactant such as stearamide, the tip of the toilet seat 200 can be slid more smoothly, and further, while preventing damage. Smooth opening and closing operation can be realized.

  Furthermore, the buffer 320 may be a laminate of a plurality of materials. For example, the buffer 320 can be formed by laminating a silicone film or a PET film on urethane. If it does in this way, the absorbency of an impact and the slidability of the surface can be improved further.

  As described above, according to the present embodiment, by providing the cushion 310 and the buffer 320 on the back surface of the toilet lid 300, the toilet seat 200 and the toilet lid 300 can be prevented from being damaged, and a smoother opening / closing operation can be realized. . As a result, it is possible to solve the problem that the toilet seat 200 or the like is scratched and loses the gloss of the resin, or the stain is easily infiltrated.

  FIG. 4 shows a specific example in which the toilet seat 200 is opened and closed while rubbing against the buffer body 320 when the toilet seat 200 and the toilet lid 300 are opened and closed, but the present invention is not limited to this. For example, the electric opening / closing mechanism can be controlled so that the toilet lid 300 and the toilet seat 200 are always separated from each other. However, even in such a case, for example, when the user manually closes the toilet lid 300 from the state where the toilet seat 200 and the toilet lid 300 are opened, the toilet seat 200 and the toilet lid 300 are rubbed together. May close. According to the present invention, even in such a case, by providing the buffer 320, the toilet seat 200 and the toilet lid 300 can be reliably prevented from being damaged.

  FIG. 6 is a schematic diagram illustrating another specific example of the opening operation of the toilet lid 300 and the toilet seat 200. In this specific example as well, as described above with reference to FIGS. 4 and 5, the opening operation is performed while the front end of the toilet seat 200 slides from the cushion 310 on the buffer body 320 provided adjacent thereto. However, in the fully opened state, as shown in FIG. 6D, the electric opening / closing mechanism is controlled so that the toilet seat 200 stops at a position where the tip of the toilet seat 200 is separated from the back surface 305 of the toilet lid 300, Alternatively, a stopper mechanism is provided. Even in such a case, the toilet seat 200 and the toilet lid 300 may come into contact with each other during the opening / closing operation or in the fully closed state as shown in FIGS. 6 (a) to 6 (c). By providing the cushion 310 and the buffer body 320, a smooth opening / closing operation can be realized while preventing the toilet seat 200 and the toilet lid 300 from being damaged.

FIG. 7 is a schematic perspective view showing a part of the toilet seat apparatus according to the second embodiment of the present invention.
In the present embodiment, the cushion is formed by extending the cushion. That is, on the back surface 305 of the toilet lid 300, a cushion portion 330A that contacts and protects the front end of the toilet seat 200 when the toilet seat 200 and the toilet lid 300 are closed, and the toilet seat 200 when the toilet seat 200 and the toilet lid 300 are opened and closed. An integral cushion 330 having a buffer portion 330B interposed between the tip and the back surface 305 of the toilet lid 300 is provided. The cushion part 330A has the same role as the cushion 310 in the first embodiment. On the other hand, the buffer body part 330B has the same role as the buffer body 320 in the first embodiment.

  According to the present embodiment, there is no gap or step between the cushion portion 330A and the buffer portion 330B, and a continuous surface is formed. Therefore, the toilet seat 200 slides smoothly between the cushion portion 330A and the buffer portion 330B, and a smooth and reliable opening / closing operation is possible.

  As a material of the cushion 330 according to the present embodiment, for example, a material having an impact absorption property such as urethane or silicone is desirable. Further, when a silicone film, a PET film or the like is laminated on the surface, the slidability can be improved.

FIG. 8 is a schematic perspective view showing a modified example of the present embodiment.
Also in this embodiment, the cushion is formed by extending the cushion. However, as compared with the cushion portion 330A, the buffer portion 330B is formed in a narrow band or stripe shape. As described above with reference to FIG. 1, the front end of the toilet seat 200 is round, and thus it is possible to protect the buffer body 330B even if it is formed in a thin strip shape or stripe shape. Further, if the buffer portion 330B is formed in a strip shape or a stripe shape, the material cost can be reduced, the appearance can be improved, and the effect of improving the design can be obtained by forming an accent line.

FIG. 9 is a schematic perspective view showing a part of a toilet seat apparatus according to the third embodiment of the present invention.
In the present embodiment, as in the first embodiment, a cushion 310 and a buffer 340 are provided close to the back surface 305 of the toilet lid 300. However, the buffer body 340 is not formed in a thin band shape, but is formed in a resin film shape covering a wider area of the back surface 305 of the toilet lid 300.

  The cushion 310 contacts and protects the front end of the toilet seat 200 when the toilet seat 200 and the toilet lid 300 are closed. The buffer body 340 is interposed between the front end of the toilet seat 200 and the back surface 305 of the toilet lid 300 when the toilet seat 200 and the toilet lid 300 are opened or closed, or smoothly slides and prevents damage.

In the present embodiment, if the buffer 340 is a resin transparent film, it is not noticeable and looks good.
On the other hand, the buffer 340 can also be used as a display label or a modifying film. For example, in the predetermined area 345 of the buffer body 340, the usage method, the handling description, or the cautionary note of the toilet seat device 100 can be appropriately displayed. Alternatively, the back surface 305 of the toilet lid 300 may be decorated by appropriately giving a coloring or a pattern to the buffer body 340.

  The size and shape of the buffer 340 are not limited to those illustrated in FIG. 9, and may be smaller than this, or may be formed so as to cover almost the entire back surface 305 of the toilet lid 300.

  As a material of the buffer 340, for example, a film of silicone resin, PET (polyethylene terephthalate), PP (polypropylene), or the like can be used. Moreover, when these materials contain a lubricant such as silicone oil or a surfactant such as stearamide, the tip of the toilet seat 200 can be slid more smoothly, and further, while preventing damage. Smooth opening and closing operation can be realized.

The embodiments of the present invention have been described above with reference to specific examples. However, the present invention is not limited to these specific examples. For example, the specific examples described above with reference to FIGS. 1 to 9 can be appropriately combined within the technically possible range, and these are also included in the scope of the present invention.
Also, the structure and operation contents of the toilet seat device are not limited to those described above with reference to FIGS. 1 to 9, and those skilled in the art can implement the present invention in the same manner by appropriately changing the design and obtain the same effects. Anything that can be included is included in the scope of the present invention as long as it includes the gist of the present invention.

It is a model perspective view of the toilet apparatus provided with the toilet seat apparatus concerning the 1st Embodiment of this invention. It is a model perspective view of the toilet apparatus provided with the toilet seat apparatus concerning the 1st Embodiment of this invention. It is a model perspective view showing the state which the toilet lid 300 and the toilet seat 200 opened. 4 is a schematic cross-sectional view illustrating an operation of opening the toilet lid 300 and the toilet seat 200 simultaneously. FIG. FIG. 6 is an enlarged view of a main part showing the opening operation of the toilet lid 300 and the toilet seat 200. 6 is a schematic diagram showing another specific example of the opening operation of the toilet lid 300 and the toilet seat 200. FIG. It is a model perspective view showing a part of toilet seat apparatus concerning the 2nd Embodiment of this invention. It is a model perspective view showing the modification of this embodiment. It is a model perspective view showing a part of toilet seat device concerning a 3rd embodiment of the present invention.

Explanation of symbols

DESCRIPTION OF SYMBOLS 100 Toilet seat apparatus, 200 Toilet seat, 280 Rotating shaft, 300 Toilet lid, 305 Back surface, 310 Cushion, 310, 320 Buffer, 330 Cushion, 330A Cushion, 330B Buffer, 340 Buffer, 380 Rotating shaft, 400 Main body , 420 seating sensor, 440 exhaust hole, 450 exhaust hole, 800 toilet

Claims (6)

A toilet seat pivotally supported so as to be openable and closable around the first rotation axis on the toilet;
A toilet lid pivotally supported on the toilet bowl so as to be openable and closable around a second rotation axis spaced from the first rotation axis;
A shock absorber provided on the back surface of the toilet lid and preventing rubbing between the toilet seat and the toilet lid when the toilet seat and the toilet lid are opened and closed;
A toilet seat device comprising:   The toilet seat device according to claim 1, wherein the buffer body has a belt shape and is provided on a center line of the toilet lid. A cushion provided on the back surface of the toilet lid, the cushion further contacting the toilet seat and preventing the toilet seat and the toilet lid from contacting each other when the toilet seat and the toilet lid are closed;
The toilet seat device according to claim 1, wherein the buffer body is formed by extending the cushion. A cushion provided on the back surface of the toilet lid, the cushion further contacting the toilet seat and preventing the toilet seat and the toilet lid from contacting each other when the toilet seat and the toilet lid are closed;
The toilet seat device according to claim 1, wherein the buffer body is provided in proximity to the cushion.   The toilet seat device according to claim 4, wherein the buffer is a resin film. Toilet bowl,
The toilet seat device according to any one of claims 1 to 5, provided on the toilet bowl,
A toilet apparatus characterized by comprising:

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