JP2008136502A - Mirror cabinet and bathroom cabinet - Google Patents

Abstract

<P>PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To provide a mirror cabinet which can enhance strength, chemical resistance, and cleanability and keep high-quality feeling gained from the rigid feeling and the hard feeling based on the material feeling of a metal by forming a base body with the metal and a bathroom cabinet with the same. <P>SOLUTION: The mirror cabinet according to the present invention is mainly constituted of the mirror cabinet 20 arranged along with a washbasin counter 10 with a water faucet 11 and a washbowl 12 and is characterized by arranging a metal base body 21, a mirror 22 secured to the front side of the base body 21 and a spacer forming a space behind the base body 21 to solve the above problem. <P>COPYRIGHT: (C)2008,JPO&INPIT

Description

  The present invention relates to a mirror cabinet installed together with a washbasin or a vanity including the same.

  Conventionally, a vanity is installed in a dressing room provided adjacent to a bathroom. A vanity is roughly composed of a vanity counter and a mirror cabinet. The wash counter includes a faucet for supplying hot water and a wash bowl with a drain outlet as basic elements. When installed, a water pipe is connected to the faucet, and a drain pipe is connected to the drain outlet. In many cases, a storage section such as a drawer or a hinged door is provided below the wash counter. A mirror is placed in front of the washbasin as a practical necessity. In some cases, the mirror is directly attached to the indoor wall surface of the building, but in many cases, the mirror is attached to a base equipped with illumination, storage, and the like. In the present application, a unit including a mirror and a base is referred to as a mirror cabinet, and a unit including a mirror cabinet and a wash counter is referred to as a vanity.

The base of the mirror cabinet is fundamentally a mirror support. However, the base is provided with a lighting fixture such as a fluorescent lamp, a switch for operating the same, an outlet for supplying power to a dryer or the like. In addition, shelves and storage units for placing soap, toothbrushes, cosmetics and the like are also provided. For these reasons, the substrate has a somewhat uneven shape. Conventional substrates are mainly made of a synthetic resin material, and are often manufactured by vacuum molding as described in Patent Document 1 (Japanese Patent Laid-Open No. 05-161557).
JP 05-161557 A

  A substrate using a synthetic resin material is advantageous in that it is lightweight and relatively inexpensive. However, the resin material is likely to be discolored due to deterioration over time. In particular, chemicals such as cosmetics and hair styling may erode and cause partial discoloration, which also has a problem with chemical resistance. In addition, when dirt is attached, the resin material has fine irregularities on the surface, so that it is difficult to wipe off, and in some cases, the resin material may be discolored. Furthermore, since it tends to be thin due to vacuum forming, it is difficult to improve the strength. Therefore, shelves or the like cannot be attached in order to form the storage section, and it is necessary to make a three-dimensional structure, which increases the visual sense.

  Therefore, the present invention improves the strength, chemical resistance and cleanability by forming the base body from metal, and can obtain a high-class feeling from a rigid feeling and a hard feeling based on the metal material feeling, And it aims at providing a vanity provided with this.

  In order to solve the above-mentioned problems, a typical configuration of a mirror cabinet according to the present invention is a mirror cabinet installed together with a wash counter equipped with a faucet and a wash ball, comprising a metal base and a front of the base And a spacer that forms a space behind the substrate.

  According to the above configuration, the base of the mirror cabinet is made of metal, thereby improving strength, chemical resistance, and cleanability as compared with the case of a synthetic resin. A high-class feeling can be obtained from a hard feeling.

  By bending the two opposite sides of the base toward the rear, the bent portion of the base can constitute a part of the spacer.

  According to the above configuration, the metal can be exposed also on the side surface of the base while providing a space for wiring on the back side of the base. Moreover, since the rigidity with respect to the deflection of the base body is improved, sufficient rigidity can be obtained for a support such as a mirror even if a plate material is used. In addition, since the number of spacer members can be reduced, the number of members can be reduced.

  The base body is formed in a lip groove shape in which both sides are bent twice toward the rear, and the bent portion of the base body constitutes a part of the spacer.

  According to the said structure, the rigidity with respect to the bending | flexion of a base | substrate can be improved further. In addition, since the edge abutting against the wall surface is a bent corner, the appearance is good.

  The substrate is preferably formed of stainless steel. Thereby, especially chemical resistance and weather resistance can be improved. In addition, in terms of rigidity and hardness based on the material feeling, it is possible to give the user a high-class feeling that is higher than that of other metal materials.

  It is preferable that a shelf combined end member that protrudes forward and constitutes a shelf is attached to the lower end of the base. As a result, the number of members can be reduced, and the parts cost can be reduced and the workability can be improved.

  It is preferable that the mirror is pivotably attached to the front of the base via a hinge. Further, it is preferable that the mirror is attached to a bar provided so as to protrude forward on the base, and a storage space is formed between the mirror and the base. Thereby, the accommodating part which uses a mirror as a cover body can be comprised. When the mirror is a three-sided mirror, the two surfaces on both sides can be rotated via hinges, but it is preferable that the central surface is also pivotably attached via the hinges.

  A typical configuration of a vanity according to the present invention includes the above-mentioned mirror cabinet, a faucet for supplying hot water, and a vanity counter having a vanity with a drain. . As described above, the base of the mirror cabinet is made of metal, so that the strength, chemical resistance and cleanability can be improved, and the toilet makeup can provide a high-class feel from the rigidity and hardness based on the metal texture. It can be a stand.

  According to the present invention, by forming the base body with metal, the mirror cabinet can improve strength, chemical resistance and cleanability, and can obtain a high-class feeling from a rigid feeling and a hard feeling based on the metal material feeling. And a vanity equipped with the same can be provided.

[First Embodiment]
A first embodiment of a mirror cabinet and a vanity according to the present invention will be described. In the present embodiment, the mirror cabinet and the vanity have a single mirror configuration. 1 is an exploded perspective view of a vanity according to the first embodiment, FIG. 2 is an external perspective view of the vanity according to the first embodiment, and FIG. 3 is a rear view of the mirror cabinet according to the first embodiment. It is a disassembled perspective view. The dimensions, materials, and other specific numerical values shown in the following examples are merely examples for facilitating understanding of the invention, and do not limit the present invention unless otherwise specified.

  As shown in FIGS. 1 and 2, the vanity table 1 is composed of a vanity counter 10 and a mirror cabinet 20. The wash counter 10 includes a faucet 11 for supplying hot water and a wash ball 12 having a drain port 12a. A storage shelf 13 is provided below the wash bowl.

  The mirror cabinet 20 includes a metal base 21 and a mirror 22 attached in front of the base 21. The base body 21 is formed in a lip groove shape (also referred to as a C shape or a C-chan shape) in which both sides are bent backwards twice. A back reinforcing plate 30 is disposed on the back surface of the base 21, that is, inside the lip groove (see FIG. 3).

  Although the base 21 is subjected to a load that bends in the vertical direction in order to support the weight of the mirror 22, by using the lip groove shape as described above, sufficient rigidity (a property that is difficult to bend) can be obtained even with a plate material. Can do. Therefore, the base 21 having high rigidity can be formed by a simple process such as bending the plate material, and the manufacturing process can be simplified and shortened, so that productivity can be improved.

  Stainless steel, aluminum, steel, etc. can be selected as the material of the base 21. In the case of a steel material, it is preferable to perform a surface treatment such as painting or plating in order to prevent rust and to prevent adhesion of dirt such as hand dust. By using the metal material in this way, it is possible to improve the aesthetics and obtain a high-class feeling from the rigidity and hardness based on the metal material feeling.

  Further, since the metal material has a higher strength (breaking strength) than the resin material, a support such as a mirror 22 and a storage tray 28 described later can be supported without taking a three-dimensional structure. This contributes to the fact that the base body 21 can be made into a simple flat shape, which can reduce the visual feeling of high elevation, improve the aesthetics, and improve the cleanability.

  As the material of the base body 21, it is particularly preferable to select stainless steel among the above. Thereby, especially chemical resistance, weather resistance, rigidity and strength can be improved. Stainless steel is excellent in aesthetics when polished because it has a dense structure. Furthermore, as a general rule, users can expect stainless steel to feel superior in rigidity, hardness, and durability, giving the user a higher level of luxury than other metal materials. be able to.

  A main body upper cap 23 is attached to the upper end of the base 21. The main body upper cap 23 is fastened and fixed to the upper end block 32 a of the back reinforcing plate 30. A main body lower cap 24 is attached to the lower end of the base 21. The main body lower cap 24 is fastened and fixed to the lower end block 32b of the back reinforcing plate 30, and includes a lid portion 24a that covers the lower surface of the base 21 and a shelf portion 24b that protrudes forward to form a shelf, and is a shelf-use end member. Is configured. Thus, since the main body lower cap 24 also serves as a shelf, the number of members can be reduced, and the parts cost can be reduced and the workability can be improved.

  Here, the bent portions formed on both sides of the base body 21, and the upper end block 32a and the lower end block 32b constitute a spacer that forms a space behind the base body. In this space, wiring for electrical connection to the illumination unit 25 and the like is provided as will be described later.

  A mirror 22 is attached to the front surface of the base 21. In the present embodiment, the vanity 1 is a single mirror, and a single mirror 22 is fixedly attached. The mirror 22 is attached using a mirror support 22a disposed at the upper and lower ends and, optionally, an adhesive or double-sided tape. The mirror support 22a is a hooking member fitted to the upper side or the lower side of the mirror 22, and is fastened to the back reinforcing plate 30 via the base 21 by screws. A heater unit (not shown) for preventing fogging is disposed on the back surface of the mirror 22.

  An illumination unit 25 is attached to the front surface of the base 21 and above the mirror 22. An L-shaped stay 27 for attaching the illumination cover 26 is attached to both sides of the illumination unit. The stay 27 is fastened to the back reinforcing plate 30 via the base body 21, and the side surface of the lighting cover 26 is fastened and fixed to the side surface where the stay 27 stands. The stay 27 and the back reinforcing plate 30 are provided with through holes, and the mirror cabinet 20 is fixed to the wall surface using the long screws 14 through the through holes.

  A plurality of storage trays 28 are attached to the front surface of the base 21 and on both sides of the mirror 22. The storage tray 28 is detachable by being fitted to a tray hook 29 attached to the surface of the base 21. The tray hook 29 is formed with a wide front side, and a vertical groove is formed on a side surface thereof. On the other hand, a rib that slides and fits into the groove is formed in the mounting portion of the storage tray. A switch 34 for operating the illumination unit 25 and the heater unit is provided beside the mirror 22.

  As shown in FIG. 3, the back reinforcing plate 30 disposed on the back surface of the base body 21 includes a plate portion 31 having an area covering almost the entire back surface of the base body 21 and a plurality of blocks 33 attached to the plate portion 31. It consists of and. The block 33 is provided as a screw receiver for fastening and fixing various accessories attached mainly to the front surface of the base 21. As described above, the mirror 22, the storage tray hook, and the like are attached to the back reinforcing plate 30 via the base 21 as accessories.

  In addition, wiring to the illumination unit 25, the heater unit, and the switch 34 is made behind the base 21, that is, inside the lip groove shape. That is, the shape of the base body 21 is a lip groove shape, which not only improves rigidity but also has a role of providing a space for wiring on the back side of the base body 21. Furthermore, it has the effect that the metal surface can be exposed also on the side surface of the substrate while providing such a space.

  As described above, in the mirror cabinet and the vanity according to the present embodiment, the base 21 is formed of metal, thereby improving the strength, chemical resistance and cleanability, and rigid based on the metal texture. A high-class feeling can be obtained from the sexual feeling and the hard feeling. In addition, by using stainless steel as the material of the base body 21, the above effects can be obtained more remarkably. Further, since the base 21 has a lip groove shape, sufficient rigidity can be obtained even with a plate material, and a metal surface can be exposed on the side of the base while providing a space for wiring on the back side. .

[Second Embodiment]
A second embodiment of a mirror cabinet and a vanity according to the present invention will be described. In this embodiment, a mirror cabinet and a vanity are the structures of a three-sided mirror. FIG. 4 is an exploded perspective view of the vanity according to the second embodiment, and FIG. 5 is an external perspective view of the vanity according to the second embodiment. The same reference numerals are given and the description is omitted.

  As shown in FIG. 4, in the mirror cabinet 40 of the vanity table 2 according to the present embodiment, an illumination receiving bar 42 is attached to the upper end of the base 21 in place of the main body upper cap 23 (see FIG. 1). A mirror receiving bar 43 is attached at a position corresponding to the lower end of the three-sided mirror 41 of the base 21. A plurality of hinges 44 are provided on the front surfaces of the illumination receiving bar 42 and the mirror receiving bar 43. By attaching each mirror of the three-sided mirror 41 to this, the mirror is rotatably attached. The sleeve mirrors 41 b and 41 c on both sides of the three-sided mirror 41 are connected to the hinge 44 at the end on the central main mirror 41 a side. Further, the main mirror 41 a is also connected to the hinge 44 and is configured to be rotatable with respect to the base 21.

  The illumination receiving bar 42 and the mirror receiving bar 43 are provided so as to protrude forward with respect to the base 21, whereby a storage space is formed between the three-sided mirror 41 and the base 21. A main body side cover 45 is attached to the side surface of the storage space. The main body side cover 45 is fastened to the base body 21 and is fitted to the side surfaces (end portions) of the illumination receiving bar 42 and the mirror receiving bar 43. The illumination receiving bar 42, the mirror receiving bar 43, and the main body side cover 45 constitute a box-shaped structure having the three-sided mirror 41 as a lid, and is a robust structure that does not warp or tilt with respect to the load of the three-sided mirror 41. It becomes.

  A plurality of storage trays 28 are attached to the storage space between the trihedral mirror 41 and the base 21. The storage tray 28 is detachable by being fitted to a tray hook 29 attached to the surface of the base 21. Further, a large central tray 47 is attached to the center of the plurality of storage trays 28 so that a large object can be stored.

  An illumination unit 25 is attached to the front surface of the illumination receiving bar 42, and an illumination cover 46 is detachably attached so as to cover the illumination unit 25. A through hole (not shown) that penetrates the base body 21 and the back block 33 is provided below the illumination receiving bar 42, and the mirror cabinet 40 is fixed to the wall surface using a long screw through the through hole.

  As shown in FIG. 5, in the state where the vanity table 2 is assembled, the exposed portion of the base 21 is less than the configuration of the first embodiment (see FIG. 2). However, the side surface of the base body 21 is always exposed, and when the three-sided mirror 41 is opened, the surface of the base body 21 is always visually recognized. At this time, since a sense of unity of aesthetics is felt from the feeling of rigidity and hardness based on the texture of the glass of the mirror and the material feeling of the metal of the substrate 21, a high-class feeling can be obtained.

  Also in this embodiment, the rigidity and productivity are improved by making the base body 21 into a lip groove shape, the strength is improved by using a metal material, the shape is simplified, the cleaning property is improved, and stainless steel is used. The chemical resistance, weather resistance, further aesthetics, and strength improvement are the same as in the first embodiment.

  In the first embodiment, it has been described that the mirror 22 is directly fixedly attached to the base 21. However, even if it is a single-sided mirror, it attaches so that it can rotate in the state separated from the base | substrate 21 using the illumination receiving frame 42 and the mirror receiving frame 43 like the three-sided mirror 41 shown in 2nd Embodiment, and the mirror 22 of FIG. A storage space may be provided on the back side.

  Further, in each of the above embodiments, the base body 21 has been described as a lip groove shape bent twice toward the rear. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and may be a U-shape in which two opposite sides of the base body are bent backward only once. Further, the two sides to be bent need not be the side sides, but may be the upper and lower sides. Further, the substrate may be a metal flat plate and supported by a spacer having four sides. In any of these configurations, the base of the mirror cabinet is made of metal, which improves strength, chemical resistance, and cleanability compared to the case of synthetic resin. A high-class feeling can be obtained from the rigid feeling and the hard feeling.

  Although the preferred embodiments of the present invention have been described above with reference to the accompanying drawings, it goes without saying that the present invention is not limited to such examples. It will be apparent to those skilled in the art that various changes and modifications can be made within the scope of the claims, and these are naturally within the technical scope of the present invention. Understood.

  INDUSTRIAL APPLICABILITY The present invention can be used as a mirror cabinet installed together with a wash counter or as a vanity including these.

It is a disassembled perspective view of the vanity table concerning 1st Embodiment. It is an external appearance perspective view of the vanity table concerning 1st Embodiment. It is the disassembled perspective view which looked at the mirror cabinet concerning a 1st embodiment from the back. It is a disassembled perspective view of the vanity table concerning 2nd Embodiment. These are the external appearance perspective views of the vanity table concerning 2nd Embodiment.

Explanation of symbols

1, 2 ... Vanity table 10 ... Washing counter 11 ... Faucet 12 ... Washing ball 12a ... Drain port 13 ... Storage shelf 14 ... Long screw 20 ... Mirror cabinet 21 ... Base 22 ... Mirror 22a ... Mirror support 23 ... On the body Cap 24 ... Lower body cap 24a ... Lid 24b ... Shelf 25 ... Lighting unit 26 ... Lighting cover 27 ... Stay 28 ... Storage tray 29 ... Tray hook 30 ... Back reinforcement plate 31 ... Plate portion 32a ... Upper end block 32b ... Lower end block 33 ... Block 34 ... Switch 40 ... Mirror cabinet 41 ... Three-sided mirror 41a ... Primary mirror 41b, 41c ... Sleeve mirror 42 ... Illumination receiving frame 43 ... Mirror receiving frame 44 ... Hinge 45 ... Main body side cover 46 ... Lighting cover 47 ... Central tray

Claims (8)

A mirror cabinet installed with a wash counter equipped with a faucet and wash bowl,
A metal substrate;
A mirror attached to the front of the substrate;
A mirror cabinet comprising a spacer that forms a space behind the base.   2. The mirror cabinet according to claim 1, wherein a bent portion of the base constitutes a part of the spacer by forming a U-shape in which two opposing sides of the base are bent rearward.   2. The mirror according to claim 1, wherein the base body has a lip groove shape in which both sides are bent backwards twice, and the bent portion of the base body constitutes a part of the spacer. cabinet.   The mirror cabinet according to claim 1, wherein the base is made of stainless steel.   2. The mirror cabinet according to claim 1, wherein a shelf-combined end member that protrudes forward and constitutes a shelf is attached to a lower end of the base body.   The mirror cabinet according to claim 1, wherein the mirror is rotatably attached to the front of the base via a hinge.   The said mirror is attached to the crosspiece provided so that it might protrude ahead of the said base | substrate, The space for accommodation is formed between the said mirror and the said base | substrate. Mirror cabinet. A mirror cabinet according to claim 1 to claim 7,
A wash counter with a faucet for supplying hot water and a wash bowl with a drain;
A bathroom vanity characterized by comprising:

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