JP2008291473A - Water-section equipment system and bathroom unit - Google Patents

Abstract

<P>PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To provide a water-section equipment system which enables one shower unit to be used by being connected to a cock or a functional-water producing system, and which can stop the passage of water to the side of the shower unit, when the cock and the shower unit are disconnected from each other; and to provide a bathroom unit. <P>SOLUTION: Characteristically, this water-section equipment system comprises: the shower unit with a first connecting means; the cock which is composed of a second connecting means connected to the first connecting means so as to enable the ejection of water from the shower unit, a faucet, and a switching handle for switching between the passage of the water to the second connecting means and that of the water to the faucet, or stopping the ejection of the water; the functional-water producing system which can produce the functional water, and the spout of which is provided with a third connecting means capable of being connected to the first connecting means; and a switching means for stopping the passage of the water to the second connecting means by switching the switching handle when the first and second connecting means are disconnected from each other. <P>COPYRIGHT: (C)2009,JPO&INPIT

Description

  The present invention relates to a watering equipment system and a bathroom unit, and more particularly, a watering equipment system used in a bathroom, a washroom, a hair basin, and the like provided with a functional water generation system and a shower unit, and the watering equipment system. It is related with the bathroom unit provided.

Dirt in water facilities such as bathrooms includes soap and shampoo used to clean the human body, and dirt generated from the human body (proteins, carbohydrates, oils and fats, salts, etc.). It takes a lot of effort to remove the dirt.
For this reason, a cleaning device has been proposed for suppressing the occurrence of slime in a bathtub or a washing place while removing these stains (see Patent Document 1).
In the technique disclosed in Patent Document 1, a dedicated water discharger for discharging functional water is provided separately from the water discharger for discharging tap water or the like. However, if two water dischargers are provided in this manner, the structure becomes complicated and the cost may increase. Further, if two water dischargers are provided in a relatively narrow space such as a bathroom or a washroom, there is a risk that the complication increases and the merchantability decreases.

Further, there has been proposed a medicine-mixing / discharging device that can switch between loading and stopping of medicine (see Patent Document 2).
However, if the medicine mixing function and the normal tap water discharging function are integrated in one faucet, the composition of the faucet itself changes depending on the presence or absence of the medicine mixing function, and the product configuration becomes complicated and manufactured. There was a risk of increasing costs.
Also, a connection means has been proposed that can connect a shower unit or the like to a supply pipe with a single touch during installation work and can prevent disconnection after connection.

However, the technique disclosed in Patent Document 3 is not suitable for the daily connection and separation because the operator must remove the member for preventing the removal and the work becomes complicated. It was a thing.
Further, in the techniques disclosed in Patent Documents 1 to 3, no consideration has been given to the case where the connection of the shower unit or the like is released due to dropping or the like.
Japanese Patent Laid-Open No. 9-220273 JP 2001-190441 A JP 2002-267077 A

  In the present invention, a pair of shower units can be used by being connected to a faucet or a functional water generating system, and when the connection between the faucet and the shower unit is released, the shower unit can be connected to the shower unit side. A watering equipment system capable of stopping water and a bathroom unit provided with the watering equipment system are provided.

According to one aspect of the present invention, a shower unit having a first connection means, a second connection means that enables water discharge from the shower unit by being connected to the first connection means, and a curan. A water faucet having a switching handle for switching between water flow to the second connection means and water flow to the currant or water stop, and a third connection connectable to the first connection means When the connection between the functional water generation system capable of generating functional water provided at the water outlet and the first connection means and the second connection means is released, the switching handle is switched. And a switching means for stopping water flow to the second connection means.
According to the other one aspect | mode of this invention, the bathroom unit provided with the washing place, the bathtub, and said water supply equipment system is provided.

  According to the present invention, a pair of shower units can be used by being connected to a faucet or a functional water generation system, and when the connection between the faucet and the shower unit is released, the shower unit is moved to the shower unit side. A watering equipment system capable of stopping water flow is provided.

Hereinafter, embodiments of the present invention will be described with reference to the drawings.
For convenience of explanation, a case will be described in which a watering equipment system according to an embodiment of the present invention is installed in a bathroom unit. However, this invention is not necessarily limited to this, For example, it can be widely applied to watering facilities, such as a washroom and a hair-washer.

FIG. 1 is a schematic perspective view for illustrating a case where the water supply system according to the embodiment of the present invention is installed in a bathroom unit.
FIG. 2 is a schematic diagram for illustrating the configuration of the water supply facility system.

As shown in FIG. 1, a bathroom 10 of a bathroom unit includes a watering equipment system 1, a bathtub 11, a counter 12, a washing floor 13, a shower head holder 26, and the like. In addition, a mirror, a hot water supply control panel, and the like (not shown) are appropriately provided.
In addition, the water supply system 1 is provided with a functional water generation system 16, a shower unit 4, and a hot and cold water mixing tap 8.
The counter 12 is disposed directly above the washing floor 13 and below the hot and cold water mixing tap 8. A functional water generation system 16 is provided below the counter 12.

As shown in FIG. 2, the functional water generation system 16 is provided with an on-off valve 14, a functional water generation unit 15, and a connection unit 2 in order from the upstream side of water flow. And each is connected in series with piping, and water C, such as tap water supplied to the on-off valve 14, can be passed.
In the example illustrated in FIG. 2, a pipe for water C such as tap water is connected to the on-off valve 14, but a pipe for hot water H may be connected. If it does so, since warm water H can be discharged, decomposition | disassembly and peeling off of organic substance etc. are accelerated | stimulated and the cleaning effect can be heightened more. Therefore, in the present specification, the term “water” may include not only cold water but also hot water.

  The functional water generation system 16 is provided with a control means 17 and an operation means 3. The control means 17, the on-off valve 14, the functional water generation means 15, and the operation means 3 are electrically connected to each other. Therefore, the control means 17 can receive a signal from the operation means 3 and the control means 17 can control the on-off valve 14 and the functional water generating means 15.

  The operation means 3 can be provided with, for example, a switch 3a for inputting start of water discharge, a switch 3b for inputting stop of water discharge, and a switch 3c for inputting start / stop of functional water generation. However, it is not limited to what was illustrated, and can be changed, added, or deleted as appropriate. For example, the switches 3a and 3b can be integrated as a switch for inputting start / stop of water discharge, or a switch for releasing a warning and setting a timer, which will be described later, may be provided. In addition, a means for displaying a warning display described later can be provided.

An example of the on-off valve 14 is an electromagnetic valve. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and it may have a throttle means for controlling the flow rate and a pressure control means for controlling the pressure. Further, the cleaning effect can be enhanced by intermittently discharging water by opening and closing the electromagnetic valve or by switching the water discharge pressure intermittently.
The control unit 17 includes a logical operation unit, a storage unit, and the like, and controls the on-off valve 14 and the functional water generation unit 15 based on information from the operation unit 3 and a program stored in advance.

The shower unit 4 is provided with connection means 5, a hose 6, and a shower head 7. The connecting means 5 and the shower head 7 are communicated with each other via a hose 6, and water / hot water such as tap water or functional water supplied via the connecting means 5 can be discharged from the shower head 7. The hose 6 is a flexible tubular body and is made of an elastic body such as rubber. The connection means 5 can be connected to the connection means 2 or the connection means 9 in a liquid-tight manner. From the viewpoint of connection / separation operability, the connection means 2, the connection means 5, and the connection means 9 are preferably so-called "one-touch type" connection means.
The holder 26 is provided on the wall surface of the bathroom 10 and holds the shower head 7. The holder 26 is preferably arranged at a position where the connecting means 5 can be connected to either the connecting means 2 or 9 when the shower head 7 is held by the holder 26.

  A hot water / water mixing faucet 8 as a faucet is connected to a pipe for water C such as tap water and a pipe for hot water H. Further, the hot and cold water mixing faucet 8 is provided with a connecting means 9 through which water C such as tap water and hot water H can be discharged.

The hot / cold water faucet 8 is provided with a switching handle 8b. The switching handle 8b can switch the water flow to the currant 8a side and the connecting means 9 side, and stop the water. still,
Means for adjusting the mixing ratio of water C such as tap water and warm water H may be provided.
The switching handle 8b is provided with a lock lever 90a (see FIG. 7), and the connecting means 9 is provided with a holding plate 90b (see FIG. 7).
Also, holding means 9a and 9c (see FIG. 6) for preventing the connecting means 5 from being detached from the connecting means 9 can be provided.
The lock lever 90a, the holding plate 90b, and the holding means 9a and 9c will be described later.

Moreover, the piping of the hot water H is not necessarily required, and may be a faucet to which only the piping of the water C such as tap water is connected. However, if piping of the hot water H is provided and the hot water H can be discharged, it is suitable for washing the human body. In addition, decomposition and stripping off of organic substances and the like are promoted during “pre-cleaning” described later, and the cleaning effect can be further enhanced.
The connection means 2, the connection means 5, and the connection means 9 will be described later (see FIG. 5).

  In the example illustrated in FIG. 1, the functional water generation system 16 is provided below the counter 12, but may be disposed at an arbitrary position in the bathroom 10. However, if it is provided below the counter 12, it is possible to suppress interference with the human body and reduce complexity. In this case, all the elements of the functional water generation system 16 do not have to be provided below the counter 12. For example, only the connecting means 2 and the operating means 3 can be provided.

  Moreover, the attachment position of the depth dimension direction under the counter 12 can also be selected suitably. Here, it is preferable that the functional water generating system 16 is provided at a position retracted from the protruding end (front end) of the counter 12 so as not to protrude from the protruding end. By doing so, it is possible to suppress interference with the human body during washing of the human body at the time of bathing, and it is excellent in appearance because there is no complicated feeling. It should be noted that the mounting position of the functional water generation system 16 can be adjusted, and the setting can be made according to the counter 12 of the bathroom to be installed.

Examples of the functional water generated by the functional water generating means 15 include silver ion water, electrolytic hypochlorous acid water, strong acidic water, strong alkaline water, weakly acidic water, weakly alkaline water, ozone water, magnesium added water, Examples include ascorbic acid / calcium sulfite-added water.
Among these, silver ion water, electrolytic hypochlorous acid water, strong acid water, weak acid water, and ozone water have a bactericidal action. Further, strong acid water, strong alkali water, weak acid water, weak alkali water, and ozone water have an action of decomposing and removing organic substances such as dirt adhering to a washing place. Electrolytic hypochlorous acid water has a bleaching action, magnesium-added water has a skin barrier action, and ascorbic acid / calcium sulfite-added water has a dechlorination action.
Therefore, in addition to washing and sterilization of bathtubs and washing places, it can be used for various purposes (for example, shampooing with dechlorinated water) by generating functional water according to the purpose.

FIG. 3 is a schematic cross-sectional view for illustrating an ozone water generating means 31 that can be used as the functional water generating means 15.
The gas mixing chamber 32 provided in the ozone water generating means 31 is provided with a bubble dispersion mechanism 33, and gas is mixed into the water supplied from the liquid pipe 34 by the bubble dispersion mechanism 33. Refinement, dispersion, and mixing are performed simultaneously. The bubble dispersion mechanism 33 is provided with a gas chamber 35, and ozone is supplied to the gas chamber 35 from a gas introduction pipe line 36. The liquid pipe 34 is connected to a water pipe such as tap water or a hot water pipe. In addition, an ozone supply means (not shown) is connected to the gas introduction line 36. In the present embodiment, the control means 17 controls an on-off valve (not shown) to control the supply of ozone to the ozone water generating means 31.

FIG. 4 is a schematic cross-sectional view for illustrating the water generating means 41 that can be used as the functional water generating means 15.
The water creation means 41 generates acidic water and alkaline water by electrolyzing water. The alkaline water outlet pipe 42 and the acidic water outlet pipe 43 derived from the water generating means 41 are connected to the three-way switching valve 44, and the other end of the three-way switching valve 44 is connected to the connecting means 2. That is, either the acidic water or the alkaline water can be discharged from the connecting means 2 by switching the three-way switching valve 44.

The casing 45 provided in the water generating means 41 is partitioned into an alkaline water generation chamber 47 and an acidic water generation chamber 48 by a diaphragm 46, and each of the generation chambers 47 and 48 includes stainless steel or An electrode (cathode) 49 made of carbon or the like and an electrode (anode) 51 made of stainless steel, platinum, titanium oxide or the like are disposed. The acidic water generation chamber 48 is connected so that the acidic water outlet pipe 43 communicates, and the alkaline water generation chamber 47 is connected so that the alkaline water outlet pipe 42 communicates. The introduction pipe 55 is connected to a water pipe such as tap water or a hot water pipe.
The lead-out ends of the wires 52 and 53 led out from the electrodes 49 and 51 are connected to a power source 54 so that a voltage can be applied between the electrodes 49 and 51 from the power source 54.

And by this voltage application, water is electrolyzed, PH value of the alkaline water production | generation chamber 47 becomes high, and alkaline water is produced | generated. On the other hand, the PH value in the acidic water generation chamber 48 is lowered, and acidic water is generated. In the present embodiment, the control means 17 controls the power supply 54 to control the generation of alkaline water or acidic water.
In addition, it is not necessarily limited to the production | generation of the functional water by these methods, For example, functional water (for example, concentrated liquid), a chemical | medical agent, etc. can be produced | generated previously, and this can also be thrown in with a pump etc. suitably. . In this case, the generation of functional water is controlled by controlling the charging means such as a pump by the control means 17.

  Moreover, the functional water which has a bactericidal action is not necessarily limited to the above-mentioned thing, It can be set as the water containing a bactericidal substance or ion. Specifically, free chlorine, antibacterial metals (eg, silver, copper, zinc, etc.) or their ions, ozone, ozone-containing water, combined chlorine, organochlorine-based disinfectant, organophosphate-based disinfectant, peroxocarbonate ion Or the salt, alcoholic disinfectant, etc. can be mentioned.

  Such functional water having a bactericidal action (sterilizing water) can be generated using, for example, an electrolysis method. Specifically, when producing sterilizing water containing silver ions, a pair of electrodes made of silver are provided opposite to each other in the elution tube, and a predetermined current is supplied from the power source to this. be able to. Moreover, free chlorine containing water can be produced | generated by electrolyzing the water (for example, tap water) containing a chlorine ion using the electrode for chlorine generation. In addition, it is not necessarily limited to the production | generation of the sterilization water by an electrolysis method, For example, you may produce | generate sterilization water (for example, concentrate) and a chemical | medical agent previously, and throw this in with a pump etc. suitably. Good. In the case of using the electrolysis method, the control means 17 performs control such as power ON / OFF and output adjustment, and in the case of supplying sterilized water or the like generated in advance, control of the input means such as a pump. Is done.

  It is also possible to discharge only water such as tap water without operating the functional water generating means 15. In this case, before the functional water is discharged, “pre-cleaning” described later can be performed. For example, water droplets from the shower head 7 are directly applied to the entire surface to be cleaned, and the attached dirt is floated or removed. By doing so, it is possible to enhance the effect of removing dirt and sterilizing with functional water performed thereafter.

FIG. 5 is a schematic cross-sectional view for illustrating connection / separation between the connection means 5 and the connection means 2 or the connection means 9. 5A shows a state where the connecting means 5 and the connecting means 2 or the connecting means 9 are separated, and FIG. 5B shows a connected state. Moreover, the arrow in a figure has shown flows, such as water.
The connecting means 2 or 9 includes a plug 18 as a male pipe, a valve 19 that can open and close the open end of the plug 18, and an elastic member 20 that biases the valve 19.
The connection means 5 includes a socket 21 as a female tube, a valve 22 that can open and close the opening end of the socket 21, an elastic member 23 that urges the valve 22, and a holding for holding the plug 18 inserted into the socket 21. An urging means 25 for urging the means 24 and the holding means 24 is provided.

The plug 18 can be inserted into the socket 21.
A groove 18a is provided on the outer periphery of the plug 18, and when the plug 18 is inserted into the socket 21, the holding means 24 and the groove 18a are fitted together.

  A valve 19 urged by an elastic member 20 is provided at the opening end of the plug 18. Examples of the elastic member 20 include a compression coil spring. Further, the valve 19 and the plug 18 are provided with a tapered sealing surface so that the valve 19 and the plug 18 abut on the sealing surface. Therefore, in the state where the plug 18 and the socket 21 are separated, the opening end of the plug 18 is liquid-tightly closed by the valve 19.

Holes are provided at equal intervals on the outer periphery of the socket 21, and spherical holding means 24 are fitted into these holes. A biasing means 25 is provided on the outer periphery of the socket 21 so as to cover the holding means 24. Therefore, the holding means 24 is urged by the urging means 25 toward the inside of the socket 21.
Further, when the plug 18 is inserted into the socket 21, a seal member (not shown) for sealing a gap formed between the inner peripheral surface of the socket 21 and the outer peripheral surface of the plug 18 is provided as appropriate. It has been.

  A valve 22 biased by an elastic member 23 is provided at the open end of the socket 21. Examples of the elastic member 23 include a compression coil spring. Further, the valve 22 and the socket 21 are provided with a tapered sealing surface so that the valve 22 and the socket 21 abut on the sealing surface. Therefore, in the state where the plug 18 and the socket 21 are separated, the open end of the socket 21 is liquid-tightly closed by the valve 22.

  The valve 19 and the valve 22 are provided with projections 19a and 22a, respectively. When the plug 18 is inserted into the socket 21, the protrusions 19a and 22a come into contact with each other.

  For convenience of explanation, the connecting means 5 is on the socket 21 side, and the connecting means 2 or 9 is on the plug 18 side. However, the connecting means 5 is on the plug 18 side, and the connecting means 2 or 9 is on the socket 21 side. You can also

  The connection means 2 or the connection means 9 and the connection means 5 are not limited to the configuration described above. For example, any type can be adopted as long as each can be connected. However, from the viewpoint of connection / separation operability, a so-called “one-touch” connection means is preferable.

FIG. 6 is a schematic view for illustrating the holding means 9a.
6A is a schematic perspective view, and FIG. 6B is a schematic enlarged view of a portion A in FIG. 6A. FIG. 6C shows another specific example of the holding means.
As shown in FIG. 6A, the switching handle 8b of the hot and cold water mixing tap 8 is provided with a holding means 9a.
The switching handle 8b is for switching between “water flow to the currant 8a”, “water flow to the connection means 9 (water flow to the shower unit 4)”, and “water stop”. For example, FIG. As shown in b), “water stop” is near the center of the operating range of the switching handle 8 b, “water flow to the connecting means 9 (water flow to the shower unit 4)” is the upper end, and “Karan 8 a is the lower end. To water ”.

Further, by providing the holding means 9a so as to be interlocked with the operation of the switching handle 8b, the holding means 9a is held only when the switching handle 8b is in the position of “water passage to the connecting means 9 (water passage to the shower unit 4)”. Means 9 a holds the connection means 5. That is, the switching handle 8b also functions as a switching unit that switches between holding by the holding unit 9a and releasing the holding.
For example, in the left diagram of FIG. 6B, since the switching handle 8b is in the “water stop” position, the connection means 5 is not held and separation is possible. The same applies to the case where the switching handle 8b is in the “water flow to the currant 8a” position. In this case, water does not flow to the connection means 9 (water flow to the shower unit 4) at a position where the connection means 5 can be separated, and water leaks from the connection means 9 as the connection means 5 is separated. There is no.

  6B, when the switching handle 8b is in the position of “water passage to the connection means 9 (water passage to the shower unit 4)”, the holding means 9a turns the connection means 5 on. Since it is held, the connecting means 5 is not detached from the connecting means 9.

  In the example illustrated in FIG. 6, the connection means 5 can be separated when the switching handle 8 b is in the “water stop” and “water flow to the currant 8 a” positions, but is in the “water stop” position. It is preferable that the connection means 5 be separable only occasionally. For example, as shown in FIG. 6C, a holding means 9c is provided so as to face the holding means 9a, and the connecting means 5 can be separated only when the switching handle 8b is in the “water stop” position. be able to.

6B, when the switching handle 8b is in the position shown in the right diagram of FIG. 6B, when the connecting means 5 is pulled down to separate it, the holding means 9a is pushed to rotate the switching handle 8b. It is also possible to stop the “water flow to the connection means 9 (water flow to the shower unit 4)”. In this case, the switching handle 8b may be moved to either “stop water” or “water flow to the currant 8a”, but is moved to the “stop water” position. It is more preferable.
In this case, the holding means 9a serves as a switching means for switching the switching handle 8b to stop water flow to the connecting means 9 when the connection between the connecting means 5 and the connecting means 9 is released.
In the example illustrated in FIG. 6, the holding means 9a and the holding means 9c are directly provided on the switching handle 8b. However, the holding means holds the connecting means 5 in conjunction with the switching handle 8b. For example, the operation of the switching handle 8b may be indirectly transmitted to the holding unit via a link or the like.

FIG. 7 is a schematic diagram for illustrating switching of the switching handle accompanying connection / separation of the connecting means.
FIG. 7A shows a case where the switching handle 8b is in the position of “water passage to the connecting means 9 (water passage to the shower unit 4)”, and FIG. 7B shows that the switching handle 8b is “water stop”. The case where it exists in the position of is shown.
As shown in FIG. 7 (a), the connecting means 9 is provided with a holding plate 90b so that it can protrude. The holding plate 90b can be projected and retracted in the direction of the arrow in the figure, and by connecting the connecting means 5 to the connecting means 9, its lower end surface is pushed by the connecting means 5 so as to move in the direction of the switching handle 8b. It is designed to protrude.

As shown in FIG. 7B, when the connection means 5 is separated from the connection means 9, the holding plate 90b is retracted (lowered) by an elastic member (not shown) or its own weight. As shown in FIG. 7A, the switching handle 8b is provided with a lock lever 90a. The lock lever 90a can project in the direction of the arrow in the figure by an elastic member (not shown).
The distal end of the lock lever 90a can be inserted into a hole provided in the holding plate 90b. By inserting the distal end of the lock lever 90a into the hole, the position of the switching handle 8b is changed to “the connection to the connection means 9”. It is held at a position of “water (water flow to the shower unit 4)”.

As shown in FIG. 7A, when the connecting means 5 is connected to the connecting means 9, the holding plate 90b is pushed by the connecting means 5 at its lower end surface, so that its position rises. At that time, first, the tip of the holding plate 90b comes into contact with the lock lever 90a to rotate the switching handle 8b in the clockwise direction, so that the switching handle 8b is "water passing through the connecting means 9 (water passing through the shower unit 4). ) ”Position. Further, when the holding plate 90b is further raised, the tip of the lock lever 90a is retracted toward the switching handle 8b, and is inserted into the hole while rubbing the side surface of the holding plate 90b. As a result, the switching handle 8b is held at the position of “water flow to the connecting means 9 (water flow to the shower unit 4)”.
In other words, the lock lever 90a and the holding plate 90b serve as a switching unit that switches the switching handle 8b to allow water to flow to the connecting unit 9 when the connecting unit 9 and the connecting unit 5 are connected. Fulfill.

  As shown in FIG. 7 (b), when separating the connection means 5 from the connection means 9, the holding plate 90b is lowered, so that the switching handle 8b is rotated counterclockwise via the lock lever 90a inserted into the hole. To be rotated. Therefore, the switching handle 8b is switched to the “water stop” position. Further, when the holding plate 90b is further lowered, the tip of the lock lever 90a moves backward toward the switching handle 8b, and protrudes again when the tip of the holding plate 90b passes while rubbing the side surface of the holding plate 90b. In addition, the switching handle 8b can be switched to the position of “water flow to the currant 8a”.

When the switching handle 8b is in the position shown in FIG. 7A, the holding plate 90b is lowered when the switching means 8b is pulled down to separate the connecting means 5, so that the switching handle 8b rotates counterclockwise. Then, it will be switched to the “water stop” position.
That is, the lock lever 90a and the holding plate 90b serve as a switching unit that switches the switching handle 8b and stops water flow to the connecting unit 9 when the connection between the connecting unit 9 and the connecting unit 5 is released. Fulfill.

Next, returning to FIG. 5, the connection and separation between the connection means 5 and the connection means 2 or the connection means 9 will be described.
As shown in FIG. 5A, in the state where the connecting means 5 and the connecting means 2 or 9 are separated, the open ends of the plug 18 and the socket 21 are closed by the valve 19 and the valve 22, so that the water And functional water does not leak out from the open ends of the plug 18 and the socket 21.
As shown in FIG. 5 (b), when the socket 21 is inserted into the plug 18, the groove 18 a provided in the plug 18 and the holding means 24 provided in the socket 21 are fitted together. At this time, since the holding means 24 is urged toward the groove 18a by the urging means 25, the plug 18 and the socket 21 are integrally connected.

  Further, the protrusion 19a provided on the valve 19 and the protrusion 22a provided on the valve 22 come into contact with each other, and the elastic member 20 and the elastic member 23 are pressed and shrunk so that the open ends of the plug 18 and the socket 21 are opened. Is done. Therefore, in the state where the plug 18 and the socket 21 are integrally connected, water or functional water can be passed, and water can be discharged from the shower head 7 via the hose 6.

  Thereafter, if the socket 21 is pulled out, the holding means 24 pushes the urging means 25 so as to be disengaged from the groove 18a, so that it can be separated. At this time, the open ends of the plug 18 and the socket 21 are closed by the valve 19 and the valve 22.

Further, in the case where the switch handle 8b is interlocked, such as the lock lever 90a and the holding plate 90b described above, the connection handle 5 and the connection means 9 are connected so that the switch handle 8b is connected to the "water flow to the connection means 9". It is switched and held at the position of (water flow to the shower unit 4). In the case of the holding means 9a, the connecting means 5 is held.
When the connection means 5 is separated from the connection means 9, the switching handle 8b is rotated and switched to the positions of “water stoppage” and “water flow to the currant 8a”.

Next, the effect | action of the water supply equipment system 1 is demonstrated.
For convenience of explanation, the water supply system 1 provided in the bathroom 10 will be described.
FIG. 8 is a flowchart for illustrating the operation of the water supply facility system 1.
First, in order to use the shower unit 4 for human body cleaning, pre-cleaning, etc., the connecting means 5 is connected to the connecting means 9 provided in the hot and cold water mixing tap 8. Then, the switching handle 8b is switched to the position of “water flow to the connecting means 9 (water flow to the shower unit 4)”.
In this case, as described above, the connecting means 5 is held by the holding means 9a, the holding means 9c, and the like.
Therefore, water is discharged from the shower head 7 of the shower unit 4 while the connection means 5 is held.

  After the human body cleaning and the pre-cleaning are completed, the switching handle 8b is switched to the “water stop” position to stop water discharge from the shower head 7. At that time, water discharge from the shower head 7 stops and the holding of the connection means 5 is released.

Next, the connecting means 5 is separated from the connecting means 9. That is, the shower unit 4 is separated from the hot / cold water faucet 8.
Next, the connection means 5 is connected to the connection means 2 provided in the functional water generation system 16. That is, the shower unit 4 is connected to the functional water generation system 16 via the connection means 2.

Next, the operation means 3 is operated to input water discharge and functional water generation commands. And according to the instruction | command from the control means 17, the on-off valve 14 is opened and the production | generation of the functional water by the functional water production | generation means 15 is started. The generated functional water is discharged from the shower head 7.
In addition, after the cleaning or sterilization of the bathroom 10 with the functional water is completed, the operation means 3 is operated to input a command to stop water discharge and stop generating functional water.
And generation | occurrence | production of functional water is stopped by the command from the control means 17, and the on-off valve 14 is closed after that, and a series of operation | movement is complete | finished.

In the present embodiment, during the water discharge from the shower unit 4 on the hot water / mixer faucet 8 side, the holding means 9a, 9c, etc. hold, so the connecting means 5 is detached from the connecting means 9. There is nothing. Therefore, the operator will not be inadvertently exposed to water or hot water due to the detachment of the connecting means.
On the other hand, when water is not discharged from the shower unit 4, holding by the holding means 9 a and 9 c is released, so that the connecting means 5 can be easily separated from the connecting means 9. In the case of the holding means 9a or the lock lever 90a / holding plate 90b, if the connecting means 5 is separated, the switching handle 8b is switched to the “water stop” position or the like.

If the connection means 5 cannot be separated (during water discharge), this can be notified to the operator by sound or display.
In the present embodiment illustrated in FIG. 8, pre-cleaning with water C or hot water H such as tap water can be performed prior to discharging functional water. The pre-cleaning can be performed even when the hot water / water mixing faucet 8 and the shower unit 4 are connected, but the functional water generating system 16 and the shower unit 4 are connected and the operation means 3 is operated to discharge water. By inputting only the command, water C or warm water H can be discharged.
In this case, for example, if organic dirt such as soap dust, sebum, and dirt remains in the washing place, even if sterilizing water is sprinkled in that state, the organic substance and the sterilizing component chemically bond to reduce the effectiveness. There is a risk of being caught. Therefore, if the pre-cleaning is performed, the organic dirt can be removed, so that the effect of the sterilizing water discharge performed thereafter can be enhanced.

In addition, since the water C / warm water H and the functional water discharge can be arbitrarily switched by operating the operation means 3, it is possible to perform an optimal cleaning operation according to the situation at the operator's discretion.
Moreover, in the water discharge of functional water and the water discharge in the pre-cleaning, the cleaning effect can be enhanced by intermittently discharging water by opening and closing the on-off valve 14. In addition, if the hot water H is used in the functional water discharge and the pre-cleaning water discharge, the respective effects can be enhanced.

Further, when the holding device 26 is placed in a position where the connecting device 5 can be connected to either the connecting device 2 or the connecting device 9 when the shower head 7 is held by the holding device 26, the connection device 5 can be connected and disconnected. Workability can be improved.
Further, since the connection means 5 is provided with a valve 22 and the connection means 2 and connection means 9 are provided with a valve 19, an operator may be exposed to water C, hot water H, and functional water during separation. There is nothing.

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.
As for the above-described specific examples, those skilled in the art appropriately modified the design are included in the scope of the present invention as long as they have the characteristics of the present invention.

For example, the shape, dimensions, and materials of components such as the functional water generation system 16, the shower unit 4, the hot and cold water mixing tap 8, the bathroom 10, the bathtub 11, the counter 12, the washing floor 13, and the holder 26. The arrangement and the like are not limited to those illustrated, but can be changed as appropriate.
In addition, the elements included in each of the specific examples described above can be combined as much as possible, and combinations thereof are also included in the scope of the present invention as long as they include the features of the present invention.

It is a model perspective view for illustrating the case where the water supply equipment system concerning an embodiment of the invention is applied to a bathroom unit. It is a mimetic diagram for illustrating the composition of a watering equipment system. It is a schematic cross section for illustrating the ozone water production | generation means which can be used as a functional water production | generation means. It is a schematic cross section for illustrating the water creation means which can be used as a functional water production | generation means. It is a schematic cross section for illustrating connection / separation of a connection means. It is a schematic diagram for illustrating a holding means. It is a schematic diagram for illustrating switching of a switching handle accompanying connection / separation of a connection means. It is a flowchart for illustrating the operation of the water supply system.

Explanation of symbols

  DESCRIPTION OF SYMBOLS 1 Water supply equipment system, 2 Connection means, 3 Operation means, 3a-3d switch, 4 Shower unit, 5 Connection means, 6 Hose, 7 Shower head, 8 Hot water and water mixing faucet, 8b Switching handle, 9 Connection means, 9a Holding Means, 9c holding means, 12 counter, 14 on-off valve, 15 functional water generating means, 17 control means, 18 plug, 18a groove, 19 valve, 20 elastic member, 21 socket, 22 valve, 23 elastic member, 24 holding means, 25 urging means, 26 holder, 90a lock lever, 90b holding plate, C water, H hot water

Claims (5)

A shower unit having first connection means;
The second connection means that enables water discharge from the shower unit by connecting to the first connection means, the currant, the water flow to the second connection means, and the water flow to the currant A water faucet having a switching handle for switching or stopping water, and a functional water generating system capable of generating functional water provided with a third connecting means connectable to the first connecting means at the water outlet. ,
When the connection between the first connection means and the second connection means is released, switching means for switching the switching handle to stop water flow to the second connection means;
A watering equipment system characterized by comprising a.   When the first connecting means and the second connecting means are connected, the switching handle is switched by the switching means, and water is passed to the second connecting means. The water supply system according to claim 1, wherein   The first connecting means, the second connecting means, and the third connecting means are each provided with a valve that closes the flow path when separated. Item 3. A watering equipment system according to item 1 or 2. The shower unit further includes a shower head and a holder for holding the shower head,
The holder is provided at a position where the first connecting means can be connected to either the second connecting means or the third connecting means when the shower head is held. The water supply equipment system according to any one of claims 1 to 3, wherein The washroom,
A bathtub,
The water supply equipment system according to any one of claims 1 to 4,
A bathroom unit characterized by comprising:

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