JP2009007929A - Flow passage switching device and switching method of wash water for bidet - Google Patents

Abstract

<P>PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To provide a flow passage switching device and a flow passage switching method of wash water for a bidet simplified in manufacturing process by simplifying an assembling process, while reducing manufacturing cost by reducing the number of parts required for constituting the flow passage switching device. <P>SOLUTION: This flow passage switching device of the wash water for the bidet includes at least one water inlet formed at the outer peripheral surface one side and making the wash water flow in, a water outlet making the wash water flowing in the water inlet port flow out, a flow passage switching valve including an air inflow port formed at the front tail end, an inflow pipe for storing the flow passage switching valve and formed in a position coincident with the water inlet, a valve housing including at least one nozzle connecting pipe formed in a position coincident with the water outlet, a motor installed at the rear side tail end of the flow passage switching valve and rotating the flow passage switching valve, and an air pump for mixing air in the air inflow port. <P>COPYRIGHT: (C)2009,JPO&INPIT

Description

More specifically, the present invention relates to a flow path switching device and a flow path switching method for selectively supplying and blocking washing water at a nozzle portion for cleaning an anus and a local area. .

In general, a washing machine, commonly called a bidet, is installed integrally on the top of the seat of the toilet, and after the user finishes the stool, the user uses washing water sprayed from the washing nozzle without using paper. A device for cleaning the local area in the case of anus or female. The nozzle is composed of a cleaning nozzle for cleaning the user's anus, a bidet nozzle for cleaning a local part of a woman, and a cleaning nozzle for forcibly cleaning the cleaning nozzle and the bidet nozzle.

In addition, a flow path switching valve for switching the flow path is installed inside the bidet so that the cleaning water is selectively introduced by the cleaning nozzle, the bidet nozzle and the cleaning nozzle. Accordingly, the cleaning water is distributed and flows by the nozzle by the operation of the flow path switching valve.
A conventional general flow path switching valve is integrally mounted on the rear surface of the nozzle portion, or is mounted in the bidet main body separately from the nozzle portion.

More specifically, the conventional flow path switching valve is provided with an inflow pipe into which cleaning water flows and a cleaning chamber containing a cleaning water storage space, and a cleaning water through groove is formed on the front surface of the master chamber. An original plate shaped flow path adjusting plate, a housing mounted on the front surface of the flow path adjusting plate to form a washing water discharge flow path, and inserted into the housing, It comprises a rotating member that is coupled to the end and rotates the flow path adjusting plate.

When the rotating member rotates with the above-described configuration, the flow path adjusting plate rotates together, and a cleaning water through groove formed on one side of the flow path adjusting plate is used to clean the housing. Match with the water discharger. Then, cleaning water is introduced through the cleaning water through groove and the cleaning water discharger, and finally moved to the cleaning nozzle or the bidet nozzle.
The contents of the conventional flow path switching device configured as described above are described in Korean Utility Model Registration No. 20-0316309 ′.

Here, in the conventional flow path switching device having the above-described configuration, the flow path adjustment plate, the housing in which the washing water through groove is formed, and the rotating member that rotates the flow path adjustment plate are essential components. . In addition, a spring must be attached to the back surface of the flow path adjusting plate so that the flow path adjusting plate and the housing are in close contact with each other.

As described above, the conventional flow path switching device has a disadvantage that a large number of parts are required to configure one flow path switching device.
Therefore, there is a problem that the manufacturing cost required for manufacturing the flow path switching device increases, and the assembly process becomes complicated due to the large number of parts.
In addition, since there is no means for increasing the pressure of the washing water flowing inside the flow path switching device, there is a disadvantage that the function of the nozzle portion cannot be effectively exhibited in an area where the water pressure is low.
In addition, there is a disadvantage in that it takes a long time to switch to the forced washing stage after the anal washing stage or the bidet washing stage.

The present invention has been proposed in order to solve the above-described problems. By reducing the number of parts required to construct the flow path switching device, the manufacturing cost is reduced and the assembly process is simplified. An object of the present invention is to provide a flow path switching device and a flow path switching method for bidet cleaning water that simplify the manufacturing process.

In addition, by adding an air mixing function, it is possible to increase the pressure of the wash water that exits the flow path changing device, and at the same time, form a gentle water flow, and a flow changing device and a flow path changing method for bidet wash water. The purpose is to provide.

It is another object of the present invention to provide a bidet washing water flow path changing device and a flow path changing method that minimize the time required for forced washing by bidet washing or forced washing by anal washing.

The bidet cleaning water flow path switching device according to the present invention for achieving the above-mentioned object is formed on one side of the outer peripheral surface and has at least one water inlet into which the cleaning water flows, and the cleaning water that has flowed into the water inlet. A flow-out switching valve including a water outlet from which water flows out and an air inlet formed at the front end; an inflow pipe formed at a position that accommodates the flow-path switching valve and coincides with the water inlet A valve housing including at least one nozzle connection pipe formed at a position coinciding with the water outlet; a motor mounted on a rear side of the flow path switching valve to rotate the flow path switching valve; and the air flow An air pump that allows air to enter at the inlet.

Also, the bidet washing water flow path switching method according to the present invention is a first step in which the water outlet is positioned at the initial position; the water outlet is rotated at a predetermined angle to match the washing nozzle connecting pipe and the washing nozzle is washed. The second stage that is established; the third stage in which the water outlet is rotated in the reverse direction to coincide with the washing nozzle connecting pipe and the anal cleaning is established; and the water outlet is again rotated at a predetermined angle to coincide with the washing nozzle connecting pipe. A fourth stage in which cleaning of the cleaning nozzle is established; and a fifth stage in which the outlet is returned to the initial position.

According to another aspect of the present invention, the bidet washing water flow path switching method is a first stage in which the outlet is positioned at the initial position; the outlet is rotated by a predetermined angle to coincide with the washing nozzle connecting pipe. A second stage in which cleaning of the bidet nozzle is established; a third stage in which the water outlet is rotated at a predetermined angle and coincides with the bidet nozzle connecting pipe to perform local cleaning; and the water outlet is rotated at a predetermined angle in the reverse direction. A fourth stage in which cleaning of the bidet nozzle is achieved in accordance with the connecting pipe; and a fifth stage in which the outlet is returned to the initial position.

By reducing the number of parts of the flow path switching device by the flow path switching device and the flow path switching method according to the present invention having the above-described configuration, the manufacturing cost is significantly reduced. .

Further, since the number of parts of the flow path switching device is reduced, there is an effect that the assembling process becomes very simple.

In addition, a large number of flow paths can be formed, such as cleaning, bidet, forced cleaning, etc., and by allowing air to flow inside the flow path changing device, an effect of forming a gentle water flow There is.

In addition, when each flow path is formed, the time required for switching from the cleaning stage to the cleaning stage or from the bidet stage to the cleaning stage is minimized by using a blockage section. There is a realizable effect that can be controlled quickly.

Hereinafter, specific embodiments of the present invention will be described in detail with reference to the drawings. However, the embodiment of the present invention is not limited to the embodiments presented, and other embodiments included within the scope of the present invention can be easily proposed by adding, changing, or deleting other components. can do.

FIG. 1 is a perspective view showing a bidet equipped with a flow path switching device according to the idea of the present invention.
Referring to FIG. 1, a bidet (100) equipped with a flow path switching device according to the present invention opens and closes a seat (110) on which a user sits and an opening formed at the center of the seat (110). Cover (120), and the electric field part (130) on which the seat (110) and the cover (120) are mounted and various components are mounted. More specifically, the electric field part (130) includes a nozzle part (160) from which cleaning water is jetted and a drive motor (300) that allows the nozzle of the nozzle part (160) to reciprocate back and forth. It is. More specifically, it is preferable that the driving motor 300 is a motor capable of forward and reverse rotation.

Further, the flow path changing device (200) for distributing the washing water by the bidet nozzle or the washing nozzle of the nozzle portion (160) and the flow path changing device (200) are connected to the air inside the flow path changing device (160). An air pump (150) is included.

On the other hand, a control panel (140) mounted on one side of the electric field unit (130) and mounted with operation buttons and the like for controlling the operation of the bidet (100) is included.

Hereinafter, functions of the bidet (100) will be described.

First, the user causes the cover (120) to be lifted upward. Then, after sitting on the seat (110) and finishing the stool, the anal cleaning button attached to the control panel (140) is pushed. If it does so, it will draw out from the said nozzle part (160) ahead of the washing nozzle, and washing water will be jetted through the jet nozzle formed in the end of the washing nozzle. When the cleaning is completed, the cleaning nozzle returns to the original position.

On the other hand, when the user presses the local cleaning button, a bidet nozzle (described later) is pulled forward from the nozzle unit (160), and cleaning water is sprayed through an injection port formed at the end of the bidet nozzle. When the local cleaning operation is completed, the bidet nozzle returns to the original position.

Here, the flow path switching device (200) can control the cleaning water to be selectively supplied from the cleaning nozzle or the bidet nozzle of the nozzle unit (160).

A more detailed description of the flow path switching device (200) will be described later with reference to the drawings.

FIG. 2 is an exploded perspective view of the flow path switching device according to the idea of the present invention.
Referring to FIG. 2, the flow path switching device 200 according to the present invention includes a flow path switching valve 220, a valve housing 210 in which the flow path switching valve 220 is accommodated, and the flow path switching. A step motor (230) connected to the rear end of the valve (220) to rotate the flow path switching valve (220) is included.

More specifically, the flow path switching valve (220) includes a circular orbit-shaped rotary body (221) having a predetermined diameter and height, and a rotary key (1) protruding from one side of the rotary body (221). 222).

Also, a valve body (228) formed with a predetermined length and diameter from the upper surface of the rotating body (221) and having a hollow portion therein, and an outer peripheral surface of the valve body (228) are the same. A first water inlet (223) formed with a predetermined diameter on the side, and the first water inlet (223) at a predetermined angle around the rotation axis from the first water inlet (223). The second water inlet (224) and the second water inlet (224) formed on the same circumference are spaced apart from the first water inlet (223) at a predetermined angular position in the opposite direction to the second water inlet (224). A third water inlet (225: see FIG. 3) is included.

Also, a water outlet (226) formed on the outer peripheral surface at a predetermined distance from the end of the valve body (228), and the valve body (228) formed at the end of the valve body (228). 228) and the air inlet (227) penetrating therethrough are further included.

On the other hand, a belt-like sealing member mounting groove (229) surrounding the water inlets (223), (224) (225, not shown in FIG. 2) and the water outlet (226) with a predetermined width and depth is provided below and / or above. It is formed. Accordingly, when the sealing member is inserted into the sealing member mounting groove (229), a part of the washing water flowing into the water inlets (223) and (224) does not leak on the outer peripheral surface of the valve body (228). To function. The cleaning water discharged from the water outlet (226) functions to prevent leakage on the outer peripheral surface of the valve body (228).

Meanwhile, the valve housing (210) in which the flow path switching valve (220) is accommodated rotates to form a space in which the rotating body (221) and the rotation key (222) of the flow path switching valve (220) rotate. A key housing part (211) and a housing main body (211) extended from the lower side of the rotary key housing part (211) to a predetermined length are included.

The housing body (211) is vertically extended from the outer peripheral surface to a predetermined length, and is spaced a predetermined distance from the inflow pipe (212) into which the cleaning water flows and the inflow pipe (212). The cleaning nozzle connecting pipe (213) formed at a place, the bidet nozzle connecting pipe (214) formed at a predetermined angle in the circumferential direction from the cleaning nozzle connecting pipe (213), and the bidet nozzle connecting pipe A cleaning nozzle connecting pipe (215) formed at a predetermined angle in the circumferential direction opposite to (214) is included.

An air inlet (216) is formed at the end of the housing body (211) and has a diameter smaller than the diameter of the housing body (211) and extends to a predetermined length.

Meanwhile, the flow path switching valve (220) is inserted into the valve housing (210), and the water inlets (223) (224) and the inflow pipe (212) formed in the flow path switching valve (220). Are formed on the same circumference and communicated with each other.

The cleaning nozzle connection pipe (213), the bidet nozzle connection pipe (214), and the cleaning nozzle connection pipe (215) are the same circle as the water outlet (226) formed on the flow path switching valve (220). Formed on the circumference and communicated with each other.

The air inlet (216) communicates with an air inlet (227) formed at the end of the flow path switching valve (220).

In addition, the step motor (230) is attached to the back surface of the rotary key accommodating part (211) of the valve housing (210) by a fastening member. More specifically, the front part of the step motor (230) is formed at a predetermined distance from the center point of the step motor (230). The rotary key insertion rotates together when the step motor (230) rotates. Part (233). The rotation key insertion part 233 is inserted with a rotation key 222 that protrudes from the outer peripheral surface of the rotation body 221 of the flow path switching valve 220 and is rotated.

More specifically, when the rotation key 222 is rotated by the rotation of the step motor 230, the first water inlet 223, the second water inlet 224, or the third water inlet. (225) selectively communicates with the inflow pipe (212). When the rotary key (222) rotates, the water outlet (226) has one of the cleaning nozzle connection pipe (213), the bidet nozzle connection pipe (214), and the cleaning nozzle connection pipe (215). It becomes selectively communicated.

FIG. 3 is a vertical sectional view of the valve body according to the present invention cut along the line II ′ of FIG.
Referring to FIG. 3, the valve body 228 according to the present invention has at least one water inlet formed on the same circumference on the outer circumferential surface. And the outer peripheral surface in which the said water inlet is formed is depressed and formed in predetermined width and depth.

In detail, the water inlet formed on the outer peripheral surface of the valve body 228 is positioned at the cleaning nozzle connecting pipe 213 in the anal washing stage, and the water inlet is the inlet pipe. (212) The 1st water inlet (223) formed in the position made to correspond is included. In the bidet cleaning stage, the water outlet (226) is positioned at the bidet nozzle connecting pipe (214), and the water inlet is formed at a position that matches the inlet pipe (212) (224). ) Is included. In the forced cleaning stage, the water outlet (226) is positioned in the cleaning nozzle connecting pipe (215), and the water inlet is formed at a position that matches the inlet pipe (212) ( 225).

More specifically, as shown in FIG. 3, the angle (φ1) from the center of the first water inlet (223) to the center of the second water inlet (224) is determined by the cleaning nozzle connecting pipe ( 213) is equal to the angle from the center of the cleaning nozzle connecting pipe (215). The angle (φ2) from the center of the first water inlet (223) to the center of the third water inlet (225) is the center of the cleaning nozzle connecting pipe (213) and the center of the bidet nozzle connecting pipe (214). It is equal to the angle to reach.

For example, in the anal cleaning stage, the inflow pipe (212) is communicated with the first water inlet (223), and the water outlet (226) is aligned with the washing nozzle connection pipe (213). To do. Accordingly, the wash water flowing through the inflow pipe (212) flows along the passage inside the valve body (228) through the first water inlet (223), and the water outlet (226) and the washing nozzle connection pipe. (213) and sprayed to the cleaning nozzle. In the forced cleaning stage, the step motor (230) rotates so that the inflow pipe (212) is aligned with the third water inlet (225). In the bidet cleaning stage, the second water inlet (224) is made to coincide with the inflow pipe (212).

FIG. 4 is a side cross-sectional view of the flow path switching device according to the present invention showing a mode in which the bidet cleaning step is performed.
Referring to FIG. 4, in order to supply cleaning water with a bidet nozzle by the flow path changer 200 according to the present invention, the following process is performed.

First, the step motor (230) rotates and the second water inlet (224) formed on the outer peripheral surface of the flow path switching valve (220) protrudes from the surface of the valve housing (210). It is made to communicate with the inflow pipe (212). On the other hand, when the second water inlet (224) coincides with the inflow pipe (212), the water outlet (226) automatically coincides with the bidet nozzle connection pipe (214).

The washing water sent from the washing water storage in the state as described above flows into the flow path switching valve (220) through the inflow pipe (212), and the washing water flows into the outlet (226) and the bidet nozzle connection pipe ( 214). Here, the air pumped by the air pump (150) flows into the flow path switching valve (220) through the air inlet (216). More specifically, the pressure of the wash water that flows into the outlet (226) due to collision between the air that flows into the air inlet (216) and the wash water that flows through the inflow pipe (212) collides. To increase. Therefore, even if the flow path switching device is used from an area where the water pressure is low, the pressure of the wash water to be ejected does not change, and a constant water pressure can be maintained.

FIG. 5 is a vertical sectional view of the flow path switching device taken along the line II-II ′ of FIG.
Referring to FIG. 5, in the flow path switching device (200) according to the present invention, the valve housing (210) includes the cleaning nozzle connection pipe (213), the bidet nozzle connection pipe (214), and the cleaning nozzle connection pipe ( 215) is formed.

In detail, the water outlet (226) formed on the outer peripheral surface of the flow path switching valve (220) coincides with one of the connection pipes when each step is performed. However, the washing water is prevented from being jetted through the outlet (226) during the time until the bidet device does not operate or before one process is completed and the next process is performed.

In other words, in order to perform the forced cleaning step of the cleaning nozzle after the anal cleaning step is completed, the cleaning water is not ejected during the time interval when the cleaning nozzle is returned to the original position. Accordingly, when the washing water is not jetted as described above, the water outlet (226) is positioned in a section where the connecting pipes are blocked.

For example, when the bidet device (100) is not in operation, the water outlet (226) sets the closed section between the cleaning nozzle connection pipe (213) and the cleaning nozzle connection pipe (215) to the initial position (217). The outlet (226) is located between the bidet nozzle connecting pipe (214) and the cleaning nozzle connecting pipe (215) until the moment when the bidet cleaning stage ends and before the forced cleaning stage of the bidet nozzle starts. It comes to be located in the section (218) to be blocked.

In the following, for example, it will be described in detail with respect to where the outlet is located when each process is performed.

FIG. 6 is a flowchart showing a stage in which an anus cleaning process is performed by the flow path switching device according to the idea of the present invention.
Here, the anus cleaning process will be described with reference to a sectional view of the valve housing shown in FIG.
Referring to FIG. 6, the anus cleaning process by the flow path switching device 200 according to the present invention includes a step (ST110) in which the outlet (226) is positioned at the initial position (217), and the cleaning nozzle is forcibly cleaned. The step (ST120) and the step (ST130) in which the outlet (226) is returned to the initial position (217) are performed.

In addition, the stage in which anal cleaning is performed (ST140), the stage in which the water outlet (226) is positioned at the initial position after the anal cleaning is completed (ST150), and the stage in which the cleaning nozzle is forcibly cleaned. (ST160) and a step (ST170) in which the water outlet (226) is returned to the initial position.

More specifically, the water outlet (226) is positioned at an initial position (217) between the cleaning nozzle connection port (213) and the cleaning nozzle connection port (215) before the anal cleaning process starts (ST110). ). When the user presses the anal cleaning button, the step motor (230) rotates clockwise by a predetermined angle (CW: clock-wise), and the water outlet (226) is connected to the cleaning nozzle connecting pipe. It matches with (215) (ST120). When the cleaning process of the cleaning nozzle (ST120) is completed, the step motor (230) rotates counterclockwise (CC: counter-clock-wise) to a predetermined angle, and the entrance / exit (226) ) Is again positioned at the initial position (170) (ST130). Then, the step motor (230) rotates counterclockwise more than a predetermined angle so that the inlet / outlet (226) coincides with the cleaning nozzle connection pipe (213) (ST140).

When the anal washing process (ST140) is completed, the step motor (230) rotates clockwise again. More specifically, the water outlet (226) comes to the initial position (217) by the rotation of the step motor (230) (ST150), and the cleaning nozzle is returned to the original position. When the cleaning nozzle is returned to the original position, the water outlet (226) rotates clockwise to coincide with the cleaning nozzle connection pipe (215) (ST160). And a nozzle cap is wash | cleaned with the washing water sprayed from a washing nozzle connection pipe | tube (215). When the cleaning process (ST160) is completed, the step motor (230) is rotated counterclockwise again to a predetermined angle so that the water outlet (226) is returned to the initial position (217). (ST170).

FIG. 7 is a flowchart showing a stage in which a bidet cleaning process is performed by the flow path switching device according to the idea of the present invention.
Here, the bidet cleaning process will be described with reference to a sectional view of the valve housing shown in FIG.
Referring to FIG. 7, the bidet cleaning process by the flow path switching device 200 according to the present invention includes a step (ST210) in which the outlet is positioned at the initial position (217) and a step in which the bidet nozzle is forcibly cleaned (ST220). When the forced washing step (ST220) is completed and the water outlet (226) is positioned in the section (218) where the water outlet (226) is blocked (ST230), the water outlet coincides with the bidet nozzle connecting pipe (214) to perform bidet washing. An established step (ST240) is performed.

In addition, when the bidet cleaning step (ST240) is completed, the step (ST250) where the water outlet (226) is located in the block (218) where the water outlet (226) is closed again, the step (ST260) where the forced cleaning is established, and the water outlet (226). (ST270) is performed in which is positioned at the initial position (217).

In more detail, the water outlet (226) is at the initial position (217) before the user presses the bidet washing button (ST210). When the user presses the bidet cleaning button, the step motor (230) rotates clockwise so that the water outlet (226) coincides with the cleaning nozzle connection pipe (215) (ST220). Therefore, the nozzle cap of the bidet nozzle is forcibly cleaned before the bidet cleaning.

On the other hand, when the forced cleaning step (ST220) is completed, the bidet nozzle is pulled forward, and the step motor (230) rotates clockwise by a predetermined angle. Then, the water outlet (226) is positioned in a section (218) between the washing nozzle connecting pipe (215) and the bidet nozzle connecting pipe (214) (ST230). When the bidet nozzle is completely pulled out, the water outlet (226) also coincides with the bidet nozzle connecting pipe (214) by the rotation of the step motor (230) (ST240). And a user's local part is wash | cleaned with the wash water sprayed through the said bidet nozzle connection pipe | tube (214).

When the bidet cleaning process (ST240) is finished, the step motor (230) rotates counterclockwise by a predetermined angle, and the water outlet (226) is positioned in the block (218) where it is closed again. (ST250). The bidet nozzle is returned to the original position. When the bidet nozzle is returned to the original position, the water outlet (226) is aligned with the washing nozzle connecting pipe (215) by the clockwise rotation of the step motor (230). Then, the bidet nozzle cap is forcibly cleaned (ST260).

Finally, when the cleaning of the bidet nozzle cuvette is completed, the step motor (230) rotates counterclockwise by a predetermined angle so that the water outlet (226) is positioned at the initial position (217) (ST270). This completes the bidet cleaning process.

The flow path switching device configured as described above has an advantage that the time required for the forced cleaning process in the cleaning process or the time required for the forced cleaning process in the bidet process is significantly shorter than that of the conventional bidet apparatus. This is because the section (217) (218) that is blocked between the nozzles is formed to prevent the phenomenon that the washing water is jetted when each stage ends and the process proceeds to the next stage. The time to advance to the next stage is shortened.

By reducing the number of parts of the flow path switching device by the flow path switching device and the flow path switching method according to the present invention, not only the manufacturing cost is remarkably reduced, but also the assembly process is very simple. Therefore, the industrial applicability becomes very high.

It is a perspective view which shows the bidet provided with the flow-path change apparatus by the thought of this invention. It is a disassembled perspective view of the flow-path switching apparatus by the thought of this invention. FIG. 3 is a vertical sectional view of a valve body according to the present invention cut along the line II ′ of FIG. 2. FIG. 3 is a side sectional view of a flow path switching device according to the present invention showing a mode in which a bidet cleaning step is performed. FIG. 3 is a vertical sectional view of the flow path switching device along II-II ′ in FIG. 2. FIG. 6 is a flowchart illustrating a stage in which an anus cleaning process is performed by a flow path switching device according to the idea of the present invention. FIG. 6 is a flowchart illustrating a stage in which a bidet cleaning process is performed by the flow path switching device according to the idea of the present invention.

Explanation of symbols

100: bidet 110: seat 120: cover 130: electric field part 140: control panel 150: air pump 160: nozzle part 200: flow path switching device 210: valve housing 220: flow path switching valve 230: step motor 300: drive motor

Claims (7)

A first stage in which the outlet is located in the initial position;
A second stage in which the water outlet is rotated at a predetermined angle to coincide with the cleaning nozzle connecting pipe and cleaning of the cleaning nozzle is established;
A third stage in which the water outlet is rotated in the opposite direction to coincide with the washing nozzle connecting pipe and the anal washing is established;
The bidet cleaning includes: a fourth stage in which the water outlet is rotated by a predetermined angle to coincide with the cleaning nozzle connecting pipe and cleaning of the cleaning nozzle is established; and a fifth stage in which the water outlet is returned to the initial position. Water channel switching method. In order to prevent the cleaning water from being jetted during the time when the cleaning nozzle is withdrawn before the third step is performed, the method further includes a step in which the water outlet is positioned at an initial position. The flow path switching method for bidet washing water according to claim 1. In order to prevent the cleaning water from being jetted during the time when the cleaning nozzle is returned to the original position before the fourth stage is performed, the method further includes the step of positioning the water outlet at the initial position. The method for changing the flow path of bidet wash water according to claim 1. A first stage in which the outlet is located in the initial position;
A second stage in which the water outlet is rotated by a predetermined angle to coincide with the cleaning nozzle connecting pipe and the bidet nozzle is cleaned;
A third stage in which the water outlet is rotated by a predetermined angle to coincide with the bidet nozzle connecting pipe and the local cleaning is established;
A bidet comprising: a fourth stage in which the water outlet is rotated in a reverse direction at a predetermined angle to coincide with the cleaning nozzle connecting pipe and cleaning of the bidet nozzle is established; and a fifth stage in which the water outlet is returned to an initial position. How to change the flow path of washing water. In order to prevent the washing water from being jetted during the time when the bidet nozzle is pulled out before the third step is performed, the method may further include a step of being located in a section where the water outlet is blocked. The flow path switching method for bidet washing water according to claim 4. In order to prevent the washing water from being sprayed during the time when the bidet nozzle is returned to the original position before the fourth step is performed, the method further includes the step of being located in a section where the water outlet is blocked. The method for changing the flow path of bidet washing water according to claim 4. A flow path switching valve including at least one water inlet that is formed on one side of the outer peripheral surface and into which cleaning water flows, and a water outlet through which the cleaning water that flows into the water inlet flows out;
An inflow pipe that accommodates the flow path switching valve and is formed at a position that coincides with the water inlet;
A washing nozzle connecting pipe formed at a position coinciding with the water outlet;
A bidet nozzle connection pipe formed at a predetermined angular distance from the washing nozzle connection pipe;
A valve housing including a cleaning nozzle connection pipe formed on a side substantially opposite to the bidet nozzle connection pipe and spaced from the cleaning nozzle connection pipe at a predetermined angular position; and after the flow path switching valve; A bidet cleaning water channel switching device including a motor mounted on a side end and rotating the channel switching valve.

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