JP2009018076A - Bedrock bath unit - Google Patents

Abstract

<P>PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To provide a small-size and lightweight bedrock bath unit having a simple device constitution and being easily introduced into homes. <P>SOLUTION: This bedrock bath unit 100 is constituted by a bed body 300 having portability and a cover body 200, and is formed with a space, where a person can lie in the extended position, made of the cover body 200 on the bed body 300. In the bedrock bath unit 100, the bed body 300 has multiple bedrock plates 311 detachably laid on the upper face, a cobbled tub 322 provided at the end for inserting the same or different types of cobbles 321 into the bedrock plates 311, a steam tub 330, an electric heater, and a warm water introduction pipe, and the cover body 200 has an entrance door. <P>COPYRIGHT: (C)2009,JPO&INPIT

Description

  The present invention relates to a rock bath unit for one person, and more particularly to a small rock bath unit having an appearance that can be used for home use.

  Conventionally, bedrock beds that can be used in general households are known (Patent Documents 1 and 2). These can heat a bedrock or a ceramic ball directly or indirectly by a thermal pipe, and can be heated by far infrared rays or the like.

  Similarly, a sauna bed that can be used at home is also known (Patent Document 3). This fills the room with steam to obtain a sweating action.

JP 2006-230814 A JP 2001-70463 A JP 2004-194923 A

However, the conventional technique has the following problems.
First, in the invention according to Patent Document 1, since hot water is supplied from a gas hot water supply apparatus, there is a risk of gas leakage and there is a problem that efficiency is not good. In addition, since a concrete plate is used for the gantry, it is heavy, and cannot be easily moved or moved, so that the installation location is limited.

  In addition, the invention according to Patent Document 2 is only downsized to reduce the equipment cost, and since a thick concrete layer is provided as a heat storage body, it cannot be easily moved or moved in the same manner as described above, and the installation location is There was a problem of being limited. In addition, since the concrete layer is a heat storage body, there is a problem that it takes time to warm up and cannot be used easily.

  Further, the invention according to Patent Document 3 has a problem that the heat source for hot water and the heat source for supplying steam are separate, and the apparatus configuration is complicated.

  This invention is made | formed in view of the above, Comprising: It aims at providing the bedrock bath unit which is hygienic with a simple apparatus structure, and is easy to introduce into a household.

  In order to achieve the above object, the bedrock bath unit according to claim 1 is configured by a bed body and a cover body having portability, and a person extends and lies on the upper portion of the bed body by the cover body. A bedrock unit in which a space that can be formed is formed, wherein the bed body is detachably laid on the upper surface of the bed body, and the rock cobblestone of the same type or different from the bedrock plate provided at the end of the bed body , A water tank that is provided at the end of the bed body and has an open top and is filled with water, an electric heater, and circulating water while heating the internal water by the electric heater, And a hot water conduit pipe for heating water in the water tank, and the cover body is provided with an entrance / exit that allows entry and exit from the short direction.

  That is, the invention according to claim 1 has both the function of inducing sweating by steam (sauna function) and the function of a warm bath with stones. For the warm bath function, the effect can be selected by changing the types of stone plates and cobblestones, and can be enjoyed by individuals. It is possible to provide a small and high bedrock bath unit. Moreover, since both the stone plate and the cobblestone can be removed and taken out, the stone and the inside of the unit can be cleaned after use and can be used in a sanitary manner. Moreover, since warm water which is a heat transfer medium is circulated using the warm water conduit pipe, the whole can be uniformly heated without unevenness.

  Further, the bedrock bath unit according to claim 2 is the bedrock bath unit according to claim 1, wherein the bedrock plate and bedrock cobblestone are amaterite, radium ore, tourmaline ore, germanium ore, lava stone, barley stone , Ocherite, amphibole, aragonite, natural stone, or one obtained by molding each of the above stones into granules or powders.

  That is, the invention according to claim 2 can enhance the efficacy by using stones widely used for bedrock baths. In addition, what was shape | molded can mention the example which mixes and burns clay like a ceramic ball, for example.

  The bedrock bath unit according to claim 3 is a bedrock bath unit according to claim 1 or 2, wherein the cover body has a substantially rectangular parallelepiped shape in which the appearance and outer shape of the cover body are made of wood grain or other furniture. .

  That is, the invention according to claim 3 can look like a storage box or a stand, and does not cause a sense of incongruity even when installed at home.

  Further, the bedrock bath unit according to claim 4 is the bedrock bath unit according to claim 1, 2 or 3, wherein the cover body is cut out in the longitudinal direction on the back side when viewed from the entrance and exit. Is a pentagonal prism shape.

  That is, the invention according to claim 4 can reduce the volume of the room (the space referred to in claim 1) without becoming an obstacle to changing the user's access and posture. Thereby, thermal efficiency can be improved.

  Further, the bedrock bath unit according to claim 5 is the bedrock bath unit according to any one of claims 1 to 4, wherein the bedrock plate is laid symmetrically in the longitudinal direction of the bed body, Is characterized by laying a wooden board symmetrically and detachable in the longitudinal direction.

  In other words, the invention according to claim 5 can lie down no matter which head is used, and is difficult to climb. In addition, the wooden board can be attached and detached, which is hygienic. Furthermore, since phytoncides are released from the trees, the forest bathing effect can be exhibited by using fresh wooden boards. Note that “symmetric in the longitudinal direction” means symmetry from the center of the vertically long bed portion toward the head or foot.

  The rock mass bath unit according to claim 6 is characterized in that, in the rock mass bath unit according to claim 5, the hot water conduit pipe is not arranged under the wood board.

  That is, the invention according to claim 6 is not heated because the plate at the head portion is not heated, and the heating efficiency to the rock mass can be increased, so that the capacity of the electric heater is reduced (small capacity) and consequently It becomes possible to improve portability.

  Moreover, the bedrock bath unit according to claim 7 is the bedrock bath unit according to any one of claims 1 to 6, wherein the hot water guide pipe is independent of a loop for a water tank and a loop for a bedrock plate. One of them is heated by the electric heater, and the other is heated via a heat exchanger.

  That is, in the invention according to claim 7, the aquarium body loop and the rock plate loop can be managed separately, and various settings from low temperature and high humidity to high temperature and low humidity are possible.

  Moreover, the bedrock bath unit of Claim 8 is a bedrock bath unit as described in any one of Claims 1-7. WHEREIN: The part which heats a bedrock board among hot water conduit pipes is flat heat insulation. It is stretched between and sandwiched between a body and a metal plate that is a heat conductor, and the bedrock is detachably laid on the plate.

  That is, the invention according to claim 8 can increase heat transfer efficiency by concentrating heat radiation on the rock plate side. It should be noted that the plate-like body is not only the shape of the plate itself, but may be macroscopically planar, for example, including a corrugated plate, and embedded in a hot water conduit to be seen as a flat plate from the outside. Such a mode is also included. Moreover, the aspect which sticks a hot water conduit pipe to a heat insulating body with an aluminum surface tape, and makes the surface show a metal plate-shaped body (plate-like body) is also included.

  According to the present invention, it is possible to provide a small and lightweight rock bath unit that is hygienic and easy to introduce into a home with a simple apparatus configuration. In addition, since the structure is simple and the structure is simple, it is possible to provide an inexpensive device that can be purchased even in ordinary households.

  More specifically, according to the present invention (Claim 1), there is a function of inducing sweating by steam (sauna function) and a warm bath function by stone, and the warm bath function is further improved by changing the type of stone plate and cobblestone. A small rock bath unit with high safety that can be selected and enjoyed by individuals can be provided. Moreover, since both the stone plate and the cobblestone can be removed and taken out, the stone and the inside of the unit can be cleaned after use and can be used in a sanitary manner. Moreover, since warm water which is a heat transfer medium is circulated using the warm water conduit pipe, the whole can be uniformly heated without unevenness.

  Moreover, according to this invention (Claim 2), it becomes possible to raise an effect using the stone widely used for a rock bath.

  Moreover, according to this invention (Claim 3), even if it installs in a home, it does not produce a sense of incongruity.

  In addition, according to the present invention (Claim 4), the volume of the room (the space referred to in Claim 1) can be reduced and the thermal efficiency can be improved without being an obstacle to changing the user's access and posture. it can.

  According to the present invention (Claim 5), it is possible to select the recumbent direction and it is difficult to get hot. Furthermore, the wooden board can be attached and detached, so it is hygienic. In addition, it uses a fresh wood board to exert a forest bath effect.

  In addition, according to the present invention (Claim 6), the plate of the head portion is not heated, so that it cannot be heated, the heating efficiency to the rock mass can be increased, and the capacity of the electric heater is reduced (small capacity) It is possible to improve portability.

  Further, according to the present invention (Claim 7), the aquarium body loop and the rock plate loop can be managed separately, and various settings from low temperature and high humidity to high temperature and low humidity are possible.

  Moreover, according to this invention (Claim 8), heat radiation can be concentrated on the bedrock side and heat transfer efficiency can be raised.

Hereinafter, embodiments of the present invention will be described in detail with reference to the drawings.
FIG. 1 is an external perspective view of a rock bath unit of the present invention. FIG. 2 is an external perspective view of the bed body of the bedrock bath unit of the present invention. FIG. 3 is a plan view of the bed body of the bedrock bath unit of the present invention.

  As shown in FIG. 1, the bedrock bath unit 100 is basically composed of a cover body 200 and a bed body 300, and the cover body 200 can be covered with the bed body 300, thereby allowing a person to stretch. It forms a dome-like space where you can lie down.

  The cover body 200 is formed with a transparent window 201 for daylighting, an entrance / exit 202, and a handle 203. A temperature adjustment knob 301, a humidity adjustment knob 302, a temperature monitor are provided on the side periphery of the bed body 300. 303 and a humidity monitor 304 are formed.

  The temperature adjustment knob 301 also functions as a power on / off switch, and adjusts the temperature by rotation after the power is turned on. The humidity adjustment knob 302 adjusts the humidity by rotation. The temperature monitor 303 displays the indoor temperature by digital display. Depending on the case, you may make it display the temperature of a bedrock part, a bedrock cobblestone part, a warm water part, and an indoor sky part, respectively. The humidity monitor 304 displays indoor humidity by digital display. In this example, the monitor is provided only outside the unit, but may be provided inside the unit.

  The cover body 200 has a size of 195 cm × 86 cm × 94 cm and is made of cedar. It is easy to move indoors because the height is secured. The thickness is about 3.3 cm. Therefore, the weight can be suppressed to 50 kg or less, and it can be sufficiently removed by two adults. In addition, since cedar is used, it is wood-grained and there is no sense of incongruity even if it is installed in a house.

  Next, the bed body 300 will be described. As shown in FIG. 2, a bedrock plate 311 is spread on the upper surface of the bed body 300, and a boulder portion 320 and a steam bowl 330 are provided vertically at the end portion. In addition, the upper surface of the bed body 300 includes an intermediate plate 314, end plates 315 and 316, and a joining edge 317.

  The bedrock plate 311 is a 30 cm × 30 cm × 2 cm stone plate, and eight pieces are laid on an aluminum flat plate described later. The material is not particularly limited as long as it is generally used for bedrock baths, but Amaterite, radium ore, tourmaline ore, germanium ore, lava stone, barley stone, ocher stone, hornblende, meteorite, and natural stone And so on. Moreover, you may use what crushed stones mixed suitably with clay etc., and baked. Since the bedrock plate 311 is detachably laid, it can be removed and washed and sterilized as appropriate, and the bedrock bath unit 100 can be kept hygienic.

  In addition, the end plate 315 and the end plate 316 of the heel are laid at both ends in the longitudinal direction where the head or feet come. Further, an elongated wooden middle plate 314 is laid in the center in the short direction. The sizes of the end plates 315 and 316 are 60 cm × 25 cm × 2 cm, and the middle plate 314 is 60 cm × 12 cm × 2 cm. The material does not have to be a cocoon, but the use of a cocoon is preferable because it has a high-class feeling and a unique scent like a cocoon bath fills the room. Since the intermediate plate 314, the end plate 315, and the end plate 316 are detachably laid similarly to the rock plate 311, they can be appropriately removed, washed and sterilized. In addition, you may make it replace | exchange for a new article, when a fragrance is no longer emitted.

  The cobblestone portion 320 has a configuration in which a large number of cobblestones 321 are filled in a cobblestone 322. The cobblestone 322 has a hot water conduit pipe (hot water supply pipe) 318 penetrated (see FIG. 3), and the cobblestone 321 is heated. The cobblestone 321 is not particularly limited as long as it is generally used for a bedrock bath, but amaterite, radium ore, tourmaline ore, germanium ore, lava stone, barley stone, ocher stone, hornblende, meteorite, and natural stone And so on. If the corners are not removed in the natural state, these may be crushed and mixed with clay or the like, and then fired as ceramic balls. Further, the cobblestone 321 may be the same type of stone as the bedrock plate 311, but if it is different, a synergistic effect of a warm bath can be expected. Although the material of the cobble stone 322 is not particularly limited, for example, it can be a stainless steel material.

  The steam bowl 330 is a stainless steel bowl-shaped bath (water tank) surrounded by a heat insulating material. The steam tub 330 is configured to be supplied with warm water heated from the warm water conduit pipe 318 and to release steam. Thereby, a sweating induction function is realized. In order to reduce the heat capacity, the volume is preferably about 2 liters. Both the boulder bowl 322 and the steam bowl 330 are made of stainless steel, and the room can be kept hygienic.

  Next, the heat transfer mechanism will be described. FIG. 4 is a schematic diagram for explaining a portion that mainly heats the rock mass plate 311 in the heat transfer mechanism of the present invention. In heat transfer, the heat source is the electric heater 401 and the water in the hot water conduit pipe 402 is warmed and circulated by the pump 403. Since the electric heater 401 uses electricity, carbon monoxide due to gas leakage or incomplete combustion like a boiler does not occur in the first place, and safety is improved. The electric heater 401 is not particularly limited as long as it uses electricity, and can include a 1500 W sheathed heater.

  The warm water conduit pipe 402 is made of a crosslinked poly pipe whose material can be flexibly bent, and has an inner diameter of 10 mm and an outer diameter of 15 mm. As shown in the figure, meandering is performed on a plane close to the bedrock plate 311. Various intervals can be set, but for example, the interval can be set to 7 cm. Since the hot water is circulated and the pipes form surfaces at regular intervals so as to come into contact with the plate, temperature unevenness is unlikely to occur and the rise of the temperature of the rock plate 311 can be accelerated. In consideration of thermal conductivity, a stainless steel tube or a tube made of copper (copper alloy) or aluminum (aluminum alloy) may be used as the hot water conduit.

  The pump 403 is not particular about the type. It is enough to make a water stream. Therefore, a motor or the like may be used.

  A pressure release tank 404 is provided in the middle of the path of the hot water conduit pipe 402 so that even if the water expands due to heating, the pressure is released. The pressure release tank 404 may use a rubber ball. By using the pressure release tank 404, the path of the hot water conduit pipe 402 can be closed, and water replenishment becomes unnecessary. Moreover, thermal efficiency will also increase. Although depending on the total extension of the hot water conduit pipe 402 and the capacity of the pressure release tank 404, the capacity of water in this path can be 1.5 liters to 2.5 liters. This amount is sufficient as a medium for transferring heat to the bedrock plate 311 (that is, sufficient as an amount not deprived of heat on the way), and is not easily heated in relation to the heat source. It is not so large and is appropriate.

  Note that a heat exchanger 405 is further provided on the path, and heat is transferred to another path (the hot water conduit pipe 318). FIG. 5 is a schematic diagram for explaining a path mainly for heating the cobblestone 321 and the like. In FIG. 5, for convenience of explanation, the hot water conduit pipe 402 is not shown. Similarly, in FIG. 4, the hot water conduit pipe 318 is omitted for convenience of explanation.

  As illustrated, the hot water conduit pipe 318 is divided into two paths (path A and path B) along the way. The path A is provided with a valve 406 so that the water flow (heat transfer) in the path A can be stopped. The opening and closing of the valve 406 is interlocked with the humidity adjustment knob 302.

  When the valve 406 is closed, only the path B is alive, and the heat from the electric heater 401 is heated by the heat exchanger 405 through the water, and the hot water bath effect is exhibited. Therefore, when the A path is closed, the bedrock bath unit 100 provides a pure bedrock bath (however, when the stone types are different, a synergistic effect can be expected).

  On the other hand, when the valve 406 is opened, both the A path and the B path live. Thereby, the cobblestone 321 is also warmed by the A path, and the temperature rise is improved. In addition, the A path is connected to the steam tank 330 to realize a humidification mechanism. Steam is released from the water surface of the steam bowl 330, and the steam is filled in the chamber. A drain valve 407 is provided under the steam tank 330 so that water can be drained therefrom. The water is replenished in a timely manner when a bottle is connected and the water level drops (not shown). In this example, the route A route B is not provided with a pump and is in natural convection.

  Thus, by making the hot water conduit pipe 318 and the warm water conduit pipe 402 independent, the state of each warm water can be controlled.

  Next, the upper and lower configurations of the hot water conduit pipe 402 will be described. FIG. 6 is a schematic diagram showing the installation state of the hot water conduit pipe 402. As illustrated, the hot water conduit pipe 402 is provided directly below the rock plate 311 and the middle plate 314, and is not stretched around the end plate 315 and the end plate 316. This reduces the total heat capacity of the water and increases the thermal efficiency. In addition, since the head portion is not heated, it is possible to prevent the user from climbing and a rock bath for a long time is possible.

  The hot water conduit pipe 402 is embedded in the upper surface of the heat insulating plate 601 and is covered with an aluminum plate 602 and an aluminum tape 603. By embedding the hot water conduit pipe 402 in the upper surface of the heat insulating plate 601, heat can be prevented from being dissipated to the lower portion, and heat can be radiated in a concentrated manner on the aluminum plate 602 side (the rock plate 311 side). The heat insulating plate 601 is not particularly limited, but, for example, urethane foam or style foam can be used. In addition, the rock plate 311, the middle plate 314, the end plate 315, and the end plate 316 are detachably laid on the aluminum plate 602, but by adopting the aluminum plate 602, when the plate is removed It is hygienic because it can be appropriately wiped off with water and sterilized. In addition, if it replaces with the aluminum plate 602 and a copper plate is used, heat transfer efficiency will rise more.

  FIG. 7 is a partial cross-sectional view taken along the line AA of FIG. 6, showing the positional relationship among the hot water conduit pipe 402, the heat insulating plate 601, the aluminum plate 602, and the aluminum tape 603. In this embodiment, FIG. 7A is adopted, but in addition, the hot water conduit pipe 402 may be surrounded by an aluminum tape 603 to form a plane (FIG. 7B), or an aluminum plate is simply mounted. (FIG. 7C).

  The bedrock bath unit 100 has a simple configuration as described above, and is light and portable because it does not use concrete. The bed body 300 has a total weight of about 65 kg. However, if the bedrock plate 311 and the cobblestone 321 are removed and the water is drained, the bed body 300 is less than 60 kg and can be easily moved. In addition, when not in use, even if a tablecloth or other rug is hung and a vase or the like is placed, the appearance is a wood grain so that it can be introduced into the home without a sense of incongruity.

  The indoor temperature setting depends on the capabilities of various equipment and the heat capacity of the bedrock, etc., but if the humidity exceeds 70%, the sweating action can be promoted, so it should be about 75%. The bedrock temperature is preferably 42 to 50 degrees, and the room temperature is preferably about 35 degrees or more. By using a 1500 W electric heater, the temperature in the pipe can be set to about 70 ° C., and the temperature zone humidity zone can be reached in about 50 minutes. This is a drastic reduction in consideration of the fact that it takes about 3 hours for the heat storage type such as cited document 2 to be usable.

  In use, a bath towel may be laid on the bedrock plate and a pillow may be provided on the end plate as appropriate.

  Although not shown, the bedrock bath unit 100 is appropriately temperature controlled by providing a temperature sensor on the aluminum plate 602 or the like. Further, when drying, if the cover body 200 is removed, the valve 406 is closed, and the electric heater 401 is energized, forced drying can be performed.

  In addition, the present invention can employ various embodiments. For example, in the above description, the bedrock bath unit 100 uses the heat exchanger 405 to separate the path of the hot water conduit pipe 318 and the path of the warm water conduit pipe 402, but without interposing the heat exchanger 405, The same route may be used. Further, a flow rate adjusting valve may be provided so that the path is branched in the middle and the humidity can be controlled. Moreover, you may make it heat each separately using an electric heater, keeping a path | route independent.

  In addition, regarding the shape of the cover body, various shapes can be adopted so that the user does not hinder use. FIG. 8 is a view showing another configuration example of the cover body. As illustrated, the cover body 200 ′ has a pentagonal prism shape with the upper side on the back side cut out in the longitudinal direction when viewed from the entrance. By doing so, the volume of the room can be reduced, the heat capacity of the room can be reduced, the thermoelectric efficiency can be increased, and the electric heater can be downsized and the power consumption can be reduced. It becomes.

  According to the present invention, a steam bath and a forest bath can be used in addition to a rock bath. You can also replace the bedrock with something you like (which works for you).

It is an external appearance perspective view of the bedrock bath unit of the present invention. It is an external appearance perspective view of the bed body of the bedrock bath unit of the present invention. It is a top view of the bed body of the bedrock bath unit of the present invention. It is a schematic diagram explaining the part which mainly heats a rock board among the heat transfer mechanisms of this invention. It is a schematic diagram explaining the path | route which mainly heats a cobblestone. It is a schematic diagram showing the installation situation of a hot water conduit pipe. It is the AA cross-section partial view of FIG. 6 which showed the arrangement | positioning relationship of a warm water conduit pipe, a heat insulating board, an aluminum board, and an aluminum tape. It is the figure which showed the other structural example of the cover body.

Explanation of symbols

DESCRIPTION OF SYMBOLS 100 Bedrock bath unit 200,200 'Cover body 201 Transparent window 202 Entrance / exit 203 Handle 300 Bed body 301 Temperature adjustment knob 302 Humidity adjustment knob 303 Temperature monitor 304 Humidity monitor 311 Rock bed board 314 Middle board 315 End board 316 End board 317 Joint edge 318 Hot water transfer pipe 320 Cobblestone section 321 Cobblestone 322 Cobblestone 330 Steam bowl 401 Electric heater 402 Hot water transfer pipe 403 Pump 404 Pressure release tank 405 Heat exchanger 406 Valve 407 Drain valve 601 Insulation plate 602 Aluminum plate 603 Aluminum tape

Claims (8)

It is composed of a bed body and a cover body having portability, and a bedrock bath unit in which a space in which a person can stretch and lie down is formed by the cover body at the top of the bed body,
The bed body
A number of bedrock plates detachably laid on the top of the bed body;
A frame that is provided at the end of the bed body and into which a rock cobblestone of the same type or different type from the rock plate,
A water tank provided at the end of the bed body and opened at the top and filled with water;
An electric heater,
A warm water conduit pipe that heats the water in the rock slab, rock bed cobblestone, and the water tank while circulating the internal water while heating it with the electric heater,
Comprising
Cover body
A bedrock bath unit with an entrance that allows you to enter and exit from the short direction.   The bedrock and bedrock boulders are amaterite, radium ore, tourmaline ore, germanium ore, lava stone, barley stone, ocher stone, hornblende, meteorite, natural stone, or the above stones in the form of granules or powder 2. The bedrock bath unit according to claim 1, wherein the bedrock bath unit is selected from those molded after being formed.   The bedrock bath unit according to claim 1 or 2, wherein the cover body has a substantially rectangular parallelepiped shape in which the appearance and outer shape of the cover body are made of wood grain or other furniture.   4. The bedrock bath unit according to claim 1, wherein the cover body has a side notched in the longitudinal direction as viewed from the entrance and exited in a longitudinal direction, and the inside thereof has a pentagonal prism shape.   The said bedrock board was laid symmetrically in the longitudinal direction of the bed body, and the wooden board was laid in the longitudinal direction end part symmetrically and detachably in the longitudinal direction. Bedrock bath unit.   6. The bedrock bath unit according to claim 5, wherein the warm water conduit pipe is not arranged under the wooden board. The warm water conduit pipe is divided into independent systems of an aquarium body loop and a bedrock loop,
Either one is heated with the said electric heater, and the other is heated via a heat exchanger, The bedrock bath unit as described in any one of Claims 1-6 characterized by the above-mentioned.   Of the hot water conduit pipe, at least a portion that heats the rock plate is stretched between a flat plate-like heat insulator and a metal plate that is a heat conductor, and the rock plate is the plate shape. The bedrock bath unit according to any one of claims 1 to 7, wherein the bedrock bath unit is detachably laid on the body.

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