JP2009270306A - Toilet equipment - Google Patents

Abstract

<P>PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To provide toilet equipment which detects a flame in a toilet booth. <P>SOLUTION: A flowing water switch box body and a control box 11 are installed in each toilet booth. A flame detection sensor 10 is provided in the flowing water switch box body, and a control section 12 is provided in the control box 11. When the control section 12 receives a signal from the flame detection sensor 10, it calls the attention of a user in the toilet booth via a speaker 13, and gives notification to an external control room, so as to prevent a catastrophe such as a fire caused by the flame. <P>COPYRIGHT: (C)2010,JPO&INPIT

Description

  The present invention relates to a toilet apparatus, and more particularly to a toilet apparatus that detects flames in a toilet booth.

  Generally, in a toilet apparatus, water is flushed after use to flow excrement and the toilet is washed. For example, in the toilet apparatus shown in Patent Document 1, a flush valve is driven by a remote control operation to flow and wash. And the detection part which detects the presence or absence of a user is provided, and the backlight of a liquid crystal display part is lit only when a user exists in a toilet, so that unnecessary power consumption is eliminated.

  That is, the toilet apparatus shown in Patent Document 1 includes a remote control operation unit that is operated by a user to transmit a remote control signal, and a control unit that receives the remote control signal and transmits a command according to a predetermined criterion. The controlled device such as the flash valve driving device is operated by the command. In addition, a user detection unit is provided that detects whether a user is present at a place where the remote control operation unit is installed and outputs a detection signal according to the presence or absence of the user. The liquid crystal display unit of the remote control operation unit includes a liquid crystal backlight, and the lighting of the backlight is controlled according to a detection signal based on the presence or absence of the user.

  As described above, in a general toilet device, it is possible to detect the presence or absence of a user in a toilet booth. Then, depending on the presence or absence of the user, for example, in order to make the liquid crystal display unit of the remote control operation unit operated by the user easier to see, the liquid crystal backlight can be automatically turned on. Thereby, it can be set as the remote control operation part which a user can operate easily.

However, even if the user can make the operation easy, various controls are made only by the user's operation. For this reason, even if the user did something undesirable in the booth, such as using a fire with a lighter, it could not be monitored. In this case, providing a camera or the like for monitoring the inside of the toilet booth is not permitted by law, and at present, there is only a means to leave it to the user's common sense.
Japanese Utility Model Publication No. 5-060069

  The object of the present invention is to detect when a user takes an undesirable action in a toilet booth, such as using a fire with a lighter, to notify the user and call attention. For example, to provide a toilet apparatus capable of informing a control room and preventing an undesired action such as a catastrophe caused by a fire or the like.

  Another object of the present invention is to set the running water time by discriminating between small and large use according to the stay time when the user stays in the toilet booth for a predetermined time or more. Moreover, it is to make a false sound during the staying time.

  In order to solve the above-mentioned problems, a toilet device according to claim 1 of the present invention is disposed inside a toilet booth, operates an automatic cleaning device after use to flush and flush the toilet, and prevents a flame. When it is detected, it is a toilet device that alerts the user through a speaker and emits a signal to the outside, and a flame detection sensor is provided in the flowing water switch box, and the flame is provided in the control box. A means provided with a control unit for receiving a signal from a detection sensor or the like and performing a predetermined process to emit a signal to the speaker or the like is employed.

  Moreover, the toilet device according to claim 2 of the present invention is the toilet device according to claim 1, and when there are a plurality of the toilet booths, the control boxes are respectively disposed in the respective toilet booths. Means. A toilet apparatus according to claim 3 of the present invention is the toilet apparatus according to claim 1 or 2, wherein the flame detection sensor is disposed inside the flush water switch box and is touched by a user. Adopting means that can not be. A toilet device according to claim 4 of the present invention is the toilet device according to any one of claims 1 to 3, wherein a signal emitted from the control unit of the control box is provided in the control room. It is connected to the monitoring panel, and means are used to inform the monitoring person that a flame has been detected.

  Further, the toilet device according to claim 5 of the present invention is disposed inside the toilet booth, and when the automatic cleaning device is operated after use to flush and wash the toilet, and a user in the toilet seat is sensed When the usage time is determined to be small or large, the water flow time is set accordingly, a guide to automatically flow water and an artificial sound such as a murmur sound are emitted by the speaker, and a flame is detected. A toilet device that alerts the user through the speaker and emits a signal to the outside, and a flame detection sensor is provided in the flowing water switch box, and the flame detection sensor and the like in the control box A means provided with a control unit for receiving a signal from the signal and performing a predetermined process to emit a signal to the speaker or the like is employed.

  Moreover, the toilet device according to claim 6 of the present invention is the toilet device according to claim 5, and when there are a plurality of the toilet booths, the control boxes are respectively disposed in the respective toilet booths. Means. A toilet device according to claim 7 of the present invention is the toilet device according to claim 5 or 6, wherein the flame detection sensor is disposed inside the flush water switch box and is touched by a user. Adopting means that can not be. A toilet device according to claim 8 of the present invention is the toilet device according to any one of claims 5 to 7, wherein a signal emitted from the control unit of the control box is provided in the control room. It is connected to the monitoring panel, and means are used to inform the monitoring person that a flame has been detected.

Since the present invention has the above-described configuration, when a user takes an undesirable action in the toilet booth, the user senses it and alerts the user, and notifies the outside, for example, the control room. By doing so, it is possible to prevent undesired behavior such as a catastrophe such as a fire resulting from the use of fire.
In addition, the present invention senses the time during which the user is staying in the toilet booth, determines whether the user is busy or busy according to the stay time, and sets the running water time accordingly. When the user takes an undesirable action during the stay, the user can be informed and alerted. Furthermore, it is possible to notify an external control room or the like that the user has taken an undesirable action during the stay.
In the present invention, since the flame detection sensor is provided in the flowing water switch box, it does not give the user a sense of incongruity, and the wiring is not complicated. Can be installed.

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Embodiments of the present invention will be described below. FIG. 1 is a schematic plan view of a toilet room provided in each toilet booth according to the present invention, and FIG. 2 is a schematic view showing each member of the toilet device provided in each toilet booth.
In this embodiment, a flush valve type toilet device is shown. However, the method of running water is not limited to the flush valve type, but is an electric valve type, an electromagnetic flash type, an electromagnetic valve type, or a low tank type. There may be.

  This toilet room 1 is provided with a powder room 2 on the left side of the entrance, five toilet booths 3, 3,... 3 at the end, and a control room 4 with a control panel 4A at the frontmost part. Yes. Each toilet booth 3, 3, ... 3 is provided with a toilet bowl 15 and a control box 11. The control panel 4A and each control box 11 are connected to the external control room 5 by wire or wirelessly.

  In each toilet booth 3, 3... 3, as shown in FIG. 2, adjacent to the toilet 15, an automatic washer body 6, an emergency switch 7, a running water switch 8, a human sensor 9, a flame detection A sensor 10 is provided. The automatic cleaner main body 6, the flame detection sensor 10, the emergency switch 7 and the running water switch 8 are connected to the control box 11 shown in FIG. 3 by wire or wirelessly. The human sensor 9 is provided in the control box 11.

  The control box 11 houses a human sensor 9, a controller 12, a speaker 13, a non-contact switch sensor 14, and the like. The control unit 12 is connected to the automatic washer main body 6, the flame detection sensor 10, the emergency switch 7, the running water switch 8, and the human detection sensor 9.

  FIGS. 4 to 6 show switches and the like disposed inside each toilet booth. FIG. 4 is a front view in the case of using a hand-holding sensor type running water switch, FIG. 5 is a front view in the case of using a push button type running water switch, and FIG. 6 is a side view. Inside each toilet booth 3, 3,..., An automatic washer main body 6, an emergency switch 7, a running water switch 8 and a control box 11 which constitute a flush valve driven toilet device with such an arrangement are arranged. The detection sensor 10 is provided in the flow switch box 8 </ b> A together with the flow switch 8, and the human detection sensor 9 is provided in the control box 11.

Next, the switch operation and the human sensor operation of the flush valve running water flow shown in FIGS. 7 and 8 will be described.
First, as shown in FIG. 7, the push button switch or the sensor switch of the flush water switch 8 is operated to start the flush valve flushing operation. Thereby, motor drive part 6A in automatic washing machine main part 6 drives, and starts flowing water. At the same time, the control unit 12 in the control box 11 determines whether or not the time from the start of running water has passed the running water set time. When the set time is not reached, the running water is continued, and when the set time is reached. Drives the motor drive unit 6A in the automatic washer main body 6 to stop the flowing water, and the flush valve flowing water operation is terminated.

  When the above is performed by the operation of the human detection sensor 9, as shown in FIG. 8, when starting from a standby state, the control unit 12 in the control box 11 receives the signal of the human detection sensor 9 and the presence of a person. Is detected, and it is determined whether or not the reception time of this signal is equal to or longer than a predetermined time (in this case, 2 seconds). If it is within a predetermined time (in this case, 2 seconds), the person entering the toilet booth 3 leaves without doing anything and waits in an initial start state.

In addition, if it is longer than the predetermined time (in this case 2 seconds), voice guidance (explaining that this toilet will automatically flow) will be given as a small or large one, and onset sounds such as murmurs Output.
At the same time, it continues to sense a person, and if it senses it, the voice guidance and onomatopoeia are continued. On the other hand, when no person is sensed, the motor drive unit 6A of the flush valve of the main body 6 of the automatic cleaner is used. To start running water. In this case, since the contents for small and large are discriminated according to the time when the person is sensed, water is run for the time according to the contents. Therefore, the water is run for a time corresponding to the small use and the big use, and the running water is stopped after the lapse of time. As a result, the process ends and enters a standby state.

  The operation flow of the flame detection sensor 10 is shown in FIG. 9, and in this operation flow, the case where there is an alarm sound output and the case where there is an alarm signal output are shown simultaneously. First, starting from a standby state, when the flame detection sensor 10 in the running water switch box 8 </ b> A detects a flame in the toilet booth 3, a detection signal is transmitted to the control unit 12 of the control box 11.

  As a result, the control unit 12 of the control box 11 starts outputting an alarm sound and an alarm signal. The alarm sound output time can be set arbitrarily, the alarm sound is output only for the set time, and when the set time has elapsed, the alarm sound output is stopped, and this is terminated and the initial standby state is set. Become. Also, the alarm signal output time can be set arbitrarily. The alarm signal is output only for the set time. When the set time elapses, the alarm signal output is stopped. It becomes a state.

  The flame detection sensor 10 may be either within the reach of the user or within the reach of the user, but is preferably installed within the reach of the hand in order to prevent mischief. . For this reason, it is preferable that the flame detection sensor 10 is arrange | positioned inside the flowing water switch box 8A, and a user cannot touch it easily.

FIGS. 10 and 11 show the above-described flame detection operation flow separately for the case where an alarm sound is output and the case where an alarm signal is output.
FIG. 10 shows an operation flow of flame detection with an alarm sound output. When starting from a standby state, in each toilet booth 3, 3,. Detection is performed by a flame detection sensor 10 provided in 8A. When the flame is detected by the flame detection sensor 10, a detection signal is transmitted to the control unit 12 of the control box 11 by wire or wirelessly, and an alarm sound (may be a warning sound) is emitted from the speaker 13 of the control box 11 and set in advance. Until the alarm time is reached. Then, when the preset alarm sound output time is reached, the alarm sound is stopped and finished, and a standby state is entered.

  FIG. 11 shows an operation flow of flame detection with an alarm signal output. When starting from the standby state, the presence or absence of flame is always detected in each toilet booth 3, 3,. It detects with the flame detection sensor 10 provided in the inside. When a flame is detected by the flame detection sensor 10, a detection signal is transmitted to the control unit 12 of the control box 11 by wire or wirelessly, an alarm signal is output from the control unit 12 of the control box 11, and a preset output time of the alarm signal Continue until you reach. When the preset alarm signal output time is reached, the alarm signal is stopped and terminated, and a standby state is entered. The alarm signal is transmitted to the external control room 5 by wire or wirelessly.

  FIG. 12 shows a block diagram of a flame detection unit 21 that transmits a flame detection signal to the outside by radio. The flame detection unit 21 includes a flame detection sensor 10, a power supply unit 22, a control unit 23, a transmission unit 10A, and the like. The flame detection unit 21 is provided in the flush water switch box 8A of each toilet booth 3, 3,.

  FIG. 13 shows a block diagram of the inside of the control box 11. The control unit 12 of the control box 11 is connected to a human sensor 9 and a receiving unit 33 that receives other signals (wired or wireless). Further, the control unit 12 outputs a signal such as the start of running water to the motor drive unit 6A of the automatic washer main body 6.

  Further, the control unit 12 of the control box 11 outputs to the guidance unit 36, the onomatopoeia unit 37, and the alarm unit 38. These outputs are connected to the speaker 13, and can generate guidance according to the detection time of the human detection sensor 9, and pseudo sounds such as a murmur of a brook. In addition, when a signal from the flame detection sensor 10 is received, it is possible to explain the contents to call attention in the toilet booth and notify the external control room 5.

  FIG. 14 shows a block diagram of the motor drive unit 6A. This motor drive unit 6A opens and closes the flow path by driving a plunger, for example, and adjusts the opening so that water flows. In response to a signal from the control unit 12 of the control box 11, the position sensor unit 42 generates an opening adjustment signal corresponding to the signal to drive the motor 43.

Since this invention has the above-mentioned configuration, when the flame detection sensor detects a flame in each toilet booth, it alerts the person in the toilet booth and detects that the flame has been detected in the external control room. To be notified. Thereby, it is possible to prevent a catastrophe such as a fire caused by the use of a flame by a user of the toilet booth.
In addition, the present invention senses the time during which the user stays in the toilet booth, determines whether the user is busy or busy according to the stay time, and sets the water running time accordingly, and during the stay time A false sound can be emitted, and when the user takes an undesirable action during the stay, the user can be notified and alerted, and an external control room or the like can be notified.
In the present invention, since the flame detection sensor is provided in the flowing water switch box and the human detection sensor is provided in the control box, the user does not feel uncomfortable and the wiring is complicated. It can be installed economically.

It is an arrangement plan of a toilet device according to the present invention. It is explanatory drawing which shows the various switches arrange | positioned at the toilet apparatus. It is the schematic which shows the control box which accommodates the control part which receives the signal of various sensors, and outputs each drive signal etc. It is a schematic front view when a switch or the like disposed inside each toilet booth is shown and a hand-held sensor type running water switch is used. It is a schematic front view in the case of using a push button type running water switch, showing switches and the like arranged inside each toilet booth. FIG. 6 is a schematic side view corresponding to FIGS. 4 and 5. It is explanatory drawing which shows the flush valve flow water operation | movement flow by switch operation. It is explanatory drawing which shows the flush valve flowing water operation | movement flow by a human detection sensor action | operation. It is explanatory drawing which shows the flame detection operation | movement flow when there exists an output of an alarm sound, and the case where there exists an output of an alarm signal. It is explanatory drawing which shows the flame detection operation | movement flow when there exists an output of an alarm sound. It is explanatory drawing which shows the flame detection operation | movement flow when there exists an output of an alarm signal. It is a conceptual diagram of a flame detection unit. It is a conceptual diagram of a control box. It is a conceptual diagram of a motor drive part.

Explanation of symbols

DESCRIPTION OF SYMBOLS 1 Toilet room 2 Powder room 3 Toilet booth 4 Control room 4A Control panel 5 Control room 6 Automatic washing machine body 6A Motor drive part 7 Emergency switch 8 Flow switch 8A Flow switch box 9 Human detection sensor 10 Flame detection sensor 10A Transmission part 11 Control box 12 Control unit 13 Speaker 14 Non-contact switch sensor 15 Toilet bowl 21 Flame detection unit 22 Power supply unit 23 Control unit 33 Reception unit 36 Guidance unit 37 Onomatopoeia unit 38 Alarm unit 42 Position sensor unit 43 Motor

Claims (8)

It is placed inside the toilet booth, and after use, the automatic cleaning device is activated to wash and flush the toilet.
When a flame is detected, a toilet device that alerts the user through a speaker and emits a signal to the outside,
A flame detection sensor is provided in the flowing water switch box, and a control unit is provided in the control box for receiving a signal from the flame detection sensor or the like and performing a predetermined process to emit a signal to the speaker or the like. Toilet device.   The toilet apparatus according to claim 1, wherein when there are a plurality of toilet booths, the control box is provided in each toilet booth.   The toilet device according to claim 1 or 2, wherein the flame detection sensor is disposed inside the flowing water switch box so that a user cannot touch it.   The signal emitted to the outside from the control unit of the control box is connected to a monitoring panel provided in the control room, and notifies the monitor that a flame has been detected. The toilet device described. It is placed inside the toilet booth, and after use, the automatic cleaning device is activated to wash and flush the toilet.
When a user in the toilet seat is detected, a small or large use is determined according to the usage time, a running time is set according to the usage, and a guide to automatically run the water and an artificial sound such as a murmur sound Emitted by
When a flame is detected, a toilet device that alerts the user through the speaker and emits a signal to the outside,
A flame detection sensor is provided in the flowing water switch box, and a control unit is provided in the control box for receiving a signal from the flame detection sensor or the like and performing a predetermined process to emit a signal to the speaker or the like. Toilet equipment.   The toilet apparatus according to claim 5, wherein when there are a plurality of toilet booths, the control box is provided in each toilet booth.   The toilet apparatus according to claim 5 or 6, wherein the flame detection sensor is disposed inside the flowing water switch box so that a user cannot touch it. The signal emitted to the outside from the control unit of the control box is connected to a monitoring panel provided in the control room, and notifies the observer that a flame has been detected. The toilet device described.

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