JP2011067453A - Kitchen apparatus with light emitting means - Google Patents

Abstract

<P>PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To make it easy to view the position of an operation unit when operating a function portion provided in a kitchen apparatus by operating the operation unit, to accurately view the state confirmation of the function portion when operating the function portion, and to save energy. <P>SOLUTION: The kitchen apparatus includes the function portion 2 and the operation unit 3 for operating the function portion 2. The kitchen apparatus is provided with first light emitting means 4 for illuminating the operation unit 3 or the vicinity of the operation means 3, second light emitting means 5 for illuminating the function portion 2 or the vicinity of the function portion 2 when the operation unit 3 is operated, a human body detection sensor 6 for detecting a person approaching the kitchen apparatus 1, and a control unit 7. By the control unit 7, control is performed so as to put out the first and second light emitting means 4 and 5 when not detecting a human body in the human body detection sensor 6, to turn on the first light emitting means 4 when detecting a human body in the human body detection sensor 6, and to put out the second light emitting means 5 when the function portion 2 is operated by operating the operation unit 3. <P>COPYRIGHT: (C)2011,JPO&INPIT

Description

  The present invention relates to a kitchen apparatus provided with light emitting means, and a watering device with light emitting means such as a wash basin provided with light emitting means.

  Conventionally, a mixing faucet, an operation unit that adjusts the flow rate of hot water and water by operating the mixing faucet, and a human body detection that detects the human body of the user who uses the mixing faucet in a kitchen apparatus and a washstand. Japanese Patent Application Laid-Open No. 2004-228688 is known that includes a sensor and an LED that displays the hot water side and the water side of the operation unit with light of different colors based on detection of a human body by a human body detection sensor.

  In this conventional example, the human body of the user who uses the mixing faucet is detected by the human body detection sensor, so that the hot water side and the water side of the operation unit are displayed with light of different colors. The display of hot water and water in the operation unit is easy to see and the operation unit is easy to operate.

  However, in the above conventional example, the display of hot water and water in the operation unit is easy to see and the operation unit is easily operated. When the operation unit is operated, the discharge is made from the discharge port of the mixing faucet. It does not automatically illuminate the hot water discharge state or the bowl portion from which hot water is discharged.

  Therefore, when it is dim, there is a problem that it is difficult to see the state of the hot water discharged from the outlet of the mixing faucet and the state of the wash bowl, and it is difficult to wash the face and hands. Apart from the operation of the operation section, it is necessary to light up the room by lighting a lighting fixture provided in the room or a lighting fixture attached to the washstand.

  Also, when you go to the bathroom while sleeping at night, stay in a semi-awake state, and then wash your hands, turn on the lighting fixtures provided in the room and the lighting fixtures attached to the sink as described above. When it is bright, it becomes awakened and it is difficult to fall asleep.

JP 2007-308877 A

  The present invention has been invented in view of the above-described problems of the conventional example. The object of the present invention is to operate the operation unit to operate the function unit provided in the watering device. It is an object of the present invention to provide a watering device with a light-emitting means that is easy to visually recognize, and when the function unit is operated, the state of the function unit can be confirmed accurately and energy saving can be achieved.

  In order to solve the above problems, the present invention has the following configuration.

  The present invention is a watering device 1 provided with a function unit 2 and an operation unit 3 for operating the function unit 2. The feature of the present invention is that the first light emitting means 4 that illuminates the operation section 3 or the vicinity of the operation section 3, the second light emitting means 5 that illuminates the function section 2 or the vicinity of the function section 2 when the operation section 3 is operated, A human body detection sensor 6 for detecting a person approaching the apparatus 1 and a control unit 7 are provided. When the human body detection sensor 6 does not detect a human body, the first and second light emitting units 4 and 5 are provided. The first light emitting means 4 is turned on when the human body detection sensor 6 detects the human body, and the second light emitting means 5 is turned on when the operation unit 3 is operated to operate the functional unit 2. There is to control to do.

  With this configuration, when the human body detection sensor 6 detects that a person has approached the watering device 1, the first light emitting unit 4 is turned on to emit light. As a result, the operation unit 3 or the vicinity of the operation unit 3 is illuminated, and the position of the operation unit 3 can be immediately recognized even in the dark, and the operation unit 3 for operating the function unit 2 can be operated reliably and easily. When the function unit 2 is operated by operating the operation unit 3, the function unit 2 or the vicinity of the function unit 2 is illuminated, so that the state confirmation when the function unit 2 is operated can be accurately performed even in the dark. On the other hand, when there is a person near the watering device 1 without the purpose of operating the functional unit 2, or when a person simply passes near the watering device 1, the human body detection sensor 6 detects the person. Even when the first light-emitting means 4 is turned on, the second light-emitting means 5 is turned off. When the human body detection sensor 6 does not detect a person, the first light-emitting means 4 and the second light-emitting means 5 are used. Since the light is turned off, energy saving can be achieved.

  Moreover, it is preferable that the watering device 1 is the kitchen device 1a, the functional unit 2 is the curan 2a provided in the kitchen device 1a, and the operation unit 3 is the curan operation unit 3a that operates the discharge of water from the curan 2a. .

  With such a configuration, when the user approaches the kitchen apparatus 1a and operates the currant 2a to discharge water to draw water or to wash the cup, the first light emitting means 4 uses the currant operating section 3a. Alternatively, since the vicinity of the curran operation unit 3a is illuminated, the curan operation unit 3a can be surely viewed and operated. When the curan operation unit 3a is operated and water is discharged from the curan 2a, the second light emitting means 5 is turned on. By illuminating Karan 2a or the vicinity of Karan 2a, the water discharge state or the inside of the sink 8 is illuminated, so that it is easy to draw water into the compressor or to wash it in the dark.

  Moreover, it is preferable that the watering device 1 is the kitchen device 1a, the functional unit 2 is the stove 2b provided in the kitchen device 1a, and the operation unit 3 is the stove operation unit 3b for operating the stove 2b.

  With such a configuration, when approaching the kitchen apparatus 1a and using the stove 2b, the first light emitting means 4 illuminates the stove operation unit 3b or the vicinity of the stove operation unit 3b, so the stove operation unit 3b When the stove operation portion 3b is operated to generate heat from the heating element 14 of the stove 2b, the second light emitting means 5 is turned on to illuminate the stove 2b or the vicinity of the stove 2b. Thus, even in a dark environment, the stove 2b portion is bright, the cooking state is clearly visible, and cooking can be performed easily.

  Further, the watering device 1 is the kitchen device 1a, the functional unit 2 is the article storage unit 2c provided in the kitchen device 1a, and the storage unit opening / closing operation unit for the operation unit 3 to open and close the article storage unit 2c. 3c is preferred.

  By adopting such a configuration, when approaching the kitchen device 1a and putting in / out an article to / from the article storage unit 2c provided in the kitchen device 1a, the first light emitting unit 4 stores or opens the storage unit opening / closing operation unit 3c. Since the vicinity of the part opening / closing operation part 3c is illuminated, the storage part opening / closing operation part 3c can be surely viewed and the article storage part 2c can be opened and closed, and the storage part opening / closing operation part 3c can be operated to operate the article. When the storage section 2c is opened, the second light emitting means 5 is turned on to illuminate the article storage section 2c or the vicinity of the article storage section 2c, so that the inside of the article storage section 2c can be clearly seen and the stored items can be easily taken in and out. Yes.

  In addition, the watering device 1 is the washstand 1b, the functional unit 2 is the currant 2a provided in the washstand 1b, and the operation unit 3 is the currant operation unit 3a for operating the discharge of water from the currant 2a. preferable.

  By adopting such a configuration, when the hand is washed or face-washed by approaching the washstand 1b and operating the currant 2a to discharge water, the first light emitting means 4 performs the currant operation section 3a or the currant operation. Since the vicinity of the portion 3a is illuminated, it is possible to reliably view and operate the currant operating portion 3a. When the currant operating portion 3a is operated and water is discharged from the currant 2a, the second light emitting means 5 is turned on and the currant 2a or By illuminating the vicinity of the currant 2a, the water discharge state and the inside of the wash bowl 9 are illuminated, and hand washing and face washing can be easily performed even in the dark.

  Since the present invention is configured as described above, the position of the operation unit can be accurately visually recognized by approaching the watering device even if the operation unit or the vicinity of the operation unit is illuminated and dark. In addition, when operating the operation unit to operate the functional unit provided in the watering device, the operation unit can be easily and reliably operated by operating the illuminated operation unit by hand as described above. Can do. Further, when the function unit is operated by operating the operation unit, it is possible to accurately check the state of the function unit with the second light emitting means, and the function unit can be used correctly. In addition, when there is a person near the watering device without the purpose of operating the functional unit, or when a person simply passes near the watering device, the first light-emitting means is only turned on, The two light emitting means are turned off, and when the person is not detected by the human body detection sensor, the first light emitting means and the second light emitting means are turned off, so that energy saving can be achieved.

An embodiment of the present invention is shown, in which (a) is a perspective view of a state in which a human is not detected by a human body detection sensor, and (b) is a perspective view of a state in which a human is detected by a human body detection sensor. (A) is a perspective view which shows the state which operates the currant operation part, discharges water from the currant, and is lighting the 2nd light emission means corresponding to currant, (b) operates the stove operation part and operates a stove. It is a perspective view which shows the state which is operating and the 2nd light emission means corresponding to a stove is lit, (c) is operating the storage part opening / closing operation part, pulling out the drawer as an article storage part, and an article storage part It is a perspective view which shows the state which has lighted the 2nd light emission means corresponding to. It is a control block diagram same as the above. It is a flowchart same as the above. FIG. 4A is a perspective view of a state where a human is not detected by the human body detection sensor, and FIG. 5B is a perspective view of a state where a human is detected by the human body detection sensor. ) Is a perspective view showing a state where the curan operation unit is operated to discharge water from the curan and the second light emitting means corresponding to the curan is turned on. It is a control block diagram same as the above. It is a flowchart same as the above.

  Hereinafter, the present invention will be described based on embodiments shown in the accompanying drawings.

  The watering device 1 in the present invention is a kitchen device 1a installed in a kitchen which is a watering location in a building, and a washstand 1b installed in a washroom.

  In the watering device 1, a function unit 2, an operation unit 3 for operating the function unit 2, a first light emitting means 4 that illuminates the operation unit 3 or the vicinity of the operation unit 3, and the operation unit 3 are operated. The second light emitting means 5 that illuminates the function unit 2 or the vicinity of the function unit 2, the human body detection sensor 6 that detects a person approaching the watering device 1, and the control unit 7 are provided.

  1 and 2 show an example of a kitchen device 1a as the watering device 1. FIG. The kitchen apparatus 1 a is mainly composed of a cooking table 10 equipped with a stove 2 b and a sink 8. The cooking table 10 includes a cooking table cabinet 11 and a counter 12 installed on the upper surface of the cooking table cabinet 11.

  Further, FIG. 1 shows an example of a face-to-face kitchen apparatus 1 a that partitions a kitchen and a dining room, and a rising portion 15 that functions as a partition is erected on the back side of the cooking table 10. Although not shown in the figure, an article storage unit 2c, an exhaust device, a tableware dryer, a tableware washing machine, or an electric device such as a cooking device such as a microwave oven, an oven, or a toaster are arranged. is there. When the article storage portion 2c is provided in the rising portion 15, it may be open to either the kitchen side or the dining side.

  The counter 12 has a sink 8 on one side, a stove 2b on the other side, and a cooking surface 13 in the middle of the two.

  The sink 8 on one side of the counter 12 is provided with a currant 2a on the back side or side. The currant 2a is provided with a currant operation portion 3a, and by operating the currant operation portion 3a, hot water or water (hereinafter simply referred to as water) is discharged from the discharge port at the tip of the currant 2a, or the discharge is stopped. Or the mixing ratio of hot water is adjusted.

  A stove operation portion 3b is provided on the front or upper surface of the counter 12 at the front side of the stove 2b at the other end, and the heating element 14 provided on the stove 2b is heated by operating the stove operation portion 3b. The heat generation is stopped, or the amount of heat generated is adjusted. The heating element 14 is an electric heating element such as an electromagnetic induction heating element or another heating element using electricity, or a combustion heating element such as a gas burner. The heating element provided in the stove 2b in the present invention is a stove. A heating element for heating the heating chamber provided in 2b is also included.

  The cooking table cabinet 11 is provided with a drawer as the article storage section 2c, and a handle as a storage section opening / closing operation section 3c is provided on the front face of the drawer.

  Here, in this embodiment, the said currant 2a, the stove 2b, and the goods storage part 2c comprise the function part 2 with which the kitchen apparatus 1a was equipped, respectively.

  In addition, the curan operation section 3a, the stove operation section 3b, and the storage section opening / closing operation section 3c constitute an operation section 3 for operating the function section 2 provided in the kitchen apparatus 1a.

  A first light emitting means 4 is provided corresponding to each of the curan operation section 3a, the stove operation section 3b, and the storage section opening / closing operation section 3c, and each of the first light emission means 4 has a current operation section 3a or a current operation section. In the vicinity of 3a, the stove operation section 3b or the vicinity of the stove operation section 3b, the storage section opening / closing operation section 3c, or the storage section opening / closing operation section 3c is individually illuminated.

  In the embodiment shown in FIG. 1 and FIG. 2, the first light emitting means 4 is individually provided in the curan operation portion 3 a, the stove operation portion 3 b, and the storage portion opening / closing operation portion 3 c, and the first light emission means 4 is turned on. The whole or part of the curan operation part 3a, the whole or part of the stove operation part 3b, and the whole or part of the storage part opening / closing operation part 3c are illuminated to illuminate. In this case, the first light emitting means 4 is equipped with the curan operation unit 3a, the stove operation unit 3b, and the storage unit opening / closing operation unit 3c using LEDs as the first light emitting means 4, so that the curan operation unit 3a and the stove operation unit 3b are configured with a simple configuration. In addition, all or a part of the storage section opening / closing operation section 3c can be made to emit light.

  Further, the second light emitting means 5 is provided corresponding to each of the above-mentioned curran 2a, stove 2b, and article storage section 2c, and the second light emitting means 5 respectively includes the currant 2a or the currant 2a, the stove 2b or the stove 2b, and the article. The storage portion 2c or the vicinity of the article storage portion 2c is individually illuminated.

  In the embodiment shown in FIG. 1 and FIG. 2, the portion corresponding to the back of the currant 2 a of the rising portion 15 on the back of the cooking table 10 and the portion corresponding to the stove 2 b of the rising portion 15 are respectively set to the curran 2 a or the currant. Second light emitting means 5 for illuminating the vicinity of 2a and second light emitting means 5 for illuminating the stove 2b or the vicinity of the stove 2b are provided.

  Moreover, the 2nd light emission means 5 is provided in the cooking-table cabinet 11 in the vicinity of the drawer | drawing-in / out opening part, and when the drawer is pulled out, the inside of the drawer 2 can be illuminated.

  The kitchen apparatus 1a is provided with a human body detection sensor 6 for detecting a person approaching the kitchen apparatus 1a. In the embodiment shown in FIGS. 1 and 2, when a person detects in a predetermined area in front of the cooking table 10. It is detected by the human body detection sensor 6.

  FIG. 3 shows a control block diagram of the present embodiment, and FIG. 4 shows a control flow diagram.

  FIG. 1A shows a case where no human is detected by the human body detection sensor 6, and all the first light emitting means 4 are turned off. All the second light emitting means 4 are also turned off.

  Here, when a person is located in a predetermined area in front of the cooking table 10, the human body is detected by the human body detection sensor 6 of the kitchen apparatus 1a, and the detection signal is input to the control unit 7, all the first Control is performed by the control unit 7 so that the light emitting means 4 is turned on, and as shown in FIG. 1B, the curan operation unit 3a, the stove operation unit 3b, the storage unit opening / closing operation unit 3c itself or the vicinity thereof is illuminated. Thereby, the currant operation unit 3a, the stove operation unit 3b, and the storage unit opening / closing operation unit 3c can be clearly recognized even in a dark environment.

  Therefore, when operating the currant operation portion 3a, the stove operation portion 3b, and the storage portion opening / closing operation portion 3c, the operation position can be clearly understood, and the operation can be performed accurately without erroneous operation.

  Here, when the currant 2a is to be used, since the currant operation section 3a itself or the surrounding area is illuminated and brightened as described above, the currant operation section 3a that is bright and easily visible can be grasped by hand. Operate with. When the currant operation unit 3a is operated to start water discharge from the currant 2a, the water discharge start means 17a provided on the currant 2a detects the start of water discharge, and the water discharge start signal is input to the control unit 7, and based on this, it corresponds to the currant 2a. The second light emitting means 4 is controlled by the control unit 7 so as to light up, and as shown in FIG. 2 (a), this portion is brightened by illuminating the currant 2a or the vicinity of the currant 2a. Therefore, the currant 2a, the water discharge state from the currant 2a, and the inside of the sink 8 from which the currant 2a is discharged can be clearly seen, and the water can be easily drawn into the cup or washed with water.

  On the other hand, when the curan operation unit 3a is operated to stop the water discharge, the water discharge detection unit 17a detects the water discharge stop and inputs the water discharge stop signal to the control unit 7, and based on this, the second light emitting unit corresponding to the curan 2a 4 is turned off by the control unit 7, and the state shown in FIG.

  When the stove 2b is to be used, the stove operation unit 3b itself or the surrounding area is illuminated and brightened as described above, and thus the stove operation unit 3b that is bright and easily visible can be grasped by hand. Manipulate. As described above, the stove operation unit 3b is operated to turn on the heating element 14 of the stove 2b to perform heating cooking. However, the heating element 14 is turned on by the stove operation unit 3b or the stove operation unit 3b is used as a cooking table. When the stove operation unit 3b is pulled out or rotated to the front, the stove operation detecting means 17b detects the operation that is extracted by the stove operation detecting unit 17b, and this is input to the control unit 7, Based on this, the control unit 7 controls to turn on the second light emitting means 4 corresponding to the stove 2b, and as shown in FIG. 2B, this portion is brightened by illuminating the stove 2b or the vicinity of the stove 2b. Therefore, the cooking operation using the heating element 14 can be easily and safely performed.

  On the other hand, when the heating element 14 is turned off by the stove operating portion 3b, or when the stove operating portion 3b is pushed or rotated in the back, this is detected by the stove operation detecting means 17b and input to the control portion 7. Based on the above, the second light emitting means 4 corresponding to the stove 2b is turned off by the control unit 7, and the state shown in FIG.

  Further, when an article is taken in or out of the drawer of the cooking table cabinet 11, the storage part opening / closing operation part 3c itself or the surrounding area is illuminated and brightened. When the drawer opening / closing operation unit 3c is grasped by hand and the drawer is pulled out, it is detected by the opening / closing detection means 17c that the drawer is pulled out to the front, and this detection signal is input to the control unit 7, and based on this, the drawer is pulled out. Control is performed by the control unit 7 so that the corresponding second light emitting means 5 is turned on, and the inside of the pulled out drawer is illuminated brightly as shown in FIG. Accordingly, it is possible to easily put in and out the articles in the drawer and organize and store the articles in the drawer.

  On the other hand, when the drawer is pushed in and stored in the cooking table cabinet 11, this is detected by the open / close detection means 17c and input to the control unit 7, and based on this, the second light emitting means 4 corresponding to the drawer is turned off by the control unit 7. Then, the state shown in FIG.

  Further, when a person leaves a predetermined area in front of the cooking table 10 and does not detect the person with the human body detection sensor 6, the control unit 7 controls the first light emitting means 4 to be turned off, and FIG. It will be in the state of (a).

  Therefore, when there is no person in the predetermined area in front of the cooking table 10, the human body detection sensor 6 does not detect the person, and the first light emitting means 4 and the second light emitting means 5 are turned off. Can do. In addition, when a person simply passes through a predetermined area in front of the cooking table 10, even if the person is detected by the human body detection sensor 6, only the first light emitting means 4 is lit, and the second light emitting means. Since 5 is turned off, energy can be saved also in this respect.

  In the above example, the example in which the second light emitting means 5 is provided in the rising portion 15 on the back of the cooking table 10 as the kitchen device 1a has been shown. However, when the kitchen device 1a has a hanging cabinet, You may provide the 2nd light emission means 5 in the site | part corresponding to the currant 2a of a lower surface side, and the site | part corresponding to the stove 2b.

  Further, the second light emitting means 5 may be provided so that light may be emitted from the counter 12 around the currant 2a or adjacent to the currant 2a, or around the stove 2b or adjacent to the stove 2b.

  Furthermore, you may provide the 2nd light emission means 5 so that a part of stove top plate which comprises the surface part of the stove 2b may light-emit.

  Moreover, although the example of drawer | drawing-out of the cooking-table cabinet 11 was shown in the said example as the article | item storage part 2c, the tableware washing machine provided in the cooking-table cabinet 11 may be the article | item storage part 2c.

  Moreover, the storage part provided in the standing part 15 or the hanging cupboard as the article | item storage part 2c may be sufficient. In this case, a door that can be freely opened and closed is provided at the front opening of the storage portion. The handle of the door constitutes the storage portion opening / closing operation portion 3c, and the opening / closing detection means 17c detects the second light emission. Control is performed so that the means 5 is turned on to illuminate the inside of the storage section, and the closing of the door is detected by the open / close detection means 17c so that the second light emitting means 5 is turned off.

  Next, another embodiment of the present invention will be described with reference to FIGS. In this embodiment, the example of the washstand 1b is shown as the watering device 1. FIG. The wash basin 1b includes a wash bowl 9 on a wash basin cabinet 20, and a mirror cabinet 22 disposed on a back guard 21 of the wash basin cabinet 20 to form the wash basin 1b.

  The sink 1b is provided with a currant 2a. In the embodiment shown in FIG. 5, the currant 2 a is provided on the front surface of the back guard 21 or the lower surface of the mirror cabinet 22. A human body detection sensor 6 and a currant operating portion 3a are provided adjacent to a lateral direction of a portion of the wash basin 1b where the currant 2a is provided.

  Here, in this embodiment, the currant 2a constitutes the functional unit 2 provided in the wash basin 1b, and the curran operation unit 3a constitutes the operation unit 3 for operating the functional unit 2 provided in the wash basin 1b. is doing.

  A first light emitting means 4 is provided corresponding to the curan operation section 3a, and the first light emission means 4 illuminates the curran operation section 3a or the vicinity of the curran operation section 3a, respectively.

  In this embodiment, the first light emitting means 4 is provided in the curan operation section 3a, and the first light emission means 4 is turned on so that all or part of the currant operation section 3a emits light as shown in FIG. Can do.

  Further, the second light emitting means 5 is provided on the lower surface of the mirror cabinet 22 or the back guard 21 corresponding to the curan 2a, and the second light emitting means 5 illuminates the curran 2a or the vicinity of the curran 2a as shown in FIG. It is like that.

  FIG. 6 shows a control block diagram of the present embodiment, and FIG. 7 shows a control flow diagram.

  When there is no person in a predetermined area in front of the washstand 1b, the first light emitting means 4 is turned off. The second light emitting means 5 is also turned off. This state is the state of FIG.

  Here, when a person is located in a predetermined area in front of the washstand 1b, the human body detection sensor 6 detects the human body, and the detection signal is input to the control unit 7, the first light emitting means 4 is turned on. As shown in FIG. 5 (b), the curan operation unit 3a itself or the vicinity thereof is illuminated. Thereby, the currant operation part 3a of the washstand 1b can be clearly visually recognized even in a dark environment.

  Therefore, when operating the currant operation portion 3a, the stove operation portion 3b, and the storage portion opening / closing operation portion 3c, the operation position can be clearly understood, and the operation can be performed accurately without erroneous operation.

  Here, when the currant 2a is to be used, since the currant operation section 3a itself or the surrounding area is illuminated and brightened as described above, the currant operation section 3a that is bright and easily visible can be grasped by hand. Operate with. When the currant operation unit 3a is operated to start water discharge from the currant 2a, the water discharge start means 17a provided on the currant 2a detects the start of water discharge, and the water discharge start signal is input to the control unit 7, and based on this, it corresponds to the currant 2a. The second light emitting means 4 is controlled by the control unit 7 so as to light up, and as shown in FIG. 5C, this portion is brightened by illuminating the currant 2a or the vicinity of the currant 2a. Therefore, the currant 2a, the water discharge state from the currant 2a, and the inside of the wash bowl 9 from which the currant 2a is discharged can be clearly seen, and the water can be easily drawn into the cup or washed with water.

  On the other hand, when the curan operation unit 3a is operated to stop the water discharge, the water discharge detection unit 17a detects the water discharge stop and inputs the water discharge stop signal to the control unit 7, and based on this, the second light emitting unit corresponding to the curan 2a 4 is turned off by the control unit 7.

  As described above, in the present embodiment, when approaching the washstand 1b and being positioned within a predetermined area in front of the washstand 1b, the first light emitting means 4 automatically causes the curan operation section 3a or the vicinity of the currant operation section 3a. Since it is illuminated, when the currant 2a is operated to discharge water to wash hands or to wash the face, the brightly illuminated currant operation portion 3a can be reliably viewed and operated. Therefore, even in a dark environment, the operation can be performed reliably without mistaking the currant operation unit 3a. When the currant operation unit 3a is operated and water is discharged from the currant 2a, the second light emitting means 5 is turned on to illuminate the currant 2a or the vicinity of the currant 2a. Even hand washing and face washing can be done easily.

  In particular, in this embodiment, when a user who is half awake at night performs hand-washing with the washstand 1b, the first light emitting means is used when the entire washroom is not brightly illuminated with a lighting fixture but approaches the washstand 1b. 4 illuminates the Karan operation unit 3a or the vicinity of the Karan operation unit 3a, and when the Karan operation unit 3a is operated, the second light emitting means 4 illuminates the Karan 2a or the vicinity of the Karan 2a, so that the user remains in a semi-wake state. The currant operation unit 3a can be visually recognized and operated, and hand washing can be performed while discharging water from the currant 2a and checking the water discharge state.

  Also, in this embodiment, it is needless to say that energy saving can be achieved for the same reason as in the previous embodiment.

DESCRIPTION OF SYMBOLS 1 Watering device 1a Kitchen apparatus 1b Wash-stand 2 Functional part 2a Curran 2b Stove 2c Article storage part 3 Operation part 3a Callan operation part 3b Stove operation part 3c Storage part opening / closing operation part 4 1st light emission means 5 2nd light emission means 6 Human body detection sensor 7 Controller

Claims (5)

In a watering device provided with a function unit and an operation unit for operating the function unit, the first light emitting means for illuminating the operation unit or the vicinity of the operation unit, and the function unit or the vicinity of the function unit when the operation unit is operated A second light emitting means for illuminating and a human body detecting sensor for detecting a person approaching the watering device are provided, and when the human body detecting sensor does not detect the human body, the first and second light emitting means are turned off, and the human body detecting sensor The first light emitting means is turned on when a human body is detected, and the light emitting means is provided with a control unit that controls the second light emitting means to be turned on when the operation unit is operated to operate the function unit. Watering device.   The light-emitting means according to claim 1, wherein the watering device is a kitchen device, the functional unit is a curan provided in the kitchen device, and the operation unit is a curan operation unit for operating water discharge from the curan. Watering device.   The light-emitting unit according to claim 1 or 2, wherein the watering device is a kitchen device, the function unit is a stove provided in the kitchen device, and the operation unit is a stove operation unit for operating the stove. Watering device.   The watering device is a kitchen device, the functional unit is an article storage unit provided in the kitchen device, and the operation unit is a storage unit opening / closing operation unit for opening and closing the article storage unit. The watering device with a light emitting means according to any one of claims 1 to 3. 2. The light emitting means according to claim 1, wherein the watering device is a wash basin, the functional part is a curan provided in the wash basin, and the operation part is a curan operation part for operating discharge of water from the curan. Watering device.

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