JP2013241807A - Toilet apparatus - Google Patents

Abstract

PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To provide a compact and good-looking toilet apparatus of which a toilet bowl can be easily washed during power failure.SOLUTION: The toilet apparatus includes: a toilet bowl body having a skirt part which defines the contour of a closet and a bowl part which receives dirt; an electrically-driven on-off valve which is arranged at the rear upper portion of the toilet bowl body and allows washing water from a water supply source to be fed to the bowl part; a main control part which controls opening and closing of the electrically-driven on-off valve; a first power supply cord which supplies power from a commercial power supply to the main control part; a sub control part which controls the opening and closing of the electrically driven on-off valve during power failure of the commercial power supply; a battery box which stores a battery for supplying power to the sub control part; and a second power supply cord which connects the sub control part to the battery box. The battery box is arranged inside the outer side face of the skirt part of the toilet bowl body.

Description

  Aspects of the invention generally relate to toilet devices.

  In recent years, in the toilet apparatus, a direct water pressure type toilet apparatus that supplies cleaning water directly from the water supply has begun to spread. In such a water supply direct pressure type toilet device, the wash water supplied by water direct pressure is supplied to the toilet by opening an electromagnetic valve (electrical on-off valve) provided in the water supply channel. By adopting such a configuration, there is no need for a water storage tank for storing all of the cleaning water for one cleaning, and there is an advantage that the toilet device can be made compact.

  Or even if it is a toilet device equipped with a water storage tank, the flush tap water supply to the water storage tank is performed by a solenoid valve, so that a ball tap with a float, which was conventionally required, is not required, so the toilet device can be made compact. can do.

  In such a toilet device, since the cleaning water is supplied by an electromagnetic valve, there is a problem in that the electromagnetic valve does not operate at the time of a power failure of the commercial power source and the toilet cannot be cleaned. Therefore, the user needs to wash the toilet by drawing water into a separately prepared bucket and flowing it directly into the bowl of the toilet, which has been a heavy burden on small children and the elderly.

  There is a local washer that employs a battery-type power supply for the purpose of eliminating such problems during power outages (Patent Document 1).

Japanese Utility Model Publication No. 7-23071

However, in the local washer described in Patent Document 1, when the battery box for storing the battery is exposed on the outer surface of the casing installed above the toilet body, the appearance is not good, and when the casing is splashed with small water, the battery box There was a risk that the battery inside would corrode.
Moreover, since the battery box is provided in the casing installed above the toilet body, there is a problem that the casing becomes large and cannot be made compact.

  Therefore, the present invention has been made to solve the above-described problems of the prior art, and an object of the present invention is to provide a toilet device that can be easily cleaned in the event of a power failure and is compact and attractive. It is said.

  In order to achieve the above object, the first invention employs the following means. That is, a toilet apparatus according to a first aspect of the present invention is a toilet body provided with a bowl portion that forms the outline of a toilet bowl and a bowl portion that receives filth, and a bowl of washing water from a water supply source, installed at the rear upper part of the toilet body. An electric on-off valve that can supply water to the part, a main control part that controls the opening and closing of the electric on-off valve, a first power cord that supplies power from the commercial power source to the main control part, and an electric on-off when the commercial power source is stopped A sub-control unit that controls the opening and closing of the valve; a battery box that stores a battery that supplies power to the sub-control unit; and a second power cord that connects the sub-control unit and the battery box. It is installed inside the outer side of the buttocks of the toilet body.

In the 1st invention comprised in this way, since the battery box which stores the battery which supplies electric power at the time of a power failure is installed inside the outer side of the buttock of the toilet bowl body, Space can be used effectively, and the entire toilet device can be made compact.
Here, the flange part is not limited to a part formed integrally with the bowl part, but includes a part formed separately.

  In order to achieve the above object, the second invention employs the following means. That is, a toilet apparatus according to a second aspect of the present invention is a toilet body provided with a bowl portion that forms the outline of a toilet bowl and a bowl portion that receives filth, and a bowl of washing water from a water supply source that is installed at the rear upper part of the toilet body. A water supply unit that supplies water to the water supply unit, the water supply unit stores the cleaning water supplied to the bowl unit, and has a storage tank having a drain outlet on the bottom surface, and can supply the cleaning water from the water supply source to the water storage tank An electric on-off valve, a drain valve that opens and closes a drain port of the water storage tank, a drive unit that drives the drain valve, a main control unit that controls the electric on-off valve and the drive unit, and a commercial power source A first power cord that supplies power from the main control unit, a sub-control unit that controls opening and closing of the electric on-off valve when the commercial power supply is stopped, and a battery box that stores a battery that supplies power to the sub-control unit And sub-control And a second power cord for connecting the battery box, equipped with a battery box is installed on the inner side of the outer surface of the skirt portion of the toilet bowl.

In the 2nd invention comprised in this way, since the battery box which stores the battery which supplies electric power at the time of a power failure is installed inside the outer side of the buttock of the toilet bowl body, Space can be used effectively, and the entire toilet device can be made compact.
Here, the flange part is not limited to a part formed integrally with the bowl part, but includes a part formed separately.

  Moreover, 3rd invention is 1st or 2nd invention. WHEREIN: A collar part is provided with the opening for construction in the back, and the decorative board which closes the opening for construction, and a battery box is the opening for construction. Installed.

  In 3rd invention comprised in this way, since a collar part is equipped with the opening part for construction in the back, a builder can perform construction of a toilet apparatus easily through the opening part for construction. In addition, since the battery box is installed in the opening for construction, it can be used as the opening for construction without newly providing an opening required when replacing the battery in the battery box, so that the appearance is good. it can. Furthermore, since the decorative board that closes the opening for construction fulfills the function of a moisture prevention cover that prevents the battery box from being exposed to water, it is possible to prevent the battery box from getting wet and corroding the battery.

According to a fourth aspect of the present invention, in the third aspect, the battery box includes a case main body that forms an outer shell, and a battery holder that is provided so as to be freely drawn out from the case main body and holds the battery.
The case main body is detachably fixed to the construction opening by a hook-and-loop fastener, and the hook-and-loop fastener maintains the fixation even when the battery holder is pulled out of the case main body.

  In the fourth invention configured as described above, since the case main body of the battery box is fixed to the construction opening by the hook-and-loop fastener, the battery box can be removed at the time of construction and inspection, and the battery box becomes an obstacle. In addition, construction and inspection can be easily performed. Further, when the battery holder is pulled out from the case main body, the case main body is maintained in a state of being fixed to the construction opening, so that the battery can be easily replaced when the battery of the battery box is replaced.

  Further, according to a fifth invention, in any one of the first to fourth inventions, a connection plug for connecting a commercial power supply is provided at one end of the first power cord, and a first upper surface is provided on the rear upper surface of the toilet body. A first opening through which the power cord passes and a second opening through which the second power cord passes are provided, and the second opening is formed in a size that does not allow the connection plug to pass through.

  In the fifth invention thus configured, the first and second power cords can be connected to the respective power sources through the opening on the rear upper surface of the toilet bowl body, so that the first and second power cords are exposed on the outer surface. Therefore, a toilet device having a good appearance can be provided. Further, it is possible to prevent the first power cord from passing through an erroneous opening, and it is possible to prevent the power cord from being damaged or ignited.

  Further, the sixth invention is the fifth invention, comprising a manual operation part for manually operating opening and closing of the drain valve, wherein one end of the manual operation part is arranged at a position to be seen from the construction opening, and inside the collar part Is formed with a guide groove for guiding a part of the manual operation portion.

  In 6th invention comprised in this way, a manual operation part can be arrange | positioned appropriately in the position seen from the opening part for construction. Furthermore, when the user operates the manual operation unit from the outside of the buttocks, the sliding resistance between the manual operation unit and the inside of the buttocks can be reduced, and the operability of the manual operation unit can be improved. it can.

  ADVANTAGE OF THE INVENTION According to this invention, the toilet bowl can be wash | cleaned easily at the time of a power failure, and a compact and good-looking toilet apparatus can be provided.

It is a perspective schematic diagram showing the toilet apparatus concerning embodiment of this invention. It is a block diagram showing the principal part structure of the toilet apparatus concerning this embodiment. It is a block diagram showing the principal part structure of the toilet apparatus concerning this embodiment. It is a perspective schematic diagram showing the construction opening part 12 which removed the decorative board 14. FIG. FIG. 6 is a schematic perspective view showing the operation ring 42 before and after operation. It is a perspective schematic diagram at the time of removing the battery box 36 of this embodiment from the opening part 12 for construction. 4 is a schematic perspective view when the battery holder 54 of the battery box 36 is pulled out from the case body 52. FIG. It is a disassembled perspective schematic diagram of the battery box of this embodiment. In the battery box of this embodiment, it is a perspective schematic diagram of the state which opened the storage cover 52b. It is the schematic diagram which looked at the bottom of casing 400 of this embodiment from the lower part. 3 is a schematic plan view of the toilet body 2. FIG. It is the schematic diagram which looked at the place which attaches the casing 400 to the toilet bowl main body 2 from diagonally upward. It is the schematic diagram which looked at the place which passes the commercial power cord 18 through the 1st opening part 62 of the toilet bowl body 2 from diagonally upward. It is the schematic diagram which looked at the place which lets the base | substrate side auxiliary | assistant power supply cord 38a and the connection member 44 pass to the 2nd opening part 64 from diagonally upward. It is a side surface schematic diagram after the attachment to the toilet body 2 of the casing 400 is completed.

Embodiments of the present invention will be described below with reference to the drawings. In addition, in each drawing, the same code | symbol is attached | subjected to the same component and detailed description is abbreviate | omitted suitably.
FIG. 1 is a schematic perspective view showing a toilet apparatus according to an embodiment of the present invention.
Moreover, FIG.2 and FIG.3 is a block diagram showing the principal part structure of the toilet apparatus concerning this embodiment.

  As shown in FIG. 1, a toilet apparatus 1 according to an embodiment of the present invention includes a toilet body 2 and a functional unit 100 provided on the toilet body 2. The functional unit 100 includes a casing 400, a toilet seat 4, and a toilet lid 6. The toilet seat 4 and the toilet lid 6 are pivotally supported by the casing 400 so as to be freely opened and closed. The toilet body 2 includes a bowl portion 8 that receives filth and a heel portion 10 that forms the outline of the toilet bowl. Furthermore, the opening part 12 for construction is formed in the back of the collar part 10, and the decorative board 14 is attached so that the opening part 12 for construction may be plugged up.

  A water supply hose 16 for supplying cleaning water from a water supply source and a commercial power cord 18 (first power cord) for supplying power from a commercial power source extend behind the toilet body 2.

  As shown in FIG. 2, in the casing 400, a water storage tank 20 that stores flush water for toilet flushing, a water supply electromagnetic valve 22 (electrically operated on / off valve) that can supply water to the water storage tank 20, and the water storage tank 20. A drain valve 26 that opens and closes the drain port 24 to supply and stop the cleaning water to the bowl 8, a drive unit 30 that drives the drain valve 26, a drive of the drive unit 30, and an opening and closing of the water supply electromagnetic valve 22 And a controller 32 for controlling. Here, the controller 32 (main control unit) is supplied with power by the commercial power cord 18 of FIG. 1 (not shown).

Furthermore, in the embodiment of the present invention, various ideas are made so that the water supply electromagnetic valve 22 and the drain valve 26 can be controlled even during a power failure of the commercial power source.
In the event of a power failure of the commercial power supply, a water supply electromagnetic valve base 34 (sub-control unit) that controls the water supply electromagnetic valve 22, a battery box 36 that stores a battery that supplies power to the water supply electromagnetic valve base 34, and a water supply electromagnetic valve base 34 and an auxiliary power cord 38 (second power cord) for connecting the battery box 36.

Further, a handle 40 connected to the drive unit, an operation ring 42 for operating the handle 40, and a connecting member 44 for connecting the handle 40 and the operation ring 42 so that the drive unit 40 can be operated manually. I have. Further, the connecting member 44 is connected to the switch 46. When the user operates the operation ring 42, the switch 46 is turned on via the connecting member 44, and the signal is transmitted to the water supply electromagnetic valve base 34. It is comprised so that.
Note that the controller 32 and the water supply electromagnetic valve base 34 in the present embodiment may be formed separately, or may be formed so that the water supply electromagnetic valve base 34 is provided in a part of the controller 32.

Here, the toilet bowl cleaning operation at the time of a power failure will be described.
First, the user operates the operation ring 42 to operate the drive unit 30 via the handle 40 to open the drain valve 26. Thereby, the wash water stored in the water storage tank 20 is drained from the drain port 24 of the water storage tank 20 to the bowl portion 8. Simultaneously with this operation, the switch 46 connected to the connecting member 44 is turned on, and the signal is transmitted to the water supply electromagnetic valve base 34.
In response to the signal, the water supply electromagnetic valve base 34 opens the water supply electromagnetic valve 22 with the electric power of the battery box 36. By this operation, the water storage tank 20 is supplied with water for the toilet cleaning after the next time. By the series of operations described above, toilet bowl cleaning can be performed during a power failure.
By setting it as such a structure, even at the time of a power failure, wash water can be supplied from the water storage tank 20 to the bowl part 8, and also the wash water after the next time can be supplied to the water storage tank 20. Therefore, the toilet bowl can be easily washed during a power failure.

  Here, the water storage tank 20 and the drain valve 26 are provided inside the casing 400 of the present embodiment. However, as shown in FIG. 3, the water tank 20 and the drain valve 26 are not provided. You may make it supply cleaning water to the bowl part 8 with a direct pressure. In the configuration of FIG. 3, by operating the operation ring 42, the switch 46 connected to the connecting member 44 is turned on, and the water supply electromagnetic valve base 34 receiving the signal opens the water supply electromagnetic valve 22 for a predetermined time. Let And the wash water supplied from a water supply is directly supplied to the bowl part 8, without storing in a water storage tank etc. FIG. With such a configuration, it becomes possible to supply cleaning water to the bowl portion 8 with a simpler structure.

Next, the battery box in the toilet apparatus of this embodiment will be described.
FIG. 4 is a schematic perspective view showing the construction opening 12 with the decorative plate 14 removed. FIG. 5 is a schematic perspective view illustrating the operation ring 42 before and after operation.

As shown in FIG. 4, the battery box 36 of the present embodiment is installed on the bottom surface 12 a of the construction opening 12 formed at the rear of the flange portion 10. The operation ring 42 is disposed at a position where the operation ring 42 is viewed from the construction opening 12. Since the construction opening 12 is normally closed by the decorative plate 14, the battery box 36 and the operation ring 42 are covered by the decorative plate 14 and are not exposed to the outer surface.
Here, the construction opening 12 is an opening provided so that the installer can easily construct the toilet device 1 on the floor or when the casing 400 is secured on the toilet body 2. Part.

  As shown in FIG. 5, the operation ring 42 can perform the toilet cleaning operation at the time of the power failure described above by pulling downward.

Next, a battery box fixing method in the toilet apparatus of this embodiment will be described.
FIG. 6 is a schematic perspective view when the battery box 36 of the present embodiment is removed from the construction opening 12. FIG. 7 is a schematic perspective view when the battery holder 54 of the battery box 36 is pulled out from the case main body 52.

  As shown in FIG. 6, in the present embodiment, a hook-and-loop fastener 50 is provided on the bottom surface 12a of the construction opening 12, and the hook-and-loop fastener (not shown) is coupled to the hook-and-loop fastener 50 also on the bottom surface of the battery box 36. Is provided. Therefore, since the battery box 36 is detachably fixed when the installer performs the construction through the construction opening 12 or when the inside of the toilet body 2 is inspected, the battery box can be easily removed. And can be easily constructed and inspected.

  As shown in FIG. 7, the battery box 36 of the present embodiment includes a case main body 52 that forms an outer shell, and a battery holder 54 that is attached so as to be drawable from the case main body 52 and holds a battery. When the battery of the battery box 36 is replaced, the battery holder 54 is pulled out from the case main body 52. At this time, the hook-and-loop fastener 50 is also maintained so that the case main body 52 is maintained in the state of being fixed to the construction opening 12. Fixed strength is set.

Next, the structure of the battery box of this embodiment will be described.
FIG. 8 is an exploded perspective schematic view of the battery box of the present embodiment.

As shown in FIG. 8, in the battery box of the present embodiment, the upper portion of the case main body 52 is a storage lid for storing a connector to be described later. Further, a case opening 52a is provided below the case body 52, and the battery holder 54 is housed in a freely retractable manner.
A lid 54 a is formed at one end of the battery holder 54 to close the case opening 52 when the battery holder 54 is stored inside the case body 52. Further, the battery holder 54 is formed with a battery holding portion 54b for holding a dry battery.

Next, FIG. 9 is a schematic perspective view of the battery box of the present embodiment with the storage lid 52b opened.
As shown in FIG. 9, when the storage lid 52b of the battery box 36 is opened, a box side auxiliary power cord 38b is provided therein. The box-side auxiliary power cord 38b is connected to the base-side auxiliary power cord 38a connected to the water supply electromagnetic valve base 34 via connectors (box-side connector 56b, base-side connector 56a).
In the battery box of this embodiment, the connector after connection is stored in the connector storage portion 52c, and the storage lid 52b is closed, so that water and dust do not easily enter the connector storage portion 52c.

Next, attachment of the casing 400 of the present embodiment to the upper surface of the toilet body 2 will be described.
FIG. 10 is a schematic view of the bottom surface of the casing 400 of this embodiment as viewed from below. FIG. 11 is a schematic plan view of the toilet body 2.

  As shown in FIG. 10, four fixing bolts 58 for fixing the casing 400 to the toilet body 2 are provided on the bottom surface of the casing 400. Further, on the bottom surface of the casing 400, the water supply hose 16, the base side auxiliary power cord 38a, the connecting member 44, and the commercial power cord 18 extend downward.

  Further, as shown in FIG. 11, the rear upper surface of the toilet body 2 has a fixing hole 60 for fixing the fixing bolt 58, a first opening 62 for passing the commercial power cord 18, and a base side auxiliary power cord. 38a and the 2nd opening 64 for letting the connection member 44 pass, and the 3rd opening 68 for letting the water supply hose 16 pass are formed.

  FIG. 12 is a schematic view of a place where the casing 400 is attached to the toilet body 2 as viewed obliquely from above. FIG. 13 is a schematic view of a place where the commercial power cord 18 is passed through the first opening 62 of the toilet body 2 as viewed obliquely from above.

  As shown in FIG. 12, when attaching the casing 400 to the toilet body 2, the water supply hose 16 is passed through the third opening 68 and the fixing bolt 58 is passed through the fixing hole 60. Then, the installer inserts a hand into the toilet body 2 through the construction opening 12 and attaches a nut (not shown) to the fixing bolt 58 from the back side. As a result, the casing 400 is fixed to the toilet body 2.

  As shown in FIG. 13, when attaching the casing 400 to the toilet body 2, the commercial power cord 18 is passed through the first opening 62, but the second opening close to the first opening 62. The inner diameter of the second opening 64 is smaller than the outer diameter of the plug 18a (connection plug) of the commercial power cord 18 so as not to accidentally pass through the section 64. As a result, it is possible to prevent the commercial power cord 18 from being accidentally passed through the second opening 64. Therefore, the commercial power cord 18 can be prevented from being disconnected or ignited by being sandwiched between the casing 400 and the toilet body 2.

  FIG. 14 is a schematic view of the base-side auxiliary power cord 38a and the connecting member 44 as viewed from above obliquely through the second opening 64. FIG. 15 is a schematic side view after the casing 400 is attached to the toilet body 2.

  As shown in FIG. 14, in the present embodiment, the base side auxiliary power cord 38 a and the connecting member 44 can be passed through the second opening 64. Therefore, the base side auxiliary power cord 38a and the connecting member 44 can be concealed without being exposed to the outer surface, and the appearance can be improved.

  Further, as shown in FIG. 15, a guide groove 70 that guides the connecting member 44 is formed inside the heel part 10 of the toilet body 2. As a result, when the connecting member 44 is passed through the second opening 64, the connecting member 44 can be disposed at an appropriate position, and as a result, the operation ring 42 attached to one end of the connecting member 44 is installed in the construction opening. 12 can be appropriately arranged at a position to be viewed from 12. Further, since the guide groove 70 is formed, when the user operates the operation ring 42, friction between the connecting member 44 and the inner side surface of the flange portion 10 is reduced, and the operation can be easily performed.

  The embodiment of the present invention has been described above. However, the present invention is not limited to these descriptions. As long as the features of the present invention are provided, those skilled in the art appropriately modified the design of the above-described embodiments are also included in the scope of the present invention.

DESCRIPTION OF SYMBOLS 1 Toilet apparatus 2 Toilet bowl body 4 Toilet seat 6 Toilet lid 8 Bowl part 10 Saddle part 12 Construction opening part 12a Bottom face 14 Cosmetic plate 16 Water supply hose 18 Commercial power cord 18a Plug 20 Water storage tank 22 Water supply solenoid valve
24 Drain port 26 Drain valve 30 Drive unit 32 Controller 34 Water supply solenoid valve base 36 Battery box 38 Auxiliary power cord 38a Base side auxiliary power cord 38b Box side auxiliary power cord 40 Handle 42 Operation ring 44 Connecting member 46 Switch 50 Surface fastener 52 Case Main body 52a Case opening 52b Storage lid 52c Connector storage portion 54 Battery holder 54a Lid 54b Battery holding portion 56a Base side connector 56b Box side connector 58 Fixing bolt 60 Fixing hole 62 First opening 64 Second opening 68 Third Opening 70 guide groove

Claims (6)

A toilet body comprising a buttock that forms the outline of the toilet and a bowl portion that receives filth,
An electric on-off valve installed at the upper rear part of the toilet body and capable of supplying wash water from a water supply source to the bowl part;
A main control unit for controlling opening and closing of the electric on-off valve;
A first power cord for supplying power from a commercial power source to the main control unit;
A sub-control unit that controls opening and closing of the electric on-off valve when power of the commercial power supply is stopped;
A battery box for storing a battery for supplying power to the sub-control unit;
A second power cord for connecting the sub-control unit and the battery box,
The said battery box is a toilet apparatus installed inside the outer side surface of the collar part of the said toilet bowl main body. A toilet body comprising a buttock that forms the outline of the toilet and a bowl portion that receives filth,
A water supply unit that is installed in the upper rear part of the toilet body, and supplies wash water from a water supply source to the bowl part;
The water supply part is
A water storage tank for storing cleaning water to be supplied to the bowl portion and having a drain outlet on the bottom surface;
An electric on-off valve capable of supplying cleaning water from a water supply source to the water storage tank;
A drain valve for opening and closing the drain of the water storage tank;
A drive unit for driving the drain valve,
further,
A main controller for controlling the electric on-off valve and the drive unit;
A first power cord for supplying power from a commercial power source to the main control unit;
A sub-control unit that controls opening and closing of the electric on-off valve when power of the commercial power supply is stopped;
A battery box for storing a battery for supplying power to the sub-control unit;
A second power cord for connecting the sub-control unit and the battery box,
The said battery box is a toilet apparatus installed inside the outer side surface of the collar part of the said toilet bowl main body. The collar includes an opening for construction and a decorative plate that closes the opening for construction,
The toilet device according to claim 1 or 2, wherein the battery box is installed in the construction opening. The battery box includes a case body that forms an outer shell, and a battery holder that is provided so as to be freely drawable from the inside of the case body and holds a battery,
The case body is detachably fixed to the construction opening by a hook-and-loop fastener,
The toilet device according to claim 3, wherein the hook-and-loop fastener maintains the fixation even when the battery holder is pulled out of the case body. A connection plug for connecting the commercial power supply is provided at one end of the first power cord,
The rear upper surface of the toilet body is provided with a first opening through which the first power cord is passed and a second opening through which the second power cord is passed.
The toilet device according to any one of claims 1 to 4, wherein the second opening is formed in a size that does not allow the connection plug to pass therethrough. A manual operation unit for manually operating opening and closing of the drain valve,
One end of the manual operation part is arranged at a position to be seen from the construction opening,
The toilet apparatus according to claim 5, wherein a guide groove that guides a part of the manual operation portion is formed inside the collar portion.