JP2017160687A - Operation apparatus - Google Patents

Abstract

PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To provide an operation apparatus capable of more certainly preventing damage on and deformation in a transmission member while realizing improvement in convenience and safety.SOLUTION: An operation apparatus 4 is attached to a bathtub 2 comprising a bathtub main body 21 and an apron 22 and comprises an apparatus main body 41 and a transmission member attached to the apparatus main body 41. The apron 22 comprises a first apron configured in a detachable manner onto the bathtub main body 21. In addition, the apron 22 comprises a second apron configured so that it is usually not attachable to the bathtub main body 21, or it is not attachable to the bathtub main body 21 under a state where the first apron has been attached to the bathtub main body 21, whereas it is attachable to the bathtub main body 21 under a state where the first apron is removed from the bathtub main body 21. The bathtub main body 41 is in a state where it is attached to the second apron.SELECTED DRAWING: Figure 1

Description

  The present invention relates to an operating device for remotely operating a plug lid capable of opening and closing a drain outlet of a bathtub.

  2. Description of the Related Art Conventionally, there has been known an operation device for remotely operating a plug lid for opening and closing a drain outlet of a bathtub.

  Such an operation device includes a device main body and a transmission member attached to the device main body. The apparatus main body has, for example, a cylindrical guide member, an operation member (for example, an operation button) inserted through the inner periphery of the guide member, and is operated by a user when opening and closing the drain port. Is. In addition, the apparatus main body is generally attached to a flange portion (rim surface) that protrudes from the upper end of the peripheral wall portion of the bathtub to the outer periphery, an overflow port for preventing overflow of water from the bathtub (for example, , See Patent Documents 1 and 2). The transmission member has, for example, a tubular tube member or a transmission portion (for example, a wire) arranged in a state in which the tube member can reciprocate on the inner periphery of the tube member, and is driven by displacement of the operation member. Used to transmit force to the lid side.

  Moreover, generally in the bathtub, the apron which covers a surrounding wall part is attached with respect to the bathtub main body provided with a surrounding wall part. Therefore, it is conceivable to attach the apparatus main body to the apron. When the bath lid is placed against the flange portion, if the device main body is attached to the flange portion, the presence of the device main body may interfere, for example, the bath lid may be placed on the device main body, If the apparatus main body is attached to the apron, such a situation does not occur, and as a result, good convenience can be obtained. Further, since the apparatus main body does not exist in the flange portion, unintended contact with the apparatus main body is less likely to occur, and as a result, safety can be improved.

JP2013-253415A JP 2011-174346 A

  However, normally, the apron is configured to be detachable from the bathtub body in consideration of the case where inspection and maintenance of the bathtub body and the drain pipe are performed. For example, by providing a locked portion for the bathtub body and a locking portion for the apron so that the locking portion can be easily locked and unlocked with respect to the locked portion. An apron can be attached to and detached from the main body. For this reason, when the apparatus main body is attached to the apron, when the apron is removed at the time of inspection or the like, the apparatus main body may move together with the apron, and as a result, the transmission member attached to the apparatus main body may be pulled. As a result, the transmission member itself and various parts attached thereto may be damaged or deformed.

  The present invention has been made in view of the above circumstances, and an object of the present invention is to provide an operating device that can more reliably prevent breakage and deformation of a transmission member and the like while improving convenience and safety. It is to provide.

  In the following, each means suitable for solving the above-described object will be described in terms of items. In addition, the effect specific to the means to respond | corresponds as needed is added.

Means 1. Attached to a bathtub having a bottom wall portion having a drain outlet, a bathtub body having a peripheral wall portion standing on the outer periphery of the bottom wall portion, and an apron that covers a part of the outer peripheral surface of the peripheral wall portion An operating device for operating a plug lid capable of opening and closing the drain outlet,
An apparatus body having an operation member capable of relative displacement with respect to the bathtub;
A transmission unit that operates according to the displacement of the operation member and transmits the driving force due to the displacement to the stopper lid side, and a transmission member attached to the apparatus main body,
The apron is
A first apron configured to be detachable from the bathtub body;
A second apron configured not to be normally attached to or detached from the bathtub body;
The operating device characterized in that the device main body is attached to the second apron.

  In addition, the “second apron configured so as not to be normally attached to and detached from the bathtub body” is different from the first apron that is first removed during inspection, etc. It usually does not need to be removed. For example, the second apron can be attached to / detached from the bathtub body, but it requires labor and labor to attach / remove [For example, it is screwed at a position where it is difficult to attach / remove. Attached to the bathtub main body, and those fixed to the bathtub body by adhesion or the like. Moreover, the 2nd apron may be directly attached with respect to the bathtub main body, and may be attached indirectly.

  According to the said means 1, the apron has the 1st apron comprised so that attachment or detachment with respect to the bathtub main body was possible. Therefore, by removing the first apron, it is possible to easily inspect and maintain the bathtub body and the drain pipe.

  Moreover, the apron is provided with the 2nd apron which is not normally attached or detached with respect to the bathtub main body, and the apparatus main body is made into the state attached to the 2nd apron. Therefore, even if the first apron is removed at the time of inspection or the like, the apparatus main body does not move, and the transmission member attached to the apparatus main body is not pulled. Thereby, it is possible to more reliably prevent the transmission member itself and the various parts attached thereto from being damaged or deformed.

  Further, according to the above means 1, since the apparatus main body is attached to the apron, the apparatus main body does not get in the way when the bath lid is placed on the flange portion protruding from the upper end of the peripheral wall portion to the outer periphery. Can be improved. Further, as compared with the case where the apparatus main body is attached to the flange portion, unintended contact with the apparatus main body is less likely to occur, and safety can be improved.

Mean 2. Attached to a bathtub having a bottom wall portion having a drain outlet, a bathtub body having a peripheral wall portion standing on the outer periphery of the bottom wall portion, and an apron that covers a part of the outer peripheral surface of the peripheral wall portion An operating device for operating a plug lid capable of opening and closing the drain outlet,
An apparatus body having an operation member capable of relative displacement with respect to the bathtub;
A transmission unit that operates according to the displacement of the operation member and transmits the driving force due to the displacement to the stopper lid side, and a transmission member attached to the apparatus main body,
The apron is
A first apron configured to be detachable from the bathtub body;
In the state where the first apron is attached to the bathtub body, it is not removable from the bathtub body. On the other hand, in the state where the first apron is removed from the bathtub body, the bathtub body is configured to be removable. With a second apron,
The operating device characterized in that the device main body is attached to the second apron.

  According to the said means 2, since the 1st apron is comprised so that attachment or detachment with respect to a bathtub main body is carried out, inspection, maintenance, etc. of a bathtub main body, a drain pipe, etc. can be performed easily by removing the said 1st apron. Is possible.

  The apron cannot be attached to or detached from the bathtub body when the first apron is attached to the bathtub body, while the second apron is attached to or detached from the bathtub body when the first apron is removed from the bathtub body. The apparatus main body is in a state attached to the second apron. Therefore, when an attempt is made to remove the apron for inspection, the second apron cannot be removed unless the first apron is removed. Therefore, it is possible to effectively suppress a situation in which the second apron is removed prior to the first apron during inspection or the like, and as a result, the transmission member attached to the apparatus main body is pulled. As a result, breakage and deformation in the transmission member itself and various components attached thereto can be prevented more reliably.

  In addition, since the second apron can be removed in a state where the first apron is removed, it is possible to easily check the location covered by the second apron and the vicinity thereof as necessary. Therefore, workability related to inspection and the like can be made very good. Note that, when the first apron is removed, the operator can easily notice the transmission member and the like, and thus the transmission member is hardly pulled when the second apron is removed. Further, by using the opening generated by removing the first apron, the apparatus main body can be detached from the second apron, or the transmission member can be separated from the apparatus main body. Therefore, the above-mentioned effect of preventing damage or deformation of the transmission member or the like more reliably is achieved.

  Furthermore, according to the means 2, the apparatus main body does not get in the way when the bath lid is placed on the flange portion protruding from the upper end of the peripheral wall portion to the outer periphery, and the convenience can be improved. Further, as compared with the case where the apparatus main body is attached to the flange portion, unintended contact with the apparatus main body is less likely to occur, and safety can be improved.

  Means 3. The operating device according to claim 1 or 2, wherein the device main body is attached to the second apron at an upper portion of the apron.

  According to the said means 3, it becomes easy to reach an operation member and can improve operativity.

  In addition, when the apparatus main body is provided at a position where the operation member can be operated with other fingers of the hand after attaching the finger of the hand to the flange portion, the operation of the operation member becomes easier, The operability can be further improved.

  Means 4. The operating device according to any one of means 1 to 3, wherein the second apron is located at an end of the apron in the width direction.

  According to the said means 4, since the 2nd apron is located in the width direction edge part of an apron, an apparatus main body can be provided in the width direction edge part of an apron. Here, the width direction end of the apron is in a state that is relatively far away from the bathtub main body located on the back side, or the bathtub main body is not present on the back side, and the space on the back side Generally has a relatively large depth. Therefore, by providing the apparatus main body at the end portion in the width direction of the apron, the arrangement space of the apparatus main body can be more reliably ensured. As a result, it is possible to improve workability related to attachment and maintenance of the apparatus main body.

  Further, in the bathroom, a counter may be disposed at a position facing the widthwise end of the apron, and a faucet operation unit and a shower may be disposed in the vicinity of the counter. Therefore, in such a case, the second apron is provided on the counter side, and the apparatus main body is attached to the second apron so that the apparatus main body is arranged in the vicinity of the operation unit of the counter or the faucet. be able to. That is, it is possible to collect the apparatus main body, the counter, the operation unit of the faucet, etc. in one place. Accordingly, the user can operate the operation member while using the counter or the like. As a result, better convenience can be realized.

  On the other hand, on the counter side, since various members related to the faucet operation unit and the shower are arranged, it is difficult to arrange the members related to the apparatus main body when attaching the apparatus main body to the counter side. There is a fear. Therefore, in consideration of such a point, a second apron may be provided at an end in the width direction of the apron located on the opposite side of the counter, and the apparatus main body may be attached to the second apron. In this case, the arrangement of the apparatus main body, the transmission member, and the like becomes clear, and the workability related to mounting, maintenance, and the like can be further improved.

  Means 5. The operating device according to any one of means 1 to 4, wherein the device main body is disposed at substantially the same position as the position where the drain outlet is formed along the width direction of the apron.

  Note that “substantially the same” means not only when the apparatus main body and the drain outlet are provided at exactly the same position along the width direction of the apron, but also when the apparatus main body is along the width direction with respect to the drain outlet. The purpose is to include the case where it is slightly shifted.

  According to the means 5, the apparatus main body is provided at substantially the same position as the position of the drain outlet along the width direction of the apron. Therefore, the transmission member can be made as short as possible. As a result, handling at the time of disposing the transmission member can be facilitated, and attachment workability and the like can be improved. In addition, the manufacturing cost can be reduced. Furthermore, a smoother operation of the transmission unit can be achieved, and better operability can be obtained.

Means 6. The second apron is formed with a predetermined guide hole,
The operation member has a pressed portion having an outer edge shape corresponding to at least the opening of the guide hole, and is inserted in a reciprocable manner with respect to the guide hole. The operating device according to any one of means 1 to 5.

  When the operation member is reciprocally movable (for example, a push button), a guide member for guiding the movement may be used. The guide member has a cylindrical shape having a flange at one end, and the operation member is disposed in the guide hole on the inner periphery. Further, the guide member is inserted into an attachment hole formed in an attachment target of the apparatus. Here, when the apparatus main body is provided in the apron, the guide member is inserted into the attachment hole formed in the apron in a state where the flange portion is disposed directly or indirectly on the apron surface. . However, in this case, dirt or the like tends to adhere to the outer peripheral portion of the collar portion. Further, the manufacturing cost may increase by the amount of the guide member provided.

  In this respect, according to the means 6, a guide hole is formed in the second apron itself, and an operation member is inserted into the guide hole. Therefore, the manufacturing cost can be reduced. Moreover, since the protrusion part like a collar does not exist on the surface of the second apron, it is possible to improve hygiene and cleanability and to improve the appearance quality.

  Mean 7 The operation according to means 6, characterized in that the surface of the pressed part and the surface of the second apron are flush with each other when the drain outlet is in an open state or a closed state. apparatus.

  “Same surface” is not only when there is no gap or step between the surface of the pressed part and the surface of the second apron, but there is a slight gap or step between the two. This includes cases where

  According to the said means 7, when the drain outlet is made into an open state or a closed state, it is comprised so that the surface of a to-be-pressed part and the surface of a 2nd apron may become flush. Therefore, when the second apron is viewed from the front, the surface is flush and only the pressed part is present. That is, it has a very neat appearance. Thereby, the appearance quality can be dramatically improved.

It is a front view of a bathtub with an opening / closing operation part. It is sectional drawing of a bathtub with an opening / closing operation part. It is sectional drawing of an operating device etc. It is a front view of the bathtub with an opening / closing operation part in 2nd Embodiment. It is a top view of the bathtub with an opening / closing operation part in 2nd Embodiment. It is sectional drawing of the bathtub with an opening / closing operation part in 2nd Embodiment. It is a front view of the bathtub with an opening / closing operation part in 3rd Embodiment. It is sectional drawing, such as a 2nd apron for showing structures, such as a 2nd apron, in another embodiment. It is a front view of the bathtub with an opening / closing operation part for showing the composition of the 2nd apron in another embodiment. It is a front view of the bathtub with an opening / closing operation part for showing the composition of the 1st apron and the 2nd apron in another embodiment. It is a front view of the bathtub with an opening / closing operation part for showing the composition of the 1st apron and the 2nd apron in another embodiment. It is sectional drawing, such as an operating device for showing the structure of the apron and the collar part in another embodiment.

Hereinafter, embodiments will be described with reference to the drawings.
[First Embodiment]
In this embodiment, the bathtub 1 with an opening / closing operation part is provided with the bathtub 2, the drain plug apparatus 3, and the operation apparatus 4, as shown in FIG.1 and FIG.2.

  The bathtub 2 includes a bathtub main body 21 having a water storage space and an apron 22 attached to the bathtub main body 21.

  The bathtub body 21 includes a bottom wall portion 24 through which a drainage port 23 is formed, a peripheral wall portion 25 erected on the outer periphery of the bottom wall portion 24 so as to surround four sides of the bottom wall portion 24, and the peripheral wall portion The flange portion 26 is formed to project outward from the upper portion of the flange 25, and the hanging portion 27 is formed so as to hang vertically downward from the outer peripheral edge of the flange portion 26. The water storage space is formed by the bottom wall portion 24 and the peripheral wall portion 25.

  The apron 22 has a plate shape and is attached to the bathtub body 21 by a predetermined fixture (not shown). The apron 22 is disposed below the hanging part 27 located on the washing area side (the right side in FIG. 2) so as to be adjacent to the lower edge of the hanging part 27, and from the washing area side to the outer periphery of the peripheral wall part 25. At least a part of the outer peripheral surface of the peripheral wall portion 25 is covered so that the surface or the like is invisible.

  In the present embodiment, the surface of the apron 22 and the surface of the drooping portion 27 are flush with each other, but are not necessarily flush with each other. For example, the apron 22 may be in a state where the surface of the apron 22 protrudes toward the washing area with respect to the surface of the hanging part 27 or may be in a state where the apron 22 is retracted toward the peripheral wall 25.

  Further, the apron 22 has a circular through-hole 22A extending in its own plate thickness direction (see FIG. 3). The detailed configuration of the apron 22 will be described later.

  The drain plug device 3 is a device for opening and closing the drain port 23, and is provided corresponding to the drain port 23. The drain plug device 3 includes a support shaft mechanism 31 having a support shaft that can move up and down, and a plug lid 32 attached to the tip of the support shaft.

  The support shaft in the support shaft mechanism 31 can be in contact with the other end of the transmission portion 54 described later, and the forward movement of the transmission portion 54 (movement from the operation device 4 to the drain plug device 3 side) It moves up by being lifted by the transmission part 54. Then, as the support shaft moves upward, the plug lid 32 is separated from the cylindrical drain port member inserted in the drain port 23, so that the drain port 23 is opened. On the other hand, when the transmission portion 54 moves backward in this state, the support shaft moves downward. The drainage port 23 is closed by the stopper lid 32 coming into contact with the drainage port member as the support shaft moves downward. In addition, you may comprise so that the drain outlet 23 may be opened and closed by the plug lid 32 contacting or separating with respect to the bottom wall part 24. FIG. In addition, the waste water that has passed through the drain port 23 flows down into the cylindrical drain pipe 33 and is discharged.

  The operating device 4 is a device used for remotely operating the plug lid 32. As shown in FIG. 3, the operating device 4 includes a device main body 41 and a transmission member 42.

  The apparatus main body 41 includes a guide member 43 and an operation button 44 as an operation member.

  The guide member 43 includes a cylindrical guide main body 45 that is inserted through the through hole 22 </ b> A, and a rectangular hook-shaped flange 46 that protrudes outward from the end of the guide main body 45.

  The guide main body 45 is configured such that its outer peripheral surface has a circular shape in a cross section orthogonal to its own central axis, while its inner side surface forms a rectangular shape in a cross section orthogonal to its own central axis. . A mounting hole 47 having a rectangular shape when viewed from the front is formed on the inner surface of the guide main body 45 and opens to the front surface side (washing area) of the apron 22.

  Further, a male screw portion 48 is formed on the outer periphery of the guide main body portion 45. The guide member 43 is inserted into the through-hole 22A from the front surface side (washing station side) of the apron 22, and the male screw portion 48 is screwed into an annular mounting member 49 in which a female screw is formed on the inner periphery. It has become. As a result, the apron 22 is sandwiched between the attachment member 49 and the flange 46, and the guide member 43 is attached to the apron 22.

  In addition, an annular seal member 5 that can be elastically deformed is disposed between the flange 46 and the surface of the apron 22. The seal member 5 prevents water from entering between the apron 22 and the guide member 43. An annular seal member 6 that can be elastically deformed is fitted into the end opening of the guide member 43 opposite to the flange 46. The seal member 6 prevents water that has entered the guide member 43 from leaking into the space between the apron 22 and the peripheral wall portion 25.

  The operation button 44 includes a plate-like pressed portion 50 that is exposed on the front side (washing area) of the apron 22. The pressed portion 50 has an outer edge shape corresponding to at least the opening of the mounting hole 47, and in the present embodiment, has a rectangular shape.

  The operation button 44 is inserted in the mounting hole 47 and can be reciprocated along the axial direction of the guide member 43. Further, the operation button 44 is always urged in the backward movement direction by the elastic member 51 compressed along the reciprocating direction.

  In addition, the operation button 44 is arranged in a state where the surface of the pressed portion 50 is substantially flush with the surface of the flange portion 46 in a state where the drain port 23 is closed.

  On the other hand, in this state, the pressed portion 50 is pressed from the front surface side (washing area side) of the apron 22, and the pressing force on the pressed portion 50 is released in a state where the operation button 44 is moved forward to a position exceeding a predetermined position. Then, the operation button 44 is moved by a lock mechanism 52 including a rotating ring, a locked portion to which the rotating ring is locked, and the like in a state where the pressed portion 50 is pushed into the mounting hole 47. Locked in a non-removable state.

  Further, when the operation button 44 is locked and the pressed portion 50 is pressed again and the operation button 44 is moved forward to a position exceeding the predetermined position, the lock by the lock mechanism 52 is released. In this state, when the pressing force on the pressed portion 50 is released, the operation button 44 is moved back by the biasing force from the elastic member 51. Then, the operation button 44 is stopped in a state where the surface of the pressed part 50 is substantially flush with the surface of the collar part 46.

  In the present embodiment, the operation button 44 does not protrude from the guide member 43 and is always disposed inside the guide member 43. Therefore, it is possible to improve safety.

  The transmission member 42 includes a tube member 53 and a transmission unit 54.

  The tube member 53 has a long cylindrical shape, and one end is attached to the operating device 4 (guide member 43) and the other end is attached to the drain plug device 3.

  The transmission unit 54 is made of, for example, a metal wire, and is disposed in a state where it can reciprocate on the inner periphery of the tube member 53. In addition, one end of the transmission unit 54 can be brought into contact with the operation button 44, and the other end can be brought into contact with the support shaft of the support shaft mechanism 31. And the transmission part 54 is comprised so that the driving force by the said displacement may be transmitted to the stopper lid 32 side by moving with the displacement of the operation button 44. FIG.

  Specifically, in a state where the drain port 23 is closed, when the operation button 44 moves forward with the pressing of the pressed portion 50, the transmission portion 54 moves through the tube member 53 in a form that is pushed by the operation button 44. Move. As a result, the support shaft and the plug lid 32 are moved upward to open the drain port 23. At this time, since the operation button 44 is locked by the lock mechanism 52 in a non-returnable state, the stopper lid 32 is stopped at a predetermined upper position, and as a result, the drain port 23 is kept open. Is done.

  On the other hand, when the operation button 44 moves forward with the pressing of the pressed portion 50 in a state where the drain port 23 is open, the operation button 44 is unlocked and the operation button 44 is restored by the urging force of the elastic member 51. Move. Then, the support shaft and the plug lid 32 are moved down by their own weight or a return spring (not shown) provided in the drain plug device 3, and the drain port 23 is closed. As the support shaft moves downward, the transmission portion 54 moves back in the tube member 53 and returns to the original position.

  Next, the configuration of the apron 22 will be described. As shown in FIG. 1, the apron 22 includes a first apron 61 and a second apron 62 each having a plate shape.

  The first apron 61 and the second apron 62 are provided in a state where they are arranged without overlapping along the width direction (X direction in FIG. 1) of the apron 22, and the first apron 61 is more than the second apron 62. It is also wide.

  The 1st apron 61 comprises the site | part from the width direction one end in the apron 22 to the position exceeding the width direction center. The first apron 61 is a part that is removed when inspecting or maintaining a drain pipe (not shown) connected to the bathtub body 21 or the drain plug device 3, for example, the bathtub body 21. It can be attached to and detached from the bathtub body 21 by being directly or indirectly locked. The first apron 61 may be detachable from the bathtub main body 21 by being screwed at a position where attachment and removal are easy to perform.

  In addition, various methods are employable as a structure which makes the 1st apron 61 detachable with respect to the bathtub main body 21. As shown in FIG. For example, by providing a wall portion parallel to the hanging portion 27 on the back side of the hanging portion 27, the width direction of the bathtub main body 21 including the flange portion 26, the hanging portion 27 and the wall portion (see FIG. 1). The first apron 61 may be detachable with respect to the bathtub body 21 by providing a mounting groove extending in the X direction). Specifically, the upper part of the first apron 61 in a state where the first apron 61 is inclined with respect to the groove is disposed, and then the lower part of the first apron 61 is pushed toward the peripheral wall portion 25 side, The first apron 61 is attached to the bathtub body 21 by placing the lower end portion of the one apron 61 on the floor surface of the washing area, and the lower portion of the first apron 61 is pulled while the first apron 61 is lifted. Thus, the first apron 61 may be detachable from the bathtub main body 21 by configuring the first apron 61 to be removed from the bathtub main body 21.

  The second apron 62 constitutes a portion of the apron 22 on the other end side in the width direction. The bathtub main body 21 is located on the back side of the part of the second apron 62 located on the center side in the width direction of the apron 22. The shortest distance from the part to the bathtub main body 21 is from the first apron 61 to the back side thereof. It is larger than the shortest distance to the bathtub main body 21. Moreover, the bathtub main body 21 does not exist in the back side of the site | part located in the 2nd apron 62 on the opposite side to the width direction center of the apron 22. That is, the space on the back side of the second apron 62 has a greater depth than the space on the back side of the first apron 61.

  The second apron 62 is a part that does not need to be removed particularly at the time of inspection. For example, the second apron 62 may be directly or indirectly attached to the bathtub main body 21 by screwing or bonding at a position where it is difficult to attach or remove. Installed. That is, the 2nd apron 62 is comprised so that it cannot be removed from the bathtub main body 21, or it is comprised so that it may not remove from the bathtub main body 21 unless a certain amount of effort and labor are applied (compared with the 1st apron 61). The tub body 21 is configured so as not to be attached to and detached from the bathtub body 21), and is normally configured not to be attached to or detached from the bathtub body 21.

  Further, in the present embodiment, the through hole 22 </ b> A is formed in the upper part at the center in the width direction of the second apron 62. Thereby, the apparatus main body 41 is in a state of being attached to the second apron 62 in the upper part of the apron 22.

  Further, in the present embodiment, the through hole 22A is formed at a position where the distance from the center to the upper surface of the flange portion 26 is relatively small, and the upper surface of the flange portion 26 from the center of the pressed portion 50. Is relatively small (for example, 100 mm or less). Therefore, in a state where the thumb of one hand is placed (placed) on the flange portion 26, the pressed portion 50 can be pressed (the operation button 44 is operated) by the other finger (for example, the index finger or the middle finger) of the one hand. It is like that. Further, in a state where a finger other than the thumb in one hand (for example, an index finger or a middle finger) is put on (placed) the flange portion 26, the pressed portion 50 is pressed with the thumb of the one hand (the operation button 44 is operated). Is also possible.

  In the present embodiment, a counter (not shown) is disposed at a position facing the end side of the first apron 61 located on the side opposite to the second apron 62 on the washing place side. In the vicinity of the counter, facilities such as a faucet operation unit and a shower are provided.

  As described above in detail, according to the present embodiment, by removing the first apron 61, it is possible to easily inspect and maintain the bathtub body 21 and the drain pipe.

  The apparatus main body 41 is attached to a second apron 62 that is not normally attached to or detached from the bathtub main body 21. Therefore, even if the first apron 61 is removed at the time of inspection or the like, the apparatus main body 41 does not move, and the transmission member 42 attached to the apparatus main body 41 is not pulled. As a result, it is possible to more reliably prevent the transmission member 42 itself and the various parts attached thereto from being damaged or deformed.

  Furthermore, since the apparatus main body 41 is attached to the second apron 62, the apparatus main body 41 does not get in the way when a bath lid is placed on the flange portion 26, and the convenience can be improved. Moreover, compared with the case where the apparatus main body 41 is attached to the flange portion 26, unintended contact with the apparatus main body 41 is less likely to occur, and safety can be improved.

  In addition, since the apparatus main body 41 is disposed on the apron 22, it is easy to reach the operation buttons 44 and the operability can be improved. In particular, in the present embodiment, it is possible to operate the operation button 44 with other fingers of the hand after the finger of the hand is attached to the flange portion 26. Therefore, very good operability can be obtained. .

  Furthermore, since the space on the back side of the second apron 62 has a relatively large depth, the arrangement space of the apparatus main body 41 can be ensured more reliably. As a result, it is possible to improve workability related to attachment and maintenance of the apparatus main body 41.

Moreover, according to this embodiment, the apparatus main body 41, the member 42 for transmission, etc. can be arrange | positioned in the position away from the various members concerning facilities, such as an operation part of a faucet, and a shower, These arrangement | positioning is refreshing. Will be. Accordingly, workability and the like related to attachment and maintenance can be further improved.
[Second Embodiment]
Next, the second embodiment will be described focusing on differences from the first embodiment.

  In the first embodiment, the second apron 62 is provided on the other end side in the width direction of the apron 22. On the other hand, the second apron 65 in the second embodiment is provided at the center in the width direction of the apron 22 as shown in FIG. 4 to 6, the apparatus main body 41 is attached to the center in the width direction of the second apron 65.

  In the second embodiment, the center of the second apron 65 in the width direction and the center of the drain port 23 are arranged at substantially the same position along the width direction of the apron 22 (X direction in FIG. 5). It has become. As a result, the apparatus main body 41 is in a state where it is provided at substantially the same position as the formation position of the drain port 23 along the width direction of the apron 22. Note that “the apparatus main body 41 is provided at substantially the same position as the position of the drain outlet 23 along the width direction of the apron 22” because the apparatus main body 41 and the drain outlet 23 are arranged in the width direction of the apron 22. As well as the case where they are slightly displaced (for example, 100 mm or less) along the width direction of the apron 22.

  In addition, the second apron 65 is attached to the bathtub main body 21 in a state where it is not normally attached / detached by screwing or the like at a position where it is difficult to attach and remove, as in the first embodiment.

  Furthermore, in the second embodiment, two first aprons 63 and 64 are provided at positions where the second apron 65 is sandwiched. However, the 1st apron 63 and 64 is comprised so that attachment or detachment is possible with respect to the bathtub main body 21 similarly to the said 1st Embodiment.

  As described above, according to the second embodiment, the same operational effects as those of the first embodiment are basically obtained.

Further, according to the second embodiment, the apparatus main body 41 is provided along the width direction of the apron 22 at substantially the same position as the position where the drainage port 23 is formed. Therefore, the transmission member 42 can be made as short as possible. As a result, handling at the time of disposing the transmission member 42 can be facilitated, and attachment workability and the like can be improved. In addition, the manufacturing cost can be reduced. Furthermore, a smoother operation (movement) of the transmission unit 54 can be achieved, and better operability can be obtained.
[Third Embodiment]
Next, a third embodiment will be described focusing on differences from the above embodiments.

  In the said embodiment, the 1st apron 61 (63, 64) and the 2nd apron 62 (65) are provided in the state arrange | positioned in the width direction of the apron 22 without overlapping. On the other hand, in the third embodiment, as shown in FIG. 7, the first apron 66 and the second apron 67 are provided in a state where a part thereof overlaps in the width direction of the apron 22 (FIG. 7). Then, the overlapping part of the two aprons 66 and 67 is indicated by a dotted pattern). Specifically, the end of the second apron 67 located on the center side in the width direction of the apron 22 is arranged on the back side (opposite to the washing place) of the first apron 66. In addition, the surface of the edge part located in the width direction center side of the apron 22 in the 2nd apron 67 is located in the bathtub main body 21 side rather than the surface of the other site | part in the 2nd apron 67 (that is, the said edge part) And the surface of the other part in the second apron 67 and the surface of the first apron 66 are flush with each other.

  In the third embodiment, the first apron 66 is detachable from the bathtub body 21 as in the above embodiments. On the other hand, unlike the above embodiments, the second apron 67 is attached to the bathtub body 21 in a detachable manner by being directly or indirectly locked to the bathtub body 21.

  However, as described above, a part of the second apron 67 is overlapped with the first apron 66. Therefore, in a state where the first apron 66 is attached to the bathtub main body 21, the second apron 67 cannot be attached to and detached from the bathtub main body 21. By removing the first apron 66 from the bathtub body 21, the second apron 67 can be attached to and detached from the bathtub body 21.

  In addition, the method by which the 2nd apron 67 can be attached or detached with respect to the bathtub main body 21 by removing the 1st apron 66 from the bathtub main body 21 is not limited above. Accordingly, the second apron 67 can be attached to and detached from the bathtub main body 21 by using the opening generated by removing the first apron 66 without overlapping the first apron 66 and the second apron 67. May be. For example, the second apron 67 is screwed at the position on the opening side (that is, screwed at a position where the mounting / removing operation can be easily performed), and the first apron 66 is removed from the opening generated by removing the first apron 66. The two apron 67 may be screwed or unscrewed.

  As described above, according to the third embodiment, by removing the first apron 66, it is possible to easily inspect and maintain the bathtub body 21 and the drain pipe.

  In the third embodiment, the second apron 67 cannot be attached to or detached from the bathtub body 21 in a state where the first apron 66 is attached to the bathtub body 21. In the state where it is removed, it can be attached to and detached from the bathtub body 21. Therefore, when an attempt is made to remove the apron 22 for inspection, the second apron 67 cannot be removed unless the first apron 66 is removed. For this reason, it is possible to effectively suppress a situation in which the second apron 67 is removed prior to the first apron 66 and the transmission member 42 attached to the apparatus main body 41 is pulled during inspection. Can do. As a result, breakage and deformation of the transmission member 42 itself and various parts attached thereto can be prevented more reliably.

  In addition, since the second apron 67 can be removed when the first apron 66 is removed, the location covered by the second apron 67 and the vicinity thereof can be easily inspected as necessary. Can do. Therefore, workability related to inspection and the like can be made very good. If the first apron 66 is removed, the operator can easily notice the transmission member 42 and the like, and therefore the transmission member 42 is pulled when the second apron 67 is removed. It becomes difficult. In addition, the apparatus main body 41 can be detached from the second apron 67 or the transmission member 42 can be separated from the apparatus main body 41 using the opening generated by removing the first apron 66. Therefore, the above-mentioned effect of preventing damage and deformation of the transmission member 42 and the like more reliably is achieved.

  In addition, it is not limited to the description content of the said embodiment, For example, you may implement as follows. Of course, other application examples and modification examples not illustrated below are also possible.

  (A) In the above-described embodiment, the operation button 44 is inserted into the mounting hole 47 of the guide member 43. As shown in FIG. 8, the operation button 44 is recessed with respect to the second apron 62 extending in the plate thickness direction. When the operation button 72 is inserted into the guide hole 71 and the drain port 23 is opened or closed, the surface of the pressed portion 73 of the operation button 72 is You may comprise so that the surface of the 2nd apron 62 may become flush | level. In this case, it is not necessary to provide the guide member 43, and the manufacturing cost can be reduced. Moreover, since the protrusion part like the collar part 46 does not exist in the surface of the 2nd apron 62, while being able to improve hygiene property and cleaning property, the improvement of external appearance quality can be aimed at.

  Furthermore, when the drain port 23 is in an open state or a closed state, the surface of the pressed portion 73 and the surface of the second apron 62 are flush with each other, so that when the second apron 62 is viewed from the front, the surface Are in a state where only the pressed part 73 exists. That is, it has a very neat appearance. Thereby, the appearance quality can be dramatically improved.

  (B) The shapes of the first apron and the second apron are not limited to those described in the above embodiment, and can be changed as appropriate. Therefore, for example, as shown in FIG. 9, the second apron 75 may have a shape that does not reach the bottom of the apron 22. In this case, when the first apron 74 is removed, the range in which inspection and maintenance can be performed can be further expanded.

  In addition, as shown in FIG. 10, the second apron 77 includes a through-hole-shaped window portion 77A used for inspection and maintenance, and the first apron 76 is arranged corresponding to the window portion 77A. You may comprise as follows. In this case, the first apron 76 may be detachable from the bathtub body 21 by configuring the first apron 76 to be detachable from the second apron 77.

  Furthermore, as shown in FIG. 11, it is good also as the 1st apron 78 and the 2nd apron 79 being provided in the state located in a line up and down. Even in this case, the first apron 78 may be detachable from the bathtub body 21 by configuring the first apron 78 to be detachable from the second apron 79.

  In addition, it can change suitably also about the number of 1st apron and 2nd apron. For example, a plurality of first aprons or a plurality of second aprons may be provided.

  (C) In the first embodiment, the flange portion 46 is slightly protruded from the surface of the apron 22, but as shown in FIG. 12, a concave recess around the through hole 22 </ b> A in the apron 22. 22B may be provided, and the collar part 46 may be configured to be in a non-projecting state from the surface of the apron 22 by disposing the collar part 46 with respect to the concave part 22B. For example, it may be configured to be flush with the surface of the apron 22 (more specifically, the surface of the apron 22 adjacent to the recess 22B) to the surface of the flange 46 (here, “surface” “One” includes not only exact flushness but also a case where a slight step or groove is formed between the surface of the apron 22 and the surface of the flange 46). By making the collar part 46 non-projecting from the surface of the apron 22, it is possible to improve the appearance and safety, and particularly by making the surface of the apron 22 and the surface of the collar part 46 flush with each other. , Aesthetics and safety can be further enhanced.

  Further, a portion of the collar portion 46 that is disposed on the drooping portion 27 side (portion extending to the drooping portion 27 side) is close to or in contact with the lower end edge of the drooping portion 27 on the outer edge, and is parallel to the lower end edge. It is good also as providing the parallel side part 46A extended in a direction. In such a configuration, a better aesthetic appearance can be obtained.

  (D) In the first embodiment, the counter is disposed at a position facing the end side of the first apron 61 located on the side opposite to the second apron 62 on the washing place side. In the vicinity, facilities such as a faucet operation unit and a shower are arranged. On the other hand, it is good also as providing a counter in the position facing the 2nd apron 62 in the washing place side. In this case, the apparatus main body 41 can be disposed in the vicinity of a counter, a faucet operation unit, or the like. That is, the apparatus main body 41, the counter, the operation unit of the faucet, and the like can be collected in one place. Thus, the user can operate the operation button 44 while using the counter or the like. As a result, better convenience can be realized.

  (E) The arrangement position of the apparatus main body 41 is not limited to that described in the above embodiment. Therefore, for example, the apparatus main body 41 may be disposed at the center of the apron 22 in the vertical direction.

  (F) In the above embodiment, the outer edge of the pressed part 50 has a rectangular shape in front view, but the outer edge shape of the pressed part 50 is not particularly limited. Therefore, the outer edge of the pressed part 50 may be configured such that the outer edge of the pressed part 50 has a circular shape when viewed from the front, an elliptical shape when viewed from the front, a polygonal shape when viewed from the front (such as a hexagonal shape), or the like. Further, the shape of the mounting hole in which the operation button 44 is arranged may be appropriately changed according to the outer edge shape of the pressed part 50.

  (G) In the above embodiment, the guide member 43 is in a state of being attached to the apron 22 by the male screw portion 48 being screwed into the attachment member 49. The attachment method is not limited to this. Therefore, for example, a convex or concave locked portion is provided on the outer periphery of the guide member 43, while a locking portion that can be locked to the locked portion is provided on the mounting member 49, and the locked portion is You may comprise so that the guide member 43 may be attached with respect to the apron 22 when the said latching | locking part is latched and the apron 22 will be pinched | interposed by the guide member 43 and the attachment member 49. FIG.

  (H) A guide pipe having a diameter larger than that of the transmission member 42 may be provided, which is connected to the drain pipe 33 and the guide member 43 and in which the transmission member 42 is disposed. It is to be noted that the water that has entered the guide member 43 by the guide pipe flows down to the drain pipe 33 and can prevent water leakage to the space between the apron 22 and the peripheral wall portion 25. Therefore, it is necessary to provide the seal member 6 Absent. By providing the guide tube, it is possible to more reliably guide the transmission member 42 to the drain plug device 3 side while protecting the transmission member 42. Further, when the second apron 67 can be removed with the first apron 66 removed as in the third embodiment, the first apron 66 can be removed by providing a guide tube. After that, the guide tube having a diameter larger than that of the transmission member 42 is easily noticeable, and as a result, the operator is easily noticed by the presence of the transmission member 42. For this reason, when the second apron 67 is removed, it is possible to further prevent the transmission member 42 from being pulled, and the transmission member 42 itself and various parts attached to the transmission member 42 can be further damaged and deformed. This can be prevented more reliably.

  DESCRIPTION OF SYMBOLS 2 ... Bathtub, 4 ... Operation apparatus, 21 ... Bath body, 22 ... Apron, 23 ... Drain outlet, 24 ... Bottom wall part, 25 ... Perimeter wall part, 32 ... Plug lid, 41 ... Apparatus body, 42 ... Transmission member, 44, 72 ... operation buttons (operation members), 50, 73 ... pressed parts, 54 ... transmission parts, 61, 63, 64, 66, 74, 76, 78 ... first apron, 62, 65, 67, 75, 77, 79 ... second apron, 71 ... guide hole.

Claims (7)

Attached to a bathtub having a bottom wall portion having a drain outlet, a bathtub body having a peripheral wall portion standing on the outer periphery of the bottom wall portion, and an apron that covers a part of the outer peripheral surface of the peripheral wall portion An operating device for operating a plug lid capable of opening and closing the drain outlet,
An apparatus body having an operation member capable of relative displacement with respect to the bathtub;
A transmission unit that operates according to the displacement of the operation member and transmits the driving force due to the displacement to the stopper lid side, and a transmission member attached to the apparatus main body,
The apron is
A first apron configured to be detachable from the bathtub body;
A second apron configured not to be normally attached to or detached from the bathtub body;
The operating device characterized in that the device main body is attached to the second apron. Attached to a bathtub having a bottom wall portion having a drain outlet, a bathtub body having a peripheral wall portion standing on the outer periphery of the bottom wall portion, and an apron that covers a part of the outer peripheral surface of the peripheral wall portion An operating device for operating a plug lid capable of opening and closing the drain outlet,
An apparatus body having an operation member capable of relative displacement with respect to the bathtub;
A transmission unit that operates according to the displacement of the operation member and transmits the driving force due to the displacement to the stopper lid side, and a transmission member attached to the apparatus main body,
The apron is
A first apron configured to be detachable from the bathtub body;
In the state where the first apron is attached to the bathtub body, it is not removable from the bathtub body. On the other hand, in the state where the first apron is removed from the bathtub body, the bathtub body is configured to be removable. With a second apron,
The operating device characterized in that the device main body is attached to the second apron.   The operating device according to claim 1, wherein the device main body is attached to the second apron at an upper portion of the apron.   The operating device according to any one of claims 1 to 3, wherein the second apron is located at an end of the apron in the width direction.   5. The operating device according to claim 1, wherein the device main body is arranged at a position substantially the same as a position where the drain outlet is formed along a width direction of the apron. . The second apron is formed with a predetermined guide hole,
The operation member has a pressed portion having an outer edge shape corresponding to at least the opening of the guide hole, and is inserted in a reciprocable manner with respect to the guide hole. The operating device according to any one of claims 1 to 5.   The structure according to claim 6, wherein the surface of the pressed part and the surface of the second apron are flush with each other when the drain port is in an open state or a closed state. Operating device.

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