JP2020000564A - shower head - Google Patents

Abstract

To provide a shower head dispensing with a complicated movable mechanism and having a simplified configuration in the shower head capable of massaging a body surface part by finger pressure and massaging so as to alleviate the stiffness.SOLUTION: A shower head 11 is configured to attach a head body 13 to a tip of a handle 12. Massaging rotors 35 are provided at four positions of a face plate 31 with water spray holes 32, of the head body 13. The rotors 35 are supported by shafts at an outer surface of the shower head, so as to have an effect of simplifying the configuration, regardless of providing effective massage effects.SELECTED DRAWING: Figure 1

Description

  The present invention relates to a shower head that can be used for massage in addition to a shower function.

  As this type of shower head, there is one described in Patent Document 1. The shower head disclosed in Patent Document 1 rotates a rotating fin by the pressure of water supplied during water sprinkling, converts the rotating force of the rotating fin into vibration, and obtains a massage function by vibration.

JP, 2018-75070, A

  Therefore, in the shower head of Patent Literature 1, various movable parts such as a rotating fin and a conversion mechanism that converts the rotation of the rotating fin into vibration are required, and the configuration is complicated, and there is a possibility of failure.

In addition, since the massage action depends on the vibration based on the water supply pressure, if the vibration applying portion is strongly pressed against the body surface, the vibration may be prevented and the massage may not be possible.
An object of the present invention is to provide a shower head that can have a simplified configuration despite having an effective massage function.

In order to achieve the above object, the shower head of the present invention is characterized in that a rotating body for massage, which is rotated about an axis, is provided on an outer surface.
In the shower head configured as described above, a complicated movable mechanism is not required, and the configuration can be simplified. When using the shower head, the rotating body is pressed against the body surface and pressed against the body surface, or the rotating body is rotated and moved on the body surface, so that the body is pressed with the rotating body. It is possible to massaging or to massage like a massage, and an effective massage effect can be obtained.

  As described above, according to the present invention, since the rotating body for massage is supported by the shaft on the outer surface of the shower head, the configuration can be simplified despite an effective massage effect. effective.

FIG. 2 is a perspective view showing the shower head according to the first embodiment. FIG. FIG. The front view of a face plate. Partial side view of a shower head. The top view of a shower head. Explanatory drawing which shows the pick-up operation | movement by a rotating body. FIG. 9 is a partial perspective view showing a shower head according to a second embodiment. FIG. 9 is a partial front view showing a shower head according to a third embodiment. FIG. 13 is a partial side view showing the shower head according to the third embodiment. The side view showing the shower head of a 4th embodiment. The top view showing the shower head of a 5th embodiment.

(1st Embodiment)
Hereinafter, a first embodiment of a shower head embodying the present invention will be described with reference to FIGS.

  As shown in FIGS. 1 and 2, the shower head 11 of the present embodiment includes a tubular handle 12 and a head body 13 detachably attached to a tip of the handle 12. A water supply hose 14 is connected to a base end of the handle 12, and the handle 12 forms a water supply path from the water supply hose 14.

  As shown in FIG. 2 and FIG. 3, an enlarged diameter portion 15 is provided on the inner peripheral surface of the distal end of the handle 12, and a pair of open portions 16 communicated with the enlarged diameter portion 15 and located at an interval of 180 degrees. And a spiral groove 17 extending from the opening 16. At the base end of the head body 13, a small-diameter portion 19 protruding through the step 18 is formed, and a projection 20 is formed on the outer periphery of the small-diameter portion 19 at an interval of 180 degrees. When the projection 20 enters the spiral groove 17 from the opening 16, the head body 13 is attached to the tip of the handle 12 while being rotated. Further, since the protrusion 20 is pulled out from the spiral groove 17 through the opening 16, the head body 13 is removed from the handle 12 while being rotated. In this case, the shape of the helical groove 17 or the protrusion 20 is such that the head body 13 can be detached by rotating the head body 13 with respect to the handle 12 at a rotation angle of less than one rotation (about 90 degrees in the embodiment). Is set. A seal ring 21 for maintaining watertightness between the small-diameter portion 19 and the large-diameter portion 15 is fitted.

  As shown in FIGS. 1, 4 and 5, a face plate 31 is attached to the front surface of the upper end of the head body 13, and the face plate 31 is provided with a plurality of water spray holes 32. In addition, a synthetic resin material is provided on the inner surface of the face plate 31, and a protrusion 40 formed on the synthetic resin material is located in a small hole of the face plate 31, and a water sprinkling hole 32 is formed in the protrusion 40. . Then, the tap water from the water supply hose 14 passes through the handle 12 and the inside of the head body 13 and is sprayed from the water spray hole 32 as shower water. The face plate 31 is rotated around the center thereof within a predetermined angle (for example, 45 degrees) with a rotation resistance, and the spray pressure of the shower water is adjusted according to the rotation operation. In this embodiment, the left side in FIG. 5 is the front part of the shower head 11, and the upper side in FIG. 5 is the upper part. The left side in FIG. 4 is the left side of the shower head 11.

  As shown in FIGS. 2, 5 and 6, a boss 33 is integrally formed on the outer peripheral portion of the front surface of the face plate 31 at substantially equal angular intervals. A spherical rotating body 35 for massage is rotatably supported on the boss 33 via a shaft 34. Although not shown, the rotating body 35 is configured not to separate from the shaft 34 so that the shaft 34 does not separate from the face plate 31. As shown in FIG. 4, the rotating body 35 is located on the outer periphery of the face plate 31 and is located on each vertex (corner) of a substantially square. As shown in FIGS. 1 and 4, the sprinkling holes 32 are arranged at positions between the rotating bodies 35 so that the shower water hits the shower user more avoiding the rotating bodies 35.

  As shown in FIGS. 4 to 6, the shaft 34 of the rotating body 35 is provided on an axis β that is directed obliquely outward in a radial direction about the center α of the face plate 31. That is, in the side view shown in FIG. 5, the angle θ1 of the axis β of each of the pair of upper and lower shafts 34 located on the left and right of the face plate 31 is inclined with respect to the center line γ orthogonal to the front surface of the face plate 31 at the center α. ing. 6, the angle θ2 of the axis β of the pair of left and right shafts 34 located above and below the face plate 31 is inclined with respect to the center line γ. In the present embodiment, the inclination angle θ1 in side view and the inclination angle θ2 in top view and bottom view with respect to the center line γ are 27 degrees, respectively. Therefore, the pair of upper and lower rotating bodies 35 is rotated about the shaft 34 arranged at an upper and lower opening angle of 54 degrees, and the pair of left and right rotating bodies 35 is centered about the shaft 34 arranged at the left and right opening angle of 54 degrees. Is rotated. As the inclination angles θ1 and θ2, values within a range of 15 to 45 degrees are selected. Therefore, a value in the range of 30 to 90 degrees is selected as the opening angle. In this case, the inclination angles θ1 and θ2 may be different.

Next, the operation of the shower head 11 configured as described above will be described.
When a water supply cock (not shown) in the tap water supply path is opened, a shower is sprinkled from the water sprinkling hole 32 to enable shower bathing.

  In this case, if the rotating body 35 is applied to the skin of the body surface 50 and the rotating body 35 is pressed with appropriate strength, the body 35 is acupressurely massaged by the rotating body 35. be able to. Also, by applying the rotating body 35 to the body surface portion 50 and moving the shower head 11 on the skin of the body surface portion 50, the body surface portion 50 is pressed by the rotating body 35, and at the same time, massage is performed by rubbing and loosening. be able to. In this case, the moving direction of the shower head 11 is perpendicular to the side of the square on which the rotating body 35 is arranged so that the rotating body 35 is smoothly rotated. That is, in the present embodiment, the inclination angles θ1 and θ2 are formed on the shaft 34 of the rotating body 35. For this reason, when the shower head 11 is moved in one direction, the body surface portion 50 is pressed by the pair of rotating bodies 35 on the front side in the moving direction. Further, as shown in FIG. 7, the body surface portion 50 between the rotating bodies 35 is picked up by the rotating body 35 on the rear side in the moving direction.

  As described above, while taking a shower or without taking a shower, the shower head 11 of the embodiment presses the user's body surface portion 50, or picks up and rubs it to provide an effective massage. It can be carried out.

Therefore, the present embodiment has the following effects.
(1) The body 35 can be massaged by the rotating body 35 while taking a shower without bringing a dedicated massager into the bathroom. Therefore, an effective massage effect can be obtained by promoting blood circulation by the water pressure of the shower water and by pressing and picking up by the rotating body 35. In particular, if the massage is performed by the rotating body 35 while taking a hot water shower, a high massage effect accompanied by promotion of blood circulation can be obtained. In addition, since massage can be performed even in the bathtub, a similarly high massage effect can be obtained while immersing in hot water in the bathtub.

  (2) While taking a shower or soaking in hot water in a bathtub, the moisturized skin can be massaged by the rotating body 35 using the rotating body 35, so that even if the user has dry skin or sensitive skin. , Can give a comfortable massage.

  (3) If the rotating body 35 is strongly pressed against the body surface portion 50, acupressure massage can be performed. Further, if the rotating body 35 is moved, it is possible to simultaneously perform the pressing and the picking up. The strength can be determined according to the user's intention, and unlike Patent Literature 1, there is no problem that the massage is impossible by pressing strongly.

  (4) Since the shaft 34 of the rotating body 35 before and after the moving direction of the shower head 11 is inclined in the opposite direction, the shower head 11 is moved in one direction as described above, so that the shower head 11 Before and after the moving direction, the body surface portion 50 is continuously pressed and massaged so as to be picked up. When the shower head 11 is moved in the reverse direction, the body surface 50 is similarly continuously pressed and massaged so as to be picked up. Therefore, a high massage effect can be obtained only by moving the shower head 11.

  (5) Since the massage is performed by the rotating rotator 35, unlike the case of massage by the non-rotating projection, the abrasion sensation felt by the user on the body surface portion 50 is almost eliminated, and the feeling of use is excellent. .

(6) By the pressure of the shower water and the spreading of the pores by the rotating body 35, it is possible to wash away dirt to the depths of the pores.
(7) If a shower bath is performed while the rotating body 35 is in contact with the skin of the body surface portion 50, the distance between the watering holes 32 and the skin can be kept substantially constant. Therefore, a uniform shower pressure can be applied to the entire body surface portion 50, and an equivalent massage effect can be given to the whole body.

  (8) The body surface 50 is massaged by the rotating body 35 while switching between the hot water shower state and the cold water shower state, thereby promoting metabolism and stimulation of autonomic nerves by promoting blood circulation of the body surface section 50. . For this reason, an effective cosmetic effect and refreshing feeling can be obtained.

  (9) The four rotating bodies 35 are located on the vertices of a quadrangle (substantially square in the embodiment), and the shafts 34 of the rotating bodies 35 are extended in the inclined radial direction in which the tip side is widened, It is located substantially on an extension of the diagonal of the square. Therefore, even if the shower head 11 is moved in any direction of up, down, left, and right, simultaneous massage of pressing and pinching can be performed, and the usability is good.

  (10) Since the rotating body 35 for massage is only supported on the face plate 31 by the shaft 34, the number of parts can be reduced and the configuration can be simplified. In addition, since the number of parts is small, assembling of the shower head 11 becomes easy and troubles can be reduced.

(11) Since the water sprinkling holes 32 are arranged avoiding the position of the rotating body 35, it is possible to suppress unnecessary discharge of shower water.
(12) Since the head body 13 can be replaced by attaching and detaching the head body 13 of the shower head 11 to and from the handle 12, for example, the head body 13 having the rotating body 35 and the head body not having the rotating body 35 Can be replaced if necessary. In this case, the head body 13 can be detached from the handle 12 by rotating the head body 13 about 90 degrees with respect to the handle 12. For this reason, unlike the case where the head body 13 is rotated and removed a plurality of times, the head body 13 is easily attached and detached even when the head body 13 is wet with water or soapy water and is in a slippery state. Also, if the head body 13 is detached from the handle 12, the head body 13 can be used as a massage tool outside the bathroom.

  (13) Since the pressure of the shower water is adjusted by rotating the face plate 31, the center of the face plate 31 is centered on the center α of the face plate 31 while the rotating body 35 is in contact with the body surface portion 50. By turning the handle 12, the pressure of the shower water can be easily adjusted with one hand.

(2nd Embodiment)
Next, a second embodiment of the present invention will be described with reference to FIG.
In the second embodiment, a pair of rotating bodies 35 are provided only on the upper side of the face plate 31, and the lower rotating body 35 is omitted. Further, a plurality of protrusions 36 are formed on the outer peripheral surface of the rotating body 35.

Therefore, the second embodiment has the following effects.
(14) The number of rotating bodies 35 is reduced, and the configuration is further simplified. Further, since the projection 36 of the rotating body 35 locally hits the body surface portion 50, a higher massage effect can be obtained.

(Third embodiment)
Next, a third embodiment of the present invention will be described with reference to FIGS.
In the third embodiment, a cass part 37 is formed so as to protrude from the upper end of the face plate 31. The cass part 37 has a central concave portion 38 and convex portions 39 located on both sides of the concave portion 38.

  Therefore, the corners of the eyes and the like can be rubbed by the side of the convex portion 39. In addition, the protrusion 38 such as a jaw can be rubbed by the recess 38. Therefore, the third embodiment has the following effects.

(15) By rubbing the corners of the eyes and the chin with the cass part 37, the circulation of blood and lymph in and around those parts can be improved, and an effective cosmetic effect can be expected.
(Fourth embodiment)
Next, a fourth embodiment of the present invention will be described with reference to FIG.

  In the fourth embodiment, the upper and lower rotating bodies 35 are inclined so as to face in the same direction (upward in FIG. 11). This inclination angle is equal to the inclination angles θ1 and θ2. The left and right rotating bodies 35 are inclined as shown in FIG. 6 of the first embodiment.

Therefore, the fourth embodiment has the following effects.
(16) When the shower head 11 is moved in the up and down direction, the upper and lower rotating bodies 35 simultaneously press or pinch the body surface portion 50, so that it is possible to select a massage of only one of pressing and pinching.

(Fifth embodiment)
Next, a fifth embodiment of the present invention will be described with reference to FIG.
In the fifth embodiment, a rotating body 35 similar to that of the first embodiment is provided on the rear side of the head body 13.

Therefore, the fifth embodiment has the following effects.
(17) Since the rotating body 35 is provided on the rear side of the head main body 13, the formation area of the water spray holes 32 of the face plate 31 can be widened, and a large amount of water can be secured.

(Example of change)
The present invention is not limited to the above embodiment, and can be embodied with the following modifications.

-The number of the rotating bodies 35 is set to 1, 3, or 5 or more.
The mounting position of the rotating body 35 is on the side surface of the head main body 13.
-Changing the shape of the rotating body 35. For example, a rugby ball shape, a truncated cone shape, a circular plate shape, or a cylindrical shape.

An axis is projected from the rotating body 35, and the axis is rotatably supported on the face plate 31.
Contrary to the above embodiment, a small-diameter portion 19 having a projection 20 is provided at the distal end of the handle 12, and an enlarged-diameter portion 15, an opening 16, and a spiral groove 17 are provided at the base end of the head main body 13.

  A microbubble generator is provided in the water supply path in the shower head 11 so that the microbubbles are mixed into the shower water. With this configuration, a massage effect and a cleaning effect by the microbubbles can be expected.

  Mist is generated from the front surface of the face plate 31. In this configuration, if mist is generated in a state in which watering of the shower is stopped, even in a clothed state, the skin is moistened by the mist without wetting the clothes, and the rotator 35 is comfortable. An effective massage can be performed.

A brush for cleaning and massaging is provided on the face plate 31 and the top of the head body 13.
Preparation of a replacement attachment composed of a head body to be replaced with the head body 13 of the embodiment. As the replacement attachment, as described above, the number of the rotating bodies 35 is changed, the attachment is a single function shower without providing the rotating bodies 35, or the microbubble generating function or the mist generating Those having a function, those having a brush, and the like are embodied.

  In the above embodiment, the pressure of the shower water is adjusted by rotating the face plate 31, but the pressure of the shower water is not adjusted by rotating the face plate 31. According to this structure, the shower head 11 can be changed in direction without taking the pressure of the shower water into consideration while showering the rotator 35 against the body surface portion 50, and is easy to use. It will be.

  11: shower head, 12: handle, 13: head body, 31: face plate, 32: water spray hole, 34: shaft, 35: rotating body.

Claims (7)

  A shower head with a rotating body for massage that is rotated around an axis on the outer surface.   The shower head according to claim 1, wherein the rotating body is supported on a face plate provided with water holes.   The shower head according to claim 1, wherein the rotating body is provided on an outer peripheral portion of a face plate.   The shower head according to claim 3, wherein a plurality of the rotating bodies are provided.   The shower head according to claim 4, wherein the rotating body is provided at four positions located at the vertices of a square.   The shower head according to claim 5, wherein the rotating body is spherical.   6. The shower head according to claim 5, wherein the rotating body is supported on a shaft that is inclined in a direction in which the distal end side expands.