JP2021042592A - Operation device - Google Patents

Abstract

To provide an operation device having a switch device, that can improve workability and aesthetics regarding installation of the switch device on a tank body.SOLUTION: The operation device 1 comprises: a switch device 4; an overflow-compatible flow channel part 5 that has an inflow opening 23 open toward a water storage space 102 side, and a through hole 32 that penetrates from the inside to the outside. The switch device 4 is provided inside the overflow-compatible flow channel part 5. Further, the switch device 4 comprises: a switch body part 42 that outputs a signal in response to an operation on an operated part 421; an electric wire part 43 that transmits the signal; and a storage part 412 that has a take-out opening 412a at the end and is inserted into the through hole 32 in a water-tight state with the overflow-compatible flow channel part 5. The electric wire part 43 is inserted into the storage part 412, and is in a state of being out of the overflow-compatible flow channel part 5 through the take-out opening 412a.SELECTED DRAWING: Figure 1

Description

The present invention relates to an operating device provided in a tank body for operating an operating object that operates by energization.

Conventionally, a switch device (remote control device) for operating an electric device that operates by energization is known (see, for example, Patent Document 1 and the like). The switch device includes an operated portion such as a push button, a switch main body portion that outputs a signal in association with an operation on the operated portion, and an electric wire portion for transmitting a signal output from the switch main body portion. Things can be considered. In such a switch device, the electric device is operated by inputting a signal to the electric device via the electric wire portion in accordance with the operation to the operated portion. In the above patent document, as the electric device, a device for moving the plug lid to electrically switch the open / closed state of the drain port is mentioned.

Japanese Unexamined Patent Publication No. 2000-283556

By the way, in consideration of convenience, it is conceivable to install the above switch device in a tank body (bathtub, washbasin, etc.). At this time, since the operated portion is to be operated by the user, it is preferable to install it in a state where it appears on the front side of the tank body, while the electric wire portion is usually installed in terms of appearance quality and usability. It is preferable to install it on the back side of the tank body, which is invisible or difficult to see. Therefore, by forming a mounting hole through the tank body and installing a switch device corresponding to the mounting hole (for example, to be inserted through the mounting hole), the operated portion is placed on the front side of the tank body. On the other hand, it is conceivable that the electric wire portion is arranged so as to be arranged on the back side of the tank body.

However, it is not desirable from the viewpoint of workability and aesthetics to provide a special mounting hole in the tank body for mounting the switch device.

The present invention has been made in view of the above circumstances, and an object of the present invention is an operating device having a switch device, which can improve workability and aesthetics with respect to installation of the switch device on a tank body. The purpose is to provide an operating device.

Hereinafter, each means suitable for solving the above object will be described in terms of terms. In addition, the action and effect peculiar to the corresponding means will be added as necessary.

Means 1. An operating device having a switch device for operating an electric device that operates by energization.
It is installed corresponding to the overflow port formed through the side surface of the tank body, has an inflow opening that opens toward the water storage space side of the tank body, and the water of the tank body enters the inside from the inflow opening. It has a tubular overflow-compatible flow path portion that is configured to allow inflow and has a through hole that penetrates from the inside to the outside.
The switch device is
In addition to being provided inside the overflow-compatible flow path portion
The front side component part where the operated part to be operated is provided on the front side, and
A switch body that outputs a signal in response to an operation on the operated unit,
An electric wire part for transmitting a signal output from the switch body part and
It has a tubular shape that protrudes from the back side of the front side component portion and has an opening for taking out at the end portion, and is configured to be inserted into the through hole in a state of being in watertight contact with the overflow corresponding flow path portion. Has a containment unit
The inside of the switch device including the inside of the accommodating portion is in a state in which the switch main body portion and the electric wire portion are arranged and watertightly isolated from the water storage space of the tank body.
An operation device characterized in that the electric wire portion is inserted into the accommodating portion and is brought out of the overflow-compatible flow path portion through the take-out opening.

The "electric device" includes, for example, a device for moving the faucet lid to electrically switch the open / closed state of the drain port, a lighting device for a bathroom or a dressing room, a device for automatically cleaning a bathtub, and air bubbles in the bathtub. A device that ejects hot water (so-called jet bath), a faucet, a water heater, and the like can be mentioned. Further, the overflow-corresponding flow path portion may be composed of a tubular component (for example, an overflow port member and a pipe such as the following means 3) inserted into the overflow port, or forms an overflow port in the tank body. It may be composed of a portion and a tubular component attached to the tank body in a state where the internal space communicates with the overflow port. In the former case, the "inflow opening" is formed by the end opening of the tubular component, and in the latter case, the "inflow opening" is formed by the overflow port. Further, a water blocking member may be provided in the take-out opening to prevent water from entering the accommodating portion through the take-out opening from the space behind the tank body.

According to the above means 1, the switch device is installed in the tank body by being provided inside the overflow-compatible flow path portion. That is, a switch device is arranged inside the overflow-compatible flow path portion using an overflow-compatible flow path portion having an inflow opening used for preventing water from overflowing from the tank body. As a result, a switch device is installed on the tank body. Therefore, since the switch device is provided with the operated portion appearing on the front side of the tank body and the electric wire portion arranged on the back side of the tank body, it is not necessary to specially provide a mounting hole in the tank body. As a result, workability and aesthetics can be improved.

In addition, if a switch device is to be installed on the side surface of the tank body without using the overflow-compatible flow path, it is necessary to ensure watertightness between the tank body and the switch device, which have many variations in surface shape. There is a concern that this will occur, leading to an increase in labor and cost, but according to the above-mentioned means 1, it is possible to eliminate such a concern.

Further, according to the above means 1, the switch device has a tubular shape having an opening for taking out at the end, and has a through hole in the overflow-compatible flow path portion in a state of being in watertight contact with the overflow-compatible flow path portion. It has a tubular housing that is configured to be inserted through. Further, the electric wire portion is inserted into the accommodating portion and is in a state of protruding to the outside of the overflow-compatible flow path portion through the take-out opening. Therefore, after inserting the electric wire portion into the accommodating portion, the electric wire portion is inserted into the overflow-compatible flow path portion by inserting the accommodating portion into the through hole so as to be in watertight contact with the overflow-compatible flow path portion. It is possible to make it possible to prevent water leakage through the through hole. Therefore, at the time of work related to the installation or maintenance of the switch device, the electric wire portion is guided to the through hole and the electric wire portion is passed through the through hole, or a water blocking member such as packing is arranged in the through hole. The above state (a state in which the electric wire portion can be pushed out of the overflow-compatible flow path portion and water leakage through the through hole can be prevented) can be realized very easily without performing any special work. As a result, workability can be dramatically improved.

In addition, since the inside of the switch device in which the switch body and the electric wire are arranged is watertightly isolated from the water storage space of the tank body, the switch body and the electric wire are separated from the water storage space by water. It can be more reliably and more easily prevented from adversely affecting the disease.

Means 2. The operation according to the means 1, wherein the switch device is configured to be detachable from the overflow-compatible flow path portion by being moved in a direction of inserting and removing the accommodating portion with respect to the through hole. apparatus.

According to the means 2, the switch device can be attached to and detached from the overflow-compatible flow path portion by being moved in the direction of inserting and removing the accommodating portion with respect to the through hole. Therefore, maintenance such as installation and replacement of the switch device can be performed more easily, and workability can be further improved.

Means 3. The overflow-compatible flow path portion
A tubular overflow port member whose one end opening, which is inserted through the overflow port and is located on the water storage space side of the tank body, constitutes the inflow opening.
It is provided with a tubular pipe having the through hole and connected to the overflow port member with the side surface portion sandwiched between the overflow port member and the overflow port member.
The switch device is formed so as to project from the outer peripheral surface of the accommodating portion located between the portion of the accommodating portion to be inserted into the through hole and the front side component portion, and is attached to the inner circumference of the overflow port member. The operating device according to means 1 or 2, further comprising a mounting portion.

According to the above means 3, the overflow-corresponding flow path portion includes an overflow port member and piping. Then, in the switch device, the accommodating portion inserted through the through hole is supported by the pipe, and the mounting portion is supported by the overflow port member. Thereby, the switch device can be supported at at least two different locations along the axial direction of the accommodating portion. As a result, the switch device can be more reliably installed at the target position in the design. In addition, rattling and wobbling of the front side component can be effectively suppressed, and the operation on the operated portion can be performed more reliably and more stably.

Means 4. A means characterized in that the surface of the front side constituent portion has a flat surface shape and is configured so as not to protrude toward the water storage space side of the tank body from the innermost peripheral portion of one end surface of the overflow port member. The operating device according to 3.

The "surface" refers to the surface of the tank body facing the water storage space side.

According to the above means 4, the surface of the front side component can be prevented from protruding from one end surface of the overflow port member to the water storage space side of the tank body as much as possible. Therefore, "things" (for example, shower hoses, body towels, dryer cables, etc.) used around the hands and the tank body are less likely to be caught by the front side components, and safety and usability can be improved. It is also possible to obtain a better aesthetic appearance.

From the viewpoint of further improving the aesthetic appearance, the surface of the front side component and the innermost peripheral portion of one end surface of the overflow port member are installed at the same position with respect to the position along the axial direction of the overflow port member ( That is, when the axial direction of the overflow port member is the front-rear direction, the surface of the front side component and the innermost peripheral portion of one end surface of the overflow port member are preferably installed at the same position along the front-rear direction).

It is sectional drawing of the operation device. It is a perspective view of a switch device and an overflow port member when viewed from the water storage space side. It is a perspective view of a switch device. It is sectional drawing of the operation apparatus in another embodiment. In another embodiment, it is a perspective view of a switch device when viewed from the water storage space side.

Hereinafter, one embodiment will be described with reference to the drawings. As shown in FIG. 1, the operating device 1 is attached to the bathtub 100 as a tank body. The bathtub 100 includes a bottom surface portion (not shown) in which a drainage port is formed and a side surface portion 101 erected on the outer periphery of the bottom surface portion, and the water storage space 102 is provided by the bottom surface portion and the side surface portion 101. Is formed. Further, an overflow port 103 is formed through the upper portion of the side surface portion 101. Further, the bathtub 100 is provided with a lid (not shown) that can be moved up and down to open and close the drain port.

The operation device 1 includes an overflow port member 2, a pipe 3, and a switch device 4.

The overflow port member 2 has a cylindrical shape as a whole, and is inserted through the overflow port 103. The overflow port member 2 has a cylindrical portion 21 having a male screw portion 21a formed on the outer periphery thereof, and a flange portion 22 formed so as to project outward from one end of the cylindrical portion 21.

Further, the inflow opening 23 that opens toward the water storage space 102 is configured by the opening at one end of the overflow port member 2 (cylindrical portion 21) located on the water storage space 102 side. When the water surface of the water stored in the bathtub 100 reaches the inflow opening 23, the water in the bathtub 100 flows into the overflow port member 2 and the inside of the pipe 3 through the inflow opening 23, and as a result, It is possible to prevent the overflow of water from the bathtub 100.

Further, a plurality of mounting protrusions 24 are provided on the inner circumference of the other end side of the cylindrical portion 21 at intervals along the circumferential direction of the cylindrical portion 21. The mounting protrusion 24 is used to mount the switch device 4 on the inner circumference of the cylindrical portion 21.

The pipe 3 has a tubular shape that bends at a substantially right angle, and is a component that constitutes a drainage flow path together with the overflow port member 2. In the present embodiment, the overflow port member 2 and the pipe 3 are installed corresponding to the overflow port 103, have an inflow opening 23 that opens toward the water storage space 102 side, and water from the inflow opening 23 to the bathtub 100. A tubular overflow-corresponding flow path portion 5 is configured so that the water can flow into the inside.

Further, the pipe 3 is provided with a female screw portion 31 capable of screwing the male screw portion 21a on the inner circumference of one end side portion. The pipe 3 is attached to the side surface 101 together with the overflow port member 2 in a state in which one end side portion (a portion extending substantially horizontally) is connected in series to the overflow port member 2. .. Specifically, the overflow port member 2 is inserted into one end side of the pipe 3 while passing through the overflow port 103, and the male screw portion 21a is screwed into the female screw portion 31, and the flange portion 22 and one end surface of the pipe 3 are screwed. By sandwiching the side surface portion 101, the overflow port member 2 and the pipe 3 are connected in series, and both are attached to the side surface portion 101.

An annular seal member 6 is arranged between the side surface portion 101 and one end surface of the pipe 3 in a state of being sandwiched between the two. As a result, the side surface portion 101 and the pipe 3 are watertightly sealed, and as a result, water leakage from the side surface portion 101 and the overflow port member 2 and the pipe 3 (that is, the overflow corresponding flow path portion 5) is prevented. ing.

Further, one end of a connecting pipe (not shown) is connected in series to the other end of the pipe 3, and the other end of the connecting pipe constitutes a flow path for drainage flowing through the drain port. It is connected to the drainage pipe (not shown). As a result, the drainage that has flowed into the overflow port member 2 and the pipe 3 (overflow-corresponding flow path portion 5) through the inflow opening 23 reaches the drainage pipe through the connecting pipe.

Further, a predetermined portion of the pipe 3 (in the present embodiment, a portion located at the center of a region where the inflow opening 23 is projected along the axial direction of the overflow port member 2) penetrates from the inside of the pipe 3 to the outside. A through hole 32 is formed. The through hole 32 is formed inside the cylindrical protrusion 33 protruding from the inner peripheral surface of the pipe 3, and extends along the axial direction of the overflow port member 2.

The switch device 4 is for operating an electric device that operates by energization. The electric device includes a motor or the like that operates by energization, and an electric opening / closing device that moves the plug lid by the operation of the motor or the like to electrically switch the open / closed state of the drain port, and operates by energization. An automatic cleaning device that has a lighting device for bathrooms and dressing rooms that has lighting, a valve that operates by energizing, and automatically cleans the bathtub 100 by spraying water, detergent, etc. in the bathtub 100. It has a pump that operates by energization, a device for ejecting air bubbles and hot water into the bathtub 100 (so-called jet bath), a valve that operates by energization, a faucet for supplying water and hot water, and energization. A water heater or the like having a valve, a pump, or the like that operates according to the above can be mentioned.

In the present embodiment, the switch device 4 is for operating the electric switchgear, and is electrically connected to the electric switchgear. In addition to the motor and the like, the electric switchgear includes a long tubular tube member 8 and a transmission member 9 (for example, a wire or the like) inserted into the tube member 8 so as to be reciprocally movable. When the transmission member 9 reciprocates by the operation of the motor, the plug lid moves up and down to switch the open / closed state of the drain port. In the present embodiment, the tube member 8 and the transmission member 9 are arranged from the outside to the inside of the pipe 3 through a hole (not shown) provided in the pipe 3, and also pass through the inside of the pipe 3 and the connection pipe. It is in a state of being guided to the plug lid side. The portion of the pipe 3 where the hole is formed and the tube member 8 are sealed with a rubber bush or the like.

The switch device 4 is provided inside the overflow-compatible flow path portion 5 (drainage flow path), and includes a case member 41, a switch main body portion 42, and an electric wire portion 43.

The case member 41 functions as a mounting portion of the switch device 4 to the overflow port member 2 while holding the switch main body 42 and the like inside. The case member 41 has a holding portion 411, an accommodating portion 412 and a mounting portion 413, and a cover 414 integrally formed by one member (for example, resin or the like).

The holding portion 411 has a diameter smaller than the inner diameter of the inflow opening 23, has a disk shape with a hole formed in the center, and is arranged at the inner circumference of one end of the overflow port member 2, that is, at the inflow opening 23. Has been done. The holding portion 411 has a recess 411a that opens on the front side (water storage space 102 side). The recess 411a functions as an accommodating space for the switch main body 42, and is in a state of communicating with the internal space of the accommodating portion 412.

The accommodating portion 412 has a cylindrical shape that protrudes from the back side central portion of the holding portion 411 (the front side constituent portion 45 described later) and has a take-out opening 412a at the tip end portion thereof. Further, the accommodating portion 412 has an annular groove portion 412b on the outer periphery on the tip end side thereof, and also includes an annular O-ring 412c arranged in the groove portion 412b. The O-ring 412c is made of an elastically deformable material (for example, resin, rubber, etc.) and is in a state of being in pressure contact with the outer peripheral surface of the accommodating portion 412 and the inner peripheral surface of the cylindrical protrusion 33. The accommodating portion 412 is inserted into the through hole 32 in a state of being in watertight contact with the pipe 3 (overflow-corresponding flow path portion 5).

The mounting portion 413 is formed so as to project on the outer peripheral surface of the accommodating portion 412 located between the portion of the accommodating portion 412 to be inserted into the through hole 32 and the holding portion 411 (the front side constituent portion 45 to be described later). This is a portion attached to the inner circumference of the overflow port member 2. The mounting portion 413 connects the annular portion 413a forming an annular shape coaxial with the accommodating portion 412, the inner peripheral surface of the annular portion 413a, and the outer peripheral surface of the accommodating portion 412, along the circumferential direction of the accommodating portion 412. It is provided with a plurality of connecting portions 413b (three in the present embodiment) provided at intervals (see FIG. 3). Further, the mounting portion 413 has a plurality of claw portions 413c having a portion facing the end surface of the annular portion 413a at intervals along the circumferential direction of the annular portion 413a (three in the present embodiment). ) I have. The claw portion 413c can be elastically deformed along the radial direction of the annular portion 413a by utilizing the elasticity of the material.

In the present embodiment, the switch device 4 can be attached to the overflow port member 2 from the water storage space 102 side with one touch. Specifically, the switch device 4 is inserted into the overflow port member 2, and the switch device 4 is pushed further into the overflow port member 2 with the claw portion 413c in contact with the mounting protrusion 24. As a result, the claw portion 413c elastically deforms inward in the radial direction and enters deeper into the overflow port member 2, and when the claw portion 413c finally exceeds the mounting protrusion 24, the claw portion 413c is elastic. The transformation is released. As a result, the mounting protrusion 24 is sandwiched between the annular portion 413a and the claw portion 413c, the annular portion 413a and the claw portion 413c are locked to the mounting protrusion 24, and the switch device 4 moves the overflow port member 2 It will be attached to the inner circumference of. As described above, in the present embodiment, the switch device 4 can be easily attached to the overflow port member 2 by the snap-fit engagement utilizing the elastic deformation of the claw portion 413c.

The cover 414 is made of, for example, a thin-walled and relatively flexible resin, and is watertightly attached to the surface of the holding portion 411 on the water storage space 102 side so as to close the opening on the water storage space 102 side in the recess 411a. Has been done. As a result, the inside of the switch device 4 including the inside of the accommodating portion 412 (in the present embodiment, the inside of the holding portion 411 and the accommodating portion 412) is in a state of being watertightly isolated from the water storage space 102. That is, the water in the water storage space 102 does not enter the inside of the switch device 4 including the inside of the accommodating portion 412. Further, a mark portion 414a (see FIGS. 2 and 3) as a mark during operation is provided on the portion of the cover 414 corresponding to the operated portion 421 described below. The cover 414 may be made of a relatively hard resin, glass, or the like.

The switch main body 42 is composed of, for example, a pressure-sensitive type, a capacitance type, an infrared type, or the like touch sensor, and is arranged inside the switch device 4 by being installed in the recess 411a of the holding portion 411. There is. Further, the switch main body portion 42 includes an operated portion 421 to be operated by the user. The operated portion 421 faces the water storage space 102 side, and the user brings a finger closer to the operated portion 421 or presses the operated portion 421 through the cover 414 from the water storage space 102 side. It is possible to operate the operated portion 421 by operating the operation unit 421 or the like.

Further, in the present embodiment, two operated portions 421 are provided. More specifically, when the first operated portion 421a is operated when the plug lid is moved upward to open the drain port, and when the plug lid is moved downward to close the drain port. A second operated portion 421b to be operated is provided.

Further, the switch main body 42 outputs a signal in association with the operation of the operated portion 421. In the present embodiment, the switch main body 42 outputs a predetermined release signal when the first operated portion 421a is operated, and outputs a predetermined closing signal when the second operated portion 421b is operated.

The electric wire portion 43 is composed of, for example, a cable for transmitting and receiving signals, and is arranged inside the switch device 4 by being inserted into the accommodating portion 412. Further, the electric wire portion 43 inserted into the accommodating portion 412 is brought out of the pipe 3 (overflow-corresponding flow path portion 5) through the take-out opening 412a, and also with the electric switchgear. It is connected. The signal output from the switch main body 42 is transmitted to the electric switchgear via the electric wire 43. When the opening signal is input to the electric switchgear via the electric wire section 43, the electric switchgear operates to open the drainage port, while the electric switchgear section 43 is used. When the closing signal is input to the electric switchgear, the electric switchgear operates to close the drainage port.

Further, in the present embodiment, the holding portion 411, the cover 414, and the operated portion 421 are arranged on the water storage space 102 side, and the operated portion 421 to be operated is provided on the front side (water storage space 102 side). The unit 45 is configured. The surface of the front side component 45 (the surface located on the water storage space 102 side) has a flat surface shape, and is the innermost circumference of one end surface 22a (the surface of the flange portion 22 on the water storage space 102 side) of the overflow port member 2. It is in a state where it does not protrude toward the water storage space 102 side from the portion (see FIGS. 1 and 2). In particular, in the present embodiment, the surface of the front side component 45 and the innermost peripheral portion of one end surface of the overflow port member 2 are installed at the same position with respect to the position along the axial direction of the overflow port member 2. That is, when the axial direction of the overflow port member 2 is the front-rear direction, the surface of the front side component 45 and the innermost peripheral portion of one end surface of the overflow port member 2 are installed at the same position along the front-rear direction.

In addition, the switch device 4 is detachable from the overflow port member 2 (overflow-corresponding flow path portion 5) by being moved in the direction of inserting and removing the accommodating portion 412 into the through hole 32. More specifically, the switch device 4 is inserted into the overflow port member 2 from the water storage space 102 side, and is moved in the direction in which the accommodating portion 412 is inserted through the through hole 32, so that the mounting protrusion 24 has a ring. The portion 413a and the claw portion 413c are locked so that they can be attached to the inner circumference of the overflow port member 2 (overflow-corresponding flow path portion 5). On the other hand, the switch device 4 is pulled toward the water storage space 102 and moved in the direction of pulling out the accommodating portion 412 from the through hole 32, so that the annular portion 413a and the claw portion 413c with respect to the mounting protrusion 24 It is unlocked and can be removed from the overflow port member 2 (overflow-compatible flow path portion 5).

As described in detail above, according to the present embodiment, the overflow corresponding flow path portion 5 having an inflow opening 23 used for preventing the overflow of water from the bathtub 100 is used. The switch device 4 is arranged inside the corresponding flow path portion 5, and as a result, the switch device 4 is installed with respect to the bathtub 100. Therefore, in order to provide the switch device 4 in a state where the operated portion 421 appears on the front side (water storage space 102 side) of the bathtub 100 and the electric wire portion 43 is arranged on the back side of the bathtub 100, a mounting hole is provided in the bathtub 100. There is no need to provide a special one. As a result, workability and aesthetics can be improved.

Further, if the switch device is to be installed on the side surface portion 101 or the like without using the overflow-compatible flow path portion 5, it becomes necessary to secure watertightness between the bathtub and the switch device having many variations in surface shape. There is a concern that this may lead to an increase in labor and cost, but according to the present embodiment, it is possible to eliminate such a concern.

Further, in the present embodiment, after the electric wire portion 43 is inserted into the accommodating portion 412, the accommodating portion 412 in which the O-ring 412c is fitted is brought into watertight contact with the overflow-compatible flow path portion 5 (pipe 3). By inserting the wire into the through hole 32, the electric wire portion 43 can be pulled out from the overflow-compatible flow path portion 5 and water leakage through the through hole 32 can be prevented. Therefore, during work related to the installation or maintenance of the switch device 4, the electric wire portion 43 is guided to the through hole 32 and the electric wire portion 43 is passed through the through hole 32, or a water blocking member such as packing is passed through the through hole 32. The above state (a state in which the electric wire portion 43 can be taken out of the overflow-compatible flow path portion 5 and water leakage through the through hole 32 can be prevented) can be achieved without any special work such as arranging the wires separately. It can be easily realized. As a result, workability can be dramatically improved.

In addition, since the inside of the switch device 4 is in a state of being watertightly isolated from the water storage space 102, the adverse effect of water from the water storage space 102 side on the switch main body 42 and the electric wire 43 is more reliable and more reliable. It can be easily prevented.

Further, the switch device 4 is detachable from the overflow-compatible flow path portion 5 by being moved in the direction of inserting and removing the accommodating portion 412 into the through hole 32. Therefore, maintenance such as installation and replacement of the switch device 4 can be performed more easily, and workability can be further improved.

Further, the overflow-corresponding flow path portion 5 includes an overflow port member 2 and a pipe 3, and in the switch device 4, the accommodating portion 412 inserted through the through hole 32 is supported by the pipe 3, and the mounting portion 413 is the overflow port. It is in a state of being supported by the member 2. Thereby, the switch device 4 can be supported at at least two different locations along the axial direction of the accommodating portion 412. As a result, the switch device 4 can be more reliably installed at the target position in the design. In addition, rattling and wobbling of the front side constituent portion 45 can be effectively suppressed, and the operation of the operated portion 421 can be performed more reliably and more stably.

Further, according to the present embodiment, it is possible to prevent the surface of the front side component 45 from protruding from one end surface of the overflow port member 2 to the water storage space 102 side as much as possible. Therefore, "things" (for example, a shower hose, a body towel, etc.) used around the hand or the bathtub 100 are less likely to be caught by the front side component 45, and safety and usability can be improved. In particular, in the present embodiment, the surface of the front side component 45 and the innermost peripheral portion of one end surface of the overflow port member 2 are installed at the same position with respect to the position along the axial direction of the overflow port member 2. It is possible to obtain a good aesthetic appearance.

The content is not limited to the description of the above embodiment, and may be implemented as follows, for example. Of course, other application examples and modification examples not illustrated below are also possible.

(A) In the above embodiment, the front side component 45 is arranged on the inner circumference of one end of the overflow port member 2, but as shown in FIG. 4, the front side component 45 is arranged on the inner circumference of one end of the overflow port member 2. It may be provided in a state where it protrudes from the water storage space 102 side. In this case, the shape of the front side constituent portion 45 (holding portion 411) can be changed without being restricted by the overflow port member 2. As a result, for example, as shown in FIG. 5, the shape of the front side constituent portion 45 can be appropriately changed, or a large number (for example, three or more) of the operated portions 421 can be provided. In the configuration shown in FIG. 4, the water in the bathtub 100 flows into the inflow opening 23 through the gap between the lower portion of the front side constituent portion 45 and the flange portion 22.

(B) In the above embodiment, two operated portions 421 (first operated portion 421a and second operated portion 421b) are provided, but the number of operated portions 421 is not particularly limited. However, the number may be changed as appropriate.

(C) In the above embodiment, the switch device 4 is intended to operate the electric switchgear, but may be operated by other electric devices. Further, the switch device 4 may be configured so that a plurality of electric devices can be operated.

(D) In the above embodiment, the overflow-corresponding flow path portion 5 is composed of the overflow port member 2 and the pipe 3, but the configuration of the overflow-corresponding flow path portion 5 is not limited to this. For example, the overflow port 103 in the bathtub 100 is formed by connecting the overflow port 103 and the internal space (arranging in series) and fixing the pipe 3 to the back surface of the side surface portion 101 by, for example, screwing. The overflow-corresponding flow path portion 5 may be configured by the portion and the pipe 3. In this case, the inflow opening is formed by the overflow port 103.

(E) In the above embodiment, the take-out opening 412a is in an open state, but a predetermined water stop member is provided so as to close the take-out opening 412a, and the space behind the bathtub 100 (piping 3). Water (moisture, etc.) may be suppressed from entering the storage portion 412 through the take-out opening 412a. In this case, it is possible to more reliably prevent the adverse effect of water from the back side space side on the switch main body 42 and the like. The water blocking member is provided with a hole, a notch, or the like for passing the electric wire portion 43. Further, the water blocking member may be a solidified (liquid) sealing agent having fluidity.

(F) In the above embodiment, the switch main body 42 is arranged in the recess 411a of the holding portion 411, but the switch main body 42 may be arranged from the recess 411a to the inside of the accommodating portion 412, or the accommodating portion 412. It may be placed inside.

(G) In the above embodiment, the bathtub 100 is illustrated as the tank body, but the tank body to which the technical idea of the present invention can be applied is not limited to the bathtub. Therefore, for example, the technical idea of the present invention may be applied to a washbasin, a kitchen sink, or the like.

1 ... Operating device, 2 ... Overflow port member, 3 ... Piping, 4 ... Switch device, 5 ... Overflow-compatible flow path, 23 ... Inflow opening, 32 ... Through hole, 42 ... Switch body, 43 ... Electric wire, 45 ... Front side component, 100 ... Bathtub (tank body), 101 ... Side part, 102 ... Water storage space, 103 ... Overflow port, 412 ... Storage part, 412a ... Extraction opening, 413 ... Mounting part, 421 ... Operated Department.

Claims (4)

An operating device having a switch device for operating an electric device that operates by energization.
It is installed corresponding to the overflow port formed through the side surface of the tank body, has an inflow opening that opens toward the water storage space side of the tank body, and the water of the tank body enters the inside from the inflow opening. It has a tubular overflow-compatible flow path portion that is configured to allow inflow and has a through hole that penetrates from the inside to the outside.
The switch device is
In addition to being provided inside the overflow-compatible flow path portion
The front side component part where the operated part to be operated is provided on the front side, and
A switch body that outputs a signal in response to an operation on the operated unit,
An electric wire part for transmitting a signal output from the switch body part and
It has a tubular shape that protrudes from the back side of the front side component portion and has an opening for taking out at the end portion, and is configured to be inserted into the through hole in a state of being in watertight contact with the overflow corresponding flow path portion. Has a containment unit
The inside of the switch device including the inside of the accommodating portion is in a state in which the switch main body portion and the electric wire portion are arranged and watertightly isolated from the water storage space of the tank body.
An operation device characterized in that the electric wire portion is inserted into the accommodating portion and is brought out of the overflow-compatible flow path portion through the take-out opening. The switch device according to claim 1, wherein the switch device is configured to be detachable from the overflow-compatible flow path portion by being moved in a direction in which the accommodating portion is inserted / removed from the through hole. Operating device. The overflow-compatible flow path portion
A tubular overflow port member whose one end opening, which is inserted through the overflow port and is located on the water storage space side of the tank body, constitutes the inflow opening.
It is provided with a tubular pipe having the through hole and connected to the overflow port member with the side surface portion sandwiched between the overflow port member and the overflow port member.
The switch device is formed so as to project from the outer peripheral surface of the accommodating portion located between the portion of the accommodating portion to be inserted into the through hole and the front side component portion, and is attached to the inner circumference of the overflow port member. The operating device according to claim 1 or 2, further comprising a mounting portion. A claim characterized in that the surface of the front side constituent portion has a flat surface shape and is configured so as not to protrude toward the water storage space side of the tank body from the innermost peripheral portion of one end surface of the overflow port member. Item 3. The operating device according to item 3.

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