JP2021069436A - Washstand and washing space system - Google Patents

Abstract

To provide a washstand and a washing space system capable of reducing a user's cost burden when control that suits a use situation of the user is executed by a plurality of instruments.SOLUTION: A washstand installed in a washing space includes a washbowl, a faucet device for discharging water to the washbowl, a human body detection sensor for detecting a human body, and a control part capable of transmitting a control signal to a washing space instrument installed in the washing space. The washing space instrument having a power plug is operable even as a single unit without depending on the control signal on the basis of power supplied through the power plug, and can execute an operation according to the control signal by receiving the input of the control signal. The control part can cause the washing space instrument to execute an operation according to detection information by transmitting the control signal based on the detection information of the human body detection sensor to the washing space instrument.SELECTED DRAWING: Figure 1

Description

Aspects of the present invention generally relate to vanity and vanity systems.

Among the devices installed in the wash space, there are known devices that suppress unnecessary operations by monitoring the usage status of users who have entered the wash space and performing control suitable for the usage status based on the monitor results. .. For example, there is known a hot water supply device that switches the heat retention temperature to a high temperature by detecting the user entering the washroom (for example, Patent Document 1).

However, if each of a plurality of devices such as an air purifier, an air conditioner, an audio device, or a humidifier is to be controlled according to the usage situation in order to comfortably produce a washroom space, the plurality of devices are used. It becomes necessary to add a control unit, a human body detection sensor, etc. to each of the above, which increases the cost of each device. Therefore, if a plurality of such devices are provided, the initial cost of the user will increase.

Japanese Unexamined Patent Publication No. 11-21124

The present invention has been made based on the recognition of such a problem, and aims at improving the convenience of the user, and bears the cost of the user when the control suitable for the usage situation of the user is performed by a plurality of devices. It is an object of the present invention to provide a vanity table that can reduce the number of blemishes and a lavatory space system using the same.

The first invention is a vanity table installed in a washroom, which includes a washbasin, a faucet device for discharging water into the washbasin, a human body detection sensor for detecting a human body, and a washbasin. The wash space device includes a control unit capable of transmitting a control signal to the wash space device, and the wash space device has a power plug and is independent of the control signal based on the power supplied through the power plug. In addition to being able to operate as a single unit, by receiving the input of the control signal, it is possible to execute an operation according to the control signal, and the control unit uses the control signal based on the detection information of the human body detection sensor. The vanity is characterized in that the wash space device can be made to perform an operation according to the detection information by transmitting the signal to the wash space device.

According to this vanity, a control signal is transmitted to the vanity device based on the detection information of the human body detection sensor provided on the vanity, so that the vanity device executes an operation according to the detection information. Can be done. As a result, it is not necessary to provide a human body detection sensor in the wash space device, and the cost of the wash space device can be suppressed even when the control is performed according to the usage situation. Therefore, even when each of the plurality of wash space devices can be controlled according to the usage situation in order to comfortably produce the wash space, a human body detection sensor or the like is provided for each of the plurality of wash space devices. Compared with this, the cost burden on the user can be reduced. Aiming to improve the convenience of the user, it is possible to provide a vanity table that can reduce the cost burden of the user when the control suitable for the usage situation of the user is performed by a plurality of washroom space devices. ..

The second invention further includes, in the first invention, an environmental state measurement sensor for measuring the environmental state of the wash space, and the control unit has detection information of the human body detection sensor and measurement information of the environmental state measurement sensor. It is a vanity table that transmits the control signal to the washroom space device based on the above.

According to this vanity table, more suitable control can be performed according to the environmental condition of the washroom space. For example, it is possible to suppress unnecessary operations of the washroom equipment, suppress unnecessary power consumption due to unnecessary operations, and suppress running costs.

In the third invention, in the second invention, when the measurement information satisfies a predetermined condition, the control unit transmits the control signal to the wash space in response to the detection of the human body based on the detection information. When the measurement information is transmitted to the device and the measurement information does not satisfy the predetermined condition, the control signal is not transmitted to the wash space device even if the human body is detected based on the detection information. It is a vanity.

According to this vanity table, depending on the environmental condition of the washroom space, even if a human body is detected, the washroom space device is not operated, so that control more suitable for the usage situation can be performed, which is convenient for the user. The sex can be further improved. For example, the running cost can be further suppressed.

According to a fourth aspect of the invention, in the second or third invention, the control unit transmits the control signal based on the detection information to the washroom device, and then transmits the control signal based on the measurement information to the washroom space. The vanity is characterized in that the wash space device can perform an operation according to the measurement information by transmitting the signal to the device.

According to this vanity table, by causing the washroom space device to perform an operation according to the measurement information, it is possible to perform control more suitable for the usage situation, and it is possible to further improve the convenience of the user. For example, unnecessary operations of the washroom equipment can be further suppressed, and running costs can be further suppressed.

A fifth aspect of the present invention is the fifth aspect of the present invention, wherein the control unit measures time information representing a time and a predetermined time when detecting a human body based on the detection information. In addition to acquiring time information including at least one of the information, the detection information and the time information are stored in association with each other, and the next estimated usage time is calculated based on the stored detection information and the time information. The vanity is characterized in that the wash space device can be operated in advance by transmitting the control signal to the wash space device based on the estimated use time.

According to this vanity table, the bathroom space equipment can be operated in advance before the actual use by the user, and the convenience of the user can be further improved.

A sixth aspect of the present invention is the fifth aspect of the present invention, in which the control unit operates when the human body is not detected even after a lapse of a certain period of time after transmitting the control signal to operate the washroom space device in advance. It is a vanity table characterized in that the control signal for stopping is transmitted to the washroom space device.

According to this vanity, the wash space equipment is operated in advance before the user actually uses it to improve the convenience of the user, while suppressing unnecessary movements of the wash space equipment and running. The cost can be suppressed more appropriately.

According to a seventh aspect of the invention, in any one of the first to sixth aspects, the faucet device has a switching valve for switching between spouting water and stopping water spouting, and the human body detection sensor is attached to the wash bowl. Detecting the extended hand, the control unit transmits the control signal to the washroom space device in response to the detection of the hand by the human body detection sensor, and also transmits a signal to the switching valve to cause the faucet. It is a vanity table characterized by controlling the spouting of water from the device and the stop of spouting of water.

According to this vanity, the human body detection sensor can detect the presence or absence of a human body focusing on the washing action by detecting the hand extended to the wash bowl. For example, it is possible to detect a human body that has just entered the washroom space or a human body that has just passed through the washroom space, and to prevent the washroom space equipment from being operated unnecessarily. Therefore, it is possible to appropriately control the washroom space equipment by focusing only on the person who uses the vanity, and it is possible to further improve the convenience of the user. For example, unnecessary operations of the washroom equipment can be further suppressed, and running costs can be further suppressed.

The eighth invention includes a washbasin installed in the washroom and a washroom device installed in the washroom, and the washbasin discharges water into the washbasin and the washbasin. It has a faucet device, a human body detection sensor for detecting a human body, and a control unit capable of transmitting a control signal to the wash space device in the wash space. The wash space device has a power plug and the power supply. Based on the power supplied through the plug, it can operate as a single unit without depending on the control signal, and by receiving the input of the control signal, the operation according to the control signal can be executed, and the control can be performed. The unit is characterized in that by transmitting the control signal based on the detection information of the human body detection sensor to the wash space device, the wash space device can execute an operation according to the detection information. It is a system.

According to this wash space system, a control signal is transmitted to the wash space device based on the detection information of the human body detection sensor provided on the wash table, so that the wash space device executes an operation according to the detection information. Can be done. As a result, it is not necessary to provide a human body detection sensor in the wash space device, and the cost of the wash space device can be suppressed even when the control is performed according to the usage situation. Therefore, even when each of the plurality of wash space devices can be controlled according to the usage situation in order to comfortably produce the wash space, a human body detection sensor or the like is provided for each of the plurality of wash space devices. Compared with this, the cost burden on the user can be reduced. With the aim of improving user convenience, it is possible to provide a wash space system that can reduce the cost burden on the user when performing control suitable for the user's usage situation with a plurality of wash space devices. ..

According to the aspect of the present invention, it is possible to reduce the cost burden on the user when the control suitable for the usage situation of the user is performed by a plurality of devices with the aim of improving the convenience of the user. , And a washroom system using the same.

It is a perspective view which shows typically the washroom space system and the washstand which concerns on 1st Embodiment. It is a block diagram which schematically represents the washroom space system and the vanity table according to the first embodiment. It is a flowchart which schematically shows an example of the operation of the wash space system which concerns on 1st Embodiment. It is a block diagram which shows typically the modification of the wash space system which concerns on 1st Embodiment. It is a block diagram which schematically represents the washroom space system and the vanity table according to the second embodiment. It is a flowchart which schematically shows an example of the operation of the wash space system which concerns on 2nd Embodiment. It is a flowchart which schematically shows an example of the operation of the vanity according to the 2nd Embodiment. It is a block diagram which schematically represents the washroom space system and the vanity table according to the third embodiment. It is a flowchart which shows an example of the operation of the vanity table which concerns on 3rd Embodiment schematically.

Hereinafter, embodiments of the present invention will be described with reference to the drawings. In each drawing, similar components are designated by the same reference numerals and detailed description thereof will be omitted as appropriate.
(First Embodiment)
FIG. 1 is a perspective view schematically showing a washroom space system and a washstand according to the first embodiment.
As shown in FIG. 1, the wash space system 2 includes a wash table 10 and an air conditioner 12 (wash space device).

The vanity 10 is installed in the vanity WS. The vanity 10 enables the user to wash their hands. The wash space WS is, for example, a washroom. However, the wash space WS may be any space in which the vanity 10 is installed.

The air conditioner 12 is installed and used in the wash space WS together with the vanity 10. The air conditioner 12 is installed, for example, on the wall surface of the wash space WS separately from the vanity 10. However, the position where the air conditioner 12 is attached may be any position in the wash space WS.

The air conditioner 12 air-conditions the wash space WS. More specifically, the air conditioner 12 cools and heats the wash space WS. The air conditioner 12 may be a cooler that only cools or a heater that only heats.

The vanity 10 includes a vanity bowl 20 and a faucet device 22. The wash bowl 20 has a bowl portion 20a and a back guard portion 20b. The bowl portion 20a is formed in a concave shape that is recessed downward. The bowl portion 20a has a drain port (not shown). The drain port is provided at the bottom of the bowl portion 20a. The drain port is connected to the drain pipe, and the water discharged into the bowl portion 20a flows into the drain pipe.

The back guard portion 20b extends upward from the rear end of the bowl portion 20a. The back guard portion 20b is provided as needed and can be omitted. The shape of the wash bowl 20 may be any shape having at least the bowl portion 20a.

The vanity 10 further includes, for example, a support 24, a mirror cabinet 26, and a lighting device 28.

The wash bowl 20 is provided on the support base 24. The support base 24 supports the wash bowl 20. The support base 24 has, for example, a main body portion 24a and two drawers 24b and 24c. The drawers 24b and 24c are capable of storing articles inside.

In this way, the support base 24 also functions as a cabinet capable of storing articles. In other words, the support base 24 is a lower cabinet (floor cabinet). The number of drawers is not limited to two, and may be one or three or more. Further, the support base 24 is not limited to the drawer type cabinet, and may be a door type cabinet.

The support base 24 does not necessarily have to have a storage function. The support base 24 may have any configuration capable of supporting the wash bowl 20. Further, the wash bowl 20 may be directly attached to a wall surface such as a washroom. That is, the support base 24 is provided as needed and can be omitted.

The faucet device 22 is provided, for example, on a wall surface extending above the bowl portion 20a. The faucet device 22 is attached to, for example, the back guard portion 20b of the wash bowl 20 and is arranged above the bowl portion 20a. As a result, the faucet device 22 discharges water toward the bowl portion 20a of the wash bowl 20. In the specification of the present application, the water discharged from the faucet device 22 includes not only cold water but also heated hot water.

The mounting position of the faucet device 22 is not limited to the above, and may be mounted on, for example, a mounting panel (back panel) provided above the rear part of the wash bowl 20, or directly mounted on a wall surface such as a washroom. Good. The mounting position of the faucet device 22 may be any position where water can be discharged into the bowl portion 20a. The mounting position of the faucet device 22 may be appropriately set according to the shape of the washbasin 20 and the like.

The faucet device 22 has a water discharge unit 22a that discharges water to the bowl portion 20a. The water spouting portion 22a is a so-called spout. Further, the faucet device 22 has a shelf portion 22b on the upper surface on which articles such as toiletries and eyeglasses can be placed. The water discharge portion 22a is provided at the lower part of the shelf portion 22b. However, the shape of the faucet device 22 is not limited to this. The faucet device 22 does not necessarily have to have the shelf portion 22b. The shape of the faucet device 22 may be any shape having at least a water discharge portion 22a and capable of discharging water to the bowl portion 20a.

The mirror cabinet 26 is installed above the wash bowl 20 having the bowl portion 20a. The mirror cabinet 26 has a cabinet body 26a and three doors 26b to 26d. The cabinet body 26a has a substantially rectangular parallelepiped opening box shape with an opening at the front, and can store articles inside. A mirror is provided on the front surface of each door 26b to 26d. The number of doors and mirrors provided in the mirror cabinet 26 is not limited to three, and may be one or two, or four or more.

The lighting device 28 is provided on the upper part of the mirror cabinet 26. The lighting device 28 is provided above the doors 26b to 26d in the mirror cabinet 26, for example. The lighting device 28 irradiates light downward to illuminate the doors 26b to 26d (each mirror) and the bowl portion 20a. The lighting device 28 is not limited to the upper part of the mirror cabinet 26, but may be provided in the lower part, the side end portion, or the inside of the mirror cabinet 26.

FIG. 2 is a block diagram schematically showing the washroom space system and the washstand according to the first embodiment.
As shown in FIG. 2, the vanity 10 includes a human body detection sensor 40 and a control unit 42.

The human body detection sensor 40 detects the human body. The human body detection sensor 40 detects, for example, a hand extended to the wash bowl 20. In other words, the human body detection sensor 40 enables the detection of the hand extended to the washbasin 20 by detecting an object in the vicinity of the water discharge portion 22a. In this case, for the human body detection sensor 40, for example, a sensor using infrared light or the like is used. The human body detection sensor 40 is connected to the control unit 42, and inputs detection information representing the detection result of the human body to the control unit 42.

The control unit 42 is configured to be able to communicate with the air conditioner 12 which is a wash space device installed in the wash space WS. The communication between the control unit 42 and the air conditioner 12 may be wired or wireless. The control unit 42 can transmit a control signal to the air conditioner 12. The control unit 42 can control the operation of the air conditioner 12 by transmitting a control signal to the air conditioner 12. Further, the control unit 42 controls the operation of the internal device by, for example, transmitting a control signal to the internal device provided in the vanity 10. When transmitting a control signal by wireless communication to the air conditioner 12, the control unit 42 may transmit the control signal via a transmission antenna (not shown) built in the vanity.

The vanity 10 further includes a power supply unit 44 and a switching valve 46. The power supply unit 44 has a power supply plug 44a. In other words, the power plug 44a is an outlet plug. The power supply unit 44 is connected to a commercial power supply or the like via the power supply plug 44a. The power supply unit 44 converts the AC power supplied from the commercial power source into predetermined power and supplies it to each part of the vanity 10. The power supply unit 44 is, for example, a DC / AC converter that converts AC power into DC power and supplies it. Each part such as the human body detection sensor 40, the control unit 42, the switching valve 46, and the lighting device 28 operates in response to the supply of electric power from the power supply unit 44.

The switching valve 46 switches between spouting water from the spouting portion 22a of the faucet device 22 and stopping water spouting. The switching valve 46 is connected to the control unit 42, and switches between water discharge and water discharge stop based on the control of the control unit 42. The switching valve 46 is, for example, a solenoid valve. However, the switching valve 46 is not limited to the solenoid valve, and may be any member capable of switching between water discharge and water discharge stop based on the control of the control unit 42.

The human body detection sensor 40, the control unit 42, the power supply unit 44, and the switching valve 46 are provided in, for example, the faucet device 22. The human body detection sensor 40, the control unit 42, the power supply unit 44, and the switching valve 46 are provided, for example, in the shelf portion 22b of the faucet device 22. However, these arrangements are not limited to the faucet device 22, and may be any position of the vanity 10. The human body detection sensor 40, the control unit 42, the power supply unit 44, and the switching valve 46 may be provided, for example, inside the support base 24 or inside the mirror cabinet 26.

The control unit 42 determines hand detection and non-detection based on the detection information from the human body detection sensor 40, and operates the switching valve 46 in response to switching from the non-detection state to the detection state. Water is automatically discharged from the water discharge unit 22a. Then, the control unit 42 automatically stops the water discharge from the water discharge unit 22a by stopping the operation of the switching valve 46 in response to the switching from the hand detection state to the non-detection state. That is, in this example, the faucet device 22 is a so-called automatic faucet.

The control unit 42 controls the operation of the switching valve 46 based on the detection information input from the human body detection sensor 40. In this way, the control unit 42 controls the operation of the internal device provided on the vanity 10 based on the detection information input from the human body detection sensor 40. The control unit 42 may control the lighting and extinguishing of the lighting device 28 based on the detection information input from the human body detection sensor 40, for example. More specifically, the control unit 42 turns on the lighting device 28 in response to the switch from the non-detection state of the hand to the detection state, and the lighting device in response to the switch from the detection state of the hand to the non-detection state. 28 may be turned off.

The air conditioner 12 has a power plug 12a. In other words, the power plug 12a is an outlet plug. The air conditioner 12 is connected to a commercial power source or the like via a power plug 12a. The air conditioner 12 converts the AC power supplied from the commercial power source into predetermined power and supplies it to each part of the air conditioner 12.

The air conditioner 12 can operate as a single unit based on the electric power supplied through the power plug 12a, regardless of the control signal from the control unit 42 of the vanity 10. The air conditioner 12 has, for example, an operation unit (remote controller) (not shown) and operates based on the operation of the operation unit. The air conditioner 12 switches between starting and stopping the operation according to the operation of the operation unit. Further, the air conditioner 12 switches various settings such as switching of operation modes such as cooling operation and heating operation, or switching of set temperature according to the operation of the operation unit.

Further, the air conditioner 12 can execute an operation according to the control signal by receiving the input of the control signal from the control unit 42 of the vanity 10.

The control unit 42 of the vanity 10 transmits a control signal based on the detection information of the human body detection sensor 40 to the air conditioner 12, so that the air conditioner 12 can perform an operation according to the detection information.

For example, the control unit 42 causes the air conditioner 12 to start the operation by transmitting a control signal to the air conditioner 12 in response to switching from the non-detection state of the hand to the detection state, and the control unit 42 is released from the detection state of the hand. By transmitting a control signal to the air conditioner 12 in response to switching to the detection state, the air conditioner 12 stops the operation.

FIG. 3 is a flowchart schematically showing an example of the operation of the wash space system according to the first embodiment.
As shown in FIG. 3, in the washroom space system 2, first, the control unit 42 of the vanity 10 changes from the non-detection state of the hand (human body) to the detection state based on the detection information from the human body detection sensor 40. It is determined whether or not the switch has been made (step S101 in FIG. 3). The control unit 42 repeats the determination of whether or not the non-detection state has been switched to the detection state until the non-detection state is switched to the detection state.

When the control unit 42 determines that the non-detection state has been switched to the detection state, the control unit 42 transmits a control signal to the air conditioner 12 (step S102 in FIG. 3).

The air conditioner 12 operates, for example, in a standby mode in which air conditioning is not performed, and determines whether or not a control signal has been received (step S201 in FIG. 3). Then, the air conditioner 12 starts operation in response to the reception of the control signal from the vanity 10 (step S202 in FIG. 3). In other words, the air conditioner 12 switches from the standby mode to a predetermined operation mode in response to the reception of the control signal. The predetermined operation mode is a preset operation mode such as a cooling operation mode or a heating operation mode.

The control signal transmitted from the control unit 42 to the air conditioner 12 is, for example, a signal for switching the air conditioner 12 from the stopped state to the operating state. As a result, the operation can be started without the need for determination or the like on the air conditioner 12 side. The control signal transmitted from the control unit 42 to the air conditioner 12 is, for example, a signal indicating hand detection, and the air conditioner 12 is made to determine the switching from non-detection to detection to start the operation of the air conditioner 12. You may. In this case, it is not necessary for the control unit 42 to generate a control signal corresponding to the air conditioner 12, and the configuration of the control unit 42 can be simplified. Further, the start of operation of the air conditioner 12 is not limited to switching from the standby mode to the operation mode. For example, the air conditioner 12 can be started by supplying electric power to the air conditioner 12 by inputting a control signal. The operation may be started.

After transmitting the control signal, the control unit 42 of the vanity 10 determines whether or not the hand detection state has been switched to the non-detection state based on the detection information from the human body detection sensor 40 (step of FIG. 3). S103). The control unit 42 repeats the determination of whether or not the detection state has been switched to the non-detection state until the detection state is switched to the non-detection state.

When the control unit 42 determines that the detection state has been switched to the non-detection state, the control unit 42 transmits a control signal to the air conditioner 12 (step S104 in FIG. 3).

After starting the operation, the air conditioner 12 determines whether or not the control signal has been received (step S203 in FIG. 3). Then, the air conditioner 12 stops operating in response to the reception of the control signal from the vanity 10 (step S204 in FIG. 3). In other words, the air conditioner 12 returns from the operation mode to the standby mode in response to the reception of the control signal.

As described above, according to the washroom space system 2 and the washbasin 10 according to the present embodiment, the control signal is transmitted to the air conditioner 12 based on the detection information of the human body detection sensor 40 provided on the washstand 10. By transmitting to the wash space device), the air conditioner 12 can be made to perform an operation according to the detection information. For example, the air conditioner 12 can be made to start and stop the operation. As a result, it is not necessary to provide the human body detection sensor 40 in the air conditioner 12, and the cost of the air conditioner 12 can be suppressed even when the control suitable for the usage situation is performed.

Further, in the vanity table 10, the human body detection sensor 40 detects the hand extended to the vanity bowl 20. Thereby, it is possible to determine the presence or absence of the human body focusing on the washing action. For example, it is possible to detect a human body that has just entered the wash space WS or a human body that has just passed through the wash space WS, and to prevent the air conditioner 12 from being operated unnecessarily. Therefore, the air conditioner 12 can be appropriately controlled by focusing only on the person who uses the vanity 10, and the convenience of the user can be further improved. For example, unnecessary operation of the air conditioner 12 can be further suppressed, and running costs can be further suppressed.

When detecting the hand extended to the wash bowl 20, the air conditioner 12 is turned on / off (start of operation) when the user stops washing the hand once and the hand is not detected, and then the user starts washing the hand again. And stop operation) may be repeated. Therefore, when the hand detection state is switched to the non-detection state, the operation of the air conditioner 12 may be stopped by transmitting a control signal according to the continuation of the non-detection state for a predetermined time. As a result, it is possible to prevent the air conditioner 12 from repeatedly turning on and off at short intervals. It is possible to more appropriately detect the suspension of use of the user and further improve the convenience.

The human body detection sensor 40 is not limited to the sensor that detects the hand extended to the wash bowl 20. The human body detection sensor 40 may be, for example, a sensor for detecting a human body entering the wash space WS, a sensor for detecting a human body approaching the wash bowl 20, or the like. In this case, as the human body detection sensor 40, for example, a distance measuring sensor using infrared light or the like, a pyroelectric sensor, or a radio wave sensor such as a microwave sensor can be used. The human body detection sensor 40 may be any sensor that can appropriately detect a human body such as a user who has approached the vanity 10.

FIG. 4 is a block diagram schematically showing a modified example of the washroom space system according to the first embodiment.
The same reference numerals are given to those having substantially the same functions and configurations as those of the above-described embodiment, and detailed description thereof will be omitted.
As shown in FIG. 4, the wash space system 2a further includes an air purifier 14 and a dehumidifier 16. That is, the wash space system 2a has a plurality of wash space devices such as an air conditioner 12, an air purifier 14, and a dehumidifier 16.

The air purifier 14 and the dehumidifier 16 are installed and used in the wash space WS in the same manner as the air conditioner 12. The air purifier 14 purifies the air in the wash space WS by removing foreign substances such as dust and pollen contained in the air in the wash space WS. The dehumidifier 16 reduces the humidity in the wash space WS by removing the humidity of the air in the wash space WS.

The air purifier 14 and the dehumidifier 16 have power plugs 14a and 16a, respectively, and are based on a control signal from the control unit 42 of the vanity 10a based on the electric power supplied via the power plugs 14a and 16a, respectively. It is possible to operate by itself, and by receiving the input of the control signal, it is possible to execute the operation according to the control signal.

The control unit 42 responds to the detection information by transmitting a control signal based on the detection information of the human body detection sensor 40 to each of the air conditioner 12, the air purifier 14, and the dehumidifier 16 which are a plurality of washroom space devices. The operation can be performed by each of the air conditioner 12, the air purifier 14, and the dehumidifier 16.

In this case, the control unit 42 generates, for example, a plurality of control signals corresponding to each of the air conditioner 12, the air purifier 14, and the dehumidifier 16, and the air conditioner 12, the air purifier 14, and the dehumidifier 16 generate a plurality of control signals. Send to each. As a result, the operations of the air conditioner 12, the air purifier 14, and the dehumidifier 16 can be appropriately controlled.

The control unit 42 may transmit the same control signal to each of the air conditioner 12, the air purifier 14, and the dehumidifier 16, for example. For example, a signal indicating the detection of the human body is transmitted to each of the air conditioner 12, the air purifier 14, and the dehumidifier 16, and each of the air conditioner 12, the air purifier 14, and the dehumidifier 16 responds to the detection of the human body. The operation may be executed. In this case, the configuration of the control unit 42 can be simplified. Further, it is not necessary to store the information of each device in the control unit 42 in advance, and it is possible to easily cope with the addition of wash space devices.

The control unit 42 transmits a control signal to each of the air conditioner 12, the air purifier 14, and the dehumidifier 16 in response to switching from the non-detection state of the human body to the detection state, for example, so that the air conditioner 12 , Air purifier 14, and dehumidifier 16, respectively, and in response to switching from the detected state of the human body to the non-detected state, the control signal is sent to the air conditioner 12, the air purifier 14, and the dehumidifier 16. The operation of the air conditioner 12, the air purifier 14, and the dehumidifier 16 is stopped by transmitting to each of the above.

In this way, in the wash space system 2a, by transmitting a control signal to a plurality of wash space devices based on the detection information of the human body detection sensor 40 provided on the wash table 10a, a plurality of operations according to the detection information are performed. Can be run on the washroom equipment. For example, it is possible to have a plurality of washroom devices execute the start and stop of the operation. As a result, it is not necessary to provide the human body detection sensor 40 for each of the plurality of wash space devices, and the cost of the plurality of wash space devices can be suppressed even when the control is performed according to the usage situation.

Therefore, even when each of the plurality of wash space devices can be controlled according to the usage situation in order to comfortably produce the wash space WS, the human body detection sensor 40 or the like is provided for each of the plurality of wash space devices. Compared with the case of providing, the cost burden on the user can be reduced. Provided are vanity stands 10 and 10a capable of reducing the cost burden on the user when the control suitable for the usage situation of the user is performed by a plurality of washroom space devices with the aim of improving the convenience of the user. be able to.

The wash space equipment is not limited to the air conditioner 12, the air purifier 14, and the dehumidifier 16. The wash space device may be, for example, a fan, a dehumidifier, an electric water heater, an audio device, a video device, an aroma diffuser, or the like. For example, the electric water heater is installed in the support base 24 of the vanity table 10. As described above, the wash space device is not limited to the one provided separately from the wash table 10a, and may be used by being incorporated in the wash table 10a. The electric power of the washroom space device may be supplied from the washbasin 10a via, for example, a service outlet provided on the washstand 10a. The washroom equipment can be installed and used in the washroom WS, has a power plug separate from the power supply of the vanity, and can operate independently based on the power supplied through the power plug. It can be a device.

(Second Embodiment)
FIG. 5 is a block diagram schematically showing the washroom space system and the washstand according to the second embodiment.
As shown in FIG. 5, in the washroom space system 2b, the vanity 10b further includes a room temperature sensor 50 (environmental state measurement sensor).

The room temperature sensor 50 measures the room temperature in the wash space WS as the environmental state of the wash space WS. The room temperature sensor 50 is connected to the control unit 42. The room temperature sensor 50 inputs the measurement information of the room temperature to the control unit 42.

The control unit 42 transmits a control signal to the air conditioner 12 based on the detection information of the human body detection sensor 40 and the measurement information of the room temperature sensor 50.

FIG. 6 is a flowchart schematically showing an example of the operation of the wash space system according to the second embodiment.
In FIG. 6, an example of the operation of the wash space system 2b will be described by taking the case where the air conditioner 12 is set to the cooling operation mode as an example.
As shown in FIG. 6, in the washroom space system 2b, first, the control unit 42 of the vanity 10b changes from the non-detection state of the hand (human body) to the detection state based on the detection information from the human body detection sensor 40. It is determined whether or not the switch has been made (step S111 in FIG. 6). The control unit 42 repeats the determination of whether or not the non-detection state has been switched to the detection state until the non-detection state is switched to the detection state.

When the control unit 42 determines that the non-detection state has been switched to the detection state, the control unit 42 subsequently determines whether or not the room temperature of the wash space WS is equal to or higher than the predetermined temperature based on the measurement information from the room temperature sensor 50 (step of FIG. 6). S112).

When the control unit 42 determines that the room temperature of the wash space WS is equal to or higher than a predetermined temperature, the control unit 42 transmits a control signal to the air conditioner 12 (step S113 in FIG. 6). As a result, the air conditioner 12 starts operating in the cooling operation mode, and the cooling of the wash space WS is started in response to the detection of the human body detection sensor 40. Since steps S114, S115, and S211 to S214 of FIG. 6 are substantially the same as steps S103, S104, and S201 to S204 described with reference to FIG. 3, detailed description thereof will be omitted.

On the other hand, when the control unit 42 determines that the room temperature of the wash space WS is lower than the predetermined temperature, the control unit 42 does not transmit the control signal to the air conditioner 12. As a result, it is possible to prevent the air conditioner 12 from being unnecessarily operated in the cooling operation mode when the room temperature of the wash space WS is low.

For example, when the air conditioner 12 is set to the heating operation mode, it may be determined in step S112 of FIG. 6 whether or not the room temperature of the wash space WS is equal to or lower than a predetermined temperature. When it is determined that the room temperature of the wash space WS is higher than the predetermined temperature, the control signal is not transmitted to the air conditioner 12. As a result, it is possible to prevent the air conditioner 12 from being unnecessarily operated in the heating operation mode when the room temperature of the wash space WS is high.

As described above, in the vanity 10b, when the measurement information satisfies the predetermined condition, the control unit 42 transmits a control signal to the air conditioner 12 in response to the detection of the human body based on the detection information, and measures the measurement. If the information does not satisfy a predetermined condition, the control signal is not transmitted to the air conditioner 12 even if the human body is detected based on the detection information.

In the wash space system 2b and the vanity 10b, the control unit 42 transmits a control signal to the air conditioner 12 based on the detection information of the human body detection sensor 40 and the measurement information of the room temperature sensor 50, thereby causing the wash space WS. More suitable control can be performed according to the environmental condition of. For example, it is possible to suppress unnecessary operations of the air conditioner 12, suppress unnecessary power consumption due to unnecessary operations, and suppress running costs.

Further, depending on the environmental condition of the wash space WS, by controlling the air conditioner 12 not to operate even if a human body is detected, it is possible to perform control more suitable for the usage situation, further improving the convenience of the user. be able to. For example, the running cost can be further suppressed.

In this example, the room temperature sensor 50 is shown as an example of the environmental condition measurement sensor for measuring the environmental condition of the wash space WS, but the environmental condition measurement sensor is not limited to the room temperature sensor 50.

For example, when the wash space device is an air purifier, a sensor that measures the air cleanliness of the wash space WS as an environmental state is used as an environmental state measurement sensor, and when the air cleanliness is less than a predetermined value, a control signal is used. May not be sent.

For example, when the wash space device is a dehumidifier or a humidifier, the humidity sensor that measures the humidity of the wash space WS as the environmental state is used as the environmental state measurement sensor, and the control signal is not transmitted according to the humidity. Good.

As described above, the environmental condition measurement sensor may be any sensor capable of measuring an arbitrary environmental condition corresponding to the washroom space device.

Further, the control unit 42 may change the content of the control signal based on the measurement information of the environmental state measurement sensor when transmitting the control signal to the washroom space device. For example, when the wash space device is an air conditioner, the air volume, operation mode, and the like may be changed according to the room temperature. For example, when the wash space device is an air purifier, the suction amount or the like may be changed according to the air cleanliness. For example, when the washroom space device is a dehumidifier or a humidifier, the humidification or dehumidification strength may be changed according to the humidity.

FIG. 7 is a flowchart schematically showing an example of the operation of the vanity according to the second embodiment.
FIG. 7 schematically shows a part of the operation of the vanity 10b. The operation of FIG. 7 is executed after transmitting a control signal based on the detection information to the air conditioner 12 and starting the operation of the air conditioner 12. That is, the operation of FIG. 7 is executed between step S113 and step S114 of FIG.

Further, in FIG. 7, the operation of the vanity 10b is performed by exemplifying the case where the air conditioner 12 is set to the cooling operation mode and the air conditioner 12 has two operation modes, operation mode A and operation mode B. An example will be described. The operation mode A is a recommended operation mode when the room temperature of the wash space WS is equal to or higher than a preset predetermined threshold value. The operation mode B is a recommended operation mode when the room temperature of the wash space WS is less than a predetermined threshold value set in advance. The operation mode A is, for example, a strong operation mode in which the air volume is increased. The operation mode B is, for example, a weak operation mode in which the air volume is weakened. The operation modes A and B are not limited to this, and for example, an operation mode having a low set temperature may be set as an operation mode A, and an operation mode having a high set temperature may be set as an operation mode B or the like.

The control unit 42 of the vanity 10b transmits a control signal to start the operation of the air conditioner 12, and then determines whether or not the room temperature of the wash space WS is equal to or higher than the threshold value based on the measurement information from the room temperature sensor 50. Judgment (step S121 in FIG. 7).

When the control unit 42 determines that the threshold value is equal to or higher than the threshold value, the control unit 42 subsequently determines whether or not the current operation mode of the air conditioner 12 is the operation mode B (step S122 in FIG. 7).

When the control unit 42 determines that the operation mode B is set, the control unit 42 transmits a control signal for changing the operation mode of the air conditioner 12 from the operation mode B to the operation mode A to the air conditioner 12 (step of FIG. 7). S123). The air conditioner 12 changes the operation mode from the operation mode B to the operation mode A in response to the reception of the control signal. Further, when the control unit 42 determines that the operation mode A is set, the control unit 42 returns to the determination of the room temperature in step S121 without transmitting the control signal.

When the control unit 42 determines in step S121 that the value is less than the threshold value, the control unit 42 subsequently determines whether or not the current operation mode of the air conditioner 12 is the operation mode A (step S124 in FIG. 7).

When the control unit 42 determines that the operation mode A is set, the control unit 42 transmits a control signal for changing the operation mode of the air conditioner 12 from the operation mode A to the operation mode B to the air conditioner 12 (step of FIG. 7). S125). The air conditioner 12 changes the operation mode from the operation mode A to the operation mode B in response to the reception of the control signal. Further, when the control unit 42 determines that the operation mode B is set, the control unit 42 returns to the determination of the room temperature in step S121 without transmitting the control signal.

As described above, in this example, the control unit 42 transmits the control signal based on the detection information to the air conditioner 12, and then transmits the control signal based on the measurement information to the air conditioner 12, thereby operating according to the measurement information. Can be executed by the air conditioner 12.

In this way, by causing the air conditioner 12 to perform an operation according to the measurement information, it is possible to perform control more suitable for the usage situation, and it is possible to further improve the convenience of the user. For example, unnecessary operation of the air conditioner 12 can be further suppressed, and running costs can be further suppressed.

For example, when the room temperature is relatively high, the air conditioner 12 is operated in the strong operation mode, and when the room temperature is relatively low, the air conditioner 12 is operated in the weak operation mode. Air conditioning can be performed by the air conditioner 12, and the user can comfortably use the wash space WS. Further, for example, it is possible to prevent the air conditioner 12 from being continuously operated in the strong operation mode even when the room temperature is relatively low. As a result, unnecessary power consumption can be suppressed and running costs can be further suppressed.

The operation according to the measurement information may be appropriately set according to the type of washroom space equipment and the like. For example, when the air conditioner 12 is set to the heating operation mode, it is determined whether or not the room temperature of the wash space WS is below the threshold value, and if it is below the threshold value, the air conditioner 12 is made to execute the strong operation mode. If it is higher than the threshold value, the air conditioner 12 may be made to execute the weak operation mode.

For example, when the wash space device is an air purifier, it is determined whether or not the air cleanliness of the wash space WS is below the threshold value, and if it is below the threshold value, the air purifier is made to execute the strong operation mode, and the threshold value is set. If higher than, the air purifier may be forced to perform a weak operating mode.

For example, when the wash space device is a dehumidifier, it is determined whether or not the humidity of the wash space WS is above the threshold value, and when it is above the threshold value, the dehumidifier is made to execute the strong operation mode, and when it is below the threshold value. May cause the dehumidifier to execute a weak operation mode.

For example, when the wash space device is a humidifier, it is determined whether or not the humidity of the wash space WS is below the threshold value, and when it is below the threshold value, the humidifier is made to execute the strong operation mode, and when it is higher than the threshold value. May cause the humidifier to execute a weak operation mode.

(Third Embodiment)
FIG. 8 is a block diagram schematically showing the washroom space system and the washstand according to the third embodiment.
As shown in FIG. 8, in the vanity 10c of the washroom system 2c, the control unit 42 includes a timer 60, a storage unit 62, and a calculation unit 64. The timer 60 outputs timed information obtained by measuring a predetermined time as time information. The storage unit 62 makes it possible to store the detection information of the human body detection sensor 40 and the time information of the timer 60. Based on the detection information and the time information stored in the storage unit 62, the calculation unit 64 calculates the next estimated usage time in which the user is expected to use the vanity 10c next time. The timer 60, the storage unit 62, and the calculation unit 64 may be provided in the control unit 42, or may be provided as a member separate from the control unit 42 and connected to the control unit 42. A timer 60 that outputs time information representing the time may be used. Further, the timer 60 may be capable of outputting both timekeeping information and time information. The time information may include at least one of the time information representing the time and the time information for measuring a predetermined time. Further, the time information may be acquired from an external device or the like by communication, for example.

In the vanity 10c, when the control unit 42 detects the human body based on the detection information of the human body detection sensor 40, the time information is acquired from the timer 60, and the detection information and the time information are associated with the storage unit 62. To memorize. For example, the control unit 42 activates the timer 60 (resets the time counting time) at the timing when the storage unit 62 stores the detection information and the time information, from the previous detection of the human body to the detection of the next human body. The timer 60 clocks the time.

The control unit 42 causes the calculation unit 64 to calculate the next estimated usage time based on the detection information and the time information stored in the storage unit 62. For example, when one timekeeping information is stored as time information in the storage unit 62, the calculation unit 64 calculates the time of the timekeeping information as the estimated usage time. For example, if the time from the detection of the human body two times before to the detection of the human body last time is one hour, there is a high possibility that the vanity 10c will be used one hour later. Therefore, in this case, the calculation unit 64 calculates one hour later as the estimated usage time. When there are a plurality of timekeeping information stored in the storage unit 62, the calculation unit 64 calculates, for example, the average time of the plurality of timekeeping information as the estimated usage time.

For example, when one time information is stored as time information in the storage unit 62, the calculation unit 64 calculates the time of the time information as the estimated usage time. For example, if the vanity 10c is used at 7:00 am, there is a high possibility that the vanity 10c will be used at 7:00 am the next day. In this case, the calculation unit 64 calculates the next 7:00 am as the estimated usage time.

When there are a plurality of time information stored in the storage unit 62, the calculation unit 64 statistically calculates the estimated usage time by, for example, so-called learning control. For example, a plurality of time information is divided for each time zone, and the average time of the plurality of time information is calculated for each time zone. Then, the closest average time in the time zone ahead of the current time is calculated as the estimated usage time. As a result, a more appropriate estimated usage time can be calculated according to the usage frequency of the user. However, the calculation method of the estimated usage time by the calculation unit 64 is based on the detection information and the time information stored in the storage unit 62, and appropriately determines the time when the user is likely to use the vanity 10c next time. Any method that can be calculated may be used.

The control unit 42 causes the air conditioner 12 to start the operation by causing the calculation unit 64 to calculate the next estimated usage time and then transmitting a control signal to the air conditioner 12 based on the calculated estimated usage time. As a result, in the vanity 10c, the air conditioner 12 can be operated in advance before the user actually starts using the vanity 10c. For example, the user can use the vanity 10c in a state where the washroom WS is adjusted to an appropriate room temperature.

FIG. 9 is a flowchart schematically showing an example of the operation of the vanity according to the third embodiment.
As shown in FIG. 9, in the vanity 10c, the control unit 42 first causes the calculation unit 64 to calculate the next estimated usage time (step S131 in FIG. 9). The calculation of the estimated usage time by the calculation unit 64 is performed, for example, after transmitting a control signal to the air conditioner 12 and stopping the operation of the air conditioner 12.

After calculating the estimated usage time, the control unit 42 determines whether or not the estimated usage time has been reached based on the time information of the timer 60 (step S132 in FIG. 9).

When the control unit 42 determines that the estimated usage time has not been reached, whether or not the control unit 42 subsequently switches from the non-detection state of the hand (human body) to the detection state based on the detection information from the human body detection sensor 40. (Step S133 in FIG. 9).

When the control unit 42 determines that the non-detection state remains, the control unit 42 returns to the determination of whether or not the estimated usage time has been reached. On the other hand, when the control unit 42 determines that the non-detection state has been switched to the detection state, the control unit 42 transmits a control signal to the air conditioner 12 to start the operation of the air conditioner 12 (step S134 in FIG. 9).

Further, when the control unit 42 determines that the non-detection state has been switched to the detection state, the control unit 42 transmits a control signal, acquires time information from the timer 60, associates the detection information with the time information, and stores the time information in the storage unit 62. (Step S135 in FIG. 9).

When the control unit 42 detects the human body, it determines whether or not the detection state has been switched to the non-detection state, and determines that the detection state has been switched to the non-detection state, as in the first embodiment. By transmitting a control signal to the air conditioner 12 accordingly, the operation of the air conditioner 12 is stopped (steps S136 and S137 in FIG. 9).

When the control unit 42 determines in step S132 that the estimated usage time has been reached, the control unit 42 transmits a control signal to the air conditioner 12 to start the operation of the air conditioner 12 (step S138 in FIG. 9). As a result, it is possible to predict the use of the vanity 10c by the user and operate the air conditioner 12 in advance.

After transmitting the control signal, the control unit 42 determines whether or not the non-detection state of the hand (human body) has been switched to the detection state based on the detection information from the human body detection sensor 40 (step S139 in FIG. 9). ..

When the control unit 42 determines that the non-detection state has been switched to the detection state, the control unit 42 associates the detection information with the time information as in the case of detecting the human body before reaching the estimated usage time (step S133). It is stored in the storage unit 62, and the same processing is performed below.

When the control unit 42 determines that the non-detection state remains, it subsequently determines whether or not a certain time has elapsed from the timing at which the control signal is transmitted to start the operation of the air conditioner 12. (Step S140 in FIG. 9).

When the control unit 42 determines that the certain time has not elapsed, the control unit 42 returns to the determination of whether or not the non-detection state has been switched to the detection state. On the other hand, when the control unit 42 determines that a certain period of time has elapsed, the control unit 42 transmits a control signal to the air conditioner 12 to stop the operation of the air conditioner 12. After that, the control unit 42 returns to the process of calculating the estimated usage time, and repeats the same process thereafter.

In this way, in the vanity 10c, when the control unit 42 detects the human body based on the detection information, the time information is acquired, and the detection information and the time information are stored in association with each other, and the stored detection information is stored. The air conditioner 12 can be operated in advance by calculating the next estimated use time based on the time information and transmitting a control signal to the air conditioner 12 based on the estimated use time. As a result, the air conditioner 12 can be operated in advance before the actual use by the user, and the convenience of the user can be further improved.

Further, in the vanity 10c, the control unit 42 transmits a control signal to operate the air conditioner 12 in advance, and then sends a control signal to stop the operation when the human body is not detected even after a lapse of a certain period of time. It is transmitted to the air conditioner 12. As a result, the air conditioner 12 is operated in advance before the actual use by the user to improve the convenience of the user, while suppressing unnecessary operation of the air conditioner 12 and making the running cost more appropriate. It can be suppressed.

The embodiment of the present invention has been described above. However, the present invention is not limited to these descriptions. With respect to the above-described embodiments, those skilled in the art with appropriate design changes are also included in the scope of the present invention as long as they have the features of the present invention. For example, the shape, size, material, arrangement, etc. of each element provided in the wash space system, the vanity, etc. are not limited to those illustrated, and can be changed as appropriate.
In addition, the elements included in each of the above-described embodiments can be combined as much as technically possible, and the combination thereof is also included in the scope of the present invention as long as the features of the present invention are included.

2, 2a ~ 2c washroom system, 10, 10a-10c vanity, 12 air conditioner, 12a power plug, 14 air purifier, 14a power plug, 16 dehumidifier, 16a power plug, 20 wash bowl, 22 faucet Equipment, 24 support, 26 mirror cabinet, 28 lighting device, 40 human body detection sensor, 42 control unit, 44 power supply unit, 44a power plug, 46 switching valve, 50 room temperature sensor, 60 timer, 62 storage unit, 64 calculation unit

Claims (8)

It is a vanity table installed in the washroom space.
Washbasin and
A faucet device that discharges water to the wash bowl,
A human body detection sensor that detects the human body and
A control unit capable of transmitting a control signal to the wash space equipment installed in the wash space,
With
The wash space device has a power plug, and can operate as a single unit based on the electric power supplied through the power plug without depending on the control signal, and by receiving the input of the control signal, the wash space device can be operated as a single unit. It is possible to execute the operation according to the control signal,
The control unit is characterized in that by transmitting the control signal based on the detection information of the human body detection sensor to the wash space device, the wash space device can execute an operation according to the detection information. Bathroom vanity. An environmental condition measurement sensor for measuring the environmental condition of the wash space is further provided.
The vanity according to claim 1, wherein the control unit transmits the control signal to the wash space device based on the detection information of the human body detection sensor and the measurement information of the environmental state measurement sensor. When the measurement information satisfies a predetermined condition, the control unit transmits the control signal to the washroom space device in response to the detection of the human body based on the detection information, and the measurement information is the predetermined. The vanity according to claim 2, wherein if the conditions are not satisfied, the control signal is not transmitted to the wash space device even if a human body is detected based on the detection information. The control unit transmits the control signal based on the detection information to the wash space device, and then transmits the control signal based on the measurement information to the wash space device to perform an operation according to the measurement information. The vanity according to claim 2 or 3, wherein the wash space device can be executed. When the control unit detects a human body based on the detection information, the control unit acquires time information including at least one of time information representing a time and time information measuring a predetermined time, and the detection information and the time. By storing the information in association with the information, calculating the next estimated usage time based on the stored detection information and the time information, and transmitting the control signal to the washroom space device based on the predicted usage time. The vanity according to any one of claims 1 to 4, wherein the wash space device can be operated in advance. The control unit transmits the control signal to operate the wash space device in advance, and then sends the control signal to the wash space device to stop the operation when the human body is not detected even after a lapse of a certain period of time. The vanity according to claim 5, wherein the vanity is transmitted. The faucet device has a switching valve for switching between spouting and stopping water spouting.
The human body detection sensor detects the hand extended to the wash bowl and detects it.
The control unit transmits the control signal to the wash space device in response to the detection of the hand by the human body detection sensor, and also transmits a signal to the switching valve to stop water discharge and water discharge from the faucet device. The vanity according to any one of claims 1 to 6, wherein the vanity is controlled. A vanity table installed in the washroom and
The wash space equipment installed in the wash space and
With
The vanity is
Washbasin and
A faucet device that discharges water to the wash bowl,
A human body detection sensor that detects the human body and
A control unit capable of transmitting a control signal to the wash space equipment in the wash space,
Have,
The wash space device has a power plug, and can operate as a single unit based on the electric power supplied through the power plug without depending on the control signal, and by receiving the input of the control signal, the wash space device can be operated as a single unit. It is possible to execute the operation according to the control signal,
The control unit is characterized in that by transmitting the control signal based on the detection information of the human body detection sensor to the wash space device, the wash space device can execute an operation according to the detection information. Washroom space system.

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