JP2024046292A - Bathroom counter - Google Patents

Abstract

[Problem] The present invention aims to provide a bathroom counter with excellent design when the top plate member and the side plate member are composed of separate members and are composed of a transparent layer and a design layer. [Solution] The present invention comprises a top plate member 40 formed in a shelf shape, a side plate member 42 extending in the vertical direction, and a base member 28 for supporting the top plate member 40 and the side plate member 42, the top plate member 40 and the side plate member 42 having transparent transparent layers 46, 50 and opaque design layers 48, 52 arranged on the back side of the transparent layers, the top plate member 40 and the side plate member 42 are attached to the base member 28 so that the outer peripheral edge of the first transparent layer 48 and the upper end of the second transparent layer 50 are close to each other, and an opaque film 60 is provided on the outer peripheral edge of the first transparent layer 48 and/or the upper end of the second transparent layer 50. [Selected Figure] Figure 6

Description

The present invention relates to a bathroom counter that can be attached to the wall of a bathroom.

Traditionally, bathroom counters have been equipped with a built-in faucet that spouts hot water and items can be placed on top, and a faucet counter that is placed below the faucet counter so that items such as a washbasin can be placed on the top. A sink counter is known (for example, Patent Document 1). These counters are equipped with an upper cover member on which articles can be placed. The upper cover member has a shelf-shaped top plate portion and a side surface portion extending downward from the top plate portion, and is formed in a three-dimensional box shape.

On the other hand, there is known a kitchen counter that has a top plate formed as a single plate, and that is constructed of two layers: a transparent layer and a decorative layer placed on the back side of the transparent layer (for example, Patent Documents 2 and 3). The surface of the transparent layer is roughened, and a pattern or the like is drawn on the decorative layer. This improves the design of the kitchen counter.

JP 2019-120065 Publication Patent No. 6800423 Patent No. 6711156

However, the bathroom counter in Patent Document 1 has an upper cover member that is not plate-shaped, but is formed in a three-dimensional box shape made up of a top plate and side sections. When the size of the box-shaped upper cover member increases, the top plate and side sections are made up of separate members. When this top plate member and side plate member are each made up of two layers, a transparent layer and a design layer, and then connected, a boundary line is created between the top plate member and the side plate member. Because the boundary line of this design layer is visible from the outside through the transparent layer, the counter as a whole loses its sense of unity, resulting in an issue of poor design.

The present invention has been made to solve the above-mentioned problems with the conventional countertop, and aims to provide a bathroom countertop with excellent design when the countertop and side panels are made of separate materials and are made of a transparent layer and a design layer.

To achieve the above-mentioned object, the present invention provides a bathroom counter that is attached to the wall of a bathroom, and includes a top plate member formed in a shelf shape, side plate members extending in the vertical direction, and a base member for supporting the top plate member and the side plate member, the top plate member having a transparent first transparent layer and an opaque first design layer disposed on the back side of the first transparent layer, the side plate member having a transparent second transparent layer and an opaque second design layer disposed on the back side of the second transparent layer, the top plate member and the side plate member are attached to the base member so that the outer peripheral edge of the first transparent layer and the upper end of the second transparent layer are adjacent to each other, and an opaque third design layer is provided on the outer peripheral edge of the first transparent layer and/or the upper end of the second transparent layer.

In the present invention configured in this way, the top plate member and the side member have a transparent layer that is transparent and a design layer that is opaque and arranged on the back side of the transparent layer, so that the shape and texture of the transparent layer can be changed. In addition to , and color, the aesthetic appearance of the bathroom counter can be expressed by the shape, texture, and color of the design layer, and the size of the light that illuminates the design layer. Furthermore, since the third opaque design layer is provided at the outer peripheral end of the first transparent layer and/or the upper end of the second transparent layer, the design between the top plate member and the side member can be improved. The boundaries between the layers are hidden, making the entire counter look integrated. Therefore, when the top plate member and the side member are made up of separate members, and also made up of a transparent layer and a design layer, it is possible to provide a bathroom counter with excellent design.

In the present invention, an inclined surface sloping downward toward the outside is formed on the outer peripheral edge of the first transparent layer and/or the upper edge of the second transparent layer, and the third design layer is provided on the inclined surface. According to the present invention configured in this way, an inclined surface sloping downward toward the outside is formed, and the third design layer is provided on the inclined surface, so that the boundary line of the design layer between the top board member and the side member is concealed, and the entire counter can be made to look integrated.

In addition, in the present invention, the top plate member and side member are preferably attached to the base member so that the outer peripheral edge of the first design layer and the upper end of the second design layer are close to each other, and the third design layer is positioned so as to conceal the boundary between the first design layer and the second design layer when viewed from the front. According to the present invention configured in this manner, the boundary between the first design layer and the second design layer is concealed even when the counter is viewed from the front, so that the entire counter can be seen as a unified unit.

In the present invention, preferably, the surface of the first transparent layer of the top plate member and the surface of the second transparent layer of the side member are subjected to a roughening treatment. According to the present invention configured as follows, the boundary line of the design layer between the top plate member and the side member can be made inconspicuous.

According to the bathroom counter of the present invention, it is possible to provide a bathroom counter with excellent design when the upper cover member is composed of separate members, a top plate member and a side member, as well as a transparent layer and a design layer. can.

FIG. 1 is a perspective view schematically showing a bathroom equipped with a bathroom counter according to a first embodiment of the present invention. FIG. 1 is a front view of the bathroom counter according to the first embodiment of the present invention. A side view of a bathroom counter according to the first embodiment of the present invention. A plan view of a bathroom counter according to the first embodiment of the present invention. An exploded oblique view of a bathroom counter according to the first embodiment of the present invention. FIG. 2 is a cross-sectional perspective view showing how the top plate member and side member of the bathroom counter according to the first embodiment of the present invention are attached. FIG. 3 is an enlarged cross-sectional view showing how the top plate member and side member of the bathroom counter according to the first embodiment of the present invention are attached. An enlarged cross-sectional view showing the attached state of the top plate member and side plate member of a bathroom counter according to a second embodiment of the present invention. An enlarged cross-sectional view showing the attached state of the top plate member and side plate member of a bathroom counter according to the third embodiment of the present invention.

DESCRIPTION OF THE PREFERRED EMBODIMENTS A bathroom counter according to a first embodiment of the present invention (hereinafter referred to as a first embodiment) will be described below with reference to the accompanying drawings.
First, with reference to FIG. 1, a bathroom equipped with a bathroom counter according to the first embodiment will be described. FIG. 1 is a perspective view schematically showing a bathroom equipped with a bathroom counter according to the first embodiment.

The bathroom 2 includes a floor surface 4, a plurality of wall surfaces 6 extending vertically from the floor surface 4, and a ceiling surface 8 extending horizontally from the upper end of the wall surface 6. The bathroom space is surrounded by a plurality of walls 6, a floor 4, and a ceiling 8. The bathtub 10 is provided on the floor surface 4 in the bathroom space. A washing area 12 is provided on the floor 4 of the bathroom space adjacent to a bathtub 10. A mirror 14 and a bathroom counter 18 (faucet counter 20, washbasin counter 22) are attached to the wall surface 6 on the side of the washing area 12 from above.

The bathroom counter 18 is, for example, a faucet counter 20 and a sink counter 22, and is attached to the wall surface 6 of the bathroom 2. The faucet counter 20 is a counter that has a built-in faucet that discharges hot water and can place items such as shampoo bottles and soap on its upper surface. The washstand counter 22 is placed below the faucet counter 20, and is a counter on which a wash basin or the like can be placed. Hot water spouted from the faucet at the faucet counter 20 is received by a washbasin placed on the washstand counter 22. Although the first embodiment shows a case where the bathroom counter 18 is the faucet counter 20 and the sink counter 22, the bathroom counter 18 is not limited to this, and the bathroom counter 18 can be any other counter provided in the bathroom space. It can also be a counter.

Next, the overall configuration of the bathroom counter according to the first embodiment will be explained with reference to FIGS. 2 to 5.
2 is a front view of the bathroom counter according to the first embodiment, FIG. 3 is a side view of the bathroom counter according to the first embodiment, FIG. 4 is a plan view of the bathroom counter according to the first embodiment, and FIG. FIG. 1 is an exploded perspective view of a bathroom counter according to one embodiment.

In this specification, when the user is facing the front of the counter, the front side is "front", the back side is "rear", the upper side is "upper", the lower side is "down", and the right side is "right". The left side is the left side. Furthermore, when the user looks at the counter, the side (side) that the user can see is called the "front side", and the side (side) that the user cannot see is called the "back side". Also, the area outside the outer shell of the counter is defined as the "outside", and the area inside the outer shell of the counter is defined as the "inside".

The bathroom counter 18 (faucet counter 20) includes an upper cover member 24, a lower cover member 26, a base member 28, a support member 30, an auxiliary cover member 32, a faucet body 34, and a lighting body 36. The bathroom counter 18 has a horizontal width (width from the left end to the right end) of approximately 1600 mm, a longitudinal width (depth width from the front end to the rear end (wall surface)) of approximately 160 mm, and a vertical height (the upper end). The height from the top to the bottom end is approximately 90 mm.

The upper cover member 24 comprises a shelf-shaped top plate member 40 and side members 42 that extend downward from the front, left and right outer edges of the top plate member 40 so as to surround the top plate member 40. With the top plate member 40 and the side members 42 connected, the upper cover member 24 is formed in a flat box shape that extends in the left-right direction. The lower and rear sides of the box-shaped upper cover member 24 are open.

The top plate member 40 is formed of a substantially flat plate whose upper surface extends in the horizontal direction, and allows articles to be placed on this upper surface. The side member 42 is configured to be connectable to the front, left, and right sides of the top plate member 40. Further, the side member 42 is configured to be able to fit into the side surface portion 26b of the lower cover member 26. The front side member 42 is provided with a notch 42a into which the operating portion 34b of the faucet body 34 is inserted.

The lower cover member 26 has a bottom surface portion 26a formed in a flat shape, and side surfaces 26b that surround the bottom surface portion 26a and extend upward from the front, left, and right outer periphery ends of the bottom surface portion 26a. The lower cover member 26 is formed in a flat box shape that extends in the left-right direction with the same length as the upper cover member 24. The box-shaped lower cover member 26 is open on the upper and rear sides.

The lower cover member 26 is configured to be able to fit into the side member 42 of the upper cover member 24. In addition, the front side portion 26b of the lower cover member 26 is provided with a notch 26c into which the operating portion 34b of the faucet body 34 is inserted.

When the upper cover member 24 and the lower cover member 26 are fitted together, they constitute a flat rectangular parallelepiped that extends in the left-right direction, and a faucet main body 34 and a lighting main body 36 are housed in the internal space thereof. . Further, the upper cover member 24 and the lower cover member 26 are fixed to the base member 28 and the support member 30 with screws or the like. The upper cover member 24 is disposed such that its rear end is spaced apart from the wall surface 6 by a predetermined distance (approximately 45 mm) in the horizontal direction. As a result, the upper cover member 24 appears to be floating, so that the user's line of sight can be directed toward the upper cover member 24.

The base member 28 is formed of a substantially flat plate that is shorter in length than the top plate member 40 and extends in the left-right direction. The base member 28 is fixed onto the support member 30 with screws or the like so as to bridge between the vertical frame 30b and the plate-like plate 30c of the support member 30. Further, the upper surface of the base member 28 is adhered to the back surface of the top plate member 40 using double-sided tape 44 (see FIGS. 6 and 7). The base member 28 supports the upper cover member 24 over its entire surface.

The support member 30 includes a metal horizontal frame 30a that is shorter than the top plate member 40 and extends in the left-right direction, a metal vertical frame 30b that is shorter than the top plate member 40 and extends in the front-rear direction, and a flat frame 30b. It is constituted by a metal plate-like plate 30c having. The rear ends of the horizontal frame 30a, vertical frame 30b, and plate-like plate 30c of the support member 30 are fixed to the wall surface 6 with screws or the like. Further, the horizontal frame 30a, the vertical frame 30b, and the plate-like plate 30c form a recess 30d, into which the faucet main body 34 is inserted and fixed. The upper cover member 24 and the base member 28 are fixed to the upper surfaces of the horizontal frame 30a, the vertical frame 30b, and the plate-like plate 30c with screws, etc., and the lower cover member 26 is fixed to the lower surface of the support member 30 with screws, etc. Fixed.

The auxiliary cover member 32 has an upper surface portion 32a that extends in the left-right direction with a length shorter than that of the top plate member 40, and side surfaces 32b that extend downward from both ends of the upper surface portion 32a. The auxiliary cover member 32 is formed in a U-shape when viewed from the front. The auxiliary cover member 32 is positioned between the upper cover member 24 and the wall surface 6 so as to cover the upper surface and side surfaces of the support member 30.

The faucet main body 34 has a water spouting part 34a, an operating part 34b, and a functional part (not shown). Referring to FIGS. 2 and 3, the water spout 34a is a cylindrical spout extending in the vertical direction, projects downward from the lower cover member 26, and spouts hot water toward the lower area of the bathroom counter 18. It is now possible to do so. The water spouting part 34a is provided near the center in the front-rear direction on the right side of the bathroom counter 18. The water spouting portion 34a is in fluid communication with a water supply source (not shown) provided within the wall surface 6 via the functional portion.

The operation unit 34b includes, from the right, a spout water discharge switch, a hand shower water discharge switch, a temperature adjustment switch, and a flow rate adjustment switch. The spout water discharging switch is a push-button type switch for spouting hot water from the water spouting portion 34a or for stopping water. The hand shower water discharge switch is a push button switch for discharging or stopping hot water from a hand shower (not shown). The temperature adjustment switch is a rotary switch for adjusting the temperature of hot water discharged from the water discharge section 34a or the hand shower. The flow rate adjustment switch is a rotary switch for adjusting the flow rate of hot water discharged from the water discharge section 34a or the hand shower. The operating portion 34b is inserted and fixed into the notch 42a of the side member 42 and the notch 26c of the lower cover member 26 so as to be exposed to the outside. The operating section 34b is electrically connected to the functional section.

The functional parts include an electromagnetic on-off valve (not shown) for spouting or stopping hot water, a switching unit (not shown) for switching the supply of hot water to the water spouting section 34a or the hand shower, and a flow rate control valve for hot water to be spouted. A flow rate adjustment unit (not shown) that adjusts the temperature of hot water, a temperature adjustment unit (not shown) that adjusts the temperature of hot water, and an electromagnetic on-off valve, a switching unit, It has a water faucet control section (not shown) that controls a flow rate adjustment unit and a temperature adjustment unit. The functional section is in fluid communication with the water spout 34a, the hand shower, and the water source. Further, the functional section is electrically connected to the operation section 34b and the power source. In this embodiment, the functional section is configured to be electrically driven, but may be configured to be mechanically driven.

The lighting body 36 includes an LED light emitting section (not shown) that emits light, a storage case 36a that extends in the left-right direction and stores the light emitting section inside, and one end connected to the storage case 36a and the other end connected to the storage case 36a with a screw or the like. It has a connecting member 36b fixed to the wall surface 6. The lighting main body 36 is arranged below the interior space of the bathroom counter 18. The LED light emitting section is electrically connected to a lighting control section (not shown) provided on the back side of the wall surface 6, for example.

The lighting body 36 turns on or off in conjunction with other lighting fixtures (for example, a downlight placed on the ceiling surface 8, a lighting body on the sink counter 22, etc.), and adjusts the illuminance and color temperature (light emission) of the light emitted by each. color) can be increased or decreased. The illumination main body 36 is configured to irradiate light toward the lower region of the lower cover member 26 (the upper surface of the washstand counter 22). This makes it possible to brighten the area below the bathroom counter 18 (the upper surface of the washstand counter 22).

In the bathroom counter 18, the faucet main body 34 and the lighting main body 36 can be omitted as necessary. For example, when the bathroom counter 18 is the washstand counter 22, the faucet main body 34 is omitted and the lighting main body 36 Only one may be provided.

Next, the upper cover member 24 of the bathroom counter 18 according to the first embodiment will be explained in detail with reference to FIGS. 6 and 7.
FIG. 6 is a cross-sectional perspective view showing how the top plate member and side member of the bathroom counter according to the first embodiment are attached, and FIG. 7 shows how the top plate member and side member of the bathroom counter according to the first embodiment are attached. It is an enlarged sectional view.

As shown in Figures 6 and 7, the upper cover member 24 is formed in a box shape with the top plate member 40 and the side plate member 42 connected to each other, and is configured three-dimensionally. In addition, the top plate member 40 and the side plate member 42 are formed from a resin material.

The top plate member 40 has a first transparent layer 46 that is colorless and transparent, and a first design layer 48 that is colored and opaque. The first transparent layer 46 and the first design layer 48 are integrally formed by two-color molding (double molding).

The first transparent layer 46 has a predetermined thickness and is provided on the front side of the top plate member 40. The first transparent layer 46 has a uniform thickness of, for example, 3 to 10 mm, more preferably 4 to 5 mm. The first transparent layer 46 includes an upper surface 46a extending in the horizontal direction, an upper side surface 46b extending vertically downward from the outer peripheral end of the upper surface 46a, and a horizontal surface 46c extending horizontally inward from the lower end of the upper side surface 46b. A lower side surface 46d extends vertically downward from the inner peripheral end of the horizontal surface 46c, and a bottom surface 46e extends horizontally inward from the lower end of the lower side surface 46d. A convex portion is formed by the upper surface 46a, the upper side surface 46b, and the horizontal surface 46c, and this convex portion projects further outward than the lower side surface 46d.

The first design layer 48 is formed to have a predetermined thickness thinner than the first transparent layer 46. The first design layer 48 is provided adjacent to the bottom surface 46e of the first transparent layer 46, and is arranged to cover the bottom surface 46e of the first transparent layer 46.

The side member 42 is formed of a second transparent layer 50 that is colorless and transparent, a second design layer 52 that is colored and opaque, and this second design layer 52, and the side member 42 is attached to the base member 28. It has a mounting part 54 for mounting. The second transparent layer 50, the second design layer 52, and the attachment portion 54 are integrally formed by two-color molding.

The second transparent layer 50 is provided on the front side of the side member 42 with a predetermined thickness. The predetermined thickness of the second transparent layer 50 is formed to have a uniform thickness of, for example, 3 to 10 mm, more preferably 4 to 5 mm. The second transparent layer 50 includes an upper surface 50a that extends in the horizontal direction, a flat upper inclined surface 50b that slopes downward toward the outside from the outer peripheral end of the upper surface 50a, and a vertically downward direction from the lower end of the upper inclined surface 50b. a flat downward slope 50d that slopes downward inward from the lower end of the outer side surface 50c; a bottom surface 50e that extends horizontally from the lower end of the downward slope 50d; It has an inner side surface 50f extending vertically from the inner circumferential end to the inner circumferential end of the upper surface 50a.

The upper end of the second transparent layer 50 is disposed below a protrusion that protrudes outward beyond the lower side surface 46d of the first transparent layer 46. As a result, the second transparent layer 50 overlaps the first transparent layer 46 in a plan view, so that the boundary between the first transparent layer 46 and the second transparent layer 50 is concealed.

The upwardly inclined surface 50b is formed at the upper end of the second transparent layer 50 close to the outer peripheral end of the first transparent layer 46. The upper inclined surface 50b has a width of about 1 cm in the inclined direction and is inclined at about 45 degrees with respect to the horizontal direction. The boundary line between the first design layer 48 and the second design layer 52 is arranged in a region obtained by vertically projecting the upwardly inclined surface 50. The upper inclined surface 50b is arranged along the outer peripheral edge of the top plate member 40 in plan view.

The downwardly inclined surface 50d is formed at the lower end of the second transparent layer 50. The downward inclined surface 50d has a width in the inclined direction of about 1 cm, and is inclined at about 45 degrees with respect to the horizontal direction.

The second design layer 52 is provided adjacent to the inner side surface 50f of the second transparent layer 50, and is arranged so as to cover the inner side surface 50f of the second transparent layer 50. The surface of the second design layer 52 that is in contact with the second transparent layer 50 has a smooth surface without irregularities. The second design layer 52 has an attachment portion 54 formed on the back side.

The mounting part 54 includes a main body part 54a extending in the vertical direction (vertical direction), a fixing part 54b extending in the lateral direction (horizontal direction) from an upper area of the main body part 54a, and a through hole extending in the vertical direction through the fixing part 54b. It has a hole 54c that forms a hole 54c. The screw 56 is inserted into the hole 54c from below and is screwed into a nut 58 disposed within the base member 28. Thereby, the side member 42 is attached to the base member 28 such that the outer peripheral end of the top plate member 40 and the upper end of the side member 42 are close to each other. A plurality of attachment portions 54 are provided on the side member 42 . The plurality of attachment portions 54 are arranged at equal intervals in the left-right direction on the front side member 42, and are arranged at equal intervals in the front-rear direction on the left and right side members 42.

Referring to FIG. 7, the top plate member 40 and the side members 42 are arranged such that the outer peripheral end of the first transparent layer 46 and the upper end of the second transparent layer 50 are close to each other. Specifically, the lower side surface 46d of the first transparent layer 46 is in contact with the inner side surface 50f of the second transparent layer 50. Further, the horizontal surface 46c of the first transparent layer 46 is close to the upper surface 50a of the second transparent layer 50 with a gap large enough to absorb dimensional errors.

Referring to FIG. 7, the top plate member 40 and the side member 42 are arranged so that the outer peripheral end of the first design layer 48 and the upper end of the second design layer 52 are in close proximity. Specifically, the outer peripheral end of the first design layer 48 is in close proximity to the upper end of the second design layer 52 with a gap large enough to absorb dimensional errors.

6 and 7, an opaque film 60 (third design layer) is provided on the upper surface 50a, the upper inclined surface 50b, and a part of the outer side surface 50c of the second transparent layer 50. The film 60 is formed of a synthetic resin and is formed into a thin sheet. The film 60 has an adhesive material on its back surface so that it can be attached to the surface of the upper inclined surface 50b. The film 60 is provided on the upper inclined surface 50b along the outer peripheral edge of the flat plate member 40 in a plan view. By providing the film 84 on the upper inclined surface 50b, the boundary between the first design layer 48 and the second design layer 52 is concealed.

Furthermore, the film 60 is positioned so as to conceal the boundary line between the first design layer 48 and the second design layer 52 when viewed from the front. Specifically, the lower end of the film 60 is located below the boundary line between the first design layer 48 and the second design layer 52 when viewed from the front. Furthermore, the upper end of the film 60 is located above the boundary line between the first design layer 48 and the second design layer 52 when viewed from the front.

The inner end of the film 60 is disposed below the convex portion that protrudes outward from the lower side surface 46d of the flat plate member 40. As a result, the film 60 overlaps the flat plate member 40 in a plan view, so that the flat member and the film appear to be continuous. Further, the outer end portion of the film 60 is arranged on the outer side than the side member 42 . Thereby, the film 60 covers the portion of the second transparent layer 50 on which the design layer is not formed in plan view.

The surface of the first transparent layer 46 of the top plate member 40 and the surface of the second transparent layer 50 of the side plate member 42 are roughened to give them a matte texture (matte finish). This diffuses the light incident on the first transparent layer 46 and the second transparent layer 50, making the boundary line between the first design layer 48 of the top plate member 40 and the second design layer 52 of the side plate member 42 less noticeable. It also makes the shadows of light appear softer.

Surface roughening treatment methods include texture processing such as mold transfer, polishing processing such as shot blasting and sandpaper grinding, and chemical processing such as frosting (shot blasting and hydrofluoric acid treatment) and etching processing. A physical treatment method such as plasma treatment or laser treatment, or a coating treatment method such as matte painting is adopted.

In the present invention, "transparent" is not limited to being completely transparent, but rather it is sufficient that the design (shape, pattern or color, or a combination of these) of the design layer placed behind the transparent layer is visible from the front side of the transparent layer, for example, the transmittance is 85% or more. In contrast, "opaque" is not limited to being completely opaque, but rather it is sufficient that the design of the design layer is colored to an extent that it is recognizable.

In the first embodiment, the transparent layer and the design layer are integrally formed by two-color molding, but the invention is not limited to this, and the transparent layer and the design layer may be formed from separate members. Further, a design layer may be formed by applying a paint to the back surface of the transparent layer, or a design layer may be formed by applying a film to the back surface of the transparent layer. Further, in the first embodiment, the design layer and the attachment portion are integrally formed, but the design layer and the attachment portion may be configured as separate members.

Next, a bathroom counter according to a second embodiment (hereinafter referred to as a second embodiment) of the present invention will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 8 is an enlarged sectional view showing how the top plate member and side member of the bathroom counter according to the second embodiment of the present invention are attached.
The basic configuration of the bathroom counter according to the second embodiment is the same as that of the first embodiment described above, so only the different parts from the first embodiment will be described below.

The top plate member 70 has a first transparent layer 72 that is colorless and transparent, and a first design layer 74 that is colored and opaque. The first transparent layer 72 has a top surface 72a that extends horizontally, a side surface 72c that extends vertically downward from the outer periphery of the top surface 72a, and a bottom surface 72b that extends horizontally inward from the bottom end of the side surface 72c.

The side member 76 includes a second transparent layer 78 that is colorless and transparent, a colored and opaque second design layer 80, and a mounting portion 82 provided separately from the second design layer 80. are doing. The second transparent layer 78 includes an upper surface 78a that extends in the horizontal direction, a flat inclined surface 78b that slopes downward toward the outside from the outer peripheral end of the upper surface 78a, and a flat inclined surface 78b that extends downward in the vertical direction from the lower end of this inclined surface 78b. It has an upper side surface 78c, a horizontal surface 78d extending horizontally outward from the lower end of the upper side surface 78c, and a lower side surface 78e extending vertically downward from the outer peripheral end of the horizontal surface 78d.

The inclined surface 78b is formed at the upper end of the second transparent layer 78 close to the outer peripheral end of the first transparent layer 72. The boundary line between the first design layer 74 and the second design layer 80 is arranged in a region obtained by vertically projecting the inclined surface 78b.

Referring to FIG. 8, the top plate member 70 and the side plate member 76 are arranged so that the outer peripheral edge of the first transparent layer 72 and the upper edge of the second transparent layer 78 are in close proximity. Specifically, the side surface 72c of the first transparent layer 72 abuts against the inner side surface of the second transparent layer 78. The top plate member 70 and the side plate member 76 are also arranged so that the outer peripheral edge of the first design layer 74 and the upper edge of the second design layer 80 are in close proximity. Specifically, the outer peripheral edge of the first design layer 74 abuts against the upper edge of the second design layer 78.

Referring to FIG. 8, a film 84 (third design layer) is provided on the upper surface 78a, the inclined surface 78b, the upper side surface 78c, and the horizontal surface 78d of the side member 76. An adhesive is provided on the back surface of the film 84, so that it can be attached to the upper surface 78a, the inclined surface 78b, the upper side surface 78c, and the horizontal surface 78d. By covering the upper surface 78a, the inclined surface 78b, the upper side surface 78c, and the horizontal surface 78d with the film 84, the boundary line between the first design layer 74 of the top plate member 70 and the second design layer 80 of the side member 76 is hidden. It is now possible to do so.

Next, a bathroom counter according to a third embodiment of the present invention (hereinafter, the third embodiment) will be described with reference to Fig. 9. Fig. 9 is an enlarged cross-sectional view showing the attached state of the top plate member and the side member of the bathroom counter according to the third embodiment of the present invention.
The basic configuration of the bathroom counter according to the third embodiment is the same as that of the first embodiment described above, so only the parts that differ from the first embodiment will be explained below.

The top plate member 90 has a first transparent layer 92 that is colorless and transparent, and a first design layer 94 that is colored and opaque. The first transparent layer 92 of the top plate member 90 has an upper surface 92a extending in the horizontal direction, an upper side surface 92b extending vertically downward from the outer peripheral edge of the upper surface 92a, and a horizontal direction outward from the lower end of the upper side surface 92b. An extending horizontal surface 92c, a flat sloped surface 92d that slopes downward toward the outside from the outer peripheral end of the horizontal surface 92c, a lower side surface 92e that extends vertically downward from the lower end of this sloped surface 92d, and a lower end of this lower side surface 92e. It has a bottom surface 92f extending horizontally inward from the bottom.

The side member 96 includes a second transparent layer 98 that is colorless and transparent, a colored and opaque second design layer 100, and a mounting portion 102 provided separately from the second design layer 100. are doing. The second transparent layer 98 of the side member 96 has an upper surface 98a that extends in the horizontal direction, and a side surface 98b that extends downward in the vertical direction from the outer peripheral end of the upper surface 98a.

The inclined surface 92d of the top plate member 90 is formed on the outer peripheral end of the first transparent layer 92 close to the upper end of the second transparent layer 98. The boundary between the first design layer 94 and the second design layer 100 is located within the area projected by the inclined surface 92d in the vertical direction.

Referring to FIG. 9, top plate member 90 and side member 96 are arranged such that the outer peripheral end of first transparent layer 92 and the upper end of second transparent layer 98 are close to each other. Specifically, the bottom surface 92f of the first transparent layer 92 is close to the top surface 98a of the second transparent layer 98 via the first design layer 94. Further, the top plate member 90 and the side members 96 are arranged such that the outer peripheral end of the first design layer 94 and the upper end of the second design layer 100 are close to each other. Specifically, the outer peripheral end of the first design layer 94 is in contact with the upper end of the second design layer 100.

Referring to FIG. 9, a film 104 (third design layer) is provided on the upper side surface 92b, the horizontal surface 92c, the inclined surface 92d, and the lower side surface 92e of the top plate member 90. The film 104 is provided with an adhesive on the back surface and is attached to the upper side surface 92b, the horizontal surface 92c, the inclined surface 92d, and the lower side surface 92e. By covering the upper side surface 92b, horizontal surface 92c, inclined surface 92d, and lower side surface 92e with the film 104, the boundary line between the first design layer 94 of the top plate member 90 and the second design layer 100 of the side surface member 96 is It is meant to be hidden.

Next, the effects of the bathroom counter according to the above-described embodiment will be explained.

In the bathroom counter according to this embodiment, the bathroom counter 18 is attached to the wall surface 6 of the bathroom 2, and includes a top plate member 40 formed in a shelf shape, a side member 42 extending in the vertical direction, a top plate member 40, and a top plate member 40 extending in the vertical direction. A base member 28 for supporting the side member 42, and a top plate member 40 includes a transparent first transparent layer 46 and an opaque first transparent layer 46 disposed on the back side of the first transparent layer 46. The side member 42 includes a second transparent layer 50 that is transparent, and a second design layer 52 that is opaque and arranged on the back side of the second transparent layer 50. The top plate member 40 and the side member 42 are attached to the base member 28 such that the outer peripheral end of the first transparent layer 48 and the upper end of the second transparent layer 50 are close to each other. An opaque film 60 (third design layer) is provided at the outer peripheral end of the layer 48 and/or at the upper end of the second transparent layer 50.

According to this embodiment, the top plate member 40 and the side plate member 42 have a transparent layer and an opaque design layer disposed on the back side of the transparent layer, so that the aesthetic appearance of the bathroom counter can be expressed by the shape, texture, and color of the design layer, as well as the shape, texture, and color of the transparent layer. Also, since an opaque film 60 is provided on the outer peripheral end of the first transparent layer 46 or/and the upper end of the second transparent layer 50, the boundary between the first design layer 48 of the top plate member 40 and the second design layer 52 of the side plate member 42 is concealed, so that the entire counter can be seen as a single unit. Therefore, when the top plate member 40 and the side plate member 42 are made of separate members and made of a transparent layer and a design layer, a bathroom counter with excellent design can be provided.

A sloped surface 50b that slopes downward toward the outside is formed at the outer peripheral end of the first transparent layer 48 and/or the upper end of the second transparent layer 50, and the film 60 is provided on the sloped surface 50b. There is. According to the present invention configured in this way, since the inclined surface 50b that slopes downward toward the outside is formed and the film 60 is provided on the inclined surface 50b, the first design layer of the top plate member 40 48 and the second design layer 52 of the side member 42 is hidden, making the entire counter appear integrated.

In the bathroom counter of this embodiment, the top plate member 40 and the side plate member 42 are preferably attached to the base member 28 so that the outer peripheral edge of the first design layer 48 and the upper edge of the second design layer 52 are close to each other, and the film 60 is positioned so as to conceal the boundary between the first design layer 48 and the second design layer 52 when viewed from the front. According to this embodiment, the boundary between the first design layer 48 of the top plate member 40 and the second design layer 52 of the side plate member 42 is concealed even when the counter is viewed from the front, so that the entire counter can be seen as a unified unit.

In addition, in the bathroom counter according to this embodiment, the surface of the first transparent layer 46 of the top plate member 40 and the surface of the second transparent layer 50 of the side plate member 42 are preferably roughened. According to this embodiment, the boundary between the first design layer 48 of the top plate member 40 and the second design layer 52 of the side plate member 42 can be made inconspicuous.

In the above-described embodiment, the inclined surfaces 50b, 78b, and 92d are formed flat, but this is not limited thereto, and the inclined surfaces 50b, 78b, and 92d may be formed curved, or may be formed by combining flat and curved surfaces.

2 Bathroom 6 Wall surface 18 Bathroom counter 24 Upper cover member 28 Base member 40 Top plate member 42 Side member 46 First transparent layer 48 First design layer 50 Second transparent layer 50b Upward inclined surface 52 Second design layer 60 Film (third design layer)

Claims (4)

A bathroom counter that is attached to a bathroom wall,
The apparatus includes a shelf-shaped top plate member, a side plate member extending in a vertical direction, and a base member for supporting the top plate member and the side plate member,
The top plate member has a first transparent layer that is transparent, and a first design layer that is opaque and disposed on the back side of the first transparent layer,
The side member has a second transparent layer that is transparent, and a second design layer that is opaque and disposed on the back side of the second transparent layer,
the top plate member and the side plate member are attached to the base member such that an outer peripheral edge of the first transparent layer and an upper edge of the second transparent layer are adjacent to each other;
An opaque third design layer is provided on the outer peripheral end of the first transparent layer or/and the upper end of the second transparent layer.
A bathroom counter featuring An inclined surface is formed on the outer peripheral end of the first transparent layer and/or the upper end of the second transparent layer, the inclined surface being inclined downward toward the outside,
The bathroom counter of claim 1 , wherein the third design layer is provided on the inclined surface. The top plate member and the side plate member are attached to the base member such that an outer peripheral edge of the first design layer and an upper end of the second design layer are adjacent to each other,
The bathroom counter of claim 2, wherein the third design layer is positioned so as to conceal the boundary between the first design layer and the second design layer when viewed from the front. The surface of the first transparent layer of the top plate member and the surface of the second transparent layer of the side member are subjected to a roughening treatment, according to any one of claims 1 to 3. bathroom counter.

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