JP2557598Y2 - Toilet seat and toilet lid provided with shock absorbing mechanism - Google Patents

Description

[Detailed description of the invention]

[0001]

BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION The present invention relates to a toilet seat or a toilet lid installed on the upper surface of a Western-style toilet bowl which is inadvertently knocked down and crashed onto the toilet bowl or the toilet seat due to carelessness when closing and lowering the toilet seat from the opened state. The present invention relates to a technique for preventing problems such as generating a loud collision sound and damaging a toilet seat, a toilet lid or a toilet.

[0002]

2. Description of the Related Art A toilet seat is usually installed on the upper surface of a Western style toilet, and a toilet lid is installed on the upper surface of the toilet seat if desired. The toilet seat and the toilet lid are swingably supported on the rear part of the upper surface of the toilet bowl, and the user usually opens and closes or lowers one or both of the toilet seat and the toilet lid depending on the use condition.

[0003]

[Problems to be Solved by the Invention] Since a general toilet seat and a toilet lid are swingable, if the user releases his hand due to carelessness during closing and lowering, the toilet seat collides with the toilet bowl or the toilet lid. However, there is a problem that the vehicle collides with the toilet seat and generates a loud collision sound. Also, due to the impact at the time of the collision, the toilet seat,
There is also a possibility that the toilet lid or the toilet may be damaged such as cracking or chipping.

[0004]

SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION The present invention provides a toilet seat and a toilet lid provided with an impact buffering mechanism for solving the above-mentioned problems. The features of the solution adopted by the present invention
Where the pivot is fixed to the upper surface of the toilet and the pivot bearing of the toilet seat
To the toilet seat with a shock absorber made of gel material.
At the time of lowering, apply a braking force around the pivot
That is the configuration.

Of course, this structure is fixed to the upper surface of the toilet bowl.
Applying to the connection means between the pivot and the toilet bearing pivot
Of course.

[0006]

According to the solution adopted by the present invention , the toilet seat (or
Is shock absorbing between the pivot of the toilet lid and the pivot fixed to the toilet
The toilet seat (or toilet lid) was opened because it was connected with the body
If it falls down from the standing position in the closing direction,
The shock absorber acts the braking force in the opposite direction around the pivot,
Impact when the toilet seat and toilet (or toilet lid and toilet seat) collide
To relax.

The shock absorber is a gel having a large internal loss.
Because it is made of wood, it is twisted when closing and lowering
The deformation is different from the elastic deformation of rubber or the like. Sand
With the toilet seat (or lid) closed and lowered, shock absorption
The stress generated by torsion inside the body is small. That
Therefore, the shock absorber is used as a pivot for the toilet seat (or toilet lid).
Do not apply a large reaction force to the pivot fixed to the toilet
Therefore, the adverse effects on them are reduced.

[0008]

DESCRIPTION OF THE PREFERRED EMBODIMENTS The details of the present invention will be described with reference to the drawings showing embodiments. In this embodiment, as shown in FIG. 1, the storage box 3 of the hot water washing device installed on the rear upper surface of the toilet 4
Although the present invention has been described for the case where the present invention is applied to the toilet seat 1 and the toilet lid 2 attached to the front of the toilet seat, the mounting manner of the toilet seat 1 and the toilet lid 2 is not limited in any way.

(First Embodiment) FIG. 5 shows a toilet seat 1 and a seat to which the shock absorbing mechanism according to the present invention is applied.
2 shows an enlarged view of a pivotal portion of the toilet lid 2. This pivot
The support portion has a structure as shown in FIGS.
You. That is, an insertion hole is provided at the rear end of each of the toilet seat 1 and the toilet lid 2.
1a and 2a are provided, and each insertion hole 1
The pivot bearings 21 and 23 are inserted in a and 2a.
On the other hand, the storage box 3 of the hot water washing device fixed to the toilet 4
An opening 3a is provided in the opening 3a.
The pivot 31 for the toilet seat is inserted into the
Axis 32 for a toilet stool in which the center part of stool 31 is inserted
It is inserted concentrically into the two pivot bearings 23. Also,
Formed on the pivot bearing 21 of the toilet seat 1 and one end of the toilet seat pivot 31
Opening of the storage box 3 between the
3a is inserted and a part of the toilet seat 1 is stored in the insertion hole 1a.
Cylindrical body 50 is disposed concentrically with the toilet seat pivot 31.
You.

[0010] The pivot bearing 21 of the toilet seat 1 and the pivot 31 for the toilet seat,
The pivot bearing 23 of the toilet lid 2 and the pivot 32 for the toilet lid
They are also connected by shock absorbers 41 and 42 made of gel material.
Have been. The shock absorbers 41 and 42 have a large internal loss.
It is made of a high gel material such as silicone gel. What
The shock absorbers 41 and 42 open the toilet seat 1 and the toilet lid 2
There is no load in the raised state,
It is set so that torsion is added.

The pivots 31, 32 and the shock absorbers 41, 4
2 and means for connecting the bearings 2 and
Means for connecting the shock absorbers 3 and the shock absorbers 41 and 42 include:
For example, serrations as shown in FIGS.
8A or FIG. 8B or FIG.
Spline structure and the like. However, FIG.
The connection structure between the shock absorber 32 and the shock absorber 42 is illustrated.
However, this is connected to the pivot bearings 21 and 23 and
It is also applicable to the connection between the collectors 41 and 42
Not even.

Each pivot bearing 21, 23 of the toilet seat 1 and the toilet lid 2
Between the toilet seat 1 and the insertion holes 1a and 2a of the toilet lid 2
Means that the pivot bearings 21 and 23 are rotated in the respective insertion holes 1a and 2a.
A detent structure is provided to prevent rolling.
You. Further, regarding the pivot 31 for the toilet seat and the pivot 32 for the toilet lid
Also, flange portions 33 and 34 formed at one end of each
And a cylinder formed upright on the periphery of the opening 3a of the storage box 3.
A detent structure is provided between the portion 3b. This implementation
In the example, these detent structures are assumed to be common.
As shown in FIGS. 7A to 7C,
24, 35, 36 and concave grooves 1b, 2b, 3c respectively
The structure to be fitted was adopted.

Based on the above-described configuration, the toilet seat pivot 31 and
Each of the pivots 32 for the toilet lid rotates with respect to the storage box 3.
And the seat 21 and the stool
The pivot bearings 23 of the lid 2 both open the toilet seat 1 and the toilet lid 2.
According to the closing swing, concentrically around the pivots 31 and 32
It is adapted to rotate. However, each pivot 2
Reference numerals 1 and 23 denote the pivots 31 and 32 and the shock absorber 4 respectively.
1,42. Therefore, toilet seat 1 or toilet lid 2
Shock absorbers 41 and 42 even if
Generates a braking force in the opposite direction around the pivot, so the toilet seat
1 or the toilet lid 2 is attached to the upper surface of the toilet 4 or the toilet seat 1 (see FIG. 1).
Does not collide vigorously. Shock absorber 4
When the toilet seat 1 or the toilet lid 2 is closed and lowered,
Deformation occurs, but the internal loss is large, so the pivot 3
Reaction force acting on the bearings 1 and 32 and the pivot bearings 21 and 23
Is small. Therefore, even when used for a long time, the toilet seat 1 and the toilet lid
There is no risk of damaging the two pivot parts.

In FIG. 5, the exposure of the pivot bearing 23 is shown.
In order to avoid the problem, the end face of the pivot portion (the
A decorative cap may be placed over the hinge part (opening side of the hinge part). Sa
Although not shown, the toilet seat 1 and the toilet seat 1
A structure that accommodates the pivotal portion of the toilet lid 2 and covers the whole
It is also possible

Second Embodiment In the above, both the toilet seat 1 and the toilet lid 2 are installed on the toilet 4.
This is an explanation of an example of an object.
However, depending on the situation, only the toilet seat 1 is provided on the toilet 4
Sometimes. In such a case, the pivotal part is shown in FIG.
Such a structure can be adopted. Note that FIG.
The same numbers as in the first embodiment denote common members.
You.

The basic configuration of this embodiment is the same as that described above.
is there. However, in this embodiment, the pivot bearing 2 of the toilet seat 1 is used.
1 and a pivot 31 fixed to the storage box 3
The difference is that the length of the shock absorber 41 is increased.
Further, the fixing plate 51 attached to the cylindrical portion 3b of the storage box 1
Through which a bolt 52 provided at one end of the pivot 31 is inserted.
Fixing the pivot 31 by fastening with the nut 53
The difference is that they do so. In this embodiment,
By removing the nut 53, the shock absorbing pair 41 and its
Repair and replacement of other parts are made easier
I have.

(Other Embodiments) The impact mitigation when the toilet seat 1 and the toilet lid 2 fall down more reliably.
Soles provided on the back of the toilet seat 1 and the toilet lid 2
Can be an impact buffering foot. Figure 2 shows shock absorption
The state where one example of the foot 10 is provided on the back surface of the toilet seat 1 is enlarged.
FIG. 3 is a sectional view thereof. This shock relaxation
As shown in FIG. 3, the foot 10 is in contact with the upper surface of the toilet bowl.
The face material 11 and two sheets of material arranged on the back side of the surface material 11
From the shock absorber 13 sandwiched between the holding plates 12 and 14
The flat shape protruding from the back of the toilet seat 1 is oblong.
The fitting part 5 is fitted and mounted. The surface material 11 is a toilet
Even if it collides with 4, it does not damage the toilet 4
Made of material, for example, synthetic resin or rubber is used
You. The shock absorber 13 is made of a gel material having a large internal loss.
Specifically, a gel material or the like mainly made of silicone is used.
No. This kind of gel material is the material of toilet seat 1.
For a certain synthetic resin or rubber which is the material of the surface material 11,
Familiar with gel material as it may be difficult to adhere
Also good adhesion with the addition stool seat 1 and the surface member 11 well
It is preferable to attach metal holding plates 12 and 14 up and down.
Good. That is, the holding plates 12 and 14 are
13 becomes an interposition material for joining to the surface material 11 and the toilet seat 1
-ing In addition, the holding plates 12 and 14 are subjected to impact.
When an impact is applied to the shock absorbing foot 10, the shock absorbing body
13 is also transmitted.

The shock-absorbing foot 10 is provided on the back of the toilet seat 1.
The shock absorber 13 is housed inside the girder mounting portion 5 and
The face material 11 is located above the end 5 a on the opening side of the mounting portion 5.
It is configured to protrude. Also, the opening of the mounting portion 5
At the end 5a, a step 5b is provided on the inner side, and
A slight distance between the back surface of the material 11 and the side surface of the shock absorbing pair 13
A gap 6 is formed. This gap 6 closes the toilet seat 1
When the shock absorber 13 is removed,
It has become marginal.

An impact buffering foot 10 provided on the back of the toilet seat 1
It can also be configured as shown in FIG. In this example
Means that the entire surface of the shock absorbing material 13 made of a gel material is
Covered with a layer 15 having flexibility and elasticity such as fat or rubber.
Was. As described above, the shock absorber 13 itself is made of a synthetic resin.
Adhesion to the toilet seat 1 made of
The toilet seat 1 by coating with a layer 15 of
Adhesion can be improved. Also good shape retention
You. Further, in the present embodiment, the metal
The holding plates 12, 14 (see FIG. 3) can be omitted.

The shock absorbing foot 10 is provided on the toilet lid 2.
Of course, it is possible.

In addition, the embodiments of the present invention are not limited to the above, and do not prevent various modifications or applications according to the implementation situation.

[0022]

[Effect of the invention] According to the invention, the toilet seat and the toilet lid are in the standing position.
Link between Axis and Axis Bearing when tilted down
Shock absorber generates braking force in opposite direction around pivot
Therefore , the toilet seat and the toilet lid descend slowly. Follow
To generate a loud collision noise or impact on the toilet seat or toilet lid.
There is no risk of damage due to

The shock absorber is a gel having a large internal loss.
When the toilet seat or lid is closed down
The reaction force acting on the pivot and the bearing due to torsion
Become smaller. Therefore, damage to the pivots of the toilet seat and toilet lid
Coming is prevented for a long time.

[0024] Since the further configuration is simple, maintenance, and inspection is easy, and repair if necessary, even in the case of the exchange, the work is very simple.

[Brief description of the drawings]

1A and 1B show a Western-style toilet provided with a toilet seat and a toilet lid to which the present invention is applied, wherein FIG. 1A is a plan view and FIG. 1B is a side view.

FIG. 2 shows an application example of the present invention, which is the back of a toilet seat.
It is a figure which shows the principal part of the situation in which the impact buffering foot was provided in the surface.

FIG. 3 is a longitudinal sectional view taken along line (A)-(A) of FIG . 2;
You.

FIG. 4 shows an application example of the present invention, in a different state.
FIG. 4 is a longitudinal sectional view showing such a shock-absorbing foot.

FIG. 5 is a perspective view of a toilet seat and a toilet lid according to the present invention .
It is a perspective view which expands and shows a support part.

FIG. 6 is a longitudinal section showing the pivot portion according to the first embodiment of the present invention;
FIG.

FIG. 7According to a first embodiment of the present invention,
(A) is a sectional view taken along line (a)-(a) in FIG.
(B) is a sectional view taken along line (b)-(b) in FIG.
(C) is a sectional view taken along line (c)-(c) in FIG.
You.

FIG. 8 shows a first embodiment of the present invention,
Shows the main parts of another example of the connection structure between the absorber and the pivot
It is sectional drawing.

FIG. 9 shows a pivot portion of a toilet seat according to a second embodiment of the present invention.
FIG.

[Explanation of symbols]

 DESCRIPTION OF SYMBOLS 1 Toilet seat 2 Toilet lid 3 Storage box 4 Toilet bowl 10 Impact buffering leg 11 Surface material 13 Shock absorber 21 Pivot bearing of toilet seat 23 Pivot bearing of toilet lid 31 Pivot axis for toilet seat 32 Pivot axis for toilet lid 41 Impact absorber 42 Impact absorber

Claims (2)

(57) [Scope of request for utility model registration] 1. A toilet seat that is swingably installed on an upper surface of a toilet bowl.
In the above, the pivot fixed to the upper surface of the toilet and the pivot bearing of the toilet seat
Are connected by a shock absorber made of gel material,
The absorber exerts a braking force around the pivot when the toilet seat is closed and lowered.
With a shock absorbing mechanism characterized by acting
seat. 2. A toilet lid that is swingably installed on an upper surface of a toilet seat.
, The pivot fixed to the upper surface of the toilet and the pivot bearing of the toilet lid
Are connected by a shock absorber made of gel material,
The absorber exerts a braking force around the pivot when the toilet lid is closed and lowered.
With a shock absorbing mechanism characterized by acting
lid.