JP2875532B2 - Washing machine - Google Patents

Description

Description: BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION 1. Field of the Invention The present invention relates to a basin apparatus for supplying hot water and water to wash a human body or a thing.

2. Description of the Related Art Conventionally, this type of wash basin apparatus includes the one shown in FIG. 8 and FIG.

In FIG. 8, a water receiving tank 2 is provided on the upper surface of the washing basin 1, and the water receiving tank 2 receives water supplied from the discharge port 5 or the shower 6 by operating the temperature control handle 3 or the switching handle 4, The used hot and cold water is discharged to a drain pipe 8 via a trap 7. A mirror or lighting 10 is attached to the elevation 9.

The piping to the discharge port 5 and the shower 6 is configured as shown in FIG. Hot water and water supplied from the hot water pipe 11 and the water pipe 12 are mixed by the mixing valve 13, and the mixing ratio is adjusted by the temperature control handle 4. Switching of the temperature-controlled mixed hot water and water stoppage are performed by a switching valve 14 and a switching handle 4 '.
Is performed in accordance with the operation of.

Problems to be Solved by the Invention However, the above configuration has the following problems.

(1) Since the operation of supplying hot water and water is performed by operating the temperature control handle 3 and the switching handle 4, the operation requires a long time and requires a large amount of operating force.

(2) Unless a plurality of handles are operated, hot water supply suitable for the purpose of use cannot be performed, and the operation is troublesome.

(3) If the operation is performed with the eyes closed while the hair is being washed using the shower 6, the operation of the temperature adjustment handle 4 may be erroneously performed, and there is a danger that the operator may be exposed to boiling water.

(4) Since the temperature control handle 3 and the switching handle 4 are located in the back of the water receiving tank 2, it is necessary to extend a hand, it is difficult to operate, and the depth of the water receiving tank 2 is limited.

An object of the present invention is to solve such a conventional problem and to provide a wash basin device that can be easily operated.

Means for Solving the Problems In order to solve the above problems, the washing machine according to the first invention of the present invention comprises a plurality of hot water inlets such as a shower hot water inlet and a curan hot water inlet, a water receiving tank, A storage section provided in the vicinity of the water receiving tank, an electrically controlled hot water mixing apparatus provided in the storage section and supplying the mixed hot water to each of the hot water supply ports, and a supply of mixed hot water from the hot water mixing apparatus, A setting device for operating a stop, a power supply for supplying power to the hot water mixing device, and adjusting the hot water mixing device according to the operation result of the setting device to supply hot water of a different temperature range to each of the plurality of hot water supply ports. In addition, there is provided a controller for controlling the supply of the mixed hot water in the lower temperature range to the shower hot water supply port so as not to supply the high-temperature mixed hot water.

Further, the washing machine according to the second invention of the present invention is provided with a safety device for preventing hot water from being supplied in the event of a failure in the path of the shower hot water supply port.

Further, the washing machine in the third invention of the present invention supplies the mixed hot water to a specific hot water outlet of a plurality of hot water outlets while fluctuating the temperature of the mixed hot water.

The washing machine according to the fourth aspect of the present invention is provided with illumination for illuminating the setting device, and is configured to turn on and off the power of the hot and cold water mixing device in conjunction with a switch of the illumination.

Further, the washing machine according to the fifth invention of the present invention is configured to drain the hot water mixing device to the drain pipe of the water receiving tank.

Further, in the washing machine according to the sixth aspect of the present invention, there is provided a hot water supply port, a water receiving tank, a storage portion provided in the vicinity of the water receiving tank, and an electric supply for supplying mixed hot water to the hot water supply port provided in the storage portion. A hot and cold water mixing device, a setting device for operating the supply and stop of mixed hot water from the hot and cold water mixing device, and a power supply for supplying power to the hot and cold water mixing device, wherein the setting device is provided on the user side. is there.

Further, the washing machine according to the seventh aspect of the present invention is configured to control the automatic drain cock provided in the water receiving tank in conjunction with the operation of the setting device.

With the above-described configuration, the washing machine according to the first aspect of the present invention prevents water from entering the electrical unit due to water splashing from the water receiving tank in the storage unit, and allows the setting device to be electrically operated as in the related art. It is possible to improve the safety by applying a mixed hot water supply in the lower temperature range to the shower hot water outlet that may be used with closed eyes and avoiding the use of high temperature mixed hot water. it can.

Further, in the washing machine according to the second aspect of the present invention, the safety device for preventing the supply of high-temperature hot water prevents the supply of high-temperature hot water even if there is a failure in the hot-water mixing device, further enhancing safety. Things.

Further, the washing machine according to the third invention of the present invention is to increase the massage effect and the blood flow promoting effect on the skin by supplying the mixed hot water with the temperature thereof fluctuated.

In the washing machine according to the fourth aspect of the present invention, the storage unit prevents water from entering the electrical unit due to splashing of water from the washing machine, and supplies and stops mixed hot water by operating the setter. In order to simplify the operation of supplying and stopping the mixed hot water and setting the temperature of the mixed hot water by illuminating the setting unit by interlocking the lighting and turning on and off the power of the hot and cold water mixing device This prevents erroneous settings.

Further, in addition to the above-described configuration, the basin apparatus according to the fifth invention of the present invention can drain the hot water mixing device into the water distribution pipe of the water receiving tank, and can omit the drain pipe.

In addition, the washing machine according to the sixth invention of the present invention, since the setting device is on the user side even when used with eyes closed,
There is no need to operate the setter across the hot water outlet,
This can prevent danger when the clothes are wet or hot water is discharged.

Further, the washing machine according to the seventh aspect of the present invention reduces the heavy operation of the drain cock by controlling the automatic drain cock provided in the water receiving tank in conjunction with the operation of the setting device, and enables the elderly to children. In addition, it can be easily used by persons with disabilities.

Embodiments Hereinafter, embodiments of the present invention will be described with reference to the accompanying drawings.

In FIG. 1, a storage unit 16 is provided in a hair-washing vanity 15 which is a washstand, and a hot-water mixing device 17 is provided in the storage unit 16.
Is built-in. The storage section 16 has an opening / closing door 18 and a water receiving tank 19 is mounted on an upper part thereof. Karan from hot water mixing device 17
Mixed hot water can be supplied to two places, 20 and shower 21.

An operation unit 22 for supplying and stopping the mixed hot water and setting the temperature of the mixed hot water is provided in front of the shampoo vanity 15. Further, storage boxes 23 and 24 and lights 25 and 26 are provided above. The power supply 27 supplies power to both the lights 25 and 26 and the hot and cold water mixing device 17, and the switches 29 turn on the lights 25 and 26. Power is also supplied to an outlet 28 to which a shaver, a dryer, and the like are connected. In conjunction with the operation of the switch 29, the start and stop of the power supply to the hot and cold water mixing device 17 are performed. A setting device 30 is configured as a part of the operation unit 22 and performs setting of supply and stop of mixed hot water from the hot water mixing device 17 and the like. Reference numeral 31 denotes an opening / closing knob for the drain cock.

In FIG. 2, the curan 20 is configured to be rotatable left and right. When the shower 21 is pulled upward, a shower hose 32 is extended, so that the shower 21 can be used freely during hair washing. The water coming down from shower 21
Water that is temporarily sealed with a drain seal material but still cannot be completely sealed is received by the water receiver 33. The receiving tank 19 is provided with a drain hole 34 and an overflow hole 35,
The two are merged and drained through the drain pipe 36. Further, drainage from the drain plug of the hot and cold water mixing device 17 is also joined to the drain pipe 36 via the drain pipe 37. The hot and cold water mixing device 17 has a built-in valve unit 38 and a control base 39 as a controller, and the temperature and flow rate of the mixed hot water can be set in advance by the preset devices 40 and 41. As shown in FIG. 3, a hot water pipe 42 and a water pipe 43 are connected to the hot water mixing apparatus 17, and manual flow control switching valves 44, 45 for controlling flow rate, stopping water and switching paths are provided at the inlet side. It is provided.
Further, bypass pipes 46 and 47 are provided to bypass the hot and cold water mixing device 17, and hot water and mixed hot water can be supplied even when the hot and cold water mixing device fails. In addition, the flow control switching valves 44 and 45 are narrowed down when the supply hot water pressure or the water pressure is high, and are adjusted so that there is not too much hot water when supplied from the hot water mixing device 17, or when the hot water mixing device 17 fails or During maintenance, hot water can be stopped. FIG. 4 shows the setting device 30
It is the details of. The setting device 30 is provided on the front side of the water receiving tank 19. When the shower switch 48 and the shower switch 49 are pressed once, hot water supply is started at a preset hot water temperature and amount, and is stopped when pressed again. Change of mixed water temperature
The temperature can be changed from the preset value by using the temperature control switches 50 and 51. In this case, the water can be supplied from the water to the hot water for the curan 20, but it does not require high temperature, and in order to prevent danger due to erroneous operation, the shower 21 can be supplied only to a temperature of up to 44 ° C. Have been. When the cycle switch 52 is pressed, hot water of a predetermined temperature, water or mixed hot water whose temperature fluctuates with time can be supplied. The purpose of this is to apply a comfortable stimulus to the skin, particularly by applying it to the head during hair washing, to promote hair growth, and to obtain a refreshing feeling. The use state of the switches is configured to be recognized by the display LEDs 53, 54, 55, and 56.

The hot and cold water mixing device 17 is configured as shown in FIG. Hot water and water entered through the connection ports 57 and 58 reach the mixing valve 61 via a filter, a check valve section 59, and a pressure balance 60. In the mixing valve 61, a hot water side valve body 62 and a water side valve body 63 facing each other are driven by a stepping motor 64 provided outside via a speed reducer 65. The mixed hot water temperature is detected by a thermistor 66, compared with a set value by a controller 67, and fed back to a stepping motor 64 to correct the temperature. The mixed flow rate is detected by a flow rate sensor 68, and a flow control switching valve 69 that performs flow rate adjustment, water stoppage, and switching is switched between a curran 20 side and a shower 21 side by a DC motor 70 provided outside. On the shower 21 side, when the mixed hot water temperature rises abnormally at the time of failure,
A high temperature shutoff valve 71 is provided to stop the flow urgently and prevent the user from getting burned.

 Next, the operation of this embodiment will be described.

When the switch 29 is pressed, the lights 25 and 26 are turned on, the power of the hot and cold water mixing device 17 is turned on, and the device becomes ready for use. When the curan switch 49 of the setting device 30 is pressed, hot water is supplied from the curan 20 at a preset hot water temperature and flow rate. Pressing the callan switch 49 again stops the hot water supply.

When the shower 21 is pulled out and the shower switch 48 is pressed, hot water is supplied from the shower 21 at a preset hot water temperature and flow rate. When the cycle switch 52 is pressed in this state, the mixed hot water is supplied in a fluctuating state. Press the cycle switch again to return to the normal constant temperature shower.

If you press the callan switch 49 while using the shower, callan 20
The hot water supply is switched to the side. Kallang 20 and shower 21
Can be normally operated by operating the switches 48 and 49, but when the hot water of 50 ° C. is used in the curan 20, the shower 21 is not immediately switched. That is, the temperature is switched after the mixed hot water temperature is lowered to a low temperature near the preset value.

For the shower 21, the upper limit of the temperature control switch 50 is up to 44 ° C. In the unlikely event that the control system or the mixing valve fails during use of the shower 21, the high-temperature shut-off valve 70 operates to prevent the sharing of high-temperature hot water. When the switch 29 is turned off, the power supply to the hot and cold water mixing device 17 is stopped. At this time, while the mixed hot water is being discharged, the valve is automatically closed and hot water supply is stopped. By turning off the power, the durability of the components of the control board unit 39 can be improved as compared with the case where power is always supplied. Inspection, adjustment, and maintenance of the hot and cold water mixing device 17 can be performed by opening the opening and closing door of the storage unit 16. For this reason, by always closing, it is possible to prevent the failure due to the scattering of the used water, and it is possible to easily achieve the purpose in the above case.

Since the shower hose 32 of the shower 21 is configured to be extendable and retractable, the shower hose 32 can be stored in the storage section 16 when not in use, and does not become an obstacle.

Also. Flow control switching valve during maintenance of hot water mixing device 17
By closing 44 and 45, water and hot water can be stopped and no leakage occurs even if parts are removed. Hot water mixing equipment 17
In the event of a failure, the flow control switching valves 44 and 45 can be switched to the bypasses 46 and 47, and the mixing ratio can be adjusted by adjusting the opening to supply an appropriate temperature.

The drainage when the water drainage stopper 72 is opened for preventing freezing or for maintenance is discharged to the drainage pipe 36 through the drainage pipe 37.

Since the setting device 30 has the water tank 19 disposed on the near side,
It is easy because you can operate without reaching your hand. Also,
Shower switch that does not crouch and operate when washing hair
48 is arranged at the back of the setting device, and is configured to be easy to use. Aquarium 19 if limited to shower switch 48
There is also a method of disposing the callan switch 49 at the back of the device.

Since the cycle shower 52 that fluctuates the temperature of the mixed hot water is often used when the shower 21 is used, the cycle shower 52 is disposed near the shower switch 48 so as to be easily used.

 The effects of this embodiment are as follows.

(1) Since it has a hot water supply port with a karan 20 and a shower 21, it can be used properly according to the application, and even after switching to the shower 21 after using the high temperature in the karan 20, the piping to the karan 20 can be used. The hot water remaining in the path is not supplied to the shower side and is safe.

(2) For hot water supply objects that require different temperature ranges, such as Karan 20 and shower 21, Karan 20 supplies mixed hot water in different temperature ranges, such as from water to hot water, and shower 21 from water to 44 ° C. Therefore, for example, it is safe without accidentally taking hot water in a shower.

(3) Since the hot water mixing device 17 is provided with the high temperature shut-off valve 71 for preventing the supply of high temperature water to the shower 21 which is a specific hot water supply port, the hot water is not supplied from the shower 21 at the time of failure. It is safe.

(4) Since the power supply of the hot and cold water mixing device 17 is shared with the lighting 25, 26 and the like of the shampoo vanity 15, there is no need to pull the power supply and the wiring can be simplified.

(5) The storage section 16 has the opening / closing door 18, so that the door can be closed except for maintenance and inspection of the hot and cold water mixing device, and the appearance can be maintained. Easy to put in and out.

(6) Since the shower 21 is configured so that the shower hose 32 is extendable and retractable, the shower 21 can be stored in the storage section 16 when it is not needed, so that the aesthetic appearance can be maintained and there is no obstruction.

(7) The hot and cold water mixing device 17 is a power switch 2 for the lights 25 and 26.
Power on in conjunction with 9. Since the hair-washing vanity 15 is not used, the circuit is not energized when the hair-washing vanity 15 is not used, and the durability of the circuit components can be improved.

(8) Since the storage section 16 is provided with the flow control switching valves 44 and 45 for adjusting the supply of hot water and hot water to the hot and cold water mixing device 17, the supply of hot water and water during maintenance is temporarily stopped, Pressure adjustment when the water pressure is too high can be easily performed. In addition, the load on the hot and cold water mixing device 17 can be reduced, thereby reducing the load on the motor and the like.

(9) Since the bypass paths 46 and 47 for bypassing the hot and cold water mixing device 17 are provided in the storage section 16, mixed hot water or hot water or water can be supplied manually in the event of a failure.

(10) Since the hot / water mixing device 17 is drained to the drain pipe 36 of the water tank 19, no water leaks into the storage part 16 and the drain pipe can be shared.

(11) Since the setting device 30 is provided in front, it can be operated easily without reaching for the hand.

(12) The operation of the cycle shower switch 52 of the setting device 30 allows the hot and cold water mixing device 17 to fluctuate and supply the mixed hot water temperature periodically or non-periodically, thereby providing a pleasant stimulation to the body. Can be given.

 6 and 7 show a second embodiment.

This embodiment is different from the first embodiment in that a drain 74 of a water tank 73 is provided with an automatic drain plug 75 for electrically opening and closing the flow path. It is provided on the road. Therefore, it is not necessary to provide a trap in the drain pipe 74 as in the related art. A heating tank 79 is provided on the inlet side of the hot and cold water mixing device 78 provided in the storage section 77, and the water retained therein is heated by the heater 80. The heating temperature is controlled by the thermistor 81. The set temperature can be set in conjunction with the preset temperature of the hot and cold water mixing device 78 or the maximum value of the mixed hot water temperature. In addition, the power of the heating tank 79 can be turned on and off in conjunction with the power switch 83 of the setting device 82. Since the heating tank 79 is provided in the hot water supply pipe to the hot water mixing device 78, it is possible to prevent a short time from being used for a long time, and it is possible to prevent a difficulty in obtaining a suitable temperature at the beginning of use, and to immediately obtain a desired hot water temperature. Can be supplied. In addition, hot water supplied from water heater 84,
Even if it fluctuates greatly in a transient manner, since the heating tank 79 has an appropriate capacity, the fluctuation is mitigated, and the temperature of the mixed hot water supplied from the hot and cold water mixing device 78 can be made very small.

When the switch 85 of the setting device 82 is pressed, the automatic drain plug 85 is closed. Therefore, the user can put the mixed hot water in the water tank 73. When the switch 85 is pressed again, the automatic drainage tap 75 is opened and drainage is performed.

 The effects of the second embodiment are as follows.

(1) Since the automatic drainage tap 75 provided in the water receiving tank 73 can be opened and closed in conjunction with the operation of the setting device 82, the operation is easy and the trap can be eliminated.

(2) Since the heating tank 79 for storing hot water is provided in the hot water side piping path to the hot water mixing device 78, hot water at a desired temperature can be supplied immediately.

In addition, the heating tank 79 can improve the heat retention and eliminate the heater 80.

Although the above two embodiments show examples of application to a hair-washing vanity, they can be widely applied to kitchen wash basins, business wash basins, and the like.

In addition to the system in which the valve is directly operated by a motor and the temperature is fed back by a thermistor as in these embodiments, a system in which the setting of a wax thermo-type mixing valve is changed by a motor is used. The following method is conceivable.

Effects of the Invention As described above, according to the basin apparatus of the present invention, the following effects can be obtained.

(1) Water can be prevented from entering the electrical unit due to splashing of water from the water receiving tank by storing the electrically controlled hot and cold water mixing device in the storage unit. Since the operation is performed electrically, there is no need for heavy operation as in the past,
In addition, hot water in different temperature ranges can be supplied from multiple hot water outlets according to the purpose of use, and mixed hot water supply in the lower temperature range is applied to hot water outlets that may be used with eyes closed. Since no mixed hot water is supplied, safety can be improved.

(2) With a safety device to prevent hot water from being supplied,
Even if there is a failure in the hot and cold water mixing device, the supply of high-temperature hot water is prevented, and safety is double improved.

(3) The temperature of the mixed hot water is fluctuated and supplied, so that a massage effect on the skin and a blood flow promoting effect can be enhanced.

(4) Equipped with a hot and cold water mixing device housed in the storage section, and by interlocking the lighting and the turning on and off of the hot and cold water mixing device,
Water can be prevented from entering the electrical equipment due to splashing of water from the wash basin. Mixing hot water can be supplied and stopped by operating the setter electrically, eliminating the heavy operation as in the past, and using mixed hot water. Sometimes the setter is lit up brightly, so supply of mixed water,
It is possible to easily set the stoppage and prevent erroneous setting when setting the mixed hot water temperature.

(5) Drainage of the hot and cold water mixing device is performed on the drain pipe of the water receiving tank, so that the drain pipe and the construction of the drain pipe can be omitted.

(6) Even when using with closed eyes, since the setting device is on the user side, there is no need to operate the setting device across the hot water supply port, so that the clothes may be wet or hot water may be discharged. Danger can be prevented.

(7) By controlling the automatic drain plug provided in the water receiving tank in conjunction with the operation of the setting device, the heavy operation of the drain plug is reduced, and it can be easily used by elderly people, children and disabled people.

[Brief description of the drawings]

FIG. 1 (a) is a front view of a washing machine according to a first embodiment of the present invention, FIG. 1 (b) is a side view thereof, and FIG. 2 (a) is an enlarged top view of a main part of the washing machine. Fig. (B) is a front view of the same, Fig. 3 is a piping system diagram around a hot water mixing apparatus of the same apparatus, Fig. 4 is a front view of a setting device used in the same apparatus, and Fig. 5 is hot water used in the same apparatus. FIG. 6 is a front view of a washing machine according to a second embodiment of the present invention, FIG. 7 is a front view of a setting device used in the washing machine, and FIG. 8 is a conventional washing machine. FIG. 9 is a side view of the apparatus, and FIG. 9 is a piping diagram of a hot water mixing apparatus of the apparatus. 16 ... storage section, 17 ... hot and cold water mixing device, 19 ... water receiving tank, 20
…… Kalan (hot water supply), 21 …… Shower (hot water supply), 27
... Power supply, 30 ... Setting device, 36 ... Drain pipe, 39 ... Control board part (controller), 44, 45 ... Flow control switching valve, 46, 47 ... Bypass path, 71 ... High temperature shut off Valve (safety device), 75 ... automatic drain valve, 79 ... heating tank (tank).

──────────────────────────────────────────────────続 き Continuation of the front page (56) References JP-A-61-161349 (JP, A) JP-A-59-147773 (JP, U) JP-A-60-194219 (JP, U) JP-A Sho 54- 145844 (JP, U) (58) Field surveyed (Int. Cl. ⁶ , DB name) E03C 1/02-1/44

Claims (7)

(57) [Claims] 1. A plurality of hot water supply ports including a shower hot water supply port and a hot water supply hot water supply port, a water receiving tank, a storage portion provided in the vicinity of the water receiving tank, and mixing with each of the hot water supply holes provided in the storage portion. An electrically controlled hot and cold water mixing device for supplying hot water,
A setting device for operating the supply and stop of mixed hot water from the hot water mixing device, a power supply for supplying power to the hot water mixing device, and adjusting the hot water mixing device in accordance with the operation result of the setting device, for each of the plurality of hot water supply ports Wash basin provided with a controller for supplying hot water in a different temperature range to the shower water supply port and applying a mixed hot water supply in a lower temperature range to the shower hot water supply port so as not to supply a high-temperature mixed hot water apparatus. 2. A washing machine according to claim 1, further comprising a safety device for preventing hot water from being supplied to the shower hot water supply path in the event of a failure. 3. A washing machine according to claim 1, wherein the temperature of the mixed hot water is supplied to specific hot water outlets of a plurality of hot water outlets. 4. The basin apparatus according to claim 1, further comprising an illumination for illuminating the setting device, and turning on and off the power of the hot and cold water mixing device in conjunction with a switch of the illumination. 5. The washing machine according to claim 1, wherein the drainage pipe of the water receiving tank is drained by a hot water mixing device. 6. A hot water supply port, a water receiving tank, a storage portion provided near the water receiving tank, and an electrically controlled hot water mixing device provided in the storage portion for supplying mixed hot water to the hot water supply port. A setting device for operating the supply and stop of mixed hot water from the hot water mixing device; and a power source for supplying power to the hot water mixing device, wherein the setting device is provided on a user side. 7. The washing machine according to claim 1, wherein an automatic drain plug provided in the water receiving tank is controlled in conjunction with the operation of the setting device.