JP2900852B2 - 24-hour timer and bath equipment using the same - Google Patents

Description

DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION

[0001]

BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION 1. Field of the Invention The present invention relates to a timer for controlling an apparatus according to a use time zone and a bath apparatus using the timer.

[0002]

2. Description of the Related Art FIG. 6 is an operation panel diagram of a conventional 24-hour bath apparatus. In the figure, reference numeral 30 denotes a clock / bathing time zone display section for displaying the current time or the set bathing start time and bathing end time, 31 a clock setting switch for adjusting the time, and 32 a bathing start time a setting switch 3.
The bathing time zone A setting unit 33 includes a bathing end time a 'setting switch 33a and a bathing end time a' setting switch 33b.
b) and a bathing time zone B setting unit. Numeral 34 denotes a set temperature / current hot water temperature display section, which is composed of a plurality of display sections corresponding to every 1 ° C. from 35 ° C. to 44 ° C. as shown in FIG. 35 is a set temperature control switch, 3
6 is an ozone sterilization stop switch.

Next, the operation will be described with reference to the flowchart of FIG. First, the current time is set by the clock setting switch 31 (step 30). Next, the user presses the bathing start time a setting switch 32a to set the time at which the user wants to start bathing (step 31). Next, bathing end time a
'Press the setting switch 32b to set the time when the bathing is to be ended (step 32). Thereby, the bathing time zone A is stored in the memory (step 33). Further, when it is desired to set another bathing time zone, the user presses the bathing start time b setting switch 23a to set the time to start bathing (step 34), and sets the bathing end time b 'setting switch 2
Press 3b to set the time when you want to end bathing (step 35). Thereby, the bathing time zone B is stored in the memory (step 36). In the subsequent heat retention control, it is determined whether or not it is in the bathing time zone A (step 37). If the time is in the bathing time zone A, the heat retention control is performed at the set temperature (step 38). , Bathing time zone B
Is determined (step 39), and the bathing time zone B
If so, the heat retention control is performed at the set temperature as in the case of the bathing time zone A (step 38). In addition, bathing time zone A,
If it is a time zone other than B, the heat retention control is performed at a temperature lower than the set temperature (step 40).

[0004] While the above-described heat retention control is being performed, the current hot water temperature is displayed on the set temperature / current hot water temperature display section 34 by blinking a display corresponding to the current hot water temperature. For example, when the hot water temperature is currently 40 ° C., the display 34a is blinked. The set temperature is set temperature / current hot water temperature display section 3.
At 4, the display corresponding to the set temperature is turned on. For example, when the set temperature is 40 ° C., the display 34 a to the display 34 f are turned on as indicated by oblique lines in the figure.

To confirm the set bathing time zone A, the user presses the bathing start time a setting switch 32a to temporarily display the bathing start time a on the clock / bathing time zone display section 30, and then finishes bathing. Pressing the time a 'setting switch 32b causes the clock / bathing time zone display section 30 to temporarily display the bathing end time a'. Furthermore, when confirming the bathing time zone B, the user presses the bathing start time b setting switch 33a to temporarily display the bathing start time b on the clock / bathing time zone display section 30, and then sets the bathing end time b 'setting switch. By pressing 33b, the clock / bathing time zone display section 30 temporarily displays the bathing end time b '.

The ozone sterilization control is performed by the user pressing the ozone sterilization stop switch 36 to stop the ozone sterilization.

[0007]

Since the conventional 24-hour bath apparatus is configured as described above, only a maximum of two patterns of bathing time zones can be set, and it is possible to cope with various bathing scenes. There was a problem that it was not possible. In this case, it is conceivable to increase the number of bathing time zone setting units, but this is not possible in a limited space on the operation panel. Also, since the heat retention control status of the 24-hour bath heat retention timer corresponds to the current bathing time zone or the non-bathing time zone, the bathing time zone display can be displayed only temporarily. However, when taking an irregular bathing other than the set pattern, it is assumed that the bath temperature has reached the temperature during the bathing period, and there is a problem such as bathing in a non-bathing period at a low bath temperature. In addition, it has an ozone stop switch to stop ozone sterilization at the time of bathing and to ensure safety for the human body, but since it must be pressed every time bathing, it takes a lot of trouble,
Further, there is a possibility that the ozone stop switch is not pressed, and there is a problem that a state where the original function of the ozone stop switch cannot be exhibited occurs.

The present invention has been made to solve the above problems, and has as its object to obtain a 24-hour timer for controlling the apparatus in accordance with the use time zone. Further, using this 24-hour timer, the degree of freedom in selecting a bathing time zone is widened so as to be able to cope with many bathing scenes, and a heat retention control corresponding to the selected bathing time period is performed. It is an object of the present invention to provide a bath apparatus that performs automatic sterilization control in which the situation is displayed in a visually easy-to-understand manner, and further, setting information of a bathing time zone is returned to ozone sterilization control.

[0009]

According to the first aspect of the present invention, there is provided a 24-hour timer that divides a day into a plurality of time zones and has a plurality of memories corresponding to the respective time zones; A timer setting unit that sets a use time zone or a non-use time zone for each time zone and stores the time in each memory of the timer control unit; and a plurality of display units corresponding to the memories of the timer control unit. A timer display unit for performing display in accordance with the setting of, a clock control unit for counting time, and an energization control unit for reading the contents of the memory and performing energization control in synchronization with the clock count of the clock control unit. Things.

[0010] The bath apparatus according to the second aspect of the present invention is characterized in that:
The day is divided into a plurality of time zones, a timer control unit having a plurality of memories corresponding to each time zone, and a bathing time zone or a non-bathing time zone is set for each time zone, and each memory of the timer control unit is set. A timer setting unit to be stored, a timer display unit configured by a plurality of display units corresponding to the memory of the timer control unit and displaying according to the setting of the timer setting unit, a clock control unit to count time, A temperature control unit for reading out the contents of the memory in synchronization with the clock count of the clock control unit and controlling the temperature of the bath water.

[0011] The bath apparatus according to the third aspect of the present invention is characterized in that:
The day is divided into a plurality of time zones, a timer control unit having a plurality of memories corresponding to each time zone, and a bathing time zone or a non-bathing time zone is set for each time zone, and each memory of the timer control unit is set. A timer setting unit to be stored, a timer display unit configured by a plurality of display units corresponding to the memory of the timer control unit and displaying according to the setting of the timer setting unit, and a temperature setting for setting a temperature in a bathing time zone Unit, a temperature detection unit for detecting the temperature of hot water, a clock control unit for counting time, and the contents of the memory are read out in synchronization with the clock count of the clock control unit. A heat retention control unit that performs heat retention control at the set temperature set by the temperature setting unit, and when the hot water temperature detected by the temperature detection unit is lower than the set temperature during a bathing time period. It is intended to tell.

A bath apparatus according to a fourth aspect of the present invention is the bath apparatus according to the third aspect, further comprising a current hot water temperature display section for displaying the hot water temperature detected by the temperature detecting section, and detecting the temperature in a bathing time zone. When the hot water temperature detected by the section is lower than the set temperature, the current hot water temperature display section blinks to warn the user.

According to a fifth aspect of the present invention, there is provided a bath apparatus including a set temperature display section for displaying the set temperature set by the temperature setting section in the third embodiment, and detecting the temperature by the temperature detecting section in a bathing time zone. When the hot water temperature is lower than the set temperature, the set temperature display section blinks to warn the user.

According to a sixth aspect of the present invention, there is provided a bath apparatus according to the third aspect, wherein the present time is included when the hot water temperature detected by the temperature detector is lower than the set temperature in the bathing time zone. A warning is issued by blinking the display of the corresponding timer display section.

A bath apparatus according to a seventh aspect of the present invention has a timer control unit that divides a day into a plurality of time zones and has a plurality of memories corresponding to each time zone, and a bathing time zone or a non-bathing time zone for each time zone. A timer display which sets a time zone and stores it in each memory of the timer control section, and a plurality of display sections corresponding to the memory of the timer control section, and displays a timer according to the setting of the timer setting section. Unit, an ozone generator for generating ozone and mixing with bath water, a clock control unit for counting time, and reading the contents of the memory in synchronization with the clock count of the clock control unit, and according to the contents of the memory. An ozone sterilization control unit for controlling the concentration of ozone generated from the ozone generator is provided.

The bath apparatus according to an eighth aspect of the present invention is the bath apparatus according to the second, third, or seventh aspect, wherein the display section of the timer display section corresponding to the time zone including the current time blinks. It was made.

[0017]

BEST MODE FOR CARRYING OUT THE INVENTION

Embodiment 1 FIG. Hereinafter, an embodiment of the present invention will be described. FIG. 1 shows an operation panel 1 on which a user sets a bathing time zone and a hot water temperature. Information set here is sent to a control device (a controller 10 shown in FIG. 2), and bath water is set. Insulation control is performed. In FIG. 1, reference numeral 2 denotes a timer setting unit for setting a bathing time period which is a use time period of the bath apparatus or a non-bathing time period which is a non-use time period, and moves a cursor to a display corresponding to a time period to be set. It comprises a feed switch 2a and a set switch 2b for setting a bathing time zone or a non-bathing time zone. 3 indicates 24 hours of the day divided into 8 parts and displayed 3a to 3
h, a timer display section displayed in a circle, and configured so that a display corresponding to the time zone set as the bathing time zone by the set switch 2b of the timer setting section 2 is turned on. In the figure, the display 3b and the display 3h are turned on as indicated by diagonal lines, and a state where 3 to 6 o'clock and 21 to 0 o'clock are set as bathing time zones is displayed. Reference numeral 4 denotes a set temperature display unit for displaying a set temperature, and 5 denotes a current hot water temperature display unit for displaying a current hot water temperature.
When the display is switched by the display changeover switch 6, a clock display section 7 is displayed on the set temperature display section 4 and the present hot water temperature display section 5 to display hours and minutes, respectively. Reference numeral 8 denotes a temperature setting unit for adjusting a set temperature of bath water in a bathing time zone.
When the display is changed to the clock display by the display changeover switch 6, the clock setting unit 9 adjusts the current time.

FIG. 2 is a system diagram of the bath apparatus in this embodiment. In the figure, reference numeral 10 denotes a controller for controlling the bath apparatus. Bath water is sucked from a suction port 12 by a pump 11, returned to a bath tub from a discharge port 13 and circulated. The controller 10 receives the bathing / non-bathing information input from the timer setting unit 2, the set temperature information from the temperature setting unit 8, the temperature information from the temperature detection unit 14, and the current time information from the clock setting unit 9. The energization of the heater 15 is controlled to keep the bath water warm, and an ozone generation signal is output to the ozone generator 16 to generate ozone. The generated ozone passes through the ozone guide pipe 17 under negative pressure and is mixed with the bath water to sterilize the bath water.

FIG. 3 is a block diagram of the controller 10. Reference numeral 20 denotes a timer control unit, which includes eight memories 21 including memories a to h. In each of the memories, the timer setting unit 2 can arbitrarily and independently store bathing / non-bathing setting information. . The contents of each memory are set to 0 in synchronization with the clock count of the clock control unit 22.
At 3 o'clock, the information in memory a is at 3 o'clock, the information at memory b is at 3 o'clock, the information at memory c is at 6 o'clock, the information at memory d is at 9 o'clock. , 12-
At 15:00, the information in the memory e is kept warm at 15-18 o'clock, the information in the memory g is kept at 18-21 o'clock, and the information in the memory h is kept at 21-0: 00. Output to the control unit 23 and the ozone sterilization control unit 24. Based on the bathing / non-bathing information output in synchronization with the clock count, the warming control unit 23 controls the warming by the heater 15. Specifically, when the bathing information is confirmed, the bath temperature is controlled at the set temperature (for example, 42 degrees) output from the temperature setting unit 8, and when the bathing is not performed, the bath temperature is automatically set in advance. Low temperature (eg 35 degrees)
The temperature of the bath water is controlled by changing the set temperature in order to save heat energy.

Further, information on bathing / non-bathing of the timer control unit 20 is output to the ozone sterilization control unit 24, so that the ozone concentration can be reduced in the bathing time period as compared with the non-bathing time period,
Alternatively, sterilization control is performed by controlling the ozone generator 16 so as to stop the ozone sterilization.

Next, the operation will be described. First, how to set a bathing time zone will be described with reference to FIG. Display 3
Of the displays 3a to 3h, the display corresponding to the bathing time zone is turned on, and the display corresponding to the non-bathing time zone is turned off.
If you want to change this time zone, operate as follows.
When the feed switch 2a of the timer setting unit 2 is pressed, the cursor is moved to each of the displays 3a to 3h each time the feed switch 2a is pressed. To move. At this time, the display with the cursor blinks, but in the bathing time period, the lighting time is slow and long, and in the non-bathing time period, the lighting time is short. Here, when the set switch 2b is pressed, the setting of the time zone where the cursor is located is inverted, and the setting can be changed. When a predetermined time elapses after the hand is released from the switch, the setting is determined.

The operation of the timer control section when setting the bathing / non-bathing time zone will be described with reference to the flowchart of FIG. First, the current time set by the clock setting unit 9 is set (step 1). If 0 to 3 o'clock is set as the bathing time zone (step 2), "bathing" is stored in the memory a.
Is stored, and the display 3a is turned on (step 3). If it is not set as a bathing time zone (step 2), "non-bathing" is stored in the memory a and the display 3a is turned off (step 4). Next, if the time is set as a bathing time similarly at 3 to 6 o'clock (step 5), the memory b
"Bathing" is stored in the memory b and the display 3b is turned on (step 6). If it is not set as the bathing time zone (step 5), "non-bathing" is stored in the memory b and the display 3b is turned off (step 7). ). Similarly, the control is similarly performed from 6:00 to 0:00 for each time zone (the control from 6:00 to 21:00 is omitted in FIG. 4).

Next, the heat retention control and the ozone sterilization control will be described with reference to the flowchart of FIG. Step 1
In 1, it is determined whether the current time is 0 to 3 o'clock,
If it is time, it is determined whether or not "bathing" is stored in the memory a (step 12).
It is determined that the time is a bathing time period, the heater 15 is controlled by the heat retention control unit 23 to keep the temperature at the set temperature, and the ozone generator 16 is controlled by the ozone sterilization control unit 24 to reduce the ozone concentration (step 13). ). If "non-bathing" is stored in the memory a, it is determined that 0 to 3 o'clock is in the non-bathing time zone, the output of the heater 15 is reduced by the thermal insulation control unit 23, and the thermal insulation is performed at a temperature lower than the set temperature. Then, the ozone generator 16 is controlled by the ozone sterilization control section 24 to increase the ozone concentration and sterilize (step 14). In this way, energy can be saved by automatically lowering the heat retention temperature during non-bathing hours, and by automatically reducing the ozone concentration during bathing hours, the user will be able to take a bath every time he takes a bath. There is no need to press the ozone stop switch.

Further, in the bathing time period, the hot water temperature detected by the temperature detecting section 14 is compared with the set temperature (step 15), and when it is lower than the set temperature, a warning is issued (step 16). That is, when the hot water temperature has not reached the desired temperature due to disturbance such as a change in the amount of bath water, even though the heat retention control is performed during the bathing time, the user enters the low-temperature hot water without noticing. Give a warning to prevent it from happening. The warning is issued by flashing the display of the current hot water display section 5, the set temperature display section 4, or the timer display section 3 corresponding to the memory containing the current time. That is, the display unit is configured to perform both a normal display and a warning display by simply changing the lighting state. By giving a warning in this manner, the user can notice the warning before taking a bath and take measures such as reheating.

If it is not determined in step 10 that the current time is 0 to 3 o'clock, the process proceeds to the next step (not shown) for determining whether or not it is 3 to 6 o'clock in the next time zone. Although the control from 3:00 to 21:00 is omitted in FIG. 5,
The same control is performed in each time zone up to the time zone of 21 to 0:00 (steps 17 to 22).

As described above, a day is divided into a plurality of time zones, and information on bathing or non-bathing can be arbitrarily and independently stored in each memory corresponding to each time zone. Yes, without limiting the life scene.
Each display of the timer display unit 3 composed of the displays 3a to 3h corresponding to the memories a to h on a one-to-one basis is turned on when the content of the memory is bathing, and is turned off when the memory is not bathing. Because it is performed, the contents of the heat retention control are visually easy to understand, and as a result, there is no need to worry about accidentally taking a bath during the non-bathing time when the heat retention temperature is low. I have. Further, in this embodiment, the timer display section is formed in a circle, so that it is easier to understand.

Embodiment 2 FIG. In the first embodiment,
The warning display is displayed on the current hot water display section 5, the set temperature display section 4,
Alternatively, the display is performed by blinking the display or the like of the timer display unit corresponding to the memory including the current time, but it goes without saying that a warning display unit may be separately provided.

Embodiment 3 In order to display the current time in an easy-to-understand manner, as shown in FIG.
The display 3b may be made to blink when it is in the time zone of 6:00. In this way, if the display of the timer display unit 3 corresponding to the memory including the current time is made to blink, the relationship between the current time and the setting of bathing / non-bathing is easily understood, and the timer display unit and the clock display are displayed. Even without looking at both parts, the current state of the heat retention control can be grasped, and a 24-hour bath device having a timer display unit 3 that does not distract the user's viewpoint is provided.

Embodiment 4 In the first embodiment,
The heater output is controlled to change when the set bathing time is reached, but the heater output is changed a predetermined time before the bathing time, and the heater output is set when the bathing time is reached. Control may be performed so as to reach the temperature. With this control, even when the user uses hot water immediately after the bathing time, the user can use the hot water at an appropriate temperature. Further, if the output of the ozone generator is also changed before a predetermined time before the bathing time period, safety for the human body can be reliably ensured.

[0030]

According to the first aspect of the present invention, since the use time zone and the non-use time zone can be set for each of a plurality of time zones obtained by dividing one day, the range of use time zone selection can be expanded. In addition, the set use time zone and the non-use time zone can be displayed visually so as to be easily understood.

According to the second aspect of the present invention, since the bathing time period and the non-bathing time period can be set for each of a plurality of time periods obtained by dividing one day, the range of selection of the bathing time period is expanded, and
The set bathing time zone and the non-bathing time zone can be displayed visually so as to be easily understood.

According to the third aspect of the present invention, the user can know that the temperature of the hot water is low by the warning, so that the user does not take a bath with a low hot water temperature, and can perform additional heating before taking a bath. Action can be taken.

According to the invention described in claims 4 to 6, according to the invention described in claim 2, the user can know that the temperature of the hot water is low by warning, so that the user can use the bath with a low hot water temperature. It is possible to take measures such as additional heating before taking a bath without entering, and one display unit can serve both a normal display and a warning display.

According to the seventh aspect of the present invention, the ozone sterilization control is automatically performed according to the bathing time period or the non-bathing time period, so that the user's labor can be saved and the safety for the human body can be more reliably ensured.

According to the invention described in claim 8, the relationship between the current time and the set time zone can be displayed in an easily understandable manner.

[Brief description of the drawings]

FIG. 1 is an operation panel diagram of a 24-hour bath device according to the present invention.

FIG. 2 is a system diagram of a 24-hour bath apparatus according to the present invention.

FIG. 3 is a block diagram of a control device for a bath apparatus that can be used for 24 hours according to the present invention.

FIG. 4 is a flowchart showing the operation of the control device for a 24-hour bath device of the present invention.

FIG. 5 is a flowchart showing the operation of the control device for a 24-hour bath device of the present invention.

FIG. 6 is an operation panel diagram of a conventional 24-hour bath device.

FIG. 7 is a flowchart showing the operation of a conventional control device for a 24-hour bath device.

[Explanation of symbols]

2 timer setting section, 3 timer display section, 4 set temperature display section, 5 present hot water temperature display section, 6 display switching degree switch, 7 clock display section, 8 temperature setting section, 9 clock setting section,
16. Ozone generator, 20 timer control unit, 22 clock control unit, 23 heat retention control unit, 24 ozone sterilization control unit

──────────────────────────────────────────────────続 き Continuation of front page (56) References JP-A-62-237389 (JP, A) JP-A-55-90894 (JP, A) JP-A-4-297211 (JP, A) JP-A-6-237894 218382 (JP, A) (58) Fields investigated (Int. Cl. ⁶ , DB name) G04G 15/00 A47K 3/00

Claims (8)

(57) [Claims] 1. A timer control unit which divides a day into a plurality of time zones and has a plurality of memories corresponding to each time zone, and a timer for setting a use time zone or a non-use time zone for each of the time zones. A timer setting unit configured to store in each memory of the control unit; a timer display unit configured by a plurality of display units corresponding to the memory of the timer control unit and performing display according to the setting of the timer setting unit; A 24-hour timer comprising: a clock control unit; and an energization control unit that reads out the contents of the memory and controls energization in synchronization with a clock count of the clock control unit. 2. A timer control unit which divides a day into a plurality of time zones and has a plurality of memories corresponding to the respective time zones, and sets a bathing time zone or a non-bathing time zone for each of the time zones, and A timer setting unit configured to store in each memory of the control unit; a timer display unit configured by a plurality of display units corresponding to the memory of the timer control unit and performing display according to the setting of the timer setting unit; A bath apparatus comprising: a clock control unit; and a heat retention control unit that reads the contents of the memory in synchronization with a clock count of the clock control unit and performs heat retention control of bath water . 3. A timer control unit which divides a day into a plurality of time zones and has a plurality of memories corresponding to each time zone, and sets a bathing time zone or a non-bathing time zone for each of the time zones, and A timer setting unit to be stored in each memory of the control unit, a timer display unit including a plurality of display units corresponding to the memory of the timer control unit and performing display according to the setting of the timer setting unit, A temperature setting section for setting the hot water temperature, a temperature detecting section for detecting the hot water temperature, a clock control section for counting the time, and the contents of the memory are read out in synchronization with the clock count of the clock control section. In the bathing time period, a heat retention control unit that performs heat retention control at the set temperature set by the temperature setting unit, and the hot water temperature detected by the temperature detection unit in the bathing time period is lower than the set temperature. And a warning means for giving a warning when the bath apparatus is in use. 4. A current hot water temperature display section for displaying the hot water temperature detected by the temperature detecting section, wherein the current hot water temperature display is performed when the hot water temperature detected by the temperature detecting section is lower than a set temperature in a bathing time period. 4. The bath apparatus according to claim 3, wherein a warning is issued by blinking the section. 5. A set temperature display section for displaying a set temperature set by a temperature setting section, wherein the set temperature display section blinks when the hot water temperature detected by the temperature detection section is lower than the set temperature in a bathing time period. 4. The bath apparatus according to claim 3, wherein a warning is issued. 6. When the hot water temperature detected by the temperature detection unit is lower than the set temperature during the bathing time period, a warning is displayed by blinking the display of the timer display unit corresponding to the time period including the current time. The bath apparatus according to claim 3. 7. A timer control unit which divides a day into a plurality of time zones and has a plurality of memories corresponding to each time zone, and sets a bathing time zone or a non-bathing time zone for each of the time zones, and A timer setting unit to be stored in each memory of the control unit, a timer display unit including a plurality of display units corresponding to the memory of the timer control unit, and displaying according to the setting of the timer setting unit, and generating ozone. An ozone generator to be mixed with the bath water, a clock control unit for counting time, reading the contents of the memory in synchronization with the clock count of the clock control unit, and generating from the ozone generator according to the contents of the memory. A bath apparatus comprising an ozone sterilization control unit for controlling the concentration of ozone. 8. The bath apparatus according to claim 2, wherein a display section of the timer display section corresponding to a time zone including the current time is blinked.