JP3136496U - Urinal steps - Google Patents

Abstract

The present invention provides a urinal step for absorbing urine and purified water scattered below a urinal with a replaceable absorbent material stored in a box.
SOLUTION: The step laid in the drooping part in front of the urinal is formed in a thin box shape, and a plurality of holes are formed in the upper surface of the box-type main body, and an absorbent for absorbing liquid inside. In the urinal step loaded with, the box-type main body has a configuration in which the inner box with the upper part opened is housed inside the outer box with the side opening, and the inner box is slid out of one side of the outer box. It is a structure.
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Description

  The present invention relates to a step for placing a foot laid on the drooping portion in front of the urinal, and in particular, an absorbent material that adsorbs liquid such as sewage is housed inside in order to keep it clean. The present invention relates to a urinal step that is easy to replace and has a safe structure provided with a slope so as to eliminate a step on the side where people enter and exit.

  A drool stone is used in the drooping section below the urinal to protect the floor from urine and washing water splashed from the urinal. The diaper stone also plays the role of the user's step, and usually a plate-like olivine with a porcelain tile or the like is used.

This stalagmite does not absorb urine and washing water adhering to the surface of the board and has problems in hygiene such as soiling footwear and causing odors. It was uncomfortable. Especially in stores and public toilets where there are many users, it is necessary to clean frequently because it is easy to get dirty, but it takes time to clean, so there is a problem that it is difficult to sufficiently manage hygiene to the drool. It was.
Therefore, there has been a demand for the development of a step that does not require time and effort for cleaning, which can keep the drool portion clean and suppress the generation of odor.

In addition, in restaurants and public toilets, there is a problem that a user may go up to a step of a urinal step during use. Particularly in hospital toilets, there was a negative effect that wheelchair users could not use due to steps.
JP 2002-364058 A

  In order to solve the above problems, the present invention is a step laid in front of the urinal, storing the absorbent material that absorbs sewage inside, replacing the absorbent material, and providing a slope. It aims at providing the step for urinals of the thin box type in consideration of the hygiene aspect and safety.

  In order to achieve the above object, the urinal step according to the present invention has a thin box shape in which a step laid on the drooping portion below the urinal is formed, and a plurality of holes are formed on the upper surface of the box shape main body. In the urinal step in which the absorbent material for liquid adsorption is loaded, the box-type main body has a configuration in which an inner box having an upper opening is housed inside an outer box having a side opening. In this structure, the inner box is slid out of one side of the outer box. Alternatively, the step laid in the drooping part in front of the urinal is formed in a thin box type, and a plurality of holes are drilled in the upper surface of the box type main body, and an absorbing material for liquid adsorption is loaded inside In the urinal step, the box-shaped main body has a structure in which an upper lid having an opening on the lower surface is covered with a lower box in which a concave portion having an upper lid shape is provided.

  In addition, the step laid in the drooping part in front of the urinal is formed in a thin box shape, and one or a plurality of holes are formed in the upper surface of the box-type main body, and the absorbent material for liquid adsorption inside In the urinal step loaded with, the box-type main body has a structure in which an upper lid having a hole formed in a lower box having an upper opening is pivotally attached to be freely opened and closed. Alternatively, the step laid in the drooping part in front of the urinal is formed in a thin box type, and a plurality of holes are drilled in the upper surface of the box type main body, and an absorbing material for liquid adsorption is loaded inside In the urinal step, the box-shaped main body has a structure in which an upper lid with an opening at the lower part is fitted to a lower box with an upper part as an opening.

  Further, the box-shaped main body has a structure in which a clamping portion that clamps the upper lid and the lower box is provided on a lateral side surface to prevent the box composed of the upper lid and the lower box from coming off, The upper lid and the lower box are pivoted so as to be openable and closable by a locking portion provided on an end surface of the urinal step on the urinal side.

  Further, the upper lid has a structure in which an end surface facing the urinal is formed to be inclined. Moreover, the hole drilled in the upper surface of the box-shaped main body is circular. Further, the lower box or the inner box has a structure in which a protrusion is provided on the bottom surface in order to raise the bottom surface that accommodates the absorbent material. The box-shaped main body is made of metal, artificial resin, or hard rubber.

The urinal step according to the present invention has the following effects because it is configured as described in detail above.
1. Since the scattered urine and sewage are adsorbed by the absorbent through the holes on the upper surface, the upper surface of the urinal step is always kept clean, and the generation of odor can be minimized. Moreover, since it is a structure made to slide, replacement | exchange of an absorber is easy.
2. Since the upper lid is fitted into the lower box, it is a safe structure without detachment.
3. Since the upper lid and lower box are pivotally attached, it is easy to open and close, and the absorbent material can be easily replaced.
4). Since the cover is covered, the structure is simple and the absorbent material can be easily replaced.

5). Since the upper lid and the lower box are clamped by the clamping unit, it is a safe structure without the upper lid being removed. Moreover, the swell of the upper cover by an absorber can be suppressed, and absorption efficiency can be raised.
6). The upper lid can be easily opened and closed by the locking portion, and the absorbent material can be easily replaced. Moreover, it is a structure where an upper cover is easy to fit.
7). Since the level difference is eliminated by inclining the front side, it is possible to effectively prevent whispering, and a wheelchair user can also use it safely.

8). Since the hole is formed in a circular shape, the absorbent material is uniformly raised, and the liquid adhering to the upper surface portion of the upper lid or the upper box in which no hole is formed can be absorbed, and the absorption efficiency is increased.
9. Since the bottom surface is formed on the raised bottom, the absorbing material rises from the hole, and the absorption efficiency for the liquid adhering to the upper surface can be maintained.
10. When the box is made of metal, it is excellent in corrosion resistance and durability and can be used for a long time. Moreover, by using an artificial resin and hard rubber, workability is good and manufacturing cost can be suppressed.

  Hereinafter, the present invention will be described in detail with reference to embodiments shown in the drawings. 1 to 4 are perspective views of a urinal step according to the present invention. 5 is a cross-sectional view of the clamping portion of the present invention, FIG. 6 is a perspective view of the locking portion of the present invention, and FIG. 7 is a perspective view and a cross-sectional view of the protrusion of the present invention. Moreover, FIG. 8 is a figure which shows the state which installed the step for urinals of this invention.

The urinal step 10 of the present invention shown in FIG. 1 has a configuration in which an absorbent material 50 is housed in a box-shaped main body 20 including an inner box 30 and an outer box 40.
The box-shaped main body 20 has a structure in which an inner box 30 is accommodated in an outer box 40 whose side faces are opened. The inner box 30 can be slid from the opening side surface of the outer box 40 and attached or detached. The inner box 30 is provided with a recess 52 for storing the absorbent 50, and by removing the inner box 30, the absorbent 50 loaded therein can be replaced.

FIG. 2 is a perspective view of another embodiment of the urinal step according to the present invention.
The urinal step 12 of this embodiment has a configuration in which an absorbent material 50 is housed in a box-shaped main body 22 including an upper lid 32 and a lower box 42.
In the box-shaped main body 22 of this embodiment, a rectangular storage portion 52 having a size capable of fitting the entire upper lid 32 is recessed in the center of the lower box 42. The storage part 52 is provided on the upper surface of the lower box 42 and can be appropriately changed in shape according to the shape of the upper lid 32 as well as the quadrangle, so that the lid 32 can be removably fitted. It is recessed. The fitted upper cover 32 is removed and the internal absorbent 50 is replaced.

FIG. 3 is a perspective view of another embodiment of the urinal step according to the present invention.
The urinal step 14 of this embodiment has a configuration in which an absorbent material 50 is housed in a box-shaped main body 24 including an upper lid 34 and a lower box 44.
In the box-shaped main body 24, an upper lid 34 having a hole formed in the upper surface is pivotally attached to a lower box 44 in which a storage portion 52 for an absorbent material 50 is recessed. By opening the upper lid 34, the internal absorbent 50 can be exchanged.

FIG. 4 is a perspective view of another embodiment of the urinal step according to the present invention.
The urinal step 16 of this embodiment has a configuration in which the absorbent material 50 is housed in a box-shaped main body 26 including an upper lid 36 and a lower box 46.
The upper lid 36 of the box-shaped main body 26 is formed to be larger than the width of the outer frame of the lower box 46, and the upper lid 36 has a structure that covers the lower box 46 with the lower part as an opening. In the lower box 46, a storage portion 52 for storing the absorbent 50 is recessed, and the upper cover 36 is removed to replace the internal absorbent 50.

The absorbent 50 is a member that absorbs and adsorbs liquid, and may be any material that has a function of absorbing liquid. Although it may be a solid or a granular material, it is desirable to use a thick band member, for example, a non-woven fabric or the like mixed with a highly water-absorbing resin so as to facilitate replacement. In the embodiment shown in FIGS. 1 to 4, the rectangular absorbent material 50 is formed in accordance with the shape of the box-shaped main body 20, 22, 24, 26, but the shape is not limited. It is possible to appropriately change the shape of the recess according to the shape of the storage portion 52.
Odor outflow can be prevented by allowing the absorbent material to absorb urine and washing water. Further, in order to further enhance the deodorizing effect, a configuration in which a deodorant or a deodorant is mixed, or an absorbent material 50 to which an fragrance is added can be used.

  The urinal steps 10, 12, 14, and 16 can each have a shape in which an inclined surface 60 is formed on an end surface facing the urinal. Further, it is also possible to adopt a structure in which the protrusions 70 are erected on the bottom surface in order to raise the storage portion 52 for storing the absorbent material 50 into a bottom shape.

  As shown in FIG. 2 or 4, the inclined surface 60 is provided on an end surface on the near side facing the urinal. The urinal steps 10, 12, 14, 16 and the floor surface are connected with a gentle slope by the inclined surface 60. This inclination prevents the user from craving, and the wheelchair user can use it with peace of mind.

The protrusion 70 is erected on the bottom surface of the storage part of the inner box 30 or the lower box 32, 34, 36 that stores the absorbent 50, and the absorbent 40 is in close contact with the upper surface of the box-type main body 20, 22, 24, 26. This is a member. By erecting the plurality of protrusions 70, the entire bottom surface is raised to form a bottom portion. It is a structure that can effectively absorb urine and washing water adhering to the surface of the box-type main body by the absorbent material 50 adhered to the upper surface.
As shown in FIG. 4 and FIG. 7, in this embodiment, a plurality of protrusions 70 formed on the protrusions are arranged on the bottom surface of the lower box 46, but the shape of the protrusions 70 is not specified, Any shape can be used as long as the entire bottom surface is raised, such as providing a plurality of protruding protrusions.

  In addition, the box-shaped main body 24 composed of the upper lid 34 and the lower box 44 or the box-shaped main body 26 composed of the upper lid 36 and the lower box 46 can be sandwiched by the sandwiching portions 80 provided on the side surfaces. . As shown in FIG. 5, the sandwiching portion 80 is a member having a U-shaped cross section having a width larger than the thickness of the box-shaped main body, and the upper lid and the lower box are vertically moved by a concave portion formed in a U-shape. It is the structure clamped. The clamping unit 80 is attached to either the upper lid or the lower box. Moreover, it is also possible to provide a structure that can be easily attached and detached by providing a knob on the holding portion 80. The clamping unit 80 can prevent the upper lid from being detached from the lower box, and has a safe structure.

  Further, the box-shaped main bodies 22, 24, and 26 including the upper lids 32, 34, and 36 and the lower boxes 42, 44, and 46 have a structure in which a locking portion 90 that locks the upper lid and the lower box is provided on the side surface. Is possible. As shown in FIG. 6, the engaging portion 90 has an engaging hole 92 formed in one of the upper lid and the lower box, and an engaging protrusion 94 provided in the other, as shown in FIG. It is possible to make the structure to be. The upper lid and the lower box can be opened and closed with the locking portion 90 as the pivot, and the absorbent material 50 can be easily replaced.

  The shape of the hole 65 formed in the upper surface of the box-shaped main body 20, 22, 24, 26 can be freely selected from circular, oval, square, rectangular, etc., but it is circular in order to effectively absorb sewage. It is desirable to form. Absorbent 50 expands in volume by absorbing urine and washing water. However, by forming it in a circular hole in particular, absorbent 50 rises uniformly from hole 65, and urine adhering to the periphery of the hole or the upper surface of the step. Etc. can be absorbed firmly. Further, the holes 65 can be arranged in a grid, zigzag, concentric or other arbitrary arrangement. As shown in FIG. 4, by providing the hole 65 in the foot shape, the user's foot position can be easily determined, and sewage can be absorbed efficiently.

The box-type main bodies 20, 22, 24, and 26 can be made of metal, artificial resin, hard rubber, or the like. In the case of metal, stainless steel is particularly preferably used. This is because stainless steel is resistant to corrosion and durable, and the metallic luster gives a clean feeling.
In consideration of getting on by a person, a beam may be provided inside the box-shaped main body in order to increase the strength.

FIG. 8 is a view showing a state in which a urinal step according to the present invention is installed in a toilet. FIG. 8A shows a case where the urinal is used for a wall-mounted urinal, and the urinal steps 10, 12, 14, and 16 are laid on the floor immediately below the urinal.
In addition, when using it for the stall type urinal 2 as shown in FIG. 8B, the shape of the urinal steps 10, 12, 14, 16 can be made to match the shape of the lower part of the urinal 2. It is. The urinal step may be configured to be detachably fixed to the floor surface with a hook or the like (not shown).

  The urine and the pre-purified water scattered and adhering to the urinal step enter the urinal step through the numerous holes 65 and are absorbed by the absorbent 50, so that no odor is emitted and the user's There is no worry of soiling shoes. Moreover, a wheelchair user can use it safely without hesitation by providing the inclined surface. Further, the absorbent material can be easily replaced, and the appearance of the toilet floor can be kept clean.

Perspective view of a urinal step according to the present invention The perspective view which shows another Example of the step for urinals which concerns on this invention The perspective view which shows another Example of the step for urinals which concerns on this invention The perspective view which shows another Example of the step for urinals which concerns on this invention Sectional view of the clamping part of the present invention Perspective view of the locking part of the present invention Perspective view and cross-sectional view of the protrusion of the present invention The figure which shows the state which installed the step for urinals concerning this invention

Explanation of symbols

1, 2, urinal 10, 12, 14, 16 urinal steps 20, 22, 24, 26 Box-shaped main body 30 Inner box 32, 34, 36 Upper lid 40 Outer box 42, 44, 46 Lower box 50 Absorber 52 Storage part 60 Inclined surface 65 Hole 70 Projection 80 Holding part 90 Locking part 92 Engagement hole 94 Engagement protrusion

Claims (10)

A urine in which the step laid on the drooping part in front of the urinal is formed in a thin box shape, a plurality of holes are drilled in the upper surface of the box body, and an absorbent material for liquid adsorption is loaded inside In the dexterous step,
The box-shaped main body has a structure in which an inner box with an upper part is opened inside an outer box with a side opening, and has a structure in which the inner box is slid out of one side of the outer box. Step for urinal to do. A urine in which the step laid on the drooping part in front of the urinal is formed in a thin box shape, a plurality of holes are drilled in the upper surface of the box body, and an absorbent material for liquid adsorption is loaded inside In the dexterous step,
The urinal step, wherein the box-shaped main body has a structure in which a lower box having a concave portion having an upper lid shape is covered with an upper lid having an open bottom surface. A urine in which the step laid on the drooping part in front of the urinal is formed in a thin box shape, a plurality of holes are drilled in the upper surface of the box body, and an absorbent material for liquid adsorption is loaded inside In the dexterous step,
The urinal step, wherein the box-shaped main body has a structure in which an upper lid having a hole formed in a lower box having an opening at the top is pivotally attached to be openable and closable. A urine in which the step laid on the drooping part in front of the urinal is formed in a thin box shape, a plurality of holes are drilled in the upper surface of the box body, and an absorbent material for liquid adsorption is loaded inside In the dexterous step,
The urinal step, wherein the box-shaped main body has a structure in which an upper lid with an opening at a lower part is fitted to a lower box with an upper part as an opening. 5. The urinal step according to claim 3, wherein the box-shaped main body is provided with a holding portion for holding the upper lid and the lower box on a side surface in order to prevent the box from coming off. 6. The urinal according to claim 2, wherein the box-shaped main body has an upper lid and a lower box pivoted by a latching portion provided on an end surface on the urinal side of the urinal step. Step. 7. The urinal step according to claim 1, wherein the upper lid has an inclined end surface facing the urinal. 8. The urinal step according to claim 1, wherein a hole drilled in an upper surface of the box-shaped main body is circular. 9. The urinal step according to claim 1, wherein the lower box or the inner box is provided with a protrusion on the bottom surface so that the bottom surface for containing the absorbent material is raised. 10. The urinal step according to claim 1, wherein the box-shaped main body is made of metal, artificial resin, or hard rubber.

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