JP3244650U - Bathtub water supply device - Google Patents

Abstract

An object of the present invention is to provide a bathtub water supply device that can provide a user soaking in a bathtub with higher effects such as fatigue recovery in addition to thermal effects. [Solution] A bathtub water supply device 1 includes a flow path 3 that connects an intake port 31 to a discharge port 32, a pump 4 provided in the flow path 3 that sends water taken in from the intake port 31 to the discharge port 32, and a flow path 3 that connects an intake port 31 to a discharge port 32. The bathtub water supply unit 6 includes a hydrogen generating device 5 that contains hydrogen in the water passing through the passage 3, and a discharge port 32 is provided in a bathtub water supply section 6 that discharges hydrogen-containing water into the bathtub. [Selection diagram] Figure 1

Description

There is an application for exception to loss of novelty.

The present invention relates to a bathtub water supply device.

BACKGROUND ART A water supply device that supplies water to a bathtub has been known for some time (for example, see Patent Document 1). By filling the bathtub with water (hot water) using the water supply device, the user can soak in the hot water in the bathtub.

Utility Model Publication No. 05-089557

By soaking in the hot water in the bathtub, the user can have a thermal effect that promotes blood circulation and provides fatigue recovery and relaxation effects. However, users are demanding not only the current thermal effect but also higher effects such as fatigue recovery.

The present invention has been made in view of the above circumstances, and an object of the present invention is to provide a bathtub water supply device that can provide bathers soaking in a bathtub with higher effects such as fatigue recovery in addition to thermal effects. .

A bathtub water supply device according to one aspect of the present invention includes: a flow path connecting an intake port to a discharge port; a pump provided in the flow path that sends water taken in from the intake port to the discharge port; a hydrogen generating device for containing hydrogen in the water passing through the water bath, and the discharge port is provided in a bathtub water supply section that discharges the hydrogen-containing water into the bathtub.

The bathtub water supply device according to the above aspect of the present invention has an advantage in that it can provide a bather soaking in a bathtub with a higher effect such as fatigue recovery in addition to a thermal effect.

FIG. 1 is a front view of a bathtub water supply device according to an embodiment of the present invention. It is a left side view of the bathtub water supply device concerning the above-mentioned embodiment. 2 is a sectional view taken along line AA in FIG. 1. FIG. 4 is a sectional view taken along line CC in FIG. 3. FIG. FIG. 1 is a sectional view taken along line BB in FIG. It is a top view of the bathtub water supply device concerning the above-mentioned embodiment.

<Embodiment>
Hereinafter, the bathtub water supply device 1 according to the present embodiment will be described in detail.

The bathtub water supply device 1 according to the present embodiment is a device that impregnates water (including hot water) taken in from the intake port 31 with hydrogen, and discharges the hydrogen-containing water from the discharge port included in the bathtub water supply section 6. . By supplying hydrogen-containing water from the bathtub water supply unit 6 to the bathtub, when a bather (user) takes a bath, the thermal effect is more effectively enhanced, blood circulation is promoted, and hydrogen is delivered transdermally. can be taken into blood vessels, etc. In addition, by inhaling the hydrogen precipitated from the hot water stored in the bathtub, bathers can expect benefits from hydrogen inhalation. As a result, in addition to the thermal effect, higher effects such as fatigue recovery can be provided to the bather immersed in the bathtub.

The water taken in from the intake port 31 is preferably hot water. The temperature of the hot water is preferably 30°C or higher and 45°C or lower, more preferably 35°C or higher and 42°C or lower. However, the hot water may be water below 30°C. Preferably, the intake port 31 is immersed in hot water stored in a bathtub. Thereby, the hot water in the bathtub can be circulated through the bathtub water supply device 1, and the hydrogen concentration of the bathwater can be increased according to the elapsed time.

As shown in FIG. 1, the bathtub water supply device 1 includes a flow path 3 connecting at least an intake port 31 to a discharge port 32, a pump 4 provided in the flow path 3, and a water flow path 3 that contains hydrogen in the water flowing through the flow path 3. A hydrogen generating device 5 for dissolving hydrogen in water, a dissolving tank 54 for dissolving hydrogen in water, a bathtub water supply section 6 provided with a discharge port 32, and a frame 2 for supporting these.
(Flow path 3)

The flow path 3 is a water path that connects the intake port 31 and the discharge port 32. Water moves along the flow path 3 from the intake port 31 to the discharge port 32. The flow path 3 is mainly formed by a hose 33. As shown in FIG. 2, the hose 33 includes an inlet hose 331 which has an intake port 31 at one end and which is fixed to the panel 23 of the frame 2 at the other end, and an inlet hose 331 which has one end fixed to the panel 23 and has a bathtub water supply part 6 at the other end. and an outlet hose 332 attached thereto. Further, the hose 33 connects the inlet hose 331 and the pump 4 (see Fig. 4), the pump 4 and the dissolving tank 54 (see Fig. 1), and the dissolving tank 54 and the outlet hose 332 (see Fig. 4). 1), that is, the channels 3 are connected in sequence.
(Pump 4)

The pump 4 pressurizes the water on the flow path 3 and moves the water in one direction (from the intake port 31 to the discharge port 32) along the flow path 3. The pump 4 may be a non-displacement pump or a positive displacement pump, such as a vane pump, screw pump, gear pump, diaphragm pump, plunger pump, piston pump, cascade pump, mixed flow pump, or axial flow pump. , turbine pumps, centrifugal pumps, etc.
The pump 4 can receive the hydrogen generated by the hydrogen generator 5 and send water and hydrogen together to the dissolution tank 54 along the flow path 3.
(Hydrogen generator 5)

The hydrogen generator 5 generates highly concentrated hydrogen from purified water and causes the water passing through the flow path 3 to contain hydrogen. The hydrogen generator 5 includes a tank 51 that stores purified water, an electrolytic cell 52 that electrolyzes the purified water stored in the tank 51 to generate hydrogen, and removes water contained in the hydrogen generated by the electrolytic cell 52. A gas-liquid separator 53 for obtaining high concentration hydrogen is provided. Highly concentrated hydrogen generated by the gas-liquid separator 53 is sent to the outlet of the pump 4 and sent to the dissolution tank 54 together with water.

The electrolysis cell 52 generates hydrogen by electrolyzing purified water. The electrolytic cell 52 generates hydrogen using, for example, solid polymer water electrolysis. In the electrolytic cell 52, one surface of a solid polymer membrane of fluororesin supports, for example, platinum as a catalyst to serve as a cathode, and the other surface supports, for example, iridium oxide to serve as an anode. By applying a DC voltage between both electrodes while supplying purified water to the cathode side, oxygen is generated from the anode side and hydrogen is generated from the cathode side. This allows the electrolysis cell 52 to generate hydrogen.
(Dissolution tank 54)

The dissolution tank 54 can store hydrogen and water moving along the flow path 3, thereby distributing hydrogen throughout the water. The dissolution tank 54 forms a part of the flow path 3, that is, it is provided in the flow path 3. The water stored in the dissolution tank 54 is sent to the outlet hose 332 along the flow path 3 and is discharged from the bathtub water supply section 6.
(Tub water supply part 6)

The bathtub water supply section 6 discharges water flowing through the flow path 3 into the bathtub. In this embodiment, the bathtub water supply section 3 is provided with a discharge port 32 of the flow path 3 . The bathtub water supply section 3 may be any part that has an opening that blows out water into the bathtub, and may be, for example, a nozzle, a joint connected to a side wall of the bathtub, or the like. Further, the bathtub water supply section 6 may simply be the tip of the outlet hose 332. Note that when the tip of the outlet hose 332 is the bathtub water supply section 6, the opening at the tip of the outlet hose 332 is the discharge port 32.
(Frame 2)

The frame 2 carries the pump 4, the hydrogen generator 5, and the dissolution tank 54. The frame 2 of this embodiment includes a plurality of shelf sections 21 arranged in the vertical direction, a top plate section 24, a plurality of columns 22, and a plurality of casters 211.

As shown in FIG. 3, the shelf portion 21 is formed into a rectangular shape in plan view. The plurality of shelves 21 are arranged at intervals in the vertical direction. A pump 4 is supported on the lowermost shelf 21. A dissolution tank 54 and a hydrogen generator 5 are supported on the intermediate shelf 21 . As shown in FIG. 3, the shelf section 21 has a frame shape, but may also have a plate shape, for example.

The top plate section 24 is arranged at the top. The top plate section 24 is parallel to the plurality of shelf sections 21. A control panel 25 is provided on the top plate portion 24, as shown in FIG. The control panel 25 is electrically connected to a controller (not shown) that controls the pump 4 and the hydrogen generator 5. The control panel 25 can send commands to the controller using electrical signals generated by operations by an operator (including a bather). The control panel 25 allows the operator to perform operations such as turning on/off the bathtub water supply device 1 and setting a timer.
The plurality of pillars 22 extend in the vertical direction. The plurality of shelf sections 21 and the top plate section 24 are fixed to each other by a plurality of pillars 22.

One side of the frame 2 has a panel 23 fixed to a plurality of columns 22, as shown in FIG. A support part 26 that removably supports the bathtub water supply part 6 and a support part 26 that supports the intake port 31 are attached to the panel 23. The plurality of supports 26 are attached to the upper end of the panel 23. The "upper end" here means a range from the upper end of the frame 2 to a position below ⅓ of the vertical dimension of the frame 2. Since the support part 26 is located at the upper end (within the above range), the user can reduce bending when removing the bathtub water supply part 6 from the support part 26.
The casters 211 are arranged between the lowermost shelf section 21 and the installation surface. This allows the frame 2 to move on the installation surface.
(how to use)

The user grasps the entrance hose 331 supported by the support part 26 and immerses the intake port 31 into a bathtub filled with water (hot water). In this state, when the user operates the control panel 25 to start the operation of the bathtub water supply device 1, the pump 4 is driven and the water in the bathtub is taken in from the intake port 31, and the water flows along the flow path 3. Moving. The water moving along the flow path 3 receives hydrogen from the hydrogen generator 5 and is ejected from the bathtub water supply section 6 into the bathtub via the dissolution tank 54. By continuing to circulate the water in the bathtub, the bathtub water supply device can supply water with a higher hydrogen concentration into the bathtub depending on the usage time.
<Modified example>

The above embodiment is only one of various embodiments of the present invention. The embodiments can be modified in various ways depending on the design, etc., as long as the purpose of the present invention can be achieved. Modifications of the embodiment will be listed below. The modified examples described below can be applied in combination as appropriate.

The bathtub water supply device 1 according to the embodiment described above may be equipped with a microbubble generator that generates microbubbles. Microbubbles refer to fine bubbles on the micro order (bubble diameter greater than 0 μm and less than 1000 μm). There are no particular limitations on the method for generating microbubbles, and examples thereof include a surfactant-added micropore method, an ultrasonic cavitation method, and the like. Alternatively, a fine bubble generator may be used which generates fine bubbles using a flow path shape such as a high-speed rotation type or an ejector type. By including hydrogen in microbubbles, the hot bath effect can be enhanced and the hydrogen can remain in the bath water for a long time. Thereby, the effect of hydrogen is more likely to be exerted on the bather.
In the embodiment described above, the dissolution tank 54 was provided, but the dissolution tank 54 may not be provided.
In the above embodiment, the intake port 31 took in water stored in the bathtub, but the intake port 31 may be connected to a faucet, for example.

In the above embodiment, the frame 2 is a mobile bathtub water supply device 1 with casters 211, but a stationary bathtub water supply device 1 without casters 211 may be used. Alternatively, for example, it may be a built-in bathtub water supply device 1 installed embedded in furniture or the like.
The frame 2 does not have to be frame-shaped, and may be box-shaped or cabinet-shaped, for example.

The bathtub water supply device 1 may include a heater that warms the water passing through the path 3. Thereby, low temperature water can be taken in from the intake port 31 and high temperature water (hot water) can be discharged from the discharge port 32, thereby making it possible to reheat the water in the bathtub, for example.
<Summary>

As described above, the bathtub water supply device 1 according to the first aspect has a flow path 3 connecting the intake port 31 to the discharge port 32, and a discharge port provided in the flow path 3 to which water taken in from the intake port 31 is connected. 32, and a hydrogen generator 5 that contains hydrogen in the water passing through the flow path 3, and the discharge port 32 is provided in the bathtub water supply section 6 that discharges water containing hydrogen into the bathtub. ing.

According to this aspect, hydrogen-containing water can be discharged from the bathtub water supply part 6 into the bathtub, so when a bather takes a bath, the thermal effect is more effectively increased, blood circulation is promoted, and , hydrogen can be taken into blood vessels etc. through the skin. In addition, by inhaling the hydrogen precipitated from the hot water stored in the bathtub, bathers can expect benefits from hydrogen inhalation. As a result, in addition to the thermal effect, higher effects such as fatigue recovery can be provided to the bather immersed in the bathtub.

The bathtub water supply device 1 according to the second aspect further includes a frame 2 on which the pump 4 and the hydrogen generator 5 are mounted in the first aspect. According to this aspect, the pump 4 and the hydrogen generator 5 can be placed together, and they can be moved together.

The bathtub water supply device 1 according to the third aspect further includes a support section 26 that is attached to the frame 2 and detachably supports the bathtub water supply section 6 in the second aspect. According to this aspect, by supporting the bathtub water supply section 6 on the support section 26, the bathtub water supply section 6 can be used immediately when desired.

In the bathtub water supply device 1 according to the fourth aspect, the support portion 26 is attached to the upper end portion of the frame 2 in the third aspect. According to this aspect, since the support part 26 is located at the upper end, the user can reduce bending down when using the bathtub water supply part 6, and easily remove the bathtub water supply part 6 from the frame 2. be able to.

In the bathtub water supply device 1 according to the fifth aspect, in any one of the first to fourth aspects, the hydrogen generating device 5 has a fine bubble generating device that causes fine bubbles to be included in water. According to this aspect, by including hydrogen in the microbubbles, the hot bath effect can be enhanced and the hydrogen can remain in the bath water for a long time. Thereby, the effect of hydrogen is more likely to be exerted on the bather.

1 Bathtub water supply device 2 Frame 21 Shelf section 26 Support section 3 Channel 31 Intake port 32 Discharge port 33 Hose 331 Inlet hose 332 Outlet hose 4 Pump 5 Hydrogen generator 51 Tank 52 Electrolytic cell 53 Gas-liquid separator 54 Hydrogen dissolving device 6 Bathtub water supply part

Claims (5)

A flow path connecting the intake port to the discharge port,
a pump provided in the flow path that sends water taken in from the intake port to the discharge port;
a hydrogen generator that causes the water passing through the flow path to contain hydrogen;
Equipped with
The discharge port is provided in a bathtub water supply section that discharges the hydrogen-containing water into the bathtub.
Bathtub water supply device. further comprising a frame on which the pump and the hydrogen generator are mounted;
The bathtub water supply device according to claim 1. The bathtub water supply part is provided at the other end of the outlet hose, one end of which is fixed to the frame,
The bathtub water supply device further includes a support section that is attached to the frame and detachably supports the bathtub water supply section.
The bathtub water supply device according to claim 2. The support part is attached to the upper end of the frame.
The bathtub water supply device according to claim 3. The hydrogen generator includes a microbubble generator that causes microbubbles to be included in the water.
The bathtub water supply device according to any one of claims 1 to 4.