JP3503498B2 - Seated toilet - Google Patents

Description

Detailed Description of the Invention

[0001]

BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION 1. Field of the Invention The present invention relates to a seat-type toilet bowl having handrails standing upright on both sides of a toilet body.

[0002]

2. Description of the Related Art Conventionally, as shown in FIG.
A seated toilet bowl having handrails 3 standing on both sides of the toilet is known. In the seated toilet, the toilet body 1 is made of earthenware and has an opening recess 12 for defecation, the support frame 20 is installed on the floor surface 5 around the toilet body 1, and the support frame 20 The handrail 3 is provided at the upper end portion. In this case, when sitting on the toilet body 1 or standing up from now on, the handrail body 3 can be easily held and operated.

However, in the seated toilet bowl,
The support frame 20 interferes with the floor surface 5 around the toilet body 1 and causes trouble especially when approaching with a wheelchair, and it is difficult to clean the floor surface 5 around the toilet body 1. However, there is a problem that the circumference of the feet of the toilet body 1 does not fit into a neat appearance.

Further, as shown in FIG. 6, there is also known a seated toilet bowl in which a handrail body 3 is erected on a toilet seat 21 pivotally provided on the toilet body 1. In the seated toilet bowl, a pair of support bars 22 that are bent outward and upward are provided on the sides of the toilet seat 21, and the handrail body 3 is installed between the upper ends of both support bars 22. In this case, although the above-mentioned problem is solved, the handrail body 3 and the support bar 22 move integrally with the toilet seat 21 and it is difficult to rotate the toilet seat 21, or the toilet seat 21 is installed upright. The handrail body 3 has a weak support strength, that is, the handrail body 3 is supported by a support bar 22 which is bent upward and outward in order to secure a sitting space. The problem of insufficient strength to support
Etc.

Further, as shown in FIG. 7, it is considered that the handrail body 3 is erected on the upper surface of the toilet body 1 as an improved example. In this case, the bolt 9 is attached to the upper surface plate portion 23 of the toilet body 1. The handrail body 3 is provided upright by being sandwiched by a pair of nuts 10, and the handrail body 3 is provided on the upper end portion of the bolt 9, but even in this case, to hold the handrail body 3 to support the body. The problem of insufficient strength remains, and a new problem arises in that the seating space is narrowed by the handrails 3 on both sides.

[0006]

SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION The present invention has been invented to solve the above-mentioned problems in the prior art. The problem is that the floor around the floor is neatly housed so that cleaning is easy and the wheelchair is easy to clean. However, it is an object of the present invention to provide a sitting-type toilet bowl that can be approached without any hindrance, can secure a wide seating space, and can securely support the body with a firmly supported handrail body.

[0007]

According to a first aspect of the present invention, there is provided a sitting type toilet bowl, wherein both side portions of a toilet body are formed with protrusions which bulge outward from above and below the toilet body. Handrails are erected on the end faces.

Therefore, in this case, since the handrail body is erected on the upper end surfaces of both side portions of the toilet body, the handrail body does not interfere with the floor surface around the toilet body,
The surrounding floor surface has a neat appearance and can be easily cleaned, and the toilet body can be easily approached by a wheelchair, so that transfer between the wheelchair and toilet body is easy. It can be carried out.

Moreover, since the handrails are erected on the upper end surfaces of the protrusions that bulge outward on both sides of the toilet body, the spacing between the handrails on both sides becomes large and wide on the toilet body. A seating space can be secured. Further, since the protruding portion that bulges outward is formed over the top and bottom of the toilet body, the load on the handrail that is erected on the upper end surface of the protruding portion is strong on the floor surface through the protruding portion. It is possible to securely support the body by holding the handrail body, and it is possible to operate safely and comfortably with the handrail body when sitting on or standing up from the toilet body.

[0010] seated toilet according to a first aspect of the present invention,
In the above SL the sitting toilet, to form protrusions on the hollow housing the support projecting portion, the lower end portion of the support is supported on the floor, handrail body to the upper end portion of the support It is characterized in that it is built upright.

Therefore, in this case, in particular, the support is accommodated in the hollow projection so as not to hinder the good appearance, and the lower end of the support is supported on the floor surface. The load applied to the handrail body that is vertically installed on the upper end portion of the support body is more firmly received on the floor surface, and the support strength of the handrail body is enhanced.

A seated toilet according to claim 2 of the present invention is
The seated toilet according to claim 1, wherein a lower end portion of the support is screw-fixed on the floor surface, an opening portion for fixing the screw is formed at a lower portion of a protruding portion of the toilet body, and the opening / closing is performed in the opening portion. It is characterized by a flexible lid attached.

Therefore, especially in this case, since the lower end portion of the support is screwed onto the floor surface, the lower end portion of the support is prevented from shifting and a more reliable support state can be obtained. . Moreover, since the opening for fixing the screw is formed in the lower portion of the protruding portion of the toilet body, the screw can be easily fixed through the opening, and usually the opening is closed with the lid. You can pay in a good appearance.

[0014]

[0015]

[0016]

DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION Figure 1 and 2, claim 1 of the present invention,
2 shows an embodiment corresponding to No. 2 , and the sitting type toilet bowl of this embodiment has protruding portions 2 that bulge outward on both sides of the toilet body 1 and bulge outwardly above and below the both protruding portions 2. The handrail body 3 is erected on the end face.

In the seated toilet of the embodiment, the protrusion 2 is formed in a hollow shape, the support 4 is housed in the protrusion 2, and the lower end of the support 4 is supported on the floor surface 5. The handrail body 3 is erected and integrated with the upper end portion of the support body 4.
In this case, the lower end portion of the support body 4 is screwed onto the floor surface 5, an opening 6 for fixing the screw is formed in the lower portion of the protruding portion 2 of the toilet body 1, and the opening 6 can be opened and closed freely. A lid 7 is also attached.

The toilet body 1 is made of earthenware and has an opening recess 12 for defecation formed on the front upper surface thereof, and a pipe from the flush water tank and a water supply control device (not shown) are housed on the rear upper surface thereof. Is formed with a hollow opening 13 for communicating with the inside of the hollows of the protrusions 2 on both sides, and a washing device with a toilet seat, a hot water washing toilet seat, etc. are provided on the hollow opening 13. (Not shown) is installed. On both side outer walls of the toilet body 1, there are integrally formed projecting portions 2 that bulge laterally in a curved shape. The both projecting portions 2 reach the floor surface 5 and the upper end surface thereof is the upper surface of the toilet body 1. It is flush.

Inside the hollows of the protrusions 2 on both sides of the toilet body 1, the fittings 14 are screwed onto the floor surface 5 with screws 15, respectively, and the projections 16 are integrally formed on the upper surface of the fittings 14. Has been done. An engagement hole 17 communicating with the hollow inside of the protrusion 2 is formed in the upper end surface of the protrusion 2 of the toilet body 1.
The handrail body 3 is formed by bending a metal pipe material into a substantially L shape, and a support body 4 is integrally extended to the lower end portion of the handrail body 3.

The supports 4 vertically provided on the lower ends of the handrails 3 are inserted into the hollow inside of the projecting portion 2 of the toilet body 1 through the engaging holes 17, and the lower end pipe opening of the supports 4 is opened. It is fitted to the protrusion 16 of the mounting member 14 and is screwed by the screw 15 so as not to come off or rotate. At that time, a screw fixing operation is performed from the outside of the toilet body 1 through the opening 6 formed in the lower portion of the outer wall of the protruding portion 2 of the toilet body 1 in the vicinity of the mounting bracket 14, and then the opening 6 is removed. Lid 7
Is fitted and closed.

Therefore, in the seated toilet of this embodiment, the handrail 3 is provided on the upper end surfaces of both side portions of the toilet body 1.
Since the handrails 3 are erected, the handrails 3 do not get in the way on the floor surface 5 around the toilet body 1, and the floor surface 5 around the toilet body 1 does not get in the way.
It has a sleek appearance and can be easily cleaned. In addition, the toilet body 1 can be approached by a wheelchair without any trouble, and the wheelchair and the toilet body 1 can be easily transferred.

Moreover, since the handrails 3 are erected on the upper end surfaces of the protrusions 2 which bulge outward on both sides of the toilet body 1, the distance between the handrails 3 on both sides becomes large, and the toilet body is made larger. A wide seating space is secured above 1. Further, since the protruding portion 2 bulging outward is formed over the upper and lower sides of the toilet body 1, the handrail body 3 erected on the upper end surface of the protruding portion 2 is prevented from swinging and the handrail is prevented. The load applied to the body 3 is firmly received on the floor surface 5 via the protrusion 2.

Therefore, it is possible to securely support the body by holding the handrail bodies 3 on both sides, and when sitting or standing up on the toilet body 1, the handrail bodies 3 on both sides can be operated safely and comfortably. be able to. Therefore, the sitting-type toilet bowl of the embodiment is optimal for the elderly and people with physical disabilities.

Further, in the seated toilet of the embodiment,
The support 4 is housed in the hollow protruding portion 2 so as not to hinder the good appearance, and the lower end of the support 4 is supported on the floor surface 5 via the mounting bracket 14. Therefore, the load applied to the handrail body 3 which is vertically installed on the upper end portion of the support body 4 is more firmly received on the floor surface 5, and the support strength of the handrail body 3 is enhanced.

Further, in this case, since the lower end portion of the support body 4 is screwed onto the floor surface 5 by the screw 15, the shift movement of the lower end portion of the support body 4 is prevented and a more reliable support state is obtained. be able to. Moreover, since the opening 6 for fixing the screw is formed in the lower portion of the protrusion 2 of the toilet body 1, the screw 6 can be easily fixed with the screw, and the opening 6 is normally used. Can be closed with the lid 7 and can be stored neatly.

3 and 4 show a reference embodiment of the present invention,
In the sitting type toilet of the reference embodiment, the handrail body 3 is formed in a box shape having an upward opening, a through hole 8 is formed in the bottom portion of the handrail body 3, and a bolt 9 is provided on the upper end surface of the protrusion 2. Is fixed by projecting, the bolt 9 is inserted into the through hole 8 of the handrail body 3, and the handrail body 3 is placed on the upper end surface of the protrusion 2.
From the upper opening of the handrail body 3, the nut 10 is screwed and tightened to the bolt 9, and the handrail body 3 is erected and fixed on the upper end surface of the protruding portion 2, and can be opened and closed in the upper opening of the handrail body 3. The cover body 11 is attached.

In this case, the bolt 9 is attached to the upper end of the protrusion 2.
The head portion 18 of the bolt 9 is embedded and fixed, and the screw rod portion of the bolt 9 is arranged and projected in front of and behind the upper end surface of the projecting portion 2. Railing 3
Is integrally formed in a rectangular box shape that is long in the front-rear direction and is made of pottery, synthetic resin, metal, or the like, and through holes 8 are formed in front and behind the bottom of the handrail body 3 so as to correspond to the bolts 9. A rectangular plate-shaped cover body 11 made of the same material is detachably fitted and held in the upper opening of the handrail body 3, and a flexible cushion material layer is formed on the upper surface of the cover body 11. There are 19 layers.

[0028] Thus, in the seating toilet of the reference embodiment, bottom bolt 9 of the handrail body 3 formed in a box shape, because it is fixed on the upper end surface of the projecting portion 2 of the toilet body 1 by a nut 10, The handrail body 3 does not move and the load applied thereon is stably received on the upper end surface of the projecting portion 2, and a more reliable and firm support state can be obtained. Moreover, since the bolt 9 and the nut 10 are housed inside the handrail body 3 and the upper opening of the handrail body 3 is closed by the openable / closable cover body 11, a better appearance can be obtained. Incidentally, otherwise has the same structure as the above embodiment.

[0029]

As described above, in the sitting type toilet bowl according to claim 1 of the present invention, the surrounding floor surface has a neat appearance and can be easily cleaned. It is possible to approach without any hindrance, and it is possible to easily transfer between the wheelchair and the toilet body.
A wide seating space can be secured on the toilet bowl body, and the body can be securely supported by the handrail body that is firmly supported on the floor, and when sitting or standing up, It is possible to operate safely and comfortably by holding the handrail body.

[0030] Further, in the seated toilet according to a first aspect of the present invention, in particular, hollow to support the projecting portion being formed body is accommodated so as not hindrance to good appearance, of the support The load applied to the handrail body that is vertically installed on the upper end portion is more firmly received on the floor surface, and the support strength of the handrail body is increased.

Further, in the seated toilet according to the second aspect of the present invention, in particular, the lower end portion of the support body is fixed with a screw to prevent the displacement movement, so that a more reliable support state can be obtained. Moreover, the screw fixing work can be easily performed from the opening in the lower portion of the protruding portion of the toilet body, and normally, the opening can be closed with the lid and can be stored in a good appearance.

[0032]

[Brief description of drawings]

FIG. 1 is a partially exploded perspective view showing a sitting type toilet bowl according to an embodiment of the present invention.

FIG. 2 is a sectional view of an essential part of the seated toilet bowl.

FIG. 3 is a partially exploded perspective view showing a seated toilet bowl that is a reference embodiment of the present invention .

FIG. 4 is a cross-sectional view of a main part of the seated toilet bowl.

FIG. 5 is a perspective view showing a conventional seated toilet bowl.

FIG. 6 is a perspective view showing another conventional sitting toilet bowl.

FIG. 7 is a cross-sectional view showing a sitting type toilet bowl that is a conventional improvement example.

[Explanation of symbols]

1 Toilet body 2 protrusion 3 handrails 4 support 5 floor 6 openings 7 Lid 8 through holes 9 bolts 10 nuts 11 cover body

Front Page Continuation (72) Inventor Katsushi Ishii 1048, Kadoma, Kadoma City, Osaka Prefecture Matsushita Electric Works, Ltd. (56) Bibliographic Reference Sho 54-176439 (JP, U) Special Table 2-504118 (JP, A) (58) Fields investigated (Int.Cl. ⁷ , DB name) A47K 17/02 E03D 11/00-11/18

Claims (2)

(57) [Claims] 1. A forming protrusions bulged outward laterally over the sides above and below the toilet bowl, Ri Na erected the handrail body on the upper end surface of both said protrusion hollow the protruding portion formed in Jo accommodating the support projecting portion, the lower end portion of the support is supported on a floor surface, characterized in that erected integrated handrail body to the upper end portion of the support wearing seat toilet. 2. A lower end portion of the support body is screw-fixed on the floor surface, an opening portion for fixing the screw is formed in a lower portion of the protruding portion of the toilet body, and an openable / closable lid body is attached to the opening portion. The seated toilet bowl according to claim 1, wherein