JP3565015B2 - Toilet seat device - Google Patents

Description

[0001]
TECHNICAL FIELD OF THE INVENTION
The present invention relates to a toilet seat device which is installed on a toilet so that the toilet seat body is rotatable in a substantially horizontal plane.
[0002]
[Prior art]
Conventionally, as shown in FIGS. 17 and 18, a toilet seat device in which a toilet seat body 5 is installed on a toilet bowl 1 so as to be rotatable in a horizontal plane is known (Japanese Patent Laid-Open No. 7-204125). In this case, the circular toilet seat support 2 is pivotally supported on the rear portion of the toilet 1, and a guide groove 36 is formed on the upper surface of the toilet seat support 2 along the same circular shape. A plurality of guide rollers 37 movably engaged are provided below the toilet seat body 5 in the circumferential direction, and the toilet seat body 5 is rotated in the horizontal plane along the guide grooves 36 via the guide rollers 37. It is supported to be free.
[0003]
Therefore, in this case, the toilet seat main body 5 can be rotated on the toilet bowl 1, so that the user sitting on the toilet seat main body 5 can change the direction in the seated state. This is convenient not only when the toilet paper on the side is fed out, but also when the user sits or stands up.
[0004]
That is, when sitting or standing up, it is the least movement and easy to perform the operation toward the entrance of the toilet. For example, when the entrance of the toilet is located on the side of the toilet 1, The same operation can be easily performed by rotating the toilet seat body 5 so as to face the same side and sitting or standing up, particularly when the user is an elderly person or a physically handicapped person. It is effective for In addition, when the user is an elderly person or a physically handicapped person, the caregiver may assist the user in sitting down or standing up. The care work can be performed easily by setting the direction to be easy to assist.
[0005]
[Problems to be solved by the invention]
However, in the above-described conventional technique, the load tends to concentrate on one guide roller 37 due to the deviation of the weight of the seated user, so that the toilet seat body 5 is not reliably supported. There is a problem that the toilet seat body 5 is easily shifted in the horizontal direction and is not smoothly rotated, because the 37 is likely to rattle in the guide groove 36.
[0006]
When the washing water or dirty water in the toilet bowl 1 scatters and enters between the toilet bowl 1 and the toilet seat body 5, the washing water or dirty water reaches the guide means 4 including the guide groove 36 and the guide roller 37. There is a problem that the toilet seat body 5 is difficult to be smoothly rotated, and the toilet seat body 5 is difficult to rotate smoothly. In addition, chemicals and detergents may enter between the toilet 1 and the toilet seat body 5 together with the washing water and sewage, and in this case, there is a problem that the guide means 4 is corroded and its maintenance becomes difficult. .
[0007]
The present invention has been invented in order to solve all the problems in the above-mentioned conventional technology, that is, an object thereof is to provide a toilet seat device in which a toilet seat body is securely supported and smoothly rotated. .
[0008]
[Means for Solving the Problems]
In the toilet seat device according to the first aspect of the present invention, a toilet seat support having a shape along the peripheral edge of the upper end of the toilet is pivotally supported at a rear portion of the toilet, and the upper surface of the toilet seat support is inclined inward and downward, and the toilet seat support is mounted thereon. The toilet seat body is mounted via a substantially circular guide means along the peripheral edge of the upper end of the toilet, and the toilet seat body is supported along the guide means so as to be rotatable in a substantially horizontal plane. is there.
[0009]
Therefore, in this case, the toilet seat main body on the toilet bowl can be rotated in a substantially horizontal plane, so that the user sitting on the toilet seat main body can change the direction while sitting in the seated state, which is convenient. Moreover, the ease of use when sitting or standing up is improved. In addition, since the toilet seat support is pivotally supported at the rear of the toilet, the toilet seat main body together with the toilet seat support can be rotated toward the rear of the toilet when not in use, so that the toilet seat can be stored out of the way.
[0010]
Furthermore, in this case, since the load applied to the toilet seat body is received in a direction orthogonal to the upper surface of the toilet seat support inclined inward and downward, the center of rotation of the toilet seat body is unlikely to shift and the toilet seat body is in a stable state. As a result, the load is evenly applied to the substantially circular guide means in the circumferential direction, so that the toilet seat body is stably and reliably supported and smoothly rotated.
[0011]
In addition, since the upper surface of the toilet seat support is inclined inward and downward, washing water and sewage in the toilet or chemicals and detergents are prevented from reaching the guide means, and even if the guide means is reached, The toilet seat is quickly discharged into the toilet bowl below and inside, so that the toilet seat main body does not become difficult to rotate smoothly, and the guide means becomes hard to corrode, thereby improving the maintainability.
[0012]
Claims of the invention1The toilet seat device described isOfIn the toilet seat device, the guide means is formed by a ring-shaped rotary bearing. Therefore, especially in this case, the ring-shaped rotatingASince the external force applied to the ring is distributed over the entire length in the circumferential direction, the load is evenly applied to the guide means, and the toilet seat body can be rotated more smoothly. Further, since the guide means formed by a ring-shaped rotary bearing can be easily assembled by interposing the guide means between the toilet seat support and the toilet seat main body, the manufacturing is also simplified.The ring-shaped rotary bearing has a triple structure including an upper receiving member, a middle bearing main member, and a lower receiving member, and a lower surface of the upper receiving member and an upper surface of the lower receiving member are inclined inward and downward over the entire circumference. The middle bearing main member is configured so that the entire body is inclined inward and downward in a shape along the peripheral surface of the inverted truncated cone, and the load of a seated person on the toilet seat body is inclined inward and downward. The toilet seat body is received in a direction perpendicular to the upper surface of the toilet seat support (the upper surface of the lower receiving member of the rotary bearing), so that the center of rotation of the toilet seat body is unlikely to shift and the toilet seat body is rotated in a stable state, and is substantially circular. Since the load is evenly applied in the circumferential direction to the guide means having the shape, the toilet seat body is stably and reliably supported and smoothly rotated.
[0013]
Claims of the invention2The toilet seat device described in the above claim1In the above described toilet seat apparatus, the toilet seat body is provided with locking means for stopping the rotation thereof and fixing the toilet seat body. Therefore, in this case, in particular, by stopping the rotation by the locking means at the time of sitting and fixing the toilet seat body, it is possible to obtain a stable good sitting comfort, and also to prevent the toilet seat body from being inadvertently rotated. Can improve safety.
[0014]
Claims of the invention3The toilet seat device described in the above claim2In the toilet seat device described above, a fixed state is normally held by elasticity, and the locking means is released only when operated against the elasticity. Therefore, in this case, in particular, the fixed state of the toilet seat body is inevitably held by the elasticity of the lock means in normal times, so that careless rotation of the toilet seat body is reliably prevented and safety is further improved. . Further, when the toilet seat body is rotated, the fixed state by the locking means can be easily released by operating the locking means against the elasticity.
[0015]
Claims of the invention4The above described toilet seat device is the above claim 13The toilet seat device according to any one of the above, further comprising latch means for elastically contacting the toilet seat body and stopping the rotation of the toilet seat body at a predetermined position. Therefore, in this case, in particular, when the toilet seat body is stopped at the predetermined rotation position, the positioning operation can be easily performed by clicking with the latch means elastically engaged with the toilet seat body.
[0016]
Claims of the invention5The toilet seat device described in the above claim4In the toilet seat device described above, the toilet seat body is a latch means for stopping the rotation of the toilet seat body at a position where the toilet seat body faces directly in front of the front. Therefore, in this case, in particular, since the rotation of the toilet seat body is stopped at a position facing the front of the normal use state by the latch means, it is possible to easily return the toilet seat body to the normal use state by rotating the toilet seat body. It is possible to use it more easily.
[0017]
Claims of the invention6The above described toilet seat device is the above claim 15The toilet seat device according to any one of the above, further comprising stopper means for restricting a rotation range of the toilet seat body. Therefore, in this case, in particular, unnecessary rotation of the toilet seat body can be prevented by restricting the rotation range of the toilet seat body by the stopper means, and usability and safety can be further improved.
[0018]
Claims of the invention7The above described toilet seat device is the above claim 16The toilet seat device according to any one of the above, further comprising a wiping unit that slides on a surface of the toilet seat body when the toilet seat body rotates. Therefore, in this case, in particular, the wiping means is slid on the surface of the toilet seat body with the rotation of the toilet seat body, and dirt and dust on the surface are automatically removed by the wiping means. The state is maintained and the cleaning operation is simplified.
[0019]
BEST MODE FOR CARRYING OUT THE INVENTION
1 to 9 show claims 1 to 5 of the present invention.6The toilet seat device of this embodiment pivotally supports a toilet seat support 2 having a shape along the upper peripheral edge of the toilet 1 at a rear portion of the toilet 1, and The upper surface 3 is inclined inward and downward, and the toilet seat main body 5 is placed thereon via a substantially circular guide means 4 along the peripheral edge of the upper end of the toilet 1, and the toilet seat main body 5 is moved along the guide means 4. It is supported to be rotatable in a substantially horizontal plane.
[0020]
Further, in the toilet seat device of this embodiment, the guide means 4 is formed by a ring-shaped rotary bearing 6. Further, there is provided a lock means 7 for stopping the rotation of the toilet seat body 5 and fixing the same. In this case, the fixing state is normally maintained by elasticity, and the same state is obtained only when the operation is performed against the elasticity. Locking means 7 for releasing the fixed state. In addition, there is provided a latch means 8 which makes elastic contact with the toilet seat main body 5 to stop the rotation of the toilet seat main body 5 at a predetermined position. In this case, the rotation of the toilet seat main body 5 is directed straight forward. Latch means 8 for stopping at a position where it has been set. Further, a stopper means 9 for regulating the rotation range of the toilet seat body 5 is provided.
[0021]
Hereinafter, a specific configuration of the toilet seat device of the embodiment will be described in detail. Toilet bowl 1Western styleIt is a flush toilet, and flushing water is flushed into the toilet and the flushing water is excreted.
Both are to remove wastewater. A hot water local cleaning device 11 is installed and fixed on the rear upper surface of the toilet 1, and the toilet seat support 2 is pivotally supported by the hot water local cleaning device 11. The hot water local cleaning device 11 is provided with a nozzle (not shown) that protrudes into and out of the toilet 1 so that the human body can be cleaned with hot water jetted from the nozzle tip.
[0022]
In this case, a pair of fixing holes 12 are formed in the rear upper surface of the toilet 1, and the hot water local cleaning device 11 is attached and fixed by bolts (not shown) inserted into and screwed into the fixing holes 12. The hot water local cleaning device 11 is provided with pivot shafts 13 on both sides. The pivot support shafts 13 are provided with attachment support portions 14 protruding from the rear end of the ring-shaped toilet seat support 2. The toilet seat support 2 is pivotally supported by the two pivotal support pieces 15 disposed on both sides being rotatably locked and attached.
[0023]
Therefore, the toilet seat support 2 is vertically rotated about the pivot shaft 13, and a plurality of rubber seats 16 are provided on the lower surface of the toilet seat support 2 in the circumferential direction. The toilet seat support 2 is supported on the toilet 1 via the rubber seat 16. The rubber seat 16 has a built-in pressure sensor (not shown). The pressure sensor detects that the seat is seated on the toilet seat body 5 and transmits the detection signal to the hot water local cleaning device 11.
[0024]
The ring-shaped rotary bearing 6 serving as the guide means 4 has a triple structure and includes an upper receiving member 6a, a middle bearing main member 6b, and a lower receiving member 6c, and is interposed between the toilet seat support 2 and the toilet seat body 5. Is being worn. In this case, the upper surface of the lower receiving member 6c of the rotary bearing 6 is inclined inward and downward over the entire circumference as the upper surface of the toilet seat support 2. The lower surface of the upper receiving member 6a of the rotary bearing 6 is also inclined inward and downward in the same manner, and the middle bearing main member 6b is inclined inward and downward as a whole along the peripheral surface of the inverted truncated cone. Is formed.
[0025]
The toilet seat body 5 is ring-shaped, and is mounted and supported on the toilet seat support 2 so as to be rotatable in a horizontal plane along a ring-shaped rotary bearing 6. The toilet seat body 5 has a built-in heater (not shown), and the heater is electrically connected to the hot water local cleaning device 11 to heat the toilet seat body 5. As shown in FIGS. 3 and 4, a locking means 7 for stopping and fixing the rotation of the toilet seat main body 5 is provided at the center of the front end of the toilet seat support 5 so as to elastically contact the toilet seat main body 5 to rotate the toilet seat at a predetermined position. The latch means 8 for stopping the operation are respectively provided at the center of the rear end of the toilet seat support 5.
[0026]
As shown in FIGS. 5 and 6, the locking means 7 locks an engaging pin 18 in an engaging hole 17 formed in a lower portion of the outer peripheral surface of the toilet seat body 5 to stop and fix the rotation of the toilet seat body 5. Things. In this case, a plurality of engaging holes 17 are provided at a lower portion of the outer peripheral surface of the toilet seat main body 5 at a constant pitch in the circumferential direction. At least when the toilet seat main body 5 faces directly in front of the toilet seat, the engaging pin 18 engages. It is formed at a position where it can be stopped. The engagement pin 18 is elastically urged toward the outer peripheral surface of the toilet seat body 5 by a pair of springs 19 on both sides, and the elasticity normally locks the engagement pin 18 in the engagement hole 17. State is maintained. Further, when the operation button 20 is pressed, the engaging pin 18 is retreated against the elasticity and comes out of the engaging hole 17.
[0027]
That is, when the operation button 20 is pushed by hand, the engaging pin 18 is withdrawn and disengaged from the engaging hole 17 via the seesaw mechanism 21, the fixed state of the toilet seat body 5 is released, and the toilet seat body 5 can be freely moved. Can be rotated. When the operation button 20 is released, the engaging pin 18 resiliently projects toward the outer peripheral surface of the toilet seat main body 5 and is locked in the engaging hole 17 at that position, so that the rotation of the toilet seat main body 5 is stopped. Stop is fixed. In this case, since the locking means 7 is located at the center of the front end of the toilet seat support 5, the operation and fixing of the locking means 7 can be performed by operating one operation button 20 which is located between the knees. Easy to do.
[0028]
Also, in this case, if the engagement pin 18 is electrically disengaged from the engagement hole 17 by using a solenoid instead of the operation button 20, the engagement and disengagement operation can be performed quietly and more easily. Will also be done. Further, the operation of the operation button 20 may be remotely controlled via a cable.
[0029]
As shown in FIGS. 7 and 8, the latch means 8 elastically contacts a contact member 23 projecting from the toilet seat support 2 to a flat portion 22 formed on an upper peripheral surface of the toilet seat body 5. 5 is stopped at a predetermined position. In this case, a plurality of flat portions 22 are provided at an equal pitch in the circumferential direction (an angular pitch of 15 degrees in FIG. 7 and 60 degrees in FIG. 8 (schematic)) in the upper part of the outer peripheral surface of the toilet seat main body 5, but at least The contact body 23 is formed at a position where the contact body 23 can be elastically contacted when the toilet seat body 5 is directed straight forward. The abutment body 23 protrudes from the attachment support portion 14 at the rear end of the toilet seat support 2 toward the outer peripheral surface of the toilet seat body 5, and is internally formed by a spring material 24 built in the attachment support portion 14. It has been urged towards the direction.
[0030]
Since it is difficult to assume that the toilet seat main body 5 is rotated until the toilet seat main body is turned rearward, the flat portion 22 is disposed within a range of approximately half of the outer peripheral rear side of the toilet seat main body 5. Therefore, when the toilet seat main body 5 is rotated, the abutment body 23 slides while elastically contacting the outer peripheral surface of the toilet seat main body 5 and at the position where it comes into elastic contact with the flat portion 22, a click feeling is obtained. The rotation of the toilet seat body 5 is stopped, and the toilet seat body 5 can be further rotated so as to overcome the click feeling.
[0031]
As shown in FIG. 9, the stopper means 9 includes a protrusion 25 protruding from the inner periphery of the toilet seat support 2 and a concave groove 26 formed in the middle of the outer peripheral surface of the toilet seat body 5. The protrusion 25 protrudes inward from the attachment support portion 14 of the toilet seat support 2, and the concave groove 26 is formed in the middle of the outer peripheral surface of the toilet seat main body 5 so as to have a predetermined circumferential length. . In this case, since it is difficult to assume that the toilet seat main body 5 is rotated until the toilet seat main body is turned rearward, the concave groove 26 is formed in a range of approximately half of the outer peripheral rear side of the toilet seat main body 5, The rotation range of the toilet seat main body 5 is regulated by the stopper means 9 to approximately 90 degrees from the position facing straight forward to both sides.
[0032]
Therefore, in the toilet seat device of the present embodiment, the toilet seat main body 5 can be rotated on the toilet bowl 1, so that the user sitting on the toilet seat main body 5 can change the direction while sitting. For example, it is convenient not only when the toilet paper on the side is fed out, but also when the user sits or stands up.
[0033]
That is, when sitting or standing up, it is the least movement and easy to perform the operation toward the entrance of the toilet. For example, when the entrance of the toilet is located on the side of the toilet 1, The same operation can be easily performed by rotating the toilet seat body 5 so as to face the same side and sitting or standing up, particularly when the user is an elderly person or a physically handicapped person. It is effective for For example, when moving between the wheelchair and the toilet seat main body 5, the toilet seat main body 5 can be oriented in an appropriate direction for the movement, which is effective. In addition, when the user is an elderly person or a physically handicapped person, the caregiver may assist the user in sitting down or standing up. The care work can be performed easily by setting the direction to be easy to assist.
[0034]
Further, in the toilet seat device of this embodiment, since the toilet seat support 2 is pivotally supported at the rear of the toilet 1, the toilet seat body 5 is rotated together with the toilet seat support 2 toward the rear of the toilet 1 when not in use. It can be moved and kept out of the way.
[0035]
Further, in particular, in the toilet seat device according to one embodiment of the present invention, the upper surface of the toilet seat support 2 (the lower receiving member 6c of the rotary bearing 6) in which the load of the person seated on the toilet seat body 5 is inclined inward and downward. (The upper surface), the center of rotation of the toilet seat main body 5 is unlikely to shift and move, and the toilet seat main body 5 is rotated in a stable state, and the load is evenly applied to the substantially circular guide means 4 in the circumferential direction. As a result, the toilet seat body 5 is stably and reliably supported and smoothly rotated.
[0036]
Further, since the upper surface of the toilet seat support 2 is inclined inward and downward, washing water and dirty water, chemicals, detergents, and the like in the toilet 1 are unlikely to penetrate deeply between the toilet 1 and the toilet seat body 5, and guide means is provided. 4 is prevented, and even if the guide means 4 is reached, it is quickly discharged into the toilet bowl 1 below and inward, and the toilet seat body 5 is not difficult to rotate smoothly. In addition, the guide means 4 is hardly corroded, and its maintenance is improved.
[0037]
Further, in the toilet seat device of this embodiment, since the guide means 4 is formed by the ring-shaped rotary bearing 6, the rotary base is provided.AExternal force applied to the ring 6 in the entire circumferential direction
It is dispersed over a long distance, and the load is applied more evenly to the guide means 4, so that the toilet seat body 5 can be rotated more smoothly. Also, a ring-shaped rotating bearing6Since the guide means 4 formed by the above can be easily assembled by interposing the guide means 4 between the toilet seat support 2 and the toilet seat main body 5, the manufacturing is also simplified.
[0038]
In addition, in the toilet seat device of this embodiment, stable sitting comfort can be obtained by stopping the rotation by the lock means 7 and fixing the toilet seat body 5 at the time of sitting. Also, careless rotation of the toilet seat main body 5 can be prevented. For example, when a user mistakenly tries to support the body by holding the toilet seat main body 5 by an elderly person or a physically handicapped person. In this case, since the toilet seat main body 5 is fixed, the body is securely supported and safety is improved. In addition, in this case, the fixed state of the toilet seat body 5 is necessarily held by the elasticity of the lock means 7 in the normal state, so that careless rotation of the toilet seat body 5 is reliably prevented, and safety is further improved. You. Further, when the toilet seat body 5 is rotated, the locking state by the locking means 7 can be easily released by operating the locking means 7 against the elasticity.
[0039]
Further, in the toilet seat device of the present embodiment, when the toilet seat body 5 is stopped at a predetermined rotation position, the positioning operation is easily performed in a clickable manner by the latch means 8 elastically engaged with the toilet seat body 5. become. Moreover, in this case, since the rotation of the toilet seat main body 5 is stopped at least at a position facing the front in front of the normal use state by the latch means 8, the toilet seat main body 5 is rotated to easily return to the normal use state. And the usability is further improved. Further, by restricting the range of rotation of the toilet seat body 5 by the stopper means 9, the toilet seat body 5 can be prevented from rotating backward more than necessary, and usability and safety are further improved. .
[0040]
FIG. 10 shows claims 1 to 5 of the present invention.7Another embodiment corresponding to the above is shown, and the toilet seat device of this embodiment is provided with a wiping means 10 that slides on the surface of the toilet seat body 5 when the toilet seat body 5 rotates. In this case, the wiping means 10 is made of a cloth or a brush, and is fixedly protruded from the attachment support portion 14 at the rear end of the toilet seat support 2. Therefore, in this case, in particular, the wiping means 10 is slid on the surface of the toilet seat body 5 with the rotation of the toilet seat body 5, so that dirt and dust on the surface are automatically removed by the wiping means 10. It is removed, hygiene is maintained and the cleaning operation is simplified. Otherwise, the configuration is exactly the same as that of the above embodiment, so that the same operation and effect as in the above embodiment can be obtained.
[0041]
FIGS. 11 to 14Shows a reference example of the present invention. In the toilet seat device shown in FIG. 11, the guide means 4 is formed of a ring-shaped single-layer rotating bearing 6. In the toilet seat device shown in FIG. 12, the guide means 4 is provided on the inner peripheral bottom surface of the toilet seat support 2 so as to protrude over the entire circumference, and the guide means 4 is provided on the lower surface of the toilet seat body 5 by being recessed over the entire circumference. And a guide groove 28 slidably engaged with the rail 27. In the toilet seat device shown in FIG. 13, the guide means 4 includes a plurality of rotating balls 29 arranged on the inner peripheral bottom surface of the toilet seat support 2 at a plurality of uniform pitches in the circumferential direction, and a recess on the lower surface of the toilet seat body 5 over the entire circumference. And a guide groove 28 in which the rotating ball 29 is rollingly engaged. In the toilet seat apparatus shown in FIG. 14, the guide means 4 is arranged at a plurality of equal pitches in the circumferential direction on the lower surface of the toilet seat main body 5, with a guide groove 28 recessed over the entire inner peripheral bottom surface of the toilet seat support 2. And a rotating roller 30 to be provided.
[0042]
In these cases, the inner peripheral bottom surface which is the upper surface of the toilet seat support 2 is formed so as to be inclined inward and downward. Further, the shape of the guide rail 27 and the guide groove 28 can be made any shape other than the circular shape, so that the toilet seat body 5 can be rotated on a desired track other than the circular shape. Become. Except for the guide means 4, the configuration is exactly the same as that of the embodiment shown in FIGS..
[0043]
FIG. 15 shows still another embodiment of the present invention. In the toilet seat device of this embodiment, the lock device 7 is shown in FIGS. The configuration is exactly the same as that of the embodiment. That is, a rotating piece 31 whose tip abuts on an appropriate position on the outer peripheral surface of the toilet seat main body 5, and a coil spring 32 (e.g. One end is engaged with a fixed pin 33 protruding from the toilet seat support 2, and the other end is engaged with a movable pin 34 protruding from the rotating piece 31). The locking means 7 is formed by the operation piece 35 which is pivotally rotated, and the locking means 7 is disposed on both sides of the rear portion of the toilet seat support 2.
[0044]
Therefore, in this case, normally, on both sides of the rear portion of the toilet seat support 2, the distal ends of the two rotating pieces 31 abut on appropriate positions on the outer peripheral surface of the toilet seat body 5 due to the elasticity of the coil spring 32. The fixed state in which the rotation of is stopped is maintained. When the toilet seat main body 5 is rotated, the operation piece 35 is pulled outward against the elasticity of the coil spring 32, so that the rotation piece 31 is rotated together with the operation piece 35 and the rotation is performed. The tip of the piece 31 is separated from the outer peripheral surface of the toilet seat main body 5, and the fixed state is released.
[0045]
In addition, in this case, since both locking means 7 are disposed on both sides of the rear portion of the toilet seat support 2, the fixing and releasing operations can be easily performed so that the legs of the occupant do not get in the way. , Making it easier for caregivers to operate. Except for the locking means 7, the configuration is exactly the same as that of the embodiment shown in FIGS. 1 to 9, so that the same operation and effect as in the embodiment shown in FIGS.
[0046]
FIG. 16 shows still another embodiment of the present invention. In the toilet seat device of this embodiment, a protrusion 25 protruding from the outer periphery lower edge of the toilet seat main body 5 and an inner periphery of the toilet seat support 2 are provided. The stopper means 9 is formed by the concave groove 26 formed in the bottom surface. Since the structure other than the stopper means 9 is exactly the same as that of the embodiment shown in FIGS. 1 to 9, the same operation and effect as in the embodiment shown in FIGS.
[0047]
In the toilet seat device of the present invention, the toilet seat main body 5 can be formed so that the height can be adjusted via an elevating mechanism. In such a case, the user can sit down or stand up. In addition, care work for assisting this can be performed more easily.
[0048]
【The invention's effect】
As described above, in the toilet seat device according to the first aspect of the present invention, the toilet seat body is rotated in a stable state, and the load is evenly applied to the guide means. , And is smoothly rotated, and the waterproofness, corrosion resistance, and maintainability of the guide means are also improved.
[0049]
Claims of the present invention1In the toilet seat device described above, in particular, a ring-shaped rotating bed is used.AThe load is more evenly applied to the guide means formed by the ring, so that the toilet seat body can be rotated more smoothly, and in this case, the manufacture is simplified.Further, since the load of the seated person on the toilet seat body is received in a direction orthogonal to the upper surface of the toilet seat support inclined inward and downward (the upper surface of the lower receiving member of the rotary bearing), the center of rotation of the toilet seat body shifts. It is difficult to rotate the toilet seat body in a stable state, and a load is evenly applied to the substantially circular guide means in the circumferential direction, so that the toilet seat body is supported stably and reliably and smoothly. It is turned.
[0050]
Claims of the present invention2In the toilet seat device described above, in particular, by fixing the toilet seat main body with the locking means, it is possible to obtain a stable good sitting comfort, and also to improve the safety by preventing inadvertent rotation of the toilet seat main body. It can also be done.
[0051]
Claims of the present invention3In the toilet seat device described above, particularly, the fixed state of the toilet seat body is inevitably held in normal times, so that the safety is further improved and the locked state can be easily fixed by operating the locking means against the elasticity. Can be canceled.
[0052]
Claims of the present invention4In the toilet seat device described above, particularly, when the toilet seat body is stopped at a predetermined rotation position, the positioning operation is easily performed by the latch means elastically contacting the toilet seat body.
[0053]
Claims of the present invention5In the above described toilet seat device, the toilet seat body is particularly stopped by the latch means at a position facing directly in front of the normal use state, the return to the normal use state becomes easy, and the usability is further improved.
[0054]
Claims of the present invention6In the toilet seat device described above, in particular, unnecessary rotation of the toilet seat main body can be prevented by the stopper means, and usability and safety can be further improved.
[0055]
Claims of the present invention7In the toilet seat device described above, in particular, dirt, dust, and the like on the surface of the toilet seat body are automatically removed by the wiping means in accordance with the rotation of the toilet seat body, the sanitary state is maintained, and the cleaning operation is simplified. You.
[Brief description of the drawings]
FIG. 1 is a schematic longitudinal sectional view showing a toilet seat device according to an embodiment of the present invention.
FIG. 2 is a schematic exploded perspective view showing the toilet seat device.
FIG. 3 is a longitudinal sectional view showing the toilet seat device.
FIG. 4 is a plan view showing the toilet seat device.
FIG. 5 is a longitudinal sectional view showing a main part of the toilet seat device.
FIG. 6 is a cross-sectional view showing a main part of the toilet seat device.
FIG. 7 is a plan view showing a main part of the toilet seat device.
FIG. 8 is a schematic cross-sectional view showing a main part of the toilet seat device.
FIG. 9 is a longitudinal sectional view showing a main part of the toilet seat device.
FIG. 10 is a schematic perspective view showing a toilet seat device according to another embodiment of the present invention.
FIG. 11 of the present invention.Reference exampleThe schematic longitudinal cross-sectional view which shows the toilet seat apparatus which is.
FIG. 12 of the present invention.Reference exampleThe schematic longitudinal cross-sectional view which shows the toilet seat apparatus which is.
FIG. 13 of the present invention.Reference exampleThe schematic longitudinal cross-sectional view which shows the toilet seat apparatus which is.
FIG. 14 of the present invention.Reference exampleThe schematic longitudinal cross-sectional view which shows the toilet seat apparatus which is.

FIG. 15 is a cross-sectional view showing a main part of a toilet seat device according to still another embodiment of the present invention.
FIG. 16 is a schematic exploded perspective view showing a main part of a toilet seat device according to still another embodiment of the present invention.
FIG. 17 is a plan view showing a conventional toilet seat device.
18 is a sectional view taken along the line KK in FIG.
[Explanation of symbols]
1 toilet
2 Toilet seat support
3 Top
4 Guide means
5 Toilet seat body
6 rotating bearing
7 Locking means
8 Latch means
9 Stopper means
10 Wiping means

Claims (7)

A toilet seat support having a shape along the upper edge of the toilet is pivotally supported at the rear of the toilet, and the upper surface of the toilet seat support is inclined inward and downward, and a substantially circular guide along the upper edge of the toilet is placed thereon. A toilet seat body mounted thereon via means, and the toilet seat body is supported along the guide means so as to be rotatable in a substantially horizontal plane , wherein the guide means has a ring-shaped rotation. The ring-shaped rotary bearing is formed of a bearing, and the ring-shaped rotary bearing has a triple structure including an upper receiving member, a middle bearing main member, and a lower receiving member, and a lower surface of the upper receiving member and an upper surface of the lower receiving member extend inward and downward over the entire circumference. The toilet seat device according to claim 1, wherein the middle bearing main member is inclined inward and downward as a whole along the peripheral surface of the inverted truncated cone. Toilet seat apparatus according to claim 1, further comprising a locking means for fixing to stop the rotation of the seat frame. 3. The toilet seat apparatus according to claim 2, wherein the lock means is held in a fixed state by elasticity at normal times, and is a lock means which is released only when operated against the elasticity. The toilet seat device according to any one of claims 1 to 3 , further comprising latch means for elastically contacting the toilet seat body and stopping the rotation of the toilet seat body at a predetermined position. 5. The toilet seat device according to claim 4 , wherein said toilet seat device is a latch means for stopping the rotation of said toilet seat body at a position where said toilet seat body faces directly forward. The toilet seat device according to any one of claims 1 to 5 , further comprising stopper means for regulating a rotation range of the toilet seat body. The toilet seat device according to any one of claims 1 to 6 , further comprising a wiping unit that slides on a surface of the toilet seat body when the toilet seat body rotates.

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