JP3870898B2 - Bathroom with grip bar - Google Patents

Description

[0001]
BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION
The present invention relates to a bathroom, and more particularly, to a bathroom with a grip bar.
[0002]
[Prior art]
Conventionally, a bathroom with a bay window that has a bay window projecting outward from the bathroom washing area and has a counter panel is known (see Patent Documents 1 and 2). Furthermore, the structure which provided the slide jar for hand showers which function as a grip bar in the bay window of a bathroom is well-known (refer patent document 3). And the structure which provided the crank-shaped handrail extended below from the ceiling of a bathroom so that the attachment position of the lower end part was changeable is well-known (refer patent document 4).
[0003]
[Patent Document 1]
Japanese Patent Laid-Open No. 11-190137 (see FIGS. 7 and 8)
[Patent Document 2]
Japanese Patent Laid-Open No. 11-256853 (see FIG. 12)
[Patent Document 3]
Utility Model Registration No. 2537475 (see FIG. 1)
[Patent Document 4]
JP 2001-292925 A (see FIGS. 1 and 2)
[0004]
[Problems to be solved by the invention]
When a bather entering or exiting a bathtub in the bathroom enters or exits the bathtub, or when the user stands up after using a faucet, shower, etc. provided on the bay window counter, hold the grip bar and hold the body It is easy and safe to do while supporting.
[0005]
However, in a conventional bathroom with a bay window, for example, a grip bar as disclosed in Patent Document 3 is vertically suspended in a straight line perpendicular to the bay window. It must be stretched, and it is considered inconvenient for the body to be stressed and for safe access to the bathtub.
[0006]
Moreover, in the crank-shaped handrail as disclosed in Patent Document 4, the mounting structure is complicated, and there is a handrail in the central part of the bathroom. It is thought that there is a problem.
[0007]
The structure of the bathroom according to the present invention is such that a bather bathing in a bathtub stands up to use a faucet, a shower, etc. for hot water provided in a bay window counter, when leaving the bathtub, or for bathing When entering the bathtub, it is possible to effectively use the force for standing up, and after it stands up, it can be gripped nearby without much reaching, and it has a simple structure that can effectively use the expansion space of the bay window The problem is to realize a bathroom with a bar.
[0008]
[Means for Solving the Problems]
In order to solve the above-mentioned problems, the present invention is a bathroom in which an extension space by a bay window is formed outside a bathroom washing place, and a faucet is provided on the upper surface of the bay window counter in the extension space, The grip bar is composed of an upper vertical portion, an inclined portion, and a lower vertical portion, and the grip bar extends from the upper vertical portion to the inclined portion from a bathroom or a bathtub. A first bent portion that is bent toward the bay window is formed, a second bent portion is formed from the inclined portion to the lower vertical portion, and the inclined portion is formed between the two bent portions. Provide a featured bathroom.
[0009]
In the bathroom described above, a sitting portion may be formed inside the bathtub, and the inclined portion may be configured to have a height that is easy for a bather sitting on the sitting portion to grip when standing up .
[0010]
The said grip bar is good also as a structure located in the front view center part of the said expansion space .
[0012]
It is good also as a structure which provided the upper wall of the bathroom above the said extended space, and attached the lighting fixture to the said upper wall.
[0013]
DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION
Embodiments of a bathroom according to the present invention will be described below with reference to the drawings based on examples. FIG. 1A is a perspective view for explaining one embodiment showing a structure of a bathroom according to the present invention, FIG. 1B is a partially enlarged view thereof, and FIG. 2 is a structure of this bathroom. It is a perspective view which shows the characteristic.
[0014]
As shown in FIG. 1A and FIG. 2, a bay window (a bay window structure is referred to as a “bay window” in this specification) 2 is provided outside the washing place of the bathroom 1. Is formed. In this embodiment, the bay window 2 includes a bay window counter (bay window waterproof pan) 4, a glass window 5, a glass side window 6, a glass skylight 7, an upper wall 8, a right side wall 9, a mirror 10, and the like.
[0015]
A bathtub 11 is provided in the bathroom 1, and an end portion 12 in the longitudinal direction (foot side or head side direction) is mounted on the left side (left side in FIG. 1A) facing the front of the bay window counter 4. And is configured to be supported. The glass window 5 is arranged outside the end 12 in the longitudinal direction of the bathtub 11.
[0016]
On the other hand, the portion on the right side (the right side in FIG. 1A) of the bay window counter 4 protrudes to the washing area side of the bathroom 1 (inside the bathroom 1) to form a basin counter 13. Thereby, the bathtub 11 and the basin counter 13 will be arranged side by side as viewed from the front of the bay window as shown in FIG.
[0017]
The basin counter 13 includes a basin 14 for basin, on which a basin such as a basin, soap, and towel can be placed. A mirror 10 is disposed on the wall surface (front of FIG. 1A) of the bay window 2 outside the basin counter 13. In this embodiment, the mirror 10 is provided as described above, but the glass window 5 may be used.
[0018]
A faucet 15 for supplying hot water is provided on the upper surface of the bay window counter 4 in the expansion space 3 as shown in an enlarged view in FIG. A faucet 16 and a shower hose 17 are connected to the faucet 15. In this way, the bather puts the wash basin on the basin counter 13 in front of the mirror 10 and pours hot and cold water to wash the body. A shower 18 can be used. The shower hose 17 can be hung on a hose hanger 19. The upper wall 8 is provided with two lighting fixtures 20 for illuminating the bathroom 1, and illuminates not only the washing place but also the expansion space 3.
[0019]
The bathroom 1 according to the present invention is provided with a grip bar 21 in the vertical direction (vertical vertical direction) in the expansion space 3 of the bay window 2. As shown in FIG. 1A, the grip bar 21 is located at the center (center in front view) when viewed from the front of the expansion space 3 of the bay window 2 and extends in the vertical direction. Yes.
[0020]
The grip bar 21 has a thickness convenient for a user to hold (including a use state for supporting the user's body such as grasping, leaning on, holding). It is formed in the shape of a pipe or solid bar with resin, wood, etc. As shown in FIG. 2, the grip bar 21 includes an upper vertical portion 22 extending vertically downward from the upper end, and an inclined portion 23 (a portion inclined in an oblique direction) below the upper vertical portion 22. And a lower vertical portion 24 below the inclined portion 23. The upper end of the upper vertical portion 22 is fixed to the lower surface of the upper wall 8 by a fixture 25, and the lower end of the lower vertical portion 24 is fixed to the bay window counter 4 by the fixture 25.
[0021]
A first bent portion 26 that is bent from the upper vertical portion 22 to the inclined portion 23 toward the outside of the washing area of the bathroom 1 is formed. Further, a second bent portion 27 is formed from the inclined portion 23 to the lower vertical portion 24. In short, the grip bar 21 includes two bent portions 26 and 27, and an inclined portion 23 formed in an oblique direction is provided between the two bent portions 26 and 27. The height of the inclined portion 23 is formed at a position where the inclined portion 23 can be easily grasped and force can be easily applied when the user who is taking a bath in the bathtub 11 stands up. In the present embodiment, the seat portion 28 is integrally formed on the bay window 2 inside the bathtub 11, and the position of the inclined portion 23 is more natural for a bather sitting on the seat portion 28. It is in a usable position.
[0022]
A very characteristic configuration of the grip bar 21 of the present invention is that the lower vertical portion 24 is fixed on the bay window counter 4, but an inclined portion 23 is provided above the lower vertical portion 24, and the grip bar is provided by the inclined portion 23. Reference numeral 21 denotes a structure that extends so as to approach the washing area side of the bathroom 1, and the upper vertical portion 22 adopts a structure that extends in a vertical direction at a position that is considerably close to the washing area side of the bathroom 1.
[0023]
The upper vertical portion 22 extends from the upper end to the lower portion of the grip bar 21 and occupies a substantial portion of the overall length of the grip bar 21 in the vertical direction. The user grips and supports the grip when the user is standing up and standing. In addition, in the present invention, since it is provided close to the bathroom 1 side, the user can grasp it without having to reach forcibly, and can support the body when the bathtub 11 enters and exits. It is a very convenient structure.
[0024]
Further, the characteristic configuration of the present invention is that an inclined portion 23 is provided at the lower portion of the grip bar 21 as shown in FIG. The inclined portion 23 is at a height that is easy for a bather to grip when standing up from the sitting state at the time of bathing from the bathtub 11, and further, the inclined portion 23 goes from the washing area side of the bathroom 1 to the bay window 2 side as it goes downward. Therefore, when the user stands up from a sitting state, the user can easily apply power and can use the force effectively.
[0025]
Further, the characteristic configuration of the present invention is that the grip bar 21 is fixed in such a manner that the lower vertical portion 24 is retracted to the bay window 2 side, and the upper vertical portion 22 is in the expansion space 3 on the bay window 2 side. In addition to the configuration in which the bathroom 1 is arranged close to the washing room side, the grip bar 21 is provided so as to be located in the center of the expansion space 3 when viewed from the front. Thereby, not only when the user who takes a bath stands up and comes out of the bathtub 11 in front of the washbasin counter 13, but also when entering the bathtub 11, it is convenient because it is in a position where the user can easily grip it.
[0026]
(Function)
The operation of the bathroom 1 according to the present invention having the above-described configuration will be described with reference to FIG. When the user who has taken a bath stands up from the bathtub 11 to use the faucet 16, the shower 18, the basin counter 13 and the like at the end of the bathing, as shown in FIG. It is possible to stand up by placing the hand on the inclined portion 23 of the. The inclined portion 23 is in a position that is easy to grip even when the user is almost seated, and is inclined, so that it is not only easy to grip for standing up but also to effectively use the force for rising up.
[0027]
As shown in FIG. 3 (b), when the user stands up in the bathtub 11 and goes out across the bathtub 11, or vice versa, the user holds the upper vertical portion 22. Can support the body. Since the upper vertical portion 22 extends vertically in the vicinity of the washing area of the bathroom 1 after standing up, the user does not have to extend his hand to the bay window 2 side, so the user can stand up in the bathtub 11 with a safe and comfortable posture. The bathtub 11 can be entered and exited.
[0028]
In particular, immediately after standing up from the bathtub 11, there may be slight wobbling or dizziness, but since the upper vertical portion 22 is disposed in the vicinity of the bathtub 11, it is extremely reassuring support for the user. Moreover, since the upper vertical portion 22 is not located in the washing area of the bathroom 1 or directly above the bathtub 11, it does not interfere with bathing or washing the body.
[0029]
As described above, the bathroom 1 according to the present invention has the grip bar 21 including the upper vertical portion 22, the inclined portion 23, and the lower vertical portion 24, while the lower end of the lower vertical portion 24 is fixed to the bay window 2 side, while the inclined portion 23 is fixed. Since the upper vertical portion 22 is provided at a position close to the washing place of the bathroom 1 through the wall, the configuration itself is very simple. However, when the user stands up, the inclined portion 23 can be effectively used, and the upper vertical portion 22 after rising up. The two great effects of being able to grip and support the object in a synergistic manner occur.
[0030]
As mentioned above, although embodiment of the bathroom with a grip bar concerning this invention was described based on the Example, this invention is not specifically limited to such an Example, The range of the technical matter as described in a claim It goes without saying that there are various embodiments within. Moreover, when the bathroom 1 which concerns on this invention attaches illumination to the upper wall 8, not only a washing place but the expansion space 3 can be illuminated brightly, and the whole bathroom will become very bright by the synergistic effect with the bay window 2. An effect is produced. Furthermore, if the grip bar 1 is formed in a pipe shape, it is possible to pass the wiring of the luminaire 20 through the inside thereof, and to reduce time and effort related to the wiring.
[0033]
【The invention's effect】
The grip bar of the present invention is not simply suspended in a straight line perpendicularly to the bay window as in the conventional example, but the grip bar extends from the upper vertical portion to the inclined portion from the bathroom washing tub or bathtub toward the bay window side. A first bent portion that is bent is formed, and a second bent portion is formed from the inclined portion to the lower vertical portion . The portion excluding the lower mounting portion and the lower vertical portion, particularly the upper vertical portion, has the same bay window. Since it is on the side close to the washing place or the bathtub in 2 or even a little , the user can easily use it and can effectively use the extended space of the bay window.
[Brief description of the drawings]
FIG. 1 is a diagram illustrating the overall configuration of a bathroom according to an embodiment of the present invention.
FIG. 2 is a diagram illustrating a characteristic configuration of a bathroom according to an embodiment of the present invention.
FIG. 3 is a diagram for explaining a use state of a bathroom according to an embodiment of the present invention.
[Explanation of symbols]
DESCRIPTION OF SYMBOLS 1 Bathroom 2 Bay window 3 Expansion space 4 Bay window counter 5 Glass window 6 Glass side window 7 Glass skylight 8 Upper wall 9 Right side wall 10 Mirror 11 Bath 12 End of the bathtub in the longitudinal direction 13 Wash basin counter 14 Wash basin counter one shelf 15 Faucet 16 Faucet 17 Shower hose 18 Shower 19 Hose fixture 20 Lighting fixture 21 Grip bar 22 Upper vertical part 23 Inclined part 24 Lower vertical part 25 Fixing tool 26 First bent part 27 Second bent part 28 Seat part

Claims (4)

The bathroom is provided with an extension space by a bay window outside the bathroom wash area, and a faucet is provided on the upper surface of the bay window counter in the extension space, and a grip bar is provided in the vertical direction in the extension space, and the grip The bar is composed of an upper vertical portion, an inclined portion, and a lower vertical portion, and a first bend in which the grip bar is bent toward the bay window side from the bathroom washing tub or bathtub from the upper vertical portion to the inclined portion. The bathroom is characterized in that a portion is formed , a second bent portion is formed from the inclined portion to the lower vertical portion, and the inclined portion is formed between the two bent portions . 2. The bathroom according to claim 1 , wherein a seat portion is formed inside the bathtub, and the inclined portion is formed at a height that is easy for a bather sitting on the seat portion to grip when standing up. And bathroom. 3. The bathroom according to claim 1, wherein the grip bar is located in a central portion of the expansion space when viewed from the front . The bathroom according to any one of claims 1 to 3, wherein an upper wall of the bathroom is provided above the expansion space, and a lighting fixture is attached to the upper wall .

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