JP3896857B2 - Cleaning toilet seat with drying function - Google Patents

Description

[0001]
BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION
The present invention relates to a washing toilet seat with a drying function for washing an anus with washing water such as warm water and then drying residual washing water adhering to the anus.
[0002]
[Prior art]
Conventionally, for example, as shown in FIG. 12, this type of toilet seat is used to dry an anus that has become wet by washing after a toilet, and is dried by applying warm air heated by an electric heater to the buttocks. What you do is normal.
[0003]
In the figure, reference numeral 1 denotes a toilet, and 2 a washing toilet seat, a heating toilet seat 3, a toilet lid 4, a main body 5 incorporating a washing device (not shown), and a washing that protrudes into the toilet 1 to wash the anus of the human body 6. The nozzle 7 is configured. Reference numeral 8 denotes a drying device built in the main body 5, which includes a blower 9, a heater 10, and a blower duct 11.
[0004]
In the above configuration, after washing with washing water ejected from the washing nozzle 7 projecting from the inside of the main body 5 so as to be positioned below the anus in the toilet 1 by a motor or the like, a drying switch (not shown) is turned on. While the heater 10 was energized, the blower 9 was driven, and warm air was supplied from the back of the human body as indicated by the arrow to dry the anus. Patently, as described in Japanese Patent No. 625291, a high pressure air passage is provided in the toilet seat, a plurality of air ejection nozzles are provided in the toilet seat, and high pressure air is injected into the anus, or a nozzle is provided in front. In some cases, air is injected from the front through a high-pressure air passage in the toilet seat.
[0005]
[Problems to be solved by the invention]
However, in the conventional configuration, the wind speed is around 40 ° C., which is blown out from the air duct disposed in the body behind the buttocks, with respect to the state where water drops after washing the anus adhere to the skin around the anus. It is a method of drying by applying warm air of about 2m / sec. However, since the blown warm air flows like stroking the buttocks in the sitting position and does not hit the anus directly, it adheres to the hair root etc. with surface tension. It takes a very long time to dry the moisture, and there is a problem that the user feels frustrated and painful with respect to the monotonous feeling during use. In addition, recently, the skin surface is excessively heated and the temperature is forcibly raised to evaporate the moisture to dry the skin, so that the skin is overdried, and the skin becomes itchy and irritated.
[0006]
[Means for Solving the Problems]
In order to solve the above-mentioned problems, the present invention communicates with a cleaning water supply means having a cleaning nozzle that ejects cleaning water toward the anus, and a drying nozzle composed of a nozzle head provided with injection holes and a nozzle shaft body. And an air opening / closing means for opening and closing the injection hole.
[0007]
As a result, large water droplets or the like adhering to the surface of the buttocks or the like are washed away instantaneously with the residual cleaning water after adhering to the portion to be cleaned. In addition, the opening and closing means prevents the cleaning water being cleaned from adhering to the injection holes, so that the cleaning water is ejected together with the jet during drying and does not adhere to the part to be dried, greatly increasing the time required for drying. It can be shortened. Further, the opening / closing means prevents foreign matter from adhering to the injection hole and improves stability and durability.
[0008]
DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION
The invention according to claim 1 is a cleaning water supply means having a cleaning nozzle that ejects cleaning water toward the anus, a nozzle head provided with a plurality of injection holes, and a drying nozzle composed of a nozzle shaft. The air injection means communicated with the opening and closing means for opening and closing the injection hole, the opening and closing means pivotally supported by a mounting portion provided on the nozzle head to cover the injection hole, and to the nozzle head or the opening and closing lid An opening / closing amount restricting portion is provided, and the opening / closing lid can be opened by the force of a jet flow and can be closed by the weight of the opening / closing lid, thereby providing an opening / closing means that is simple in structure and inexpensive. In addition, by attaching the opening / closing lid to the front end of the nozzle head and providing the opening / closing amount regulating portion, the opening / closing lid can regulate the direction of the jet flow, the jet flow is jetted behind the drying nozzle, It is blown away backwards. Therefore, the washing water is not scattered on the human body part and the drying performance and hygiene are improved.
[0009]
The invention according to claim 2 is a cleaning water supply means having a cleaning nozzle for jetting cleaning water toward the anus, a drying nozzle composed of a nozzle head provided with a plurality of injection holes and a nozzle shaft. An air injection unit that communicates; and an opening / closing unit that opens and closes the injection hole. The opening / closing unit includes a nozzle head and a slide part having a hole part paired with an injection hole provided in the nozzle head, and the slide By opening and closing the plurality of injection holes at once by sliding the part, it is possible to provide an opening / closing means having a simple structure and a stable opening / closing operation. Further, since there is no movable part such as an open / close lid outside the drying nozzle, it is advantageous for the movement of the drying nozzle.
[0010]
The invention according to claim 3 is the invention according to claim 2 , wherein the opening / closing means is composed of an electromagnetic mechanism and a slide portion, and the slide portion is slid by turning the electromagnetic mechanism ON and OFF to intermittently open and close the injection hole. Therefore, even with a small air pump, a high-pressure jet can be obtained, and an injection flow velocity at which the washing water can be blown out can be maintained.
[0011]
According to a fourth aspect of the present invention, in the second aspect of the present invention, since the slide portion can be slid by the air pressure in the nozzle head, an electromagnetic mechanism is not required and an inexpensive opening / closing means can be provided. .
[0012]
According to a fifth aspect of the present invention, in the second aspect of the invention, by providing a pressure accumulating mechanism in the opening / closing means, the slide portion slides and the injection hole opens only when the pressure in the nozzle head becomes high. Thus, it is possible to provide an opening / closing means capable of obtaining a high-pressure intermittent jet with a simple configuration.
[0013]
The invention according to claim 6 is the invention according to claim 2 , wherein the diameter of the hole provided in the slide portion is larger than the hole diameter of the injection hole, so that the combination of the injection hole and the hole is The cross-sectional shape of the jet part of the jet becomes a pseudo cone, the pressure loss due to the injection is reduced, and the air pump can be miniaturized.
[0014]
According to a seventh aspect of the present invention, in the second aspect of the present invention, the nozzle head includes a planar injection hole portion that is continuous with the curved shape of the upper corner, and the width of the injection hole portion is substantially equal to the diameter of the injection hole. As a result of this, even if the cleaning water splashes and splashes on the nozzle head, it will fall without accumulating in the injection hole, and the cleaning water will be ejected together with the jet flow during drying to the part to be dried. There is no adhesion and the time required for drying can be shortened.
[0015]
【Example】
Embodiments of the present invention will be described below with reference to the drawings.
[0016]
Example 1
FIG. 1 is a schematic perspective view of a cleaning toilet seat with a drying function according to the first embodiment of the present invention.
[0017]
In FIG. 1, 12 is a toilet bowl, 13 is a washing toilet seat body, and a toilet seat 14 for a user to sit on and add a toilet lid 15 covering a toilet seat when not in use is rotatably installed on the washing toilet seat body 13. It is. Further, the cleaning toilet seat body 13 has a cleaning water supply means 17 having a cleaning nozzle 16 for cleaning the anus after the stool, and a nozzle head 20 provided with a nozzle shaft 18 and an injection hole 19 at the tip thereof. The air injection means 22 which communicates with the drying nozzle 21 comprised from this, and the control part 23 etc. which perform those drive control are provided. Reference numeral 24 denotes a drive unit that moves the cleaning nozzle 16 and the drying nozzle 21 into the toilet below the anus, and a heat exchange unit (not shown) that produces hot water and a functional component (not shown) that ejects hot water. It is configured.
[0018]
FIG. 2 is a perspective view of a main part of the cleaning toilet seat with a drying function in the first embodiment of the present invention. 2
Reference numeral 5 denotes an opening / closing means, which includes an opening / closing lid 25a, a mounting portion 25b, and a regulating portion 25c. The opening / closing lid 25 a is rotatably attached to an attachment portion 25 b provided in the nozzle head 20. The restricting portion 25c provided in the nozzle head 20 has an effect of restricting the rotation of the opening / closing lid 25a.
[0019]
The operation will be described below. After completion of the cleaning, the nozzle shaft 18 is extended, and the drying nozzle 21 is moved in the vicinity of the buttocks of the human body. At the same time, the air ejection means 22 is activated, and high-speed air is ejected from the ejection holes 19. The opening / closing lid 25a rotates around the attachment portion 25b by the jetting force, and the jet flow reaches the buttock to blow away water droplets of the cleaning water adhering to the buttock. At this time, the movement of the rotated opening / closing lid 25a is restricted by the restricting portion 25c and does not rotate to a position where it cannot be restored by its own weight. When the jet flow disappears, the opening / closing lid 25 a rotates by its own weight and covers the injection hole 19. The drying nozzle 21 moves over the entire buttock while repeating injection from the injection hole 19. In this way, of the residual water adhering to the anus and surrounding buttocks after washing, water drops are instantaneously blown off, and moisture adhering to the surface of the anus etc. is also accelerated by high-speed air. Figured. Further, the opening / closing means 25 prevents the cleaning water being cleaned from adhering to the injection hole 19 so that the cleaning water is ejected together with the jet flow during the drying and does not adhere to the portion to be dried. It can be shortened. Furthermore, the opening / closing means 25 prevents foreign matter from adhering to the injection hole 19 and improves stability and durability.
[0020]
(Example 2)
FIG. 3 is a perspective view of an essential part of a cleaning toilet seat with a drying function in the second embodiment of the present invention. Reference numeral 25 denotes an opening / closing means, which includes an opening / closing lid 25a, a mounting portion 25b, and a regulating portion 25c. The open / close lid 25a is rotatably attached to an attachment portion 25b provided at the front end 20a of the nozzle head 20. The restricting portion 25c provided in the nozzle head 20 has an effect of restricting the rotation of the opening / closing lid 25a.
[0021]
The operation will be described below. After completion of the cleaning, the nozzle shaft 18 is extended, and the drying nozzle 21 is moved in the vicinity of the buttocks of the human body. At the same time, the air ejection means 22 is activated, and high-speed air is ejected from the ejection holes 19. The opening / closing lid 25a rotates around the attachment portion 25b by the injection force. The rotation of the opening / closing lid 25a is restricted by the restricting portion 25c, and the angle formed by the nozzle head 20 and the opening / closing lid 25a is set to be less than 90 °. For this reason, the direction of the jet flow is changed, and the jet flow is jetted to the rear of the nozzle head 20, and the jet reaches the buttock and blows away the water droplets of the cleaning water adhering to the buttock. When the jet flow disappears, the opening / closing lid 25 a rotates by its own weight and covers the injection hole 19. The drying nozzle 21 moves over the entire buttock while repeating injection from the injection hole 19. In this way, since the washing water is blown away backward, the washing water is not scattered and the drying performance and hygiene are improved.
[0022]
(Example 3)
FIG. 4 is a cross-sectional view of the main part of the cleaning toilet seat with a drying function in the third embodiment of the present invention, and FIG. 5 is a plan view of the main part of the cleaning toilet seat with a drying function in the third embodiment of the present invention. is there. Reference numeral 26 denotes a slide part provided in the nozzle head 20b, and a hole part 26a that is paired with the injection hole 19 is provided. As a result, the plurality of injection holes 19 can be collectively opened / closed by sliding the slide portion 26, and the opening / closing means 25 having a simple structure and stable opening / closing operation can be provided. Further, since there is no movable part such as the opening / closing lid 25 a outside the drying nozzle 21, it is advantageous for the movement of the drying nozzle 21.
[0023]
Example 4
FIG. 6 is a plan view of a main part of a cleaning toilet seat with a drying function according to the fourth embodiment of the present invention. An electromagnetic mechanism 27 is coupled to the slide portion 26. By turning the electromagnetic mechanism 27 ON and OFF, the slide portion 26 is slid and the injection hole 19 is opened and closed intermittently, so that a high pressure jet can be obtained even with a small air pump. It is possible to maintain an injection flow velocity at which a flying effect can be obtained.
[0024]
(Example 5)
FIG. 7 is a cross-sectional view of a main part of a cleaning toilet seat with a drying function in the fifth embodiment of the present invention. Reference numeral 26 denotes a slide portion provided in the nozzle head 20b. An air chamber 26 b is provided at the tip of the slide part 26. The slide portion 26 and the air chamber 26b constitute a sealed space in the nozzle head 20b. Reference numeral 20c denotes a positioning portion provided at the tip of the nozzle head 20b. A compression spring 28 is provided between the tip of the slide portion 26 and the tip of the nozzle head 20b.
[0025]
Next, the operation will be described. When air flows into the nozzle head 20b by the air ejecting means 22, the pressure in the nozzle head 20b increases, and the sliding portion 26 slides by overcoming the cloth biasing force of the compression spring 28. At this time, the slide part 26 is positioned by the positioning part 20c so as not to slide too much. Thereby, the injection hole 19 and the hole part 26a overlap, and air is injected from the injection hole 19. When the drying is finished and the inflow of air is stopped, the pressure in the nozzle head 20b is lowered, the slide portion 26 is returned to the original position by the action of the compression spring 28, and the injection hole 19 is closed. As described above, since the slide portion 26 can be slid by the air pressure in the nozzle head 20b, the electromagnetic mechanism 27 is not required, and an inexpensive opening / closing means can be provided.
[0026]
(Example 6)
8 and 9 are cross-sectional views of the main part of the cleaning toilet seat with a drying function according to the sixth embodiment of the present invention. Reference numeral 29 denotes a pressure accumulating mechanism provided near the end of the nozzle head 20. Reference numeral 29a denotes a slide restricting portion having a hemispherical tip, which abuts against the end of the slide portion 26 and restricts the movement of the slide portion. Reference numeral 29b denotes a pressure accumulating spring, which can control the pressure in the nozzle head 20b by the magnitude of this force. Reference numeral 29c denotes a cover that houses a slide restricting portion 29a and a pressure accumulating spring 29b.
[0027]
Next, the operation will be described. When air flows into the nozzle head 20b by the air ejecting means 22, the pressure in the nozzle head 20b increases, and the sliding portion 26 tries to slide by overcoming the force of the compression spring 28. The movement is regulated by the regulation unit 29a. When the pressure in the nozzle head 20b further increases, the slide portion 26 slides gradually while pushing down the slide restricting portion 29a. When the slide restricting portion 29a is completely pushed down, the slide portion 26 loses the restriction and slides at once. At this time, the slide part 26 is positioned by the positioning part 20c so as not to slide too much. Thereby, the injection hole 19 and the hole part 26a overlap, and high pressure air is injected from the injection hole 19. When air is ejected, the pressure in the nozzle head 20b decreases, and the compression spring 28 pushes the slide portion 26 back to its original position. The slide restricting portion 29a is also pushed up by the pressure accumulation spring 29b and restricts the movement of the slide portion 26 again. By repeating this, high-pressure air is intermittently ejected from the ejection hole 19. In this way, the slide portion 26 slides only when the pressure in the nozzle head 20b becomes high, and the injection hole 19 opens, and a high-pressure intermittent jet can be obtained with a simple configuration.
[0028]
(Example 7)
FIG. 10 is a cross-sectional view of the main part of the cleaning toilet seat with a drying function in the seventh embodiment of the present invention. The diameter 26c of the hole 26a provided in the slider part 26 is larger than the hole diameter 19a of the injection hole 19. Thereby, by the combination of the injection hole 19 and the hole 26a, the cross-sectional shape of the jet part of the jet becomes a pseudo cone, the pressure loss due to the injection is reduced, and the air pump can be miniaturized. is there.
[0029]
(Example 8)
FIG. 11 is a cross-sectional view of the main part of the cleaning toilet seat with a drying function according to the eighth embodiment of the present invention. By making the width 20d of the nozzle hole 20 of the nozzle head 20 substantially equal to the hole diameter 19a of the nozzle hole 19, even if the cleaning water splashes and splashes on the nozzle head 20, it drops without collecting in the nozzle hole 20 Accordingly, the washing water is jetted together with the jet during drying and does not adhere to the portion to be dried, and the time required for drying can be shortened.
[0030]
【The invention's effect】
As described above, according to the present invention, the time required for drying can be greatly shortened.
[Brief description of the drawings]
FIG. 1 is a perspective view showing an overview of a cleaning toilet seat with a drying function in Embodiment 1 of the present invention. FIG. 2 is a perspective view of a main part of a cleaning toilet seat with a drying function in Embodiment 1 of the present invention. FIG. 4 is a cross-sectional view of the main part of the cleaning toilet seat with a drying function in Example 3 of the present invention. FIG. 5 is a sectional view of the main part of the cleaning toilet seat with a drying function in Example 3 of the present invention. FIG. 6 is a plan view of an essential part of a cleaning toilet seat with a drying function in Embodiment 4 of the present invention. FIG. 7 is an essential part of a cleaning toilet seat with a drying function in Embodiment 5 of the present invention. FIG. 8 is a cross-sectional view of the main part of the cleaning toilet seat with a drying function in Example 6 of the present invention. FIG. 9 is a cross-sectional view of the main part of the cleaning toilet seat with a drying function in Example 6 of the present invention. 10 of the main part of the cleaning toilet seat with a drying function in Example 7 of the present invention Cross-sectional view [FIG. 11] Cross-sectional view of the main part of a cleaning toilet seat with a drying function in Example 8 of the present invention [FIG. 12] Configuration diagram of a conventional cleaning toilet seat with a drying function [Explanation of symbols]
DESCRIPTION OF SYMBOLS 16 Washing nozzle 17 Washing water supply means 18 Nozzle shaft body 19 Injection hole 19a Width of injection hole part 20 Nozzle head 20a Front end part 20d Width of injection hole part 21 Drying nozzle 22 Air injection means 25 Opening / closing means 25a Opening / closing lid 25b Attachment part 26 Slide part 26a Hole part 26c Hole diameter 27 Electromagnetic mechanism 29 Pressure accumulating mechanism

Claims (7)

  Washing water supply means having a washing nozzle for ejecting washing water toward the anus, an air jet means communicating with a drying nozzle composed of a nozzle head having a plurality of jet holes and a nozzle shaft, and the jet An opening / closing means for opening / closing the hole, and the opening / closing means pivotally supports an opening / closing lid for covering the injection hole by an attachment portion provided on the nozzle head, and an opening / closing amount regulating portion is provided on the nozzle head or the opening / closing lid. Wash toilet seat with.   Washing water supply means having a washing nozzle for ejecting washing water toward the anus, an air jet means communicating with a drying nozzle composed of a nozzle head having a plurality of jet holes and a nozzle shaft, and the jet An opening / closing means for opening / closing the hole, and the opening / closing means comprises a nozzle part and a slide part having a hole part paired with an injection hole provided in the nozzle head, and a plurality of injections by sliding the slide part. Washing toilet seat with drying function that opens and closes the holes. The washing toilet seat with a drying function according to claim 2 , wherein the opening / closing means is constituted by an electromagnetic mechanism and the slide portion, and the slide portion is slid intermittently by turning the electromagnetic mechanism on and off. The washing toilet seat with a drying function according to claim 2 , wherein the sliding of the sliding portion is performed by air pressure in the nozzle head. The washing toilet seat with a drying function according to claim 2 , wherein a pressure accumulating mechanism is provided in the opening / closing means. The cleaning toilet seat with a drying function according to claim 2 , wherein the diameter of the hole provided in the slide portion is larger than the diameter of the injection hole. The cleaning toilet seat with a drying function according to claim 2 , wherein the nozzle head includes a planar injection hole portion connected to a curved surface shape of an upper corner, and the width of the injection hole portion is substantially equal to the hole diameter of the injection hole.

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