JP4033797B2 - Bath lid support structure - Google Patents

Description

[0001]
BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION
The present invention relates to a support structure for a bath lid constituted by two or more divided plates whose outer periphery is surrounded by an elastomer.
[0002]
[Prior art and problems to be solved by the invention]
Conventionally, as shown in FIG. 17, a bath lid 3 for covering the upper surface of the bathtub 1 is composed of two or more divided plates 4, 5, and the outer peripheries of the divided plates 4, 5 are elastomers 4 a, 5 a. When the lower end is brought into contact with the flange 1a of the bathtub 1 and the upper end side is stood and supported on the bathtub wall surface 2b, as shown in the enlarged sectional view of FIG. Since the respective elastomers 4a and 5a are in contact with each other, and the elastomers 4a and 5a are in contact with the bathtub flange 1a with a line, the moisture in this portion is difficult to dry, and molds are easily formed in the portions of the elastomers 4a and 5a. There was a problem.
Conventionally, as disclosed in Patent Document 1, there is a support structure in which a plurality of divided plates are supported by hooks or the like so that a space is opened to facilitate drying.
[0003]
[Patent Document 1]
Japanese Utility Model Publication No. 7-7831 [0004]
[Means for Solving the Problems]
The present invention has been devised in view of the above-mentioned conventional problems, and provides a bath lid support structure that easily dries moisture and prevents mold from growing easily when stood between a bathtub flange and a bathroom wall surface. The first gist of the object is to make a bath lid composed of two or more divided plates each surrounded by an elastomer with the lower end abutting on the bathtub flange and the upper end leaning against the bathroom wall surface. In the structure to be supported, the elastomer part on the outer periphery of each of the divided plates is provided with at least one protrusion for making point contact with the bathtub flange.
[0005]
The second gist is a structure in which a bath lid composed of two or more divided plates each surrounded by an elastomer is brought into contact with the lower end of the bath lid and the upper end is leaned against the bathroom wall. The bathtub flange has at least one protrusion protruding upward to make point contact with the outer periphery of each of the divided plates, and the two or more divided plates are fixed on the protrusion. That is, two or more steps having different heights are formed so as to stand up with a space.
Moreover, the 3rd summary is that the said protrusion is comprised by the separate member which can be retrofitted to the said bathtub flange.
[0006]
DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION
Embodiments of the present invention will be described below with reference to the drawings.
FIG. 1 is a perspective configuration diagram of a state in which a bath lid is leaned between a bathtub flange and a bathroom wall surface. The bathtub 1 is provided at a corner portion of the bathroom wall surfaces 2a and 2b, and the outer periphery of the upper surface of the bathtub 1 is outward. The flange 1a is integrally formed so as to protrude substantially horizontally. On the flange 1a, two protrusions 7 and 8 are integrally formed to protrude upward, and the protrusions 7 and 8 are These are formed in parallel to the bathroom wall surface 2a and orthogonal to the bathroom wall surface 2b, and FIG.
[0007]
The protrusion 8 integrally formed on the flange 1a of the bathtub 1 has a first step portion 8a and a second step portion 8b having a height higher than that of the first step portion 8a. A back protrusion 8c is integrally formed so as to rise further upward than the step 8b.
The bath lid 3 is composed of two divided plates 4 and 5, and the outer peripheries of the divided plates 4 and 5 are surrounded by elastomer portions 4a and 5b.
[0008]
As shown in FIG. 2, the split plate 4 has its lower end abutted on the first step portion 8a of the ridges 7 and 8, and the split plate 5 has its lower end abutted on the second step portion 8b. In the state of leaning against the bathroom wall surface 2b, there is a difference in height between the first stepped portion 8a and the second stepped portion 8b, so that a certain space is formed between the divided plate 4 and the divided plate 5. Become.
For this reason, the divided plates 4 and 5 form a space and can be dried well, and the elastomer portions 4a and 5b of the divided plates 4 and 5 do not come into contact with each other, and moisture remains in the portions. Since there is no mold, it is difficult for mold to grow.
Moreover, since the dividing plates 4 and 5 are in point contact with the two protrusions 7 and 8 that are formed to protrude from the flange 1a of the bathtub 1 and are not in surface contact as in the prior art, the moisture is dry. It is easy and mold is difficult to grow.
[0009]
In addition, as shown in FIG. 3, at least one protrusion 4b, on any side of the elastomer portions 4a and 5a of the divided plates 4 and 5, excluding the contact sides 4P and 5P that are contacted during use. If the projections 4b, 4b, 5b, 5b are brought into contact with the surface of the flange 1a of the bathtub, the point contact will occur, and the moisture will easily dry. Is difficult to grow.
That is, when the projections 4b, 4b, 5b, and 5b are formed on the divided plates 4 and 5 as shown in FIG. 3, the protrusions 7 and 8 on the flange 1a side of the bathtub can be omitted. Become.
[0010]
Furthermore, the ridges 7 and 8 formed on the flange 1a side of the bathtub may be constituted by separate members so as to be removable.
That is, in the side view of FIG. 5, the ridge 8 shown in the front view of FIG. 6 protrudes on the upper surface side from the first step portion 8 a, the second step portion 8 b, and the second step portion 8 b having different heights. It has a back projection 8c on the back side, and suction cups 9 and 9 are provided on the lower surface 8d. The suction cups 9 and 9 are attached to the flange 1a of the bathtub and can be attached to and detached from the flange 1a. Can be retrofitted.
In the case of using the ridges 7 and 8 formed of such separate members, the ridges 7 and 8 can be removed to clean the flange 1a satisfactorily, and the cleanability is also good.
[0011]
In addition, in order to make point contact satisfactorily, it is preferable that the first stepped portion 8a and the second stepped portion 8b of the protrusions 7 and 8 are formed in curved surfaces with the center portion in the width direction rising upward. Further, if the first stepped portion 8a and the second stepped portion 8b are respectively formed to be inclined downward toward the back projecting portion 8c, the divided plates 4 and 5 are prevented from falling off from the ridges 7 and 8. It can prevent well.
[0012]
Next, the structure shown in FIG. 7 is a case where only one ridge 8 is used. In this way, one ridge 8 is attached on the flange 1a of the bathtub, and on this ridge 8, As shown in FIG. 8, the dividing plates 4 and 5 can be inclined.
That is, the right end side of the dividing plates 4 and 5 in FIG. 8 is placed on the ridge 8, and the left end side of the dividing plates 4 and 5 is placed on the flange 1a of the bathtub 1 and becomes point contact, which is indicated by an arrow. Water droplets flow in the direction, so that the water droplets can flow well, and the dividing plates 4 and 5 can be dried well.
[0013]
In addition, the protrusion 8 can be formed in the shape as shown in the perspective view of FIG. 9, the plan view of FIG. 10, the front view of FIG. 11, and the side sectional view of FIG. . That is, the protrusion 8 is formed with a first step 8a on which the dividing plate 4 can be placed and a second step 8b on which the dividing plate 5 can be placed at an interval in the front and back. Is provided with a suction cup 9 to be attracted to the flange 1a.
[0014]
In addition, the protrusion 8 is entirely formed in a substantially flat planar shape having a round shape, and an alignment surface 8p that is vertically cut out is formed at the front end. From the alignment surface 8p, a first step is formed. A curved front inclined portion 8e is formed toward the portion 8a, and a curved rear inclined portion 8f is formed at the rear end of the second stepped portion 8b.
A central convex portion 8g that protrudes upward from the front side to the rear side is formed at the central portion in the left-right direction, and the divided plates 4 and 5 are in point contact with each other on the central convex portion 8g. It is configured as follows.
[0015]
Instead of the suction cup 9, the protrusion 8 can also have a magnet 10 built in the lower surface side as shown in the sectional view of FIG. 13. In this case, as shown in FIG. A metal plate 11 is fixed in advance on the back side of one flange 1a, and a magnet 10 is magnetically attached to the metal plate 11 so that the protrusion 8 can be attached and detached.
[0016]
FIG. 15 is a plan view of the use state of the bath lid 3 in which the upper surface of the bathtub 1 is covered with the dividing plates 4 and 5. In this case, the dividing plate 4 or the dividing plate 5 is positioned on the alignment surface of the ridge 8. 8p is brought into contact and aligned, and the entire upper surface opening of the bathtub 1 can be covered with the bath lid 3, and the dividing plates 4 and 5 are shifted and aligned with the upper surface of the bathtub 1 as in the past. There is no need to do so, and the lid can be satisfactorily aligned and covered.
[0017]
The protrusion 8 is not limited to the shape as shown in FIG. 9, but may be formed as shown in FIG. 16, for example. In FIG. 16, the first step portion 8a and the second step portion 8b are formed. In the central portion in the width direction, a central convex portion 8g is formed by being integrally raised upward.
[0018]
【The invention's effect】
The present invention has a structure in which a bath lid composed of two or more divided plates each surrounded by an elastomer is brought into contact with the lower end of the bath lid, and the upper end is leaned against the bathroom wall and supported. The elastomer part on the outer periphery of the dividing plate is provided with at least one protrusion for making point contact with the bathtub flange, so that when the dividing plate is leaned between the bathtub flange and the wall surface of the bathroom, the elastomer part Since the flange of the bathtub makes point contact via the protrusions, the moisture is likely to dry and mold does not easily grow.
[0019]
In addition, in the structure in which the bath lid composed of two or more divided plates each surrounded by an elastomer is brought into contact with the lower end of the bath lid and the upper end is leaned against the bathroom wall surface, The at least one protrusion for making point contact with the outer periphery of each divided plate protrudes upward, and two or more divided plates are stood against the protrusion with a certain space. When two or more steps with different heights are formed, the elastomer part and the flange of the bathtub come into point contact via the ridge when the dividing plate is leaned between the flange of the bathtub and the wall surface of the bathroom. , Moisture becomes easy to dry and mold is difficult to grow. Further, the divided plates form spaces between the divided plates, the elastomer portions of the divided plates do not come into contact with each other, and moisture does not remain in the portions, so that mold does not easily occur.
[0020]
In addition, since the ridge is composed of another member that can be retrofitted to the bathtub flange, the ridge can be easily removed from the bathtub flange, and the bathtub flange and the ridge can be easily cleaned and kept clean. Has an effect.
[Brief description of the drawings]
FIG. 1 is a perspective configuration diagram of a state in which a bath lid is leaned against a bathtub flange having a protrusion.
FIG. 2 is a cross-sectional configuration diagram of a ridge showing a standing state of a bath lid.
FIG. 3 is a plan configuration diagram of two divided plates in which protrusions are integrally formed on an elastomer portion.
FIG. 4 is an enlarged configuration diagram of a protrusion integrally formed on an elastomer portion.
FIG. 5 is a side view of a protrusion formed as a separate body.
FIG. 6 is a front view of a protrusion formed as a separate body.
FIG. 7 is a perspective configuration diagram of a standing state of a bath lid when one protrusion is used.
8 is a front configuration diagram of FIG. 7. FIG.
FIG. 9 is a perspective configuration diagram of a protrusion.
10 is a plan configuration diagram of FIG. 9; FIG.
11 is a front configuration diagram of FIG. 10; FIG.
12 is a side cross-sectional configuration diagram of FIG. 10;
FIG. 13 is a side cross-sectional configuration diagram of a protrusion when a magnet is used.
FIG. 14 is a perspective view of a main part showing a mounting structure of a ridge using a magnet.
FIG. 15 is a plan view showing a state in which a bath lid is placed on the upper surface of a bathtub while being brought into contact with the alignment surface of the ridge.
FIG. 16 is a perspective configuration diagram showing a modification of the ridge.
FIG. 17 is a perspective configuration diagram showing a state in which a conventional bath lid is stood.
FIG. 18 is an enlarged configuration diagram of a main part in a state where water remains in a conventional standing state.
[Explanation of symbols]
DESCRIPTION OF SYMBOLS 1 Bathtub 1a Flange 2a, 2b Bathroom wall surface 3 Bath lid 4,5 Dividing plate 4a, 5a Elastomer part 4b, 5b Projection 7,8 Projection 8a 1st level | step difference part 8b 2nd level | step difference part 8c Back projection part 8d Lower surface 8e Front inclination 8f Rear inclined part 8g Center convex part 8p Positioning surface 9 Suction cup 10 Magnet 11 Metal plate

Claims (3)

In the structure in which a bath lid composed of two or more divided plates each surrounded by an elastomer is supported with the lower end side abutted on the bathtub flange and the upper end side leaned against the bathroom wall surface, The outer lid elastomer part is provided with at least one projection for making point contact with the bathtub flange. In the structure in which the bath lid composed of two or more divided plates each surrounded by an elastomer is brought into contact with the lower end of the bath lid and the upper end is leaned against the bathroom wall surface, the bath flange includes And at least one ridge protruding upward to make point contact with the outer periphery of each of the divided plates, and the two or more divided plates are stood against the ridge with a certain space. Further, two or more steps having different heights are formed. 3. The bath lid support structure according to claim 2, wherein the protrusion is formed of a separate member that can be retrofitted to the bathtub flange.

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