JP4036365B2

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Publication number: JP4036365B2
Application number: JP2002336741A
Authority: JP
Inventors: 明人山本; 弘之萩原
Original assignee: 明人山本; 弘之萩原
Priority date: 2002-10-30
Filing date: 2002-11-20
Publication date: 2008-01-23
Anticipated expiration: 2022-11-20
Also published as: JP2003174976A

Description

【０００１】
【産業上の利用分野】
本発明は、省スペースに形成できて簡単に入浴を行うことができ、使用後は清潔に維持させることができる入浴装置に関する。
【０００２】
【従来の技術】
従来、風呂における入浴にあっては、浴槽内に湯を張って、利用者はその浴槽内に横たわって湯に浸かり、身体の洗浄にあっては、この浴槽から出て、洗い場において洗剤等を使って行っていた。
しかしながら、前記風呂はその全体のスペースを多く取るため、風呂場に充分な場所を取れないところでは、バスタブとシャワーとが一緒となった風呂の設置となるが、それでも、０．５坪以上のスペースが必要となるものであった。
【０００３】
【発明が解決しようとする課題】
本発明は前記した問題点を解決するためになされたもので、通孔を穿設してその上部に利用者が載置する載置台の外周部に、内部に湯を溜める外框体を立設させ、載置台の下側に外框体と通孔を介して連通させた中間室を設けて、この中間室に前記湯の供給口および湯の排出口を設けると共に、中間室内に載置台の通孔より空気を圧送する旋回手段を設けることにより、省スペースに形成できて簡単に入浴を行うことができ、使用後は清潔に維持させることができる入浴装置を提供することを目的としている。
【０００４】
【課題を解決するための手段】
前記した目的を達成するための本発明の手段は、通孔を穿設してその上部に利用者が載置する載置台と、この載置台の外周部に立設させて内部に湯を溜める外框体と、前記載置台の下側に設けて前記外框体と前記通孔を介して連通させた中間室と、この中間室に設けた前記湯の供給口および湯の排出口と、前記中間室内に設けて前記載置台の通孔より前記中間室に充満される空気または湯をモータ等の駆動部材により回転する羽根体によって圧送する旋回手段とを備えさせた入浴装置の構成にある。
【０００５】
そして、カプセル状の本体と、この本体内の下側に設けてその一部または全体に通孔を穿設し該上部に利用者が載置する載置台と、この載置台の外周部に立設させて一側部に利用者が出入り可能となる通路を開口させ、その内部に湯を溜める外框体と、この外框体の通路を開閉自在とする扉体と、前記載置台の下側に設けて前記外框体と前記通孔を介して連通させた中間室と、この中間室に設けた前記湯の供給口および湯の排出口と、前記中間室内に設けて前記載置台の通孔より前記中間室に充満される空気または湯をモータ等の駆動部材により回転する羽根体によって圧送する旋回手段とを備えさせた入浴装置の構成にある。
【０００６】
外框体は、その高さ方向を複数に分割して、それぞれを鞘状に重ねて挿嵌し、高さ方向へ摺動自在に形成させる。
【０００７】
外框体の上方にシャワー部材を設ける。
【０００８】
中間室に設けた湯の供給口に、湯を圧送する湯圧送手段を接続させる。
【０００９】
【実施例】
次に、本発明に関する入浴装置の実施の一例を図面に基づいて説明する。
図１〜図３においてＡは第一の実施例を示す入浴装置で、載置台１と、外框体２と、中間室３と、湯ｂの供給口４および湯ｂの排出口５と、旋回手段６とにより基本的に構成される。
【００１０】
そして、前記した載置台１は、ステンレス鋼等の腐食しにくく滑りにくい金属等により、平面形状が円形や角形などに形成して、その全体にまたは所定箇所において、入浴利用者ｃの足や指，肉が入らない程度に形成させた通孔７を穿設してあって、該載置台１の上部に入浴利用者ｃが立った状態で載置する。
なお、通孔７は小孔を全体へ万遍なく多数散在させておくことが好ましいものであって、湯ｂや空気の流通性が良好の形状を有する。
【００１１】
前記した外框体２は、載置台１の外周部へ図示してないシール部材を介在させて水密的に立設させて、該外框体２の内部に湯ｂを溜めておくもので、少なくとも、内部に入用利用者ｃが充分に湯ｂに浸かる程度の高さを有する。
この外框体２は、載置台１の外形状と相似形を有した、その平面形状を円形や角形などの筒状に形成して、図１に示すように、その高さ方向を複数（本実施例においては、３分割）の小外框部材２ａ，２ｂ，２ｃ…に分割して、それぞれの小外框部材２ａ，２ｂ，２ｃ…を鞘状に重ねて挿嵌して、高さ方向へ個別に摺動自在となるように形成させる。
この場合、各小外框部材２ａ，２ｂ，２ｃ…は、図示してないシール部材を介在させて水密的に接続されており、図１および図２に示すように、最上部の小外框部材２ｃを上昇させることで、該小外框部材２ｃが所定ストロークの上昇後、他の小外框部材２ａおよび２ｂがこの小外框部材２ｃと連動して上昇して、入用利用者ｃの背丈以上に高さが拡張される。また、最上部の小外框部材２ｃの降下に伴って、該小外框部材２ｃが所定ストロークの降下後、他の小外框部材２ａ，２ｂが連動して降下することで、入用利用者ｃがこの外框体２に対して出入り自在となる高さまで縮小される。また、この外框体２は、図２に示すように、縮小された状態からなお降下させることもできるもので、これにより、入用利用者ｃは、一層床３２などから該外框体２に対して出入りが容易となる。
これら小外框部材２ａ，２ｂ，２ｃ…の昇降駆動にあっては、安全装置付きのモータ等の昇降部材（図示せず）が用いられる。
【００１２】
なお、この外框体２は、図３に示すように、複数に分割しない一連状に形成してもよく、この場合、載置台１の下方に、該外框体２全体が降下することで、入用利用者ｃがこの外框体２に対して出入り自在となる。
更には、図示してないが、複数個の外框体２を並設することもできる。
【００１３】
前記した中間室３は、載置台１の下側に設けて外框体１と通孔７を介して連通させてあって、その内部は、外部との水密性および気密性は保たれた状態に形成される。
【００１４】
前記した湯ｂの供給口４および湯ｂの排出口５は、中間室３に設けてあって、湯ｂの供給口４には給湯管８を接続し、湯ｂの排出口５には排水管９をそれぞれ接続させてある。なお、中間室３に中継体１０を取り付けてこの中継体１０を介して供給口４および排出口５を接続すれば、一度に多くの湯ｂの供給および排出を効率よく迅速に行える。
【００１５】
なお、湯ｂの供給口４には、給湯管８を介して湯ｂを圧送する湯圧送手段１１を接続させてあるもので、この湯圧送手段１１は、短時間に、大量の湯ｂを中間室３を介して外框体２内へ供給することができる。
該湯圧送手段１１は、例えば、図４において原理的に示すように、貯留槽１２内へ収容した湯ｂを慣用のポンプ体１３により押し出すことで、給湯管８から外框体２内へ圧送される。この湯ｂは、入浴に適した温度（例えば、４０℃前後）に調整されているもので、慣用の温水器や太陽熱利用、更には、加熱手段により加温された湯ｂを貯留槽１２へ一定量を過不足なく供給される。
【００１６】
前記した旋回手段６は、中間室３内に設けて載置台１の通孔７より外框体２内へ空気や湯ｂなどを圧送したり、湯ｂに対して旋回流を与えたり、更には、湯ｂの排出に際して、旋回させてその排出促進を行うもので、また、外框体２内の湯を排出した後の、入浴利用者ｃの乾燥や外框体２の乾燥を行う。
【００１７】
そして、この旋回手段６は、モータ等の駆動部材１４により回転される羽根体１５が用いられるもので、送風に用いた場合には、この羽根体１５により発生した加圧空気は、通孔７から外框体２内に吹き込まれて、入浴利用者ｃの身体に付着している水分を除去する。
この加圧空気は、外気温度の空気であってもよいが、クーラーやヒータなどの熱交換機１６により一定の温度調整されたものが好ましいもので、夏場であれば冷風を、冬場であれば温風を、中間室３の適所から該中間室３内へ供給する。
また、送水に用いる場合には、中間室３内に湯ｂなどを充満させた状態において、この旋回手段６を作動させることで、該中間室３内に渦巻き流が生ずると共に、羽根体１５の回転方向に応じて、通孔７を経て外框体２への湯ｂなどの圧送や、通孔７を経て外框体２からの湯ｂなどの吸引作用がなされる。
【００１８】
図１および図２において１７は、外框体２の上方に設けたシャワー部材で、冷水または所定温度に調整された温水を拡散状態で外框体２の上部から供給することで、入浴利用者ｃの身体のゆすぎや外框体２内などの洗浄などが行える。必要に応じて、このシャワー部材１７を上部から昇降自在に引き下ろすことで、手で操作して、身体や外框体２内の希望箇所へ噴射水を当てることができる。
【００１９】
なお、外框体２の上方においては、湯ｂや湯気等が外部へ放散しないように覆体１８を取り付けてあるもので、外框体２の上側部と接続されることでその効果を発揮する。該覆体１８は蛇腹状等に形成して伸縮が可能となるように構成することで、外框体２の昇降高さに対応することができる。
また、この覆体１８には、排気部材１９を取り付けて、中間室３からの旋回手段６による加圧空気を、外框体２の上部において吸気して、外框体２内が必要以上に加圧されたり減圧されたりすることがないようにする。
【００２０】
図１および図２，図４において２０は水位検出手段で、外框体２の適所に取り付けて、外框体２内に供給された湯ｂの上限水位ｂ１を検出することで、この検出信号が湯ｂの供給操作を停止させる。
この水位検出手段２０による湯ｂの上限水位ｂ１の検出は、入浴利用者ｃの利用状況などに応じて適宜変更することができるもので、外框体２の高さ方向に対して複数個設けて、入浴利用者ｃが事前に上昇する推移を把握することができるようにすることもできる。
【００２１】
また、外框体２内において、載置台１（外框体２の内部適所であっても構わない。）の適所には、図５に示すように、入浴利用者ｃが直ちに操作することができる湯供給・停止ボタン２１と、湯排出ボタン２２およびシャワー部材作動ボタン２３，旋回手段６と排気部材１９を作動させる操作ボタン２４、更には、外框体２の昇降部材の作動ボタン３０とを設けてあるもので、入浴利用者ｃが足踏みによって操作できる位置でかつ入浴に妨げとならない位置に設けられる。
【００２２】
なお、中間室３を介して外框体２内へは、図１に示すように、必要に応じて、湯ｂに溶解可能な入浴剤や芳香剤，栄養素などを注入部２６から供給することもでき、また、超音波による気泡をバブル発生手段２７から供給することができ、更に、供給体２８からマイナスイオンやオゾンなどを供給することもできる。
【００２３】
図２において３１は身体保持部材で、外框体２内において外框体２あるいは載置台１の適所に配設してある。これにより、入浴利用者ｃは入浴中、手でこの身体保持部材３１に掴まって身体を安定させたり、これに身体を寄り添わせて入浴の疲労感などを緩和させるもので、バブル発生手段２７や旋回手段６を作動させた場合には特に有効である。また、必要に応じて、椅子式に形成させて、入浴利用者ｃが坐った、あるいは、尻部を少しこの身体保持部材３１に乗せた状態で入浴ができるものである。
【００２４】
したがって、前述のように構成される本発明の第一実施例の入浴装置Ａは以下に述べる作用を奏する。
入浴利用者ｃの利用にあって、図２に示すように、外框体２を複数個（例えば、三分割）に分割したものを用いる場合には、まず、それぞれの小外框部材２ａ，２ｂ，２ｃを最下限まで降下させた状態で、入浴利用者ｃは、床３２などから載置台１上に立つ。
そして、作動ボタン３０により図示しない昇降部材を操作させて外框体２の各小外框部材２ａ，２ｂ，２ｃを上昇させる（小外框部材２ａが固定式の場合は、この小外框部材２ａは移動しない。）と、図１に示すように、外框体２は入浴利用者ｃの背丈を覆う高さまで上昇する。この外框体２の上昇位置は、入浴利用者ｃの背丈に応じて適宜調整される。
【００２５】
この状態で、湯供給・停止ボタン２１を操作すれば、４０℃前後に調整された湯ｂが湯圧送手段１１によって貯留槽１２から給湯管８を介して湯ｂの供給孔４に送られる。この湯圧送手段１１による給湯操作は、短時間で迅速に外框体２内への湯ｂ張りが行えて、冬場の外気が低下している場合であっても、入浴利用者ｃへの身体的な負担等を与えない。
そして、この湯ｂは、中間室３から載置台１の通孔７を経て外框体２内へ供給される。次第に湯ｂの水位ｂ１は上昇するもので、適性水位ｂ１に達すると水位検出手段２０が作動して図示してない制御手段により湯圧送手段１１を停止させる。
【００２６】
入浴利用者ｃは、この状態において、湯ｂに略全身が浸かった入浴を楽しむことができるもので、必要に応じて、注入部２６から入浴剤や芳香剤，栄養素などを供給すれば、外框体２内の湯ｂ中に溶けてそれらの有効成分が入浴利用者ｃの身体へ働く。特に、中間室３内に設けた旋回手段６により湯ｂには旋回流が起こり、身体の洗浄作用を行う。
【００２７】
更に、バブル発生装置２７より超音波を発生させる気泡等を外框体２へ供給させることで、身体の汚れの除去や血行の促進効果が得られる。また、供給体２８からマイナスイオンやオゾンなども供給することができるものである。なお、前記注入部２６より洗剤を供給することができるものであるが、前記旋回手段６やバブル発生装置２７等の作用による旋回流と気泡などにより、特に洗剤を必要としない洗浄が行えて、洗剤使用による身体、特に皮膚（アトピー症など）への悪影響や排水後の環境汚染が防止される。
【００２８】
湯ｂに浸かる入浴が終われば、湯排出ボタン２２を操作すると、直ちに、外框体２内の湯ｂは通孔７および排出口５を経て外部へ排出される。このとき、中間室３の旋回手段６を操作すれば、この羽根体１５によって発生する渦巻き流により外框体２内の湯ｂは中間室３内へ吸引されるので、湯ｂの排出が促進されると共に、入浴に際して生じた落下異物や湯垢などもこの渦巻き流と共に排出口５へ送られて、外框体２内や中間室３内の清掃が一緒に行われる。
この状態で、シャワーを使用するときは、シャワー部材作動ボタン２３を操作すれば、外框体２の上方に設置したシャワー部材１７から温水や冷水が噴射させることができる。
【００２９】
入浴が済めば、中間室３の旋回手段６および外框体２の上部の排気部材１９を作動させると、空となった中間室３内の空気が通孔７を経て外框体２内へ送り込まれて、入浴利用者ｃの身体を乾燥させる。同時に、中間室３および外框体２の内部も乾燥されるので、使用後の各部の管理が容易となる。
【００３０】
次に、図６〜図９においてＡは第二の実施例を示す入浴装置で、本体４０と、載置台１と、外框体２と、扉体４１と、中間室３と、湯ｂの供給口４および湯ｂの排出口５と、旋回手段６とにより基本的に構成される。
この第二実施例にあっては、利用者が湯に浸かる湯槽となる外框体２は本体４０に対して固定式に設けたものである。
【００３１】
そして、前記した本体４０は、縦長のカプセル状に形成して、一側部に後記する外框体２の一側部が露出する取付部４３を開口させてある。
【００３２】
前記した載置台１は、前記第一実施例と同様に構成される（同一部材は同一符号を付す。）もので、本体４０内の下側において後記する外框体２の底部に設けてあって、その一部または全体に通孔７，７…を多数個穿設してあるもので、該載置台１の上部に入浴に際して利用者ｃが載置する。
【００３３】
前記した外框体２は、横断面が円形や角形等の容器状（カプセル状）に形成してあって、載置台１の外周部に立設させて一側部に利用者ｃの出入り可能となる通路４４を開口させ、この通路４４を除いた部分の内部においては水密性が保たれるように構成される。また、後記する扉体４１が該通路４４を水密的に閉塞したとき、この外框体２の内部に中間室３を介して湯を溜めることで、利用者ｃがこの外框体２内において立ったままの状態で入浴や洗浄動作が可能となる高さや幅方向の寸法を有する。
【００３４】
前記した扉体４１は、外框体２の通路４４を開閉自在とするもので、この通路４４が該扉体４１によって閉塞されたとき、この扉体４１と外框体２との間に設けた水密部材（図示せず）により該外框体２内は水密的に保持され、外部への漏水はない。
この扉体４１の開閉操作にあっては、任意の手段が採用されるものであり、例えば、図８（ａ）に示すように、一体状に形成した扉体４１を、外框体２面を上下に摺動するように設けるか、図８（ｂ）に示すように、上下方向へ二分割させた扉体４１，４１を、外框体２面を上下に摺動するように設けるか、図８（ｃ）に示すように、横断平面形状円形に形成した外框体２の外周面を倣って摺動する同心状の扉体４１を、該外框体２の外周面に沿って摺動するように設ける。
この扉体４１の移動駆動にあっては、手動または電動などによる自動等により行われる。
なお、この扉体４１は、図示してないが、複数に分割してそれらが連動的に上下方向あるいは横方向へ移動させても良い。
【００３５】
前記した中間室３は、前記第一実施例と同様に構成される（同一部材は同一符号を付す。）もので、載置台１の下側に設けて外框体２の内部と通孔７を介して連通させてある。
【００３６】
前記した湯ｂの供給口４および湯ｂの排出口５は、前記第一実施例と同様に構成される（同一部材は同一符号を付す。）もので、中間室３に設けてある。
なお、湯ｂの供給口４へ供給する湯ｂは、湯圧送手段１１により行われるもので、図４に示すものと同様の手段が用いられる。また、貯留槽１２は、図９に示すように、本体４０内へ外框体２等と一体的に設けることもできる。
【００３７】
前記した旋回手段６は、前記第一実施例と同様に構成される（同一部材は同一符号を付す。）もので、中間室３内に設けて載置台１の通孔７より空気を圧送する。
【００３８】
なお、外框体２内において、載置台１（外框体２の内部適所であっても構わない。）の適所には、図５に示す形態と同様のように、入浴利用者ｃが直ちに操作することができる湯供給・停止ボタン２１と、湯排出ボタン２２およびシャワー部材作動ボタン２３，旋回手段６と排気部材１９更には扉体４１の開閉操作を作動させる操作ボタン２４、更には、外框体２の昇降部材あるいは扉体４１の開閉操作の作動ボタン３０とを設けてあるもので、入浴利用者ｃが足踏みによって操作できる位置でかつ入浴に妨げとならない位置に設けられる。更には、第一実施例と同様に、バブル発生装置２７よる超音波の発生や供給体２８からのマイナスイオンやオゾンなども供給することができる（図示しない。）。
【００３９】
したがって、前述のように構成される本発明の第二実施例の入浴装置Ａは以下に述べる作用を奏する。
基本的な作用は前記第一実施例と同様に奏されるものであるが、特に、外框体２に対する利用者ｃの対応が異なる。すなわち、利用者ｃの入浴に際しては、外框体２に開口した通路４４を閉塞している扉体４１を移動して該通路４４を開放する。
【００４０】
利用者ｃは、この通路４４から外框体２内へ入り作動ボタン３０などにより扉体４１を操作して、該通路４４を閉塞する。外框体２内部は外部に対して水密的に保たれるが、通孔７や排気部材１９などによって空気の流通は自由に行える。そして、前記第一実施例と同様に、外框体２内に湯圧送手段１１によって所定水位に充満させた湯ｂに浸かった入浴と、シャワー部材１７との入浴とを選択的に行うことができる。また、利用者ｃの身体の乾燥と外框体２内の乾燥も、中間室３の旋回手段６および外框体２の上部の排気部材１９を作動させると、空となった中間室３内の空気が通孔７を経て外框体２内へ送り込まれて、入浴利用者ｃの身体を乾燥させる。
同時に、中間室３および外框体２の内部も乾燥されるので、使用後の各部の管理が容易となる。
【００４１】
基本的には、本第二実施例にあっては、扉体４１を設けた以外には、前記第一実施例と同様の構成および作用・効果を発揮する。
【００４２】
【発明の効果】
本発明は、わずかな設置スペースで、入浴に必要な装置を配置することができる。また、入浴利用者は、立った状態で、湯に浸かった入浴とシャワーとの入浴とを兼用使用することができる。
【図面の簡単な説明】
【図１】本発明に関する入浴装置の第一の実施例の概要を示す縦断正面図である。
【図２】図１における入浴装置の外框体部が降下した状態を示す縦断正面図である。
【図３】図１における入浴装置の外框体の他の例を示す要部の縦断正面図である。
【図４】図１における入浴装置の湯の圧送状態を示す説明図である。
【図５】図１における入浴装置の載置台部を示す平面図である。
【図６】本発明に関する入浴装置の第二の実施例の概要を示す縦断正面図である。
【図７】図６における入浴装置の外框体部が降下した状態を示す縦断正面図である。
【図８】図６における入浴装置を扉体の各例を示す説明図である。
【図９】図６における入浴装置の外框体と湯圧送手段との一体化させた例を示す説明図である。
【符号の説明】
Ａ…入浴装置．ｂ…湯．１…載置台．２…外框体．３…中間室．４…供給口．５…排出口．６…旋回手段．７…通孔．１１…湯圧送手段．１７…シャワー部材．４０…本体．４１…扉体[0001]
[Industrial application fields]
The present invention relates to a bathing apparatus that can be formed in a small space, can be easily bathed, and can be kept clean after use.
[0002]
[Prior art]
Conventionally, when bathing in a bath, hot water is put in the bathtub, and the user lies in the bathtub and soaks in the hot water. I was using it.
However, because the bath takes up a lot of the entire space, where there is not enough space in the bathroom, it will be a bath with a bathtub and shower, but still it is 0.5 tsubo or more Space was needed.
[0003]
[Problems to be solved by the invention]
The present invention has been made to solve the above-described problems, and an outer casing for storing hot water is provided on the outer periphery of a mounting table in which a through hole is drilled and mounted by a user. An intermediate chamber is provided under the mounting table and communicated with the outer casing through a through hole. The hot water supply port and the hot water discharge port are provided in the intermediate chamber, and the mounting table is provided in the intermediate chamber. An object of the present invention is to provide a bathing device that can be formed in a small space, can be easily bathed, and can be kept clean after use by providing a swivel means that pumps air from the through-holes. .
[0004]
[Means for Solving the Problems]
The means of the present invention for achieving the above-described object includes a mounting table in which a through hole is formed and a user is mounted on the through hole, and hot water is stored inside by standing on the outer periphery of the mounting table. An outer casing, an intermediate chamber provided on the lower side of the mounting table and communicated with the outer casing through the through hole, a hot water supply port and a hot water discharge port provided in the intermediate chamber; The bathing apparatus is provided with a swirling means that is provided in the intermediate chamber and that feeds air or hot water filled in the intermediate chamber through a through hole of the mounting table by a blade body that is rotated by a driving member such as a motor. .
[0005]
Then, a capsule-shaped main body, a mounting base provided on the lower side of the main body and having a through-hole formed in a part or the whole thereof and placed on the upper portion by the user, and an outer peripheral portion of the mounting base. An outer casing that allows the user to enter and exit on one side and stores hot water inside the door, a door that allows the passage of the outer casing to be opened and closed, and a lower part of the mounting table. An intermediate chamber provided on a side and communicated with the outer casing through the through hole; a hot water supply port and a hot water discharge port provided in the intermediate chamber; and There is a configuration of a bathing apparatus provided with a swirling means that pumps air or hot water filled in the intermediate chamber through a through-hole by a blade body rotated by a driving member such as a motor .
[0006]
The outer casing is divided into a plurality of height directions, and each of them is overlapped and inserted into a sheath shape so as to be slidable in the height direction.
[0007]
A shower member is provided above the outer casing.
[0008]
A hot water feeding means for pumping hot water is connected to a hot water supply port provided in the intermediate chamber.
[0009]
【Example】
Next, an example of the bathing apparatus according to the present invention will be described with reference to the drawings.
1 to 3, A is a bathing apparatus showing the first embodiment, the mounting table 1, the outer casing 2, the intermediate chamber 3, the hot water b supply port 4 and the hot water b discharge port 5, It is basically constituted by the turning means 6.
[0010]
The mounting table 1 is made of a metal such as stainless steel which is not easily corroded and slips, and the planar shape is formed into a circular shape or a square shape. The through hole 7 formed so as not to enter the meat is drilled, and the bath user c is placed on the mounting table 1 in a standing state.
In addition, it is preferable that the through holes 7 have a large number of small holes uniformly distributed throughout, and have a shape with good circulation of hot water b and air.
[0011]
The outer casing 2 described above is a watertight standing by interposing a sealing member (not shown) on the outer peripheral portion of the mounting table 1, and hot water b is stored inside the outer casing 2. At least, it has a height enough for the incoming user c to be sufficiently immersed in the hot water b.
The outer casing 2 has a shape similar to the outer shape of the mounting table 1, and its planar shape is formed into a cylindrical shape such as a circle or a square, and as shown in FIG. In this embodiment, it is divided into 3) small outer collar members 2a, 2b, 2c... And the small outer collar members 2a, 2b, 2c. It is formed so as to be slidable individually in the direction.
In this case, the small outer flange members 2a, 2b, 2c,... Are watertightly connected with a seal member (not shown) interposed therebetween, and as shown in FIGS. By raising the member 2c, after the small outer rod member 2c has risen by a predetermined stroke, the other small outer rod members 2a and 2b are raised in conjunction with the small outer rod member 2c, so that the incoming user c The height is expanded beyond the height of the. In addition, as the uppermost small outer collar member 2c is lowered, after the small outer collar member 2c is lowered by a predetermined stroke, the other small outer collar members 2a and 2b are lowered in conjunction with each other, so that it can be used. The person c is reduced to a height at which the person c can enter and leave the outer casing 2 freely. Further, as shown in FIG. 2, the outer casing 2 can be lowered from the contracted state, so that the user c can enter the outer casing 2 from the floor 32 or the like. It becomes easy to go in and out.
In the raising / lowering drive of these small outer flange members 2a, 2b, 2c..., A raising / lowering member (not shown) such as a motor with a safety device is used.
[0012]
As shown in FIG. 3, the outer casing 2 may be formed in a series that is not divided into a plurality of parts. In this case, the entire outer casing 2 is lowered below the mounting table 1. The incoming user c can freely enter and leave the outer casing 2.
Furthermore, although not shown in figure, the some outer casing 2 can also be arranged in parallel.
[0013]
The above-described intermediate chamber 3 is provided on the lower side of the mounting table 1 and communicated with the outer casing 1 via the through hole 7, and the inside thereof is in a state in which watertightness and airtightness with the outside are maintained. Formed.
[0014]
The hot water b supply port 4 and the hot water b discharge port 5 are provided in the intermediate chamber 3, a hot water supply pipe 8 is connected to the hot water b supply port 4, and the hot water b discharge port 5 is drained. Tubes 9 are connected to each other. In addition, if the relay body 10 is attached to the intermediate chamber 3 and the supply port 4 and the discharge port 5 are connected via the relay body 10, a large amount of hot water b can be supplied and discharged at once and efficiently.
[0015]
The hot water b supply port 4 is connected with hot water pumping means 11 for pumping hot water b through a hot water supply pipe 8, and the hot water pumping means 11 can supply a large amount of hot water b in a short time. It can be supplied into the outer casing 2 through the intermediate chamber 3.
For example, as shown in principle in FIG. 4, the hot water pumping means 11 presses the hot water b stored in the storage tank 12 by a conventional pump body 13, thereby pumping the hot water b from the hot water supply pipe 8 into the outer casing 2. Is done. The hot water b is adjusted to a temperature suitable for bathing (for example, around 40 ° C.). The hot water b heated by a conventional water heater or solar heat, or by heating means is supplied to the storage tank 12. A certain amount is supplied without excess or deficiency.
[0016]
The swiveling means 6 is provided in the intermediate chamber 3 to pump air or hot water b into the outer casing 2 from the through hole 7 of the mounting table 1, or to give a swirling flow to the hot water b. When the hot water b is discharged, the hot water b is swirled to promote the discharge, and after the hot water in the outer casing 2 is discharged, the bath user c is dried and the outer casing 2 is dried.
[0017]
The swiveling means 6 uses a blade 15 that is rotated by a drive member 14 such as a motor. When the blade 6 is used for blowing air, the compressed air generated by the blade 15 is passed through the through-hole 7. Is blown into the outer casing 2 to remove water adhering to the body of the bathing user c.
The pressurized air may be air having an outside air temperature, but is preferably adjusted at a constant temperature by a heat exchanger 16 such as a cooler or a heater, and cool air is used in summer and warm air is used in winter. Wind is supplied from a suitable location in the intermediate chamber 3 into the intermediate chamber 3.
Further, when used for water supply, the swirling means 6 is operated in a state in which the hot water b or the like is filled in the intermediate chamber 3, thereby generating a swirl flow in the intermediate chamber 3 and the blade body 15. Depending on the direction of rotation, pumping of hot water b or the like to the outer casing 2 through the through hole 7, or suction action of hot water b or the like from the outer casing 2 through the through hole 7 is performed.
[0018]
In FIG. 1 and FIG. 2, 17 is a shower member provided above the outer casing 2. By supplying cold water or hot water adjusted to a predetermined temperature from the upper part of the outer casing 2 in a diffused state, a bathing user The body of c can be rinsed and the inside of the outer casing 2 can be cleaned. If necessary, the shower member 17 can be lifted and lowered from the upper part so that it can be operated by hand and spray water can be applied to a desired location in the body or the outer casing 2.
[0019]
In addition, in the upper part of the outer casing 2, a cover 18 is attached so that hot water b, steam, etc. are not diffused to the outside, and the effect is exhibited by being connected to the upper portion of the outer casing 2. To do. The cover 18 is formed in a bellows shape or the like so as to be able to expand and contract, so that the height of the outer casing 2 can be accommodated.
In addition, an exhaust member 19 is attached to the cover 18, and the pressurized air from the turning means 6 from the intermediate chamber 3 is sucked in the upper part of the outer casing 2, so that the inside of the outer casing 2 is more than necessary. Do not pressurize or depressurize.
[0020]
In FIGS. 1, 2, and 4, reference numeral 20 denotes a water level detection means, which is attached to an appropriate place of the outer casing 2 and detects the upper limit water level b1 of the hot water b supplied into the outer casing 2. Stops supplying hot water b.
The detection of the upper limit water level b1 of the hot water b by the water level detection means 20 can be changed as appropriate according to the use situation of the bathing user c, and a plurality of the water level detection means 20 are provided in the height direction of the outer casing 2. Thus, it is possible to make it possible for the bathing user c to grasp the transition that rises in advance.
[0021]
In addition, as shown in FIG. 5, a bathing user c can immediately operate at an appropriate position of the mounting table 1 (which may be an appropriate position inside the outer casing 2) in the outer casing 2. A hot water supply / stop button 21, a hot water discharge button 22, a shower member operation button 23, an operation button 24 for operating the turning means 6 and the exhaust member 19, and an operation button 30 for the lifting member of the outer casing 2. It is provided at a position where the bathing user c can be operated by stepping and does not hinder bathing.
[0022]
In addition, as shown in FIG. 1, bathing agents, fragrances, nutrients, and the like that can be dissolved in hot water b are supplied from the injection unit 26 into the outer casing 2 through the intermediate chamber 3 as necessary. In addition, ultrasonic bubbles can be supplied from the bubble generating means 27, and negative ions or ozone can be supplied from the supply body 28.
[0023]
In FIG. 2, reference numeral 31 denotes a body holding member, which is disposed at an appropriate position of the outer casing 2 or the mounting table 1 in the outer casing 2. Thereby, during bathing, the bathing user c grasps the body holding member 31 with his / her hand to stabilize the body, or makes the body snuggle to relax the feeling of fatigue of bathing. This is particularly effective when the swiveling means 6 is operated. Further, if necessary, it is formed into a chair type, and bathing can be performed in a state where the bathing user c sits down or a little buttocks is placed on the body holding member 31.
[0024]
Therefore, the bathing apparatus A according to the first embodiment of the present invention configured as described above has the following effects.
In the use of the bathing user c, as shown in FIG. 2, when the outer casing 2 is divided into a plurality of parts (for example, divided into three parts), first, the small outer casing member 2a, In a state where 2b and 2c are lowered to the lowest limit, the bathing user c stands on the mounting table 1 from the floor 32 or the like.
And the raising / lowering member which is not shown in figure is operated with the operation button 30, and each small outer rod member 2a, 2b, 2c of the outer casing 2 is raised (when the small outer rod member 2a is a fixed type, this small outer rod member 2a does not move.) As shown in FIG. 1, the outer casing 2 rises to a height that covers the height of the bathing user c. The rising position of the outer casing 2 is appropriately adjusted according to the height of the bathing user c.
[0025]
If the hot water supply / stop button 21 is operated in this state, the hot water b adjusted to around 40 ° C. is sent from the storage tank 12 to the hot water b supply hole 4 through the hot water supply pipe 8 by the hot water feeding means 11. The hot water supply operation by the hot water pumping means 11 can quickly fill the outer casing 2 with hot water b in a short time, and even if the outdoor air in winter is low, the body for the bathing user c Does not impose any burden.
The hot water b is supplied from the intermediate chamber 3 through the through hole 7 of the mounting table 1 into the outer casing 2. The water level b1 of the hot water b gradually rises. When the water level b1 reaches the appropriate water level b1, the water level detecting means 20 is activated and the hot water pumping means 11 is stopped by a control means (not shown).
[0026]
In this state, the bathing user c can enjoy bathing in which the whole body is immersed in the hot water b. If necessary, the bathing user c supplies the bathing agent, the fragrance, the nutrients, etc. Those active ingredients dissolve in the hot water b in the housing 2 and work on the body of the bathing user c. In particular, a swirling flow is generated in the hot water b by the swiveling means 6 provided in the intermediate chamber 3, and the body is washed.
[0027]
Further, by supplying bubbles or the like that generate ultrasonic waves from the bubble generating device 27 to the outer casing 2, it is possible to obtain an effect of removing body dirt and promoting blood circulation. Further, negative ions and ozone can be supplied from the supply body 28. In addition, although the detergent can be supplied from the injection part 26, cleaning that does not particularly require a detergent can be performed by the swirling flow and bubbles by the action of the swiveling means 6 and the bubble generating device 27, etc. Use of detergent prevents adverse effects on the body, especially the skin (such as atopy), and environmental pollution after drainage.
[0028]
When bathing soaked in hot water b is finished, when the hot water discharge button 22 is operated, the hot water b in the outer casing 2 is immediately discharged to the outside through the through hole 7 and the discharge port 5. At this time, if the swiveling means 6 of the intermediate chamber 3 is operated, the hot water b in the outer casing 2 is sucked into the intermediate chamber 3 by the spiral flow generated by the blade body 15, so that the discharge of the hot water b is promoted. At the same time, fallen foreign matter and scales generated during bathing are also sent to the discharge port 5 together with this spiral flow, and the inside of the outer casing 2 and the intermediate chamber 3 are cleaned together.
When using the shower in this state, if the shower member operation button 23 is operated, hot water or cold water can be jetted from the shower member 17 installed above the outer casing 2.
[0029]
When bathing is completed, when the swiveling means 6 of the intermediate chamber 3 and the exhaust member 19 at the top of the outer casing 2 are operated, the air in the intermediate chamber 3 that has become empty passes through the through hole 7 and enters the outer casing 2. It is sent in and the body of the bathing user c is dried. At the same time, since the inside of the intermediate chamber 3 and the outer casing 2 are also dried, management of each part after use becomes easy.
[0030]
Next, in FIGS. 6-9, A is a bathing apparatus which shows a 2nd Example, The main body 40, the mounting base 1, the outer casing 2, the door body 41, the intermediate chamber 3, and the hot water b. The supply port 4 and the discharge port 5 for the hot water b and the swivel means 6 are basically configured.
In the second embodiment, the outer casing 2 that serves as a hot water bath in which the user is immersed in hot water is fixed to the main body 40.
[0031]
And the above-mentioned main body 40 is formed in the shape of a vertically long capsule, and the attachment part 43 which the one side part of the outer casing 2 mentioned later is exposed to one side part is opened.
[0032]
The mounting table 1 is configured in the same manner as in the first embodiment (the same members are denoted by the same reference numerals), and is provided at the bottom of the outer casing 2 to be described later on the lower side in the main body 40. In addition, a plurality of through holes 7, 7... Are formed in a part or the whole thereof, and a user c is placed on the placement table 1 when bathing.
[0033]
The outer casing 2 described above is formed in a container shape (capsule shape) such as a circular shape or a square shape in cross section, and is erected on the outer peripheral portion of the mounting table 1 so that a user c can enter and exit on one side. The passage 44 is opened, and watertightness is maintained inside the portion excluding the passage 44. Further, when the door body 41 to be described later closes the passage 44 in a watertight manner, hot water is accumulated in the outer casing body 2 via the intermediate chamber 3, so that the user c can have the inside of the outer casing body 2. It has dimensions in the height and width directions that allow bathing and cleaning operations while standing.
[0034]
The door body 41 is configured to freely open and close the passage 44 of the outer casing 2, and is provided between the door body 41 and the outer casing 2 when the passage 44 is closed by the door body 41. The outer casing 2 is kept watertight by a watertight member (not shown), and there is no leakage to the outside.
In the opening / closing operation of the door body 41, any means is adopted. For example, as shown in FIG. 8A, the door body 41 formed integrally is connected to the outer casing body 2 surface. Is provided so as to slide up and down, or as shown in FIG. 8B, door bodies 41 and 41 divided in the vertical direction are provided so as to slide the outer casing body 2 up and down. As shown in FIG. 8C, a concentric door body 41 that slides along the outer peripheral surface of the outer casing 2 formed in a transverse plane shape circle is formed along the outer peripheral surface of the outer casing 2. Provide to slide.
The movement of the door body 41 is performed manually or automatically by electric power.
In addition, although this door body 41 is not illustrated, it may be divided into a plurality of pieces and they may be moved in the vertical direction or the horizontal direction in conjunction with each other.
[0035]
The above-described intermediate chamber 3 is configured in the same manner as in the first embodiment (the same members are denoted by the same reference numerals), and is provided below the mounting table 1 and the inside of the outer casing 2 and the through hole 7. It is made to communicate via.
[0036]
The hot water b supply port 4 and the hot water b discharge port 5 are configured in the same manner as in the first embodiment (the same members are denoted by the same reference numerals), and are provided in the intermediate chamber 3.
The hot water b supplied to the hot water b supply port 4 is performed by the hot water pumping means 11, and the same means as shown in FIG. 4 is used. Moreover, the storage tank 12 can also be provided in the main body 40 integrally with the outer casing 2 etc., as shown in FIG.
[0037]
The swiveling means 6 is configured in the same manner as in the first embodiment (the same members are denoted by the same reference numerals), and is provided in the intermediate chamber 3 to pump air from the through hole 7 of the mounting table 1. .
[0038]
In the outer casing 2, the bathing user “c” is immediately placed at an appropriate position on the mounting table 1 (which may be an appropriate position inside the outer casing 2) as in the embodiment shown in FIG. 5. Hot water supply / stop button 21 that can be operated, hot water discharge button 22 and shower member operation button 23, swiveling means 6 and exhaust member 19, and operation button 24 that activates the opening / closing operation of door body 41; The lifting / lowering member of the housing 2 or the operation button 30 for opening / closing the door body 41 is provided, and is provided at a position where the bathing user c can be operated by stepping and does not interfere with bathing. Furthermore, as in the first embodiment, it is possible to supply ultrasonic waves generated by the bubble generator 27, negative ions, ozone, etc. from the supply body 28 (not shown).
[0039]
Therefore, the bathing apparatus A according to the second embodiment of the present invention configured as described above has the following effects.
Although the basic action is achieved in the same manner as in the first embodiment, the correspondence of the user c to the outer casing 2 is particularly different. That is, when the user c takes a bath, the door 44 that closes the passage 44 opened in the outer casing 2 is moved to open the passage 44.
[0040]
The user c enters the outer casing 2 from the passage 44 and operates the door body 41 with the operation button 30 or the like to close the passage 44. The inside of the outer casing 2 is kept watertight with respect to the outside, but air can be freely circulated by the through holes 7 and the exhaust member 19. And like the said 1st Example, the bathing immersed in the hot water b with which the outer casing 2 was filled to the predetermined water level by the hot water pumping means 11 and the bathing with the shower member 17 can be performed selectively. it can. Also, the drying of the body of the user c and the drying of the outer casing 2 can be performed by operating the swiveling means 6 of the intermediate chamber 3 and the exhaust member 19 on the upper portion of the outer casing 2. Is sent into the outer casing 2 through the through-hole 7 to dry the body of the bathing user c.
At the same time, since the inside of the intermediate chamber 3 and the outer casing 2 are also dried, management of each part after use becomes easy.
[0041]
Basically, in the second embodiment, except for the provision of the door body 41, the same configuration, operation and effect as in the first embodiment are exhibited.
[0042]
【The invention's effect】
In the present invention, an apparatus necessary for bathing can be arranged with a small installation space. In addition, the bathing user can use both bathing in hot water and showering while standing.
[Brief description of the drawings]
FIG. 1 is a longitudinal front view showing an outline of a first embodiment of a bathing apparatus according to the present invention.
FIG. 2 is a longitudinal front view showing a state where an outer casing portion of the bathing apparatus in FIG. 1 is lowered.
3 is a longitudinal front view of a main part showing another example of the outer casing of the bathing apparatus in FIG. 1. FIG.
4 is an explanatory view showing a hot water pumping state of the bathing apparatus in FIG. 1. FIG.
5 is a plan view showing a mounting table part of the bathing apparatus in FIG. 1. FIG.
FIG. 6 is a longitudinal front view showing an outline of a second embodiment of the bathing apparatus according to the present invention.
7 is a longitudinal front view showing a state where an outer casing portion of the bathing apparatus in FIG. 6 is lowered. FIG.
8 is an explanatory diagram showing examples of door bodies in the bathing apparatus in FIG. 6. FIG.
9 is an explanatory view showing an example in which the outer casing of the bathing apparatus in FIG. 6 is integrated with the hot water pressure feeding means.
[Explanation of symbols]
A ... Bathing device. b ... Hot water. 1 ... mounting table. 2 ... Outer body. 3 ... Intermediate room. 4 ... Supply port. 5 ... discharge port. 6 ... Turning means. 7 ... Through hole. 11 ... Hot water pressure feeding means. 17 ... Shower member. 40. Main body. 41 ... Door

Claims

There is a mounting table on which the user is placed by drilling a through hole, an outer casing that stands on the outer periphery of the mounting table and stores hot water inside, and is provided below the mounting table. an intermediate chamber which communicates through the through hole and the outer rail body, a supply port and the hot water outlet of the hot water provided in the intermediate chamber, the more holes of the mounting table provided in the intermediate chamber A bathing apparatus characterized by comprising a swirling means for pumping air or hot water filled in the intermediate chamber by means of a blade body rotated by a driving member such as a motor .

A capsule-shaped main body, a mounting base provided on the lower side of the main body and having a through hole formed in a part or the whole thereof, and placed on the upper part by the user, and standing on the outer periphery of the mounting base Opening a passage through which a user can enter and exit on one side, an outer casing for storing hot water inside the door, a door body for opening and closing the passage of the outer casing, and a lower side of the mounting table An intermediate chamber provided and communicated with the outer casing via the through hole, the hot water supply port and the hot water discharge port provided in the intermediate chamber, and the through hole of the mounting table provided in the intermediate chamber And a swirling means for pumping air or hot water filled in the intermediate chamber by means of a blade rotating by a driving member such as a motor .

The bathing apparatus according to claim 1, wherein the outer casing is divided into a plurality of height directions, each is overlapped and inserted into a sheath shape, and is slidable in the height direction. .

The bathing apparatus according to claim 1, wherein a shower member is provided above the outer casing.

2. The bathing apparatus according to claim 1, wherein hot water pumping means for pumping hot water is connected to a hot water supply port provided in the intermediate chamber.