JP4055030B2 - Human body local cleaning equipment - Google Patents

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JP4055030B2
JP4055030B2 JP12580998A JP12580998A JP4055030B2 JP 4055030 B2 JP4055030 B2 JP 4055030B2 JP 12580998 A JP12580998 A JP 12580998A JP 12580998 A JP12580998 A JP 12580998A JP 4055030 B2 JP4055030 B2 JP 4055030B2
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【0001】
【発明の属する技術分野】
本発明は、温水により人体局部を洗浄する人体局部洗浄装置、より詳細には、前記人体局部洗浄装置に内蔵される制御装置収納ケースの設置に関する。
【0002】
【従来の技術】
近年、人体局部洗浄装置は、本体の小型化というニーズに応えるべく、各部の寸法が軒並み小さくなってきている。そのため、本体の内部に収納される内部部品のレイアウトも無駄なスペースを極力無くすために、より効率的に配置したり、内部部品そのものの小型化を進めている。
【0003】
人体局部洗浄装置に対しては、先に挙げた小型化以外にも、多機能化のニーズが存在し、内部部品の小型化が進む一方で、制御装置を構成する電子部品の実装数は、増加してきており、制御装置のみは、大型化しているのが実状である。そのため、図4に示すように、大型の制御装置7は、制御装置収納ケース3に収納し、安定して固定可能なように、外装ケース1の底部に設置するシャーシ6にねじ14により固定している。
【0004】
【発明が解決しようとする課題】
しかしながら、図4に示す制御装置7の固定方法は、外装ケース1の底部に制御装置7を固定するために、外装ケース1の底部空きスペースが少なくなり、その構造上必然的に外装ケース1の底部に設置する洗浄ノズル(図示省略)等の設置スペースを考えると、人体局部洗浄装置本体の小型化が難しく、ニーズに対しても逆行すると同時に、その他の内部部品の設置場所についても、規制が大きくなってしまうとの課題を有している。
【0005】
更に、外装ケース1の底部は、洗浄水及び小便の跳ね返りにより水等が侵入しやすく、電子分品の耐久性及び安全性を考えると、制御装置7の設置場所としては、好ましい位置とはいえないとの課題も有している。
【0006】
本発明は、前述した課題に鑑みてなされたものであり、人体局部洗浄装置本体の小型化を阻害することなく、製品の多機能化により大型化した制御装置7の耐久性及び安全性をも損なうことなく設置可能な、人体局部洗浄装置を提供することを目的とする。
【0007】
【課題を解決するための手段】
本発明の請求項1は、便器上に設置され、人体局部を洗浄する機能部と、該機能部の機能を選択する操作部と、該操作部からの操作信号に対応して前記機能部を制御する制御装置を内部に配置した制御装置収納ケースとを有し、前記機能部、操作部及び制御装置収納ケースが外装ケースに内蔵された人体局部洗浄装置において、前記制御装置収納ケースを制御装置の実装面が下側となるように、外装ケースの上部に設置させると共に、前記外装ケース内面に複数のリブ状突起を設け、前記制御装置収納ケースの外面に凸部を設け、前記複数のリブ状突起の一部が、前記制御装置収納ケースの前後方向に、所定間隔を有した状態で設けられ、前記一部以外のリブ状突起が、前記制御装置収納ケースの左右方向の所定間隔を有した状態で、前記凸部の両側に隣接設置されたことを特徴とする。
【0008】
本発明の請求項2は、制御装置収納ケースが前後左右に振動した際に、リブ状突起と、前記制御装置収納ケースとが接触することを特徴とする。
【0010】
【発明の実施の形態】
本発明に用いる機能部2は、図1に示すように、人体局部に対して温水を噴出する洗浄ノズル又はビデノズルを意味するものであり、その他に、人体局部を乾燥する温風乾燥装置(図示省略)、トイレ室内を暖房する部屋暖房装置(図示省略)等を内蔵していてもよい。
【0011】
本発明に用いる操作部4は、人体局部洗浄装置の使用者が局部洗浄又はビデ洗浄をするために使用するスイッチであり、少なくとも洗浄の開始及び停止を行うスイッチが必要であり、その他に洗浄強さ、洗浄温度等を制御するスイッチを設けてもよい。
【0012】
本発明に用いる制御装置7は、複数の電子部品を実装した基板であり、前述した機能部2及び操作部4と結線させる。そして、制御装置7は、図2に示すように、制御装置収納ケース3に内蔵させ、実装面が下向きとなるように設置する。尚、実装面を下向きとするのは、外装ケース1内で結露が発生した場合に、実装面に水が滞留するのを防止する為である。
【0013】
制御装置収納ケース3の設置場所は、図2に示すように、少なくとも外装ケース1の高さの半分より上側である必要があり、これよりも低位に設置すると、水等が制御装置7に触れる恐れがある。制御装置収納ケース3は、シャーシ6から脚部8を垂設させ、該脚部8の上部に固定することにより、外装ケース1の上部に設置可能となる。
【0014】
本発明に用いるリブ状突起9、10、11は、図2に示すように、外装ケース1の内面に設けられるものであり、脚部8を使用して制御装置収納ケース3を外装ケース1の上部に設置した際の、脚部8の振動による、外装ケース3の不安定さ(振動)を解消する為に用いられる。
【0015】
リブ状突起9、10、11は、制御装置収納ケース3が前後左右に振動した際に、その振動を抑制するように設けられており、具体的には、リブ状突起9、10、11と制御装置収納ケース3とを接触させる(図示省略)ことにより振動を阻止したり、図3に示すように、制御装置収納ケース3の外面に凸部12を設け、リブ状突起11、11と前記凸部12とを隣接させるようにしてもよい。
【0016】
また、より好ましくは、図2に示すように、リブ状突起9、10、11と制御装置収納ケース3とを所定間隔を設けて対向配置することであり、このようにすると、接触箇所がない為に設計精度をそれ程高くする必要がなくなる。ここで言う所定間隔とは、制御装置収納ケース3が振動することにより、リブ状突起9、10、11以外の内部部品に衝突しない程度の間隔であり、より具体的には、0.5〜2mm程度が好ましい。
【0017】
図2に示すリブ状突起9、10、11は、外装ケース1に一体成型してあるが、外装ケース1に対して後から接着又は接続してもよく、リブ状突起9、10、11の面取りを行ってもよい。
【0018】
【実施例】
以下図面を用いて、本発明の実施例を説明する。図1は本発明の人体局部洗浄装置の平面透視図であり、外装ケース1の内部には、機能部2である洗浄ノズル及びビデノズル、操作部4、凸部12を有した制御装置収納ケース3を内蔵している。
【0019】
図2は図1に示すA−A断面図であり、前述した制御装置収納ケース3の設置状態を示している。制御装置収納ケース3は、外装ケース1の底部であるシャーシ6にねじ14にて固定された脚部8の先端に固定されており、外装ケース1の内面に設けたリブ状突起9、10、11により振動を抑制している。
【0020】
リブ状突起9、10は、図1に示すように、制御装置収納ケース3の前後方向に対して、間隔1mmを有した状態で設けられており、前後方向の振動を抑制している。リブ状突起11は、図2のB−B断面図である図3に示すように、制御装置収納ケース3に設けた凸部12の両側に、補強リブ13、13と共に左右方向に隣接設置してあり、左右方向の振動を抑制している。
【0021】
【発明の効果】
本発明は、以上説明したように、外装ケース内面にリブ状突起を設けることにより、制御装置を内蔵した制御装置収納ケースを外装ケース内の上部に安定して設置できるために、人体局部洗浄装置の設計自由度が向上し、本体の小型化を阻害することがなく、水、小便などの跳ね返りもない。そのため、制御装置7の耐久性及び安全性を損なうことなく、制御装置収納ケース(制御装置)を設置可能となる。
【図面の簡単な説明】
【図1】本発明の実施例を示す人体局部洗浄装置の平面透視図。
【図2】図1に示す人体局部洗浄装置のA−A断面図。
【図3】図2に示す人体局部洗浄装置のB−B断面図。
【図4】従来例を示す人体局部洗浄装置の内部構造を一部省略した断面図。
【符号の説明】
1.外装ケース 2.機能部 3.制御装置収納ケース 4.操作部 5.便器6.シャーシ 7.制御装置 8.脚部 9.リブ状突起 10.リブ状突起11.リブ状突起 12.凸部 13.補強リブ 14.ねじ 15.放熱フィン
[0001]
BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION
The present invention relates to a human body local cleaning apparatus that cleans a human body local area with warm water, and more particularly to installation of a control device storage case built in the human body local cleaning apparatus.
[0002]
[Prior art]
In recent years, the size of each part of the human body local cleaning apparatus has been reduced in order to meet the needs for downsizing the main body. For this reason, the layout of the internal components housed in the main body is arranged more efficiently and the internal components themselves are being miniaturized in order to eliminate unnecessary space as much as possible.
[0003]
In addition to the above-mentioned miniaturization, there is a need for multi-functionality for the human body local cleaning device, and while the internal components are becoming smaller, the number of electronic components that constitute the control device is The actual situation is that only the control device is increased in size. Therefore, as shown in FIG. 4, the large control device 7 is stored in the control device storage case 3 and fixed to the chassis 6 installed at the bottom of the outer case 1 with screws 14 so that it can be stably fixed. ing.
[0004]
[Problems to be solved by the invention]
However, in the fixing method of the control device 7 shown in FIG. 4, since the control device 7 is fixed to the bottom of the outer case 1, the space at the bottom of the outer case 1 is reduced. Considering the installation space such as the cleaning nozzle (not shown) installed at the bottom, it is difficult to reduce the size of the human body local cleaning device main body, and at the same time, there are restrictions on the installation location of other internal parts. It has the problem of becoming larger.
[0005]
Furthermore, the bottom of the outer case 1 is likely to be invaded by washing water and urine splash, and considering the durability and safety of the electronic component, it is a preferable position for the control device 7 to be installed. There is also a problem that there is not.
[0006]
The present invention has been made in view of the above-described problems, and has the durability and safety of the control device 7 that has been increased in size due to the multi-functionality of the product without hindering the downsizing of the body cleaning device body. It is an object of the present invention to provide a human body local cleaning device that can be installed without damage.
[0007]
[Means for Solving the Problems]
Claim 1 of the present invention is a functional unit that is installed on a toilet and cleans the human body part, an operation unit that selects a function of the functional unit, and the functional unit corresponding to an operation signal from the operation unit. A control device storage case in which a control device to be controlled is disposed, and the functional unit, the operation unit, and the control device storage case are built in an exterior case. The mounting surface is placed on the upper side of the outer case so that a plurality of rib-like projections are provided on the inner surface of the outer case, and convex portions are provided on the outer surface of the control device storage case, and the plurality of ribs are provided. A part of the protrusion is provided with a predetermined interval in the front-rear direction of the control device storage case, and the other rib-like protrusion has a predetermined interval in the left-right direction of the control device storage case. In the state Characterized on both sides of it that are installed adjacently.
[0008]
According to a second aspect of the present invention, when the control device storage case vibrates in the front-rear and left-right directions, the rib-like projection and the control device storage case come into contact with each other.
[0010]
DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION
As shown in FIG. 1, the functional unit 2 used in the present invention means a washing nozzle or a bidet nozzle that ejects hot water to a human body local part, and in addition, a hot air drying device (illustrated) that dries the human body local part. (Omitted), a room heating device (not shown) for heating the toilet room may be incorporated.
[0011]
The operation unit 4 used in the present invention is a switch that is used by a user of the human body local cleaning device to perform local cleaning or bidet cleaning, and at least a switch for starting and stopping cleaning is necessary. A switch for controlling the cleaning temperature and the like may be provided.
[0012]
The control device 7 used in the present invention is a board on which a plurality of electronic components are mounted, and is connected to the function unit 2 and the operation unit 4 described above. Then, as shown in FIG. 2, the control device 7 is installed in the control device storage case 3 so that the mounting surface faces downward. Note that the mounting surface is directed downward in order to prevent water from staying on the mounting surface when condensation occurs in the outer case 1.
[0013]
As shown in FIG. 2, the installation location of the control device storage case 3 needs to be at least above half of the height of the exterior case 1, and if it is installed lower than this, water or the like touches the control device 7. There is a fear. The control device storage case 3 can be installed on the upper part of the outer case 1 by suspending the leg part 8 from the chassis 6 and fixing it to the upper part of the leg part 8.
[0014]
As shown in FIG. 2, the rib-shaped protrusions 9, 10, 11 used in the present invention are provided on the inner surface of the outer case 1, and the control device storage case 3 is attached to the outer case 1 using the legs 8. It is used to eliminate the instability (vibration) of the outer case 3 due to the vibration of the leg 8 when installed on the upper part.
[0015]
The rib-shaped protrusions 9, 10, and 11 are provided so as to suppress vibration when the control device storage case 3 vibrates in front, rear, left, and right. Specifically, the rib-shaped protrusions 9, 10, and 11 Vibration is prevented by bringing the control device storage case 3 into contact (not shown), or as shown in FIG. 3, a convex portion 12 is provided on the outer surface of the control device storage case 3, and the rib-like projections 11, 11 and You may make it make the convex part 12 adjoin.
[0016]
More preferably, as shown in FIG. 2, the rib-like protrusions 9, 10, 11 and the control device storage case 3 are arranged to face each other with a predetermined interval. In this way, there is no contact portion. Therefore, it is not necessary to increase the design accuracy so much. The predetermined interval referred to here is an interval that does not collide with internal components other than the rib-like protrusions 9, 10, 11 when the control device storage case 3 vibrates, and more specifically, 0.5 to About 2 mm is preferable.
[0017]
The rib-shaped protrusions 9, 10, and 11 shown in FIG. 2 are integrally formed with the outer case 1, but may be bonded or connected to the outer case 1 later. Chamfering may be performed.
[0018]
【Example】
Embodiments of the present invention will be described below with reference to the drawings. FIG. 1 is a plan perspective view of a human body local cleaning device of the present invention, and a control device storage case 3 having a cleaning nozzle and a bidet nozzle as a functional unit 2, an operation unit 4, and a convex part 12 inside an exterior case 1. Built in.
[0019]
FIG. 2 is a cross-sectional view taken along the line AA shown in FIG. 1 and shows an installation state of the control device storage case 3 described above. The control device storage case 3 is fixed to the tip of a leg portion 8 fixed to the chassis 6, which is the bottom of the exterior case 1, with screws 14, and rib-shaped protrusions 9, 10 provided on the inner surface of the exterior case 1. 11 suppresses vibration.
[0020]
As shown in FIG. 1, the rib-like protrusions 9 and 10 are provided in a state having an interval of 1 mm with respect to the front-rear direction of the control device storage case 3 and suppress vibrations in the front-rear direction. As shown in FIG. 3 which is a BB cross-sectional view of FIG. 2, the rib-like protrusions 11 are installed adjacent to the left and right sides together with the reinforcing ribs 13 and 13 on both sides of the convex portion 12 provided in the control device storage case 3. The vibration in the left-right direction is suppressed.
[0021]
【The invention's effect】
As described above, according to the present invention, since the control device storage case with the built-in control device can be stably installed in the upper part of the exterior case by providing the rib-like projections on the inner surface of the exterior case, The degree of freedom of design is improved, miniaturization of the main body is not hindered, and there is no rebound of water and urine. Therefore, the control device storage case (control device) can be installed without impairing the durability and safety of the control device 7.
[Brief description of the drawings]
FIG. 1 is a plan perspective view of a human body local cleaning apparatus showing an embodiment of the present invention.
2 is a cross-sectional view taken along the line AA of the human body local cleaning apparatus shown in FIG.
3 is a cross-sectional view taken along the line BB of the human body local cleaning device shown in FIG.
FIG. 4 is a cross-sectional view in which a part of the internal structure of a human body local cleaning device showing a conventional example is omitted.
[Explanation of symbols]
1. Exterior case Functional part 3. 3. Control device storage case Operation unit 5. Toilet bowl 6. Chassis 7. Control device 8. Leg 9. Rib-shaped protrusion 10. Rib-like projections 11. Rib-like protrusion 12. Convex part 13. Reinforcing ribs 14. Screw 15. Heat dissipation fin

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便器上に設置され、人体局部を洗浄する機能部と、該機能部の機能を選択する操作部と、該操作部からの操作信号に対応して前記機能部を制御する制御装置を内部に配置した制御装置収納ケースとを有し、前記機能部、操作部及び制御装置収納ケースが外装ケースに内蔵された人体局部洗浄装置において、
前記制御装置収納ケースを制御装置の実装面が下側となるように、外装ケースの上部に設置させると共に、
前記外装ケース内面に複数のリブ状突起を設け、
前記制御装置収納ケースの外面に凸部を設け、
前記複数のリブ状突起の一部が、前記制御装置収納ケースの前後方向に、所定間隔を有した状態で設けられ、
前記一部以外のリブ状突起が、前記制御装置収納ケースの左右方向の所定間隔を有した状態で、前記凸部の両側に隣接設置された人体局部洗浄装置。
A function unit that is installed on the toilet and cleans the human body part, an operation unit that selects a function of the function unit, and a control device that controls the function unit in response to an operation signal from the operation unit are disposed inside. In the human body local washing device, the control unit storage case has a built-in control unit storage case, and the functional unit, the operation unit, and the control unit storage case are built in an exterior case.
While installing the control device storage case on the upper part of the outer case so that the mounting surface of the control device is on the lower side,
A plurality of rib-like protrusions are provided on the inner surface of the outer case,
Providing a convex portion on the outer surface of the control device storage case,
A part of the plurality of rib-like protrusions is provided in a state having a predetermined interval in the front-rear direction of the control device storage case,
The human body local cleaning apparatus , wherein the rib-shaped protrusions other than the one part are provided adjacent to both sides of the convex portion in a state where the control device storage case has a predetermined left-right interval .
制御装置収納ケースが前後左右に振動した際に、リブ状突起と、前記制御装置収納ケースとが接触する請求項1に記載の人体局部洗浄装置。The human body local cleaning device according to claim 1 , wherein when the control device storage case vibrates in front, rear, left, and right, the rib-shaped protrusion contacts the control device storage case .
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