JP4064737B2 - Toilet paper or hand towel replacement time display device in the dispenser - Google Patents

Description

[0001]
BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION
The present invention relates to a toilet paper or hand towel replacement time display device used by being mounted in a toilet paper or hand towel dispenser provided with an internal volume confirmation window.
[0002]
[Prior art]
In office buildings and department stores, etc., it is required to efficiently manage multiple toilets with a small number of people. Especially, toilet paper is used in each individual room in parallel with the toilet, so the toilets in all the private rooms at once are used. Since paper cannot be replaced or replenished, it must be inspected frequently, which has been a major obstacle to efficient toilet management. In recent years, disposable paper towels have been used for wiping after washing hands, but hand towels also have a major problem in managing toilets because the replacement time differs depending on the frequency of use, as with toilet paper. It has become.
[0003]
For such problems, there are cases where holders that can be equipped with spare toilet paper are used, but toilet users have to change their own or the replacement work is complicated. Recently, toilet paper is used together with dispensers for large rolls for business use, and hand towels are used for tissue-type laminated sheets. It is suppressed.
[0004]
As such a dispenser, for example, there are a hand towel dispenser having a shape as shown in FIG. 11 and a toilet paper dispenser having a shape as shown in FIG. The remaining amount is checked or replaced or replenished. However, in such a dispenser, in order to give priority to the design of the appearance, even if the internal volume display window is provided on a side surface that is difficult for the user to see or is provided on the front side, the internal volume display window In many cases, small transparent or colored translucent plastic windows are used, and in the case of a dispenser for toilet paper, it is often installed in a dark place or a low place. There is a problem that the remaining amount cannot be confirmed.
[0005]
Therefore, it is conceivable to modify the dispenser body to have a new content display function. However, for that purpose, it is necessary to redesign the dispenser body, and the conventional dispenser cannot be used. As such, remodeling the dispenser body is not a practical solution.
[0006]
[Problems to be solved by the invention]
In view of the above problems, the present invention allows an administrator to instantly check the remaining amount of toilet paper and hand towel from the outside regardless of the position of the dispenser and the shape of the content display window. It is an object of the present invention to provide a toilet paper or hand towel replacement time display device that does not require modification of the main body.
[0007]
[Means for Solving the Problems]
As a result of intensive studies to solve the above problems, the inventor is installed in a dark place or a low place, or even when it is difficult to check the internal volume from the internal volume display window, If a device is installed inside the dispenser so that light can be confirmed from the outside through the internal volume display window when the toilet paper or hand towel is low when light is radiated from the inside of the dispenser, go closer and look into the dispenser. You can easily determine when to replace toilet paper and hand towels without using a plug, and if a battery such as a button battery is used as the power source, there is no need to bother to secure a new power outlet, The present invention has been completed by investigating that it can be installed in a gap inside a conventional dispenser. Than is.
[0008]
That is, the present invention is installed in a dispenser for toilet paper or hand towel provided with an internal volume confirmation window, and is opposed to the internal volume confirmation window with the toilet paper or hand towel sandwiched therebetween and the toilet paper or hand towel. A light emitter provided at a position where irradiated light reaches the internal capacity confirmation window when the remaining amount reaches a predetermined amount, a battery unit for supplying power to the light emitter, the light emitter and the battery unit An apparatus for indicating a replacement time of toilet paper or hand towel in a dispenser, characterized in that it comprises an attachment portion for mounting inside the dispenser.
[0009]
Further, it is preferable that a switch unit is further provided between the light emitter and the battery unit, since the timing of starting energization can be freely determined, so that the battery is not wasted, and the switch unit is preferably toilet paper. Or toilet paper etc. when it consists of a terminal part that moves or deforms according to the amount of hand towel and a fixed terminal part that comes into contact with the terminal part when the remaining amount of toilet paper or hand towel falls below a predetermined amount It is more preferable that the light emitter can be automatically energized when the remaining amount of the light becomes the predetermined amount or less, and if the light emitter is a light emitting diode, it has directivity and durability, and power consumption can be kept low. The battery part is insulated by an insulating sheet, and the battery part can be energized by pulling out the insulating sheet. Since it is possible to start energization when the paper or hand towel is newly replaced, it is possible to suppress wasteful consumption of the battery, and when the light from the light emitter is detected outside the dispenser, the central control device It has also been found that it is preferable to further provide a light detection device that transmits an electric signal to the toilet because it enables centralized management of the entire toilet.
[0010]
BEST MODE FOR CARRYING OUT THE INVENTION
Hereinafter, embodiments of a replacement time display device for toilet paper or hand towel in a dispenser according to the present invention will be described in detail with reference to the drawings.
FIG. 1 is an explanatory view showing a state in which an embodiment of a toilet paper or hand towel replacement time display device in a dispenser according to the present invention is mounted in a biaxial toilet paper dispenser, and FIG. -A line end surface explanatory drawing, FIG. 3 is explanatory drawing which shows the state which the replacement time display apparatus of the toilet paper in a dispenser in FIG. 1 or a hand towel is irradiating with light, FIG. 4 is the toilet in the dispenser based on this invention FIG. 5 is an explanatory view showing a state in which another embodiment of a paper or hand towel replacement time display device is mounted in a hand towel dispenser, and FIG. 5 is an explanatory view showing a state in which the replacement time display device in FIG. FIG. 6 and FIG. 6 show a replacement time display device for toilet paper or hand towel in a dispenser according to the present invention provided with a switch means. FIG. 7 is an explanatory view showing a state in which the toilet paper or hand towel replacement time display device in FIG. 6 is irradiating light. FIG. 8 is a perspective explanatory view showing an embodiment of a battery unit in which the battery unit is insulated by an insulating sheet, and FIG. 9 is a replacement of toilet paper or hand towel in a dispenser according to the present invention provided with a light detection device. FIG. 10 is a schematic explanatory view schematically showing a replacement time display device for toilet paper or hand towel in the dispenser in FIG. 9.
[0011]
In the drawings, X is a dispenser for toilet paper or hand towel provided with an internal volume confirmation window Xa, and a toilet paper or hand towel replacement time display device (hereinafter referred to as “replacement time”) in the dispenser according to the present invention is provided therein. It may be displayed only as “replacement time display device”.
[0012]
1 is provided at a position facing the internal volume confirmation window Xa across the toilet paper or hand towel, and at the position where the irradiated light reaches the internal volume confirmation window Xa when the remaining amount of the toilet paper or hand towel reaches a predetermined amount. If the light-emitting body 1 is a light-emitting diode 1a, the light-emitting body 1 has directivity, so that light can be clearly confirmed, power consumption can be suppressed, and durability is high, which will be described later. The battery unit 2 can be used repeatedly by simply replacing the battery.
[0013]
Reference numeral 2 denotes a battery unit that supplies power to the light emitter 1, and any type of battery such as a disposable dry battery or a rechargeable battery that is generally widely available is available, but there is a space for mounting the battery unit 2. In the case of the dispenser X having almost no, a small button-type battery or the like may be used. Further, when the battery unit 2 is insulated by the insulating sheet 2a as shown in FIG. 8 and is energized by pulling out the insulating sheet 2a, the battery is wasted due to discharge or the like before the replacement time display device is mounted in the dispenser X. Will not wear out.
[0014]
Reference numeral 3 denotes an attachment portion for mounting the light emitter 1 and the battery portion 2 in the dispenser X. As the attachment portion 3, when a hole is provided in the dispenser X for ventilation or the like, A combination of hooks to be hooked and bolts to be inserted into the holes and nuts to fasten the bolts can be used. When the dispenser X has a magnetic body as a part thereof, a magnet or the like can be used. For example, it can be used regardless of the material and shape of the dispenser X.
[0015]
Reference numeral 4 denotes a switch means further provided between the light emitter 1 and the battery unit 2. When the switch means 4 is provided, the energization start time is set after the replacement time display device is mounted in the dispenser X. Since the battery can be freely determined, the battery is not wasted, and a small battery with a small capacity can be used. Further, as shown in FIG. 6, when the switch means 4 is movable or deformed according to the amount of toilet paper or hand towel, the terminal portion 4a comes into contact when the remaining amount of the toilet paper or hand towel falls below a predetermined amount. It is more preferable that the fixed terminal portion 4b is in a state where the light-emitting body 1 is automatically energized when the remaining amount of the toilet paper or hand towel is equal to or less than a predetermined amount.
[0016]
Reference numeral 5 denotes a light detection device that is installed outside the dispenser X and transmits an electrical signal to the central control device 6 when light from the light emitter 1 is detected. The light detection device 5 is located near the dispenser X as shown in FIG. When mounted, the light emitted from the light emitter 1 is reliably detected by the light detection device 5 without being blocked by the user in the toilet or the like. The replacement time can be confirmed by the centralized management device 6 provided outside. A phototransistor can be preferably used as the light detection device 5.
[0017]
FIG. 1 shows a replacement time display device in which a replacement time display device is mounted in a biaxial toilet paper dispenser X. The light emitter 1 and the battery unit 2 are attached to the inside of the dispenser X by a double-sided adhesive tape that is a mounting portion 3. In particular, when the light emitter 1 is attached in a state of being energized at a position opposed to the internal volume confirmation window Xa across the roll-shaped toilet paper and the toilet paper reaches a predetermined amount as shown in FIG. Thus, the light from the light emitter 1 can be confirmed from the outside of the dispenser X through the internal capacity confirmation window Xa. If there is no appropriate depression or hole when the light emitter 1 is mounted in the dispenser X, the toilet paper generally does not directly rub against the dispenser X as shown in FIG. Since a step serving as a stopper is provided, the light emitter 1 may be used as shown in FIG. Further, if the battery unit 2 is installed as shown in FIG. 1, it is not hidden behind the toilet paper, so that the battery can be easily replaced. Therefore, the replacement time display device can be used repeatedly only by replacing the battery.
[0018]
FIG. 4 shows a replacement time display device in which the replacement time display device is mounted in the hand towel dispenser X. The light emitting diode 1a and the battery unit 2 are substantially integrated, and the front cover of the hand towel dispenser X is shown. It is installed inside. Since the dispenser for hand towel X is provided with a long hole-shaped inner volume confirmation window Xa on the left and right, the replacement time display device is attached to the left inner volume confirmation window Xa with a mounting portion 3 as shown in FIG. It can be firmly attached with a certain bolt and nut. Since the light emitting diode 1a emits light toward the inner volume confirmation window Xa on the opposite side across the hand towel, when the hand towel reaches a predetermined amount, the light previously blocked by the hand towel is as shown in FIG. It can be confirmed from the outside of the dispenser X.
[0019]
Further, FIG. 6 shows a replacement time display device in which the replacement time display device is mounted on a single-shaft toilet paper dispenser X. The switch means 4 is provided, and the battery unit 2 and the switch means 4 are connected to the dispenser X. Mounted in the upper right corner, the light emitter 1 is mounted so as to face the internal volume confirmation window Xa when the front cover of the dispenser X is closed. The switch means 4 is composed of a terminal portion 4a bent so as to contact the toilet paper and a fixed terminal portion 4b having a convex portion on the terminal portion 4a side at the tip, and when the remaining amount of the toilet paper becomes a predetermined amount or less, Since part of the terminal portion 4a bent by the toilet paper comes into contact with the fixed terminal portion 4b and the light emitter 1 is energized, light can be confirmed from the outside of the dispenser X as shown in FIG. .
[0020]
When the battery unit 2 is insulated by inserting a flexible insulating sheet 3a such as paper or cellophane between the battery and the terminal of the battery unit 2 as shown in FIG. It is possible to prevent the battery from being discharged before being attached to the dispenser X, and to easily start energization simply by pulling out the insulating sheet 3a.
[0021]
Furthermore, when the light detection device 5 is installed outside the dispenser X as shown in FIG. 9, the light emitted from the light emitter 1 is detected by the light detection device 5, and an electrical signal is sent to the central control device 6 as shown in FIG. Since this is transmitted, centralized management becomes possible. In addition, if the light detection device 5 is fixed to the outer surface of the front cover of the dispenser X or installed in a movable state outside the dispenser X, the front cover of the dispenser X is removed and the toilet paper or hand towel is replaced. In doing so, the light detection device 5 does not get in the way. Furthermore, when the light detection device 5 is installed as shown in FIG. 9, light can be detected even when the private room toilet is in use, and when the private room toilet is not in use, it can be visually observed from the entrance of the private room toilet. You can also check the light.
[0022]
【The invention's effect】
As described above in detail, the toilet paper or hand towel replacement time display device in the dispenser according to the present invention is mounted in a toilet paper or hand towel dispenser provided with an internal volume confirmation window, A light emitter that is disposed at a position that is opposed to the internal volume confirmation window with the hand towel sandwiched therebetween and that the irradiated light reaches the internal volume confirmation window when the remaining amount of the toilet paper or the hand towel reaches a predetermined amount; Since the battery unit for supplying power to the battery and the mounting part for mounting the light emitter and the battery unit in the dispenser, the dispenser is installed in a dark place or a low place, or the content display window Even if it is difficult to check the internal volume from the inside, it is possible to irradiate light from inside the dispenser without looking into the internal volume display window. Toilet paper and when the remaining amount of the hand towel is less able to confirm the light from the outside, it's easy to be able to determine the time to replace the toilet paper and hand towels. In addition, since a battery is used as a power source, there is no trouble of newly securing a power outlet, and since it has an attachment portion, it can be easily attached to a conventional dispenser.
[0023]
Further, in the aspect in which the switch means is further provided between the light emitter and the battery unit, the time for starting energization can be freely determined, so that power is not consumed wastefully, and the switch means can be toilet paper or hand towel. If it is composed of a terminal part that is movable or deformed according to the amount of the paper and a fixed terminal part that comes into contact with the terminal part after the remaining amount of the toilet paper or hand towel is below a predetermined amount, toilet paper, etc. When the remaining amount of light falls below a predetermined amount, the light emitter can be automatically energized, and if the light emitter is a light emitting diode, it has directivity so that the light can be clearly confirmed and durable High power consumption can be kept low, and the battery part is insulated by an insulating sheet, and the battery can be energized by pulling out the insulating sheet. Than is never to consume the power wasted battery unit replacement time display device by discharge or the like before mounting the dispenser to be the.
[0024]
In addition, if a light detection device that is installed outside the dispenser and detects light from the illuminant and transmits an electrical signal to the central control device is provided, the replacement time can be confirmed even when the private toilet is in use. In addition, if the electrical signals from the respective light detection devices are concentrated on one centralized management device, centralized management of the entire toilet becomes possible.
[0025]
The industrial value of the toilet paper or hand towel replacement time display device in the dispenser according to the present invention that exhibits such various effects is very large.
[Brief description of the drawings]
FIG. 1 is an explanatory view showing a state in which an embodiment of a toilet paper or hand towel replacement time display device in a dispenser according to the present invention is mounted in a biaxial toilet paper dispenser.
2 is an explanatory diagram of an end surface taken along line AA in FIG. 1. FIG.
FIG. 3 is an explanatory diagram showing a state in which the toilet paper or hand towel replacement time display device in the dispenser in FIG. 1 is emitting light.
FIG. 4 is an explanatory diagram showing a state in which another embodiment of the toilet paper or hand towel replacement time display device in the dispenser according to the present invention is mounted in the hand towel dispenser.
5 is an explanatory diagram showing a state in which the replacement time display device in FIG. 4 is emitting light. FIG.
FIG. 6 is an explanatory diagram showing a state in which a toilet paper or hand towel replacement time display device in a dispenser according to the present invention provided with a switch means is mounted on a uniaxial toilet paper dispenser.
7 is an explanatory diagram showing a state in which the toilet paper or hand towel replacement time display device in the dispenser in FIG. 6 is irradiating light. FIG.
FIG. 8 is a perspective explanatory view showing one embodiment of a battery part in which the battery part is insulated by an insulating sheet.
FIG. 9 is an explanatory diagram showing a state in which a toilet paper or hand towel replacement time display device in a dispenser according to the present invention provided with a light detection device is installed in a private room toilet.
10 is a schematic explanatory view schematically showing a replacement time display device for toilet paper or hand towel in the dispenser in FIG. 9. FIG.
FIG. 11 is a perspective explanatory view showing a hand towel dispenser.
FIG. 12 is a perspective explanatory view showing a uniaxial toilet paper dispenser.
[Explanation of symbols]
X Dispenser for toilet paper or hand towel
Xa Content confirmation window 1 Light emitter
1a Light-emitting diode 2 Battery part
2a Insulating sheet 3 Mounting part 4 Switch means
4a Terminal
4b Fixed terminal part 5 Photodetector 6 Central control device

Claims (6)

A toilet paper or hand towel dispenser (X) provided with an internal volume confirmation window (Xa) is mounted in the toilet paper or hand towel, and the toilet paper is opposed to the internal volume confirmation window (Xa). Or when the remaining amount of the hand towel reaches a predetermined amount, the illuminator (1) provided at the position where the irradiated light reaches the internal volume confirmation window (Xa) and the illuminator (1) are supplied with electric power. A toilet part in a dispenser, comprising: a battery part (2) to be mounted; and an attachment part (3) for mounting the light emitter (1) and the battery part (2) inside the dispenser (X) Paper or hand towel replacement time display device. 2. The replacement time display device for toilet paper or hand towel in a dispenser according to claim 1, further comprising a switch means (4) between the light emitter (1) and the battery part (2). When the switch means (4) is movable or deformed according to the amount of toilet paper or hand towel, and when the remaining amount of the toilet paper or hand towel falls below a predetermined amount, the terminal portion (4a) thereafter The toilet paper or hand towel replacement time display device in the dispenser according to claim 2, comprising a fixed terminal portion (4b) in contact with the toilet paper. The light emitting body (1) is a light emitting diode (1a), the replacement time display device for toilet paper or hand towel in a dispenser according to any one of claims 1 to 3. The battery part (2) is a battery part (2) insulated by an insulating sheet (2a) and energized by pulling out the insulating sheet (2a). Replacement time display device for toilet paper or hand towel in the dispenser. 6. A light detection device (5) that is installed outside the dispenser (X) and transmits an electrical signal to the central control device (6) when light from the light emitter (1) is detected is further provided. The replacement time display apparatus for the toilet paper or hand towel in the dispenser according to any one of the preceding items.

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