JP4130037B2 - Water purification shower system - Google Patents

Description

[0001]
BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION
The present invention relates to a purified water shower system that is installed in a bathroom or the like, removes residual chlorine contained in tap water with a purified water cartridge, and discharges purified water by shower.
[0002]
[Prior art]
In recent years, awareness of health and beauty has increased, and residual chlorine contained in tap water is not only used for beverages, but it can also damage the hair and irritate the skin when bathing and washing in the bathroom, as well as causing a odor Attention has been paid to removing this residual chlorine. In response to these demands, clean water shower systems that remove residual chlorine are being sold.
[0003]
FIG. 3 is a configuration diagram illustrating an example of a conventional water purification shower system. The water purification shower system 10 mainly includes a water supply port 12 for supplying source water from a faucet 11 and a water purification cartridge, for example, and a water purifier body 13 for purifying the supplied source water and discharging purified water. A shower head 14 for jetting purified water, a water supply hose 15, and a shower hose 16. One end of the water supply hose 15 is connected to the water supply connection part 17 of the water supply port 12, and the other end is input to the water purifier main body 13. One end of the shower hose 16 is connected to the head connecting portion 19 provided at the base end portion of the shower head 14, and the other end is connected to the water outlet connecting portion 20 of the water purifier main body 13. Yes.
The shower head 14 includes, in order from the distal end to the proximal end, a shower sprinkling portion 14A that sprinkles purified water, a grip portion 14B that is formed in a substantially cylindrical shape, and a head connection that connects one end of the shower hose 16 to the shower head 14. Part 19. The water purifier main body 13 is placed on, for example, a pedestal 13A disposed on the floor, and an appropriate amount of water treatment material according to the specification performance, for example, calcium sulfite or activated carbon for removing residual chlorine in the source water A water purification cartridge filled with is detachably loaded.
The raw water supplied to the shower system 10 from the water supply port 12 is supplied to the water purifier main body 13 via the water supply hose 15 and passes through the water purifying cartridge of the water purifier main body 13 so that the water purification treatment is performed and the water is purified. Converted. The converted purified water is sent to the shower head 14 via the shower hose 16 and is sprayed from the shower sprinkler 14A to the outside of the shower head 14 in a shower shape.
[0004]
[Problems to be solved by the invention]
In the water purification shower system 10 having the above-described configuration, when not being used, that is, when the supply of the source water from the water supply port 12 is stopped, the purified water, for example, remaining in the source water remains in the shower head 14, the shower hose 16, and the water purifier body 13. The water from which chlorine and the like were removed remained in a state where it remained. If the water staying in the water purification shower system 10 is left for a long period of time, for example, the water stays in the water (staying water) or the inner surface of the shower head 14 or the shower hose 16. There is a risk of germs breeding. When the purified water shower system 10 is used again, that is, when the supply of the source water is resumed from the water supply port 12, the water that has stayed in the mold and germs is discharged together with the purified water to stimulate the skin and hair. There is a problem that it is unfavorable in terms of hygiene.
Further, for example, in winter in a cold region, there is a risk that the remaining water remaining in the shower head 14, the shower hose 16, and the water purifier main body 13 may freeze, and in this case, the water purification shower system 10 is damaged. There was a problem that.
Furthermore, in the water purifier main body 13 described above, the amount of water remaining in the shower head 14, the shower hose 16, etc. is increased because the amount of water flow is larger than that of, for example, a faucet direct connection type or a sink stationary type water purifier. There has been a problem that the amount of the problem becomes large, and the above-mentioned problems appear remarkably.
[0005]
The present invention has been made in view of the above circumstances, and by providing a mechanism for discharging stagnant water on the water flow path, it is possible to prevent the growth of fungi and germs and obtain sanitary purified water, An object is to provide a water purification shower system capable of preventing damage.
[0006]
[Means for Solving the Problems]
In order to achieve the object by solving the above-mentioned problems, the water purification shower system of the present invention according to claim 1 purifies the source water supplied from the water supply port and ejects the water from the shower head. In the above, the water passage in the purified water shower system is provided with a water drain mechanism for discharging the water staying in the purified water shower system to the outside.
In the water purification shower system configured as described above, since the water draining mechanism is provided on the water passage, when the water purification shower system is not used, the water remaining in the water purification shower system can be discharged to the outside. it can. As a result, for example, even when left unused for a long period of time, there is no risk of mold or germs breeding in the water remaining in the water purification shower system or on the inner surface of the shower head, etc., and the water purification shower system Can be kept hygienic. Furthermore, even in winter, such as in a cold region, it is possible to prevent the staying water in the purified water shower system from freezing and damaging the purified water shower system.
Furthermore, the water purifier main body is detachably fixed to the wall.
In the water purification shower system configured as described above, the water purifier main body is detachably fixed to the wall, so that the water purification shower system can be installed even when there is not enough space on the floor, for example.
Furthermore, the water purifier main body is provided with a locking member that detachably locks the shower head, and this locking member is slidable in the vertical direction on the outer surface of the water purifier main body. It is a feature.
In the water purification shower system configured as described above, the shower head locking member provided on the outer surface of the water purifier main body is slidable in the vertical direction, so the height of the shower head is adjusted and fixed at an appropriate position. And convenience can be improved.
[0007]
Furthermore, in the water purification shower system according to the second aspect of the present invention, the drainage mechanism portion seals the opening portion by an opening portion opened to the outside and a water pressure of the source water supplied from the water supply port. A sealing member, and when the supply of the source water is stopped, the sealing member does not seal the opening.
In the water purification shower system configured as described above, when purified water is supplied from the water supply port, that is, when the water purification shower system is used, the opening of the water draining mechanism is automatically sealed, and the use is stopped. Since the opening is opened at the time, for example, when the opening is opened and closed manually, the water draining operation is not forgotten and the accumulated water in the clean water shower system can be discharged reliably. .
[0008]
Furthermore, the purified water shower system of this invention of Claim 3 is the purified water shower system of Claim 1 or Claim 2, Comprising: In the state which the supply of the said source water stopped, the said drain mechanism part is at least said It is arranged below the position of the shower head, and is characterized by draining water by introducing air from the shower head.
In the purified shower system configured as described above, air is only introduced from the shower head when the accumulated water is discharged to the outside. For example, it is not necessary to provide a special mechanism using a valve body or the like, and the shower head is drained. Since the staying water can be sent out to the water draining mechanism simply by being positioned above the mechanism, a special device such as a pump is unnecessary, and the function of draining can be realized at low cost.
[0009]
Furthermore, the purified water shower system of this invention of Claim 4 is a purified water shower system in any one of Claims 1-3, Comprising: The said water draining mechanism part is a water purifier which purifies the said source water. It is attached to the main body.
In the water purification shower system having the above-described configuration, the water draining mechanism is attached to the water purifier main body, so that water staying in the water passage from the water purifier main body to the shower head can be discharged and water The water draining mechanism can be reliably operated by stably fixing the water draining mechanism.
[0012]
DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION
Hereinafter, an embodiment of the water purification shower system of the present invention will be described with reference to the accompanying drawings. FIG. 1 is a configuration diagram of a water purification shower system according to the present embodiment. In addition, the same code | symbol is distribute | arranged to the part same as the prior art mentioned above, and description is abbreviate | omitted or simplified.
As shown in FIG. 1, the water purification shower system 30 according to the present embodiment includes a water supply port 12, a water purifier main body 13, a shower head 14, a water supply hose 15, a shower hose 16, and a water drain mechanism 31. Further, the drainage mechanism 31 is configured to include a sealing member 32, a spring 33, a drainage hole 34, a housing 35, and an opening 36. Here, the drainage mechanism 31 is installed, for example, between the inlet connection 18 of the water purifier main body 13 and the water supply hose 15, and the source water from the water supply port 12 is the water supply hose 15 and the drainage mechanism 31. Is supplied to the water purifier main body 13.
[0013]
The housing 35 of the water draining mechanism portion 31 is supplied with the source water and the accumulated water in the purified water shower system 30 through the water supply hose 15 and the water purifier main body 13. For example, a drain hole 34 is provided on the lower surface of the hollow housing 35 for discharging the inflowing water. Inside the housing 35, in the vicinity of the drain hole 34, a protruding portion 35A protruding inward from the inner wall surface of the housing 35 is provided, and an opening 36 having a circular cross section, for example, is formed by the protruding portion 35A. . In the housing 35, for example, a sealing member 32 made of, for example, a spherical ball that is connected by an elastic member such as a spring 33 and can move vertically is inserted. The radius of the sealing member 32 is larger than the radius of the opening 36, and the water in the housing 35 can be stopped from flowing out of the drain hole 34 by closing the opening 36. ing.
[0014]
The purified water shower system 30 by this Embodiment is provided with the said structure, and demonstrates the operation | movement of the purified water shower system 30 next.
When using purified water, first, the source water supplied from the water supply hose 15 flows into the housing 35 of the drainage mechanism 31. The source water passes through the opening 36 in the housing 35 and tries to flow out from the drain hole 34, but the sealing member 32 inside the housing 35 is elastically elastic by the spring 33 due to the water pressure accompanying this water flow. It is pressed downward against the force and moves downward until the opening 36 is closed. Thereby, the source water supplied from the water supply hose 15 is allowed to flow into the water purifier main body 13 without being discharged from the drain hole 34 of the drain mechanism 31.
On the other hand, when the water supply port 12 is closed and the supply of the source water from the water supply hose 15 is stopped, there is no water pressure to move the sealing member 32 downward against the elastic force of the spring 33 in the housing 35, so that the sealing is performed. The member 32 is moved upward by the elastic force of the spring 33. As a result, the opening 36 that has been blocked by the sealing member 32 is opened. Here, if the shower head 14 and the shower hose 16 are positioned above the drain mechanism 31, for example, air flows from the shower discharge hole of the shower sprinkler 14 </ b> A, and the water purifier body 13 and the shower hose. 16 and the accumulated water accumulated in the shower head 14 are sequentially discharged from the drain hole 34. The positions of the shower head 14 and the shower hose 16 are not particularly limited. However, the shower head 14 and the shower hose 16 are preferably arranged as high as possible from the water draining mechanism 31, thereby enabling smooth and quick drainage. Obtainable.
In addition, the force that acts when the accumulated water accumulated in the water purifier main body 13, the shower hose 16, and the shower head 14 is sent out from the drain hole 34 is due to the weight of the accumulated water located above the drain mechanism 31. Although depending on the resulting hydraulic pressure, this force does not elastically deform the spring 33 and seal the opening 36 with the sealing member 32.
[0015]
In the purified water shower system 30 according to the present embodiment, by providing the drainage mechanism 31, purified water, that is, residual chlorine, etc. is provided in the shower head 14, the shower hose 16, and the interior of the water purifier body 13 when the purified water shower system 30 is not used. Since the water from which water has been removed does not stay, even if it is left for a long period of time, there is no risk of mold and germs growing on the inner surfaces of the shower head 14 and the shower hose 16 and the staying water, and the clean water shower system 30 is kept hygienic. be able to.
Moreover, even when the place where the water purification shower system 30 is used is a very cold region, no accumulated water is left inside, so there is no risk of damage to the members of the water purification shower system 30 due to freezing in winter.
Furthermore, when the accumulated water such as the shower head 14 and the shower hose 16 and the water purifier main body 13 is discharged to the outside, only the air is introduced from the shower head 14. For example, a special mechanism using a valve body or the like is used. Since there is no need to provide it, and the staying water can be sent to the drain hole 34 simply by positioning the shower head 14 and the shower hose 16 above the drain hole 34, for example, a special device such as a pump is unnecessary. Thus, it is possible to achieve drainage of the water purification shower system 30 at an extremely low cost.
[0016]
In this embodiment, a spherical ball is used as the sealing member 32 in the housing 35. However, the present invention is not limited to this. For example, a rod-like member or a flat plate shape in which a packing such as an O-ring is fitted on the outer periphery is used. The packing etc. may be sufficient. Furthermore, the material of the sealing member 32 is not particularly limited, but it is preferable to use silicon rubber that is excellent in durability and water sealing.
In this embodiment, the sealing member 32 is connected to an elastic member such as the spring 33 as a mechanism for sealing the inside of the housing 35. However, the present invention is not limited to this. For example, the mechanism is deformed when pressed by water pressure. It is also possible to use a flexible packing made of rubber or the like that closes the opening 36 and can restore itself and open the opening 36 away from the opening 36 when the water pressure disappears. Here, when the spring 33 is used, reliable operability and durability can be obtained. On the other hand, when a flexible packing is used, it is possible to contribute to cost reduction and downsizing by integrating the members.
Further, in the present embodiment, the water draining mechanism 31 is configured to automatically discharge stagnant water when the supply of the source water from the water supply port 12 is stopped, but is not limited to this, and is a manual type. It is good also as a structure which discharges stagnant water with a valve etc. In this case, for example, when the clean water shower system 30 is frequently used, the accumulated water is not drained every time it is used, so that water can be saved.
[0017]
In addition, in this embodiment, although the water draining mechanism part 31 was installed between the water inlet connection part 18 of the water purifier main body 13, and the water supply hose 15, it is not limited to this, The water purifier main body 13 inside For example, the lower part of the water purifier body 13, the vicinity of the water outlet connection part 20 of the water purifier main body 13, the middle of the shower hose 16, or the shower head 14 may be used. Here, the water draining mechanism 31 is preferably provided in the vicinity of the water inlet connection portion 18 of the water purifier body 13 in order to drain the accumulated water inside the water purifier body 13, the shower hose 16, and the shower head 14. It is also possible to contribute to the improvement of assembly mounting performance and the reduction of the mounting member cost.
[0018]
Further, in this embodiment, the main material of the water purification shower system 30 is not particularly limited, but in consideration of pressure resistance, heat resistance, moldability, ABS resin, polypropylene resin, polysulfone resin, polyacetal resin, Plastics such as polycarbonate resin and polyphenylene ether resin are preferred, and stainless steel is preferably used particularly when it is desired to have strength.
Moreover, the water purifier main body 13 is loaded with a water purification cartridge (not shown) filled with an appropriate amount of water treatment material according to the specification performance, and the water treatment material is not particularly limited. Is a porous hollow fiber membrane that can be used to remove filter media made of calcium sulfite, granular activated carbon, fibrous activated carbon, etc. used for the purpose of removing residual chlorine, and bacteria used for the purpose of removing turbid components. It is preferable to use a treatment material composed of, and the like, and these filter media are preferably used in combination according to the purpose.
[0019]
Next, a modified example of the above-described embodiment will be described with reference to the accompanying drawings. FIG. 2 is a configuration diagram of a water purification shower system 40 according to a modification of the present embodiment shown in FIG. In addition, the same code | symbol is distribute | arranged to the part same as embodiment mentioned above, and description is abbreviate | omitted or abbreviate | omitted.
As shown in FIG. 2, the water purification shower system 40 includes a substantially vertically long water purifier main body 41 loaded with a water purification cartridge (not shown). Fixing tools 43 and 43 for detachably installing the main body 41 on, for example, a wall 42 are provided. Further, on the outer surface of the water purifier main body 41, a locking hook 44 for detachably locking the shower head 14 is provided so as to be slidable in the vertical direction with respect to the water purifier main body 41, for example. Furthermore, the locking hook 44 includes a rotating portion 44A that can rotate in the vertical direction, so that the vertical direction of the shower head 14 locked to the locking hook 44 can be changed. .
[0020]
The water inlet connection portion 18 and the water outlet connection portion 20 of the water purifier main body 41 are provided on the lower surface of the water purifier main body 41, and a water draining mechanism portion 31 is provided between the water inlet connection portion 18 and the water supply hose 15. .
On the side surface of the housing 35 of the water draining mechanism portion 31, a water draining hole 34 for discharging the inflowing water is provided. Further, the opening 36 in the housing 35 opens in the horizontal direction, and the sealing member 32 made of a spherical ball connected to the spring 33 can reciprocate in the horizontal direction. That is, when water is used, the source water supplied from the water supply hose 15 presses the sealing member 32 toward the drain hole 34 (toward the left side in FIG. 2) against the elastic force of the spring 33. The opening 36 is moved until it is closed. Thereby, the source water supplied from the water supply hose 15 is allowed to flow into the water purifier main body 41 without being discharged from the water drain hole 34 of the water drain mechanism 31. On the other hand, when the water supply port 12 is closed and the supply of the source water from the water supply hose 15 is stopped, the sealing member 32 moves in the direction away from the opening 36 (the right side in FIG. 2) by the elastic force of the spring 33, The opening 36 that has been blocked by the sealing member 32 is opened.
[0021]
In the purified water shower system 40 which concerns on the modification of this embodiment mentioned above, by providing the water draining mechanism part 31, the accumulated water, such as the inside of the shower head 14, the shower hose 16, and the water purifier main body 41, is discharged | emitted outside. Since the water purifier main body 41 is detachably fixed to the wall 42 and the like, the water purification shower system 40 can be installed even when there is not enough space on the floor or the like.
Further, a locking hook 44 for detachably locking the shower head 14 is provided on the outer wall of the water purifier main body 41 so as to be slidable in the vertical direction with respect to the water purifier main body 41. Since the shower head 14 locked to 44 is turnable in the vertical direction, the height of the shower head 14 and the discharge angle of purified water can be adjusted, and convenience can be improved.
[0022]
【The invention's effect】
As described above, according to the purified water shower system according to the first aspect of the present invention, since the water draining mechanism is provided on the water passage, the water remaining in the purified water shower system is discharged to the outside. It is possible to suppress the growth of fungi and bacteria and keep the water purification shower system hygienic, and it is possible to prevent the water purification shower system from being damaged by freezing of stagnant water.
Furthermore, since the water purifier main body is detachably fixed to the wall, a water purification shower system can be installed even when there is not enough space on the floor, for example.
Furthermore, since the locking member of the shower head provided on the outer surface of the water purifier main body is slidable in the vertical direction, the height of the shower head can be adjusted and fixed at an appropriate position for convenience. Can be improved.
Furthermore, according to the purified water shower system of this invention of Claim 2, since the opening part of a water draining mechanism is opened and closed automatically, the staying water in a purified water shower system can be discharged | emitted reliably.
Furthermore, according to the purified water shower system of the present invention as set forth in claim 3, it is only necessary to introduce air from the shower head when discharging the accumulated water to the outside, and it is necessary to provide a special mechanism using a valve body, for example. In addition, since the accumulated water can be sent to the drainage mechanism by simply positioning the shower head above the drainage mechanism, for example, a special device such as a pump is unnecessary, and the drainage can be performed at low cost. The function can be realized.
[0023]
Furthermore, according to the water purification shower system of this invention of Claim 4, while being able to discharge | emit the water which stays in the water flow path from a water purifier main body to a shower head, a water draining mechanism part is fixed stably. By doing so, the water draining mechanism can be operated reliably.
[Brief description of the drawings]
FIG. 1 is a configuration diagram of a water purification shower system according to an embodiment of the present invention.
FIG. 2 is a configuration diagram of a water purification shower system according to a modification of the present embodiment shown in FIG.
FIG. 3 is a configuration diagram of a water purification shower system according to an example of the prior art.
[Explanation of symbols]
10, 30, 40 Water purification shower system 11 Water tap 12 Water supply port 13, 41 Water purifier main body 14 Shower head 15 Water supply hose 16 Shower hose 31 Drain mechanism 32 Sealing member 33 Spring 34 Drain hole 35 Housing 36 Opening

Claims (4)

In the purified water shower system, which purifies the source water supplied from the water supply port with the water purifier body and ejects purified water from the shower head.
The water purifier main body is detachably fixed to the wall, and the water purifier main body is provided with a locking member that detachably locks the shower head, and this locking member is on the outer surface of the water purifier main body. Can be slid vertically,
The water purification shower system characterized in that a water draining mechanism for discharging water staying in the water purification shower system to the outside is provided in a water passage in the water purification shower system.   The drainage mechanism includes an opening that opens to the outside, and a sealing member that seals the opening with water pressure of the source water supplied from the water supply port. The water purification shower system according to claim 1, wherein the sealing member stops sealing the opening when stopped.   In the state where the supply of the source water is stopped, the water drain mechanism is disposed at least below the position of the shower head, and drains water by introducing air from the shower head. The water purification shower system of Claim 1 or Claim 2.   The said water draining mechanism part is attached to the said water purifier main body, The water purification shower system in any one of Claims 1-3 characterized by the above-mentioned.

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