JP4196866B2 - Bathroom partition - Google Patents

Description

  The present invention relates to a partition for a bathroom, and more particularly to a partition for a bathroom that is provided at the boundary between a bathtub side and a washroom side, for example, so as to prevent scattering of a shower.

Conventionally, as this type of partition, there is one in which water scattering prevention member mounting members are provided on both wall surfaces in contact with the short side of the bathtub in the bathroom, and the water scattering prevention member is bridged between the mounting members (for example, Patent Document 1).
Conventionally, a rail is horizontally mounted above the boundary between the bathtub side and the washing room side, and a waterproof curtain is hung on the rail, and the shower is prevented from scattering by this curtain.
Conventionally, for example, as a bath lid storage device, there is a device in which a lid holder that is stored in a hanging manner across a bath lid is formed so as to rotate horizontally around a vertical axis slightly apart from the wall surface. (For example, refer to Patent Document 2).
JP 2002-17597 A Japanese Utility Model Publication No. 61-136981

  By the way, as described above, the conventional product has a structure in which mounting members are provided on the opposite wall surfaces of the bathroom, and the water scattering prevention member is bridged over the mounting member. According to this, when attaching the water scattering prevention member, the bather First, it was necessary to insert and fit one side of the water scattering prevention member into one mounting member, and then move to the position of the other mounting member to attach the other side of the water scattering prevention member. Therefore, according to the conventional product, not only is the partitioning work inconvenient and inconvenient, but the conventional product has a structure that partitions the entire length of the bathroom space in the longitudinal direction of the bathtub in this way. There was a problem that it was difficult to go in and out of the bathtub.

Moreover, when the bathtub side and the washing room side are separated by a curtain, the curtain is hung down even when not in use, and the curtain is always exposed and arranged in the bathroom. In the case of using a curtain, there is a problem that when entering or leaving a bathtub or taking a shower, the body touches the curtain or the curtain easily attaches to the body, so that it is not possible to bathe comfortably.
Therefore, it is desirable that this type of partition be formed so that it can be set easily and quickly only when using a shower, and storage and handling are facilitated so as not to impair the comfort of bathing. However, for ease of handling, etc., a plurality of partition members are formed. For example, if the partition member is divided into an upper side and a lower side, the lower partition member can be attached to the upper surface of the bathtub flange and the bathroom wall surface to a certain extent. It is inevitable that the partition member of the head becomes unstable.

Therefore, in view of such a problem, the applicant places the partition member on the flange upper surface of the bathtub, inserts the side end of the partition member into the holder member provided on the wall surface, and the partition member through the horizontal rail of the holder member. A partition for bathrooms that can be stacked vertically has already been proposed (Japanese Patent Application No. 2004-4718).
Thus, in the case of this partition, if the mounting state of the vertically stacked partition members is unstable, the partition members will come off from the holder members even with slight vibrations or shocks, so that it is not possible to bathe in peace. . Therefore, this type of partition is preferably provided with means for fastening the partition member to the holder member so that the partition member is firmly attached.
However, in this case, if it takes time to operate the fastening means, it takes time and effort to attach and remove the partition member to / from the holder member, and the usability becomes poor. Therefore, it is desirable that this type of means be formed so that it can be operated easily and quickly.

The present invention has been proposed in view of such circumstances.
Therefore, the technical problem to be solved by the present invention is that the partition member can be installed in a simple and stable state, without partitioning the entire length of the bathroom space in the longitudinal direction of the bathtub, for example, only in the range where the shower is scattered most, To provide a partition for a bathroom that can be partially partitioned, can be easily stored and handled, and can be firmly attached to a holder member without hindering the attaching / detaching operation of the partition member. There is.

The present invention adopts the following technical means in order to solve the above problems.
That is, as shown in FIG. 1 and the like, the present invention is a bathroom partition provided at the boundary between the bathtub 1 side and the washing place 2 side, and is vertically arranged in a standing state on the flange upper surface 1a of the washing place 2 side of the bathtub 1. A substantially rectangular plate-shaped partition member 3 stacked on the holder, and a holder member 5 provided perpendicularly to the wall surface 4 against which the flange upper surface 1a abuts and into which the side end 3a of the partition member 3 is fitted, The holder member 5 includes a horizontal beam 8 disposed substantially horizontally above the flange upper surface 1a, and the partition member 3 is fitted to a bracket-shaped frame portion 9 formed by the horizontal beam 8 and the holder member 5. The partition members 3 are stacked vertically via the horizontal rails 8, and the holder member 5 is provided with a stopper 6 that presses the vertical plate surface 3 c of the partition member 3 and fixes the partition member 3 to the holder member 5. This stop 6 is an operating shaft 6a that moves along a direction orthogonal to the plate surface 3c, an operation knob 6b provided at the outer end of the operating shaft 6a, and an outward pulling operation of the operation knob 6b. And a spring 6d that moves the operating shaft 6a inward by a restoring force and pressurizes the inner end 6c against the plate surface 3c of the partition member 3 (claim 1). ).

  In the case of the present invention, the number of partition members 3 is determined in accordance with the number of crosspieces 8. That is, when there is one horizontal beam 8, the partition member 3 is two on the upper side and the lower side, and when there are two horizontal beams 8, there are a total of three on the upper, middle, and lower sides. Therefore, here, the curly bracket shape means the shape of “” or the shape of]. In the present invention, even if the number of the partition members 3 is increased, the horizontal beams 8 can be stacked in a stable posture. Therefore, the height can be increased, and the height can be freely changed by increasing or decreasing the number of the partition members 3. can do. The horizontal bar 8 is provided on the holder member 5 so as to be rotatable about the horizontal axis 10, for example, by screwing or the like. Thus, the size of the partition member 3 is not limited to the same, and may be different between the upper side and the lower side. In the case of the present invention, the fitting of the partition member 3 is usually realized by forming the holder member 5 in a U-shaped cross section and the crosspiece 8 in an H-shaped cross section. However, the present invention is not limited to this. . That is, the fitting structure may be realized by forming irregularities such as protrusions and grooves on the fitting surfaces of the partition member 3 and the holder member 5. Here, the substantially quadrangular shape is not limited to a perfect rectangle or square, and the partition member 3 is formed, for example, in the shape of a shogi piece, or some uneven shape or corrugation around the corner, It means that it may be rounded. Here, “substantially horizontal” means that the partition member 3 is not limited to a complete horizontal posture as long as the partition members 3 can be stacked vertically. The spring 6d includes a leaf spring and a coil spring provided at an appropriate position in the holder member 5.

Thus, in the case of the present invention, the spring 6d is preferably formed of a coil spring that is compressed by an outward pulling operation of the operation knob 6b, and this coil spring is preferably mounted on the operating shaft 6a (Claim 2).
This is because according to this, the operating shaft 6a can be moved inwardly with a simple configuration in a reliable and stable state.

Further, in the present invention, as shown in FIG. 1A, the partition member 3 is formed by each divided piece of the bath lid divided into two, and the stoppers 6 are provided at the upper part and the lower part of the holder member 5. (Claim 3).
This is because according to this, the flange upper surface 1a of the bathtub 1 can be used as a place for the partition member 3, and the lid can be effectively used as the partition member 3, so that the product of the present invention can be provided at low cost. Further, in this case, since the bath lid as the partition member 3 is fixed by the stopper 6 at the upper and lower positions of the holder member 5, the stopper 6 cooperates with the horizontal rail 8 to form the partition member. This is because the fixed state of 3 can be firmly established. In addition, the bath lid as the partition member 3 is formed to be transparent or translucent so that it can be seen through from both the bathtub 1 side and the washing room 2 side so as not to give a feeling of pressure to the bather when partitioning. It is preferable.

In the present invention, the partition member and the holder member are thus formed. The partition member is vertically stacked on the upper surface of the flange of the bathtub via a horizontal rail, and the partition member is pressed from the side with a stopper and fixed to the holder member. It is possible to form.
Therefore, in the case of the present invention, the partition member can be installed firmly and easily in a stable state, and without partitioning the entire length of the bathroom space in the longitudinal direction of the bathtub, for example, it is possible to partition only the area where the shower is scattered most. It is possible to enter and exit the bathtub even if a partition member is installed. Further, according to this, since the partition member is divided, storage and handling become easy and user-friendliness is good.
In addition, the present invention easily pulls the operation knob of the stopper against the elastic force of the spring, and after the partition member is fitted to the holder member, the partition member can be easily attached to the holder member by releasing the finger from the operation knob. Can be fastened. Also, when the partition member is removed from the holder member, the operation member is pulled against the spring force of the spring, so that the fixed state of the partition member can be easily released.
Therefore, according to this, the partition member can be firmly fixed to the holder member without hindering the attaching / detaching operation of the partition member, and the partition member can be prevented from being accidentally dropped off.

The best mode for carrying out the present invention will be described below with reference to the accompanying drawings.
As shown in FIG. 1, the present invention is provided at the boundary between the bathtub 1 side and the washing place 2 side. 1a is an upper surface of the flange on the washing room 2 side of the bathtub 1. In the present invention, a substantially square plate-like partition member 3 that is vertically stacked on the flange upper surface 1a and a wall surface 4 against which the flange upper surface 1a abuts are fitted vertically into the side end 3a of the partition member 3. The holder member 5 is formed.

  In this embodiment, the partition member 3 is formed of each divided piece of a bath lid that is divided into two in the same size. The bath lid as the partition member 3 is formed in a transparent shape, and a soft protective material 3b is attached to the periphery of the bath lid. The holder member 5 includes a grooved metal fitting 51 into which the side end 3a of the partition member 3 is inserted, and a fitting portion 52 into which the side end 3a of the partition member 3 is fitted.

  For example, a metal plate is bent into a U-shaped cross section, and the groove-shaped metal fitting 51 is fixed to the base material 53 with the slit-shaped opening 51a facing the bathroom. The base material 53 is free in shape. For example, the base material 53 may be formed so as to cover the side surface of the grooved metal 51 and enclose the grooved metal 51. The fitting portion 52 is formed to have a pair of left and right protruding portions 52a with the tips opposed to each other, and when the side end 3a of the partition member 3 is fitted between the protruding portions 52a, the softness that covers the side end 3a is formed. The side end 3a is fitted tightly by the restoring action of the protective material 3b. The fitting portion 52 is formed at the upper and lower positions of the base material 53 so as to continue to the grooved metal 51. Reference numeral 54 denotes a U-shaped bracket for providing the stopper 6. In the U-shaped metal fitting 54, one piece 54 a on the washing place 2 side protrudes forward from the front end of the grooved metal fitting 51 and is fixed by a screw 7 in the groove-like metal fitting 51.

Further, the holder member 5 is formed with a horizontal rail 8 disposed horizontally above the flange upper surface 1 a of the bathtub 1. The partition member 3 is fitted into a bracket-shaped frame portion 9 formed by the horizontal beam 8 and the holder member 5, and is stacked vertically through the horizontal beam 8.
In this embodiment, the horizontal rail 8 is provided in the middle of the holder member 5 so as to be rotatable up and down around a horizontal shaft 10 having a round bar shape with a circular cross section. The horizontal bar 8 is formed in an H-shaped cross section, and is rotated upward or downward about the horizontal axis 10 when stored, so that it can be stored in the above-mentioned groove-shaped bracket 51 in a vertical posture. Yes.

  The stopper 6 is for pressing the vertical plate surface 3 c of the partition member 3 to fix the partition member 3 to the holder member 5. This stopper 6 is provided in the upper part and the lower part of the holder member 5 in this embodiment, respectively. Thus, the stopper 6 includes an operating shaft 6a that moves along a direction orthogonal to the vertical plate surface 3c of the partition member 3, and an operation knob 6b provided on the outer end of the operating shaft 6a. The operation knob 6b is deformed by an outward pulling operation, and is formed by a spring 6d that moves the operating shaft 6a inward by a restoring force and abuts the inner end 6c thereof on the plate surface 3c of the partition member 3. ing. The spring 6d is formed of a coil spring that is compressed by an outward pulling operation of the operation knob 6b, and is provided on the operating shaft 6a. The inner end 6c of the operating shaft 6a is formed in a pad shape so that the diameter is enlarged and the plate surface 3c of the partition member 3 is not damaged.

Next, a usage example of the product of the present invention according to this embodiment will be described.
First, the bather puts the lower partition member 3 on the flange upper surface 1a of the bathtub 1 and pulls the operation knob 6b of the stopper 6 to the outside fully against the spring force of the spring 6d. Next, the bather inserts the side end 3a of the partition member 3 into the opening 51a of the groove-shaped metal fitting 51 corresponding to the lower side of the horizontal shaft 10, and sets the corresponding position of the side end 3a to the fitting portion 52 below the holder member 5. Fit and release fingers from operation knob 6b. Then, due to the restoring force of the spring 6d, the operating shaft 6a moves to the left in FIG. 3, for example, and the inner end 6c hits the vertical plate surface 3c of the partition member 3, and passes through one protruding portion 52a of the fitting portion 52. The partition member 3 is pressed against the holder member 5. Next, the bather rotates the horizontal beam 8 stored in the groove-shaped metal fitting 51 in an upright manner, for example, downward, and as shown in FIG. 1A, the horizontal beam 8 is placed on the upper end of the lower partition member 3. Fit the lower groove of. As a result, the lower partition member 3 is fitted into the lower bracket-shaped frame portion 9 formed by the cross rail 8 and the holder member 5.

  Next, the bather engages the lower end of the upper partition member 3 with the upper groove of the horizontal rail 8, and operates the operation knob 6b of the stopper 6 provided on the upper portion of the holder member 5 with the spring 6d. Pull to the full extent against the resilience. Then, the side end 3a of the partition member 3 is inserted into the opening 51a of the groove-shaped metal fitting 51 on the upper side of the horizontal shaft 10, and the corresponding position of the side end 3a is fitted into the fitting portion 52 at the top of the holder member 5, and the operation knob 6b is used. Release your finger. Then, like the above, the operating shaft 6a moves to the left in the drawing by the restoring force of the spring 6d, the inner end 6c of the operating shaft 6a hits the vertical plate surface 3c of the upper partition member 3, and the partition member 3 is held in the holder. The member 5 is pressed and fixed. In this way, the upper and lower partition members 3 are firmly stacked vertically through the horizontal rails 8, and the bathtub 1 side and the washing room 2 side are partitioned by the partition members 3. Therefore, for example, hot water discharged from the nozzle of the shower device (see FIG. 1) is prevented from being scattered by the upper and lower partition members 3.

  When cleaning the product of the present invention, the bather first pulls the operation knob 6b of the stopper 6 provided on the upper portion of the holder member 5 against the elastic force of the spring 6d. As a result, the inner end 6c of the operating shaft 6a is separated from the plate surface 3c, and the fastening state of the partition member 3 is released. Accordingly, in this state, the bather removes the upper partition member 3 by removing it from the bracket-shaped frame portion 9. Next, the bather lifts the horizontal rail 8 and pivots it upward or downward about the horizontal axis 10 to store the horizontal rail 8 vertically in the grooved metal fitting 51. In this case, the horizontal rail 8 is inserted into, for example, a narrow pinched portion formed on the inner surface of the grooved metal 51 and the vertical posture is maintained. The bather then (with the horizontal beam 8 lifted slightly above the horizontal when the horizontal beam 8 is rotated downward), the operation knob 6b at the lower part of the holder member 5 resists the elastic force of the spring 6d. Then, the locked state of the partition member 3 is released, and the lower partition member 3 is removed from the grooved fitting 51 and the lower fitting portion 52 and removed.

  In the above place, since the attaching / detaching operation of the partition member 3 is normally performed from the washing place 2 side, the stopper 6 is preferably provided on the holder member 5 so that the operation knob 6b is arranged on the washing place 2 side. However, the present invention is not limited to this. Further, the operation knob 6b may be formed in an annular shape or a U-shaped pulling handle so that the finger can be easily applied.

1 shows a preferred embodiment of a partition according to the present invention, in which A is a perspective view when in use, and B is a front view of an essential part with a part of a holder member cut away. It is the principal part perspective view which notched a part for demonstrating the effect | action of a partition same as the above. It is a principal part front view of the holder member which notched a part at the time of use state of a partition same as the above. It is sectional drawing in the IV-IV line of FIG. It is the principal part front view which notched a part of holder member.

Explanation of symbols

DESCRIPTION OF SYMBOLS 1 Bathtub 1a Flange upper surface 2 Washing place 3 Partition member 3a Side end 3c Plate surface 4 Wall surface 5 Holder member 6 Stopper 6a Actuation shaft 6b Operation knob 6c Inner end 6d Spring 8 Horizontal beam 9 Bracket-shaped frame

Claims (3)

  A partition for a bathroom provided at the boundary between the bathtub side and the washroom side, and the upper surface of the flange on the washroom side of the bathtub is in contact with the substantially square plate-like partition member stacked vertically in the upright state and the above flange upper surface A horizontal beam provided perpendicular to the wall surface and fitted with a side member of the partition member, and the holder member is disposed substantially horizontally above the upper surface of the flange. The partition member is fitted into a bracket-shaped frame formed by the member, and the partition member is stacked vertically via a horizontal rail, and the partition member is used as a holder member by pressing the vertical plate surface of the partition member. A stopper that is to be stopped is provided on the holder member, an operating shaft that moves along a direction orthogonal to the plate surface, and an operation knob provided on the outer end of the operating shaft, It is formed by a spring that deforms by an outward pulling operation of the operation knob, moves the operating shaft inward with a restoring force, and pressurizes the inner end against the plate surface of the partition member Partition for bathroom.   2. The bathroom partition according to claim 1, wherein the spring is formed of a coil spring that is compressed by an outward pulling operation of the operation knob, and the coil spring is sheathed on an operating shaft. . 3. The bathroom partition according to claim 1 or 2, wherein the partition member is formed of each divided piece of the bath lid divided into two parts, and the stoppers are provided on the upper part and the lower part of the holder member. And bathroom partition.

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