JP4384612B2 - Shower equipment - Google Patents

Description

  The present invention relates to a shower device used in a sitting posture.

  Conventionally, this type of shower device has been installed on both sides of a storage unit with a mirror in the center of the front so that an arm with a plurality of nozzles can be rotated laterally via a vertical rotation shaft. In the configuration where a counter equipped with a faucet is installed below the faucet and a foldable basin stand is placed below the faucet, when sitting and taking a shower bath, the basin In a state where the table is turned down, the user sits on a chair placed in front of the storage unit and takes a shower. Moreover, when performing the bathing operation | work which uses washbasins, such as a face wash, the washstand is raised and the washbasin is mounted on it (for example, refer patent document 1).

  FIG. 8 shows a conventional shower apparatus described in Patent Document 1. In FIG.

As shown in the figure, a storage shelf 2 is installed on one side of the storage unit 1, and a normal shower 3 is installed on the other side. On the left and right sides of the storage unit 1, arms 5 having a plurality of nozzles 4 are installed so as to be rotatable in the horizontal direction. A mirror 6 is installed at the center of the storage unit 1, a counter 8 having a faucet 7 is installed below the mirror 6, and a foldable basin table 9 is installed below the counter 8. It has an installed configuration.
JP 2001-204644 A

  However, in the conventional configuration, a dedicated chair is required when sitting and taking a shower bath, and when performing general bathing work such as face washing, a separate chair is required, so extra bathroom space and A storage space for the chair is required. In addition, when sitting and taking a shower bath, the back touches the mirror carelessly, and there is a problem in terms of safety such that the body feels uncomfortable or the body is damaged due to breakage of the mirror.

  The present invention solves the above-mentioned conventional problems, and a shower device that is used in a sitting posture and a faucet and a mirror that are used for washing the body are integrally configured to save space in the bathroom and improve the usability. An object is to provide an apparatus.

  In order to solve the above-described conventional problems, the shower device of the present invention is configured such that the nozzle unit is installed on the left and right through an open surface with a predetermined width, and the nozzle arm is installed so as to be able to rotate and be held upward and downward. A back cover that installs a mirror at the top of the open surface, installs a washout spout at the bottom, installs seating means below, installs control means on the seating means, and conceals at least part of the mirror in front of the mirror The backrest cover can be rotated approximately 180 degrees, and the nozzle arm at the storage position is concealed in the open state.

  As a result, the user can take a shower so that the hot water sprayed from the nozzle of the nozzle unit and the nozzle arm wraps around the whole body by sitting on the backrest cover and operating the control means installed on the seating means. When the shower is not used, a wash basin is placed on the seating means, and hot water is discharged from the wash outlet, so that the face and body can be washed. Since the washing operation for bathing can be performed, it is not necessary to secure an extra space in the bathroom, and the space saving and usability of the bathroom can be improved.

  Since the shower apparatus of the present invention can perform a washing operation for a shower bath and a general bath in the same place, it is not necessary to secure an extra space in the bathroom, and the space saving and usability of the bathroom can be improved. .

  According to a first aspect of the present invention, there is provided a nozzle unit having a nozzle for spraying from the rear of the user, a nozzle arm having a plurality of nozzles for spraying so as to wrap the user's body, a seating means, a washing ground spout, a mirror And a backrest cover for concealing at least a part of the mirror, and a control means for controlling the hot water supplied to the nozzle and the washing outlet, the nozzle unit is installed on the left and right through an open surface of a predetermined width, and the nozzle arm is The mirror is installed on the upper surface of the open surface, the back cover is installed on the front of the mirror so that it can be opened and closed, and the washout spout is at the lower part of the open surface. The seating means is installed at a position that secures a predetermined space below the washout spout, the control means is installed on the seating means, and the backrest cover is rotatable by about 180 degrees. By concealing the nozzle arm in the delivery position, the user can sit on the seating means and place it on the seating means with the nozzle arm pivoted upward and held in place and the mirror covered by the backrest cover. By operating the control means, the hot water sprayed from the nozzle of the nozzle unit and the nozzle of the nozzle arm can be bathed so as to wrap the whole body. When the shower is not in use, the back cover is turned 180 degrees to conceal the nozzle arm, the washbasin is placed on the seating means, and hot water is spouted from the wash outlet. When using the shower, the backrest cover should be closed, and when using the wash spout, the backrest cover can be opened and the mirror can be seen. There is no discomfort in direct contact with the cold mirror, and it is possible to prevent the mirror from being broken and the bather from being damaged. Moreover, since a mirror is arrange | positioned in front of a bather at the time of using a washing-room spout, operations such as face washing and shaving can be performed comfortably. Further, when the backrest cover is opened, the nozzle arm and the like are concealed, so that the nozzle arm does not enter the eye during bathing, and the comfort during bathing can be improved.

  In the second invention, in particular, the back cover in the first invention is made of a hard material having a strength and the surface layer is made of a heat-insulating resin, so that the core part is made of metal or the like. The strength of the single backrest cover is improved due to the material's strength, and the surface layer is made of a heat-insulating resin material. It is possible to improve usability.

  According to a third aspect of the present invention, the surface layer of the back cover of the second aspect is configured to have a different color pattern on the front and back surfaces, for example, when the back arm is opened and the nozzle arm or the like is concealed, If they are unified with similar colors, the design will be improved and they can be used more comfortably.

  According to a fourth aspect of the invention, the surface layer of the back cover of the second or third aspect is formed of a soft material, so that the user's back is so-called soft when the back cover is closed when using the shower. It comes in contact with the material, and there is no discomfort and usability can be improved.

  According to a fifth aspect of the present invention, a heater is provided inside the back cover of any one of the first to fourth aspects of the invention, so that the user's back is in direct contact with the back cover when used while showering. However, since it is heated by the heater and is not cold, there is no discomfort and the usability can be improved.

  Hereinafter, embodiments of the present invention will be described with reference to the drawings. In addition, this invention is not limited by this embodiment.

(Embodiment 1)
FIG. 1 is a perspective view showing a state in which the shower apparatus according to the first embodiment of the present invention is installed in a bathroom, and FIGS. 3 and 7 are perspective views showing a state in which the shower apparatus performs a normal bathing operation, and FIG. 4 is a perspective view showing a state in the middle of switching between the shower bath and the normal bathing operation. FIG. 5 shows a cross-sectional view of the backrest cover .

  As shown in FIG. 1, the shower device of the present invention is installed on a wall surface 12 corresponding to a washing place 11 of a bathroom 10.

  As shown in FIG. 2, the shower device of the present invention fixed to the wall surface 12 of the bathroom 10 has nozzle units 13 formed by molding a resin material in a substantially rectangular shape on both sides, and upper front portions of the left and right nozzle units 13. Are provided with massage nozzles 14 for ejecting a shocking water stream mainly toward the user's shoulder, and at the lower part of the front, a shower nozzle 15 for ejecting a fine water stream mainly toward the user's waist. Are installed.

  On the outer sides of the left and right nozzle units 13, nozzle arms 16 each having a substantially rectangular parallelepiped shape are installed so as to be rotatable in a substantially vertical direction with an upper end portion as a fulcrum and can be held at an arbitrary angle. The left and right nozzle arms 16 are connected by a connecting bar (not shown) so that if one nozzle arm 16 is rotated, the other is also rotated in the same manner. As shown in FIG. 4, when the nozzle arm 16 is housed in the side of the nozzle unit 14, the front surface of the nozzle unit 16 is substantially the same surface, and the upper and lower ends are also substantially the same position. ing.

  On the back surface of the nozzle arm 16, there are a plurality of shower nozzles 15 that eject a fine water stream so as to wrap the user's body, and a mist nozzle 17 that ejects a mist-like water stream so as to wrap the entire body of the user. Are arranged alternately at predetermined intervals over almost the entire length.

  The massage nozzle 14, the shower nozzle 15, and the mist nozzle 17 are configured to communicate with each other by piping (not shown) disposed inside the nozzle unit 13 and the nozzle arm 16 for each type. Moreover, the massage nozzle 14, the shower nozzle 15, and the mist nozzle 17 are provided with the adjustment function which can change the ejection direction of a water flow individually.

  As shown in FIG. 4, a mirror 19 is installed on the upper surface of the open surface 18 located between the left and right nozzle units 13, and a washroom spout 20 opened downward is installed on the lower end of the mirror 19. It is.

  On the front surface of the open surface 18, a backrest cover 21 that pivots on the upper and lower ends of the left and right nozzle units 13 and that can be opened and closed left and right is installed. As shown in FIG. 5, the backrest cover 21 is formed of a hollow aluminum material, and a surface layer 21b formed of a soft urethane resin is bonded to the surface of the core material 2121a. The surface layer 21b is different in color between the front side surface layer 21c and the back side surface layer 21d, and is switched at the side end face. Further, a planar heater 21e is bonded to the front side of the core member 21a.

  When using in a sitting position as shown in FIG. 6, or when performing a normal bathing operation as shown in FIG. 7, the back cover 21 is used when performing a shower bath as shown in FIGS. By closing the open surface 18, it is possible to conceal almost the entire surface of the mirror 19 and the washing ground spout 20. In this state, the front surface of the nozzle unit 13 and the front surface of the backrest cover 21 are configured to be substantially the same surface. Yes, the front surface layer 21c of the surface layer 21b appears on the front surface, and the bather leans back and sits down.

  Further, as shown in FIGS. 3 and 7, in the state of normal bathing work, by opening the backrest cover 21 outward by approximately 180 degrees, the front surfaces of the nozzle unit 13 and the nozzle arm 16 are concealed, and the mirror 19 And the washing ground spout 20 is exposed. The width of the back cover 21 is substantially the same as the entire width of the nozzle unit 13 and the nozzle arm 16, and the entire front surface of the nozzle unit 13 and the nozzle arm 16 is concealed. In this state, the back surface layer of the surface layer 21b. 21d is the structure which faced the front.

  A seating means 22 having a height substantially equal to the lower end of the nozzle unit 13 is provided below the open surface 18. The upper surface 22a of the seating means 22 has a substantially flat shape, and when used in a shower bath, the user is seated, and during normal bathing work, a bathing product such as a wash basin 23 is placed as shown in the figure. Can be used as a counter function.

  A hand shower 24 is detachably hooked on the side wall surface 13 of the shower device, and the shower hose 24 a is connected to a predetermined shower connection port 25 provided in the seating means 22.

  On one side of the seating means 22, there are installed a mass flow nozzle 26, a shower nozzle 15, a mist nozzle 17, a washing water outlet 20, and a flow rate control means 26 for controlling the flow rate of hot water supplied to the hand shower 24. The flow rate can be controlled by operating the handle 26a. Further, a temperature control means 27 for controlling the temperature of the hot water is provided on the other side surface of the seating means 22, and the temperature can be set by operating the handle 27a.

  Further, a switching control means 28 for selecting a hot water supply destination is provided behind the temperature control means 27, and the massage nozzle 14, shower nozzle 15 and mist nozzle 17 which are five supply destinations by operating the handle 28a. One of the washing outlet 20 and the hand shower 24 can be selected and switched.

  The flow rate control means 26, the temperature control means 27, and the switching control means 28 are communicated with each other by piping (not shown) inside the seating means 22, and the switching control means 28 includes the massage nozzle 14, the shower nozzle 15, and the mist nozzle 17. The washing outlet spout 20 and the hand shower 24 communicate with each other by individual piping.

  About the shower apparatus comprised as mentioned above, the operation | movement and an effect | action are demonstrated below.

  First, as shown in FIG. 6, the nozzle arm 16 is rotated and held at a position according to the user's physique, and the user is seated on the seating means 22. At this time, the front surface of the mirror 19 is concealed by the back cover 21, the front surface layer 21c appears on the front surface, and a heater 21e is disposed on the back surface via the core material 21a. Can be seated warmly and comfortably by energizing the heater 21e without touching the mirror 19 directly, and by making the heater 21e energized, the switching control means 28 can be used as a “seat shower”. When the temperature control means 27 is set to a predetermined temperature and the flow rate control means 26 is opened, a fine water flow is ejected from the nozzle unit 13 and the shower nozzle 15 of the nozzle arm 16. The fine water stream ejected from the nozzle unit 13 is ejected toward the back surface around the user's waist, and the fine water stream ejected from the nozzle arm 16 is ejected so as to wrap the entire body from the user's shoulder to the leg.

  By taking a fine water flow so as to wrap the whole body of the user as described above, the user can obtain the same thermal effect as bathing in a bathtub and is not subjected to the hydrostatic pressure load applied when bathing in a bathtub. The physical burden on the person is reduced.

  When the switching control means 28 is switched to the “mist” position, a finer mist-like water flow is ejected from the mist nozzle 17 of the nozzle arm 16 so as to wrap the entire body of the user. By making the water flow into a finer mist shape, the temperature of sensation is lowered, so that the set temperature of the temperature control means 27 can be made higher than in the case of use at the above-mentioned “seat shower” position. A shower bath becomes possible, and the sweating action can be promoted.

  Further, when the switching control means 28 is switched to the “massage” position, a strong and shocking water stream is ejected from the massage nozzle 14 of the nozzle unit 13 mainly toward the shoulder of the user, and the bather has a massage effect. Obtainable.

  When washing or washing the face with the sitting posture, the switching control means 28 is switched to the “hand shower” position, so that hot water is spouted from the hand shower 24. Can be used for face washing.

  As shown in FIG. 7, in a state where the nozzle arm 16 is housed and the back cover 21 is rotated 180 degrees, the back cover 21 has the back side surface layer 21d facing the front, and the nozzle unit 13 and the nozzle arm 16 are concealed. The appearance is neat.

  The seating means 22 can be used as a basin 23 or a counter on which bathing articles are placed. In this state, the hand shower 24 can be used as described above by setting the switching control means 28 to the “hand shower” position. In addition, by setting the switching control means 28 to the “washing area spout” position, hot water can be discharged from the washing area spout 20, so that normal washing such as washing the face and towels by storing hot water in the basin 23 is possible. Bathing work can be performed efficiently.

  As described above, in the present embodiment, the nozzle arm is rotated upward and held at a predetermined position, and the nozzle of the nozzle unit, the nozzle of the nozzle arm, the hand shower, and the hand shower are seated on the seating means and operated. Four kinds of shower baths can be performed by hot water spouted from the water. In the state where the nozzle arm is housed, washing work using a hand shower and normal bathing work such as face washing and body washing by placing a wash basin on the seating means and discharging hot water from the washing outlet It can be performed.

  Thus, since the shower bath and the normal bathing work can be performed at the same place, it is not necessary to secure an extra space in the bathroom, and the space saving and usability of the bathroom can be improved.

  In addition, the back cover is made of hard aluminum core material and soft urethane resin, so that it has sufficient strength and rigidity, and can feel cold and uncomfortable even if the user's back is in direct contact. Usability and comfort can be improved without feeling. Moreover, a shower bath can be comfortably performed even in winter by installing a heater inside the back cover.

  Further, by changing the color of the front side and the back side of the surface layer of the backrest cover, it is possible to use more comfortably by switching the appearance image according to the usage method.

  As described above, the shower apparatus according to the present invention can perform the washing work of the shower bath and the general bathing in the same place, so there is no need to secure an extra space in the bathroom, and the space saving and usability of the bathroom are eliminated. Therefore, it can be applied to uses such as nursing care devices.

The perspective view of the bathroom installation state of the shower apparatus in Embodiment 1 of this invention The perspective view of the seating use state of the shower apparatus in Embodiment 1 of this invention The perspective view of the normal use state of the shower apparatus in Embodiment 1 of this invention The perspective view which shows the switching state of the shower apparatus in Embodiment 1 of this invention Sectional drawing of the backrest cover of the shower apparatus in Embodiment 1 of this invention The perspective view of the seating use state of the shower apparatus in Embodiment 1 of this invention The perspective view of the normal use state of the shower apparatus in Embodiment 1 of this invention Front view of a conventional shower device

Explanation of symbols

13 Nozzle unit 14 Massage nozzle (nozzle)
15 Shower nozzle (nozzle)
16 Nozzle arm 17 Mist nozzle (nozzle)
DESCRIPTION OF SYMBOLS 18 Open surface 19 Mirror 20 Washing ground spout 21 Back cover 21a Core material 21b Surface layer 21e Heater 22 Seating means 26 Flow control means (control means)
27 Temperature control means (control means)
28 Switching control means (control means)

Claims (5)

A nozzle unit having a nozzle for spraying from behind the user, a nozzle arm having a plurality of nozzles sprayed so as to wrap around the user's body, a seating means, a washing ground spout, a mirror, and at least one of the mirrors It has a back cover that covers part of it, and a control means that controls the hot water supplied to the nozzle and washout spout. The nozzle unit is installed on the left and right sides through an open surface with a predetermined width, and the nozzle arm is located between the storage position and the upper part. The mirror is installed on the top of the open surface, the back cover is installed on the front of the mirror so that it can be opened and closed, and the washing ground outlet is installed on the bottom of the open surface. The seating means is installed at a position that secures a predetermined space below the spout, the control means is installed at the seating means, and the backrest cover can be rotated by about 180 degrees. Shower device configured to conceal the Ruamu. The shower device according to claim 1, wherein the back cover is formed of a hard material having a core material and the surface layer is formed of a resin having a heat insulating property. The shower device according to claim 2, wherein the surface layer of the backrest cover has a different color pattern on the front surface and the back surface. The shower device according to claim 2 or 3, wherein a surface layer of the backrest cover is formed of a soft material. The shower apparatus of any one of Claims 1-4 provided with the heater inside the backrest cover.

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