JP4518785B2 - Sanitary washing device - Google Patents

Description

  The present invention relates to a sanitary washing apparatus, and more particularly to a sanitary washing apparatus provided with a remote controller having setting instruction means.

The sanitary washing apparatus generally has a plurality of functions such as a toilet seat heating function, a local washing function, a local drying function, and an indoor heating function. These functions are initially set to a standard state, but can be set to the user's preference by the user operating a temperature adjustment switch, a nozzle position adjustment switch, or the like. In this case, the setting of the function changed by the user is maintained as it is even after the user leaves.
However, this may cause the next user to become uncomfortable during use due to the influence of the settings of the previous user, especially in a sanitary washing device installed in a place used by an unspecified number of users. . Therefore, the setting of the function of the sanitary washing device changed according to the user's preference is returned to the standard state every time local washing is stopped (see, for example, Patent Document 1).

As another example, as shown in FIG. 7, the setting of the sanitary washing device switched by the operating means 52 provided on the sleeve portion of the sanitary washing device body 51 according to the user's preference, Each time the seating detection means 53 (sitting sensor) for detecting the turning off is returned to the standard state (see, for example, Patent Document 2).
JP-A-63-122833 JP 2003-239356 A (page 3, FIG. 1)

  The mechanism as described above includes an operating means for changing settings of various functions of the sanitary washing device, an execution unit (for example, a heating toilet seat, a washing nozzle, a heat exchanger, etc.) for executing the functions, and a control for controlling them. This is possible because the parts are housed in the sanitary washing apparatus main body 51 as shown in FIG. 7, and each part is connected with a communication line to exchange signal lines.

  However, in the form of operating the sanitary washing device with the remote control that has become the mainstream in recent years, since only a one-way communication means is provided from the remote control to the main body, if the sleeve operation unit type technology as described above is used as it is, The function settings on the sanitary washing device main unit have returned to the standard state, but the display on the remote control is the setting display that has been switched by the user, resulting in a problem that it differs from the settings on the main unit. .

  Therefore, in order to solve the above problems, the present invention provides a sanitary washing device that can perform comfortable local washing in a standard state without being influenced by the setting changed by the previous user for the next user. The purpose is to do. Furthermore, it is a second object to provide a sanitary washing device that can maintain the same setting for the same user until the end of use.

In order to achieve the above object, in the first invention of the present invention, an operation instruction means for instructing the operation of the sanitary washing device, and a function for changing the setting of the function of the sanitary washing device from a predetermined standard state and setting change means, in the sanitary washing apparatus having a remote control with a display means for displaying the setting of the sanitary washing apparatus has functions, a, to the remote controller, the end use of the user based on the operation of the remote control A use end determination means for determining is provided, and when the use end determination means determines the end of use of the sanitary washing device, the setting of the function setting change means switched by the user during use is returned to the standard state, There is provided a sanitary washing device characterized in that the display means is returned to a standard state.
Here, the operation instruction means refers to means for operating or stopping functions such as a cleaning start switch, a stop switch, a drying start switch, and a deodorization start switch. The function setting changing means includes various functions provided in the sanitary washing device, such as a water temperature adjustment switch, a water force adjustment switch, a nozzle position (washing position) adjustment switch, a toilet seat heating temperature adjustment switch, and an indoor heating temperature adjustment switch. A means to change the setting of.

  As a result, the sanitary cleaning device itself can provide comfortable local cleaning in the standard state for the next user, regardless of the user's usage status, without determining the end of the user's use. I can do it.

  According to a second aspect of the present invention, the time when the determining means determines that the user has finished using the sanitary washing device is the time when a signal for starting the cleaning of the toilet of the remote control is output. Sanitary cleaning equipment is provided.

  According to the present invention, when the user operates the remote controller to clean the inside of the toilet at the end of use, the setting switched during use returns to the standard state. Even when an operation is performed to clean the inside of the toilet, the user can be provided with a comfortable local cleaning in a standard state, and when the operation is performed to clean the toilet at the end of use. It is possible to provide comfortable local cleaning in a standard state for the next user.

In the third invention, wherein the judging means when it is determined that termination using the sanitary washing device of the user, and outputs a signal for starting the cleaning in the stool condenser was characterized in that the after a predetermined time has elapsed Item 1. A sanitary washing device according to Item 1.

  According to the present invention, after the user has operated the remote controller to clean the toilet at the end of use, the setting switched during use returns to the standard state after a predetermined time has elapsed. When the remote control is operated to clean the toilet in the middle, when the same user continues to perform local cleaning, the settings switched during use remain the same. If the remote control is operated to clean the toilet, the settings will return to the standard state before the next user arrives. For the same user and the next user, Comfortable local cleaning can be provided.

  According to a fourth aspect of the present invention, the time when the determining means determines that the user has finished using the sanitary washing device is after a predetermined time has elapsed since the setting of the sanitary washing device was switched. A sanitary washing device is provided.

  According to the present invention, the setting of the sanitary washing device switched by the user during use is determined as the end of use because a predetermined time has elapsed since switching, and the setting of the sanitary washing device is returned to the standard state. Even if you forget the operation of cleaning the toilet as shown in the second and third inventions, each setting returns to the standard state after a predetermined time, and the next user can comfortably clean the standard state. Can be provided.

  According to a fifth aspect of the present invention, in the sanitary washing apparatus having the remote control including the opening / closing instruction means for instructing opening / closing of the toilet lid toilet seat, the automatic opening / closing mechanism of the toilet lid toilet seat, and the angle detection means, the determination means is the user's The sanitary washing device according to claim 1, wherein the time when it is determined that the use of the sanitary washing device is finished is when the toilet lid is closed by the remote controller.

  According to the present invention, when the toilet lid of the sanitary washing device is closed by the remote controller, the setting of the sanitary washing device switched by the user during use is returned to the standard state. Even if the user forgets the operation of cleaning the toilet, the setting switched during use returns to the standard state, and the next user can be provided with a comfortable local cleaning in the standard state.

  As described in detail above, the sanitary washing device of the present invention is used because the remote controller determines that the user has finished using the sanitary washing device and the setting of the sanitary washing device switched by the user during use is returned to the standard state. Regardless of the user's usage, the next user can perform comfortable local cleaning in standard conditions. In addition, the same user can perform a comfortable local cleaning set according to his preference.

  Hereinafter, the present invention will be described more specifically with reference to the drawings.

  FIG. 1 is a block diagram showing a main part of a sanitary washing apparatus according to the present invention. In the same figure, 1 is a main body control part of the sanitary washing apparatus, and 12 is a remote controller having a power source different from that of the main body. When the user operates the operation means 14 on the remote controller, a display corresponding to the operation state is displayed on the display means 16 and simultaneously a remote control transmission signal is transmitted from the transmission means 15 to the main body. When the remote control transmission signal from the remote control 12 is received by the receiving means 7 in the main body control unit 1, the control circuit 2 controls the start of cleaning of the local cleaning means 8, adjustment of water flow and cleaning position, setting on / off, etc. Do. The cleaning means 8 has a function of cleaning the user's local area, and the operation means 14 on the remote controller can switch the temperature of the cleaning water, the cleaning position, and the water level of the cleaning water in several stages. Reference numeral 3 denotes a storage device, which is a non-volatile memory such as an EEPROM, for example, which stores setting on / off, toilet seat temperature, etc. so that the same setting can be restored in the event of a power failure. 5 is a toilet lid toilet seat automatic opening / closing means, which detects whether the toilet lid or the toilet seat is open or closed by the angle detection means 19, and is operated by the operation means 14 on the remote controller, thereby allowing the toilet lid toilet seat to be operated. Can be opened and closed. Note that the temperature and position of the cleaning water, and the water flow of the cleaning water are initially set to a standard state predetermined in the storage unit 3 in the main body control unit 1 and the control circuit 13 in the remote controller 12. The setting can be switched by various function setting changing means (water temperature adjusting switch, washing position adjusting switch, water force adjusting switch) not described in detail.

  In addition, by using the human body detecting means 6, when a person comes in front of the sanitary washing device, the human body can be detected by the reaction of the sensor, and the toilet lid can be automatically opened by the toilet lid toilet seat automatic opening / closing means 5. Reference numeral 10 denotes a seating detection means, which can detect that a person is sitting on the toilet seat, and does not operate the cleaning means 8 except when the seating is detected, or can be operated by the operation means 4 of the main body control unit or the remote control. The control circuit 2 can make a determination such as invalidation. Reference numeral 9 denotes a time measuring means, which can measure such as stopping the cleaning means 8 at a predetermined time for safety. 18 is a means for cleaning the inside of the toilet. For example, when the switch of the operation means 14 of the remote controller 2 is pressed, the inside of the toilet can be cleaned. Reference numeral 20 denotes a use end determination means. For example, when the switch of the operation means 14 on the remote controller 2 is pressed or the timer is operated after the switch is pressed, the user ends the use of the sanitary washing device after a predetermined time has elapsed. Can be judged.

  In the above configuration, when the user selects the start of cleaning to the local area with the operation means 14 on the remote controller after the stool, the control circuit 2 notifies the cleaning means 8 of the start of cleaning. Thereafter, the cleaning water is ejected to the human body part according to the conditions selected by the user for the cleaning water temperature, the cleaning water flow rate, and the cleaning position by the remote controller. Here, even when the user finishes the local cleaning once and starts the cleaning again, the local cleaning can be performed under the previously set conditions. In addition, the operation means 14 on the remote controller is used to clean the toilet, and the toilet seat toilet lid is closed to leave the room. Here, the determination means 20 of the remote controller determines the end of use based on the state last operated by such a user and notifies the control circuit 13 so that the next user can perform comfortable local cleaning in the standard state. The setting of the sanitary washing apparatus that has been adjusted according to the user's preference is returned to the standard state, and the display means 16 can also be returned to the standard state. At this time, the setting information returned to the standard state can be notified to the main body control unit 1 at this moment, or can be notified at the start of the next local cleaning.

  As described above, in the sanitary washing apparatus, the main body control unit 1 performs control based on the signal from the remote controller 12, and each setting is standardized for the end of use of the user's sanitary washing apparatus and the next user. There is no need to return to the state, and the end of use of the user's sanitary washing device is determined by the remote controller 12 according to the state operated by the user, and each setting is returned to the standard state for the next user. I can do it. Furthermore, even when the remote controller 12 is placed in a state where it cannot be used due to a malfunction or the like by the operation means 4 on the main body control unit 1, local cleaning can be performed. In such a case, each setting switched by the user is set. It is also possible to return to the standard state after a predetermined time has elapsed.

Hereinafter, in this sanitary washing apparatus, setting of various functions and a plurality of means for returning each setting to a standard state will be described in detail using a timing chart.
FIG. 2 is a first timing chart showing various settings and means for returning to the standard state. As a general method of using the sanitary washing device, the user sits on the toilet seat after entering the toilet and cleans the toilet area. The figure shows that water is discharged from the cleaning means 8 of the main body control unit 1 when the electromagnetic valve is open. In the middle of the operation, the operation means 14 on the remote controller can switch, for example, the washing water flow, washing position, hot water temperature, toilet seat temperature and the like as shown in the figure. Thereafter, the cleaning is terminated by the operation means 14 on the remote controller, the user gets up from the toilet seat, and the toilet is cleaned by the operation means 14 on the remote control, and the room is left. Here, if the current user has maximized the water force or hot water temperature, it is fully expected to be surprised when the next user starts local cleaning without checking the display means 16 on the remote control, The end-of-use determination means 20 of the remote controller 12 can determine that the user has ended use when the operation means 14 performs a cleaning operation in the toilet, and can return each switched setting to the standard state.

  As described above, in the first timing chart, when the signal for starting the cleaning of the toilet of the remote control is output, the determination means determines that the user has finished using the sanitary cleaning device, and the hygiene that has been switched during use is determined. Since each setting of the cleaning device is returned to the standard state, a comfortable local cleaning in the standard state can be provided to the user until the end of use, and a comfortable state in the standard state for the next user. Local cleaning can be provided.

  FIG. 3 is a second timing chart showing various settings and means for returning to the standard state. As a general method of using the sanitary washing device, the user sits on the toilet seat after entering the toilet and cleans the toilet area. The figure shows that water is discharged from the cleaning means 8 of the main body control unit 1 when the electromagnetic valve is open. In the middle of the operation, the operation means 14 on the remote controller can switch, for example, the washing water flow, washing position, hot water temperature, toilet seat temperature and the like as shown in the figure. In addition, as a method of use, cleaning in the toilet bowl may be used as a role of muting the stool depending on the user. When the operation means 14 on the remote controller is operated to clean the toilet, the control circuit 13 starts measuring a predetermined time with a timer. Thereafter, the user finishes the local cleaning by the operation means 14 on the remote controller, gets up from the toilet seat, cleans the toilet by the operation means 14 on the remote control, and leaves the room. Here, when the toilet is cleaned, the control circuit 13 starts measuring a predetermined time again with a timer, and when the predetermined time has elapsed, the use end determination means 20 determines that the user has ended the use. The setting of the display means 16 can be returned to the standard state as well as the settings determined and returned to the standard state.

  As described above, in the second timing chart, when a signal for starting the cleaning of the toilet is output and a predetermined time elapses, the determination unit determines that the use of the user's sanitary cleaning device is completed, and switches to use. Each setting of the sanitary washing device is returned to the standard state, so even if the user performs cleaning in the toilet as a means to eliminate local cleaning sounds and toilet sounds, It can be maintained and can provide a comfortable local cleaning under normal conditions for the next user. In addition, the time measured by the timer of the remote controller 12 can be set again when the local cleaning is performed before the predetermined time elapses.

FIG. 4 is a third timing chart showing means for returning various settings to the standard state. As a general method of using the sanitary washing device, after the user enters the toilet, the user sits on the toilet seat and cleans the toilet area. The figure shows that water is discharged from the cleaning means 8 of the main body control unit 1 when the electromagnetic valve is open. In the middle of the operation, the operation means 14 on the remote controller can switch, for example, the washing water flow, washing position, hot water temperature, toilet seat temperature and the like as shown in the figure. Here, when the user switches each setting by the operation means 14 on the remote controller, the control circuit 13 of the remote controller 12 starts measuring a predetermined time by the timer. Moreover, the timer which started measurement can update time, whenever a user changes each setting. Thereafter, the user finishes cleaning the local area by operating means 14 on the remote controller, gets up from the toilet seat, cleans the toilet by operating means 14 on the remote controller, and leaves the room. Here, when a predetermined time measured by the timer elapses, the use end determination unit 20 determines that the user has ended use, returns the switched settings to the standard state, and sets the display unit 16 as standard. It can be returned to the state.

  As described above, in the third timing chart, when a predetermined time has elapsed since the setting of the sanitary washing device is switched, the judging means determines that the user has finished using the sanitary washing device, and the sanitary device switched during use. Since each setting of the cleaning device is returned to the standard state, even if you forget the operation to clean the toilet as shown in the first and second timing charts, each setting will return to the standard state after a predetermined time. The next user can be provided with comfortable local cleaning in standard conditions. Note that the time measured by the timer of the remote controller 12 can be set and measured again when a local cleaning start operation is performed by the operation means 14 or when it is stopped.

FIG. 5 is a fourth timing chart showing various settings and means for returning to the standard state.
As a general method of using the sanitary washing device, the user sits on the toilet seat after entering the toilet and cleans the toilet area. The figure shows that water is discharged from the cleaning means 8 of the main body control unit 1 when the electromagnetic valve is open. In the middle of the operation, the operation means 14 on the remote controller can switch, for example, the washing water flow, washing position, hot water temperature, toilet seat temperature and the like as shown in the figure. Thereafter, when the user ends the use and leaves the room, the toilet lid is closed by the operating means 14 on the remote controller. Here, when the toilet lid is closed by the operation means 14 on the remote controller, the use end determination means 20 of the remote control 12 determines that the user has ended use, and the changed settings are returned to the standard state and the display means 16 is also set. The standard state can be restored.

  As described above, in the fourth timing chart, when the toilet lid is closed by the remote controller, the determination unit determines that the user has finished using the sanitary washing device, and each setting of the sanitary washing device switched during use is determined. Therefore, even if you forget to clean the toilet as shown in the first and second timing charts, the settings that were changed during use will return to the standard state and be used by the next user. Can provide comfortable local cleaning in standard conditions.

  FIG. 6 is a fifth timing chart showing various settings and means for returning to the standard state. As a general method of using the sanitary washing device, the user sits on the toilet seat after entering the toilet and cleans the toilet area. The figure shows that water is discharged from the cleaning means 8 of the main body control unit 1 when the electromagnetic valve is open. On the way, the operating means 14 on the remote controller can switch, for example, the washing water flow, washing position, hot water temperature, toilet seat temperature and the like as shown in the figure, and then the operating means 14 on the remote controller to the local area. Finish cleaning. Here, if the current user has maximized the water force or hot water temperature, it is fully expected to be surprised when the next user starts local cleaning without checking the display means 16 on the remote control, The use end determination means 20 of the remote controller 12 can determine that the user has ended use when the local cleaning is stopped by the operation means 14, and can return each switched setting to the standard state.

  As described above, in the fifth timing chart, when the signal for stopping the local cleaning of the remote control is output, the determination means determines that the user has finished using the sanitary cleaning device, and the sanitary cleaning device is switched during use. Therefore, it is possible to provide a comfortable local cleaning in the standard state for the next user.

Main part block configuration diagram showing a first embodiment of the present invention First timing chart showing various settings of the sanitary washing device of the present invention and means for returning to the standard state Second timing chart showing various settings of the sanitary washing device of the present invention and means for returning to the standard state Third timing chart showing various settings of the sanitary washing device of the present invention and means for returning to the standard state 4th timing chart which shows the various settings of the sanitary washing apparatus of this invention, and the means to return to a standard state Fifth timing chart showing various settings of the sanitary washing device of the present invention and means for returning to the standard state Configuration diagram of conventional sanitary washing equipment

Explanation of symbols

DESCRIPTION OF SYMBOLS 1 ... Main body control part 2 ... Control circuit 3 ... Memory | storage means 4 ... Operation means 5 ... Toilet lid toilet seat automatic opening / closing means (automatic opening / closing mechanism)
DESCRIPTION OF SYMBOLS 6 ... Human body detection means 7 ... Reception means 8 ... Cleaning means 9 ... Time measurement means 10 ... Seating detection means 11 ... Power supply part 12 ... Remote control 13 ... Control circuit 14 ... Operation means 15 ... Transmission means 16 ... Display means 17 ... Power supply part DESCRIPTION OF SYMBOLS 18 ... Cleaning means in toilet bowl 19 ... Angle detection means 20 ... Use completion determination means 51 ... Sanitary washing apparatus main body 52 ... Operation means 53 ... Seating detection means

Claims (5)

An operation instruction means for instructing the operation of the sanitary washing apparatus, a function setting changing means for changing the setting of the function of the sanitary washing apparatus from a predetermined standard state, and the setting of the function of the sanitary washing apparatus are displayed. in the sanitary washing apparatus having a remote control with a display means for,
The remote control is provided with a use end determination means for determining the end of use of the user based on the operation of the remote control, and when the use end determination means determines the end of use of the sanitary washing device, the user switches to use A sanitary washing apparatus, wherein the setting of the function setting changing means is returned to a standard state and the display means is returned to a standard state. 2. The sanitary washing device according to claim 1, wherein the time when the judgment means judges that the user has finished using the sanitary washing device is a time when a signal for starting washing in the toilet of the remote control is outputted. 2. The sanitary washing according to claim 1, wherein when the judgment means judges that the user has finished using the sanitary washing device, a signal for starting washing in the toilet is output and a predetermined time has elapsed. apparatus. 2. The sanitary washing apparatus according to claim 1, wherein the time when the judging means judges that the user has finished using the sanitary washing apparatus is after a predetermined time has elapsed since the setting of the sanitary washing apparatus was switched. In the sanitary washing apparatus, wherein the remote control includes an opening / closing instruction means for instructing opening / closing of the toilet lid toilet seat, and has an automatic opening / closing mechanism of the toilet lid toilet seat and an angle detection means, 2. The sanitary washing device according to claim 1, wherein the judgment is made when the toilet lid is closed by a remote controller.

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