JP5505585B2 - Bath equipment - Google Patents

Description

  The present invention relates to a bath apparatus.

Conventional general bath lids are mainly intended to maintain the temperature of hot water in the bathtub.
However, the warm air between the bath lid and the bathtub is not effectively utilized elsewhere.

It is known to heat the bathroom air using the temperature of the hot water in the bathtub. For example, in Japanese Patent Publication No. 2006-034316, a bath lid is placed on the upper edge of a bathtub, and a part of the lid that closes the opening of the bathtub is configured to contact hot water stored in the bathtub, and the heat of the hot water is covered with the lid. It is possible to dissipate the remaining heat of the hot water stored in the bathtub into the bathroom and promote drying in the bathroom.
Japanese Patent Laid-Open No. 01-049521 is a water faucet with a shower in which a bypass circuit having an automatic temperature control valve is formed between a hot water supply pipe and a water supply pipe and a control valve is provided. To disperse.
Patent Publication 2006-034316 Patent Publication No. 01-049521

  In the conventional general bath lid configuration, the heat that is stored in the bathtub and used as a heat retaining function is heat that is not effectively used elsewhere, especially in winter, to effectively use it as bathroom heating. It was necessary to open the heat energy in the bathtub artificially in advance, and there was a problem that heat and human energy were wasted as a whole. Japanese Patent Publication No. 2006-034316 is such that the temperature of the hot water is once transferred to the lid and then released into the bathroom atmosphere, and the lid as a structure is not so easy to rise in temperature but is inefficient. If a new bathroom is to be constructed, it would be one hand to install a bathroom heating system. However, additional construction to an existing bathroom would be costly, laborious and time consuming.

  In the above plan, the time cannot be adjusted, and the lid requires a huge volume, which is aesthetically bad. Energy is required, and the hot water itself cools faster.

  There is a drawback that it is not easy to install because it requires advanced and expensive construction and piping work in advance. The purpose of the present invention is to use the hot water of the bathtub to heat the bathroom at a desired time easily as a general household appliance. It is an object of the present invention to attempt to reproduce the second bath.

  The present invention provides a lid main body, a shutter that opens and closes the lid, a driving device for the shutter, a timer that measures time, and a signal from the timer that operates the shutter via the driving device to move inside the bathroom. By opening the shutter for about 15 to 20 minutes at the specified time by providing an electronic timer 3 and a shutter 2 that can be opened and closed on the bath lid body 1 in the bath lid body 1 and releasing the warm air in the bathtub A person can warm up the bathroom several times without opening the lid in advance. Since the lid automatically closes, it keeps the lid warm and prevents moisture leaks. The entire lid is not opened and closed, but it is in a grid shape to prevent water accidents caused by falling children. You can also expect a business effect as a planned bathing, “Let's go in, and step up to an expensive bathroom heater”. As another embodiment, by driving the pump with a lid body, a pump for supplying hot water in a bathtub provided in the lid body to the bathroom, a timer for measuring time, and a signal of the timer, This is a bath device that warms the interior of the bathroom. A timer 3 and a pump and shutter 2 that can be powered drainage are provided on the bath lid body 1. When using it, a sound is emitted by first tapping the bathroom door from a dressing room. The sensor of the bath lid reacts with sound, the pump is activated at the specified time, the shutter is opened, the warm water in the bathtub is opened to the floor and the wall surface, and the person opens the lid in advance. The bathroom can be warmed up a few degrees without the need for soaking.

As mentioned above, it is possible to control the opening and closing time of the shutter without having to open the lid in advance, which was not possible with a conventional bath lid. Bathing accidents (heat shock) such as myocardial infarction and stroke due to a bath can be prevented. In addition, the present invention can reproduce the rise in bathroom temperature without using a heater or the like to increase the temperature.
Moreover, the inside of a bathroom can be warmed by discharging | emitting the hot water in a bathtub.

  The bath apparatus of the present invention opens and closes the shutter of the bath lid with a timer and heats the bathroom with the hot water of the bathtub, so the heat of the hot water of the bathtub directly warms the bathroom at the desired time and releases the heat of the bathtub more than necessary There is nothing to do.

  In the present invention, a shutter is provided on a lid of a bathtub to open and close it to warm a bathroom.

One Embodiment of this invention is described based on FIGS. 1-13 and FIGS. 22-27.
In FIG. 1, it is a perspective view which shows the external appearance of the bath apparatus of one Embodiment of this invention.
In FIG. 2, a shutter 2 that can be opened and closed to the bath lid main body 1 to allow steam to pass, a timer and infrared light receiving light unit 3 to control movement, and a water supply port 4 to enable water supply without opening the lid A stopper 5 for preventing, a white rubber roller 12 for easily opening and closing the lid, and a handle 13 are provided. 9, 10, and 11 show the operation of the shutter 2. The shutter 2 is provided between the upper cover 39 and the lower cover 40, and a motor (driving device) 8 for moving the shutter, prevention of entry of fingers, etc. A mesh cover 9 is provided. When the motor 8 moves, the shaft 8a rotates and is converted into a linear motion by the gear 10 so that the shutter 2 is moved sideways. In FIG. 11, the shutter moving rail 6, the gear 10 for transmitting the force of the motor, and the motor moving rail 11 are configured. As shown in FIG. 13, the shutter moving rail 6 moves in mesh with the rail 14 of the lower cover 40. FIG. 13 is illustrated as being stacked obliquely for the sake of explanation.
That is, in FIG. 2, the shutter 2 is for controlling the steam flow 7 by the timer 3 and discharging it. The shutter 2 opens and closes by sliding through the shutter moving rail 6 in FIG. 11 and the lower cover portion shutter moving rail 14 in FIG. The contact operating portion between the shutter 2 and the bath lid body 1 (made of polypropylene or the like) is shielded by rubber packing. In order to prevent danger such as finger scissors, the opening / closing part is covered with a mesh cover 9 made of metal or plastic, and the shutter 2 is disposed behind the cover. In order not to operate without the mesh cover 9, a push-in switch that is normally pressed by the mesh cover and does not operate when the mesh cover is removed shall be arranged. The fixing portion between the main body and the mesh cover may be joined by a detachable structure, for example, a fitting type, a screwing type, or a magnet type.
The main body has a hollow sealed structure and includes an air layer inside.
Further, a heat insulating material, for example, a heat insulating sheet enclosing an air layer, a synthetic resin foam such as foamed polyethylene or foamed polyurethane foam, sponge, or the like is used.
In FIG. 23, the motor 8 is set to emphasize torque, and during operation, the motor 8 itself can move back and forth through the motor moving rail 11 even if the shutter 2 or the motor 8 is fixed by the entry of a finger or the like. The force applied to the gear 10 is converted into a force that moves the motor 8 itself. When a finger or the like is sandwiched, even if the force of the motor 8 is applied, the motor 8 moves so that no further force is applied. Ultimately, the force transmitted to the shutter 2 is such that it can be easily opened with a finger to prevent danger.
The timer 3 is shielded by rubber packing so as not to be affected by steam heat or the like.
As for the timer, a mechanical timer or the like may be used in addition to the electronic type.
Each button shall be entirely coated with a piece of vinyl resin.
The shutter 2 may have an integrally molded structure made of a highly flexible resin material or rubber material. In that case, the structure is simple compared to the independent shape, which leads to cost reduction, less adhesion of dirt, dust, mold, etc., and excellent cleanability when removed from the main body.
The fixing part of the lid body 1 and the shutter 2 may be joined by a detachable structure, for example, a fitting type or a screwing type.
In FIG. 7, the bath lid body 1 including the upper cover 39, the shutter 2, and the lower cover 40 has a structure that can be folded in half for weight distribution. In FIG. 22, the two inner shutters 2 are connected to each other at the joint portion. It can be joined, separated and bent by the elongate connecting magnet 37, provided with a cylindrical white rubber roller 12 at the end portion of the lid, and the handle portion 13 is tapped, and the spring 38 is contracted for assistance. Supports opening and closing of the lid by flipping up, and fitting with a fitting type, magnet or the like. As shown in FIG. 8, a stopper 5 for preventing overturning is provided on the side where the roller at the end of the lid is equipped. The stopper 5 for preventing overturning shown in FIG. 8 may be attached to the other lid if necessary.
Since it closes with its own weight when it is spread, it prevents warm air from escaping and enhances heat retention. Anti-slip material such as rubber is provided at the part in contact with the bathtub. In addition, the present invention does not use a heater or the like to increase the temperature, so that it is possible to reproduce a natural increase in bathroom temperature with a good balance with the outside air. The present invention effectively uses the warm air described above, and makes the temperature difference in the dressing room, bathroom, and bath tub as gentle as possible without opening the lid in advance. The purpose is to prevent bathing accidents (heat shock) such as myocardial infarction and stroke due to bathing etc. at the lowest cost.
The lid body is usually rectangular, but the shape is free as long as it is safe and serves as a lid. This is possible if two (or more) connecting parts are on a straight line. In particular, the shutter portion has an interesting design when an ellipse, a rectangle, a perfect circle, or the like is used as long as a part of a body such as a hand does not enter.

Water can be supplied from the shutter or the water supply port 4 that can be manually opened and closed with the lid closed to prevent falling accidents of children and the like. In the present invention, since it is in the form of a bath lid that has always been used, there is no need to bring a new huge housing into the bathroom unlike existing bathroom heating devices.
The infrared transmission / reception light unit is assumed to be linked with other bathroom devices in the future.
The operation of the above configuration will be described.
The bath lid body 1 is provided with an electronic timer 3 and a shutter 2 that can be opened and closed. The shutter moves between the shutter moving rail 6 and the lower cover shutter moving rail 14 and the shutter is held for 15 to 20 minutes at the time specified by the timer. The bathroom can be warmed several times without opening the lid in advance by opening and releasing the warm air in the bathtub.

In addition, since it automatically closes when time comes, the effect of keeping the lid warm and preventing moisture leakage can be maintained.
The entire lid is not opened and closed, and is in a lattice shape, so that it is possible to prevent water accidents caused by infants. In addition, even a person who takes a bath will be able to obtain the effect of being able to perform a planned bathing "Let's go in because the bathroom is warm at 8 o'clock". Moreover, the business effect as a step-up to an expensive bathroom heating apparatus can also be expected.
In FIG. 2, 2 is a shutter for discharging the steam flow 7, and 3 is a timer and an infrared light receiving unit. The shutter opens and closes by sliding through the shutter moving rail 6 in FIG. 11 and the lower cover portion shutter moving rail 14 in FIG. The contact operating part of the shutter and the main body (made of polypropylene or the like) is shielded by rubber packing.
The main body has a hollow structure and encloses an air layer therein, and a heat insulating material such as a heat insulating sheet enclosing an air layer, a synthetic resin foam such as foamed polyethylene and polyurethane foam, sponge, and the like are used.
Each shutter has a structure that can be integrally molded with a highly flexible resin material or rubber material.
The opening / closing part is covered with a mesh cover 9 made of a plastic resin material as shown in FIG. In order not to operate without the mesh cover, a push-in switch that is normally pressed by the mesh cover and does not operate when the mesh cover is removed is arranged. The fixing part between the main body and the mesh cover is detachable. The power motor 8 is set to emphasize torque, and the motor itself can move back and forth through the motor moving rail 11 of FIG. 11, and the power finally transmitted to the shutter is to prevent danger such as finger scissors. It shall be something that can be easily opened with a finger. The folding portion of the built-in shutter is formed by processing a foldable material such as vinyl chloride or PET resin as shown in FIG. 24A, or a shutter as shown in FIGS. 24B and 25. If it joins with the joint bellows 41, it can be bent, and since it is simple manufacture and further lightweight, the labor at the time of opening and closing can be reduced. Further, the entire bent portion is covered with the outer bellows 42 of FIG. 26 and joined. The outer bellows is at least as large as a finger and is made of a soft material such as rubber or resin. It has a restoring force that can correct deflection and distortion and does not interfere with internal structures. In order to have water resistance and water resistance, a groove is dug in both the outer bellows and the body, and then reinforced with rivets and adhesive. By making the bent portion bellows, when folded, the bellows stretches somewhat as shown in FIG. 27 and a gap is formed, thereby preventing danger such as finger scissors. The separated main body and the shutter are joined by the shutter joining magnet 37 and the body joining magnet 43 so that the shutter moves normally even if the bellows expands and contracts. That is, the structure of FIG. 25 is covered with the structure of FIG. The electronic timer 3 is shielded by rubber packing so as not to be affected by steam heat or the like.

Moreover, the following invention was devised as another plan for strengthening the effect.
An embodiment of another effect enhancement plan will be described with reference to FIGS.
In FIG. 14, it is a perspective view which shows the external appearance of the bath apparatus of one Embodiment of this invention.
In FIG. 15, the bath lid body 1 is provided with a timer 3, a pump 31 capable of draining power, and a shutter 2. In use, a sound is generated by knocking the door of the bathroom from a dressing room, etc. By reacting the bath lid sensor and opening the warm water in the bathtub to the bathroom for a specified time, the person can open the lid in advance and heat the bathroom several times without the need for watering. .

Moreover, the structure which drains fully automatically at the time designated with the timer may be used.
In addition, since drainage automatically stops when the time comes, the effect of keeping the lid warm and preventing moisture leakage can be maintained. Since warm water is discharged without opening and closing the entire lid, water accidents by infants can be prevented. In the present invention, it is also possible to supply the remaining hot water from the bath to the washing machine with the bath lid closed.
In FIG. 15, 35 is a drain outlet for discharging hot water, which opens and closes when the shutter slides. The contact operating part of the shutter and the main body (made of polypropylene or the like) is shielded by rubber packing.
In order to prevent danger such as finger scissors, the opening / closing part is covered with a grid or mesh made of metal (such as stainless steel) or plastic, and a shutter is disposed behind it. In order not to operate without the mesh cover, a push-in switch that is normally pressed by the mesh cover and does not operate when the mesh cover is removed shall be arranged. The fixing portion between the main body and the mesh cover may be joined by a detachable structure, for example, a fitting type, a screwing type, or a magnet type.
Also, the shutter may be omitted if it is of a size and structure in which a finger or the like never enters the hot water outlet.

The main body has a hollow sealed structure and includes an air layer inside.
Further, a heat insulating material, for example, a heat insulating sheet enclosing an air layer, a synthetic resin foam such as foamed polyethylene or foamed polyurethane foam, sponge, or the like is used.
In FIG. 16, the hot water is sucked up from the bathtub by the screw 17 attached to the first motor 18 at the tip of the inlet through the filter 15 and the water inlet 16 to the first tank 24 in FIG. , And further accelerated by the screw 20 of the second tank 28 through the water channel, the control valve 29 is opened, hot water is fed into the drainage pipe 33 through the pipe pipe 30 through the passage pipe 32 in FIG. It is characterized by a large pressure, diffused in a fan shape inside, and discharged in a wider range by a drainage pipe 33 with a diffusion groove. The drain pipe is usually made of a resin or the like, but may be made of a metal that provides a heat retaining effect, such as stainless steel or copper.

  Each power motor is set to emphasize torque, and the first motor is covered with a rounded waterproof cover and rubber packing, especially for getting hot water.

  The outlet of the passage pipe is opened from the front, and in FIG. 19, the opening is gradually increased from the right to the left, and the outflow amount of warm water is kept as uniform as possible.

  Further, in the present invention, in FIG. 20, by closing the pipe port 30, it is possible to spray hot water from the second drain port 34 of FIG. It is also possible to supply the remaining hot water from the bath to the washing machine with the bath lid closed from the second drain port.

In FIG. 18, when the hot water supply pipe 25 is covered, it moves to the water supply position by its own weight, and when folded, it is folded along the cover main body.
In addition, the present invention does not use a heater or the like to increase the temperature, so that it is possible to reproduce a natural increase in bathroom temperature with a good balance with the outside air.

  The lid body is usually rectangular, but the shape is free as long as it is safe and serves as a lid. In particular, if the shutter part has a shape that does not fit children's hands, it will be an interesting design if an ellipse, rectangle, perfect circle, etc. are used.

  In addition, a speaker, a buzzer or the like that emits a constant warning sound or music during operation and can warn that a person in the dressing room is out of hot water may be provided.

If the above plan is costly, the warm water drainage outlet is constructed by connecting a single bellows pipe to the pump base and setting its tip to match the terrain of the bathroom (bathroom outlet, door, floor inclination, etc.) But you can.
The route through which the hot water passes may be made of a metal that does not corrode (eg, copper, stainless steel, etc.) for heat insulation. The power source uses a power lithium ion battery or the like, but a normal battery can be used if the cost is not met.

It is desirable to arrange the battery closer to the front surface than the back surface close to the water surface.
"Effect of the embodiment"
A person can warm up the bathroom without opening the lid in advance. In addition, since it automatically closes when time comes, the effect of keeping the lid warm and preventing moisture leakage can be maintained.
Moreover, since the weight of the entire lid and the grid are not opened and closed, the accident of water caused by falling down can be prevented. In addition, the present invention does not use a heater or the like to increase the temperature, so that it is possible to reproduce a natural increase in bathroom temperature with a good balance with the outside air. In addition, even a person who takes a bath will be able to obtain the effect of being able to perform a planned bathing "Let's go in because the bathroom is warm at 8 o'clock". Moreover, the business effect as a step-up to an expensive bathroom heating apparatus can also be expected. Furthermore, water can be supplied from a shutter or a water supply port 4 that can be manually opened and closed with the lid closed to prevent children from falling.

As mentioned above, it was not possible with a conventional bath lid, and it was not necessary for the person to open the lid in advance, recreating a warm second bath and relatively low cost such as myocardial infarction, stroke, etc. A bathing accident (heat shock) can be prevented in advance. In addition, the present invention does not use a heater or the like to increase the temperature, so that it is possible to reproduce a natural increase in bathroom temperature with a good balance with the outside air. Water supply from the water supply port 4 that can be manually opened and closed is possible with the lid closed to prevent children from falling.

It is a perspective view showing one embodiment of this invention. The external view which looked at the bath lid of this invention from the upper surface. The figure which showed embodiment at the time of closing of the bath lid. The figure which showed embodiment at the time of opening of the bath lid. A graph showing the change in temperature before using the bath lid. Graph showing the change in temperature after using the bath lid. The external view which looked at the same bath lid from the side. External view of the bath lid viewed from the side (when folded). Cross-sectional partial view of the bath lid (when closed). Cross-sectional partial view of the bath lid (when opened). The figure of the shutter unit of the bath lid. The figure which showed the lower bottom cover of the bath lid. The figure which showed the structure of the bath lid. It is a perspective view which shows Example 2 of this invention. The external view which looked at the same plan bath lid from the upper surface. Sectional fragmentary drawing of the pump front-end | tip part of the bath lid. Sectional fragmentary drawing of the pump of the bath lid. The external view which looked at the same bath lid from the side. Cross-sectional partial view of the bath lid (when opened). Cross-sectional partial view of the bath lid (when closed). It is a perspective view which shows another embodiment of the same bath lid. The partial view of the spring of the bath lid of this invention, and the magnet for joining. The partial view of the motor of the bath lid and the rail for motor movement. The fragmentary figure of the bending part of the bath lid. The enlarged partial view of the bellows structure of the shutter of the bent part of the bath lid. The expanded partial view of the bellows structure of the main body of the bending part of the bath lid. The external view which looked at the bellows structure of the bath lid from the side.

Explanation of symbols

DESCRIPTION OF SYMBOLS 1 Bath lid body 2 Shutter 3 Electronic timer and infrared receiving light part 4 Water supply port 5 Stopper 6 Shutter moving rail 7 Steam flow 8 Motor 9 Mesh cover 10 Gear 11 Motor moving rail 12 White rubber roller 13 Handle 14 Lower part Rail for moving cover shutter 15 Filter 16 Water inlet 17 First screw 18 First motor 19 Code 20 Third screw 21 Gear 22 Second motor 23 Battery 24 First tank 25 Hot water supply pipe 26 First valve 27 Second screw 28 Second tank 29 Control valve 30 Pipe port 31 Pump 32 Passage pipe 33 Drain pipe 34 Second drain port 35 Drain port 37 Shutter joining magnet 38 Spring 39 Upper cover 40 Lower cover 41 Shutter joint bellows 42 Skin bellows 43 Main body joint magnet

Claims (1)

A lid body made a lattice pattern, a shutter for opening and closing of the lid body, and the drive of the shutter, a timer for measuring time, the signal of the timer, by operating the shutter via the drive device, bathtubs A bath apparatus that warms the interior of the bathroom by releasing the warm air inside at a time specified by the timer .