JP5561961B2 - Mirror cabinet - Google Patents

Description

  The present invention relates to a mirror cabinet installed together with a wash counter.

  Conventionally, a vanity is installed in a dressing room provided adjacent to a bathroom. A vanity is roughly composed of a vanity counter and a mirror cabinet. The wash counter includes a faucet for supplying hot water and a wash bowl with a drain outlet as basic elements. When installed, a water pipe is connected to the faucet, and a drain pipe is connected to the drain outlet.

  In many cases, a storage section such as a drawer or a hinged door is provided below the wash counter. A mirror is placed in front of the washbasin as a practical necessity. The mirror may be attached directly to the indoor wall surface of the building, but it is often attached to a base with illumination and storage. In this application, a unit including a mirror and a base is referred to as a mirror cabinet, and a unit including a mirror cabinet and a wash counter is referred to as a vanity.

  The base of the mirror cabinet is fundamentally a mirror support. However, a lighting fixture such as a fluorescent lamp, a switch for operating the lighting fixture, an outlet for supplying power to a dryer, and the like are provided around the mirror provided on the base. In addition, shelves and storage units for placing soap, toothbrushes, cosmetics and the like are also provided. For these reasons, the substrate has a somewhat uneven shape. Conventional substrates are mainly made of a synthetic resin material and are often manufactured by vacuum molding (for example, Patent Document 1).

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  A substrate using a synthetic resin material is advantageous in that it is lightweight and relatively inexpensive. However, the resin material is likely to be discolored due to deterioration over time. In particular, chemicals such as cosmetics and hair styling may erode and cause partial discoloration, which also has a problem with chemical resistance. In addition, when dirt is attached, the resin material has fine irregularities on the surface, so that it is difficult to wipe off, and in some cases, the resin material may be discolored. Furthermore, since it tends to be thin due to vacuum forming, it is difficult to improve the strength.

  Therefore, a technique for improving the strength, cleanability, and aesthetics by forming the base body from metal is conceivable. However, when the base is made of metal, it is difficult to integrally form the shelf. Further, when the shelf is processed after being processed as a separate component storage tray or the like, the metal around the mounting portion of the base body is likely to be distorted due to a load at the time of mounting or a load due to stored items. In particular, when a metal base is used, there is a problem that when a storage tray or the like is attached, the attachment portion is partially distorted, and the distortion becomes conspicuous due to light reflection. However, adding another member that reinforces the attachment portion leads to an increase in the manufacturing process and an increase in the weight of the cabinet.

  The present invention has been made in view of such a problem, and an object of the present invention is to provide a mirror cabinet capable of improving the mounting strength of the storage tray with a simple configuration and improving the appearance.

In order to solve the above-described problems, typical features of the mirror cabinet according to the present invention include a mirror, a metal panel disposed in the vicinity of the mirror, and a direct contact with the back surface of the metal panel. And a storage tray attached to the front side of the metal panel. The storage tray is attached to the reinforcement rail via the metal panel.

  According to the above configuration, since the storage tray is attached to the reinforcing bar, the load applied to the mounting portion of the storage tray can be distributed to the reinforcing bar due to the weight of the stored items. In addition, since the load is not applied to the metal panel as compared with the case where the storage tray is attached to the metal panel, the metal panel is not distorted or damaged. Here, it is often done to provide a backing member when hitting screws for the storage tray, etc., but by sharing the reinforcing bar and the backing member for reinforcing the metal panel, the parts The number of points can be reduced, the material cost can be reduced, and the assembly process can be simplified. That is, it is possible to improve the mounting strength of the storage tray and maintain the aesthetic appearance of the mirror cabinet with a simple configuration.

  The mirror cabinet further includes a tray hook protruding to the front side of the metal panel, the tray hook is inserted into a through hole provided in the metal panel and fastened to the reinforcing bar, and the storage tray is attached to and detached from the tray hook. The storage tray is preferably configured to be attached to the reinforcing bar by being hooked on the tray hook using gravity.

  According to the above configuration, the storage tray can be freely attached to and detached from the mirror cabinet. Therefore, even if it becomes dirty with a face-washing product or hairdressing material, it can be easily cleaned or replaced. In addition, since the storage tray has a simple structure, the number of parts required for attachment can be reduced. By these, it is possible to improve maintainability and workability.

  The mirror is a single-sided mirror, and the mirror and the metal panel are preferably arranged in parallel. According to this configuration, it is possible to give a high-class feeling due to the rigidity of the metal panel. Moreover, since the storage tray provided in the metal panel is located in the vicinity of the mirror, it is easy to pick up face-washing goods and the like from the storage tray even while using the mirror. Therefore, aesthetics and functionality can be improved.

  The metal panel may be formed of stainless steel. According to this configuration, chemical resistance and weather resistance can be improved. In addition, in terms of rigidity and hardness based on the material feeling, it is possible to give the user a high-class feeling that is higher than that of other metal materials.

  According to the present invention, the mounting strength of the storage tray can be improved with a simple configuration, and the aesthetic appearance of the mirror cabinet can be improved.

It is a disassembled perspective view of the mirror cabinet concerning this embodiment. It is an external appearance perspective view of a metal panel. It is a figure for demonstrating a reinforcing bar. It is a figure explaining the structure of a storage tray. It is a figure explaining the structure of a tray hook. It is a cross-sectional view of the attachment state to the metal panel of a storage tray and a tray hook.

  Hereinafter, preferred embodiments of the present invention will be described in detail with reference to the accompanying drawings. The dimensions, materials, and other specific numerical values shown in the embodiments are merely examples for facilitating understanding of the invention, and do not limit the present invention unless otherwise specified. In the present specification and drawings, elements having substantially the same function and configuration are denoted by the same reference numerals, and redundant description is omitted, and elements not directly related to the present invention are not illustrated. To do.

An embodiment of a mirror cabinet according to the present invention will be described. In the present embodiment, the mirror cabinet and the vanity are single mirrors. 1 is an exploded perspective view of a vanity according to the present embodiment, FIG. 2 is an external perspective view of a metal panel, FIG. 3 is a view for explaining a reinforcing bar, and FIG. 4 is a view for explaining a configuration of a storage tray. FIG. 5 is a diagram illustrating the configuration of the tray hook.
FIG. 6 is a cross-sectional view of the storage tray and tray hook attached to the metal panel.

  As shown in FIG. 1, the vanity table 100 includes a vanity counter 110 and a mirror cabinet 120. The wash counter 110 includes a faucet 112 for supplying hot water and a wash ball 118 having a drain port 114. A storage shelf 116 is provided below the wash bowl 118.

  The mirror cabinet 120 includes a frame member 130, a mirror 140, a metal panel 150, a reinforcing bar 160 (see FIG. 3), a storage tray 170, a tray hook 180, and illumination as an example of a lighting fixture in the present embodiment. A base 190 and a through shelf 200 are provided.

  The frame member 130 is a framework of the mirror cabinet 120 and supports each component of the mirror cabinet 120. In the present embodiment, the frame member 130 is made of a solid square material made of a synthetic resin having rigidity, and can also exert a supporting force for screwing or the like. In addition, the reinforcing members 132 are provided at the four corners of the frame member 130, and the frame member 130 can function as a framework without bending even if the metal panel 150 having a corresponding weight is attached. it can.

  The illumination base 190 is configured to engage over the entire width of the upper edge of the mirror 140 and the metal panel 150 to support the luminaire. The illumination base 190 has an illumination unit 194 capable of installing an electric lamp 192 in the center as a lighting fixture. An illumination cover 196 is attached to the illumination unit 194 to prevent dust and the like from entering the illumination unit 194.

  The through shelf 200 has a rib 202 erected on the front side of the lower edge of the mirror 140 and the metal panel 150. The through shelf 200 has a shelf portion 204 that protrudes forward. By having the shelf 204 immediately below the mirror 140 and the metal panel 150, the usability of the mirror cabinet 120 is improved.

  In addition, a metal and a synthetic resin can be used for the material of the through shelf 200. For example, by using aluminum, a sense of unity with the metal panel 150 is obtained and the aesthetic appearance can be improved.

  The mirror 140 is attached to the frame member 130 together with the metal panel 150. Moreover, the mirror 140 can improve the function as the mirror cabinet 120 by providing an anti-fogging heater (not shown) on the back side of the mirror 140 itself. The mirror 140 may be arranged so that its center overlaps with the center of the wash bowl 118 below. By installing in this way, the mirror 140 is positioned in front if the face is raised from the wash ball 118 at the time of washing, and the usability of the mirror cabinet 120 is improved.

  The metal panel 150 constitutes a main outer surface of the mirror cabinet 120 together with the mirror 140, and a storage tray 170 described later can be attached thereto. The metal panel 150 uses stainless steel as a material. Thereby, especially chemical resistance and weather resistance can be improved. In addition, since stainless steel has a fine structure, it can exhibit an excellent aesthetic appearance by polishing. Furthermore, as a general rule, users can expect stainless steel to feel superior in rigidity, hardness, and durability, giving the user a higher level of luxury than other metal materials. be able to. Further, as the surface treatment of the metal panel 150, painting or plating treatment for rust prevention may be performed.

  As shown in FIG. 2, the metal panel 150 is provided with a through hole 152 for attaching the tray hook 180. A plurality of through holes 152 are arranged substantially horizontally at the mounting position of the storage tray 170, and screws 184 described later are inserted into the through holes 152. Further, a rotation retaining hole 154 is provided under the through hole 152 and can be fitted to the convex portion 182c of the tray hook 180. Furthermore, the metal panel 150 is provided with a plurality of installation holes 156 for an anti-fog heater (not shown), a switch for a lighting fixture, and an outlet. In FIG. 2A, the three through holes 152 are arranged side by side, but the number and arrangement are not limited thereto.

  Further, the metal panel 150 has a curved portion 158 that forms the side surface of the mirror cabinet 120 and an L-shaped portion 162 that is connected to the mirror 140. As shown in FIG. 3B, the bending portion 158 has a shape that wraps around to the back side so as to cover the side surface of the frame member 130. Therefore, when the metal panel 150 is attached to the frame member 130, it can be combined with the frame member 130 from the outside. The L-shaped portion 162 can be combined with the mirror 140 so as to be positioned between the mirror 140 and the frame member 130 when the mirror 140 is attached to the frame member 130 so as to be arranged in parallel with the metal panel 150. Thus, the curved portion 158 and the L-shaped portion 162 can prevent the metal panel 150 from warping in the vertical direction.

  FIG. 3A illustrates the metal panel 150 attached to the frame member 130 from the back. As shown in FIG. 3A, the reinforcing bar 160 reinforces the metal panel 150 from the back side. The reinforcing bar 160 can prevent the metal panel 150 from being warped in the lateral direction. The reinforcing bar 160 is disposed at the position of the through hole 152 of the metal panel 150 in order to attach the tray hook 180.

  In the present embodiment, a solid square bar made of synthetic resin is used as the material of the reinforcing bar 160 as in the case of the frame member 130. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and any material having strength and fastening force for screws or the like may be used. For example, wood or the like can be used. In the present embodiment, the reinforcing bar 160 is combined with two types of long and short bars in order to correspond to the shape of the L-shaped portion 162 of the metal panel 150. Alternatively, a groove corresponding to the shape of the L-shaped portion 162 may be provided in the bar and used as the reinforcing bar 160.

  FIG. 4A is a front perspective view of the storage tray 170. The storage tray 170 has a box shape with the top surface open, and is attached to the front side of the metal panel 150 and can store storage items such as toiletries. Since the storage tray 170 is positioned in the vicinity of the mirror 140, it is easy to pick up the stored items while using the mirror 140, and it is functional.

  The storage tray 170 includes a base 172 and side caps 174, and has a structure in which the side caps 174 are covered on the left and right sides of the base 172. The base 172 is formed by extrusion molding, and metal and synthetic resin can be used as the material. For example, by using aluminum as a material, it is possible to further improve the luxury of the mirror cabinet 120 in harmony with the rigidity of the metal panel 150 made of stainless steel. The side cap 174 is a member that covers the end surface obtained by cutting the base portion 172, and can be formed of, for example, resin. In this way, the base 172 made of the extrusion molding material is cut and the end portion is covered with the side cap 174, so that an arbitrary length can be stored from the common member (long extrusion molding material having a cross-sectional shape of the base portion 172). A tray 170 can be formed.

  4B is a rear perspective view of the storage tray 170, and FIG. 4C is a cross-sectional view taken along the line BB in FIG. 4B. As shown in FIG. 4B and FIG. 4C, a latching portion 176 that fits and latches with the tray hook 180 is provided on the back side of the base portion 172. The latching portion 176 is an inverted U-shaped groove in this embodiment, and is detachably attached to the metal panel 150 by sliding while engaging with an inverted U-shaped portion 183 of a tray hook 180 described later. It can be hooked as possible. In FIG. 4B, three hooking portions 176 are provided, but the present invention is not limited to this, and may be changed according to the number of tray hooks 180.

  FIG. 5 is a diagram illustrating the configuration of the tray hook 180. The tray hook 180 projects from the front side of the metal panel 150 and can hook the storage tray 170. As shown in FIG. 5, the tray hook 180 includes a bit portion 182, a screw 184, and a hook cap 186.

  A wide portion 182a is formed on the front side of the bit portion 182 and an inverted U-shaped portion 183 projects from the back side of the wide portion 182a. Then, when the latching portion 176 of the storage tray 170 is fitted to the inverted U-shaped portion 183, the latching portion 176 is fixed without falling off. The inverted U-shaped portion 183 includes a screw hole 182d and a boss 182e that is a protrusion coaxial with the screw hole 182d.

  Further, as shown in FIG. 5B, the bit portion 182 has a convex portion 182c under the screw hole 182d on the back side thereof. The convex portion 182 c can be attached to the metal panel 150 in a non-rotatable manner by fitting into the rotation retaining hole 154 of the metal panel 150 when the convex portion 182 c is attached to the metal panel 150.

  The hook cap 186 is attached so as to cover the front side of the bit portion 182 after the screw 184 is fastened from the through hole 152 of the metal panel 150 to the reinforcing bar 160. Since the corner portion of the hook cap 186 is chamfered and curved, the tray hook 180 can be smoothly fitted to the storage tray 170.

  The screw 184 is inserted into the screw hole 182d of the bit portion 182 from the front side, and is inserted into the through hole 152 of the metal panel 150 by the screw 184 and fastened to the reinforcing bar 160 on the back surface. In the present embodiment, the screw 184 is illustrated as a wood screw, but any fastening member that can fasten the tray hook 180 may be used, and a bolt or the like may be used instead.

  As shown in FIG. 6, the boss 182e provided on the back surface of the tray hook 180 is inserted into the through hole 152, and the convex portion 182c is inserted into the rotation retaining hole 154 so that the vertical position is fixed. The In this state, the tray hook 180 is fixed by pinching the screw 184 into the reinforcing bar 160 through the screw hole 182d. Here, the through hole 152 and the rotation retaining hole 154 are previously drilled in the metal panel 150 and are not opened by the screw 184 when the screw 184 is hit. Therefore, the surface of the metal panel 150 is not distorted and the aesthetic appearance can be maintained. The storage tray 170 is attached to the reinforcing bar 160 by being hooked on the tray hook 180 using gravity.

  Therefore, the load applied to the mounting portion of the storage tray 170 is distributed to the reinforcing bar 160 due to the weight of the stored items. With such a simple structure, the mounting strength of the storage tray 170 can be improved. In particular, by sharing the reinforcing bar and the backing member for reinforcing the metal panel, the number of parts can be reduced, the material cost can be reduced, and the assembly process can be simplified.

  Furthermore, as compared with the case where the storage tray 170 is attached to the metal panel 150, a load is not applied to the metal panel 150 with this configuration. Therefore, the aesthetic appearance of the mirror cabinet 120 can be maintained without causing distortion or breakage of the metal panel 150.

  In addition, since the storage tray 170 is detachably attached by the latching portion 176, the storage tray 170 can be easily cleaned and replaced even if it becomes dirty with a facial cleansing product, hairdressing material, or the like. Furthermore, since the storage tray 170 can be attached with a simple structure using the latching portion 176, the number of parts required for attachment can be reduced. By these, it is possible to improve the maintainability and workability of the mirror cabinet 120.

  As mentioned above, although preferred embodiment of this invention was described referring an accompanying drawing, it cannot be overemphasized that this invention is not limited to the example which concerns. It will be apparent to those skilled in the art that various changes and modifications can be made within the scope of the claims, and these are naturally within the technical scope of the present invention. Understood.

  The present invention can be used for a mirror cabinet installed together with a wash counter.

DESCRIPTION OF SYMBOLS 100 ... Vanity table, 110 ... Wash counter, 112 ... Faucet, 114 ... Drain outlet, 116 ... Storage shelf, 118 ... Washing bowl, 120 ... Mirror cabinet, 130 ... Frame member, 132 ... Fixing tool, 140 ... Mirror, 150 ... Metal panel, 152 ... Through hole, 154 ... Recess, 156 ... Installation hole, 158 ... Curved part, 160 ... Reinforcing bar, 162 ... L-shaped part, 170 ... Storage tray, 172 ... Base, 174 ... Side cap, 176 ... latching part, 180 ... tray hook, 182 ... bit part, 182a ... wide part, 182b ... groove part, 182c ... convex part, 182d ... screw hole, 182e ... boss, 183 ... reverse U-shaped part, 184 ... screw, 186 DESCRIPTION OF SYMBOLS ... Hook cap, 190 ... Lighting base, 192 ... Electric light, 194 ... Lighting part, 196 ... Lighting cover, 200 ... Through shelf, 202 ... Rib, 204 ... Shelf part

Claims (4)

With a mirror,
A metal panel disposed in the vicinity of the mirror;
A reinforcing bar that is in direct contact with the back surface of the metal panel and reinforces the metal panel from the back side;
A storage tray attached to the front side of the metal panel;
With
The mirror cabinet, wherein the storage tray is attached to the reinforcing bar via the metal panel. The mirror cabinet
Further comprising a tray hook protruding on the front side of the metal panel,
The tray hook is fastened to the reinforcing bar through a through hole provided in the metal panel,
The storage tray is configured to be detachable from the tray hook,
The mirror cabinet according to claim 1, wherein the storage tray is attached to the reinforcing bar by being hooked on the tray hook using gravity.   The mirror cabinet according to claim 1 or 2, wherein the mirror is a single-sided mirror, and the mirror and the metal panel are arranged in parallel.   The said metal panel is formed with stainless steel, The mirror cabinet of any one of Claim 1 to 3 characterized by the above-mentioned.

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