JP5653148B2 - Buttocks wiping device - Google Patents

Description

  The present invention relates to a toilet peripheral device, and more particularly to an apparatus capable of wiping away dirt and water droplets on the buttocks.

  The hot water cleaning toilet can spray hot water onto the buttock to automatically wash the buttock. The use of a warm water flush toilet can clean the buttocks without raising the waist, which is very useful for the elderly and the physically handicapped. However, when a warm water flush toilet is used, water drops remain on the buttocks. Therefore, it is necessary to raise the waist, provide a gap between the buttocks and the toilet seat, and wipe off the water droplets with the toilet paper held in the hand. However, the work of raising the waist and providing a gap between the buttocks and the toilet seat is difficult for an elderly person or a person with a physical disability.

  The following devices have been proposed as devices for facilitating the wiping operation of water droplets.

  Patent Document 1 proposes a device for use in a Japanese-style toilet, but a device for wiping off water droplets attached to the anus with a petal-type wiping paper attached to the tip of a cylindrical operation rod.

  Patent Document 2 proposes a device for use in a Western-style toilet. Similar to Patent Document 1, Patent Document 2 proposes an apparatus for wiping off water droplets attached to the anus with a petal-type wiping paper attached to the tip of a cylindrical operating rod. If the apparatus of patent document 2 is used, the rod-shaped said apparatus can be inserted in the narrow space formed between the buttocks and the toilet seat, and the water droplet attached to the buttocks can be wiped off. Since it is only necessary to insert the rod-shaped device into a narrow space, the operation of wiping off water droplets becomes easy.

  Patent Document 3 proposes a device that makes it easy to stand up by tilting the toilet seat body for people with abdominal pain, knees, low back, sick people, and people who cannot stand up easily from the toilet. In addition, paragraph 0007 of Patent Document 3 describes that the toilet paper can be easily used by forming an inclination and making it a middle waist.

  In addition, the apparatus for inclining a toilet seat and making it easy to stand up is also disclosed by patent documents 4-7. Further, although not directly related to wiping off water droplets, an apparatus capable of automatically winding toilet paper is disclosed in Patent Document 8.

  Patent Document 9 discloses a device in which a wiping arm to which toilet paper is attached is exposed from a defecation opening through a gap between a toilet bowl and a toilet seat that is generated when the toilet seat is raised, and the buttock is wiped off. .

  Patent Document 10 discloses an apparatus in which a wiping arm to which paper is attached is exposed from an exposure opening of an outer casing and the buttock is wiped off.

Registered Utility Model No. 2546962 Registered Utility Model No. 3024055 Japanese Utility Model Publication No. 7-24322 JP-A-10-174666 JP 2005-66001 A JP 2006-68391 A JP 2006-122183 A JP-A-4-367636 JP 2009-61126 A Japanese Patent No. 4195076

  The device described in Patent Document 1 is used for a Japanese-style toilet and cannot be used for a Western-style toilet. Forcibly, even if it is used for a Western-style toilet, the buttock must be lifted from the toilet seat, and it is still difficult for elderly people and persons with physical disabilities to wipe off water droplets and dirt.

  Even if it is an apparatus described in Patent Document 2, it is necessary to raise the buttocks from the toilet seat to some extent, which is difficult for elderly people and persons with physical disabilities.

  If the toilet seat is tilted obliquely as in the devices described in Patent Documents 3 to 7, it becomes a middle waist state, so that it is easy to lift the buttocks from the toilet seat when wiping off water droplets and dirt. However, it is still necessary to put the toilet paper that has been wound up between the buttocks and the toilet seat while holding it by hand to wipe off water droplets and dirt. At this time, the state where the buttocks are separated from the toilet seat must be maintained for a certain period of time. It is difficult for an elderly person or a person with a physical disability to maintain such a separated state for a certain period of time.

  There is also a warm water flush toilet that dries water drops with warm air. However, it cannot be denied that there is a need to wipe off water drops and dirt with toilet paper. Furthermore, there is a problem that it takes time to dry with warm air.

  As described above, it is difficult to say that any of the conventional devices completely facilitates the operation of wiping off water droplets and dirt for the elderly and the physically handicapped. If water droplets and dirt can be wiped off while sitting on the toilet seat, that is, with the buttocks and toilet seat in contact with each other, the operation of wiping off water droplets and dirt is significantly easier than before.

  Under such circumstances, the present applicant applied for inventions according to Patent Documents 9 and 10. However, the inventions according to Patent Documents 9 and 10 have a complicated structure and are difficult to put into practical use.

  Therefore, an object of the present invention is to provide a collar wiping device that can be put into practical use.

  The present invention is a heel wiping device for wiping the buttock with toilet paper, comprising a wiping arm for attaching the toilet paper, and a wiping arm driving unit for driving the wiping arm, the wiping arm and the wiping arm driving unit include: Installed around the toilet seat lift installed in the toilet as a separate device from the wiper, and the wiper arm drive unit inserts the wipe arm into the gap between the toilet and the toilet seat when the toilet lift is raised Then, the wiping arm is moved to the position where the dirt on the buttock is wiped off.

  Thereby, a buttocks wiping device and a toilet seat lift will be provided as separate devices. Toilet seat elevators have already been put to practical use, and various products are distributed on the market. What is necessary is just to provide a buttocks wiping apparatus by retrofit so that it can coexist with such a toilet seat lift. Therefore, practical application of the buttocks wiping device is possible. A gap is generated between the toilet bowl and the toilet seat by the operation of the toilet seat lift, and the buttock can be wiped by inserting a wiping arm into the gap. In the unlikely event that the buttocks wiping device breaks down, the toilet can be used, reducing the maintenance burden at the time of the failure.

  Preferably, the buttock wiping device is fixed to at least one of the toilet seat elevator, the floor, and the toilet.

  The gap between the toilet bowl and the toilet seat caused by the operation of the toilet seat lift is always a constant width. Therefore, the wiping arm must be accurately inserted into the gap. Therefore, the buttock wiping device must not be moved to an arbitrary position by the user and must be fixed. Therefore, the buttock wiping device is preferably fixed to at least one of the toilet seat elevator, the floor, and the toilet bowl.

  Preferably, the wiping arm driving unit may insert the wiping arm from a front right side or front left side gap between the toilet bowl and the toilet seat generated when the toilet seat lift lifts the toilet seat.

  In the toilet, the left and right spaces are relatively wider than the space behind the toilet. Therefore, if a structure in which the wiping arm is inserted from the front right side or front left side gap between the toilet bowl and the toilet seat is employed, the right and left space can be effectively utilized to provide the buttock wiping device. If a configuration in which the buttock wiping device is retrofitted and a structure in which the wiping arm is inserted through the gap between the front right side or the front left side of the toilet bowl and the toilet seat are used, the practical use of the buttock wiping device will be closer.

  Preferably, the wiping arm driving unit is disposed on the front right side or the front left side of the toilet, and includes a rotation driving unit that rotates the wiping arm, and the rotation driving unit inserts the wiping arm from the gap. Rotate the wiping arm.

  If the rotation drive unit is provided in this way, the wiping arm can be inserted into the gap with only a simple configuration of rotating the wiping arm. Therefore, it leads to the cost reduction of a buttocks wiping apparatus, and practical use of a buttocks wiping apparatus approaches further.

  Preferably, the wiping arm driving unit further includes a vertical driving unit that moves the wiping arm up and down, and the vertical driving unit moves the wiping arm up and down after the rotation driving unit rotates the wiping arm, so that the toilet paper It is recommended that the attached wiping arm wipe off the buttocks.

  If the vertical drive part is provided in this way, after the wiping arm is inserted from the gap, the wiping arm can be inclined upward to wipe the collar part. With such a simple configuration of vertical rotation, a buttock wiping device can be provided. As a result, the cost of the buttock wiping device is reduced, and the practical use of the heel wiping device is closer.

  Preferably, the vertical drive unit may press the wiping arm against the collar part.

  Usually, after washing the anus with a warm water washing device, the amount of stool adheres only with water droplets adhering to the vicinity of the anus. Therefore, for wiping the anus, it is effective to press the toilet paper for a certain period of time and soak water droplets into the toilet paper. Therefore, the vertical drive part can be expected to increase the certainty of wiping by pressing the wiping arm against the collar part.

  Preferably, the wiping arm driving unit may further include a front / rear driving unit for moving the wiping arm back and forth.

  The position to rotate the wiping arm to insert it into the gap is usually on the right or left back of the toilet. If there is a wiping arm in the pivot position and the tip of the wiping arm has not come to the front of the toilet bowl, paper must be attached to the wiping arm while bending forward. Therefore, it is difficult to attach the paper at least. Therefore, if the front and rear drive unit is provided and the wiping arm is advanced when the paper is attached, the paper can be attached easily.

  Moreover, if the front-rear drive part is provided, when wiping the collar part, the wiping arm can be moved back and forth to provide a certain wiping width. Therefore, it can be expected that the certainty of wiping increases.

  Preferably, the front-rear drive unit is preferably installed on the ceiling surface of the outer casing that houses the wiping arm drive unit.

  If the front-rear drive unit is installed on the ceiling surface, it can be expected to reduce the overall size of the buttock wiping device. When the front / rear drive unit is installed on the bottom surface of the outer case, the size of the entire outer case must be set so that the wiping arm is positioned up to the height of the gap and the outer case is attached to a toilet seat lift, etc. You have to decide. However, if it is installed on the ceiling surface, the outer casing can be attached to, for example, a toilet seat elevator, contributing to reducing the overall size of the buttock wiping device. Moreover, if the front-rear drive unit is installed on the ceiling surface, the movable range of the wiping arm, in particular, the rotation range can be secured widely. Therefore, installing the front-rear drive unit on the ceiling surface of the outer casing is effective in practical use.

  Preferably, when the toilet paper is attached to the wiping arm, the front / rear drive unit may wait the wiping arm at the forward movement position.

  In this way, if the wiping arm is waiting at the forward position, the paper can be easily attached. In addition, the tip of the wiping arm can be easily cleaned.

  Preferably, the wiping arm includes a gripping tip for gripping at least a portion of the toilet paper.

  In the buttock wiping device, how to attach the toilet paper to the wiping arm is one of the problems. Therefore, we attached the toilet paper to the wiping arm by grasping at least a part of the toilet paper. Various configurations for grasping a part are conceivable. However, wiping can be realized only by grasping a part, and the toilet paper can be easily removed. Therefore, the technique of grasping a part of toilet paper for practical use of the buttock wiping device can be a promising candidate.

  Preferably, the gripping tip grips at least a portion of the toilet paper by pulling a wire passing through the wiping arm.

  In this way, if the toilet paper is gripped by pulling the wire, the grip can be controlled at a place other than the grip tip. Therefore, an increase in the size of the grip tip can be prevented. Further, the structure of the wiping arm can be simplified. Since the wiping arm may be deteriorated due to dirt or the like, it is preferable to simplify the structure of the wiping arm as much as possible so that it can be replaced.

  Preferably, the wiping arm driving unit may further include a wire driving unit for pulling the wire.

  This provides a wire pulling mechanism.

  Preferably, it further includes a detection unit that detects that the toilet paper is placed on the gripping tip, and the wire driving unit pulls the wire when the detection unit detects the placement of the toilet paper. , Toilet paper can be gripped at the tip.

  As described above, when the detection unit detects the placement of the toilet paper, the toilet paper can be semi-automated by gripping the toilet paper.

  Preferably, the wiping arm drive unit may swing off the toilet paper by accelerating the wiping arm in a state where the grip of the toilet paper is loosened by the gripping tip after wiping the collar.

  Thus, if the wiping arm is accelerated, the toilet paper can be shaken off.

  Preferably, the wiping arm driving unit may drop the toilet paper by causing the protruding portion to protrude from the wiping arm.

  Thus, the certainty of the fall of toilet paper increases by making a protrusion part protrude.

  Preferably, the apparatus further includes a gas feeding part for feeding gas, the gripping tip part includes a gas ejection part for ejecting the gas fed from the gas feeding part, and the wiping arm driving part is fed from the gas feeding part. The toilet paper may be dropped by ejecting the gas to the gas ejection part.

  Thus, the reliability of falling of the toilet paper can be increased with a simple configuration of feeding gas.

  Preferably, the wiping arm driving unit may not drive the wiping arm when the toilet seat is not raised.

  If the wiping arm moves even though the toilet seat is not raised, it will cause a malfunction. Therefore, this can prevent a failure.

  Preferably, the wiping arm driving unit may not drive the wiping arm when paper is not attached to the wiping arm.

  If the wiping arm moves even though the paper is not attached, the user may feel uncomfortable, not hygienic, or hurt the user's buttocks. Therefore, this improves the feeling of use, hygiene, and safety.

  Preferably, the wiping arm driving unit may further include an inclination driving unit for inclining the wiping arm.

  This increases the certainty of the paper falling. Further, when acceleration is applied to the wiping arm, an excessive force is applied somewhere, and a failure at such a location may occur. However, tilting the wiping arm and dropping the paper is a slow motion. Therefore, the cause of failure can be reduced.

  Preferably, the inclination driving unit may incline the wiping arm in a state in which the grip of the toilet paper is loosened by the grip front end after wiping the collar part.

  This increases the certainty of the paper falling.

  Preferably, a cover part for covering the outside of the wiping arm and a cover driving part for driving the cover part may be further provided.

  Thereby, since the outer side of the wiping arm is covered with the cover part, the wiping arm can be kept hygienic.

  Preferably, the cover driving unit may drive the cover unit so that the toilet paper mounting portion of the wiping arm does not contact the toilet seat and / or the toilet when the wiping arm moves.

  In some cases, dirt such as urine or water droplets adheres to the back surface of the toilet seat or the surface of the toilet bowl. Therefore, if a wiping arm is moved while providing a cover part and covering a toilet paper attachment part, such dirt can be prevented from adhering to the toilet paper. Therefore, hygiene is improved and it contributes to practical use.

  Preferably, the cover part is extendable.

  Thereby, the whole collar wiping apparatus can be made as small as possible.

  Preferably, when the wiping arm is exposed from the toilet seat, the cover driving unit may reverse or shrink the cover unit.

  Thereby, when the wiping arm is exposed from the cover portion, it is possible to widen the movable range of the wiping arm after the wiping arm is exposed while preventing the paper from being stained.

  Preferably, the cover part is rotatably attached to the outer casing of the wiping arm driving part, and the cover driving part is inserted between the toilet seat and the toilet bowl when the toilet seat is raised. Further, it is preferable to drive the cover portion.

  In this way, if the cover of the wiping arm is provided with a simple configuration in which the cover part is pivotably attached to the outer housing, a low-cost and hygienic buttock wiping device will be provided and put into practical use. Contribute to.

  The present invention is also a heel wiping device for wiping the buttock with toilet paper, comprising a wiping arm for attaching the toilet paper, and a wiping arm driving unit for driving the wiping arm, the wiping arm driving unit being a toilet seat elevator The wiping arm is inserted from the gap between the front right side or the front left side between the toilet and the toilet seat that is generated when the toilet seat is raised, and the wiping arm is moved to a position where the dirt on the buttocks is wiped off.

  In the toilet, the left and right spaces are relatively wider than the space behind the toilet. Therefore, if a structure in which the wiping arm is inserted from the front right side or front left side gap between the toilet bowl and the toilet seat is employed, the right and left space can be effectively utilized to provide the buttock wiping device. If a configuration in which the buttock wiping device is retrofitted and a structure in which the wiping arm is inserted through the gap between the front right side or the front left side of the toilet bowl and the toilet seat are used, the practical use of the buttock wiping device will be closer.

  Preferably, the wiping arm driving unit is disposed on the front right side or the front left side of the toilet, and includes a rotation driving unit that rotates the wiping arm, and the rotation driving unit inserts the wiping arm from the gap. Rotate the wiping arm.

  If the rotation drive unit is provided in this way, the wiping arm can be inserted into the gap with only a simple configuration of rotating the wiping arm. Therefore, it leads to the cost reduction of a buttocks wiping apparatus, and practical use of a buttocks wiping apparatus approaches further.

  Preferably, the wiping arm driving unit further includes a vertical driving unit that moves the wiping arm up and down, and the vertical driving unit moves the wiping arm up and down after the rotation driving unit rotates the wiping arm, so that the toilet paper It is recommended that the attached wiping arm wipe off the buttocks.

  If the vertical drive part is provided in this way, after the wiping arm is inserted from the gap, the wiping arm can be inclined upward to wipe the collar part. With such a simple configuration of vertical rotation, a buttock wiping device can be provided. As a result, the cost of the buttock wiping device is reduced, and the practical use of the heel wiping device is closer.

  Preferably, the vertical drive unit may press the wiping arm against the collar part.

  Usually, after washing the anus with a warm water washing device, the amount of stool adheres only with water droplets adhering to the vicinity of the anus. Therefore, for wiping the anus, it is effective to press the toilet paper for a certain period of time and soak water droplets into the toilet paper. Therefore, the vertical drive part can be expected to increase the certainty of wiping by pressing the wiping arm against the collar part.

  Preferably, the wiping arm driving unit may further include a front / rear driving unit for moving the wiping arm back and forth.

  The position to rotate the wiping arm to insert it into the gap is usually on the right or left back of the toilet. If there is a wiping arm in the pivot position and the tip of the wiping arm has not come to the front of the toilet bowl, paper must be attached to the wiping arm while bending forward. Therefore, it is difficult to attach the paper at least. Therefore, if the front and rear drive unit is provided and the wiping arm is advanced when the paper is attached, the paper can be attached easily.

  Moreover, if the front-rear drive part is provided, when wiping the collar part, the wiping arm can be moved back and forth to provide a certain wiping width. Therefore, it can be expected that the certainty of wiping increases.

  Preferably, the front-rear drive unit is preferably installed on the ceiling surface of the outer casing that houses the wiping arm drive unit.

  If the front-rear drive unit is installed on the ceiling surface, it can be expected to reduce the overall size of the buttock wiping device. When the front / rear drive unit is installed on the bottom surface of the outer case, the size of the entire outer case must be set so that the wiping arm is positioned up to the height of the gap and the outer case is attached to a toilet seat lift, etc. You have to decide. However, if it is installed on the ceiling surface, the outer casing can be attached to, for example, a toilet seat elevator, contributing to reducing the overall size of the buttock wiping device. Moreover, if the front-rear drive unit is installed on the ceiling surface, the movable range of the wiping arm, in particular, the rotation range can be secured widely. Therefore, installing the front-rear drive unit on the ceiling surface of the outer casing is effective in practical use.

  Preferably, when the toilet paper is attached to the wiping arm, the front / rear drive unit may keep the wiping arm in the advanced position.

  In this way, if the wiping arm is waiting at the forward position, the paper can be easily attached. In addition, the tip of the wiping arm can be easily cleaned.

  Preferably, the wiping arm includes a gripping tip for gripping at least a portion of the toilet paper.

  In the buttock wiping device, how to attach the toilet paper to the wiping arm is one of the problems. Therefore, we attached the toilet paper to the wiping arm by grasping at least a part of the toilet paper. Various configurations for grasping a part are conceivable. However, wiping can be realized only by grasping a part, and the toilet paper can be easily removed. Therefore, the technique of grasping a part of toilet paper for practical use of the buttock wiping device can be a promising candidate.

  Preferably, the gripping tip grips at least a portion of the toilet paper by pulling a wire passing through the wiping arm.

  In this way, if the toilet paper is gripped by pulling the wire, the grip can be controlled at a place other than the grip tip. Therefore, an increase in the size of the grip tip can be prevented. Further, the structure of the wiping arm can be simplified. Since the wiping arm may be deteriorated due to dirt or the like, it is preferable to simplify the structure of the wiping arm as much as possible so that it can be replaced.

  Preferably, the wiping arm driving unit may further include a wire driving unit for pulling the wire.

  This provides a wire pulling mechanism.

  Preferably, it further includes a detection unit that detects that the toilet paper is placed on the gripping tip, and the wire driving unit pulls the wire when the detection unit detects the placement of the toilet paper. , Toilet paper can be gripped at the tip.

  As described above, when the detection unit detects the placement of the toilet paper, the toilet paper can be semi-automated by gripping the toilet paper.

  Preferably, the wiping arm drive unit may swing off the toilet paper by accelerating the wiping arm in a state where the grip of the toilet paper is loosened by the gripping tip after wiping the collar.

  Thus, if the wiping arm is accelerated, the toilet paper can be shaken off.

  Preferably, the wiping arm driving unit may drop the toilet paper by causing the protruding portion to protrude from the wiping arm.

  Thus, the certainty of the fall of toilet paper increases by making a protrusion part protrude.

  Preferably, the apparatus further includes a gas feeding part for feeding gas, the gripping tip part includes a gas ejection part for ejecting the gas fed from the gas feeding part, and the wiping arm driving part is fed from the gas feeding part. The toilet paper may be dropped by ejecting the gas to the gas ejection part.

  Thus, the reliability of falling of the toilet paper can be increased with a simple configuration of feeding gas.

  Preferably, the wiping arm driving unit may not drive the wiping arm when the toilet seat is not raised.

  If the wiping arm moves even though the toilet seat is not raised, it will cause a malfunction. Therefore, this can prevent a failure.

  Preferably, the wiping arm driving unit may not drive the wiping arm when paper is not attached to the wiping arm.

  If the wiping arm moves even though the paper is not attached, the user may feel uncomfortable, not hygienic, or hurt the user's buttocks. Therefore, this improves the feeling of use, hygiene, and safety.

  Preferably, the wiping arm driving unit may further include an inclination driving unit for inclining the wiping arm.

  This increases the certainty of the paper falling. Further, when acceleration is applied to the wiping arm, an excessive force is applied somewhere, and a failure at such a location may occur. However, tilting the wiping arm and dropping the paper is a slow motion. Therefore, the cause of failure can be reduced.

  Preferably, the inclination driving unit may incline the wiping arm in a state in which the grip of the toilet paper is loosened by the grip front end after wiping the collar part.

  This increases the certainty of the paper falling.

  Preferably, a cover part for covering the outside of the wiping arm and a cover driving part for driving the cover part may be further provided.

  Thereby, since the outer side of the wiping arm is covered with the cover part, the wiping arm can be kept hygienic.

  Preferably, the cover driving unit may drive the cover unit so that the toilet paper mounting portion of the wiping arm does not contact the toilet seat and / or the toilet when the wiping arm moves.

  In some cases, dirt such as urine or water droplets adheres to the back surface of the toilet seat or the surface of the toilet bowl. Therefore, if a wiping arm is moved while providing a cover part and covering a toilet paper attachment part, such dirt can be prevented from adhering to the toilet paper. Therefore, hygiene is improved and it contributes to practical use.

  Preferably, the cover part is extendable.

  Thereby, the whole collar wiping apparatus can be made as small as possible.

  Preferably, when the wiping arm is exposed from the toilet seat, the cover driving unit may reverse or shrink the cover unit.

  Thereby, when the wiping arm is exposed from the cover portion, it is possible to widen the movable range of the wiping arm after the wiping arm is exposed while preventing the paper from being stained.

  Preferably, the cover part is rotatably attached to the outer casing of the wiping arm driving part, and the cover driving part is inserted between the toilet seat and the toilet bowl when the toilet seat is raised. Further, it is preferable to drive the cover portion.

  In this way, if the cover of the wiping arm is provided with a simple configuration in which the cover part is pivotably attached to the outer housing, a low-cost and hygienic buttock wiping device will be provided and put into practical use. Contribute to.

  The present invention is also a heel wiping device for wiping the buttock with toilet paper, comprising a wiping arm for attaching the toilet paper, and a wiping arm driving unit for driving the wiping arm. Then, until the toilet paper is attached, the wiping arm is kept waiting so that the tip of the wiping arm can be exposed so that the toilet paper can be attached.

  In this way, if the wiping arm is waiting at the forward position, the paper can be easily attached. In addition, the tip of the wiping arm can be easily cleaned.

  Further, the present invention is a wiping arm for attaching a toilet paper, used in a heel wiping device for wiping the buttock with toilet paper, comprising a gripping tip including a curved surface, and the gripping tip is at least of the curved surface Grab a piece of toilet paper.

  In the buttock wiping device, how to attach the toilet paper to the wiping arm is one of the problems. Therefore, we attached the toilet paper to the wiping arm by grasping at least a part of the toilet paper. Various configurations for grasping a part are conceivable. However, wiping can be realized only by grasping a part, and the toilet paper can be easily removed. Therefore, the technique of grasping a part of toilet paper for practical use of the buttock wiping device can be a promising candidate. Since there is a dent in the vicinity of the anus, if the toilet paper is gripped on at least a part of the curved surface, the tip of the grip fits in the vicinity of the anus around the firmly gripped part, and the dirt is wiped off. Is realized.

  Preferably, the gripping tip may grip the toilet paper with a plurality of wires.

  Thus, if the toilet paper is grasped by the wire, the certainty of the grasp is increased.

  Preferably, the grip front end portion may grip the toilet paper by the opening / closing portion.

  Do not damage the vicinity of the anus when the wire hits the vicinity of the anus due to a malfunction. Therefore, such a danger can be avoided by grasping the toilet paper using the opening / closing part.

  Preferably, the curved surface portion is an opening / closing portion.

  This improves the fit of the paper.

  Preferably, a wire for controlling opening / closing of the opening / closing portion may be further provided.

  Thus, if it is made the structure which grasps toilet paper with a wire, grip control can be performed in places other than a grip front-end | tip part. Therefore, an increase in the size of the grip tip can be prevented. Further, the structure of the wiping arm can be simplified. Since the wiping arm may be deteriorated due to dirt or the like, it is preferable to simplify the structure of the wiping arm as much as possible so that it can be replaced.

  Preferably, the cross section of the portion sandwiching the toilet paper in the opening / closing part is preferably in the shape of a letter C or has a convex part.

  Thereby, the pressure of a cross-section C-shaped part or a convex part increases, and it becomes possible to grasp toilet paper reliably.

  Preferably, the portion sandwiching the toilet paper in the opening / closing portion may have irregularities.

  Thereby, the contact area of a toilet paper and an opening / closing part increases, and it becomes possible to grasp a toilet paper reliably.

  Preferably, the opening / closing part may grip the toilet paper at a plurality of locations.

  As a result, the toilet paper can be securely grasped.

  Preferably, the opening / closing part may grip the toilet paper in the lateral direction with respect to the wiping arm. Preferably, the opening / closing part grips the toilet paper in the vertical direction with respect to the wiping arm.

  In this way, the toilet paper may be gripped in the horizontal direction or in the vertical direction.

  Preferably, the opening / closing part can be opened and closed by magnetic force.

  Thereby, it becomes possible to grasp the toilet paper with a simple configuration.

  Preferably, a gas ejection part for ejecting gas from at least a part of the surface of the curved surface part may be further provided.

  Thus, the reliability of falling of the toilet paper can be increased with a simple configuration of feeding gas.

  Preferably, a protrusion that protrudes or retracts from at least a part of the surface of the curved surface is preferably provided.

  Thus, the certainty of the fall of toilet paper increases by making a protrusion part protrude.

  Preferably, at least a part of the surface of the curved surface portion is water repellent.

  Thereby, the wet toilet paper becomes easy to come off from the curved surface portion, and the certainty of the fall of the toilet paper is increased.

  Preferably, the curved surface portion may follow a shape near the anus when a person sits on the toilet seat.

  This increases the fit of the toilet paper.

  Preferably, the grip front end portion has a two-dimensional planar shape that is substantially circular.

  As a result, even if the wiping arm rotates, the area when the toilet paper gripped by the gripping tip is in contact with the heel is almost unchanged, so there is no need to bend the tip of the wiping arm, It is possible to reduce the size of the apparatus.

  Preferably, the tip portion of the curved surface portion can be driven up and down.

  Thereby, it becomes possible to wipe off the urethral opening of a woman.

  Preferably, the tip portion of the curved surface portion is bent in advance by an elastic member.

  Thereby, it becomes possible to wipe off without damaging a female urethral opening and the like.

  Further, the present invention is a wiping arm used to attach a toilet paper to a buttock wiping device for wiping the buttock with toilet paper, and it comes out or withdraws from the surface of at least a part of the portion to which the toilet paper is attached. A projecting portion is provided.

  Thus, the certainty of the fall of toilet paper increases by making a protrusion part protrude.

  In addition, the present invention is a wiping arm for attaching toilet paper, which is used in a buttock wiping device that wipes the buttock with toilet paper, and ejects gas from at least a part of the surface to which toilet paper is attached. For this purpose, a gas ejection part is provided.

  Thus, the reliability of falling of the toilet paper can be increased with a simple configuration of feeding gas.

  Preferably, the present invention is a heel wiping device for wiping the buttock with toilet paper, and controls the operation of a wiping arm for attaching toilet paper, a wiping arm driving unit for driving the wiping arm, and a wiping arm driving unit A control unit and a detection unit that detects that toilet paper is attached to the wiping arm are provided.

  Thereby, it becomes possible to detect whether or not toilet paper is attached.

  Preferably, the control unit may cause the wiping arm driving unit to drive the wiping arm when the detection unit detects attachment of the toilet paper.

  Thus, if the wiping arm moves when toilet paper attachment is detected, wiping the buttock while the toilet paper is not attached will contaminate the wiping arm or damage the buttock. Can avoid the risk of accidents.

  Preferably, when the attachment of the toilet paper is not detected by the detection unit, the control unit may cause the wiping arm driving unit to drive the wiping arm so as to return the wiping arm to the initial position.

  Thereby, when the toilet paper is not attached, the wiping arm returns to the initial position, and it is possible to prevent the buttock from being wiped off by the wiping arm to which the toilet paper is not attached.

  Preferably, the control unit drives the wiping arm so that the wiping arm stops at a position exposed from the toilet seat opening when the detection unit detects that the toilet paper is attached even in the toilet paper removal operation. It is good to drive the wiping arm to the part.

  Thereby, it is possible to prevent the wiping arm from being housed even though the toilet paper remains attached.

  Preferably, the wiping arm includes a gripping tip for gripping at least a part of the toilet paper, the buttock wiping device further includes a protrusion for inserting the toilet paper into a part of the gripping tip, and the detection unit is It is preferable to detect that the toilet paper is attached by detecting that the toilet paper is gripped by the protruding portion and inserted into the distal end portion.

  In this way, in the configuration in which a part of the toilet paper can be gripped, if the detection unit detects the installation of the toilet paper by grasping a part of the toilet paper and inserting it into the tip, the toilet paper is securely attached. Can be judged.

  Preferably, the wiping arm includes a gripping tip for gripping at least a part of the toilet paper, and the detection unit detects whether the toilet paper is placed on the gripping tip by detecting whether the toilet paper is placed on the gripping tip. It is good to detect whether it is attached or not.

  Thereby, attachment of toilet paper can be recognized.

  Preferably, the detection unit is a light amount sensor.

  This makes it possible to provide a detection unit at a low price.

  Preferably, the wiping arm includes a gripping tip portion for gripping at least a part of the toilet paper, and the detection unit detects whether the gripping tip portion is gripping the toilet paper, thereby detecting the toilet paper. It is good to detect whether or not is attached.

  Thereby, attachment of toilet paper can be recognized.

  Preferably, the detection unit may be at least one of a conduction confirmation circuit, a mechanical switch, and a reed switch.

  This makes it possible to provide a detection unit at a low price.

  Preferably, the wiping arm includes a grip front end portion for gripping at least a part of the toilet paper, and the detection unit may detect whether the toilet paper is placed on the grip front end portion.

  Thus, if the detection unit detects the placement of the toilet paper, it can be reliably determined that the toilet paper has been attached.

  Further, the present invention is a heel wiping device for wiping the buttock with toilet paper, comprising a wiping arm for attaching the toilet paper, and a wiping arm driving unit for driving the wiping arm, the wiping arm driving unit being a wiping arm Rotate the wiping arm after the wiping arm is moved forward, and the toilet seat lift for lifting the toilet seat raises and lowers the toilet seat. Insert and move the wiping arm to the position to wipe off the dirt on the buttocks.

  In this way, if the wiping arm is rotated behind the toilet seat and the wiping arm is inserted through the gap between the toilet seat and the toilet bowl, the space wiping device can be used by utilizing the space under the water tank. Can be provided.

  Preferably, the apparatus further comprises a cover part for covering the outside of the wiping arm and a cover driving part for driving the cover part, and the cover driving part is configured such that when the wiping arm moves, the toilet paper attaching part of the wiping arm is the toilet seat. And it is good to drive a cover part so that it may not contact a toilet bowl.

  In some cases, dirt such as urine or water droplets adheres to the back surface of the toilet seat or the surface of the toilet bowl. Therefore, if a wiping arm is moved while providing a cover part and covering a toilet paper attachment part, such dirt can be prevented from adhering to the toilet paper. Therefore, hygiene is improved and it contributes to practical use.

  Preferably, the cover part is extendable.

  Thereby, the whole collar wiping apparatus can be made as small as possible.

  Preferably, when the wiping arm is exposed from the toilet seat, the cover driving unit may reverse or shrink the cover unit.

  Thereby, when the wiping arm is exposed from the cover portion, it is possible to widen the movable range of the wiping arm after the wiping arm is exposed while preventing the paper from being stained.

  Further, the present invention is a buttock wiping device for wiping the buttock of a person sitting on a toilet seat with toilet paper, and has a wiping arm to which toilet paper can be attached and a size capable of exposing the wiping arm. The wiper arm is moved to the inside of the exposure port and the wiper arm is moved to the inside of the exposure port while the toilet outlet is attached to the exposure port provided on the outer housing that houses the wiper arm. In this state, a wiping arm driving unit that pushes the wiping arm until it is exposed from the exposure port, a cover unit that covers the outside of the wiping arm, and a cover driving unit that drives the cover unit are provided.

  As described above, even in the configuration in which the wiping arm is exposed from the exposure opening, by using the cover portion, it is possible to prevent the water droplets and the like adhering to the vicinity of the exposure opening from being attached to the paper. Is.

  Preferably, the cover driving unit may drive the cover unit so that the toilet paper mounting portion of the wiping arm does not contact the toilet seat and / or the toilet when the wiping arm moves.

  Thereby, it becomes hygienic.

  Preferably, the cover part is extendable.

  Thereby, the whole collar wiping apparatus can be made as small as possible.

  Preferably, when the wiping arm is exposed from the toilet seat, the cover driving unit may reverse or shrink the cover unit.

  Thereby, when the wiping arm is exposed from the cover portion, it is possible to widen the movable range of the wiping arm after the wiping arm is exposed while preventing the paper from being stained.

  Further, the present invention provides a toilet paper wiping device used in a wiping arm for attaching toilet paper in a buttock wiping device for wiping the buttock with toilet paper, wherein the portion to which the toilet paper is attached rises more like a hill than the whole ing.

  As described above, the portion to which the toilet paper is attached rises more like a hill than the whole, so that the raised portion fits near the anus and supports the toilet paper in the whole portion. Therefore, a feeling of fitting improves and the certainty of wiping improves.

  Further, the present invention is a heel wiping device for wiping the buttock with toilet paper, comprising a wiping arm including a gripping tip for gripping the toilet paper, and the gripping tip lowers the toilet paper stacked vertically Grab from.

  In this way, if the stacked toilet paper is gripped from the lower side, the gripping operation portion of the toilet paper is automated.

  The present invention is also a heel wiping device for wiping the buttock with toilet paper, comprising a wiping arm including a gripping tip for gripping the toilet paper, and the gripping tip has a toilet paper stacked vertically Grab from.

  In this way, if the stacked toilet paper is gripped from the side, the gripping portion of the toilet paper is automated.

  Further, the present invention is a wiping arm driving device for driving a wiping arm, which is used in a wiping arm wiping device for wiping the buttock with a wiping arm to which toilet paper is attached. A drive unit, a vertical drive unit that moves the wiping arm up and down, and a front-rear drive unit that moves the wiping arm back and forth.

  Thus, since the wiping arm driving device can be provided with a simple configuration of the rotation driving unit, the vertical driving unit, and the front / rear driving unit, the cost of the buttock wiping device is reduced as a result.

  Preferably, an inclination driving unit that inclines the wiping arm is further provided.

  This facilitates the fall of the paper.

  Preferably, the front / rear drive unit may be installed on the ceiling surface of the outer housing that houses the wiping arm drive device.

  Thereby, the downsizing of the buttocks wiping device is achieved and the driving range of the wiping arm is increased.

  Further, the present invention is a cover device for covering the outside of the wiping arm, which is used in a heel wiping device for wiping the buttock with a wiping arm to which toilet paper is attached, and a cover for covering the outside of the wiping arm And a cover driving unit that drives the cover unit.

  If such a cover device is attached to the buttock wiping device, a hygienic buttock wiping device is provided.

  Preferably, the cover driving unit may drive the cover unit so that the toilet paper mounting portion of the wiping arm does not contact the toilet seat and / or the toilet when the wiping arm moves.

  In some cases, dirt such as urine or water droplets adheres to the back surface of the toilet seat or the surface of the toilet bowl. Therefore, if a wiping arm is moved while providing a cover part and covering a toilet paper attachment part, such dirt can be prevented from adhering to the toilet paper. Therefore, hygiene is improved and it contributes to practical use.

  Preferably, the cover part is extendable.

  Thereby, the whole collar wiping apparatus can be made as small as possible.

  Preferably, when the wiping arm is exposed from the toilet seat, the cover driving unit may reverse or shrink the cover unit.

  Thereby, when the wiping arm is exposed from the cover portion, it is possible to widen the movable range of the wiping arm after the wiping arm is exposed while preventing the paper from being stained.

  Preferably, the cover unit is rotatably attached to the outer casing of the wiping arm driving unit for driving the wiping arm, and the cover driving unit is disposed between the toilet seat and the toilet bowl when the toilet seat is raised. The cover portion may be driven so that the cover portion is inserted.

  In this way, if the cover of the wiping arm is provided with a simple configuration in which the cover part is pivotably attached to the outer housing, a low-cost and hygienic buttock wiping device will be provided and put into practical use. Contribute to.

  Further, the present invention is a heel wiping device for wiping the buttock with toilet paper, a wiping arm for attaching toilet paper, a wiping arm driving unit for driving the wiping arm, a toilet seat for raising and lowering the wiping arm driving unit and the toilet seat A controller that controls the operation of the elevator, the controller raises the toilet seat to the toilet seat elevator, moves the wiping arm to the gap between the toilet seat and the toilet, and then moves the toilet seat to the toilet seat elevator Is lowered.

  Thus, by raising the toilet seat once, inserting the wiping arm through the gap, and then lowering the toilet seat, the range in which the wiping arm must move up and down can be reduced. Raising the toilet seat may cause the soles of the user's feet to move away from the floor, and wiping the buttock in such a situation may be dangerous in some cases. However, once the toilet seat is lowered, such a feeling of fear can be expected to be eased if the buttock is wiped off in a state close to the floor.

  The present invention is also a heel wiping device for wiping the buttock with toilet paper, a wiping arm for attaching the toilet paper, a wiping arm driving unit for driving the wiping arm, and a control for controlling the operation of the wiping arm driving unit The control unit may control the wiping arm driving unit so that the toilet paper contacts the anus for a predetermined time.

  Usually, after washing the anus with a warm water washing device, the amount of stool adheres only with water droplets adhering to the vicinity of the anus. Therefore, for wiping the anus, it is effective to press the toilet paper for a certain period of time and soak water droplets into the toilet paper. Therefore, the vertical drive part can be expected to increase the certainty of wiping by pressing the wiping arm against the collar part.

  The present invention is also a heel wiping device for wiping the buttock with toilet paper, a wiping arm for attaching the toilet paper, a wiping arm driving unit for driving the wiping arm, and a control for controlling the operation of the wiping arm driving unit The control unit starts the operation of the wiping arm by the wiping arm driving unit when a predetermined condition is satisfied.

  As described above, if the operation of the wiping arm is not started unless a predetermined condition is satisfied, a failure or a danger due to a malfunction can be avoided.

  Preferably, as a predetermined condition, the control unit may start the operation of the wiping arm by the wiping arm driving unit when the toilet paper is attached to the wiping arm.

  If the wiping arm moves even though the paper is not attached, the user may feel uncomfortable, not hygienic, or hurt the user's buttocks. Therefore, this improves the feeling of use, hygiene, and safety.

  Preferably, as a predetermined condition, the control unit may start the operation of the wiping arm by the wiping arm driving unit when the toilet seat is raised by the toilet seat lift.

  If the wiping arm moves even though the toilet seat is not raised, it will cause a malfunction. Therefore, this can prevent a failure.

  According to the present invention, there is also a heel wiping device for wiping the buttock with toilet paper, a wiping arm for attaching the toilet paper, a wiping arm driving unit for driving the wiping arm, and a housing for housing the wiping arm driving unit. The wiping arm drive unit is installed on the front right side or the front left side of the toilet, and the housing is used to expose the wiping arm from the housing when the wiping arm drive unit is installed on the front right side of the toilet. And a left opening for exposing the wiping arm from the housing when the wiping arm driving unit is installed on the left side of the front of the toilet.

  The casing of such a buttock wiping device can be used for both the front right side and the front left side. As a result, it contributes to cost reduction of the buttocks wiping device.

  Preferably, an opening lid plate for closing the right opening and the left opening is further provided.

  Thereby, it can prevent that dust and a water | moisture content permeate from the opening part which is not used.

  Preferably, the casing further includes a holding casing for holding the wiping arm driving unit, and the holding casing is exposed from the right opening when the wiping arm driving unit is installed on the right side of the front. Right side fixing part to fix the wiping arm driving part and left side to fix the wiping arm driving part so that the wiping arm is exposed from the left opening when the wiping arm driving part is installed on the left side of the front It is good to include the fixing part for use.

  Accordingly, the holding housing for the wiping arm driving unit is also used for the left and right.

  Preferably, when the wiping arm passes through the gap between the toilet seat and the toilet bowl, a cover device is provided for covering the outside of the wiping arm, and the housing further includes a wiping arm driving unit provided on the right side of the front. And a right side cover fixing part for fixing the cover device and a left side cover fixing part for fixing the cover device when the wiping arm driving part is installed on the left side of the front.

  As a result, the cover device is also used for the left and right.

  Further, the present invention is a heel wiping device for wiping the buttock with toilet paper, comprising a wiping arm for attaching the toilet paper, and a wiping arm driving unit for driving the wiping arm, and the tip portion of the wiping arm is removed. Is possible.

  As a result, the tip portion can be cleaned or replaced, so that it becomes hygienic and easy to maintain.

  Preferably, the wiping arm includes a gripping tip for attaching the toilet paper, and a connecting portion for connecting the wiping tip to the wiping arm driving unit, and the gripping tip grips the toilet paper by pulling the wire, The gripping tip can be removed from the connecting portion, and the wire can be split when the gripping tip is removed from the connecting portion.

  Thereby, the tip portion can be replaced with a simple configuration.

  The present invention is also a heel wiping device for wiping the buttock with toilet paper, a wiping arm for attaching the toilet paper, a wiping arm driving unit for driving the wiping arm, and a control for controlling the operation of the wiping arm driving unit The control unit is configured so that when the wiping arm reaches a predetermined position, the control of the wiping arm driving unit can be manually performed, and the wiping arm is attached to the wiping arm according to a user operation. Let it wipe.

  Thereby, a collar part can be wiped off according to a user's liking.

  The present invention is also a heel wiping device for wiping the buttock with toilet paper, a wiping arm for attaching the toilet paper, a wiping arm driving unit for driving the wiping arm, and a control for controlling the operation of the wiping arm driving unit And a plurality of switches indicating the wiping position of the buttock, and the control unit controls the wiping arm driving unit to change the wiping position of the buttock by the wiping arm according to the type of the pressed switch. .

  Thereby, a buttocks can be wiped off in a user's favorite position.

  Preferably, the plurality of switches may be a first switch for anus, a second switch for anus from a female urethral opening, and a third switch for a vagina.

  Preferably, when the first switch is pressed, the control unit controls the wiping arm driving unit so as to wipe the vicinity of the anus. When the second switch is pressed, the control unit wipes the female urethral opening and the vicinity of the anus. The wiping arm driving unit is controlled as described above, and when the third switch is pressed, the wiping arm driving unit may be controlled so as to wipe the vicinity of the vagina.

  Thereby, wiping according to sex and liking becomes possible.

  Further, the present invention is a toilet paper take-up device that can be retrofitted to a buttock wiping device comprising a wiping arm for manually attaching toilet paper, and a wiping arm driving unit that drives the wiping arm, A toilet paper winding unit that winds up the toilet paper, and a moving unit that moves the toilet paper wound up by the toilet paper winding unit to a position where the wiping arm attaches the toilet paper are provided.

  Thereby, if a toilet paper winding apparatus is retrofitted to a buttock wiping apparatus, the attachment of the toilet paper will be automated.

  Further, the present invention is a heel wiping device for wiping the buttock with toilet paper, wherein the wiping arm for attaching the toilet paper, the wiping arm driving unit for driving the wiping arm, and hot air is blown to the tip of the wiping arm A dryer part, and the dryer part blows warm air on the tip part in a standby state where the toilet paper is not attached to the wiping arm.

  Thereby, a front-end | tip part can be kept hygienic.

  Further, the present invention is a buttock wiping device for wiping the buttock of a person sitting on a toilet seat with toilet paper, and has a wiping arm to which toilet paper can be attached and a size capable of exposing the wiping arm. Wiping arm moving part that moves the wiping arm to the inside of the exposure opening by moving the wiping arm to the inside of the exposure opening with the exposed opening provided on the outer housing that houses the wiping arm, and toilet paper attached And a wiping arm drive unit that pushes the wiping arm until it is exposed from the exposure port in a state where the arm has moved to the inside of the exposure port.

  In this way, by sliding the wiping arm sideways, it is possible to secure as wide a space as possible to accommodate things other than the wiping arm (for example, a hot water cleaning device).

  Further, the present invention is a heel wiping device for wiping the buttock with toilet paper, comprising a wiping arm for attaching toilet paper, and a wiping arm driving unit for driving the wiping arm, the wiping arm driving unit being a water tank The wiping arm is exposed from the opening for defecation.

  As described above, if the wiping arm driving unit is disposed under the water tank, an increase in the space around the toilet can be minimized and a buttock wiping device can be provided.

  Further, the present invention is a heel wiping device for wiping the buttock with toilet paper, and includes a wiping arm for attaching the toilet paper, a wiping arm driving unit for moving the wiping arm to a position for wiping the buttock, and a wiping arm And at least a part of the bottom surface of the arm housing housing is preferably an opening. Preferably, all of the bottom surface is an opening.

  Thus, by providing an opening on the bottom surface of the arm housing case, even if the toilet paper should come off in the arm housing case, the toilet paper can be easily removed from the arm housing case, and maintenance can be performed. Becomes easy.

  Further, the present invention is a heel wiping device for wiping the buttock with toilet paper, a wiping arm for attaching the toilet paper, a wiping arm driving unit for moving the wiping arm to a position for wiping the buttock, and a wiping arm driving unit And a control unit that controls the operation, and when the cleaning mode is instructed by the user, the control unit may move the wiping arm from the opening of the toilet seat to a position where the wiping arm is visible to the wiping arm driving unit.

  Thus, when the cleaning mode is instructed by the user, the wiping arm is exposed, so that the wiping arm can be cleaned and the wiping arm can be kept hygienic.

  Further, the present invention is a heel wiping device for wiping the buttock with toilet paper, a wiping arm for attaching the toilet paper, a wiping arm driving unit for moving the wiping arm to a position for wiping the buttock, and a wiping arm driving unit A control unit for controlling the operation and an operation unit for the user to instruct the moving direction of the wiping arm are provided.The control unit is operated while the wiping operation by the wiping arm is being performed by the wiping arm driving unit. When the direction of movement of the wiping arm is instructed by the unit, the wiping arm is moved to the wiping arm driving unit so as to move in the moving direction, and the wiping arm driving unit is wiped so that the wiping operation is resumed from the point after movement. It is good to drive the arm.

  In the buttock wiping device, when realizing manual operation, it is difficult to decide from what point in time what operation should be performed. Therefore, if the wiping operation is restarted from the point after movement, the manual operation can be performed with a simple operation. For example, when a manual operation instruction is given, the wiping arm can be released from contact with the buttocks, moved in the manually operated direction, and the wiping operation can be resumed from the point after the movement. it can.

  Further, the present invention is a heel wiping device for wiping the buttock with toilet paper, and is attached to a wiping arm for attaching toilet paper, a wiping arm driving unit for moving the wiping arm to a position for wiping the buttock, and a wiping arm. And a pressing member for pressing the toilet paper from above.

  Thus, toilet paper is shaped by using a pressing member. Therefore, the toilet paper can be prevented from turning over and being wiped off at the portion where the toilet paper is not attached.

  The present invention is also a heel wiping device for wiping the buttock with toilet paper, a wiping arm for attaching the toilet paper, a wiping arm driving unit for driving the wiping arm, and a control for controlling the operation of the wiping arm driving unit And a dirt detection part for detecting dirt on a portion to which the toilet paper is attached in the wiping arm.

  Thereby, the dirt of the wiping arm can be detected.

  Preferably, the control unit may cause the wiping arm driving unit to drive the wiping arm so that the wiping arm is stopped at a position exposed from the toilet seat opening when the dirt is detected by the dirt detection unit.

  Thereby, it can prevent that the dirty wiping arm is accommodated.

  Preferably, the control unit may warn when dirt is detected by the dirt detection unit.

  Thereby, the user can recognize the dirt of the wiping arm.

  Further, the present invention is a heel wiping device for wiping the buttock with toilet paper, a wiping arm for attaching toilet paper, a wiping arm driving unit for driving the wiping arm, a toilet seat for raising and lowering the wiping arm driving unit and the toilet seat A controller that controls the operation of the elevator, and the controller may stop the lifting operation by the toilet seat elevator while the wiping arm is driven by the wiping arm driving unit.

  As a result, it is possible to prevent the toilet seat from being lowered and causing a failure while the wiping arm is being driven.

  Further, the present invention is a heel wiping device for wiping the buttock with toilet paper, a wiping arm for attaching toilet paper, a wiping arm driving unit for driving the wiping arm, a toilet seat for raising and lowering the wiping arm driving unit and the toilet seat The control part which controls operation | movement with an elevator is good, and a control part is good to control a toilet seat elevator so that a toilet seat may incline forward, when wiping of a collar part is completed.

  Thereby, the stand-up after wiping off the buttocks becomes easy.

  The present invention is also a heel wiping device for wiping the buttock with toilet paper, a wiping arm for attaching the toilet paper, a wiping arm driving unit for driving the wiping arm, and a control for controlling the operation of the wiping arm driving unit The control unit may control the wiping arm driving unit so as to wipe off the female urethral opening and the vicinity of the anus.

  As a result, even a physically handicapped woman can automatically wipe not only the vicinity of the anus but also the vicinity of the urethral orifice.

  The present invention is also a heel wiping device for wiping the buttock with toilet paper, a wiping arm for attaching the toilet paper, a wiping arm driving unit for driving the wiping arm, and a control for controlling the operation of the wiping arm driving unit The control unit may control the wiping arm driving unit so as to wipe the vicinity of the vagina.

  As a result, even a physically handicapped woman can automatically wipe not only the vicinity of the anus but also the vicinity of the urethral orifice.

  The present invention is also used with a toilet lowering device for lowering a toilet bowl, and is a heel wiping device for wiping the buttock with toilet paper, wherein the toilet is lowered by the wiping arm for attaching the toilet paper and the toilet lowering device. And a wiping arm drive unit that drives the wiping arm so that toilet paper attached to the wiping arm is exposed from the toilet opening of the toilet seat through a gap between the toilet bowl and the toilet seat generated at the time.

  Thus, if the toilet is lowered and the wiping arm is inserted through the gap between the toilet and the toilet seat, the buttock can be wiped off.

  The present invention is also a toilet lowering device including a toilet lowering mechanism for lowering the toilet so that a gap is generated between the toilet seat and the toilet.

  If such a toilet lowering device is used, the wiping arm can be inserted from the gap between the toilet and the toilet seat.

  Further, the present invention is a heel wiping device for wiping the buttock with toilet paper, and is attached to the wiping arm from the defecation opening of the toilet seat via a wiping arm for attaching the toilet paper and a side opening provided in the toilet bowl. And a wiping arm driving unit that drives the wiping arm so that the toilet paper is exposed.

  Thereby, it becomes possible to wipe off the buttocks without using the toilet seat elevator.

  In the present invention, the grip tip includes a sensor that detects whether or not the toilet paper is placed, and the wiping arm driving unit repeatedly accelerates the wiping arm until the toilet paper is not detected by the sensor. Add

  Thereby, toilet paper can be reliably dropped.

  In the present invention, the grip tip includes a sensor for detecting whether or not toilet paper is placed, and the wiping arm driving unit is fed from the gas feeding unit until the toilet paper is not detected by the sensor. The discharged gas is ejected to the gas ejection part.

  Thereby, toilet paper can be reliably dropped.

  Preferably, the front-rear drive unit may wait for the wiping arm at the rear part of the toilet bowl.

  Thereby, paper can be attached in a rear part. For example, when the automatic paper feeding function is provided, if the automatic paper feeding mechanism is in front, there is a possibility that it will be in the way. If paper is attached at the rear, the automatic paper feeding mechanism is less likely to get in the way.

  Preferably, the rotation drive unit and the wiping arm may be connected by a U-shaped member.

  As a result, the wiping arm can be rotated or moved back and forth while avoiding the curved portion of the U-shaped member such as a transmitting portion or a rigid portion that applies force to the toilet seat lift to raise the toilet seat. Further, at the time of rotation, a part of the U-shaped member is exposed to the outside of the buttocks wiping device, and the vertical drive unit and / or the inclination driving unit is exposed to the outside of the buttocks wiping device. Therefore, the lateral width of the buttock wiping device can be reduced, the length of the wiping arm can be shortened, and the vertical width of the buttock wiping device can be shortened. Therefore, it is possible to reduce the size of the buttocks wiping device.

  Preferably, the grip tip has an opening / closing part, and the wiping arm has at least one actuator that expands and contracts by an electrical signal, and the opening / closing part is opened and closed by the actuator.

  Thus, according to the actuator, the opening / closing part can be opened and closed with a simple configuration. Moreover, it becomes easy to construct a waterproof mechanism.

  Preferably, the wiping arm has an elastic member for applying a force in a direction to open the opening / closing portion, and the actuator may close the opening / closing portion by applying a force in a direction opposite to the force applied by the elastic member.

  In this way, since the force is applied in the direction of opening the opening / closing part by the elastic member, the force is applied in the direction of removing the paper after the force by the actuator is released, so the trouble that the paper does not come off. Can be avoided.

  Preferably, the actuator includes an opening actuator that applies a force in a direction to open the opening / closing portion and a closing actuator that applies a force in a direction to close the opening / closing portion.

  As a result, the opening / closing part can be smoothly opened and closed.

Preferably, the gripping tip is detachable from the wiping arm by an electrical connector for connecting the actuator to an external power source.
Thereby, it is possible to attach and detach the gripping tip with a simple configuration.

  Preferably, the buttock wiping device further includes: a roll-like toilet paper; a folded toilet paper; and a folded paper; and a toilet paper cut by the paper feeder. It is good to provide the paper attachment part attached to a wiping arm. Thereby, attachment of toilet paper becomes automatic. Preferably, the wiping arm may include an opening / closing part for gripping the cut toilet paper. The paper attachment unit may be configured to insert toilet paper into the opening / closing unit. When the toilet paper is inserted by the paper attachment unit, the opening / closing unit may grip the toilet paper. This ensures that the paper is attached. Preferably, the paper attachment portion includes a lid portion having a protruding portion and a rotation portion that rotates the lid portion. When the lid portion is rotated by the rotating portion, the protruding portion may be inserted into the opening / closing portion. Thereby, attachment of paper is implement | achieved by simple structure. Preferably, the wiping arm includes a gripping tip for gripping the toilet paper. The paper feeding unit may be placed with the cut toilet paper on the gripping tip.

  In addition, the present invention provides any one of the above-described buttock wiping device, the wiping arm according to any of the above, the toilet paper attachment device according to any of the above, the cover device according to any of the above, The toilet paper take-up device according to any one of the above, or a warm water-washed toilet seat or toilet comprising the toilet lowering device described above.

  According to the present invention, a collar wiping device that can be put into practical use is provided.

  These and other objects, features, aspects and advantages of the present invention will become more apparent from the following detailed description when taken in conjunction with the accompanying drawings.

FIG. 1 is a front view showing a buttock wiping device 100 according to a first embodiment of the present invention attached to a toilet seat elevator 103. FIG. 2 is a plan view showing the buttock wiping device 100 attached to the toilet seat lift 103. FIG. 3 is a front view and an enlarged front view showing the internal structure of the wiping arm driving unit 108. FIG. 4 is an enlarged perspective view of the vertical rotation driving unit 109. FIG. 5 is an enlarged perspective view showing the structure of the distal end portion of the wiping arm 110. 6A is a cross-sectional view taken along the line AA in FIG. 5 showing a state where paper is attached to the gripping tip 112. FIG. 6B is a cross-sectional view taken along the line AA of FIG. 5 showing a state where paper is attached to the gripping tip 112. FIG. 6C is a cross-sectional view taken along the line AA in FIG. 5, showing a state when paper is attached to the gripping tip 112. 6D is a cross-sectional view taken along the line AA of FIG. 5, showing a state where paper is attached to the gripping tip 112. 6E is a cross-sectional view taken along the line AA of FIG. 5 showing a state when paper is attached to the gripping tip 112. FIG. FIG. 7 is a front view showing a state when the toilet seat 101 is raised. FIG. 8 is a plan view when the toilet seat 101 is raised. FIG. 9 is a plan view when the wiping arm 110 is rotated. FIG. 10 is an enlarged perspective view of the distal end portion of the arm support portion 111. FIG. 11 is a plan view when the wiping arm 110 is rotated upward. FIG. 12 is a block diagram showing a functional configuration of the buttock wiping device 100. FIG. 13 is a flowchart showing the operation of the buttock wiping device 100 when paper is attached. FIG. 14 is a flowchart showing the operation of the buttocks wiping device 100 after the paper is attached. FIG. 15 is a flowchart illustrating the operation of the buttock wiping device 100 after the paper is attached. FIG. 16: is a front view which shows the buttocks wiping apparatus 200 which concerns on the 2nd Embodiment of this invention attached to the toilet bowl 115. As shown in FIG. FIG. 17 is a plan view of the buttock wiping device 200 when the description of the water tank 116 is omitted. FIG. 18A is a cross-sectional view showing the internal structure up to the first to fourth frames 202 to 205 and the gripping tip 212 in the heel wiping apparatus 200. FIG. FIG. 18B is an enlarged plan view of the vertical drive unit 2092 and the wire drive unit 2093. FIG. 19 is a plan view showing a state where the toilet seat 101 is raised and the cover portion 202a (202, 203, 204, 205) and the wiping arm 210 are rotated. 20 is a cross-sectional view showing the internal structure of the buttock wiping device 200 in the situation shown in FIG. FIG. 21 is a plan view showing a state in which the wiping arm 210 moves forward and the cover portion 202a further moves backward. 22 is a cross-sectional view showing the internal structure of the buttock wiping device 200 in the situation shown in FIG. FIG. 23 is a cross-sectional view showing the internal structure of the buttock wiping device 200 when the wiping arm 210 moves up and down. FIG. 24 is a block diagram showing a functional configuration of the buttock wiping device 200. FIG. 25 is a flowchart showing the operation of the buttocks wiping device 200 after the paper is attached. FIG. 26 is a flowchart showing the operation of the buttock wiping device 200 after the paper is attached. FIG. 27 is a perspective view showing a buttock wiping device 300 according to the third embodiment of the present invention. FIG. 28 is a perspective view showing a state when the inner housing 302 is rotated. FIG. 29 is a perspective view showing a buttock wiping device 400 according to the fourth embodiment of the present invention. FIG. 30 is a perspective view when the inner housing 402 is slid sideways. FIG. 31 is a front view of a buttock wiping device 500 according to the fifth embodiment. FIG. 32 is a diagram illustrating a structure of a wiping arm 501 used in the buttock wiping device according to the sixth embodiment. FIG. 33A is a diagram illustrating a toilet paper take-up device 520 according to the seventh embodiment. FIG. 33B is a diagram illustrating a toilet paper take-up device 520 according to the seventh embodiment. FIG. 33C is a diagram illustrating a toilet paper take-up device 520 according to the seventh embodiment. 34A and 34B are views showing a wiping arm 530 according to the eighth embodiment. 34A and 34B are views showing a wiping arm 530 according to the eighth embodiment. FIG. 35 is a front view showing a buttock wiping device 300 according to the ninth embodiment of the present invention attached to the toilet seat elevator 303. FIG. 36 is a plan view showing the buttock wiping device 300 attached to the toilet seat elevator 303. FIG. 37 is a partially enlarged perspective view showing a detailed structure of the wiping arm driving unit 300a. FIG. 38 is a plan view showing a state in which the wiping arm 310 moves backward after the toilet seat 101 is raised. FIG. 39 is a plan view showing a state when the cover portion 302k is rotated. FIG. 40 is a plan view showing a state in which the wiping arm 310 is rotated and the grip front end portion 312 is positioned in the cover portion 302k. FIG. 41 is a plan view showing a state when the rotation of the wiping arm 310 is completed. FIG. 42 is a plan view showing a state when the wiping arm 310 moves forward and reaches the wiping position. FIG. 43 is a plan view of the gripping tip 312. FIG. 44 is a front view of the gripping tip 312. FIG. 45 is a bottom view of the gripping tip 312. FIG. 46 is an exploded perspective view of the gripping tip 312. FIG. 47 is a cross-sectional view showing the internal structure when the gripping tip 312 is assembled. FIG. 48 is a cross-sectional view showing a state where the paper 314d is attached to the gripping tip 312. FIG. FIG. 49 is a perspective view showing the outer casing 301 and the cover portion 302k. FIG. 50 is a perspective view when the cover portion 302k is rotated. FIG. 51 is a block diagram showing a functional configuration of the buttock wiping device 300. FIG. 52 is a flowchart showing the operation of the buttock wiping device 300 when paper is attached. FIG. 53 is a flowchart showing the operation of the buttocks wiping device 300 after the paper is attached. FIG. 54 is a flowchart showing the operation of the buttocks wiping device 300 after the paper is attached. FIG. 55 is a block diagram showing a control relationship between the buttocks wiping device 400 according to the tenth embodiment and a toilet seat elevator 303 (or a known toilet seat elevator such as 103). FIG. 56 is a flowchart showing the operation of the control unit 430. FIG. 57 is a block diagram showing a functional configuration of a buttock wiping device 500 according to the eleventh embodiment. FIG. 58 is a flowchart showing the operation of the control unit 530. FIG. 59 is a block diagram showing a functional configuration of a buttock wiping device 600 according to the twelfth embodiment. FIG. 60 is a front view of an outer casing 701 used in the buttock wiping device according to the thirteenth embodiment of the present invention. FIG. 61 is a rear view of the outer casing 701. FIG. FIG. 62 is a front view of the opening lid plate 708. FIG. 63 is a perspective view of the cover portion 710. FIG. 64 is a perspective view of the holding housing 3104. FIG. 65 is a view when viewed from the direction A in FIG. 64 after each member is attached in the case of the left. FIG. 66 is an exploded perspective view showing the structure of the wiping arm 310 according to the fourteenth embodiment. FIG. 67 is a diagram illustrating another configuration of the attachment detection unit 314. FIG. 68 is a diagram showing another configuration of the gripping tip 312. FIG. 69 is a diagram showing another configuration of the gripping tip portion 312. FIG. 70 is a block diagram showing a functional configuration of the buttock wiping device A1 according to the fifteenth embodiment of the present invention. FIG. 71 is a flowchart showing an outline of the operation of the control unit A3 in the fifteenth embodiment. FIG. 72 is a flowchart showing the operation of the control unit A3 after the wiping is completed. FIG. 73 is a block diagram showing a functional configuration of the buttock wiping device B1 according to the sixteenth embodiment of the present invention. FIG. 74 is a flowchart showing an outline of the operation of the control unit B3 in the sixteenth embodiment. FIG. 75 is a diagram for explaining a state where a manual operation is performed by the operation unit B5. FIG. 76 is a block diagram showing a functional configuration around the buttock wiping device C1 and the toilet seat elevator C4 according to the seventeenth embodiment of the present invention. FIG. 77 is a flowchart showing an outline of the operation of the control unit C3 in the seventeenth embodiment. FIG. 78 is a schematic front view of the grip front end portion D1 used in the buttocks wiping device according to the eighteenth embodiment of the present invention. FIG. 79 is a plan view of the gripping tip D1. FIG. 80 is a schematic right side view of the gripping tip D1. FIG. 81 is a diagram illustrating a state when the paper is attached to the gripping tip portion D1. FIG. 82 is a cross-sectional view of the gripping tip according to the nineteenth embodiment of the present invention. FIG. 83 is a plan view of the gripping tip 312 according to the twentieth embodiment of the present invention. FIG. 84 is a plan view of the gripping tip 312 according to the twenty-first embodiment of the present invention. FIG. 85 is a plan view of a gripping tip D1 according to the twenty-second embodiment of the present invention. FIG. 86 is a perspective view of the gripping tip 312 according to the twenty-third embodiment of the present invention. FIG. 87 is a block diagram showing a functional configuration of a buttock wiping apparatus E1 according to the twenty-fourth embodiment of the present invention. FIG. 88 is a flowchart illustrating an outline of the operation of the control unit E3 in the twenty-fourth embodiment. FIG. 89 is a schematic perspective view of an automatic paper feeder F1 used in the buttocks wiping device according to the twenty-fifth embodiment. FIG. 90 is a diagram illustrating the operation of the automatic sheet feeder F1. FIG. 91 is a cross-sectional view when the structure shown in FIG. 46 is used as the gripping tip. FIG. 92 is a diagram illustrating a state when the lid F5 is inserted. FIG. 93 is a cross-sectional view showing another configuration of the pressing member. FIG. 94 is a cross-sectional view showing another configuration of the pressing member. FIG. 95 is a cross-sectional view showing a configuration in which the toilet paper F13 is inserted into the opening / closing part by the rod-like member F15. FIG. 96 is a perspective view of a toilet bowl G1 used in the buttocks wiping device according to the twenty-sixth embodiment of the present invention. FIG. 97 is a perspective view of a toilet bowl G4 used in the buttocks wiping device according to the twenty-seventh embodiment of the present invention. FIG. 98 is a perspective view of a toilet bowl G4 used in the buttocks wiping device according to the twenty-seventh embodiment of the present invention. FIG. 99 is a block diagram showing a functional configuration of a buttock wiping device H1 according to the twenty-eighth embodiment of the present invention. FIG. 100 is a flowchart illustrating an outline of the operation of the control unit H3 in the twenty-eighth embodiment. FIG. 101 is a block diagram showing a functional configuration of a buttock wiping device H10 according to a twenty-ninth embodiment of the present invention. FIG. 102 is a diagram illustrating an example of the configuration of the dirt detection unit H11. FIG. 103 is a flowchart showing an outline of the operation of the control unit H3 in the twenty-ninth embodiment. FIG. 104 is a plan view showing a schematic configuration of the buttock wiping apparatus I1 according to the thirtieth embodiment of the present invention. FIG. 105 is a diagram for explaining the operation of the buttocks wiping device. FIG. 106 is a diagram for explaining the operation of the buttocks wiping device. FIG. 107 is a diagram for explaining the operation of the buttocks wiping device. FIG. 108 is a diagram for explaining the operation of the buttocks wiping device. FIG. 109 is a diagram for explaining the operation of the buttocks wiping device. FIG. 110 is a diagram for explaining the operation of the buttocks wiping device. FIG. 111 is a diagram for explaining the operation of the buttocks wiping device. FIG. 112 is a diagram for explaining the operation of the buttocks wiping device. FIG. 113 is a plan view showing the internal mechanism of the buttocks wiping apparatus J1 according to the thirty-first embodiment of the present invention. FIG. 114 is a plan view showing a state when the buttock wiping device J1 moves. FIG. 115 is a perspective view showing the internal mechanism of the buttock wiping device J1. FIG. 116 is a front view showing a state when the heel wiping device J1 moves. FIG. 117 is an exploded perspective view of the gripping tip K1 according to the thirty-second embodiment of the present invention. FIG. 118 is a cross-sectional view of the fixed curved surface portion K5 and the movable curved surface portion K4.

(First embodiment)
FIG. 1 is a front view showing a buttock wiping device 100 according to a first embodiment of the present invention attached to a toilet seat elevator 103. FIG. 2 is a plan view showing the buttock wiping device 100 attached to the toilet seat lift 103. The buttocks wiping device 100 is attached to the toilet 115, the toilet seat with a hot water washer (hereinafter simply referred to as the toilet seat) 101, and the toilet seat lift 103 as separate devices. When the toilet seat 101 is lifted by the toilet seat lift 103, the buttock wiping device 100 inserts a wiping arm 110 attached with toilet paper into a gap formed on the left side of the front surface of the toilet seat 101 and the toilet bowl 115, and stains the buttock. The wiping arm 110 is moved to the position where the wiping is wiped off, and the buttock is wiped off. Here, the wiping arm 110 is inserted into the gap generated on the left side of the front, but the wiping arm 110 may be inserted into the gap generated on the right side of the front. In the present invention, toilet paper (hereinafter sometimes referred to as paper) refers to any material used for wiping the buttocks as well as known paper. In addition, in the toilet seat 101, since the up-and-down opening and closing mechanism of the toilet seat for switching between urine and stool is well known, the description is omitted in the drawing.

  The toilet seat elevator 103 includes a rigid part 102, a transmission part 104, a rotation part 104a, a transmission part 103a, a rotation part 104b, a cylinder part 105, and a power part 106. The toilet seat elevator 103 is attached to the toilet bowl 115. The toilet seat 101 is mounted on the rigid portion 102. The toilet seat 101 houses a hot water washing device 118 in a hot water washing machine casing 119. A water tank 116 is provided on the toilet bowl 115. The power unit 106 extends and contracts the cylinder 105. When the cylinder 105 is extended, the force at the time of extension is transmitted to the transmission unit 104 through the rotating unit 104a, converted into an upward force, and transmitted to the transmission unit 103a through the rotating unit 104b, and obliquely upward. It is converted into a directional force, and the rigid portion 102 is lifted obliquely upward. On the other hand, when the cylinder 105 is contracted, the force at the time of contraction is transmitted to the transmission unit 104 through the rotation unit 104a, is converted to a downward force, and is transmitted to the transmission unit 103a through the rotation unit 104b. The force is converted into a diagonally downward force, and the rigid portion 102 is lowered diagonally downward. The toilet seat lift 103 shown here is merely an example. Any toilet seat elevator that can raise and lower the toilet seat and provide a gap between the toilet bowl and the toilet seat can be applied to the present invention. The toilet seat elevator is a well-known technique, and a detailed description of its structure is omitted. The buttocks wiping device 100 is characterized in that it can be retrofitted to the toilet seat elevator.

  The buttocks wiping device 100 includes a wiping arm 110, a wiping arm driving unit 108, a fixing unit 107, an arm support unit 111, and an attachment detection unit 113. The buttocks wiping device 100 is fixed to the toilet seat elevator 103 (power unit 106) by a fixing unit 107. The buttock wiping device 107 is fixedly attached to the existing toilet seat elevator 103. Note that the buttock wiping device 107 may not be fixed to the toilet seat elevator 103, and may be fixed to the floor or the toilet 115. That is, the buttock wiping device 107 may be fixed in the toilet so that the positional relationship with the toilet 115 does not change.

  1 and 2, the attachment detection unit 113 is fixed to the toilet seat elevator 103 (transmission unit 103a), but may be attached to the wiping arm driving unit 108.

  The wiping arm driving unit 108 includes a vertical rotation driving unit 109 and a front / rear driving unit 1080. The wiping arm 110 includes a pipe portion (connecting portion) 110a and a gripping tip portion 112. The pipe part 110a connects the vertical rotation driving part 109 and the gripping tip part 112. The pipe part 110 a is bent upward as it goes toward the gripping tip part 112. The gripping tip 112 may be at least partially water-repellent so that wet paper can easily fall off, but is not limited thereto. The attachment detection unit 113 includes a rotation unit 114b, a lid unit 114, and a protrusion 114a. The gripping tip 112 includes a wire opening 112a.

  FIG. 3 is a front view and an enlarged front view showing the internal structure of the wiping arm driving unit 108. FIG. 4 is an enlarged perspective view of the vertical rotation driving unit 109. As shown in FIG. 3, the front / rear drive unit 1080 includes a front / rear motor 1084, a pulley 1081 attached to a rotation shaft (not shown) of the front / rear motor 1084, a pulley 1082, and a belt 1083. The vertical rotation drive unit 109 is fixed to the belt 1083 together with the arm support unit 111. As the front / rear motor 1084 rotates, the belt 1083 rotates, and the vertical drive rotation unit 109 and the arm support unit 111 move back and forth.

  As shown in FIG. 3, the wiping arm 110 is attached to the vertical rotation drive unit 109. The pipe part 110 a is placed on the pipe tip support seat 111 a of the arm support part 111. As shown in the enlarged view of FIG. 3 and FIG. 4, the wire 110b penetrates the inside of the pipe part 110a. The wire 110a extends to the wire opening 112a. At the end of the wire opening 112a, the wire 110a has a plurality of tips (see FIGS. 5 and 6 described later).

  The vertical rotation drive unit 109 includes a rotation motor (rotation drive unit) 1091, a vertical motor (vertical drive unit) 1092, a wire pulling motor (wire drive unit) 1093, and a rotation motor fixing unit 1111. , Rotation shaft 1091c, rotation fulcrum portions 1112 and 1113, vertical shaft 1092a, vertical fulcrum portion 1094, vertical motor fixing portion 1095, wire pulling motor fixing portion 1098, pulling shaft 1093c, wire A pulling disk 1093b, a wire pulling metal fitting 1093a, a pipe fixing support portion 1096, and an auxiliary support portion 1097 are included. The arm support part 111 and the wire pulling motor fixing part 1098 are not coupled.

  The rotation motor 1091 is attached to the rotation motor fixing portion 1111 via the rotation fulcrum portions 1112 and 1113 so that the rotation motor 1091 can rotate about the rotation shaft 1091a.

  The vertical motor 1092 is fixed to the rotation motor 1091. The vertical motor 1092 is provided via the vertical fulcrum portion 1094 so that the vertical fulcrum portion 1094, the vertical motor fixing portion 1095, the pipe fixing support portion 1096, and the auxiliary support portion 1097 rotate about the vertical shaft 1092a. The upper and lower motor fixing portions 1095 are attached.

  The pipe portion 110a is fixed to the pipe fixing support portion 1096 and the auxiliary support portion 1097.

  The wire pulling motor 1093 is fixed to the wire pulling motor fixing portion 1098. The wire pulling motor 1093 fixes a wire pulling disk 1093b so as to be rotatable about a pulling shaft 1093c. The wire pulling metal fitting 1093a is fixed to the wire pulling disk 1093b in the vicinity of the circumference of the wire pulling disk 1093b. The tip of the wire pulling metal fitting 1093a is connected to the wire 110b.

  When the rotation motor 1091 rotates the rotation shaft 1091a, the rotation motor 1091 and the member connected to the rotation motor 1091 rotate about the rotation shaft 1091a, and the wiping arm 110 rotates. When the vertical motor 1092 rotates the vertical shaft 1092a, the member connected to the vertical fulcrum 1094 moves up and down around the vertical shaft 1092a, and the wiping arm 110 moves up and down. When the wire pulling motor 1093 rotates the pulling shaft 1093c, the wire pulling disk 1093b rotates, the wire pulling bracket 1093a performs a crank motion, and the wire 110b is pulled or loosened by the wire pulling bracket 1093a. Or

  FIG. 5 is an enlarged perspective view showing the structure of the distal end portion of the wiping arm 110. The wire 110b penetrating the pipe portion 110a is divided into three wires 110c, 110d, and 110e in the vicinity of the grip end portion 112. The wires 110c, 110d, and 110e reach the wire opening 112a. The overall length of the wire 110b is such that when the pulling of the wire 110b is loosened, the wires 110c, 110d, 110e are exposed from the wire opening 112a, and when the wire 110b is pulled, the wires 110c, 110d, 110e. Is determined to enter the inside of the wire opening 112a. The gripping tip 112 has a curved surface that follows the shape of the anus. The gripping tip 112 has a shape whose cross section is an inverted V shape or an inverted U shape. Further, the gripping tip 112 is inclined obliquely downward as it goes forward. Therefore, when the wiping arm 110 is tilted upward, the vicinity of the ridge line of the grip front end portion 112 becomes horizontal, and the vicinity of the ridge line of the grip front end portion 112 hits the anus.

  6A to 6E are cross-sectional views taken along the line AA of FIG. 5, showing a state when paper is attached to the gripping tip portion 112. As shown in FIG. 6A, the tips of the wires 110c, 110d, and 110e are bent. When the pulling of the wire 110b is loosened, the wires 110c, 110d, and 110e are pushed out from the wire opening 112a (FIG. 6B). When the wires 110c, 110d, and 110e are pushed out to a predetermined position, the paper 120 that has been folded or rolled by the user is placed on the gripping tip 112 (FIG. 6C). Next, the lid part 114 is bent around the rotating part 114b by the user. The rotation part 114b, the cover part 114, and the protrusion part 114a are positioned so that the protrusion part 114a is inserted into the wire opening 112a when the cover part 114 is bent (FIG. 6D). When the lid portion 114 is bent, the protruding portion 114a pushes the paper 120 between the wires 110c, 110d, and 110e. A paper attachment confirmation switch 131 (see FIG. 12: not shown in FIGS. 1 and 2 and FIGS. 6A to 6E) is provided near the rotating portion 114b. In the state of FIG. 6D, the paper attachment confirmation switch 131 is turned on. In accordance with the ON state, the wire pulling motor 1093 of the wiping arm driving unit 109 rotates and the wire 110b is pulled. As a result, as shown in FIG. 6E, the wires 110c, 110d, and 110e grip the paper 120. A part of the gripped paper 120 enters the wire opening 112a. In this way, the paper 120 is attached to the grip front end portion 112. Note that the paper 120 can be gripped if the tip of the wire 110b is divided into at least two wires.

  Next, the operation | movement outline | summary of the buttocks wiping apparatus 100 is demonstrated. FIG. 7 is a front view showing a state when the toilet seat 101 is raised. FIG. 8 is a plan view when the toilet seat 101 is raised. FIG. 9 is a plan view when the wiping arm 110 is rotated. FIG. 10 is an enlarged perspective view of the distal end portion of the arm support portion 111. FIG. 11 is a plan view when the wiping arm 110 is rotated upward.

  As shown in FIGS. 7 and 8, after the toilet seat 101 is raised by the toilet seat lift 103, the wiping arm 110 to which the paper 120 is attached is moved backward by the front-rear drive unit 1080. As the toilet seat 101 rises, a gap 121 is formed between the toilet seat 101 and the toilet bowl 115 on the left side of the front. The vertical rotation drive unit 109 rotates the rotation motor 1091 to rotate the wiping arm 110 and inserts the wiping arm 110 into the gap 121. At that time, the wiping arm 110 is inserted into the gap 121 by the vertical rotation driving unit 109 while the wiping arm 110 is advanced by the front / rear driving unit 1080 so that the wiping arm 110 does not contact the water tank 116 (see FIG. 9). ). As shown in FIG. 10, the pipe tip support seat 111a of the arm support 111 has a recess for placing the pipe 110a.

  From the state shown in FIG. 9, the vertical rotation driving unit 109 rotates the vertical motor 1092 to rotate the wiping arm 110 upward (see FIG. 11). Accordingly, the wiping arm 110 is exposed from the defecation opening 117 (see FIG. 11). After the wiping arm 110 is exposed from the defecation opening 117, the forward / backward movement driving unit 1080 moves the wiping arm 110 back and forth by moving the vertical rotation driving unit 109 back and forth, and wipes dirt such as moisture on the buttocks. When the wiping arm 110 moves back and forth, the vertical rotation driving unit 109 may move the wiping arm 110 up and down.

  Next, the operation | movement detail of the buttocks wiping apparatus 100 is demonstrated. FIG. 12 is a block diagram showing a functional configuration of the buttock wiping device 100. FIG. 13 is a flowchart showing the operation of the buttock wiping device 100 when paper is attached. 14 and 15 are flowcharts showing the operation of the buttock wiping device 100 after the paper is attached.

  In FIG. 12, the heel wiping device 100 includes a control unit 130, a rotation motor 1091, a vertical motor 1092, a wire pulling motor 1093, a front and rear motor 1084, a paper attachment confirmation switch 131, and a paper attachment sensor. 132, a paper attachment start switch 133, a wiping start switch 134, and a toilet seat lift detection sensor 135. The control unit 130 controls the operation of each block according to a program stored in advance. The rotation motor 1091, the up / down motor 1092, the wire pulling motor 1093, and the front / rear motor 1084 are the same as the motors described with reference to FIGS. It is a motor that can be controlled.

  The paper attachment confirmation switch 131 is a switch for detecting whether or not the paper 120 is attached to the gripping tip 112 as described above. The paper attachment sensor 132 is configured by an optical sensor or the like attached to the grip front end portion 112, and is a sensor for detecting whether or not the paper 120 is placed on the grip front end portion 112. However, the paper attachment sensor 132 may not be provided. The paper attachment start switch 133 is a switch pressed by the user when starting the attachment of the paper 120. The wiping start switch 134 is a switch that is pressed by the user to start wiping the buttocks. The toilet seat lift detection sensor 135 is a sensor for detecting whether or not the toilet seat lift 103 is raised. When the operation of the toilet seat lift 103 is controlled by the control unit 130, the toilet seat lift detection sensor 135 may not be provided.

  In FIG. 13, it is assumed that the paper attachment start switch 133 is pressed by the user. The operations after step S101 may be started before the toilet seat 101 is raised by the toilet seat elevator 103, or may be started after the toilet seat 101 is raised. The control unit 130 drives the wire pulling motor 1093 in the direction of extending the wire 110b (step S101). Thereby, the wires 110c, 110d, and 110e are exposed from the wire opening 112a (see FIG. 6B). After exposure, the paper 120 is placed on the gripping tip 112 by the user. Next, the control unit 130 determines whether or not the loading of the paper 120 is detected by the paper attachment sensor 132 (step S102). The controller 130 stands by until the paper 120 is detected. When the paper 120 is not placed after a predetermined time has elapsed, the control unit 130 may emit a warning sound or a warning message from an output unit (not shown). Note that the processing in step S102 may be omitted.

  When the paper 120 is placed and the lid 114 is bent to a position where the protruding portion 114a reaches the vicinity of the entrance of the wire opening 112a, the paper attachment confirmation switch 131 is turned on. After the paper 120 is placed (see FIG. 6C), the control unit 130 determines whether or not the paper attachment confirmation switch 131 is on (step S103). The control unit 130 waits until it is turned on. In addition, when it does not become an ON state even if predetermined time passes, the control part 130 may emit a warning sound and a warning message from the output part which is not shown in figure.

  After being in the ON state (see FIG. 6D), the control unit 130 drives the wire pulling motor 1093 in the direction in which the wire 110a is pulled (step S104). As a result, the paper 120 is gripped by the wires 110c, 110d, and 110e, and a part of the paper 120 enters the wire opening 112a (see FIG. 6E). After a part of the paper 120 enters the wire opening 112a, the user opens the lid 114. As a result, the paper attachment confirmation switch 131 is turned off. The control unit 130 determines whether or not the paper attachment confirmation switch 131 is in an off state (step S105). If not in the off state, the control unit 130 emits a warning sound or a warning message from an output unit (not shown) (step S106). On the other hand, in the off state, the control unit 130 enters a standby state, assuming that the paper 120 has been attached.

  The attachment of the paper 120 may be performed before or after the cleaning of the buttocks by the hot water cleaning device 118. Moreover, it may be performed before the toilet seat is lifted by the toilet seat lift 103, or may be performed after the toilet seat is lifted. Further, the paper 120 may be repeatedly attached after the toilet seat is lifted. In FIG. 14, the operation after an instruction to start wiping by pressing the wiping start switch 134 by the user when the paper 120 is attached to the wiping arm 110 is shown. In the first embodiment, the operation of the toilet seat elevator 103 is performed by control by a toilet seat elevator switch (not shown), but when the operation of the toilet seat elevator 103 is controlled by the control unit 130, The controller 130 may raise the toilet seat elevator 103 after the wiping start switch 134 is pressed, and lower the toilet seat elevator 103 after completion of wiping.

  In FIG. 14, after the wiping start switch 134 is pressed, the control unit 130 determines whether or not the toilet seat lift detection sensor 135 detects that the toilet seat is lifted (step S201). When the operation of the toilet seat elevator 103 is controlled by the control unit 130, the operation of step S201 may be omitted. When raising of the toilet seat is not detected, the control unit 130 generates a warning sound or a warning message from an output unit (not shown) (step S202) and stands by. When the toilet seat is raised in the standby state, the control unit 130 proceeds to the operation of step S203.

  When raising of the toilet seat is detected, the control unit 130 determines whether or not the operation illustrated in FIG. 13 is completed and the standby state in which the paper 120 is attached is set (step S203). If the paper 120 is not attached, a warning sound or warning message is emitted from an output unit (not shown) (step S204), and the apparatus waits. When the paper is attached in the standby state, the control unit 130 proceeds to the operation of step S205.

  When the paper 120 is attached, the control unit 130 drives the front / rear motor 1084 by a predetermined amount to move the vertical rotation driving unit 109 backward (step S205: see FIGS. 7 and 8). Here, the control unit 130 may manage the predetermined amount based on the rotation amount of the front / rear motor 1084. In addition, the control unit 130 has a switch (such as a mechanical switch or a reed switch) (not shown) disposed at a reverse position in a predetermined amount, and the outer casing of the vertical rotation driving unit 109 turns on the switch. The front / rear motor 1084 may be stopped.

  Next, the control unit 130 drives the front / rear motor 1084 by a predetermined amount while driving the rotation motor 1091 by a predetermined amount (step S206). The control unit 130 may manage the predetermined amount based on the rotation amount of the motor. Further, switches (not shown) (mechanical switches, reed switches, etc.) are arranged at a predetermined amount of rotation position or a predetermined amount of forward position, and when these switches are turned on, the control unit 130 rotates. The driving of the driving motor 1091 and the front / rear motor 1084 may be stopped. As a result, the control unit 130 advances the wiping arm driving unit 109 while rotating the wiping arm 110 to expose the grasping tip 112 from the defecation opening 117 while avoiding the water tank 116 (see FIG. 9). ).

  Next, the control unit 130 drives the vertical motor 1092 by a predetermined amount to incline the wiping arm 110 obliquely upward to bring the gripping tip 112 attached with the paper 120 near the anus (step S207). : Refer to FIG. The control unit 130 may manage the predetermined amount based on the rotation amount of the motor. In addition, when a switch (such as a mechanical switch or a reed switch) (not shown) is arranged at a predetermined vertical position and the wiping arm 110 turns on the switch, the control unit 130 drives the vertical motor 1092. You may stop. Further, the control unit 130 may detect that the wiping arm 110 has stopped moving upward, determine that the wiping arm 110 has come into contact with the vicinity of the anus, and stop driving the vertical motor 1092. In addition, the control unit 130 may drive the wiping arm driving unit 109 so that the toilet paper contacts the anus for a predetermined time. Thereby, moisture etc. are wiped off favorably by soaking into the toilet paper.

  Next, the control unit 130 repeatedly drives the front / rear motor 1084 by a predetermined amount and moves the up / down rotation driving unit 109 back and forth by a predetermined interval so that the paper 120 obtained on the wiping arm 110 is attached to the paper 120. Dirt such as moisture is wiped off (step S208: see FIG. 11). The control unit 130 may manage the predetermined amount based on the rotation amount of the motor. Further, a switch (not shown) (such as a mechanical switch or a reed switch) is disposed at a predetermined amount of front-rear position, and the control unit 130 moves back and forth in response to the switch being turned on or turned off. The driving of the motor 1084 may be started or stopped. In step S208, the control unit 130 repeatedly drives the rotation motor 1091 by a predetermined amount to move the wiping arm 110 to the left and right by a predetermined interval, thereby obtaining the paper attached to the wiping arm 110. 120 may be used to wipe off dirt such as moisture.

  Next, the control unit 130 drives the up / down motor 1092 by a predetermined amount to separate the grasping tip 112 from the anus (step S209). The control unit 130 may manage the predetermined amount based on the rotation amount of the motor. In addition, when a switch (such as a mechanical switch or a reed switch) (not shown) is arranged at a predetermined vertical position and the wiping arm 110 turns on the switch, the control unit 130 drives the vertical motor 1092. You may stop.

  The continuation of the operation shown in FIG. 14 is shown in FIG. In FIG. 15, the control unit 130 drives the wire pulling motor 1093 to extend the wire 110b and loosen the pulling (step S210). Next, the control unit 130 quickly drives the rotation motor 1091 to accelerate the wiping arm 110 and shakes down the paper 120 (step S211). Note that the controller 130 may repeat the operation of step S211 in order to reliably drop the paper 120. Further, the control unit 130 may repeat the operation of step S211 until the paper 120 is not detected by the paper attachment sensor 132.

  Next, the control unit 130 drives the front / rear motor 1084 by a predetermined amount while driving the rotation motor 1091 by a predetermined amount (step S212). The control unit 130 may manage the predetermined amount based on the rotation amount of the motor. In addition, switches (not shown) (such as a mechanical switch and a reed switch) are arranged at a predetermined amount of rotation position or a predetermined amount of reverse movement position, and when these switches are turned on, the control unit 130 rotates. The driving of the driving motor 1091 and the front / rear motor 1084 may be stopped. As a result, the control unit 130 moves the wiping arm driving unit 109 backward while rotating the wiping arm 110, passing the gap 121 through the gripping tip 112 while avoiding the water tank 116, and the front left side of the toilet 115. The wiping arm 110 is moved to and placed on the arm support 111.

  Next, the control unit 130 drives the front / rear motor 1084 by a predetermined amount to advance the vertical rotation driving unit 109 (step S213). The control unit 130 may manage the predetermined amount based on the rotation amount of the front / rear motor 1084. In addition, the control unit 130 has a switch (such as a mechanical switch or a reed switch) (not shown) disposed at a predetermined amount of forward position, and the outer casing of the vertical rotation driving unit 109 turns on the switch. The front / rear motor 1084 may be stopped.

  After the operation of step S213, the buttock wiping device 100 completes a series of wiping operations. If the paper 120 is attached again and the wiping start switch 134 is pressed, the wiping operation is repeated. After wiping is completed, the user may stand up or operate the toilet seat elevator 103 to lower the toilet seat. Further, when the control unit 130 controls the operation of the toilet seat elevator 103, the control unit 130 may detect the rise of the user and lower the toilet seat, or may lower the toilet seat before the user stands up. good.

  Thus, according to the first embodiment, the buttocks wiping device can be provided separately from the toilet seat lift and the toilet seat with the hot water washer. Therefore, if a buttock wiping device is retrofitted to a commercially available toilet seat lift or a toilet seat with a hot water washer, the wiping of the buttock can be automated or semi-automated. Therefore, in the practical application, if the coexistence relationship with the toilet seat lift and the toilet seat with a hot water washing machine is taken into consideration, it is possible to realize a buttock wiping device.

  Moreover, according to 1st Embodiment, the wiping arm is inserted from the clearance gap between the toilet bowl and toilet seat which arises in the left side or right side of the toilet bowl front. Usually, in the toilet, the space in the back direction of the toilet is limited, but the space in the left-right direction of the toilet is secured to some extent. By utilizing the space effectively, the buttock wiping device can be attached. In addition, when inserting a wiping arm from the left or right gap on the front of the toilet bowl, the buttock wiping device may be provided separately from the toilet seat elevator, or may be provided as a set with the toilet seat elevator. .

  Further, according to the first embodiment, the wiping arm is on the side of the toilet seat and stands by so that the gripping tip is exposed. Therefore, the user can easily attach the paper. However, the wiping arm may be waiting in the reverse position next to the toilet seat. In that case, the user must bend forward slightly when installing the toilet paper, but if the wiping arm is put on standby in an appropriate reverse position, the wiping device for the buttock can be wiped off immediately without providing a front-rear drive unit. The arm can be rotated to proceed to the wiping operation. Therefore, in the present invention, the front-rear drive unit is not an essential configuration, and it is not an essential configuration that the wiping arm stands by at the advanced position.

  Moreover, according to 1st Embodiment, the grip front-end | tip part is a curved surface. Therefore, the toilet paper becomes easy to adjust near the anus. Therefore, the buttocks are wiped off comfortably.

  Moreover, according to 1st Embodiment, only in the condition where the paper was attached, the buttocks wiping apparatus starts wiping off the buttocks. Therefore, it is possible to prevent the wiping arm to which no paper is attached from coming into contact with the collar portion, and improvement in safety and cleanliness can be achieved.

  Moreover, according to 1st Embodiment, a buttocks wiping apparatus starts wiping of a buttocks only in the state where the toilet seat rose. Therefore, it can be prevented that the wiping of the buttock starts and the wiping device for the heel is broken even though the toilet seat is not raised.

  In this case, the user manually attaches the paper. However, the structure shown in FIG. 5 of Japanese Patent Laid-Open No. 2009-61126 or the structure shown in FIG. 4 or 13 of Japanese Patent No. 4195076 is used. It is also possible to automatically attach paper to the wiping arm. Therefore, the present invention includes not only manually attaching paper but also automatically attaching paper.

  Note that the wiping arm may be moved backward before the toilet seat is raised. Further, although the wiping arm is waiting at a position where the wiping arm has moved forward, it may be waiting at a position where the wiping arm has moved backward. When waiting in a reverse position, the user has to bend forward slightly and grab the toilet paper and attach it to the tip, but the front / rear drive is not necessary, simplifying the structure of the buttock wiper Can lead to cost savings.

  Even if the toilet paper is not automatically dropped, the toilet paper may be manually removed after the wiping arm returns to the original position.

  In addition, the back-and-forth motion drive unit 108 may be fixed upside down from the ceiling surface of the outer casing for housing the buttock wiping device 100 as shown in a ninth embodiment described later.

(Second Embodiment)
In the second embodiment, parts having the same functions as those in the first embodiment are denoted by the same reference numerals, and description thereof is omitted. FIG. 16: is a front view which shows the buttocks wiping apparatus 200 which concerns on the 2nd Embodiment of this invention attached to the toilet bowl 115. As shown in FIG. FIG. 17 is a plan view of the buttock wiping device 200 when the description of the water tank 116 is omitted.

  The buttocks wiping device 200 is attached to the toilet 115, the toilet seat 101, and the toilet seat lift 103 as a separate device. The buttock wiping device 200 is fixed on the toilet bowl 115. A water tank 116 is fixed on the buttock wiping device 200. When the toilet seat 101 is lifted by the toilet seat lift 103, the heel wiping device 200 inserts a wiping arm 210 attached with paper such as toilet paper into the gap formed behind the toilet seat 101 and the toilet bowl 115. The wiping arm 210 is moved to a position where the dirt is wiped off, and the buttock is wiped off.

  In FIG. 17, the buttock wiping device 200 includes an outer casing 201, a cover portion 202 a, and a wiping arm 210. A mechanism for driving the wiping arm 210 is included in the outer casing 201 and / or the cover 202a. The outer casing 201 has an opening (not shown) on the front right side. The gripping tip 212 of the wiping arm 210 is exposed from the opening. An attachment detection unit 113 is provided in the vicinity of the exposed gripping tip 212 in the same manner as in the first embodiment, but is not shown for simplicity. The attachment detection unit 113 in the second embodiment is attached to the toilet bowl 115, the floor, the toilet seat elevator 103, and the like. The cover part 202a has a telescopic structure. The cover unit 202 a includes a first frame body 202, a second frame body 203, a third frame body 204, and a fourth frame body 205. The first to fourth frame bodies 202 to 205 are nested, and can slide freely.

  FIG. 18A is a cross-sectional view showing the internal structure up to the first to fourth frames 202 to 205 and the gripping tip 212 in the heel wiping apparatus 200. FIG. In FIG. 18, the heel wiping device 200 includes a wiping arm driving unit 220 and a cover driving unit 207 as a mechanism for driving the wiping arm 210. The wiping arm driving unit 220 includes a rotation driving unit 2091, a front / rear driving unit 208, a vertical driving unit 2092, and a wire driving unit 2093.

  A rotation support portion 2091a is attached to the rotation shaft of the rotation motor 2091b included in the rotation drive portion 2091. The rotation support portion 2091a is fixedly attached to the entire cover driving portion 207. Therefore, when the rotation shaft of the rotation motor 2091b rotates, the cover drive unit 207 and the entire cover unit 202a connected to the cover drive unit rotate.

  The cover driving unit 207 includes a cover motor 2085, a belt 2085a, a pulley 2085c, and a pulley 2085b attached to the rotating shaft of the cover motor 2085. The belt 2085a moves back and forth as the rotating shaft of the cover motor 2085 rotates. A cover slide portion 206 is fixedly attached to the belt 2085a. The cover driving unit 207 is fixed to the first frame 202 by a cover support unit 211. The cover support part 211 has a structure that avoids the cover slide part 206 so that it does not collide when the cover slide part 206 moves backward.

  The first to fourth frame bodies 202 to 205 have a nested cylindrical shape (for example, the shape is not particularly limited, but a cylindrical shape, a square cylindrical shape, etc.), with the first frame body 202 being the largest frame body. Is formed. One end of the first frame 202 is bent inward so that the second frame 203 cannot be removed. The other end of the first frame 202 is sealed to avoid dust and water (however, sealing is not essential). One end of the second frame 203 is bent outward so as not to come out of the first frame 202. The other end of the second frame 203 is bent inward so that the third frame 204 cannot be removed. One end portion of the third frame body 204 is bent outward so as not to come out of the second frame body 203. The other end portion of the third frame body 204 is bent inward so that the fourth frame body 205 cannot be removed. One end of the fourth frame 205 is bent outward so as not to come out of the third frame 204. The other end of the fourth frame 205 extends outward (but not essential) to facilitate entry of the gripping tip 212. If the cover slide part 206 moves backward, the cover slide part 206 moves the fourth frame 205 backward, the cover slide part 206 contacts the third frame 204, and the third frame 204 moves backward. Furthermore, if the cover slide part 206 moves backward, the second frame 203 moves backward in the same manner.

  The front / rear drive unit 208 includes a front / rear motor 2084 and a belt 2084a hung on two pulleys (not shown). When the rotation shaft of the front / rear motor 2084 rotates, the belt 2084a moves back and forth. The front / rear drive unit 208 is fixedly attached to the first frame 202 by a front / rear drive support unit 213. A vertical drive unit 2092 is fixedly attached to the belt 2084a. Therefore, when the rotation shaft of the front / rear motor 2084 rotates, the vertical drive unit 2092 moves back and forth, and the wire drive unit 2093 moves back and forth accordingly.

  In FIG. 18A, an enlarged view of the vertical drive unit 2092 and the wire drive unit 2093 is shown. FIG. 18B is an enlarged plan view of the vertical drive unit 2092 and the wire drive unit 2093.

  The vertical drive unit 2092 includes a vertical motor 2092a. Wire pulling motor support portions 2095 and 2098 are fixedly attached to the rotation shaft of the vertical motor 2092a. The wire drive unit 2093 includes a wire pulling motor 2093a, a wire pulling disk 1093b, and a wire pulling fitting 1093a. The wire pulling metal fitting 1093 a is connected to a wire 110 b that passes through the pipe portion 210 a of the wiping arm 210. A wire pulling motor 2093a and a pipe portion 210a are fixedly attached to the wire pulling motor support portions 2095 and 2098. Therefore, when the rotary shaft of the up / down motor 2092a rotates, the wire drive unit 2093 and the wiping arm 210 move up and down. Furthermore, if the rotating shaft of the wire pulling motor 2093a rotates, the wire 110b is pulled or loosened. The structure of the wiping arm 210 is the same as that of the first embodiment, and a plurality of wires come out from the wire 210a from the gripping tip 212, and grips the paper.

  Next, the operation | movement outline | summary of the buttocks wiping apparatus 200 is demonstrated. FIG. 19 is a plan view showing a state where the toilet seat 101 is raised and the cover portion 202a (202, 203, 204, 205) and the wiping arm 210 are rotated. 20 is a cross-sectional view showing the internal structure of the buttock wiping device 200 in the situation shown in FIG. In FIG. 20, the description of the paper attached to the gripping tip 212 is omitted, but it is assumed that the paper is attached to the gripping tip 212. In a situation where paper is attached to the wiping arm 210 as in the first embodiment, the wiping arm driving unit 220 drives the front / rear driving unit 208 to move the wiping arm 210 backward as shown in FIG. . Further, the cover driving unit 207 moves the third and fourth frame bodies 204 and 205 backward. As shown in FIG. 19, the reverse movement amount is set so that the cover 202 a slightly protrudes from the toilet seat when the toilet seat 101 is lifted and the cover 202 a is rotated to the rear of the toilet seat by the rotation driving unit 2091. ing. Thereby, the dirt between the toilet seat and the toilet bowl is prevented from soiling the paper attached to the wiping arm 210 with the rotation of the cover 202a. Depending on the size of each frame and the size of the toilet 115 and water tank 116, the positional relationship as shown in FIG. 19 may be obtained even if the cover 202a does not move backward. Therefore, the reverse movement of the cover portion 202a is not essential.

  FIG. 21 is a plan view showing a state in which the wiping arm 210 moves forward and the cover portion 202a further moves backward. 22 is a cross-sectional view showing the internal structure of the buttock wiping device 200 in the situation shown in FIG. First, in the situation where the cover portion 202a is shown in FIG. 19, the heel wiping device 200 drives the forward / backward movement driving portion 208 to advance the wiping arm 210. As a result, the paper is exposed from the defecation opening 117 without contacting the toilet seat or the toilet bowl. Next, as shown in FIG. 22, the cover driving unit 207 further moves the cover unit 202a backward. Thereby, the range which can drive the wiping arm 210 up and down increases. In consideration of the size of the gap between the toilet seat and the toilet bowl, the size of the cover portion 202a, the size of the wiping arm 210, etc., the range in which the wiping arm 210 can be driven up and down can be secured even if the cover portion 202a does not move backward. In this case, the cover 202a does not have to be moved backward.

  FIG. 23 is a cross-sectional view showing the internal structure of the buttock wiping device 200 when the wiping arm 210 moves up and down. The wiping arm driving unit 220 drives the vertical driving unit 2092 to tilt the wiping arm 210 obliquely upward and bring the gripping tip 212 into contact with the vicinity of the anus. The gripping tip end portion 212 is inclined downward with the wiping arm 210 in a horizontal state. Therefore, when the wiping arm 210 is inclined obliquely upward, the gripping tip 212 is substantially horizontal, and the wiping feeling is improved.

  Thereafter, the wiping arm driving unit 220 drives the front / rear driving unit 208 to move the wiping arm 210 back and forth to wipe off dirt such as moisture. Alternatively, the rotation drive unit 2091 may be repeatedly driven to move the wiping arm 210 left and right. After wiping, the wiping arm driving unit 220 drives the wire driving unit 2093 to loosen the paper grip, drives the rotation driving unit 2091 to screen out the paper, and returns the wiping arm 220 to its original position.

  Next, the operation | movement detail of the buttocks wiping apparatus 200 is demonstrated. FIG. 24 is a block diagram showing a functional configuration of the buttock wiping device 200. Moreover, in 2nd Embodiment, since operation | movement of the collar part wiping apparatus 200 when paper is attached is the same as that of 1st Embodiment, suppose that FIG. 13 is used. FIG.25 and FIG.26 is a flowchart which shows operation | movement of the buttocks wiping apparatus 200 after paper is attached.

  In FIG. 24, the buttock wiping device 200 includes a control unit 230, a rotation motor 2091b, a vertical motor 2092a, a wire pulling motor 2093a, a front and rear motor 2084, a cover motor 2085, and a paper attachment confirmation switch. 131, a paper attachment sensor 132, a paper attachment start switch 133, a wiping start switch 134, and a toilet seat lift detection sensor 135. In FIG. 24, parts having the same functions as those in the first embodiment are denoted by the same reference numerals, and description thereof is omitted. The control unit 230 controls the operation of each block according to a program stored in advance. The rotation motor 2091b, the up / down motor 2092a, the wire pulling motor 2093a, the front / rear motor 2084, and the cover motor 2085 are the same as the motors described with reference to FIGS. 18A and 18B, and are servo motors or stepping motors. For example, the motor can control the amount of rotation.

  In FIG. 25, first, the control unit 230 operates in the same manner as steps S201 to S204 in FIG. In step S301, the control unit 230 drives the front / rear motor 2084 by a predetermined amount to move the vertical drive unit 2092 backward (see FIG. 20). Here, the control unit 230 may manage the predetermined amount based on the rotation amount of the front / rear motor 2084. In addition, the control unit 230 includes a switch (not shown) (such as a mechanical switch or a reed switch) that is disposed at a predetermined amount in the reverse position, and the front / rear drive unit 2092 is turned on and off when the outer casing turns the switch on. The motor 2084 may be stopped.

  Next, the controller 230 drives the cover motor 2085 by a predetermined amount to move the third and fourth frames 204 and 205 backward (step S302: see FIG. 20). Here, the control unit 230 may manage the predetermined amount based on the rotation amount of the cover motor 2085. In addition, the control unit 230 has a switch (not shown) (such as a mechanical switch or a reed switch) disposed at a reverse position in a predetermined amount, and the cover motor 2085 is turned on when the cover slide unit 206 turns on the switch. It may be stopped.

  Next, the control unit 230 drives the rotation motor 2091b by a predetermined amount to rotate the entire wiping arm drive unit 220 and the entire cover drive unit 207 (step S303: see FIG. 19). Here, the control unit 230 may manage the predetermined amount based on the rotation amount of the rotation motor 2091b. In addition, the control unit 230 has a switch (not shown) (such as a mechanical switch or a reed switch) arranged at a predetermined rotation position, and the wiping arm driving unit 220 and / or the cover driving unit 207 turns on the switch. In this case, the rotation motor 2091b may be stopped.

  Next, the controller 230 drives the front / rear motor 2084 by a predetermined amount to advance the wiping arm 210 (step S304). Here, the control unit 230 may manage the predetermined amount based on the rotation amount of the front / rear motor 2084. Further, the control unit 230 has a switch (not shown) (such as a mechanical switch or a reed switch) disposed at a predetermined amount of forward position, and when the vertical drive unit 2092 turns on the switch, the front / rear motor 2084 is turned on. It may be stopped.

  Next, the controller 230 drives the cover motor 2085 by a predetermined amount to move the second to fifth frames 203, 204, 205 backward (step S305: see FIG. 22). Here, the control unit 230 may manage the predetermined amount based on the rotation amount of the cover motor 2085. In addition, the control unit 230 has a switch (not shown) (such as a mechanical switch or a reed switch) disposed at a reverse position in a predetermined amount, and the cover motor 2085 is turned on when the cover slide unit 206 turns on the switch. It may be stopped.

  Next, the control unit 230 drives the up / down motor 2092a by a predetermined amount so that the grip front end portion 212 faces obliquely upward and contacts the anus (step S306: see FIG. 23). Here, the control unit 230 may manage the predetermined amount based on the rotation amount of the up / down motor 2092a. In addition, the control unit 230 stops a vertical motor 2092a when a switch (such as a mechanical switch or a reed switch) (not shown) is arranged at a predetermined vertical position and the wiping arm 210 turns the switch on. You may let them. Further, the control unit 230 may detect that the wiping arm 210 has stopped moving upward, determine that the wiping arm 210 is in contact with the vicinity of the anus, and stop driving the vertical motor 2092a.

  The continuation of the operation shown in FIG. 25 is shown in FIG. In step S307 in FIG. 26, the control unit 230 repeatedly drives the front / rear motor 2084 by a predetermined amount, and moves the vertical drive unit 209 back and forth by a predetermined interval, so that the paper attached to the wiping arm 210 is printed. Wipe off dirt such as moisture. Note that the control unit 230 may manage the predetermined amount based on the rotation amount of the motor. Further, a switch (not shown) (such as a mechanical switch or a reed switch) is disposed at a predetermined amount of front-rear position, and the control unit 230 moves back and forth in response to the switch being turned on or turned off. The driving of the motor 2084 may be started or stopped. In step S307, the control unit 230 repeatedly drives the rotation motor 2091a by a predetermined amount to move the wiping arm 210 to the left and right by a predetermined interval, so that the paper attached to the wiping arm 210 is moved. You may wipe off dirt, such as moisture.

  Next, the control unit 230 drives the up / down motor 2092a by a predetermined amount to separate the grasping tip 212 from the anus (step S308). Note that the control unit 230 may manage the predetermined amount based on the rotation amount of the motor. In addition, when a switch (such as a mechanical switch or a reed switch) (not shown) is disposed at a predetermined vertical position, and the wiping arm 210 turns on the switch, the control unit 230 drives the vertical motor 2092a. You may stop.

  Next, the controller 230 drives the wire pulling motor 2093a to extend the wire 110b and loosen the pulling (step S309). Next, the controller 230 quickly drives the rotation motor 2091b to give acceleration to the wiping arm 210 and shake off the paper (step S310). Next, the control unit 230 drives the cover motor 2085 by a predetermined amount to advance the first to fourth frame bodies 202 to 205 (step S311). Next, the controller 230 drives the front / rear motor 2084 by a predetermined amount to move the wiping arm 210 backward (step S312). The amount of advancement of the frame in step S311 may be such that the gripping tip 212 of the wiping arm 210 that has moved backward in step S312 does not contact between the toilet bowl and the toilet seat (for example, as shown in FIG. 19). As a result, even when the wiping arm 210 returns, dirt on the toilet bowl and toilet seat is gripped and does not touch the distal end portion 212.

  Finally, the control unit 230 drives the rotation motor 2091b, the cover motor 2085, and the front / rear motor 2084 by predetermined amounts to return them to their original positions, and exposes the gripping tip 212 to the front right side (step). S313). In order to return to the original position, the control unit 230 drives the rotation motor 2091b, the cover motor 2085, and the front / rear motor 2084 with the reverse movement and amount when the wiping arm 210 is moved to the wiping position. Just do it.

  Thus, according to the second embodiment, as in the first embodiment, the buttock wiping device can be provided separately from the toilet seat lift and the warm water washing toilet seat, so that the buttock is suitable for practical use. A wiping device will be provided. When the buttock wiping device is provided separately, not only the wiping arm is inserted from the gap on the front left side or the front right side as in the first embodiment, but also the wiping arm is rotated from the gap behind the toilet seat. Thus, a wiping arm can be inserted into the gap.

  In addition, a cover is provided so that the gripping tip of the wiping arm does not come into contact with the gap between the toilet seat and the toilet bowl, so that the attached paper is soiled by urine or water drops attached to the toilet seat or toilet bowl. Can be prevented.

  Further, by providing the buttock wiping device under the water tank, the heel wiping device can be provided with almost no increase in space. The structure of the buttocks wiping device provided under the water tank is not limited to the second embodiment, and any buttocks wiping device can be used. That is, a feature can be also found in providing the buttock wiping device under the water tank. Moreover, when providing a collar part wiping apparatus under a water tank, a cover part as disclosed in 9th Embodiment mentioned later may be sufficient as a cover part.

(Third embodiment)
FIG. 27 is a perspective view showing a buttock wiping device 300 according to the third embodiment of the present invention. In the third embodiment, parts having functions similar to those of the second embodiment are denoted by the same reference numerals, and description thereof is omitted. Note that the toilet seat has a shape that can be opened and closed in accordance with the shape of the outer casing 301 and is rotatably attached to the outer casing 301, but is not shown in FIG. To do. Further, the water tank (not shown) is attached to the rear of the outer casing 301, for example, but the attachment position of the water tank (not shown) is not particularly limited.

  The buttocks wiping device 300 is attached to the inner housing 302 in the outer housing 301 together with the hot water cleaning device 118. The outer casing 301 has an exposure port 301a. The outer casing 301 accommodates the inner casing 302 and the hot water cleaning device 118. The buttocks wiping device 300 includes a rotation drive unit 2091 as in the second embodiment. However, unlike the second embodiment, the buttock wiping device 300 has the inner housing 302 attached between the cover driving unit 207 and the rotation driving unit 2091. When a rotation motor 2091b (not shown in FIG. 27) included in the rotation drive unit 2091 rotates, the inner housing 302 rotates.

  FIG. 28 is a perspective view showing a state when the inner housing 302 is rotated. When the inner housing 302 rotates, the hot water cleaning device 118 and the buttock wiping device 300 attached to the inner housing 302 also rotate. Except for the relationship between the inner housing 302 and the rotation drive unit 2091, the buttock wiping device 300 has the same structure as the buttock wiping device 200 according to the second embodiment.

  In the situation of FIG. 27, the hot water washing nozzle 118a is exposed from the exposure port 301a, and the anus is washed. When the anus cleaning is completed, the control unit (not shown) of the buttock wiping device 300 accommodates the wiping arm 210 to which the paper is attached in the cover unit 202a, and the cover unit 202a is inserted into the cover unit 202a, as in the second embodiment. Shrink to an appropriate length. The said control part (illustration omitted) drives the rotation drive part 2091, and rotates the wiping apparatus 300 to the position shown in FIG. Next, the control unit (not shown) once advances the cover unit 202a slightly so that the cover unit 202a is slightly exposed from the exposure port 301a. Thereby, it is prevented that urine, water droplets, and the like attached to the vicinity of the exposure port 301a adhere to the paper attached to the wiping arm 210.

  Thereafter, the control unit (not shown) advances the wiping arm 210, shrinks the cover unit 202a to an appropriate length, tilts the wiping arm 210 upward, contacts the anus, and moves the wiping arm 210 back and forth. Move left and right. When the wiping is completed, the control unit (not shown) loosens the wire, drives the buttock wiping device 300 to shake off the paper, drops the paper, and then shows the buttock wiping device 300 in FIG. Return to the original position.

  Thus, according to the third embodiment, the wiping arm 210 has a size that can be exposed, the exposure port 301a provided in the outer casing 301 that accommodates the wiping arm 210, and the toilet While the paper is attached, the wiping arm 210 is moved to the inside of the exposure port 301a, and the wiping arm 201 is moved to the inside of the exposure port 301a until the wiping arm 210 is exposed from the exposure port 301a. There is provided a buttock wiping device 300 including a wiping arm driving unit (2091, 208) for pushing, a cover unit 202a for covering the outside of the wiping arm 210, and a cover driving unit 207 for driving the cover unit 202a. When the wiping arm 210 moves, the cover driving unit 207 drives the cover unit 202a so that the toilet paper mounting portion of the wiping arm 210 does not contact the toilet seat and / or the toilet. The cover part 202a is telescopic and telescopic. When the wiping arm 210 is exposed from the toilet seat, the cover driving unit 207 moves the cover unit 202a backward or shrinks. In the third embodiment, the toilet seat elevator is not used, but the buttocks wiping device 300 may be provided using the toilet seat elevator. In that case, the toilet seat elevator should lift the outer casing 301 together with the toilet seat.

  According to the third embodiment, since the hot water cleaning device and the buttock wiping device are provided together, the overall configuration becomes compact. In addition, by using the cover part, it is possible to solve the problem of the buttock wiping device of Japanese Patent No. 4195076 in which water droplets near the exposure port 301a adhere to the paper.

(Fourth embodiment)
FIG. 29 is a perspective view showing a buttock wiping device 400 according to the fourth embodiment of the present invention. In the fourth embodiment, portions having the same functions as those of the second embodiment are denoted by the same reference numerals, and description thereof is omitted. The buttocks wiping device 400 is attached to the inner housing 402 in the outer housing 401 together with the hot water cleaning device 118. Note that the toilet seat has a shape that can be opened and closed in accordance with the shape of the outer casing 401 and is rotatably attached to the outer casing 401, but is not shown in FIG. To do. Further, the water tank (not shown) is attached to the rear of the outer casing 401, for example, but the attachment position of the water tank (not shown) is not particularly limited.

  The buttocks wiping device 400 is attached to the inner housing 402 in the outer housing 401 together with the hot water cleaning device 118. The outer housing 401 has an exposure port 301a. The outer casing 401 houses the inner casing 402 and the hot water cleaning device 118. The buttocks wiping device 400 includes a rotation drive unit 2091 as in the second embodiment. The rotation drive unit 2091 is fixedly mounted on the inner housing 402. Therefore, in the fourth embodiment, unlike the third embodiment, even if the rotation drive unit 2091 is driven, the inner housing 402 does not rotate, and only the buttock wiping device 400 rotates. In addition, the buttocks wiping device 400 has the same structure as the buttocks wiping device 200 according to the second embodiment.

  In the situation of FIG. 29, the hot water washing nozzle 118a is exposed from the exposure port 301a, and the anus is washed. The buttocks wiping device 400 includes a lateral slide drive unit (wiping arm moving unit) (not shown) for laterally sliding the inner housing 402 to the left side of the front. After the cleaning, the control unit (not shown) of the heel wiping device 400 accommodates the wiping arm 210 to which the paper is attached in the cover unit 202a as in the second embodiment, and the cover unit 202a has an appropriate length. Shrink to Thereafter, the control unit (not shown) drives a lateral slide drive unit (not shown) to slide the inner housing 402 sideways. FIG. 30 is a perspective view when the inner housing 402 is slid sideways. When the inner casing 402 slides sideways, the hot water cleaning device 118 is hidden behind the front left side of the outer casing 401, and the buttock wiping device 400 reaches the central portion of the outer casing 401. The control unit (not shown) drives the rotation driving unit 2091 to rotate the wiping device 300.

  Next, the control unit (not shown) once advances the cover unit 202a slightly so that the cover unit 202a is slightly exposed from the exposure port 301a. As a result, it is possible to prevent water droplets or the like adhering to the vicinity of the exposure opening 301a from adhering to the paper attached to the wiping arm 210.

  Thereafter, the control unit (not shown) advances the wiping arm 210, shrinks the cover unit 202a to an appropriate length, tilts the wiping arm 210 upward, contacts the anus, and moves the wiping arm 210 back and forth. Move left and right. When the wiping is completed, the control unit (not shown) loosens the wire, drives the buttock wiping device 400 to shake off the paper, drops the paper, and then shows the buttock wiping device 400 in FIG. Return to the original position.

  Thus, according to 4th Embodiment, since a warm water washing | cleaning apparatus and a buttock wiping apparatus are provided together, the whole structure becomes compact. Furthermore, by coping with the warm water cleaning device, the buttock wiping device is slid sideways. Therefore, the space necessary for the hot water cleaning apparatus can be secured as wide as possible. In addition, by using the cover part, it is possible to solve the problem of the buttock wiping device of Japanese Patent No. 4195076 in which water droplets near the exposure port 301a adhere to the paper.

(Fifth embodiment)
FIG. 31 is a front view of a buttock wiping device 500 according to the fifth embodiment. The buttocks wiping device 500 has the same structure as the buttocks wiping device 200 according to the second embodiment. However, the wiping arm 510 has a telescopic structure. The telescopic structure may be a bellows structure, a piston structure, or any known structure for making the pipe portion telescopic. Therefore, the buttock wiping device 500 includes an expansion / contraction drive unit (not shown) for expanding and contracting the wiping arm 510. In the fifth embodiment, the rear part of the toilet bowl 115 is lowered, the buttock wiping device 500 is attached to the lowered part, and the water tank 116 is attached on the buttock wiping device 500. In the fifth embodiment, the toilet seat 101 is not lifted or lowered. Further, the toilet 115 is provided with a hole (not shown) so that the wiping arm 510 can be exposed from the defecation opening. The wiping arm 510 is exposed through the hole.

  After the wiping arm 510 is contracted, the buttock wiping device 500 rotates the wiping arm 510 to expose the grasping tip 212 of the wiping arm 510 from the toilet seat 101 and wipes the anus.

  As described above, according to the fifth embodiment, by providing the buttock wiping device under the water tank, it is possible to provide the buttock wiping device without causing an increase in space.

(Sixth embodiment)
FIG. 32 is a diagram illustrating a structure of a wiping arm 501 used in the buttock wiping device according to the sixth embodiment. In the sixth embodiment, parts having the same functions as those in the first embodiment are denoted by the same reference numerals, and description thereof is omitted. In FIG. 32, the wiping arm 501 includes a gripping tip 502, a pipe 506, wires 110b, 110c, 110d, 110e, and 505, and a protrusion 505a. The pipe portion 506 includes a tube portion 503 for passing the wires 110b, 110c, 110d, and 110e, and a tube portion 504 for passing the wire 505. A flexible protrusion 505 a is provided at the tip of the wire 505. A wire pulling motor 1093 for pulling the wires 110b and 505 is provided once for the wires 110b and 505, respectively.

  The method of gripping the paper by pulling the wire 110b is the same as in the first embodiment. When dropping the paper, the control unit (not shown) drives the wire pulling motor 1093 to extend the wire 505 and grip the projecting portion 505 a to project from the distal end portion 502. Other operations of the control unit (not shown) are the same as those in the first to fifth embodiments.

  Thus, according to the sixth embodiment, the wire pulling motor 1093 causes the protruding portion 505a to exit or retract from at least a part of the surface to which the toilet paper is attached. Therefore, when the toilet paper is dropped, if the protruding portion 505a protrudes, the toilet paper is easily dropped.

  In addition, the pipe part 506 may not be provided with the pipe parts 503 and 504, and the wire 110 b and the wire 505 may pass through the pipe part 506.

  Note that the structure in which the paper is dropped by the protruding portion can also be applied to the gripping tip 312 in the ninth embodiment described later.

(Seventh embodiment)
33A to 33C are views showing a toilet paper take-up device 520 according to the seventh embodiment. The toilet paper take-up device 520 can be retrofitted to a buttock wiping device including a wiping arm 110 for manually attaching toilet paper and a wiping arm driving unit (not shown) for driving the wiping arm 110. . The toilet paper take-up device 520 includes a toilet paper take-up unit 522 and a moving unit 523. The toilet paper winding unit 522 includes a disk-shaped member 522c, a plurality of rod-shaped members 522a that are erected from the disk-shaped member 522c, and a rotation shaft 522b. A motor (not shown) is built in the rotating shaft 522b. The motor (not shown) rotates and the disk-shaped member 522c rotates. The toilet paper 521 is suspended from a toilet paper supply device (not shown) so as to enter the plurality of rod-like members 522a. The disk-shaped member 522c rotates, and the toilet paper 521 is wound around the plurality of rod-shaped members 522a. When the toilet paper 521 is wound, the toilet paper supply device (not shown) cuts the toilet paper 521. Thereby, the toilet paper wound up is provided as shown in FIG. 33B.

  A motor (not shown) is built in the moving unit 523. The motor (not shown) can rotate the rotating shaft 522b. In the state shown in FIG. 33B, the motor (not shown) rotates the rotating portion 522b as shown in FIG. 33C. The rotation distance by the motor (not shown) is determined so that the end of the wound toilet paper 521 is in contact with the gripping tip 112. When the toilet paper 521 comes into contact with the grip front end portion 112, the wiping arm 110 grips the toilet paper 521 and proceeds to a wiping operation. Whether or not the toilet paper 521 is gripped and touches the leading end 112 may be appropriately detected by a sensor. As described above, the moving unit 523 can move the toilet paper 521 wound up by the toilet paper winding unit 522 to a position where the wiping arm 110 attaches the toilet paper 521.

  Thus, according to the seventh embodiment, the toilet paper take-up device can be retrofitted to the buttocks wiping device. Therefore, when the user wants to automate the installation of toilet paper, the toilet paper take-up device according to the seventh embodiment may be attached to the buttocks wiping device for manually attaching the toilet paper. Become.

(Eighth embodiment)
34A and 34B are views showing a wiping arm 530 according to the eighth embodiment. The wiping arm 530 includes pipe portions 531a and 531b and a gripping tip portion 112. Since the structure of the wire in the wiping arm 530 is the same as that of the first embodiment, the same reference numerals are assigned and description thereof is omitted. The pipe parts 531a and 531b are connected by a joint part 532 so as to be rotatable. The joint portion 532 includes a small motor (not shown). When the small motor (not shown) rotates, the pipe portions 531a and 531b are bent.

  As shown in FIG. 34A, toilet paper 533 that is stacked one above the other is stored in a vertically long container 534. A hole is opened in the bottom surface of the container 534. The wiping arm 530 extends the wires 110c, 110d, and 110e in accordance with the driving of the wire driving unit (not shown), grips the toilet paper 533, and pulls it out from the container 534.

  As shown in FIG. 34A, the toilet paper 533 stacked vertically is stored in a vertically long container 535. A hole is opened in the lower part of the side surface of the container 535. The wiping arm 530 extends the wires 110c, 110d, and 110e in accordance with the driving of the wire driving unit (not shown), grips the toilet paper 533, and pulls it out of the container 535.

  In this way, by gripping the toilet paper stacked with the top end of the grip from the lower side or the side, a wiping device for buttock that does not need to be manually attached to the arm is provided.

(Ninth embodiment)
FIG. 35 is a front view showing a buttock wiping device 300 according to the ninth embodiment of the present invention attached to the toilet seat elevator 303. FIG. 36 is a plan view showing the buttock wiping device 300 attached to the toilet seat elevator 303. The buttocks wiping device 300 is attached to the toilet 115, the toilet seat 101, and the toilet seat lift 303 as separate devices. When the toilet seat 101 is lifted by the toilet seat lift 303, the buttock wiping device 300 inserts a wiping arm 310 attached with paper such as toilet paper into the gap formed on the front left side of the toilet seat 101 and the toilet 115, The wiping arm 310 is moved to a position where the dirt on the buttock is wiped off, and the buttock is wiped off. Here, the wiping arm 310 is inserted into the gap generated on the left side of the front, but the wiping arm 310 may be inserted into the gap generated on the right side of the front. In addition, in the toilet seat 101, since the up-and-down opening and closing mechanism of the toilet seat for switching between urine and stool is well known, the description is omitted in the drawing. Note that in the ninth embodiment, portions having the same functions as those in the first embodiment are denoted by the same reference numerals, and description thereof will be omitted.

  The toilet seat elevator 303 includes a rigid part 102, a transmission part 303a, a cylinder part 305, a power part 306, and a fixing part 306a. The fixing part 306 a is a U-shaped member placed under the water tank 116 of the toilet 115. The toilet seat elevator 303 is attached to the toilet 115 by a fixing portion 306a. The power unit 306 extends and contracts the cylinder 305. When the cylinder 305 extends, it is transmitted to the transmission portion 303a and converted into an upward force, and the rigid portion 102 is lifted horizontally upward. In addition, about the mechanism which converts the force of the cylinder 305 upward, since all the known conversion mechanisms can be utilized, detailed description is abbreviate | omitted. On the contrary, when the cylinder 305 is contracted, the force at the time of contraction is transmitted to the transmission part 303a and converted into a downward force, and the rigid part 102 is lowered horizontally downward. The toilet seat elevator 303 shown here is merely an example. Any toilet seat elevator that can raise and lower the toilet seat and provide a gap between the toilet bowl and the toilet seat can be applied to the present invention. As the toilet seat lift 303, a toilet seat lift that moves up and down obliquely as in the toilet seat lift 103 of the first embodiment may be used. The toilet seat elevator is a well-known technique, and a detailed description of its structure is omitted. The buttock wiping device 300 is characterized in that it can be retrofitted to the toilet seat elevator as in the first embodiment.

  The buttocks wiping device 300 includes a wiping arm 310, a wiping arm driving unit 300a, an outer housing 301, an attachment detection unit 314, a cover unit 302k, and a gas feeding unit 313. The buttock wiping device 300 is fixed to the transmission part 303a of the toilet seat elevator 303 from the inside of the outer casing 301 by a plurality of fixing parts 308x such as screws. Note that the buttock wiping device 300 may not be fixed to the toilet seat elevator 303, and may be fixed to the floor or the toilet 115. That is, the buttock wiping device 300 only needs to be fixed so that the positional relationship with the toilet 115 does not change.

  The wiping arm driving unit 300a includes a vertical rotation driving unit 309, a front / rear driving unit 308, an inclination driving unit 3096, and a wire driving unit 3097. The front / rear drive unit 308 is attached to the ceiling portion of the outer casing 301 from the inside. The longitudinal movement drive unit 308 includes a longitudinal motor 3081 and three position detection switches 308a, 308b, and 308c. The wiping arm 310 includes a pipe portion (connecting portion) 310 a and a gripping tip portion 312. The gripping tip 312 may be at least partially water-repellent so that wet paper can easily fall off, but is not limited thereto. The pipe portion 310 a is bent upward as it goes toward the grip end portion 312. An air tube 3106 extends from the gas feeding portion 313. The air tube 3106 passes through the pipe portion 310 a of the wiping arm 310, and is connected to the grip front end portion 312 of the wiping arm 310. The cover part 302k includes a cover rotation part 320a. The attachment detection unit 314 includes a protrusion 314a. Details of each part will be made clear in the following description.

  FIG. 37 is a partially enlarged perspective view showing a detailed structure of the wiping arm driving unit 300a. In FIG. 37, the front-rear drive unit 308 is fixedly attached to the ceiling portion of the outer casing 301, which is not shown in FIG. The front / rear drive unit 308 includes a front / rear motor 3106 (not shown in FIG. 37), a pulley (not shown) attached to the rotating shaft of the front / rear motor 3106, a pulley on the opposite side (not shown), And a belt (not shown) hung on one pulley (not shown). A front and rear support 3091 is fixedly attached to the belt (not shown).

  The vertical rotation driving unit 309 includes a rotation motor 3092, a vertical motor 3095, a rotation connection unit 3093, and a vertical connection unit 3094. The tilt driving unit 3096 includes a tilt motor 3096 a, a tilt connecting unit 3098, and an arm tilt transmitting unit 3102. The wire drive unit 3097 includes a wire pulling motor 3097a, a wire pulling disk 3099, and a wire pulling fitting 3101.

  The wiping arm driving unit 300a further includes a holding housing 3104. In FIG. 37, a part of the holding housing 3104 is indicated by a broken line so that the relationship between each part and the holding housing 3104 can be easily understood.

  The rotation motor 3092 is fixedly attached to the front / rear support portion 3091. The vertical motor 3095 is fixedly attached to the holding housing 3104. The rotation motor 3092 and the up / down motor 3095 are attached to be rotatable and vertically movable by a rotation connecting portion 3093 and an up / down connecting portion 3094. The tilting motor 3096a is fixedly attached to the holding housing 3104. The inclination connecting part 3098 is rotatably attached to the rotation shaft of the inclination motor 3096a. The inclination connecting part 3098 and the arm inclination transmission part 3102 are fixedly attached. The arm inclination transmission unit 3102 is not attached to the holding casing 3104 and is free from the holding casing 3104. When the tilting motor 3096a rotates, the arm inclination transmitting section 3102 rotates accordingly. The wire pulling motor 3097a is fixedly attached to the holding housing 3104. The pipe portion 310 a of the wiping arm 310 is fixedly attached to a hole 3102 a provided in the arm inclination transmission portion 3102. However, the pipe portion 310a is not fixed to the hole 3104a provided in the holding housing 3104a. The size and position of the hole 3104a are appropriately designed so that the pipe portion 310a rotates when the tilting motor 3096a rotates and the arm tilt transmitting portion 3102 rotates.

  With the above configuration, the vertical rotation driving unit 309, the front / rear driving unit 308, the tilt driving unit 3096, the wire driving unit 3097, and the wiping arm 310 are moved back and forth in accordance with the driving of the front / rear motor 3106. The vertical motor 3095, the tilt driving unit 3096, the wire driving unit 3097, and the wiping arm 310 rotate together with the driving of the rotating motor 3092. The tilt driving unit 3096, the wire driving unit 3097, and the wiping arm 310 rotate together with the driving of the vertical motor 1092. In accordance with the driving of the tilting motor 3096a, the gripping tip 312 of the wiping arm 310 is tilted, and the upper surface of the gripping tip 312 is directed obliquely downward. The wire pulling metal fitting 3101 is preferably bent so that it can withstand the inclination of the wiping arm 310. The wire 310a is pulled or loosened in accordance with the driving of the wire pulling motor 3097a. The gripping portion of the gripping tip 312 opens and closes according to the expansion and contraction of the wire 310a. Details will be described later. An air tube 3106 passes through the pipe portion 310a, and the air tube 3106 is connected to a gas feeding portion 313 that is not shown in FIG. The air tube 3106 is fixed to the outer casing 301 or the like so as not to interfere with the movement of each part.

  Next, the operation | movement outline | summary of the buttocks wiping apparatus 300 is demonstrated. FIG. 38 is a plan view showing a state in which the wiping arm 310 moves backward after the toilet seat 101 is raised. FIG. 39 is a plan view showing a state when the cover portion 302k is rotated. FIG. 40 is a plan view showing a state in which the wiping arm 310 is rotated and the grip front end portion 312 is positioned in the cover portion 302k. FIG. 41 is a plan view showing a state when the rotation of the wiping arm 310 is completed. FIG. 42 is a plan view showing a state when the wiping arm 310 moves forward and reaches the wiping position.

  First, paper is attached to the gripping tip 312 of the wiping arm 301. The method of attaching the paper will be described in detail later. 38 to 42, the description of the attached paper is omitted. Next, after the toilet seat 101 is raised by the toilet seat elevator 303, the wiping arm 310 is moved backward by the front-rear drive unit 308 as shown in FIG. If the position detection switch 308a is turned on, the forward / backward drive unit 308 stops the reverse drive, assuming that the reverse drive position has been reached.

  Next, the cover driving unit 302a rotates the cover unit 302k. As a result, as shown in FIG. 39, the cover portion 302k is inserted into the front left gap between the toilet 115 and the toilet seat 101. The cover portion 302k is U-shaped in cross section and has an upper surface and a bottom surface. The cover 302k prevents the gripping tip 312 from contacting the toilet 115 and the toilet seat 101 while the wiping arm 310 is moving.

  After the cover portion 302k is rotated, the vertical rotation driving unit 309 rotates the wiping arm 310. As a result, as shown in FIG. 40, the gripping tip 312 passes through the cover 302k. As shown in FIG. 41, the grip front end 312 is exposed from the defecation opening 117 without contacting the toilet 115 and the toilet seat 101. Next, the front-rear drive unit 308 moves the wiping arm 310 forward. If the position detection switch 308b is turned on, it is assumed that the wiping position has been reached, and the front / rear drive unit 308 stops moving forward (see FIG. 42).

  After the state of FIG. 42, the cover driving unit 302a rotates the cover unit 302k to return it to the original position. The vertical rotation drive unit 309 tilts the wiping arm 310 upward. As a result, the gripping tip 312 to which the paper is attached comes into contact with the vicinity of the anus. Thereafter, the front and rear drive unit 308 moves the wiping arm 310 back and forth, and the vertical rotation drive unit 309 moves the wiping arm 310 up and down and left and right to wipe the dirt at the gripping tip portion 312.

  When the wiping of the dirt is completed, the wire driving unit 3097 loosens the traction of the wire 310a. The tilt drive unit 3096 tilts the grip front end 312. The gas feeding unit 313 sends gas into the air tube 3106. The gas from the air tube 3106 is ejected from the grip tip 312 as will be described in detail later. As a result, the dirty paper is dropped. Note that the paper may be removed by the vertical rotation driving unit 309.

  After the paper is dropped, the cover driving unit 302a rotates the cover unit 302k. Thereafter, the buttock wiping device 300 operates to return the wiping arm 310 to the original position. After the wiping arm 310 is rotated, the wiping arm 310 is advanced to the paper attachment position by the front / rear drive unit 308. When the position detection switch 308c is turned on, the front / rear drive unit 308 stops moving forward because it has reached the paper attachment position.

  The detailed structure of the grip tip 312 will be described. FIG. 43 is a plan view of the gripping tip 312. FIG. 44 is a front view of the gripping tip 312. FIG. 45 is a bottom view of the gripping tip 312. FIG. 46 is an exploded perspective view of the gripping tip 312. FIG. 47 is a cross-sectional view showing the internal structure when the gripping tip 312 is assembled. In FIG. 47, the attachment detection unit 314 is also illustrated. In addition, the grip front end portion 312 is used in a wiping arm for attaching toilet paper in a heel wiping device for wiping the buttock with toilet paper, and is also called a toilet paper attachment device.

  As shown in FIG. 46, the gripping tip 312 includes an upper housing 312a, a lower housing 312b, a movable curved surface portion 3122, and a wire attachment movable portion 3128. The upper housing 312a includes a fixed curved surface portion 3121, a gas ejection portion 3123, fixing portions 3125a and 3126a, and a groove hole portion 3121a. The fixing portion 3125a has a spring attachment portion 3127. The movable curved surface portion 3122 includes a hook portion 3122a. The wire attachment movable portion 3128 includes a hooking groove hole portion 3128a, a spring hole 3128b, and a wire hole 3128c. The lower housing 312b includes a pipe insertion hole 3129 and fixing holes 3125b and 3126b.

  The hook portion 3122a is inserted so as to penetrate the groove hole portion 3121a and is fitted into the hook groove portion 3128a. Accordingly, the movable curved surface portion 3122 and the wire attachment movable portion 3128 are attached to the upper housing 312a so as to be slidable through the groove 312a. A spring 3127a is attached to the spring attachment portion 3127 and the spring hole 3128b. The spring 3127a always gives the wire attachment movable part 3128 a force to expand and contract. Therefore, a force to leave the fixed curved surface portion 3121 is applied to the movable curved surface portion 3122. The wire 310b is attached to the wire hole 3128c from the side opposite to the side to which the spring 3127a is attached. Therefore, when the wire 310b is pulled, the movable curved surface portion 3122 approaches the fixed curved surface portion 3121 and the gap 3123a is closed. The curved surface formed when the movable curved surface portion 3122 and the fixed curved surface portion 3121 are closed follows the shape of the vicinity of the anus when a person sits on the toilet seat. Therefore, the grip tip portion 312 is raised in a hill shape from the whole where the toilet paper is attached.

  The pipe portion 310 a is inserted into the pipe insertion hole 3129. A wire 310b and an air tube 3106 pass through the pipe portion 310a. As described above, the wire 310b is attached to the wire attachment movable portion 3128. The air tube 3106 is attached to the gas ejection part 3123. The pipe insertion hole 3129 is detachably attached to the lower housing 3126 with a screw (not shown) or a screw groove (not shown). The fixing holes 3125b, 3126b and the fixing portions 3125a, 3126a are connected by screws (not shown).

  FIG. 48 is a cross-sectional view showing a state where the paper 314d is attached to the gripping tip 312. FIG. The paper 314d collected in an appropriate size and thickness is placed on the fixed curved surface portion 3121 and the movable curved surface portion 3122 in a state where the fixed curved surface portion 3121 and the movable curved surface portion 3122 are opened. The attachment detection part 314 includes a handle part 314c, a protruding part 314a, a rotation support part 314d, and a paper attachment confirmation switch 314b. The paper attachment detection unit 314 is provided in the outer casing 301. The size and position of the paper attachment detection unit 314 are such that when the paper attachment detection unit 314 rotates about the rotation support unit 314d, the protrusion 314a is inserted into the gap 3123a, and the protrusion 314a is inserted into the gap 3123a. It is determined that the paper attachment confirmation switch 314b is turned on when it is inserted. When the paper attachment confirmation switch 314b is turned on, the wire 310b is pulled. As a result, the movable curved surface portion 3122 moves and the gap 3123a is closed. The tip of the protrusion 314a is rounded. Therefore, according to the gap 3123 a being closed, the protruding portion 314 a comes out between the fixed curved surface portion 3121 and the movable curved surface portion 3122. As a result, the paper 314d is gripped and attached to the leading end 312.

  FIG. 49 is a perspective view showing the outer casing 301 and the cover portion 302k. FIG. 50 is a perspective view when the cover portion 302k is rotated. The outer casing 301 includes a passage opening 301a through which the rotated wiping arm 310 passes. A cover portion 302k is rotatably attached to one end of the passage opening. The cover part 302k includes a cover driving part 302a made of a cover motor, a rotating rod 302b, and a shaft 302c. A rotation rod 302b is fixedly attached to the rotation shaft of the cover motor 302a. When the rotation shaft of the cover motor 302a rotates, the rotation rod 302b rotates. The rotating rod 302b has a groove in the vertical direction. A shaft 302c is inserted into the groove. The shaft 302c is fixed at a position facing the cover motor 302a in the cover portion 302k. When the rotating rod 302b rotates, as shown in FIG. 50, a force is applied to the shaft 302c, and the cover portion 302k rotates. Since the cover section 302k has a U-shaped cross section, the wiping arm 310 passes through the gap between the upper surface and the bottom surface of the cover section 302k and the passage opening 301a, and the wiping arm 310 is removed from the outer casing 301. Will be exposed (see FIGS. 39 to 41). At this time, the top surface and the bottom surface of the cover portion 302k prevent the grip front end portion 312 from coming into contact with the toilet bowl and the toilet seat, and the hygiene of the paper and the grip front end portion 312 is maintained.

  Next, the operation | movement detail of the buttocks wiping apparatus 300 is demonstrated. FIG. 51 is a block diagram showing a functional configuration of the buttock wiping device 300. In FIG. 51, portions having functions similar to those of the first embodiment are denoted by the same reference numerals, and description thereof is omitted. FIG. 52 is a flowchart showing the operation of the buttock wiping device 300 when paper is attached. 53 and 54 are flowcharts showing the operation of the buttock wiping device 300 after the paper is attached.

  51, the heel wiping apparatus 300 includes a control unit 330, a rotation motor 3092, a vertical motor 3095, a wire pulling motor 3097, a front and rear motor 3081, a cover motor 302a, and a tilting motor 3096. A gas feed unit 313, a paper attachment confirmation switch 314b, a wiping start switch 134, a toilet seat lift detection sensor 135, a reverse switch 308a, a wiping position switch 308b, and a standby switch 308c.

  The control unit 330 controls the operation of each block according to a program stored in advance. The rotation motor 3092, the up / down motor 3095, the wire pulling motor 3097, the front / rear motor 3081, the cover motor 302a, and the tilting motor 3096 are the same as the motors described with reference to FIGS. A motor that can control the amount of rotation, such as a servo motor or a stepping motor.

  As shown in FIGS. 47 and 48, the paper attachment confirmation switch 314b is a switch for detecting whether or not paper is attached to the grip front end portion 312. As in the first embodiment, a paper attachment sensor and / or a paper attachment start switch may be provided in the ninth embodiment.

  When the power is on, the control unit 330 stands by and determines whether or not the paper is placed on the gripping tip 312 and the paper attachment confirmation switch 314b is turned on (step S401). When the paper attachment confirmation switch 314b is turned on, the control unit 330 drives the wire pulling motor 3097 to pull the wire 310b (step S402). In response to this, the movable curved surface portion 3122 moves in the closing direction (see FIG. 48). As a result, the protruding portion 314b is disengaged from the gap 3123a, and the paper attachment confirmation switch 314b is turned off. However, since the protruding portion 314b may not be properly removed, the control unit 330 determines whether or not the paper attachment confirmation switch has been turned off (step S403). If not in the off state, the control unit 330 causes an output unit (not shown) to output a warning sound or the like instructing to remove the protruding portion 314b (step S404). If the paper attachment confirmation switch 314b is turned off, the control unit 330 enters a standby state and waits for the operations in FIG.

  In FIG. 53, it is assumed that the wiping start switch 134 is pressed by the user. After the wiping start switch 134 is pressed, the control unit 330 determines whether or not the toilet seat lift is detected by the toilet seat lift detection sensor 135 (step S501). When the operation of the toilet seat elevator 303 is controlled by the control unit 330, the operation in step S501 may be omitted. When raising of the toilet seat is not detected, the control unit 330 generates a warning sound or a warning message from an output unit (not shown) (step S502) and stands by. When the toilet seat is raised in the standby state, the control unit 330 proceeds to the operation of step S503.

  When raising of the toilet seat is detected, the control unit 330 determines whether or not the operation shown in FIG. 52 is completed and the standby state with the paper attached is set (step S503). If no paper is attached, a warning sound or a warning message is emitted from an output unit (not shown) (step S504), and the apparatus waits. When the paper is attached in the standby state, the control unit 330 proceeds to the operation of step S505.

  As shown in steps S <b> 501 to S <b> 504, the buttock wiping device 300 does not start the wiping operation unless predetermined conditions (here, raising of the toilet seat and completion of paper attachment) are satisfied. As a result, it is possible to prevent the paper from being wiped without the paper attached, or the wiping arm 310 to move without the toilet seat being raised, which is effective in terms of safety and failure prevention.

  When the paper is attached, the control unit 330 drives the front / rear motor 3081 to move the vertical rotation drive unit 309 backward (step S505). When the reverse switch 308a is turned on by the reverse movement of the vertical rotation drive unit 309, the control unit 330 stops driving the front / rear motor 3081 (step S506: see FIG. 38). Accordingly, the control unit 330 determines that the up / down rotation driving unit 309 has reached the rotation position. However, the control unit 330 may determine whether or not the rotation position has been reached based on the rotation amount of the front / rear motor 3081.

  Next, the control unit 330 drives the cover motor 302a to rotate the cover unit 302k by a predetermined amount (90 degrees in FIG. 50) (step S507: see FIG. 39).

  Next, the control unit 330 rotates the wiping arm 310 while driving the rotation motor 3092 by a predetermined amount (step S508). The control unit 330 may manage the predetermined amount based on the rotation amount of the motor. In addition, switches (not shown) (mechanical switches, reed switches, etc.) are disposed at a predetermined amount of rotation position or a predetermined amount of forward position, and when these switches are turned on, the controller 330 rotates the switch. The driving of the driving motor 3092 may be stopped. As a result, the control unit 330 exposes the grasping tip 312 from the defecation opening 117 without allowing the paper to contact the toilet bowl and the toilet seat while passing the wiping arm 310 through the cover 302k (FIGS. 40 and 41). reference).

  Next, the control unit 330 drives the front / rear motor 3081 to advance the vertical rotation drive unit 309 (step S509). When the wiping position switch 308b is turned on by the advance of the vertical rotation drive unit 309, the control unit 330 stops driving the front / rear motor 3081 (step S510: see FIG. 38). As a result, the control unit 330 determines that the up / down rotation driving unit 309 has reached the wiping position. The controller 330 may determine whether or not the wiping position has been reached based on the rotation amount of the front / rear motor 3081.

  Next, the control unit 330 drives the cover motor 302a, rotates the cover unit 302k by 90 degrees in the reverse direction, and closes the cover unit 302k (step S511).

  Next, the control unit 330 drives the up / down motor 3095 by a predetermined amount to incline the wiping arm 310 obliquely upward to bring the gripping tip end 312 attached with paper into contact with the vicinity of the anus (step S512). . The control unit 330 may manage the predetermined amount based on the rotation amount of the motor. In addition, when a switch (such as a mechanical switch or a reed switch) (not shown) is disposed at a predetermined vertical position, and the wiping arm 310 turns on the switch, the control unit 330 drives the vertical motor 3095. You may stop. Further, the control unit 330 may detect that the wiping arm 310 has stopped moving upward, determine that the wiping arm 310 is in contact with the vicinity of the anus, and stop driving the vertical motor 3095.

  Next, the control unit 330 repeatedly drives the front / rear motor 3081 by a predetermined amount and moves the vertical rotation driving unit 309 back and forth by a predetermined interval, so that moisture is applied to the paper attached to the wiping arm 310. Etc. are wiped off (step S513). The control unit 330 may manage the predetermined amount based on the rotation amount of the motor. Further, a switch (not shown) (such as a mechanical switch or a reed switch) is disposed at a predetermined amount of front-rear position, and the control unit 330 moves back and forth according to whether the switch is turned on or off. The driving of the motor 3081 may be started or stopped. In step S513, the control unit 330 repeatedly drives the rotation motor 3092 by a predetermined amount to move the wiping arm 310 to the left and right by a predetermined interval, thereby obtaining the paper attached to the wiping arm 310. It is also possible to wipe off dirt such as moisture. In step S513, the control unit 330 repeatedly drives the rotation motor 3092 by a predetermined amount to drive the front / rear 3081 by a predetermined amount while moving the wiping arm 310 left and right by a predetermined interval. Then, dirt such as moisture may be wiped off while undulating from side to side. In step S513, the controller 330 may rotate the tilting motor 3096a repeatedly by a predetermined amount to wipe off dirt such as moisture while twisting the wiping arm 310. In addition, the control unit 330 can drive various motors so that dirt such as moisture can be appropriately wiped off.

  Next, the control unit 330 drives the up / down motor 3095 by a predetermined amount to move the grasping tip 312 away from the anus (step S514). The control unit 330 may manage the predetermined amount based on the rotation amount of the motor. In addition, when a switch (such as a mechanical switch or a reed switch) (not shown) is disposed at a predetermined vertical position, and the wiping arm 310 turns on the switch, the control unit 330 drives the vertical motor 3095. You may stop.

  The continuation of the operation shown in FIG. 53 is shown in FIG. In FIG. 54, the control unit 330 drives the wire pulling motor 3097 to stretch the wire 310b and loosen the pulling (step S515). As a result, the movable curved surface portion 3122 and the fixed curved surface portion 3121 are opened.

  Next, the control unit 330 drives the tilting motor 3096 to turn the grip front end portion 312 diagonally downward or the bottom surface of the grip front end portion 312 upward (step S516). Next, the control unit 330 drives the gas infeed unit 313 to eject gas from the gas ejection unit 3123 to drop the paper (step S517). In addition, the structure of the gas infeed part 313 is not specifically limited. For example, the gas feeding unit 313 may include an aerosol can filled with gas and a drive unit for pressing a button of the aerosol can. In addition, the gas feeding unit 313 may include a compressor and a control unit for driving the compressor.

  If the gripping tip 312 is inclined, the paper may fall naturally depending on the weight of the paper. Therefore, the operation of step S517 ensures that the paper falls. Therefore, the operation in step S517 is not essential. Further, as shown in the first embodiment, the control unit 330 may accelerate the wiping arm 310 and shake off the paper. Further, as shown in the first embodiment, the operation of gas ejection and shaking off may be repeated until no paper is detected by the paper attachment sensor 132.

  Next, the controller 330 drives the tilting motor 3096 by a predetermined amount to return the gripping tip 312 to the original horizontal position (step S518). Next, the control unit 330 drives the cover motor 302a by a predetermined amount to rotate the cover unit 302k by 90 degrees (step S519). As a result, the cover portion 302k is inserted into the gap between the toilet bowl and the toilet seat.

  Next, the control unit 330 drives the front / rear motor 3081 to move the vertical rotation drive unit 309 backward (step S520). When the reverse switch 308a is turned on by the reverse drive of the vertical rotation drive unit 309, the control unit 330 stops driving the front / rear motor 3081 (step S521). Accordingly, the control unit 330 determines that the up / down rotation driving unit 309 has reached the reverse drive position. Note that the controller 330 may determine whether or not the reverse position has been reached based on the rotation amount of the front / rear motor 3081.

  Next, the control unit 330 drives the rotation motor 3092 by a predetermined amount to rotate the wiping arm 310 (step S522). As a result, the wiping arm 310 passes through the cover portion 302k and returns to a predetermined position of the outer casing 301. The control unit 330 may manage the predetermined amount based on the rotation amount of the motor. Further, switches (not shown) (mechanical switches, reed switches, etc.) are arranged at predetermined rotational positions, and when these switches are turned on, the controller 330 drives the rotational motor 3092. You can stop it.

  Next, the control unit 330 drives the cover motor 302a to return the cover unit 302k to the original position (step S523). Next, the control unit 330 drives the front / rear motor 3081 to move the vertical rotation drive unit 309 forward (step S524). Finally, when the standby switch 308c is turned on by the advance of the vertical rotation drive unit 309, the control unit 330 stops driving the front / rear motor 3081 (step S525). Accordingly, the control unit 330 determines that the up / down rotation drive unit 309 has reached the standby position. Note that the controller 330 may determine whether or not the standby position has been reached based on the rotation amount of the front / rear motor 3081.

  After the operation of step S525, the buttocks wiping device 300 completes a series of wiping operations. If the paper is attached again and the wiping start switch 134 is pressed, the wiping operation is repeated. After wiping is completed, the user may stand up or operate the toilet seat elevator 303 to lower the toilet seat. Further, when the control unit 330 controls the operation of the toilet seat elevator 303, the control unit 330 may detect the rise of the user and lower the toilet seat, or may lower the toilet seat before the user stands up. good.

  Thus, according to the ninth embodiment, the buttocks wiping device can be provided separately from the toilet seat lift and the toilet seat with the hot water washer. Therefore, if a buttock wiping device is retrofitted to a commercially available toilet seat lift or a toilet seat with a hot water washer, the wiping of the buttock can be automated or semi-automated. Therefore, in the practical application, if the coexistence relationship with the toilet seat lift and the toilet seat with a hot water washing machine is taken into consideration, it is possible to realize a buttock wiping device.

  Further, according to the ninth embodiment, the wiping arm is inserted from the gap between the toilet bowl and the toilet seat generated on the left or right side of the front of the toilet bowl. Usually, in the toilet, the space in the back direction of the toilet is limited, but the space in the left-right direction of the toilet is secured to some extent. By utilizing the space effectively, the buttock wiping device can be attached. In addition, when inserting a wiping arm from the left or right gap on the front of the toilet bowl, the buttock wiping device may be provided separately from the toilet seat elevator, or may be provided as a set with the toilet seat elevator. .

  Further, according to the ninth embodiment, the wiping arm is on the side of the toilet seat and stands by so that the gripping tip is exposed. Therefore, the user can easily attach the paper. However, the wiping arm may be waiting in the reverse position next to the toilet seat. In that case, the user must bend forward slightly when installing the toilet paper, but if the wiping arm is put on standby in an appropriate reverse position, the wiping device for the buttock can be wiped off immediately without providing a front-rear drive unit. The arm can be rotated to proceed to the wiping operation. Therefore, in the present invention, the front-rear drive unit is not an essential configuration, and it is not an essential configuration that the wiping arm stands by at the advanced position.

  Further, according to the ninth embodiment, the gripping tip is a curved surface. Therefore, the toilet paper becomes easy to adjust near the anus. Therefore, the buttocks are wiped off comfortably.

  Moreover, according to 9th Embodiment, only in the condition where the paper was attached, the buttocks wiping apparatus starts wiping off the buttocks. Therefore, it is possible to prevent the wiping arm to which no paper is attached from coming into contact with the collar portion, and improvement in safety and cleanliness can be achieved.

  Further, according to the ninth embodiment, the buttocks wiping device starts wiping the buttocks only when the toilet seat is raised. Therefore, it can be prevented that the wiping of the buttock starts and the wiping device for the heel is broken even though the toilet seat is not raised.

  Further, according to the ninth embodiment, the paper can be dropped with a reliable and simple structure by dropping the paper with gas.

  Further, according to the ninth embodiment, the cover portion that opens and closes from the opening provided in the outer casing that houses the wiping arm driving portion covers the gap between the toilet bowl and the toilet seat, and water drops etc. Can be prevented from adhering. Therefore, it is possible to prevent the gripping tip from being soiled with a simple structure.

  In this case, the user manually attaches the paper. However, the structure shown in FIG. 5 of Japanese Patent Laid-Open No. 2009-61126 or the structure shown in FIG. 4 or 13 of Japanese Patent No. 4195076 is used. It is also possible to automatically attach paper to the wiping arm. Therefore, the present invention includes not only manually attaching paper but also automatically attaching paper.

  Note that the wiping arm may be moved backward before the toilet seat is raised. Further, although the wiping arm is waiting at a position where the wiping arm has moved forward, it may be waiting at a position where the wiping arm has moved backward. When waiting in a reverse position, the user has to bend forward slightly and grab the toilet paper and attach it to the tip, but the front / rear drive is not necessary, simplifying the structure of the buttock wiper Can lead to cost savings.

  Even if the toilet paper is not automatically dropped, the toilet paper may be manually removed after the wiping arm returns to the original position.

  In addition, the shape of the opening / closing part for gripping paper is not limited to a curved surface. Any structure can be used as long as it is an open / close structure for gripping paper.

  Note that the buttock wiping device 300 may include a dryer near the attachment detection unit 314. Thus, when warm air is held for a certain period of time while the wiping arm is on standby, the tip end 312 is dried and the effect of sterilization and the like is obtained.

(Tenth embodiment)
FIG. 55 is a block diagram showing a control relationship between the buttocks wiping device 400 according to the tenth embodiment and a toilet seat elevator 303 (or a known toilet seat elevator such as 103). It is assumed that the operation of the buttock wiping device 400 is controlled by the control unit 430. Furthermore, it is assumed that the control unit 430 also controls the operation of the toilet seat elevator 303.

  FIG. 56 is a flowchart showing the operation of the control unit 430. First, the control unit 430 controls the operation of the toilet seat elevator 303 to raise the toilet seat (step S601). Next, the control unit 430 drives each motor to move the wiping arm to which the paper is attached to the gap between the toilet seat and the toilet, and reaches a predetermined position (step S602). Here, the predetermined position is, for example, a wiping position where the gripping tip is positioned just below the anus. However, the predetermined position is not limited to the wiping position, but may be a position where the grip end is exposed from the defecation opening. Until the wiping arm reaches a predetermined position, the control unit 430 continues the operation of step S602 (step S603).

  When the wiping arm reaches a predetermined position, the control unit 430 controls the toilet seat elevator 303 to lower the toilet seat by a predetermined amount (step S604). Here, the predetermined lowering amount is, for example, an amount such that when the toilet seat is viewed from the front, the grip end is exposed from above the toilet seat. However, the amount may be such that the gripping tip is not exposed. That is, by lowering the toilet seat, the movable area where the wiping arm must be inclined upward can be minimized.

  Next, the control unit 430 moves the wiping arm to wipe off the collar (step S605). Control unit 430 continues the operation of step S605 until it is determined that wiping has been completed (step S606).

  Next, the control unit 430 raises the toilet seat (step S607). Finally, the control unit 430 stores the wiping arm in the original position (step S608).

  Thus, in the tenth embodiment, the buttocks wiping device raises the toilet seat once and then lowers the toilet seat at the time of wiping. At a position where the toilet seat is high, the feeling of instability remains, and the buttock may not be wiped off comfortably. The wiping arm connects the gripping tip and the wiping arm driving unit by a pipe portion. The thickness of the pipe part itself is about several centimeters. Therefore, it is effective to lower the toilet seat once and wipe the buttocks in a stable state in order to eliminate the instability to the user.

(Eleventh embodiment)
FIG. 57 is a block diagram showing a functional configuration of a buttock wiping device 500 according to the eleventh embodiment. In FIG. 57, portions having the same functions as those in the ninth embodiment are denoted by the same reference numerals, and description thereof is omitted. 57, the buttock wiping device 500 further includes an operation switch 501a and a wiping end switch 502. The operation switch 501a is a switch for operating the wiping arm forward, backward, up, down, left and right. FIG. 58 is a flowchart showing the operation of the control unit 530.

  The control unit 530 determines whether or not the gripping tip 312 has reached a predetermined position, and when it reaches the predetermined position (step S701), notifies the output unit (not shown) to that effect and outputs that fact. (Step S702). Here, the predetermined position is preferably a wiping position where the gripping tip 312 is located near the anus.

  Next, the control part 530 drives each motor according to the instruction | indication of the operation switch 501a, and moves a wiping arm back and forth, up and down, and left and right (step S703). Next, when the wiping end switch 502 is pressed (step S704), the control unit 530 returns the wiping arm to the original position (step S705).

  Thus, according to the eleventh embodiment, when the wiping arm reaches a predetermined position, the buttock wiping device enables manual operation by the user. Therefore, it is possible to wipe off the buttocks according to the user's preference.

  In addition, when the operation switch is pressed down by the user during automatic wiping as shown in other embodiments, the buttock wiping device shifts to manual operation and wipes the buttock. Also good.

(Twelfth embodiment)
FIG. 59 is a block diagram showing a functional configuration of a buttock wiping device 600 according to the twelfth embodiment. In FIG. 59, parts having the same functions as those of the ninth embodiment are denoted by the same reference numerals, and description thereof is omitted. In FIG. 59, the wiping arm driving unit 600a of the buttock wiping device 500 includes a wiping position switch (front) 601a, a wiping position switch (middle) 601b, a wiping position switch (rear) 601c, instead of the wiping position switch 308b. including. The buttock wiping device 500 includes a wiping start switch (front) 602a, a wiping start switch (middle) 602b, and a wiping start switch (rear) 602c instead of the wiping start switch 134.

  As operation | movement of the buttock wiping apparatus 600, FIG.53 and FIG.54 can be used in 12th Embodiment. However, the control unit 630 controls the wiping position according to the type of the wiping start switch (front) 602a, the wiping start switch (middle) 602b, or the wiping start switch (rear) 602c that is pressed. That is, in step S510, the control unit 630 corresponds to the wiping start switch (front) 602a, the wiping start switch (middle) 602b, or the wiping start switch (rear) 602c, and the wiping position switch (front) 601a, The vertical rotation drive unit 309 is advanced to the position of the wiping position switch (middle) 601b or the wiping position switch (rear) 601c.

  As described above, in the twelfth embodiment, the control unit 630 allows the user to select a favorite position from among a plurality of switches indicating the wiping position, for example, the front side, the middle, and the rear side. , Can wipe off dirt at selected locations. Thereby, according to a user's physique difference, liking, etc., it becomes possible to select a wiping position simply.

(13th Embodiment)
In the ninth embodiment, the buttock wiping device 300 is installed on the left side of the front. However, depending on various factors such as the left and right spaces of the toilet, the position of the operation switch of the hot water washing toilet seat, and the shape of the toilet seat elevator, the buttock wiping device 300 may have to be installed on the front right side. In preparation for such a case, the front side left buttock wiping device 300 or the front right side buttock wiping device 300 may be manufactured. However, various housings used in the buttock wiping device 300 are mainly resin-molded. Therefore, normally, a front left mold and a front right mold must be prepared.

  In the thirteenth embodiment, an object of the present invention is to provide a right and left dual-purpose wiping device by showing a structure of a housing that can be used for both the front left side and the front right side, by completing a molding die. And

  FIG. 60 is a front view of an outer casing 701 used in the buttock wiping device according to the thirteenth embodiment of the present invention. FIG. 61 is a rear view of the outer casing 701. FIG. As shown in FIG. 60, the outer casing 701 has a left opening 704. A left cover motor fixing portion 706 is provided at the upper left end of the left opening 704. Further, the outer casing 701 has a plurality of right-side opening closing screw grooves 702. On the other hand, as shown in FIG. 61, the outer casing 701 has a right opening 705 on the opposite side. A right cover motor fixing portion 707 is provided at the upper right end of the right opening 705. Further, the outer casing 701 has a plurality of left opening closing screw grooves 703.

  FIG. 62 is a front view of the opening lid plate 708. The opening lid plate 708 has a plurality of screw holes 709. When the buttock wiping device is installed on the left side of the front, the opening lid plate 708 closes the right opening 705 by connecting the screw hole 709 and the left opening closing screw groove 703. On the other hand, when the buttock wiping device is installed on the right side of the front, the opening cover plate 708 closes the left opening 704 by connecting the screw hole 709 and the right opening closing screw groove 702. Note that the opening cover plate 708 may be attached to the outer casing 701 by using not only screws but also any known means such as insertion of protrusions.

  Further, the outer casing 701 has a fixing means (not shown) for attaching the front / rear drive unit 308 to an appropriate position on the ceiling surface even for the front left side and the front right side.

  FIG. 63 is a perspective view of the cover portion 710. The cover portion 710 includes a left fixed shaft hole 711 and a right fixed shaft hole 712. When the buttock wiping device is installed on the left side of the front surface, the cover motor is attached to the left cover motor fixing portion (left cover fixing portion) 706, and the shaft shown in FIGS. 302c is inserted. As a result, the cover 710 can be opened and closed on the left side. On the other hand, when the buttock wiping device is installed on the right side of the front, the cover motor is attached to the right cover motor fixing portion (right cover fixing portion) 707, and further, the right fixing shaft hole 712, as shown in FIGS. 49 and 50. The shaft 302c shown is inserted. As a result, the cover 710 can be opened and closed on the right side.

  FIG. 64 is a perspective view of the holding housing 3104. As shown in FIG. 64, the holding housing 3104 has a vertically symmetrical shape with respect to the horizontal plane. As shown in FIG. 37, in the case of the left side, a vertical motor 3095 is attached to the fixing portion 713, a wire pulling motor 3097 a is attached to the fixing portion 714, and a tilting motor 3096 a is attached to the fixing portion 715. Accordingly, the wiping arm driving unit is fixed so that the wiping arm is exposed from the left opening 704. On the other hand, in the case of the right side, the up / down motor 3095 is attached to the fixing portion 713, the wire pulling motor 3097a is attached to the fixing portion 716, and the tilting motor 3096a is attached to the fixing portion 718. Accordingly, the wiping arm driving unit is fixed so that the wiping arm is exposed from the right opening 705. FIG. 65 is a view when viewed from the direction A in FIG. 64 after each member is attached in the case of the left.

  Thus, in the thirteenth embodiment, a right opening and a left opening are provided in the outer casing of the buttock wiping device, and unnecessary openings are appropriately closed and necessary openings are used. I will do it. As a result, the outer casing having the highest mold cost can be used for both left and right. Therefore, the manufacturing cost of the buttocks wiping device can be reduced.

(Fourteenth embodiment)
FIG. 66 is an exploded perspective view showing the structure of the wiping arm 310 according to the fourteenth embodiment. As shown in FIG. 66, the wiping arm 310 has a grasping tip 312 that can be removed from the pipe portion (connecting portion) 310a. For example, the gripping tip 312 may be removable from the pipe portion 310a by the thread grooves 801 and 802. However, the removable structure is not limited to this. One part of the wire 310b is preferably in a ring shape and one in a hook shape so that the wires 310b can be connected at a split portion. The wire connection structure is not limited to this.

  As described above, according to the fourteenth embodiment, the grip front end portion can be removed, so that the grip front end portion can be easily cleaned. This increases the feeling of cleanliness.

(Fifteenth embodiment)
FIG. 70 is a block diagram showing a functional configuration of the buttock wiping device A1 according to the fifteenth embodiment of the present invention. In FIG. 70, the heel wiping device A1 includes a wiping arm driving unit A2, a control unit A3, a wiping start switch A4, a detection unit A5, and a wiping arm A6.

  As shown in the other embodiments, the wiping arm driving unit A2 is configured by various motors, for example, so as to drive the wiping arm A6. The controller A3 controls the operation of the wiping arm driver A2. The wiping start switch A4 is a switch for instructing the start of wiping. The detection unit A5 detects whether or not paper is attached to the gripping tip (not shown) of the wiping arm A6.

  The detection unit A5 is configured by a light amount sensor such as a photodiode, for example. When paper is placed, the detection unit A5 detects that the light amount is low and detects that the paper is placed. In addition, the detection unit A5 determines whether or not the grip front end portion (not shown) is closed when the opening / closing unit (eg, 3122 and 3121 in FIG. 43, 312p in FIG. 68, 312q in FIG. 69) grips the paper. May be configured by a continuity confirmation circuit, a mechanical switch, a reed switch, or the like. When the continuity check circuit is used, the current flows when the opening / closing part is closed without the paper being pinched. When using a mechanical switch, the mechanical switch is arranged so that a current flows when the paper is closed without being pinched. In the case of using a reed switch, the reed switch is arranged so that a current flows when the sheet is closed without being pinched. As a result, when the current flows, the detection unit A5 can detect that the paper is not placed, assuming that the paper is closed without being sandwiched.

  FIG. 71 is a flowchart showing an outline of the operation of the control unit A3 in the fifteenth embodiment. Similarly to the other embodiments, the control unit A3 instructs the wiping arm driving unit A2 to perform the wiping operation of the buttock if there is no abnormality. Assume that an interrupt signal is detected by the detection unit A5 to detect that no paper is attached to the control unit A5 (A7). For example, when the paper is not attached even when the wiping start switch A4 is pressed, or the paper comes off during the movement of the wiping arm A6, the interrupt signal is input to the control unit A5. . Note that when the wiping is completed and the paper removal operation is started, the interrupt signal may not be input from the detection unit A5 to the control unit A3. If an interrupt signal is input, the control unit A3 controls the wiping arm driving unit A2 to return the wiping arm A6 to an initial position (for example, a position where paper is attached) (A8).

  This prevents a problem that the buttock is touched by the wiping arm to which the paper is not attached, such as when the attachment of the paper to the wiping arm fails or when the paper comes off during the movement of the wiping arm.

  FIG. 72 is a flowchart showing the operation of the control unit A3 after the wiping is completed. After wiping is completed, the control unit A3 determines whether or not it is detected by the detection unit A5 that no paper is attached (A9). When the paper is not attached, the control unit A3 controls the operation of the wiping arm driving unit A2 so as to return the wiping arm A6 to the initial position (A10). On the other hand, when paper is attached, the control unit A3 controls the wiping arm driving unit A2 so as to stop at the exposure position without storing the wiping arm A6 (A11). Thereafter, the control unit A3 instructs the output unit (not shown) to send a warning to the outside by voice, light, communication, or the like (A12). Thereafter, the control unit A3 waits until the detection unit detects that no paper is attached (A13), and when it is detected that no paper is attached, the control unit A3 proceeds to operation A10.

  This prevents an error that the wiping arm is stored even though the removal of the paper is not completed.

(Sixteenth embodiment)
FIG. 73 is a block diagram showing a functional configuration of the buttock wiping device B1 according to the sixteenth embodiment of the present invention. In FIG. 73, the heel wiping device B1 includes a wiping arm driving unit B2, a control unit B3, a wiping start switch B4, an operation unit B5, and a wiping arm B6.

  As shown in the other embodiments, the wiping arm driving unit B2 is configured by, for example, various motors so as to drive the wiping arm B6. The control unit B3 controls the operation of the wiping arm driving unit B2. The wiping start switch B4 is a switch for instructing the start of wiping. The operation unit B5 is an operation device such as a joystick or various switches for manually operating the wiping arm B6.

  FIG. 74 is a flowchart showing an outline of the operation of the control unit B3 in the sixteenth embodiment. If there is no interrupt signal from the operation unit B5, the control unit B3 causes the wiping arm driving unit B2 to drive the wiping arm B6 so as to follow a predetermined movement. It is assumed that the operation unit B5 is operated by the user during such an automatic wiping operation. At this time, an interrupt signal from the operation unit B5 is input to the control unit B3 (B7). Accordingly, the control unit B3 instructs the wiping arm driving unit B2 to slightly lower the wiping arm B6 so that the wiping arm B6 does not contact the collar (B8). Next, the control unit B3 instructs the wiping arm driving unit B2 to move the wiping arm B6 in the direction operated by the operation unit B5 (B9). When the movement of the wiping arm B6 is completed, the control unit B3 instructs the wiping arm driving unit B2 to operate the wiping arm B6 along the predetermined operation from the moved position (B10). After wiping, if wiping is completed, the process proceeds to a normal wiping completion operation, and proceeds to a paper removal operation and a wiping arm storage operation.

  FIG. 75 is a diagram for explaining a state where a manual operation is performed by the operation unit B5. In the entire collar shown in FIG. 75, “standard wiping position” indicates the wiping position when there is no operation by the operation unit B5. Normally, the area around the “standard wiping position” is automatically wiped off. If the front direction is instructed by the operation unit B5, the wiping arm B6 releases the contact from the collar, moves in the “front” direction shown in FIG. 75, and again contacts the collar, Wipe the area around “front” automatically. In addition, as shown in FIG. 75, the wiping arm B6 releases the abutment from the heel part, and “diagonal right front”, “diagonal left front”, “right”, “left”, “diagonal right rear” shown in FIG. ”,“ Rear ”, and“ diagonally left rear ”can be wiped off. Naturally, the wiping arm B6 may be moved to a position other than that shown in FIG. 75, and the buttocks may be wiped at a desired position.

  Thus, in the sixteenth embodiment, since the buttocks can be wiped off at a preferred position, wiping corresponding to individual differences is possible. Moreover, since the wiping arm moves after once releasing the contact of the wiping arm with the collar, the trouble that the paper hits the collar while the wiping arm is moving and the paper is detached can be prevented.

(Seventeenth embodiment)
FIG. 76 is a block diagram showing a functional configuration around the buttock wiping device C1 and the toilet seat elevator C4 according to the seventeenth embodiment of the present invention. In the block diagram of the heel wiping device C1, the wiping arm driving unit and the wiping arm are not shown. The toilet seat elevator C4 performs the raising and lowering operation of the toilet seat in accordance with an instruction from the toilet seat elevator switch C6. The on / off circuit C5 is a circuit for turning on / off the transmission of the instruction signal from the toilet seat lift switch C6 to the toilet seat lift C4.

  FIG. 77 is a flowchart showing an outline of the operation of the control unit C3 in the seventeenth embodiment. If the wiping start switch C2 is pressed (C7), the control unit C3 turns off the on / off circuit C5 so that the instruction signal is not transmitted from the toilet seat lift switch C6 to the toilet seat lift C4 (C8). Thereafter, the controller C3 starts the wiping operation, completes the wiping operation (C9), and accommodates the wiping arm (C10). Next, the control unit C3 controls the toilet seat elevator C4 to tilt the toilet seat (C11). Here, it is assumed that the toilet seat elevator C4 includes a mechanism for tilting the toilet seat. Thereafter, the control unit C3 turns on the on / off circuit so that the instruction signal is transmitted from the toilet seat lifting switch C6 to the toilet seat elevator C4 (C12).

  Thus, in the seventeenth embodiment, during the wiping operation, the toilet seat does not move up and down even if the toilet seat lift switch C6 is pressed. Therefore, troubles can be prevented from occurring when the toilet seat is lowered or raised during the wiping operation. Further, since the toilet seat is inclined when the wiping is completed, the user can easily stand up after the wiping is completed.

  Here, the on / off circuit C5 prevents the instruction signal from being transmitted from the toilet seat lift switch C6 to the toilet seat lift C4. However, the on / off circuit C5 is not limited to the on / off circuit C5, and the toilet seat is lifted and lowered during the wiping operation. Any circuit or program may be used as long as it is configured not to do so.

(Eighteenth embodiment)
FIG. 78 is a schematic front view of the grip front end portion D1 used in the buttock wiping device according to the eighteenth embodiment of the present invention (the description of the pipe portion D5 through which the wire is inserted is omitted). FIG. 79 is a plan view of the gripping tip D1. FIG. 80 is a schematic right side view of the grip front end portion D1 (the description of the pipe portion D5 through which the wire is inserted is omitted). The grip front end portion D1 is provided with a movable curved surface portion D2 and a fixed curved surface portion D3 on the housing portion D4. The shapes of the movable curved surface portion D2 and the fixed curved surface portion D3 are along the shape near the anus. The movable curved surface portion D2 is pulled by a wire (not shown), the movable curved surface portion D2 and the fixed curved surface portion D3 function as an opening / closing portion, and the paper is sandwiched. 78 to 80 are characterized in that the shape of the gripping tip D1 when viewed two-dimensionally from the plan view is substantially circular. Therefore, if the shape of the grip front end portion D1 when viewed two-dimensionally from the plan view is substantially circular, the shapes of the housing portion D4, the movable curved surface portion D2, and the fixed curved surface portion D3 are particularly limited. It is not a thing. Although not limited thereto, the shapes of the movable curved surface portion D2 and the fixed curved surface portion D3 are shapes when viewed two-dimensionally from a plan view when the movable curved surface portion D2 and the fixed curved surface portion D3 are closed. Is preferably substantially circular.

  FIG. 81 is a diagram illustrating a state when the paper is attached to the gripping tip portion D1. As shown in FIG. 81, since the gripping tip portion D1 has a substantially circular shape, even if the wiping arm rotates, the area of the paper that comes into contact with the vicinity of the anus remains an appropriate area.

  43-45, if the pipe has a vertically long shape, a part of the pipe portion 310a must be bent so that the grip front end 312 contacts the vicinity of the anus in the vertical direction. did not become. However, as in the first or eighteenth embodiment, if the shape of the grip tip D1 when viewed two-dimensionally from the plan view is substantially circular, a part of the pipe D5 is not bent. However, the area of the paper in contact with the vicinity of the anus can be set to an appropriate area. Comparing the case where a part of the pipe part is bent and the case where a part of the pipe part D5 is not bent, the lateral width of the outer housing for storing the wiping arm is the same as that of the pipe part D5. The case where it is not bent becomes narrower. Therefore, if the shape of the grip front end portion D1 when viewed two-dimensionally from the plan view is substantially circular, the outer casing can be reduced in size. 69 also has a circular shape when viewed two-dimensionally from a plan view, and thus has a shape that contributes to downsizing of the outer casing.

(Nineteenth embodiment)
FIG. 82 is a cross-sectional view of the gripping tip according to the nineteenth embodiment of the present invention. As shown in FIG. 82, the cross section of the opening / closing part constituted by the movable curved surface part 3122 and the fixed curved surface part 3121 has a square shape. This increases the pressure when grasping. Moreover, the lower part of an opening / closing part will spread by making the cross section when an opening / closing part opens into a square shape. When the paper is sandwiched, the thickness of the paper in the lower part of the opening / closing part increases. Therefore, if the cross section is formed in a letter C shape, the opening / closing part can grip the paper as reliably as possible.

(20th embodiment)
FIG. 83 is a plan view of the gripping tip 312 according to the twentieth embodiment of the present invention. As shown in FIG. 83, in the opening / closing part constituted by the movable curved surface part 3122 and the fixed curved surface part 3121, the part sandwiching the paper has an uneven shape (for example, a jagged shape or a wavy shape). Thereby, compared with the case where the part which pinches | interposes paper is linear, the frictional force of paper and an opening / closing part increases, and the opening / closing part can hold a paper as reliably as possible.

(21st Embodiment)
FIG. 84 is a plan view of the gripping tip 312 according to the twenty-first embodiment of the present invention. In FIG. 84, the grip front end portion 312 includes two movable curved surface portions 3122 and a fixed curved surface portion 3121. The two movable curved surface portions 3122 can be moved to the fixed curved surface portion 3121 by a wire (not shown). When the movable curved surface portion 3122 is pulled with a wire, for example, two wires are used, and the pulling direction of one wire is reversed in order to pull the movable curved surface portion 3122 closer to the pipe portion (not shown). A pulley should be provided. The other wire is used to pull the movable curved surface portion 3122 far from the pipe portion (not shown). Note that the two movable curved surface portions 3122 may be movable toward the fixed curved surface portion 3121 by an electromagnet (not shown). In this manner, the paper can be gripped as reliably as possible by sandwiching the paper at two places. As shown in the eighteenth to twentieth embodiments, the circular shape, the cross-sectional shape of the cross section, and the unevenness of the opening / closing portion are also applicable to the twenty-first embodiment. In addition, the structure which opens and closes an opening / closing part with an electromagnet is applicable also in other embodiment.

(Twenty-second embodiment)
FIG. 85 is a plan view of a gripping tip D1 according to the twenty-second embodiment of the present invention. As shown in FIG. 85, the opening / closing part constituted by the movable curved surface part D2 and the fixed curved surface part D3 is formed in the vertical direction with respect to the wiping arm (pipe part). The opening / closing part may be configured laterally with respect to the wiping arm (pipe part), or the opening / closing part may be configured vertically.

(23rd embodiment)
FIG. 86 is a perspective view of the gripping tip 312 according to the twenty-third embodiment of the present invention. The tip portion 312A of the grip tip portion 312 is bent. The surface of the tip portion 312A is formed of a soft member such as rubber or silicon. The tip portion 312A contains an elastic member such as a spring, rubber, or silicon. Thus, the tip portion 312A is bent in advance by the elastic member. Paper is also attached to the tip portion 312A. Thus, the paper can reach the urethral opening of the woman, and the urine adhering to the buttocks can be wiped off. Since the distal end portion 312A is made of an elastic member, it is possible to prevent troubles such as injury caused by gripping the urethral opening and touching the distal end portion 312.

  The tip portion 312A may be driven up and down by, for example, a cam turning inside. If the tip 312A can be driven up and down, the tip 312A may be lowered when wiping near the anus, and the tip 312A may be raised when wiping the urethral orifice. Thereby, it is possible to prevent the tip portion 312A from interfering when wiping around the anus. When the tip portion 312A can be driven up and down, it is not essential that the tip portion 312A is bent in advance by a soft member. Any known mechanism such as an artificial muscle may be used as a configuration that allows the tip portion 312A to be driven up and down.

(24th Embodiment)
FIG. 87 is a block diagram showing a functional configuration of a buttock wiping apparatus E1 according to the twenty-fourth embodiment of the present invention. 87, the buttocks wiping device E1 includes a wiping arm driving unit E2, a control unit E3, a wiping start switch (anus) E4, a wiping start switch (female) E5, a wiping start switch (vagina) E6, and an operation. A portion E7 and a wiping arm E8 are provided.

  As shown in the other embodiments, the wiping arm driving unit E2 is configured by, for example, various motors so as to drive the wiping arm E8. The control unit E3 controls the operation of the wiping arm driving unit E2. The wiping start switches E4 to E6 are switches for instructing the start of wiping. The operation unit E7 is an operation device such as a joystick or various switches for manually operating the wiping arm E8.

  FIG. 88 is a flowchart illustrating an outline of the operation of the control unit E3 in the twenty-fourth embodiment. First, the control unit E3 determines which of the wiping start switches E4 to E6 has been pressed (E9). When the wiping start switch (anus) E4 is pressed, the control unit E3 controls the wiping arm driving unit E2 so as to wipe the vicinity of the anus (E10). When the wiping start switch (female) E5 is pressed, the control unit E3 controls the wiping arm driving unit E2 so as to wipe the female urethral opening and the vicinity of the anus (E11). Preferably, the control unit E3 controls the wiping arm driving unit E2 to wipe the vicinity of the anus after wiping the vicinity of the urethral opening. As a result, the anus is wiped off with paper with urine, so that the sense of cleanliness is greater than when the mouth of the urethra is wiped off with paper that wiped the anus. When the wiping start switch (vagina) E6 is pressed, the control unit E3 controls the wiping arm driving unit E2 to wipe around the vagina (E12). In the operation of E10, E11, and E12, if there is an interruption due to manual operation from the operation unit E7, the control unit E3 moves the wiping arm E8 as shown in FIG. The wiping arm driving unit E2 is controlled so as to perform the wiping operation.

  As described above, in the twenty-fourth embodiment, the anus, woman, and vagina are used as an example of the plurality of wiping start switches shown in FIG. Thereby, the wiping pattern by a sex difference will be preset. For example, when a handicapped woman uses a buttocks wiping device, not only the anus but also the urethral mouth and vagina that are part of the buttocks may be wiped off. The buttocks wiping device according to the twenty-fourth embodiment can also cope with such a case.

(25th Embodiment)
FIG. 89 is a schematic perspective view of an automatic paper feeder F1 used in the buttocks wiping device according to the twenty-fifth embodiment. FIG. 90 is a diagram illustrating the operation of the automatic sheet feeder F1. In FIG. 89, the automatic paper feeder F1 is disposed on the wiping arm F2. The automatic paper feeder F1 includes a rotating part F3, a lid part F4, a protruding part F5, side plates F6 and F7 (represented by broken lines in FIG. 89), and feeding rollers F8 and F9 (see FIG. 90). And cutting rollers F10 and F11 (see FIG. 90). The rotation part F3 has a motor inside. The rotating part F3 can fold the lid part F4 by the motor. When the cover part F4 rotates, the protrusion part F5 is inserted into the opening / closing part provided at the grip front end part of the wiping arm F2. When the protrusion F5 is inserted into the opening / closing part, the opening / closing part is closed and the paper is gripped. The timing of gripping the paper may be confirmed by, for example, the paper attachment confirmation switch 314b in FIG. 47, but is not limited thereto. The feeding rollers F8 and F9 sandwich the toilet paper from both sides. The feeding rollers F8 and / or F9 are attached to a rotating shaft of a motor (not shown), and toilet paper is fed by rotating the rotating shaft of the motor.

  The delivered toilet paper enters between the cutting rollers F10 and F11. Further, the drawn-out toilet paper reaches the top end of the wiping arm F2. At this time, since there is the side plate F6, the toilet paper naturally falls in the direction of the side plate F7. When the toilet paper hits the side plate F7, it will naturally fall down in the direction of the side plate F6. In this way, the toilet paper is folded between the side plates F6 and F7 (see FIG. 90 (a)). The feeding amount of the toilet paper is set in advance, and when the toilet paper is fed by the feeding amount, the rotation of the feeding rollers F8 and F9 is stopped by a control unit (not shown). However, the feeding amount can be changed according to the user's preference.

  Next, the cutting roller F10 is moved to the cutting roller F11 side by a motor or a slider (not shown). As a result, the toilet paper is sandwiched between the cutting rollers F10 and F11 (see FIG. 90B). Next, the cutting rollers F10 and F11 simultaneously move leftward on the paper surface (see FIG. 90 (c)). At this time, the feeding rollers F8 and F9 may rotate in a direction opposite to that when the feeding rollers F8 and F9 are fed. The feeding rollers F8, F9 and the cutting rollers F10, F11 are separated from each other by a predetermined interval so that the perforation of the toilet paper always comes between the feeding rollers F8, F9 and the cutting rollers F10, F11. When the cutting rollers F10 and F11 simultaneously move leftward on the paper surface, the toilet paper is cut at the perforation (see FIG. 90C).

  Next, the cutting roller F10 moves rightward on the paper surface and returns to the original position. At the same time, the cutting roller F11 moves rightward on the paper surface and returns to the original position. Thereby, the cut toilet paper drips down (see FIG. 90 (d)).

  After the toilet paper is cut, the rotating part F3 rotates the lid part F4, whereby the toilet paper is inserted into the opening / closing part and is gripped by the gripping tip part.

  The side plates F6 and F7, the feeding rollers F8 and F9, and the cutting rollers F10 and F11 function as a paper feeding unit that feeds roll-shaped toilet paper, folds the fed toilet paper, and cuts the folded toilet paper. To do. The rotation part F3, the cover part F4, and the protrusion part F5 function as a paper attachment part for attaching the toilet paper cut by the paper feeding part to the wiping arm F2.

  The automatic paper feeder F1 may be installed later or in the vicinity of the attachment detection unit 113 in FIG. 1 or in the vicinity of the attachment detection unit 314 in FIG.

  According to the twenty-fifth embodiment, a buttock wiping device in which paper is automatically attached is provided. If the dementia becomes severe, the disability becomes severe, or the hand is inconvenient, it becomes difficult to even cut the paper to the appropriate length and attach it to the wiping arm. As in the twenty-fifth embodiment, if a process from paper attachment to wiping is automatically performed, even a severe person can operate.

  In FIGS. 89 and 90, the circular gripping tip is used, but the present invention is not limited to this. FIG. 91 is a cross-sectional view when the structure shown in FIG. 46 is used as the gripping tip. However, the lid portion F4 is large enough to cover the upper surface of the gripping tip. As shown in FIG. 91, the toilet paper F13 may be wavy. In such a case, if the toilet paper F13 is gripped as it is, there is a possibility that the toilet paper F13 may be turned over at the time of wiping. FIG. 92 is a diagram illustrating a state when the lid F4 is inserted. As shown in FIG. 92, the lid F4 functions as a pressing member for wiping the toilet paper F13 attached to the wiping arm from above, whereby the paper is shaped and prevented from turning over. . The lid portion may have a shape along the curved shape of the gripping tip portion.

  93 and 94 are cross-sectional views showing other configurations of the pressing member. As shown in FIG. 93, the pressing member is a flat plate F14. As shown in FIG. 94, the toilet paper F13 is configured to pass under the flat plate F14 when the wiping arm moves. Thereby, the toilet paper F13 is shaped.

  Thus, if the pressing member for pressing the toilet paper attached to the wiping arm from above is installed in the buttock wiping device, the toilet paper can be prevented from turning over.

  FIG. 95 is a cross-sectional view showing a configuration in which the toilet paper F13 is inserted into the opening / closing part by the rod-like member F15. As shown in FIG. 95, the rod-shaped member F15 may be moved downward by a motor or a slider (not shown), and the toilet paper F13 may be inserted into the opening / closing portion. In this case, the control unit may control the wiping arm driving unit so as to pull the wire by detecting that the rod-like member F15 has reached the opening / closing unit by a mechanical switch or the like.

(26th Embodiment)
FIG. 96 is a perspective view of a toilet bowl G1 used in the buttocks wiping device according to the twenty-sixth embodiment of the present invention. As shown in FIG. 96, the side opening G2 is provided in the toilet bowl G1. A slit G3 is provided in the side opening G2. The slit G3 is controlled to close at the time of washing with water. The buttocks wiping device is installed beside the toilet bowl G1. The wiping arm of the buttock wiping device is inserted from the side opening G2 to wipe off the buttock. As a specific configuration of the buttock wiping device, the configuration of another embodiment may be used. In this way, the buttock can be wiped even if a hole is made in the toilet bowl itself and the wiping arm is inserted.

(Twenty-seventh embodiment)
97 and 98 are perspective views of a toilet bowl G4 used in the buttocks wiping device according to the twenty-seventh embodiment of the present invention. A toilet lowering device G5 is attached to the toilet G4. The toilet lowering device G5 is fixed to the wall surface. The toilet lowering device G5 includes a motor G6, a pulley G7, and a chain belt G8. The chain belt G8 is attached to the back surface of the toilet bowl G4. The toilet seat G9 is fixed to the wall surface. The toilet bowl G4 is attached to the toilet bowl lowering device G5 so as to float from the floor. As the motor G6 rotates, the chain belt G8 rotates and the toilet is lowered. Further, when the motor G6 rotates in the reverse direction, the chain belt G8 rotates and the toilet rises.

  A buttocks wiping device is installed beside the toilet bowl G4. The buttocks wiping device wipes the wiping arm so that the toilet paper attached to the wiping arm is exposed from the defecation opening of the toilet seat through the gap between the toilet and the toilet seat generated when the toilet is lowered by the toilet lowering device. The arm drive unit is driven. As a specific configuration of the buttock wiping device, the configuration of another embodiment may be used.

  In this way, it is also possible to provide a heel wiping device that lowers the toilet and inserts a wiping arm into the gap between the toilet and the toilet seat to wipe the buttock.

(Twenty-eighth embodiment)
FIG. 99 is a block diagram showing a functional configuration of a buttock wiping device H1 according to the twenty-eighth embodiment of the present invention. In FIG. 99, the buttock wiping device H1 includes a wiping arm driving unit H2, a control unit H3, a wiping start switch H4, a cleaning mode switch H5, a wiping arm H6, and an operation unit E7.

  As shown in the other embodiments, the wiping arm driving unit H2 is configured by various motors, for example, so as to drive the wiping arm H6. The control unit H3 controls the operation of the wiping arm driving unit H2. The wiping start switch H4 is a switch for instructing the start of wiping. The operation unit H7 is an operation device such as a joystick or various switches for manually operating the wiping arm H6. The cleaning mode switch H5 is a switch that is pressed when the wiping arm H6 is cleaned.

  FIG. 100 is a flowchart illustrating an outline of the operation of the control unit H3 in the twenty-eighth embodiment. First, the control unit H3 determines which switch has been pressed (H17). When the wiping start switch is pressed, the control unit H3 controls the wiping arm driving unit H2 so as to wipe the vicinity of the anus (H18). If there is an interruption due to manual operation from the operation unit H7, the control unit H3 moves the wiping arm H6 to perform the wiping operation at a desired position as shown in FIG. The drive unit H2 is controlled. On the other hand, when the cleaning mode switch H5 is pressed, the control unit H3 controls the wiping arm driving unit H2 to stop at the exposed position without attaching paper to the wiping arm H6 (H19). When the cleaning mode switch H5 is pressed again, the control unit H3 controls the wiping arm driving unit H2 so as to accommodate the wiping arm H6.

  Thus, when the cleaning mode is instructed by the user, the wiping arm H6 is exposed from the opening of the toilet seat to a visible position. Therefore, the wiping arm H6 can be cleaned. The control unit H3 may control the wiping arm driving unit H2 so that paper is attached to the wiping arm H6 and exposed.

(Twenty-ninth embodiment)
FIG. 101 is a block diagram showing a functional configuration of a buttock wiping device H10 according to a twenty-ninth embodiment of the present invention. In FIG. 101, parts denoted by the same reference numerals as those in FIG. 99 have the same functions. The heel wiping device H10 further includes a dirt detection unit H11. The dirt detection unit H11 can detect the dirt on the gripping tip H12 of the wiping arm H6.

  FIG. 102 is a diagram illustrating an example of the configuration of the dirt detection unit H11. The dirt detection unit H11 includes an optical sensor provided inside the gripping tip H12, a detection circuit that detects the amount of light received by the optical sensor, and a determination circuit that determines dirt. When the dirt detection unit H11 is used, the fixed curved surface portion (may be a movable curved surface portion) H13 of the gripping tip portion H12 is transparent or translucent. The determination circuit determines whether dirt is grasped and attached to the distal end portion H12 according to the amount of light detected by the detection circuit. For example, the judgment circuit measures the amount of light at the start of the wiping operation, measures the amount of light at the completion of the wiping operation, compares the amount of light at the start with the amount of light at the completion, and the amount of light at the end becomes weak If it is, it is determined that dirt is attached.

  FIG. 103 is a flowchart showing an outline of the operation of the control unit H3 in the twenty-ninth embodiment. FIG. 103 shows the operation after the paper is removed. The control unit H3 determines whether or not the dirt detection unit H11 detects the dirt (H14). When the dirt is detected, the control unit H3 outputs a warning sound or the like to an output unit (not shown) and accommodates the wiping arm H6 in the wiping arm driving unit H2 (H15). Alternatively, the control unit H3 stops the wiping arm H6 at the exposed position, and causes an output unit (not shown) to output a warning sound or the like (H15).

  On the other hand, when dirt is not detected, control part H3 controls wiping arm drive part H2 so that wiping arm H6 may be stored (H16).

  If dirt is attached to the tip of the grip, it is better to clean as soon as possible from the standpoint of hygiene and prevention of equipment failure. According to the twenty-ninth embodiment, dirt can be detected and a warning can be issued, or the wiping arm can be left exposed, which facilitates cleaning.

  Depending on the user, while the buttock is wiped off by the buttock wiping device, there is a possibility that constipation occurs and the stool is defecate on the gripping tip. With respect to such unexpected dirt, dirt can be grasped by using the buttock wiping device according to the twenty-ninth embodiment.

(Thirty embodiment)
FIG. 104 is a plan view showing a schematic configuration of the buttock wiping apparatus I1 according to the thirtieth embodiment of the present invention. In FIG. 104, the outer casing I2 is shown in a sectional view for easy understanding of the configuration. In FIG. 104, it is assumed that the lower side in the drawing is the front direction of the toilet seat IA (the side on which a man stands when pissing). In FIG. 104, the heel wiping device I1 includes an outer casing I2, an automatic paper feeding device I3, a wiping arm I5 including a gripping tip I4, a front / rear drive unit I6, a rotation / up / down / tilt drive unit I7, And a joint mechanism I8.

  The toilet paper cut by the automatic paper feeder I3 is placed on the gripping tip I4. The grip tip portion I4 grips the toilet paper. The front-rear drive unit I6 is configured by a slider for moving the wiping arm I5 back and forth. The rotation / up / down / inclination drive unit I7 is configured by a motor for rotating, up / down, or inclining the wiping arm I5. The joint mechanism portion I8 is a mechanism for bending the wiping arm I5 at an intermediate portion of the wiping arm I5.

  The joint mechanism I8 may also be provided with a vertical mechanism for moving the wiping arm I5 up and down and a tilting mechanism for tilting the wiping arm I5. In this case, although not limited, a rotation drive unit may be used instead of the rotation / up / down / tilt drive unit I7.

  By providing the joint mechanism portion I8 at the intermediate portion of the wiping arm I5, it is possible to reduce the size of the buttock wiping device. Moreover, if the joint mechanism part I8 is used, the movement range of the wiping arm I5 can be expanded. 105-112 is a figure for demonstrating operation | movement of a buttock wiping apparatus. Here, a description will be given of a movement for causing the grip front end I4 to reach the entire opening of the toilet seat IA. However, in an actual product, there is a case where the gripping tip portion I4 does not have to reach the entire opening. In that case, it is possible to further downsize the buttock wiping device.

  FIG. 105 is a diagram illustrating a state when the front-rear drive unit I6 moves the wiping arm I5 backward. FIG. 106 is a diagram illustrating a state when the joint mechanism unit I8 bends the wiping arm I5. FIG. 107 is a diagram showing a state when the front-rear drive unit I6 advances the wiping arm I5 after the state of FIG. FIG. 108 is a diagram illustrating a state when the joint mechanism unit I8 extends the wiping arm I5 after the state illustrated in FIG.

  If the state shown in FIG. 107 is used without using the joint mechanism I8, after the rotation / up / down / tilt drive unit I7 moves backward, the wiping arm I5 rotates at the root, and further the wiping arm I5 must move forward. In order for the wiping arm I5 to pivot at the root, the opening provided in the outer casing must be enlarged. However, since there is a mechanism (for example, the transmission unit 103a) for raising and lowering the toilet seat by the toilet seat elevator, the wiping arm I5 is inserted into the gap between the toilet seat and the toilet bowl simply by enlarging the opening of the outer casing. It is not possible. It is necessary to devise so that the wiping arm I5 can be inserted into the gap appropriately by enlarging the lateral width of the outer casing to ensure a wide rotation area by the rotation / up / down / tilt drive unit I7. As a result, it is difficult to reduce the size of the buttock wiping device.

  However, if the joint mechanism portion I8 is used, the wiping arm I5 can be turned slightly, for example, the opening of the outer casing can be made small, and a mechanism (for example, the transmission portion 103a) for raising and lowering the toilet seat by the toilet seat elevator Avoiding this, it becomes easy to insert the wiping arm I5 into the gap. Thereby, size reduction of a buttock wiping apparatus is attained.

  FIG. 109 is a diagram showing a state when the joint mechanism I8 bends the wiping arm after the state shown in FIG. In order to obtain the state shown in FIG. 109 without using the joint mechanism portion I8, the wiping arm I5 must further move backward from the state shown in FIG. Therefore, it can be understood that the hip mechanism wiping device can be downsized by using the joint mechanism portion I8.

  FIG. 110 is a diagram illustrating a state when the joint mechanism unit I8 further bends the wiping arm after the state of FIG. 109 and the wiping arm moves backward. FIG. 111 is a diagram illustrating a state when the joint mechanism unit I8 extends the wiping arm I5 after the state illustrated in FIG. 110. FIG. 112 is a diagram illustrating a state when the wiping arm moves backward after the state of FIG. 111 and the joint mechanism I8 bends the wiping arm I5. It can be understood that the outer casing must be large in order to achieve the state shown in FIGS. 110 to 112 without using the joint mechanism portion I8.

  As described above, when the joint mechanism portion I8 is used, the wiping range can be widened, and the buttocks wiping device can be downsized.

(Thirty-first embodiment)
FIG. 113 is a plan view showing the internal mechanism of the buttocks wiping apparatus J1 according to the thirty-first embodiment of the present invention. FIG. 114 is a plan view showing a state when the buttock wiping device J1 moves. FIG. 115 is a perspective view showing the internal mechanism of the buttock wiping device J1. FIG. 116 is a front view showing a state when the heel wiping device J1 moves. In FIGS. 113 to 116, the buttock wiping device J1 is installed beside the toilet bowl J4 in combination with a toilet seat lifting device (not shown) as in the other embodiments. In FIGS. 113 and 114, the toilet seat is not shown, and the toilet hole and the position of the water tank are shown. Unlike the heel wiping device shown in FIGS. 2 and 36, the heel wiping device J1 keeps the gripping tip at the rear portion of the toilet J4, and the wiping arm on which the paper is gripped moves from the rear to the front. Let

  The heel wiping device J1 includes a wiping arm driving unit J2 and a wiping arm J3. The gripping tip J6 of the wiping arm J3 is placed on the placing table J5 in the standby state (FIG. 113). An automatic paper feeder (not shown) is attached to the mounting table J5. However, the mounting table J5 is exposed, and the paper may be manually gripped and attached to the leading end J6. In addition, although the thing of circular shape was illustrated on the two-dimensional plane as the holding | grip front-end | tip part J6, it is not restricted to this. In addition to the structure shown in FIGS. 89 and 90, the automatic paper feeder may have a structure in which paper is cut with a cutter, or any known structure in which toilet paper is automatically folded and cut.

  The wiping arm drive unit J2 includes a front-rear drive unit J7, a rotation drive unit J8, a vertical drive unit J9, an inclination drive unit J10, and a U-shaped member J11. The front / rear drive unit J7 moves the rotation drive unit J8 back and forth. The rotation drive unit J8 rotates the wiping arm J3 around the rotation axis so as to be exposed at the opening of the toilet seat. The vertical drive unit J9 moves the wiping arm J3 up and down to contact the gripping tip J6 with the paper attached to the collar. The tilt drive unit J10 tilts the gripping tip J6 of the wiping arm J3 and drops it with paper. The U-shaped member J11 connects the rotation drive unit J8 and the wiping arm J3.

  When the paper is attached, the rotation driving unit J8 rotates the wiping arm 3. At the same time, the front / rear drive unit J7 moves the wiping arm 3 backward from the opening of the toilet seat so that the gripping tip J6 is exposed to an appropriate position, thereby exposing the gripping tip J6 (FIGS. 114 and FIG. 116). In FIG. 114, the description of the paper that should have been attached to the gripping tip J6 is omitted. When the wiping operation is completed, the gripping of the paper by the opening / closing part J12 of the gripping tip J6 is released, and the tilt driving part J10 tilts the wiping arm J3 and drops it with the paper. Thereafter, the vertical drive unit J9, the rotation drive unit J8, and the front / rear drive unit J7 are driven, and the wiping arm J3 returns to the standby position. In addition, about other control of the wiping arm drive part J2, since it is the same as that of other embodiment, description is abbreviate | omitted.

  In this way, if the wiping arm J3 is kept waiting at the rear and the wiping arm J3 is rotated when the paper is attached, the paper can be attached at the rear portion. For example, when the automatic paper feeding function is provided, if the automatic paper feeding mechanism is in front, there is a possibility that it will be in the way. Thus, as in the thirty-first embodiment, if paper is attached at the rear, the automatic paper feeding mechanism is unlikely to get in the way.

  As shown in FIGS. 114 and 116, the curved portion of the U-shaped member J11 can avoid the frame body J13 such as a transmission portion or a rigid portion where the toilet seat lifting machine applies a force to raise the toilet seat. The size of the apparatus can be reduced. Further, at the time of rotation, a part of the U-shaped member J11 is exposed to the outside of the heel wiping device J1, and the vertical drive unit J9 and the tilt driving unit J10 are exposed to the outside of the heel wiping device J1. Therefore, the lateral width of the buttock wiping device J1 can be narrowed, the length of the wiping arm J3 can be shortened, and the vertical width of the buttock wiping device J1 can be shortened. Thereby, size reduction of a buttock wiping apparatus is attained.

(Thirty-second embodiment)
FIG. 117 is an exploded perspective view of the gripping tip K1 according to the thirty-second embodiment of the present invention. The gripping tip K1 includes an upper housing K2, a lower housing K3, a movable curved surface portion K4, a fixed curved surface portion K5, a movable slide portion K6, actuator fixing portions K7 and K8, and an elastic member fixing portion K9. The first actuator K10, the second actuator K11, the third actuator K12, the elastic member K13, the electrical connector K14, and the power cords K15, K16, K17, K18, K19, K20 are provided. A plan view of the gripping tip K1 is the same as the gripping tip K6 shown in FIG. The front view of the gripping tip K1 is the same as the gripping tip K6 shown in FIG.

  The fixed curved surface portion K5 is fixed to the upper housing K2. Part of the movable curved surface portion K4 is inserted into a groove portion (not visible on FIG. 117, corresponding to the groove portion 3121a of FIG. 46) provided in the upper housing K2. FIG. 118 is a cross-sectional view of the fixed curved surface portion K5 and the movable curved surface portion K4. The fixed curved surface portion K5 has a convex portion K50 continuously in a semicircular shape. The convex portion K50 may be provided on the movable curved surface portion K4. The convex portion K50 increases the pressure for gripping the paper and makes it difficult for the paper to come off.

  The fixed curved surface portion K5 and the movable curved surface portion K4 serve as an opening / closing portion for gripping paper. A movable slide portion K6 is attached to an end portion of the movable curved surface portion K4 inserted into the groove portion. The movable slide part K6 has a blindfold part K21. The blindfold K21 conceals the gap in the slot and prevents moisture from entering inside as much as possible. One end of the first and second actuators K10 and K11 is attached to the movable slide portion K6. The other ends of the first and second actuators K10 and K11 are attached to actuator fixing portions K7 and K8, respectively. Furthermore, one end of a third actuator K12 and an elastic member K13 such as a spring is attached to the movable slide portion K6. The other ends of the third actuator K12 and the elastic member K13 are attached to the elastic member fixing portion K9. The elastic member K13 always applies force in the direction in which the movable curved surface portion K4 is opened. Power cords K15 and K17 are connected to the first actuator K10, and these are connected to the electrical connector 14. Power cords K16 and K18 are connected to the second actuator K11, and these are connected to the electrical connector 14. Power cords K19 and K20 are connected to the third actuator K12, and these are connected to the electrical connector K14. The wiring is not limited to the above.

  The gripping tip K1 attaches the electrical connector K14 to a hole having a size capable of inserting the pipe end of the wiping arm. As a result, the end of the pipe having the electrical connector on the male side of the electrical connector K14 is gripped and inserted into the tip K1, and the male and female electrical connectors K14 are connected.

  The first and second actuators K10 and K11 and the third actuator K12 have a property of contracting when current flows and expanding when current flow is released. As the first and second actuators K10, K11 and the third actuator K12, any known element can be used as long as it can be expanded and contracted by an electric signal. For example, an actuator made of a shape memory alloy is used. Available. That is, when an electric current flows, heat is generated in the actuator, and the heat can be contracted to a shape in which the shape memory alloy is stored, and an actuator that can expand and contract can be provided.

  A control unit (not shown) applies current to the first and second actuators K10 and K11 when paper is attached. As a result, the first and second actuators K10 and K11 apply a force in a direction opposite to the force applied by the elastic member K13, and move the movable curved surface portion K4 in the closing direction. One of the first and second actuators is sufficient.

  When removing the paper, a control unit (not shown) prevents current from flowing through the first and second actuators K10 and K11, and flows current through the third actuator K12 in a direction to open the movable curved surface portion K4. Move. Even if the third actuator K12 is not provided by the elastic member K13, if the current is not passed through the first and second actuators K10 and K11, the movable curved surface portion K4 opens, so the third actuator K12. Is not necessary. However, since the first and second actuators K10 and K11 have a property of gradually extending after the current is released, the opening speed of the movable curved surface portion K4 is faster when the current is passed through the third actuator K12. You can drop the paper faster.

  As described above, the opening / closing part can be opened / closed with a simple configuration by opening / closing the opening / closing part by the actuator. Further, since the configuration is simple, it is easy to construct a waterproof mechanism. Furthermore, even if water enters the gripping tip, the internal structure is simple, and it is easy to care for. In addition, since the gripping tip can be detached from the wiping arm by the electric connector, the gripping tip can be attached and detached with a simple configuration, and easy to clean. In the buttock wiping device, the gripping tip is the most unsanitary. If the gripping tip is detachable with a simple configuration, the gripping tip can be easily maintained, and the practicality is dramatically improved.

(Other embodiments)
The structure of the buttocks wiping device 300 shown in the ninth embodiment can be used for a structure in which the buttocks wiping device is arranged under the water tank as in the second embodiment. That is, the wiping arm in the second embodiment may be replaced with the wiping arm in the ninth embodiment. Furthermore, the cover portion in the ninth embodiment may also be used in the second embodiment to prevent the paper from being soiled by rotating the cover portion from under the water tank.

  All the above embodiments are used not only in flush toilets but also in so-called furniture-like toilets installed beside a bed or the like.

  FIG. 67 is a diagram illustrating another configuration of the attachment detection unit 314. As shown in FIG. 67, it is assumed that the gripping tip 312 is placed on a soft member 314n such as sponge or urethane. A hard member 314m is provided below the soft member 314n. A paper attachment confirmation switch 314b is provided under the hard member 314m. When the attachment detection unit 314 rotates and the gripping tip 312 is pushed, the paper attachment confirmation switch 314b is turned on and the wire is pulled. In this way, the wire may be pulled by detecting that the toilet paper is placed.

  FIG. 68 is a diagram showing another configuration of the gripping tip 312. As shown in FIG. 68, the grip front end portion 312 may have a curved surface with a curved paper attachment portion, such as a bowl shape or a sushi shape. Also in this case, it is preferable to provide the opening / closing part 312p so that the paper is gripped by pulling the wire.

  FIG. 69 is a diagram showing another configuration of the gripping tip portion 312. As shown in FIG. 69, the grip front end portion 312 may have a curved surface with a curved paper attachment portion, such as a spherical shape. Also in this case, it is preferable to provide the opening / closing part 312q so as to grip the paper by pulling the wire.

  In addition, the shape of the grip tip 312 may be any shape that can easily fit near the anus.

  The control unit may be configured to change the pressure with which the wiping arm presses the buttock according to a user instruction.

  Note that the paper feeding unit is not limited to the mechanism shown in FIGS. 89 and 90 as long as it has a mechanism that can fold the toilet paper that has been fed out and cut the folded toilet paper. For example, the automatic paper feeder may have a structure in which toilet paper is cut with a blade. Further, for example, the toilet paper may be cut by spraying water. The folded toilet paper may be cut by other known methods. When cutting toilet paper with a knife, for example, the toilet paper can be cut by feeding the toilet paper with two rollers and sandwiching the toilet paper with two blades. As a cutting mechanism using such a cutter, for example, Japanese Patent No. 3644946, Japanese Patent No. 3978323, and Japanese Patent Laid-Open No. 2000-287872 are well known.

  Although the present invention has been described in detail above, the above description is merely illustrative of the present invention in all respects and is not intended to limit the scope thereof. It goes without saying that various improvements and modifications can be made without departing from the scope of the present invention.

  The present invention is an apparatus for wiping the buttock and is industrially applicable.

100, A1, B1, C1, E1, H1 Wedge wiping device 101 Toilet seat with hot water washer 102 Rigid part 103, C4 Toilet seat lift 103a Transmission unit 104 Transmission unit 104a Rotating unit 104b Rotating unit 105 Cylinder unit 106 Power unit 107 Fixed Part 108, A2, B2, E2, H2 Wiping arm driving part 109 Vertical rotation driving part 1091 Rotating motor 110, A6, B6, E8, H6 Wiping arm 110a Pipe part 110b, 110b, 110c, 110d, 110e Wire 111 arm Support portion 111a Pipe tip support seat 112, D1 Grab tip 112a Wire opening 113 Attachment detection portion 114b Rotating portion 114 Lid portion 114a Protruding portion 115 Toilet bowl 116 Water tank 117 Defecation opening 118 Hot water washing device 118 a Hot water cleaning nozzle 120 Paper 121 Gap 130, A3, B3, E3, H3 Control unit 131 Paper attachment confirmation switch 132 Paper attachment sensor 133 Paper attachment start switch 134, A4, B4, C2, E4, E5, E6, H4 Wiping start Switch 135 Toilet seat lifting / lowering detection sensor A5 Detection unit B5, E7, H7 Operation unit C5 On / off circuit C6 Toilet seat lifting switch F1 Automatic feeding device F2 Wiping arm F3 Rotating unit F4 Lid F5 Protrusion F6, F7 Side plates F8, F9 Roller F10, F11 Cutting roller F13 Toilet paper F14 Flat plate F15 Bar-shaped member G1 Toilet G2 Side opening G3 Slit G4 Toilet G5 Toilet lowering device G6 Motor G7 Pulley G8 Chain belt G9 Toilet seat H5 Cleaning mode switch H11 Dirt detection part H11 12 Grasping tip H13 Fixed curved surface (movable curved surface)
I1 Wrap wiping device I2 Outer case I3 Automatic paper feeder I4 Grasp tip I5 Wiping arm I6 Front / rear drive unit I7 Rotation / Up / down / tilt drive unit I8 Joint mechanism unit 1080 Front / rear drive unit 1084 Front / rear motor 1081 Pulley 1082 Pulley 1083 Belt 1091 Rotating motor 1092 Vertical motor 1093 Wire pulling motor 1111 Rotating motor fixing portion 1091c Rotating shaft 1112, 1113 Rotating fulcrum portion 1092a Vertical shaft 1094 Vertical fulcrum portion 1095 Vertical motor fixing portion 1098 Wire pulling motor fixing Part 1093c Pulling shaft 1093b Wire pulling disk 1093a Wire pulling metal fitting 1096 Pipe fixing support part 1097 Auxiliary support part 200 Hip part wiping device 201 Outer casing 202a Cover part 202 Frame body 203 Body 204 Frame 205 Frame 205 Frame 206 Cover slide part 207 Cover drive part 208 Front / rear drive part 2092 Vertical drive part 210 Wiping arm 210a Pipe part 211 Cover support part 212 Grasping tip part 213 Front / rear drive support part 220 Wiping arm drive Unit 230 Control unit 2091 Rotation drive unit 2092 Vertical drive unit 2093 Wire drive unit 2091b Rotation motor 2091a Rotation support unit 2085 Cover motor 2085a Belt 2085c Pulley 2085b Pulley 2084 Front / rear motor 2084a Belt 2092a Vertical traction motor 2093a Motor 300 Wing wiping device 300a Arm driving unit 301 Outer casing 301a Exposed port 301a Passing opening 302 Inner casing 302k Cover section 302a Cover drive unit 302b Rotating rod 302c Shaft 302a Cover motor 303 Toilet seat lift 303a Transmission unit 305 Cylinder unit 306 Power unit 306a Fixed unit 308x Fixed unit 308 Front / rear drive unit 308c Position detection switch 308a Position detection switch 308b Position detection switch 309 Up / down rotation Dynamic drive portion 310 Wiping arm 310a, D5 Pipe portion 312A Tip portion 310b Wire 312 Grasp tip portion 312a Upper housing 312b Lower housing 313 Gas feed portion 314 Detection portion 314a Protruding portion 314d Paper 314 Attachment detection portion 314c Handle portion 314d Support unit 314b Paper attachment confirmation switch 314 Paper attachment detection unit 320a Cover rotation unit 330 Control unit 3096 Inclination drive unit 3097 Wire drive unit 3106 Front / rear motor 309 Rotating motor 3095 Vertical motor 3093 Rotating connecting part 3094 Vertical connecting part 3096a Inclining motor 3098 Inclining connecting part 3102 Arm inclination transmitting part 3097a Wire pulling motor 3099 Wire pulling disk 3101 Wire pulling bracket 3104 Holding housing 312a Upper part Housing 312b Lower housing 3122, D2 Movable curved surface portion 3128 Wire mounting movable portion 3121, D3 Fixed curved surface portion D4 Housing portion 3123 Gas ejection portion 3125a, 3126a Fixed portion 3121a Groove hole portion 3127 Spring mounting portion 3122a Hook portion 3128a Hook groove Hole 3128b Spring hole 3128c Wire hole 3129 Pipe insertion hole 3125b, 3126b Fixing hole 3106 Air tube 3092 Rotating motor 3095 Vertical motor 3097 Ear pulling motor 3081 Front / rear motor 302a Cover motor 3096 Tilt motor 313 Gas feed section 314b Paper attachment confirmation switch 308a Reverse switch 308b Wiping position switch 308c Standby switch J1 Wedge wiping device J2 Wiping arm driving section J3 Wiping arm J5 Mounting base J6 Grasp tip J7 Front / rear drive part J8 Rotation drive part J9 Vertical drive part J10 Inclined drive part J11 U-shaped member J12 Opening / closing part K1 Grasp tip part K2 Upper case K3 Lower case K4 Movable curved part K5 Fixed curved surface Part K6 Movable slide part K7, K8 Actuator fixing part K9 Elastic member fixing part K10 First actuator K11 Second actuator K12 Third actuator K13 Elastic member K14 Electrical connector K15, K16, K17, K18, K19, K20 Power cord K50 Convex part

Claims (15)

A wiping device for wiping the buttock with toilet paper,
A wiping arm for attaching the toilet paper;
A wiping arm driving unit for driving the wiping arm;
A control unit for controlling the operation of the wiping arm driving unit;
A buttocks wiping device comprising: a detection unit that detects that the toilet paper is attached to the wiping arm. Wherein the control unit by the detection unit, when the mounting of the toilet paper is detected, and wherein said wiping driving the arm to said wiping arm driving unit, wiping buttocks of claim 1 device . The control unit, when the attachment of the toilet paper is not detected by the detection unit, drives the wiping arm to the wiping arm driving unit so as to return the wiping arm to an initial position, The buttocks wiping apparatus according to claim 1 or 2 .   The control unit is configured to stop the wiper arm at a position exposed from the toilet seat opening when the detection unit detects attachment of the toilet paper even when the toilet paper is removed. The buttock wiping device according to any one of claims 1 to 3, wherein the wiping arm driving unit drives the wiping arm. The wiping arm includes a gripping tip for gripping at least a portion of the toilet paper;
The buttocks wiping device further includes a protrusion for inserting the toilet paper into a part of the grip tip,
The detection unit detects that the toilet paper is attached by detecting that the toilet paper is inserted into the gripping tip by the protruding portion. The buttocks wiping apparatus as described in. The wiping arm includes a gripping tip for gripping at least a portion of the toilet paper;
The detection unit detects whether or not the toilet paper is attached by detecting whether or not the toilet paper is placed on the grip front end portion. 4. The buttock wiping device according to any one of 4 above. The wiping arm includes a gripping tip for gripping at least a portion of the toilet paper;
The detection unit detects whether or not the toilet paper is attached by detecting whether or not the gripping tip is holding the toilet paper. The buttocks wiping apparatus in any one of -4. A wiping device for wiping the buttock with toilet paper,
A wiping arm for attaching the toilet paper;
A wiping arm driving unit for driving the wiping arm;
A control unit for controlling the operation of the wiping arm drive unit,
When the control unit satisfies a predetermined condition, the control unit starts the operation of the wiping arm by the wiping arm driving unit,
The said control part starts the operation | movement of the said wiping arm by the said wiping arm drive part, when the said toilet paper is attached to the said wiping arm as the said predetermined conditions, The collar part wiping apparatus characterized by the above-mentioned. A wiping device for wiping the buttock with toilet paper,
A wiping arm for attaching the toilet paper;
A wiping arm drive unit that moves the wiping arm to a position to wipe off the collar,
A control unit for controlling the operation of the wiping arm drive unit,
The said control part moves the said wiping arm to the said wiping arm drive part from the opening of a toilet seat to the position which can be visually recognized, when cleaning mode is instruct | indicated by the user, The buttocks wiping apparatus characterized by the above-mentioned. A wiping device for wiping the buttock with toilet paper,
A wiping arm for attaching the toilet paper;
A wiping arm drive unit that moves the wiping arm to a position to wipe off the collar,
A control unit for controlling the operation of the wiping arm driving unit;
An operation unit for the user to instruct the moving direction of the wiping arm;
The controller is
When the movement direction of the wiping arm is instructed by the operation unit while the wiping operation by the wiping arm is being performed by the wiping arm driving unit, the wiping arm driving unit is moved so as to move in the moving direction. Move the wiping arm to
A collar wiping device, wherein the wiping arm driving unit drives the wiping arm so that the wiping operation resumes from the point after movement. A wiping device for wiping the buttock with toilet paper,
A wiping arm for attaching the toilet paper;
A wiping arm driving unit for driving the wiping arm;
A control unit for controlling the operation of the wiping arm driving unit;
A heel wiping apparatus comprising: a dirt detecting unit that detects dirt on a portion of the wiping arm where the toilet paper is attached. The control unit causes the wiping arm driving unit to drive the wiping arm so that the wiping arm is stopped at a position exposed from the toilet seat opening when the dirt is detected by the dirt detection unit. The buttocks wiping apparatus of Claim 11 characterized by these. 13. The heel wiping apparatus according to claim 11 or 12 , wherein the control unit issues a warning when the dirt is detected by the dirt detection unit. A wiping device for wiping the buttock with toilet paper,
A wiping arm for attaching the toilet paper;
A wiping arm driving unit for driving the wiping arm;
And a control unit for controlling the operation of said wiping toilet seat lifter for raising and lowering the arm drive portion and the stool seat,
The said control part stops the raising / lowering operation | movement by the said toilet seat lift, while the said wiping arm is driven by the said wiping arm drive part, The buttocks wiping apparatus characterized by the above-mentioned. A wiping device for wiping the buttock with toilet paper,
A wiping arm for attaching the toilet paper;
A wiping arm driving unit for driving the wiping arm;
And a control unit for controlling the operation of said wiping toilet seat lifter for raising and lowering the arm drive portion and the stool seat,
The said control part controls the said toilet seat lift so that the said toilet seat may incline forward, when the wipe of the said collar part is completed, The collar part wiping apparatus characterized by the above-mentioned.

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