JP5853176B2 - Toilet bowl - Google Patents

Description

  The present invention relates to a western-style toilet having a heating function.

  Conventionally, a toilet bowl having a heating function that enables heating of a toilet seat is known (for example, Patent Document 1). In such a toilet, since the toilet seat is kept warm even when the temperature is low, such as in winter, it is difficult for the user to feel the coldness of the seat, and the discomfort is reduced.

JP 2001-333872 A

  However, in the conventional toilet, the area around the buttocks and thighs that come into contact with the heated toilet seat feel warm, but when the ambient temperature is low, the area around the center of the buttocks exposed at the center opening of the toilet seat is cold. You may feel it.

  This invention is made | formed in view of the situation as mentioned above, and makes it the subject to provide the toilet bowl which can warm the user's center vicinity vicinity seated on the toilet seat.

  In order to solve the above-described problems, a toilet of the present invention is a toilet having a toilet body having a bowl with a rim at the upper end, and an annular toilet seat placed on the rim, the inside of the bowl Is provided with a heater provided with a heat release portion above the water surface in the bowl, and the heat discharge portion is provided flush with the inner surface of the bowl. Heat is applied to the vicinity of the opening at the center of the toilet seat.

  In this toilet, the heater is preferably an infrared heater.

  In this toilet, it is more preferable that the toilet seat includes a seating detection unit that detects a user's seating, and heating of the heater is started when the seating detection unit detects the seating.

  In this toilet, it is more preferable that the toilet includes an entry detection unit that detects entry of a user into a toilet room, and heating of the heater is started when the entry detection unit detects entry.

  According to the toilet of the present invention, the vicinity of the center of the buttock of the user seated on the toilet seat can be warmed, so that the entire buttock is warm and can be used comfortably.

(A) is the external appearance perspective view which illustrated 1st Embodiment of the toilet bowl of this invention. (B) is a longitudinal cross-sectional schematic diagram of the toilet body of the toilet bowl illustrated in (A). FIG. 2A is an enlarged perspective view illustrating a state near a heater disposed in the toilet illustrated in FIG. 1B, and FIG. 1B is disposed in the toilet illustrated in FIG. It is the cross-sectional enlarged view which illustrated the mode of the heater vicinity. It is the longitudinal cross-sectional schematic diagram which illustrated 2nd Embodiment of the toilet bowl of this invention. (A) is the longitudinal cross-sectional schematic diagram which illustrated 3rd Embodiment of the toilet bowl of this invention. (B) is a schematic diagram from above of the toilet illustrated in (A).

  Hereinafter, the toilet of the present invention will be described with reference to the drawings. In the present invention, “rear” refers to the back side of the user seated on the toilet seat, and “front” refers to the front side of the user seated on the toilet seat. It shall be said.

  FIG. 1A is an external perspective view illustrating the first embodiment of the toilet of the present invention.

  As illustrated in FIG. 1A, the toilet 1 includes a Western-style toilet body 3 having a bowl 2, a toilet seat 4, and a toilet lid 5, and is installed on a floor surface of a toilet room.

  The bowl 2 has a bowl shape whose inside is smoothly recessed downward, and a horizontal rim 21 serving as a toilet seat mounting surface is formed at the upper end. The bowl 2 can be formed of a material such as organic glass resin or earthenware, for example.

  A drain port 6 extending downward from the inner peripheral surface of the bowl 2 is provided at the bottom of the bowl 2. The form of the drain port 6 is not particularly limited, and may be various forms conventionally used. Specifically, although illustration is omitted, for example, a bowl provided with a trap for storing water at the bottom of the bowl 2 can be exemplified.

  The toilet seat 4 is pivotally supported in the left-right direction of the toilet 1 in the vicinity of the back of the toilet body 3 and can be opened and closed in the front-rear direction around this portion. The toilet seat 4 is formed in a substantially elliptical annular shape having an opening 41 at the center. Further, a support portion 42 is formed on the back surface of the toilet seat 4, and the support portion 42 and the rim 21 at the upper end of the bowl 2 come into contact with each other when the toilet seat is placed.

  A toilet seat heater (not shown) is disposed inside the toilet seat 4. The specific form of the toilet seat heater is not limited, and may be various known forms. For example, the toilet seat heater can be exemplified such that the temperature rises by energizing a tube-shaped heating wire (see, for example, JP 2010-104762 A, JP 2011-5001 A, etc.). Since the toilet seat heater is disposed on the toilet seat 4, it is difficult for the user to feel coldness in the contact portion (around the buttocks and the thigh) with the seated toilet seat 4.

  The toilet 1 can also include detection means (not shown) for detecting the user's seating on the toilet seat 4, entering the toilet room, changes in the illuminance and temperature of the toilet room, and the like. It is also possible to have a mechanism in which heating of the toilet seat heater is started in conjunction with detection by.

  The toilet lid 5 is pivotally supported in the left-right direction of the toilet bowl 1 in the vicinity of the rear of the toilet body 3, and can be opened and closed in the front-rear direction around this portion. The toilet seat 4 can be covered from above by closing the toilet lid 5, and it is designed so that a large step does not occur in the portion adjacent to the toilet body 3.

  A flush water outlet 22 is provided inside the bowl 2. The form and arrangement position of the water discharge port 22 are not particularly limited. Specifically, for example, the water outlet 22 is provided near the inner side surface of the bowl 2, and the wash water that has circulated clockwise through the water path below the rim 21 is discharged from the water outlet 22. A mode in which the cleaning water swirls on the inner surface can be exemplified. In this case, the discharged cleaning water gradually flows downward while turning, and is discharged from the drain port 6 while entraining filth.

  FIG. 1B is a schematic vertical cross-sectional view of the toilet body of the toilet illustrated in FIG. In FIG. 1 (B), the toilet bowl according to the first embodiment of the present invention is illustrated in a simplified manner, and for example, illustrations of a discharge port, a toilet lid, a part of a drain port, and the like are omitted.

  2A is an enlarged perspective view illustrating the vicinity of the heater disposed in the toilet illustrated in FIG. 1B, and FIG. 2B illustrates the toilet illustrated in FIG. 1B. It is the cross-sectional enlarged view which illustrated the mode of the heater vicinity arrange | positioned in.

  As illustrated in FIG. 1B, on the front side inside the bowl 2, a heater 7 having a heat release portion 7 a is disposed above the water surface W in the bowl 2. Further, as illustrated in FIGS. 1B, 2A, and 2B, the heat release portion 7a of the heater 7 is formed, for example, as a substantially elliptical surface and is flush with the inner surface of the bowl 2. It is set and displayed. For this reason, there is no sense of incongruity in the external appearance of the toilet bowl 1, the flow of the washing water is not hindered, and stagnation of dirt and dust is suppressed.

  Although the form of the heater 7 is not specifically limited, For example, infrared heaters, such as a halogen heater and a carbon heater, can be illustrated preferably. In the case of an infrared heater, it is easy to miniaturize and a sufficient amount of heat (temperature) can be secured. In the case of an infrared heater, the radiant heat spreads radially, so that a wide area can be warmed gently.

  Heat (radiant heat) from the heat release portion 7a of the heater 7 disposed on the front side inside the bowl 2 was released upward (for example, in the direction of the arrow in FIG. 1B) and placed. It extends to the vicinity of the opening 41 at the center of the toilet seat 4. For this reason, the heat released from the heat release part 7 a of the heater 7 can warm the vicinity of the center of the buttocks of the user seated on the toilet seat 4. The heater 7 is preferably set so that, for example, the vicinity of the central opening 41 of the toilet seat 4 can be heated to about 25 ° C. to 40 ° C. according to the warmth preferred by the user.

  In this way, the user can comfortably use the toilet 1 even in winter because the heat from the heat release portion 7a of the heater 7 warms not only the contact portion with the toilet seat 4 but also the entire buttocks. Further, since the heater 7 is disposed on the front side inside the bowl 2, there is no possibility that the user accidentally touches the heater 7 and is burned. Further, for example, dust and the like are suppressed from rising due to heat release from the heater 7 as compared with a form in which the buttock is heated with warm air or the like.

  The toilet seat 4 may be provided with seating detection means (not shown) for detecting the user's seating. When the seating detection means detects the seating, for example, a mechanism for starting heating of the heater 7 via the control means or the like can be provided. Furthermore, the toilet 1 can be provided with entry detection means (not shown) for detecting entry of the user into the toilet room. When the entry detection means detects entry, a mechanism for starting heating of the heater 7 via a control means or the like can be provided, for example. The toilet 1 includes the seating detection means and the room entry detection means, so that the heater 7 can be heated only when the user uses the toilet 1, and power during standby can be suppressed.

  FIG. 3 is a schematic vertical cross-sectional view illustrating a second embodiment of the toilet of the present invention. In FIG. 3, the toilet bowl of the second embodiment of the present invention is illustrated in a simplified manner, and for example, illustration of a discharge port, a toilet lid, a part of a drain port, and the like are omitted. Portions common to the points described in the first embodiment are denoted by the same reference numerals, and description thereof is partially omitted below.

  As illustrated in FIG. 3, on the rear side inside the bowl 2, a heater 7 including a heat release portion 7 a is disposed at a position above the water surface W in the bowl 2. Since the heat release portion 7a of the heater 7 is disposed flush with the inner surface of the bowl 2, the appearance of the toilet 1 is not uncomfortable, and the water flow of the washing water is not hindered.

  Heat (radiant heat) from the heat release portion 7a of the heater 7 disposed on the front side inside the bowl 2 is released upward (for example, in the direction of the arrow in FIG. 3) and is placed on the toilet seat 4 placed. It extends to the vicinity of the central opening 41. For this reason, the heat released from the heat release part 7 a of the heater 7 can warm the vicinity of the center of the buttocks of the user seated on the toilet seat 4. The user can use the toilet 1 comfortably because not only the contact portion with the toilet seat 4 but also the entire heel portion is heated by the heat from the heat release portion 7a of the heater 7. Furthermore, since the heater 7 is disposed on the rear side inside the bowl 2, there is no possibility that the user accidentally touches the heater 7 and is burned. Moreover, for example, toilet paper after use does not easily come into contact with the heater 7 and is excellent in safety. Furthermore, since the heater 7 is disposed on the rear side of the inside of the bowl 2 and the user does not easily see the light of the heater 7 when sitting on the toilet seat 4, it is difficult to feel glare and is easy to use. Yes.

  FIG. 4A is a schematic longitudinal sectional view illustrating a third embodiment of the toilet of the present invention. FIG. 4B is a schematic view from above of the toilet illustrated in FIG. 4 (A) and 4 (B), the third embodiment of the toilet of the present invention is illustrated in a simplified manner, and for example, illustration of a discharge port, a toilet lid, a part of a drain port, and the like are omitted. Portions common to the points described in the first and second embodiments are denoted by the same reference numerals, and description thereof is partially omitted below.

  As illustrated in FIG. 4, the heater 7 is disposed inside the bowl 2 in a strip shape over the entire inner circumferential surface in the horizontal direction. The heater 7 includes a heat release portion 7a and is disposed at a position above the position of the water surface W in the bowl 2. In this embodiment, the heater 7 is disposed in a strip shape over the entire inner peripheral surface of the bowl 2. Therefore, for example, a toilet with a relatively high position of the water surface W in the bowl 2 can be handled.

  Also in this form, since the heat release part 7a of the heater 7 is disposed flush with the inner surface of the bowl 2, the appearance of the toilet 1 is not uncomfortable and the water flow of the washing water is not hindered. Heat (radiant heat) from the heat release portion 7a of the heater 7 arranged circumferentially on the inner peripheral surface of the bowl 2 is released upward (for example, in the direction of the arrow in FIG. 4A) and placed. It extends to the vicinity of the opening 41 at the center of the toilet seat 4 that is made. For this reason, the heat released from the heat release part 7 a of the heater 7 can warm the vicinity of the center of the buttocks of the user seated on the toilet seat 4. Further, in this embodiment, heat is uniformly radiated from the entire circumference of the bowl 2 (arrow in FIG. 4B), so that the entire user's buttocks can be warmed more reliably and uniformly, and the toilet is comfortable. Can be used for

  Furthermore, since the heater 7 is arranged in a belt shape over the entire inner peripheral surface of the bowl 2, there is no risk that the user will accidentally contact the heater 7 and get burned. Moreover, for example, toilet paper after use does not easily come into contact with the heater 7 and is excellent in safety. Furthermore, it is difficult to directly view the light of the heater 7 when the user is seated on the toilet seat 4. For this reason, it is difficult for the user to feel the glare of the heater 7 and it is easy to use.

  The toilet of this invention is not limited to the above form. For example, the shape of the bowl, the structure of the drain outlet, the trap portion, and the like can be appropriately designed. Moreover, the toilet seat should just be a cyclic | annular form, for example, the thing of the form which the front side of the toilet seat partly interrupted is contained. Further, with respect to the heater disposed inside the bowl, the detailed structure and the size and shape of the heat release portion can be designed as appropriate.

DESCRIPTION OF SYMBOLS 1 Toilet bowl 2 Bowl 21 Rim 3 Toilet bowl body 4 Toilet seat 41 Opening 7 Heater 7a Heat release part W Water surface

Claims (4)

  A toilet body having a bowl body having a bowl with a rim at the upper end, and an annular toilet seat placed on the rim, the heat release portion being located above the water surface in the bowl inside the bowl The heat release part is arranged flush with the inner surface of the bowl, and the heat from the heat release part is near the opening at the center of the toilet seat. Toilet bowl characterized by extending.   The toilet according to claim 1, wherein the heater is an infrared heater.   The toilet according to claim 1 or 2, wherein the toilet seat includes a seating detection unit that detects a user's seating, and heating of the heater is started when the seating detection unit detects the seating. .   3. The toilet according to claim 1, further comprising an entry detection unit that detects entry of a user into the toilet room, and heating of the heater is started when the entry detection unit detects entry. Toilet bowl described in.

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