JP6057173B2 - Toilet equipment - Google Patents

Description

  Aspects of the invention generally relate to toilet devices.

In recent years, with the improvement of cleanliness, for example, techniques for discharging functional water having a sterilizing effect to a nozzle for washing a human body or discharging functional water to a toilet bowl are known. For example, there is a toilet device that sprays hypochlorous acid water on the surface of a bowl of toilet bowl as functional water (Patent Document 1).
On the other hand, a compact toilet device is required from the viewpoint of design. For that purpose, it is necessary to make the functional water production | generation apparatus which produces | generates functional water compact.

However, if the functional water generating device is made smaller, the amount of functional water generated is reduced. Then, the instantaneous flow rate when the functional water is discharged or sprayed is reduced. Therefore, for example, when the target site is the surface of the bowl of the toilet bowl, there is a problem that it is difficult to spout or spray functional water evenly over the entire surface of the bowl of the toilet bowl.
On the other hand, it is conceivable as one means to reduce the generation amount of functional water and increase the instantaneous flow rate when functional water is discharged or sprayed by using a pump or the like. However, in this case, there is a problem that the cost is significantly increased and the toilet device is made compact.

Japanese Patent No. 5029930

  The present invention has been made based on recognition of such a problem, and an object thereof is to provide a clean or compact toilet device.

  1st invention is the functional water production | generation part which can produce | generate functional water, the water storage part which can store the functional water produced | generated by the said functional water production | generation part, the bowl of a toilet bowl which stores the functional water stored in the said water storage part And a jetting part jetting toward the surface of the human body washing nozzle that cleans the surface of the human body or a local part of the human body, and when the jetting part jets the functional water stored in the water storage part, the functional water generating part and The flow rate of the wash water that passes through the water storage unit and is supplied to the ejection unit is the functional water supplied to the water storage unit when the functional water generated by the functional water generation unit is stored in the water storage unit. It is a toilet device characterized by being larger than the flow rate.

  According to this toilet apparatus, functional water can be generated with a relatively small flow rate, and functional water with a relatively large flow rate can be flowed from the water storage section to the spray nozzle. Thereby, a relatively small amount of functional water can be sprayed at a relatively large instantaneous flow rate. Therefore, functional water can be sprayed evenly over the entire surface of the bowl of the toilet bowl. Moreover, functional water can be sprayed on the surface of the human body washing nozzle with a relatively large instantaneous flow rate, and the surface of the human body washing nozzle can be made cleaner. Therefore, while being able to provide a clean toilet device, a compact toilet device can be provided.

  The second invention is the cleaning according to the first invention, wherein when the jetting part jets the functional water stored in the water storage part, the washing passes through the functional water generation part and the water storage part and is supplied to the jetting part. A switching valve that adjusts the flow rate of water and the flow rate of functional water supplied to the water reservoir when the functional water generated by the functional water generator is stored in the water reservoir; This is a featured toilet device.

  According to this toilet device, the flow rate can be easily adjusted by using the switching valve. Therefore, while being able to provide a clean toilet device, a compact toilet device can be provided.

According to a third invention, in the second invention, the switching valve has a first port and a second port provided on the downstream side of the functional water generating unit and the upstream side of the water storage unit, A first state in which the first port communicates with the water reservoir and the second port communicates with a drainage pipe of the toilet; and a first state in which the first port and the second port communicate with the water reservoir. When the functional water generated by the functional water generating unit is stored in the water storage unit, the switching valve is in the first state, and the ejection unit is in the water storage unit. When the functional water stored in the section is ejected, the switching valve is the toilet device in the second state.

  According to this toilet apparatus, by using the switching valve having the structure of the flow path switching valve, the flow rate when the functional water is sprayed and the flow rate when the functional water is stored in the water storage section can be more easily Can be adjusted. Therefore, while being able to provide a clean toilet device, a compact toilet device can be provided.

  A fourth invention is the toilet device according to the second or third invention, wherein the switching valve and the water reservoir are integrated with the functional water generator.

  According to this toilet device, since the functional water generating unit, the switching valve, and the water storage unit can be unitized as one device, a more compact toilet device can be realized.

5th invention is the electrolytic cell which produces | generates the alkaline water and the acidic water which contributes as functional water and is stored in the said water storage part in any one invention of 1-4. have, the water storage unit includes a metal stored inside, functional water ejected from the jet unit, and wherein the ejected on the surface of the bowl as the acidic water containing metal ions Toilet device to do.

  According to this toilet apparatus, the functional water ejected from the ejection part is acidic water containing metal ions. Metal ion acidic water can suppress the polymerization of silicic acid and suppress the generation of scales derived from silicic acid. Therefore, it is possible to facilitate the removal of scale derived from silicic acid by a simpler mechanism.

In a sixth aspect based on the second aspect, the switching valve has a first port and a second port provided on the upstream side of the functional water generating unit, and the first port is the water reservoir. Switching between a first state where the second port communicates with the drainage pipe of the toilet and a second state where the first port and the second port communicate with the water reservoir When the functional water generated by the functional water generator is stored in the water reservoir, the switching valve is in the first state, and the jet water is stored in the water reservoir. When the squirt is ejected, the switching valve is the toilet device in the second state.

  According to this toilet apparatus, by using the switching valve having the structure of the flow path switching valve, the flow rate when the functional water is sprayed and the flow rate when the functional water is stored in the water storage section can be more easily Can be adjusted. Moreover, it can suppress that the functional water produced | generated by the functional water production | generation part is wasted. Thereby, a lifetime of a functional water production | generation part can be extended.

  According to a seventh invention, in the first or sixth invention, the functional water generating unit has an electrolytic cell, generates water containing hypochlorous acid, and the functional water ejected from the ejection unit is hypochlorous acid. The toilet apparatus is characterized in that it is jetted onto the surface of the bowl as water containing chloric acid.

  According to this toilet apparatus, the functional water ejected from the ejection part is water containing hypochlorous acid. Water containing hypochlorous acid has stronger sterilizing power. Therefore, the toilet bowl surface or the surface of the human body washing nozzle can be sterilized by a simpler mechanism to provide a clean toilet apparatus.

  According to an aspect of the present invention, a clean or compact toilet device is provided.

It is a schematic diagram showing the toilet apparatus concerning embodiment of this invention. It is a block diagram showing the principal part structure of the toilet apparatus concerning this embodiment. It is a typical perspective view showing the metal ion acidic water production | generation apparatus of this embodiment. It is a schematic diagram showing the metal ion acidic water production | generation apparatus of this embodiment. It is a schematic diagram showing the metal ion acidic water production | generation apparatus of this embodiment. It is a schematic diagram showing the flow path in the housing of the metal ion acidic water production | generation apparatus of this embodiment. It is a schematic diagram explaining the 1st flow-path switching valve of this embodiment. It is a typical top view which illustrates the disk opening pattern of this embodiment. It is a typical schematic diagram which illustrates a channel change pattern of this embodiment. It is a typical schematic diagram which illustrates a channel change pattern of a comparative example. It is a schematic diagram explaining the flow of acidic water. It is a schematic diagram explaining the flow of acidic water. It is a schematic diagram explaining the flow of alkaline water. It is a block diagram showing the principal part structure of the toilet apparatus concerning other embodiment of this invention. It is typical sectional drawing showing the sterilization water production | generation apparatus of this embodiment.

Embodiments of the present invention will be described below with reference to the drawings. In addition, in each drawing, the same code | symbol is attached | subjected to the same component and detailed description is abbreviate | omitted suitably.
FIG. 1 is a schematic diagram illustrating a toilet apparatus according to an embodiment of the present invention.
In FIG. 1, for convenience of explanation, a schematic diagram showing a sanitary washing device is a schematic plan view, and a schematic diagram showing a Western-style seated toilet is a schematic cross-sectional view.

  The toilet apparatus 10 shown in FIG. 1 includes a Western-style seat toilet (hereinafter simply referred to as “toilet” for convenience of explanation) 800 and a sanitary washing device 100 provided thereon. The toilet bowl 800 has a bowl 801. The sanitary washing device 100 includes a casing 400, a toilet seat 200, and a toilet lid 300. The toilet seat 200 and the toilet lid 300 are pivotally supported with respect to the casing 400 so as to be freely opened and closed. Note that the toilet lid 300 is not necessarily provided.

For example, a spray nozzle (a jet part) 473 is provided in the lower part of the casing 400. The spray nozzle 473 ejects water or sterilized water toward the surface of the bowl 801 of the toilet bowl 800 or the surface of the buttocks cleaning nozzle (human body cleaning nozzle) 439 (see FIG. 2). The buttocks washing nozzle 439 can wash the “buttock” of the user sitting on the toilet seat 200 by jetting water from a water outlet (not shown). The spray nozzle 473 may be provided inside the casing 400 or may be attached outside the casing 400.
In the present specification, “water” includes not only cold water but also heated hot water.

  Inside the casing 400, a functional water generator 510 and a water reservoir 540 are provided. The functional water generator 510 generates functional water such as acidic water or sterilizing water. The water reservoir 540 can store the functional water generated by the functional water generator 510. Alternatively, the water reservoir 540 can supply water downstream without storing water.

Next, the toilet apparatus 10 according to the present embodiment will be further described with reference to the drawings.
FIG. 2 is a block diagram illustrating a main configuration of the toilet apparatus according to the present embodiment.
FIG. 2 also shows the main configuration of the water channel system and the electrical system.

  As illustrated in FIG. 2, the sanitary washing device 100 included in the toilet device 10 according to the present embodiment includes the first flow path 23 that guides the water supplied from the water supply unit 401 to the buttocks washing nozzle 439. A valve 413 and a heat exchanger unit 415 are provided on the upstream side of the first flow path 23. The valve 413 is an electromagnetic valve that can be opened and closed, and controls the supply of water based on a command from the control device 180 provided inside the casing 400. The heat exchanger unit 415 has a hot water heater (not shown), and heats the supplied water to make predetermined hot water.

  A strainer 419 with a VB (vacuum breaker) is provided downstream of the valve 413 and the heat exchanger unit 415. The washing water that has passed through the strainer 419 with VB is guided to the buttocks washing nozzle 439 through the electromagnetic pump 435 and the flow rate adjustment valve 437. Then, the washing water is jetted from a water outlet (not shown) provided in the butt washing nozzle 439 toward the “butt” of the user seated on the toilet seat 200.

  The flow rate adjustment valve 437 performs opening / closing and switching of water supply to the buttocks washing nozzle 439 and the spray nozzle 473. The first flow path 23 includes a flow path (first flow path 23) that guides cleaning water and the like to the buttocks cleaning nozzle 439 and a second flow path that guides cleaning water and the like to the spray nozzle 473 by the flow rate adjustment valve 437. And 25.

  A metal ion acidic water generator 500 is provided between the flow rate adjustment valve 437 and the spray nozzle 473. That is, the metal ion acidic water generator 500 is provided in the middle of the second flow path 25. The metal ion acidic water generation device 500 includes a functional water generation unit 510, a switching valve 506, and a water storage unit 540.

  In the metal ion acidic water generator 500, a functional water generator 510 is provided on the upstream side of the second flow path 25. A switching valve 506 is provided on the downstream side of the functional water generator 510. The functional water generator 510 includes, for example, an electrolytic cell and generates acidic water (functional water) and alkaline water. The switching valve 506 of this embodiment may have a plurality of flow path switching valves.

In the present embodiment, the switching valve 506 directly discharges the alkaline water supplied from the functional water generator 510 to the drain pipe 807 (see FIG. 1) of the toilet bowl 800. According to this, alkaline water does not contact the surface of the bowl 801 of the toilet bowl 800. Therefore, it can suppress that alkaline water reduces the bactericidal action of acidic water.
Alternatively, the switching valve 506 may cause the alkaline water supplied from the functional water generator 510 to flow to the toilet 800 within a range that does not impair the scale suppression effect of the present embodiment.

  In addition, the switching valve 506 guides the acidic water supplied from the functional water generation unit 510 to the water storage unit 540. Subsequently, in the water storage unit 540, acidic water containing metal ions (metal ion acidic water) is generated using the acidic water generated by the functional water generation unit 510. The metal ion acidic water generated in the water storage unit 540 is guided to the spray nozzle 473. The spray nozzle 473 sprays the metal ion acidic water supplied from the water storage unit 540 onto the surface of the bowl 801.

  Here, the toilet apparatus 10 is generally required to be compact. For that purpose, it is necessary to make the functional water production | generation part 510 which produces | generates functional water compact. However, if the functional water generating unit 510 is made smaller, the amount of generated functional water is reduced. Then, the instantaneous flow rate when the spray nozzle 473 sprays functional water decreases. Therefore, it becomes difficult for the spray nozzle 473 to spray the functional water evenly over the entire surface of the bowl 801 of the toilet bowl 800.

  For example, the flow rate of acidic water generated in the functional water generator 510 is about 50 ml / min (ml / min). For example, the flow rate of alkaline water generated in the function generation unit 510 is about 300 ml / min. According to the knowledge obtained by the present inventor, a flow rate of about 250 ml / min is necessary for the spray nozzle 473 to spray the functional water uniformly on the entire surface of the bowl 801 of the toilet bowl 800.

  On the other hand, in this embodiment, when the spray nozzle 473 sprays functional water, the flow rate of the cleaning water that passes through the functional water generation unit 510 and the water storage unit 540 and is supplied to the spray nozzle 473 is equal to the functional water generation unit. The functional water generated in 510 is larger than the flow rate when the water storage unit 540 stores the functional water. When the spray nozzle 473 sprays functional water (when cleaning water is supplied to the spray nozzle 473), the function of the functional water generator 510 is stopped.

  According to this, functional water can be generated with a relatively small flow rate, and functional water with a relatively large flow rate can flow from the water storage unit 540 to the spray nozzle 473. Thereby, a relatively small amount of functional water can be sprayed at a relatively large instantaneous flow rate. Therefore, functional water can be sprayed evenly over the entire surface of the bowl 801 of the toilet bowl 800. Therefore, while being able to provide the clean toilet apparatus 10, the compact toilet apparatus 10 can be provided.

Next, the metal ion acidic water generator 500 of the present embodiment will be further described with reference to the drawings.
FIG. 3 is a schematic perspective view showing the metal ion acidic water generator of this embodiment.
FIG. 4 is a schematic diagram showing the metal ion acidic water generator of this embodiment.
Fig.4 (a) is a typical top view showing the metal ion acidic water production | generation apparatus when it sees to the direction of arrow B 1 represented to Fig.3 (a). FIG. 4B is a schematic cross-sectional view taken along the cutting plane AA shown in FIG.

  The metal ion acidic water generator 500 generates acidic water containing metal ions. Below, the case where the metal ion acidic water production | generation apparatus 500 produces | generates the acidic water (aluminum ion acidic water) containing aluminum ion is mentioned as an example, and is demonstrated. In this case, the functional water (acidic water) contains aluminum ions. In the present embodiment, the case where the metal is aluminum is taken as an example, but the same effect can be exhibited even when iron, copper, aluminum, or the like is used as the metal.

  The metal ion acidic water generator 500 includes a functional water generator (acid water generator) 510, a first flow path switching valve 520, a second flow path switching valve 530, and a water storage section (aluminum tank) 540. Have. The switching valve 506 of the metal ion acidic water generator 500 shown in FIG. 3 has a plurality of flow path switching valves (a first flow path switching valve 520 and a second flow path switching valve 530). The functional water generator 510 has an electrolytic cell, and generates acidic water and alkaline water.

In the present embodiment, one of the first flow path switching valve 520 and the second flow path switching valve 530 directly discharges alkaline water supplied from the functional water generation unit 510 to the drain pipe 807 of the toilet bowl 800. be able to.
Either one of the first flow path switching valve 520 and the second flow path switching valve 530 can guide the acidic water supplied from the functional water generation unit 510 to the water storage unit 540.

  As illustrated in FIG. 4B, the water storage unit 540 includes a tank 541 and aluminum 543. Acidic water supplied from the functional water generator 510 is stored in the tank 541. Then, the aluminum 543 installed in the tank 541 is immersed in the acid water stored in the tank 541.

Then, the aluminum 543 immersed in the acidic water dissolves (slow dissolution) over a predetermined time. Thereby, the acidic water in the tank 541 becomes acidic water containing aluminum ions (aluminum ion acidic water). That is, in the water storage part 540, an aqueous solution with high acidity containing metal ions (Al ^{3+ in} this embodiment) is generated.

  The aluminum ion acidic water generated by the water reservoir 540 is guided to the spray nozzle 473. The spray nozzle 473 sprays the aluminum ion acidic water supplied from the water storage unit 540 onto the surface of the bowl 801.

  The functional water generator 510 includes a first electrolytic cell case 511 and a second electrolytic cell case 512. The first electrolytic cell case 511 is provided with a water inlet port 513 and a second outlet port 517. The second electrolytic cell case 512 is provided with a first outlet port 516. The first electrolytic cell case 511 and the second electrolytic cell case 512 are coupled to each other, and have a watertight structure at portions other than the water inlet port 513, the first outlet port 516, and the second outlet port 517.

The functional water generator 510 includes a first electrode plate 514 and a second electrode plate 515 therein, and the first electrode plate 514 and the second electrode plate 515 are controlled by energization control from the control device 180. The tap water flowing in the space (flow path) between the electrode plate 515 can be electrolyzed. At this time, acid (H ⁺ ) is consumed in the cathode plate (for example, the second electrode plate 515), and the pH rises in the vicinity of the cathode plate. That is, alkaline water is generated in the vicinity of the cathode plate. On the other hand, alkali (OH ⁻ ) is consumed in the anode plate (for example, the first electrode plate 514), and the pH is lowered in the vicinity of the anode plate. That is, acidic water is generated in the vicinity of the anode plate.

  As indicated by arrows A1, A2 and A3 shown in FIG. 4B, the inside of the functional water generator 510 from the water inlet port 513 (between the first electrolytic cell case 511 and the second electrolytic cell case 512). ) And passed through the vicinity of the first electrode plate 514 are guided to the first flow path switching valve 520 through the first outlet port 516. On the other hand, as indicated by arrow A1, arrow A4, and arrow A5 shown in FIG. 4B, the water guided from the water inlet port 513 to the inside of the functional water generator 510 and passing through the vicinity of the second electrode plate 515 is It is guided to the second flow path switching valve 530 through the second outlet port 517. As shown in FIG. 3B, the water exiting from the second outlet port 517 passes through the pipe 408 such as a flexible tube (see FIG. 3B), for example, to the second flow path. Guided to the switching valve 530.

FIG. 5 is a schematic diagram showing the metal ion acidic water generator of this embodiment.
Fig.5 (a) is a typical top view showing the metal ion acidic water production | generation apparatus when it sees in the direction of arrow B1 represented to Fig.3 (a) in the state which omitted the functional water production | generation part. FIG.5 (b) is typical sectional drawing in cut-surface BB represented to Fig.5 (a).

  The water supplied from the second outlet port 517 of the functional water generator 510 is the second flow path switching valve 530, as indicated by arrows A6 and A7 shown in FIGS. 5A and 5B. Guided towards. At this time, in order to suppress the scale generated in the functional water generator 510 from entering the second flow path switching valve 530 as indicated by arrows A8, A9, and A11 illustrated in FIG. The water supplied from the functional water generator 510 is guided to the second flow path switching valve 530 through the strainer 561.

FIG. 6 is a schematic diagram showing a flow path in the housing of the metal ion acidic water generator of this embodiment.
Fig.6 (a) is a typical top view showing the housing when it sees to the direction of arrow B 2 represented to Fig.3 (a). FIG. 6B is a schematic cross-sectional view taken along the cutting plane CC shown in FIG. In FIG. 6B, not only the housing but also the first flow path switching valve 520 is shown.

  The metal ion acidic water generator 500 according to this embodiment includes a housing 501 that forms at least a part of the outer shape of the metal ion acidic water generator 500. As illustrated in FIG. 6A, the housing 501 includes an air release channel 502, an alkaline water channel 503, and an acidic water channel 504. As indicated by the arrow A12 shown in FIG. 6A and the arrow A13 shown in FIG. 6B, the water guided to the first flow path switching valve 520 through the strainer 561 is the first flow path. The switching valve 520 passes through a port selected from the plurality of ports, and is guided to a flow path communicating with the selected port.

  For example, when the first flow path switching valve 520 selects a port communicating with the alkaline water flow path 503 as indicated by an arrow A15 shown in FIG. 6B, water is guided to the alkaline water flow path 503. On the other hand, when the first flow path switching valve 520 selects a port communicating with the acidic water flow path 504 as indicated by an arrow A <b> 16 illustrated in FIG. 6B, water is guided to the acidic water flow path 504. Further, as indicated by an arrow A14 shown in FIG. 6B, when the first flow path switching valve 520 selects a port communicating with the air release flow path 502, the first flow path switching valve 520 takes in air into the air release flow path 502. Can do.

  The portion of the housing 501 provided with the second flow path switching valve 530 is the same as the structure of the housing 501 provided with the first flow path switching valve 520. The outline of the water flow and the air flow in the second flow path switching valve 530 is the same as the outline of the water flow and the air flow in the first flow path switching valve 520.

  Here, the first flow path switching valve 520 and the second flow path switching valve 530 will be further described with reference to the drawings. Since the structure and operation of the second flow path switching valve 530 are the same as the structure and operation of the first flow path switching valve 520, the first flow path switching valve 520 will be exemplified below. explain.

FIG. 7 is a schematic diagram illustrating the first flow path switching valve of the present embodiment.
FIG. 7A is a schematic cross-sectional view showing the internal structure of the first flow path switching valve 520 of the present embodiment. FIG. 7B is a schematic plan view when viewed in the direction of the arrow B3 shown in FIG. FIG.7 (c) is a typical perspective view showing the stator of this embodiment. FIG.7 (d) is a typical perspective view showing the packing of this embodiment.

  The first flow path switching valve 520 of this embodiment includes a rotating shaft 521, a rotor (first disk) 522, a stator (second disk) 523, and a packing 524. The first flow path switching valve of this embodiment is a disk-type switching valve.

The rotating shaft 521 is connected to a driving unit 529 (see FIG. 6B) such as a motor and rotates by receiving a driving force transmitted from the driving unit 529.
The rotor 522 is connected to the rotation shaft 521 and rotates together with the rotation shaft 521.
As shown in FIG. 7A, the stator 523 is provided to face the rotor 522. As illustrated in FIG. 7B, the stator 523 includes an air release port 523 a, an acidic water port 523 b, and an alkaline water port 523 c. The air release port 523a is provided at a position above the positions of the acidic water port 523b and the alkaline water port 523c.

  The atmosphere release port 523a communicates with the atmosphere release channel 502 provided in the housing 501 and communicates with the atmosphere. The acidic water port 523 b communicates with the acidic water flow path 504 provided in the housing 501 and communicates with the water storage unit 540. The alkaline water port 523 c communicates with the alkaline water flow path 503 provided in the housing 501 and communicates with the drain pipe 807 of the toilet bowl 800.

  As shown in FIG. 7C, an acidic water groove 523 e and an alkaline water groove 523 f are provided on the surface of the stator 523 facing the rotor 522. The acidic water groove 523e is connected to the acidic water port 523b. The alkaline water groove 523f is connected to the alkaline water port 523c.

  The packing 524 is formed of a material having elasticity such as rubber, for example, and is attached to the surface opposite to the surface facing the rotor 522. As shown in FIG. 6B, in a state where the first flow path switching valve 520 is attached to the housing 501, the packing 524 is in contact with the housing 501.

The packing 524 includes a first partition 524a and a second partition 524b. The 1st partition part 524a suppresses that the alkaline water which passed the alkaline water port 523c enters into the air release flow path 502. Alternatively, the air that has passed through the open air flow path 502 is prevented from passing through the alkaline water port 523c.
The second partition 524b suppresses the acidic water that has passed through the acidic water port 523b from entering the alkaline water flow path 503. Or the 2nd partition part 524b suppresses that the alkaline water which passed the alkaline water port 523c approachs into the acidic water flow path 504.

FIG. 8 is a schematic plan view illustrating the disk opening pattern of this embodiment.
FIG. 8A is a schematic plan view showing a disk opening pattern when discharging alkaline water. FIG. 8B is a schematic plan view showing a disk opening pattern when generating aluminum ion acidic water. FIG. 8C is a schematic plan view showing a disk opening pattern when spraying. FIG. 8D is a schematic plan view showing a disk opening pattern when draining.

  As illustrated in FIG. 8A to FIG. 8D, the rotor 522 includes a first water supply port (first port) 522a and a second water supply port 522b. Each of the first water supply port 522a and the second water supply port 522b communicates with a flow path upstream of the first flow path switching valve 520. The rotor 522 can rotate in one direction of an arrow A18 shown in FIG.

  As shown in FIG. 8A, when discharging alkaline water, the first water supply port 522a is disposed at a position communicating with the alkaline water port 523c. As a result, the alkaline water supplied to the first flow path switching valve 520 passes through the first water supply port 522a, the alkaline water port 523c, and the alkaline water flow path 503 to the outside of the sanitary washing device 100 (drainage of the toilet bowl 800). It is discharged to the pipe 807). That is, when discharging alkaline water, the first water supply port 522a communicates with the drainage pipe 807 of the toilet bowl 800. In addition, when the metal ion acidic water production | generation apparatus 500 is a standby state, the 1st water supply port 522a exists in the position (origin) represented to Fig.8 (a).

  As shown in FIG. 8B, when the aluminum ion acidic water is generated, the first water supply port 522a is disposed at a position communicating with the acidic water groove 523e. Thereby, as indicated by an arrow A19 shown in FIG. 8B, the acidic water supplied to the first flow path switching valve 520 is supplied to the first water supply port 522a, the acidic water groove 523e, and the acidic water port 523b. Then, the water is guided to the water storage section 540 through the acidic water flow path 504. That is, when producing aluminum ion acidic water, the first water supply port 522 a communicates with the water storage unit 540.

  As shown in FIG. 8C, when the aluminum ion acidic water generated in the water storage unit 540 is sprayed on the surface of the bowl 801 of the toilet bowl 800, the first water supply port 522a communicates with the acidic water port 523b. It is arranged at the position. Thereby, the water supplied to the first flow path switching valve 520 is guided to the water storage unit 540 through the first water supply port 522a, the acidic water port 523b, and the acidic water flow path 504. Furthermore, the aluminum ion acidic water produced | generated in the water storage part 540 is sprayed on the surface of the bowl 801 of the toilet bowl 800. FIG.

  When aluminum ion acidic water is sprayed on the surface of the bowl 801 of the toilet bowl 800, the disk opening pattern of the second flow path switching valve 530 is the same as the disk opening pattern of the first flow path switching valve 520. That is, also in the second flow path switching valve 530, the first water supply port 522a is disposed at a position communicating with the acidic water port 523b. Thereby, the water supplied to the second flow path switching valve 530 is guided to the water storage section 540 through the first water supply port 522a, the acidic water port 523b, and the acidic water flow path 504.

  According to this, when the spray nozzle 473 sprays aluminum ion acidic water, the water supplied from the functional water generating unit 510 to the first flow path switching valve 520 is stored through the first water supply port 522a. Guided to part 540. Further, when the spray nozzle 473 sprays the aluminum ion acidic water, the water supplied from the functional water generating unit 510 to the second flow path switching valve 530 passes through the first water supply port 522a to the water storage unit 540. Led. Therefore, the flow rate of water supplied to the water storage unit 540 when the spray nozzle 473 sprays the aluminum ion acidic water is such that the functional water generated in the functional water generation unit 510 is stored in the water storage unit 540. More than the flow rate of water supplied to 540.

  As shown in FIG. 8D, when draining water, the first water supply port 522a is disposed at a position communicating with the atmosphere opening port 523a. As a result, the air that has passed through the atmosphere opening channel 502, the atmosphere opening port 523a, and the first water supply port 522a is taken into the first channel switching valve 520.

7 and 8, the first flow path switching valve 520 has been described as an example. The structure and operation of the second flow path switching valve 530 are the same as the structure and operation of the first flow path switching valve 520.
That is, the second flow path switching valve 520 of the present embodiment includes the rotation shaft 521, the rotor 522, the stator 523, and the packing 524. As shown in FIGS. 8A to 8D, the rotor 522 of the second flow path switching valve 530 includes a first water supply port (second port) 522a and a second water supply. Port 522b. That is, in the present embodiment, the first water supply port of the first flow path switching valve 520 is referred to as “first port”, and the first water supply port of the second flow path switching valve 530 is defined as “second port”. Port ".

  Here, as described above with reference to FIG. 2, the toilet device 10 is generally required to be compact, while the spray nozzle 473 sprays functional water uniformly over the entire surface of the bowl 801 of the toilet bowl 800. It becomes difficult.

  On the other hand, in the present embodiment, when the functional water is stored in the water storage unit 540, when the first electrode plate 514 is an anode plate, the first outlet port 516 of the functional water generation unit 510 performs the first operation. The acidic water supplied to the first flow path switching valve 520 is guided to the water storage unit 540 (see FIG. 8B). At this time, the second electrode plate 515 is a cathode plate. Alkaline water supplied from the second outlet port 517 of the functional water generator 510 to the second flow path switching valve 530 is discharged to the drainage pipe 807 of the toilet bowl 800 (see FIG. 8A).

  In the functional water generator 510, polarity reversal (pole change) for switching between the polarity of the first electrode plate 514 and the polarity of the second electrode plate 515 is performed in order to suppress generation of scale such as calcium carbonate. Sometimes done.

  Therefore, when the functional water is stored in the water storage unit 540, when the first electrode plate 514 is a cathode plate, the first outlet port 516 of the functional water generation unit 510 is switched to the first flow path switching valve 520. The supplied alkaline water is discharged to the drainage pipe 807 of the toilet bowl 800 (see FIG. 8A). At this time, the second electrode plate 515 is an anode plate. The acidic water supplied from the second outlet port 517 of the functional water generation unit 510 to the second flow path switching valve 530 is guided to the water storage unit 540 (see FIG. 8B).

  On the other hand, when the spray nozzle 473 sprays aluminum ion acidic water, the function of the functional water generating unit 510 is stopped. Therefore, the water supplied from the functional water generator 510 to each of the first flow path switching valve 520 and the second flow path switching valve 530 is not acidic water but cleaning water (clean water). Therefore, the wash water supplied from the first outlet port 516 of the functional water generator 510 to the first flow path switching valve 520 is guided to the water reservoir 540 (see FIG. 8C). In addition, the wash water supplied from the second outlet port 517 of the functional water generation unit 510 to the second flow path switching valve 530 is guided to the water storage unit 540 (see FIG. 8C).

According to this, when the spray nozzle 473 sprays aluminum ion acidic water, the flow rate of the wash water that passes through the functional water generation unit 510 and the water storage unit 540 and is supplied to the spray nozzle 473 is generated in the functional water generation unit 510. More than the flow rate when the functional water is stored in the water storage unit 540.
At this time, since the function of the functional water generation unit 510 is stopped, the aluminum ion acidic water generated in the water storage unit 540 passes through the first flow path switching valve 520 and the second flow path switching valve 530 to the second. The water is pushed out by washing water (clean water) supplied from the upstream side of the flow path 25 and sprayed from the spray nozzle 473.

  According to this, functional water can be generated with a relatively small flow rate, and functional water with a relatively large flow rate can flow from the water storage unit 540 to the spray nozzle 473. Thereby, a relatively small amount of functional water can be sprayed at a relatively large instantaneous flow rate. Therefore, functional water can be sprayed evenly over the entire surface of the bowl 801 of the toilet bowl 800. Moreover, functional water can be sprayed on the surface of the buttocks washing nozzle 439 at a relatively large instantaneous flow rate. Therefore, the surface of the buttocks cleaning nozzle 439 can be made cleaner. Therefore, while being able to provide the clean toilet apparatus 10, the compact toilet apparatus 10 can be provided.

  Moreover, according to the metal ion acidic water production | generation apparatus 500 of this embodiment, the flow volume when aluminum ion acidic water is sprayed by using the 1st flow path switching valve 520 and the 2nd flow path switching valve 530. And the flow rate when the functional water is stored in the water storage section 540 can be adjusted more easily. Therefore, while being able to provide the clean toilet apparatus 10, the compact toilet apparatus 10 can be provided.

  Further, in the metal ion acidic water generating apparatus 500 of the present embodiment, the switching valve 506 (the first flow path switching valve 520 and the second flow path switching valve 530) and the water storage section 540 are integrated with the functional water generation section 510. Has a structured. Thereby, since the functional water production | generation part 510, the switching valve 506, and the water storage part 540 can be unitized as one apparatus, the more compact toilet apparatus 10 is realizable.

  Moreover, in this embodiment, the functional water sprayed from the spray nozzle 473 is acidic water containing aluminum ions. Aluminum ion acidic water can suppress the polymerization of silicic acid and suppress the generation of scale derived from silicic acid. Therefore, it is possible to facilitate the removal of scale derived from silicic acid by a simpler mechanism.

FIG. 9 is a schematic diagram illustrating the flow path switching pattern of the present embodiment.
FIG. 10 is a schematic diagram illustrating the flow path switching pattern of the comparative example.

  As described above with reference to FIG. 8, polarity inversion (pole change) may be performed. First, the flow path switching pattern of the comparative example will be described with reference to FIG.

In the comparative example shown in FIG. 10, the flow path switching valve is not provided. Alternatively, in the comparative example shown in FIG. 10, one flow path switching valve is provided. In this case, as shown in FIG. 10A, when the first electrode plate 514 is an anode plate, acidic water is generated in the vicinity of the first electrode plate 514, so that “OUT1 Acid water is discharged. On the other hand, when the second electrode plate 515 is a cathode plate, since alkaline water is generated in the vicinity of the second electrode plate 515, the alkaline water is discharged as “OUT2”.
Subsequently, as shown in FIG. 10B, when polarity inversion is performed, the first electrode plate 514 becomes a cathode plate and the second electrode plate 515 becomes an anode plate. In this case, since acidic water is generated in the vicinity of the second electrode plate 515, the acidic water is discharged as “OUT4”. On the other hand, since alkaline water is generated in the vicinity of the first electrode plate 514, the alkaline water is discharged as “OUT3”.

  As described above, when the flow path switching valve is not provided or when one flow path switching valve is provided, when the polarity is reversed, the discharge destinations of the acid water and the alkaline water are reversed. . Therefore, in this comparative example, in order to discharge each of acidic water and alkaline water to a predetermined discharge destination, the functional water generation unit 510 needs four outlet ports.

  On the other hand, in this embodiment, two flow path switching valves are provided. That is, the first flow path switching valve 520 and the second flow path switching valve 530 are provided. “◯ (white circle)” shown in FIGS. 9A and 9B indicates that the valve is open. “● (black circle)” shown in FIGS. 9A and 9B indicates that the valve is closed.

As shown in FIG. 9A, when the first electrode plate 514 is an anode plate, acidic water is generated in the vicinity of the first electrode plate 514. Supplied to the flow path switching valve 520. At this time, the first flow path switching valve 520 selects the acidic water port 523b so that the acidic water flows to the acidic water flow path 504 (see FIG. 8B). Therefore, acidic water is discharged as “OUT1”.
On the other hand, when the second electrode plate 515 is a cathode plate, since alkaline water is generated in the vicinity of the second electrode plate 515, the alkaline water is supplied to the second flow path switching valve 530. . At this time, the second flow path switching valve 530 selects the alkaline water port 523c so that the alkaline water flows to the alkaline water flow path 503 (see FIG. 8A). Therefore, alkaline water is discharged as “OUT2”.

Subsequently, when polarity inversion is performed, the first electrode plate 514 becomes a cathode plate and the second electrode plate 515 becomes an anode plate. In that case, the acidic water generated in the vicinity of the second electrode plate 515 is supplied to the second flow path switching valve 530. At this time, the second flow path switching valve 530 selects the acidic water port 523b so that the acidic water flows to the acidic water flow path 504 (see FIG. 8B). Therefore, acidic water is discharged as “OUT1”.
On the other hand, the alkaline water generated in the vicinity of the first electrode plate 514 is supplied to the first flow path switching valve 520. At this time, the first flow path switching valve 520 selects the alkaline water port 523c so that the alkaline water flows to the alkaline water flow path 503 (see FIG. 8A). Therefore, alkaline water is discharged as “OUT2”.

  Thus, in this embodiment, since the two flow path switching valves are provided, the discharge destinations of the acidic water and the alkaline water can be made the same even if the polarity is reversed. Therefore, the functional water generator 510 can discharge each of acidic water and alkaline water to a predetermined discharge destination by having two outlet ports.

11 and 12 are schematic diagrams for explaining the flow of acidic water.
Fig.11 (a) is typical sectional drawing in cut surface CC represented to Fig.6 (a). FIG.11 (b) is typical sectional drawing in the cut surface DD represented to Fig.11 (a). Fig.12 (a) is a typical top view showing the metal ion acidic water production | generation apparatus when it sees to the direction of arrow B 2 represented to Fig.3 (a). FIG. 12B is a schematic cross-sectional view taken along the cutting plane EE shown in FIG. In FIG. 11A, not only the housing but also the first flow path switching valve 520 is shown.

  As described above with reference to FIG. 9A, when the acidic water is supplied to the first flow path switching valve 520, the first flow path switching valve 520 selects the acidic water port 523b, Is allowed to flow to the acidic water flow path 504 (see FIG. 8B). As indicated by an arrow A <b> 21 illustrated in FIG. 12B, the acidic water that has flowed through the acidic water flow path 504 is guided to the tank 541 of the water storage unit 540.

  On the other hand, as described above with reference to FIG. 9B, when the acidic water is supplied to the second flow path switching valve 530, the second flow path switching valve 530 selects the acidic water port 523b, Acidic water is allowed to flow into the acidic water flow path 504 (see FIG. 8B). As indicated by an arrow A <b> 22 illustrated in FIG. 11B, the acidic water that has flowed through the acidic water flow path 504 is guided to the tank 541 of the water storage unit 540.

  The aluminum ion acidic water generated in the water reservoir 540 passes through the spray port 545 and is spray nozzle 473 as indicated by arrow A23 shown in FIG. 12A and arrow A24 and arrow A25 shown in FIG. Led to.

FIG. 13 is a schematic diagram illustrating the flow of alkaline water.
Fig.13 (a) is a typical top view showing the metal ion acidic water production | generation apparatus when it sees in the direction of arrow B4 represented to Fig.3 (a). FIG.13 (b) is typical sectional drawing in the cut surface FF represented to Fig.13 (a).

  As described above with reference to FIG. 9B, when the alkaline water is supplied to the first flow path switching valve 520, the first flow path switching valve 520 selects the alkaline water port 523c, Is allowed to flow into the alkaline water flow path 503 (see FIG. 8A). As indicated by an arrow A26 shown in FIG. 13A and an arrow A27 shown in FIG. 13B, the alkaline water that has flowed through the alkaline water flow path 503 passes through the drain port 526 and is outside the casing 400 (of the toilet bowl 800). It is discharged to the drainage pipe 807).

  On the other hand, as described above with reference to FIG. 9A, when alkaline water is supplied to the second flow path switching valve 530, the second flow path switching valve 530 selects the alkaline water port 523c, Alkaline water is allowed to flow into the alkaline water flow path 503 (see FIG. 8A). As indicated by an arrow A26 shown in FIG. 13A and an arrow A28 shown in FIG. 13B, the alkaline water that has flowed through the alkaline water flow path 503 passes through the drainage port 526 to the outside of the casing 400 (drainage of the toilet 800). It is discharged to the pipe 807).

Next, another embodiment of the present invention will be described with reference to the drawings.
FIG. 14: is a block diagram showing the principal part structure of the toilet apparatus concerning other embodiment of this invention.
FIG. 15 is a schematic cross-sectional view showing the sterilizing water generator of this embodiment.
FIG. 14 also shows the main configuration of the water channel system and the electrical system.

Similar to the sanitary washing device 100 described above with reference to FIG. 1, the sanitary washing device 100 a of this embodiment is provided on the toilet bowl 800.
As shown in FIG. 14, the sanitary washing device 100 a of the present embodiment includes a switching valve 431, a sterilizing water generation device (functional water generation unit) 440, and a water storage between the flow rate adjustment valve 437 and the spray nozzle 473. Part 450. That is, a switching valve 431, a sterilizing water generating device 440, and a water storage unit 450 are provided instead of the metal ion acidic water generating device 500 described above with reference to FIG.

As shown in FIG. 15, the sterilizing water generator 440 according to the present embodiment has an anode plate 441 and a cathode plate 442 inside thereof, and the tap water flowing through the inside is controlled by controlling the energization from the controller 180. Can be disassembled. Here, tap water contains chloride ions. This chloride ion is contained as a salt (NaCl), calcium chloride (CaCl ₂ ) or the like in a water source (for example, groundwater, dam water, river water, etc.). Therefore, hypochlorous acid is produced by electrolyzing the chloride ions. As a result, the water (electrolyzed water) electrolyzed in the sterilizing water generator 440 changes to a liquid (functional water) containing hypochlorous acid.

Hypochlorous acid functions as a sterilizing component, and the liquid containing hypochlorous acid, that is, sterilizing water, can efficiently remove or decompose or sterilize dirt due to ammonia or oil.
Note that the sterilizing water (electrolyzed water, functional water) generated in the sterilizing water generating device 440 may be a liquid containing metal ions such as silver ions and copper ions. Or the sterilization water produced | generated in the sterilization water production | generation apparatus 440 may be a liquid containing electrolytic chlorine, ozone, etc. Alternatively, the sterilizing water generated in the sterilizing water generating device 440 may be acidic water or alkaline water. Alternatively, the sterilizing water generator 440 is not limited to the electrolytic cell unit. That is, the sterilizing water may be sterilizing water generated by dissolving a sterilizing agent and a sterilizing liquid in water.

The structure and operation of the switching valve 431 shown in FIG. 14 are the same as the structure and operation of the switching valve 506 described above with reference to FIGS.
That is, the switching valve 431 includes a first flow path switching valve 520 and a second flow path switching valve 530. The first flow path switching valve 520 includes a first water supply port (first port) 522a and a second water supply port 522b. The second flow path switching valve 530 includes a first water supply port (second port) 522a and a second water supply port 522b. That is, as described above with reference to FIG. 8, the first water supply port of the first flow path switching valve 520 is referred to as the “first port”, and the first water supply port of the second flow path switching valve 530 is the first water supply port. “Second port”.

  The water reservoir 450 shown in FIG. 14 has a tank (not shown). The tank of the water storage unit 450 shown in FIG. 14 is the same as the tank 541 of the water storage unit 540 described above with reference to FIG. Aluminum is not installed in the tank of the water storage unit 450 of this embodiment. Therefore, when sterilizing water is stored in the water storage part 450, the sterilizing water supplied from the sterilizing water production | generation apparatus 440 is stored in a tank as it is.

  In the present embodiment, when sterilized water is stored in the water storage unit 450, water supplied from the flow rate adjustment valve 437 to the first flow path switching valve 520 is guided to the water storage unit 450 through the sterilized water generator 440. (See FIG. 8B). Further, the water supplied from the flow rate adjustment valve 437 to the second flow path switching valve 530 is discharged to the drain pipe 807 of the toilet bowl 800 (see FIG. 8A).

  On the other hand, when the spray nozzle 473 sprays sterilizing water, the cleaning water supplied from the flow rate adjustment valve 437 to the first flow path switching valve 520 is guided to the water storage unit 540 through the sterilizing water generator 440 ( (Refer FIG.8 (c)). Further, the wash water supplied from the flow rate adjustment valve 437 to the second flow path switching valve 530 is guided to the water storage unit 540 through the sterilizing water generator (see FIG. 8C).

According to this, when the spray nozzle 473 sprays the sterilizing water, the flow rate of the cleaning water that passes through the sterilizing water generating device 440 and the water storage unit 450 and is supplied to the spray nozzle 473 is generated in the sterilizing water generating device 440. More than the flow rate when the sterilizing water is stored in the water storage unit 450.
At this time, since the function of the sterilizing water generating device 440 is stopped, the sterilizing water generated in the water storage unit 450 is supplied from the upstream side of the second flow path 25 through the switching valve 431 and the sterilizing water generating device 440. It is pushed out by washing water (clean water) and sprayed from the spray nozzle 473.

  According to this embodiment, by using the switching valve 431, the flow rate when the sterilizing water is sprayed and the flow rate when the sterilizing water is stored in the water storage unit 450 can be adjusted more easily. . Moreover, it can suppress that the sterilization water produced | generated by the sterilization water production | generation apparatus 440 is wasted. Thereby, the lifetime of the sterilizing water production | generation apparatus 440 can be extended. Moreover, in this embodiment, since sterilization water is produced | generated by the sterilization water production | generation apparatus 440 with a comparatively small flow volume, sterilization water with higher purity can be produced | generated. Therefore, sterilizing water having a strong sterilizing power can be generated.

  In this embodiment, the functional water sprayed from the spray nozzle 473 is water containing hypochlorous acid. Therefore, the surface of the bowl 801 of the toilet bowl 800 or the surface of the buttocks washing nozzle 439 can be sterilized by a simpler mechanism, and the clean toilet apparatus 10 can be provided.

The embodiment of the present invention has been described above. However, the present invention is not limited to these descriptions. As long as the features of the present invention are provided, those skilled in the art appropriately modified the design of the above-described embodiments are also included in the scope of the present invention. For example, the shape, size, material, arrangement, and the like of each element included in the metal ion acidic water generator 500 and the sterilizing water generator 440, the functional water generator 510, the first channel switching valve 520, and the second channel The installation forms of the switching valve 530 and the water storage unit 540 are not limited to those illustrated, and can be changed as appropriate.
Moreover, each element with which each embodiment mentioned above is provided can be combined as long as technically possible, and the combination of these is also included in the scope of the present invention as long as it includes the features of the present invention.

  DESCRIPTION OF SYMBOLS 10 Toilet apparatus, 23 1st flow path, 25 2nd flow path, 100, 100a Sanitary washing apparatus, 180 Control apparatus, 200 Toilet seat, 300 Toilet lid, 400 Casing, 401 Water supply means, 408 Piping, 413 Valve, 415 Heat exchanger unit, 419 Strainer with VB, 431 switching valve, 435 electromagnetic pump, 437 flow adjustment valve, 439 buttocks washing nozzle, 440 sterilizing water generator, 441 anode plate, 442 cathode plate, 450 water storage unit, 473 spray nozzle, 500 metal ion acidic water generating device, 501 housing, 502 atmosphere open flow path, 503 alkaline water flow path, 504 acidic water flow path, 506 switching valve, 510 functional water generating section, 511 first electrolytic cell case, 512 second electrolysis Tank case, 513 Inlet port, 5 4 1st electrode plate, 515 2nd electrode plate, 516 1st exit port, 517 2nd exit port, 520 1st flow-path switching valve, 521 Rotating shaft, 522 Rotor, 522a 1st water supply Port, 522b second water supply port, 523 stator, 523a atmosphere release port, 523b acid water port, 523c alkaline water port, 523e acid water groove, 523f alkaline water groove, 524 packing, 524a first partition, 524b first 2 partition part, 526 drainage port, 529 drive part, 530 second flow path switching valve, 540 water storage part, 541 tank, 543 aluminum, 545 spray port, 561 strainer, 800 toilet bowl, 801 bowl, 807 drainage pipe

Claims (7)

A functional water generator capable of generating functional water;
A water storage unit capable of storing the functional water generated by the functional water generation unit;
An ejection part that ejects the functional water stored in the water storage part toward the surface of a bowl of a toilet bowl or the surface of a human body washing nozzle for washing a local part of the human body;
With
The flow rate of washing water that passes through the functional water generation unit and the water storage unit and is supplied to the jet unit when the jetting unit ejects functional water stored in the water storage unit is generated by the functional water generation unit. The toilet device is characterized in that the amount of the functional water is larger than the flow rate of the functional water supplied to the water storage unit when the functional water is stored in the water storage unit. A flow rate of washing water that passes through the functional water generation unit and the water storage unit and is supplied to the jetting unit when the jetting unit ejects the functional water stored in the water storage unit;
A flow rate of functional water supplied to the water storage unit when the functional water generated by the functional water generation unit is stored in the water storage unit;
The toilet apparatus according to claim 1, further comprising a switching valve that adjusts the pressure. The switching valve is provided on the downstream side of the functional water generation unit and the upstream side of the water storage unit, and has a first port and a second port, and the first port communicates with the water storage unit. A first state in which the second port communicates with the drainage pipe of the toilet and a second state in which the first port and the second port communicate with the water storage unit can be switched,
When the functional water produced | generated by the said functional water production | generation part is stored in the said water storage part, the said switching valve will be in the said 1st state, and when the said ejection part ejects the functional water stored in the said water storage part The toilet device according to claim 2, wherein the switching valve is in the second state.
  The toilet device according to claim 2 or 3, wherein the switching valve and the water storage unit are integrated with the functional water generation unit. The functional water generator has an electrolytic cell that generates alkaline water and acidic water that contributes as functional water and is stored in the water reservoir.
The water storage unit includes a metal stored therein,
5. The toilet apparatus according to claim 1, wherein the functional water ejected from the ejection part is ejected to the surface of the bowl as acidic water containing metal ions.
The switching valve is provided on the upstream side of the functional water generator, and has a first port and a second port, and the first port communicates with the water reservoir and the second port is the toilet bowl. A first state communicating with the drainage pipe and a second state where the first port and the second port communicate with the water storage section can be switched,
When the functional water produced | generated by the said functional water production | generation part is stored in the said water storage part, the said switching valve will be in the said 1st state, and when the said ejection part ejects the functional water stored in the said water storage part The toilet device according to claim 2, wherein the switching valve is in the second state.
The functional water generator generates water containing hypochlorous acid having an electrolytic cell,
The toilet apparatus according to claim 1 or 6, wherein the functional water ejected from the ejection section is ejected to the surface of the bowl as water containing hypochlorous acid.