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JP6734096B2
JP6734096B2 JP2016066845A JP2016066845A JP6734096B2 JP 6734096 B2 JP6734096 B2 JP 6734096B2 JP 2016066845 A JP2016066845 A JP 2016066845A JP 2016066845 A JP2016066845 A JP 2016066845A JP 6734096 B2 JP6734096 B2 JP 6734096B2
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賢太郎 辻
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寛人 沓澤
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智也 佐々木
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弘明 渡邊
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裕司 中山
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本発明は、便器装置に関する。 The present invention relates to a toilet device.

便器装置は、便鉢のボウル部及びリム部からなる便器本体と、便器本体の後部側に設けられ、例えば使用者によるリモコン操作を検知して便器本体内に洗浄水を吐出させる洗浄機構部と、便座及び便蓋からなる便座部とを備えて構成されている。 The toilet device includes a toilet body composed of a bowl portion and a rim portion of a toilet bowl, a cleaning mechanism portion provided on the rear side of the toilet body, for example, detecting a remote control operation by a user and discharging cleaning water into the toilet body. , A toilet seat including a toilet seat and a toilet lid.

例えば、洗浄機構部は、便器本体の後部側に着脱可能に一体に設けられ、且つカバーケース内に収容して設けられ、リモコン操作によって洗浄水流路を開閉制御するコントロールバルブ、電磁バルブなどの開閉弁を備え、この開閉弁によって便器本体のリム部に洗浄水を流すリム吐水、便器本体のボウル部、封水部に洗浄水を流すジェット吐水の切替、吐水流量の制御が行えるように構成されている。 For example, the cleaning mechanism is integrally provided on the rear side of the toilet body in a detachable manner and is housed in the cover case, and the opening and closing of a control valve, electromagnetic valve, etc. for controlling the opening and closing of the cleaning water flow path by remote control operation. A valve is provided, and this on-off valve is configured to switch the rim spout that flushes the flush water to the rim of the toilet bowl, to switch the jet spout that flushes the flush water to the bowl of the toilet bowl, and to control the discharge flow rate. ing.

カバーケースは、便器本体の後部上面に設置されるベース(ベースプレート)と、ベースに組み付けられて収容空間を形成するカバー(外殻体)とを備えて構成されている。なお、局部洗浄装置、温風乾燥装置などを備える便器装置は、一般に、このカバーケースに、局部洗浄装置、温風乾燥装置などを洗浄機構部とともに収容して構成されている。 The cover case is configured to include a base (base plate) installed on the upper surface of the rear part of the toilet body, and a cover (outer shell body) assembled to the base to form an accommodation space. A toilet device including a local cleaning device, a warm air drying device, etc. is generally configured by accommodating the local cleaning device, the warm air drying device, etc. in a cover case together with the cleaning mechanism part.

一方、便器装置を使用する使用者などの人が入室、退室する際に、人を検知して自動的に便蓋を開閉させたり、洗浄機構部などを駆動させるための人体検知センサを備えた便器装置もある。例えば焦電センサなどの人体検知センサをカバーケース内に収容して設置し、カバーケースに貫通形成された開口部に取り付けたセンサ窓を通じて人体検知センサが人体を検知するように構成されている(例えば、特許文献1参照)。 On the other hand, when a person using the toilet device, such as a user, enters and leaves the room, the human body detection sensor is provided to detect the person and automatically open and close the toilet lid, and to drive the cleaning mechanism. There is a toilet device. For example, a human body detection sensor such as a pyroelectric sensor is housed and installed in a cover case, and the human body detection sensor is configured to detect a human body through a sensor window attached to an opening formed through the cover case ( For example, see Patent Document 1).

特開2013−076216号公報Japanese Patent Laid-Open No. 2013-076216

ここで、従来の便器装置においては、製造者や製品名などのロゴを目立たせるために使用者の視界に入りやすいカバーケースの幅方向中央の上面に設け、センサ窓を極力目立たなくするためにカバーケースの幅方向の側部側に設けることが多い。 Here, in the conventional toilet device, in order to make the logo of the manufacturer or product name stand out, it is provided on the upper surface in the center of the width direction of the cover case that is easily visible to the user, in order to make the sensor window as inconspicuous as possible. It is often provided on the lateral side of the cover case.

これにより、ブランドロゴや商品ロゴ等の各種ロゴ、センサ窓がそれぞれ単独で機能し、個別に点在して設けられていることで、デザイン的なまとまりを出すことが難しく、意匠性の低下を招く場合があった。 As a result, various logos such as brand logos and product logos, and the sensor windows each function independently and are provided separately, making it difficult to create a cohesive design and reducing the design. There was a case to invite.

また、センサ窓を極力目立たなくするためにカバーケースの幅方向の側部側に設けることによって、人体検知センサの検知範囲(検知範囲の中心)が便器装置の幅方向の側部側から便器装置の前方に向かうに従い幅方向中央側に向かう斜め方向に配されることになる。すなわち、便器装置の中央前方から便器装置に向かう使用者などの人に対し、人を検知する範囲が斜めから交差するように設定されることになる。このため、検知範囲を便器装置の中央から前方に検知範囲が設定される場合と比較し、検知精度が低くなる。 Further, by providing the sensor window on the side portion in the width direction of the cover case in order to make it inconspicuous as much as possible, the detection range (center of the detection range) of the human body detection sensor is from the side portion in the width direction of the toilet device. Will be arranged diagonally toward the center side in the width direction as it goes to the front. That is, the range for detecting a person is set so as to obliquely intersect with a person such as a user who goes from the center front of the toilet apparatus toward the toilet apparatus. Therefore, the detection accuracy is lower than that in the case where the detection range is set from the center of the toilet device to the front.

さらに、従来では、例えばセンサ窓の意匠面積を極力小さくするために、カバーケースの外面から内面に貫通形成した開口部に対し、カバーケースの内面側からセンサ窓を嵌合させて取り付けるようにしている。このため、このカバーケースの内面側から取り付けたセンサ窓がカバーケースの外面側から押し込まれてもセンサ窓が外れないようにする保持部材などがカバーケースの内面側に必要になる。 Further, conventionally, for example, in order to reduce the design area of the sensor window as much as possible, the sensor window is fitted and attached from the inner surface side of the cover case to the opening formed through the outer surface to the inner surface of the cover case. There is. For this reason, a holding member or the like is required on the inner surface side of the cover case to prevent the sensor window from being removed even when the sensor window attached from the inner surface side of the cover case is pushed in from the outer surface side of the cover case.

また、カバーケースの開口部の周端と開口部に嵌合したセンサ窓の外周の取合部がそのまま露出していると意匠性の低下を招くため、この取合部を被覆する装飾部材をカバーケースの外面側から別途取り付けて意匠性を確保することも必要になる。 Further, if the peripheral edge of the opening of the cover case and the engaging portion of the outer periphery of the sensor window fitted in the opening are exposed as they are, the designability is deteriorated. It is also necessary to attach it separately from the outer surface side of the cover case to ensure the design.

これにより、部材点数が多くなり、さらにセンサ窓の取付作業が煩雑になるという不都合があった。 As a result, the number of members is increased, and the work of attaching the sensor window is complicated.

本発明は、上記事情に鑑み、人体検知システムのセンサ窓を見栄えよく設けることを可能にした便器装置を提供することを目的とする。 The present invention has been made in view of the above circumstances, and an object thereof is to provide a toilet device in which a sensor window of a human body detection system can be provided with a good appearance.

上記の目的を達するために、この発明は以下の手段を提供している。 In order to achieve the above object, the present invention provides the following means.

本発明の便器装置は、外殻体を貫通形成してなる開口部を備えるセンサ窓取付部に嵌合して配設されるセンサ窓と、前記外殻体の内部に配設され、前記センサ窓の前記開口部を被覆する半透明のセンサ窓部を通じて人を検知する人体検知センサとからなる人体検知システムを備えた便器装置であって、前記人体検知センサは、焦電センサで構成され、人に視認させるためのマークが前記センサ窓部に設けられており、前記マークが前記人体検知センサの検知範囲と重なる位置に設けられていることを特徴とする。
The toilet device according to the present invention includes a sensor window fitted to a sensor window mounting portion having an opening formed by penetrating an outer shell, and the sensor window provided inside the outer shell. A toilet device including a human body detection system including a human body detection sensor that detects a person through a translucent sensor window portion that covers the opening of the window, wherein the human body detection sensor includes a pyroelectric sensor, A mark for making a person visually recognize is provided on the sensor window portion, and the mark is provided at a position overlapping with a detection range of the human body detection sensor .

また、本発明の便器装置においては、前記センサ窓が、前記センサ窓と前記外殻体のセンサ窓取付部の取合部に沿って配設される装飾部を備えて形成されていることが望ましい。 Further, in the toilet device of the present invention, the sensor window may be formed by including a decorative portion arranged along the joining portion of the sensor window and the sensor window mounting portion of the outer shell. desirable.

さらに、本発明の便器装置においては、前記センサ窓部が前記外殻体の表面から外側に突出して配設されていることがより望ましい。 Further, in the toilet device of the present invention, it is more preferable that the sensor window portion is arranged so as to project outward from the surface of the outer shell.

また、本発明の便器装置においては、前記センサ窓が前記便器装置の外殻体を構成するカバーケースの幅方向中央、且つ上面に設けられていることがさらに望ましい。 Further, in the toilet device of the present invention, it is more preferable that the sensor window is provided at the center in the width direction of the cover case that constitutes the outer shell of the toilet device and on the upper surface.

さらに、本発明の便器装置においては、前記センサ窓が前記外殻体の外側から前記センサ窓取付部に嵌合されていることが望ましい。 Further, in the toilet device of the present invention, it is preferable that the sensor window is fitted into the sensor window attachment portion from the outside of the outer shell.

本発明の便器装置においては、センサ窓のセンサ窓部にロゴなどのマークを施すことによって、従来、それぞれ個別に点在し、単独で機能していたブランドロゴや商品ロゴ等のマークとセンサ窓とをまとめて設けることができ、これにより、意匠性の向上を図ることが可能になる。 In the toilet device of the present invention, by providing a mark such as a logo on the sensor window portion of the sensor window, the mark and the sensor window such as a brand logo or a product logo, which are conventionally individually scattered and function independently. And can be collectively provided, which makes it possible to improve the design.

よって、本発明の便器装置によれば、人体検知システムのセンサ窓を見栄えよく設けることが可能になる。 Therefore, according to the toilet device of the present invention, the sensor window of the human body detection system can be provided with a good appearance.

本発明の一実施形態に係る便器装置を示す斜視図である。It is a perspective view showing a toilet device concerning one embodiment of the present invention. 本発明の一実施形態に係る便器装置のセンサ窓取付部を示す断面図である。It is sectional drawing which shows the sensor window attachment part of the toilet device which concerns on one Embodiment of this invention. 本発明の一実施形態に係るセンサ窓を示す分解斜視図である。It is an exploded perspective view showing a sensor window concerning one embodiment of the present invention. 本発明の一実施形態に係るセンサ窓の窓保持部材を示す図であり、(a)は平面図、(b)は(a)のX1−X1線矢視図、(c)は(a)のX2−X2線矢視図である。It is a figure which shows the window holding member of the sensor window which concerns on one Embodiment of this invention, (a) is a top view, (b) is an X1-X1 arrow line view of (a), (c) is (a). 2 is an X2-X2 line arrow view of FIG. 本発明の一実施形態に係るセンサ窓のセンサ窓本体を示す図であり、(a)は平面図、(b)は(a)のX1−X1線矢視図、(c)は(a)のX2−X2線矢視図である。It is a figure which shows the sensor window main body of the sensor window which concerns on one Embodiment of this invention, (a) is a top view, (b) is a X1-X1 arrow line view of (a), (c) is (a). 2 is an X2-X2 line arrow view of FIG. 本発明の一実施形態に係るセンサ窓の窓取付部材を示す図であり、(a)は平面図、(b)は(a)のX1−X1線矢視図、(c)は(a)のX2−X2線矢視図である。It is a figure which shows the window attachment member of the sensor window which concerns on one Embodiment of this invention, (a) is a top view, (b) is a X1-X1 arrow line view of (a), (c) is (a). 2 is an X2-X2 line arrow view of FIG.

以下、図1から図6を参照し、本発明の一実施形態に係る便器装置について説明する。 Hereinafter, a toilet device according to an embodiment of the present invention will be described with reference to FIGS. 1 to 6.

はじめに、本実施形態の便器装置Aは、図1に示すように、便器本体1と、便器本体1の後部側に設けられ、例えば使用者によるリモコン操作を検知して便器本体1内に洗浄水を吐出させる洗浄機構部2と、便座3a及び便蓋3bからなる便座部3とを備えて構成されている。 First, as shown in FIG. 1, the toilet device A of the present embodiment is provided on the toilet body 1 and on the rear side of the toilet body 1, and detects, for example, a remote control operation by the user to wash the toilet water in the toilet body 1. The cleaning mechanism section 2 for discharging the toilet seat 3 and the toilet seat section 3 including the toilet seat 3a and the toilet lid 3b are provided.

洗浄機構部2は、便器本体1の後部側に着脱可能に一体に設けられ、且つカバーケース4内に収容して設けられている。ちなみに、洗浄機構部2は、例えばリモコン操作によって洗浄水流路を開閉制御するコントロールバルブ、電磁バルブなどの開閉弁を備え、この開閉弁によって便器本体1のリム部に洗浄水を流すリム吐水、便器本体1のボウル部、封水部に洗浄水を流すジェット吐水の切替、吐水流量の制御が行えるように構成されている。 The cleaning mechanism 2 is detachably provided integrally on the rear side of the toilet body 1 and is housed in the cover case 4. By the way, the cleaning mechanism section 2 is provided with an on-off valve such as a control valve and an electromagnetic valve for controlling the opening and closing of the flush water flow path by remote control operation, and the on-off valve allows flush water to flow to the rim portion of the toilet body 1, the toilet bowl, and the toilet bowl. It is configured so that the jet water spout for flushing the wash water in the bowl portion and the water seal portion of the main body 1 can be switched and the spouting water flow rate can be controlled.

カバーケース4は、便器本体1の後部上面に設置されるベース(ベースプレート)と、ベースに組み付けられて収容空間を形成するカバー(外殻体)4aとを備えて構成されている。 The cover case 4 is configured to include a base (base plate) installed on the rear upper surface of the toilet body 1, and a cover (outer shell) 4a assembled to the base to form an accommodation space.

便座3a及び便蓋3bからなる便座部3は、カバーケース4に着脱可能に接続し、横方向の幅方向T1に延びる回動軸O1周り(上下方向)に回動自在に設けられている。 The toilet seat portion 3 including the toilet seat 3a and the toilet lid 3b is detachably connected to the cover case 4 and is rotatably provided around a rotation axis O1 extending in the lateral width direction T1 (vertical direction).

一方、本実施形態の便器装置Aには、例えば、使用者などの人が入室、退室する際に人を検知して自動的に便蓋3bを開閉させたり、洗浄機構部2などを駆動させるための人体検知システムBが設けられている。 On the other hand, in the toilet device A of this embodiment, for example, when a person such as a user enters or leaves the room, the person is detected and the toilet lid 3b is automatically opened or closed, or the cleaning mechanism section 2 or the like is driven. A human body detection system B is provided for this purpose.

本実施形態の人体検知システムBは、図1及び図2に示すように、焦電センサなどの人体検知センサ5とセンサ窓6とを備えて構成されている。また、本実施形態では、この人体検知システムBがカバーケース4の前方側(前後方向T2の前方側)で且つ便器装置Aの幅方向T1中央に設けられている。 As shown in FIGS. 1 and 2, the human body detection system B of the present embodiment includes a human body detection sensor 5 such as a pyroelectric sensor and a sensor window 6. Further, in the present embodiment, the human body detection system B is provided on the front side of the cover case 4 (the front side in the front-rear direction T2) and in the center of the toilet device A in the width direction T1.

センサ窓6は、カバーケース4の幅方向T1中央の上面(外面)4bから下面(内面)4cに貫通形成された開口部7に取り付けられ、例えば人体から放出される熱エネルギー(赤外線)を透過させ、カバーケース4内に設けられた人体検知センサ5に伝達/検知させるためのものである。 The sensor window 6 is attached to an opening 7 formed so as to penetrate from the upper surface (outer surface) 4b to the lower surface (inner surface) 4c of the center of the cover case 4 in the width direction T1, and transmits, for example, thermal energy (infrared rays) emitted from a human body. The human body detection sensor 5 provided in the cover case 4 transmits and detects the human body detection sensor 5.

そして、本実施形態では、このセンサ窓6が、図2、図3に示すように、略方形リング状に形成された窓保持部材10と、上方から窓保持部材10を嵌め込んで一体に取り付けられる蓋状のセンサ窓本体11と、窓保持部材10よりも僅かに大きい略相似形の略方形リング状に形成され、上方からセンサ窓本体11及び窓保持部材10を嵌め込んで一体に取り付けられる窓取付部材(インナー部材)12とを備えて構成されている。 Then, in the present embodiment, as shown in FIGS. 2 and 3, the sensor window 6 and the window holding member 10 formed in a substantially rectangular ring shape and the window holding member 10 are fitted from above and integrally attached. The sensor window body 11 having a lid shape and a substantially rectangular ring shape that is slightly larger than the window holding member 10 are attached to the sensor window body 11 and the window holding member 10 so as to be integrally attached. A window mounting member (inner member) 12 is provided.

窓保持部材10は、例えば樹脂成型品であり、図2、図3及び図4に示すように、略方形リング状に形成されるとともに外周端から上方に突出して周方向に繋がる側壁部10aを備えて形成されている。また、窓保持部材10の側壁部10aには、外面から内面側に凹む係合凹部10bが設けられている。 The window holding member 10 is, for example, a resin molded product, and as shown in FIG. 2, FIG. 3, and FIG. 4, it has a side wall portion 10 a that is formed in a substantially rectangular ring shape and that protrudes upward from the outer peripheral end and is connected in the circumferential direction. It is formed in preparation. Further, the side wall portion 10a of the window holding member 10 is provided with an engagement recess 10b that is recessed from the outer surface toward the inner surface.

センサ窓本体11は、半透明の樹脂成型品であり、図2、図3及び図5に示すように、窓保持部材10を嵌め込んで一体に取り付けた状態で、窓保持部材10の中央孔ひいては開口部7を上方から被覆する板状のセンサ窓部11aと、センサ窓部11aの外周端から下方に突出して周方向に繋がる嵌合壁部11bを備えて断面略コ字状に形成されている。 The sensor window body 11 is a semi-transparent resin molded product, and as shown in FIGS. 2, 3 and 5, the central hole of the window holding member 10 with the window holding member 10 fitted and integrally attached. As a result, a plate-shaped sensor window portion 11a that covers the opening portion 7 from above and a fitting wall portion 11b that protrudes downward from the outer peripheral end of the sensor window portion 11a and is connected in the circumferential direction are formed in a substantially U-shape. ing.

センサ窓本体11の嵌合壁部11bには、内面から内側に突出する内側係合凸部11cと外面から外側に突出する外側係合凸部11dが設けられている。そして、側壁部10aの係合凹部10bと嵌合壁部11bの内側係合凸部11cを係合させつつ、嵌合壁部11bの内側に側壁部10aが重なるように嵌め込むことによって、窓保持部材10がセンサ窓本体11に一体に取り付けられる。 The fitting wall portion 11b of the sensor window body 11 is provided with an inner engagement convex portion 11c protruding inward from the inner surface and an outer engagement convex portion 11d protruding outward from the outer surface. Then, the engaging recess 10b of the side wall portion 10a and the inner engaging convex portion 11c of the fitting wall portion 11b are engaged with each other, and the side wall portion 10a is fitted inside the fitting wall portion 11b such that the side wall portion 10a overlaps with each other. The holding member 10 is integrally attached to the sensor window body 11.

また、センサ窓本体11(及び窓保持部材10)は、前後方向T2の奥行方向後端側から手前側の前端側に向かうに従い漸次その横方向T1の幅寸法が大となるように形成されている。センサ窓本体11は、センサ窓部11aが幅方向T1中央を中心として横断面視で凸円弧状に形成されている。センサ窓本体11は、前後方向T2の奥行方向略中央(中央よりも僅かに前端側)を中心として縦断面視で凸円弧状に形成されている。 Further, the sensor window body 11 (and the window holding member 10) is formed such that the width dimension thereof in the lateral direction T1 gradually increases as it goes from the rear end side in the depth direction of the front-rear direction T2 to the front end side on the front side. There is. In the sensor window main body 11, the sensor window portion 11a is formed in a convex arc shape in a cross-sectional view centering on the center in the width direction T1. The sensor window main body 11 is formed in a convex arc shape in a vertical cross-sectional view with a substantial center in the depth direction of the front-rear direction T2 (slightly front end side from the center) as a center.

さらに、本実施形態では、センサ窓本体11のセンサ窓部11aの幅広の前端側の上面に、製造者や製品名などのロゴ(マーク)Mが印刷されている。なお、ロゴ等のマークは、シールなどとしてセンサ窓部11aに貼り付けられていてもよい。 Further, in the present embodiment, a logo (mark) M such as a manufacturer or a product name is printed on the wide upper surface of the sensor window portion 11a of the sensor window body 11 on the front end side. A mark such as a logo may be attached to the sensor window portion 11a as a seal or the like.

ここで、センサ窓本体11は、高密度ポリエチレンなどの樹脂製であり、インクや接着剤などの密着性が低く、一般の印刷工程だけではロゴ(マーク)Mの耐摩耗性等が低くなるおそれがある。このため、本実施形態では、印刷工程の前処理としてセンサ窓本体11の印刷部分(上面)に表面改質処理を施すようにしている。表面改質処理としては、例えば、フレーム処理、プラズマ放電処理、紫外線照射処理、コロナ放電処理などが挙げられる。また、低表面エネルギーの樹脂材に対しても接着性等が強い/大きいインクを使用してロゴを印刷するようにしている。 Here, the sensor window main body 11 is made of resin such as high-density polyethylene, and has low adhesion to ink, adhesive, etc., and wear resistance and the like of the logo (mark) M may be low only in a general printing process. There is. Therefore, in the present embodiment, the surface modification treatment is performed on the printed portion (upper surface) of the sensor window body 11 as a pretreatment for the printing process. Examples of the surface modification treatment include flame treatment, plasma discharge treatment, ultraviolet irradiation treatment, corona discharge treatment and the like. In addition, a logo is printed by using an ink that has a strong/large adhesion property to a resin material having a low surface energy.

窓取付部材12は、図2、図3及び図6に示すように窓保持部材10よりも僅かに大きい略方形リング状に形成された取付部12aと、取付部12aの外周端から上方に突出して周方向に繋がる側壁部12bと、センサ窓本体11と略同等の大きさの外周形状(平面視形状)の中央孔を形成するように、側壁部12bの上端から横方向内側に突出するとともに周方向に繋がる装飾部12cとを備えて形成されている。 As shown in FIGS. 2, 3 and 6, the window mounting member 12 has a mounting portion 12a formed in a substantially rectangular ring shape slightly larger than the window holding member 10, and protrudes upward from an outer peripheral end of the mounting portion 12a. And a side wall 12b that is connected in the circumferential direction, and a central hole having an outer peripheral shape (plan view shape) of substantially the same size as the sensor window body 11 are formed so as to project laterally inward from the upper end of the side wall 12b. It is formed by including a decorative portion 12c connected in the circumferential direction.

本実施形態では、窓取付部材12の少なくとも装飾部12cの上面がメッキ処理されている。なお、装飾部12cは、鏡面処理や好適な色彩にするなど、他の装飾処理を施して形成されてもよい。 In this embodiment, at least the upper surface of the decorative portion 12c of the window mounting member 12 is plated. Note that the decorative portion 12c may be formed by performing other decorative processing such as mirror-finishing or suitable coloring.

また、窓取付部材12には、内側に係合凹部12dが設けられている。そして、この窓取付部材12は、上方から中央孔内に、センサ窓本体11の外側係合凸部11dと窓取付部材12の係合凹部12dを係合させつつセンサ窓本体11及び窓保持部材10を嵌合させることにより、これらセンサ窓本体11及び窓保持部材10と一体に取り付けられる。また、本実施形態では、窓保持部材10と窓取付部材12の取付部12aの上面を両面テープ13などによって接着し、強固に一体化するようにしている。 Further, the window mounting member 12 is provided with an engagement recess 12d on the inner side. Then, the window mounting member 12 engages the outer engagement convex portion 11d of the sensor window body 11 and the engagement concave portion 12d of the window mounting member 12 into the central hole from above, and the sensor window body 11 and the window holding member. By fitting 10 together, the sensor window body 11 and the window holding member 10 are integrally attached. Further, in the present embodiment, the upper surfaces of the window holding member 10 and the mounting portion 12a of the window mounting member 12 are adhered to each other by the double-sided tape 13 or the like so as to be firmly integrated.

一方、図2に示すように、上記構成からなる本実施形態のセンサ窓6を取り付けるカバーケース4の幅方向T1中央のセンサ窓取付部15には、カバーケース4の上面4bから内面4cに貫通形成して開口部7が設けられている。また、この開口部7は、カバーケース4の上面4bから下方の内側に所定の長さをもって延びる段部4dと、段部4dの下端から横方向に延び、周方向に繋がる取付座部4eとによって、カバーケース4の上面4bよりも段部4dの長さ分だけ内側に配され、取付座部4eによって形成されている。 On the other hand, as shown in FIG. 2, the sensor window mounting portion 15 at the center in the width direction T1 of the cover case 4 for mounting the sensor window 6 of the present embodiment having the above-described configuration penetrates from the upper surface 4b of the cover case 4 to the inner surface 4c. The opening 7 is formed and provided. The opening 7 includes a step portion 4d that extends downward from the upper surface 4b of the cover case 4 with a predetermined length, and a mounting seat portion 4e that extends laterally from the lower end of the step portion 4d and is connected in the circumferential direction. Is disposed inside the upper surface 4b of the cover case 4 by the length of the step portion 4d, and is formed by the mounting seat portion 4e.

そして、図1及び図2(図3)に示すように、センサ窓本体11、窓保持部材10、窓取付部材12を一体化してなるセンサ窓6は、窓取付部材12をセンサ窓取付部15に上方から嵌め込んでカバーケース4の幅方向T1中央に取り付けられている。また、このとき、センサ窓6は、センサ窓取付部15の取付座部4eの上面と窓取付部材12の取付部12aの下面を両面テープ16などによって接着し、カバーケース4に強固に取り付けられる。 As shown in FIGS. 1 and 2 (FIG. 3), the sensor window 6 formed by integrating the sensor window body 11, the window holding member 10, and the window mounting member 12 has the window mounting member 12 and the sensor window mounting portion 15. Is fitted in from above and attached to the center of the cover case 4 in the width direction T1. At this time, the sensor window 6 is firmly attached to the cover case 4 by bonding the upper surface of the attachment seat portion 4e of the sensor window attachment portion 15 and the lower surface of the attachment portion 12a of the window attachment member 12 with the double-faced tape 16 or the like. ..

カバーケース4のセンサ窓取付部15にセンサ窓6を取り付けた状態で、カバーケース4に形成された開口部7が半透明のセンサ窓部11aで被覆されるとともに、カバーケース4の上面4bよりもセンサ窓部11aが僅かに上方に突出して配設されている。 With the sensor window 6 attached to the sensor window attachment portion 15 of the cover case 4, the opening 7 formed in the cover case 4 is covered with the semitransparent sensor window portion 11a, and from the upper surface 4b of the cover case 4. Also, the sensor window portion 11a is arranged so as to slightly project upward.

さらに、センサ窓取付部15にセンサ窓6を取り付けるとともに、窓取付部材12の装飾部12cがセンサ窓6とカバーケース4のセンサ窓取付部15の取合部(境界部分)に沿って配設される。 Further, the sensor window 6 is attached to the sensor window attaching portion 15, and the decorative portion 12c of the window attaching member 12 is arranged along the joining portion (boundary portion) of the sensor window 6 and the sensor window attaching portion 15 of the cover case 4. To be done.

次に、図2に示すように、焦電センサなどの人体検知センサ5は、カバーケース4の内部に、内部から開口部7、センサ窓部11aを通じて便器装置Aの前方の所定の範囲を検知するように固定して設けられている。このとき、人体検知センサ5は、センサ窓取付部15の取付座部4eに一体にしたセンサ固定用のボス17に取り付けることにより、所定の位置、所定の角度で位置決めして固設されている。 Next, as shown in FIG. 2, the human body detection sensor 5 such as a pyroelectric sensor detects a predetermined area in front of the toilet device A inside the cover case 4 through the opening 7 and the sensor window 11a. It is fixed so that At this time, the human body detection sensor 5 is fixed to a predetermined position and a predetermined angle by being fixed to a boss 17 for fixing the sensor which is integrated with the mounting seat portion 4e of the sensor window mounting portion 15. ..

また、本実施形態の人体検知センサ5は、センサ窓部11aの下端側のロゴMが印刷された領域よりも上方のロゴMがない領域を通して人体を検知するように設けられている。さらに、本実施形態では、ロゴM(ロゴMの少なくとも一部)がセンサ窓取付部15の取付座部4eと対向する位置、すなわち上下方向に重なる位置に設けられている。 Further, the human body detection sensor 5 of the present embodiment is provided so as to detect the human body through a region without the logo M above the region where the logo M is printed on the lower end side of the sensor window portion 11a. Further, in this embodiment, the logo M (at least a part of the logo M) is provided at a position facing the mounting seat portion 4e of the sensor window mounting portion 15, that is, at a position overlapping in the vertical direction.

そして、上記構成からなる本実施形態の便器装置Aにおいては、センサ窓6をカバーケース4の幅方向T1中央に配置し、センサ窓部11aにロゴ(マーク)Mを施すことによって、従来、それぞれ個別に点在し、単独で機能していたブランドロゴや商品ロゴ等のロゴMとセンサ窓6とをまとめて設けることができ、これにより、意匠性の向上を図ることが可能になる。 In the toilet device A of the present embodiment having the above-described configuration, the sensor window 6 is arranged at the center of the cover case 4 in the width direction T1, and the logo (mark) M is provided on the sensor window portion 11a. It is possible to collectively provide the logos M such as brand logos and product logos, which are individually scattered and function independently, and the sensor window 6, and it is possible to improve the design.

また、従来のように便器装置Aの幅方向T1の側部側でなく、中央にセンサ窓6及び人体検知センサ5を設けることにより、従来よりも検知範囲Hを広く設定でき、検知精度を高めることができる。 In addition, by providing the sensor window 6 and the human body detection sensor 5 at the center of the toilet device A rather than on the side of the toilet device A in the width direction T1 as in the conventional case, the detection range H can be set wider than in the conventional case, and the detection accuracy is improved. be able to.

また、センサ窓取付部15にセンサ窓6を取り付けるとともに、センサ窓6の窓取付部材12の装飾部12cがセンサ窓6とカバーケース4のセンサ窓取付部15の取合部に沿って配設されることにより、メッキ処理した装飾部12cによってセンサ窓部11aの外周を縁取った形となり、見栄えをよくすることができる。すなわち、センサ窓部11aにロゴMを設け、さらにその外周が装飾部12cで縁取られていることによって、センサ窓6をセンサ窓6として意識させないエンブレムのような仕立てが可能になり、さらなる意匠性の向上を図ることができる。 Further, the sensor window 6 is attached to the sensor window attachment portion 15, and the decorative portion 12c of the window attachment member 12 of the sensor window 6 is arranged along the joining portion of the sensor window 6 and the sensor window attachment portion 15 of the cover case 4. By doing so, the sensor window portion 11a is edged by the plated decorative portion 12c, and the appearance can be improved. That is, by providing the logo M on the sensor window portion 11a and further edging the outer periphery thereof with the decorative portion 12c, it is possible to make an emblem-like tailoring in which the sensor window 6 is not considered as the sensor window 6, and further design Can be improved.

また、センサ窓部11aがカバーケース4の上面(表面)4bよりも外側に突出するようにしてセンサ窓6が設けられていることにより、さらにロゴMを目立たせ、センサ窓6をセンサ窓として意識させないようにすることができる。 Further, since the sensor window 6 is provided such that the sensor window portion 11a projects outward from the upper surface (front surface) 4b of the cover case 4, the logo M is further conspicuous, and the sensor window 6 serves as a sensor window. It can be made unconscious.

また、センサ窓6に設けるロゴ(マーク)Mを変更するだけで容易に製品のブランド変更が可能になり、例えば、OEM製品などへの対応を容易にすることができる。 Further, it is possible to easily change the brand of the product simply by changing the logo (mark) M provided on the sensor window 6, and it is possible to easily deal with, for example, OEM products.

さらに、センサ窓6をカバーケース4の外側、すなわち便器装置Aの外側からセンサ窓取付部15(開口部7)に嵌め込んで着脱可能に取り付けるように構成したことにより、従来のように内側に保持部材などを設ける必要がない。これにより、容易にセンサ窓6を着脱することができるとともに、部材点数の削減を図ることも可能になる。 Further, the sensor window 6 is configured to be fitted into the sensor window mounting portion 15 (opening 7) from the outside of the cover case 4, that is, the outside of the toilet device A so that the sensor window 6 can be detachably attached to the inside, as in the conventional case. There is no need to provide a holding member or the like. As a result, the sensor window 6 can be easily attached and detached, and the number of members can be reduced.

また、センサ窓6が、センサ窓本体11に加え、窓保持部材10(及び/又は窓取付部材12)を備えて構成されていることによって、センサ窓6の強度を好適に確保することができる。 Further, since the sensor window 6 is configured to include the window holding member 10 (and/or the window mounting member 12) in addition to the sensor window main body 11, the strength of the sensor window 6 can be appropriately secured. ..

また、センサ窓部11aがカバーケース4の表面よりも外側に突出していることにより、人体検知センサ5(センサ基板)などをその突出量に応じて上方に配置することができる。言い換えれば、人体検知センサ5などを開口部7に近づけて配置することができる。これにより、カバーケース4内部のレイアウトの自由度を上げることができるとともに、センサ窓部11aに近づけて人体検知センサ5を配置できることで、検知範囲Hのさらなる広域化、検知精度のさらなる向上を図ることが可能になる。 Further, since the sensor window portion 11a projects outward from the surface of the cover case 4, the human body detection sensor 5 (sensor substrate) and the like can be arranged above according to the projecting amount. In other words, the human body detection sensor 5 and the like can be arranged close to the opening 7. As a result, the layout inside the cover case 4 can be increased in flexibility, and the human body detection sensor 5 can be arranged closer to the sensor window portion 11a, thereby further widening the detection range H and further improving the detection accuracy. It will be possible.

また、装飾部12cがあることによってセンサ窓部11aをカバーケース4の表面から外側に突出させても見栄えをよくすることができる。言い換えれば、装飾部12cを設けることによって、センサ窓部11aとカバーケース4の表面を面合せする必要がなくなり、センサ窓6の取付けの制約を小さくすることができる。 Further, since the sensor window portion 11a is projected outward from the surface of the cover case 4 due to the decorative portion 12c, the appearance can be improved. In other words, by providing the decorative portion 12c, it is not necessary to bring the sensor window portion 11a and the surface of the cover case 4 into contact with each other, and the restriction on the attachment of the sensor window 6 can be reduced.

さらに、本実施形態では、センサ窓部11aが横断面視、縦断面視で凸円弧状に形成されていることによって、人体検知センサ5(センサ基板)などをさらに上方に配置することができる。この点からも、検知範囲Hの広域化、検知精度の向上を図ることが可能になる。 Further, in the present embodiment, the sensor window portion 11a is formed in a convex arc shape in the cross sectional view and the vertical sectional view, so that the human body detection sensor 5 (sensor substrate) and the like can be arranged further upward. Also from this point, it is possible to widen the detection range H and improve the detection accuracy.

また、センサ窓部11aが後端側から前端側に向かうに従いその幅が大となるように形成されていることにより、人体検知センサ5の検知範囲Hをさらに広域化することができ、検知精度のさらなる向上を図ることができる。 Further, since the sensor window portion 11a is formed so that its width becomes larger from the rear end side toward the front end side, the detection range H of the human body detection sensor 5 can be further widened, and the detection accuracy can be increased. Can be further improved.

以上、本発明に係る便器装置の一実施形態について説明したが、本発明は上記の一実施形態に限定されるものではなく、その趣旨を逸脱しない範囲で適宜変更可能である。 Although one embodiment of the toilet device according to the present invention has been described above, the present invention is not limited to the above-described one embodiment, and can be modified as appropriate without departing from the spirit of the present invention.

例えば、本実施形態では、本発明に係るセンサ窓6(及び人体検知センサ5)がカバーケース4の中央、上面4b側に取り付けられているものとしたが、カバーケース4の他の部位やカバーケース4以外の便器装置Aの外殻を形成する他の外殻体に設けられていてもよい。 For example, in the present embodiment, the sensor window 6 (and the human body detection sensor 5) according to the present invention is attached to the center of the cover case 4 and the upper surface 4b side, but other parts of the cover case 4 and the cover. It may be provided on other outer shells forming the outer shell of the toilet device A other than the case 4.

また、センサ窓6のセンサ窓部11aには、ロゴMではなく、模様などが表示されていてもよい。すなわち、センサ窓部11aに表示するマークMの種類をロゴに限定する必要はない。さらに、人体検知センサ5で人を検知可能であれば、センサ窓部11aに表示されるマークMが人体検知センサ5の検知範囲Hと重なるように設けられていてもよい。 Further, not the logo M but a pattern or the like may be displayed on the sensor window portion 11a of the sensor window 6. That is, it is not necessary to limit the type of the mark M displayed on the sensor window 11a to the logo. Furthermore, if the human body detection sensor 5 can detect a person, the mark M displayed on the sensor window portion 11a may be provided so as to overlap the detection range H of the human body detection sensor 5.

また、本実施形態では、本発明に係る便器装置が便器本体1と洗浄機構部2と便座3a及び便蓋3bからなる便座部3とを備えて構成されているものとして説明を行った。これに対し、本発明に係る便器装置は、少なくとも、センサ窓と人体検知センサとからなる人体検知システムBを備えて構成されていればよい。例えば、本発明に係る便器装置を、洗浄機構部2と、便座3a及び便蓋3bからなる便座部3と、カバーケース4と、人体検知システムBとで構成してもよい。 Further, in the present embodiment, the toilet device according to the present invention has been described as including the toilet body 1, the cleaning mechanism 2, the toilet seat 3 including the toilet seat 3a and the toilet lid 3b. On the other hand, the toilet device according to the present invention may be configured to include at least the human body detection system B including the sensor window and the human body detection sensor. For example, the toilet device according to the present invention may be configured by the cleaning mechanism unit 2, the toilet seat unit 3 including the toilet seat 3a and the toilet lid 3b, the cover case 4, and the human body detection system B.

1 便器本体
2 洗浄機構部
3 便座部
3a 便座
3b 便蓋
4 カバーケース(外殻体)
4a カバー(外殻体)
4b 上面(表面、外面)
4c 下面(内面)
4d 段部
4e 取付座部
5 人体検知センサ
6 センサ窓
7 開口部
10 窓保持部材
10a 側壁部
10b 係合凹部
11 センサ窓本体
11a センサ窓部
11b 嵌合壁部
11c 内側係合凸部
11d 外側係合凸部
12 窓取付部材(インナー部材)
12a 取付部
12b 側壁部
12c 装飾部
12d 係合凹部
13 両面テープ
15 センサ窓取付部
16 両面テープ
A 便器装置
B 人体検知システム
M ロゴ(マーク)
O1 軸線
T1 幅方向
T2 前後方向
1 Toilet body 2 Cleaning mechanism 3 Toilet seat 3a Toilet seat 3b Toilet lid 4 Cover case (outer shell)
4a cover (outer shell)
4b Upper surface (front surface, outer surface)
4c Lower surface (inner surface)
4d Step 4e Mounting seat 5 Human body detection sensor 6 Sensor window 7 Opening 10 Window holding member 10a Side wall 10b Engagement recess 11 Sensor window body 11a Sensor window 11b Fitting wall 11c Inner engagement projection 11d Outer engagement Joint projection 12 Window mounting member (inner member)
12a Mounting part 12b Side wall part 12c Decorative part 12d Engagement recessed part 13 Double-sided tape 15 Sensor window mounting part 16 Double-sided tape A Toilet device B Human body detection system M logo (mark)
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外殻体を貫通形成してなる開口部を備えるセンサ窓取付部に嵌合して配設されるセンサ窓と、前記外殻体の内部に配設され、前記センサ窓の前記開口部を被覆する半透明のセンサ窓部を通じて人を検知する人体検知センサとからなる人体検知システムを備えた便器装置であって、
前記人体検知センサは、焦電センサで構成され、
人に視認させるためのマークが前記センサ窓部に設けられており、
前記マークが前記人体検知センサの検知範囲と重なる位置に設けられていることを特徴とする便器装置。
A sensor window fitted into a sensor window mounting portion having an opening formed by penetrating the outer shell, and a sensor window provided inside the outer shell and covering the opening of the sensor window. A toilet device having a human body detection system including a human body detection sensor for detecting a person through a semitransparent sensor window part,
The human body detection sensor is composed of a pyroelectric sensor,
A mark for making it visible to a person is provided on the sensor window ,
The toilet device, wherein the mark is provided at a position overlapping the detection range of the human body detection sensor .
請求項1記載の便器装置において、
前記センサ窓が、前記センサ窓と前記外殻体のセンサ窓取付部の取合部に沿って配設される装飾部を備えて形成されている便器装置。
The toilet device according to claim 1,
The toilet device, wherein the sensor window is formed by including a decorative portion arranged along the joining portion of the sensor window and the sensor window attachment portion of the outer shell.
請求項1または請求項2に記載の便器装置において、
前記センサ窓部が前記外殻体の表面から外側に突出して配設されている便器装置。
The toilet device according to claim 1 or 2,
The toilet device in which the sensor window portion is arranged so as to project outward from the surface of the outer shell.
請求項1から請求項3のいずれか一項に記載の便器装置において、
前記センサ窓が前記便器装置の外殻体を構成するカバーケースの幅方向中央且つ上面に設けられている便器装置。
The toilet device according to any one of claims 1 to 3,
The toilet device in which the sensor window is provided in the center and the upper surface in the width direction of a cover case forming an outer shell of the toilet device.
請求項1から請求項4のいずれか一項に記載の便器装置において、
前記センサ窓が前記外殻体の外側から前記センサ窓取付部に嵌合されている便器装置。
The toilet device according to any one of claims 1 to 4,
A toilet device in which the sensor window is fitted to the sensor window attachment portion from the outside of the outer shell.
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