JP6805807B2 - Toilet unit - Google Patents

Description

Aspects of the present invention generally relate to toilet units.

Toilet units equipped with a cabinet having a storage space, a hand-washing device provided on the cabinet, a drain pipe connected to the hand-washing device, and an electric water heater that supplies hot water to the hand-washing device are known. (For example, Patent Document 1).

The drain pipe and electric water heater are provided in the storage space of the cabinet below the hand-washing device. By concealing the drain pipe and the electric water heater in the storage space in this way, the design of the toilet unit can be improved. In addition, the distance between the electric water heater and the hand-washing device is shortened, and the amount of water remaining in the pipeline between the electric water heater and the hand-washing device can be reduced. That is, it is possible to prevent the cold water remaining in the pipeline from being discharged at the start of water discharge.

Further, it has been proposed that the toilet unit be a wall-mounted cabinet in which the cabinet is mounted on the wall surface while floating from the floor surface. Compared to the floor-standing cabinet, the wall-mounted cabinet can give a cleaner impression to the user and improve the design of the toilet unit. Furthermore, the floor surface of the toilet room can be easily cleaned.

In the toilet unit, when it is a wall-mounted cabinet, it is desired to efficiently arrange a hand-washing device and an electric water heater to improve usability.

Japanese Unexamined Patent Publication No. 2004-160067

The present invention has been made based on the recognition of such a problem, and an object of the present invention is to provide a highly easy-to-use toilet unit equipped with a wall-mounted cabinet.

The first invention is a wall-mounted cabinet mounted on the wall surface of a toilet room while floating from a floor surface, a hand washing device provided on the upper part of the cabinet, a drain pipe connected to the hand washing device, and the hand washing. The cabinet includes an electric water heater that supplies hot water to the vessel, the cabinet has a first storage space, and a second storage space that is partitioned from the first storage space in the lateral direction, and the toilet bowl has a second storage space. The drain pipe is provided in the first storage space, the electric water heater is provided in the second storage space, and the drain pipe is provided in the second storage space. It is a toilet unit that is further provided with a paper winder for holding toilet paper, and the electric water heater is provided behind the paper winder in the second storage space .

According to this toilet unit, by providing a drain pipe in the first storage space and an electric water heater in the second storage space, the drain pipe and the electric water heater are provided in the same storage space as compared with the case where the drain pipe and the electric water heater are provided in the same storage space. The volume of the first storage space can be increased, and the electric water heater can be easily put in and taken out of the first storage space without touching the electric water heater when putting in and taking out the goods in the first storage space. Can be done. In addition, it is possible to prevent the electric water heater from being in trouble due to the electric water heater being touched when the article is taken in and out.

Furthermore, compared to the case where the drain pipe and the electric water heater are provided in the same storage space, it is difficult for the heat generated from the electric water heater to be transmitted to the drain pipe, and the drain pipe is caused by the heat generated from the electric water heater. It is possible to prevent the formation of dew condensation on the outer surface of the water heater. For example, it is possible to prevent the condensed water from adversely affecting the stored articles in the first storage space, or to prevent the condensed water from contaminating the inside of the first storage space. Therefore, the usability can be improved in the toilet unit provided with the wall-mounted cabinet.

According to this toilet unit, the space behind the paper winder, which tends to be a dead space, can be effectively utilized. The electric water heater and the cigarette can be efficiently arranged while maintaining high storability in the first storage space. Therefore, the usability of the toilet unit can be further improved.

A second aspect of the present invention is that, in the first invention, the electric water heater is provided with a main body portion for heating the water supplied to the inside and a main body portion provided under the main body portion to drain water in the main body portion to the outside. The drain plug is provided in the second storage space, and the lower portion of the main body portion is projected downward from the second storage space, so that the drain plug is below the second storage space. It is a toilet unit characterized in that it can be attached to the cabinet in a state of being positioned at.

According to this toilet unit, when draining water from the electric water heater, there is no need to perform large-scale work such as removing the cabinet or removing the electric water heater, and the water from the electric water heater can be operated by operating the drain plug. It can be easily pulled out. Further, since the cabinet floats from the floor surface, a container or the like for receiving water can be installed in the space below the cabinet, and the electric water heater can be drained more easily. Therefore, the usability of the toilet unit can be further improved. Further, when the electric water heater is projected downward, the protruding portion of the electric water heater is hidden in the cabinet, so that it is possible to prevent the electric water heater from being visually recognized by the user. That is, the usability of the toilet unit can be further improved while suppressing the deterioration of the design.
A third invention includes a wall-mounted cabinet that is attached to the wall surface of the toilet room while floating from the floor, a hand-washing device provided on the upper part of the cabinet, a drain pipe connected to the hand-washing device, and the hand-washing. The cabinet includes an electric water heater that supplies hot water to the vessel, the cabinet has a first storage space, and a second storage space that is separated from the first storage space in the lateral direction, and the toilet bowl has a second storage space. , The drain pipe is provided in the first storage space, the electric water heater is provided in the second storage space, and the electric water heater is inside. It has a main body for heating the water supplied to the main body and a drain plug provided in the lower part of the main body for draining the water in the main body to the outside, and is provided in the second storage space. A toilet unit characterized in that the lower portion of the main body portion is projected downward from the second storage space, and the drain plug is positioned below the second storage space and is attached to the cabinet. Is.
According to this toilet unit, by providing a drain pipe in the first storage space and an electric water heater in the second storage space, the drain pipe and the electric water heater are provided in the same storage space as compared with the case where the drain pipe and the electric water heater are provided in the same storage space. The volume of the first storage space can be increased, and the electric water heater can be easily put in and taken out of the first storage space without touching the electric water heater when putting in and taking out the goods in the first storage space. Can be done. In addition, it is possible to prevent the electric water heater from being in trouble due to the electric water heater being touched when the article is taken in and out.
Furthermore, compared to the case where the drain pipe and the electric water heater are provided in the same storage space, the heat generated from the electric water heater is less likely to be transferred to the drain pipe, and the drain pipe is caused by the heat generated from the electric water heater. It is possible to prevent the formation of dew condensation on the outer surface of the water heater. For example, it is possible to prevent the condensed water from adversely affecting the stored articles in the first storage space, or to prevent the condensed water from contaminating the inside of the first storage space. Therefore, the usability can be improved in the toilet unit provided with the wall-mounted cabinet.
According to this toilet unit, when draining water from the electric water heater, there is no need to perform large-scale work such as removing the cabinet or removing the electric water heater, and the water from the electric water heater can be operated by operating the drain plug. It can be easily pulled out. Further, since the cabinet floats from the floor surface, a container or the like for receiving water can be installed in the space below the cabinet, and the electric water heater can be drained more easily. Therefore, the usability of the toilet unit can be further improved. Further, when the electric water heater is projected downward, the protruding portion of the electric water heater is hidden in the cabinet, so that it is possible to prevent the electric water heater from being visually recognized by the user. That is, the usability of the toilet unit can be further improved while suppressing the deterioration of the design.

A fourth aspect of the invention further comprises, in the second or third aspect, a cover member attached to the lower part of the cabinet and covering a portion of the electric water heater that projects downward from the second storage space. It is a characteristic toilet unit.

According to this toilet unit, it is possible to more reliably prevent the electric water heater from being visually recognized by the user, and to improve the design of the toilet unit.

A fifth invention, in any one of the first to fourth inventions, further includes a water stopcock provided in the second storage space for stopping the supply of water to the hand-washing device, and the cabinet. Has a storage body having the first storage space and the second storage space, and a back plate portion detachably attached to the storage body in the second storage space, and the back plate portion The cabinet covers the front of the electric water heater and the water stopcock when attached to the storage body, and the cabinet has the electric water heater and the stop in a state where the back plate portion is removed from the storage body. It is a toilet unit characterized by allowing access to the faucet from the front.

According to this toilet unit, by providing a detachable back plate portion, it is possible to suppress the visibility of the electric water heater and the water stopcock and improve the design, and by removing the back plate portion, electricity can be obtained. The water heater and the water stopcock can be easily maintained. Therefore, the usability of the toilet unit can be further improved while improving the design.
A sixth invention is a wall-mounted cabinet mounted on the wall surface of a toilet room while floating from a floor surface, a hand-washing device provided on the upper part of the cabinet, a drain pipe connected to the hand-washing device, and the hand-washing. The cabinet includes an electric water heater that supplies hot water to the vessel, the cabinet has a first storage space, and a second storage space that is separated from the first storage space in the lateral direction, and the hand wash device , The drain pipe is provided in the first storage space, the electric water heater is provided in the second storage space, and the drain pipe is provided in the second storage space. The cabinet is further provided with a water stopcock for stopping the supply of water to the hand-washing device, and the cabinet has a storage body having the first storage space and the second storage space, and the inside of the second storage space. The back plate portion has a back plate portion that is detachably attached to the storage body, and the back plate portion covers the front of the electric water heater and the water stopcock in a state of being attached to the storage body. The cabinet is a toilet unit characterized in that the electric water heater and the water stopcock can be accessed from the front in a state where the back plate portion is removed from the storage body.
According to this toilet unit, by providing a drain pipe in the first storage space and an electric water heater in the second storage space, the drain pipe and the electric water heater are provided in the same storage space as compared with the case where the drain pipe and the electric water heater are provided in the same storage space. The volume of the first storage space can be increased, and the electric water heater can be easily put in and taken out of the first storage space without touching the electric water heater when putting in and taking out the goods in the first storage space. Can be done. In addition, it is possible to prevent the electric water heater from being in trouble due to the electric water heater being touched when the article is taken in and out.
Furthermore, compared to the case where the drain pipe and the electric water heater are provided in the same storage space, the heat generated from the electric water heater is less likely to be transferred to the drain pipe, and the drain pipe is caused by the heat generated from the electric water heater. It is possible to prevent the formation of dew condensation on the outer surface of the water heater. For example, it is possible to prevent the condensed water from adversely affecting the stored articles in the first storage space, or to prevent the condensed water from contaminating the inside of the first storage space. Therefore, the usability can be improved in the toilet unit provided with the wall-mounted cabinet.
According to this toilet unit, by providing a detachable back plate portion, it is possible to suppress the visibility of the electric water heater and the water stopcock and improve the design, and by removing the back plate portion, electricity can be obtained. The water heater and the water stopcock can be easily maintained. Therefore, the usability of the toilet unit can be further improved while improving the design.

A seventh aspect of the invention is the fifth or sixth aspect of the invention, wherein the faucet has an operation unit for switching between supply and stop of water supply to the hand-washing device, and the operation unit is directed forward. The back plate portion is provided in the second storage space in a vertical state, and is characterized by having an opening that exposes the operation portion of the water stopcock to the front when attached to the storage body. It is a toilet unit that does.

According to this toilet unit, it is possible to operate the operation part of the water stopcock, which is frequently maintained, without removing the back plate part. Therefore, it is possible to further improve the usability of the toilet unit while suppressing the deterioration of the design.

An eighth invention further comprises, in any one of the first to seventh inventions, a solenoid valve that opens and closes a water supply channel connected to the electric water heater, and a control unit that controls the solenoid valve. The cabinet is a toilet unit characterized in that at least one of the solenoid valve and the control unit is collectively stored in the second storage space.

According to this toilet unit, maintenance can be performed efficiently, and the usability of the toilet unit can be further improved.
A ninth aspect of the invention is a wall-mounted cabinet mounted on the wall surface of the toilet room while floating from the floor, a hand-washing device provided on the upper part of the cabinet, a drain pipe connected to the hand-washing device, and the hand-washing. An electric water heater that supplies hot water to the vessel, an electromagnetic valve that opens and closes a water supply channel connected to the electric water heater, and a control unit that controls the solenoid valve are provided, and the cabinet has a first storage space. The toilet has a second storage space partitioned from the first storage space in the lateral direction, the hand-washing device is provided on the first storage space, and the drain pipe is in the first storage space. The electric water heater is provided in the second storage space, and the cabinet is characterized in that at least one of the solenoid valve and the control unit is collectively stored in the second storage space. It is a toilet unit.
According to this toilet unit, by providing a drain pipe in the first storage space and an electric water heater in the second storage space, the drain pipe and the electric water heater are provided in the same storage space as compared with the case where the drain pipe and the electric water heater are provided in the same storage space. The volume of the first storage space can be increased, and the electric water heater can be easily put in and taken out of the first storage space without touching the electric water heater when putting in and taking out the goods in the first storage space. Can be done. In addition, it is possible to prevent the electric water heater from being in trouble due to the electric water heater being touched when the article is taken in and out.
Furthermore, compared to the case where the drain pipe and the electric water heater are provided in the same storage space, it is difficult for the heat generated from the electric water heater to be transmitted to the drain pipe, and the drain pipe is caused by the heat generated from the electric water heater. It is possible to prevent the formation of dew condensation on the outer surface of the water heater. For example, it is possible to prevent the condensed water from adversely affecting the stored articles in the first storage space, or to prevent the condensed water from contaminating the inside of the first storage space. Therefore, the usability can be improved in the toilet unit provided with the wall-mounted cabinet.
According to this toilet unit, maintenance can be performed efficiently, and the usability of the toilet unit can be further improved.

Tenth invention, in any one invention of the first to ninth, the cabinet is attached to the wall surface of the side with respect to the toilet, the first storage space is arranged further forward than the toilet The second storage space is a toilet unit that is arranged behind the first storage space.

According to this toilet unit, it is possible to wash hands in a relatively large space in front of the toilet bowl, and an electric water heater can be placed near the center of the cabinet, regardless of the position of the water supply pipe or the like. It is possible to facilitate the supply of water to the water heater. Therefore, the usability of the toilet unit can be further improved.

According to aspects of the invention, a highly user-friendly toilet unit with a wall-mounted cabinet is provided.

It is a perspective view which shows the toilet system which concerns on embodiment. 2 (a) and 2 (b) are a plan view and a perspective view showing the toilet device according to the embodiment. It is a side view which shows the mirror unit which concerns on embodiment. It is a front view which shows the toilet unit which concerns on embodiment. It is a perspective view which shows the toilet unit which concerns on embodiment. 6 (a) and 6 (b) are perspective views showing the remote controller according to the embodiment. It is a front view which shows a part of the toilet unit which concerns on embodiment. It is sectional drawing which shows a part of the toilet unit which concerns on embodiment. It is a front view which shows a part of the toilet unit which concerns on embodiment. It is a front view which shows a part of the toilet unit which concerns on embodiment. 11 (a) and 11 (b) are perspective views showing a part of the toilet unit according to the embodiment. 12 (a) and 12 (b) are perspective views showing a modified example of the toilet unit according to the embodiment.

Hereinafter, embodiments of the present invention will be described with reference to the drawings. In each drawing, similar components are designated by the same reference numerals and detailed description thereof will be omitted as appropriate.
FIG. 1 is a perspective view showing a toilet system according to an embodiment.
As shown in FIG. 1, the toilet system 2 includes a toilet unit 10, a toilet device 20, and a mirror unit 30. The toilet system 2 is installed and used in the toilet room TR. In the toilet system 2, the mirror unit 30 is provided as needed and can be omitted. The toilet system 2 may include at least a toilet unit 10 and a toilet device 20.

2 (a) and 2 (b) are a plan view and a perspective view showing the toilet device according to the embodiment.
As shown in FIGS. 2A and 2B, the toilet device 20 includes a toilet bowl 21, a toilet seat 22, a toilet lid 23, and a functional unit 24.

The toilet bowl 21 has a concave bowl portion 21a that is recessed downward from the top. The user excretes urine, stool, etc. into the bowl portion 21a while sitting on the toilet bowl 21. The toilet bowl 21 receives excrement such as urine and stool of the user in the bowl portion 21a. In other words, the toilet bowl 21 is a Western-style seated toilet bowl.

Here, in the present specification, when the toilet bowl 21 is used as a reference, the upper, lower, front, rear, right side, and left side as seen from the user sitting on the toilet bowl 21 are "upper" and "lower", respectively. , "Front", "rear", "right side", and "left side".

The toilet bowl 21 is provided behind the toilet room TR. The toilet bowl 21 is arranged close to the wall surface behind the toilet room TR. The toilet bowl 21 may be attached to the wall surface behind the toilet room TR, for example. The toilet bowl 21 may be a so-called wall-mounted toilet bowl.

The toilet seat 22 is provided on the toilet bowl 21. The toilet lid 23 is provided on the toilet bowl 21 so as to cover the toilet seat 22. The functional unit 24 is provided in the upper rear part of the toilet bowl 21. The toilet seat 22 and the toilet lid 23 are rotatably supported by the functional portion 24. The toilet seat 22 and the toilet lid 23 may be pivotally supported by the toilet bowl 21, for example. The functional unit 24 is provided as needed and can be omitted.

The functional unit 24 includes a control unit 25, a lighting unit 26, a human body detection sensor 27, and a seating detection sensor 28. The human body detection sensor 27 is, for example, an infrared sensor, a microwave sensor, or the like, and detects the entry of a human body into the toilet room TR. The seating detection sensor 28 is, for example, a mechanical switch, a distance measuring sensor using infrared rays, or the like, and detects the seating of a human body on the toilet seat 22. The human body detection sensor 27 and the seating detection sensor 28 transmit the detection result to the control unit 25. The control unit 25 controls the operation of various components provided in the toilet room TR based on the detection results transmitted from the human body detection sensor 27 and the seating detection sensor 28.

The lighting unit 26 is provided behind the toilet bowl 21 and is located above the functional unit 24. When lit, the lighting unit 26 irradiates the light L1 toward the rear of the toilet device 20 to illuminate the wall behind the toilet device 20.

The lighting and extinguishing of the lighting unit 26 is controlled by the control unit 25. For example, the control unit 25 turns on the lighting unit 26 in response to the detection of the human body by the human body detection sensor 27, and turns off the lighting unit 26 in response to the non-detection of the human body by the human body detection sensor 27.

The lighting unit 26 may be provided on both sides of the toilet bowl 21, for example. In this case, the lighting unit 26 irradiates light toward the side of the toilet device 20 when it is lit. Alternatively, the lighting unit 26 may be provided on the side and the rear of the toilet device 10.

The functional unit 24 may further have a heating toilet seat function for warming the toilet seat 22 and a local cleaning function for cleaning the local area of the user seated on the toilet seat 22.

FIG. 3 is a side view showing the mirror unit according to the embodiment.
As shown in FIG. 3, the mirror unit 30 includes a mirror body 31, a control unit 32, an illumination unit 33, and a support unit 34. The mirror unit 30 is attached to the wall surface WS of the toilet room TR. More specifically, the mirror unit 30 is attached to the wall surface WS on the side of the toilet device 20 (toilet bowl 21).

The mirror body 31 is attached to the wall surface WS via the support portion 34. As a result, the mirror body 31 is attached to the wall surface WS in a state of being slightly separated from the wall surface WS (floating state). The mirror body 31 has a mirror surface facing the inside of the toilet room TR.

The illumination unit 33 is provided, for example, on the back side of the lower portion of the mirror body 31. The illumination unit 33 irradiates the light L2 toward the lower side of the mirror body 31 when it is lit. The control unit 32 receives the signal sent from the control unit 25 of the toilet device 20, and turns on and off the lighting unit 33 based on the signal. The control unit 25 of the toilet device 20 and the control unit 32 of the mirror unit 30 turn on and off the lighting unit 33 in synchronization with, for example, the lighting unit 26 of the toilet device 20.

The illumination unit 33 may be provided on the front side of the mirror body 31. In this case, the illumination unit 33 is provided along the lower end of the mirror body 31, for example. The illumination unit 33 may be provided at both the upper end and the lower end of the mirror body 31. In this case, the respective illumination units 33 are provided along the upper and lower ends of the mirror body 31. The illumination unit 33 may irradiate light at least toward the lower side of the mirror body 31.

FIG. 4 is a front view showing the toilet unit according to the embodiment.
FIG. 5 is a perspective view showing the toilet unit according to the embodiment.
As shown in FIGS. 4 and 5, the toilet unit 10 includes a cabinet 50, a hand-washing device 52, a drain pipe 54, and an electric water heater 56. In FIG. 5, a part of the toilet unit 10 is omitted for convenience.

The cabinet 50 is attached to the wall surface WS of the toilet room TR while floating from the floor surface FS of the toilet room TR (see FIG. 1). In other words, the toilet unit 10 is attached to the wall surface WS while floating from the floor surface FS. The cabinet 50 is a so-called wall-mounted cabinet. The cabinet 50 is formed, for example, in the shape of a substantially rectangular parallelepiped box, and can store articles in the internal space.

Here, in the present specification, when the cabinet 50 is used as a reference, the direction in which the cabinet 50 faces is defined as "forward" and the direction opposite to this is defined as "rear". In this case, "forward" is, in other words, a direction away from the wall surface WS. In addition, when the cabinet 50 is used as a reference, the upper, lower, right side, and left side as seen from the user facing the cabinet 50 are "upper", "lower", "right side", and "left side", respectively. And. Therefore, the definition of each direction in FIG. 5 is different from the definition of each direction in FIG. In this example, the "right side" when the cabinet 50 is used as a reference corresponds to the "front" when the toilet bowl 21 is used as a reference.

The horizontal length (horizontal width) of the cabinet 50 is substantially the same as the horizontal length of the wall surface WS. The cabinet 50 is provided over the entire width of the side wall WS of the toilet bowl 21. Thereby, for example, in the cabinet 50, high storability can be obtained. However, the length of the cabinet 50 in the left-right direction may be shorter than the length of the wall surface WS in the left-right direction.

The hand-washing device 52 is provided on the upper part of the cabinet 50. The hand-washing device 52 has a faucet portion 52a for discharging water and a bowl portion 52b for receiving the water discharged from the faucet portion 52a. The hand-washing device 52 enables hand-washing in the toilet room TR.

The faucet portion 52a is, for example, an automatic faucet. The faucet portion 52a has a detection sensor (not shown), and starts water discharge when the detection sensor detects a user's hand or the like, and stops water discharge when the detection sensor does not detect the water. The faucet portion 52a is not limited to the automatic faucet, and may be a manual faucet having an operation unit such as a handle or a lever and switching the water discharge stop according to the operation of the operation unit.

In this way, the toilet unit 10 makes it possible to store articles by the cabinet 50 and to wash hands in the toilet room TR by the hand washing device 52. As a result, the toilet unit 10 improves the usability of the toilet room TR.

The cabinet 50 (toilet unit 10) is attached to, for example, the same wall surface WS as the mirror unit 30. The mirror unit 30 is provided above the cabinet 50. The height of the upper end (upper surface) of the cabinet 50 from the floor surface FS is set, for example, to a height at which the user can easily wash his / her hands with the hand washing device 52 while standing facing the cabinet 50. The height of the upper end of the cabinet 50 is, for example, 60 cm or more and 120 cm or less. This makes it easier for the hand-washing device 52 to wash hands. The height of the lower end of the cabinet 50 is, for example, 20 cm or more and 40 cm or less. As a result, high storage capacity can be obtained in the cabinet 50, and the floor surface FS below the cabinet 50 can be easily cleaned. Further, the floating feeling of the cabinet 50 can be strengthened, a neat impression can be given to the user, and the design of the toilet unit 10 can be improved.

The height of the mirror unit 30 is set, for example, to a height at which a user standing facing the cabinet 50 can easily check his / her face or the like. Further, at least a part of the mirror body 31 is provided above the hand-washing device 52. As a result, it is possible to have the user check the face and the like while washing the hands.

A part of the illumination unit 33 of the mirror unit 30 is provided above the hand-washing device 52. The lighting unit 33 illuminates the hand-washing device 52 with the light L2 when it is lit. This makes it easier to wash the hands with the hand-washing device 52. For example, the lighting unit 33 may be provided with the optical axis tilted toward the indoor side of the toilet room TR in order to illuminate the hand-washing device 52 more strongly. Alternatively, in order to illuminate the wall surface WS below the mirror unit 30 more strongly, the optical axis may be tilted toward the wall surface WS side.

One end of the drain pipe 54 is connected to the bowl portion 52b of the hand washing device 52. More specifically, one end of the drain pipe 54 is connected to the drain port of the bowl portion 52b. The other end of the drain pipe 54 is connected to the wall surface WS. The drain pipe 54 connects the bowl portion 52b of the hand washing device 52 and the drainage facility of the building, and drains the water received by the bowl portion 52b to the drainage facility of the building. For the drain pipe 54, for example, a metal material such as stainless steel is used. The drain pipe 54 is made of metal, for example. However, not limited to the above, a resin material or the like may be used for the drain pipe 54.

The drainage pipe 54 has a trap portion 54a for storing sealed water inside. In this example, an example of so-called wall drainage is shown. In this example, the drain pipe 54 is a so-called P trap. The drainage form of the toilet room TR may be floor drainage. The other end of the drain pipe 54 may be connected to the floor surface FS. The drain pipe 54 may be a so-called S trap.

The electric water heater 56 is connected to the water supply source and also to the faucet portion 52a of the hand-washing device 52. The electric water heater 56 supplies hot water to the faucet portion 52a of the hand-washing device 52. The electric water heater 56 has, for example, a tank for storing water supplied from a water supply source and an electric heater for heating the water in the tank, and hand-washing the water (hot water) in the tank after heating 52. Supply to. As a result, the user can comfortably wash his / her hands even in the cold season of the water supply source such as winter. Therefore, the usability of the toilet unit 10 can be further improved.

The cabinet 50 has a storage body 50a. The storage body 50a has, for example, a substantially rectangular box shape with a front opening. The storage body 50a has a first storage space SS1, a second storage space SS2, and a third storage space SS3. The second storage space SS2 is laterally separated from the first storage space SS1. The third storage space SS3 is laterally partitioned from the first storage space SS1 and the second storage space SS2. Specifically, the lateral direction is the left-right direction when the cabinet 50 is used as a reference. The second storage space SS2 is adjacent to the first storage space SS1 in the lateral direction. The third storage space SS3 is adjacent to the second storage space SS2 in the lateral direction. The second storage space SS2 is provided between the first storage space SS1 and the third storage space SS3.

The storage spaces SS1 to SS3 are formed, for example, by partitioning the internal space of the storage body 50a with a partition plate. The storage spaces SS1 to SS3 may be formed, for example, by arranging open box-shaped members having an opening at the front. In other words, the storage body 50a may be composed of a plurality of members.

The arrangement of the storage spaces SS1 to SS3 is not limited to the above. For example, the first storage space SS1 may be provided between the second storage space SS2 and the third storage space SS3. Further, the number of storage spaces included in the cabinet 50 is not limited to three, and may be four or more. The cabinet 50 may have at least a first storage space SS1 and a second storage space SS2 arranged in the horizontal direction.

The hand-washing device 52 is provided above the first storage space SS1. The drain pipe 54 is provided in the first storage space SS1. That is, the drain pipe 54 is stored in the space below the hand washing device 52. The electric water heater 56 is provided in the second storage space SS2. In this way, the electric water heater 56 is provided in the second storage space SS2 adjacent to the first storage space SS1 in which the drain pipe 54 is provided.

The cabinet 50 is attached to the wall surface WS on the side of the toilet bowl 21. The first storage space SS1 is arranged in front of the toilet bowl 21 (see FIG. 1). The first storage space SS1 is arranged closer to the wall side in front of the toilet bowl 21. In other words, the first storage space SS1 is arranged closer to the entrance / exit side of the toilet room TR. As a result, the hand-washing device 52 provided on the first storage space SS1 can make it easier to wash hands.

When the toilet bowl 21 is used as a reference, the second storage space SS2 is arranged behind the first storage space SS1, and the third storage space SS3 is arranged behind the second storage space SS2. The second storage space SS2 is arranged near the center of the toilet room TR in the front-rear direction, for example. Thereby, for example, the operation and maintenance of the electric water heater 56 provided in the second storage space SS2 can be facilitated.

The cabinet 50 has a drawer 60 and a door 62. The drawer 60 is provided in the first storage space SS1. The drawer 60 has, for example, a substantially rectangular box shape with an upper opening, and moves to a position where the drawer 60 is stored in the first storage space SS1 and a position where the drawer 60 is pulled out forward from the first storage space SS1. The drawer 60 closes the front of the first storage space SS1 in a state of being stored in the first storage space SS1.

The front of the first storage space SS1 is not limited to the drawer 60, and may be closed with an openable door. In this way, the front of the first storage space SS1 can be closed by the drawer 60 or the door. As a result, it is possible to prevent the drain pipe 54 and other articles stored in the first storage space SS1 from being exposed to the outside, and it is possible to improve the design of the toilet unit 10.

The door 62 moves to a position where the front of the third storage space SS3 is closed and a position where the third storage space SS3 is opened. As a result, it is possible to prevent the articles stored in the third storage space SS3 from being exposed to the outside, and it is possible to further improve the design of the toilet unit 10. The door 62 is attached to the storage body 50a so as to be slidable in the lateral direction, for example. The door 62 slides forward, for example, with respect to the toilet bowl 21. As a result, when the third storage space SS3 located on the side of the toilet bowl 21 is opened, it is possible to prevent the door 62 from hitting the toilet bowl 21, and it is possible to easily put in and take out articles in the third storage space SS3. ..

The toilet unit 10 further includes cigarettes 64 and 66 and a remote controller 68. The cigarettes 64 and 66 are provided in the second storage space SS2. Cigarettes 64, 66 hold the toilet paper TP interchangeably. The cigarettes 64 and 66 are detachably attached to the second storage space SS2 by, for example, screwing. In this example, two cigarettes 64 and 66 arranged side by side are shown. The number of paper winders provided in the toilet unit 10 is not limited to two, and may be one.

The remote controller 68 is provided in the second storage space SS2. The remote controller 68 is detachably attached to the second storage space SS2 by, for example, screwing. The remote controller 68 is attached to the ceiling surface of the second storage space SS2, for example, and is arranged above the second storage space SS2. The cigarettes 64 and 66 are arranged below the remote controller 68, for example, in the second storage space SS2.

6 (a) and 6 (b) are perspective views showing the remote controller according to the embodiment.
As shown in FIGS. 6A and 6B, the remote controller 68 has an operation unit 70 and a movable unit 72. The operation unit 70 has, for example, operation members such as buttons 70a to 70c and a touch screen 70d, and receives an operation instruction from the user.

As shown in FIG. 6A, the movable portion 72 has the operating portion 70 stored in the second storage space SS2 and the operating portion 70 on the front side as shown in FIG. 6B. It moves to a position where it is exposed and the operation unit 70 can be operated. The movable portion 72 is attached so as to be rotatable about the lateral direction, for example, and moves to each of the above positions by rotation. Further, the movable portion 72 is substantially flush with the front surface of the drawer 60 and the front surface of the door 62 in a state where the operation unit 70 is housed.

The remote controller 68 stores the operation unit 70, for example, when the toilet room TR is not in use and there is no user. The control unit 25 of the toilet device 20 transmits a signal to the remote controller 68 in response to the seating detection sensor 18 detecting the seating of the user. The remote controller 68 moves the movable unit 72 from the state in which the operation unit 70 is housed to the state in which the operation unit 70 is exposed in response to the signal from the control unit 25. As a result, in the remote controller 68, the operation unit 70 changes from the non-used state to the used state according to the seating of the user. Further, the remote controller 68 stores the operation unit 70 again in response to the detection by the toilet device 20 that the user has left the toilet seat 22 or has left the toilet room TR.

As described above, the toilet bowl 21 is arranged on the rear side of the toilet room TR, and the second storage space SS2 is arranged near the center in the front-rear direction of the toilet room TR. Therefore, by providing the cigarettes 64, 66 and the remote controller 68 in the second storage space SS2, the cigarettes 64, 66 and the remote controller 68 can be arranged near the hand of the user seated on the toilet seat 22. As a result, the cigarettes 64 and 66 and the remote controller 68 can be easily operated, and the usability of the toilet unit 10 can be further improved.

FIG. 7 is a front view showing a part of the toilet unit according to the embodiment.
In FIG. 7, the portion of the second storage space SS2 of the toilet unit 10 is enlarged and shown. Further, in FIG. 7, a part of the toilet unit 10 is not shown for convenience.
As shown in FIG. 7, the toilet unit 10 further includes a water stop valve 80, a solenoid valve 82, and a control unit 84. Each part of the water stop valve 80, the solenoid valve 82, and the control unit 84 is provided in the second storage space SS2.

The water stopcock 80 is a member for stopping the supply of water to the hand-washing device 52. The water stopcock 80 is connected to the wall surface WS, and is connected to a water supply source such as a water supply pipe via the wall surface WS. In this example, an example of so-called wall water supply is shown. The water supply form of the toilet room TR may be floor water supply. The water stop valve 80 may be connected to the floor surface FS.

The water stopcock 80 has a first operation unit 80a and a second operation unit 80b. The water stopcock 80 is provided in the second storage space SS2 with the first operation unit 80a and the second operation unit 80b facing forward. The first operation unit 80a switches between supplying and stopping the supply of water to the hand-washing device 52. In the water stop valve 80, for example, by rotating the first operation unit 80a, the supply of water to the hand washing device 52 and the stop of the supply can be switched.

The second operation unit 80b is used for maintenance of the filter provided in the water stop valve 80. In the water stop valve 80, for example, the filter provided inside can be removed by rotating the second operation unit 80b in a state where the supply of water to the hand washing device 52 is stopped. As a result, in the water stop valve 80, maintenance such as cleaning and replacement of the filter can be performed.

The solenoid valve 82 is connected to the downstream of the water stop valve 80 and is connected to the electric water heater 56. In other words, the solenoid valve 82 is provided between the water stop valve 80 and the electric water heater 56. The solenoid valve 82 opens and closes the water supply path between the water stop valve 80 and the electric water heater 56. In other words, the solenoid valve 82 switches between supplying water to the electric water heater 56 and stopping the water supply.

The control unit 84 is electrically connected to the detection sensor provided in the faucet portion 52a of the hand-washing device 52, and is also electrically connected to the solenoid valve 82. The control unit 84 controls the opening and closing of the solenoid valve 82 according to the detection result of the detection sensor. The control unit 84 opens the solenoid valve 82 in response to the detection of the detection sensor, and closes the solenoid valve 82 in response to the non-detection of the detection sensor. As a result, as described above, the water discharge stop from the faucet portion 52a is switched according to the detection of the detection sensor.

When the hand-washing device 52 is a manual faucet, the solenoid valve 82 and the control unit 84 can be omitted. In this case, for example, the water stopcock 80 is connected to the electric water heater 56. In the case of a manual faucet, by operating the operation unit of the faucet portion 52a, the hot water in the electric water heater 56 is supplied to the faucet portion 52a, and the water supplied from the water supply source is electric. Water is supplied to the water heater 56.

In this way, the cabinet 50 collectively stores the members requiring maintenance such as the remote controller 68, the water stop valve 80, the solenoid valve 82, and the control unit 84 in the second storage space SS2. The cabinet 50 stores the electric water heater 56 in the second storage space SS2 and rubs it, and also stores at least one of the remote controller 68, the water stop valve 80, the solenoid valve 82, and the control unit 84 in the second storage space SS2. ..

The electric water heater 56 has a main body portion 56a and a drain plug 56b. The main body 56a has the above-mentioned tank and electric heater, and heats the water supplied to the inside. The drain plug 56b is provided below the main body portion 56a so that the water in the main body portion 56a can be drained to the outside. That is, the drain plug 56b is used for draining water from the electric water heater 56. In draining the electric water heater 56, for example, the drain plug 56b is opened with a tube or the like connected to the drain plug 56b. As a result, the water in the main body 56a is drained to the outside through the drain plug 56b.

The main body portion 56a has an operation portion 56c. The operation unit 56c is, for example, a power switch for switching the power ON / OFF. The operation unit 56c may be, for example, a temperature control switch for adjusting the temperature of the hot water supplied to the hand washing device 52. The operation unit 56c may include a plurality of operation members such as a power switch and a temperature control switch.

The electric water heater 56 is provided in the second storage space SS2, the lower part of the main body 56a is projected downward from the second storage space SS2, and the drain plug 56b is positioned below the second storage space SS2. In the state, it is attached to the cabinet 50. The drain plug 56b is located below the lower end 50b of the storage body 50a of the cabinet 50.

The cabinet 50 has blindfold plates 90, 92, 94 (see FIGS. 4 and 5). The blindfold plates 90, 92, and 94 are attached to the lower part of the storage body 50a on the front side of the electric water heater 56. The blindfold plates 90, 92, and 94 prevent the portion of the electric water heater 56 protruding downward from the second storage space SS2 from being visually recognized from the front side of the cabinet 50.

Of the blind plates 90, 92, and 94, the blind plate 90 located at the center in the lateral direction and facing the electric water heater 56 is detachably attached to the storage body 50a by, for example, claw locking. By removing the blindfold plate 90, for example, it is possible to prevent the blindfold plate 90 from becoming an obstacle when draining water from the electric water heater 56. Therefore, the maintainability of the toilet unit 10 can be improved.

FIG. 8 is a cross-sectional view showing a part of the toilet unit according to the embodiment.
FIG. 8 corresponds to the A1-A2 line cross section of FIG.
As shown in FIG. 8, the toilet unit 10 further includes a lighting unit 96. The illumination unit 96 is provided on the back surface side of the blindfold plate 90, and irradiates the light L3 toward the wall surface WS side. As a result, the lighting unit 96 illuminates the space below the cabinet 50. As described above, the blindfold plate 90 is detachably attached to the storage body 50a. As a result, the maintainability of the lighting unit 96 can be improved.

By illuminating the space below the cabinet 50 with the lighting unit 96 in this way, the design of the toilet unit 10 can be further improved. Further, by irradiating the light L3 toward the wall surface WS side, for example, when a mirror-finished floor material is provided on the floor surface FS, the light L3 is directly incident on the floor surface FS, which is excessive. It is possible to prevent a portion having high brightness from being generated on the floor surface FS. Therefore, the design of the toilet unit 10 can be further improved.

Further, as shown in FIG. 8, the electric water heater 56 is provided behind the cigarettes 64 and 66 in the second storage space SS2. The electric water heater 56, the water stop valve 80, the solenoid valve 82, and the control unit 84 are arranged in a region on the relatively rear side (back side) of the second storage space SS2. On the other hand, the cigarettes 64 and 66 and the remote controller 68 are arranged in an area in front of the area where the electric water heater 56 and the like of the second storage space SS2 are provided. As a result, the second storage space SS2 can be efficiently utilized. Further, by arranging the cigarettes 64 and 66 in front of the electric water heater 56, it is possible to prevent the user from unintentionally touching the electric water heater 56 when taking in and out the article or performing maintenance. it can.

Hereinafter, the area on the rear side where the electric water heater 56 or the like is provided is referred to as a “first area R1”. The area on the front side where the cigarettes 64 and 66 and the remote controller 68 are provided is referred to as a "second area R2". That is, the second storage space SS2 has a first region R1 and a second region R2 in front of the first region R1. The electric water heater 56, the water stop valve 80, the solenoid valve 82, and the control unit 84 are provided in the first region R1. The cigarettes 64 and 66 and the remote controller 68 are provided in the second region R2.

The cabinet 50 further includes a partition plate 100, a door 102, and back plate portions 104, 106, and 108. The partition plate 100 is provided in the second region R2 of the second storage space SS2. The partition plate 100 is provided below the cigarettes 64 and 66, and partitions the second region R2 up and down. As a result, the partition plate 100 forms a storage portion 110 below the cigarettes 64 and 66. The storage unit 110 enables storage of articles inside. As a result, the second storage space SS2 can be used more efficiently. The usability of the toilet unit 10 can be further improved.

The door 102 is provided in front of the storage unit 110. The door 102 is rotatably attached to the storage body 50a about the lower end portion, and moves to a position where the front of the storage unit 110 is closed and a position where the storage unit 110 is opened. As a result, it is possible to prevent the articles stored in the storage unit 110 from being exposed to the outside, and it is possible to further improve the design of the toilet unit 10.

The back plate portions 104, 106, and 108 are detachably attached to the storage body 50a in the second storage space SS2. The back plate portions 104, 106, and 108 cover the front of the electric water heater 56, the water stop valve 80, the solenoid valve 82, and the control portion 84 in a state of being attached to the storage body 50a. In other words, the back plate portions 104, 106, and 108 partition the first region R1 and the second region R2. As a result, it is possible to prevent the article stored in the first region R1 from being exposed to the outside. Furthermore, it is possible to prevent the user or the like from unintentionally touching the electric water heater 56 or the like. For example, it is possible to prevent the electric water heater 56 and the like from coming off the cabinet 50 due to unintended contact.

The back plate portion 104 closes the back surface side of the storage portion 110. The back plate portion 104 is detachably attached to the storage body 50a by, for example, inserting it into a slit-shaped groove provided in the storage body 50a. The back plate portions 106 and 108 close the back surface side of the portion above the storage portion 110 of the second region R2 by dividing it into two upper and lower portions. The back plate portions 106 and 108 are detachably attached to the storage body 50a by, for example, a hook-and-loop fastener. The mounting method of the back plate portions 104, 106, and 108 is not limited to the above, and any mounting method that can be attached to and detached from the storage body 50a may be used. However, it is preferable that the back plate portions 104, 106, and 108 are attached and detached only by manual operation without using tools such as engagement, hook-and-loop fastener, and magnet.

The cabinet 50 enables front access to the electric water heater 56, the water stop valve 80, the solenoid valve 82, and the control unit 84 with the back plate portions 104, 106, and 108 removed. As a result, it is possible to improve the maintainability of the member provided in the first region R1 while improving the design.

In this example, the first region R1 and the second region R2 are separated by three back plate portions 104, 106, and 108. The number of back plate portions that partition the first region R1 and the second region R2 is not limited to three, and may be one or two, or four or more.

FIG. 9 is a front view showing a part of the toilet unit according to the embodiment.
FIG. 9 shows a state in which the door 102 is opened in the portion of the second storage space SS2. Further, in FIG. 9, the illustrations of the cigarettes 64 and 66 and the remote controller 68 are omitted for convenience.

As shown in FIG. 9, the back plate portion 104 has an opening 104a that exposes the first operation portion 80a of the water stopcock 80 forward when attached to the storage body 50a. As a result, in the toilet unit 10, the first operation unit 80a can be easily operated only by opening the door 102 while suppressing the visibility of the water stopcock 80.

As described above, in the toilet unit 10, the first operation portion 80a of the water stopcock 80, which has a relatively high maintenance frequency, can be accessed through the opening 104a without removing the back plate portion 104 or the like. That is, the water stop valve 80 can be opened and closed immediately. As a result, the usability of the toilet unit 10 can be further improved.

The opening 104a exposes the first operation portion 80a of the water stopcock 80 to the front and also exposes the second operation portion 80b to the front. The opening 104a does not necessarily have to expose the second operating portion 80b forward. The opening 104a may have a shape that exposes at least the first operating portion 80a forward.

FIG. 10 is a front view showing a part of the toilet unit according to the embodiment.
FIG. 10 shows a state in which only the back plate portion 106 is removed from the state shown in FIG.
As shown in FIG. 10, the back plate portion 106 exposes the operation portion 56c of the electric water heater 56 to the front in a state of being removed from the storage main body 50a. In other words, the back plate portion 106 covers the front of the operation portion 56c of the electric water heater 56 in a state of being attached to the storage body 50a.

In the toilet unit 10, the operation unit 56c of the electric water heater 56 can be operated by removing only the back plate portion 106 after removing the toilet paper TP from the cigarettes 64 and 66. As a result, the usability of the toilet unit 10 can be further improved.

Further, in the toilet unit 10, for example, by removing the toilet paper TP and the back plate portion 106 and then further removing the back plate portion 104, maintenance of the filter of the water stopcock 80 can be easily performed.

Further, in the toilet unit 10, by removing the toilet paper TP and the back plate portions 104, 106, 108, the members housed in the first region R1 such as the electric water heater 56 can be easily replaced. Can be done. By removing the back plate portions 104, 106, and 108, maintenance can be performed with good workability in a wide space open to the front.

As described above, in the toilet unit 10, by concealing the electric water heater 56 and the like with the detachable back plate portions 104, 106, 108, it is possible to obtain high maintainability while improving the design. Further, it is possible to prevent the user from unintentionally touching the electric water heater 56 or the like and causing the electric water heater 56 or the like to come off the cabinet 50. Therefore, high safety can be obtained.

11 (a) and 11 (b) are perspective views showing a part of the toilet unit according to the embodiment.
11 (a) and 11 (b) show a state in which the toilet unit 10 is viewed from diagonally below. Further, in FIGS. 11 (a) and 11 (b), the illustration of the blind plate 90 and the like is omitted for convenience.

As shown in FIGS. 11 (a) and 11 (b), the toilet unit 10 further includes a cover member 120. The cover member 120 is attached to the lower part of the cabinet 50 and covers a portion of the electric water heater 56 protruding below the second storage space SS2. The cover member 120 covers, for example, the front, side, and bottom of the portion of the electric water heater 56 that protrudes below the second storage space SS2. By providing the cover member 120 in this way, the visibility of the electric water heater 56 can be further suppressed, and the design can be further improved. Further, it is possible to prevent the electric water heater 56 from coming off from the cabinet 50 by coming into contact with the protruding portion of the electric water heater 56. Therefore, the safety of the toilet unit 10 can be further improved.

The cover member 120 covers the protruding portion of the electric water heater 56 and closes the downwardly facing opening of the second storage space SS2. As a result, for example, when a mirror-finished floor material is provided on the floor surface FS, it is possible to prevent articles in the second storage space SS2 and the second storage space SS2 from being reflected on the floor surface FS. be able to. Therefore, the design of the toilet unit 10 can be further improved.

The material of the outer surface of the cover member 120 is substantially the same as the material of the outer surface of the cabinet 50, for example. The material of the outer surface of the cover member 120 is substantially the same as, for example, the material of at least one of the front surface and the bottom surface of the cabinet 50. In other words, the bottom surface of the cabinet 50 is the bottom surface of the storage body 50a. In other words, the front surface of the cabinet 50 is the front surface of the drawer 60 or the front surface of the door 62. The cover member 120 is, for example, made of substantially the same material as the cabinet 50, or finished with a coating of substantially the same material as the outer surface of the cabinet 50. Thereby, for example, when the mirror-finished floor material is provided on the floor surface FS, the cabinet 50 and the cover member 120 reflected on the floor surface FS can be shown integrally. Therefore, the design of the toilet unit 10 can be further improved.

As described above, according to the toilet unit 10 according to the present embodiment, the drain pipe 54 is provided in the first storage space SS1 and the electric water heater 56 is provided in the second storage space SS2. Compared with the case where the 54 and the electric water heater 56 are provided in the same storage space, the volume of the first storage space SS1 can be increased, and the electric water heater is used when putting in and taking out articles in the first storage space SS1. It is possible to easily put in and take out articles in the first storage space SS1 without touching the 56. In addition, it is possible to prevent the electric water heater 56 from being in trouble due to the electric water heater 56 being touched when the article is taken in and out.

Further, as compared with the case where the drain pipe 54 and the electric water heater 56 are provided in the same storage space, the heat generated from the electric water heater 56 is less likely to be transmitted to the drain pipe 54, and the heat generated from the electric water heater 56 is increased. As a result, it is possible to prevent dew condensation from forming on the outer surface of the drain pipe 54. For example, when the outside air temperature is low, such as in winter, it is possible to prevent dew condensation from forming on the outer surface of the trap portion 54a in which the sealed water is stored due to the heat generated from the electric water heater 56. As a result, it is possible to prevent the condensed water from adversely affecting the stored articles in the first storage space SS1 and the condensed water from contaminating the inside of the first storage space SS1. Therefore, in the toilet unit 10 provided with the wall-mounted cabinet 50, usability can be improved.

Further, in the toilet unit 10, an electric water heater 56 is provided behind the cigarettes 64 and 66 in the second storage space SS2. As a result, the space behind the cigarettes 64 and 66, which tends to be dead spaces, can be effectively utilized. The electric water heater 56 and the cigarettes 64 and 66 can be efficiently arranged while maintaining high storability in the first storage space SS1. Therefore, the usability of the toilet unit 10 can be further improved.

Further, in the toilet unit 10, the electric water heater 56 projects the lower part of the main body portion 56a downward from the second storage space SS2, and the drain plug 56b is positioned below the second storage space SS2. Attached to 50. As a result, when draining the electric water heater 56, it is not necessary to perform a large-scale work such as removing the cabinet 50 or removing the electric water heater 56. In the toilet unit 10, for example, the blind plate 90 is removed, the cover member 120 is removed, and then the drain plug 56b is operated to easily drain the electric water heater 56.

Further, in the toilet unit 10, since the cabinet 50 floats from the floor surface FS, a container or the like for receiving water can be installed in the space below the cabinet 50, and the electric water heater 56 can be drained more easily. be able to. Therefore, the usability of the toilet unit 10 can be further improved. Further, when the electric water heater 56 is projected downward, the protruding portion of the electric water heater 56 is hidden by the cabinet 50, so that it is possible to prevent the electric water heater 56 from being visually recognized by the user. .. That is, the usability of the toilet unit 10 can be further improved while suppressing the deterioration of the design.

Further, the toilet unit 10 is further provided with a cover member 120 which is attached to the lower part of the cabinet 50 and covers a portion of the electric water heater 56 protruding below the second storage space SS2. As a result, it is possible to more reliably prevent the electric water heater 56 from being visually recognized by the user, and to improve the design of the toilet unit 10.

Further, in the toilet unit 10, the back plate portions 104, 106, and 108 cover the front of the electric water heater 56 and the water stopcock 80 in a state of being attached to the storage body 50a, and the cabinet 50 covers the back plate portion 104. With the 106 and 108 removed from the storage body 50a, the electric water heater 56 and the water stopcock 80 can be accessed from the front. As a result, the visibility of the electric water heater 56 and the water stopcock 80 can be suppressed and the design can be improved, and by removing the back plate portions 104, 106, 108, the electric water heater 56 and the water stopcock 80 can be removed. Can be easily maintained. Therefore, the usability of the toilet unit 10 can be further improved while improving the design.

Further, the toilet unit 10 has an opening 104a that exposes the first operation portion 80a of the water stopcock 80 to the front when the back plate portion 104 is attached to the storage body 50a. As a result, the first operation portion 80a of the water stop valve 80, which is frequently maintained, can be operated without removing the back plate portion 104. Therefore, the usability of the toilet unit 10 can be further improved while suppressing the deterioration of the design.

Further, in the toilet unit 10, the cabinet 50 collectively stores the members requiring maintenance such as the remote controller 68, the water stop valve 80, the solenoid valve 82, and the control unit 84 in the second storage space SS2. As a result, maintenance can be performed efficiently, and the usability of the toilet unit 10 can be further improved.

Further, in the toilet unit 10, the first storage space SS1 is arranged in front of the toilet bowl 21, and the second storage space SS2 is arranged behind the first storage space SS1. As a result, hand washing can be performed in a relatively large space in front of the toilet bowl 21, and the electric water heater 56 can be arranged near the center of the cabinet 50, so that the electric water heater can be placed regardless of the position of the water supply pipe or the like. It is possible to facilitate water supply to the vessel 56. Therefore, the usability of the toilet unit 10 can be further improved.

12 (a) and 12 (b) are perspective views showing a modified example of the toilet unit according to the embodiment.
As shown in FIGS. 12 (a) and 12 (b), when the electric water heater 56 is not installed, or when an electric water heater 56 of a type that can be entirely accommodated in the second storage space SS2 is installed. If so, another cover member 122 is attached to the lower part of the cabinet 50.

The cover member 122 closes the downwardly facing opening of the second storage space SS2. The cover member 122 has, for example, a plate shape and is substantially flush with the bottom surface of the cabinet 50 when attached to the lower part of the cabinet 50. The material of the outer surface of the cover member 122 is substantially the same as the material of the outer surface of the cabinet 50, for example. As a result, the design of the toilet unit 10 is improved even when the electric water heater 56 is not attached, or when the electric water heater 56 of a type that can be entirely accommodated in the second storage space SS2 is attached. be able to.

In this way, the cabinet 50 is provided with an opening that exposes the second storage space SS2 downward. When the lower part of the electric water heater 56 protrudes below the second storage space SS2, the lower part of the electric water heater 56 and the cabinet 50 are the cover members 120 described with respect to FIGS. 11A and 11B. Cover the opening of. When the electric water heater 56 is not attached, or when the electric water heater 56 of a type that can be entirely accommodated in the second storage space SS2 is attached, FIGS. 12A and 12B The opening of the cabinet 50 is covered with the cover member 122 described with respect to). As a result, various configurations such as the presence / absence of the electric water heater 56 and the model of the electric water heater 56 can be supported, and the usability of the toilet unit 10 can be further improved.

The electric water heater 56 does not necessarily have to protrude below the second storage space SS2. The cabinet 50 does not necessarily have to have an opening that exposes the second storage space SS2 downward. The cover members 120 and 122 are provided as needed and can be omitted.

The embodiments of the present invention have been described above. However, the present invention is not limited to these descriptions. With respect to the above-described embodiment, those skilled in the art with appropriate design changes are also included in the scope of the present invention as long as they have the features of the present invention. For example, the shape, size, material, arrangement, and the like of each element included in the toilet system 2 and the toilet unit 10 are not limited to those illustrated, and can be appropriately changed.
In addition, the elements included in each of the above-described embodiments can be combined as much as technically possible, and the combination thereof is also included in the scope of the present invention as long as the features of the present invention are included.

2 Toilet system, 10 Toilet unit, 20 Toilet device, 21 Toilet bowl, 22 Toilet seat, 23 Toilet lid, 24 Functional unit, 25 Control unit, 26 Lighting unit, 27 Human body detection sensor, 28 Seating detection sensor, 30 Mirror unit, 31 Mirror Main body, 32 control unit, 33 lighting unit, 34 support unit, 50 cabinet, 50a storage body, 52 hand washer, 54 drain pipe, 56 electric water heater, 56a main body, 56b drain plug, 60 drawers, 62 doors, 64, 66 Toilet, 68 Remote control, 70 Operation part, 72 Moving part, 80 Water stopcock, 80a 1st operation part, 80b 2nd operation part, 82 Electromagnetic valve, 84 Control part, 90, 92, 94 Blind plate, 96 Lighting Part, 100 partition plate, 102 door, 104, 106, 108 back plate part, 110 storage part, 120, 122 cover member, FS floor surface, TR toilet room, SS1 1st storage space, SS2 2nd storage space, SS3 1st 3 storage space, WS wall surface

Claims (10)

A wall-mounted cabinet that can be mounted on the wall of the toilet room while floating from the floor,
A hand-washing machine provided at the top of the cabinet
The drainage pipe connected to the hand-washing machine and
An electric water heater that supplies hot water to the hand-washing machine and
With
The cabinet has a first storage space and a second storage space partitioned from the first storage space in the lateral direction.
The hand-washing device is provided above the first storage space.
The drainage pipe is provided in the first storage space.
The electric water heater is provided in the second storage space .
Further provided with a cigarette provided in the second storage space and holding a toilet paper,
The electric water heater is a toilet unit provided behind the paper winder in the second storage space . The electric water heater has a main body for heating the water supplied to the inside and a drain plug provided in the lower part of the main body for draining the water in the main body to the outside. It is provided in the storage space, and is attached to the cabinet with the lower part of the main body protruding downward from the second storage space and the drain plug positioned below the second storage space. Toilet unit according to claim 1 Symbol mounting, characterized in that. A wall-mounted cabinet that can be mounted on the wall of the toilet room while floating from the floor,
A hand-washing machine provided at the top of the cabinet
The drainage pipe connected to the hand-washing machine and
An electric water heater that supplies hot water to the hand-washing machine and
With
The cabinet has a first storage space and a second storage space partitioned from the first storage space in the lateral direction.
The hand-washing device is provided above the first storage space.
The drainage pipe is provided in the first storage space.
The electric water heater is provided in the second storage space .
The electric water heater has a main body for heating the water supplied to the inside and a drain plug provided in the lower part of the main body for draining the water in the main body to the outside. It is provided in the storage space, and is attached to the cabinet in a state where the lower portion of the main body portion protrudes downward from the second storage space and the drain plug is positioned below the second storage space. A toilet unit that features that. The toilet unit according to claim 2 or 3 , further comprising a cover member attached to the lower part of the cabinet and covering a portion of the electric water heater that projects downward from the second storage space. A water stopcock provided in the second storage space for stopping the supply of water to the hand-washing device is further provided.
The cabinet has a storage body having the first storage space and the second storage space, and a back plate portion detachably attached to the storage body in the second storage space.
The back plate portion covers the front of the electric water heater and the water stopcock in a state of being attached to the storage body.
Any one of claims 1 to 4, wherein the cabinet enables front access to the electric water heater and the water stopcock when the back plate portion is removed from the storage body. The toilet unit described in one. A wall-mounted cabinet that can be mounted on the wall of the toilet room while floating from the floor,
A hand-washing machine provided at the top of the cabinet
The drainage pipe connected to the hand-washing machine and
An electric water heater that supplies hot water to the hand-washing machine and
With
The cabinet has a first storage space and a second storage space partitioned from the first storage space in the lateral direction.
The hand-washing device is provided above the first storage space.
The drainage pipe is provided in the first storage space.
The electric water heater is provided in the second storage space .
A water stopcock provided in the second storage space for stopping the supply of water to the hand-washing device is further provided.
The cabinet has a storage body having the first storage space and the second storage space, and a back plate portion detachably attached to the storage body in the second storage space.
The back plate portion covers the front of the electric water heater and the water stopcock in a state of being attached to the storage body.
The cabinet is a toilet unit characterized in that the electric water heater and the water stopcock can be accessed from the front in a state where the back plate portion is removed from the storage body . The water stopcock has an operation unit for switching between supply and stop of water supply to the hand-washing device, and is provided in the second storage space with the operation unit facing forward.
The toilet unit according to claim 5 or 6, wherein the back plate portion has an opening that exposes the operation portion of the water stopcock to the front in a state of being attached to the storage body. A solenoid valve that opens and closes the water supply channel connected to the electric water heater,
A control unit that controls the solenoid valve and
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The toilet unit according to any one of claims 1 to 7 , wherein the cabinet collectively stores at least one of the solenoid valve and the control unit in the second storage space. A wall-mounted cabinet that can be mounted on the wall of the toilet room while floating from the floor,
A hand-washing machine provided at the top of the cabinet
The drainage pipe connected to the hand-washing machine and
An electric water heater that supplies hot water to the hand-washing machine and
A solenoid valve that opens and closes the water supply channel connected to the electric water heater,
A control unit that controls the solenoid valve and
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The cabinet has a first storage space and a second storage space partitioned from the first storage space in the lateral direction.
The hand-washing device is provided above the first storage space.
The drainage pipe is provided in the first storage space.
The electric water heater is provided in the second storage space .
The cabinet is a toilet unit characterized in that at least one of the solenoid valve and the control unit is collectively stored in the second storage space . The cabinet is mounted on the wall on the side of the toilet bowl.
The first storage space is arranged in front of the toilet bowl.
The toilet unit according to any one of claims 1 to 9 , wherein the second storage space is arranged behind the first storage space.

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