JP7043026B2 - Bathroom unit - Google Patents

Description

Aspects of the invention generally relate to bathroom units.

A bathroom unit including a faucet counter whose upper surface is formed in a shelf shape so that an article can be placed on the upper portion and a wash counter on which a wash basin or the like can be placed is known (for example, Patent Document 1). reference). In such a wash counter, it has been proposed to install the rear end of the upper surface of the wash counter in a state of being separated from the bathroom wall. As a result, the wash counter looks like it is floating, and the design can be greatly improved.

In the faucet counter whose upper surface is formed in the shape of a shelf, items such as shampoo can be placed on the upper surface, and the usability of the bathroom can be improved. On the other hand, there is a concern that the space directly under the faucet counter under the shelf will be dark.

For this reason, the rear end of the upper surface of the wash counter is darkened by the faucet counter formed in the shape of a shelf, and even if the rear end of the upper surface of the wash counter is separated from the bathroom wall, the rear end is There is a problem that it becomes difficult to see and the floating feeling of the wash counter is impaired.

Japanese Unexamined Patent Publication No. 2017-23557

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 bathroom unit capable of obtaining high design even when a faucet counter and a washbasin counter are provided.

The first invention has a counter main body whose upper surface is formed in a shelf shape so that an article can be placed on the upper portion, and a spouting portion provided in the lower part of the counter main body and having a spout port for spouting hot water. The washbasin is provided with a faucet counter, a washbasin counter arranged below the faucet counter and on which a washbasin can be placed, and a lighting unit that irradiates light toward the upper surface of the washbasin counter. The counter connects the shelf portion having the upper surface on which the washbasin can be placed, the shelf portion and the bathroom wall, and the shelf portion is placed in a state where the rear end of the shelf portion is separated from the bathroom wall. The bathroom unit has a support portion that supports the bathroom wall, and the lighting portion irradiates the rear end of the shelf portion with light.

According to this bathroom unit, since the lighting unit irradiates the rear end of the shelf portion separated from the bathroom wall, the wash counter is arranged below the faucet counter formed in the shelf shape. However, the rear end of the shelf, which is separated from the bathroom wall, can be clearly seen by the user, and the user can feel the floating feeling of the wash counter. Therefore, even when a faucet counter and a washbasin counter are provided, high designability can be obtained.

In the second invention, in the first invention, the length of the support portion in the left-right direction is shorter than the length of the shelf portion in the left-right direction, and the water discharge portion is positioned so as to overlap the support portion in the left-right direction. The upper surface of the support portion arranged between the rear end of the shelf portion and the bathroom wall is inclined downward toward the bathroom wall, and the illumination portion emits light to the rear end of the shelf portion. It is a bathroom unit characterized by irradiating light on the upper surface of the support portion as well as irradiating the light.

According to this bathroom unit, the lighting unit hits the upper surface of the inclined support portion because the lighting unit irradiates not only the rear end of the shelf portion but also the upper surface of the support portion inclined downward toward the bathroom wall. Light is reflected through the bathroom wall and can illuminate the periphery of the water discharge portion arranged at a position overlapping the support portion in the left-right direction. This not only illuminates the rear end of the shelf to give a feeling of floating on the wash counter, but also makes the area around the spouting part brighter, making it easier to see the hot water discharged from the spouting part, and making the bathroom unit easier to use. Can be improved. On the other hand, in a place where the support portion is not provided in the left-right direction, the light directly escapes below the wash counter, so that the space under the wash counter can be made brighter. It is possible to prevent the space directly under the wash counter from becoming dark, and to improve the appearance and usability.

A third aspect of the invention is the bathroom unit according to the second aspect, wherein the lighting unit is arranged at a position overlapping the upper surface of the support portion in the front-rear direction and irradiates light directly downward. ..

According to this bathroom unit, by irradiating light from a position close to the upper surface of the support portion, the light toward the water discharge portion side through the upper surface of the support portion and the bathroom wall is increased, and the periphery of the water discharge portion is further radiated. It can be brightened. The hot water discharged from the water discharge unit can be made easier to see, and the usability of the bathroom unit can be further improved.

According to the aspect of the present invention, a bathroom unit capable of obtaining high designability is provided even when a faucet counter and a washbasin counter are provided.

It is a perspective view which shows typically the bathroom unit which concerns on embodiment. It is a front view schematically showing the bathroom unit which concerns on embodiment. It is a block diagram which shows typically the electric structure of the bathroom unit which concerns on embodiment. It is a front view schematically showing a part of the faucet counter which concerns on embodiment. It is a bottom view schematically showing a part of the faucet counter which concerns on embodiment. It is an exploded perspective view schematically showing the faucet counter which concerns on embodiment. It is sectional drawing which shows the part of the faucet counter which concerns on embodiment schematically. It is sectional drawing which shows the part of the wash-basin counter which concerns on embodiment schematically. It is sectional drawing which shows the part of the wash-basin counter which concerns on embodiment schematically. It is an exploded perspective view schematically showing the 2nd lighting part which concerns on embodiment. It is sectional drawing which shows the part of the 2nd lighting part which concerns on embodiment schematically. It is a side view schematically showing the faucet counter and the washbasin counter which concerns on embodiment. It is a side view schematically showing the modification of the faucet counter and the washbasin counter which concerns on embodiment. It is sectional drawing which shows typically the modification of the faucet counter which concerns on 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 schematically showing a bathroom unit according to an embodiment.
FIG. 2 is a front view schematically showing the bathroom unit according to the embodiment.
As shown in FIGS. 1 and 2, the bathroom unit 10 includes a faucet counter 11, a wash counter 12, and a first lighting unit 21 (illumination unit).

Further, in this example, the bathroom unit 10 is, for example, a second lighting unit 22, a lighting fixture 30, a control unit 32, a bathtub 40, a washing floor 42, a wall panel 44, a ceiling panel 46, and a mirror. 48 and further.

The washing floor 42 is provided adjacent to the bathtub 40. The bathroom unit 10 has, for example, a plurality of wall panels 44. Each wall panel 44 is provided so as to surround the bathtub 40 and the washing floor 42. The ceiling panel 46 is provided on each wall panel 44 and closes the upper part of the space surrounded by each wall panel 44. The bathroom unit 10 may have a plurality of ceiling panels 46. In the bathroom unit 10, one ceiling panel 46 may cover the upper part of each wall panel 44, or a plurality of ceiling panels 46 may cover the upper part of each wall panel 44.

The bathroom unit 10 is, for example, a so-called unit bath or system bath in which a bathtub 40, a washing floor 42, surrounding wall panels 44, a ceiling panel 46, and the like are unitized. The bathroom unit 10 is installed inside the building skeleton and forms a bathroom BR inside the building skeleton. The washroom floor 42 forms the floor surface 42a of the bathroom BR. Each wall panel 44 forms the bathroom wall 44a of the bathroom BR.

The bathroom unit 10 may further include, for example, a door member for entering and exiting the bathroom BR. Further, in the bathroom unit 10, the bathtub 40, the washing floor 42, each wall panel 44, the ceiling panel 46, the mirror 48, and the like are provided as necessary and can be omitted. The bathroom unit 10 may include at least a faucet counter 11, a wash counter 12, and a first lighting unit 21. That is, the bathroom unit 10 is not limited to the one that forms the bathroom BR itself, but may be used by mounting the faucet counter 11, the wash counter 12, the first lighting unit 21, and the like in the existing bathroom BR. good.

The washing place floor 42 has a drain port portion 42b for discharging the hot water flowing on the floor surface 42a to the outside. The drainage port portion 42b is provided adjacent to, for example, the bathtub 40. The drainage port portion 42b is provided, for example, near the center of the bathroom BR.

The faucet counter 11 and the wash counter 12 are used by being attached to the bathroom wall 44a of the wall panel 44. The faucet counter 11 and the wash counter 12 are attached to, for example, a bathroom wall 44a continuous with the floor surface 42a of the washroom floor 42.

In this example, the faucet counter 11 and the wash counter 12 are attached to the bathroom wall 44a extending in the direction in which the bathtub 40 and the washroom floor 42 are arranged side by side. The wash counter 12 is attached to the bathroom wall 44a so as to be located above the wash floor 42. The faucet counter 11 is attached to the bathroom wall 44a so as to be located above the bathtub 40 and the washing floor 42. In other words, the faucet counter 11 is attached to the bathroom wall 44a so as to straddle the bathtub 40 and the washing floor 42.

The faucet counter 11 does not necessarily have to extend to the bathtub 40 side. The faucet counter 11 may be arranged at least above the washing floor 42. The bathroom wall 44a to which the faucet counter 11 and the washbasin counter 12 are attached may be any bathroom wall 44a of the bathroom BR without being limited to the above.

The faucet counter 11 has a counter main body 60 and a water discharge unit 61. The counter body 60 has a shelf-shaped upper surface 60a so that an article such as a shampoo bottle can be placed on the counter body 60. The water discharge unit 61 is provided at the lower part of the counter main body 60, and has a water discharge port 61a (see FIG. 5) for discharging hot water. The water spouting unit 61 is, in other words, a spout. As described above, the faucet counter 11 functions as a faucet for discharging hot water and also functions as a counter on which articles can be placed.

The wash counter 12 is arranged below the faucet counter 11. The wash counter 12 is provided between the bathtub 40 and the wall panel 44, for example, below the faucet counter 11. The wash counter 12 is provided at a height at which the placed wash basin or the like can be easily used by a user sitting on a bath chair or the like placed on the washroom floor 42, for example.

The wash counter 12 has a shelf portion 80 and a support portion 81. The shelf 80 has an upper surface 80a on which an article such as a washbasin can be placed. The support portion 81 connects the shelf portion 80 and the bathroom wall 44a, and supports the shelf portion 80 on the bathroom wall 44a.

In this way, the wash basin 12 allows the wash basin to be placed below the faucet counter 11 so that the hot water discharged from the faucet counter 11 can be received by the wash basin. The configuration of the wash basin counter 12 is not limited to the configuration having the shelf portion 80 and the support portion 81, and may be at least any configuration in which the wash basin can be placed.

The left-right length L2 of the support portion 81 is shorter than, for example, the left-right length L1 of the shelf portion 80. The water discharge portion 61 is arranged at a position overlapping the support portion 81 in the left-right direction, for example.

The mirror 48 is provided above, for example, above the faucet counter 11 so that a user sitting on a bath chair or the like placed on the washing floor 42 can check his / her face or the like.

The first lighting unit 21 irradiates light toward the lower side of the faucet counter 11. The wash counter 12 is arranged below the faucet counter 11 and the first lighting unit 21. The first lighting unit 21 irradiates light toward the upper surface 80a of the wash counter 12. This makes it possible to brighten the space below the faucet counter 11. For example, the water discharge flow discharged from the faucet counter 11 and the upper surface 80a of the washbasin counter 12 can be brightened.

The second lighting unit 22 irradiates light toward the lower side of the wash counter 12. More specifically, the second lighting unit 22 irradiates light toward the floor surface 42a below the wash counter 12. As a result, the space below the wash counter 12 and the floor surface 42a can be brightened.

The lighting fixture 30 is provided on the ceiling panel 46. The lighting fixture 30 illuminates the inside of the bathroom BR by irradiating light downward from the ceiling panel 46. The luminaire 30 is a so-called downlight. The bathroom unit 10 has, for example, a plurality of lighting fixtures 30. In this example, the bathroom unit 10 has four luminaires 30 arranged near the four corners of the rectangular ceiling panel 46. The number of the lighting fixtures 30 is not limited to a plurality, and may be one. Further, the lighting fixture 30 is not limited to the downlight, and may be, for example, a lighting fixture attached to the bathroom wall 44a and used. The lighting fixture 30 may be any lighting fixture that can brighten the inside of the bathroom BR.

FIG. 3 is a block diagram schematically showing the electrical configuration of the bathroom unit according to the embodiment. As shown in FIG. 3, the control unit 32 is electrically connected to each of the first lighting unit 21, the second lighting unit 22, and each lighting fixture 30. The control unit 32 controls lighting and extinguishing of the first lighting unit 21, the second lighting unit 22, and each lighting fixture 30.

The control unit 32 is provided, for example, on the ceiling panel 46 (see FIGS. 1 and 2). In other words, the control unit 32 is provided in the space between the ceiling panel and the building frame. The position of the control unit 32 is not limited to the above, and may be any position capable of controlling the lighting and extinguishing of each lighting.

As shown in FIG. 3, the bathroom unit 10 further includes, for example, a switch 34 and a remote controller 36. The switch 34 is electrically connected to the control unit 32. The switch 34 is attached to, for example, the outer wall surface of the bathroom BR (for example, the wall surface of the dressing room) or the bathroom wall 44a in the bathroom BR. The switch 34 instructs the control unit 32 to switch between turning on and off each lighting. The control unit 32 lights each of the first lighting unit 21, the second lighting unit 22, and each lighting fixture 30 in response to a lighting instruction from the switch 34, and the first lighting unit in response to a turn-off instruction from the switch 34. 21, the second lighting unit 22, and each of the lighting fixtures 30 are turned off.

In this way, the second lighting unit 22 is turned on and off in conjunction with the first lighting unit 21. In this example, the first lighting unit 21, the second lighting unit 22, and each of the lighting fixtures 30 are turned on and off in conjunction with each other. The control unit 32 turns on and off the first lighting unit 21, the second lighting unit 22, and each of the lighting fixtures 30 in conjunction with each other.

The remote controller 36 is electrically connected to the control unit 32. The remote controller 36 is attached to, for example, the bathroom wall 44a in the bathroom BR or the inner wall of the bathtub 40. The remote controller 36 has an operation unit for receiving an operation instruction from the user. The remote controller 36 has, for example, a plurality of operation units. The remote controller 36 instructs the control unit 32 to individually turn on and off the first lighting unit 21, the second lighting unit 22, and each lighting fixture 30 according to the operation of the operation unit. The control unit 32 lights each of the first lighting unit 21, the second lighting unit 22, and each of the lighting fixtures 30 in response to an instruction from the switch 34, and then the first lighting unit 32 responds to an instruction from the remote controller 36. The lighting unit 21, the second lighting unit 22, and each lighting fixture 30 are individually switched on and off.

Thereby, by operating the operation unit of the remote controller 36, the lighting state of the first lighting unit 21, the second lighting unit 22, and each lighting fixture 30 can be individually switched. For example, only each luminaire 30 can be turned on, or conversely, each luminaire 30 can be turned off and only the first illuminating unit 21 and the second illuminating unit 22 can be turned on.

Further, the control unit 32 has a dimming function of changing the illuminance of the light emitted from the first lighting unit 21, the second lighting unit 22, and each lighting fixture 30. The remote controller 36 instructs the control unit 32 to switch the illuminance according to the operation of the operation unit. The control unit 32 switches the illuminance of the lighting first lighting unit 21, the second lighting unit 22, and each lighting fixture 30 in response to an instruction from the remote controller 36. As a result, the control unit 32 interlocks the illuminances of the first lighting unit 21, the second lighting unit 22, and each lighting fixture 30.

In addition, "linking the illuminance" means increasing or decreasing the illuminance of each of the first lighting unit 21, the second lighting unit 22, and each lighting fixture 30, and means that the illuminance of each is the same. is not it. The illuminances of the first lighting unit 21, the second lighting unit 22, and each lighting fixture 30 may be the same or different. Further, the range of increase / decrease in illuminance may also be different for each of the first lighting unit 21, the second lighting unit 22, and each lighting fixture 30.

Further, each of the first lighting unit 21, the second lighting unit 22, and each of the lighting fixtures 30 has a toning function for changing the color temperature (emission color) of the irradiated light. When the control unit 32 switches the illuminance of the first lighting unit 21, the second lighting unit 22, and each lighting fixture 30 in response to an instruction from the remote controller 36, the control unit 32 changes the color temperature together with the illuminance. For example, the control unit 32 raises the color temperature so as to approach white light as the illuminance increases, and lowers the color temperature so as to approach the light bulb color as the illuminance decreases. In this way, the control unit 32 interlocks the color temperature of the first lighting unit 21, the second lighting unit 22, and each lighting fixture 30 according to the illuminance. As a result, for example, it is possible to produce an appropriate space according to the illuminance, and it is possible to further improve the appearance of the bathroom BR.

The color temperature may be adjusted independently of the illuminance by, for example, operating the remote controller 36. Further, the illuminance and color temperature of the first lighting unit 21, the second lighting unit 22, and each lighting fixture 30 may be individually adjusted by, for example, operating the remote controller 36.

"Linking the color temperature" means increasing or decreasing the color temperature of each of the light of the first lighting unit 21, the second lighting unit 22, and each lighting fixture 30, and the color temperature of each light is changed. It does not mean to make them the same. The color temperature of the light of the first lighting unit 21, the second lighting unit 22, and each lighting fixture 30 may be the same or different. Further, the range of increase / decrease in the color temperature may be different for each of the first lighting unit 21, the second lighting unit 22, and each lighting fixture 30.

When the color temperature of the first lighting unit 21, the second lighting unit 22, and each lighting equipment 30 is linked, the control unit 32 may use, for example, the first lighting unit 21, the second lighting unit 22, and each lighting equipment 30. Make the variation of each color temperature ± 400K or less. As a result, the color of the light emitted from each of the first lighting unit 21, the second lighting unit 22, and each lighting fixture 30 can be matched, and the appearance of the bathroom BR can be further improved. As described above, the color temperatures of the first lighting unit 21, the second lighting unit 22, and each lighting fixture 30 may be slightly different.

The transmission / reception of the signal between the switch 34 and the control unit 32 and the transmission / reception of the signal between the remote controller 36 and the control unit 32 may be performed, for example, via wireless communication. The switch 34 and the control unit 32, and the remote controller 36 and the control unit 32 do not necessarily have to be physically connected via a signal line or the like.

FIG. 4 is a front view schematically showing a part of the faucet counter according to the embodiment.
FIG. 5 is a bottom view schematically showing a part of the faucet counter according to the embodiment.
As shown in FIGS. 4 and 5, the counter body 60 of the faucet counter 11 has, for example, a shower connection port 62, a spout operation unit 63, a shower operation unit 64, a temperature control unit 65, a flow rate control unit 66, and It also has water stopcocks 67, 68 and the like.

The shower connection port 62 is provided at the lower part of the counter main body 60. The shower connection port 62 is connected to the flexible hose 70 and is connected to the shower head 72 via the hose 70. The shower head 72 is, more specifically, a hand shower.

The counter body 60 may be connected to, for example, an overhead shower mounted on the ceiling and used. The counter body 60 may be connected to only one of the hand shower and the overhead shower, or may be connected to both the hand shower and the overhead shower.

When the counter body 60 is connected to the overhead shower, the shower connection port 62 may be used, or the counter body 60 may be connected via another connection port. When connecting the counter body 60 to the overhead shower, for example, a connection port is provided on the back side of the counter body 60, and the space between the wall panel 44 and the building frame is used to connect the counter body 60 to the overhead shower. It is preferable to connect. As a result, it is possible to suppress the exposure of pipes and the like in the bathroom BR and improve the appearance of the bathroom BR.

The spout operation unit 63, the shower operation unit 64, the temperature control unit 65, and the flow rate control unit 66 are provided on the front surface of the counter body 60. However, the arrangement of the spout operation unit 63, the shower operation unit 64, the temperature control unit 65, and the flow rate control unit 66 is not limited to the above, and may be any position of the counter body 60 that is easy to operate.

The spout operation unit 63 and the shower operation unit 64 are, for example, push button type operation units. By pressing the spout operation unit 63 in a state where hot water is not discharged from the spout unit 61, hot water is discharged from the spout 61a of the spout unit 61. Then, by pressing the spout operation unit 63 while hot water is being spouted from the spout 61a of the spout 61, the spouting of hot water from the spout 61a of the spout 61 is stopped.

Similarly, by pressing and operating the shower operation unit 64 in a state where hot water is not discharged from the shower head 72, hot water is discharged from the shower head 72. Then, by pressing the shower operation unit 64 while the hot water is being discharged from the shower head 72, the hot water is stopped from the shower head 72.

As described above, in the faucet counter 11, hot water can be selectively discharged and stopped from the water discharge unit 61 and the shower head 72 by operating the water discharge port operation unit 63 and the shower operation unit 64. The spout operation unit 63 and the shower operation unit 64 are not limited to the push button type operation unit, and may be any operation unit capable of controlling the switching of the spout stop water. The spout operation unit 63 and the shower operation unit 64 may be, for example, a rotary handle or a lever.

The temperature control unit 65 and the flow rate control unit 66 are, for example, rotary handles. The temperature control unit 65 can adjust the temperature of the hot water discharged from the water discharge unit 61 and the shower head 72. The faucet counter 11 is connected to a water supply pipe and a hot water supply pipe (not shown). The temperature control unit 65 adjusts the temperature of the hot water discharged from the water discharge unit 61 and the shower head 72 by adjusting the mixing ratio of the water supplied from the water supply pipe and the hot water supplied from the hot water supply pipe.

The flow rate adjusting unit 66 makes it possible to adjust the flow rate of the hot water discharged from the water discharging unit 61 and the shower head 72. As a result, in the faucet counter 11, by operating the temperature control unit 65 and the flow rate control unit 66, hot water of the temperature and flow rate desired by the user can be discharged from the water discharge unit 61 and the shower head 72.

The temperature control unit 65 and the flow rate control unit 66 are not limited to the rotary handle, and may be any operation unit capable of adjusting the temperature and flow rate of hot water. Further, in this example, the temperature control unit 65 and the flow rate control unit 66 are provided, but for example, the temperature and flow rate of the hot water discharged may be adjusted by one operation unit.

The water stopcocks 67 and 68 are provided at the lower part of the counter main body 60. The water stopcocks 67 and 68 shut off the hot water sent to the water discharge unit 61 and the shower head 72. The water stop valve 67 is provided, for example, on the path from the water supply pipe to the water discharge unit 61 and the shower head 72, and cuts off the supply of water from the water supply pipe to the water discharge unit 61 and the shower head 72. The water stop valve 68 is provided, for example, on the path from the hot water supply pipe to the water discharge unit 61 and the shower head 72, and cuts off the supply of hot water from the hot water supply pipe to the water discharge unit 61 and the shower head 72.

The water stopcocks 67 and 68 are operation units 67a and 68a for switching between a state in which water can be sent to the water discharge unit 61 and the shower head 72 and a state in which water supply to the water discharge unit 61 and the shower head 72 is cut off. Has. The water stopcocks 67 and 68 are provided at the lower part of the counter main body 60, for example, with the operation portions 67a and 68a facing downward.

For example, a switching valve for switching between water discharge to the water discharge unit 61 side and water discharge to the shower head 72 side is provided, and water discharge stoppage, flow rate adjustment, and flow rate adjustment from the water discharge unit 61 or the shower head 72 selected by the switching valve are provided. The temperature control may be operated by one operation unit. The configuration of the faucet counter 11 and the counter main body 60 is not limited to the above, and may be at least any configuration capable of switching the water discharge stop from the water discharge unit 61.

FIG. 6 is an exploded perspective view schematically showing the faucet counter according to the embodiment.
As shown in FIG. 6, the counter body 60 of the faucet counter 11 includes, for example, a top plate 100, a plurality of supports 102, reinforcing plates 104, 106, 108, a cover 110, and a lower cover 112. , Have.

The top plate 100 is a substantially rectangular flat plate-shaped member extending in the left-right direction. The top plate 100 forms the upper surface 60a of the counter main body 60. The faucet counter 11 allows an article such as a shampoo bottle to be placed on the top plate 100.

The plurality of supports 102 are attached to the bathroom wall 44a of the wall panel 44 side by side in the left-right direction. Each support 102 supports the top plate 100. Each support 102 supports, for example, the top plate 100 in a state of being slightly separated from the wall panel 44. In other words, each support 102 separates the rear end of the upper surface 60a of the counter body 60 from the bathroom wall 44a. As a result, the faucet counter 11 can be made to appear to be floating to the user, and the design of the faucet counter 11 can be improved. Therefore, the appearance of the bathroom BR can be improved. Note that FIG. 6 illustrates only a part of the wall panel 44 for convenience.

Reinforcing plates 104, 106, 108 are provided on each support 102 so as to be bridged between the supports 102. The top plate 100 is provided on the reinforcing plates 104, 106, 108. As a result, the reinforcing plates 104, 106, and 108 suppress the bending of the top plate 100.

The faucet function unit such as the spout operation unit 63, the shower operation unit 64, the temperature control unit 65, and the flow rate control unit 66 is attached to the reinforcing plate 106, for example, and is supported by each support 102 via the reinforcing plate 106. Will be done.

The cover 110 is mounted on each support 102 to cover the upper part of each support 102 in the portion between the top plate 100 and the wall panel 44, and the portion between the top plate 100 and the wall panel 44. Covers the sides of each support 102.

The lower cover 112 is attached below each support 102 and covers the bottom of the top plate 100. That is, the lower cover 112 suppresses the downward exposure of each support 102, the faucet function portion, and the like. Further, the lower cover 112 has an opening 112a. The opening 112a is provided at the lower end of the lower cover 112 and forms a gap with the wall panel 44.

FIG. 7 is a cross-sectional view schematically showing a part of the faucet counter according to the embodiment.
As shown in FIG. 7, the first lighting unit 21 is provided at the lower part of the faucet counter 11. The first lighting unit 21 is attached to the lower part of the faucet counter 11 by being screwed to each support 102, for example. The first lighting unit 21 is provided in, for example, the counter main body 60. The first illumination unit 21 is arranged above the opening 112a of the lower cover 112 and is exposed downward through the opening 112a. As a result, the first lighting unit 21 irradiates light toward the lower side of the faucet counter 11 through the opening 112a in a state provided in the counter main body 60.

Further, as shown in FIG. 7, at least a part of the water discharge portion 61 projects downward from the lower surface 60b of the counter main body 60. The first lighting unit 21 is arranged so as to be located behind and below the water discharge unit 61. That is, the front end of the first lighting unit 21 is located behind the front end of the water discharge unit 61. The lower end of the first lighting unit 21 is located below the lower end of the water discharge unit 61.

The lower surface 60b of the counter main body 60 has an inclined portion 60c that inclines downward toward the rear between the water discharge portion 61 and the first lighting portion 21. In the counter main body 60, at least a part of the water discharge portion 61 is projected downward from the lower surface 60b of the counter main body 60 by the inclined portion 60c.

The inclined portion 60c extends to the front of, for example, the water discharge portion 61. The rear end of the lower end of the water discharge portion 61 is at a position substantially the same height as the inclined portion 60c. Here, "almost the same height" means, for example, a state in which the difference in the vertical position between the rear end of the lower end of the water discharge portion 61 and the inclined portion 60c is 5 mm or less. The front end 61f of the lower end of the water discharge portion 61 is located at a position lower than the inclined portion 60c. The counter main body 60 has a gap GP1 between the lower surface 60b and the front end of the first illumination unit 21. Further, in this example, the counter main body 60 has a gap GP2 between the rear end of the water discharge portion 61 and the lower surface 60b behind the water discharge portion 61.

At least a part of the water stopcocks 67 and 68 is arranged so as to project below the lower surface 60b of the counter main body 60. The first lighting unit 21 is arranged so as to be located behind and below the water stopcocks 67 and 68.

The inclined portion 60c is also inclined downward toward the rear between the water stopcocks 67 and 68 and the first lighting unit 21. The counter main body 60 has at least a part of the water stopcocks 67 and 68 projected downward from the lower surface 60b of the counter main body 60 by the inclined portion 60c. The inclined portion 60c extends forward of the water stopcocks 67 and 68. The rear ends of the lower ends of the water stopcocks 67 and 68 are located at substantially the same height as the inclined portion 60c. Here, "almost the same height" means that, for example, the difference in the vertical position between the rear end of the lower ends of the water stopcocks 67 and 68 and the inclined portion 60c is 5 mm or less. The front ends 67f and 68f of the lower ends of the water stopcocks 67 and 68 are located lower than the inclined portion 60c.

In addition to the water discharge portion 61 and the water stopcocks 67 and 68, for example, a shower connection port 62 and the like are further provided on the inclined portion 60c of the counter main body 60. For example, a drain plug (not shown) for draining water from the inside of the counter main body 60 may be further provided in the portion of the inclined portion 60c.

FIG. 8 is a cross-sectional view schematically showing a part of the wash counter according to the embodiment.
As shown in FIG. 8, the wash counter 12 has, for example, a top plate 130, a support 132, a reinforcing plate 134, and a cover 136.

The top plate 130 is a substantially rectangular flat plate-shaped member extending in the lateral direction. The top plate 130 forms the upper surface 80a of the wash counter 12. The wash counter 12 allows an item such as a wash basin or a bottle of shampoo to be placed on the top plate 130.

The support 132 is attached to the bathroom wall 44a of the wall panel 44 and supports the top plate 130. The support 132 supports, for example, the top plate 130 in a state of being slightly separated from the wall panel 44. In other words, the support 132 separates the rear end of the upper surface 80a of the shelf 80 from the bathroom wall 44a. As a result, the wash counter 12 can be made to appear to the user as if it is floating, and the design of the wash counter 12 can be improved. Therefore, the appearance of the bathroom BR can be further improved. Note that FIG. 8 illustrates only a part of the wall panel 44 for convenience.

The reinforcing plate 134 is provided between the top plate 130 and the support 132. The top plate 130 is provided on the reinforcing plate 134. As a result, the reinforcing plate 134 suppresses the bending of the top plate 130.

The cover 136 is attached below the support 132 and covers the front and bottom of the support 132 and the reinforcing plate 134. As a result, the cover 136 suppresses the support 132 and the reinforcing plate 134 from being exposed to the outside. Further, the cover 136 has an opening 136a that opens downward.

The shelf 80 of the wash counter 12 is formed by, for example, a top plate 130 and a reinforcing plate 134. The support portion 81 of the wash counter 12 is formed by, for example, a support 132 and a cover 136.

FIG. 9 is a cross-sectional view schematically showing a part of the wash counter according to the embodiment.
As shown in FIG. 9, the second lighting unit 22 is provided at the lower part of the wash counter 12. The second lighting unit 22 is attached to the lower part of the wash counter 12, for example, by being screwed to the support 132. The second lighting unit 22 is provided in, for example, the support unit 81. In other words, the second lighting unit 22 is provided in the cover 136. The second lighting unit 22 is arranged above the opening 136a of the cover 136, and is exposed downward through the opening 136a. As a result, the second lighting unit 22 irradiates light toward the lower side of the wash counter 12 through the opening 136a in a state provided in the support portion 81.

Further, as shown in FIG. 9, the support portion 81 supports the shelf portion 80 on the bathroom wall 44a, for example, with the rear end 80b of the shelf portion 80 separated from the bathroom wall 44a. The upper surface 81a of the support portion 81 provided between the rear end 80b of the shelf portion 80 and the bathroom wall 44a is inclined downward toward, for example, the bathroom wall 44a. The inclination of the upper surface 81a may be linear or curved.

FIG. 10 is an exploded perspective view schematically showing the second lighting unit according to the embodiment.
FIG. 11 is a cross-sectional view schematically showing a part of the second lighting unit according to the embodiment.
As shown in FIGS. 10 and 11, the second lighting unit 22 includes a lighting member 150 and a mounting member 152.

The lighting member 150 irradiates light (visible light). The mounting member 152 is used for mounting the lighting member 150 on a faucet counter 11, a washbasin counter 12, or the like. The lighting member 150 and the mounting member 152 are, for example, elongated in the left-right direction. The second illumination unit 22 is, for example, so-called line illumination that irradiates horizontally elongated light extending in the left-right direction.

The lighting member 150 includes a light emitting unit 160, a storage case 162, a pair of caps 164 and 166, and a heat sink 168. The light emitting unit 160 has a horizontally long shape extending in the left-right direction. The light emitting unit 160 includes, for example, a substrate 170 and a plurality of light sources 172 provided side by side on the surface of the substrate 170. The substrate 170 is, for example, a horizontally long flat plate. Each light source 172 is arranged side by side at least in the left-right direction. As a result, the substrate 170 and each light source 172 irradiate a wide range of light extending linearly in the left-right direction.

For each light source 172, for example, a light emitting element such as an LED (Light Emitting Diode), an LD (Laser Diode), or an OLED (Organic Light Emitting Diode) is used. For example, when a surface-emitting type light emitting element such as an organic EL (Electro-Luminescence) element is used as the light source 172, the number of light sources 172 may be one. The light source 172 is not limited to the above, and may be any element that irradiates light.

In the light emitting unit 160, the brightness of the light emitted from each light source 172 can be changed by changing the magnitude of the voltage or current supplied to each light source 172. That is, the first lighting unit 21 and the second lighting unit 22 can be provided with a dimming function.

Further, in this example, the light emitting unit 160 has two types of light sources 172 arranged in the front-rear direction. The light emitting unit 160 has a first light source 172a and a second light source 172b. The emission color of the first light source 172a is different from the emission color of the second light source 172b. The first light source 172a irradiates, for example, white light. The second light source 172b irradiates, for example, yellow light. As a result, the color of the light emitted from the light emitting unit 160 can be changed by adjusting the brightness of the light emitted from the first light source 172a and the brightness of the light emitted from the second light source 172b. can. That is, the first lighting unit 21 and the second lighting unit 22 can be provided with a dimming function. When an element capable of irradiating light of different colors is used for the light source 172, one type of light source 172 included in the light emitting unit 160 may be used.

The storage case 162 has a cylindrical shape that is continuous in the left-right direction. The storage case 162 has, for example, a continuous tubular shape between both ends of the light emitting unit 160 in the left-right direction. The storage case 162 has, for example, a cylindrical shape having a substantially rectangular cross section. The storage case 162 houses the light emitting unit 160 inside. The storage case 162 is translucent. The light emitted from the light emitting unit 160 passes through the storage case 162 and is emitted to the outside.

For the storage case 162, a translucent resin material such as a polycarbonate resin, a polypropylene resin, an ABS (Acrylonitrile-Butadiene-Styrene) resin, or an acrylic resin is used. Thereby, for example, the storage case 162 can be easily molded by extrusion molding or the like.

The cap 164 is attached to one end of the storage case 162 in the left-right direction and closes one opening 162a in the left-right direction of the storage case 162. The cap 166 is attached to the other end of the storage case 162 in the left-right direction and closes the other opening 162b in the left-right direction of the storage case 162.

As a result, the storage case 162 and the caps 164 and 166 form a space having a sealing property. The storage case 162 and the caps 164 and 166 accommodate the light emitting unit 160 in this space. As a result, the water exposure of the light emitting unit 160 is suppressed.

The heat sink 168 supports the substrate 170 (light emitting unit 160). The heat radiating plate 168 is thermally coupled to the substrate 170, for example, by contacting the surface of the substrate 170 opposite to the surface on which each light source 172 is provided. As a result, the heat sink 168 dissipates heat generated by lighting each light source 172. For the heat radiating plate 168, for example, a metal material having high thermal conductivity such as aluminum or copper is used. The substrate 170 is housed in the storage case 162 in a state of being supported by the heat sink 168. The heat sink 168 also functions, for example, as a support that supports the light emitting unit 160 at a predetermined position in the storage case 162. For example, when an element having a small heat generation amount such as an organic EL element is used for the light source 172, it is not always necessary to provide the heat sink 168.

The mounting member 152 supports, for example, the storage case 162 by engagement. The mounting member 152 has, for example, a first portion 152a, a second portion 152b, and a third portion 152c. The first portion 152a covers the front surface of the storage case 162. The second portion 152b covers the rear surface of the storage case 162. The third portion 152c covers the upper surface of the storage case 162. In other words, the mounting member 152 is a member having a substantially U-shaped cross section that opens downward. The mounting member 152 supports the storage case 162 by engaging the first portion 152a and the second portion 152b with the storage case 162. In other words, the mounting member 152 supports the storage case 162 by sandwiching the storage case 162 back and forth between the first portion 152a and the second portion 152b.

For the mounting member 152, for example, a metal material such as iron, stainless steel, or aluminum is used. The mounting member 152 has a light-shielding property. The mounting member 152 has light reflectivity with respect to the light emitted from the lighting member 150. As a result, the mounting member 152 emits the light emitted from the lighting member 150 only downward. Therefore, in this example, the lower end portion of the storage case 162 functions as a light emitting window 154 that transmits the light emitted from the light emitting unit 160. In this example, a part of the storage case 162 projects below the lower end of the mounting member 152. Therefore, the light emitting window 154 is, in other words, a portion of the storage case 162 that protrudes downward from the lower end of the mounting member 152.

Further, as described above, a resin material is used for the storage case 162. Therefore, the rigidity of the mounting member 152 is higher than the rigidity of the storage case 162. As a result, by supporting the storage case 162 on the mounting member 152, it is possible to suppress the bending of the storage case 162 even when the storage case 162 made of a resin material is made long. For example, it is possible to prevent the light emitting unit 160 housed in the storage case 162 from being damaged by the bending of the storage case 162.

The second lighting unit 22 further includes, for example, a communication pipe 174, a connecting member 176, hose bands 178 and 180, and a wiring member 182.

One end of the communication pipe 174 is connected to the lighting member 150. The other end of the communication pipe 174 is connected to the wall panel 44. As a result, the communication pipe 174 communicates the space inside the lighting member 150 with the space behind the wall panel 44.

The cap 164 has a connection port 164a for connecting the communication pipe 174, a connection port 164b for connecting the storage case 162, and a pipeline connecting the connection port 164a and the connection port 164b. The cap 164 is, for example, a pipe shape bent into a substantially L shape. The cap 164 closes the one opening 162a of the storage case 162 by inserting the connection port 164b into the one opening 162a of the storage case 162, and the internal conduit is used as the space inside the tubular storage case 162. Communicate.

One end of the communication pipe 174 is connected to the connection port 164a. As a result, the space inside the communication pipe 174 communicates with the space inside the lighting member 150. The connection between the lighting member 150 and the communication pipe 174 is not limited to the connection port 164a of the cap 164. For example, by providing a connection port in the storage case 162 and connecting one end of the communication pipe 174 to the storage case 162, the space inside the communication pipe 174 and the space inside the lighting member 150 may be communicated with each other.

The connecting member 176 is used for connecting the communication pipe 174 and the wall panel 44. The connecting member 176 has a cylindrical main body portion 176a and a flange portion 176b protruding outward so as to increase the diameter from the outer peripheral surface of the main body portion 176a.

The wall panel 44 is provided with an opening corresponding to the shape of the main body portion 176a of the connecting member 176. The connecting member 176 inserts the rear end portion of the main body portion 176a from the indoor side of the bathroom BR into the opening of the wall panel 44. Then, the connecting member 176 is attached to the wall panel 44 by closing the opening with the flange portion 176b and screwing the connecting member 176 to the wall panel 44 at the flange portion 176b.

The other end of the communication pipe 174 is connected to the main body portion 176a of the connecting member 176. As a result, a route is formed from the space inside the storage case 162 to the space behind the wall panel 44 via the pipeline of the cap 164, the communication pipe 174, and the main body portion 176a of the connecting member 176, and the communication pipe is formed. By 174, the space inside the lighting member 150 and the space behind the wall panel 44 communicate with each other.

The communication pipe 174 has flexibility. For the communication pipe 174, for example, a rubber tube, a metal flexible hose, or the like is used. However, the communication pipe 174 does not necessarily have to have flexibility. The communication pipe 174 may be a rigid pipe using metal, resin, or the like.

The hose band 178 is attached to the connection portion between the communication pipe 174 and the connection port 164a of the cap 164, and the communication pipe 174 and the connection port 164a are tightened from above the communication pipe 174 to prevent the communication pipe 174 from coming off. The hose band 180 is attached to the connection portion between the communication pipe 174 and the main body portion 176a of the connecting member 176, and by tightening the communication pipe 174 and the main body portion 176a from above the communication pipe 174, the communication pipe 174 is suppressed from coming off. ..

The wiring member 182 is connected to the substrate 170 in the storage case 162 and is wiring for supplying electric power to the substrate 170. The wiring member 182 is inserted into the communication pipe 174 and enters the space behind the wall panel 44. More specifically, the wiring member 182 enters the space behind the wall panel 44 via the storage case 162, the cap 164, the communication pipe 174, and the connecting member 176.

One end of the wiring member 182 is connected to the substrate 170 in the storage case 162. The other end of the wiring member 182 is located in the space behind the wall panel 44. The other end of the wiring member 182 is connected to the control unit 32, for example, in the space behind the wall panel 44. The control unit 32 supplies electric power to the substrate 170 via the wiring member 182. Each light source 172 is turned on, for example, according to the supply of electric power from the control unit 32, and turned off according to the stop of the supply of electric power from the control unit 32.

The configuration of the first lighting unit 21 is substantially the same as the configuration of the second lighting unit 22 except that the lengths in the left-right direction are different. Therefore, a detailed description of the first lighting unit 21 will be omitted. The first lighting unit 21 has a lighting member 150 and a mounting member 152, similarly to the second lighting unit 22. The lighting member 150 includes a light emitting unit 160, a storage case 162, a pair of caps 164 and 166, and a heat sink 168, and a lower end portion of the storage case 162 transmits light emitted from the light emitting unit 160. It functions as a light emitting window 154.

The light emitting unit 160 of the first lighting unit 21 has a plurality of light sources 172. The light emitting unit 160 of the first lighting unit 21 has, for example, a plurality of first light sources 172a and a plurality of second light sources 172b. The first light sources 172a are arranged in the left-right direction. The second light sources 172b are arranged in the left-right direction (see FIG. 5). In other words, each first light source 172a and each second light source 172b are provided side by side in a direction substantially parallel to the rear end 80b of the shelf portion 80 of the wash counter 12.

As described above, the first lighting unit 21 is provided at the lower part of the faucet counter 11. At this time, the vertical distance DS between the light emitting window 154 and the lower surface 60b of the counter main body 60 is shorter than the vertical length LS of the first lighting unit 21 (see FIG. 7). That is, the lower end of the light emitting window 154 is at substantially the same height as the lower surface 60b of the counter main body 60. The light emitting window 154 is located above, for example, the lower surface 60b of the counter body 60. The lower end of the light emitting window 154 is located slightly above, for example, the lower surface 60b of the counter body 60.

FIG. 12 is a side view schematically showing the faucet counter and the washbasin counter according to the embodiment.
As shown in FIG. 12, the first lighting unit 21 does not directly irradiate the front end 12f of the wash counter 12 with light, but directly irradiates the light only behind the front end 12f of the wash counter 12. The front end 12f of the wash counter 12 is, for example, the front end of the shelf portion 80.

A part of the light emitted from the light emitting unit 160 of the first lighting unit 21 is blocked by the first portion 152a of the mounting member 152 (see FIG. 7). That is, in this example, the first portion 152a of the mounting member 152 provided on the first illumination unit 21 functions as a first light-shielding unit that suppresses the forward spread of the light emitted from the light emitting unit 160. In the following, for convenience, the light emitting unit 160 of the first lighting unit 21 will be referred to as the first light emitting unit 160a, and the light emitting unit 160 of the second lighting unit 22 will be referred to as the second light emitting unit 160b.

The extension line EL1 of the virtual straight line connecting the first light emitting portion 160a and the lower end of the first portion 152a intersects the wash counter 12 behind the front end 12f of the wash counter 12. As a result, as described above, the first lighting unit 21 can directly irradiate light only behind the front end 12f of the wash counter 12.

More specifically, the virtual straight line is a straight line connecting the center of the light emitting surface of the first light emitting unit 160a in the front-rear direction and the lower end of the first light emitting unit. More specifically, the virtual straight line is a straight line connecting the center of the light emitting surface of each light source 172 of the first light emitting unit 160a in the front-rear direction and the lower end of the first light emitting unit. When the first light emitting unit 160a has a plurality of light sources 172 arranged in the front-rear direction, the virtual straight line is, for example, the center of the light emitting surface of the light source 172 (second light source 172b) located at the rearmost position in the front-rear direction and the first light source. It is a straight line connecting the lower end of the light-shielding portion.

The first light-shielding portion is not limited to the first portion 152a of the mounting member 152, but is located in front of the first light-emitting portion 160a and arbitrarily suppresses the spread of the light emitted from the first light-emitting portion 160a to the front. It may be a member of. For example, the portion of the opening 112a of the lower cover 112 may be used as the first light-shielding portion. As described above, the first light-shielding portion may be provided on the faucet counter 11.

Further, the first light-shielding portion does not necessarily have to be provided. For example, when the light distribution angle (angle of light spreading) of each light source 172 is defined, a virtual straight line extending along the light distribution angle of each light source 172 is behind the front end 12f of the wash counter 12 and the wash counter 12 May intersect with. Also in this case, similarly to the above, the first lighting unit 21 can directly irradiate the light only behind the front end 12f of the wash counter 12.

The first lighting unit 21 directly irradiates light only behind the front end 12f of the wash counter 12, irradiates the upper surface 80a of the shelf 80 with light, and also irradiates the rear end 80b of the shelf 80 with light. .. More specifically, the first lighting unit 21 directly irradiates the rear end 80b of the shelf unit 80 with light. In other words, the irradiation range of the direct light of the first lighting unit 21 does not overlap with the front end 12f (front end of the shelf portion 80) of the wash counter 12, but overlaps with the rear end 80b of the shelf portion 80.

As shown in FIGS. 1 and 2, the left-right length (horizontal width) of the faucet counter 11 is longer than the left-right length of the wash counter 12. The left-right length of the first lighting unit 21 is longer than the left-right length of the wash counter 12. As a result, the first lighting unit 21 irradiates the entire rear end 80b of the shelf unit 80 in the left-right direction with light. The first lighting unit 21 directly irradiates the entire rear end 80b of the shelf unit 80 in the left-right direction.

The length of the faucet counter 11 in the left-right direction may be shorter than the length of the wash counter 12 in the left-right direction. The length of the first lighting unit 21 in the left-right direction may be shorter than the length of the wash counter 12 in the left-right direction. The first lighting unit 21 may be configured to be able to irradiate at least a part of the upper surface 80a of the wash counter 12 with light. It is preferable that the first lighting unit 21 irradiates at least the central portion of the upper surface 80a of the wash counter 12 with light.

The first lighting unit 21 irradiates the rear end 80b of the shelf 80 with light, and also irradiates the upper surface 81a of the support 81 with light as represented by the arrow line A11. The first lighting unit 21 also directly irradiates the upper surface 81a of the support unit 81 with light.

In this example, the first illumination unit 21 is arranged at a position overlapping the upper surface 81a of the support unit 81 in the front-rear direction, and irradiates light directly below. As a result, the upper surface 81a of the support portion 81 can be appropriately directly irradiated with light.

The light emitted from the first lighting unit 21 and reflected by the upper surface 81a of the support portion 81 heads toward the bathroom wall 44a according to the inclination of the upper surface 81a, as represented by the arrow line A12. Then, the light that hits the bathroom wall 44a is further reflected by the bathroom wall 44a and heads toward the water discharge portion 61 side as represented by the arrow line A13. As a result, not only the upper surface 80a of the wash counter 12 but also the periphery of the water discharge unit 61 can be brightened by the light emitted from the first lighting unit 21.

Further, as described above, the length of the first lighting unit 21 in the left-right direction is longer than the length of the wash counter 12 in the left-right direction. Therefore, in the place where the support portion 81 is not provided in the left-right direction, as shown by the arrow line A21, the light directly escapes below the wash counter 12. As a result, the space below the wash counter 12 can be made brighter.

For example, the second lighting unit 22 does not directly irradiate the front end 12f of the wash counter 12 with light, but directly irradiates the light only behind the front end 12f of the wash counter 12. However, the second lighting unit 22 may directly irradiate the light to the front of the front end 12f of the wash counter 12.

A part of the light emitted from the second light emitting unit 160b of the second lighting unit 22 is blocked by the portion of the opening 136a of the cover 136 (see FIG. 9). That is, in this example, the portion of the opening 136a of the cover 136 provided in the wash counter 12 functions as a second light-shielding portion that suppresses the forward spread of the light emitted from the second light-emitting portion 160b.

The extension line EL2 of the virtual straight line connecting the second light emitting portion 160b and the lower end of the opening 136a intersects the floor surface 42a of the bathroom BR behind the front end 12f of the wash counter 12. As a result, as described above, the second lighting unit 22 can directly irradiate the light only behind the front end 12f of the wash counter 12.

The method of defining the extension line EL2 can be the same as the method of defining the extension line EL1. Therefore, detailed description of the extension line EL2 will be omitted. Further, the second light-shielding portion may be any member that suppresses the spread of the light emitted from the second light-emitting portion 160b to the front, similarly to the first light-shielding portion. The second light-shielding portion does not necessarily have to be provided.

The distance D2 from the second light emitting unit 160b to the floor surface 42a is shorter than, for example, the distance D1 from the first light emitting unit 160a to the upper surface 80a of the shelf portion 80 of the wash counter 12. More specifically, the distance from each light source 172 (second light source) of the second light emitting unit 160b to the floor surface 42a is the distance from each light source 172 (first light source) of the first light emitting unit 160a to the shelf 80 of the wash counter 12. It is shorter than the distance to the upper surface 80a. The first light source is, in other words, the first light emitting element, and the second light source is, in other words, the second light emitting element. However, the distance D2 may be the same as the distance D1 or may be longer than the distance D1.

The second light emitting unit 160b is arranged, for example, in front of the first light emitting unit 160a. More specifically, each light source 172 (second light source) of the second light emitting unit 160b is arranged in front of each light source 172 (first light source) of the first light emitting unit 160a. However, the position of the second light emitting unit 160b in the front-rear direction may be the same as the position of the first light emitting unit 160a in the front-rear direction, or may be arranged behind the first light emitting unit 160a.

The intensity of the light emitted from the second light emitting unit 160b is, for example, stronger than the intensity of the light emitted from the first light emitting unit 160a. In other words, the light emitted from the second light emitting unit 160b is brighter than the light emitted from the first light emitting unit 160a. As a result, for example, it is possible to prevent the light emitted from the first light emitting unit 160a from being reflected by the upper surface 80a of the wash counter 12 and incident on the user's eyes, thereby giving glare to the user. At the same time, the space below the washbasin counter 12 can be appropriately brightened by the light emitted from the second light emitting unit 160b, and it is possible to prevent the user's feet and the like from becoming dark.

For example, the control unit 32 supplies electric power having a voltage higher than that of the first light emitting unit 160a or a current higher than that of the first light emitting unit 160a to the second light emitting unit 160b. As a result, the intensity of the light emitted from the second light emitting unit 160b can be made stronger than the intensity of the light emitted from the first light emitting unit 160a. However, the intensity of the light emitted from the second light emitting unit 160b may be the same as or weaker than the intensity of the light emitted from the first light emitting unit 160a.

The floor surface 42a of the bathroom BR inclines downward from the bathroom wall 44a toward the front. The floor surface 42a inclines downward toward the drainage port portion 42b provided in front of the bathroom wall 44a to which the faucet counter 11 and the washbasin counter 12 are attached. That is, the floor surface 42a has a drainage gradient. By inclining the floor surface 42a in this way, for example, the light emitted from the second light emitting unit 160b and reflected by the floor surface 42a tends to move forward, and the user's feet and the like become dark. Can be suppressed more reliably.

The upper surface 80a of the wash counter 12 inclines downward from the bathroom wall 44a toward the front. As a result, it is possible to prevent the hot water dropped on the upper surface 80a of the wash counter 12 from staying on the upper surface 80a. The inclination angle θ1 of the upper surface 80a of the wash counter 12 is larger than, for example, the inclination angle θ2 of the floor surface 42a. Thereby, for example, the reflection angle (spread angle) of the light emitted from the first light emitting unit 160a and reflected by the upper surface 80a can be increased. By increasing the spreading angle of the light reflected by the upper surface 80a, it is possible to suppress the high-intensity light from entering the user's eyes and further suppress the glare of the user. can.

The reflectance of the upper surface 80a of the wash counter 12 is higher than the reflectance of the floor surface 42a. Further, the surface roughness of the upper surface 80a of the wash counter 12 is smaller than the surface roughness of the floor surface 42a. In other words, the light scattering on the upper surface 80a is smaller than the light scattering on the floor surface 42a. Therefore, for example, it is preferable to suppress the glare to the user by making the inclination angle θ1 of the upper surface 80a of the wash counter 12 larger than the inclination angle θ2 of the floor surface 42a as described above. .. The difference in reflectance may be due to a difference in material or a difference in surface roughness.

Further, contrary to the above, the reflectance of the upper surface 80a of the wash counter 12 may be lower than the reflectance of the floor surface 42a. The surface roughness of the upper surface 80a of the wash counter 12 may be higher than the surface roughness of the floor surface 42a. Thereby, for example, it is possible to further suppress giving glare to the user.

As described above, in the bathroom unit 10 according to the present embodiment, the direct light of the light emitted from the first lighting unit 21 is not irradiated in front of the front end 12f of the wash counter 12, and the wash counter 12 is not irradiated. It is irradiated only behind the front end 12f of. Therefore, even when the wash counter 12 is arranged below the faucet counter 11 formed in the shape of a shelf, the light from the first lighting unit 21 is the floor surface in front of the wash counter 12 and the wash counter 12. By hitting the 42a, it is possible to prevent a clear shadow from being formed on the floor surface 42a of the bathroom BR. Therefore, by illuminating the space below the faucet counter 11 with the light emitted from the first lighting unit 21, the visibility of the hot water discharged from the water discharge unit 61 is ensured, and the usability is improved, but the shadow causes the water to be used. It is possible to prevent the appearance of the bathroom BR from being deteriorated.

In the bathroom unit 10, an extension line EL1 of a virtual straight line connecting the first light emitting portion 160a and the lower end of the first light-shielding portion intersects the wash counter 12 behind the front end 12f of the wash counter 12. As a result, even when the wash counter 12 is arranged below the faucet counter 11 formed in the shape of a shelf, the light from the first lighting unit 21 is emitted from the wash counter 12 and the floor surface in front of the wash counter 12. By hitting the 42a, it is possible to more appropriately suppress the formation of a clear shadow on the floor surface 42a of the bathroom BR. While ensuring the visibility of the hot water discharged from the water discharge unit 61 and improving the usability, it is possible to more appropriately suppress the deterioration of the appearance of the bathroom BR due to the shadow.

Since the bathroom unit 10 is further provided with the second lighting unit 22, the space below the wash counter 12 can be brightened and the appearance can be further improved. For example, even if the first lighting unit 21 is configured so as not to directly irradiate the light in front of the front end 12f of the wash counter 12 but to directly irradiate the light only behind the front end 12f of the wash counter 12. 1 There is a possibility that indirect light such as diffraction or reflection of direct light emitted from the lighting unit 21 is irradiated in front of the front end 12f of the wash counter 12, and a thin shadow is formed on the floor surface 42a of the bathroom BR. There is. Therefore, by further providing the second lighting unit 22 that irradiates the light toward the lower side of the wash counter 12, it is possible to more appropriately suppress the formation of shadows on the floor surface 42a. The darkness of the faint shadow generated by the influence of indirect light can be further reduced.

In the bathroom unit 10, the second lighting unit 22 directly irradiates light only behind the front end 12f of the wash counter 12. As a result, the thin shadow of the floor surface 42a of the bathroom BR formed by the indirect light of the light emitted from the first lighting unit 21 can be appropriately suppressed by the indirect light of the light emitted from the second lighting unit 22. .. It is possible to prevent the portion of the floor surface 42a of the bathroom BR in front of the front end 12f of the wash counter 12 from becoming too bright due to the direct light of the light emitted from the second lighting unit 22. Further, it is possible to prevent the direct light of the light emitted from the second lighting unit 22 from being easily seen by the user of the bathroom BR or the like.

In the bathroom unit 10, the extension line EL2 of the virtual straight line connecting the second light emitting portion 160b and the lower end of the second light shielding portion intersects the floor surface 42a behind the front end 12f of the wash counter 12. As a result, the thin shadow of the floor surface 42a of the bathroom BR formed by the indirect light of the light emitted from the first lighting unit 21 is more appropriately suppressed by the indirect light of the light emitted from the second lighting unit 22. Can be done.

In the bathroom unit 10, the second lighting unit 22 turns on and off in conjunction with the first lighting unit 21. As a result, it is possible to prevent only the first lighting unit 21 from being turned on and a shadow being formed on the floor surface 42a of the bathroom BR. Therefore, while ensuring the visibility of the hot water discharged from the water discharge unit 61 and improving the usability, it is possible to more reliably suppress the deterioration of the appearance of the bathroom BR due to the shadow.

In the bathroom unit 10, by providing the second lighting unit 22, the light of the first lighting unit 21 ensures visibility around the water discharge unit 61, while the light of the first lighting unit 21 ensures the visibility of the user's eyes. Even when the pupil is contracted, the light from the second lighting unit 22 can ensure visibility around the user's feet, such as around the lower part of the washbasin counter 21. Therefore, it is possible to prevent the user from hitting the equipment with his / her legs or stepping on the equipment, and it is possible to improve the usability of the bathroom unit 10.

In the bathroom unit 10, the distance D2 from the second light emitting unit 160b to the floor surface 42a is shorter than the distance D1 from the first light emitting unit 160a to the upper surface 80a of the wash counter 12, so that the distance D2 is smaller than that of the first lighting unit 21. The intensity of the light emitted from the second lighting unit 22 located far from the user's face, reflected by the floor surface 42a and visually recognized by the user is irradiated from the first lighting unit 21 and is applied to the upper surface of the wash counter 12. It is possible to approach the intensity of light reflected by 80a and visually recognized by the user. Therefore, the difference in the intensity of each light visually recognized by the user becomes small, and the light of the second lighting unit 22 can more reliably secure the visibility around the user's feet such as the lower periphery of the wash counter 12. can.

In the bathroom unit 10, by arranging the second light emitting unit 160b in front of the first light emitting unit 160a, it is irradiated from the second lighting unit 22 located at a position farther from the user's face than the first lighting unit 21. The intensity of the light reflected by the floor surface 42a and visually recognized by the user can be brought close to the intensity of the light reflected by the first lighting unit 21 and reflected by the upper surface 80a of the washbasin counter 12 and visually recognized by the user. can. Therefore, the difference in the intensity of each light visually recognized by the user becomes small, and the light of the second lighting unit 22 can more reliably secure the visibility around the user's feet such as the lower periphery of the wash counter 12. can.

In the bathroom unit 10, the intensity of the light emitted from the second light emitting unit 160b is made stronger than the intensity of the light emitted from the first light emitting unit 160a, so that the light is emitted from the user's face more than the first lighting unit 21. The intensity of the light emitted from the second lighting unit 22 at a distant position, reflected by the floor surface 42a and visually recognized by the user, is irradiated from the first lighting unit 21 and reflected by the upper surface 80a of the washbasin counter 12. It is possible to approach the intensity of light visually recognized by the user. Therefore, the difference in the intensity of each light visually recognized by the user becomes small, and the light of the second lighting unit 22 can more reliably secure the visibility around the user's feet such as the lower periphery of the wash counter 12. can.

In the bathroom unit 10, since the first lighting unit 21 irradiates the rear end 80b of the shelf portion 80 separated from the bathroom wall 44a with light, the wash counter 12 is located below the faucet counter 11 formed in the shape of a shelf. Is arranged, the rear end 80b of the shelf 80 separated from the bathroom wall 44a can be clearly seen by the user, and the user can feel the floating feeling of the wash counter 12 firmly. Can be done. Therefore, even when the faucet counter 11 and the wash counter 12 are provided, high designability can be obtained.

In the bathroom unit 10, the first lighting unit 21 irradiates not only the rear end 80b of the shelf 80 but also the upper surface 81a of the support 81 inclined downward toward the bathroom wall 44a. As a result, as shown by the arrows A11 to A13 in FIG. 12, the light that hits the upper surface 81a of the inclined support portion 81 is reflected through the bathroom wall 44a and is positioned so as to overlap the support portion 81 in the left-right direction. It is possible to illuminate the periphery of the arranged water discharge portion 61. Therefore, not only the rear end 80b of the shelf portion 80 is illuminated to give a feeling of floating of the wash counter 12, but also the periphery of the water discharge portion 61 is made brighter, the hot water discharged from the water discharge portion 61 is made easier to see, and the bathroom unit is used. The usability of 10 can be further improved.

On the other hand, as shown by the arrow A21 in FIG. 12, in the place where the support portion 81 is not provided in the left-right direction, the light directly escapes below the wash counter 12, so that the light is directly below the wash counter 12. The space can be made brighter. It is possible to prevent the space directly under the wash counter 12 from becoming dark, and to improve the appearance and usability.

In the bathroom unit 10, the first lighting unit 21 is arranged at a position overlapping the upper surface 81a of the support unit 81 in the front-rear direction, and irradiates light directly below. As a result, by irradiating light from a position close to the upper surface 81a of the support portion 81, the light toward the water discharge portion 61 side through the upper surface 81a of the support portion 81 and the bathroom wall 44a is increased, and the water discharge portion 61 The surrounding area can be made brighter. The hot water discharged from the water discharge unit 61 can be made more visible, and the usability of the bathroom unit 10 can be further improved.

Further, in the faucet counter 11 according to the present embodiment, since at least a part of the water discharge portion 61 protrudes below the lower surface 60b of the counter main body 60, the water discharge portion 61 can be easily visually recognized. By arranging the first lighting unit 21 so as to be located behind and below the water discharge unit 61, it becomes difficult for the water discharge unit 61 to be directly illuminated by the light of the first illumination unit 21, and the water discharge unit 61 casts a shadow forward. It is possible to prevent the water spouting portion 61 from being visually recognized in the dark. Therefore, it is possible to provide a faucet counter 11 that can obtain good usability and appearance.

In the faucet counter 11, at least a part of the water spouting portion 61 is projected below the lower surface 60b of the counter main body 60 by the inclined portion 60c, so that the counter main body 60 is between the water spouting portion 61 and the first lighting unit 21. It is not necessary to provide an unnecessary step, and it is possible to suppress the formation of a shadow in the inner corner of the step portion when the first lighting unit 21 is turned on, and it is possible to further improve the appearance.

In the faucet counter 11, the inclined portion 60c extends forward from the water discharge portion 61, the rear end of the lower end of the water discharge portion 61 is at a position substantially the same height as the inclined portion 60c, and the front end of the lower end of the water discharge portion 61. 61f is located at a position lower than the inclined portion 60c. As a result, since the rear end of the lower end of the water discharge portion 61 is at a position substantially the same height as the inclined portion 60c, the water discharge portion 61 is projected downward from the lower surface 60b of the counter main body 60. The appearance of the faucet counter 11 is further improved while making it easier for the user in front of the faucet counter 11 to see the water discharge portion 61 without providing an unnecessary step between the rear end of the lower end and the inclined portion 60c. Can be made to.

In the faucet counter 11, the counter main body 60 has a gap GP1 between the lower surface 60b and the front end of the first lighting unit 21. As a result, even if the lower surface 60b of the counter main body 60 has an inclined portion 60c that inclines downward toward the rear between the water spouting portion 61 and the first lighting unit 21, the water flows from the spouting port 61a of the water spouting portion 61. It is possible to prevent water from coming into contact with the first lighting unit 21 through the inclined portion 60c and affecting the light emission from the first lighting unit 21. Further, in this example, the counter main body 60 has a gap GP2 between the rear end of the water discharge portion 61 and the lower surface 60b behind the water discharge portion 61. As a result, it is more certain that the water flowing from the spout 61a of the spouting unit 61 travels through the inclined portion 60c and comes into contact with the first lighting unit 21 to affect the light emission from the first lighting unit 21. Can be suppressed.

In the faucet counter 11, at least a part of the faucets 67 and 68 protrudes below the lower surface 60b of the counter main body 60, so that the faucets 67 and 68 can be easily visually recognized. By arranging the first lighting unit 21 so as to be located behind and below the water stopcocks 67 and 68, it becomes difficult for the water stopcocks 67 and 68 to be directly illuminated by the light of the first lighting unit 21, and the water stoppage is stopped. It is possible to prevent the faucets 67 and 68 from forming a shadow in the front and the faucets 67 and 68 from being visually recognized in the dark. Therefore, usability and appearance can be further improved.

In the faucet counter 11, the inclined portion 60c extends forward from the faucet 67 and 68, and the rear end of the lower end of the faucet 67 and 68 is at a position substantially the same height as the inclined portion 60c and stops. The front ends 67f and 68f of the lower ends of the faucets 67 and 68 are located lower than the inclined portion 60c. As a result, in order to project the faucets 67 and 68 below the lower surface 60b of the counter body 60, an unnecessary step is provided between the rear end of the lower ends of the faucets 67 and 68 and the inclined portion 60c. Instead, the appearance of the faucet counter 11 can be further improved while making it easier for the user in front of the faucet counter 11 to visually recognize the faucet 67 and 68.

In the faucet counter 11, the counter main body 60 causes at least a part of the water stop plugs 67 and 68 to protrude below the lower surface 60b of the counter main body 60 by the inclined portion 60c. It is not necessary to provide an unnecessary step between the lighting unit 21 and the lighting unit 21, and when the first lighting unit 21 is turned on, it is possible to suppress the formation of a shadow in the inner corner of the step portion, thereby further improving the appearance. Can be done.

In the faucet counter 11, the vertical distance DS between the light emitting window 154 of the first lighting unit 21 and the lower surface 60b of the counter main body 60 is shorter than the vertical length LS of the first lighting unit 21. As a result, when viewed from the front, the light emitting window 154 of the first lighting unit 21 is easily concealed by the counter body 60. For example, by making the height of the light emitting window 154 substantially the same as the height of the lower surface 60b of the counter main body 60, the light emitting window 154 of the first lighting unit 21 is more reliably concealed by the counter main body 60 when viewed from the front. can do. Therefore, during the work of the water stopcocks 67 and 68, even when the first lighting unit 21 is turned on to facilitate the work of the water stopcocks 67 and 68, the direct light from the first lighting unit 21 works. Since it becomes difficult for the person to see and indirect light due to diffraction or the like reaches the worker's eyes, the water stopcocks 67 and 68 can be easily seen and the work can be performed in a non-glare state.

In the faucet counter 11, the light emitting window 154 is located above the lower surface 60b of the counter body 60. As a result, when viewed from the front, the light emitting window 154 of the first lighting unit 21 is more reliably concealed by the counter body 60. Therefore, when the first lighting unit 21 is turned on to work on the water stopcocks 67 and 68, the water stopcocks 67 and 68 can be made easier to see, and the direct light reaches the operator's eyes. It is possible to more reliably suppress the feeling of glare.

FIG. 13 is a side view schematically showing a modified example of the faucet counter and the washbasin counter according to the embodiment.
In the following modified examples, those having substantially the same function and configuration as the above-described embodiment are designated by the same reference numerals, and detailed description thereof will be omitted.
As shown in FIG. 13, the upper surface 80a of the wash counter 12 may be inclined downward toward the rear. In this case, for example, it is possible to suppress the light emitted from the first light emitting unit 160a and reflected by the upper surface 80a of the wash counter 12 toward the front side. Therefore, it is possible to further suppress that the light reflected by the upper surface 80a of the wash counter 12 is incident on the eyes of the user and causes the user to feel glare.

FIG. 14 is a cross-sectional view schematically showing a modified example of the faucet counter according to the embodiment.
As shown in FIG. 14, in the faucet counter 11a of this example, the lower surface 60b of the counter main body 60 further has a horizontal portion 60d. The horizontal portion 60d extends substantially horizontally from the rear end of the inclined portion 60c toward the rear. In other words, the horizontal portion 60d is a portion whose inclination with respect to the horizontal direction is smaller than that of the inclined portion 60c.

In the faucet counter 11a, the faucets 67 and 68 are provided above the horizontal portion 60d. That is, in the faucet counter 11a, the faucets 67 and 68 are provided inside the counter main body 60. In this example, the lower ends of the water stopcocks 67 and 68 are located above the lower surface 60b of the counter body 60.

On the other hand, the lower end of the water discharge portion 61 projects downward from the lower surface 60b of the counter main body 60, as in the above embodiment.

As described above, the water stopcocks 67 and 68 do not necessarily have to protrude downward from the lower surface 60b of the counter body 60.

As shown in FIG. 14, the first lighting unit 21 is arranged behind the water stopcocks 67 and 68 in a state where the water stopcocks 67 and 68 do not protrude below the lower surface 60b of the counter main body 60. You may. As a result, when operating the faucets 67 and 68, the first lighting unit 21 is turned on to brighten the surroundings of the faucets 67 and 68 and make the faucets 67 and 68 easier to operate. Can be done. Further, in this case, it is preferable that the light emitting window 154 of the first lighting unit 21 is located above the lower surface 60b of the counter main body 60 as shown in FIG. As a result, when operating the water stopcocks 67 and 68, it is possible to prevent the direct light of the first lighting unit 21 from being incident on the eyes of the operator and giving glare.

The embodiment of the present invention has been described above. However, the present invention is not limited to these descriptions. The above-mentioned embodiments which have been appropriately designed by those skilled in the art 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, dimensions, material, arrangement, and the like of each element included in the bathroom unit 10, the faucet counters 11, 11a, and the like are not limited to those exemplified, and can be appropriately changed.
Further, the elements included in each of the above-described embodiments can be combined as long 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.

10 Bathroom unit, 11, 11a faucet counter, 12 washbasin counter, 21 1st lighting unit (lighting unit), 22 2nd lighting unit, 30 lighting equipment, 32 control unit, 34 switch, 36 remote control, 40 bathtub, 42 washroom Floor, 44 wall panel, 46 ceiling panel, 48 mirror, 60 counter body, 61 water spout, 62 shower connection, 63 spout operation, 64 shower operation, 65 temperature control, 66 flow control, 67, 68 Water stopcock, 70 hose, 72 shower head, 80 shelf, 81 support, 100 top plate, 102 support, 104, 106, 108 reinforcement plate, 110 cover, 112 lower cover, 130 top plate, 132 support , 134 Reinforcing plate, 136 cover, 150 lighting member, 152 mounting member, 154 light emitting window, 160 light emitting part, 160a first light emitting part, 160b second light emitting part, 162 storage case, 164, 166 cap, 168 heat dissipation plate, 170 Board, 172 light source, 174 communication pipe, 176 connection member, 178, 180 hose band, 182 wiring member

Claims (3)

A faucet counter having a counter body whose upper surface is formed in a shelf shape so that articles can be placed on the upper portion, and a faucet counter provided at the lower part of the counter body and having a spout port for spouting hot water.
A washbasin counter that is located below the faucet counter and can be equipped with a washbasin on the upper surface.
A lighting unit that irradiates light toward the upper surface of the wash counter,
Equipped with
The wash counter is
A shelf with the upper surface on which a washbasin can be placed,
A support portion that connects the shelf portion and the bathroom wall and supports the shelf portion to the bathroom wall in a state where the rear end of the shelf portion is separated from the bathroom wall.
Have,
The bathroom unit is provided above the wash counter and behind the rear end of the shelf, and irradiates the rear end of the shelf with light. The left-right length of the support portion is shorter than the left-right length of the shelf portion.
The water discharge portion is arranged at a position overlapping the support portion in the left-right direction.
The upper surface of the support portion provided between the rear end of the shelf portion and the bathroom wall is inclined downward toward the bathroom wall.
The bathroom unit according to claim 1, wherein the lighting unit irradiates the rear end of the shelf with light and also irradiates the upper surface of the support with light. The bathroom unit according to claim 2, wherein the lighting unit is arranged at a position overlapping the upper surface of the support portion in the front-rear direction and irradiates light directly downward.

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