JP7054471B2 - Illuminated mirror and bathroom vanity - Google Patents

Description

Aspects of the invention generally relate to illuminated mirrors and bathroom vanities.

Conventionally, in a bathroom vanity provided with a mirror, a structure is known in which light is radiated forward from a lighting device provided on the upper part of the mirror (for example, Patent Document 1). In such a bathroom vanity, it is known to provide a cover so that light does not leak from the left and right sides of the lighting device. For example, it is known to provide caps for blocking light at both left and right ends of a lighting device.

Japanese Unexamined Patent Publication No. 2017-98059

On the other hand, by providing a reflecting member such as a reflector at a position above the light source, irradiating the light upward from the light source, and reflecting the light to the front of the mirror, the direct light from the light source is incident on the user's eye. There is a move to curb what you do. In such a structure, if caps or the like for suppressing the leakage of light to the side are provided at both ends of the reflective member, the design may be deteriorated. On the other hand, if a cap or the like is not provided, there is a problem that the light emitted from the light source leaks from the side of the reflecting member, and in some cases, a striped pattern is generated.

The present invention has been made based on the recognition of such a problem, and provides an illuminated mirror and a vanity that can suppress the leakage of light from the side of the reflective member while ensuring the design. The purpose is to do.

The first invention comprises a frame having a storage space, a mirror provided on the front surface of the frame, a light source provided inside the storage space and irradiating light upward, and a rear portion of the frame. It comprises a reflective member that is attached and has a front extension portion extending forward above the frame and illuminates the front of the mirror by reflecting the light radiated upward from the light source downward. Both ends of the reflective member are open between the lower surface of the front extension portion and the upper end of the frame, and the reflective member is located between the two ends in the left and right end regions of the upper portion of the frame. A pair of low transmittance portions having a lower light transmittance than the central region are provided, and each of the pair of low transmittance portions is located between the light source and the reflection member. It is an illuminated mirror.

According to this illuminated mirror, since both ends of the reflective member are open between the lower surface of the front extension portion of the reflective member and the upper end of the frame, the design can be ensured. In other words, since the caps are not provided on both side ends of the reflective member, it is possible to prevent the cap from impairing the design. Further, according to this illuminated mirror, a pair of low transmittance portions having a lower light transmittance than the central region are provided in the left and right end regions of the upper part of the frame, and the pair of low transmittance portions are provided. Each is located between the light source and the reflective member. Therefore, the intensity of the light radiated from the light source to both ends of the reflecting member in the left-right direction by the pair of low-transmittance portions is lower than the intensity of the light radiated from the light source to the central portion in the left-right direction of the reflecting member. Can be made to. This makes it possible to suppress the leakage of light from the side of the reflective member.

A second aspect of the invention is the first aspect of the invention, wherein the frame has a transmissive cover that covers the storage space and transmits light on the upper portion, and the pair of low transmittance portions are of the transmissive cover. It is an illuminated mirror characterized by being provided at both ends in the left-right direction.

According to this illuminated mirror, by providing a transparent cover that covers the upper part of the storage space, it is possible to prevent dust and the like from entering the inside of the storage space, and the cleanability is improved. In addition, a pair of low transmittance portions can be provided more easily, and sufficient brightness can be ensured. Therefore, it is possible to more easily suppress the leakage of light from the side of the reflective member while ensuring sufficient brightness.

A third aspect of the invention is characterized in that, in the first or second invention, the light transmittance of each of the pair of low transmittance portions gradually decreases as the distance from the central region in the left-right direction increases. It is an illuminated mirror.

According to this illuminated mirror, the intensity of the light applied to the reflecting member can be gradually reduced as the distance from the center of the reflecting member increases in the left-right direction. Even if the low transmission rate portion is provided, it is possible to suppress a sudden change in the intensity of the light reflected from the reflective member in the region at both ends to the front of the mirror, and the lateral side of the reflective member can be suppressed more naturally without deteriorating the design. It is possible to suppress the leakage of light from.

A fourth aspect of the invention is an illuminated mirror according to any one of the first to third aspects, wherein the front end of the front extension portion is located in front of the front end of the mirror.

According to this illuminated mirror, it is possible to suppress the leakage of light diagonally upward in front of the mirror.

A fifth invention is a wash basin having a wash basin, a faucet device for discharging water toward the wash basin, and any one of the first to fourth surfaces provided on the faucet device. It is a bathroom vanity characterized by being equipped with the illuminated mirror of the present invention.

According to this bathroom vanity, it is possible to suppress the leakage of light from the side of the reflective member while ensuring the design.

According to the aspect of the present invention, there is provided an illuminated mirror and a vanity that can suppress the leakage of light from the side of the reflective member while ensuring the design.

It is a perspective view which shows typically the illuminated mirror which concerns on embodiment. It is sectional drawing which shows the part of the illuminated mirror which concerns on embodiment enlarged and schematically. It is a perspective view schematically showing the modification of the illuminated mirror which concerns on embodiment. 4 (a) and 4 (b) are explanatory views schematically showing the bathroom vanity according to the embodiment.

Hereinafter, embodiments 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 an illuminated mirror according to an embodiment.
FIG. 2 is a cross-sectional view schematically showing an enlarged part of the illuminated mirror according to the embodiment.

As shown in FIGS. 1 and 2, the illuminated mirror 10 includes a frame body 20, a mirror 30, a light source 40, and a reflecting member 50. The illuminated mirror 10 is used, for example, in a bathroom vanity. The illuminated mirror 10 is used by arranging it above a washbasin, a faucet device, or the like in a bathroom vanity. The illuminated mirror 10 is not limited to the bathroom vanity, and may be used for other purposes.

In the present specification, the front side is "front", the back side is "rear", the upper side is "upper", the lower side is "lower", and the right side is "lower" when viewed from the user facing the illuminated mirror 10. "To the right" and "to the left" on the left.

The frame 20 supports the mirror 30, the light source 40, and the reflective member 50. The frame body 20 has a storage space 21 inside thereof. In this example, the frame body 20 has a main body portion 22 and a transmission cover 23. The space inside the main body 22 is the storage space 21.

The main body 22 is, for example, a rectangular parallelepiped. In this example, the main body portion 22 has a substantially rectangular parallelepiped box shape with the upper surface and the back surface open. The upper surface of the main body 22 is open, and the light emitted upward from the light source 40 provided inside the storage space 21 can pass upward to the upper part of the storage space 21 (main body 22). The back surface of the main body 22 does not have to be open. The shape of the main body 22 is not limited to a rectangular parallelepiped shape, and may be any shape. The main body 22 is made of wood, for example. The main body 22 is not limited to wood, but may be made of resin, metal, or the like.

For example, a mirror attachment 28 for attaching the mirror 30 is provided at the upper end and the lower end of the front surface of the main body portion 22. By fitting the mirror 30 into the mirror attachment 28, the mirror 30 can be supported on the front surface of the main body 22. The mirror attachment 28 is attached to the upper part and the lower part of the front surface of the main body 22 by, for example, screwing.

The front surface of the main body 22 is a door, and a part of the storage space 21 may be used as a cabinet. In this case, the number of doors may be one, two, or three, or four or more. The door may be a rotary door (so-called hinged door), a sliding door (so-called sliding door), or the like. Doors are provided as needed and may be omitted. In this example, the door is not provided.

The transparent cover 23 is provided at the upper end of the main body 22 and covers the upper part of the storage space 21. By providing such a transparent cover 23, it is possible to cover the upper part of the storage space 21 and prevent dust and the like from entering the inside of the storage space 21, so that the cleanability is improved.

The transmission cover 23 can transmit the light emitted upward from the light source 40. The transmission cover 23 is, for example, a plastic plate such as an acrylic resin. The transmission cover 23 may be a glass plate or the like. The light transmittance of the central portion of the transmission cover 23 in the left-right direction exceeds, for example, 90%. With such a transmission cover 23, since the intensity of the light radiated to the central portion of the reflective member 50 is not significantly reduced, it is easy to secure sufficient brightness.

The width of the transmission cover 23 in the left-right direction is, for example, substantially the same as or shorter than the width of the main body portion 22 in the left-right direction. The width of the transmission cover 23 in the front-rear direction is, for example, substantially the same as or shorter than the width of the main body 22 in the front-rear direction. The thickness of the transmission cover 23 is, for example, 1 mm or more and 10 mm or less. The transmission cover 23 is provided as needed and may be omitted.

A pair of low transmittance portions 25 (25a and 25b) are provided in the left-right end region 24a of the upper part of the frame body 20. Each of the pair of low transmittance portions 25 is located between the light source 40 and the reflective member 50. For example, in the vertical direction, each of the pair of low transmittance portions 25 overlaps both ends of the light source 40 in the left-right direction.

In this example, the pair of low transmittance portions 25 are provided at both ends of the transmission cover 23 in the left-right direction. For example, by coloring both ends of the transmission cover 23 in the left-right direction by painting or printing, a pair of low transmittance portions 25 can be easily provided at both ends of the transmission cover 23.

The light transmittance of the pair of low transmittance portions 25 is lower than the light transmittance of the central region 24b located between the both end regions 24a. That is, in this example, the light transmittance of both ends of the transmission cover 23 in the left-right direction is lower than the light transmittance of the central portion located between both ends of the transmission cover 23 in the left-right direction. The light transmittance of the pair of low transmittance portions 25 is, for example, 10% or more and 90% or less. The light transmittance of the pair of low transmittance portions 25 may be, for example, 20% or more and 80% or less, 30% or more and 70% or less, 40% or more and 60% or less, or about 50%.

On the other hand, the light transmittance of the pair of low transmittance portions 25 exceeds, for example, 0%. In other words, the pair of low-transmittance units 25 are not completely shaded, for example, and a part of the light emitted from the light source 40 passes through the pair of low-transmittance units 25. By setting such a light transmittance, it is possible to prevent both ends of the reflective member from becoming too dark and improve the design.

Here, the light transmittance is, for example, the total light transmittance or the visible light transmittance. The light transmittance may be, for example, the total light transmittance specified in JIS K 7631-1: 1997. The light transmittance may be, for example, the total light transmittance specified in JIS K 7375: 2008. The light transmittance may be, for example, the visible light transmittance specified in JIS R 3106: 1998.

Further, each of the pair of low transmittance portions 25 may have a gradient of light transmittance in the left-right direction. In this example, the light transmittance of each of the pair of low transmittance portions 25 gradually decreases as the distance from the central region 24b in the left-right direction increases. That is, in the low transmittance portion 25a on the left side, the light transmittance gradually decreases from right to left. On the other hand, in the low transmittance portion 25b on the right side, the light transmittance gradually decreases from the left to the right.

In this case, for example, in each of the pair of low transmittance portions 25, the light transmittance at the position farthest from the central region 24b (that is, the position with the lowest light transmittance) satisfies the above range. In this example, the light transmittance of each of the pair of low transmittance portions 25 is about the same as the light transmittance of the central region 24b (for example, about 90%) at the position closest to the central region 24b, and the central region 24b. It is about 50% at the position farthest from. With such a structure, the intensity of the light applied to the reflective member 50 can be gradually reduced as the distance from the central portion of the reflective member 50 in the left-right direction increases. Therefore, there is no boundary in the intensity of the light emitted to the reflective member 50, and even if the low transmittance portions 25 are provided in the left and right end regions 24a of the upper portion of the frame 20, the reflection member 50 in the both end regions 24a mirrors. It is possible to suppress a sudden change in the intensity of the light reflected on the front surface of the 30 and to suppress the leakage of the light from the side of the reflecting member 50 more naturally without deteriorating the design. Therefore, for example, it is possible to suppress giving a sense of discomfort to the user who stands in front of the bathroom vanity 100 and applies makeup.

The width of each of the pair of low transmittance portions 25 in the left-right direction is, for example, half or less of the width in the left-right direction of the storage space 21. The width of each of the pair of low transmittance portions 25 in the left-right direction is, for example, 30 mm or more and 200 mm or less. The width of each of the pair of low transmittance portions 25 in the left-right direction is, for example, about 90 mm. The width of each of the pair of low transmittance portions 25 in the front-rear direction is substantially the same as or shorter than the width of the main body portion 22 in the front-rear direction, for example. The width of each of the pair of low transmittance portions 25 in the front-rear direction is substantially the same as the width of the transmission cover 23 in the front-rear direction, for example.

The mirror 30 is provided on the front surface of the frame body 20. The mirror 30 is fitted, for example, in a mirror attachment 28 provided at the upper end and the lower end of the front surface of the main body 22. In this example, one mirror 30 is provided on the front surface of the frame body 20 (main body portion 22). The number of mirrors 30 may be one, two, three, or four or more. When the front surface of the main body 22 is a door as described above, for example, the number of mirrors 30 is the same as the number of doors. The number of mirrors 30 may be less than the number of doors.

The light source 40 is provided inside the storage space 21 and irradiates light upward. In this example, the light source 40 is provided on the rear side inside the storage space 21 and irradiates light diagonally upward and forward. The light source 40 is provided, for example, in the upper part inside the storage space 21. The mounting position of the light source 40 is not limited to the upper part inside the storage space 21, and may be any position capable of irradiating light upward.

The light source 40 has, for example, an LED 41. The light source 40 may have, for example, an LD (Laser Diode), an organic EL (Electro-Luminescence), an OLED (Organic light-emitting diode), or the like instead of the LED 41. The light source 40 may have an incandescent lamp, a fluorescent lamp, or the like instead of the LED 41.

In this example, a light source 40 extending in the left-right direction is configured by arranging a plurality of LEDs 41 that irradiate light upward in the left-right direction. By having the structure in which the light source 40 extends in the left-right direction in this way, it is possible to irradiate both ends and the center of the reflective member 50 in the left-right direction.

The width of the light source 40 in the left-right direction is shorter than the width of the reflection member 50 in the left-right direction. The width of the light source 40 in the left-right direction may be substantially the same as the width of the storage space 21 in the left-right direction, for example. The light source 40 may be provided, for example, from a position about 10 mm inside from the left end of the storage space 21 to a position about 10 mm inside from the right end.

The reflecting member 50 irradiates the front surface of the mirror 30 by reflecting the light radiated upward from the light source 40 downward. This makes it possible to illuminate the user's face or the like located in front of the mirror 30. The reflective member 50 may have any configuration capable of reflecting light. The reflective member 50 is made of metal, for example.

The reflective member 50 is attached to the rear portion of the frame body 20 by, for example, screwing. The reflective member 50 has a front extension 51 extending forward above the frame 20. In this example, the reflective member 50 has an extension portion 52 extending substantially vertically upward from the rear portion of the frame body 20 and a front extension portion 51 extending substantially horizontally forward from the extension portion 52. The front extension portion 51 may extend diagonally forward and upward from the rear portion of the frame body 20. The extension portion 52 may be omitted.

The front end of the front extension portion 51 is located, for example, in front of the front surface of the storage space 21. The front end of the front extension 51 is located, for example, in front of the front end of the mirror 30. In other words, the reflector 50 projects forward from the front end of the mirror 30. With such a structure, it is possible to suppress the leakage of light diagonally upward in front of the mirror 30.

Both ends of the reflective member 50 are open between the lower surface of the front extension 51 and the upper end of the frame 20. In other words, above the storage space 21, left and right side surfaces are open between the lower surface of the front extension portion 51 of the reflective member 50 and the upper part of the storage space 21. That is, caps are not provided at both ends of the reflective member 50. As a result, the design can be ensured.

The width of the reflective member 50 in the left-right direction is substantially the same as the width of the frame body 20 in the left-right direction, for example. As described above, by making the left-right end portion of the reflective member 50 and the left-right end portion of the frame body 20 substantially flush with each other, the designability can be further improved.

As described above, according to the illuminated mirror 10 according to the embodiment, both ends of the reflective member 50 are opened between the lower surface of the front extension portion 51 of the reflective member 50 and the upper end of the frame 20. There is. In other words, caps are not provided on both side ends of the reflective member 50. As a result, it is possible to prevent the cap from impairing the design and secure the design.

Further, according to the illuminated mirror 10 according to the embodiment, a pair of low transmittance portions 25 having a lower light transmittance than the central region 24b are provided in the left-right direction both end regions 24a of the upper portion of the frame body 20. Each of the pair of low transmittance portions 25 is located between the light source 40 and the reflective member 50. Therefore, the light intensity radiated from the light source 40 to both ends of the reflective member 50 in the left-right direction by the pair of low-transmittance portions 25 is radiated from the light source 40 to the central portion in the left-right direction of the reflective member 50. It can be reduced more than the strength of. This makes it possible to suppress the leakage of light from the side of the reflective member 50. Further, it is possible to suppress the generation of a striped pattern due to the leakage of light from the side of the reflective member 50.

For example, as another means of suppressing the leakage of light from the side of the reflective member 50, it is conceivable to configure the entire upper portion of the frame body 20 with a member having a low light transmittance. However, in this case, the intensity of the light radiated not only to both ends of the reflective member 50 in the left-right direction but also to the central portion of the reflective member 50 is greatly reduced. Therefore, the intensity of the light radiated to the front surface of the mirror 30 is lowered, and it becomes difficult to secure sufficient brightness. On the other hand, in the illuminated mirror 10 according to the embodiment, the light transmittance of the central region 24b at the upper part of the frame body 20 is made higher than the light transmittance of the upper end regions 24a of the frame body 20. As a result, it is possible to prevent the intensity of the light radiated to the central portion of the reflective member 50 from being significantly reduced. Therefore, as compared with the case where the entire upper part of the frame 20 is made of a member having a low light transmittance, the intensity of the light radiated to the front surface of the mirror 30 is less likely to decrease, and sufficient brightness is ensured. It's easy to do.

FIG. 3 is a perspective view schematically showing a modified example of the illuminated mirror according to the embodiment.
As shown in FIG. 3, in this example, the transmission cover 23 is not provided. In other words, the central region 24b in the left-right direction of the upper part of the frame body 20 is released in the up-down direction. In this case, the light transmittance of the central region 24b is substantially 100%.

A pair of low transmittance portions 25 are provided in the left and right end regions 24a of the upper portion of the frame body 20. In this example, the low transmittance portion 25a and the low transmittance portion 25b are provided as separate members. The same light transmittance and size as described above can be applied to the light transmittance and the size of the pair of low transmittance units 25. In this example, each of the pair of low transmittance portions 25 has a substantially uniform light transmittance as a whole. That is, each of the pair of low transmittance portions 25 does not have a gradient of light transmittance in the left-right direction.

The pair of low transmittance portions 25 of this modification can be easily manufactured, for example, by coloring a base material such as a plastic plate having a light transmittance of more than 90% by painting or printing. Further, for example, a plastic plate having a light transmittance of about 50% may be used as it is as a pair of low transmittance portions 25.

Also in this modification, since both ends of the reflective member 50 are open between the lower surface of the front extension portion 51 of the reflective member 50 and the upper end of the frame body 20, the design can be ensured. Further, since the pair of low transmittance portions 25 are provided in the left and right both ends regions 24a of the upper part of the frame body 20, the intensity of the light applied to both ends of the reflective member 50 in the left and right directions is suppressed and reflected. It is possible to suppress the leakage of light from the side of the member 50. As a result, it is possible to suppress the generation of a striped pattern due to the leakage of light from the side of the reflective member 50.

4 (a) and 4 (b) are explanatory views showing an example of a bathroom vanity according to an embodiment. FIG. 4A is a front view showing an example of the bathroom vanity according to the embodiment.
FIG. 4B is a side view showing an example of the bathroom vanity according to the embodiment.

As shown in FIGS. 4A and 4B, the bathroom vanity 100 includes an illuminated mirror 10, a support table 102, a washbasin 104, and a faucet device 106. The bathroom vanity 100 is used in an installation space such as a washroom in a state of being attached to a predetermined wall surface.

The support base 102 is, for example, a floor cabinet. In this example, the support 102 is a pull-out cabinet. The support base 102 may be, for example, a double-door cabinet or the like. The support base 102 may have any configuration capable of supporting the washbasin 104.

The wash basin 104 is provided on the support base 102. The wash basin 104 has a concave wash basin 104a that is recessed downward. The washbasin 104a receives the water discharged from the faucet device 106.

The faucet device 106 is provided, for example, on the washbasin 104. The faucet device 106 may be provided, for example, inside the washbasin 104a. The faucet device 106 has a spout 106a (spout) and an operation unit 106b. The water spout 106a discharges water toward the washbasin 104a. The operation unit 106b adjusts the flow rate and temperature of the water discharged from the spout port 106a. In this example, the operation unit 106b is a lever handle. The operation unit 106b is not limited to this, and may be a rotary handle or the like. The operation unit 106b only needs to be able to adjust the flow rate at least.

The illuminated mirror 10 is provided on the faucet device 106. The illuminated mirror 10 is fixed to the wall surface by, for example, a mounting tool provided on the frame 20 of the illuminated mirror 10 and a mounting tool provided on the wall surface. The illuminated mirror 10 may be fixed to the wall surface with screws or the like.

As described above, the bathroom vanity 100 according to the embodiment includes an illuminated mirror 10. Therefore, in the bathroom vanity 100 according to the embodiment, both ends of the reflective member 50 are open between the lower surface of the front extension portion 51 of the reflective member 50 and the upper end of the frame body 20, so that the design is good. Can be secured. Further, since the pair of low transmittance portions 25 are provided in the left and right both ends regions 24a of the upper part of the frame body 20, the intensity of the light applied to both ends of the reflective member 50 in the left and right directions is suppressed and reflected. It is possible to suppress the leakage of light from the side of the member 50. As a result, it is possible to suppress the generation of a striped pattern due to the leakage of light from the side of the reflective member 50.

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 illuminated mirror 10 and the bathroom vanity 100 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 Illuminated mirror, 20 frame, 21 storage space, 22 body, 23 transmissive cover, 24a edge area, 24b central area, 25, 25a, 25b low transmittance, 28 mirror fixture, 30 mirror, 40 light source, 41 LED, 50 Reflective member, 51 Front extension, 52 Top extension, 100 Washbasin, 102 Support, 104 Washbasin, 104a Washbasin, 106 Faucet, 106a Spout, 106b Operation

Claims (5)

A frame with a storage space and
A mirror provided on the front surface of the frame and
A light source provided inside the storage space and irradiating light upward,
A reflective member attached to the rear portion of the frame body, having a front extension portion extending forward above the frame body, and irradiating the front surface of the mirror by reflecting light radiated upward from the light source downward. When,
Equipped with
Light can pass through the reflective member by opening both ends between the lower surface of the front extension portion and the upper end of the frame body.
The upper part of the frame has a transmissive cover that covers the storage space and transmits light.
Further, low transmittance portions having a lower light transmittance than the transmission cover are provided at both left and right ends of the upper part of the frame body.
The illuminated mirror is characterized in that the low transmittance portion is located between the light source and the reflective member. The illuminated mirror according to claim 1, wherein the low transmittance portions are provided at both ends in the left-right direction of the transmission cover. The illuminated mirror according to claim 1 or 2, wherein the low transmittance portion gradually reduces the light transmittance toward the opening of the reflective member in the left-right direction . The illuminated mirror according to any one of claims 1 to 3, wherein the front end of the front extension portion is located in front of the front end of the mirror. A washbasin with a washbasin and
A faucet device that discharges water toward the washbasin,
The illuminated mirror according to any one of claims 1 to 4 provided on the faucet device.
A bathroom vanity characterized by being equipped with.

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