JPH0136462Y2 - - Google Patents

Description

[Detailed description of the invention] [Industrial field of application] The present invention provides a bathtub that is installed so that the washing area floor and the bottom of the bathtub are approximately at the same level.
This invention relates to a bathtub with steps that are integrally molded on the inside and outside of the bathtub wall on the washing area side.

[Conventional technology]

Normally, in bathrooms in buildings where the dimension between the ground line (GL) and the floor line (FL) cannot be made large, especially in bathrooms on the second floor or higher such as in hotels and condominiums, there is a space under the floor where the bathtub can be embedded. Due to lack of space, free-standing bathtubs are often used in which the washing area floor and the bottom of the bathtub are at approximately the same level. Therefore, in the case of this type of free-standing bathtub, when moving from the washing area to the bathtub or from the bathtub to the washing area, it is necessary to step over the bathtub wall on the washing area side.
Especially in the case of dwarfs and women, bathing movements were difficult. Therefore, conventionally, Figures 5 and 6
As shown in the figure, a step 3 is formed in the bathtub 1,
A bathtub that facilitates movement from the bathtub 1 to the washing area 2 has been developed.

[Problem that the invention attempts to solve]

However, when moving from the washing area 2 to the bathtub 1, it is still necessary to step over the washing area side bathtub wall 1a, and this has not been a solution to facilitate the bathing operation. In addition, in order to reduce the height of the steps from the washing area 2 side, it may be possible to form a step on the washing area 2 side, but in this case, in the conventional bathtub 1, only the width of the step on the washing area 2 side can be washed. This reduces the area occupied by the bathroom, and it cannot be used in bathrooms with limited installation area, such as the unit bathroom shown in the conventional example shown in the drawings. That is, in the conventional stationary bathtub 1, the idea of facilitating the bathing operation of moving between the inside of the bathtub 1 and the washing area 2 remains unresolved.

In view of the above-mentioned drawbacks of conventional free-standing bathtubs, the present invention has been developed to improve and eliminate these shortcomings. The purpose is to provide a bathtub with steps.

[Means for solving problems]

The means of the present invention for solving the above problems are as follows:
In a bathtub that is installed so that the washing area floor and the bathtub bottom are approximately at the same level, the areas near both longitudinal ends of the washing area side bathtub wall are offset from each other, and a diagonal oblique part is formed in the middle area. are doing. Steps are integrally molded on the inside of the bathtub and on the side of the washing area via a diagonal oblique part within the strut area of the wall surface of the bathtub on the washing area side.

[Effect]

As is clear from the embodiments shown in FIGS. 1 to 4, the bathtub walls 11a and 11b on the side of the washing area 12 are striated at both ends, and the bathtub 1
Since steps 13 and 14 are formed inside and outside of bath 1, bathing can be performed by stepping on steps 13 or 14 from both sides of bath space 15 and washing area 12. In other words, the washing area side bathtub walls 11a, 11
b and the height across the diagonal diagonal portion 11c is lower, making the bathing operation easier. In addition, a diagonal diagonal portion 11c is formed in the intermediate region connecting the washing area side bathtub walls 11a and 11b, which are not lined, and the diagonal portion 1
Since the length L of 1c can be ensured to be relatively long, the foot can be moved smoothly and easily between the steps 13 and 14. Further step 1
3 and 14 are formed within the striation area,
The size of the entire bathtub can be made the same as in the conventional case where a step is provided only in the bathtub, and the area occupied by the washing area 12 is not reduced.

The configuration of the present invention will be explained below based on the embodiments shown in the drawings.

〔Example〕

FIG. 1 is a perspective view showing a stationary bathtub 11 according to a first embodiment of the present invention. Although the washing area floor and the bathtub bottom are at the same level, illustration for explaining this is omitted. As shown in the figure, the bathtub wall on the washing area side of the bathtub 11 has braced walls 11a and 11b in the areas near both ends (the areas near the lateral bathtub walls 11d and 11e), and the intermediate area between them is A diagonal diagonal portion 11c is formed. The most preferable position is for the angular oblique portion 11c to be formed at approximately half the longitudinal dimension of the tank interior space 15 in which hot water is stored. This will be discussed later. And the washing area side bathtub wall 11 which was found to be out of line.
In areas A of a and 11b, steps 13 and 14 are integrally molded on the inside of the bathtub wall 11a and the outside of the bathtub wall 11b, respectively. That is, within the strut region A, steps 13 and 14 are integrally molded inside and outside the bathtub 11, sandwiching the diagonal oblique portion 11c.

With the bathtub 11 having such a configuration, when moving from the washing area side to the bathtub 11 and from the inside of the bathtub 11 to the washing area, you can move your body weight by placing your feet on the steps 13 and 14, respectively, and moving your body weight against the bathtub wall. 11a, 11b and the diagonal oblique portion 11c, the height at which the user straddles it becomes low. Therefore, even dwarfs, women, and children can easily perform the procedure. Further, since the diagonal oblique portion 11c is provided at a substantially intermediate position in the longitudinal direction of the tank interior space 15, the step 13,
The effective usable area of 14 is almost the same. Therefore, when moving between the washing area and the tank space 15,
It is not only easy to move from one side; it is equally easy to move from both sides. In reality, the area of the step 14 is equal to the sum of the thickness dimensions B and C of the bathtub walls 11d and 11e in the horizontal direction (left and right direction in FIG. 1).
It is larger than 3, and this part can be used as a storage stand for bathroom utensils.

Furthermore, by making the intermediate region connecting the wash area side bathtub walls 11a and 11b, which are not straight, a diagonal diagonal portion 11c, the length L of the diagonal portion 11c can be ensured to be relatively long. Therefore, steps 13 and 14
Another advantage is that there is a wider area for the legs to move between each other, making bathing movements more relaxed.

Furthermore, the steps 13 and 14 are formed within the strut region A, making it possible to make the overall size of the bathtub the same as in the case where conventional steps are provided only in the bathtub (see FIGS. 5 and 6). . In other words, by providing the step 14, the bathtub 11
The width dimension (horizontal dimension in FIG. 1) of the washing area will not be expanded unnecessarily to reduce the area required for the washing area.

2 to 4 show a stationary bathtub 21 showing a second embodiment of the present invention. This bathtub 21 is of a type installed in a unit bathroom, and the bathtub 21 and the washing area 12 are integrally molded. Horizontal wall surface 1 on the near side of the washing area 12
2a has an opening 22 for entry and exit,
Further, a storage stand 23 continuous to the step 14 is formed on the inner side of the lateral wall surface 12b facing this. In unit bathrooms, the installation area is extremely limited, with 21 bathtubs and 1 washing area.
Changing the occupied area of 2 would severely restrict the functions of each. Regarding this point, in this embodiment, the steps 13 and 14 have the same structure as the first embodiment (the steps 13 and 14 are provided within the range of the strut area A), so that the steps 14 are placed outside the bathtub 21. This prevents the installation area of the washing area 12 from decreasing. Therefore, step 1 in this example
In terms of space, the configuration of the bathtub 21 including bathtubs 3 and 14 is most effective in a unit bathroom. Of course, steps 13 and 14
The bathing operation is easy even for dwarfs, women, and girls, and the other configurations and effects are the same as in the first embodiment, and their explanations will be omitted here.

It should be noted that the bathtub of the present invention is not limited to the above-mentioned embodiments, and its shape, size, installation position of attached equipment such as faucet fittings, form, etc. can be changed as appropriate.

[Effect of idea]

As explained above, according to the present invention, steps are formed inside and outside the bathtub, making it easy for even children and women to take a bath. In addition, the steps inside and outside the bathtub are provided within the range of the striated area of the bathtub wall on the washing area side, and do not reduce the area occupied by the washing area, especially when used in a unit bathroom. Remarkable. Furthermore, a diagonal diagonal section is formed in the middle area between the walls of the bathtub on the washing area side, which are not aligned, and the required dimensions can be secured relatively large, so that the movement of the feet between the steps is slowed down. It can be carried out.

[Brief explanation of drawings]

Fig. 1 is a perspective view showing a bathtub according to the first embodiment of the present invention, Figs. 2 to 4 are related to the second embodiment of the present invention, and Fig. 2 shows the bathtub and washing area 3 is a cross-sectional plan view when installed in a unit bathroom, FIG. 4 is a longitudinal sectional front view of the same, FIGS. 5 and 6 are related to the prior art, and FIG. FIG. 5 is a cross-sectional front view when installed in a unit bathroom, and FIG. 6 is a longitudinal cross-sectional front view of the same. 12... Washing area, 11, 21... Bathtub, 11a,
11b...Washing area bathtub wall (straight wall), 11c...
...Illustrated oblique part, A... Misalignment area, 13, 14
...Step.

Claims (1)

[Scope of utility model registration request] In a bathtub that is installed so that the washing area floor and the bathtub bottom are approximately at the same level, the areas near both longitudinal ends of the washing area side bathtub wall are offset from each other,
A diagonal diagonal portion is formed in the intermediate region thereof, and steps are integrally molded on the inside of the bathtub and on the washing area side via the diagonal diagonal portion within the braced area of the bathtub wall surface on the washing area side. A free-standing bathtub with steps.