JPH02213315A - Shower apparatus - Google Patents

Abstract

PURPOSE:To make a shower bath effective in refreshing mind and body by a method wherein the variable of one factor among spouting pressure, spouting direction, spouting position and spouting water temperature is varied corresponding to the fluctuation of white noise. CONSTITUTION:A white noise generating unit that generates white noise is composed of a random signal generating circuit 1. In the random signal generating circuit 1, a digital signal obtained from a parallel interface 1b is input to a digital-analog converting circuit 1c by using a microcomputer 1a, for example, and taken out as an analog signal. The output of the random signal generating circuit 1 is amplified by a motor-driven valve driving circuit 2, for example, and the throttle of the motor-driven valve 3 is varied by the output of the motor-driven valve driving circuit 2 corresponding to the fluctuation of white noise. The motor-driven valve 3 is located on a water supply pipe leading to a shower head 4, so that the pressure of water spouting from shower nozzles is varied corresponding to the white noise.

Description

[Detailed description of the invention] [Industrial application field]

The present invention relates to a shower device installed in a bathroom.

[Conventional technology]

Traditionally, in Japan, shower devices have been considered a simple means of bathing in place of baths to cleanse the skin, but they have been recognized for their advantages such as ease of preparation for bathing, water conservation, and energy conservation, and are popular among small families and single people. There is a tendency for bathing to be used as a full-fledged means of bathing, mainly by people, and the frequency of its use is gradually increasing. Recently, an increasing number of people are using shower equipment after waking up and before going out, and it not only has the effect of simply cleaning the body, but also has the effect of quickly activating the mind and body from a sleeping state and bringing it into an active state. It is also expected to have a refreshing effect. Furthermore, in today's world where mental fatigue is common due to stress, it is necessary to quickly recover from fatigue, and shower devices are expected to have a refreshing effect in this regard. That is, shower devices have become important not only as a substitute for a bath, but also as a refreshment device for physically and mentally revitalizing. By the way, conventional shower devices include those in which a shower nozzle is removably attached to a fixed hanger hook, and those that run in the vertical direction. A shower nozzle is attached to a slide bar so that the height of the shower nozzle can be adjusted. This type of shower device allows you to move your body toward the jet of water spouted from a fixed shower nozzle without having to hold the shower nozzle in your hand, so you can move your body freely. be. However, after adjusting the position of the shower nozzle before use, the position of the shower nozzle is fixed during use, so water only spouts in the same direction, and the irritation gradually fades and persists. The problem is that it doesn't. As a shower device that solves this problem, the variation of at least one element among the jet pressure, jet direction, and jet position is
A method has been proposed in which M is controlled so that the fluctuation is 1/f (see Japanese Patent Application Laid-open No. 71229/1983). In other words, since the variable is 1/f fluctuation, the feeling of stimulation given to the mind and body is sustained, and a pleasant stimulation feeling that relieves tension in the mind and body is obtained, so that the effect of relaxing the mind and body can be obtained.

[Problem to be solved by the invention 1 As mentioned above, change the variable #I so that it has a 1/f fluctuation.
#4 Shower equipment has the effect of relaxing the mind and body, but it cannot be expected to have a refreshing effect that moderately tenses the mind and body and increases the level of activity. On the other hand, it has been experimentally confirmed that when the arousal level is low, listening to music containing 1/f fluctuations has little effect on arousal, but listening to white noise increases the arousal level. Therefore, even in shower equipment, if the variables are varied to produce white noise fluctuations,
You can expect a refreshing effect. The present invention aims to solve the above-mentioned problems, and varies the variation of at least one element of shower jet pressure, jet direction, jet position, and jet water temperature so as to produce white noise fluctuations. By doing so, the present invention aims to provide a shower device that constantly provides fresh stimulation to the body and is effective in refreshing the mind and body. [Means for Solving the Problems] In order to achieve the above object, the present invention includes a white noise generating means that generates white noise with a substantially uniform frequency distribution of a power spectrum, and a shower nozzle to control the jetting pressure and jetting direction. and a shower body in which at least one element of the jetting position and the jetting water temperature is varied in response to the white noise generating means.

[Effect]

According to the above configuration, the variable of at least one of the shower jet pressure, jet direction, jet position, and jet water temperature can be varied so as to produce fluctuations of white noise, so that the body is constantly It can provide fresh stimulation, create appropriate tension, and, as a result, can be expected to have the effect of refreshing the mind and body.

Embodiment 1 As shown in FIG. 1, a white noise generating means for generating white noise is constituted by a random signal generating circuit 1. The frequency and amplitude of the output of the random signal generation circuit 1 change irregularly over time, and the frequency distribution of the power spectrum is substantially uniform. There are various ways to implement the random signal generation circuit 1, but for example, a microcomputer (for example, commercially available under the name MSX) 1゛≧ is used to convert the digital signal obtained from the parallel interface 1b into a digital-to-analog conversion circuit ( For example, the collection M commercially available as AD558
What is necessary is to input it to the circuit Hc and take it out as an analog signal. The output of the random signal generation circuit 1 is amplified by the electric valve drive circuit 2, and the amount of throttle of the electric valve 3 is varied by the output of the electric valve drive circuit 2 by fluctuations of white noise. The electric valve 3 is placed on the water supply path leading to the shower head 4, and thereby the jet pressure of the jet water jetted from the shower nozzle is varied so as to correspond to white noise, and the stimulation pressure to the living body is reduced. It changes.

[Implementation flI42] In the first embodiment, by disposing the electric valve 3 on the water supply path to the conventional shower head 4,
Although the jet pressure was changed, the shower main body 5
As shown in Figures 3 and 4, the shower nozzle is oscillated by water pressure, and as shown in Figures 5 and 6, the shower nozzle is moved up and down by water pressure. As shown in Figure 2, the shower body 5
By disposing an electric valve 3 on the water supply path, the direction and position of the jet can be changed in response to white noise. That is, what is shown in FIGS. 3 and 4 is a shower head provided on the shower main body 5, and this shower head includes a fixed main body 11 and a shower nozzle rotatably attached to the fixed main body 11. 12, a water wheel 13 rotated by water flow, a reduction gear train 14 interposed between the water wheel 13 and the shower nozzle 12, and a reversing mechanism 15 for reversing the direction of rotation of the shower nozzle 12. . However, by rotating the water wheel 13 with the water flow supplied from the water supply channel, the shower nozzle 12 can be oscillated, and the direction of the spray can be changed. Moreover, since the throttle amount of the electric valve 3 changes in response to the white noise, the oscillation is not at a constant speed, but the jetting direction changes in response to the white noise, making the living body moderately tense and activating the mind and body. It can provide such stimulation. The shower main body 5 shown in FIGS. 5 and 6 has a column 20
A shower head 21 is attached to the cylinder so as to be movable up and down, and a cylinder 23 is equipped with a piston 22 that is movable up and down.
and a switching valve 27 that selectively connects the water supply pipe 24 that supplies water to either the upper front pressure chamber 25 or the lower front pressure chamber 26 of the cylinder 23 partitioned by the piston 22, and the shower head 21. A switching device 28 is provided that switches the switching valve 27 when the terminal position of a preset movement range is reached. The shower head 21 is linked to a piston 22. The switching device 28 includes a shaft 29 for operating the switching valve 27 and a pair of stoppers 30 disposed on the shaft 29, and the stoppers 30 restrict the movement range of the shower head 21. That is,
When the shower head 21 reaches the upper end position of its moving range,
The upper stopper 30 is pushed up to move the shaft 29 upward, and the switching valve 27 is switched so that the water supply pipe 24 is connected to the upper front pressure chamber 25. In this way, when the piston 21 moves downward due to water pressure and the shower head 21 pushes down the lower stopper 30, the shaft 29 moves downward and the switching valve 27 is moved so that the water supply pipe 24 is connected to the lower pressure chamber 26. This means switching between the two. By repeating such operations, the shower head 21 moves back and forth up and down. Therefore, by adjusting the water pressure supplied to the water supply pipe 24 with the electric valve 3, the shower head 21 can be moved up and down while fluctuating in response to the white noise, and the ejection position can be adjusted to the white noise. It can be varied accordingly. Embodiment 3 In this embodiment, as shown in FIG. 7, the mixing ratio of hot water in a mixing valve 6 provided in the shower body 5 is adjusted. The mixing valve 6 is configured to change the mixing ratio of hot water according to the water pressure, and the mixing ratio of hot water is changed by adjusting the throttle amount of the electric valve 5 on the water supply channel. It can be configured by By adjusting the mixing ratio of hot water in this way, it is possible to change the temperature of the ejected water in response to white noise. In each of the above embodiments, any one of the jetting pressure, jetting direction, jetting position, and jetting water temperature can be changed in response to white noise, but it is of course possible to arbitrarily combine these. It is about.

【Effect of the invention】

As described above, the present invention includes a white noise generating means that generates white noise with a substantially uniform frequency distribution of a power spectrum, and a shower nozzle, and is capable of controlling at least one of the jetting pressure, the jetting direction, the jetting position, and the jetting water temperature. One element is a shower body that is varied in response to the white noise generating means, and the variation of at least one of the shower jet pressure, jet direction, jet position, and jet water temperature is Since it can be varied to create the fluctuations of white noise, it is possible to constantly provide fresh stimulation to the body, creating a moderate amount of tension and, as a result, raising the level of consciousness. It has the advantage of being highly effective in activating and refreshing the mind and body. In addition, it provides a lasting sensation of stimulation, promotes blood circulation in the skin, and stimulates metabolism, which has positive effects on health and beauty.

[Brief explanation of the drawing]

FIG. 1 is a block diagram showing a first embodiment of the present invention, FIG. 2 is a block diagram showing a second embodiment of the present invention, and FIGS.
The figures are a perspective view and a cross-sectional view showing an example of a shower head attached to the shower body used in the above, and Figs. 5 and 6.
The figures are a schematic configuration diagram and a perspective view of another shower main body used in the above, and FIG. 7 is a block diagram showing a third embodiment of the present invention. DESCRIPTION OF SYMBOLS 1...Random signal generation circuit, 2...Electric valve drive circuit, 3...Electric valve, 4...Shower head, 5...
・Shower body, 6...Mixing valve. Agent Patent Attorney Ishi 1) Chief 7.3 Figure 4

Claims (1)

[Claims] (1) A white noise generating means that generates white noise with a substantially uniform frequency distribution of the power spectrum, and a shower nozzle, in which at least one element of the jetting pressure, jetting direction, jetting position, and jetting water temperature is white noise. 1. A shower device comprising a shower main body that is variable in response to generation means.