JPH0240867Y2 - - Google Patents

Description

[Detailed explanation of the idea] (Technical field) The present invention relates to a bathtub with a detachable exterior plate.

(Prior Art) Conventionally, a bathtub with a removable exterior plate is known, for example, as described in Japanese Utility Model Application Publication No. 56-92589. When inspecting or repairing such a bathtub, to remove the exterior plate from the bathtub body, place your hand on the side or lower end of the exterior plate, lift the exterior plate slightly, and pull it firmly toward you. The exterior plate is removed from the bathtub body by disengaging the exterior plate receiving metal fitting and the exterior plate fixing metal fitting.

However, in this type of bathtub, for example, there may be cases where there is no gap between the wall inside the bathroom and the side edge of the exterior plate, or the floor surface of the washing area is higher than the installation floor of the bathtub body, and the lower edge of the exterior plate If the tub is buried under the floor of the bathtub, there is a drawback that the side or lower end of the exterior plate cannot be accessed and the exterior plate cannot be removed from the bathtub body.

(Purpose of the invention) The present invention solves the above-mentioned drawbacks, and provides a bathtub in which the exterior plate can be easily removed from the bathtub body by using a locking step provided at the upper end of the exterior plate of the bathtub. The purpose is to

(Structure of the invention) Next, an embodiment of the invention will be described based on the drawings.

1 is a bathtub body, an upper stile 2 is formed on the upper edge of the bathtub body 1, and a hanging edge 3 is provided hanging from the upper stile 2. A presser plate 4 is fixed to the inner surface of the upper frame 2. The holding plate 4 is made up of a pressing part 41 and a mounting board 42, and is integrally formed by bending a steel plate, and the space between the pressing part 41 and the hanging edge 3 forms the exterior plate fitting part 5. A mounting board 42 is fixed to both sides of the upper frame 2 with screws or the like.

6 is an exterior plate, the upper end of the exterior 6 is bent laterally to form a stepped portion 71, the tip of the stepped portion 71 is bent upward to form a rising portion 73; The upper end portion is further bent laterally to form a horizontal top portion 74, and the horizontal top portion 74 and the rising portion 7
3, a fitting protrusion 7 having a substantially inverted L-shaped cross section is formed, and when the fitting protrusion 7 is fitted into the fitting part 5, the stepped portion 71 The stepped portion 71 is in contact with the lower end of the hanging edge 3 of No. 1, and protrudes outward from the outer surface of the hanging edge 3.

A leg portion 11 at the bottom of the bathtub body 1 is placed on a leg stand 12, and one end of an exterior plate holder 9 is fixed to the leg portion 11 with a screw 13. The exterior plate holder 9 extends outward from the leg portion 11, and the other end of the exterior plate holder 9 is curved to form an engagement end 10.
A reinforcing rib 91 is provided at the lower part of the exterior plate holder 9 to provide sufficient strength to support the weight of the exterior plate 6.

One end of an exterior plate fixing fitting 14 is attached to the lower part 8 of the rear surface of the exterior plate 6 with a fixing member 16 such as a screw or a rivet. The exterior plate fixing metal fitting 14 is bent upward, and a recess 141 is formed in the middle, and the tip 15 of the exterior plate fixing metal fitting 14 extends upward.

To attach the exterior plate 6 to the bathtub body 1, first attach the exterior plate fixing metal fitting 14 to the engaging end 10 of the exterior plate receiving metal fitting 9.
While engaging and pressing the concave portions 141 of
The fitting protrusion 7 of the exterior plate 6 is fitted into the exterior plate fitting part 5, and the lower end of the hanging edge 3 of the bathtub body 1 is brought into contact with the step part 71. Alternatively, as in the conventional case, first tilt the exterior plate 6 slightly, fit the upper end 7 of the exterior plate 6 into the exterior plate fitting part 5, and then fit the lower end of the hanging edge 3 of the bathtub body 1 to the stepped part 71. While lifting the exterior plate 6 from below, press it toward the exterior plate holder 9, and press the tip 15 of the exterior plate fixing bracket 14 on the lower part 8 of the back side of the exterior plate 6.
After contacting the engaging end 10 of the exterior plate holder 9, the lower part of the exterior plate 6 is further pushed strongly, and the exterior plate 6 is slightly elastically deformed while the exterior plate holder 9 and the exterior plate fixing bracket 14 are slightly elastically deformed. The engaging end portion 10 of the receiving metal fitting 9 may be made to engage with the recess 141 of the exterior plate fixing metal fitting 14.

After installing the bathtub in the bathroom, when inspecting or repairing the bathtub pot, overflow device, or reheating device attached to the back side of the exterior plate 6, or cleaning the bathtub installation surface, lift the exterior plate 6 slightly and move it toward you. You may remove the exterior plate 6 from the bathtub body 1 by pulling strongly to disengage the exterior plate holder 9 and the exterior plate fixing bracket 14, but hold the side edge or lower end of the exterior plate 6 with your hand. If this is not possible, use the upper stile 2.
The fitting protrusion 7 of the exterior plate 6 may be removed from the exterior plate fitting portion 5 by pressing the stepped portion 71 protruding from the outer surface of the hanging edge 3 downward with the fingertips of both hands.

In FIG. 2, the length a of the hanging edge 3 of the stepped portion 71 that protrudes from the outer surface is preferably about 5 mm, which allows the stepped portion 71 to be pressed downward with the fingertips of both hands.
If it is longer than this, there is a risk that the user will hang his or her feet on the stepped portion 71 and remove the exterior plate 6 when taking a bath.
In addition, the dimension a of the horizontal part of the step part 71 protruding from the outer surface of the hanging edge 3 is about 5 mm, and the protruding step part 71
An inclined surface 72 of about 45° may be provided on the corner edge of the slanted surface 72 to protrude an extra dimension b. Furthermore, the elastic modulus of the exterior plate fixing fittings 14 is selected as appropriate;
When removing the fitting protrusion 7 of the exterior plate 6 from the exterior plate fitting part 5 by pressing the stepped portion 71 of the exterior plate 6, lift the exterior plate 6 and pull it toward you to release the exterior plate receiving bracket 9 and the exterior plate fixing bracket 14. The elastic modulus is set lower than when the engagement is disengaged.

(Effect of the invention) Since the bathtub with the removable exterior plate of the present invention has the above structure, the exterior plate can be removed after the bathtub is installed by touching the wall inside the bathroom, the side edge of the exterior plate, or the floor. Even if there is no gap between the bottom edge of the exterior plate and the bottom edge of the exterior plate, you can easily press the protruding step with your fingertips, and this work can be done without using any tools. attached bathtub pot,
It is convenient for inspecting and repairing devices such as overflow devices or reheating devices, piping, and cleaning the installation surface of bathtubs.

[Brief explanation of the drawing]

Figure 1 is a vertical sectional view showing an example of a bathtub with a removable exterior plate according to the present invention, Figure 2 is an enlarged sectional view of the same essential parts, and Figure 3 shows how the exterior plate in Figure 1 is attached or removed. FIG. Explanation of the code, 1...Bathtub body, 2...Upper stile, 3
...Drooping edge, 5... Exterior plate fitting portion, 6... Exterior plate, 7... Fitting protrusion of exterior plate, 71... Step portion, 8
... Lower back side, 92 ... Exterior plate holder, 10 ...
Engagement end, 14...Exterior plate fixing fitting, 141...
Recessed portion 141.

Claims (1)

[Scope of utility model registration request] A hanging edge on one side formed on the upper stile of the bathtub body,
A fitting part of the exterior plate is formed between the hanging edge and a presser plate attached to the inner surfaces of both hanging edges, and a fitting protrusion is formed at the upper end and a stepped part is formed on the side of the base of the fitting protrusion. The fitting protrusion of the provided exterior plate is fitted into the exterior plate fitting portion, and the lower end of the hanging edge on one side of the bathtub body is brought into contact with the stepped portion of the exterior plate, and the stepped portion is One end of the receiving metal fitting of the exterior plate is protruded outward from the outer surface of the hanging edge and is attached to the lower part of the bathtub body, and the other end of the receiving metal fitting is curved to form an engaging end. ,
A fixing bracket for the exterior plate is attached to the lower part of the back surface of the exterior plate, and the fixing bracket is bent upward to form a recess in the middle, and the engaging end portion is engaged with the recess to allow attachment and detachment of the exterior plate. A flexible bathtub.