JPH0310285Y2 - - Google Patents

Description

[Detailed description of the invention] This invention aims to improve bathrooms in which a bathtub, a toilet bowl, a washbasin device, etc. are installed at the same time in one room. This invention relates to a bathroom equipped with a movable partition wall that separates the bathroom.

In recent years, as the architectural style of ordinary houses in Japan has become more Westernized, not only condominium-style houses but also single-family houses are becoming more and more popular.
An increasing number of houses are adopting the so-called "one-room bath" style, which serves as a bathroom, toilet, and washroom.

However, as is well known, the building area of most standard ordinary houses, apart from exceptionally luxurious houses, is smaller than that of Western houses, so the room area devoted to bathrooms and toilets is small. It is said to be even narrower. Therefore, in the case of the above-mentioned "one-room bath", it is inevitable that it will feel very cramped, and the indoor facilities, such as a bathtub, shower faucet, toilet bowl and vapor rack, etc.
They are equipped with only the minimum necessary equipment such as a washbasin and a dressing table with a mirror, and the bathtub, toilet, and washing area are separated by a curtain or, at most, an accordion curtain. It is the composition.

On the other hand, taking a bath, washing your face, or having regular bowel movements are essential actions to relieve the fatigue of the day, keep your body clean, and lead a physically and mentally healthy daily life. Therefore, it is not difficult to imagine that improving the facilities and atmosphere of bathrooms and toilets to make them more comfortable would contribute to building a more vibrant society.

In view of the above-mentioned circumstances, the purpose of the present invention is to improve the cramped and sometimes bare bathrooms and toilets into a more comfortable atmosphere. In a so-called "one-room bath" where a washbasin device, etc. is installed, a flower pot or any other decorative item is placed on the boundary between the bathtub installation area and the toilet bowl, washbasin device, etc. installation area (hereinafter simply referred to as the toilet area). The structure is equipped with movable partition walls equipped with glass windows or mirrors, etc., as desired.

According to a preferred embodiment of the present invention, the partition wall extends along a pair of rails installed on the ceiling above the bathtub.
It is hung so that it can be moved back and forth from the boundary between the bathtub installation area and the toilet area to the front and rear ends of the bathtub. This partition wall has a length extending from the ceiling to the upper edge of the bathtub, and is fitted with one or more divided shelves extending along the lower edge toward the toilet area. Also,
Moving the partition wall to the boundary between the bathtub area and toilet area
The shelf attached to the wall is placed at the upper end of the front side of the bathtub. With this configuration, when the bathtub is not in use, the partition wall recedes toward the bathtub by the width of the shelf, creating a slightly wider space compared to the conventional toilet area that is partitioned with curtains, etc. Makes you feel relaxed. Additionally, the shelves can be decorated with flower pots and other decorative items of your choice, further softening the atmosphere in the room.

In addition to the above-mentioned shelves, a large mirror may be attached to the partition wall if desired, and this mirror serves to relieve the user of the feeling of pressure from the narrow surrounding walls visually or psychologically. Furthermore, a glass window may be provided in the partition wall. If the configuration is like this,
You can observe the inside of the bathtub through this glass window,
If a window is provided on the wall along the bathtub, of course, but even if this is not provided, it is useful to remove the feeling of pressure from the surrounding wall in the toilet area. With this configuration, the inside of the bathtub can be observed through the window, which not only gives the user a sense of relief, but also helps relieve the feeling of pressure from the surrounding walls.

According to another preferred embodiment of the present invention, the partition wall is configured in the same manner as a folding door, and either the left or right end of the partition wall is rotatably attached to the corresponding side of the bathroom by a hinge or the like. It will be done. Also,
Naturally, the shelves are divided according to the number of unit wall materials that make up the partition wall, and when the partition wall is folded, the shelves attached to the unit wall materials that are folded into the interior can be attached to either the top or bottom. It is structured as if it were folded.

According to yet another embodiment of the present invention, a heating device such as an infrared heater is installed on the far side of the bathtub, and the lid of the bathtub, which is formed so as to be foldable, is connected to the heating device. The upper part is configured to double as a seat.

As mentioned above, the bathroom of the present invention is placed at the boundary between the bathtub area and the toilet area, and when in use, it can be moved to the back of the bathtub or to either the left or right wall.
The so-called "one-room bath", which is cramped and tends to become a bit barren, is improved into a comfortable structure because it is equipped with a movable partition wall equipped with a display shelf and a mirror or a glass window as desired. Incidentally, the bathroom according to the present invention also includes a sauna.

Examples of the present invention will be described below.

FIG. 1 is a partially cutaway perspective view of a bathroom according to an embodiment of the present invention. The bathroom in this example is one room 1 with a window 7 on one side.
Inside, there is a bathtub 2 installed on the floor near the window 7 of the room 1, and a shower faucet 3 installed on the wall opposite and to the left of the bathtub 2, as shown in FIG.
and a Western-style toilet bowl 4 installed on the floor in front of the bathtub 2, a wash basin 5 and a makeup mirror 6 with a stand installed on the wall in front of the toilet bowl 4, and an installation area for the bathtub 2; A movable partition wall 8 is arranged at the boundary with an installation area (toilet area) where the toilet bowl 4, the wash basin 5, etc. are installed.

The movable partition wall 8 is suspended from a pair of rails 9, 9 installed on the ceiling (not shown) above the bathtub 2, as shown by the dotted line in the figure, and is suspended from the bathtub 2 installation area shown in FIG. , is attached so as to be movable along the rails 9, 9 to a position in contact with the wall surface 1a with the window 7 shown in FIG.

The partition wall 8 has a length L reaching from the ceiling to the opening edge of the bathtub 2, and is formed like a window frame with two transparent glasses 11, 11, and a shelf board 10 is provided at the lower end of the partition wall 8. It is installed so that it extends perpendicularly towards the toilet area. Note that flowerpots 12 for holding ornamental plants, tropical plants, etc. are placed on the shelf board 10.

The partition wall 8 configured as described above is arranged at the boundary with the toilet area so that when the bathtub 2 is not in use, the shelf board 10 is placed on the opening surface along the front wall of the bathtub 2 (see Fig. 1). Therefore, the partition wall 8 is slightly retracted toward the bathtub 2, and the window 7 can be seen through the transparent glass 11.
Combined with the fact that you can see all the way to the attached wall 1a, it gives a sense of spaciousness in the toilet area. Further, as mentioned above, plants and other decorative items of one's choice are placed on the shelf board 10 to soften the overall atmosphere of the room.

On the other hand, when using the bathtub 2, the partition wall 8
the rail 9 until it touches the wall 1a with the window 7,
9, and in this case as well, the houseplants etc. will be placed next to the window 7, creating a more calm atmosphere in the bathroom.

3 and 4 are perspective views similar to FIGS. 1 and 2, showing an embodiment in which the partition wall 8 is in the form of a folding door. In this example, the partition wall 8 is made up of two window frame-shaped unit wall materials 8 into which transparent glass 11 is fitted.
a, 8b are connected by hinges 13, 13, and the foldable partition wall 8 is mounted in a single-opening manner with another hinge 13, 13 to the wall surface on the left side when facing upward in the drawing. , and the partition wall 8
is folded as shown in FIG. 4, so the shelf board 10b attached to one unit wall material 8b is different from the previous example in that it is formed to be folded either up or down. However, its effects are similar to those of the previous example.

FIG. 5 is a side sectional view showing yet another embodiment. In this example, the lid 14 of the bathtub 2 is connected to the opening of the bathtub 2 with a hinge 13 so as to be freely openable and closable, and is configured to be foldable. When the device 15 is installed to create a simple sauna, it can also be used in place of a chair. Of course, it is also possible to provide a dedicated chair 16 fixed to the wall as shown in FIG.

As detailed above, the present invention provides a "single-room bath" that is relatively spacious and has a comfortable atmosphere, thereby contributing to the improvement of people's lives.

[Brief explanation of the drawing]

1 and 2 are perspective views of a bathroom according to one embodiment of the present invention; FIGS. 3 and 4 are perspective views similar to FIGS. 1 and 2 showing another embodiment;
5 and 6 are side sectional views of a bathroom according to yet another embodiment. The meanings of the symbols in each figure are as follows. 1... Room, 2... Bathtub, 3... Shower faucet, 4... Toilet, 5... Wash basin, 6... Makeup mirror,
7...Window, 8...Partition wall, 8a, 8b...Unit wall material, 9...Rail, 10, 10a, 10b...Shelf board, 11...Transparent glass, 12...Flower pot, 13
... Hinge, 14 ... Lid body, 15 ... Heating device,
16...Chair.

Claims (1)

[Scope of Claim for Utility Model Registration] 1. In a bathroom in which a bathtub, toilet bowl, washbasin device, etc. are installed in one room, a partition wall that constitutes the boundary between the area where the bathtub is installed and the area where the toilet bowl, washbasin device, etc. are installed. a first position that is closer to the bathtub than one end of the bathtub that is in contact with the installation area of the toilet bowl and washing equipment, and the other end of the bathtub that is opposite to the one end or a side end that is continuous with the one end; a second position, a partition plate held substantially perpendicular to the upper end surface of the bathtub and configured to be movable along the upper end surface, and a partition plate that is exposed to the installation area of the toilet bowl and washbasin device, etc. at the first position. 1. A bathroom equipped with a movable partition wall, characterized in that the movable partition wall is provided with a shelf plate attached substantially horizontally to the bottom of the partition plate so as to close the upper end surface of the bathtub. 2. A bathroom equipped with a movable partition wall according to claim 1, in which the partition wall moves along a pair of rails installed on the ceiling above the bathtub. 3. The partition wall is composed of a plurality of vertically divided unit wall groups and a shelf board provided approximately horizontally at the lower end of each unit wall, and these unit wall groups are
They are connected via a hinge part so that they can be paralleled in a horizontal line in a first position and foldable in a second position on the bathtub side end, and furthermore, the endmost side of the unit wall is above the second position. A bus equipped with a movable partition wall according to claim 1, which is attached to the wall surface of the bus via a hinge part and moves between the first position and the second position in the form of a folding door. room. 4. Any one of claims 1 to 3, wherein the shelf board is connected to the lower end of the partition wall via a hinge portion so as to be able to be held substantially perpendicular to the partition wall or in an overlapping state. Bathroom with a movable partition wall as described above. 5. A bathroom equipped with a movable partition wall according to any one of claims 1 to 4 of the utility model registration claims, wherein the partition wall includes a glass window.