JPH04137112U - bathroom wall panels - Google Patents

Abstract

(57) [Summary] [Purpose] To enable installation of the main wall and hanging wall of a modular bathroom with simple and easy construction without the need to lift and install long and heavy hanging wall panels. [Structure] A hanging wall member 3 is integrally supported on the front side of the wall panel main body 2 of the bathroom wall panel 1 by a support member 4. Connecting members having a generally H-shaped cross section are inserted into the lower, middle, and upper parts of the connecting member insertion space 6 formed by the vertical frames 5, 5 at the ends, and the connecting members 2, 2, and the wall panel bodies 2, 2 and the hanging members are inserted. By connecting the wall members 3, 3 together, a main wall and a hanging wall are formed at the same time.

Description

[Detailed explanation of the idea]

0001

[Industrial application field]

The present invention relates to wall panels for bathrooms, and particularly to wall panels suitable for unit bathrooms. Ru.

0002

[Conventional technology]

Recently, a hanging wall was installed near the ceiling in the unit bathroom, and the space behind the hanging wall was By accommodating lighting equipment and audio equipment in between, you can enjoy a more comfortable bathing experience and create a luxurious atmosphere. It is being released.

0003 The conventional method of installing hanging walls in a modular bathroom is to connect wall panels. After assembling the main body wall, attach the pre-assembled hanging wall panel above the front of the main body wall. A method of attaching and fixing is used.

For example, as shown in FIG. 3(A), first a plurality of wall panels w ₁ , w _{2 . .} . are connected and erected around a waterproof floor pan f, and then a single wall panel By lifting the wall panel w _h and hooking the engaging fittings b fixed to the hanging wall panel w _h onto the receiving fittings a fixed to the pair of opposing wall panels w ₀ and w ₅ . , a hanging wall is formed as shown in FIG. 3(B).

However, in order to install a hanging wall using this method, it is necessary to lift and fix the long and heavy hanging wall panel w _h high, which makes the work complicated and difficult, and it is difficult to install it in a narrow space. In the case of constructing hanging wall panels using heavy wall materials such as natural stone, ceramic tiles, etc., there has been a problem that it is often dangerous.

[0006]

[Problem that the idea aims to solve]

The present invention was made in view of the problems of the conventional technology, and it is long and Easy, easy, and safe installation without the need to lift heavy hanging wall panels high. The purpose is to enable the installation of the main wall and hanging wall of a unit bathroom. be.

[0007]

[Means to solve the problem]

In order to achieve the above purpose, the bathroom wall panel of the present invention has a A hanging wall member having the same width as the wall panel body is integrally supported on the side, and The gist is that it has a means for connecting wall panel bodies and hanging wall members together. It is.

[0008] For hanging wall members, several parts of the frame are attached to supporting materials such as aluminum profiles. Therefore, it is firmly supported by the frame of the wall panel body, and these frames The materials and supports are suitable for connecting two bathroom wall panels side by side to each other. have a cross-sectional shape, and a connecting member can be inserted into the inner surface of the cross-sectional shape, or a connecting member can be inserted into the Tighten with screws, keys, cams, or other mechanical fasteners from the back side (outside of the bathroom). Once attached, all adjacent sides of the wall panel main body and hanging wall members can be strengthened with a simple operation. Preferably, they are firmly connected, and furthermore, a watertight connection is possible.

[0009]

[Effect]

The bathroom wall panel of this invention is the same as the wall panel body for forming the main wall part. A hanging wall member having a width is integrally supported on the front side of the wall panel body, and these are arranged adjacent to each other, and the wall panel bodies and hanging wall members are connected together by connecting means. The main wall and hanging wall are continuous in the lateral (horizontal) direction by interconnecting them. are formed at the same time, so long and heavy hanging wall panels can be retrofitted to create hanging walls. There is no need to install.

0010

【Example】

An embodiment of the present invention will be described below with reference to the drawings. Figure 1(A) is a schematic diagram of the bathroom wall panel of this example, and Figure 1(B) is the same as that of Figure 1(A). An explanatory diagram showing the state of use of bathroom wall panels, Figure 2 (A) shows the state of use of two bathroom wall panels. A sectional view showing the connecting part, Figure 2 (B) shows the upper connecting member above the two bathroom wall panels. 2(C) is a perspective view of the lower and middle connecting members. be.

[0011] As shown in FIG. 1(A), the front surface of the wall panel main body 2 of the bathroom wall panel 1 is , the hanging wall member 3 is supported by a support member 4 assembled from aluminum profiles, wood, etc. It is integrally supported by the wall panel main body 2. The frame structure of the wall panel body 2 is Vertical frame members 5, 5 at both ends made of aluminum profiles, etc., and not shown in the figure. It is assembled using horizontal frame materials at the top and bottom ends as the main components. And the vertical frame The bathroom wall panels 1 are arranged in the state shown in FIG. 1(B). At this time, as shown in FIG. 2(A), two adjacent vertical frames 5, 5 A connecting member insertion space 6 having an approximately H-shaped cross section is formed, and a connecting member insertion space 6 is formed near the inner surface of the bathroom. has a shape in which a gasket storage space 7 with a rectangular cross section is formed.

0012 On the surface of the frame structure of the wall panel main body 2, for example, decorative silicone is placed on the inner surface of the bathroom. Calcium acid plates, vinyl chloride resin coated steel plates, etc., have decorative properties, water resistance, and bendability. The surface material 8, which has high strength and impact resistance, is fixed, and is A backing material 9 such as water-resistant plywood or calcium silicate board is fixed to the outside surface that is not exposed to exposure. has been done. Note that the hanging wall member 3 is also constructed with almost the same panel structure as the wall panel main body 2. It is being

[0013] The upper connecting member 10 shown in FIG. 2(B) is made of polyethylene resin, polypropylene resin, etc. Preferably, it is made by injection molding of resin, etc., so that it can be easily elastically deformed. It may also have a hollow structure. The main body portion 101 is inserted into the connecting member insertion space 6 slightly. The main body portion 101 is formed in a dimension that allows insertion with resistance, and the main body portion 101 is inserted into the connecting member. By inserting into the space 6, the two vertical frames 5, 5 are tightly connected. Four claws 102... are formed on the upper part of the upper connecting member 10, and between the opposing claws The dimension m is formed slightly larger than the inner dimension n of the connecting member insertion space 6, and the connecting portion When the claws 102... are pushed into the material insertion space 6, the claws 102... are deformed, Due to its elastic recovery force, the upper connecting member 10 is stopped at the upper part of the connecting member insertion space 6. and will not fall or escape upwards. In addition, the lower part shown in FIG. 2(C) The intermediate connecting member 11 is the same as the upper connecting member 10 except that it does not have the claws 102... It is formed to the same shape and dimensions as.

[0014] Furthermore, although not shown in the figure, there is a position, facing into the connecting member insertion space 6 and abutting the lower and intermediate connecting members 11. A protrusion is provided to prevent the movement.

[0015] When assembling the wall of a modular bathroom using the members configured as described above, The construction process is generally as follows. First, the lower end of the vertical frame material 5 of the wall panel body 2 of the first bathroom wall panel 1. Then, half of the lower and middle connecting members 11 were inserted into the connecting member insertion space 6. After that, the first bathroom wall panel 1 is erected around the periphery of the waterproof floor pan f. At this time, the wall pa Gasket storage space formed in the vertical frame 5 of the flannel body 2 and hanging wall member 3 Insert gasket G made of rubber, soft or foamed plastic into groove 7. nothing. Next, attach the second bathroom wall panel 1 to the vertical frame material 5 of the wall panel main body 2. From the lower end of the connecting member insertion space 6, insert the vertical frame of the first bathroom wall panel 1. While inserting the half-exposed lower and intermediate connecting member 11 into the lower end of the material 5, stand up (At this time, the fitted gasket G is completely inserted into the gasket storage space 7. Make sure that it is stored inside. ) two vertical frame members 5 whose lower ends are connected by a lower and intermediate connecting member 11; 5, insert the lower and intermediate connecting members 11 into the connecting member insertion space 6. and insert it until it hits the protrusion provided in the middle part of the connecting member insertion space 6. do. At this time, use a push rod or the like to push in if necessary. Two pieces whose lower ends and middle parts are connected by lower and middle part connecting members 11, respectively. The upper connecting member is inserted into the connecting member insertion space 6 from the upper end of the vertical frame members 5, 5. 10, against the deformation resistance force of the claws 102..., the upper surface of the claws 102... Insert the frame members 5, 5 until they are sunk into the upper end surfaces of the two vertical frame members 5, 5. Connect the ends. Thereafter, all the bathroom wall panels 1... are set up in the same manner. Wall panel main body 2... After the connection of the comrades is completed, the hanging wall members 3 are connected to the comrades. . The connection of the hanging wall members 3 is basically the same construction method as the wall panel body 2. However, in this case, connect the upper ends in the same manner as using the upper connecting member 10, and then Now, turn the other upper connecting member 10 upside down and place it on the lower end side of the vertical frame members 5, 5. Insert it from the beginning and connect the lower end. After the wall panel main bodies 2 and hanging wall members 3 are connected, the joints of the surface material 8 The portion 12 and the joint portion 13 of the back material 9 are covered with a silicone-based, butyl rubber-based, etc. Apply a ring material or fit a gasket made of rubber or plastic. Apply waterproofing treatment.

[0016] In the case of the prior art, after hooking the engaging fittings b... of the hanging wall panel w _h to the receiving fittings a... of the pair of opposing wall panels w ₀ , w ₅ , the long hanging wall It is necessary to support the panel w _h from the main body wall with a support member, but when constructing using the bathroom wall panel of the present invention, the hanging wall portion is divided into a plurality of hanging wall members 3... Moreover, since the wall panel main body is integrally and firmly supported by the supporting material 4, there is no need to perform separate support work for the hanging wall.

[0017] Furthermore, the means for connecting the bathroom wall panels of the present invention are limited to those of the above embodiments. It can be applied even when using any known connection means. Wear.

[0018] As explained above, the bathroom wall panel of the present invention can be used to hang in a modular bathroom. When installing a hanging wall, compared to installing a hanging wall as a conventional retrofit, hanging wall members are used. Although there is a slight increase in the effort of connecting comrades and waterproofing them, it is mostly necessary to set up the panel. The main wall and the hanging wall can be installed at the same time with just a single piece, and it has a long and heavy hanging wall panel. Compared to raising and fixing, the work is easier, reduces work time and man-hours, and is less dangerous. There is no danger involved. This also makes it advantageous, especially when working in tight spaces. be.

[0019]

[Effect of the idea]

As is clear from the above explanation, by using the bathroom wall panel of the present invention, Easy to install without having to lift and install long and heavy hanging wall panels. Through construction, the main wall and hanging wall can be installed safely in a unit bathroom even in narrow spaces. can be provided.

[Brief explanation of drawings]

FIG. 1 (A) is a schematic diagram of an embodiment of the bathroom wall panel of the present invention. (B) is an explanatory view showing the usage state of the bathroom wall panel of FIG. 1(A).

FIG. 2(A) is a sectional view showing a connecting portion of two bathroom wall panels. (B) is an explanatory diagram showing a state in which the upper parts of two bathroom wall panels are connected by an upper connecting member.
(C) is a perspective view of the lower and intermediate connecting members.

FIGS. 3A and 3B are explanatory diagrams showing a conventional technique.

[Explanation of symbols] 1 Bathroom wall panel 2 Wall panel body 3 Hanging wall members 4 Support material 5 Vertical frame 6 Connecting member insertion space 7 Gasket storage space 8 Surface material 9 Back material 10 Upper connecting member 101 Main body 102 Nails 11 Lower and middle connecting members 12,13 Joint area f Waterproof floor pan

Claims (1)

[Scope of utility model registration request] Claim 1: A hanging wall member having the same width as the wall panel body is integrally supported on the front surface of the wall panel body, and a means for connecting the wall panel bodies and the hanging wall members to each other is provided on the side surface. Bathroom wall panels.