JPH0421514Y2 - - Google Patents

Description

[Detailed Description of the Invention] "Industrial Application Field" The present invention relates to a hair washing and washing unit provided in houses, accommodation facilities, etc.

``Problems that conventional technology and ideas are trying to solve'' Conventionally, hair washing and washing units that incorporate a hand shower into a washstand with a large washbowl have been developed.
Although these methods are already generally known, they all have deficiencies in terms of usability and ergonomics, and improvements are desired.

For example, when washing hair or cleaning the back of the head or neck, it is necessary to bend deeply to prevent washing water from flowing from the neck to the torso. When washing your hair,
Since this is not necessary, it is easier to use the washbasin if it is placed at a high position suitable for the user's height, etc., but this height adjustment can be done arbitrarily by using both hands while washing hair, or by simply using the blind foot while washing. There is nothing that can be done quickly and easily.

A conventional washstand that allows the height of the washbasin to be adjusted is shown in Japanese Utility Model Publication No. 13837/1983. The lift can be raised and lowered manually using a handle provided on the front of the
It is mechanically raised and lowered automatically by a motor that is rotated in forward and reverse directions by a lowering switch, and when it is manually raised and lowered, it is held in position using a pedal-operated brake means. Therefore, in any case, manual operation is essential, and it is impossible to perform operations using only blind foot operation while washing or washing hair using both hands. Those hands will wet the surrounding area with hot water or water, and stain it with shampoo, soap, etc.
Of course, you could just wipe your hands each time, but it's not only a hassle, but you also have to wipe your hands with your head and face above the sink, and in many cases, with your eyes closed. It is not easy to reach for a towel or the like and wipe your hands without dripping water from your hands.

Therefore, the present invention has been developed to allow the user to raise and lower the basin at will without any trouble even when using both hands to wash or wash hair, and also to provide a chair.
The aim is to stabilize the user's position, make it more comfortable, and make it easier to operate with a blind foot.At the same time, the discharge amount of the shower can also be controlled with a blind foot, and the position and direction of the shower head can also be changed freely. This is intended to improve the convenience of use by allowing changes to be made.

"Means for Solving the Problems" In order to achieve the above-mentioned object, the present invention includes a box-shaped support, a washbasin attached to the front surface of the support so as to be movable up and down, and a washbasin that is assembled to the front surface of the support. a drive device for vertically moving the shower; a fixed shower attached to the support above the washbasin so as to be swingable; and a control valve interposed in the middle of the water supply and hot water supply piping for the fixed shower;
A first operating means that is assembled so as to be operable by foot using respective operating pedals provided on the left and right sides of the lower front surface of the support body, and one of the operating pedals drives and controls the drive device, and the other operating pedal controls the driving device. It is characterized by comprising a second operating means for switching and controlling a valve, and a chair having a seat attached to the tip of a leg portion extending from a proper position on the front surface of the support body to the front of the washbasin.

``Operation'' Because of the above configuration, when using the user, the user sits on a chair in front of the washbasin and operates one of the operation pedals of the first operation means with one foot, and the drive device is activated. works, the washbasin moves up and down with respect to the support, and when the other operation pedal of the second operation means is operated with the other foot, the control valves of the water supply and hot water supply pipes are activated, and the water and hot water supply are activated. Discharge, stop, discharge amount and temperature are adjusted.

These operations can be performed at will, even during hair washing or washing using both hands, with just the blind foot operation, depending on the usage situation, height, and required bending.
It may be adjusted as appropriate each time. Further, the position, direction, etc. of the shower head of the fixed shower may be arbitrarily adjusted as necessary.

"Embodiment" An embodiment of the present invention will be described below based on the accompanying drawings.

As shown in FIGS. 1 and 2, a ceramic washbasin 2 is attached to the front surface of a support 1 formed in the shape of a vertically long box so as to be movable up and down.

In the illustrated example, the upper halves of hydraulic cylinders 5, 5 constituting the hydraulic drive device 4 are respectively provided through the upper surfaces of protrusions 3, 3 protruding from both lower sides of the front surface of the support body 1, and these hydraulic cylinders 5 , 5, the wash basin 2 is connected and supported at the tips of the piston rods 6, 6.

An operating pedal 7 serving as a first operating means for driving and controlling the hydraulic drive device 4 is connected to one of the protruding portions 3.
attached to the lower front of the. This operation pedal 7
For example, when you step on one step, the washbasin 2 rises,
The hydraulic drive device 4 is switched so that the washbasin 2 is lowered when the user steps on the second step. In addition, among the water supply and hot water supply piping 8 assembled to the washbasin 2 and the support body 1, a flexible tube 8a is used at the communication connection portion between both members 1 and 2.
is used.

An oscillating fixed shower 9 is attached to the upper side of the support 1. The fixed shower 9
This includes a metal pipe 10 extending in the shape of a groove from the side surface of the support 1, and a flexible tube 11 connected to the tip of the metal pipe 10 over a predetermined length.
and a shower head 12 attached to the tip of the flexible tube 11, and the base end of the metal pipe 10 is communicatively connected to the water and hot water supply piping 8 in the support 1 via an electromagnetic control valve 13. It is something that

An operating pedal 14 as a second operating means for switching and controlling the electromagnetic control valve 13 is attached to the lower front surface of the other protrusion 3. This operation pedal 14 is electrically connected to the electromagnetic control valve 13 and controls switching of the electromagnetic control valve 13 by switching, such as by stepping down in multiple stages. That is,
The fixed shower 9 is turned on by the operation pedal 14 above.
-OFF control, discharge amount (hot water temperature) control, etc. are possible.

A storage section 1 with a front opening is provided at the upper end of the support 1.
5 is integrally formed, and a large-sized dryer 17 is installed in this storage section 15 via a pantograph mechanism 16.
is housed so that it can be taken out above the washbasin 2.

A lighting fixture 18 such as a fluorescent lamp is attached to the lower surface of the front protrusion of the storage section 15, and the washbasin 2
A mirror 19 is attached to the front surface of the upper support 1. Furthermore, a chair 20 is fixed to the other protrusion 3 of the support 1. That is, from the upper front surface of the other protrusion 3 to the vicinity of the front of the washbasin 2, the leg rod 20a
is extended, and a sheet 20 is placed at the tip of the leg rod portion 20a.
b is added. Furthermore, in the illustrated example, a remote control shower regulator 21 for switching and controlling the electromagnetic control valve 13 instead of the operating pedal 14 is connected to the flexible tube 2 from the side of the support 1.
2, but this does not need to be provided.

Therefore, in this embodiment, for example, a person who washes hair can freely adjust the height of the washbasin 2 according to the sitting height by stepping on the operating pedal 7 with one foot while sitting on the chair 20. In addition, the shower 9 is fixed and can be adjusted using the operating pedal 1 with the other foot.
You can wash your hair freely by stepping on step 4, so you can always wash your hair with both hands. After washing the hair, the user can use the large hair dryer 17 while sitting on the chair, and can easily style the hair while looking at the mirror 19 under the light of the lighting equipment 18.

In the above embodiment, the operating pedals 7 and 14 are used as the first and second operating means, but instead of the operating pedals, an operating lever operated by the knee or the like may be used. Also, change the position and direction of the shower head, move the large dryer in and out, and turn it on.
-OFF control etc. may also be performed using an operating lever or an operating pedal.

"Effects of the invention" According to the invention, all you have to do is sit on a chair and operate the left and right operation pedals of the first and second operation means located at the lower front of the support with your left and right feet, respectively. You can freely adjust the height of the washbasin, discharge and stop the water, and adjust the amount and temperature of the water to be discharged, depending on the situation of use, height, required degree of bending, etc., so you can wash your hair using both hands. Even during washing, with your eyes closed, you can adjust and control the device as you like without any trouble by simply operating the left and right legs blindly, and by using the left and right legs. This allows the blind leg operation to be performed easily and accurately, and
You can wash and clean your hair stably and easily, so you can use both hands to wash your hair, wash your hair at the back of your head and neck, and bend deeply to prevent washing water from flowing from your neck to your torso. You can also adjust the washbasin to a low position to make it easier for the user to use it, or adjust the washbasin to a higher position to make it easier for the user to wash hair and wash the forehead and face. It is possible to easily and accurately perform any operation using only one foot, and there is no need to get the surrounding area wet or dirty with manual operation, as is the case with conventional methods. There is no need to worry about wiping your hands, or the inconvenience of fumbling for a towel or the like to wipe your hands with your dripping head and face still above the washbasin and your eyes closed.

Furthermore, since it has a fixed shower that can swing, the position and direction of the shower head can be changed freely, making it ergonomically easy to use and highly convenient.

[Brief explanation of the drawing]

FIG. 1 is an overall perspective view showing an embodiment of the present invention;
FIG. 2 is also a side view. 1...Support body, 2...Wash basin, 4...Hydraulic drive device, 7...Operation pedal, 8...Water supply, hot water supply piping, 9...Fixed shower, 13...Solenoid control valve,
14...Operation pedal.

Claims (1)

[Scope of utility model registration request] a box-shaped support; a washbasin mounted on the front surface of the support so as to be movable up and down; a drive device for moving the washbasin up and down; A fixed shower that can be assembled freely,
A control valve installed in the middle of the water supply and hot water supply piping of the fixed shower, and operation pedals provided on the left and right sides of the lower front surface of the support body are assembled so that they can be operated by foot, and one of the operation pedals is used to perform the above operations. a first operating means for driving and controlling the drive device; a second operating means for switching and controlling the control valve using the other operating pedal; A hair washing and washing unit characterized by consisting of a chair with a seat attached to the tip.