JPH0446636Y2 - - Google Patents

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[Detailed description of the invention] ``Purpose of the invention'' (Industrial application field) The present invention is a waist-high waterproof pan for bathrooms in which a washing area pan, an apron part, and a bathtub installation frame are integrally formed. This invention relates to a bathtub counter used when a large bathtub is installed in the bathtub installation frame of the waist-high waterproof pan.

Note that the bathtub to be installed in the present invention is one in which upper edge folded parts are provided on the four circumferences of the bathing opening, but in this specification, for convenience of explanation, [Standard bathtub]
and [large bathtub] will be explained separately. In other words, the [standard type bathtub] has an external dimension of the upper edge folds provided on the opposing long sides (i.e., the short side dimension of the bathtub as a whole) of 750 mm.
[Large bathtub] refers to a bathtub with an external dimension of 750mm or more.

(Prior Art) FIG. 4 is a perspective view schematically showing a conventional waist-high waterproof pan 1 for bathroom use. Therefore, the waist-high waterproof panties 1
Illustrations of drainage walls and the like formed around the periphery are omitted. In the waist-high waterproof pan 1, a washing place pan 2, an apron part 3, and a bathtub installation frame 4 are integrally formed so as to form a crank shape. Also,
The bathtub installation frame 4 had an opening 4b formed in its upper surface 4a to accommodate the tank portion 5b of the bathtub 5. Therefore, when the bathtub 5 is fitted into the opening 4b of the bathtub installation frame 4, the upper edge folded portion 5 provided around the bathing opening 5c of the bathtub 5
a, 5a, . . . are suspended from the upper surface 4a of the bathtub installation frame 4. Then, the bathtub 5 is installed in this state.

(Problem to be Solved by the Invention) By the way, the bathtub 5 can be classified into a standard type and a large type on the basis of its short side dimensions. Generally, a large bathtub has upper edge folded parts 5a, 5 provided on the long side of the bathing opening 5c.
(a) were formed to protrude wider than those of a standard bathtub. As a result, not only can a bathtub provide a luxurious feel, but also a relaxing and relaxing bathing experience can be enjoyed. Further, in the large bathtub, the opening width of the bathing opening 5c is often larger than that of a standard bathtub. Therefore, in the waist-high waterproof pan 1, the upper surface 4a of the bathtub installation frame 4 is
Regarding the size of the bathtub and the opening portion 4b, it was necessary to prepare different ones to match the upper edge folded portion 5a or the tub portion 5b of a large bathtub and a standard bathtub. Therefore, the productivity of the waist-high waterproof pan 1 is poor, and product inventory management at stores and the like has become troublesome. In addition, if it becomes necessary to replace the standard bathtub with a large bathtub after installing the waist-high waterproof pan 1 (or vice versa), the waist-high waterproof pan 1 is not compatible. Therefore, it has the disadvantage that large-scale construction work is required to replace each waist-high waterproof pan.

The present invention was developed in view of the above circumstances, and is a new waist-high waterproof pan for bathrooms that solves all the drawbacks of the conventional bathtub by making it possible to install both standard bathtubs and large bathtubs. and a bathtub counter.

"Structure of the invention" (Means for solving the problem) The gist of the waist-high waterproof pan for bathrooms according to the present invention (hereinafter referred to as the waterproof pan) is that the apron part stands up on one side of the washing area pan. In the waist-high waterproof pan for bathrooms, in which a bathtub installation frame is formed on the side of the upper end of the apron, the opening width of the bathtub installation frame is slightly wider on the short side than that of a standard bathtub. It is formed in a size that can accommodate the tank of the bathtub, and the long side of the bathtub installation frame facing the washing area pan is provided on the long side of the periphery of the bathing opening in the standard bathtub and large bathtub. A bathtub supporting edge is provided at a common position on the inner lower surface of each of the upper edge folded parts, and the upper edge folded part facing toward the washing area pan of the standard bathtub is provided on the upper edge of the apron part. An upper apron surface is formed that is approximately flush with the vertical direction, and the lower edge of the upper apron surface is provided with a long side of the drainage that is stepped, curved, or sloped toward the washing area pan. The point is that the lower apron surface is formed through the surface.

In addition, the gist of the bathtub counter according to the present invention (hereinafter referred to as the "proposed counter") is a bathtub counter used when a large bathtub is installed in the waterproof pan of the present invention, and is a bathtub counter that is used on the upper apron surface of the waist-high waterproof pan or The bathtub support plate is comprised of a connecting portion to the long side surface of the drain, and a bathtub support plate extending the bathtub installation frame of the waist-high waterproof pan from the connecting portion toward the wash area pan, and the bathtub support plate is capable of withstanding at least an average body weight. The point is that an appropriate reinforcing structure is provided.

(Function) The bathtub installation frame of the waterproof pan of the present invention has an opening width within the frame that is large enough to accommodate the tank of a large bathtub. Moreover, the bathtub support edge protruding from the upper surface of the bathtub installation frame is provided with respect to both the long side upper edge folded portion of a standard bathtub and the long side upper edge folded portion of a large bathtub. They are positioned so as to commonly contact the inner lower surfaces of each. Therefore, the bathtub installation frame of the waterproof pan of the present invention can be hung in both a standard bathtub and a large bathtub. In addition, when a standard bathtub is installed, the upper apron surface provided on the apron part of the waterproof pan of this invention is vertically flush with the folded upper edge facing toward the washing area pan, so it has a poor appearance. There is no risk of this happening, and there is no danger of people stepping into or out of the tank. On the other hand, when a large bathtub is installed in the waterproof pan of the present invention, the bathtub support plate of the present counter is adapted to support the folded upper edge portion of the large bathtub facing toward the wash area pan on its upper surface. Moreover, since the bathtub support plate is formed in a shape that protrudes toward the washing area pan side, it functions as a seat or a step stool for bathers and the like.

(Example) Hereinafter, the present invention will be explained based on the drawings showing the example.

1 and 2 are partially cutaway perspective views showing the waterproof pan according to the present invention, in which FIG. 1 shows a state in which a standard type bathtub 6 is installed, and FIG. This is a state in which a large bathtub 7 is installed. Roughly speaking, the structure of the waterproof pan of the present invention is similar to the conventional one (see Fig. 3), in which the three parts, the washing area pan 2, the apron part 9, and the bathtub installation frame 8, are integrally formed with each other. Become. In the waterproof pan of the present invention, a characteristic structure is adopted for the apron portion 9 and the bathtub installation frame 8.

As shown in FIG. 2, the bathtub installation frame 8 is formed such that the opening width within the frame of the opening 8b is large enough to accommodate the tub portion 7b of the large bathtub 7. Therefore, it goes without saying that the tub portion 6b of the standard bathtub 6 can also be accommodated in the opening 8b of the bathtub installation frame 8, as shown in FIG. The bathtub installation frame 8 has a rib-shaped bathtub support edge 8a projecting upward along the inner peripheral edge of the opening 8b. The bathtub support edge 8a is positioned so as to be in contact with the inner lower surface of the upper edge folded portion 6a of the standard bathtub 6 at approximately the center or a portion closer to the outer periphery, and as shown in FIG. Large bathtub 7 as shown in
It is positioned so as to be in contact with the inner lower surface of the upper edge folded portion 7a at a portion closer to the inner periphery (a portion close to the outer periphery of the upper edge of the tank portion 7b). That is, whether the standard bathtub 6 or the large bathtub 7 is fitted into the opening 8b of the bathtub installation frame 8, each bathtub 6, 7 is suspended by the bathtub support edge 8a. It will be maintained as such.

As shown in FIG. 1, the apron section 9 has, in order from the top, an upper apron surface 9a, a drainage long side surface 9b, and a lower apron surface 9c.
and each surface 9a, 9b, 9c
are connected to each other in a step-like manner. The upper apron surface 9a is formed so as to be substantially flush with the upper edge folded portion 6a of the standard bathtub 6 facing toward the washing area pan 2 in its longitudinal direction.
Of course, this does not require them to be on the same level in a strict sense, and some degree of coming and going relationship is allowed. In this way, the upper edge folded portion 6a of the standard bathtub 6 and the upper apron surface 9a are substantially flush with each other, so that the appearance is good and the water in the standard bathtub 6 is also well drained. As shown in FIG. 2 (no reference numerals are shown in the figure), the lower apron surface 9c is approximately flush with the upper edge folded portion 7a of the large bathtub 7 facing toward the washing area pan 2 in its vertical direction. It is raised from the washing place pan 2 in a positional relationship such that That is, the lower apron surface 9c and the upper apron surface 9a are slightly offset in the front-rear direction, and this offset is connected by the drainage long side surface 9b. In short, the drainage long side surface 9b is provided for the purpose of preventing hot water from accumulating at the above-mentioned offset and improving the appearance, so it is not limited to the stepped surface as shown in the figure. , may be formed into a curved surface shape or an inclined surface shape.

By the way, when the large bathtub 7 is fitted into the bathtub installation frame 8 of the waterproof pan of the present invention, there is a gap between the upper edge folded part 7a of the large bathtub 7 facing the washing place pan 2 and the lower apron surface 9c of the apron part 9. , a gap corresponding to the height of the upper apron surface 9a is formed. Therefore, in such a case, the merit counter 10 is used. As shown in FIG. 2, the main counter 10 is mainly composed of a bathtub support plate 12, and an apron cover 13 is integrally hung from the bathtub support plate 12. The bathtub support plate 12 is
The upper edge of the apron part 9 in the waterproof pan of the present invention,
That is, it is formed in such a shape that it protrudes toward the washing area pan 2 from the edge of the bathtub installation frame 8 near the washing area pan 2. Therefore, the upper surface 12a of the bathtub support plate 12 comes into close contact with the upper edge folded portion 7a of the large bathtub 7 facing the washing place pan 2. In this embodiment, in order to adjust the appearance of the bathtub support plate 12, a bent cover 11 is formed on the lower side of the bathtub support plate 12, so that the overall thickness appears thicker. Further, the apron cover 13 is vertically provided further downwardly through the cover 11 of the bathtub support plate 12. The proposed counter 10 constructed in this manner has the bathtub support plate 12
is connected to the upper apron surface 9a or drainage long side surface 9b of the apron portion 9 in the waterproof pan of the present invention by screwing or the like, and the apron cover 13 is adhered to the lower apron surface 9c. Note that the counter 10 has an appropriate reinforcement structure that can withstand an average body weight. The reinforcing structure shown in this embodiment includes a reinforcing metal core plate 14 each having a T-shaped cross section, and a reinforcing backing plate 15 made of metal each having an inverted L-shape.
The reinforcing core plate 14 is arranged on the back side of the counter 10, and the reinforcing back plate 15 is arranged on the back side of the apron part 9 in the waterproof pan. be combined. Therefore, even if a bather sits on or climbs onto the bathtub support plate 12 of the main counter 10, safety is ensured.

(Study of Alternative Embodiments) In the apron portion 9 of the waterproof pan of the present invention, the proportions occupied by the upper apron surface 9a and the lower apron surface 9c can be changed arbitrarily. On the other hand, the reinforcing structure adopted for the counter 10 includes a metal core inserted into the resin material, or the counter 10 itself is made of a corrosion-resistant metal material. Good too. In addition, when using the main counter 10, as shown by the two-dot chain line in FIG.
It is convenient to be able to place shampoo, toiletries, etc. on top. In addition, the main case counter 10
The connection relationship between the side counter plate 16 and the third
It may be done as shown in the figure. Furthermore, the actual counter 10 shown in the figure does not have an apron cover (see reference numeral 13 in FIG. 2) that is attached to the lower apron surface 9c of the waterproof pan. In this way, the configuration and shape of the waterproof pan and the counter can be changed as appropriate depending on the implementation mode.

"Effects of the invention" As is clear from the above explanation, the waist-high waterproof pan for bathrooms according to the invention allows installation not only in standard bathtubs, but also in installation of large bathtubs by using the counter of the invention. is also possible. Therefore, it is sufficient to manufacture a single type of waist-high waterproof pan that is common to both standard bathtubs and large bathtubs, and the productivity is extremely high. Also,
Since uniformity of models can be achieved, inventory management of products at stores and the like becomes easier, and a large amount of inventory can be maintained. Furthermore, if it becomes necessary to replace a standard bathtub with a large bathtub (or vice versa) after the installation of a waist-high waterproof pan, a counter should be prepared (or the existing one should be replaced). This can be done by simply removing the actual counter. That is, for example, the owner of a building equipped with a standard bathtub can easily meet the request to install a large bathtub. Furthermore, if a large bathtub is installed, the bathtub support plate at the main counter will be
Since it functions as a seat or a step stool for the bather, it can further promote a relaxing feeling when taking a bath, and it also makes it possible to safely step into and out of the bath, among other benefits. It has excellent advantages.

[Brief explanation of the drawing]

Figures 1 and 2 are both partially cutaway perspective views showing the proposed waterproof pan; Figure 1 shows a standard bathtub installed, and Figure 2 shows a large bathtub installed using the proposed counter. Fig. 3 is a partially cutaway perspective view showing another aspect of the bill counter;
The figure is a perspective view schematically showing a conventional waist-high waterproof pan. 2...Washing area pan, 6...Standard bathtub, 7...
Large bathtub, 6a, 7a...upper edge folded part, 6b, 7
b...Tank part, 6c, 7c...Bath opening, 8...
Bathtub installation frame, 8a... Bathtub support edge, 8b... Opening, 9... Apron part, 9a... Upper apron surface, 9b... Drain long side surface, 9c... Lower apron surface, 10... Bathtub counter , 12... Bathtub support plate, 14... Reinforced core plate, 15... Reinforced backing plate} Reinforcement structure.

Claims (1)

[Scope of Claim for Utility Model Registration] 1. In a waist-high waterproof pan for a bathroom in which an apron part stands up on one side of the washing area pan and a bathtub installation frame is formed on the side of the upper end of the apron part, the frame of the bathtub installation frame. The inner opening width is sized to accommodate the tub of a large bathtub, which has a slightly wider outer dimension on the short side than a standard bathtub. A bathtub support edge is provided protruding from the upper edge folded part provided on the long side of the bathing opening periphery of the standard type bathtub and the large bathtub at a common position on the inner lower surface of each, and the apron part An upper apron surface is formed on the upper edge of the standard bathtub and is substantially flush with the folded upper edge facing toward the washing area pan in the vertical direction, and a lower edge of the upper apron surface is formed on the lower edge of the washing area. A waist-high waterproof pan for a bathroom, characterized in that a lower apron surface is formed through a drainage long side surface that is stepped, curved, or sloped toward the pan. 2. A bathtub counter used when a large bathtub is installed in the waist-high waterproof pan for a bathroom according to claim 1, which includes a connecting portion of the waist-high waterproof pan to an upper apron surface or a drain long side surface, and a bathtub of the waist-high waterproof pan. A bathtub comprising a bathtub support plate that extends the installation frame from the connecting portion toward the wash area pan, and the bathtub support plate is provided with an appropriate reinforcing structure capable of withstanding at least an average body weight. counter.