JPH049157A - Dual type sauna bath room - Google Patents

Abstract

PURPOSE:To enable selective use of both of a low moisture type sauna bath based on a steam discharge into a chamber and high temperature dry type sauna bath combining the steam discharge and a wall surface heating by providing a controller to adjust heating and dryness in the chamber as connected electrically to parts. CONSTITUTION:In a low temperature moisture type sauna bath, an operation switch 20 indicating a low temperature of a indoor control panel 14 is turned ON to set a bathing temperature with a temperature setting section 21. Upon receiving a signal thereof, a controller 7 operates a steam generator 4 and steam is discharged into a bath chamber 1 at a steam discharge port 5. Then the inside of the chamber is heated and a temperature of the chamber is detected with a temperature sensor. With the controller 7, the operation of the steam generator 4 is controlled to adjust a steam discharge so that the temperature is maintained at a set value. In a high temperature dry type sauna bath, when the operation switch 20 indicating a high temperature of an outdoor control panel 14 is turned ON to set a bathing temperature with the temperature setting section 21, receiving a signal thereof, the controller operates both of the steam generator 4 and a water heater 9.

Description

DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION FIELD OF INDUSTRIAL APPLICATION The present invention relates to a dual sauna bath that allows sauna bathing and drying of clothes, etc.

Conventional technology Conventionally, for sauna bathrooms, air was heated by heaters etc.
There was a high-temperature dry type device that heated to around 0°C, and a low-temperature wet type device that discharged steam and heated it to around 50°C.

In addition, as a dryer for clothes, there was a small drying device installed above the washing machine.

Problems to be Solved by the Invention However, in the above-mentioned high-temperature dry system, the high-temperature dry air is not suitable for bathing for people with weak respiratory systems, and in the low-temperature wet system, the humidity is as high as 100%, and people dislike the sticky feeling. It was not suitable for people. For this reason, each type of device has a problem in that each type of device has its advantages and disadvantages depending on the bather, and that one type of device cannot meet the preferences of various bathers.

Next, the small dryers mentioned above have limited storage space.
Further, this has caused problems such as the impossibility of drying non-iron type cutter shirts, etc., which do not require ironing if the clothes are dried in a folded state.

Therefore, in order to solve the above problems, the present invention provides a sauna bath that can be used selectively as both a high-temperature dry type and a low-temperature wet type, and also makes it possible to use this sauna bath for drying clothes, etc. purpose.

Means for Solving the Problems And in order to achieve the above objects, the dual sauna bathroom of the present invention includes a closed chamber formed by a wall surface having an entrance/exit in a part thereof, and a heat radiating section provided on the wall surface to radiate heat toward the indoor side. , an indoor air ventilation device, a means for discharging steam into the room, a sensor for detecting and setting the temperature of the indoor air, a plurality of temperature setting units, an operation switch provided for a plurality of uses, and each of the above-mentioned parts. Equipped with a controller that is electrically connected to adjust indoor heating and drying, it can control low and humid conditions by steam, high temperature and dry conditions by temporarily operating the heat radiator, steam and ventilation equipment, and dry ventilation by operating the heat radiator and ventilation equipment. The configuration is such that the state can be selected.

Function: With the above configuration, the bathroom can be in either a low temperature and humid state or a high temperature and dry state, allowing two types of sauna bathing, and
Clothes, etc. can be hung on hangers and dried without wrinkles or twisting using the same bathroom.

Embodiments Hereinafter, embodiments of the dual sauna bathroom of the present invention will be described with reference to the drawings.

First, the overall configuration will be described with reference to FIGS. 1 and 2. A bathroom 1 is installed indoors as a closed room that is airtight with the outside by a wall 2 and a door 3. Then, water is heated in the steam generator 4 to produce steam, which is introduced into the room through the steam pipe 8 and discharged through the steam outlet 5, so that the room is humidified and heated by this supply method.

The wall surface 2 is constructed by fixing a hot water coil 16 to a heat sink 15 on the indoor side by adhesive or welding, and filling a space between the outer wall 17 and the heat sink 15 with a heat insulating material 18. The high-temperature circulating water produced by the water heater 9 is circulated through the circulation pipe 10 to the hot water coil 16, and the wall surface 2 receives the thermal energy of the high-temperature circulating water through the heat sink 15 and radiates the heat indoors.
The temperature is increased by heating.

The steam generator 4 and water heater 9 are heated by energy such as gas, oil, and electric power.

Note that the heat sink 15 may be directly heated by replacing the hot water coil 16 with an electric resistance heater or the like, making the water heater 9 unnecessary.

Next, the bathroom 1 has a ventilation fan 11 installed at the top of the wall 2 to ventilate indoor steam-containing air with outside air, and a hanger rod for hanging long pieces of cloth or clothing directly or indirectly through hangers. 13 is provided.

Furthermore, a controller 7 is provided, an indoor operation panel 6 and an outdoor operation panel 1.
The controller 7 and these components are electrically connected to each other so as to transmit and receive signals to and from the steam generator 4 and to control the operation of the steam generator 4 and the water heater 9.

The re-operation panels 6 and 14 are used to set conditions for operating the apparatus of this embodiment for each purpose, and details thereof are shown in FIG. First, the indoor operation panel 6, as shown in Fig. 3 (M), allows setting and changing of conditions indoors while taking a bath, and is provided for sauna bathing.

In addition, the indoor operation panel 6 includes an operation switch 23 for selecting both low temperature (humid) and high temperature (dry) bathing methods, and a temperature setting section 24 having a room temperature setting range suitable for each operation.
It is provided with a lamp 22 that indicates that each operation is in progress, and a temperature sensor 26 that detects the indoor air temperature in a louver 25 that is open to the indoor side.

Next, as shown in FIG. 3(a), the outdoor operation panel 14 is used for setting sauna bath conditions and bathing preparation operations from outside, and for drying clothes, etc., which is operated only from outside. It was established for the purpose of For sauna bathing, the same parts as the indoor operation panel 6 are provided, and for drying clothes, etc., an operation switch 20, a temperature setting section 21, and an operation display lamp 19 are provided.

In addition, regardless of which side the re-operation panel 6.14 is operated from, the operation and condition settings operated last take precedence, and the lamps 19.22 are lit on both sides while the operation is in progress, indicating that the bather is not using it. Notify non-bathers of certain things.

Based on the above configuration, the operation of this embodiment will be explained sequentially starting from the sauna bath.

First, for a low-temperature and high-humidity sauna bath, turn on the low temperature display operation switch 20 on the outdoor operation panel 14, and
When you set the bathing temperature with , the controller 7 receives the signal,
The steam generator 4 is operated, and steam is sent to the bathroom 1 from the steam outlet 5.
discharged inside. Then, the room is heated by the heat of the steam, the temperature sensor 26 detects the room temperature, and the controller 7 controls the operation of the steam generator 4 to maintain the set temperature, and the amount of steam discharged is adjusted. In this way, after the bathroom 1 reaches the set temperature, the humidity is 100% and the room temperature is maintained within a narrow range with the upper limit of the set temperature. As mentioned above, the temperature setting is based on the physical strength of the average healthy person, with the core temperature of 50°C being suitable, and 40°C for those with relatively weak tolerance.
For physically able-bodied people, 60°C is the permissible limit.

In addition, compared to the high-temperature drying method described below, this low-temperature and high-humidity method has the same perspiration performance such as the amount of perspiration, and because the indoor air is humid, there is less burden on the respiratory system, which gives it a milder feel. Liked. On the other hand, the humidity is 100%, so the sweat on the body surface does not dry, and the skin surface always feels wet and sticky, which is a disadvantage.

Next, in the high-temperature dry sauna bath, turn on the high-temperature display operation switch 20 on the outdoor operation panel 14 and set the bathing temperature in the temperature setting section 21. Both the and water heater 9 are operated, steam is discharged into the bathroom 1, and high-temperature circulating water is circulated between the walls 2 of the bathroom 1. Then, the room is heated by the steam heat and the heat dissipated by the heat sink 15, and when the room temperature reaches about 50°C, the controller 7 stops the operation of the steam generator 4 and stops the steam discharge, and then the ventilation fan 11
is operated for a certain period of time, and the steam inside the room is released outside. Thereafter, heating by the heat sink 15 continues, and when the set temperature is reached, the circulation of high-temperature water is stopped.Afterwards, when the room temperature drops to a certain value, the circulation is repeated again, and the bathroom 1 is kept within a narrow temperature range with the set temperature as the upper limit. maintained within.

In this way, unlike conventional heating using only the heat sink 15, the high-temperature drying method for increasing the indoor temperature reduces the time required by utilizing steam heat to increase the amount of heating. In addition, in Bathroom 1, some steam condensation water from the initial stage of heating remains after ventilation, and this gradually evaporates and a small amount of steam floats in the room, creating humidification, and breathing is slightly lower than in the previous completely dry environment. becomes easier. However, if ventilation is insufficient, a large amount of steam will float in the high-temperature air of around 100°C, and if it adheres to the human body, an unpleasant and dangerous situation may occur, resulting in mild local burns. . In such a case, the room must be ventilated again to release the large amount of steam inside the room to the outside. Based on long experience in commercial use, the average sauna bath temperature for high-temperature dry saunas is approximately 100°C, with a maximum temperature of 120°C for strong men and 80°C for women and other relatively physically weak people. °C is said to be suitable.

In addition, compared to the low-temperature and high-humidity method mentioned above, this high-temperature drying method has the same perspiration performance such as the amount of perspiration, and because the indoor air is well dry, there is no sticky feeling of the previous method, and the bathing feeling is refreshing and refreshing. It has its advantages.

On the other hand, the low humidity and dry air makes it difficult to breathe, making it hard to feel, which is a drawback.

Next, a method for switching between both types will be described.

First, when switching from a low temperature and high humidity method to a high temperature dry method, turn on the low temperature display operation switch 20.23 again to stop operation, then turn on the high temperature display operation switch 20.23 and set the bathing temperature. . At this time, the room temperature is already 50°
If the temperature exceeds C, steam will not be discharged (if the temperature is below so'c, steam will be discharged again up to 50 °C), the room will be heated by the heat sink 15, and at the same time the ventilation fan 11 will be operated for a certain period of time. Dry mode operation is performed. If you are in the middle of taking a bath and feel the ventilation steam hurt your skin, you can temporarily leave the room until the ventilation is finished and the steam is released outside.

When switching from a high temperature drying method to a low temperature and high humidity method, turn on the high temperature display operation switch 20.23 again to stop the operation, then turn on the low temperature display operation switch 20.23 and set the bathing temperature. . Therefore, the controller 7 first operates the ventilation fan 11 to lower the room temperature to about 5° C. lower than the set temperature, and then starts discharging steam. Thereafter, the above-mentioned low temperature and high humidity operation is performed. In addition, even if you are taking a bath at this time, the sweating effect gradually decreases as the room temperature decreases.
After exhaling steam, vigorous sweating begins again.

Finally, a method of heating and drying the bathroom 1 and storing clothes and the like inside the room will be described.

First, when the room temperature is normal, the door 3 is opened and the hanger rod 13 is hung on the support stand 12. Cloths such as long towels after washing are hung directly on the hanger rod 13. Clothes such as sweaters are hung on hangers separately, and the hangers are hung from hanger rods 13, and the laundry items are arranged so that they do not come in close contact with each other. Furthermore, in snowy areas during the winter, shoes and the like are placed on the floor, items to be dried are stored indoors, and the door 3 is sealed.

Next, the drying display operation switch 20 on the outdoor operation panel 14 is turned on, and the temperature setting section 21 is set to the lowest allowable temperature for each fiber so as not to damage the fibers of the material to be dried. Therefore,
The controller 7 operates the water heater 9 to circulate high-temperature circulating water between the water heater 9 and the wall surface 2 to heat the room to around the set temperature, and at the same time operates the ventilation fan 11.

In the bathroom 1, the indoor air heated by the heat sink 15 circulates indoors, heats the material to be dried, evaporates moisture, and mixes this steam with some indoor air through ventilation and discharges it outside. .

In this way, drying progresses over time, and the items to be dried are hung on hangers, etc., and compared to drying with conventional small clothes dryers, they maintain a shape similar to that of clothes without wrinkles or twists. This makes it easier to iron the towels after drying, and the towels also become more beautiful.

Next, since the room contains a lot of moisture during the rainy season or after using a low-temperature and high-humidity sauna bath, perform a drying operation in advance before storing the items to be dried indoors. The moisture adhering to the container is heated and evaporated, and the ventilation fan 11 is used to discharge the moisture outside the room, and then the drying operation described above is performed. In this way, this device can be used to dry laundry, etc. easily and in a short time, and in a room with a larger capacity compared to conventional small clothes dryers, it is convenient to be able to process a large amount of laundry at once and aesthetically. It becomes highly sexual.

Furthermore, if Bathroom 1 is for domestic use, it is only used in the evening and on fewer days than a few times a week, and considering the weight it occupies in a small indoor space, there is no compelling reason to occupy it. Ta. However, since the bathroom 1 can also be used for drying laundry etc., the usage of the bathroom 1 is improved and its existence value is high.

The bathroom 1 is capable of discharging steam and can be easily used, for example, to remove wrinkles and curls from clothes by humidifying them, as disclosed in Japanese Utility Model Publication No. 56-35601.

Effects of the Invention As is clear from the description of the embodiments above, the present invention allows selective use of both a low-temperature and humid sauna bath using steam discharge into the room and a high-temperature dry sauna bath using a combination of steam discharge and wall heating. The time required to raise the room temperature in the high-temperature drying method can be shortened, and the bathroom can also be used for drying clothes.

[Brief explanation of drawings]

Fig. 1 is a plan view showing an embodiment of the dual sauna bathroom of the present invention, Fig. 2 is a sectional view of the wall surface of the bathroom, and Figs. 3a and 3b are
They are front views of an indoor operation panel and an outdoor operation panel, respectively. 1...Bathroom, 2...Wall surface, 3...
...Door, 5...Steam outlet, 6...
Indoor operation panel, 11... Ventilation fan, 14...
・Outdoor operation panel, 15... Heat sink, 21.24.
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Claims (1)

[Claims] A sealed room formed by a wall that partially has an entrance and exit;
A heat dissipating section installed on the wall to dissipate heat toward the indoor side, a ventilator for indoor air, a means for discharging steam indoors, a sensor for detecting and setting the temperature of the indoor air, and multiple temperature setting sections. It is equipped with a built-in operation switch and a controller that is electrically connected to each of the above-mentioned components to adjust indoor heating and drying, and can be used to create a low and humid state due to steam, and a high temperature and dry state due to temporary operation of the heat dissipation section, steam and ventilation equipment. , a double sauna bathroom that can be selected for dry ventilation by operating the heat dissipation section and ventilation system.