JPH05176853A - Device and apparatus for generating far-infrared rays and bath tub - Google Patents

Abstract

PURPOSE:To reduce restriction on installation by a method wherein a far- infrared radiation layer is provided at least on one surface and a heating means is buried inside the layer to achieve higher efficiency and easier control. CONSTITUTION:A far-infrared radiation layer 3 is provided inside a tub wall of a bath tub 1, a heating wire 3 is buried inside the layer while a far-infrared shielding plate 4 and a shielding layer 10 are provided outside it. A cord 5 is connected to a power source and when a switch 6 is turned ON, the heating wire 3 is energized to heat the far-infrared radiation layer 2 by heat generated and a far-infrared radiation is generated to heat hot water and a human body. As a result, the temperature of the hot water rises to a value required while the human body is heated from inside. Thus. the far-infrared radiation layer 2 is provided at least on one surface and a heat generating means is mounted jointly inside the layer. The regulation of a value of the energization enables the controlling of not only the temperature of the hot water but also the value of the far-infrared radiation applied to the human body.

Description

Detailed Description of the Invention

[0001]

BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION This invention uses far infrared rays to
The present invention relates to a far infrared ray generator, a generator, and a bath for the purpose of improving heating, drying, and water quality.

[0002]

2. Description of the Related Art Far-infrared ray generators have hitherto been used in heaters or dryers.

[0003]

Since most of the conventionally known devices have far-infrared radiating bulbs installed, a dryer,
It is a far-infrared ray generation device peculiar to a dedicated device such as a heater or a heating treatment device, has no general versatility, and is still insufficient in terms of three-dimensional use (for example, heating each part of the body simultaneously).

[0004]

However, according to the present invention, since the far-infrared radiation layer is provided from the plate-shaped body or the wall body and the heat-generating means is used in combination, the efficiency is improved, the easiness of control and the restrictions on installation are reduced. This is a significant reduction, improving the problems of the prior art.

That is, the invention of the generator is a far-infrared generator characterized in that a far-infrared radiation layer is provided on at least one surface, and a heating means is embedded inside the far-infrared radiation layer. Further, the far-infrared ray generating device is characterized in that a far-infrared radiation layer is provided on one surface, a heat generating means is embedded inside the far-infrared radiation layer, and a heat insulating means is provided on the opposite side of the heat-generating means from the far-red radiation layer. Next, the invention of the generator is a far-infrared ray generator characterized in that a far-infrared radiation layer is provided on at least one surface, and a heating means is embedded inside the far-infrared radiation layer, and a hooking means for attaching to another object is attached. The far-infrared ray generating device is characterized in that a far-infrared radiation layer is provided on one surface, and a plate-like body having a heating means embedded therein is embedded in the wall thickness. Furthermore, the invention of the bathtub is a far-infrared ray generation bathtub characterized in that all or part of the bath wall is provided as an area where the far-red radiation layer and the heating means are provided side by side. In addition, the far-infrared radiation layer is embedded in a part of the tank wall or integrally formed with the tank wall.

Conventionally, the far infrared ray has a wavelength of 4 to 400 μm, and in the present invention, a wavelength of 4 to 25 μm is used.

The far-infrared radiation layer mentioned above is formed by a mold using a material in which a far-infrared radiation material (for example, ceramics, chemical ceramics) is mixed with an extender and a molding material.
It is provided by coating or spraying. For example, in a bathtub, it is molded by a mold together with a normal bath molding material.

The above-mentioned generating means is one that normally generates heat when energized, and uses heat generated by electrical resistance, such as carbon mesh or nichrome wire. By using the Joule heat as described above, it is possible to easily control the far-red generation amount.

If the far-infrared ray generator and generator in this invention are installed on the floor, wall, etc. of a house, they heat the human body in the room,
Alternatively, the contents can be dried. Also, if it is installed in a closet, it is effective not only to dry futons but also to get rid of them.

If an antibacterial substance is injected into a wall material and embedded in a capsule (having a small hole), the antibacterial substance in the capsule is vaporized when heated, and diffuses into the room, causing mold and dust. It is effective as a countermeasure. If the capsule is installed so that it can be inserted and removed, it can be replenished as needed during long-term use.

As the heat generating means in the above, there is a thermistor, a sheath heater, a carbon mesh, or the like, which can be used at room temperature or constant temperature. In the above,
Although the bathtub has been described, it goes without saying that it can be applied to a hot water heating device for a local hot water such as a hand or a foot. In the case of a bath, it can also be used as a low temperature (60 ° C) sauna.

[0012]

In the present invention, since the far-infrared radiation layer is provided on at least one surface and the heat generating means is provided inside the far-infrared radiation layer, the amount of far-infrared radiation can be controlled by the amount of heat generation.

For example, in a bathtub or the like, if the amount of electricity is controlled, not only the temperature of the hot water but also the amount of far-infrared radiation applied to the body can be controlled.

[0014]

Example 1 In FIG. 1, a far-infrared radiation layer 2 is provided inside the bath wall of a bathtub 1, a heating wire 3 is buried inside the bath, and a far-infrared shielding plate 4 is provided outside thereof. 10 is a heat insulating layer.

In the above-mentioned embodiment, when the cord 5 is connected to the power source and the switch 6 (also serving as a control) is turned on, the heating wire 3 is energized and the far-red radiation layer 2 is heated by its heat generation. Is generated as indicated by arrows 7 and 7 to heat the hot water and the human body. Therefore, the hot water rises to the required hot water temperature, and the human body is heated from the inside.

[0016]

[Embodiment 2] FIG. 2 shows a far-infrared generator according to the present invention. That is, it is a tile 11 in which a carbon mesh 9 is embedded inside a plate-shaped body 8 made of far-infrared radiation material, and a heat insulating layer 10 is layered on one side thereof.

In the above embodiment, for example, when a part of the tiles of the bathroom is formed, the entire bathroom is heated and at the same time, the human body and the article to be dried (finished laundry) in the bathroom are efficiently heated and dried. be able to.

[0018]

[Embodiment 3] FIG. 3 is a view of Embodiment 2 in which a hook is attached.

That is, a heating wire 13 is embedded in a plate 12 made of far-infrared radiation material, a heat insulating layer 14 is layered on one side of the plate 12, and a hook is provided on the plate 12. The far-infrared ray generating device 16 is constructed by attaching 15 thereto, and the hook 15 is made of synthetic resin or metal.

The device is an appropriate one (for example, an existing bath).
Use by hanging on.

That is, if the heating wire 13 is energized, far infrared rays can be emitted to heat and dry other objects.

[0022]

In the present invention, since the far-red radiation layer is provided with the heat generating means, the far-red radiation amount can be controlled by controlling the heat generation amount, and the far-red radiation layer can be used in the best condition.

According to the bathtub of the present invention, the body is heated from the inside in addition to being used for raising the temperature of the hot water, so that there is no possibility of causing a chill even if the temperature is relatively low. It also has the effect of drying the bathroom, which can also exert a fungicidal function.

Further, when hot water is reheated, there is an effect that the temperature of all hot water is slowly raised without locally stimulating the skin.

[Brief description of drawings]

FIG. 1 is a front view in which a part of a bathtub according to the present invention is omitted and a part thereof is cut.

FIG. 2 is a perspective view in which a part of the tile is also cut.

FIG. 3 is a perspective view in which a part of the device is also cut.

[Explanation of symbols]

 DESCRIPTION OF SYMBOLS 1 Bath 2 Far-infrared radiation layer 3 and 13 Electric heating wire 4 Far-infrared shielding plate 10 and 14 Thermal insulation layer 8 and 12 Plate-like body 9 Carbon mesh 11 Tile 15 Hook 16 Far-infrared generator

Claims (6)

[Claims] 1. A far-infrared ray generator having a far-infrared radiation layer provided on at least one surface, and a heating means embedded inside the far-infrared radiation layer. 2. A far-infrared ray generating device characterized in that a far-infrared radiation layer is provided on one surface, a heat-generating means is embedded inside the far-infrared radiation layer, and a heat-insulating means is provided on the opposite side of the heat-generating means from the far-red radiation layer. Ingredient 3. A far-infrared ray generating device characterized in that a far-infrared radiation layer is provided on at least one surface, a heating means is embedded inside the far-infrared radiation layer, and a hooking means for attaching to another object is additionally provided. 4. A far-infrared ray generating device characterized in that a far-infrared radiation layer is provided on at least one surface, and a plate-like body having a heating means embedded therein is embedded within the wall thickness. 5. A far-infrared ray generating bath characterized in that all or a part of the bath wall is provided as an adjoining area with a far-infrared radiation layer and a heating means. 6. The far-infrared ray generating bath according to claim 5, wherein the far-infrared radiation layer is embedded in a part of the tank wall or integrally formed with the tank wall.