JPH0549588A - Bath tub cleaning apparatus - Google Patents

Abstract

PURPOSE:To achieve a cleaning of an internal surface of a bath tub automatically while residual hot water is supplied to equipment such as a cleaning machine handily and easily. CONSTITUTION:The title apparatus is provided with a bath tub cleaning unit 14 to be set on the internal surface of the bath tub which comprises a plurality of nozzle for jetting a cleaning water to wash an internal surface 9 of a bath tub, a rotor which is equipped with the nozzles and turns by a reaction of the jetting of the cleaning water and a holder for holding the rotor, a pump 15 for pressurizing hot water left in the bath tub and a transfer valve 16 to switch the flow of a hot water.

Description

Detailed Description of the Invention

[0001]

BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION 1. Field of the Invention The present invention relates to a bathtub cleaning device. More specifically, the present invention relates to a new bathtub cleaning device capable of automatically cleaning the inner surface of the bathtub and supplying the remaining hot water to equipment such as a washing machine simply and easily.

[0002]

2. Description of the Related Art Conventionally, in a bathroom of a house or the like, a bathtub (a) having various structures and designs as shown in FIG. 8, for example, has been installed, and the inner surface of the bathtub (a) is installed. Since the dirt, oil, and the like of the body adhere to the body as it is used in the bath, the inner surface of the body is manually cleaned with a detergent, sponge, brush, or the like after the bath.

The remaining hot water in the bathtub has been used effectively for washing, cleaning, etc., and the remaining hot water is manually transferred back to a bucket, or by using a throwing pump or the like. It is supplied to desired equipment such as washing machines.

[0004]

However, the cleaning work of the inner surface of the bathtub is very time-consuming and there is a problem that the cleaning water splashes on the body during cleaning and is uncomfortable. Also, when the remaining hot water in the bathtub is used for washing, cleaning, etc., the transfer work is troublesome and very time-consuming.

The present invention has been made in view of the above circumstances, solves the drawbacks of the conventional cleaning of the inner surface of the bathtub, automatically cleans the inner surface of the bathtub, and leaves the remaining hot water in the washing machine. It is an object of the present invention to provide a novel bathtub cleaning device that can be simply and easily supplied to devices such as the above.

[0006]

In order to solve the above-mentioned problems, the present invention provides a plurality of nozzles for injecting cleaning water for cleaning the inner surface of a bathtub and mounting these nozzles to prevent the cleaning water from being sprayed. A bathtub cleaning unit for installing the inner surface of the bathtub, which comprises a rotating body that rotates by force and a holder that holds this rotating body, a pump that pressurizes the remaining hot water in the bathtub, and a switching valve that switches the flow of hot water A bathtub cleaning device characterized by the following.

The present invention also provides a bathtub cleaning apparatus in which the above-mentioned bathtub cleaning unit is provided with a rotating member and a nozzle elevating means.

[0008]

In the bathtub cleaning apparatus of the present invention, since the jet nozzle that can be rotated by the rotating body is provided and the pressurizing pump for hot water remaining in the bathtub and the hot water switching valve are mounted, the inner surface of the bathtub is It is possible to automatically wash the water and to easily use the remaining hot water for washing.

[0009]

DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE PREFERRED EMBODIMENTS The bathtub cleaning apparatus according to the present invention will be described in more detail below with reference to the accompanying drawings. 1 and 2 are cross-sectional views showing an embodiment of a bathtub cleaning unit that can be used in the bathtub cleaning device of the present invention, in its used and non-used states.

For example, in the examples shown in FIGS. 1 and 2, a plurality of nozzles (2) for injecting cleaning water are arranged on a rotating body (1) which rotates in the direction of the arrow shown in the drawing. There is. This rotating body (1) also serves as a lid, and is supported by a holder (4) fixed to the sliding portion (3).
The sliding part (3) is slidable in the vertical direction by an elevating means (6) provided at the bottom of the device body (5). By sliding the sliding portion (3) in the vertical direction, the rotating body (1) can be moved up and down freely.

A supply port (7) for supplying cleaning water is provided at the bottom of the apparatus body (5). The cleaning water flowing from the supply port (7) into the apparatus body (5) is jetted from the nozzle (2). By this injection, the rotating body (1) is automatically rotated. An example of this mechanism is shown in FIG. That is, for example, as shown in FIG. 3, the injection port (8) of the nozzle (2) is eccentric to the radial direction of the rotating body (1) by an angle (α). Therefore, a reaction force is generated by the injection of cleaning water from the injection port (8), and the rotating body (1) equipped with the nozzle (2) rotates. The eccentric angle (α) of the injection port (8) does not necessarily have to be the same for the plurality of nozzles (2), and can be set arbitrarily. Further, the spraying range and spraying area of the wash water from the nozzle (2) can be set arbitrarily, and a wide range of the inner surface of the bathtub can be washed by the plurality of nozzles (2). For example, the bathtub cleaning unit having the above configuration can be installed and fixed on the inner surface (9) of the bathtub as shown in FIGS. 1 and 2.

FIG. 4 is a partial sectional view showing an example of the elevating means (6) shown in FIG. In this example, a pop-up mechanism is adopted as a method of raising and lowering the rotating body (1). Pop-up device (1
0) is provided and is connected to the hand operation unit (12) via the wire (11). By operating the push button (13) provided on the hand operation unit (12), the pop-up device (10) is interlocked and the rotating body (1) is moved up and down. In this way, when using the bathtub cleaning device,
As shown in FIG. 1, the rotating body (1) can be projected from the inner surface (9) of the bathtub, and when not in use, the rotating body (1) can be stored in the device body (5). Becomes It has a good appearance when not in use and does not get in the way while taking a bath. Of course, there is no particular limitation on the method of raising and lowering the rotating body (1), and an appropriate method can be arbitrarily adopted.

FIG. 5 is a block diagram illustrating a bathtub cleaning device of the present invention. In this example, the bathtub cleaning unit (14) is installed and fixed on the bottom surface of the inner surface (9) of the bathtub, and the pump (1) that pressurizes the remaining hot water in the bathtub is used.
Switching valve (16) for switching hot water flow direction 5)
To the bathtub cleaning unit (14). This switching valve (16) is arranged on the secondary side of the pump (15) and can be, for example, a three-way valve. In addition, the remaining hot water is pumped (1) on the inner surface (9) of the bathtub.
There is also provided a water supply port (17) for draining to 5).

In this way, when cleaning the inner surface (9) of the bathtub, the remaining hot water is caused to flow into the pump (15) through the water supply port (17), pressurizes it, and the switching valve (1)
The remaining hot water can be supplied as wash water to the bathtub washing unit (14) via 6). The remaining hot water as washing water is vigorously sprayed onto the inner surface (9) of the bathtub to rotate the rotating body (1) and the nozzle (2) to reliably clean the inner surface (9) of the bathtub. Automatic cleaning is possible,
Cleaning work is extremely simple and easy.

Further, in the bathtub cleaning apparatus of the present invention, the remaining hot water can be simply and easily utilized for washing, cleaning, etc. other than cleaning the inner surface (9) of the bathtub. That is, the switching valve (16) connected to the secondary side of the pump (15) switches the outflow direction of the remaining hot water, closes the bathtub washing unit (14) side, and opens the other side, for example, the washing machine connected side. To do. Then,
The remaining hot water in the bathtub flows out from the water supply port (17) provided on the inner surface (9) of the bathtub to the pump (15), is pressurized there, and is passed through the switching valve (16) to a desired device such as a washing machine. And so on. The work of transferring the remaining hot water becomes extremely simple and easy.

The location of the bathtub cleaning unit (14) is not particularly limited, and it may be located on the side of the bathtub (9). The wash water is not limited to the remaining hot water in the bathtub, but tap water. It is also possible to use hot water, warm water, or a liquid containing detergent. FIG. 6 is a configuration diagram showing another example of the present invention.

In this example, the hot water remaining in the bathtub is temporarily stored in a spare tank (18) provided outside the bathtub via the water supply port (17), and then pressurized by a pump (15) to wash the bathtub. The unit (14) and a desired machine such as a washing machine are supplied. in this case,
As shown in FIG. 7, the auxiliary tank (18) may be provided as a part of the inner surface (9) of the bathtub.

Of course, the present invention is not limited to the above examples. It goes without saying that various details are possible.

[0019]

As described above in detail, according to the present invention, the inner surface of the bathtub is automatically cleaned, and the remaining hot water is easily and easily transferred to a desired device such as a washing machine for washing and cleaning. A new bathtub cleaning device that can be returned is provided. Cleaning work on the inner surface of the bathtub becomes simple and easy.

[Brief description of drawings]

FIG. 1 is a cross-sectional view showing an embodiment of a bathtub cleaning unit that can be used in the bathtub cleaning device of the present invention in its usage state.

FIG. 2 is a sectional view showing a state when the bathtub cleaning unit illustrated in FIG. 1 is not used.

3 is a cross-sectional view taken along the line AA of FIG.

FIG. 4 is a partial cross-sectional view showing an example of the lifting means illustrated in FIG.

FIG. 5 is a configuration diagram illustrating a bathtub cleaning device of the present invention.

FIG. 6 is a configuration diagram showing another example of the present invention.

FIG. 7 is a configuration diagram showing still another example of the present invention.

FIG. 8 is a perspective view illustrating a bathtub provided in a bathroom together with the bathroom.

[Explanation of symbols]

 DESCRIPTION OF SYMBOLS 1 Rotating body 2 Nozzle 3 Sliding part 4 Holding tool 5 Device body 6 Elevating means 7 Supply port 8 Injection port 9 Bathtub inner surface 10 Pop-up device 11 Wire 12 Hand operation part 13 Push button 14 Bathtub cleaning unit 15 Pump 16 Switching valve 17 Water supply port 18 Spare tank

Claims (2)

[Claims] 1. A plurality of nozzles for injecting cleaning water for cleaning the inner surface of a bathtub, a rotating body equipped with these nozzles and rotated by a reaction force of the cleaning water injection, and a holder for holding this rotating body. A bathtub cleaning device comprising a bathtub cleaning unit for installation on the inner surface of the bathtub, a pump for pressurizing the hot water remaining in the bathtub, and a switching valve for switching the flow of hot water. 2. The bathtub cleaning device according to claim 1, wherein the bathtub cleaning unit is provided with an elevating means for projecting the rotor and the nozzle when cleaning the inner surface of the bathtub.