JPH0560374A - Remote control device for bath furnace - Google Patents

Abstract

PURPOSE:To provide a remote controlling operation device in which moisture content is prevented from entering a control part and the operating device can be installed in a bath furnace which can be installed at an optional position. CONSTITUTION:A remote controller is comprised of an outer casing 16 having a control device 7 and an air layer therein and shielding against an outer spacing 18 and an inner spacing 6, and of a membrane member 20 for shielding a through hole 19 disposed at a part of the outer casing 16 and another through hole 19. As the membrane member 20, material such as fluororesin sheet or rubber sheet of resilient characteristic as well as not passing air is used. Since the membrane member 20 shields between the outer spacing 18 and the inner spacing 6, a pressure difference may not be generated in response to temperature, air containing water vapor may not enter the inner spacing 6 and no dew formation is generated at the control device 7.

Description

Detailed Description of the Invention

[0001]

BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION 1. Field of the Invention The present invention relates to a remote controller for a bathtub or the like which is installed in a humid environment such as a bathroom to control the main body of the device.

[0002]

2. Description of the Related Art Conventionally, there has been a remote controller as shown in FIG. Hereinafter, description will be given with reference to the drawings. As shown in the figure, the outer shell 1 is
It is composed of a base 2, a case 3, a packing 4, and a name plate 5 attached to the case 3. Further, the control unit 7 is housed in the internal space 6, and the switch 9 is operated via the movable piece 8 by pushing it from above the nameplate 5. 10
Is a lead wire connecting the control unit 7 and the device body (not shown). Reference numeral 11 denotes a wall provided between the bathroom space 12 and the bathroom outer space 13, and 14 denotes a wall hole. The base 2 is fixed to the wall 11 so that the pipe 15 penetrates the wall hole 14.

In the above structure, when the temperature of the bathroom space 12 rises, the air in the internal space 6 expands and flows out to the external bathroom space 13 via the pipe 15. On the contrary, when the temperature decreases, the air contracts and the air in the bathroom outer space 13 enters the inner space 6. In this way, the pressure in the internal space 6 and the bathroom space 12
Make sure that there is no difference with the pressure in the bathroom space 12
It prevents the moisture of the above from being sucked into the internal space 6.

[0004]

However, in the above-mentioned conventional configuration, when the humidity in the outside space 13 of the bathroom is high, the moisture invades the internal space 6 and causes dew condensation, which adversely affects the control unit 7 and causes a failure. Therefore, it is necessary to select a place communicating with the low humidity outside bathroom space 13 and install the remote controller, and there is a problem that it may not be possible to install the remote controller in a position where it is easy to operate.

The present invention solves the above-mentioned conventional problems, and an object of the present invention is to provide a remote controller for a bathtub or the like which can prevent water from entering the inside space and can be mounted at any position. And

[0006]

In order to achieve the above-mentioned object, the present invention provides an outer shell having a control unit and an air layer inside and blocking the outer space from the inner space, and a part of the outer shell. And a film body that blocks the through hole,
This film body is made of a material that is impermeable to air and has flexibility.

[0007]

With the above construction, the film body cuts off the external space and the internal space, so that the invasion of moisture into the air space of the internal space is prevented and the dew condensation of water on the control unit is prevented.

[0008]

DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE PREFERRED EMBODIMENTS An embodiment of the present invention will be described below with reference to the drawings.

In this embodiment, the same components as those shown in the above-mentioned conventional example are designated by the same reference numerals, and the description thereof will be omitted. The characteristic structure of the present embodiment is that a through hole is provided in the outer shell described in the conventional example and the film is blocked. That is, the base 17 of the outer shell 16 is provided with the through hole 19 that connects the internal space 6 and the external space 18. Reference numeral 20 denotes a film body made of a fluororesin sheet, a rubber sheet or the like, which is attached so as to block the through hole 19 and prevent air from flowing.

In the above structure, when the temperature rises, the air in the internal space 6 expands and the pressure rises. Due to this pressure, the film body 20 is deformed as shown by the broken line to increase the volume in the internal space 6 and increase the pressure. Absorbs. Conversely, when the temperature decreases, the air contracts and the pressure decreases, but the film body 20 deforms in the direction opposite to the broken line to reduce the volume in the internal space 6 and absorb the pressure. In this way, the pressure in the internal space 6 and the bathroom space 1
Since there is no pressure difference between the two, there is no air circulation, and it is possible to prevent the water in the bathroom space 12 from being sucked into the inner space 6.

As described above, according to the configuration of the embodiment, the pressure in the internal space 6 is always kept equal to that in the bathroom space 12 without air coming in and out, so that the external moisture is sucked into the internal space 6. No, condensation can be prevented, and the pipe 15
Since the place where is communicated with can be high humidity, it can be installed in a position that is easy to operate.

[0012]

As is apparent from the above embodiment, the remote controller in the bathtub or the like according to the present invention has an outer shell having a control unit and an air layer inside and blocking the outer space from the inner space.
A through hole provided in a part of the outer shell is provided, and a film body for blocking the through hole is provided, and the film body is made of a material that is impermeable to air and has flexibility. Therefore, it is possible to prevent water from entering the control unit, and it is possible to mount the control unit at any position where it is easy to operate.

[Brief description of drawings]

FIG. 1 is a cross-sectional view of a remote controller in a bathtub or the like according to an embodiment of the present invention.

FIG. 2 is a perspective view of the remote controller.

FIG. 3 is a cross-sectional view of a remote controller in a conventional bathtub or the like.

[Explanation of symbols]

 6 Internal Space 7 Control Unit (Control Unit) 16 Outer Shell 18 External Space 19 Through Hole 20 Membrane Body

Claims (1)

[Claims] 1. A film having an outer shell having a control unit and an air layer inside and blocking the outer space from the inner space, and a through hole provided in a part of the outer shell, the film blocking the through hole. Set up the body,
This membrane is a remote control device for bathtubs and the like, which is made of a material that does not allow air to pass through and is flexible.