JPH06313331A - Drying device for local part of human body and sanitary flushing toilet seat - Google Patents

Abstract

PURPOSE:To provide a drying device for drying the local part of a human body, which can also warm the buttocks of the human body, and a sanitary flushing toilet seat. CONSTITUTION:A drying device for the limited part of a human body has a drying members consisting of a discharge port 13, an air heating means 14 and a blower 16; a drying control circuit 20 to control a drying warm air; and a power control circuit 22 for controlling the warm air to temperature lower and air quantity less than those of a drying air. The warming of a buttocks can be carried out by using existing drying members to improve comfortableness in the case of using in the winter season. The preparation of each exclusive member for drying and warming is unnecessary, and the drying device and a sanitary flushing seat can therefore be miniaturized and reduced in manufacturing cost.

Description

Detailed Description of the Invention

[0001]

BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION 1. Field of the Invention The present invention relates to a local dryer for use in a toilet seat device with a hot water cleaning function for cleaning the human body after use, and a sanitary toilet seat using the dryer.

[0002]

2. Description of the Related Art Conventionally, as a sanitary washing toilet seat of this kind in which a human body part is washed after toilet and then dried, for example, FIG.
There is a method in which a cleaning nozzle is used to clean a local area and then hot air is supplied to the local area for drying.

In the figure, 1 is a toilet bowl, 2 is a sanitary washing toilet seat, which is a heating toilet seat 3, a toilet lid 4, and a main body 5 incorporating a cleaning device.
A washing nozzle 7 is provided so as to project into the toilet bowl 1 and wash the local part of the human body 6. Reference numeral 8 denotes a drying device including a blower 9, a heater 10 and a blower duct 11. Hot air is supplied from the rear of the human body 6 through the blower duct 11.

After cleaning the human body part by the cleaning nozzle 7 in the above structure, the heater 9 is energized and the blower 9 is driven by turning on the drying switch (not shown), so that warm air flows from the rear of the human body in the direction of arrow A. It is supplied as shown in (1) and the human body part is dried.

[0005]

In the conventional sanitary washing toilet seat as described above, the buttocks are heated by the heating toilet seat and the local area is washed by hot water in order to improve the comfort of use especially in the winter when the temperature is low. Further, it is configured to dry the wet part with the wash water by the warm air, but the heating at the time of toilet is only the heated toilet seat, and only the contact surface between the toilet seat and the buttocks is heated. In other words, the human buttocks that face the inside of the toilet bowl are in direct contact with the outside air, and there is a problem that a sufficient heating effect cannot be obtained.

On the contrary, in the summer, the heating toilet seat is de-energized and the temperature of the washing water is lowered, but the toilet space has a high temperature and humidity and is uncomfortable.

The present invention is to solve the above problems,
It is a first object of the present invention to provide a multifunctional local drying device capable of heating an exposed buttocks in winter by effectively using an existing drying member.

A second purpose is to heat the buttocks in the winter by changing the temperature of the buttocks according to the ambient temperature of the toilet space, and to cool the buttocks in the summer to provide comfort to the buttocks. It is to provide a multifunctional local drying device that can be improved.

A third object is to provide a user-friendly sanitary washing toilet seat which detects when a person sits on the toilet seat and automatically heats the buttocks.

Further, by providing the timer means to automatically drive the buttocks heating means at the time set by the user, it is possible to provide a small-sized and low-cost sanitary washing toilet seat which can also realize a toilet space heating function. It has a fourth purpose.

[0011]

In order to achieve the first object, the local drying apparatus of the present invention has a discharge port for supplying dry air toward a human body local part, an air heating unit, and the discharge port. A supply path and blower for supplying dry air, a fluid control circuit consisting of an air flow rate control circuit for controlling the air flow rate and a temperature control circuit for controlling the temperature of the dry air, and a drying selection switch for turning on the human body local area. A drying control circuit that drives the fluid control circuit so that the air volume and temperature are suitable, and a power that drives the fluid control circuit at a smaller air volume and temperature than when the drying control circuit is operated by turning on a heating selection switch. It is configured by providing a suppression circuit.

Further, in order to achieve the second object, in the local drying apparatus of the present invention, the temperature setting of the power suppressing circuit is linked to the room temperature interlocking with the output signal of the temperature detector for detecting the ambient temperature of the toilet space. It is configured by providing a circuit.

In order to achieve the third object, the sanitary washing toilet seat of the present invention is provided with a seating switch for detecting that the user is seated on the toilet seat, an outlet for supplying dry air to the human body part, and air heating. Means, a supply path and a blower for supplying dry air to the discharge port, a fluid control circuit for controlling the air flow rate and temperature of the dry air, and the fluid control circuit for controlling the air flow rate and temperature suitable for human body local drying. A drying control circuit that drives the fluid control circuit, a power control circuit that drives the fluid control circuit at a lower air volume and a lower temperature than when the drying control circuit operates, and the power control circuit that operates when the seating switch is closed. Is configured to drive the power suppressing circuit and stop the power suppressing circuit by turning on the drying selection switch, and to provide a switching means for driving the drying controlling circuit.

In order to achieve the fourth object, the sanitary washing toilet seat of the present invention is provided with a timer means in parallel with the seating switch for detecting the seating of the user, and the timer means is used regardless of whether the seating switch is opened or closed. The power suppression circuit is driven at a set time and for a predetermined time to eject hot air into the atmosphere from the ejection port.

[0015]

According to the local drying apparatus of the present invention, when the heating selection switch is turned on, the power suppressing circuit operates and the fluid control circuit controls the dry air to a low air volume and a low temperature by exposing the exposed user. Warm air suitable for heating the buttocks is supplied from the outlet, and a comfortable heating effect is obtained. Also, the hot air blown out from the discharge port will form an air curtain in the toilet bowl,
It has the effect of confining the stool odor rising from the inside of the toilet bowl inside the toilet bowl, and reduces the odor during defecation. On the other hand, when the drying selection switch is turned on, the drying control circuit operates, and a large amount of drying air having a temperature suitable for drying is supplied from the same discharge port to perform local drying. Therefore, it is possible to perform the drying and the heating of the buttocks by also using the existing drying member, and it is possible to realize the downsizing or cost reduction of the device.

Further, the local drying apparatus of the present invention is provided with a temperature detector for detecting the ambient temperature of the toilet space, and a room temperature interlocking circuit for setting the temperature of the power suppressing circuit according to the output signal of the temperature detector. Therefore, the temperature of the buttocks heating air is automatically adjusted according to the room temperature. That is, since the room temperature is low in the winter season, heating air having a relatively high temperature is supplied, and in the summer season, the air having the same temperature as the room temperature, which is not heated, is supplied. As a result, suitable heating is performed in winter and a cool breeze is obtained in summer. In particular, the surface of the buttocks is wet with washing water during washing, and when cool air is supplied in that state, the heat of vaporization when the washing water evaporates further increases the feeling of coolness on the buttocks.

In the sanitary washing toilet seat of the present invention, when the user sits on the toilet seat, the power restraining circuit is automatically driven to heat the buttocks, and when the drying selection switch is turned on, the power is turned on. Since the switching means to operate the drying control circuit from the suppression circuit is provided, the buttock heating is automatically performed at the same time as sitting, and the buttock heating is automatically stopped when the toilet is finished and the operator does not need to operate the switch. Yes, the usability is improved.

In the sanitary washing toilet seat of the present invention, timer means is provided in parallel with the seating switch for detecting the seating of the user, and the time and the predetermined time set by the timer means and the power are set regardless of whether the seating switch is opened or closed. It drives the suppression circuit to discharge hot air from the outlet into the room, and if the timer means is set according to the morning time when the toilet is frequently used, it also heats the toilet room space. be able to.

[0019]

Embodiments of the present invention will be described below with reference to the drawings.

FIG. 1 is a constitutional view of a sanitary washing toilet seat showing an embodiment of the present invention. In the figure, reference numeral 12 denotes a drying device, which is a discharge port 13 for supplying dry air to a local part of the human body 6, an air heating means 14 including an electric heater, and a supply path 15 for supplying dry air to the discharge port 13. And a blower 16. 17 is a fluid control circuit,
Air blow rate control circuit 18 for controlling blower 16 to control the blow rate blown out from discharge port 13 and air heating means 1
4 for controlling the temperature of the dry air
It consists of 20 is turning on the dry selection switch 2
When the drying control circuit 20 is turned on by turning on the heating selection switch 23, the drying control circuit 22 drives the fluid control circuit 17 so that the air flow rate and the temperature suitable for the human body local drying are turned on by turning on 1. This is a power suppression circuit that drives the fluid control circuit 17 so that the warm air is suitable for heating the buttocks of the human body with a small air volume and temperature.

Reference numeral 24 is a room temperature interlocking circuit for performing temperature setting in the power suppressing circuit 22 in conjunction with an output signal of a temperature detector 25 which detects the ambient temperature of the toilet space. Set the hot air temperature for heating in conjunction with the temperature of the toilet space. That is, since the room temperature is low in the winter, heating air having a relatively high temperature is supplied, and in the summer, the energization of the air heating means 14 is stopped and the air having the same temperature as the room temperature is supplied.

Other configurations are similar to those of the conventional example shown in FIG. 5, and the same reference numerals are given and detailed description thereof is omitted.

In the above-mentioned structure, the operation of this embodiment will be described below.
The operation will be described. When the user sits on the toilet seat 3 and turns on the heating selection switch 23, the power suppression circuit 22 is driven to set the air flow rate control circuit 18 and the temperature control circuit 19 of the fluid control circuit 17 to the air flow rate and temperature suitable for heating the buttocks of the human body. And the blower 16 and the air heating means 14 are controlled. As a result, warm air is supplied from the discharge port 13,
The exposed buttocks of the human body are heated. In addition, the discharge port 13
The warm air blown from the air forms an air curtain in the toilet bowl, and has the effect of confining the stool odor rising from inside the toilet bowl to the inside of the toilet bowl, and the odor during defecation is reduced.

At this time, the ambient temperature of the toilet space is constantly detected by the temperature detector 25, and the buttocks heating temperature set by the power suppressing circuit 22 is set in conjunction with the output of the temperature detector 25. This point, that is, the operation of the room temperature interlocking circuit 24 will be described in detail with reference to FIG. FIG. 2 is a characteristic diagram showing the relationship between the room temperature tr of the toilet space detected by the temperature detector 25 and the power supply amount Ph to the air heating means 14. Since the temperature is low in the winter, the air heating means 14 is supplied with an energization amount Phm that can obtain a temperature suitable for heating. On the other hand, if the room temperature rises and becomes higher than tra (for example, 20 ° C.) or more, the heating may be rather uncomfortable, so that the power supply amount to the air heating means 14 is controlled according to the room temperature.
Further, in the summer, when the room temperature rises to trb (for example, 26 ° C.) or higher, heating becomes unnecessary, power is not supplied to the air heating means 14, and only air is blown. Since the toilet space is a closed space, it becomes hot and humid especially in summer,
A cool breeze can be obtained by blowing air to the buttocks. In particular, the surface of the buttocks is wet with washing water during washing, and when cool air is supplied in that state, the heat of vaporization when the washing water evaporates further increases the feeling of coolness on the buttocks.

Next, after defecation, the human body part is washed with a washing nozzle (not shown), and when the drying selection switch 21 is turned on, the drying control circuit 20 is driven and the power suppressing circuit 20.
In comparison with the case where is driven, hot air suitable for drying a large amount of air at a high temperature is supplied from the discharge port 13 and the human body part wet with the wash water is dried. FIG. 3 is a time chart showing the relationship between the temperature and the air volume of the warm air blown out from the discharge port 13. When the heating selection switch 23 is turned on at T ₁ , the power suppression circuit 22 operates to set the temperature t ₁ and the air volume. warm air of Q ₁ is supplied. When the drying selection switch 21 is turned on at T ₂ after cleaning, the drying control circuit 20 operates to operate the power suppressing circuit 22.
The drying air is supplied until the time t ₃ when the drying selection switch 21 is opened under the control of the temperature t ₁ , the temperature t ₂ which is higher than the air amount Q ₁ , and the air amount Q ₂ which are set in step ₁ .

As described above, according to the present embodiment, since the power suppressing circuit 22 is provided, the existing drying member is also used to supply warm air to the buttocks directly in contact with the outside air. The heating can be performed, and the comfort of use is improved especially in winter. This is particularly effective for hemorrhoids who need to improve local blood circulation. In addition, the discharge port 13
The warm air blown from the air forms an air curtain in the toilet bowl, and has the effect of confining the stool odor rising from inside the toilet bowl to the inside of the toilet bowl, and the odor during defecation is reduced. On the other hand, when the drying selection switch 21 is turned on, the drying control circuit 20 operates, and a large amount of dry air having a temperature suitable for drying is supplied from the same outlet 13 to perform local drying. Therefore, it is possible to perform the drying and the heating of the buttocks by also using the existing drying member, and it is possible to realize the downsizing or cost reduction of the device.

Further, since the room temperature interlocking circuit 24 for controlling the buttocks heating temperature by the signal of the temperature detector 25 for detecting the room temperature is provided, the buttocks heating temperature is automatically adjusted according to the room temperature of the toilet. That is, since the room temperature is low in the winter season, heating air having a relatively high temperature is supplied, and in the summer season, the air having the same temperature as the room temperature, which is not heated, is supplied. As a result, suitable heating is performed in winter and a cool breeze is obtained in summer. In particular, the surface of the buttocks is wet with washing water during washing, and when cool air is supplied in that state, the heat of vaporization when the washing water evaporates further increases the feeling of coolness on the buttocks.

FIG. 4 is a block diagram of a sanitary washing toilet seat dryer according to another embodiment of the present invention. 26 is a seating switch for detecting that the user is seated on the toilet seat 3 in FIG. 1, and 27 is a seating seat. When the switch 26 is closed, the power control circuit 22 is automatically driven to heat the buttocks, and the dryness selection switch 21 is turned on to stop the power control circuit 22 and turn the drying control circuit 20 on. A switching means that is automatically driven, and 28 is a timer circuit provided in parallel with the seating switch 26, and suppresses power even when the seating switch 26 is in the open state for a time set by the user for a set time. The circuit 22 is driven. Other configurations are the same as those of the embodiment shown in FIG. 1, and the same reference numerals are given and detailed description thereof is omitted.

Next, the operation and operation of this embodiment having the above-mentioned structure will be described. Seat switch 2 when the user sits down
6 is closed, and the power suppression circuit 22 automatically operates to generate hot air having an air volume and temperature suitable for heating the buttocks of the user.
Is supplied from and heating is performed. Next, after cleaning the post-feces local part and turning on the dry selection switch 21, the switching means 2
7 operates and the power control circuit 22 moves to the drying control circuit 20.
The hot air suitable for high temperature drying is supplied to perform local drying. By standing up from the toilet seat 3 after drying, the seating switch 26 is opened, and a series of operations is automatically completed.

If the timer means 28 is set in accordance with the morning time when the toilet is frequently used, the time and the predetermined time set by the timer means 28 regardless of whether the seating switch 26 is opened or closed, the power suppressing circuit. 22 is driven, and hot air is blown from the discharge port 13 toward the room. That is, if the timer circuit 28 is set to operate 30 to 60 minutes before the time when the toilet is used, the toilet space is heated, and the discomfort caused by the coldness when entering the room is eliminated. This is particularly effective for persons with hypertension and elderly who desire to prevent rapid temperature changes.

As described above, in this embodiment, the seating switch 2 is used.
By closing 6, the buttocks can be heated automatically, and when the user sits on the back of the toilet, the heating automatically stops, so no switch operation is required and usability is improved. Further, since the timer circuit 28 is provided, the existing space for drying can also be used for heating the toilet space. Therefore, there is no need to provide a dedicated space heating device, which is compact, low-cost and multifunctional sanitary cleaning. A toilet seat can be realized.

[0032]

As described above in detail, since the local drying device of the present invention also serves as an existing drying member and is provided with a power suppressing circuit, warm air is supplied to the buttocks directly exposed to the outside air for heating. Can improve the comfort of use in winter. This is particularly effective for hemorrhoids who need to improve local blood circulation. Also, the hot air blown out from the discharge port will form an air curtain in the toilet bowl,
It has the effect of confining the stool odor rising from the inside of the toilet bowl inside the toilet bowl, and reduces the odor during defecation.

Further, if the drying selection switch is turned on, a large amount of air is supplied from the same discharge port and a drying air of a temperature suitable for the drying is supplied to perform the local drying. Alternatively, cost reduction can be realized.

Since the local drying apparatus of the present invention is provided with the room temperature interlocking circuit for controlling the buttock heating temperature by the signal of the temperature detector for detecting the room temperature, the buttock heating temperature is automatically adjusted according to the room temperature of the toilet. . As a result, suitable heating is performed in winter and a cool breeze is obtained in summer. In particular, the surface of the buttocks is wet with washing water during washing, and when cool air is supplied in that state, the heat of vaporization when the washing water evaporates further increases the feeling of coolness on the buttocks.

Further, the sanitary washing toilet seat of the present invention can automatically heat the buttocks by interlocking with the seating switch, and the heating operation is automatically stopped when the user sits down after the toilet, so that the switch operation is unnecessary and the usability is improved. improves. In addition, since a timer circuit is provided, the existing space for drying can also be used for heating the toilet space, so there is no need to install a dedicated space heating device, which is compact, low-cost, and multi-functional sanitary washing toilet seat. Can be realized.

[Brief description of drawings]

FIG. 1 is a configuration diagram of a sanitary washing toilet seat showing an embodiment of the present invention.

FIG. 2 is a characteristic diagram showing the relationship between the room temperature and the amount of electricity supplied to the air heating means.

FIG. 3 is a diagram showing the relationship between the same time and the temperature and volume of warm air.

FIG. 4 is a structural diagram of a sanitary washing toilet seat showing another embodiment of the present invention.

FIG. 5 is a sectional view of a conventional sanitary washing toilet seat.

[Explanation of symbols]

 12 Drying Device 13 Discharge Port 14 Air Heating Means 15 Supply Channel 16 Blower 17 Fluid Control Circuit 18 Blower Volume Control Circuit 19 Temperature Control Circuit 20 Drying Control Circuit 21 Drying Selection Switch 22 Power Suppression Circuit 23 Heating Selection Circuit 24 Room Temperature Interlocking Circuit 25 Temperature Detector 26 Seating switch 27 Switching means 28 Timer circuit

Claims (4)

[Claims] 1. A discharge port for supplying dry air to a human body part, an air heating means, a supply path and a blower for supplying dry air to the discharge port, an air flow rate control circuit for controlling the air flow rate and drying. A fluid control circuit comprising a temperature control circuit for controlling the temperature of the air flow, a drying control circuit for driving the fluid control circuit so that the air volume and temperature suitable for drying the human body by turning on the drying selection switch, and a heating selection switch The human body local drying device provided with a power suppression circuit that drives the fluid control circuit at a lower air volume and lower temperature than when the drying control circuit is operated. 2. The human body according to claim 1, wherein the power suppression circuit sets the temperature based on a signal from a room temperature interlocking circuit that sets the temperature of the dry air in conjunction with the output signal of the temperature detector that detects the ambient temperature. Local dryer. 3. A toilet seat, a seating switch for detecting seating on the toilet seat, a discharge port for supplying dry air to a human body part, an air heating means, and a supply for supplying dry air to the discharge port. A passage and an air blower, a fluid control circuit for controlling the air flow rate and temperature of the dry air, a drying control circuit for driving the fluid control circuit so that the air flow rate and the temperature are suitable for human body local drying, and the drying control circuit It has a power suppression circuit that drives the fluid control circuit at a smaller air volume and a lower temperature than during operation, and drives the power suppression circuit in conjunction with the seating switch when it is in the closed state, and the drying selection switch is A sanitary washing toilet seat provided with switching means for stopping the power suppression circuit when it is turned on and driving the drying control circuit. 4. A structure in which a timer means is provided in parallel with the seating switch, and the power suppressing circuit is driven at a time and a predetermined time set by the timer means to discharge warm air from the discharge port into the atmosphere. 3. The sanitary toilet seat device described in 3.