JPH0718693U - Notification device using toilet paper holder - Google Patents

Abstract

(57) [Summary] [Purpose] If an elderly person feels sick in the toilet room, notify the person outside the toilet room of the occurrence of an emergency so that swift action can be taken. [Configuration] The notification device A includes a toilet paper holder 1 and a buzzer 6. The toilet paper holder 1 includes a holder portion 11 and a storage portion. The holder part 11 includes a support part. A holder shaft is detachably attached to the support portion. A cutting lid 113 is provided above the holder shaft. The switch device housed in the housing unit is the switch 2
Have one. A power plug and an adhesive sheet are attached to the back member of the holder 11. A power outlet is provided on a side portion of the accommodating portion. Buzzer 6 is wiring 7
Other rooms R2, R outside the toilet room R1 via
It is installed in 3.

Description

[Detailed description of the device]

[0001]

[Industrial applications]

 The present invention relates to a notification device using a toilet paper holder that can report an emergency to the outside of the toilet room when an emergency occurs such as the user feeling sick in the toilet room.

[0002]

[Prior art]

 With the aging of society, measures for the elderly are major social problems, and various problems have been pointed out in various fields. For example, many elderly people have some illnesses, and it is quite possible for them to suddenly feel sick or fall in their daily lives. The risk is particularly great in toilets, etc. during cold weather, so it is necessary to pay close attention. However, the actual situation is that the measures have been delayed in ordinary households.

By the way, in Japanese Utility Model Laid-Open No. 58-121992, a toilet paper roll is provided without opening the door from the outside of the toilet room by forming an opening into which the toilet paper roll can be inserted. A door device for a toilet room that can be supplied is disclosed. As an example, a door for a toilet room provided with a control box for storing toilet paper is disclosed. In this control box, a large number of pull-down switches are installed in parallel above the bulging part inside the toilet room. Some of these switches include switches for intercom transmission and emergency calls.

Further, Japanese Utility Model Laid-Open No. 62-72375 discloses a wall unit that is embedded in the wall of a toilet to enable the electrical work of the toilet to be easily and collectively performed. This wall unit has a switch panel and a toilet paper holder provided below it. The switch panel is equipped with outlets and switches for lighting equipment, etc., but not for alarm devices.

[0005]

[Problems to be solved by the present invention]

 However, each conventional device has the following problems. (A) The door device described in Japanese Utility Model Laid-Open No. 58-121992 is not suitable for use in a Japanese-style toilet having a structure in which the door is placed behind the door because the installation location is limited to the door. is there. (B) Since the device is equipped with a radio, a speaker, various switches, a toilet paper holder, etc., the device becomes bulky. In other words, the place where it can be installed is limited. In addition, due to the high cost, there are restrictions on the general dissemination.

(C) Generally, elderly people are not accustomed to handling machines. For this reason, various types of equipment are required to be as easy to operate as possible. Especially in case of emergency, it is practically useless unless the switches are used correctly and they are operated by simple operation. The one described in the above publication has multiple switches, dials, etc., so the operating system is too complicated for the elderly to use in an emergency, and there is a high risk of operating the wrong switch. is not.

(D) Since the conventional device is attached to the door, it is inconvenient to open and close the door and to enter and exit the toilet room. Also, every time the door is opened and closed, the equipment attached to the door is subject to shocks and is prone to failure. Further, the door is required to have a thickness to which the device can be attached, and also needs to have attachment strength, which limits the structure of the door.

(E) In the wall unit described in Japanese Utility Model Laid-Open No. 62-72375, the wall unit is not attached to the door. There is no problem with mounting. However, the place where it can be installed is limited, the cost is high, and there are restrictions when it is popularized.Since multiple switches are incorporated, the operation system is too complicated for elderly people to use in an emergency. However, there is still a problem in that there is a high possibility of making a mistake and it is not practical.

[0009]

[Means for Solving the Problems]

 Means of the present invention taken to solve the above problems are as follows. According to a first aspect of the present invention, there is provided a notification device using a toilet paper holder, the notification device comprising an audible signal generating means or / and a visible signal generating means installed outside a toilet room, and the audible signal generating means. A toilet paper holder which has a single switch for operating the signal generating means and / or the visible signal generating means and is installed in the toilet room, and the toilet paper holder comprises a back member and , A side member, a cutting tool for cutting toilet paper, and a shaft for rotatably supporting a roll of toilet paper, and a structure in which the back member is used by attaching it to a wall surface, etc. It is the reporting device used.

In the second means, the toilet paper holder according to the first means includes a battery for operating the audible signal generating means and / or the visible signal generating means. It is a reporting device.

In the third means, the toilet paper holder according to the first means includes a power plug for taking in a power source for operating the audible signal generating means and / or the visible signal generating means. It is a reporting device that uses tools.

As a material of the toilet paper holder, it is desirable to use an insulator such as a synthetic resin rather than a metal from the viewpoint of safety such as prevention of electric shock. The power plug can be provided directly on the toilet paper holder, or the toilet paper holder and the power plug can be separately connected by a cord. It is optional to provide the backing member with a fixing aid using an adhesive or the like. Further, a timer may be provided in the switch so that the alarm is generated when the switch is turned on together with entering the toilet and the switch is not released within a certain period of time.

[0013]

[Action]

 In the toilet room, for example, when the user feels unwell, operate the switch on the toilet paper holder. As a result, the audible signal generating means or the visible signal generating means provided in another room outside the toilet room is activated, and the occurrence of an emergency in the toilet room can be notified to another person. The toilet paper holder with a switch can be mounted in any position that is easily accessible, and since there is only one switch, it is easy to operate and there is no risk of accidental operation.

[0014]

【Example】

 The present invention will be described in more detail with reference to the embodiments shown in the drawings. FIG. 1 is a schematic explanatory view showing an embodiment of a notification device according to the present invention, and FIG. 2 is a partially cutaway perspective view of a toilet paper holder. Reference numeral A is a notification device, which includes a toilet paper holder 1 installed in the toilet room R1 and a buzzer 6 which is an audible signal generating means installed in the rooms R2 and R3 outside the toilet room R1. Instead of the buzzer 6, a rotating light, which is a means for generating a visible signal, or the like may be installed, or both of them may be installed.

The toilet paper holder 1 is made of synthetic resin, and includes a holder part 11 for mounting the toilet paper and a housing part 12 for housing the switch device 2. The holder portion 11 includes support portions 110 and 111 that are side surface members. A holder shaft 112, which rotatably supports the toilet paper, is detachably provided on the support parts 110 and 111. A cutting lid 113, which is a cutting tool for cutting the toilet paper, is swingably provided on the upper part of the holder shaft 112.

The switch device 2 is housed inside the housing portion 12. The switch device 2 has a structure that functions by taking in electricity from the outside by a power plug 3 to be described later, and a switch 21 is provided at an upper portion so as to project from the housing portion 12. The switch 21 is a single unit, and the switch device 2 has a structure in which the buzzer 6, which will be described later, is activated by pressing the switch 21.

A power plug 3 is provided on the back side of the back member 114 of the holder 11, and an adhesive sheet 4 having a release sheet 41 attached to the surface is attached so as to surround the power plug 3. The thickness of the pressure-sensitive adhesive sheet 4 is set so as to be in close contact with the wall when the power plug 3 is inserted into an outlet provided on the wall. A power outlet 5 is provided on the side of the housing 12. The power outlet 5 has a structure that independently functions regardless of the operating state of the switch device 2. The buzzer 6 is installed by wire connection to other rooms R2 and R3 outside the toilet room R1 via wiring 7.

The method of use and the operation of this embodiment will be described with reference to FIGS. First, the power plug 3 is inserted into an outlet (not shown) provided on the wall of the toilet room R1 so that the adhesive sheet 4 on the back side of the back member 114 of the holder 11 is brought into close contact with the wall. As a result, the toilet paper holder A is securely fixed to the wall. Further, the buzzer 6 is installed in the rooms R2 and R3.

Next, the toilet paper P (illustrated in FIG. 1) is attached to the holder portion 11. This allows it to be used as a normal toilet paper holder. Then, for example, when the elderly person feels sick in the toilet room R1, the switch device 2 is activated by pressing the switch 21, and the buzzer 6 installed in the other rooms R2 and R3 sounds and is outside. Can inform people. Further, the power outlet 5 is convenient because it can be used as a power source for a washing machine or the like used in a Western-style toilet. The present invention is not limited to the illustrated embodiment, and various modifications can be made within the scope of the claims for utility model registration.

[0020]

[Effect of device]

 The present invention has the above configuration and has the following effects. (A) According to the present invention, when the user feels uncomfortable in the toilet room, by operating the switch, the audible signal generating means and / or the visible signal installed outside the toilet room. The generating means is activated, and it is possible to notify an outside person of the occurrence of an emergency situation in the toilet room, which enables a prompt response. (B) A toilet paper holder with a switch can be attached to any position that is easy to reach like a normal toilet paper holder, and since there is only one switch, it is easy to operate and Even when operating in an emergency, you do not have to worry about operating it by mistake.

[Brief description of drawings]

FIG. 1 is a schematic explanatory view showing an embodiment of a notification device according to the present invention.

FIG. 2 is a partially cutaway perspective view of a toilet paper holder.

[Explanation of symbols]

 A Notification device 1 Toilet paper holder 11 Holder 12 Housing 110, 111 Support 112 Holder shaft 113 Cut-off lid 114 Rear member 2 Switch device 21 Switch 3 Power plug 4 Adhesive sheet 5 Power outlet 6 Buzzer 7 Wiring R1 Toilet room R2 , R3 room

Claims (3)

[Scope of utility model registration request] 1. A notification device using a toilet paper holder, the notification device comprising an audible signal generating means or / and a visible signal generating means installed outside a toilet room, and the audible signal generating means or And / or a toilet paper holder that has a single switch for activating the visible signal generating means and is installed in the toilet room. The toilet paper holder includes a back member, a side member, and a toilet paper holder. A notification device using a toilet paper holder, which has a cutting tool for cutting paper and a shaft for rotatably supporting a roll of toilet paper, and has a structure in which the back member is attached to a wall surface or the like for use. 2. The notification device using the toilet paper holder according to claim 1, wherein the toilet paper holder includes a battery for operating the audible signal generating means and / or the visible signal generating means. 3. The notification device using the toilet paper holder according to claim 1, wherein the toilet paper holder includes a power plug for receiving a power source for operating the audible signal generating means and / or the visible signal generating means.