JPH07201211A - Indirect illumination device for bath room - Google Patents

Abstract

PURPOSE:To improve safety by making a person in a bath room relax with indirect lighting units being arranged in the upper and lower directions in the space of the bath room, generating a comfortable condition in view of visuality and giving attention to the person. CONSTITUTION:A lighting unit is set at a corner upper end of side walls 3a, 3c, 3d constructing a bath room 1. Lighting units are set respectively at the lower part of entrance door frame, inner part of pan 2 of door side floor for the entrance and apron part 32 of a bath tub 6 at the entrance door side.

Description

Detailed Description of the Invention

[0001]

BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION 1. Field of the Invention The present invention relates to improvement of an indirect lighting device for a bathroom.

[0002]

2. Description of the Related Art In recent years, a unit bathroom, which can be installed in a limited space in a short time in accordance with a housing module, has been installed as a bathroom for an apartment house. Further, this unit bathroom is required to have various bathroom functions in order to support a wide age group.

[0003]

By the way, taking a bath is not only to wash the body but also to heal the fatigue of the day and to relieve stress. Therefore, there is a demand for a relaxing bath. It has become to.

However, the unit bathroom that can be installed may not be able to illuminate due to housing conditions and may be in a closed room without windows.

In this case, rather than relaxing by taking a bath, on the contrary, a great sense of pressure is felt from the side of the bathroom.

Further, in such a unit bathroom, the lighting is often only on the upper part of the bathroom, for example, on the ceiling, and it is apt to be dark at the bottom of the foot, and there is a possibility that the elderly person may fall down when entering the room.

The present invention has been made to solve such a problem, and its purpose is to provide an indirect lighting device above and below the bathroom space to create a visually pleasing bathroom space and relax a bather. Another object of the present invention is to provide an indirect lighting device for a bathroom that visually alerts the bather to improve safety in the bathroom.

[0008]

In order to solve the above problems, an indirect lighting device for a bathroom according to claim 1 of the present invention is characterized in that a lighting device is installed at an upper end of a corner of a side wall forming the bathroom. .

At this time, it is preferable that the illuminating device is installed at the corner upper end of at least one of the side walls facing the backrest of the bathtub and the ceiling. Also, the lighting device is provided with a lighting fixture in a recess formed in the side wall,
A light source of the lighting fixture, among the inner parts that constitute the recess,
It is preferably provided on the inner side of the backrest side of the bathtub.

Further, the lighting device is preferably provided on the side wall on the entrance side. An indirect lighting device for a bathroom according to a fifth aspect of the present invention is characterized in that a lighting device is provided below a door frame for an entrance / exit.

An indirect lighting device for a bathroom according to a sixth aspect of the present invention is characterized in that the lighting device is installed inside the floor pan on the door side of the doorway.

An indirect lighting device for a bathroom according to a seventh aspect of the present invention is characterized in that the lighting device is installed in a bathtub apron portion on a door side for a doorway. The lighting device preferably has a control panel for dimming in the bathroom.

[0013]

In the indirect lighting device for a bathroom according to claim 1 of the present invention, since the lighting device is installed at the upper end of the corner of the side wall,
You can make the ceiling look high.

Since the illuminating device is installed at the upper end of the corner of at least one of the side walls in contact with the backrest and the ceiling of the bathtub, when the user leans against the backrest and soaks in the bathtub (when taking a bath). The field of view at the corner above the field of view becomes bright.

Since the illuminating device is provided with the luminaire in the concave portion formed on the side wall and the light source of the luminaire is provided in the inner portion of the concave portion on the backrest side of the bathtub, when the user takes a bath, Bathers do not see the light source of the lighting equipment directly in their eyes. Since the lighting device was installed on the side wall on the entrance side,
The light source is on the back side and the light source does not enter the eyes.

In the bathroom indirect lighting device according to the fifth aspect of the present invention, since the lighting device is provided in the lower portion of the door frame for the entrance / exit, it is possible to produce a calm mood in the bathroom. Further, by irradiating the lower end inside the entrance of the bathroom, the bather can be visually alerted.

In the indirect lighting device for a bathroom according to claim 6 of the present invention, since the lighting device is installed inside the door-side floor pan for the entrance / exit, a calm mood can be produced in the bathroom.
Further, by irradiating the lower end inside the entrance of the bathroom, the bather can be visually alerted.

In the indirect lighting device for a bathroom according to claim 7 of the present invention, the lighting device is installed in the bathtub apron portion on the door side for the entrance and exit, so that a calm mood can be produced in the bathroom. Further, by irradiating the lower end inside the entrance of the bathroom, the bather can be visually alerted.

Since the dimming control panel of the lighting device is provided in the bathroom, it is possible to dimming according to one's preference while being immersed in the bathtub.

[0020]

Embodiments of the present invention will be described below with reference to the accompanying drawings. FIG. 1 is a perspective view of a unit bath to which an indirect lighting device for a bathroom according to the present invention is applied, as seen from the entrance direction of the bathroom,
2 is a perspective view of a unit bath to which an indirect lighting device for a bathroom according to the present invention is applied, as seen from the inside of the bathroom, FIG. 3 is a front view and a plan view of the lighting device, and FIG. 4 is a dimming control panel. This is an example.

A unit bathroom (hereinafter, simply referred to as a bathroom) 1 equipped with an indirect lighting device for a bathroom has a tile wall formed by sticking tiles on the surface of a steel plate, which is erected on the peripheral portion of a floor pan 2. It is composed of a panel 3 and a ceiling portion 4 provided on the upper edge of the tile wall panel 3.

A bathtub 6 is provided on the floor pan 2 on a side wall 3a on the left side of the doorway 5 of the bathroom 1. The tile wall panel 3 is provided with a vertically long mirror 7 for appearance and a three-level shelf 8 for mounting shampoo, liquid soap, etc. on the right side middle portion of the side wall 3b in front of the doorway 5.

Below the mirror 7 and the like, a bulging portion 9 having a flat upper surface is provided for holding an object, a faucet 10 for a shower or a calan is provided on the front surface 9a thereof, and a fluorescent lamp 11 or the like is provided above the bulging portion 9. Lighting equipment is arranged. Shower hangers 12a and 12b are provided above and below the side wall 3b at the center of the front when viewed from the doorway 5 to receive the shower grip 13.

On the left side of the side wall 3b in front of the doorway 5, there is provided a hot and cold water mixing tap 14 for hot and cold water supply to the bathtub 6, and a liquid crystal television 15 is fitted above it. A towel rack 16 is provided on the side wall 3c on the right side of the doorway 5.

On the ceiling portion 4, a TV 15 provided in the bathroom 1
Are provided, a ventilation heater / dryer 18 communicating with the outside of the bathroom 1, and a downlight 19 for irradiating the entire bathroom 1 from the ceiling portion 4. In this embodiment, the doorway 5 is a folding door door 20.
Is provided.

The bathroom 1 having the above structure is equipped with the following indirect lighting device. In this embodiment, since the lighting equipment first illuminates the upper part of the bathroom 1, it is provided on the upper ends of the left and right side walls 3a, 3c when viewed from the entrance / exit 5.

Specifically, the position where the lighting equipment is provided is such that the inside of the bathroom 1 is seen from the entrance 5 and the side walls 3 on the left and right.
a, 3c, the side wall 3b on the front, and the ceiling portion 4 are in contact with the upper end of the corner. Further, the lighting equipment is provided at the upper end of the side wall 3d connected to the doorway 5.

Specifically, the position where this lighting equipment is provided is seen from the side wall 3b side of the front side in the direction of the doorway 5 and the side wall 3
It is a corner portion where d, the side wall 3a and the ceiling portion 4 are in contact with each other.

The lighting fixtures provided on the side walls 3a, 3c and 3d are used as indirect illumination so that direct light does not enter the eyes of the bather. A specific example of the lighting fixture will be described with reference to FIG.

The luminaire comprises recesses 21a, 21c and 21d (21) formed in the side walls 3a, 3c and 3d, and a light source section 22 formed adjacent to the recess 21. The light source unit 2 is provided on the bottom surface 23 which is continuous with the inner portion of the recess 21.
Reflector 2 for directing the light emitted from 2 to the side
4 is provided.

The reflection plate 24 is formed by drawing a gentle curve from the middle portion of the concave portion 21, and the surface thereof has a stone pattern so that the light emitted from the light source unit 22 is scattered (FIG. 3 (a)). )reference). Further, a plastic opal cover 26 is provided on the boundary surface 25 between the light source unit 22 and the recess 21.

The light source section 22 comprises a light bulb 27 as a light source and a reflecting mirror 28 for reflecting the light emitted from the light bulb 27 toward the recess 21. The recesses 21a, 2
The light source unit 22 formed adjacent to the 1c includes the recesses 21a,
The light bulb 27, which is the light source of the light source unit 22, directs light toward the side wall 3b on the front side because it is provided on the inner side of the back portion of the bathtub 6 among the inner portions forming 21c (FIG. 2). Since the luminaire has the above-described structure, it is provided above the side walls 3a, 3c, 3d, and when bathing, the bather's field of view becomes bright and the light source does not come into direct contact with the eyes. .

Next, since the lighting equipment illuminates the lower part of the bathroom 1, it is provided at the location described below. In order to illuminate the lower part of the bathroom, the lighting equipment is first provided in the lower part of the door frame 29 for the entrance. Similar to the above, this lighting equipment is also indirect lighting so that direct light does not enter the eyes of the bather.

Specifically, in this lighting apparatus, for example, a fluorescent lamp serving as a light source is provided in an elongated recess 30 formed in the lower portion of the door frame 29 for entrance and exit, and the front surface (bathroom 1 side) is made of plastic opalescent. Covered with a cover, etc., and configured with packing etc. to prevent hot water from entering. The lighting fixture is provided inside the floor pan 2 on the door 20 side.

This luminaire is also indirect illuminant so that direct light does not enter the eyes of the bather as in the above. Specifically, a concave portion 31 formed in the floor pan 2 is provided with a light source, for example, a fluorescent lamp, the upper surface of which is covered with a plastic opal cover having a sufficient thickness to withstand the weight of a human being, and packing is used. Constructed by preventing intrusion of hot and cold water. This part may be used for underfloor inspection.

Further, the lighting equipment is provided below the bathtub apron portion 32 (on the door 20 side). Similar to the above, this lighting equipment is also indirect lighting so that direct light does not enter the eyes of the bather.

Specifically, a concave portion 33 formed in the apron portion 32 of the bathtub 6 has a built-in fluorescent lamp as a light source,
The front side (bathroom 1 side) is covered with a plastic milky white cover or the like, and packing is used to prevent hot water from entering.

Since the lighting equipment for irradiating the lower part of the bathroom 1 has the above-mentioned structure, it brings about calmness in the room in combination with the indirect lighting. Further, by irradiating the lower part of the bathroom, the bather can be alerted to his / her feet.

The above lighting equipment is operated via a control panel 34 provided in the bathroom. Since the mounting position of the control panel 34 needs to be a position where the user can reach when taking a bath, it is preferable to provide it on the side wall 3a near the backrest side of the bathtub 6 side.

FIG. 4A shows an example of a rotary control panel 34, which is constructed so that the interior of the bathroom becomes brighter by rotating the knob 35 in the clockwise direction. FIG. 4B shows an example of a direct-acting control panel 34, which is configured so that the inside of the bathroom becomes brighter by moving the knob 36 to the right.

The control panel 34 allows dimming while being immersed in the bathtub 6. In addition,
In FIG. 1 and FIG. 2, 37 is an inspection port.

[0042]

In the indirect lighting device for a bathroom according to the first aspect of the present invention, since the lighting device is installed at the upper end of the corner of the side wall, the ceiling can be made higher. Therefore, it is possible to give the bather a visually spacious feeling.

Since the lighting device is installed at the corner upper end of at least one of the side walls facing the backrest and the ceiling of the bathtub, when the user leans against the backrest and soaks in the bathtub (when taking a bath), the visibility is reduced. The visibility of the upper corner becomes brighter. Therefore, a feeling of openness can be visually provided in the bathroom.

Since the illuminating device is provided with the luminaire in the concave portion formed on the side wall and the light source of the luminaire is provided in the inner portion of the concave portion on the backrest side of the bathtub, Bathers do not see the light source of the lighting equipment directly in their eyes. Therefore, the bather can relax and enjoy the indirect lighting and relax.

Since the lighting device is provided on the side wall on the entrance side,
Since the light source is on the back side and the light source is out of sight, bathers can enjoy the calm indirect lighting. Further, since the side wall on the entrance / exit side corresponds to a wall that partitions the building frame, wiring, inspection, repair, etc. can be easily performed.

Since the indirect lighting device for a bathroom according to the fifth aspect of the present invention is provided with the lighting device under the door frame for the entrance / exit, it is possible to produce a calm mood in the bathroom. Further, since the lower end inside the entrance of the bathroom is illuminated, the bather can be visually alerted. Therefore, the bather (especially the elderly) is prevented from being injured due to a fall or the like.

In the indirect lighting device for a bathroom according to claim 6 of the present invention, since the lighting device is installed inside the door-side floor pan for the doorway, a calm mood can be produced in the bathroom.
Further, since the lower end inside the entrance of the bathroom is illuminated, the bather can be visually alerted. Therefore, the bather (especially the elderly) is prevented from being injured due to a fall or the like.

In the indirect lighting device for a bathroom according to claim 7 of the present invention, since the lighting device is installed in the bathtub apron portion on the door side for the entrance and exit, a calm mood can be produced in the bathroom. Further, by irradiating the lower end inside the entrance of the bathroom, the bather can be visually alerted. Therefore, the bather (especially the elderly) is prevented from being injured due to a fall or the like.

Since the dimming control panel of the lighting device is provided in the bathroom, it is possible to dimming according to one's preference while being immersed in the bathtub. Therefore, the bather can change the brightness according to his / her preference and enjoy the mood by the lighting.

[Brief description of drawings]

FIG. 1 is a perspective view of a unit bath to which an indirect lighting device for a bathroom according to the present invention is applied, as seen from the entrance direction of the bathroom.

FIG. 2 is a perspective view of a unit bath to which an indirect lighting device for a bathroom according to the present invention is applied, as seen from the inside of the bathroom toward the entrance.

FIG. 3 is a front view and a plan view of a lighting device.

[Fig. 4] One example of a dimming control panel

[Explanation of symbols]

1 ... Unit bathroom (bathroom), 2 ... Floor pan, 3 ... Tile wall panel, 4 ... Ceiling part, 5 ... Doorway, 6 ... Bathtub, 7
... mirror, 8 ... shelf, 9 ... bulging part, 10 ... water faucet, 11 ... fluorescent lamp, 12a, 12b ... shower hanger, 13 ... grip, 14 ... mixing tap, 15 ... TV, 16 ... towel rack,
Reference numeral 17 ... Speaker, 18 ... Ventilation / heating dryer, 19 ... Downlight, 20 ... Doors for entrance, 21, 21a, 21c,
21d, 30, 31, 33 ... Recessed portion, 22 ... Light source portion, 23
... Bottom surface, 24 ... Reflector, 25 ... Boundary surface, 26 ... Milky white cover, 27 ... Light bulb, 28 ... Reflector, 29 ... Door frame, 32 ...
Apron part, 34 ... Control panel, 35, 36 ...
Knob.

Front page continuation (72) Inventor Hiroshi Iba 2-1-1 Nakajima, Kokurakita-ku, Kitakyushu, Fukuoka Prefecture Totoki Equipment Co., Ltd. (72) Inventor Tsuyoshi Kaneda 2-1-1 Nakajima, Kitakyushu, Kitakyushu, Fukuoka No. 1 Totoki Equipment Co., Ltd.

Claims (8)

[Claims] 1. An indirect lighting device for a bathroom, wherein a lighting device is installed at an upper end of a corner of a side wall forming the bathroom. 2. The lighting device is installed at a corner upper end portion of at least one side wall which is in contact with the side wall facing the backrest part of the bathtub and the ceiling part.
Indirect lighting device for bathroom as described. 3. The lighting device is provided with a lighting fixture in a recess formed in a side wall, and a light source of the lighting fixture is provided in an inner part of the recess forming part of the bathtub on the backrest side. The indirect lighting device for a bathroom according to claim 2. 4. The indirect lighting device for a bathroom according to claim 1, wherein the lighting device is provided on a side wall on the entrance side. 5. An indirect lighting device for a bathroom, wherein a lighting device is provided below a door frame for doorways. 6. An indirect lighting device for a bathroom, wherein a lighting device is installed inside a floor pan on the door side for doorways. 7. An indirect lighting device for a bathroom, wherein a lighting device is installed in a bathtub apron section on the door side of a doorway. 8. The lighting device comprises a control panel for dimming provided in a bathroom.
Indirect lighting device for bathroom according to 3, 4, 5, 6 or 7.