JPH08284236A - Sanitary washing device - Google Patents

Abstract

PURPOSE: To wash the private parts of a human body over a wide range by providing a wash water supply means, a washing nozzle, a lengthwise drive means and a breadthwise drive means for moving the nozzle, and a locus control means. CONSTITUTION: This device is equipped with a washing nozzle 14, a lengthwise drive means 16 for moving the nozzle 14 along the same direction as the retreat direction thereof, a breadthwise drive means 17 for moving the nozzle 14 along a breadthwise direction relative to the retreat thereof, a wash water supply means 19 formed out of a water pump to feed wash water. Also, a lengthwise control means 31 and a breadthwise control means 32 are controlled with a locus control means 33, thereby moving the nozzle 14 along the preset locus for washing. A washing switch 28 is turned on after stool and the preset volume of wash water is jetted toward the private parts of a human body from a blow hole 15. At the same time, a drive switch 34 is turned on. Then, the control means 33 operates to drive the means 16 and 17, and the nozzle 14 moves in lengthwise and breadthwise directions, thereby performing a washing process over a wide range in motion along the preset locus.

Description

Detailed Description of the Invention

[0001]

BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION 1. Field of the Invention The present invention relates to a sanitary cleaning device for cleaning a human body part after use, and more particularly to a cleaning device capable of cleaning a human body part widely and effectively.

[0002]

2. Description of the Related Art A sanitary washing device for washing a human body part with warm water after use has a hot water tank and a washing nozzle, and drives the washing nozzle to advance to the human body part position and moves from the washing nozzle to the human body part. The hot water is discharged toward cleaning.

FIG. 6 shows the structure of a conventional sanitary washing device of this type.
FIG. 7 shows a sectional view of the cleaning nozzle. In the figure, 1 is a cleaning nozzle having an ejection hole 2 and 3 is a cleaning nozzle 1
A driving device for driving the cleaning water back and forth, 4 is a hot water tank for heating and storing wash water, and 5 is a water pump for supplying wash water. The drive device 3 has a rack 6 provided on the cleaning nozzle 1 and a pinion 8 which is rotated by a motor 7, and drives the cleaning nozzle 1 to and from the human body local position by the control of the motor 7. Reference numeral 9 denotes a cleaning switch, and 10 denotes a stop switch. When the cleaning switch 9 is turned on, the pump control circuit 11 and the nozzle advancing / retreating control circuit 12 are operated to drive the cleaning nozzle 1 to advance to a local position, and the ejection port 2 The cleaning water is discharged from. Reference numeral 13 denotes a move switch. When this switch is selectively turned on, the nozzle advancing / retreating control circuit 12 operates to control the motor 7, and as shown in FIG. 7, the cleaning nozzle 1 is driven back and forth by a predetermined distance Wm to change the cleaning range. It is enlarged in the front-back direction.

With this configuration, a wide range of cleaning can be performed in the front-rear direction by selectively turning on the move switch 13 as required.

[0005]

However, although the conventional sanitary washing device as described above can wash a wide area in the front-rear direction, the washing water flow is insufficient as a washing water flow when the human body part is soiled widely such as loose stools or diarrhea. .
That is, as shown in FIG. 7, the cleaning area is the range indicated by W with respect to the dirt range A, and the dirt in the left-right direction with respect to the advancing / retreating direction of the cleaning nozzle is not cleaned, and the dirt remains after cleaning. It was sometimes hygienic. Further, particularly in the menstruation of women, there is a demand for a cleaning device capable of efficiently cleaning menstrual blood in a wider area in front, back, left and right by using sanitary products.

The present invention is intended to solve the above problems,
A wide range of cleaning is possible by moving the cleaning nozzle not only in the front-back direction but also in the left-right direction, and there is no dirt remaining during soft stools, diarrhea and women's menstruation, and hygienic cleaning is performed. A first object of the present invention is to provide a sanitary washing device that can be used.

A second object of the present invention is to provide a sanitary washing device in which a normal washing in which the washing nozzle does not move and a wide range of washing in which the washing nozzle moves can be selected according to the user's preference or physical condition.

A third object is to provide a sanitary washing device in which the movement pattern of the washing nozzle, that is, the movement trajectory of the washing water flow can be selected according to the user's preference and physical condition. A fourth object is to provide a sanitary washing device in which the size of the washing range can be adjusted in the front-rear direction and the left-right direction so that the washing range can be adjusted according to the size of the dirt range.

A fifth object is to provide a sanitary washing device which is not monotonous and can intensively wash a necessary portion by changing the moving speed when the washing nozzle moves along a predetermined locus. To do.

A sixth object is to provide a sanitary washing device which can perform more effective washing by changing the water force discharged from the washing nozzle when the washing nozzle is moved along a predetermined locus and which is free from monotonous feeling. To do.

A seventh object is to provide a sanitary washing device having good operability by enabling the washing operation to be automatically stopped when the number of times the locus of the washing nozzle moves is set to a preset number.

Further, when the cleaning operation is completed, the cleaning nozzle is automatically returned to the initial position to provide a sanitary cleaning device which does not cause a displacement of the cleaning position in the next cleaning and does not impair the feeling of cleaning. The purpose is 8.

[0013]

In order to achieve the first object, the sanitary washing device of the present invention has a washing nozzle for discharging washing water toward a human body part, and the washing nozzle advances into the washing nozzle. The front-rear direction driving means for moving in the same direction as the direction, the left-right direction driving means for moving the cleaning nozzle in the left-right direction with respect to the advancing direction of the cleaning nozzle, the front-rear direction driving means and the left-right direction driving means. ,
The cleaning nozzle is composed of trajectory control means for performing cleaning while moving the cleaning nozzle in a front-back direction and a left-right direction along a predetermined trajectory.

In order to achieve the second object, the sanitary washing device of the present invention is provided with a washing switch for activating the washing water supply means and a drive switch for controlling the activation of the trajectory control means.

In order to achieve the third object, the sanitary washing device of the present invention has a locus storage unit for storing movement patterns of a plurality of washing nozzles, that is, a washing locus, and types of washing loci stored in the locus storage unit. A locus selection means having a locus selection switch for selecting is provided.

In order to achieve the fourth object, the sanitary washing device of the present invention is provided with a locus range adjusting means for adjusting the size of the washing range in the front-back and left-right directions of the washing locus.

In order to achieve the fifth object, the sanitary washing device of the present invention is provided with moving speed varying means for changing the moving speed of the sanitary washing device during moving and washing along a predetermined locus.

In order to achieve the sixth object, the sanitary washing device of the present invention is provided with a washing water force varying means for changing the washing water force during moving washing along a predetermined locus.

In order to achieve the seventh object, the sanitary washing device of the present invention is provided with a locus repeat number setting means for setting the number of times of locus movement, and an automatic stop circuit for automatically stopping the washing operation after the set number of times is completed. It is provided.

Further, in order to achieve the eighth object, the sanitary washing device of the present invention stops the washing water supply means and operates the front-rear direction driving means and the left-right direction driving means when a stop signal of the cleaning operation is issued. An origin returning circuit for controlling and returning the cleaning nozzle to the initial position is provided.

[0021]

The toilet sanitary washing apparatus according to the present invention is provided with the front-rear direction driving means for moving the cleaning nozzle in the front-rear direction and the left-right direction driving means for moving the cleaning nozzle in the left-right direction. The cleaning nozzle is moved not only in the front-back direction but also in the left-right direction by controlling the cleaning means and moving the cleaning nozzle in the front-back and left-right directions along a predetermined path. It becomes possible to wash a wide area. As a result, stains do not remain even during loose stools, diarrhea, and women's menstruation, and hygienic cleaning can be performed.

Further, the sanitary washing device according to the present invention is provided with a drive switch for controlling the activation of the trajectory control means in addition to the washing switch for activating the washing water supply means to start the washing. It is possible to select normal washing that does not move and wide-range washing in which the washing nozzle moves in the front-back and left-right directions according to the user's preference or physical condition.

Further, the sanitary washing device according to the present invention is provided with a locus storage unit for storing movement patterns of a plurality of washing nozzles, that is, a washing locus, and a locus selection means having a locus selection switch for selecting the type of the stored cleaning locus. Therefore, the movement trajectory of the washing water flow can be arbitrarily selected according to the preference and physical condition of the user.

Further, since the sanitary washing device according to the present invention is provided with the locus range adjusting means for adjusting the size of the washing range in the front-back and left-right directions of the washing locus, it is dirty due to diarrhea, women's menstruation or the like. The washing range can be adjusted according to the size of the range.

Further, since the sanitary washing device according to the present invention is provided with the moving speed varying means for changing the moving speed of the washing nozzle while moving and cleaning along the predetermined locus, it moves when the washing nozzle moves along the predetermined locus. It is possible to change the speed. As a result, the monotonous feeling at the time of cleaning can be reduced and necessary parts can be intensively cleaned.

Further, since the sanitary washing device according to the present invention is constituted by providing the washing water force changing means for changing the washing water force during the moving and washing on the predetermined locus, the washing is performed when the washing nozzle moves on the predetermined locus. The water force discharged from the nozzle can be changed. As a result, the dirt is effectively washed by the strength change of the water flow, and the monotonous feeling is reduced by the massage effect.

Further, since the sanitary washing device according to the present invention is provided with the locus repetition number setting means for setting the number of times of locus movement and the automatic stop circuit for automatically stopping the washing operation after the set number of times is finished, The cleaning operation is automatically stopped when the number of locus movements is completed the set number of times.
As a result, the operation of selectively turning on the stop switch becomes unnecessary, and the operability is improved.

Further, the sanitary washing device according to the present invention is provided with the origin return circuit for stopping the washing water supply means and returning the washing nozzle to the initial position when the washing operation stop signal is issued. When the cleaning operation is completed, the cleaning nozzle is automatically returned to the initial position. As a result, the cleaning position will not shift during the next cleaning, and the feeling of cleaning will not be impaired.

[0029]

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

FIG. 1 is a block diagram of a sanitary washing device according to an embodiment of the present invention, and FIG. 2 is a sectional view of the device. In the figure, 14 is a cleaning nozzle having a cleaning water ejection hole 15, 1
6 is a front-back direction driving means for moving the cleaning nozzle 14 in the same direction as the advancing / retreating direction of the cleaning nozzle 14, and 17 is the cleaning nozzle 1.
Left-right direction driving means for moving the washing nozzle 14 in the left-right direction with respect to the advancing / retreating direction of 4, a warm water tank 18 for heating and storing wash water, 19 a wash water constituted by a water pump for supplying the wash water It is a supply means.

The front-rear driving means 16 has a rack 20 provided on the cleaning nozzle 14 and a pinion 23 which is rotated by a motor 22 attached to a moving table 21, and the cleaning nozzle 14 is seated under the control of the motor 22. It moves forward and backward with respect to the human body. On the other hand, the left-right direction driving means 17 is a rack 2 that is integrally provided on the moving table 21.
4 and a pinion 27 that is rotated by a motor 26 provided on the mounting table 25, and is configured to be movable in the left-right direction with respect to the human body on which the washing nozzle 14 is seated by the control of the motor 26.

28 is a washing switch for activating the washing water supply means 19, 29 is a stop switch for stopping the washing operation,
Reference numeral 30 is a water pressure adjusting switch that controls the water supply means 19 to adjust the water pressure of the cleaning water discharged from the cleaning nozzle 14.

Reference numeral 31 is a motor 22 of the front-back direction drive means 16.
The reference numeral 32 denotes a front-back direction control circuit, and 32 denotes a left-right direction control circuit controlling the motor 26 of the left-right direction driving means 17.
Reference numeral 33 is a front-back direction control circuit 31 and a left-right direction control circuit 3
Trajectory control means for controlling the cleaning nozzle 14 to move the washing nozzle 14 back and forth and to the left and right along a predetermined trajectory, and 34 is a drive switch for the trajectory control means 33. When the cleaning nozzle 14 is inserted, the front-rear direction driving means 16 and the left-right direction driving means 17 are driven to drive the cleaning nozzle 14 in the front-rear direction and the left-right direction along a predetermined locus.

Reference numeral 35 denotes a plurality of cleaning trajectories as shown in FIGS. 3A to 3D, that is, a trajectory storage unit 36 for storing the movement trajectory of the cleaning nozzle 14 and trajectory selection for selecting a desired cleaning trajectory. This is a locus selection means having a switch 37, and a cleaning pattern can be selected according to the preference of the user.

Reference numeral 38 is a locus range adjusting means, as shown in FIG. 3, a front-rear direction adjusting part 39 for adjusting the size of the front-rear direction cleaning range Ph and a left-right direction adjusting part for adjusting the left-right direction cleaning range Pv. Has 40.

Reference numeral 41 denotes a moving speed varying means having a speed setting unit 42, which can change the moving speed during the moving cleaning along a predetermined locus. This point will be described in detail with reference to FIG. FIG. 4 shows the relationship between the cleaning position in the front-rear direction and the moving speed of the cleaning nozzle 14 in FIG. 3, in which the moving speed is set to be low near the origin P and relatively high in the front and rear portions. It is configured to move. The speed setting unit 42 is configured so that the level Lv of the moving speed can be adjusted.

Reference numeral 43 is a washing water force varying means having a water force setting portion 44, which can change the washing water force by controlling the washing water supply means 19 while moving and washing along a predetermined locus. This point will be described in detail with reference to FIG. FIG. 5 is FIG.
3 shows the relationship between the cleaning position in the front-rear direction and the water force of the cleaning water discharged from the cleaning nozzle 14, where the cleaning water force is strong near the cleaning start origin P, and the cleaning water forces are compared at the front and rear positions. It is configured to be set weaker. In addition, in the water pressure setting unit, the water pressure level L
The size of w is adjustable.

Reference numeral 45 denotes a locus repetition number setting means having a number setting unit 46. For example, in the movement locus of FIG. 3A, the locus is moved from the cleaning start origin P in the arrow direction and the end point F.
Assuming that the number of paths is up to 1, the moving cleaning is repeated the number of times set by the number of times setting section 46, and when the predetermined number of times ends, a signal is sent to the automatic stop circuit 47 and the cleaning water supply means 19
Is stopped and the cleaning operation is automatically terminated.

Reference numeral 48 denotes an origin return circuit, which controls the front-rear direction driving means 16 and the left-right direction driving means 17 when the stop switch 29 or the automatic stop circuit 47 is selected or operated to move and return the cleaning nozzle 14 to the cleaning start origin position. To do. This point will be described in detail with reference to FIG. When the stop switch 29 is turned on at, for example, the point G in the cleaning trajectory shown in FIG.
8 is operated to control the front-rear direction control circuit 31 and the left-right direction control circuit 32, and the position of the cleaning nozzle 14 is automatically returned to the origin P as shown by the broken line.

In the above structure, the operation of this embodiment will be described below.
The operation will be described. When the post-female cleaning switch 28 is turned on, the cleaning water supply means 19 is operated to discharge a predetermined amount of cleaning water from the ejection holes 15 of the cleaning nozzle 14 toward the human body part, and normal cleaning is started. On the other hand, when the drive switch 34 is turned on, the locus control means 33 operates to drive the front-rear direction driving means 16 and the left-right direction driving means 17, and the cleaning nozzle 14 moves in the front-rear direction and left-right direction to move along a predetermined locus. However, extensive cleaning is performed.

At this time, the locus selection means 35 can select a desired washing locus, for example, as shown in FIGS. 3 (a) to 3 (d), and when a wide range is contaminated such as diarrhea or a woman's menstruation, the locus range. The front-back direction washing range Ph and the left-right direction washing range Pv can be arbitrarily selected and adjusted by the adjusting means 38.

Further, the moving speed varying means 41 can change the moving speed such that the moving speed is slow near the cleaning origin and relatively fast near the front or rear portion as shown in FIG. This makes it possible to slowly and thoroughly clean the central part of the dirt.

Further, as shown in FIG. 5, the cleaning water force changing means 43 can change the cleaning water pressure to be strong near the cleaning origin and relatively weak near the front or rear. As a result, the central portion of the dirt can be carefully washed with a strong water force, and by weakening the water force in the vicinity of the front portion or the rear portion, it is possible to reduce the scattering of wash water to unnecessary portions.

Further, when the number of times set by the trajectory repetition number setting means 45 is completed, the automatic stop circuit 47 operates to stop the cleaning water supply means 19 and the cleaning operation is automatically completed. Therefore, the stop switch 29 is operated. It becomes unnecessary and the operability is improved.

When the stop switch 29 or the automatic stop circuit 47 is turned on or operated, the origin return circuit 48 is operated to operate the front-rear direction driving means 16 and the left-right direction driving means 1.
7 is controlled to automatically return the cleaning nozzle 14 to the original position and then the operation is terminated, so that the cleaning position will not be displaced during the next use and the cleaning feeling will not be impaired.

As described above, according to the present embodiment, since the cleaning nozzle 14 can be moved forward, backward, leftward and rightward by the trajectory control means 33 to perform cleaning while moving along a predetermined trajectory, loose stools, diarrhea or female physiology. It is also suitable for cleaning when a wide range is contaminated, such as when. Further, since the drive switch 34 of the locus control circuit 33 is provided separately from the washing switch 28, it is possible to select the normal washing in which the washing nozzle 14 does not move and the locus moving washing as necessary. Further, since the locus selection means 35 is provided, a plurality of different washing loci can be selected, and a washing pattern according to taste or physical condition can be selected. Further, since the locus range adjusting means 38 is provided, the front-back direction cleaning range Ph and the left-right direction cleaning range Pv can be arbitrarily selected and adjusted according to the size of the dirt range. Further, since the moving speed varying means 41 is provided, it is possible to change the moving speed during locus moving cleaning such as moving slowly near the cleaning origin and relatively fast near the front part or the rear part, so that the central part of the dirt can be removed. The cleaning can be done slowly and carefully and the monotonous feeling is reduced. Further, since the cleaning water force changing means 43 is provided, it is possible to change the cleaning water force during the trajectory moving cleaning to be strong near the cleaning origin and relatively weak near the front part or the rear part. As a result, the central part of the dirt can be carefully washed with a strong water force, and by weakening the water force near the front part or the rear part, it is possible to reduce the scattering of wash water to unnecessary parts and obtain a massage effect. . Further, since the locus repetition number setting means 45 is provided, the automatic stop circuit 47 operates and the cleaning operation automatically ends when the set number of times ends, so the operation of the stop switch 29 becomes unnecessary and the operability is improved. . Further, when the stop switch 29 or the automatic stop circuit 47 is turned on or operated, the origin return circuit 48 operates to automatically return the cleaning nozzle 14 to the origin position, and then the operation is completed. The effect that it does not occur and the cleaning feeling is not impaired is obtained.

[0047]

As described above in detail, the sanitary washing device of the present invention is capable of performing washing while moving the washing nozzle forward, backward, leftward and rightward by the locus control means to move along a predetermined locus. It is possible to move the cleaning nozzle not only in the front-back direction but also in the left-right direction, so that cleaning can be performed in a wide range. As a result, stains do not remain even during loose stools, diarrhea, and women's menstruation, and hygienic cleaning can be performed.

Since the sanitary washing device of the present invention is provided with a drive switch for controlling the activation of the trajectory control means in addition to the washing switch for activating the washing water supply means to start washing, the washing nozzle moves. It is possible to select normal cleaning that is not performed and wide-area cleaning in which the cleaning nozzle moves in the front-rear direction and the left-right direction according to the user's preference or physical condition.

Since the sanitary washing device of the present invention is provided with the locus selection means for selecting the movement pattern of the plurality of washing nozzles, that is, the washing locus, the movement locus of the washing water flow can be selected according to the user's preference and physical condition. It can be arbitrarily selected.

Since the sanitary washing device of the present invention is provided with the locus range adjusting means for adjusting the size of the washing range in the front-rear direction and the left-right direction of the washing locus, the range of dirt such as diarrhea and a woman's menstrual period can be controlled. The washing range can be adjusted according to the size of the. This is particularly suitable for elderly people or people with disabilities who require assistance after stool.

Further, since the sanitary washing device of the present invention is provided with the moving speed varying means, it is possible to change the moving speed when moving the washing nozzle along a predetermined locus. As a result, the central portion of the dirt can be carefully washed and the monotonous feeling at the time of washing can be reduced.

Since the sanitary washing device of the present invention is provided with the washing water force varying means, it is possible to change the water force discharged from the washing nozzle when the washing nozzle is moved along a predetermined locus. As a result, the dirt is effectively washed by the strength change of the water flow, and the massage effect is obtained. In addition, it is possible to reduce the scattering of cleaning water to unnecessary portions.

Since the sanitary washing device of the present invention is provided with the trajectory repetition number setting means and the automatic stop circuit,
The cleaning operation is automatically stopped when the number of movements of the trajectory of the cleaning nozzle is completed the set number of times. As a result, the operation of selectively turning on the stop switch becomes unnecessary, and the operability is improved.

Further, since the sanitary washing apparatus of the present invention is provided with an origin return circuit for returning the washing nozzle to the initial position when the washing operation stop signal is issued, the washing operation is completed when the washing operation is completed. The nozzle is automatically returned to the initial position. As a result, the cleaning position will not shift during the next cleaning, and the feeling of cleaning will not be impaired.

[Brief description of drawings]

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

FIG. 2 is a sectional view of the cleaning nozzle.

FIG. 3 is a diagram showing a movement trajectory pattern of the cleaning nozzle.

FIG. 4 is a characteristic diagram of the front-back direction cleaning position and the cleaning nozzle moving speed.

FIG. 5 is a characteristic diagram of the same washing position and washing water force in the front-back direction.

FIG. 6 is a configuration diagram of a conventional sanitary washing device.

FIG. 7 is a sectional view of the cleaning nozzle.

[Explanation of symbols]

 14 Washing Nozzle 16 Front-rear Direction Driving Means 17 Left-Right Direction Driving Means 19 Washing Water Supplying Means 28 Washing Switch 29 Stop Switch 33 Locus Control Means 34 Drive Switch 35 Locus Selection Means 36 Locus Storage Section 37 Locus Selection Switch 38 Locus Range Adjusting Means 41 Moving Speed changing means 43 Washing water force changing means 45 Trajectory repetition number setting means 47 Automatic stop circuit 48 Origin return circuit

Front Page Continuation (72) Inventor Motoko Toyoshima 1006 Kadoma, Kadoma City, Osaka Prefecture Matsushita Electric Industrial Co., Ltd. (72) Inventor Hideho Shinoda 1006 Kadoma, Kadoma City, Osaka Matsushita Electric Industrial Co., Ltd. (72) Inventor Keisuke Ono 1006 Kadoma, Kadoma City, Osaka Prefecture Matsushita Electric Industrial Co., Ltd.

Claims (8)

[Claims] 1. A cleaning water supply means, a cleaning nozzle for discharging cleaning water toward a human body part, a front-back direction driving means for moving the cleaning nozzle in the same direction as the advancing direction of the cleaning nozzle, and the cleaning nozzle. The left-right direction driving means for moving the cleaning nozzle in the left-right direction with respect to the advancing direction, and the front-back direction driving means and the left-right direction driving means for moving the cleaning nozzle in the front-back direction and the left-right direction along a predetermined locus. A sanitary washing device composed of trajectory control means for washing while performing. 2. The sanitary washing device according to claim 1, further comprising a washing switch for activating the washing water supply means, a stop switch, and a drive switch for controlling activation of the trajectory control means. 3. The locus control means is provided with a locus storage means for storing a plurality of washing trajectories and a locus selection switch for selecting a type of cleaning locus stored in the locus storage portion. The sanitary washing device according to claim 1. 4. The sanitary washing apparatus according to claim 1, wherein the locus control means is provided with locus range adjusting means for adjusting the size of the washing range in the front-back and left-right directions of the washing locus. 5. The sanitary washing device according to claim 1, wherein the locus control means is provided with a moving speed varying means for changing the moving speed during the moving cleaning along a predetermined locus. 6. The sanitary washing apparatus according to claim 1, wherein the locus control means is provided with a washing water force varying means for changing the washing water force during the moving washing along a predetermined locus. 7. The sanitary washing apparatus according to claim 1, wherein the locus control means is provided with a locus repetition number setting means for setting the number of locus movements, and an automatic stop circuit for automatically stopping the washing operation after the set number of times is completed. . 8. An origin return circuit for stopping the cleaning water supply means and controlling the front-rear direction driving means and the left-right direction driving means to return the cleaning nozzle to the initial position when a stop signal for the cleaning operation is issued. The sanitary washing device according to any one of claims 1 to 7.