JPH0828928A - Sanitary temperature regulating system - Google Patents

Abstract

PURPOSE:To provide a sanitary temperature regulating system in which comfortableness can be improved by regulating temperatures in a bathtub, a bathroom and a dressing room at a temperature adapted for a human body. CONSTITUTION:The sanitary temperature regulating system comprises an in- bathtub hot water temperature sensor 6 for detecting hot water temperature in a bathtub 2, an in-bathtub hot water temperature controller 7 for controlling the hot water temperature in the bathtub 2 to a previously set temperature in response to the hot water temperature detected by the sensor 6, an in- bathroom temperature sensor 9 for detecting the hot water temperature in a bathroom, a bathroom temperature controller 10 for controlling the temperature in the bathroom 1 to the previously set temperature in response to the temperature detected by the sensor 9, and an in-dressing room temperature sensor 12 for detecting the temperature in the dressing room 5. Accordingly, the system also has a dressing room temperature controller 13 for controlling the temperature in the room 5 to the previously set temperature in response to the temperature detected by the sensor 12, and coordination control means 15a for setting the set temperatures of the controllers 7, 10, 13.

Description

Detailed Description of the Invention

[0001]

BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION 1. Field of the Invention The present invention relates to a sanitary temperature adjusting system which is mainly used in general houses and which adjusts the temperature in a bathroom and the temperature in a dressing room to a comfortable temperature when taking a bath. is there.

[0002]

2. Description of the Related Art As a conventional sanitary temperature adjusting system of this type, for example, the one described in JP-A-5-277041 as shown in FIGS. 4 and 5 is known.

In such a structure, a hot water heat exchanger in which a heat storage material is combined is incorporated in an apron 3 of a bathtub 2 in a bathroom 1 as shown in FIG. 4 or a sitting space 4 as shown in FIG. The interior of the bathroom 1 is heated by the radiant heat, and the apron 3 and the sitting space 4 are warmed.

[0004]

However, in such a conventional sanitary temperature control system as described above, when the temperature of the hot water in the bathtub 2 is high, the heating in the bathroom 1 becomes too hot and the hot flashes. There was a risk of increasing the feeling.

[0005] Generally, when radiant heat does not reach the dressing room adjacent to the bathroom 1, and when hot water is discharged to move to the dressing room,
There is a risk that discomfort may occur due to the cold and that a sudden change in temperature between the bathroom 1 and the undressing room may burden the body.

Therefore, an object of the present invention is to provide a sanitary temperature adjusting system capable of improving comfort by adjusting the temperatures of a bathtub, a bathroom and a dressing room to a temperature suitable for the body.

[0007]

In order to achieve the above object, according to the first aspect of the present invention, there is provided a bath temperature sensor for detecting a bath temperature, and a bath temperature sensor for the bath. A bath temperature control device that controls the bath temperature to a preset temperature according to the detected bath temperature, a bath temperature sensor that detects the bath temperature, and a bath temperature sensor. A bathroom temperature control device for controlling the temperature in the bathroom to a preset temperature set according to the temperature, a room temperature sensor for detecting the temperature in the changing room, and a temperature detected by the temperature sensor for changing the room. The sanitary temperature adjusting system is characterized by having a changing room temperature control device for controlling the temperature in the changing room to a preset temperature corresponding thereto and a temperature setting device for setting the preset temperature of each of the control devices.

According to the second aspect of the present invention, the temperature setting device has a set temperature set by one of the other control devices according to a set temperature set by the one of the control devices. 2. Coordination control means for adjusting
It features the described sanitary temperature regulation system.

[0009]

[Operation] According to the first aspect of the present invention, when the temperature setting device sets the set temperature of each of the control devices, the hot water temperature sensor in the bathtub detects the hot water temperature in the bathtub and the detected temperature is detected. The hot water temperature control device in the bathtub controls the hot water temperature in the bathtub to a preset temperature according to the hot water temperature.

Further, the bathroom temperature sensor detects the temperature in the bathroom, and the bathroom temperature control device controls the temperature in the bathroom to a preset temperature according to the detected hot water temperature.

Further, the temperature sensor in the changing room detects the temperature in the changing room, and the temperature control device for changing room controls the temperature in the changing room in accordance with the detected hot water temperature.

Therefore, for example, when the hot water temperature in the bathtub is set high, the temperature in the bathroom is set low,
Alternatively, the temperature can be adjusted to a temperature suitable for the body when tapping hot water by setting the difference between the temperature in the bathroom and the temperature in the changing room to be small.

According to the second aspect of the invention, the cooperative control means adjusts the set temperature set by any one of the other control devices according to the set temperature set by the one of the control devices. .

Therefore, for example, when the hot water temperature in the bathtub is set to be high by the cooperative control means, the temperature in the bathroom is adjusted to be low, or the difference between the temperature in the bathroom and the temperature in the dressing room is set. It is possible to control in advance so as to coordinate with the temperature suitable for the body when tapping the hot water, for example, by setting so as to decrease.

Therefore, the bather can realize a comfortable bathing environment by presetting only the set temperature of any one of the control devices.

[0016]

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

1 to 3 show an embodiment of the present invention. The same or equivalent parts as those in the conventional example will be described with the same reference numerals.

First, the structure will be described. In this embodiment,
A dressing room 5 is provided adjacent to the bathroom 1. A bathtub 2 is installed in the bathroom 1. In this bathtub 2,
A bath temperature sensor 6 for detecting the bath temperature, a bath temperature control device 7 for controlling the bath temperature to a preset temperature set according to the detected bath temperature, and a bath temperature There is provided a hot water temperature setting individual panel 8 for setting the hot water temperature.

Of these, the bath hot water temperature control device 7 is mainly composed of a hot water circulating device having a hot water supply facility, a heater and a freezer, and operates the heater when the detected temperature is lower than the set temperature. When the detected temperature is higher than the set temperature, the freezer is operated to decrease the hot water temperature in the bathtub 2 so that the set temperature and the detected temperature match. It has a function to adjust to.

On the ceiling portion 1a of the bathroom 1, a bathroom temperature sensor 9 for detecting the temperature in the bathroom 1 and a temperature in the bathroom 1 at a preset temperature set in accordance with the detected hot water temperature. And a bathroom temperature control device 10 for controlling the. A bathroom temperature setting individual panel 11 that can set the temperature inside the bathroom 1 is provided on the wall surface portion 1b of the bathroom 1.

Of these, the bathroom temperature control device 10 is mainly composed of a radiation panel, a ventilation fan or an air conditioner, and when the detected temperature is lower than the set temperature, the radiation panel is operated, Without generating airflow,
When the temperature inside the bathroom 1 is raised by the radiant heat and the detected temperature is higher than the set temperature, the ventilation fan or the air conditioner is operated to lower the temperature inside the bathroom 1 so that the set temperature and the detected temperature match. Has the function of adjusting.

The ceiling 5a of the dressing room 5 has
Undressing room temperature sensor 12 for detecting hot water temperature in the undressing room 5
And a dressing room temperature control device 13 for controlling the temperature in the dressing room 5 to a preset temperature set according to the detected temperature. Further, on the wall surface portion 5b of the undressing room 5, there is provided an individual undressing room temperature setting panel 14 capable of setting the temperature in the undressing room 5.

Of these, the undressing room temperature control device 13 is mainly composed of a radiation panel, a ventilation fan or an air conditioner, and activates the radiation panel when the detected temperature is lower than the set temperature. , Without generating air flow,
While raising the temperature in the dressing room 5 by radiant heat,
When the detected temperature is higher than the set temperature, it has a function of operating the ventilation fan or the air conditioner to lower the temperature in the undressing chamber 5 and adjusting so that the set temperature and the detected temperature match.

Further, the wall surface portion 5b of the undressing room 5 is provided with a cooperative control device 15 as a temperature setting device which is connected to each of the control devices 7, 10, 13 and the power source 16 to set each set temperature. ing.

The cooperative control device 15 has a setting panel 1 for setting the set temperatures of the control devices 7, 10, and 13.
5a is provided so that the set temperature can be changed in steps of 1 degree Celsius.

In this coordinated control device 15, further, in accordance with the set temperature set by any one of the control devices 7, 10, 13, the setting set by any of the other control devices 7, 10, 13 Coordinated control means 15b for adjusting the temperature is provided. The cooperative control means 15b is provided with a switch 17, and the switch 17 is configured so that the cooperative control means 15b can be switched on and off.

In this embodiment, the cooperative control means 15b.
According to the set temperature set by any one of the control devices, the set hot water temperature in the bathtub 2 is adjusted according to the set temperature set by any one of the control devices. When the temperature is set to 36 to 38 degrees Celsius, the set temperature in the bathroom 1 and the changing room 5 is set to 27 degrees Celsius by the bathroom temperature control device 10 and the changing room temperature control device 13, and When the set hot water temperature in the bathtub 2 is set to 39 to 40 degrees Celsius by the hot water bath temperature control device 7, the set temperature in the bathroom 1 and the changing room 5 is set to the bath temperature control device 10 and 25 degrees Celsius in the changing room temperature controller 13
When the hot water temperature in the bathtub 2 is set to 41 to 42 degrees Celsius by the hot water temperature control device 7 in the bathtub, the set temperatures in the bathroom 1 and the undressing room 5 are set. 2 degrees Celsius in the bathroom temperature control device 10 and the changing room temperature control device 13
I set it to 3 degrees.

Next, the operation of this embodiment will be described with reference to the flowchart of FIG.

First, in step 1, the switch 17 is turned on to start cooperative control, and in step 2,
It is determined whether or not the bathtub 2 is filled with hot water. If hot water filling is completed, the next Step 3
Proceed to, and if hot water filling is not yet completed, St
At ep4, hot water filling is performed by the hot water supply facility.

At Step 3, the setting panels 15a of the cooperative control unit 15 are used to set the control units 7, 10,
Each set temperature of 13 is set.

For example, when the bather sets the hot water temperature in the bathtub 2, the operation proceeds to Step 5, and the hot water temperature is set on the setting panel 15a at every one degree Celsius. When the setting of the hot water temperature is completed, the process proceeds from the next Step 6 to Step 7. If the setting is not completed, the process returns to Step 5 and the hot water temperature is set.

At Step 7, another bathroom 2 and a changing room 5
Even if the internal temperature has not been set, if the setting is not necessary, the process proceeds to the next Step 8 and Step 8 is performed.
Then, the switch of the bath temperature control device 7 is turned on, and the temperature control by the bath temperature control device 7 is started. When setting the temperature in the other bathroom 2 and the changing room 5, the process returns to Step 3 and the temperature is set.

When the temperature in the bathroom 1 is set in Step 3, the process proceeds to Step 9 and the temperature is set by the setting panel 15a at every 1 degree Celsius. When the temperature setting is completed, the next Step 10 to Step 1
Proceed to 1. If the setting is not completed, Step9
Returning to, the temperature is set.

In Step 11, even if the temperature in the other dressing room 5 has not been set, if the setting is not necessary, the process proceeds to the next Step 12, and the switch of the bathroom temperature control device 10 is turned on. Then, the temperature adjustment by the bathroom temperature control device 10 is started. When setting the temperature in the other dressing room 5 or the bathtub 2, the process returns to Step 3 and the temperature is set.

When the temperature inside the undressing room 5 is set in Step 3, the process proceeds to Step 13 to set the temperature.
The setting panel 15a is performed every 1 degree Celsius. When the temperature setting is completed, the next Step 14 to Step
Go to p15. If the setting is not completed, Ste
Returning to p13, the temperature is set.

In Step 15, even if the temperature in the other bathroom 1 has not been set, if the setting is not necessary, the process proceeds to the next Step 16, and the switch of the changing room temperature control device 13 is turned on. Then, the temperature adjustment by the bathroom temperature control device 13 is started. When setting the temperature in the other bathroom 1 or the bathtub 2,
Returning to Step 3, the temperature is set.

At Step 17, it is judged whether or not the hot water temperature in the bathtub 2 detected by the hot water temperature sensor 6 reaches the set hot water temperature. When the hot water temperature in the bathtub 2 reaches the set hot water temperature, Step
Then, the operation is continued at 20, and the system is terminated at Step 23, and the adjustment is terminated at Step 24.

If the hot water temperature in the bathtub 2 is not the set hot water temperature, the process proceeds to Step 18 and it is determined whether or not to reset the hot water temperature. At this time, for example, if the temperature of the hot water in the bathtub 2 is changed from 38 degrees Celsius to 42 degrees Celsius, it is determined that resetting is necessary, and the process proceeds to Step 22. Also, bathtub 2
In the case where the hot water temperature changes with the passage of time, for example, if it is not necessary to reset the temperature, the process returns to Step 8 and the heater of the hot water temperature control device 7 in the bathtub raises the hot water temperature. .

In Step 22, the cooperative control device 15
The cooperative control means 15b of the hot water temperature in the bathtub 2 is 39 degrees Celsius.
When the temperature is set to -40 degrees Celsius, the temperature in the dressing room 5 and the bathroom 1 is set to 25 degrees Celsius, and the hot water temperature in the bathtub 2 is set to 41 to 42 degrees Celsius. in case of,
The temperature inside the dressing room 5 and the bathroom 1 is set to 23 degrees Celsius.

At Step 19, it is judged whether or not the temperature in the bathroom 1 detected by the bathroom temperature sensor 9 has reached the set temperature. When the temperature in the bathroom 1 reaches the set temperature, Step
Then, the operation is continued at 20, and the system is terminated at Step 23, and the adjustment is terminated at Step 24.

If the temperature in the bathroom 1 is not the set temperature, the process returns to Step 12 and the radiant panel, the ventilation fan or the air conditioner of the bathroom temperature control device 10 is operated up to the set temperature to set the temperature. Change to the specified temperature.

For example, as the temperature of the hot water in the bathtub 2 rises, the temperature in the bathroom 1 also rises.
Detects this temperature rise and adjusts to the set temperature.

When the temperature inside the bathtub 2 is changed, for example, when it is raised from 38 degrees Celsius to 42 degrees Celsius using the hot water temperature setting individual panel 8 or the like, the temperature of the bathroom 1 is changed by the bather. The temperature is adjusted to 23 degrees Celsius, which is a safe and comfortable temperature when the water comes out.

Therefore, the bather reduces the feeling of hot flashes,
The burden on the body can be minimized.

At Step 21, it is judged whether or not the temperature in the undressing room 5 detected by the undressing room temperature sensor 12 has reached the set temperature. When the temperature inside the undressing room 5 reaches the set temperature,
Go to Step 20 to continue operation and
The system is terminated at 23, and the adjustment is terminated at Step 24.

When the temperature in the changing room 5 is not the set temperature, the process returns to Step 16 and the radiant panel, the ventilation fan or the air conditioner of the changing room temperature control device 13 is operated to the set temperature, To the set temperature.

For example, as the temperature inside the bathroom 1 rises, the temperature inside the dressing room 5 also rises, but the temperature sensor 12 inside the dressing room detects this temperature rise and adjusts to the set temperature.

When the temperature in the bathtub 2 is changed, for example, when the temperature is raised from 38 to 42 degrees Celsius using the hot water temperature setting individual panel 8 or the like, the temperature of the changing room 5 is bathed. When a person moves from the bathroom 1 to the dressing room 5,
The temperature is adjusted to 23 degrees Celsius, which is the same as the temperature inside the bathroom 1, which is a safe and comfortable temperature.

Therefore, the bather does not feel uncomfortable due to the cold when he or she leaves the bath and moves to the dressing room. Therefore, it is possible to minimize the burden without causing a sudden change in the temperature in the bathroom 1 and the temperature in the dressing room 5 to the body as in the conventional case.

Further, in this embodiment, when the hot water temperature is adjusted using the hot water temperature setting individual panel 8, the temperatures in the bathroom 1 and the changing room 5 are reset, so that the changing room 5 is removed one by one. Since the temperature is set up to the setting panel 15a provided on the wall portion 5b, it is not necessary to discharge hot water. Therefore, even if it takes time to lower the temperature in the bathroom 1 and the undressing room 5 to reach the optimum temperature, the adjustment is performed from the time when there is a bather in the bathtub 2 in advance, so that the bath is not heated. By the time you move to the undressing room 5, until the temperature is sufficiently reset,
The temperature inside the dressing room 5 has reached. Therefore, further
The burden on the body can be minimized.

Also, in this embodiment, the switch 17
By switching to the off state, so-called manual temperature setting can be individually performed without performing the cooperative control.

Moreover, in this embodiment, the wall surface 5b of the undressing room 5 is provided with the setting panel 15a for setting the respective set temperatures of the respective control devices 7, 10, 13 so that the bather can take a bath. Previously, the setting panel 15a can be used to set the temperature of the hot water in the bathtub 2, the temperature in the bathroom 1, and the temperature in the dressing room 5 at one place.

At this time, if only the hot water temperature in the bathtub 2 is set by switching the switch 17 to the on state, the cooperative control by the cooperative control means is started, and the temperature in the bathroom 1 and the temperature in the undressing room 5 are changed. Even without setting
The temperature is automatically set and the temperature inside the bathroom 1 and the changing room 5
A comfortable bathing environment can be realized because the internal temperature is coordinated with the temperature suitable for the body when tapping the water.

Further, in this embodiment, the temperature of the hot water in the bathtub 2 is set by the setting panel 15a provided on the wall surface portion 5b of the changing room 5.
The temperature inside the bathroom 1 and the temperature inside the changing room 5 can be set collectively. Therefore, for example, setting work can be performed in the undressing room 5 without having to enter the bathroom 1 before taking a bath, which is convenient.

The embodiment of the present invention has been described in detail above with reference to the drawings. However, the specific configuration is not limited to this embodiment, and the present invention can be applied even if there is a design change or the like within the scope not departing from the gist of the present invention. include.

For example, in the above embodiment, the temperature settings in the bathroom 1 and the changing room 5 are reset according to the hot water temperature setting in the bathtub 2, but the present invention is not limited to this. For example, when the temperature in the bathroom 1 is raised to a state such as a steam bath or a sauna bath, the hot water temperature in the bathtub 2 is lowered so that a cold water bath can be performed and the inside of the dressing room 5 is The temperature set by any one of the control devices 7, 10, 13 is set according to the set temperature set by any one of the control devices 7, 10, 13 such that the temperature of the Any setting may be used as long as it adjusts.

[0057]

As described above, according to the first aspect of the present invention, by the temperature setting device,
When the set temperature of each control device is set, the hot water temperature sensor in the bathtub detects the hot water temperature in the bathtub, and the hot water temperature control device in the bathtub has a preset temperature according to the detected hot water temperature. Control the temperature of hot water in the bathtub.

Further, the bathroom temperature sensor detects the temperature in the bathroom, and the bathroom temperature control device controls the temperature in the bathroom to a preset temperature according to the detected hot water temperature.

Furthermore, the temperature sensor in the changing room detects the temperature of the hot water in the changing room, and the temperature control apparatus for changing the temperature controls the temperature in the changing room in accordance with the detected hot water temperature. .

Therefore, for example, when the hot water temperature in the bathtub is set high, the temperature in the bathroom is set low,
Alternatively, the temperature can be adjusted to a temperature suitable for the body when tapping hot water by setting the difference between the temperature in the bathroom and the temperature in the changing room to be small.

Further, according to the second aspect, the cooperative control means adjusts the set temperature set by any one of the other control devices according to the set temperature set by the one of the control devices. .

Therefore, for example, when the hot water temperature in the bathtub is set high by the cooperative control means, the temperature in the bathroom is adjusted to be low, or the difference between the temperature in the bathroom and the temperature in the changing room is set. It is possible to make the preset temperature of any one of the control devices coordinate with the preset temperature of one of the control devices in advance to a temperature suitable for the body when taking a bath.

Therefore, the bather exhibits a practically useful effect that a comfortable bathing environment can be realized by setting only the installation temperature of any of the control devices.

[Brief description of drawings]

FIG. 1 is a perspective view illustrating a sanitary temperature adjusting system according to an embodiment of the present invention and illustrating an overall configuration.

FIG. 2 is a block diagram of essential parts showing a sanitary temperature adjusting system of the same embodiment.

FIG. 3 is a flowchart illustrating a control flow of the sanitary temperature adjustment system of the same embodiment.

FIG. 4 is a perspective view showing a bathroom of a conventional example.

FIG. 5 is a perspective view showing another conventional bathtub.

[Explanation of symbols]

 DESCRIPTION OF SYMBOLS 1 Bathroom 2 Bathtub 5 Undressing room 6 Bath water temperature sensor 7 Bathtub hot water temperature control device 9 Bathroom temperature sensor 10 Bathroom temperature control device 12 Undressing room temperature sensor 13 Undressing room temperature control device 15 Coordination control device (temperature setting device) 15b Coordination Control means

Claims (2)

[Claims] 1. A bathtub hot water temperature sensor for detecting the bathtub hot water temperature, and a bathtub hot water for controlling the bathtub hot water temperature to a preset temperature set according to the hot water temperature detected by the bathtub hot water temperature sensor. A temperature control device, a bathroom temperature sensor that detects the temperature in the bathroom, and a bathroom temperature control device that controls the temperature in the bathroom to a preset temperature set according to the temperature detected by the temperature sensor in the bathroom An undressing room temperature sensor that detects the temperature in the undressing room; a undressing room temperature control device that controls the temperature in the undressing room to a preset temperature that is preset according to the temperature detected by the undressing room temperature sensor; A sanitary temperature adjusting system, comprising: a temperature setting device for setting a set temperature of a control device. 2. The temperature setting device has a cooperative control means for adjusting a set temperature set by any one of the other control devices according to a set temperature set by the one of the control devices. The sanitary temperature control system according to claim 1, characterized in that.