JPH0932086A - Structure of toilet - Google Patents

Abstract

PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To simplify the bowl form, improve the productivity, improve the yield, improve the maintenance efficiency, and further facilitate cleaning for the interior of the bowl. SOLUTION: A toilet stool is formed by a bowl block 1, a seat block 4 and a water storing valve element 5. The bowl block 1 is so constructed that the upper end part is opened and a discharge hole 2 is provided at the bottom. The seat block 4 is provided with a washing water discharge part for discharging washing water to the bowl block 1. The water storing valve element 5 is formed like a receptacle in such a manner as to be freely fitted to the outside of the lower part of the bowl block 1, whereby when it is fitted to the outside of the lower part of the bowl block 1, water is stored, and when it is not fitted thereto, water in the interior is discharged.

Description

Detailed Description of the Invention

[0001]

BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION 1. Field of the Invention The present invention relates to the structure of a flush toilet bowl.

[0002]

2. Description of the Related Art A conventional flush toilet bowl has a bowl portion, a trap portion which is continuous with a discharge hole at the bottom of the bowl portion, an inner collar projecting from the upper opening edge of the bowl portion, and an inside of the inner collar portion. The toilet water main body is formed by integrally molding the flush water supply water channel part and the like, which are made of pottery, and the rear end of a separate toilet seat is rotatably attached to the upper end of the rear part of such toilet body to attach the toilet seat. It could be placed on the top of the toilet body.

Further, as another conventional example, a valve lid is made openable and closable at the end of the drainage pipe which is continuous with the bowl, and the valve lid is brought into close contact with the rim of the drainage pipe with the valve lid closed. Seal the water,
In some cases, drainage is performed by opening the valve lid each time cleaning is performed. In this case as well, the flush water supply water passage portion is formed inside the inner brim portion of the upper end opening edge portion of the bowl portion.

[0004]

In the former conventional example, the bowl portion, the trap portion continuing to the drainage hole at the bottom of the bowl portion, the wash water supply water passage portion provided at the upper opening edge of the bowl portion, and the like. Since the bowl was integrally molded with the pottery to form the body of the toilet, the shape was complicated, the manufacturing was troublesome, the productivity was poor, and the yield was poor. In particular, forming the trap portion and forming the wash water supply water passage portion integrally with the bowl portion by pottery is extremely troublesome to manufacture.

Further, in the latter conventional example, water is secured in the bowl by sealing with the valve lid.
If there is even a small amount of water leakage from the valve lid, there is a problem that the water sealing effect will be lost. Further, even in this conventional example, since the bowl portion and the wash water supply water passage portion are integrally formed by pottery, the shape is complicated, the manufacturing is troublesome, the productivity is low, and the yield is low. In addition, it is necessary to incorporate a valve lid or an opening / closing mechanism for the valve lid into the toilet body, which results in poor productivity and maintainability.

Further, in any of the conventional examples, there is a problem in that it is difficult to clean the inside of the bowl portion because the inner collar having the washing water supply water passage therein is present at the upper end opening edge of the bowl portion. . Therefore, an object of the present invention is to provide a toilet bowl structure in which the bowl shape can be simplified, productivity can be improved, yield can be improved, maintainability can be improved, and the inside of the bowl can be easily cleaned. It is in.

[0007]

In order to solve the above-mentioned problems of the present invention, the structure of the toilet bowl of the present invention comprises a bowl block 1 having an opening at the upper end and a discharge hole 2 at the bottom, and a bowl block. Placeable on top of 1 and bowl block 1
The toilet seat block 4 is provided with a flush water spouting portion 3 for discharging flush water, and the lower part of the bowl block 1 can be fitted to the outer side of the lower part of the bowl block 1 to collect water. And a water reservoir valve body 5 in the shape of a container adapted to discharge internal water in a non-fitted state. The flush water spouting part is provided on the toilet seat block 4. By providing 3 and making the water reservoir valve body 5 have a water sealing function, the shape of the bowl block 1 can be simplified.

Further, a toilet bowl block 6 for supporting the bowl block 1 is provided, a water reservoir valve body 5 is rotatably attached to the toilet bowl block 6, and a main body block 7 for supporting the toilet seat block 4 is openable and closable. The washing water supply unit 8 is provided behind the gantry block 6 and the main body block 7 is provided with the washing water supply unit 8 and the washing water supply water passage 9 provided in the toilet seat block 4.
Is connected, the wash water spouting portion 3 is provided in the wash water supply water passage 9, the drive mechanism 10 for rotating the water reservoir valve body 5 is provided in the main body block 7, and the drive mechanism 10 and the water reservoir valve body 5 are connected. Are preferably connected by the interlocking means 11. With such a configuration, the constituent members of the toilet bowl can be divided into a plurality of blocks and the drive mechanism 10 can be incorporated in a block different from the bowl block 1.

Further, the toilet seat block 4 is provided with a local cleaning device 12 for cleaning the local part of the human body, and the main body block 7 is supplied with local cleaning water for supplying the local cleaning water for cleaning the local part of the human body to the local cleaning device 12. It is also preferable to provide the supply unit 13 to connect the local cleaning water supply unit 13 and the local cleaning device 12, and to provide the main body block 7 with the control unit 14 of the local cleaning device 12. With such a configuration, the main body Not only the drive mechanism 10 but also the control unit 14 of the local cleaning device 12 can be incorporated into the block 7, and the drive mechanism 10 and the control unit 1 can be incorporated into the main body block 7 different from the bowl block 1 during production.
4 can be integrated and produced, and even in the case of maintenance, the main body block 7 can be maintained.

[0010]

Embodiments of the present invention will be described below in detail. The toilet bowl of the present invention is constructed by combining a plurality of blocks. That is, the bowl block 1 and the toilet mount block 6 for supporting the bowl block 1
The main body block 7 incorporating the drive mechanism 10 and the control unit 14, the toilet seat block 4 rotatably attached to the main body block 7, and each block of the pedestal decorative plate 15 are combined to form a toilet bowl.

The bowl block 1 is made of pottery, synthetic resin or metal, but has a funnel shape with an open top and a discharge hole 2 is formed at the bottom. This bowl block 1 does not have an integrally formed wash water supply water passage portion at the opening edge of the upper end portion as in the conventional case,
Further, the trap portion is not integrally formed below the discharge hole 2 but only has a simple funnel shape. Therefore, for example, when the bowl block 1 is formed by pottery, the shape is Productivity is improved because it is not complicated,
Moreover, the yield is improved. An overflow drain pipe 35 may be attached to the bowl block 1 as required. The overflow drain pipe 35 is attached so that its upper end opens to the side wall of the bowl block 1 and its lower end opens to the side of the discharge hole 2.

The toilet mount block 6 is substantially box-shaped,
The lower portion of the bowl block 1 is fitted and attached to the upper surface opening 16. Toilet stand block 6
A water reservoir valve body 5 in the shape of a container is disposed inside, and the water reservoir valve body 5 rotatably supports a shaft 17 provided at an upper portion of a rear end thereof on a bearing portion provided on a toilet mount block 6. In the state where the water reservoir valve body 5 is rotated to a substantially horizontal posture, the lower portion of the bowl block 1 is just fitted. Therefore, in this state, up to the upper end portion of the water reservoir valve body 5 is bowled. The block 1 can be filled with water and sealed. Then, when the water reservoir valve body 5 is rotated in the opposite direction to be in an oblique posture, the container-shaped water reservoir valve body 5 is not fitted to the lower portion of the bowl block 1 and the container-shaped water reservoir valve. Water and dirt in the body 5 flow down and are discharged from a discharge port 18 provided at the bottom of the toilet mount block 6. A drain pipe (not shown) is connected to the discharge port 18. In addition, the bottom of the toilet mount block 6 has an inclined surface that inclines downward toward the discharge port 18 as shown in FIG.

The main body block 7 is arranged behind the toilet mount block 6, and bearing portions 19 are provided on both sides of the upper end portion of the main body block 7, and the bearing portion 19 is provided.
A rear end portion of the toilet seat block 4 is rotatably attached to the seat block.
The toilet seat block 4 is provided with a ridge 20 on the inner circumference of the lower part thereof, the inside of which serves as a wash water supply water channel 9. The lower surface of the ridge 20 has a flush water spouting portion 3 communicating with the internal wash water supply channel 9. Is provided. The outer peripheral portion of the lower portion of the toilet seat block 4 is a mounting portion 21, and when the toilet seat block 4 is laid down, the mounting portion 21 is placed.
Will be placed on the upper opening edge of the bowl block 1, and the ridges 20 will fit into the bowl block 1. Therefore, in this state, when the wash water is discharged from the wash water discharger 3, the wash water is discharged into the bowl block 1. The toilet seat block 4 is further provided with a local cleaning device 12 for cleaning a local area of a human body. Reference numeral 22 in the drawing denotes a cleaning nozzle provided in the local cleaning device 12. Further, the toilet seat block 4 is provided with a heater for heating the toilet seat, if necessary.

The body block 7 is provided with a wash water supply unit 8, and the wash water supply unit 8 is connected to the wash water supply water passage 9 provided in the toilet seat block 4. The wash water supply water passage 9 is connected to a water pipe, a low tank, or the like. Further, the main body block 7 is provided with a local cleaning water supply unit 13 for supplying the local cleaning water, and the local cleaning water supply unit 13 is provided.
And the local cleaning device 12 are connected. The local cleaning water supply unit 13 is connected to a hot water tank 25 installed inside the main body block 7. Here, as an example of the connection between the wash water supply unit 8 and the wash water supply water passage 9 provided in the toilet seat block 4 and the connection between the local wash water supply unit 13 and the local wash apparatus 12, for example, a flexible hose is used. Water is supplied by connecting to the toilet seat block 4 regardless of its rotation. Of course, other structures may be used as long as the structure does not hinder the rotation of the toilet seat block 4. In the figure, reference numeral 26 is a power source for supplying power to the heater provided in the toilet seat block 4, and the connecting portion at the tip of the heater power supply wiring is connected to the power source 26.

A drive mechanism 10 for rotating the water reservoir valve body 5 is provided in the body block 7 and the drive mechanism 10 and the water reservoir valve body 5 are connected by an interlocking means 11. is there. That is, the shaft 1 provided in the water reservoir valve body 5
7, a projecting piece 27 is projected, one end of a link constituting the interlocking means 11 is rotatably supported by the projecting piece 27, and the other end of the link constitutes the drive mechanism 10. Is rotatably supported by a projecting piece 28 projecting from the output shaft 36 of the motor. Therefore, by rotating the motor that constitutes the drive mechanism 10, the water reservoir valve body 5 in the form of a container opens and closes via the link that constitutes the interlocking means 11 so that it is in a substantially horizontal posture.
The position can be freely changed to an inclined posture. Here, reference numeral 29 in the figure denotes a window portion provided in the main body block 7, and the link is inserted into the window portion 29.

Further, the local cleaning device 1 is provided in the main body block 7.
A control unit 14 for controlling the control unit 2 or the drive mechanism 10 is provided. In this way, the drive mechanism 10
By separating the control unit 14 from the bowl block 1 and incorporating the control unit 14 into the main body block 7 collectively, productivity is improved and maintainability is improved.

The pedestal decorative board 15 covers the toilet pedestal block 6 to improve its appearance. For mounting the pedestal decorative plate 15, any mounting means such as a screw tool and a locking means can be adopted. In the toilet bowl having the above-described configuration, the container-shaped water reservoir valve body 5 is placed in a substantially horizontal position as shown by the solid line in FIG. It is to fill water in 1.
As a result, water is stored in the lower portion of the bowl block 1, and this serves as a water seal so that the bad smell from the drain pipe side does not flow back. Here, the container-shaped water reservoir valve body 5
When the outer side of the lower portion of the bowl block 1 is fitted with the water reservoir valve body 5 in a substantially horizontal position, the water reservoir valve body 5 is not in close contact with the outer surface of the lower portion of the bowl block 1, but the water reservoir valve body By storing water in 5, reliable water sealing is performed. In this state, the toilet is used, but in order to clean the local part of the human body, local cleaning water is sprayed from the cleaning nozzle 22 of the local cleaning device 12 to clean the local part of the human body. afterwards,
The wash water is supplied from the wash water supply unit 8 to the wash water supply water channel 9, and the wash water is supplied from the wash water spouting unit 3 into the bowl block 1 to wash the inside of the bowl block 1 and rotate the water reservoir valve body 5. It moves and inclines like the imaginary line of FIG. 3, and the water and the dirt in the container-shaped water reservoir valve body 5 are discharged from the discharge port 18. After that, the water reservoir valve body 5 is again rotated in the reverse direction to be in a horizontal posture, the lower portion of the bowl block 1 is fitted by the water reservoir valve body 5, and water is poured into the bowl block 1 to obtain the initial state. To do.

[0018]

According to the first aspect of the present invention, a bowl block having an opening at the upper end and a discharge hole at the bottom, and a bowl block which can be placed on the bowl block and can be washed on the bowl block. A toilet seat block provided with a flush water spouting part for discharging water and a bowl block that can be fitted onto the outside of the lower part of the bowl block, and the water is stored and not fitted in the state of being fitted to the outside of the lower part of the bowl block. Since it is configured with a container-shaped water reservoir valve body that discharges the water inside, the bowl block that is a bowl constituent member has an inner collar that has a washing water supply water channel inside as in the conventional case. It is not necessary to form a trap part in the drainage part or the drainage part, and the bowl constituent member can be made into a simpler shape than in the conventional case, and as a result, the productivity and yield of the bowl block can be improved. , And the addition does not require an inner flange portion having a cleaning water supply water channel inside as in the prior art, in which cleaning in the bowl blocks is facilitated.

Further, in the invention of claim 2 of the present invention, in addition to the effect of the invention of claim 1, a toilet mount block for supporting the bowl block is provided, and the toilet mount block holds water. The valve block is rotatably mounted, and the main body block that supports the toilet seat block to open and close is placed behind the toilet mount block, and the main body block is provided with a wash water supply unit and the wash water supply unit and the toilet seat block are washed. Connected to the water supply water channel, and provided a wash water spout part in the wash water supply water channel,
Since the main body block is provided with a drive mechanism for rotating the water reservoir valve body and the drive mechanism and the water reservoir valve body are connected by interlocking means, the drive mechanism should be provided in another block separated from the bowl block. Thus, the productivity is improved and the maintainability is also improved.

Further, in the invention according to claim 3 of the present invention, in addition to the effect according to claim 2, a toilet seat block is provided with a local cleaning device for cleaning a local part of a human body, and the main body block is equipped with the local cleaning device. The local cleaning device is provided with a local cleaning water supply unit for supplying the local cleaning water for cleaning the local body of the human body, the local cleaning water supply unit and the local cleaning device are connected, and the control unit of the local cleaning device is connected to the main body block. Since it is provided, by further providing a control unit in the main body block provided with the drive mechanism, in production, the mechanism unit and the control unit for controlling this can be concentrated in the main body block, improving the productivity, and The maintainability is further improved.

[Brief description of drawings]

FIG. 1 is an exploded perspective view of the present invention.

FIG. 2 is a perspective view of the same.

FIG. 3 is a sectional view of the same.

FIG. 4 is a perspective view of a bowl block used in the above.

[Explanation of symbols]

 1 Bowl Block 2 Discharge Hole 3 Wash Water Discharge Unit 4 Toilet Seat Block 5 Water Reservoir Valve Body 6 Toilet Stand Block 7 Main Body Block 8 Wash Water Supply Section 9 Wash Water Supply Water Channel 10 Drive Mechanism 11 Interlocking Mechanism 12 Local Cleaning Device 13 Local Cleaning Water Supply unit 14 Control unit

 ─────────────────────────────────────────────────── ─── Continuation of the front page (72) Inventor Hiroo Fukui 1048, Kadoma, Kadoma, Osaka Prefecture Matsushita Electric Works Co., Ltd. (72) Yasushi Sato, 1048, Kadoma, Kadoma, Osaka Prefecture Matsushita Electric Works Co. 72) Inventor Makoto Nishikawa 1048 Kadoma, Kadoma City, Osaka Prefecture Matsushita Electric Works Co., Ltd.

Claims (3)

[Claims] 1. A toilet seat having a bowl block having an opening at the upper end and a discharge hole at the bottom, and a wash water spouting portion for discharging wash water to the bowl block, the wash water being spoutable on the bowl block. A block and a container shape that can be fitted to the outside of the lower part of the bowl block so that water is stored when it is fitted to the outside of the lower part of the bowl block and that the water inside is drained when not fitted. The structure of the toilet bowl, which is characterized in that 2. A toilet bowl block for supporting a bowl block is provided, a water reservoir valve body is rotatably attached to the toilet bowl block, and a main body block for supporting the toilet seat block is arranged rearward of the toilet bowl block. Then, the main body block is provided with a wash water supply unit, the wash water supply unit is connected to the wash water supply water passage provided in the toilet seat block, the wash water supply water passage is provided with a wash water discharge unit, and the main body block is provided with a sump valve body. 2. A drive mechanism for rotating the valve is provided, and the drive mechanism and the water reservoir valve body are connected by interlocking means.
Structure of the toilet bowl described. 3. The toilet seat block is provided with a local cleaning device for cleaning a local part of a human body, and the main body block is provided with a local cleaning water supply part for supplying a local cleaning water for cleaning a local part of a human body to the local cleaning device. 3. The toilet bowl structure according to claim 2, wherein the local cleaning water supply unit is connected to the local cleaning device, and the main body block is provided with a control unit for the local cleaning device.