JPH10234597A - Mounting structure of circulation device for bathtub - Google Patents

Abstract

PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To enable a hot water circulation device, a bubble generator, etc., to be mounted sufficiently utilizing a narrow space, by equipping an opening part on an apron to be mounted on a bathtub main body and a pining on the back side of the apron. SOLUTION: This mounting structure is constituted by equipping an opening part 5 to be opened at maintenance onto an apron 2 equipped on a bathtub main body 1 and a pining 7 in the back side of the apron 2. The piping 7 is also equipped with a suction pipe 7a connected with a suction port 13 and an ejection pipe 7b connected with an ejection port 11 on the bathtub main body 1. It is possible to suck bathtub water through the suction port 13 to purify bath tub water, and to circulate the bathtub water to eject bathtub water through the ejection port 11 into the bathtub main body 1. This mounting structure can be used as a hot water circulation device or a bubble generator by equipping a pump 12, a filter tub 6, a warming device 9, and a sterilizer 4j4.

Description

DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION

[0001]

BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION 1. Field of the Invention The present invention relates to a mounting structure of a circulating device for a bathtub, and more particularly, to a mounting structure of a circulating device for a bathtub which is useful for mounting a hot water circulating device or a bubble generating device for a bathtub.

[0002]

2. Description of the Related Art As a conventional mounting structure of a bathtub circulating device, for example, a hot water circulating device or a bubble generating device of a bathtub is directly attached to a flange portion of a bathtub or a wall surface of a bathroom.

[0003] A pump unit attached to the hot water circulating device or the bubble generating device is also directly attached to a flange portion of a bathtub or a wall surface of a bathroom.

[0004]

However, in such a mounting structure of the bathtub circulating device, if the bathroom has a small space such as a unit room, it is mounted on the flange portion of the bathtub or on the wall surface of the bathroom. The hot water circulating device, the bubble generating device, and the pump unit hit or touched the bather and were very disturbing.

SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION The present invention has been made in view of the above-described circumstances, and has as its object to provide a bathtub circulation system that can make full use of a narrow space and install a hot water circulation system or a bubble generation system. An object of the present invention is to provide a mounting structure for a device.

[0006]

According to the first aspect of the present invention, there is provided a bathtub circulating apparatus mounting structure comprising an opening (5) opened for maintenance on an apron (2) mounted on a bathtub body (1). And a pipe (7) provided on the back side of the apron (2).

According to a second aspect of the present invention, there is provided a mounting structure for a bathtub circulating device, wherein a pipe (7) provided on the back side of the apron (2) and a pipe (7) provided on the bathtub body (1). 7) are connected simultaneously when the apron (2) is attached to the bathtub body (1).

[0008] The mounting structure of the bathtub circulation device according to claim 3 of the present invention is characterized in that the pipes (7) are connected by being fitted by pressing.

A mounting structure for a bathtub circulating apparatus according to a fourth aspect of the present invention is characterized in that the connecting portions (3) where the pipes (7) are connected to each other are gathered at one place.

[0010]

DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE PREFERRED EMBODIMENTS Hereinafter, the present invention will be described in detail with reference to the drawings according to embodiments.

FIG. 1 is an exploded perspective view showing a mounting structure of a bathtub circulation device according to one embodiment of the present invention. FIG.
FIG. 1 is a schematic view showing a structure of an opening portion of an apron according to an embodiment used for a mounting structure of a bathtub circulation device of the present invention. FIG. 3 is a schematic diagram showing a state of connection between an apron and a bathtub according to an embodiment used in the mounting structure of the bathtub circulation device of the present invention. FIG. 4 is a perspective view showing an attachment structure of a bathtub circulation device according to another embodiment of the present invention.

As shown in FIGS. 1 to 4, the mounting structure of the bathtub circulation device according to the present invention is provided with an opening (5) which is opened for maintenance in an apron (2) mounted on the bathtub body (1). At the same time, a pipe (7) can be provided on the back side of the apron (2).

The bathtub body (1) may be, for example, a household one or a business one, and is not particularly limited. This bathtub body (1)
As shown in FIGS. 1 and 2, the shape may be a square shape or a round shape, and is not particularly limited. The bathtub body (1) may be provided with a flange portion as necessary.

As shown in FIGS. 1 and 4, the apron (2) is attached to the bathtub body (1). The apron (2) can be attached to the bathtub body (1) to form a rising portion. This apron (2) is, as shown in FIG.
A fixing hole (8) is provided only on the lower side, and screws and screws are fitted into the fixing hole (8), and the upper side is mounted and fixed so as to be fitted into the flange of the bathtub body (1). A fixing hole (8) is provided on each of the lower side and the upper side, and screws, screws, etc. are provided in the lower lower fixing hole (8a) as shown in FIG. Into the upper fixing hole (8
A screw, a screw, or the like may be fitted into b) and attached and fixed.

As shown in FIGS. 1 and 4, the opening (5) is provided in the apron (2) and can be opened for maintenance. The opening (5) has, for example, a lid (10) as shown in the figure.
Is provided, and can be opened and closed by holding the handle (14) of the lid (10) as necessary.

The lid (10) can be easily opened and closed, and when closed, the opening (10) as shown in FIG. 2 is designed to be strong and airtight. Screws may be provided on the periphery of (5) and the outer periphery of the lid (10), respectively. If necessary, as shown in FIG. 2, an O-ring (15) may be provided.

The pipe (7) is provided on the back side of the apron (2), as shown in FIGS. The pipe (7) is also provided on the bathtub body (1) as a suction pipe (7a) connected from the suction port (13) and an outlet pipe (7b) connected to the outlet (11). If necessary, by connecting to the pipe (7) provided on the back side of the apron (2), the bathtub in the bathtub body (1) can be connected through the suction port (13) as shown by the arrow shown in FIG. The bathtub water can be blown out from the blowout port (11) into the bathtub body (1) while sucking, purifying, or generating and circulating water.

The bathtub water in the bathtub body (1) is sucked from the suction port (13) reliably and sufficiently to purify the water or generate air bubbles as necessary. , Pump (12) at desired location as shown
May be installed. As the pump (12), any pump can be used as long as it can circulate bathtub water in the bathtub body (1).

Similarly, as shown in FIGS. 1 and 4, the apron (2) includes a filter tank (6) for filtering bath water, a heat retaining device (9) for keeping bath water warm, and a bath water. A disinfection device (4) for disinfection is provided, but is not limited thereto, and various tanks and devices may be installed according to the necessity of being used as a hot water circulation device or a bubble generation device. Can be done. And such a filtration tank (6), a heat retention device (9), a sterilization device (4) and the like are connected to each other through the pipe (7).

According to the present invention, an apron (2) attached to a bathtub body (1) by adopting such a structure.
Is provided with an opening (5) that can be opened for maintenance, so that it can be easily used for maintenance at the opening (5), and a pipe (5) is provided on the back side of the apron (2). 7) can be provided, and as a result, a hot water circulating device or a bubble generating device is attached between the bathtub body (1) and the apron (2), and particularly, a hot water circulating device or a bubble generating device is installed. There is no need to create a space to make it, and even in a narrow space like a unit room, the installed hot water circulation device and bubble generation device do not interfere at all,
In addition, since the hot water circulating device and the bubble generating device are inconspicuous, they give a clean appearance.

That is, according to the present invention, a hot water circulating device, a bubble generating device, and the like can be attached by making full use of a narrow space.

As shown in FIGS. 1 and 4, the pipe (7) provided on the back side of the apron (2) and the pipe (7) provided on the bathtub body (1) are the same. When the apron (2) is connected to the bathtub body (1) when the apron (2) is connected at the same time, the work of connecting the pipes (7) and the work of mounting the apron (2) to the bathtub body (1) are different. Since it is not necessary to perform the operation separately, the mounting operation is facilitated, and the mounting operation is completed in a short time, and the efficiency is improved.

Further, as shown in FIG. 3, if the pipes (7) are fitted and connected by pressing, when the apron (2) is attached to the bathtub body (1), the pipe ( 7) While adjusting the positions of each other,
As shown by the arrow, the apron (2) itself can be securely and simultaneously connected only by pressing against the bathtub body (1), and the mounting operation is further facilitated.

As shown in FIG. 3, an O-ring (15) may be provided at a connection portion between the pipes (7) so as to prevent bathtub water from leaking.

As shown in FIG. 4, the pipe (7)
When the connecting parts (3) to which the parts are connected are gathered in one place, the connection work is performed while looking at the respective connecting parts (3) gathered in one place, and the pipes (7) are connected together. Can be performed more quickly and reliably.

According to the mounting structure of the bathtub circulation device of the present invention, as shown in FIGS. 1 to 4, the apron (2) mounted on the bathtub body (1) is provided with an opening (5) opened for maintenance. In addition, since the pipe (7) is provided on the back side of the apron (2), it can be easily used for maintenance at the opening (5), and the back side of the apron (2). A piping (7) can be provided in the tub, and as a result, a hot water circulating device or a bubble generating device is attached between the bathtub body (1) and the apron (2). There is no need to create a space for installing the device, and even in a narrow space such as a unit room, the installed hot water circulation device and bubble generator do not interfere at all. , In addition, since inconspicuous hot water circulation system and the air bubble generating device is intended to give a refreshing feeling on appearance.

That is, in the present invention, a hot water circulating device, a bubble generating device, and the like can be mounted by making full use of a narrow space.

[0028]

According to the mounting structure of the bathtub circulation device according to the first aspect of the present invention, the apron (2) mounted on the bathtub body (1) is provided with an opening (5) that is opened for maintenance. Since it can be easily used for maintenance at the opening (5),
A pipe (7) can be provided on the back side of the apron (2), and as a result, a hot water circulating device or a bubble generating device is attached between the bathtub body (1) and the apron (2). In particular, there is no need to create a space for installing a hot water circulator or bubble generator, and even in a narrow space such as a unit room, the installed hot water circulator or bubble generator does not interfere at all. In addition, since the hot water circulating device and the bubble generating device are inconspicuous, they give a clean appearance.

That is, according to the present invention, a hot water circulating device, a bubble generating device, and the like can be mounted by making full use of a narrow space.

According to the mounting structure of the circulating device for a bath tub according to the second aspect of the present invention, in addition to the case described in the first aspect, the connecting operation between the pipes (7) and the apron (2) are performed by the bath tub body (1). Since it is not necessary to perform the work separately from the work of attaching to the device, the work of attaching becomes easy, and the attaching work is completed in a short time, so that the efficiency is improved.

According to the mounting structure of the bathtub circulating device according to claim 3 of the present invention, in addition to the case described in claim 2, when the apron (2) is mounted on the bathtub body (1), the piping (7) is used. Just by pressing the apron (2) itself against the bathtub body (1) while aligning the positions,
The connection can be made at the same time, and the mounting operation is further facilitated.

According to the mounting structure of the bathtub circulating device according to claim 4 of the present invention, in addition to the case of any one of claims 1 to 3, each of the connecting portions (3) gathered at one place is provided. The connection operation is performed while watching, and the connection between the pipes (7) can be more quickly and reliably performed.

[Brief description of the drawings]

FIG. 1 is an exploded perspective view showing a mounting structure of a bathtub circulation device according to an embodiment of the present invention.

FIG. 2 is a schematic view showing a structure of an opening portion of an apron according to an embodiment used in a mounting structure of a bathtub circulation device of the present invention.

FIG. 3 is a schematic view showing a state of connection between an apron and a bathtub according to one embodiment used in the mounting structure of the bathtub circulation device of the present invention.

FIG. 4 is a perspective view showing a mounting structure of a circulation device for a bathtub according to another embodiment of the present invention.

[Explanation of symbols]

 DESCRIPTION OF SYMBOLS 1 Bath body 2 Apron 3 Connecting part 5 Opening 7 Piping

Claims (4)

[Claims] An apron attached to a bathtub body is provided with an opening that can be opened for maintenance.
A mounting structure for a bathtub circulating device, wherein a pipe is provided on the back side of the apron. 2. A pipe provided on the back side of the apron and a pipe provided on the bathtub body are connected at the same time when the apron is mounted on the bathtub body. The mounting structure for a bathtub circulation device according to claim 1. 3. The mounting structure for a bathtub circulation device according to claim 2, wherein said pipes are connected by being fitted by pressing. 4. A connecting part to which the pipes are connected to one another.
The mounting structure for a bathtub circulation device according to any one of claims 1 to 3, wherein the mounting device is collected at a location.