JPH1075906A - Wash cabinet - Google Patents

Abstract

PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To make even an aged person, a child and a person on a wheelchair able to easily adjust water temperature and water flow by providing the opera tion part of a faucet in front of a washing bowl. SOLUTION: This wash cabinet 1 is composed of a counter 2, the washing bowl 3, the faucet 4, a shower head 5 and the operation part 6. The operation part 6 is composed of a water amount adjustment lever 62 and a water temperature adjustment lever 61 and both levers are separated to the left and right and provided in front of the washing bowl 3 of the counter 2. At the time of using the faucet 4, a switching handle is rotated, water is discharged from the faucet 4, the water temperature and the water amount are adjusted by the water temperature adjustment lever 61 and the water amount adjustment lever 62 provided in the operation part 6 and use is performed. Also, at the time of wanting to user a shower for washing hair or the like, the switching handle is rotated, the water is discharged from the shower head 5, the water temperature and the water amount are adjusted by the water temperature adjustment lever 61 and the water amount adjustment lever 62 provided in the operation part 6 and the use is performed.

Description

DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION

[0001]

TECHNICAL FIELD The present invention relates to a dressing table.

[0002]

2. Description of the Related Art A conventional vanity table is disclosed in Japanese Utility Model 4-213.
As described in Japanese Patent Publication No. 54, a counter and a wash basin are provided on the upper surface, and a faucet and a shower head are attached behind the wash basin. An operation unit such as a water temperature adjustment handle or a water volume adjustment handle is provided near the faucet or the faucet. Japanese Patent Application Laid-Open No. Hei 7-331713 describes a movable faucet device in which the height of a faucet can be changed in the vertical direction together with a faucet.

[0003]

However, in the above-mentioned vanity stand, a handle is provided at or near the faucet behind the wash basin, so that the elderly, children, persons on wheelchairs and the like have this handle. It is difficult to reach, and therefore, it is difficult to adjust the water temperature and the amount of water. In particular, when washing hair, it is difficult for even a healthy adult to reach the handle even when the head is down, so it is difficult to adjust the water temperature and the amount of water. Further, in the above-mentioned movable faucet device, since the height of the faucet can be changed in the vertical direction together with the faucet, the height of the faucet can be changed between the washing face and the hair washing, so that the conventional washing face can be used. It is easier to use than a dressing table, but it is still hard to reach and use when washing your hair. Therefore, an object of the present invention is to provide a vanity table that is easy to use and easy to adjust water temperature and water amount.

[0004]

Means for Solving the Problems The present invention has been made to achieve the above object, and the invention according to claim 1 is provided with a counter and a basin on the upper surface, and water is provided behind the basin. In a bathroom vanity with a faucet attached, an operation part of a faucet is provided in front of a washbasin.

According to a second aspect of the present invention, a counter and a wash basin are provided on the upper surface, a faucet is attached behind the wash basin, and a shower head is detachably attached to the side of the faucet. In a vanity stand, a faucet and a shower operation unit are provided in front of a washbasin.

In the invention according to the second aspect of the present invention, the toilet vanity is provided with a faucet and a shower head. The handle and lever for switching the faucet and the shower may be provided at appropriate locations. For example, it may be in front of the basin or behind the basin. Further, it may be provided near a faucet or a shower head. However, if the switching between the faucet and the shower is provided in the operation section in front of the wash basin, it is convenient because the switching can be performed together with the water volume control and the water temperature control.

According to a third aspect of the present invention, the control unit used in the first or second aspect comprises a water temperature adjusting lever or a handle and a water amount adjusting lever or a handle, and the water temperature adjusting lever or the handle and the water amount adjusting lever or the handle are provided. The handle is provided in front of the washbasin and is divided into right and left.

(Operation) In the vanity according to the first aspect of the present invention, since the operation part of the faucet is provided in front of the washbasin, it is located in front of the vanity and provided in front of the washbasin. The amount of water and the temperature of the water can be adjusted with the operation unit, so that it is not necessary to reach out to the faucet behind the washbasin or the vicinity of the faucet, and the operation can be performed very easily. Therefore, even an elderly person, a child, a person in a wheelchair, or a state in which the head is lowered during hair washing can be easily operated.

According to the second aspect of the present invention, since the operation unit of the faucet and the shower is provided in front of the washbasin, after switching between the faucet and the shower, the toilet is located in front of the vanity. Since the amount of water and the temperature of the water can be adjusted by the operation unit provided in front of the basin, the operation can be performed very easily without having to reach out to the faucet behind the basin or the vicinity of the faucet. Therefore, even an elderly person, a child, a person in a wheelchair, or a state in which the head is lowered during hair washing can be easily operated. In particular, if a switch between a faucet and a shower is provided in the operation unit, the switch between the faucet and the shower can be operated on the front of the counter together with the water volume adjustment and the water temperature adjustment, which is convenient.

According to the third aspect of the present invention, since the water temperature adjusting lever or handle and the water amount adjusting lever or handle are provided on the left and right sides in front of the basin, the water temperature adjusting lever or handle is located in front of the vanity stand. Alternatively, the steering wheel and the water volume adjusting lever or the steering wheel can be separately adjusted by the left hand and the right hand, respectively, so that both can be adjusted at the same time. Moreover, since the operation of the lever or the steering wheel is not mistaken, the adjustment is easy.

[0011]

Next, embodiments of the present invention will be described. 1 to 3 show an embodiment of the vanity stand of the present invention. FIG. 1 is an explanatory view showing a plan view of the vanity stand, FIG. 2 is an explanatory view showing the front of the vanity stand, and FIG. It is explanatory drawing which shows the side surface of a dressing table.

In FIG. 1 to FIG. 3, reference numeral 1 denotes a vanity installed at a place surrounded by a lateral wall 81, a front wall 82, and a lateral storage 83 opposite to the wall 81. The dressing table 1 includes a counter 2, a wash basin 3, a faucet 4, a shower head 5, and an operation unit 6. Storage units 21 and 21 are provided on both sides below the counter 2, and a cart 7 is
Is a space 22 in which a can be inserted. The wash basin 3 is provided substantially at the center of the counter 2. The faucet 4 is attached to the counter 2 behind the wash basin 3.

The shear head 5 can be removably attached to both a fixture 41 provided on the wall 81 beside the faucet 4 and a fixture 42 provided on the counter 2 behind the basin 3. It has become. The shower head 5 is connected to a hose 51 provided below the counter 2.
The shower head 5 is moved to an appropriate place with the shower head 5 so that water or hot water can be discharged from the tip of the shower head 5. Attachment 41 is lateral wall 8
1 is slidably attached to a vertical rod 85 provided in the vertical direction. Accordingly, the shower head 5 can be mounted by moving the mounting tool 41 up and down along the vertical rod 85. Therefore, it can be used at a height that is easy for the user to use. The switching between the faucet 4 and the shower head 5 (not shown) is provided in front of the counter 2.

The operation section 6 comprises a water amount adjusting lever 62 and a water temperature adjusting lever 61. The water amount adjusting lever 62 and the water temperature adjusting lever 61 are provided separately in front of the wash basin 3 of the counter 2 on the left and right sides. The carriage 7 includes a main body 71, wheels 72 and a handle 73 provided below the main body 71, and a storage box 75 is placed on the main body 71, and a handle 73 is provided.
To enter and exit the space 22 provided below the counter 2. Mirror 8 on the front wall 82
6 are provided. The storage 83 is provided with a number of shelves 84, and a storage box 89 can be stored on the shelves 84.

Next, a method of using the vanity stand will be described. When the faucet 4 is used, a switching handle (not shown) is rotated so that water comes out from the faucet 4, and the water temperature and the water amount are adjusted by the water temperature adjusting lever 61 and the water amount adjusting lever 62 provided on the operation unit 6. To use. When the shower is to be used for washing hair or the like, the switching handle (not shown) is rotated so that water comes out from the shower head 5, and the water temperature adjustment lever 61 and the water amount adjustment lever 62 provided on the operation unit 6 are used to adjust the water temperature and water. Adjust the amount of water to use.

At this time, since the operation unit 6 is provided in front of the counter 2, the water amount and the water temperature can be adjusted by the operation unit provided in front of the washstand and in front of the sink. As described above, there is no need to reach the faucet behind the washbasin or the vicinity of the faucet, and the operation is extremely easy. Therefore, the elderly,
It can be easily operated by children, people in wheelchairs, or even with their heads down when washing their hair. Also, the shower head 5
Since it is slidably attached to the vertical rod 85, the height can be set so that the user can easily use it, so that it is easy to use. Further, since the water temperature adjusting lever 61 and the water amount adjusting lever 62 are separately provided on the left and right sides in front of the wash basin, the water temperature adjusting lever 61 and the water amount adjusting lever 62 are located in front of the vanity, and the right and left hands are respectively used. And can be adjusted separately, so that both can be adjusted at the same time, and it is easy to use without mistaken operation of the lever.

[0017]

According to the first aspect of the present invention, since the operation part of the water faucet is provided in front of the wash basin, even the elderly, children, persons in wheelchairs, and heads for hair washing. It is easy to operate because the water temperature and water volume can be easily operated even when the water is lowered.

In the vanity according to the second aspect of the present invention, since the operation unit of the faucet and the shower is provided in front of the washbasin, after switching between the faucet and the shower, the toilet is located in front of the vanity. The water level and water temperature can be adjusted using the operation unit provided in front of the wash basin, so it can be easily operated by elderly people, children, people in wheelchairs, and even when the head is down when washing hair. It is convenient.

According to the third aspect of the present invention, since the water temperature adjusting lever or the handle and the water amount adjusting lever or the handle are provided on the left and right sides in front of the wash basin, the water temperature adjusting lever or the handle and the water amount adjusting lever or the handle are separated. Each can be adjusted separately with the left and right hands, so both can be adjusted at the same time. Also, there is no mistake in operating the lever or handle, so adjustment is easy.

[Brief description of the drawings]

FIG. 1 shows an embodiment of a vanity stand of the present invention, and is an explanatory view showing a plane of the vanity stand.

FIG. 2 is an explanatory view showing the front of the vanity stand.

FIG. 3 is an explanatory view showing a side surface of the vanity stand.

[Explanation of symbols]

 DESCRIPTION OF SYMBOLS 1 Vanity stand 2 Counter 3 Wash basin 4 Water faucet 5 Shower head 6 Operation part 61 Water temperature control lever 62 Water volume control lever

Claims (3)

[Claims] 1. A toilet vanity having a counter and a wash basin provided on an upper surface thereof and a faucet attached behind the wash basin, wherein an operation unit of the faucet is provided in front of the wash basin. Vanity table. 2. A vanity table having a counter and a wash basin provided on an upper surface, a faucet attached behind the wash basin, and a shower head detachably attached to a side of the faucet. A bathroom vanity, wherein an operation unit of the shower is provided in front of a washbasin. 3. The operation unit comprises a water temperature adjusting lever or handle and a water amount adjusting lever or handle, and the water temperature adjusting lever or handle and the water amount adjusting lever or handle are provided separately in front of the wash basin. The vanity stand according to claim 1 or 2, wherein: