JPH1118982A - Shower device - Google Patents

Abstract

PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To prevent an unpleasant feeling and a danger when nozzles or the like strike on a scalp, and sufficiently exhibit performance on hair care by arranging a warm water blowout means to blow out warm water toward a scalp of a bather so that a position can be feely changed. SOLUTION: A shower device main body 5 in which a seating means 4 to seat a bather is arranged in close vicinity, has a passage directional control valve and a temperature adjusting mechanism on the inside, and a handle capable of operating these is arranged outside. Nozzles 7 to blow out a warm water flow good for hair and the skin toward a hear part of a user from the tips, are arranged in large numbers in a support means 6 movably arranged on the shower device main body 5 by a position changing part 8. An arm 9 is arranged so as to freely turn up to a bather embracing position from a housing position to the shower device main body 5, and the position changing part 8 capable of spraying warm water in the user body part direction from an arm nozzle 10, is constituted so that the bather can move the support means 6 to a proper position by meshing a pinion gear and a rack with each other.

Description

DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION

[0001]

BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION 1. Field of the Invention The present invention relates to a shower device capable of performing hair care for keeping a scalp and hair roots healthy when a bather performs hair washing.

[0002]

2. Description of the Related Art Shower baths have been customarily used as simple bathing means because of their advantages in ease of bath preparation, water saving effect, energy saving and space saving. However, the above-mentioned conventional shower bath has a gap with a bath tub bathing practice rooted in Japanese traditional bath culture, such as being difficult to warm and not being able to enjoy a relaxed mood. In order to close this gap, a sitting shower device has been considered. With such a shower device, warming, washing and rinsing of the body can be performed comfortably.

[0003] However, for hair washing which is often performed simultaneously with bathing, the hair is washed by holding a hand shower or fixing it to a shower hook as in a conventional bathtub bath. On the other hand, hair washing is one of the most important services in barber shops, beauty salons, etc.
Includes hair care elements such as checking the condition of the hair. In recent years, in a business-use hair washer used in such a barber shop, a hairdressing salon, etc., an automatic hair washer has been considered in which hot water for washing is spouted onto the head and hair without human intervention to wash the hair. . For example, Japanese Patent Application Laid-Open No. Hei 6-22813 discloses an automatic hair washer that gives a massage effect to the scalp when washing water is spouted onto the head and hair to perform automatic hair washing.

[0004] As shown in Figs. 13 and 14, hot water is blown out from nozzles 1, 2, or 3 to perform hair washing, and the power of the pump controlled by inverter control of the pump changes. , Nozzle 1, 2, or 3
As the power and amount of the washing water spouted from the scalp change with time, the hair-washing person feels a pleasant massage effect due to the change in the power and amount of the washing water hitting the scalp.

[0005] The above-mentioned conventional example can cope with the purpose of not only cleaning the hair cleanly but also giving a massage effect to the scalp similar to the case where the hair is washed by hands of a hairdresser or the like. When a shower device is used to perform hair care for keeping the scalp and hair roots healthy when a bather himself performs hair washing, the following may be considered.

In an automatic hair washing machine, obtaining a mechanical component of the automatic hair washing itself or a component that stimulates the scalp by contacting the scalp of the person to be washed requires a complicated configuration and is technically difficult. However, when it is used as an auxiliary means when the bather himself performs the hair washing, a simple configuration is desired in terms of cost, incorporation into a home bath unit, and the like.

[0007] In addition, not only hot water massage,
In order to maintain the condition of the scalp and hair root of the bather well and to extend the life cycle of the hair as much as possible, it is desirable to cope with various hair cares. However, the above-mentioned conventional example is insufficient in this respect.

[0008] In the hair, not only the part outside the scalp but also the internal tissue plays an important role. In order to prolong the life cycle of hair as much as possible, it is desirable to cope with various hair cares, but the above-mentioned conventional example is insufficient in this respect. In other words, it has become important to keep such tissues healthy through hair care such as cleaning the hair and scalp to keep it healthy, enhancing metabolism, and supplementing water and oil.

[0009]

When the hair care as described above is performed using a nozzle configuration or other apparatus, the positional relationship between the nozzle and the like and the scalp is an important factor for the performance of the apparatus. In particular, when the nozzle or the like hits the scalp, the showering action itself becomes uncomfortable, and it can be predicted that an unreasonable posture is taken to avoid this. The user may feel danger when the nozzle or the like hits the scalp.

Therefore, in the present invention, in order to solve such a problem, hair care for keeping the scalp and hair roots healthy when a bather relaxes and performs hair washing is simple because of low cost and consideration for incorporation into a bath unit. A shower device that can be realized with a simple configuration, which prevents discomfort and danger when a nozzle or the like hits the scalp and provides a device that can take a scalp shower in a positional relationship with the scalp that can sufficiently exhibit performance related to hair care. It is.

[0011]

SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION In order to solve the above-mentioned problems, the present invention comprises hot water jetting means for jetting hot water toward a bather's scalp, and the hot water jetting means is provided with a positional relationship with a bather's head. In a shower device having a variable position changing means, when a bather performs hair washing at the time of shower bathing, the nozzle or the like hits the scalp by adjusting the position relation of the hot water jetting means to the bather's head by adjusting the position changing means. It is possible to prevent a feeling of discomfort and danger, and to be able to take a shower of the scalp in a positional relationship with the scalp that can sufficiently exhibit the performance related to hair care.

[0012]

DESCRIPTION OF THE PREFERRED EMBODIMENTS The present invention can be carried out by the embodiments described in the claims, and comprises hot water jetting means for jetting hot water toward a scalp of a bather as described in claim 1; When the bather performs hair washing at the time of shower bathing, the hot water spouting means has a position changing means that makes the positional relationship with the bather's head variable, so that the hot water spouting means can be positioned relative to the bather's head. By adjusting the position, it is possible to prevent discomfort and danger when the nozzle or the like hits the scalp, and to take a shower of the scalp in a positional relationship with the scalp capable of sufficiently exhibiting performance related to hair care.

In addition, in addition to the above, a head and neck support portion for supporting the head or neck of the bather is provided so that the bather can sit on the sitting means and wash his / her hair when taking a shower. When performing, since the head and neck support part supports the head or neck of the bather, the hair can be washed in a comfortable posture.

[0014] In addition to the above, the head and neck support portion can change the positional relationship with the hot water jetting means so that the bather can wash his / her hair while taking a shower while taking a shower. Adjust the positional relationship of the support to the hot water jetting means, according to the dimensions of the bather's head or neck,
The scalp shower can be taken in a positional relationship with the scalp capable of sufficiently exhibiting the performance related to hair care and in a comfortable posture supporting the head or neck.

Further, in addition to the above, a seating means is provided, and the seating means is capable of changing a positional relationship with the hot water jetting means so that a bather sitting on the seating means can take a shower bath. When washing hair at the time of the scalp shower, adjust the positional relationship of the seating means to the hot water jetting means, and in accordance with the physique of the bather, a scalp shower with a comfortable sitting posture and a positional relationship with the scalp that can fully demonstrate hair care performance Can be bathed.

In addition, in addition to the above, the apparatus is provided with two or more hot water jetting means so that the hot water jetting directions of the hot water jetting means are gathered, so that the bather can wash his / her hair when taking a shower. When performing, the position of the bather's head in the trajectory of the hot water jet is adjusted by adjusting the position of the supporting means for supporting the hot water jetting means and the position of the hot water jetting means. In other words, the scalp shower can be taken at the position of the degree of jet gathering that the bather feels appropriate.

Further, in addition to the above, a driving means for driving the hot water jetting means is provided, and the driving means fluctuates the positional relationship between the hot water jetting means and the bather's head. Therefore, when the bather performs hair washing at the time of shower bathing, the position of the bather's head in the trajectory of the gathering hot water jet fluctuates due to the position change of the hot water jetting means by the driving means, and the jet to the bather's head It is possible to prevent the bather's sensation from being dulled by changing the way of hitting and continuing to receive a certain degree of jet.

Further, in addition to the above, the driving means for driving the hot water jetting means is configured to repeatedly drive the hot water jetting means, so that the bather can wash his / her hair when taking a shower. At this time, the position of the supporting means for supporting the hot water jetting means and the position of the hot water jetting means are repeatedly changed by the driving means, and the position of the bather's head in the trajectory of the gathering hot water jet is repeatedly changed, so that the jet of the jet to the bather's head is changed. It is possible to prevent the bather's sensation from being dulled by continuously changing the hitting method and receiving a constant jet flow degree.

Further, in addition to the above, the driving means for driving the hot water jetting means is configured to intermittently drive the hot water jetting means.

When the bather performs a hair-wash during shower bathing, the position of the supporting means for supporting the hot-water jetting means and the position of the hot-water jetting means are intermittently changed by the driving means, so that the bather in the trajectory of the hot-water jets gathering. By intermittently changing the position of the head and intermittently changing the way the jet hits the bather's head, it is possible to prevent the bather's sense from becoming dull due to receiving a constant jet degree is there.

Further, in addition to the above, the driving means for driving the hot water jetting means is configured to drive the hot water jetting means to fluctuate by 1 / f, so that when the bather takes a shower bath. When the hair is washed, the position of the supporting means for supporting the hot water jetting means and the position of the hot water jetting means are changed by 1 / f fluctuation by the driving means, and the position of the bather's head in the trajectory of the gathering hot water jet is changed by 1 / f fluctuation. ,
It is possible to prevent the bather's sensation from being dulled by continuously receiving a certain degree of the jet by fluctuating the way of the jet to the bather's head by 1 / f fluctuation.

In addition, as described in claim 10, in addition to the above, based on a detection signal from the position detecting means for detecting a positional relationship between the supporting means or the hot water jetting means and the bather's head, and a detection signal from the position detecting means. By providing a notifying means for notifying the user of the positional relationship between the supporting means or the hot water jetting means and the bather's head, the supporting means for supporting the hot water jetting means when the bather performs hair washing during shower bathing. The position detection means detects the positional relationship between the hot water jetting means and the bather's head and adjusts the positional relationship reported by the notifying means to the user while confirming the user, making the position adjustment comfortable. Is what you can do.

In addition, as described in claim 11, in addition to the above, based on a detection signal from the position detecting means for detecting the positional relationship between the supporting means or the hot water jetting means and the bather's head, and a detection signal from the position detecting means. By providing control means for controlling the change of the positional relationship between the supporting means or hot water jetting means and the bather's head, when the bather performs hair washing at the time of shower bathing,
The position detecting means detects the positional relationship between the supporting means for supporting the hot water jetting means and the hot water jetting means and the bather's head, and the control means bathes with the supporting means or the hot water jetting means based on the detection signal from the position detecting means. By controlling the change of the positional relationship with the person's head, the position can be automatically adjusted.

According to a twelfth aspect of the present invention, in addition to the above, there are provided storage means for storing a detection signal from the position detection means, and read means for reading from the storage means.
The control means controls the change in the positional relationship between the support means or the hot water jetting means and the bather's head based on the detection signal information read from the reading means, so that when the bather performs hair washing when taking a shower bath, the hot water The position detecting means detects the positional relationship between the supporting means for supporting the jetting means and the hot water jetting means and the bather's head, the storage means stores the detection signal from the position detecting means, and the reading means detects the position from the storage means. The information is read out, and based on the detection signal information read out by the control means, the change of the positional relationship between the support means or the hot water jetting means and the bather's head is controlled, and the position is automatically set to the previously optimally adjusted position. Is what you can do.

Further, in addition to the above, a scalp protecting means for protecting the scalp against contact with the human head is provided around the hot water jetting means, so that the hot water jetting means and the bather are provided. When adjusting the positional relationship with the head, the scalp protection means protects the scalp against contact between the hot water jetting means and the human head, thereby preventing danger caused by hitting the scalp.

Further, in addition to the above, the scalp protection means has a shape in which the surface of the hot water jetting means which comes into contact with the human body has no sharp corners, so that the hot water jetting means and the bather's head are formed. When adjusting the positional relationship between the hot water jetting means and the human body, there is no sharp angle on the surface that contacts the human body, and the danger to the scalp at the time of contact between the hot water jetting means and the bather's head can be reduced It is.

Further, in addition to the above, the scalp protection means is a resilient resin molded article covering the hot water jetting means, so that the positional relationship between the hot water jetting means and the bather's head. When adjusting the temperature, the elastic resin molded article covering the hot water jetting means can reduce the danger to the scalp at the time of contact between the hot water jetting means and the bather's head.

In addition, in addition to the above, the scalp protection means is an arch-shaped wire disposed around the hot water jetting means, so that the positional relationship between the hot water jetting means and the bather's head. When adjusting the temperature, the arch wire arranged around the hot water jetting means can reduce the danger to the scalp at the time of contact between the hot water jetting means and the bather's head.

In addition to the above, in addition to the above, the projecting length from the supporting surface of the hot water jetting means to the tip of the hot water jetting means is secured to a certain length or more. When washing the hair, the supporting means for supporting the hot water jetting means and the positional relationship between the hot water jetting means and the bather's head are adjusted, and the projecting length from the hot water jetting means supporting surface to the tip of the hot water jetting means is fixed. More than that, the tip of the hot water spouting means pushes the hair away, reducing the disturbance of the hot water spout to the scalp by the hair, and taking a scalp shower in a positional relationship with the scalp that can fully demonstrate the performance related to hair care I can do it.

[0030]

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

(Embodiment 1) With respect to Embodiment 1 of the present invention,
This will be described with reference to FIGS. FIG. 1 is a configuration diagram of a shower device according to the first embodiment, and FIG. 2 is a detailed view of a position changing component according to the first embodiment.

In FIG. 1, reference numeral 4 denotes a seating means on which a bather sits, 5 denotes a shower device main body, and 6 denotes a shower device main body 5.
7 is a nozzle which is a hot water jetting means fixed to the supporting means 6, and 8 is a supporting means 6 and a supporting means 6 which are movably attached to the shower apparatus main body 5.
A position changing part for changing the positional relationship between the nozzle 7 fixed to the shower device main body 5 and the shower device main body 5, an arm 9, which is rotatably mounted on the shower device main body 5, and an arm 9,
The arm nozzle 11 is a hot water jetting means fixed to the shower head, 11 is a waist nozzle which is a hot water jetting means fixed to the shower apparatus main body 5, and 12 is a head and neck support for supporting the head and neck of a bather.

The shower apparatus main body 5 has a flow path switching valve and a temperature adjusting mechanism inside, and a handle that can be operated by a bather is provided outside. The nozzle 7 is connected to the hot water supply means via a pipe or the like via a flow path switching valve and a temperature adjustment mechanism inside the shower device main body 5, and the hot water flows from the end toward the user's head, such as a beat water flow, etc.
It has a structure that removes dirt from hair and hair roots and squirts a good hot water flow to hair and scalp. The position changing component 8 is fixed to the supporting means 6, and both the position changing component 8 and the supporting means 6 are configured to be movable with respect to the shower apparatus main body 5.

The arm 9 pivots from the storage position in the shower device main body 5 to a position holding the bather, sprays warm water from the arm nozzle 10 toward the user's body, and cleanses the bather's body for shower hair washing. It has a warming structure. Warm water is sprayed from the waist nozzle 11 toward the user's waist to warm the waist of the bather who performs shower hair washing. The head-and-neck support part 12 has a structure in which a part of the support means 6 is shaped like a pillow, and can be supported according to the shape of the head and neck when a bather leans on the support means 6. . The seating means 4 is fixed to the shower device main body 5.

In FIG. 2, reference numeral 13 denotes a pinion gear constituting a position changing part 8 for changing the positional relationship between the support means 6 and the shower apparatus main body 5, and reference numeral 14 denotes a rack constituting a part of the shower apparatus main body 5. The pinion gear 13 is structured so that it can rotate at a suitable position by a bather by rotating while maintaining appropriate friction and engaging with the rack 14.

Next, the operation and operation will be described. The bather sits on the seating means 4 for performing hair care such as hair washing, and operates the support means 6 in the vertical direction. First, the height of the support means 6 is roughly adjusted according to the sitting height of the seated bather. Then, the supporting means 6 and the nozzle 7 are stopped at a position where the beet water flow from the nozzle 7 and other dirt on the hair and hair roots are removed, and the hot water flow jetting which is good for the hair and the scalp feels appropriate strength. Then, the head leans against the head and neck support 12 as a pillow. Then, the hot water is spouted from the nozzle 7 toward each tissue such as pores of the bather's scalp, whereby the fine tissue of the scalp can be easily washed. Further, even after shampooing and rinsing, etc., the bather can wash out the hair in a comfortable posture using both hands by squirting warm water from the nozzle 7 even after washing the hair. After washing the hair, warm water is spouted out from the arm nozzle 10 and the waist nozzle 11 to the bather, so that the shampoo and rinse attached to the body, the dropped hair, etc., can be warmed while flowing.

(Embodiment 2) Regarding Embodiment 2 of the present invention,
This will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 3 is a detailed view of a head and neck support component according to the second embodiment.

In FIG. 2, reference numeral 5 denotes a shower device main body;
Is a supporting means movably attached to the shower apparatus main body 5, 7 is a nozzle which is a hot water jetting means fixed to the supporting means 6, and 8 is fixed to the supporting means 6 movably mounted to the shower apparatus main body 5 and the same means 6. A position changing component for changing the positional relationship with the shower device body 5 together with the nozzle 7
5 is a head and neck support part movably attached to the support means 6 for supporting the head and neck of the bather, and 16 is a positional relationship between the head and neck support part 15, the support means 6 and the nozzle 7 fixed to the means 6. The head and neck support parts to change the position change parts.

The head / neck support component position changing component 16 is fixed to the head / neck support component 15, and both the head / neck support component position changing component 16 and the head / neck support component 15 are configured to be movable with respect to the support means 6. . Like the position changing component 8, the pinion gear has a pinion gear and can be moved in a rack and pinion structure together with a rack constituting a part of the support means 6, and the pinion gear rotates while maintaining appropriate friction like the pinion gear 13 and rotates with the rack. The structure allows the bather to stop at an appropriate position by the engagement.

Next, the operation and operation will be described. In order for the bather to perform hair care such as hair washing, the support means 6 is operated in the vertical direction, and first the height of the support means 6 is roughly adjusted according to the physique of the bather. Then, the supporting means 6 and the nozzle 7 are stopped at a position where the beet water flow from the nozzle 7 and other dirt on the hair and hair roots are removed, and the hot water flow jetting which is good for the hair and the scalp feels appropriate strength. Next, the head and neck support component 15 is operated in the vertical direction, and the positional relationship between the head and neck support component 15 and the support means 6 is first adjusted according to the shape of the bather's head. Then, the head and neck support portion 12 whose head position has been adjusted is leaned against a pillow. Then, the hot water is spouted from the nozzle 7 toward each tissue such as pores of the bather's scalp, whereby the fine tissue of the scalp can be easily washed.

(Embodiment 3) Regarding Embodiment 3 of the present invention,
This will be described with reference to FIGS. 4, 5A and 5B. FIG. 4 is a configuration diagram of the shower device according to the third embodiment, and FIGS. 5A and 5B are operation explanatory diagrams of the shower device according to the third embodiment.

In FIG. 4, a plurality of nozzles 7 as hot water jetting means are fixed around the bather's head of the supporting means 6.
The nozzle 7 is fixed such that the direction of hot water spouting from the nozzle 7 toward one point of the bather's head is gathered. 13 is a pinion gear that constitutes a position changing component 8 that changes the positional relationship between the support means 6 and the shower apparatus main body 5;
Reference numeral 14 denotes a rack constituting a part of the shower apparatus main body 5, 1
Reference numeral 7 denotes a motor for driving the pinion gear 13, which is driven and controlled by a control unit 17A separately provided. Pinion gear 13
Is driven and rotated by a motor 17 to drive the position changing component 8 and the support means 6 in the vertical direction by meshing with the rack 14. The motor 17 is driven by a reduction gear provided inside the motor.
3 does not rotate. The control unit 17A repeatedly drives the position changing component 8 and the support means 6 with a constant amplitude with respect to the shower apparatus main body 5, or intermittently drives, or 1 / f
The configuration is such that it can be driven to fluctuate.

Next, the operation and operation will be described. When hot water is ejected from the nozzle 7 toward the bather's head, the control means 17A moves the position changing component 8 and the support means 6 to the highest point with respect to the shower device main body 5 as shown in FIG. From the position, as shown in FIG. 5B, the position changing component 8 and the support means 6 are moved to the lowermost position with respect to the shower apparatus main body 5. At the position shown in FIG. 5A, concentrated hot water jets from the nozzle 7 hit the head of the bather. In addition, at the position shown in FIG. 5B, the hot water spouting from the nozzle 7 in a diffused state before being concentrated hits the bather's head. By repeatedly driving the position changing component 8 and the support means 6 at a constant amplitude with respect to the shower apparatus main body 5, or intermittently driving, or 1 / f fluctuation driving, the state in which the two hot water jets hit the head is repeated. , Or intermittently, or 1 / f fluctuation.

(Embodiment 4) Regarding Embodiment 4 of the present invention,
This will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 6 is a configuration diagram of a shower device according to the fourth embodiment.

In FIG. 6, a nozzle 7 serving as a hot water jetting means is fixed to the support means 6 around the bather's head. The hot water from the nozzle 7 gushes hot water toward the head of the bather. Reference numeral 18 denotes position detecting means for detecting a positional relationship between the supporting means 6 and the bather's head, which is fixed to the supporting means 6. Reference numeral 19 denotes a position detecting probe which is a component of the position detecting means 18, reference numeral 20 denotes a remote controller fixed at a position where a bather can confirm, and reference numeral 21 denotes a notifying means attached to the remote controller 20, which comprises a liquid crystal display unit or the like. The configuration is such that the positional relationship between the support means 18 and the bather's head is notified to the user based on the detection signal from the position detection means 18. The position detecting means 18 has a structure in which the protruding length of the probe 19 is detected by a plurality of photocouplers provided therein, and a detection signal is transmitted to the notifying means 21. The probe 19 has a structure capable of freely protruding and retracting from the position detecting means 18, and has a resilient resin ball attached to a tip that contacts the bather's head.
As in the first embodiment, the position changing component 8 has a rack and pinion structure and can be stopped at an appropriate position by a bather.

Next, the operation and operation will be described. The bather gradually lowers the support means 6 from the upper position. When the probe 19 hits the bather's head, the probe is pulled into the position detecting means 8. The amount of displacement is detected by the photocoupler of the position detecting means 18, and a detection signal is transmitted to the notifying means 21. The notifying means 21 displays the positional relationship between the supporting means 6 and the bather's head based on the signal from the position detecting means 18. Then, the bather stops the support means 6 in a positional relationship deemed appropriate, and the hot water spouts from the nozzle 7 toward each tissue such as the pores of the bather's scalp, whereby the fine tissue of the scalp can be easily washed. .

(Embodiment 5) With respect to Embodiment 5 of the present invention,
This will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 7 is a configuration diagram of a shower device according to the fifth embodiment.

In FIG. 7, a nozzle 7 serving as a hot water jetting means is fixed to a support means 6 around a bather's head. The hot water from the nozzle 7 gushes hot water toward the head of the bather. Reference numeral 18 denotes position detecting means for detecting the positional relationship between the supporting means and the bather's head, which is fixed to the supporting means 6. 19 is a position detecting probe which is a component of the position detecting means, 22
Means control means B for controlling the motor 17 of the position changing part 8
And has a structure in which control is performed based on a detection signal from the position detecting means 18. The position changing component 8 has a structure that can be driven in a rack and pinion configuration by driving the motor 17 as in the third embodiment.

Next, the operation and operation will be described. The bather gradually lowers the support means 6 from the upper position. When the probe 19 hits the bather's head, the probe is pulled into the position detecting means 8. The amount of displacement is detected by the photocoupler of the position detecting means 18 and the detection signal is sent to the control means B22.
Send to The control means B22 stops the motor 17 on the basis of the signal from the position detection means 18 in accordance with the preset positional relationship between the support means 6 and the bather's head.

(Embodiment 6) Regarding Embodiment 6 of the present invention,
This will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 8 is a configuration diagram of a shower device according to the sixth embodiment.

In FIG. 8, a nozzle 7 serving as a hot water jetting means is fixed to a support means 6 around a bather's head. The hot water from the nozzle 7 gushes hot water toward the head of the bather. Reference numeral 23 denotes a storage unit which receives a signal of the positional relationship between the support unit 6 and the bather's head obtained by the contact between the position detection probe 19 and the bather from the position detection unit 18 and stores the signal. I have. The position detecting means 18 is the notifying means 2
1 and a position detection signal to the storage means 23. 24
Transmits the position detection signal stored in the storage means 23 by the reading means to the control means B22 by the operation of the bather.
The control means B22 has a structure for controlling the motor 17 based on the detection signal from the reading means 24. The position changing component 8 has a structure that can be driven in a rack and pinion configuration by driving the motor 17 as in the third embodiment.

Next, the operation and operation will be described. The bather gradually lowers the support means 6 from the upper position. When the probe 19 hits the bather's head, the probe is pulled into the position detecting means 8. The amount of displacement is detected by the photocoupler of the position detecting means 18, and a detection signal is transmitted to the notifying means 21. The notifying means 21 displays the positional relationship between the supporting means 6 and the bather's head based on the signal from the position detecting means 18. Then, the bather stops the support means 6 in a positional relationship deemed appropriate, and the hot water spouts from the nozzle 7 toward each tissue such as the pores of the bather's scalp, whereby the fine tissue of the scalp can be easily washed. .

(Embodiment 7) Regarding Embodiment 7 of the present invention,
This will be described with reference to FIGS. FIG. 1 has the same structure as the first embodiment, so that the description will be made with reference to this embodiment. FIG. 9 is a detailed view of the hot water jetting means in the seventh embodiment.

In FIG. 9, a nozzle 7 serving as a hot water jetting means is fixed to a support means 6 around a bather's head. The nozzle 7 is formed of a resin molded product, and the surface that comes into contact with the bather's head is formed into a spherical shape. The hot water from the nozzle 7 has a structure in which the hot water is jetted toward the head of the bather.

Next, the operation and operation will be described. The bather sits on the seating means 4 for performing hair care such as hair washing, and operates the support means 6 in the vertical direction. First, the height of the support means 6 is roughly adjusted according to the sitting height of the seated bather. Then, the supporting means 6 and the nozzle 7 are stopped at a position where the beet water flow from the nozzle 7 and other dirt on the hair and hair roots are removed, and the hot water flow jetting which is good for the hair and the scalp feels appropriate strength. At that time, even if the nozzle 7 is accidentally lowered too much and the nozzle 7
Is made of a resin molded product, and the surface in contact with the bather's head is formed into a spherical shape, so that the bather does not feel danger.

(Embodiment 8) With respect to Embodiment 8 of the present invention,
This will be described with reference to FIGS. FIG. 1 has the same structure as the first embodiment, so that the description will be made with reference to this embodiment. FIG. 10 is a detailed view of the hot water jetting means in the eighth embodiment.

In FIG. 10, the nozzle 7 serving as the hot water jetting means is fixed to the support means 6 around the bather's head. 2
Reference numeral 5 denotes a resilient resin molded product as scalp protection means for covering the nozzle 7. The surface of the elastic resin molded article 25 that comes into contact with the bather's head is molded into a spherical shape. The hot water from the nozzle 7 has a structure in which the hot water is jetted toward the head of the bather.

Next, the operation and operation will be described. The bather sits on the seating means 4 for performing hair care such as hair washing, and operates the support means 6 in the vertical direction. First, the height of the support means 6 is roughly adjusted according to the sitting height of the seated bather. Then, the supporting means 6 and the nozzle 7 are stopped at a position where the beet water flow from the nozzle 7 and other dirt on the hair and hair roots are removed, and the hot water flow jetting which is good for the hair and the scalp feels appropriate strength. In this case, even if the nozzle 7 is accidentally lowered too much and the nozzle 7 comes into contact with the scalp, the elastic resin molded product 25 covering the nozzle 7 softens the contact with the scalp. Can work.

(Embodiment 9) With respect to Embodiment 9 of the present invention,
This will be described with reference to FIGS. FIG. 1 has the same structure as the first embodiment, so that the description will be made with reference to this embodiment. FIG. 11 is a detailed view of the hot water jetting means in the ninth embodiment.

In FIG. 11, the nozzle 7 serving as a hot water jetting means is fixed to the support means 6 around the bather's head. 2
Reference numeral 6 denotes an arch-shaped wire fixed around the nozzle 7 as scalp protection means. The arched wire 26 is formed by forming an elastic wire into an arch shape and fixing both ends to a root portion of the nozzle 7, and a plurality of the arched wires 26 are arranged so as to appear radial when viewed from the hot water jetting direction. The hot water from the nozzle 7 has a structure in which the hot water is jetted toward the head of the bather.

Next, the operation and operation will be described. The bather sits on the seating means 4 for performing hair care such as hair washing, and operates the support means 6 in the vertical direction. First, the height of the support means 6 is roughly adjusted according to the sitting height of the seated bather. Then, the supporting means 6 and the nozzle 7 are stopped at a position where the beet water flow from the nozzle 7 and other dirt on the hair and hair roots are removed, and the hot water flow jetting which is good for the hair and the scalp feels appropriate strength. Even if the nozzle 7 comes into contact with the scalp by mistake, the arched wire 26 fixed around the nozzle 7 softens the contact with the scalp. it can.

(Tenth Embodiment) A tenth embodiment of the present invention will be described with reference to FIGS. FIG. 1 has the same structure as the first embodiment, so that the description will be made with reference to this embodiment. FIG. 12 is a detailed view of the hot water jetting means in the tenth embodiment.

In FIG. 12, the nozzle 7 as the hot water jetting means is fixed to the support means 6 around the bather's head.
The tip of the nozzle 7 protrudes from the surface of the support means 6 at a position more than a predetermined length, and the periphery thereof has a spherical surface in contact with the bather's head. It is covered with a resin molded product 25.

Next, the operation and operation will be described. The bather sits on the seating means 4 for performing hair care such as hair washing, and operates the support means 6 in the vertical direction. First, the height of the support means 6 is roughly adjusted according to the sitting height of the seated bather. Then, the supporting means 6 and the nozzle 7 are stopped at a position where the beet water flow from the nozzle 7 and other stains on the roots of the hair are removed, which is good for the hair and the scalp, and the hot water jet is felt to have an appropriate intensity. In this case, even if the nozzle 7 is inadvertently lowered too much and the nozzle 7 comes into contact with the scalp, the elastic resin molding 25 covering the nozzle 7 softens the contact with the scalp, so that the bather can operate the support means 6 in the up and down direction with ease. . Then, the tip of the nozzle 7 protruding from the surface of the support means 6 at a position at least a certain distance away pushes the hair,
The scalp shower can be taken in a positional relationship with the scalp, which can reduce the disturbance of the hot water jet to the scalp by the hair and can sufficiently exhibit the performance related to hair care.

[0065]

As described above, according to the first aspect of the present invention, when a bather performs hair washing when taking a shower, the supporting means for supporting the hot water jetting means, the hot water jetting means, the bather's head, and the like. By adjusting the positional relationship of the scalp, it is possible to prevent discomfort and danger of hitting the nozzle etc. to the scalp, and to be able to take a scalp shower in a positional relationship with the scalp that can sufficiently perform hair care performance It has a great effect.

According to the second aspect of the present invention, since the head and neck support provided in the support means supports the head or neck of the bather, it is possible to carry out hair washing and the like in an easy posture. Has an effect.

According to the third aspect of the present invention, by adjusting the positional relationship between the head and neck support and the hot water jetting means, the performance related to hair care can be sufficiently adjusted according to the size of the head or neck of the bather. There is an advantageous effect that a scalp shower can be taken in a positional relationship with the scalp that can be exhibited.

According to the fourth aspect of the present invention, by adjusting the supporting means for supporting the hot water jetting means and the positional relationship between the hot water jetting means and the seating means, it is possible to comfortably sit according to the physique of the bather. This has an advantageous effect that the scalp shower can be taken in a posture and in a positional relationship with the scalp that can sufficiently exhibit the performance related to hair care.

According to the fifth aspect of the present invention, the position of the head of the bather in the locus of the gathering hot water jet is changed by adjusting the position of the supporting means for supporting the hot water jetting means and the position of the hot water jetting means. By changing the manner in which the jet flows to the head, there is an advantageous effect that the scalp shower can be taken at a position of the jet gathering degree that the bather feels appropriate.

According to the sixth aspect of the present invention, the position of the bather's head on the locus of the gathering hot water jet is changed by the position change of the supporting means for supporting the hot water jetting means and the hot water jetting means by the driving means. In addition, by changing the way the jet flows to the bather's head, there is an advantageous effect that the bather's feeling due to continuing to receive a constant jet degree can be prevented from being dulled.

According to the seventh aspect of the present invention, the position of the supporting means for supporting the hot water jetting means and the position of the hot water jetting means are repeatedly changed by the driving means, so that the bather's head in the trajectory of the hot water jets gathering is changed. By repeatedly changing the position and repeatedly changing the way the jet hits the bather's head, the advantageous effect of being able to prevent the bather's sensation from being dulled by receiving a certain degree of jet flow can be prevented. Have.

According to the eighth aspect of the present invention, the position of the supporting means for supporting the hot water jetting means and the position of the hot water jetting means are intermittently varied by the driving means, so that the bather's head in the trajectory of the gathered hot water jets is moved. By intermittently changing the position and intermittently changing the way the jet hits the bather's head, the advantageous effect of being able to prevent the bather's sensation from becoming dull due to receiving a constant jet degree is prevented. Have.

According to the ninth aspect of the present invention, the position of the supporting means for supporting the hot water jetting means and the position of the hot water jetting means is fluctuated by 1 / f by the driving means, so that the bather in the trajectory of the hot water jets gathering. 1 /
The f-fluctuation is fluctuated, and by changing the way of the jet toward the bather's head by 1 / f-fluctuation, it is possible to prevent the bather's sensation from becoming dull due to receiving a constant jet degree. Has an effect.

According to the tenth aspect of the present invention, the user adjusts the positional relationship between the support means for supporting the hot water jetting means and the hot water jetting means, and the bather's head, while confirming the positional relationship with the user. Has an advantageous effect that it can be performed comfortably.

According to the eleventh aspect of the present invention, the control means controls the change of the positional relationship between the supporting means or the hot water jetting means and the bather's head on the basis of the detection signal from the position detecting means. The adjustment can be performed automatically, which has an advantageous effect that the user can save time and effort.

According to the twelfth aspect of the present invention, the storage means stores the detection signal from the position detection means, the reading means reads the position detection information from the storage means, and based on the detection signal information read by the control means. By controlling the change in the positional relationship between the supporting means or the hot water jetting means and the bather's head, the position can be automatically set to a previously appropriately adjusted position, and the user's labor can be saved. Has an effect.

According to the thirteenth aspect of the present invention, when adjusting the positional relationship between the hot water jetting means and the bather's head, the scalp protection means may prevent the scalp from contacting the hot water jetting means with the human head. Has the advantageous effect that danger caused by hitting the scalp can be prevented.

According to the fourteenth aspect of the present invention, the surface of the hot water jetting means which comes into contact with the human body has no sharp corners, so that the hot water jetting means and the bather's head have a sharp corner at the time of contact. It has the advantageous effect that bruising and other dangers can be reduced.

According to the fifteenth aspect of the present invention, the elastic resin molded article covering the hot water jetting means reduces abrasion of the scalp and other dangers at the time of contact between the hot water jetting means and the bather's head. This has the advantageous effect that it can be performed.

According to the invention of claim 16, the arch-shaped wire disposed around the hot water jetting means reduces abrasion of the scalp and other dangers when the hot water jetting means contacts the bather's head. This has the advantageous effect that it can be performed.

According to the invention of claim 17, the tip of the hot water jetting means protruding from the supporting surface of the hot water jetting means by a certain length or more pushes away the hair, and the hot water jetting to the scalp is performed by the hair. This has the advantageous effect that disturbance can be reduced.

[Brief description of the drawings]

FIG. 1 is a configuration diagram of a shower device according to a first embodiment of the present invention.

FIG. 2 is a detailed view of the position changing part.

FIG. 3 is a detailed view of a head and neck support component according to a second embodiment of the present invention.

FIG. 4 is a configuration diagram of a shower device according to a third embodiment of the present invention.

FIG. 5A is an explanatory diagram of an operation of the shower device. FIG. 5B is an explanatory diagram of another operation of the shower device.

FIG. 6 is a configuration diagram of a shower device according to a fourth embodiment of the present invention.

FIG. 7 is a configuration diagram of a shower device according to a fifth embodiment of the present invention.

FIG. 8 is a configuration diagram of a shower device according to a sixth embodiment of the present invention.

FIG. 9 is a detailed view of a hot water jetting means according to a seventh embodiment of the present invention.

FIG. 10 is a detailed view of a hot water jetting means in Embodiment 8 of the present invention.

FIG. 11 is a detailed view of a hot water jetting means according to a ninth embodiment of the present invention.

FIG. 12 is a detailed view of a hot water jetting means according to a tenth embodiment of the present invention.

FIG. 13 is a perspective view of a conventional automatic hair washer.

FIG. 14 is an explanatory view of the same.

[Explanation of symbols]

 4 Seating means 7 Nozzle (hot water jetting means) 8 Position changing part 12 Head and neck support part 16 Head and neck part position changing part 17 Driving means 17A Control means 18 Position detecting means 21 Reporting means 22 Control means B 23 Storage means 24 Reading means 25 elastic resin molded product (scalp protection means) 26 arched wire (scalp protection means)

Claims (17)

[Claims] 1. A hot water jetting means for jetting hot water toward a bather's scalp, said hot water jetting means comprising a position changing means for changing a positional relationship with a bather's head. Shower equipment. 2. The shower apparatus according to claim 1, further comprising a head and neck support portion for supporting a head or a neck of a bather. 3. The shower apparatus according to claim 2, wherein the positional relationship between the head and neck support and the hot water jetting means is variable. 4. The shower apparatus according to claim 1, further comprising a seating means, wherein the seating means has a variable positional relationship with the hot water jetting means. 5. The shower apparatus according to claim 1, further comprising at least two hot water jetting means, wherein said hot water jetting means is configured to gather hot water jetting directions. 6. The apparatus according to claim 5, further comprising driving means for driving the hot water jetting means, wherein said driving means varies a positional relationship between the hot water jetting means and a bather's head.
The shower device as described. 7. The shower apparatus according to claim 6, wherein the driving means for driving the hot water jetting means is configured to repeatedly drive the hot water jetting means. 8. The shower apparatus according to claim 6, wherein the driving means for driving the hot water jetting means is configured to intermittently drive the hot water jetting means. 9. The shower apparatus according to claim 6, wherein the driving means for driving the hot water jetting means drives the hot water jetting means to fluctuate by 1 / f. 10. A position detecting means for detecting a positional relationship between a supporting means or a hot water jetting means and a bather's head, and a supporting means or a hot water jetting means and a bather's head based on a detection signal from the position detecting means. 10. A shower device according to claim 1, further comprising a notifying means for notifying a user of a positional relationship with the user. 11. A bath detecting means for detecting the positional relationship between the supporting means or the hot water jetting means and the bather's head, and the supporting means or the hot water jetting means and the bather's head based on a detection signal from the position detecting means. The shower device according to any one of claims 1 to 9, further comprising control means for controlling a change in a positional relationship with the shower head. 12. A storage means for storing a detection signal from a position detection means, and a reading means for reading from the storage means, wherein the control means comprises a support means or hot water based on the detection signal information read from the reading means. The shower apparatus according to claim 10 or 11, wherein a change in a positional relationship between the jetting means and the bather's head is controlled. 13. The shower apparatus according to claim 1, further comprising scalp protection means for protecting the scalp against contact with the head around the hot water jetting means. 14. The shower apparatus according to claim 13, wherein the scalp protecting means has a shape in which a surface of the hot water jetting means which comes into contact with a human body has no sharp corners. 15. The shower apparatus according to claim 13, wherein the scalp protecting means is a resilient resin molded product covering the hot water jetting means. 16. The shower apparatus according to claim 13, wherein the scalp protecting means is an arched wire disposed around the hot water jetting means. 17. The shower device according to claim 1, wherein a protruding length from the supporting surface of the hot water jetting means to the tip of the hot water jetting means is secured to a predetermined length or more.