JPH1181412A - Shower unit - Google Patents

Abstract

PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To provide a shower unit which eliminates any risk such as tumbling and drains well by providing drain ditches in the outer circumference of a floor part and providing an intermediate drain ditch positioned in such a state as dividing the floor part. SOLUTION: A drain ditch 2 is formed in the outer circumference of a floor slab 1 into a rectangle. Namely, small ditches 2a, 2b are provided in left/right sides opposed to each other and small ditches 2c, 2d are provided in the front/ rear sides opposed to each other. An intermediate drain ditch 4 is provided in such a position as dividing the floor into two parts 3a, 3b and their both ends 4a, 4b are connected to drain ditches 2c, 2d in the front/rear. A trap connecting port, 5 for drain is provided in a position of 2/1 of the whole length of the intermediate drain ditch 4. This constitution can shorten the distance from the floor parts 3a, 3b to the respective drain ditches 2, 4 so as to smoothly drain water. This also can flatten the floor parts 3a, 3b in the room and eliminates any level difference and projections/recesses so that even the physically disabled, elderly and infant can take a shower safely.

Description

DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION

[0001]

BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION 1. Field of the Invention The present invention relates to a shower unit that enables only a shower bath without installing a bathtub.

2. Description of the Related Art Since a conventional unit bath is of a type in which a bathtub is installed, an installation area of the bathtub is one step lower than a washing place. In addition, it is not a flat surface because a protruding portion is provided between a bathtub setting place and a washing place.

However, in a subtropical climate where the average summer temperature is 30.0 ° C. or more, the humidity is 87% or more, and the average winter temperature is 15 to 18 ° C., such as in the Okinawa region, one enters a bath tub to get one's body out. Warming is relatively low. In other words, many homes use only a shower bath without using a bathtub, and a shower bath alone is more suitable to eliminate steamy heat and unpleasant sweating.

[0003] The bathtub occupies valuable space, and the bathroom becomes narrow. Therefore, in the case of only a shower bath, a bathtub is often not installed so that the bathroom becomes large,
Because the bathtub installation location is one step lower than the washing area and it is difficult to use, many homes use a bathtub installation area so that they can use the bathtub installation area.

[0004]

However, there is no perfect shape of pens in the bathtub installation area, and as a result, there are problems such as unsightlyness, poor stability, and difficulty in use. Poor stability of the turtle may cause the elderly and infants to fall or trip over.

[0005] Housing facilities in Japan, which is moving toward an aging society, are required to be friendly to the elderly and the disabled, remove all steps and barriers, have no danger,
It is a high quality house. Above all, the bathroom is especially slippery with detergent, so safety considerations are especially necessary.Efficient use of the limited area is indispensable for assisting the disabled and elderly to take a bath. .

Further, conventional shower units and unit baths are not designed to improve drainage.
There is a problem that the washing place is flooded, and there is also a problem that the bathroom is easily humid.

The technical problem of the present invention is to realize a shower unit which has a flat floor, has no danger of tipping over or tripping, and has good drainage, paying attention to such a problem.

[0008]

The technical problem of the present invention is solved by the following means. The drain unit is provided on the outer periphery of the floor of the shower unit, and an intermediate drain is provided at a position that bisects the floor, and both ends thereof are connected to the drain on the outer periphery. This is a shower unit having a trap connection port for drainage at an arbitrary position in a drainage groove.

[0009] As described above, since the structure does not have a bathtub installation portion, compared with a conventional unit bath which was manufactured on the premise of installing a bathtub for bathing, there is no need to use an unstable cage or the like. In addition, the floor of the shower unit can be made almost flat, and there are no steps or irregularities, so there is no danger of tripping over and falling down.

[0010] The daily life problem of resolving the discomfort index in the summer can be sufficiently satisfied by easily and frequently taking a shower bath, and the daily discomfort caused by sultry heat and sweating can be solved. However, as in the present invention, if a bathtub is not provided from the beginning, the bathtub can be used spaciously by effectively using the space occupied by the bathtub, and the movement is easy especially when assisting a disabled person or an elderly person. It is convenient.

Further, since the shower unit has a drain groove on the outer periphery of the floor, and also has a drain groove at a position where the floor is divided into two parts, water on the floor can be easily and quickly discharged. The drain unit can reach the drain, and the floor is less likely to be flooded, so that the shower unit is well drained. Since the drainage grooves are also provided at the outer periphery and the middle of the floor portion, the drainage is dispersed in each drainage groove, so that the drainage groove does not overflow and the drainage groove can be made shallow.

According to a second aspect of the present invention, the floor portion has a rectangular shape, and the intermediate drainage groove is provided at a position that divides the long side of the floor portion into two, and a drainage drain is provided substantially at the center of the intermediate drainage groove. Is a shower unit having a trap connection port.

[0013] As described above, almost at the center of the intermediate drain,
The provision of the trap connection port for drainage reduces the distance from each position of the drainage groove to the drainage port. As a result, the slope of the drain can be made steep. Alternatively, when the slope is the same as the conventional one, the height from the slab of the building to the shower unit floor can be increased, and as a result, the slope of the drain pipe can be steeper than before, and drainage can be performed smoothly.

According to a third aspect of the present invention, there is provided a shower unit in which each drain groove according to the first or second aspect is covered with a cover such as a grating. In this way, by covering the drainage grooves with grating or the like, the entire floor can be effectively used, and the floor is not difficult to see.

According to a fourth aspect of the present invention, the floor portion according to the first, second or third aspect is gently inclined. It is a flat shower unit.

As described above, since the floor and the upper surface of the drain groove cover have no steps or irregularities and have a substantially flat floor structure, there is no danger of tripping over and falling.
Disabled persons, the elderly, and infants can take a safe and secure shower.

In summary, according to the present invention, since the structure is simple and there are few irregularities, it can be manufactured at low cost.

[0018]

DESCRIPTION OF THE PREFERRED EMBODIMENTS Next, an embodiment will be described as to how a shower unit according to the present invention is actually embodied. 1 is a plan view of a floor panel of the shower unit according to the present invention, FIG. 2 is a front view and a side view of the floor panel of the shower unit of FIG. 1, FIG. 3 is a sectional view taken along line AA in FIG. It is sectional drawing.

These figures show only the floor panel before the side walls, doors, ceiling and the like are attached. Reference numeral 1 denotes a floor panel, on which a drain groove 2 is formed on the outer periphery. That is, drain grooves 2a and 2b are provided on the left and right sides facing each other,
Drainage grooves 2c and 2d are provided on the front and rear sides facing each other. Further, an intermediate drain groove 4 is provided at a position where the floor portion is divided into two such as 3a and 3b, and both ends 4a and 4b are connected to front and rear drain grooves 2c and 2d.
It is shaped like a drain.

Therefore, each floor 3 divided into two
a, 3b are drainage grooves 2a, 2b, 2c, 2
d and drains into the intermediate drain 4. As described above, when the drainage grooves are provided in the shape of a "sun", the floor portions 3a, 3b
Each drainage groove 2a, 2b, 2c, 2
Since the distance to d and 4 is short, the water on the floors 3a and 3b flows down to the drains 2a, 2b, 2c, 2d and 4 in a short time and is drained. Therefore, the floor portions 3a and 3b are not flooded, and drainage is performed smoothly.

At the center of the intermediate drain 4, that is, at a half of the total length of the intermediate drain 4, a trap connection port 5 for drain is provided, and each drain 2 a, 2 b, 2 c, 2
d and 4 are sloped so that the side of the trap connection port 5 becomes gradually lower. As shown in FIG. 2, since the trap connection port 5 is connected to the drain pipe 6, each of the drain grooves 2a, 2b,
The drain water that has flowed down to 2c, 2d, and 4
Through the drain pipe 6 and drained into the miscellaneous drain main pipe.

The drain grooves 2a, 2b, 2c, 2d, 4 and the drain pipe 6 need to have an appropriate gradient so that drain water can easily flow. In order to make the drainage flow smooth,
It is preferable that the slopes of a, 2b, 2c, 2d, 4 and the drain pipe 6 are steep. However, if the steepness is steep, the gap G between the surface of the slab 7 on which the shower unit is installed and the floor panel 1 is increased. And the structure of other parts is limited accordingly.

In consideration of the above, the inclination of the drainage grooves and drainage pipes is determined in consideration of these factors. However, as in the present invention, the drainage grooves 2a, 2b, 2c, 2d on the outer periphery and the intermediate drainage are disposed. By providing the groove 4 and providing the trap connection port 5 at the center of the intermediate drain groove 4, the length from the highest position of the drain groove to the lowest position of the trap connection port 5 is reduced.

As a result, the height G from the bottom surface of the floor panel 1 to the slab 7 can be increased, and the drain pipe 6 can have a steep gradient.
Alternatively, even when the length of the drain pipe 6 is long, the gradient need not be loosened.

As described above, it is effective to provide the trap connection port 5 at the center of the intermediate drain groove 4. However, the present invention is not limited to this. The outer peripheral drain grooves 2c and 2d and the intermediate drain groove 4 May be provided at positions where they intersect in a T shape. That is, depending on the arrangement of the drain pipe 6, the trap connection port 5 can be provided at a place other than the center of the intermediate drain groove 4. The floor panel 1 is supported at a predetermined height by support legs 8.

As shown in the figure, on the lower side of the floor panel 1, reinforcing ribs 9 are provided at predetermined intervals in parallel with each other. Further, as illustrated in FIG. 3, as shown by a chain line, the wall plate material 1 is disposed on a peripheral edge 12 outside the drain groove 2 on the outer periphery of the floor panel 1.
The shower unit is completed by fixing it upright and fixing it by covering the upper end with a ceiling plate, attaching a door, or installing the interior.

FIG. 4 is an enlarged sectional view taken along the line C--C in FIG. 1. The drains 2a, 2b, 2c, 2d and 4 are covered with a cover 11, and the upper surfaces of the floors 3a and 3b and the cover 11 are covered. The upper surfaces are aligned so that no steps are formed.

The cover 11 is suitably made of a plate material having a large number of small holes, that is, a grating or the like so that drainage can easily pass therethrough. The material may be metal or synthetic resin. When the floorboard 1 is also made of a synthetic resin such as FRP, it can be easily molded, and the strength and durability can be sufficiently secured.

The floors 3a, 3b are provided with respective drain grooves 2a, 2b,
It is gently inclined so that the sides 2c, 2d and 4 become lower. In addition, the floor and the upper surface of the cover are almost flat without any steps or irregularities. Therefore, it is possible to prevent the shower unit from falling over and falling inside the shower unit, and even a handicapped person, an elderly person, an infant or the like can take a shower with confidence.

The illustrated floor panel 1 has a rectangular shape.
An intermediate drain groove 4 is provided at one half of the long side, and a trap connection port 5 is disposed at one half of the intermediate drain groove 4. However, the present invention is not limited to these. Absent.

The shower unit of the present invention is particularly effective when a bathtub is not installed. However, when it is desired to use a bathtub, a stationary bathtub can be installed on one side of the floors 3a and 3b. .

[0032]

DESCRIPTION OF THE PREFERRED EMBODIMENTS The floor panel 1 has an effective size of 1200 mm × 1600 mm.
Of the drainage groove 2 on the outer periphery of the floor panel 1
mm, and the width of the intermediate drain 4 is 170 mm. That is, by making the width of the intermediate drain groove 4 larger than the groove width of the outer peripheral drain groove 2, the intermediate drain groove 4 where drainage is concentrated is prevented from overflowing, and the trap connected to the drain pipe 6 is trapped. The arrangement of the connection port 5 is also facilitated. The step between the floor panel 1 and the floor in the living room is 15 mm or less, and is barrier-free.

[0033]

According to the first aspect of the present invention, since the structure does not have a bathtub installation part, it is more unstable than a conventional unit bath which is manufactured on the premise that a bathtub for bathing is installed. Without the use of a shower unit, the floor inside the shower unit can be made almost flat, and there are no steps or irregularities, so there is no danger of tripping over and falling down. it can.

The daily life problem of resolving the summer discomfort index can be sufficiently satisfied by easily and frequently taking a shower bath, and the daily discomfort caused by humid heat and sweat can be solved. However, as in the present invention, if a bathtub is not provided from the beginning, the space occupied by the bathtub can be effectively used, which is particularly useful when assisting a disabled person or the elderly.

Further, since the shower unit has a drain groove on the outer periphery of the floor and a drain groove at a position where the floor is divided into two parts, water on the floor can be easily and quickly discharged. The drain unit can reach the drain, and the floor is less likely to be flooded, so that the shower unit is well drained. Since the drainage grooves are also provided at the outer periphery and the middle of the floor portion, the drainage is dispersed in each drainage groove, so that the drainage groove does not overflow and the drainage groove can be made shallow.

According to the second aspect, since the trap connection port for drainage is provided substantially at the center of the intermediate drainage groove, the distance from each position of the drainage groove to the drainage port is reduced. As a result, the slope of the drain can be made steep. Alternatively, when the slope is the same as the conventional one, the height from the slab of the building to the shower unit floor can be increased, and as a result, the slope of the drain pipe can be steeper than before, and drainage can be performed smoothly.

According to the third aspect, by covering the drain ditch with grating or the like, the entire surface of the floor can be effectively used,
Also, it will not be hard to see.

According to the fourth aspect of the present invention, the floor in the shower unit and the upper surface of the drain cover have no steps or irregularities and have a substantially flat floor structure, so that there is no danger of tripping over and falling. Disabled persons, the elderly, and infants can take a safe and secure shower.

In summary, according to the present invention, since the structure is simple and there are few irregularities, it can be manufactured at low cost.

[Brief description of the drawings]

FIG. 1 is a plan view of a floor panel of a shower unit according to the present invention.

FIG. 2 is a front view and a side view of the floor panel of FIG.

FIG. 3 is a sectional view taken along line AA and a sectional view taken along line BB in FIG. 1;

FIG. 4 is an enlarged cross-sectional view taken along a line CC in FIG.

[Explanation of symbols]

 DESCRIPTION OF SYMBOLS 1 Floor 2 (2a, 2b, 2c, 2d) Drain 3a, 3b Floor 4 Intermediate drain 5 Trap connection port (drain) 6 Drain pipe 7 Slab 8 Support leg 9 Reinforcing rib 10 Shower unit wall Part 11 Cover 12 Perimeter edge

Claims (4)

[Claims] 1. A drain groove is provided on an outer periphery of a floor of a shower unit, and an intermediate drain is provided at a position bisecting the floor, and both ends thereof are connected to the drain groove on the outer periphery. A shower unit having a drain connection port at an arbitrary position in a drain groove. 2. The floor has a rectangular shape, the intermediate drain groove is provided at a position bisecting a long side thereof, and a drain trap connection port is provided at a substantially central portion of the intermediate drain groove. The shower unit according to claim 1, wherein the shower unit is provided. 3. The shower unit according to claim 1, wherein each drainage groove is covered with a cover such as a grating. 4. The floor is gently inclined,
4. The shower unit according to claim 1, wherein the floor and the upper surface of the cover are substantially flat without any steps or irregularities. 5.