JPS5854594Y2 - Safety cover for bathtub cap - Google Patents

Description

[Detailed description of the invention] This invention relates to a safety cover that is used by being attached to a cap provided on a bathtub spout.

Generally, in a circulation type bath, when bathing, the bath pot is connected to the bath pot through two pipes, upper and lower, and the water inside the bath pot is circulated between the bath pot and the bath pot using convection, and hot water is produced. I have to.

In this case, the leaked hot water from the bath kettle passes through the upper pipe and is returned to the inside of the bath pot from the discharge port, i.e., the water well opening. In order to prevent the intrusion of water, a cap is provided on the hot water outlet.

However, since this cap itself is heated by the discharged hot water, there is a problem in that if you touch this cap while taking a bath, you will get burned, which is extremely dangerous, especially for children who move a lot in the bath.

This proposal was developed in view of this problem, and it prevents the risk of burns by covering the hot water level cap with a cover, and furthermore, after the cap stops the hot water from rising, it directs the rising hot water along the guide vanes and the receiving plate. The objective is to provide a safety cover that spreads the convection effect of leaking hot water over a wide range by distributing it to the left and right, thereby enabling efficient hot water pouring.

The present invention will be explained below based on embodiments shown in the drawings.

Fig. 2 is a cross-sectional view showing the state in which the safety cover of the present invention is used. In the figure, 1 is a bath tank, and 2 is a circulation pipe that communicates the bath pot (not shown) with the bath tank 1. The leaked hot water from the bathtub is returned to the bathtub 1 through the pipe 2 and the bathtub 3.

4 is a dish-shaped hot water level cap, and the hollow side is connected to the hot water outlet 3.
It is supported facing the

Note that 5 is a support cylinder protruding from the center of the inner surface of the cap 4, and 6 is a nut that faces the end surface of the support cylinder 5, and is supported by an arm 7 at the end of the pipe 2.

Reference numeral 8 indicates a bolt for attaching the cap 4.

Further, S is a space where the hot water tap 3 and the cap 4 face each other, and the leaking hot water discharged from the hot water tap 3 is stopped by the cap 4 and then rises from this space S by convection.

Reference numeral 9 denotes a safety cover, which is constructed by integrally connecting a cover 9a to be attached to the hot water fountain cap 4 and leakage guide wings 9b, 9b for distributing hot water from the hot water fountain mouth 3 to the left and right, and The material used is an elastic material such as rubber or synthetic resin.

The cover 9a is formed so that its inner surface substantially matches the outer surface shape of the cap 4, and has a small annular protrusion 10 on the edge of the opening that engages with the edge of the cap 4.
is erected, and a through hole 11 is bored in the center for allowing the head of the mounting bolt 9 to escape.

The safety cover 9 is attached by attaching the cover 9a to the cap 4, and can be attached or detached freely by utilizing the elasticity of the safety cover 9.

The leakage guide vanes 9b, 9b are inclined slightly upward from the upper end of the outer periphery of the cover 9a and extend in the left and right direction, and when the cover 9a is attached to the cap 4, they are located above the hot water spout 3 and close to the inner edge. is brought into close contact with the wall surface 1' of the bathing chamber 1, and its guide surface 9'b is formed at right angles to the wall surface 1'.

In addition, the one indicated by 12 guides the leakage from the hot water outlet 3 by guiding blades 9b,
A plate is used to guide the leakage metal to the guide vanes 9b and to prevent the leakage flowing along the guide vanes 9b, 9b from escaping, and also serves as a connecting member between the cover 9a and the guide vanes 9b, 9b. There is.

Therefore, when using the safety cover 9 of the present invention, the cover cover 9a is attached to the cap 4 so that the left and right guide wings 9b are positioned above the water well spout 3. In this state, the cover 9a is attached to the cap 4. Since the outer surface of the cap 4 is completely covered by the cover 9a, there is no danger of the body touching the cap 4 directly and getting burned when taking a bath.

In addition, the leaking metal discharged from the hot water outlet 3 is stopped by the cap 4 and then rises from the opposing space S. At this time, the leaking metal flows through the left and right guide vanes as shown by the arrows in Fig. 3. 9
Since the hot water is dispersed left and right along b, 9b and the receiving plate 12, the flow of the leaking hot water spreads, and convection occurs throughout the bath 1, making the hot water drain faster.

In the embodiment shown in the drawings, the inner surface of the cover 9a is in close contact with the outer surface of the cap 4 over almost the entire surface, but in order to reduce heat transfer from the cap 4 to the cover 9a, The depth of the cover 9a may be increased to reduce the contact area.As described above, according to the present invention, when taking a bath, especially when bathing with hot water, the body does not come into direct contact with the bath water cap. Therefore, there is no risk of being burned by the heated cap, and there is an advantage that children, etc., in particular, can take a bath safely.

Also, unlike conventional methods, leaking hot water discharged from the hot water tap does not rise straight up, but instead disperses to the left and right and performs a convection action, so the range of convection is wide and efficient hot water can be poured. Furthermore, since the safety cover is detachable, it is convenient to use, and the cover itself is also easy to clean.

[Brief explanation of the drawing]

Fig. 1 is a perspective view of the safety cover according to the present embodiment as seen from the rear side, Fig. 2 is a sectional view showing the safety cover in use, and Fig. 3 is a perspective view of the safety cover according to the present embodiment.
The figure is a partially cutaway rear view of the safety cover. 1: Bathing, 3: Hot water outlet, 9: Safety cover, 9a: Cover, 9b, 9b: Leakage guide vane.

Claims (1)

[Scope of utility model registration request] A cylindrical cover 9a is constructed so as to be removably attached to the outer circumference of the bathtub cap 4, and left and right leakage guide wings 9b, 9b whose tips are slightly inclined upward are provided on the top of the cover 9a. In addition, a receiving plate 12 is provided vertically on the outer edge of the guide vanes 9b, 9b to cover the outside of the leakage guide vanes 9b, 9b and cover 9a, and the guide vanes 9b, The inner edge of the cover 9b is attached to the cap 4.
A safety cover for a bath leakage cap that is constructed so as to be in close contact with the wall surface 1' of the bathtub when attached to the bathtub.