JPS6129354A - Electric sauna bath - Google Patents

Abstract

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Description

[Detailed description of the invention] Industrial applications The present invention relates to an electric sauna bath.

Structure of the conventional example and its problems As shown in Fig. 1, the conventional electric sauna bath has a heating heater 2 installed inside a housing 1 into which the user enters to take a bath. The temperature inside the housing 1 was controlled by heating the air inside the housing 1 with the variable thermostat 3 and controlling the heater 2 with the variable thermostat 3. Furthermore, some devices have a wind-up timer that automatically stops powering the heater 2 after a certain period of time has elapsed. However, in this conventional example, the control knob is located outside the electric sauna bath, so if you want to change the temperature inside the electric sauna bath while taking a bath, or if the wind-up timer goes off while taking a bath, you can If you have to go outside the bus and operate the control knob, it will not work.
As a result, there was a problem that the temperature inside the sauna bath dropped and the warm body became cold. Also, when you take a bath to sweat, you hold an hourglass or something similar in your bath to try to figure out how long you've been in the bath.
In this case, the bather had to turn the hourglass over many times and also had to remember how many times the hourglass had been turned over, which was very bothersome for the bather. Also, how much sweat did you produce?
There was a problem that the sweat production could only be judged by personal feeling, and when I think about the time when I changed the temperature in the sauna bath, it became more and more that the only way to judge was by personal feeling.

Purpose of the Invention The present invention has been made to solve the above-mentioned problems of the conventional sauna bath.The temperature can be adjusted from inside the sauna bath, the bathing time can be easily added, and the sauna bath can be used as a guideline for sweating amount. The purpose is to provide an electric sauna bath which is also equipped with a display device.

Structure of the Invention 5. In order to achieve the above object, the present invention provides a preheating start switch provided on the outside and inside of the casing.14. 2.7.1 Temperature setting switches on the outside and on the inside, and temperature settings on the inside of the housing that can be changed arbitrarily by operating the temperature setting switches on the outside and inside. a temperature setting detection means having an output; a temperature detection circuit for detecting the temperature inside the casing; a comparator for comparing the output of the temperature detection circuit with the output of the temperature setting detection means; an energization control means that is reset by operation of the bathing start switch or the preheating start switch and starts measuring the elapsed time again, and controls energization to the heating heater based on the output of a timer that is output after measuring a certain period of time; and the temperature detection a plurality of light-emitting indicators that display the temperature inside the housing according to the output of the circuit; and a set temperature display means that displays the light-emitting indicators by sequentially blinking and emitting light according to the output of the temperature setting detection means. , a perspiration amount detection means for detecting the humidity inside the casing, which starts operating when the bathing start switch is operated, and performs calculations according to the output of the perspiration amount detection means, and every time a predetermined value is reached. The system is equipped with a sweat amount calculation means that outputs an output to the sauna bath, and a sweat amount display means that lights up sequentially according to the output of the sweat amount calculation means. By changing the temperature inside the sauna bath, you can add additional bathing time, and even if you change the temperature of the sauna bath arbitrarily, you can end your bathing based on the number of sweat amount display means. , it is possible to always obtain approximately the same amount of sweat without relying on human senses.

DESCRIPTION OF EMBODIMENTS An embodiment of the present invention will be described below with reference to the accompanying drawings. FIG. 2 shows a block diagram of an electric sauna box according to an embodiment of the present invention. Reference numeral 11 is a housing into which a user enters to take a bath. Inside this housing 11 is a heater for heating. 12 are installed. 13 is a preheating start switch having an operation section outside the housing 11; 14 is the housing 11;
By operating the bathing start switch 14 or the preheating start switch 1j, the timer 15 is reset, starts measuring the elapsed time again, and outputs an output when a certain period of time has elapsed. 16 is a time display means for displaying the elapsed time of the timer 16;
It is provided on the outside and inside of the housing 11. 17 is a temperature setting switch provided on the outside and inside of the housing 11;
This temperature setting switch 17 is the preheating start switch 13.
Alternatively, the input is accepted after the bathing start switch 14 is operated. Reference numeral 18 denotes temperature setting detection means having an output for arbitrarily changing the temperature setting inside the housing 11 by operating the external and internal temperature setting switches 17 described above. Reference numeral 19 denotes a temperature detection circuit, which detects the temperature inside the housing 11. A comparator 20 compares the output of the temperature detection circuit 19 with the output of the temperature setting detection means 18. The energization control means 21 controls the energization of the heater 12 based on the output of the comparator 2o. Reference numeral 22 denotes a plurality of light emitting indicators provided outside and inside the housing 11. The light emitting indicators 22 display the temperature inside the housing 11 according to the output of the temperature detection circuit 19. Reference numeral 23 denotes a set temperature display means, and the set temperature display means 23 causes the light emitting indicator 22 to blink and emit light in sequence according to the output of the temperature setting detecting means 18. In this way, the temperature inside the housing 11 can be set, displayed, and adjusted to any desired temperature.

When the bather enters the inside of the housing 11 and operates the bathing start switch 14, the sweat amount calculation means 26 starts calculation in accordance with the output of the sweat amount detection means 24 that detects the humidity inside the housing 11. Each time the calculation result reaches a predetermined value, it is output and the perspiration amount display means 26 is sequentially turned on to display an approximate amount of perspiration. In this case, the more the body sweats, the higher the humidity, and the longer the bath time, the higher the humidity.

FIG. 3 shows a specific electrical circuit diagram in embodiments of the present invention, and FIG. 4 shows a flowchart thereof. The same parts as in FIG.

As shown in FIG. 3, this embodiment consists of a microcomputer 27 and its peripheral circuits. The microcomputer shown here is a so-called one-chip microcomputer that consists of a CPU, ROM, RAM, and input/output ports.
3. The bathing start switch 14° and the external and internal temperature setting switches 171L and 1 are connected to the input port of the microcomputer 27, and the thermistor 19a, which is a sensor of the temperature detection circuit, is also connected to the A/D converter 28.
Furthermore, a humidity sensor 2, which is a means for detecting sweat amount, is connected via the
4! The L and M/11 converters 29 are connected to the microcomputer 270 input ports, respectively.

That is, information on whether preheating has started, information on whether bathing has started, information on whether to change the temperature setting, and information on the temperature and humidity of the housing 11 are input to the microcomputer 27.

By driving the transistor 30, the microcomputer 27 opens and closes the contacts of the relay 21, which is a power supply control means, and controls the power supply to the heater 12, thereby controlling the temperature inside the casing 11. Further, external and internal time display means 161L are composed of a plurality of light emitting diodes.

16b, external and internal light emitting indicators 22&, 22b and sweat amount display means 26 installed inside the housing 11 are connected to output ports of the microcomputer 27 via resistors, respectively. Here, in FIG. 3, the number of light emitting diodes is four each, but there is no harm in increasing the number of light emitting diodes.

That is, the timer 15 and temperature setting detection means 18 shown in the block diagram of FIG. Output section of temperature detection circuit 19, comparator 20. The microcomputer 27 is substituted for the set temperature display means 23 and the sweat amount calculation means 25.

Next, the operation will be explained using the flowchart shown in FIG.

゛Preheating start switch 13 or bathing start switch 14
When you press , it is determined that preheating or bathing has started in step (2), and the process proceeds to step (2) to start measuring the time to. Next, in step (2), if the temperature setting switch 17 is pressed, and if N is not zero in step (2), the process proceeds to step (2). Yes, step ■ temperature setting switch 17
If is not pressed, proceed to step ■. Furthermore, if H is zero in step (2), N is set to the initial value of 4 (step (2)) and the process proceeds to step (3). Next, in step (2), the light emitting diodes constituting the light emitting indicator 22 corresponding to the value of H are made to blink. Next, in step (3), the temperature of the thermistor 191L is inputted, temporarily set as T1jiC], and the measured value of the humidity sensor 241L is inputted, temporarily set as T2.

Next, in step ■, the temperature setting is compared with T1, and if the temperature setting ≧T1, the heater 12 is energized in step ■, and if the temperature setting is <T1, the power to the heater 12 is stopped in step ■. Proceed to step O. If the bathing start switch 14 is pressed in step @, time t is reached in step @. is set to zero, and further set M=o and Tx=:0 and proceed to step (2). Further, if the bathing start switch 14 is not pressed in step @, the process proceeds to step O. Next, in step (2), the function value f (T2
) is determined and added. That is, Tx = Tx ten f (
T2).

Next, in step O, the above Tx and constant value T are set. When To≦TxO, Tx=0°M is added by 1 at step O and the process proceeds to step O, and when To>Tx, the process directly proceeds to step O. In step O, the V light emitting diodes constituting the perspiration amount display means 26 are turned on, and further for a time t. The light emitting diode of the time display means 16 corresponding to 1 is turned on, and the process proceeds to step 5-e. and step O
Now, time t. and a certain time T3, to<T5
If to≧T3, return to step O.
Then, the power supply to the heater 12 is stopped and the process returns to step (2).

In this way, when the preheating start switch 13 or the bathing start switch 14 is pressed, electricity to the heater 12 is started, and when the temperature reaches the temperature set by the temperature setting switch 17, the heater is turned on to maintain that temperature. Controls the energization of 12N'. Then, when you take a bath, switch 1 to start bathing.
When 4 is pressed, the timer 15 is reset and measurement starts again from zero. Since the time measured by the timer 16 is also displayed inside the sauna bath by the time display means 16, bathers can always know the time they are taking a bath.

At the same time, the measurement of the amount of perspiration is reset once and starts, and the light emitting diodes of the perspiration amount display means 26 light up sequentially, so whether you take a bath at a low temperature or a high temperature, the same number of light emitting diodes If you wait for the diode to light up before finishing your bath, you can see at a glance that you are sweating the same amount. Then, when the second person takes a bath, the bathing start switch 14 is pressed to reset and start calculation again, so that the same effect can be obtained.

Furthermore, since a temperature setting switch 17 is provided inside the sauna bath, the bather can arbitrarily change the temperature from inside the sauna bath. Furthermore, when the bather wishes to extend the bathing time, the timer 15 can be reset by pressing the bathing start switch 14 at the time of bathing, making it easy to extend the bathing time.

In addition, since the bather does not have to step outside during the bath, the temperature inside the sauna bath does not drop, and the warm body does not get cold, making it easier to use. , it also saves energy. Furthermore, by knowing the amount of sweat, the bather himself/herself can indirectly know the health condition of the body, and it can also be used as a control value for weight loss. Therefore, the effect for the user is tremendous.

Effects of the Invention As is clear from the above description, according to the present invention, while taking a sauna bath, the bather can change the temperature inside the sauna bath, add bathing time, and further improve the sauna bath. Even if you take a bath while changing the temperature arbitrarily, if you end your bath using the number of sweat amount display means as a guide, you can always get the same amount of sweat without relying on your senses. This provides a very convenient electric sauna bath for people.

[Brief explanation of the drawing]

FIG. 1 is a block diagram of an electric sauna bath showing a conventional example, FIG. 2 is a block diagram of an electric sauna bath showing an embodiment of the present invention, FIG. 3 is a specific electric circuit diagram of the sauna bath, and FIG. FIG. 4 is a flowchart showing an example of the sauna bath program. 11... Housing, 12... Heater, 13
... Preheating start switch, 14 ... Bathing start switch, 15 ... Timer, 16 ...
... Time display means, 17 ... Temperature setting switch, 18 ... Temperature setting detection means, 19 ...
・Temperature detection circuit, 20... Comparator, 21...
... Energization control means, 22 ... Light emitting indicator, 2
3...Setting temperature display means, 24...Perspiration amount detection means, 25...Perspiration amount calculation means, 26
...Perspiration amount display means, 27...Microcomputer. Name of agent: Patent attorney Toshio Nakao and 1 other person No. 1
Figure 2 Figure 4

Claims (1)

[Claims] A housing into which a user enters to take a bath, a heating heater installed inside the housing, a preheating start switch having an operating section outside the housing, and an operating section inside the housing. a timer that is reset by the operation of the bathing start switch or the preheating start switch and starts measuring the elapsed time again, and outputs an output after measuring a certain period of time; and external and internal time display means for displaying the elapsed time of the timer, and external and internal time display means that are provided on the outside and inside of the housing and that accept input after the preheating start switch or the bathing start switch is operated. an internal temperature setting switch, a temperature setting detection means having an output for arbitrarily switching the temperature setting inside the casing by operating the external and internal temperature setting switches, and a temperature detecting means for detecting the temperature inside the casing. a detection circuit; a comparator that compares the output of the temperature detection circuit with the output of the temperature setting detection means; and energization control means that controls energization of the heater based on the output of the comparator or the timer; a plurality of external and internal light-emitting indicators that are provided on the outside and inside of the casing and display the temperature inside the casing according to the output of the temperature detection circuit; a set temperature display means for sequentially flashing and emitting light on the light emitting display, a perspiration amount detection means for detecting the humidity inside the housing, and a set temperature display means that starts operating when the bath start switch is operated; An electric device comprising a perspiration amount calculation means that performs calculations according to the output of the perspiration amount detection means and outputs an output every time a predetermined amount is reached, and a perspiration amount display means that lights up sequentially according to the output of the perspiration amount calculation means. Sauna bath.