JPS6137351Y2 - - Google Patents

Description

[Detailed Description of the Invention] The present invention relates to a method of constructing a bathtub, and particularly to a method of adjusting and absorbing the difference between the frontage of the bathtub and the dimension of the bathroom.

Normally, when a bathtub is installed in a bathroom, the frontage dimension of the bathtub, that is, the width dimension, and the frontage dimension of the bathroom wall against which the bathtub is installed do not match, resulting in a gap between the bathtub and the side wall. Therefore, conventionally, as shown in Fig. 5, a concrete stand 9 was made between the bathtub B and its side wall C, and tiles were pasted to fill this gap, or as shown in Fig. 6. Methods such as No. 10 are adopted in which the floor surface of the washing area is extended into this gap.

However, the former requires a lot of time and money to construct, and the latter requires a bathtub with a two-sided apron, which is more expensive than a bathtub with an apron. Since the surface is narrow, it not only becomes a dead space but also becomes unsanitary because cleaning cannot be done properly.

In addition, there is a model published in Japanese Utility Model Publication No. 55-7191 in which the upper edge of the bathtub is extended by integral molding, but the space between the bathtub and the wall is not uniform and there is always a dimensional difference.
If the dimensions are insufficient, the upper edge portion must be added in some way, and if the dimensions are too large, the upper edge portion must be cut off. This cutting requires special tools, which are dangerous to use, and requires hot kneading to cut to ideal dimensions. Furthermore, a method disclosed in Japanese Utility Model Application Laid-Open No. 54-45742 is also known as a method capable of solving the above-mentioned problem. In the above-mentioned Utility Model Application Publication No. 54-45742, a filler having a counter part and an apron part molded separately from the bathtub is prepared, and this filler is interposed between the bathtub and the wall of the bathroom. The above gap can be filled by sliding the filler in contact with the lower surface of the upper edge of the bathtub in accordance with the width of the gap between the filler and the wall, but the rear and side edges of the filler that contact the wall will droop downward. Therefore, there is a risk that water overflowing from the bathtub onto this filler may damage the joint between the filler and the wall or seep into the wall.

In order to solve the above-mentioned problems, the present invention aims to provide a width adjustment filler that fills the gap between the bathtub and the wall, allows the width of the bathtub to be easily adjusted, and does not cause damage to the joints in the wall. This is the purpose. The structure of the present invention to achieve the above object includes a horizontal counter section with a drainer installed on the rear edge and one side edge, and a vertical apron section that hangs integrally and continuously from the front end of the counter section. , place the counter part and apron part over the upper edge of the bathtub and the apron, respectively, and interpose them between the bathtub and the bathroom wall, and slide the drainer from side to side within the width of the upper edge of the bathtub. This is used to adjust the width of the bathtub by making it contact the wall.

Hereinafter, one embodiment of the present invention will be described based on the drawings.

A in the figure is a frontage adjustment filler, which is molded from FRP or thermoplastic resin separately from the bathtub B, and is formed into a horizontal side shape by a horizontal counter part 1 and a vertical apron part 2.

The counter part 1 has a front-rear width corresponding to the width from the rear end of the apron 4 of the bathtub B to the rear green of the bathtub, and a distance corresponding to the distance from the lower end of the hanging piece 6 of the upper edge 5 of the bathtub B to the tank wall 7 of the bathtub B. It has a lateral width that is appropriately larger than the width, and is integrally provided with a drainer 3 that rises along the rear edge and one side edge and whose upper end projects horizontally outward.

The apron portion 2 is formed hanging down integrally and continuously from the front edges of the counter portion 1 and the drain 3, and has a vertical width corresponding to the length from the lower end of the hanging piece 6 of the upper edge portion 5 of the bathtub B to the lower end of the apron of the bathtub B.

Thus, the width adjustment filler A is interposed between the bathtub B installed in the bathroom and the bathroom wall C, and the upper surface of the counter part 1 is attached to the lower end of the hanging piece 6 of the upper edge 5 of the bathtub B. The front surfaces of the parts 2 are brought into contact with the rear ends of the apron 4 of the bathtub B, respectively, and fixed to the bathtub B by an appropriate method such as adhesive.

At this time, the width adjustment filler A is slid from side to side to adjust the width according to the size of the gap between the bathtub B and the bathroom wall C, and the drainer 3 is brought into contact with the bathroom wall C and fixed to the wall C. do.

That is, the frontage adjustment filler A is located at the upper edge 5 of the bathtub B.
From the back side of the hanging piece 6 at the lower end of the hanging piece 6 to the tank wall 7
It can be slid left and right within a range of distance l. Therefore, this interval l becomes the adjustment allowance.

Then, a design tile, a melamine decorative board, or the like is embedded or adhered to the upper surface of the counter part 1 as necessary.

In the above embodiment, the upper edge 5 of the bathtub B and the back side of the apron 4 are used as the dimension adjusting portions, but using the upper edge portion 5 and the front side of the apron 4 as the dimension adjusting portions also results in a somewhat poor finish. However, it is not impossible.

In the drawings, reference numeral 8 denotes a recess formed in the apron portion 2 of the frontage adjustment filler A, which can be used as a shampoo storage area.

Since the present invention has the above configuration, it has the following advantages.

(1) It is placed between the bathtub and the bathroom wall, and the frontage dimensions can be adjusted by sliding it left and right, so the bathtub can be installed to match the size of the bathroom with simple installation. The cost is also low.

(2) Drainers are installed on the back and side edges of the counter that contact the bathroom wall, so water that overflows from the bathtub to the filler side is blocked by the drainer and does not touch the wall. Therefore, there is no fear that overflowing water will damage the joint between the filler and the wall or seep into the wall and damage the wall.

(3) The counter can be used as a stand for soap, cosmetics, bathtub lids, etc., and there is no dead space.

(4) Design tiles, melamine decorative boards, etc. can be embedded or adhered to the top surface of the counter, thereby improving the aesthetic appearance of the bathroom.

(5) A recess is provided in the apron to provide space for shampoo, etc., allowing effective use of bathroom space.

[Brief explanation of the drawing]

Fig. 1 is a perspective view of a bathtub opening adjustment filler set in a bathtub, showing an embodiment of the present invention; Figs. 2 and 3 are enlarged cross-sectional views taken along the - line in Fig. 1; Figure 2 shows the adjustment state when the gap between the bathtub and the bathroom wall is small, and Figure 3 shows the adjustment state when it is large. Fig. 4 is a perspective view showing a bathtub installed in a bathroom using the bathtub opening adjustment filler of the present invention; Fig. 5;
FIG. 6 is a perspective view showing an example of a conventional bathtub installation state. A... Frontage adjustment filler, B... Bathtub, C...
Bathroom wall, 1... Counter part, 2... Apron part, 3... Drainer, 4... Bathtub apron, 5...
...Top edge of the bathtub.

Claims (1)

[Scope of utility model registration request] A horizontal counter part with a drainer set up on the rear edge and one side edge, and a vertical apron part that hangs down continuously from the front end of this counter part, and the counter part and apron part are connected to the upper edge of the bathtub, respectively. A bathtub that is placed between the bathtub and the wall of the bathroom by overlapping the top and apron, and is slid from side to side within the width of the upper edge of the bathtub to bring the drainer into contact with the bathroom wall to adjust the width of the bathtub. Frontage adjustment filler.