KR101879756B1 - Heating apparatus for bathroom - Google Patents

Abstract

[0001] The present invention relates to a radiator for a bathroom, and more particularly, to a radiator for a bathroom, which comprises a cylindrical head portion having an opened upper surface, a front sealing portion provided on the upper surface of the head portion, a socket provided inside the head portion, a bulb inserted into the socket, And a rod-shaped connecting member for connecting the body portion and the head portion to the body portion. According to the present invention, since the radiator for the bathroom has a waterproof function, the user can proceed the shower with the radiator for the bathroom running, thereby avoiding the inconvenience of stopping the operation of the radiator for the bathroom. Further, according to the present invention, since the temperature of the bathroom is raised by the bathroom heater even after the shower, the user may not catch a cold. Further, according to the present invention, since the user can concentrate the heating of the heater at a desired position, the efficiency of heating can be maximized. Further, according to the present invention, a bathroom radiator can prevent a safety accident such as a short circuit due to moisture through a waterproof function.

Description

HEATING APPARATUS FOR BATHROOM

The present invention relates to a bathroom radiator, and more particularly, to a bathroom radiator having a waterproof function and capable of rotating a heating direction.

Generally, in cold weather such as winter season, the room temperature is raised through indoor heating as the indoor temperature rapidly falls. In this case, when the bathroom is separated from the living space, the user does not supply heating to the bathroom, so that the user feels cold to take a shower and can catch a cold after the shower.

In order to solve such a problem, a prior art 1 (Korean Utility Model Registration No. 20-0185054) discloses a method of devising a ceiling fixed infrared radiator and transmitting radiant heat to a desired site by the action of infrared heat.

However, in the case of the preceding document 1. There is no description of waterproofing function against water vapor generated when a user takes a shower in a bathroom. Therefore, there is a problem in that, in the shower, the operation of the infrared radiator must be stopped and the shower must be proceeded due to the risk of electric shock due to moisture and water vapor and short circuit. Further, when the infrared radiator is attached to the ceiling, there is a problem that it is difficult to easily change the range of irradiation of the infrared rays by the radiator to the user's desired place.

In order to solve these problems, in the prior art 2 (Korean Utility Model Application No. 20-2009-0012829), an electric hot air heater having a waterproof function is devised and embedded in a ceiling of a bathroom, A method for safely using parts without corrosion is disclosed.

 However, in the case of the prior art document 2, there is a problem that a method of preventing electric shock and short-circuiting due to moisture and water vapor introduced into the casing is not disclosed. In addition, since the electric hot air heater can not be rotated, it is difficult to change the range in which the electric hot air heater radiates the hot air to the user's desired location.

Prior Art 1: Utility Model No. 20-0185054 registered in the Republic of Korea, August 1, 2000. Announcement Prior Art 2: Korean Utility Model No. 20-2009-0012829, December 16, 2009. open

SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION It is an object of the present invention to provide a bathroom radiator having a waterproof function.

Another object of the present invention is to provide a radiator for a bathroom which can concentrate heating of a radiator to a desired position by a user.

In order to achieve the above object, according to the present invention, there is provided a head unit comprising: a cylindrical head having an open upper surface; a front sealing unit provided on an upper surface of the head unit; a socket provided inside the head unit; a bulb inserted into the socket; And a bar-shaped connecting member for connecting the body portion.

According to the present invention, since the radiator for the bathroom has a waterproof function, the user can proceed the shower with the radiator for the bathroom running, thereby avoiding the inconvenience of stopping the operation of the radiator for the bathroom.

Further, according to the present invention, since the temperature of the bathroom is raised by the heater for the bathroom even after the shower, the user may not suffer from a problem due to a decrease in body temperature such as a cold.

Further, according to the present invention, since the user can concentrate the heating of the heater at a desired position, the efficiency of heating can be maximized.

Further, according to the present invention, a bathroom radiator can prevent a safety accident such as a short circuit due to moisture through a waterproof function.

1 is a view showing the overall appearance of a bathroom radiator.
2A is a view showing a state in which a head part and a bulb are separated.
2B is a view showing a state in which the head part is supported.
3A is a view showing that the head part, the first sealing member and the second sealing member are separated.
3B is a view showing that the first sealing member and the second sealing member are separated.
3C is a bottom perspective view showing that the first sealing member and the second sealing member are separated.
4A is a view showing a socket and a bulb separated from each other according to the first embodiment of the present invention.
FIG. 4B is a cross-sectional view of the socket according to the first embodiment of the present invention in a state where the bulb is engaged. FIG.
FIG. 5A is a view showing a socket and a bulb according to a second embodiment of the present invention separated; FIG.
FIG. 5B is a cross-sectional view of a socket according to a second embodiment of the present invention in a state where the bulb is fastened. FIG.
6 is a view showing a body portion of a bathroom radiator.
7 is a view showing a connecting member of a bathroom radiator.

Hereinafter, exemplary embodiments of the present invention will be described in detail with reference to the accompanying drawings so that those skilled in the art can easily carry out the present invention. The present invention may, however, be embodied in many different forms and should not be construed as limited to the embodiments set forth herein. Also, in order to clearly illustrate the present invention in the drawings, portions not related to the present invention are omitted, and the same or similar reference numerals denote the same or similar components.

The objects and effects of the present invention can be understood or clarified naturally by the following description, and the objects and effects of the present invention are not limited only by the following description.

The objects, features and advantages of the present invention will become more apparent from the following detailed description. In the following description, well-known functions or constructions are not described in detail since they would obscure the invention in unnecessary detail. Hereinafter, embodiments of the present invention will be described in detail with reference to the accompanying drawings.

Hereinafter, a radiator for a bathroom according to the present invention will be described with reference to the drawings.

BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS FIG. 1 is a view showing an overall appearance of a bathroom radiator according to an embodiment of the present invention; FIG.

The radiator for a bathroom according to an embodiment of the present invention includes a cylindrical head portion 100 having an upper surface opened, a front sealing portion 300 provided on the upper surface of the head portion 100, A bulb 200 inserted into the socket 110, a plate-shaped body part 500 for supporting the head part 100, a rod connecting the head part 100 and the body part 500, Shaped connecting member (600).

The upper direction as described in the present invention refers to a direction in which the upper surface of the body part 500 is vertical with respect to the horizontal surface contacting the lower surface of the body part 500. The side direction is a direction in which the side surface of the body part 500 faces, It means the vertical direction.

FIG. 2 is a view showing a head part 100 of a bathroom radiator according to an embodiment of the present invention. FIG. 2 (a) is a view showing a state in which a head part 100 and a bulb 200 are separated, And the head part 100 is supported on the body part 500 in an upward direction through the connecting member 600. [

The head part 100 stores the bulb 200 and the socket 110 and protects the bulb 200 and the socket 110 from moisture. The head portion 100 may be formed in a cylindrical shape having an opened top surface to allow the bulb 200 to be inserted therein. As a more preferred embodiment, as shown in FIG. 2B, the head portion 100 may be formed in a shape in which a hemispherical member is coupled to a lower surface of a cylinder having an opened upper surface. As another embodiment, the head portion 100 may be formed in such a shape that its top surface is opened and its diameter becomes smaller toward the lower surface of the head portion 100. It is preferable that the side surface of the head part 100 is hermetically sealed so that moisture does not flow into the inside of the head part 100. [ However, as another embodiment, the ventilation hole 101 may be further provided on the side surface of the head unit 100 so that the air heated by the heat of the bulb can be discharged to the outside. Another object of the ventilation hole 101 is to evaporate water vapor through air circulation even if water vapor enters the inside of the head part 100. [ Accordingly, even if moisture enters the inside of the head part 100, the bathroom radiator is disposed inside the head part 100 by evaporating the moisture present inside the head part 100 through the ventilation hole 101 It is possible to prevent the parts from failing. However, in this case, in order to solve the problem that electric shock and electric leakage may occur due to moisture and steam introduced through the ventilating hole 101, the present invention is applied to the first and second waterproofing Members 410 and 420 may be provided. The first and second waterproofing members 410 and 420 will be described later with reference to FIGS. 4 and 5. FIG.

Referring to FIG. 2B, the lower surface of the head part 100 may be connected to one end of a connecting member 600 to be described later, and may be supported by inclining at a predetermined angle a in the upward direction. The head unit 100 is made of a waterproof material. As a more preferred embodiment, the head part 100 may be made of plastic or silicon. This is to prevent water vapor generated when the user is showering in the bathroom from penetrating into the inside of the head unit 100, so that the bathroom radiator is not damaged, and a safety accident such as a short circuit is prevented. Accordingly, the bathroom radiator can be continuously operated even during the time when the user goes through the shower through the head unit 100 made of a waterproof material.

Fig. 3 is a view showing a front sealing part 300 of a bathroom radiator according to an embodiment of the present invention. Fig. 3a is a view showing that the head part 100 and the front sealing part 300 are separated, 3b and 3c are views showing that the first sealing member 310 and the second sealing member 320 constituting the front sealing part 300 are separated.

The front sealing part 300 prevents water and steam from flowing into the inside of the head part 100. The front sealing part 300 is formed in a ring shape and is formed on the top surface of the head part 100. The front sealing part 300 includes a ring-shaped first sealing member 310 having two or more insertion grooves 311 on the inner circumferential surface thereof, And a ring-shaped second sealing member 320 having two or more protrusions 320 on the outer circumferential surface thereof. Hereinafter, the first sealing member and the second sealing member will be described with reference to Figs. 3A to 3C.

The first sealing member 310 prevents moisture flowing into the head portion 100 through the upper surface of the head portion 100. The first sealing member 310 is provided in a ring shape. In detail, the bottom surface of the first sealing member 310 is inserted into the second sealing member 320 so that a T-shaped protrusion 321 (hereinafter, referred to as a protrusion 321) At least two grooves 311 are provided. Therefore, the position and shape of the insertion groove 311 of the first sealing member preferably correspond to the position and shape of the projection 321 of the second sealing member. The first sealing member 310 in the first embodiment of the present invention will be described as having four insertion grooves 311. The first sealing member has a separation preventing tab 312 that specifies the position of the second sealing member 320. The separation preventing tucks 312 are provided at the lower end of the inner surface of the first sealing member 310 and are provided so as to face the central axis z1 of the head portion and are formed in a ring shape. Referring to FIGS. 3B and 3C, the protrusion 321 of the second sealing member is not provided at the portion where the insertion groove 311 is provided. The first sealing member 310 is made of a material that is not broken during the process of fastening the second sealing member 320. In a more preferred embodiment, the first sealing member 310 is made of plastic and silicon. However, if the first sealing member 310 can be waterproof without being damaged by the second sealing member 320, a variety of materials can be changed. The process of fastening the first sealing member 310 and the second sealing member 320 will be described later in the following description.

The second sealing member 320 prevents moisture from entering the space between the bulb 200 and the head part 100. The second sealing member 320 is formed in a ring shape and has a plurality of T-shaped protrusions 321 for fastening with the first sealing member 310. In a more preferred embodiment, two or more protrusions 321 are provided for a rigid fastening with the first sealing member 310. In the present invention, it is assumed that the second sealing member 320 includes four protrusions 321. That is, it is preferable that the protrusion 321 should correspond to the number of the insertion grooves 311 of the first sealing member described above. However, any number of protrusions 321 is possible as long as the second closure member 320 can be easily fastened to the first closure member 310. The protruding portion 321 is provided on the side surface of the second sealing member 320 and is provided so as to be perpendicular to the tangent of the side surface of the second sealing member 320 and each protruding portion 321 is provided so as to have a constant angle. That is, since the second sealing member 320 has four protrusions 321, it is preferable that the angle between the protrusions 321 is 90 degrees. The second sealing member 320 is made of a waterproof material. In a more preferred embodiment, the second sealing member 320 is made of a material having elasticity so as to be disposed on the upper surface of the separation preventing edge 312 of the first sealing member while being waterproof. This is for inserting the second sealing member 320 upward in the bent state of the first sealing member 310 when the first sealing member 310 and the second sealing member 320 are fastened. Also, the second sealing member 320 may be inserted into the first sealing member 310 and then restored to its original shape by elasticity, so that the second sealing member 320 can be easily fastened to the first sealing member 310.

The first sealing member 310 and the second sealing member 320 are engaged by the insertion groove 311, the separation preventing tucks 312 and the protruding portions 321. The outer diameter d2 of the second sealing member 320 is smaller than or equal to the inner diameter d1 of the first sealing member 310. The protrusion 321 is inserted into the insertion groove 311, The lower surface of the second sealing member 320 is in contact with the upper surface of the separation preventing tuck 312. The second sealing member 320 is not excessively inserted into the inside of the head part 100 and the second sealing member 320 is not inserted into the inside of the head part 100 in a state of being engaged with the first sealing member 310. [ It is possible to prevent rotation about the center axis z1. That is, since the first sealing member 310 can prevent moisture and water vapor from flowing while moving, the bathroom radiator can maintain the airtightness of the inside of the head part 100, thereby maximizing the efficiency of the waterproof function , You can operate a bathroom heater even while taking a shower in the bathroom.

4A is a view showing a state in which the socket 110 and the bulb 200 are separated from each other, and FIG. 4B is a view showing a state in which the socket 110 and the bulb 200 are separated from each other. And FIG. 10 is a cross-sectional view illustrating a state in which the lamp unit 110 and the bulb 200 are coupled. Hereinafter, in order to more clearly illustrate the present invention in the cross-sectional view of the present invention, the socket 110 is designed to show only a core portion fastened to the bulb 200.

The waterproof part (400) prevents moisture from flowing into the socket (110). The waterproof part is formed at the lower end of the inside of the head part 100 and includes a first waterproof member 410 and a second waterproof member 420.

The socket (110) supplies electric energy to the bulb (200). The socket 110 may be formed in a cylindrical shape having a top surface similar in shape to the conventional socket 110. The socket 110 is provided at the center of the bottom surface of the head part 100 and may be provided inside the head part 100. This is to prevent the bulb 200 inserted in the socket 110 from being biased. A first waterproof member may be provided on the outer circumferential surface of the socket 110. [

The first waterproof member 410 prevents moisture from flowing into the interior of the socket 110. The first waterproofing member 410 is formed in a tubular shape. The first waterproof member 410 is formed to correspond to the shape of the socket 110 and is formed such that the outer circumferential surface of the socket 110 and the inner circumferential surface of the first waterproof member 410 are in contact with each other, The height h1 of the waterproofing member 410 may be greater than the height h2 of the socket 110 to block moisture flowing into the side surface of the socket 110. [ A portion 410a of the upper surface of the first waterproofing member protrudes upward in a ring shape and a diameter of a portion 410a of the upper surface of the first waterproofing member 410 is smaller than the outer diameter of the first waterproofing member 410 . This is to firmly tighten the second waterproof member 420 to be described later to improve waterproof efficiency. The first waterproof member 410 may be made of a waterproof material. In a more preferred embodiment, the first waterproof member 410 may be formed of a silicon material. However, if the first waterproofing member 410 can prevent moisture from penetrating into the socket 110, it can be deformed into various materials.

The electric bulb 200 receives electric energy from the socket 110 and generates heat, thereby transferring radiant heat to the user. In a more preferred embodiment, the bulb 200 may be provided with a far-infrared lamp to perform a heating operation. The bulb 200 is composed of a glass bulb 210 and a fastener 220 which are similar to the conventional bulb 200. More specifically, the glass bulb 210 can be divided into a head 211 and a neck 212. However, the size, type, and shape of the bulb 200 can be variously modified depending on the size and use of the bathroom radiator. The head portion of the glass bulb 210 may be formed to partially protrude from the outside of the head portion 100 and may be formed so as to protrude from the inside of the head portion 100. In order to block the moisture introduced into the head portion 100, The side surface of the head of the bulb 200 may be formed to contact the inner circumferential surface (or annular closure) of the first closure member 310. [ The diameter d3 of the side surface of the head portion of the glass bulb 210 is set to be slightly larger than or equal to the inner diameter of the second sealing member 320 as described above. The diameter d4 of the neck of the glass bulb which is in contact with the upper surface of the second waterproofing member 420 in order to firmly and easily fasten the second waterproofing member 420 to be described later is larger than the diameter d4 of the second waterproofing member 420 Is larger than the inner diameter and smaller than the outer diameter (d6).

The second waterproof member 420a is provided on the outer surface of the fastener 220. The second waterproof member 420 protects the socket 110 from moisture together with the first waterproof member 410. The bottom surface of the second waterproof member 420a may be formed on the upper surface of the first waterproof member 410 or a portion 410a of the upper surface of the first waterproof member 410, And the inner circumferential surface of the second waterproof member 420a is provided to be in contact with the outer circumferential surface of the fastener 220. That is, the outer diameter d6 of the second waterproof member 440 is preferably larger than the outer diameter d5 of the first waterproof member. Therefore, when the first waterproof member 410 and the second waterproof member 420a are vertically fastened, the second waterproof member 420a simultaneously surrounds the fastener 220 and the first waterproof member 410 The efficiency of waterproofing can be increased. The second waterproof member 420a may be made of a waterproof material. In a more preferred embodiment, the second waterproof member 420a may be formed of a silicon material. However, if the second waterproofing member 420a can prevent moisture from penetrating into the socket 110, it is possible to deform it into various materials.

5A and 5B show a socket 110 and a lamp 200 of a bathroom heater according to a second embodiment of the present invention. FIG. 5A shows that the socket 110 and the bulb 200 are separated, Sectional view of the socket 110 and the bulb 200 in a state in which they are fastened together.

Compared with the first embodiment of the present invention, the fastener 220 and the socket 110 have the same shape, but in the second embodiment, the inner surface of the first waterproof member 410 is provided with a projection 411 And the second waterproof member 420b may be fastened to the fastener 220 and inserted into the first waterproof member 411. [ The second waterproofing member 420b may be formed with a concave groove on the side surface corresponding to the shape of the protrusion 411 for firm connection with the protrusion 411, May be threaded and threaded. For this purpose, it is preferable that the outer diameter of the second waterproof member 420b be smaller than or equal to the inner diameter of the first waterproof member 410. The interior of the socket 110 can be kept airtight as the second waterproof member 420b is interposed between the fastener 220 and the protrusion 411 by a frictional force with the protrusion 411 or by screwing. For this purpose, the protrusion 411 and the second waterproof member 420b may be made of a waterproof material having durability that is not damaged by friction due to contact. As a more preferred embodiment, the protrusion 411 and the second waterproof member 420b may be made of a silicon material. However, the material of the various protrusions 411 and the second waterproof member 420b can be changed if the protrusion 411 and the second waterproof member 420b are not damaged and the waterproof function can be easily performed.

6 is a view showing a body 500 of a radiator for a bathroom according to the first embodiment of the present invention.

The body portion 500 controls the electric energy moving to the bulb 200. The body portion 500 may be provided so that the bottom surface thereof is flat. This is so that the user can easily place the bathroom heater on the wall of the bathroom or at a desired location. In addition, a pcb (Printed Circuit Board) and a switch 510 for controlling the driving of the bulb 200 are provided in the body part 500. A plurality of switches 510 may be provided according to specifications of the product and may be provided to output control commands for the different bulbs 200 through the pcb each time a plurality of switches 510 are pressed. As a more preferred embodiment, the plurality of switches 510 may be provided to issue commands to control the on and off of the bulb 200 and the light emission of the bulb 200, respectively. As a more preferred embodiment, when a plurality of bulbs 200 are provided in a bathroom heater, a plurality of switches 510 may be separately provided to control the driving of the bulbs 200. The switch 510 protrudes upward from the body portion 500 and the body portion 500 includes the insertion hole 520 at a position corresponding to the position where the switch 510 protrudes, Can be easily pressed. Although not shown in the figure, a sealing member may be further provided between the insertion hole 520 and the switch 510 to prevent moisture from entering the interior of the body portion 500, . The body part 500 is made of a waterproof material to prevent damage due to moisture. As a more preferred embodiment, the body portion 500 may be made of a silicone material, but any body portion 500 may be used as long as the body portion 500 is waterproof.

7 is a view showing a connecting member 600 of a radiator for a bathroom according to the first embodiment of the present invention.

The connecting member 600 connects the head unit 100 and the body unit 500. The connecting member 600 may be provided in a bar shape having an opening therein. This is because the electric wire provided on the bottom surface of the socket 110 is connected to the body portion 500. One end of the connecting member 600 is formed to penetrate the lower end of the head unit 100 and the other end of the connecting member 600 is formed to penetrate the upper surface of the body unit 500. The central axis z2 of the connecting member 600 is provided to have a predetermined angle (a) with the bottom surface of the body portion 500. This is to increase the heating range of the head part 100 when the bathroom radiator is installed on the wall surface of the bathroom. In addition, in order to easily push the switch 510 disposed on the upper surface of the body part 500 in the same situation. However, the angle formed by the bottom surface of the body part 500 and the central axis z2 of the connecting member 600 can be variously changed depending on the size and installation position of the radiator for bathroom.

The user can set the irradiation range of the heating of the head part 100 to the desired position through the connecting member 600. [ In detail, the user grasps and applies force to the head part 100. The center of the bottom surface of the head part 100 is fixed while the remaining part of the head part 100 moves integrally. To this end, a male coupling portion 602 is provided on one side of the coupling member 600 corresponding to the central axis z1 of the head portion 100 in the direction of the upper end of the head portion 100. [ The male engaging portion 602 is engaged with the female engaging portion 102 of the head portion 100 to be described later to rotate the head portion 100. The male engaging portion 602 is formed in a spherical shape. In a more preferred embodiment, the male engaging portion 602 is formed in a shape in which a cylindrical member is coupled to the bottom surface of the spherical member, and the hemispherical member is spaced from one side of the connecting member 600. However, if the male coupling portion 602 is fastened to the female coupling portion 102 to easily rotate the head portion 100, various modifications are possible. In addition, an arm coupling portion 102 is provided at the lower end of the head portion 100. The female engaging portion 102 is engaged with the male engaging portion 602 to rotate the head portion 100. One end and the other end of the female engaging portion 102 are disposed at the lower end of the head portion 100 and the male engaging portion 102 and the female engaging portion 102 corresponding to the male engaging portion 602 102 are opened in a hemispherical shape. The opened portion of the female engaging portion 102 surrounds the male engaging portion 602 and the male engaging portion 602 is formed so as not to be easily detached from the opened portion of the female engaging portion 102. [ Diameter. Therefore, the user can rotate the head unit 100 in a desired direction while holding the head unit 100 by hand through the male coupling unit 602 and the female coupling unit 102, The efficiency of heating can be maximized.

It will be apparent to those skilled in the art that various modifications, additions and substitutions are possible, without departing from the spirit and scope of the invention as defined by the appended claims. Should be regarded as belonging to the claims.

It will be apparent to those skilled in the art that various modifications and variations can be made in the present invention without departing from the spirit or scope of the inventive concept as defined by the appended claims. But is not limited thereto.

Claims (6)

A cylindrical head portion 100 having an upper surface opened;
A socket 110 provided inside the head part 100;
A bulb (200) inserted into the socket (110);
A front sealing part 300 formed on an upper surface of the head part 100;
A waterproof portion formed on a bottom surface of the inside of the head portion 100;
A plate-shaped body part 500 for supporting the head part 100;
And a rod-shaped connecting member 600 connecting the head unit 100 and the body unit 500,
The waterproof portion includes a tubular first waterproof member 410 surrounding the outer circumferential surface of the socket 110 and a ring-shaped second waterproof member 420a surrounding the fastener 220,
A portion 410a of the upper surface of the first waterproof member 410 protrudes in a ring shape having a smaller diameter than the outer diameter of the first waterproof member 410,
A groove is formed on a lower surface of the second waterproof member 420a to correspond to an upper surface of the first waterproof member 410 and a portion 410a of the upper surface of the first waterproof member,
The first waterproofing member 410 and the portion 410a of the upper surface of the first waterproofing member 410 are inserted into the lower end of the second waterproofing member 420a so that the second waterproofing member 420a is inserted into the first waterproofing member 420a 410a and the fastener 220,
A protrusion 411 is formed on the inner surface of the first waterproof member 410,
The waterproof portion further includes a ring-shaped second waterproof member 420b surrounding the fastener 220,
The outer surface of the second waterproof member 420b is formed with a recessed groove corresponding to the shape of the protrusion 411,
And the airtightness of the socket (110) is maintained when the second waterproofing member (420b) is inserted into the first waterproofing member (410) by the projection (411) Heater.
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