KR102086582B1 - Bath with emergency draining function - Google Patents

Abstract

The present invention relates to a bath with an emergency draining function and a control method thereof. The bath with an emergency draining function comprises: a bathtub having an accommodation space in which a person can lie or sit, a drain formed on the lower surface thereof, and a sidewall formed on a side surface thereof; and a bath body which has the bathtub formed therein, and is mounted on the ground. The bathtub includes: an opening part formed on the sidewall; a door coupled to seal the opening part; and a driving unit to control opening/closing of the door. When the door is opened at once, and water from the bathtub tube is discharged through the opening part. Accordingly, when an elderly bathing person falls into water of the bath due to fainting or the like, a drowning accident can be prevented by quickly draining the water.

Description

Bath with emergency draining function

The present invention relates to a bathtub having an emergency drainage function and a control method thereof, and more particularly, to a bathtub having an emergency drainage function and a control method thereof to prevent a bather from drowning in the bath drowning.

In general, the tub is used to relax or soak in a soaking state after enjoying the water, and the elderly are particularly preferred for the purpose of promoting blood circulation.

Recently, many products related to health have been developed in line with the birth of the well-being culture, and one of the most important basic needs that humans pursue in future society is the improvement of quality of life.

In order to satisfy these needs, one of the most closely related research areas for living is the health care bathing system. Especially, as the aging society progresses, the need for comfortable bathing increases for the elderly, and investment for their own health continues. It is expected to increase.

On the other hand, in the prior art lying in the bathtub to rest only the neck and head to rest, the elderly elderly people faint or fall into a deep sleep, slipping into the water, the risk of leading to drowning accidents were high.

Korean Patent Application No. 10-2010-0026987

The present invention has been devised to solve the problems of the prior art, the water bath in the bath full of water in the bath after lying down to enjoy the half body bath, but when the elderly bather fell into the water due to fainting, drowning immediately The present invention provides a bath having an emergency drainage function and a method of controlling the same, which can prevent a danger and also notify a danger state to the outside to prevent a secondary accident risk.

1. A bathtub having an emergency drainage function for achieving the above object of the present invention, the receiving space is formed a person can lie down or sit, the drain is formed on the bottom, the tubing tube is formed on the side wall, and A tub tube is formed therein and includes a tub body mounted on the ground, wherein the tub tube includes an opening formed at a side wall, a door is coupled to seal the opening, and includes a driving part to control opening and closing of the door. As the door is temporarily opened, water of the tubing tube is discharged through the opening.

The drive unit is characterized in that it comprises a motor embedded in the wall of the tubing tube, a worm wheel formed on the shaft of the motor, and a worm gear is formed to rotate and coupled to the worm wheel to be locked or opened drive.

Meanwhile, a drainage part for drainage is provided on the bottom of the tubing tube, and the drainage part includes a drainage hole formed on the bottom surface of the tubing tube, a stopper for blocking the drainage hole, and an actuator for lifting or closing the stopper in an up and down direction to operate the valve. It is characterized in that the opening and closing operation of the actuator is controlled by a signal from the controller.

The bath tub has a plurality of contact sensors are formed so as to be in contact with each of the head or neck of the bath, the signal collection unit receives the on-off signal detected by the plurality of touch sensors; And a controller for detecting an abnormality after detecting the on-off signal of each contact sensor received by the signal collecting unit and controlling the on-off of the drain.

2. The control method of the bathtub having an emergency drain function for achieving the above object of the present invention, the first step of starting the detection when the head or neck contacts the corresponding contact sensor; Determining whether the detection of each of the touch sensors is maintained; Determining whether the detection of some touch sensors is in an off state and exceeding a set reference time; And a fourth step of driving the driving unit to open the side door or turning the drainage on to drain if the reference time is exceeded after the third step.

After step 4, if the physical sensor is not detected by the touch sensor step 5 of notifying the external manager that the abnormal situation; characterized in that it further comprises.

In step 3, when the detection of the touch sensor is turned on again before exceeding the set reference time, it is characterized in that to return to step 2.

In the step 4, it comprises the step of generating an alarm after being determined to exceed the reference time, the alarm is characterized in that for transmitting a vibration to the warning sound or the tubing tube.

According to the present invention, after the water in the bath full of water in the bath, the bather can lie down and enjoy the half body bath, but when the older bather falls into the water due to fainting, etc., it can be immediately drained to prevent the risk of drowning, and It is effective to prevent the risk of secondary accidents by letting them know the danger status.

1 is a perspective view showing a bath having an emergency drain function according to the present invention,
2 is a cross-sectional view showing a state before opening of the 'door 26' in FIG.
3 is a cross-sectional view showing a state after opening of the 'door 26' in FIG.
4 is a sectional view showing a bath having an emergency drain function according to another embodiment;
5 is a flow chart showing a control method of the bathtub having an emergency drain function according to the present invention.

Hereinafter, preferred embodiments of the present invention will be described in detail with reference to the accompanying drawings.

The following terms are defined in consideration of the functions in the present invention, which indicates that the concept should be construed as a concept consistent with the technical idea of the present invention and commonly understood or commonly recognized in the art.

In addition, when it is determined that the detailed description of known functions or configurations related to the present invention may obscure the gist of the present invention, the detailed description thereof will be omitted.

Here, the accompanying drawings show an exaggerated or simplified part of the description and description for the convenience and clarity of the construction and operation of the technology, each component does not exactly match the actual size.

1 is a perspective view showing a bath having an emergency drain function according to the present invention, Figure 2 is a cross-sectional view showing a state before opening the 'door 26' in Figure 1, Figure 3 ' 4 is a cross-sectional view showing a state after opening of the door 26 ', FIG. 4 is a cross-sectional view showing a bathtub having an emergency drainage function according to another embodiment, and FIG. 5 is a flowchart showing a control method of a bath having an emergency drainage function according to the present invention. to be.

Bath tub having an emergency drain function for achieving the object of the present invention, the receiving space 20 is a person can lie down or sit is formed, the drain hole 92 is formed on the bottom surface side wall tub 22 formed on the side ), And a tubing tube 22 is formed therein and includes a tub body 2 mounted on the ground.

Bath tub 22 has a plurality of contact sensors (R1, R2) is formed on the bottom of the receiving space 20 so as to correspond to the head, neck, upper body, lower body of the bath.

In addition, the tub body 2 is connected to the wired or wireless, and a signal collecting unit (not shown) for receiving the on-off signals detected by the plurality of contact sensors (R1, R2) is provided.

And a controller 6 which detects an on-off signal of each of the contact sensors R1 and R2 received by the signal collector and determines whether there is an abnormality.

The tub tube 22 is made of synthetic resin or pottery, and the receiving space 20 is formed to have a size enough for a person to lie down or sit down.

In the description of the present invention, the tub tube 22 is an example in which the upper body is obliquely erected in a lying posture and the neck and the head are exposed.

In addition, the tubing tube 22 has an opening 223 formed in the side wall, the door 26 is coupled to seal the opening 223, and the driving unit 7 for controlling the opening and closing of the door 26 is embedded in the side wall. It is formed.

Therefore, when the driving unit 7 is turned on, the locked state of the door 26 is released, and the water of the tubing tube 22 is discharged through the opening 223 while the door 26 is temporarily opened by water pressure. It can be discharged quickly in large quantities.

As shown in the enlarged view of FIG. 1, the drive unit 7 includes a motor 72 embedded in the side wall of the tub tube 22, a worm wheel 73 formed on an axis of the motor 72, a worm wheel 73, A worm gear 74 that is coupled and rotated is formed to include a stopper 76 that is locked or opened and driven to open and close the door 26.

Meanwhile, a drain 9 for draining the tub tube 22 may be further included.

As shown in FIG. 4, the drain portion 9 is closed by elevating the drain hole 92 formed on the bottom surface of the tub tube 22, the stopper 94 and the stopper 94 blocking the drain hole 92 in the vertical direction. Or it includes an actuator 96 for opening operation, the actuator 96 may be a hydraulic cylinder, the opening and closing operation may be controlled by the signal of the control unit.

The drain hole 92 may be closed when the stopper 94 is in close contact, and may have watertightness when the packing 95 is interposed between the stopper 94 and the packing hole 95.

The drain pipe 97 is coupled to the lower portion of the drain port 92, and a housing 98 is provided with an actuator 96 that opens and closes the stopper 94 inside the drain pipe 97.

The bottom of the housing 98 and the stopper 94 is preferably coupled in a sealed state to have watertightness.

On the other hand, the tubing tube 22 has a plurality of contact sensors (R1, R2) is formed on the inner outer surface of the receiving space 20 to be in contact with the body of the bath.

According to an example, the plurality of contact sensors R1 and R2 include a first sensor R1 supported by the head larynx and a second sensor R2 supported by the neck. Of course, in order to improve the contact recognition performance with the human body, it will be obvious that a plurality of contact sensors may be formed to correspond to various parts.

Such a plurality of contact sensors (R1, R2) is formed in a projection shape projecting on the surface of the tubing tube (22). Preferably, the contact sensors R1 and R2 are formed in a hemispherical shape to minimize foreign body feeling.

Alternatively, the plurality of contact sensors R1 and R2 may be formed in a plate shape on the surface of the bath tube 22.

By forming the plate shape, the contact with the body can be more extensive, and accurate contact detection can be achieved.

In addition, the plate-shaped contact sensors (R1, R2) to have a non-slip function to prevent the slip accident of the bath.

Preferably, the plate-shaped contact sensors R1 and R2 may be prevented from slipping by coating rubber or silicon on the surface thereof.

Meanwhile, the tubing tube 22 may include an acoustic generator 4 for generating a warning sound. The sound generator 4 may be applied with an alarm such as a siren, and interlocked to generate a warning sound inside the bathroom and throughout the room.

Hereinafter will be described a control method of a bath having an emergency drain function according to the embodiment of the present invention described above.

A first step (S1) of starting detection when the head and neck touch each of the contact sensors R1 and R2; Step S2 of determining whether the detection of each of the contact sensors R1 and R2 is maintained; Determining whether the detection of some of the touch sensors R1 and R2 is off and exceeding a set reference time (S3); After step 3 (S3) has exceeded the set reference time to drive the drive unit to open the side door or to operate the drain to turn on the drainage; (S4); includes.

In the first step S1, the first sensor R1 is in contact with the head of the head and the second sensor R2 is in contact with the neck.

In the second step S2, it is determined whether the first sensor R1 and the second sensor R2 maintain their respective sensing states. If there is no problem, it keeps detecting.

If an abnormality occurs, start checking the time when no detection is made. In particular, the first sensor R1 and the second sensor R2 mainly calculate the time by checking the non-sensing state.

That is, if there is no detection in the first sensor (R1) and the second sensor (R2) corresponding to the head and neck is because the head or neck may not be in the correct position and may be in a state of drowning.

The third step S3 determines whether the time allowed by the first sensor R1 and the second sensor R2 has been exceeded.

On the other hand, in the third step (S3), if the sensor detection is turned on again before exceeding the set reference time to return to the second step (S2).

In step S4, if the reference time is exceeded without detecting the first sensor R1 and the second sensor R2, the side door 26 may be opened or the drainage part 9 may be turned on and drained. Be sure to

In parallel with this, in step S4, an alarm is generated to turn on the warning sound.

After that, check whether the sensor is detected again.

After step 4 (S4) and if the body contact is not detected again after the alarm occurs, and includes a fifth step (S5) to inform the external manager that the abnormal situation.

That is, if there is no body detection in the first and second sensors R1 and R2 while the reference time is exceeded, an external notification is made. When the external control unit 6 is notified of the abnormal situation, the manager visits the site promptly.

After that, if the first sensor R1 and the second sensor R2 are detected again, the monitoring state is maintained.

The present invention is not limited to the above-described embodiments and the accompanying drawings, and various modifications and applications that are not illustrated without departing from the spirit and scope of the present invention may be substituted and other equivalent embodiments may be provided. Modifications and applications related to the features of the present invention should be construed as being included within the scope of the present invention as such may be changed.

2: bathtub body 4: sound generator
6 controller 7 driver
9: drain 22: tubing tube
26 door 92 drain
94: stopper 96: actuator

Claims (6)

An accommodation space for a person to lie down or sit down is formed, and a drain hole is formed at a bottom surface, and a tub tube having a side wall formed at a side thereof, and a tub body formed therein and mounted on the ground,
The tubing tube,
Openings formed in the sidewalls;
A door coupled to the opening for sealing the opening to be openable;
A driving part embedded in the side wall to control opening and closing of the door; And
Includes; a plurality of contact sensors installed on the bottom of the receiving space to correspond to the head, neck, upper body and lower body of the bath, respectively,
The drive unit,
A motor embedded in the side wall of the tubing tube;
A worm wheel connected to the shaft of the motor;
A worm gear coupled to the worm wheel to rotate; And
And a stopper coupled to the shaft of the worm gear to open and close the door.
Bath having an emergency drain function, characterized in that the water is discharged through the opening while the door is temporarily open. delete The method of claim 1,
Drainage for drainage is included in the bottom of the tubing tube,
The drain portion,
A drain formed on the bottom of the tubing tube;
A stopper for blocking the drain; And
It includes; an actuator for closing or opening operation by lifting the stopper in the vertical direction,
Opening and closing operation of the actuator is a bathtub having an emergency drain function, characterized in that controlled by the signal of the control unit. The method of claim 1,
The bathtub,
A signal collector receiving an on-off signal detected by the plurality of touch sensors; And
And a control unit for determining whether an abnormality is detected after detecting the on-off signal of each contact sensor received by the signal collecting unit, and controlling the on-off of the drain port.






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