KR200281135Y1 - Shower curtain device - Google Patents

Abstract

The present invention discloses a shower curtain device for blocking the bathroom area. The present invention has a first and a second supporter having a shaft portion attached to the wall at a predetermined interval and aligned to face each other, a plurality of couplers mounted to be rotatable on the shaft portion of each of the first and second supporter, Limiting the rotation angle of the couplers with a plurality of elastic rods having both ends connected to each of the couplers to form an arc, a curtain attached to surround the ribs, and an axis of each of the first and second supporters. It consists of an angle limiting means. According to the present invention, it can be used very simply by the folding structure of the rods and curtains, and is easily installed by the simple structure for installing couplers, ribs and curtains after attaching the first to third supporters to the wall. Can be. In addition, since the structure is configured to block only the bathroom area that the user can shower sufficiently, there is a very practical effect that can be installed and used in a narrow space.

Description

Shower curtain device {SHOWER CURTAIN DEVICE}

The present invention relates to a shower curtain device, and more particularly to a shower curtain device that can easily block the bathroom area by the folding structure.

In general, the toilet in the home is most often equipped with a bathtub and a shower along with a sink and a toilet for efficient use and convenience of space. Therefore, the sink, the toilet area equipped with the toilet bowl and the bathroom, the bathroom area equipped with a shower is not separated separately, so that the user is in the shower, soapy water splashes out of the bathtub to dirty or slippery floor is accompanied.

In order to improve the structure of the toilet, shower booths having various structures that can artificially block the toilet area and the bathroom area are installed. As an example of a shower booth, a frame is installed in front of a bathtub, and a door is installed in the frame to open and close a bathroom area. However, since the shower booth is composed of many parts, the structure is very complicated, and the frame is made of expensive material such as stainless steel in order to maintain strength and prevent corrosion. In particular, since the frame and the door occupy a lot of installation space, there is a problem that it is difficult to apply to a narrow space.

On the other hand, the guide rail is installed on the ceiling of the bathroom or the upper part of the bathtub, and blind curtains are installed to open and close from side to side along the guide rail. Blind curtains are simpler in structure than shower booths and can be installed in a narrow space.However, like shower booths, curtains should be installed to block the entire front of the bathtub, and they should be able to fully support the weight of relatively heavy curtains. There is a cumbersome disadvantage that the guide rail must be firmly attached to the wall so that it can be secured. And there is a problem that it is inconvenient to open and close the curtain along the guide rail.

The present invention has been made to solve the various problems of the prior art as described above, the object of the present invention is to provide a shower curtain device that can be used very simply by the folding structure.

Another object of the present invention is to provide a shower curtain device that can be easily installed by a simple structure.

Another object of the present invention is to provide a shower curtain device that can be installed and used in a narrow space.

Features of the present invention for achieving this object, the first and second supporters having a shaft portion is attached to the wall at a predetermined interval, and aligned to face each other; A plurality of couplers rotatably mounted to the shaft portions of each of the first and second supporters; A plurality of ribs having elasticity at both ends connected to each of the couplers to form an arc; A curtain attached to surround the ribs; A shower curtain device comprising angle limiting means for limiting the rotation angle of couplers with respect to shaft portions of each of the first and second supporters.

1 is a perspective view showing a configuration in which the shower curtain device according to the present invention is unfolded,

Figure 2 is a side view showing a configuration in which the shower curtain device is unfolded in accordance with the present invention,

3 is a perspective view separately showing the configuration of the first and second supporters, couplers, end caps, rods and holders in the shower curtain device according to the present invention,

4 is a cross-sectional view partially showing the configuration of the first and second supporters, couplers, end caps, rods and holders in the shower curtain device according to the present invention,

5 is a partial cross-sectional view taken along line II of FIG. 4;

6 is a partial cross-sectional view taken along line II-II of FIG. 4;

7 is a perspective view showing a band of the third supporter and the curtain in the shower curtain device according to the present invention,

8 is a view showing the development of the configuration of the rods and curtains in the shower curtain device according to the present invention.

♣ Explanation of symbols for the main parts of the drawing ♣

10: first supporter 13: shaft

16: Position regulating protrusion 20: 2nd supporter

23: Shaft 26: Position regulating projection

30: anchor bolt 31: screw

40: third supporter 42: ring

50a to 50e: coupler 51: ring

52: position control groove 53: coupling hole

60: end caps 70a to 70e: rod

80: curtain 82a-82e: tube

83: band 90: holder

Hereinafter, a preferred embodiment of the shower curtain device according to the present invention will be described in detail with reference to the accompanying drawings.

First, referring to Figures 1, 3 and 4, the shower curtain device of the present invention is attached to the left and right sides of the wall (2) on which the bath (1) is installed to be aligned to face each other at the same height at a predetermined interval. It is provided with a first supporter (Supporter) 10 and the second supporter 20, the first and second supporters (10, 20) is made of a synthetic resin the same. Each of the first and second supporters 10 and 20 is fixedly attached to the wall surface 2 and has plate-shaped fixing plate portions 11 and 21 having through holes 11a and 21a formed therein, and the fixing plate portions 11, Vertical plate portions 12, 22 extending perpendicularly to one end of 21, and hollow shaft portions 13, 23 formed on the inner surface of the vertical plate portions 12, 22, and having screw holes 13a, 23a formed therein. It consists of). Coupling grooves 13b and 23b are formed at the inner ends of the shaft portions 13 and 23.

In addition, the fixed plate portions 11 and 21 and the vertical plate portions 12 and 22 of the first and second supporters 10 and 20 are integrally connected by the reinforcing plate portions 14 and 24 so that the strength is reinforced. The reinforcing plate portions 14 and 24 of each of the first and second supporters 10 and 20 are attached to the covers 15 and 25 assembled to be detachably attached to the fixed plate portions 11 and 21 and the vertical plate portions 12 and 22. Is concealed. And the outer surface of the shaft portion (13, 23) is formed with a plurality of position regulating projections (16, 26) at predetermined intervals along the longitudinal direction by the angle limiting means. In FIG. 5, the position restricting protrusions 16 and 26 are formed to have two equal intervals of 180 degrees before and after the outer surfaces of the shaft portions 13 and 23, but this is merely an example of the position restricting protrusions 16 and 26. Numbers and positions can be changed as appropriate.

As shown in FIG. 3, each of the first and second supporters 10 and 20 is attached to the wall 2 by fastening a plurality of anchor bolts 30 and screws 31 as fixing means. do. The anchor bolt 30 is formed with a screw hole 30a for fastening the screw 31 through the through holes 11a and 21a of the first and second supporters 10 and 20. The anchor bolt 30 is drilled in a buried type by drilling a hole in the wall (2) using a tool such as a drill. After the anchor bolt 30 is fastened to the wall surface 2, the screw is screwed into the screw hole 30a of the anchor bolt 30 through the through holes 11a and 21a of each of the first and second supporters 10 and 20. When the 31 is fastened, the first and second supporters 10 and 20 can be firmly attached to the wall surface 2. In addition, the fixing plate parts 11 and 21, the reinforcing plate parts 14 and 24, and the screws 31 of the first and second supporters 10 and 20, respectively, are fixed plate parts 11 and 21 and vertical plate parts 12 and 22. The cover 15 and 25 assembled in the cover can be concealed to keep the appearance of the first and second supporters 10 and 20 beautifully.

1, 2 and 7, a third supporter 40 is attached to the wall 2 so as to be positioned above the center between the first and second supporters 10 and 20. The through hole 41 is formed in the center of the third supporter 40, and the third supporter 40 has the anchor bolt 30 formed on the wall surface 2 similarly to the first and second supporters 10 and 20. When the screw 31 is fastened to the screw hole 30a of the anchor bolt 30 through the through hole 41 of the third supporter 40 after being fastened to the buried type, the third supporter 40 is mounted on the wall ( 2) can be attached firmly. An arc-shaped ring 42 is formed on the front surface of the third supporter 40.

Referring to FIGS. 1, 3, and 4 again, the shower curtain device of the present invention includes a plurality of couplers (Coupler) rotatably mounted on the shaft parts 13 and 23 of the first and second supporters 10 and 20. : 50a to 50e, and couplers 50a to 50e are made of synthetic resin. The ring 51 of each of the couplers 50a to 50e is elastic and is fitted to be rotatable to the shaft portions 13 and 23 of the first and second supporters 10 and 20. On the inner surface of the ring 51 is formed a position regulating groove 52 that can be fitted to the position regulating projections 16, 26 of the shaft portion 13, 23 by the rotation angle regulating means. When one of the position regulating protrusions 16 and 26 is fitted to the position regulating groove 52 of the rotation angle regulating means, the rotation angle of the coupler 50a to 50e is regulated. Position regulating protrusions 16 and 26 and the position regulating groove so that the user can easily detach the position regulating protrusions 16 and 26 from the position regulating groove 52 by a force forcing the couplers 50a to 50e to rotate. The cross section of 52 is formed in an arc shape. In the present embodiment, the outer diameter formed by the position regulating protrusions 16 and 26 is larger than the inner diameter of the ring 51. Thus, when the user forcibly rotates each of the couplers 50a to 50e, the ring 51 is deformed by its elasticity to allow rotation of each of the couplers 50a to 50e. 5 shows that one position control groove 52 is formed, but the number and position of the position control groove 52 may be appropriately changed.

Moreover, the connecting table 54 which has the engaging hole 53 in the outer surface of the ring 51 is formed toward radially outer side. In the figure, five couplers 50a to 50e are shown mounted on the shaft portions 13 and 23 of the first and second supporters 10 and 20, but the number of the couplers 50a to 50e is exemplary. Can be appropriately added or subtracted. The coupler 50a to the outermost part of the screw holes 13a and 23a of the first and second supporters 10 and 20 can be prevented from detaching the couplers 50a to 50e from the shaft portions 13 and 23. The screw 61 of the end cap 60 which supports 50e is fastened.

1 to 4 and 8, both ends of the plurality of ribs 70a to 70e having elasticity to form an arc are coupled to the coupling holes 53 of the couplers 50a to 50e, respectively. Each of the ribs 70a to 70e is composed of four long hollow tubes 71 and three large diameter tubes 72 having short lengths. One end of each of the hollow tubes 71 is coupled to one large diameter tube 72 which can be connected to one end of the other continuous hollow tube 71 in sequence. In addition, the wire 73 having elasticity to maintain the hollow tube 71 and the large diameter tube 72 of each of the ribs 70a to 70e is coupled to the hollow tube 71 and the large diameter tube ( 72). Both ends of the wire 73 are knotted and fixed to the ends of both hollow tubes 71. In the present embodiment, the length of the hollow tube 71 and the large diameter tube 72 is about 60 to 70 cm, and each of the ribs 70a to 70e to which the hollow tube 71 is coupled to form a straight line. The total length of is comprised about 240-280 cm. The wire 73 is configured to have a length shorter than the entire length of the ribs 70a to 70e.

The shower curtain device of the present invention includes a curtain 80 that surrounds the ribs 70a to 70e. The curtain 80 is made of a waterproof cloth and has a transparent window 81 made of a transparent material, for example, vinyl. A plurality of tubes (Tubes 82a to 82e) through which the ribs 70a to 70e can be inserted through the inner surface of the curtain 80 are formed at predetermined intervals. The tubes 82a to 82e are formed in the transverse direction between the top, bottom, center, and top and center of the curtain 80 and between the bottom and the center to fit the five ribs 70a to 70e. The center tube 82c is formed to form a straight line along the width direction of the curtain 80, and the remaining tubes 82a, 82b, 82d, and 82e are formed to form an arc toward the outside. Band 83 is connected to the center of the upper end of the curtain 80 by an angle limiting means that can be connected to the ring 42 of the third supporter 40 to regulate the rotation angle of the rib 70a with the curtain 80 It is. In the present embodiment, the couplers 50a to 50e, the ribs 70a to 70e and the tubes 82a to 82e can be changed so that their numbers correspond to each other.

3, 4 and 6, the shower curtain device of the present invention is a holder (Holder) mounted between the shaft portion (13, 23) and the end cap 60 of the first and second supporters (10, 20) : 90). The holder 90 has a ring 91 through which the screw 61 of the end cap 60 can pass, and a coupling groove of the first and second supporters 10 and 20 is formed at one side of the ring 91. Coupling pieces 92 are fitted to 13b and 23b. On one side of the ring 91 is formed an arc-shaped catching hole 94 having an inlet 93 which is open along the lengthwise direction, and the catching hole 94 hangs a shower or a towel through the inlet 93. You can easily hang your back.

The following describes the operation of the shower curtain device according to the present invention having such a configuration.

3 and 7, when the shower curtain device of the present invention is to be installed on the wall surface 2 on which the bathtub 1 is installed, first, at a predetermined interval at the same height on the left and right sides of the wall surface 2, The shaft parts 13 and 23 of the first and second supporters 10 and 20 are attached by fastening the anchor bolts 30 and the screws 31 so as to be aligned to face each other. The first and second supporters 10 and 20 are attached to each other by maintaining a height of, for example, about 70 to 80 cm based on the upper surface of the bathtub 1, and the gap between the first and second supporters 10 and 20. It is attached by keeping about 120-130cm. The third supporter 40 is attached to the wall surface 2 by fastening the anchor bolts 30 and the screws 31 so as to be located at the center between the first and second supporters 10 and 20. The third supporter 40 is attached by maintaining a height of, for example, about 170 to 180 cm based on the top surface of the bathtub 1.

As shown in FIG. 4, a ring 51 of couplers 50a to 50e is fitted to the shaft portions 13 and 23 of the first and second supporters 10 and 20, respectively. The ring 51 of the couplers 50a to 50e is not separated from the shaft portions 13 and 23 by tightening the screw 61 of the end cap 60 to the screw holes 13a and 23a of the supporters 10 and 20. Do not At this time, any one of the first and second supporters 10 and 20, for example, fitting the engaging piece 92 of the holder 90 to the engaging groove 13b of the first supporter 10, and the first supporter The screw 61 of the end cap 60 is fastened to the screw hole 13a of the 10 via the ring 91 of the holder 90. The holder 90 may be mounted to both the first and second couplers 10 and 20.

As shown in FIG. 8, after the couplers 50a to 50e are mounted on the shaft portions 13 and 23 of the first and second supporters 10 and 20, the hollows of the ribs 70a to 70e are respectively hollowed out. The pipes 71 are connected to each of the large diameter pipes 72 in order to form a straight line, and the ribs 70a to 70e extend from one side to the other side of the tubes 82a to 82e with the curtain 80 extended. Insert them through. At this time, the hollow tubes 71 may not be separated from the large diameter tubes 71 by the elasticity of the wire 73 extending to correspond to the entire length of the ribs 70a to 70e. Accordingly, the ribs 70a to 70e can be easily fitted to the tubes 82a to 82e of the curtain 80.

Referring again to FIG. 4, both ends of the ribs 70a to 70e passing through the tubes 82a to 82e of the curtain 80 are fitted into the coupling holes 53 of the couplers 50a to 50e, respectively. Both ends of the rib 70a positioned at the upper end of the curtain 80 are inserted into the coupling holes 53 of the coupler 50a positioned at the outermost side, and both ends of the rib 70e positioned at the lower end of the curtain 80. It is preferable to sequentially couple the couplers 50a to 50e and the ribs 70a to 70e so as to be fitted into the coupling holes 53 of the coupler 50e located inside. When both ends of the ribs 70a to 70e are inserted into and coupled to the coupling holes 53 of the couplers 50a to 50e, the ribs having a length shorter than the interval between the first and second supporters 10 and 20 are Each of 70a to 70e is deformed into an arc by its elasticity. After coupling the couplers 50a to 50e with the ribs 70a to 70e, the band 83 of the curtain 80 is connected to the ring 42 of the third supporter 40 as shown in FIGS. 1 and 2. When tied in, the installation of the shower curtain device is completed.

On the other hand, in the shower curtain device of the present invention, as shown by the phantom line of FIG. 2, when the ribs 70a to 70e and the curtain 80 are folded toward the wall surface 2, they are not used. In the case of using the shower curtain device of the present invention, when the user pulls the rib 70e positioned at the lower end of the curtain 80 to the lower side, the coupler 50a to 50e in response to the curtain 80 being unfolded. ) Are rotated about the shaft portions 13 and 23 of the first and second supporters 10 and 20, and the ribs 70a to 70e are unfolded so as to be spaced apart from each other by the rotation of the couplers 50a to 50e. At this time, the ring 51 of each of the couplers 50a to 50e, which is forcibly rotated by the user, is deformed by the elasticity and the shafts 13 and 23 of the first and second supporters 10 and 20 are deformed. The rotation of each of the couplers 50a to 50e smoothly is allowed. The couplers 50a to 50e may also rotate the rods 70a to 70e by individually moving them.

Subsequently, in response to the unfolding of the ribs 70a to 70e, the curtain 80 is unfolded to form a substantially dome shape with respect to the wall surface 2 as shown in FIGS. 1 and 2. The upper end of the curtain 80 is spaced apart from the wall surface 2 at regular intervals according to the length of the band 83 connected to the third supporter 40. When the user removes the force that rotates each of the couplers 50a to 50e, the ring 51 is restored to its original state by elasticity, and the position restricting protrusions 16 and 26 are in close contact with the inner surface of the ring 51. The rotation of each of the 50a to 50e is restrained, thereby stably supporting the unfolded state of the curtain 80. In the present embodiment, in the state where the curtain 80 is fully unfolded, the apex of the curtain 80 protrudes to maintain an interval of about 30 to 40 cm to the outside of the bathtub 1, and the lower end of the curtain 80 is a tub ( It is located at the inner top of 1). Therefore, there is no problem for the user to take a shower by using a shower in a space formed by the curtain 80. The curtain 80 surrounding the user prevents soapy water or the like from splashing out of the tub 1 and recovers it back to the tub 1 so that the bottom of the bathroom is not soiled or slippery. The shower curtain device of the present invention has been described for use in the bathroom in which the bathtub 1 is installed, but the present invention is not limited thereto. For example, the shower curtain device may be installed on a wall of a shower room equipped with a shower.

On the other hand, when the user folds the spread (70a ~ 70e), the curtain 80 is folded together with the flesh (70a ~ 70e). As described above, the ring 51 of each of the couplers 50a-50e corresponds to the shaft portions 13, 23 of the first and second supporters 10, 20, as described above in response to the folding of the ribs 70a-70e. It is rotated to smoothly allow the folding operation of the rods 70a to 70e and the curtain 80. The position regulating grooves 52 of the couplers 50a to 50e rotated about the shafts 13 and 23 of the first and second supporters 10 and 20 are located at the positions of the first and second supporters 10 and 20. The rotation is regulated while fitting to one of the regulating projections 16, 26. When the position regulating groove 52 of the coupler 50e coupled to the lower rib 70e is fitted to one of the position regulating protrusions 16 and 26, the coupler 50e rotates without applying external force by the user. If the rotation angle of the rod 70e is regulated, the remaining rods 70a to 70d on the rod cannot be unfolded. When the curtain 80 is bound by the band 83 together with the ribs 70a to 70e to the hook 42 of the third supporter 40, the folded states of the ribs 70a to 70e and the curtain 80 are folded. Can be more tidy.

The above-described embodiments are merely illustrative of one embodiment of the present invention, and the scope of the present invention is not limited to the above-described embodiments, and may be appropriately changed within the scope of the claims. For example, the shape and structure of each component specifically shown in the embodiment of the present invention can be modified.

According to the shower curtain device according to the present invention as described above, it can be used very simply by the folding structure of the ribs and curtains, and after attaching the first to the third supporter to the wall, couplers, ribs and curtains It can be installed easily by the simple structure which can be installed. In addition, since the structure is configured to block only the bathroom area that the user can shower sufficiently, there is a very practical effect that can be installed and used in a narrow space.

Claims (4)

First and second supporters attached to the wall at predetermined intervals and having shaft portions aligned to face each other; A plurality of couplers rotatably mounted on shaft portions of each of the first and second supporters; A plurality of ribs having elasticity at both ends connected to each of the couplers to form an arc; A curtain attached to surround the ribs; Shower curtain device comprising an angle limiting means for limiting the rotation angle of the couplers with respect to the shaft portion of each of the first and second supporter. The method of claim 1, wherein the angle limiting means is a plurality of position regulating projections formed along the longitudinal direction of the axial portion of each of the first and second supporters, and the position regulating projections of each of the first and second supporters; Shower curtain device consisting of at least one position control groove is formed in the inner surface of the ring constituting the coupler to be adapted to limit the rotation angle of the coupler. The shower curtain device of claim 1, further comprising a third supporter attached to the wall to be positioned at a central upper portion between the first and second supporters, wherein the upper side of the curtain is connected to the third supporter. According to claim 1 or 2, End caps are assembled to prevent separation of the couplers in the shaft portion of each of the first and second supporter, One side is opened between the end of the shaft portion and the end cap Shower curtain device further comprises a holder having an arc-shaped hook.