KR20220115189A - Foldable washstand which maximizes space utilization and usability - Google Patents

Abstract

The present invention relates to a foldable sink having maximized space utilization and usability. The foldable sink of the present invention comprises: a concave storage space equipped with an internal mirror and a faucet; and a washbowl hinged to the storage space to rotate, wherein a water accommodating unit is formed therein. The washbowl is unfolded so that the water accommodating unit is exposed to a user in a usage status, and the water accommodating unit is covered in the direction of the internal mirror provided in the storage space in a storage status. Moreover, the washbowl hinged to the concave storage space formed on a wall surface is configured to be folded substantially flat with the wall surface. Therefore, usability, space utilization, and aesthetics of a space are improved.

Description

FOLDABLE WASHSTAND WHICH MAXIMIZES SPACE UTILIZATION AND USABILITY

The present invention relates to a washbasin, and more particularly, to a foldable washbasin having folding and custom functions to improve space utilization and usability.

In general, a washbasin installed in a washroom, such as a toilet or a shower room, is vertically fixed to a wall of the washroom and used for a washbasin. Since these existing washbasins are made of ceramics, they are expensive at the time of initial installation, and there is a risk of damage due to external impact during installation work or during use. Moreover, as the existing washbasin is installed on the wall as a fixed type, it occupies the space of the washroom, so the space utilization of the washroom is reduced.

A conventional washbasin for increasing space utilization is disclosed in FIG. 9 . 9, the washbasin 1 is composed of a washbasin 8 press-formed using stainless steel with excellent corrosion resistance, and a hinge 2 is coupled to the right end of the washbasin 8, and the hinge (2) is fixed to the wall. Accordingly, the washbasin 8 is supported by the hinge 2, and the left end of the washbasin 8 rotates upward based on the hinge 2, thereby increasing the space utilization. In addition, the inside of the washbasin 1 is depressed in the downward direction to form the water receiving portion 3 , and a drain hole 4 slantedly perforated is formed at the lower end of the water receiving portion 3 . Contaminated water accommodated in the water storage unit 3 is guided so that it can be drained to the outside of the water storage unit 3 by the drain hole 4 . When the washbasin 8 rotates and is fitted by a fixing means, the washbasin 1 maintains an erected state by restricting the counterclockwise rotation with respect to the hinge 2 .

However, in the prior art washbasin 1, the water storage part 3 protrudes out of the wall even when folded against the wall, causing interference with the user, and the bottom surface of the washbasin 8 is exposed to the outside, resulting in a poor appearance. It is not beautiful, and it is not equipped with a user-customized adjustment function.

Registered Utility Model Gazette No. 0282581 (2002.07.22. Announcement) Registered Utility Model Publication No. 0434940 (2006.12.28. Announcement)

SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION The present invention has been devised to solve the above-described problems in the prior art, and an object of the present invention is to provide a foldable washbasin configured to be folded flatly with a wall surface.

The technical problems of the present invention are not limited to the technical problems mentioned above, and other technical problems not mentioned will be clearly understood by those skilled in the art from the following description.

The foldable washbasin of the present invention for achieving the above object includes: a concave storage space provided with an inner mirror and a faucet; The washbasin is hinged to the storage space and rotates, and the washbasin is formed with a water accommodating part therein. The washbasin is unfolded so that the water accommodating part is exposed to the user in a use state, and the water accommodating part is provided in the storage space in a storage state. It is characterized in that it is covered in the direction of the inner mirror.

In addition, the washbasin is characterized in that the depth of the water accommodating part decreases as the distance from the hinge portion increases, and is formed as a hexahedron with an open upper surface.

In addition, it is characterized in that an external mirror is provided as a bottom surface of the washbasin.

In addition, at least one of the distance between the washbasin and the user (X-axis direction), the height of the washbasin (Y-axis direction), and the lateral position (Z-axis direction) of the washbasin is controlled manually or electrically.

In addition, a rotating shaft is provided as the storage space, and the washbasin is characterized in that a through hole coupled to the rotating shaft is formed.

In addition, the rotary shaft is characterized in that it is further provided with a motor driving unit for manually driving or electrically driving the rotary shaft.

In addition, when the rotary shaft is electrically driven, a linear motor stage for moving the motor driving unit to at least one of the X-axis, the Y-axis, and the Z-axis is further provided.

In addition, it is characterized in that a sensor for recognizing a user is further provided to one side of the storage space.

In addition, it is characterized in that a control unit for receiving the measurement value of the sensor and controlling the motor driving unit and the linear motor stage is further provided.

In addition, the sensor is characterized in that it is composed of at least one of a switch, an infrared sensor, and a face-eye recognition camera.

In addition, when the sensor recognizes the user, the control unit operates the motor driving unit to open the washbasin vertically with respect to the wall, and if the sensor does not recognize the user, the control unit operates the motor driving unit to place the washbasin into the storage space. It is characterized by folding to close the open part of the.

In addition, the sensor detects the user's head height or gaze, and the control unit operates at least one of the motor driving unit and the linear motor stage according to the measurement value of the sensor to thereby operate the tilt angle of the washbasin, the elevation height and the It is characterized in that at least one of the separation distance between users is controlled.

In addition, a memory is further provided for storing at least one of a tilting angle of the washbasin tailored to the user, an elevation height, and a separation distance between the washbasin and the user, and the control unit calls the memory value to operate the motor driving unit and the linear motor stage. It is characterized in that it operates.

According to the foldable washbasin according to the present invention, the washbasin hinged to the concave storage space formed on the wall surface is configured to be folded flatly with the wall surface, thereby providing an effect of improving the aesthetics.

In addition, an internal mirror is provided in the storage space, and an external mirror is provided at the bottom of the washbasin, so that the mirror can be used regardless of whether the washbasin is opened or closed.

In addition, the washbasin is tiltable, elevating, and telescopic, so that the usability of users (especially, people with reduced mobility, etc.) can be further improved by automatically adjusting the washbasin according to body size and body type.

Therefore, since various configurations are provided when the washbasin is opened, convenience of use is improved when the user uses the washbasin, and space utilization is maximized.

1 is an exploded perspective view showing a foldable washbasin according to the present invention.
2 is a perspective view showing an open state of the washbasin of the foldable washbasin according to the present invention.
3 is a perspective view showing a folded state of the washbasin of the foldable washbasin according to the present invention.
4 is a block diagram showing the configuration of a foldable washbasin according to the present invention.
5 is a use state diagram illustrating a tilted state of the washbasin of the foldable washbasin according to the present invention.
6 is a use state diagram showing a folded state of the washbasin of the foldable washbasin according to the present invention.
7 is a use state diagram illustrating a state in which the washbasin of the foldable washbasin according to the present invention is telescopically moved.
8 is a use state diagram illustrating a state in which the washbasin of the foldable washbasin according to the present invention is elevated.
9 is a perspective view showing a washbasin according to the prior art.

Hereinafter, preferred embodiments of the present invention will be described in detail with reference to the accompanying drawings. Advantages and features of the present invention and methods of achieving them will become apparent with reference to the embodiments described below in detail in conjunction with the accompanying drawings. However, the present invention is not limited to the embodiments published below, but may be implemented in various different forms, only these embodiments make the publication of the present invention complete, and common knowledge in the art to which the present invention pertains It is provided to fully inform those who have the scope of the invention, and the present invention is only defined by the scope of the claims. Like reference numerals refer to like elements throughout.

Unless otherwise defined, all terms (including technical and scientific terms) used herein may be used with the meaning commonly understood by those of ordinary skill in the art to which the present invention belongs. In addition, terms defined in a commonly used dictionary are not to be interpreted ideally or excessively unless clearly defined in particular.

In addition, in this specification, the singular form may also include a plural form unless otherwise specified in the phrase. As used herein, “comprises” and/or “comprising” refers to the presence of one or more other components, steps, operations and/or elements mentioned. or addition is not excluded.

1 is an exploded perspective view showing a foldable washbasin according to the present invention, FIG. 2 is a perspective view showing an open state of the washbasin of the foldable washbasin according to the present invention, and FIG. It is a perspective view showing a state, Fig. 4 is a block diagram showing the configuration of a foldable washbasin according to the present invention, Fig. 5 is a use state diagram showing a tilted state of the washbasin of the foldable washbasin according to the present invention, It is a state diagram showing a state in which the washbasin of the foldable washbasin according to the present invention is folded. It is a use state diagram showing a state in which the washbasin of

1 to 9, the foldable washbasin (A) according to the present invention includes a concave storage space 100 provided with an inner mirror 101 and a faucet 102, and a storage space 100. It is hinged and rotates, and it is composed of a washbasin 200 having a water receiving part 201 formed therein.

First, the accommodating space 100 may be concavely formed inside the wall, or may be concavely formed inside a separate structure installed on the wall. That is, the present invention may be configured as a built-in or installed type.

Amenities such as soap and shampoo may be accommodated in the storage space 100 . Accordingly, since various convenient configurations are provided in the storage space when the washbasin 200 is opened, the user's convenience in using the washbasin A is improved, and space utilization is maximized.

In addition, a pipe (not shown) for sending hot and cold water to the faucet is disposed inside the storage space 100 , and a sewage pipe (not shown) for discharging the water collected in the washbasin 200 to the outside may also be provided.

In some embodiments, the washbasin 200 may be manufactured by press molding using stainless steel having excellent corrosion resistance.

On the other hand, the washbasin 200 is formed with a drain hole 202 for discharging the water accommodated in the water receiving part 201, and the drain hole 202 is connected to the aforementioned sewage pipe.

The washbasin 200 is unfolded so that the water receiving part is exposed to the user in the use state (see FIG. 2), and in the storage state, the water receiving part is covered with an open part of the storage space (that is, the space in front of the inner mirror 100) (see FIG. 6) may be configured.

On the other hand, when the washbasin 200 of the present invention is folded, the washbasin 200 closes the open portion of the storage space 100 as shown in FIG. remain approximately parallel. That is, the washbasin 200 in the folded state does not protrude from the wall surface and is configured to be substantially flat. Here, approximately parallel or substantially flat means that the washbasin 200 may have a slight angle with the storage space 100 or the wall surface.

The washbasin 200 may have an open top surface as the depth of the water accommodating part 201 decreases as the distance from the hinge part increases. The bottom surface of the washbasin 200 may be formed flat.

Accordingly, the washbasin 200 hinged to the concave storage space 100 formed on the wall surface is configured to be folded flatly with the wall surface, thereby improving the aesthetics.

In addition, as shown in FIG. 3 , an external mirror 203 is provided on the bottom surface of the washbasin 200 . Accordingly, an inner mirror 101 is provided in the storage space 100 , and an outer mirror 203 is provided at the bottom of the washbasin 200 , so that the mirror can be used regardless of whether the washbasin 200 is opened or closed.

In addition, a rotating shaft 310 is provided as the receiving space 100 , and a through hole 210 coupled to the rotating shaft 310 may be formed in the washbasin 200 .

Accordingly, the user can use the washbasin 200 by folding it horizontally with respect to the wall surface or opening it vertically with respect to the wall surface. That is, the washbasin 200 can be operated manually or electrically.

In addition, a fixing means 103 for physically maintaining the folded state of the washbasin 200 is provided on one side of the storage space 100 .

The fixing means 103 may be a method of physically fixing the bottom surface of the washbasin 200 as shown, but is not limited thereto. For example, the fixing means 103 may be a method of fixing the upper surface of the washbasin 200 inside the storage space 100 . That is, a variety of known fixing means such as resilient locking means or magnetic force-sensitive means can be selectively used.

At this time, the washbasin 200 may be provided with a torsion spring 204 (return spring) that applies an elastic restoring force in the opening direction as shown in FIG. 1 . That is, when the fixing means 103 is released, the washbasin 200 may be automatically opened by the elastic restoring force of the torsion spring 204 .

Alternatively, an opening/closing switch may be provided on the bottom surface of the washbasin 200, and the washbasin 200 may be opened/closed by an electric motor when the opening/closing switch is input.

Meanwhile, in the washbasin 200, at least one of the distance between the washbasin and the user (X-axis direction), the height of the washbasin (Y-axis direction), and the lateral position (Z-axis direction) of the washbasin can be manually or electrically customized. .

For example, the washbasin 200 has a storage space (such as a link structure or a sliding rail structure that moves the washbasin 200 relative to the storage space 100 in at least one of the X-axis, Y-axis, and Z-axis direction). 100) can be combined.

Alternatively, the entire washbasin (1) including the washbasin (200) has a link structure or a sliding rail structure that moves relative to the ground and wall surfaces in at least one of the X-axis, Y-axis, and Z-axis on the ground or wall surface. may be installed.

The rotation shaft 310 may also be controlled manually or electrically. When the rotary shaft is electrically driven, a motor driving unit 300 for driving the rotary shaft 310 as shown in FIGS. 5 to 6 may be further provided for this purpose. In addition, the motor driving unit 300 may be applied with a speed reducer for generating a large force with a small power, for example, the motor 320, the driving gear 330 installed on the driving shaft of the motor 320, and the driving gear ( It rotates in engagement with the 330 , and may be composed of a driven gear 340 installed on the rotating shaft 310 .

The folding and opening operations of the washbasin 200 may be automatically implemented by the operation of the motor driving unit 300 , and the angle of the washbasin 200 may also be adjusted.

And, as shown in FIGS. 7 to 8 , a linear motor stage 400 for moving the motor driving unit 300 in at least one of the X-axis, Y-axis, and Z-axis direction may be further provided.

On the other hand, a sensor 500 for recognizing a user to one side of the storage space 100 may be further provided.

At this time, the sensor 500 is composed of a switch that turns ON/OFF the operation of the motor driving unit 300 and the linear motor stage 400 , or an infrared sensor that measures a person's body temperature and a camera that recognizes the face or eyes. The above may apply.

In addition, the controller 600 for receiving the measurement value of the sensor 500 to control the motor driving unit 400 and the linear motor stage 500 may be further provided.

And, when the sensor 500 recognizes the user, the control unit 600 operates the motor driving unit 400 to open the washbasin 200 vertically with respect to the wall surface as shown in FIG. 5, and the sensor 500 does not recognize the user. Otherwise, the control unit 600 operates the motor driving unit 400 to fold the washbasin 200 to close the open portion of the storage space 100 . At this time, the sensor 500 is an infrared sensor or a camera is applied.

On the other hand, the sensor 500 detects the user's head height or gaze, and the control unit 600 operates the motor driving unit 300 and the linear motor stage 400 according to the measured value of the sensor 500 to operate the washbasin 200 . ), the tilt angle (FIG. 5), the elevation height (FIG. 8), and the telescopic distance (FIG. 7) are controlled.

At this time, the sensor 500 is a camera that detects the user's head height and gaze is applied.

Accordingly, the washbasin 200 is tiltable, elevating, and telescopic, so that it can be automatically adjusted according to the body shape and body type. Moreover, as the washbasin automatically adjusts according to the body shape and body type, the usability of the disabled person is improved.

Finally, a memory 700 is further provided for storing the tilting angle, elevation height, and telescopic distance of the washbasin 200 tailored to the user, and the control unit 600 calls the memory 700 value to the motor driving unit 300 and The linear motor stage 400 is operated.

As mentioned above, although preferred embodiments of the present invention have been described in detail, the technical scope of the present invention is not limited to the above-described embodiments and should be interpreted according to the claims. At this time, those skilled in the art should consider that many modifications and variations are possible without departing from the scope of the present invention.

Those of ordinary skill in the art related to the present embodiment will understand that it can be implemented in a modified form within a range that does not deviate from the essential characteristics of the above description. Therefore, the disclosed methods are to be considered in an illustrative rather than a restrictive sense. The scope of the present invention is indicated in the claims rather than the foregoing description, and all differences within the scope equivalent thereto should be construed as being included in the present invention.

A - Folding sink 100 - Storage space
200 - washbasin 300 - motor drive
400 - linear motor stage 500 - sensor
600 - control unit 700 - memory

Claims (13)

A concave storage space equipped with an inner mirror and a faucet;
The washbasin is hinged to the storage space and rotates and the water receiving part is formed therein; it is composed of,
The washbasin is a foldable washbasin, characterized in that in the use state, the water receiving part is unfolded to be exposed to the user, and in the storage state, the water receiving part is covered in the direction of the inner mirror provided in the storage space.
The method of claim 1,
The washbasin is a foldable washbasin, characterized in that the depth of the water accommodating part decreases as the distance from the hinge portion increases, and is formed as a hexahedron with an open upper surface.
3. The method of claim 2,
A foldable washbasin, characterized in that an external mirror is provided as a bottom surface of the washbasin.
3. The method of claim 2,
At least one of the distance between the washbasin and the user (X-axis direction), the height of the washbasin (Y-axis direction), and the lateral position (Z-axis direction) of the washbasin is manually or electrically controlled.
5. The method of claim 4,
A folding sink, characterized in that a rotation shaft is provided as the storage space, and a through hole coupled to the rotation shaft is formed in the washbasin.
6. The method of claim 5,
The rotary shaft is manually driven or a folding washbasin, characterized in that the motor driving unit for electrically driving the rotary shaft is further provided.
7. The method of claim 6,
When the rotating shaft is electrically driven, a linear motor stage for moving the motor driving unit to at least one of the X-axis, the Y-axis, and the Z-axis is further provided.
7. The method of claim 6,
A foldable washbasin, characterized in that a sensor for recognizing a user is further provided to one side of the storage space.
9. The method of claim 8,
A foldable washbasin, characterized in that it further comprises a control unit for receiving the measurement value of the sensor and controlling the motor driving unit and the linear motor stage.
10. The method of claim 9,
The sensor is a foldable washbasin, characterized in that it is composed of at least one of a switch, an infrared sensor, and a facial and eye recognition camera.
10. The method of claim 9,
When the sensor recognizes the user, the control unit operates the motor driving unit to open the washbasin vertically with respect to the wall,
When the sensor does not recognize the user, the control unit operates a motor driving unit to fold the washbasin to close an open portion of the storage space.
10. The method of claim 9,
The sensor detects a user's head height or gaze, and the control unit operates at least one of the motor driving unit and the linear motor stage according to the measured value of the sensor to determine the tilt angle of the washbasin, the elevation height and the distance between the washbasin and the user. A foldable washbasin comprising controlling at least one of the separation distances.
13. The method of claim 12,
A memory is further provided for storing at least one of a tilt angle of the washbasin tailored to the user, an elevation height, and a separation distance between the washbasin and the user, wherein the control unit calls the memory value to operate the motor driving unit and the linear motor stage Folding washbasin, characterized in that.

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