KR20240009864A - Urine Splatter Protection Device - Google Patents

Abstract

[Problem] The present invention provides a urine scattering prevention device that promotes improvement of the standing and urinating postures of urinal users and effectively prevents urine from scattering out of the urinal.
[Solution] A detection unit 8 for detecting the right arm (R) and left arm (L) of the user P at both edges of the urinal 2, and detection by this detection unit 8. Based on the results, the urinal 2 is provided with a guide unit 9 that guides the user P on the right or wrong standing position and urinating posture.

Description

Urine Splatter Protection Device

The present invention relates to a urine scattering prevention device for preventing urine from scattering out of a urinal.

As a device for preventing urine scattering of this type, various devices have conventionally been proposed.

For example, in Patent Document 1, a urinal is configured to detect the position of the urinal user with a human body detection sensor and promote visibility of the standing position with a vision device or an audio output device based on this detection information. It has been disclosed.

Additionally, Patent Document 2 discloses a floor mat placed to guide the user's standing position so that it is closer to right in front of the urinal.

Japanese Patent Laid-Open No. 2002-276011 Japanese Patent Laid-open Publication No. 2019-50986

However, since neither of them is a configuration that simply corrects the user's standing position to a distance close to the urinal, for example, if the user leans forward or backward, or faces right or left, that is, depending on the user's urinating posture, Since the distance between the user and the urinal changes, there is a risk that it may not be possible to prevent urine from scattering out of the urinal.

The present invention was made based on the above circumstances, and its purpose is to prevent urine scattering by promoting improvement of the standing position and urinating posture of urinal users and effectively preventing urine from scattering out of the urinal. It is about providing the device.

In order to solve the above problem, the urine scattering prevention device according to the present invention includes a detection unit for detecting the right and left arms of the user facing the urinal, and a detection result of the detection unit to detect the user. It is characterized by having a guide part that guides both the standing position and the urinating posture.

According to the present invention, it is possible to promote improvement of the standing position and urinating posture of urinal users, thereby effectively preventing urine from scattering out of the urinal.

The drawings show specific embodiments of the invention and include essential features of the invention as well as optional and preferred embodiments.
Figure 1 is a perspective view showing a urinal equipped with a urine scattering prevention device according to a first embodiment of the present invention.
Figure 2 is a side view showing the same urinal.
Figure 3 is a front view showing the same urinal.
Figure 4 is a diagram illustrating the operation of the urine scattering prevention device.
Figure 5 is a diagram illustrating the operation of the urine scattering prevention device.
Figure 6 is a diagram explaining the operation of the urine scattering prevention device.
Fig. 7 is a front view showing a urinal equipped with a urine scattering prevention device according to the second embodiment of the present invention.
Figure 8 is a diagram explaining the operation of the urine scattering prevention device.
Figure 9 is a diagram explaining the operation of the urine scattering prevention device.
Figure 10 is a diagram explaining the operation of the urine scattering prevention device.
Fig. 11 is a front view showing a urinal equipped with a urine scattering prevention device according to the third embodiment of the present invention.
Figure 12 is a diagram explaining the operation of the urine scattering prevention device.
Figure 13 is a diagram explaining the operation of the urine scattering prevention device.
Figure 14 is a diagram explaining the operation of the urine scattering prevention device.

<First embodiment>

Hereinafter, a first embodiment of the present invention will be described with reference to the drawings.

In Figures 1 to 3, symbol 1 denotes a urinal 2 equipped with a urine scattering prevention device 1 according to the first embodiment of the present invention.

This urinal 2 is provided with a urinal body 4 having a ball surface 3 that receives urine (urine) S.

Additionally, this urinal body 4 has a right edge portion 5 on the right side of the bowl surface 3, a left edge portion 6 on the left side of the bowl surface 3, and a ceiling portion on the upper side of the bowl surface 3. )(7).

In the urinal 2 configured in this way, the right arm (R) and left arm (L) of the user (P) facing the urinal 2 at the right edge 5 and left edge 6 of the urinal 2. A detection unit 8 for detecting and a guidance unit 9 that guides the user P of the urinal 2 to the appropriate standing position and urinating posture based on the detection results of the detection unit 8 are installed. there is.

The detection unit 8 includes a right arm contact sensor 10 that detects the right arm (R) by contact with the right arm (R) of the user (P), and a right arm contact sensor (10) that detects the left arm (L) by contact by the left arm (L) of the user (P). ), the right arm contact sensor 10 is located on the right edge 5 of the urinal 2, and the left arm contact sensor 11 is located on the left edge of the urinal 2 ( 6), each is attached by, for example, an adhesive member not shown.

In addition, this right arm contact sensor 10 has a right arm detection piece 12 that is displaced by the push of the right arm (R), and the left arm contact sensor 11 has a left arm detection piece that is displaced by the push of the left arm (L). It has episode (13).

These right-hand detection pieces 12 and left-hand detection pieces 13 are formed vertically along the right edge 5 and left edge 6 of the urinal body 4, respectively, and are provided to the user. It is designed to accommodate the size of (P)'s height.

And, when the right arm (R) and left arm (L) of the user (P) simultaneously contact and press the right arm detection piece 12 and the left arm detection piece 13, respectively, the user P is in an appropriate standing position and urinating posture. It is designed to be detected.

The guide portion 9 has an indicator 14 attached to the ceiling portion 7 of the urinal body 4 by, for example, an adhesive member (not shown).

This indicator 14 has a display portion 15 on the front, which includes a blue display portion 16 that lights up a blue indicator to indicate that the standing position and urinating posture are appropriate, and It has a red display unit 17 that lights up a red indicator to indicate that the position or urinating posture is inappropriate.

Additionally, this indicator 14 is electrically connected to the right arm contact sensor 10 and the left arm contact sensor 11.

That is, as shown in FIG. 4, the right hand contact sensor 10 is “open” when the right hand R of the right hand detection piece 12 is detected, and is “closed” when it is not detected. It has a right first switch 18 that becomes “closed” when the right arm (R) of the right arm detection piece 12 is detected and a right second switch (19) that becomes “open” when it is not detected. .

In addition, the left arm contact sensor 11 has a left first switch 20 that is “open” when the left arm L of the left arm detection piece 13 is detected and “closed” when the left arm L is not detected, and the left arm detection piece 13 It has a second left switch 21 that is “closed” when the left arm L of the piece 13 is detected and “open” when it is not detected.

The right first switch 18 and the left first switch 20 are respectively connected in parallel with the red display unit 17 and the power supply 22, which are connected in series.

The second right switch 19 and the second left switch 21 are connected in series, and are connected in series with the blue display portion 16 and the power source 22, which are also connected in series.

However, as shown in Fig. 4, when the user P is far from the urinal 2 and the right arm R and left arm L do not contact the right arm detection piece 12 and the left arm detection piece 13, respectively. , the right first switch 18 and the left first switch 20 are both “closed”, and the right second switch 19 and the left second switch 21 are both “open”.

Accordingly, since the red display of the red display unit 17 lights up and the blue display of the blue display unit 16 does not light up, the user P is informed by the red display that the standing position and urinating posture are inappropriate.

Next, as shown in FIG. 5, the user P is tilted forward to the right with respect to the urinal 2, the right arm R is in contact with the right arm detection piece 12, and the left arm L is in contact with the left arm detection piece ( 13), the first switch on the right (18) is “open”, the first switch on the left (20) is “closed”, the second switch on the right is “closed”, and the second switch on the left (21) is “closed”. ) becomes “open.”

Therefore, in this case as well, the red display of the red display unit 17 lights up, and the blue display of the blue display unit 16 does not light up, so the user P is informed by the red display that the standing position and urinating posture are inappropriate. do.

Next, as shown in FIG. 6, when the user P approaches the urinal 2 and the right arm R and left arm L contact the right arm detection piece 12 and the left arm detection piece 13, respectively, The first right switch 18 and the first left switch 20 are both “open”, and the second right switch 19 and the second left switch 21 are both “closed.”

Accordingly, since the blue display of the blue display unit 16 lights up and the red display of the red display unit 17 does not light up, the user P is informed by the blue display that the standing position and urinating posture are appropriate.

According to the above configuration, it is possible to promote improvement of the standing position and urinating posture of the user P of the urinal 2, and to effectively prevent urine S from scattering out of the urinal 2.

＜Second Embodiment＞

Hereinafter, a second embodiment of the present invention will be described with reference to the drawings.

In addition, in this second embodiment, the same components as those in the above-described first embodiment are given the same reference numerals and description is omitted.

In the second embodiment, the display portion 15 of the display device 14 includes a fixed display portion 31 displaying the characters “one step forward” and characters displaying the characters “OK!”, as shown in FIG. 7 . , It has a contrast display unit 32 that can be turned on/off.

In addition, as shown in FIG. 8, the right hand contact sensor 10 has a right switch 33 that is “closed” when the right hand R of the right hand detection piece 12 is detected and “open” when not detected. ) has.

Additionally, the left arm contact sensor 11 has a left switch 34 that is “closed” when the left arm L of the left arm detection piece 13 is detected and “open” when not detected.

The right switch 33 and the left switch 34 are connected in series, and are also connected in series with the contrast display unit 32 and the power source 22, which are connected in series.

However, when the user P is far from the urinal 2 and the right arm R and left arm L do not contact the right arm detection piece 12 and the left arm detection piece 13, respectively, the right switch 33 and All left switches 34 are set to “open”.

Accordingly, since the light/dark display unit 32 does not light up, the display of “one step forward” on the fixed display unit 31 informs the user P that the standing position and urinating posture are inappropriate.

Next, as shown in FIG. 9, the user P is tilted forward to the right with respect to the urinal 2, the right arm R is in contact with the right arm detection piece 12, and the left arm L is in contact with the left arm detection piece ( 13), the right switch 33 is “closed” and the left switch 34 is “open”.

Accordingly, in this case as well, the light/dark display unit 32 does not light up, and the user P is informed that the standing position and urinating posture are inappropriate by the character display of “one step forward” on the fixed display unit 31.

Next, as shown in FIG. 10 , when the user P approaches the urinal 2 and the right arm R and left arm L contact the right arm detection piece 12 and the left arm detection piece 13, respectively. , both the right switch 33 and the left switch 34 are “closed”.

Accordingly, the light/dark display portion 32 lights up, and the character display of “OK!” informs the user P that the standing position and urinating posture are appropriate.

Even with this configuration, it is possible to promote improvement of the standing position and urinating posture of the user P of the urinal 2, and to effectively prevent urine S from scattering out of the urinal 2.

＜Third Embodiment＞

Hereinafter, a third embodiment of the present invention will be described with reference to the drawings.

In addition, in this third embodiment, the same components as those in the above-described first and second embodiments are given the same reference numerals and description is omitted.

In this third embodiment, the display portion 15 of the indicator 14 includes a first light/dark display portion 41 that displays the characters “one step forward” and can be turned on/off, as shown in FIG. 11; It has a second contrast display unit 42 that displays the text “OK!” and can be turned on/off.

Additionally, the indicator 14 is provided with a human sensor switch 43 that detects a person.

In addition, as shown in FIG. 12, the right first switch 18 and the left first switch 20 are connected in series with a first contrast display unit 41, a power source 22, and a personal sensor switch 43, respectively. They are connected in parallel.

Additionally, the right second switch 19 and the left second switch 21 are connected in series, and are connected in series with the second contrast display unit 42 and the power source 22, which are also connected in series.

However, when the user P is far from the urinal 2 and is not detected by the human sensor switch 43, both the right first switch 18 and the left first switch 20 are closed despite being “closed.” 1 The contrast display unit 41 does not light up.

Additionally, since both the right second switch 19 and the left second switch 21 are set to “open,” the second contrast display portion 42 does not light up.

Therefore, nothing is provided to the user (P).

Next, as shown in FIG. 12, the user P is sensed by the personal sensor switch 43, and the right arm R and left arm L contact the right arm detection piece 12 and the left arm detection piece 13, respectively. If not, both the right first switch 18 and the left first switch 20 are “closed”, and the right second switch 19 and the left second switch 21 are both “open”.

Therefore, since the first light and dark display section 41 lights up and the second light and dark display section 42 does not light up, the standing position and urinating posture are determined by the display of “one step forward” on the first light and dark display section 41. What is inappropriate is informed to the user (P).

Next, as shown in FIG. 13, the user P is tilted forward to the right with respect to the urinal 2, the right arm R is in contact with the right arm detection piece 12, and the left arm L is in contact with the left arm detection piece ( 13), the user (P) is sensed by the seal sensor switch 43, the first switch 18 on the right is “open,” the first switch on the left is “closed,” and the second switch on the right is “open.” The switch 19 is “closed” and the second switch 21 on the left is “open”.

Therefore, in this case as well, the first light and dark display section 41 lights up and the second light and dark display section 42 does not light up, so the standing position is indicated by the display of “one step forward” on the first light and dark display section 41. And it is known to the user (P) that the urinating posture is inappropriate.

Next, as shown in FIG. 14, when the user P approaches the urinal 2 and the right arm R and left arm L contact the right arm detection piece 12 and the left arm detection piece 13, respectively. , the user (P) is detected by the seal sensor switch 43, the first right switch 18 and the first left switch 20 are both “open”, the second right switch 19 and the second left switch ( 21) are all “closed”.

Therefore, since the second contrast display unit 42 lights up and the first contrast display unit 41 does not light up, the standing position and urinating posture are appropriate by the display of “OK!” on the second contrast display unit 42. This is known to the user (P).

Even with this configuration, it is possible to promote improvement of the standing position and urinating posture of the user P of the urinal 2, and to effectively prevent urine S from scattering out of the urinal 2.

In addition, in the above-mentioned first to third embodiments, a contact sensor was used, but it goes without saying that a non-contact sensor, such as a proximity sensor, may be used.

In addition, the guidance unit is configured to provide guidance by a display unit, but a sound generating unit may be provided to notify the good or bad standing position and urinating posture by sound, and may be guided by, for example, a voice or a warning sound, or the standing position and urinating posture may be provided. The positive part of the urinating posture may be guided by physical means, such as jetting or striking, or a combination of these may be used.

In addition, in the above-described embodiment, the detection unit 8 and the guide unit 9 are connected by wire, but the present invention is not limited to this and may be connected wirelessly.

By this, the degree of freedom of the attachment portion of the detection unit 8 and the guide unit 9 can be increased.

In other words, the attachment site is not limited to the urinal 2, but can also be a wall portion.

The disclosure regarding the present invention described above can be summarized at least to the following points.

That is, the urine scattering prevention device according to the present invention includes a detection unit for detecting the user's right and left arms facing the urinal, and a detection unit for guiding the urinal user to the quality of his or her standing position and urinating posture based on the detection results of the detection unit. It is characterized by having an information section.

The present invention may include at least the following embodiments. The embodiments can be adopted separately or in combination with each other.

(1) The detection unit includes a right arm contact sensor that detects the right arm by contact with the user's right arm, and a left arm contact sensor that detects the left arm by contact by the user's left arm.

(2) The guide unit is provided with a display unit that indicates whether the standing position or urinating posture is good or bad.

(3) The guide unit is provided with a sound generating unit that notifies by sound whether the standing position or the urinating posture is good or bad.

1: Urine scattering prevention device 2: Urinal
8: detection unit 9: guidance unit
10: Right arm contact sensor 11: Left arm contact sensor
15: Display P: User
R: Right-handed L: Left-handed

Claims (4)

a detection unit for detecting the right and left arms of the user facing the urinal;
A guidance unit that guides the urinal user to the right or wrong standing position and urinating posture based on the detection results of the detection unit.
A urine scattering prevention device characterized by having a. According to claim 1,
The urine scattering prevention device, wherein the detection unit includes a right arm contact sensor that detects the right arm by contact with the user's right arm, and a left arm contact sensor that detects the left arm by contact by the user's left arm. The method of claim 1 or 2,
A device for preventing urine scattering, characterized in that the guide part includes a display part that indicates whether a standing position or a urinating posture is good or bad. The method of claim 1 or 2,
The guide unit is a urine scattering prevention device, characterized in that it is provided with a sound generating unit that notifies by sound whether the standing position or the urinating posture is good.