WO2007148646A1

WO2007148646A1 - Bath system

Info

Publication number: WO2007148646A1
Application number: PCT/JP2007/062213
Authority: WO
Inventors: Hirohisa Yano
Original assignee: Hirohisa Yano
Priority date: 2006-06-23
Filing date: 2007-06-18
Publication date: 2007-12-27
Also published as: JP2008023322A; JP5505585B2

Abstract

Intended is to prevent a bath accident (or a heat shock) such as a myocardial infarction or a cerebral apoplexy due to having a first bath, at a relatively low cost without having to open a bath cover beforehand, by making the curves of temperature differences among a changing room, a bathroom and a bath tab as gentle as possible. A bath cover body (1) is equipped with an electronic timer (3) and a powered openable shutter (2). This shutter is opened for 15 to 20 minutes at a designated time to release the heated air from the inside of the bath, so that the bathroom inside can be warmed several degrees without opening the cover in advanceby any person. The cover is automatically closed so that its intrinsic effects to keep the temperature and to prevent the humidity leakage can be continued. Moreover, the cover is not opened/closed in its entirety but made in a lattice shape. As a result, it is possible to prevent the bath water accident of a falling infant and to expect business effects of a planned bathing 'to have a bath because the bathroom is warm at 8 o'clock and a step-up to a more expensive bathroom warming device.

Description

Specification

Bath equipment

Technical field

[0001] The present invention relates to a bath apparatus.

Background

[0002] A conventional general bath lid is mainly intended to maintain the temperature of hot water in a bathtub.

However, the warm air between the bath lid and the bathtub is not effectively used elsewhere

[0003] It is known to heat bathroom air by using the temperature of hot water in a bathtub. For example, patent

Open 2006— 034316 places the bath lid on the upper edge of the bathtub and closes the opening of the bathtub so that a part of the lid can contact the hot water stored in the bathtub, and the hot water is transferred to the top surface of the lid. Conducted to the lid

By making it possible to dissipate heat from the top surface, the remaining heat of the hot water stored in the bathtub is dissipated into the bathroom,

It can promote the drying of

Patent Publication No. 01-049521 is a water faucet with a shower, in which a bypass circuit having an automatic temperature control valve is formed between a hot water supply pipe and a water supply pipe and a control valve is provided.

Hot water is sprayed by opening and closing.

Patent Document 1: Patent Publication 2006— 034316

Patent Document 2: Patent Publication No. 01-049521

Disclosure of the invention

Problems to be solved by the invention

[0004] With a conventional general bath lid configuration, heat stored in the bathtub and used as a heat retaining function is not available.

This is heat that is not used effectively, especially in winter and as a heating in the bathroom. For

It is necessary to open the heat energy in the bathtub artificially in advance.

When human energy is wasted, there was a problem. Patent Publication 2006— 034 316 is a structure in which the temperature of hot water is once transferred to the lid and then released into the bathroom atmosphere.

The lid is not so easy to rise in temperature but inefficient. If you do a new bathroom construction

In other words, it would be one hand to install a bathroom heating system.

Costs, effort, and time.

[0005] In the above plan, the time cannot be adjusted, and the lid requires a huge volume.

If the temperature of the lid itself is low because the temperature of

It takes energy and cools down the hot water itself.

[0006] Disadvantages of requiring advanced and expensive construction and piping work in advance, making installation difficult

was there. The present invention uses the hot water in the bathtub to easily take a bathroom at a time desired as a general household appliance.

The main point is that the person in the bathroom is not required to open the lid in advance.

It is an object of the present invention to attempt to reproduce a warm second bath.

Means for solving the problem

[0007] The present invention provides a lid main body, a shutter that opens and closes the lid, a shutter driving device, a timer that measures time, and a timer signal that is transmitted through the driving device by the timer signal. This is a bath device that heats the interior of the bathroom and can be opened and closed with an electronic timer 3 on the bath lid body 1

Opening the shutter for about 15 to 20 minutes at the specified time by providing a proper shutter 2 and releasing the warm air in the bathtub several times before the person opens the lid in advance

The bathroom can be warmed. Since it closes automatically, the lid retains its original heat and prevents moisture leakage.

Sustained, and the lid is not opened and closed, but a grid is formed, preventing water accidents caused by falling children.

Stop bathing, "Let's go in because the bathroom is warm at 8:00", expensive bathroom heating

You can also expect a business effect as a step up to the place. In another embodiment, the lid body and

A pump for supplying hot water in the bathtub provided in the lid body to the bathroom, and a time measuring tie

By the signal of the timer and the timer, the pump is driven to warm the bathroom.

In the device, the bath lid body 1 is provided with a timer 3, a pump capable of power drainage, and a shutter 2.

When using it, first make a sound by hitting the door of the bathroom from a dressing room, etc.

The bath lid sensor reacts, operates the pump at the specified time, opens the shutter, and

By opening the warm water in the bathtub to the floor and walls, people open the lid in advance,

The bathroom can be warmed up a few degrees.

The invention's effect

As mentioned above, there was no need for people to open the lid in advance, which was impossible to achieve with conventional bath lids. ,

It is possible to control the opening / closing time of the shutter and reproduce the warm second bath bathroom at a relatively low cost

It is possible to prevent bathing accidents (heat shock) such as myocardial infarction and stroke caused by a bathhouse.

it can. In addition, the present invention can increase the bathroom temperature without using a heater or the like to increase the temperature.

Can be reproduced.

Moreover, the inside of a bathroom can be warmed by discharging | emitting the hot water in a bathtub.

[0009] The bath apparatus of the present invention heats the bathroom with hot water from the bathtub by opening and closing the shutter of the bath lid with a timer.

Therefore, the hot water in the bathtub warms the bathroom directly at the desired time, and the bath heat more than necessary.

Will not be released.

BEST MODE FOR CARRYING OUT THE INVENTION

[0010] The present invention is to warm the bathroom by providing a shutter on the lid of the bathtub to open and close it.

An example is shown.

Example 1

An embodiment of the present invention will be described with reference to FIGS. 1 to 13 and FIGS. 22 to 27.

FIG. 1 is a perspective view showing an appearance of a bath apparatus according to an embodiment of the present invention. In Fig. 2, the shutter 2 for opening and closing the bath lid body 1 and allowing steam to pass, controls the movement

Timer and infrared light receiver 3, water inlet to enable water supply without opening the lid

4 Equipped with a stopper 5 to prevent toppling, a white rubber roller 12 to facilitate opening and closing the lid, and a handle 13. Figures 9, 10, and 11 show the operation of shutter 2. The shutter 2 is provided between the upper cover 39 and the lower cover 40, and a motor (driving device) 8 for moving the shutter and a mesh cover 9 for preventing the entry of fingers and the like are provided. motor

When 8 moves, the shaft 8a rotates and is converted into a linear motion by the gear 10, and the shutter 2 is moved sideways. In Fig. 11, the shutter moving rail 6 and the gear for transmitting the power of the motor

10. It is composed of a motor moving rail 11. As shown in FIG. 13, the shutter moving rail 6 moves in mesh with the rail 14 of the lower cover 40. FIG. 13 is shown in an oblique stack for explanation.

That is, in FIG. 2, the shutter 2 is for controlling the steam flow 7 by the timer 3 and discharging it. The shutter 2 opens and closes by sliding the shutter moving rail 6 in FIG. 11 and the lower cover partly moving rail 14 in FIG. 14 and sliding. The contact operating part of shutter 2 and bath lid body 1 (polypropylene, etc.) is shielded by rubber packing. To prevent danger of finger scissors etc., the opening and closing part is a metal or plastic mesh

Cover with bar 9 and place shutter 2 behind it. In order not to operate without the mesh cover 9, a push-in switch that is normally held down by the mesh cover and will not work if the mesh cover is removed shall be placed. The fixing part of the main body and the mesh cover may be joined by a detachable structure, for example, a fitting type, a screwing type, or a magnet type.

The main body has a hollow sealed structure and includes an air layer inside.

In addition, a heat insulating material, for example, a heat insulating sheet containing an air layer, a synthetic resin foam such as foamed polyethylene or polyurethane foam, or sponge is used in FIG. 23. During operation, even if the shutter 2 or the motor 8 is fixed by the entry of a finger etc., the motor 8 itself does not move the motor moving rail 11. Therefore, it can be moved back and forth, and the force applied to the gear 10 moves the motor 8 itself.

Converted into force. When a finger or the like is sandwiched, even if the motor 8 force is applied, the motor 8

Since it moves, no further force is applied. Eventually transmitted to shutter 2 is dangerous

To stop, make it easy to open with your finger.

Timer 3 is shielded by rubber packing so as not to be affected by steam heat. As for the timer, a mechanical timer or the like may be used in addition to the electronic type.

Each button is entirely coated with a piece of vinyl resin.

Shutter 2 can also be a single-piece structure made of highly flexible resin material or rubber material.

good. In that case, the structure becomes simple compared to the independent shape, which leads to cost reduction, contamination,

There is little adhesion of dust, mold, etc., and it is excellent in cleanability when removed from the main body.

In addition, the fixing part of the lid body 1 and the shutter 2 can be attached and detached, for example, a fitting type, screwing

It is also possible to join by a simple method.

In FIG. 7, the upper lid 39, the shutter 2, and the lower cover 40 have a structure that can be folded in half because of weight distribution. In FIG. 22, the two inner shutters 2 are mutually connected.

It can be separated, bent and joined with a long and narrow connecting magnet 37 installed at the joint

A cylindrical white rubber roller 12 is provided at the end of the lid, and the handle portion 13 is lifted.

Join with a formula, magnet, etc. For those equipped with rollers at the end of the lid as shown in Fig. 8 Stopper 5 is provided. Stopper stopper 5 shown in Fig. 8 is necessary.

If so, it may be attached to the other lid.

Since it closes with its own weight when it is spread, it prevents warm air from escaping and enhances heat retention. The part in contact with the bathtub

There is an anti-slip material such as rubber. In addition, the present invention uses a separate heater to control the temperature.

It ’s not to increase! /, So it ’s a balance with the outside air! /

wear. The present invention effectively utilizes the warm air described above so that a person cannot open the lid in advance.

By making the temperature difference in the dressing room, bathroom, and bathtub as gentle as possible

Bathing accidents such as myocardial infarction and stroke due to bathing etc. at relatively low cost (heat shock)

The purpose is to prevent this.

The lid body is usually rectangular, but the shape is free as long as it is safe and acts as a lid. 2

This is possible if there are two (or more) connections on a straight line. Especially the shutter part is a hand etc.

If an ellipse, a rectangle, a perfect circle, etc. are used if a part of the shape does not fit, it is an interesting design.

It becomes.

Feeding that can be opened or closed manually with the lid closed to prevent children from falling.

Water can be supplied from the water outlet 4. In the present invention, it takes the form of a bath lid that is always powerful.

Therefore, it is necessary to bring a huge housing into the bathroom like an existing bathroom heating device. Absent.

The infrared transmission / reception light unit is assumed to be linked with other bathroom devices in the future.

The operation of the above configuration will be described.

An electronic timer 3 and a shutter 2 that can be opened and closed are installed on the bath lid body 1 and the shutter is

Use the timer to move the rail 6 for moving the shutter and the rail 14 for moving the lower cover shutter.

Open the shutter for about 15 to 20 minutes at the specified time, and release the warm air in the bathtub.

By doing so, the bathroom can be warmed up several times without opening the lid in advance.

In addition, it automatically closes when time comes, so the lid retains its original heat retention and humidity leak prevention effects.

be able to.

Opening and closing the entire lid is a lattice pattern, preventing water accidents caused by infants.

wear. In addition, even a person who takes a bath will be able to obtain the effect of being able to do a planned bath such as “Let's go to the bath because the bathroom is warm at 8 o'clock”. Also expensive bathroom heating equipment

The sales effect as a step up to can be expected.

In Fig. 2, 2 is a shutter for discharging the steam stream 7, 3 is a timer and infrared receiver

It is. The shutter is the shutter moving rail 6 in Fig. 11 and the lower cover section in Fig. 13.

It can be opened and closed by sliding the slider moving rail 14 and sliding it. Shutter and body

The contact operation part (made of polypropylene, etc.) is shielded by rubber packing.

The main body has a hollow structure and contains an air layer inside, and a heat insulating material inside, for example, Air layer

Synthetic resin foam such as heat insulation sheet, polyethylene foam, polyurethane foam

Use body, sponge, etc.

Each shutter can be integrally molded with a flexible high-friction resin or rubber material.

It is made.

The opening / closing part is covered with a mesh cover 9 made of plastic resin as shown in Fig. 9, and a shirt is placed behind it. In order not to operate without a mesh cover, a push-in switch is placed that is usually pressed by the mesh cover and will not operate if the mesh cover is removed.

To do. The fixing part between the main body and the mesh cover is detachable. Power motor 8 is torque

In addition, the motor itself powers the motor moving rail 11 shown in FIG.

It can be moved later, and the power finally transmitted to the shutter is to prevent danger such as finger scissors.

Therefore, it should be easy to open with your finger. Do not divide the bent part of the built-in shutter.

Foldable materials such as salt vinyl or PET resin as shown in Fig. 24A

Created by processing a bendable plate, or as shown in Fig. 24B and Fig. 25

If it is joined at the bellows 41, it can be folded, and it can be opened and closed for simple manufacturing and lighter weight.

The labor at the time can be reduced. Also, cover the entire bent part with the outer bellows 42 in Fig. 26. Match. The outer bellows is a soft material that is at least large enough not to pinch your fingers.

For example, it is composed of rubber, grease, etc., and has a restoring force that can correct deflection and distortion.

It has an internal volume that does not interfere with other structures and is waterproof against water.

A groove is dug in both the rose and the main body and strengthened, and then reinforced with rivets and adhesive. Occasionally

By making the bent part bellows, the bellows will stretch slightly as shown in Fig. 27 when folded.

In addition, since a gap is formed, danger such as finger scissors can be prevented. Even if the bellows expands and contracts, the main unit and the shutter are separated so that the shutter moves normally.

It shall be joined with the magnets 37 and 43 for joining the main body and the main body. Figure 2

The structure of 5 is covered with the structure of FIG. Electronic timer 3 is affected by steam heat, etc.

In this way, it is shielded by rubber packing.

Example 2

Moreover, the following invention was devised as another plan for strengthening the effect.

An embodiment of another effect enhancement plan will be described with reference to FIGS.

In FIG. 14, it is a perspective view which shows the external appearance of the bath apparatus of one Embodiment of this invention. In Fig. 15, the bath lid body 1 has a timer 3, a pump 31 capable of power drainage, and a shutter.

2

When using it, first make a sound by knocking the bathroom door etc. from the dressing room and react the sensor of this bath lid with the reflected sound, and warm water in the bathtub for the specified time By opening the door to the bathroom, people need to open the lid in advance and soak the hot water several times.

The inside can be warmed.

[0015] Also, it may be a structure that drains fully automatically at the time specified by the timer.

In addition, since drainage automatically stops when time comes, the effect of keeping the lid warm and preventing moisture leakage is maintained.

Can be made. Because it releases hot water without opening and closing the entire lid

Water accidents by infants can be prevented. Further, in the present invention, the wind is kept with the bath lid closed.

It is also possible to supply water to the washing machine of the remaining hot water.

In Fig. 15, 35 is a drain outlet for discharging hot water, which opens and closes by sliding the shutter. The contact operating part between the shutter and the main body (made of polypropylene, etc.) is shielded by rubber packing.

The opening / closing part is made of metal (stainless steel, etc.) or plastic to prevent danger of finger scissors.

Covered with a child or mesh and place a shutter behind it. Without mesh cover

In order not to move, a push-in switch that is normally pressed by the mesh cover and will not operate if the mesh cover is removed shall be provided. The fixing part of the main body and mesh cover may be detachable, for example, a fitting type, screwing type, or magnet type may be joined.

Yes.

In addition, if the size and structure of a finger is not allowed to enter the hot water outlet, the shutter can be omitted.

Good.

[0016] It is assumed that the main body has a hollow sealed structure and encloses an air layer therein.

Also, use a heat-insulating material such as a heat-insulating sheet containing an air layer, or a synthetic resin foam such as foamed polyethylene or polyurethane foam, or sponge. In Fig. 16, the hot water is bathed by a screw 17 attached to the first motor 18 at the tip of the inlet.

17 is sucked up to the first tank 24 through the filter 15 and the water suction port 16, pushes up the valve 26, accelerated by the screw 27 in the first tank, further accelerated by the screw 20 in the second tank 28 through the water channel. The control valve 29 is opened, and hot water is fed into the drain pipe 33 through the pipe port 30 through the passage pipe 32 in FIG.

It is diffused in a fan shape inside and drained more extensively by the drainage pipe 33 with a diffusion groove.

It is. The drainage noise is usually made of greaves, but it is a metal that provides a heat-retaining effect, for example,

For example, it may be made of stainless steel or copper.

[0017] Each power motor is set with a focus on torque, and the first motor, in particular, is resistant to hot water.

It is covered with a clear waterproof cover and rubber packing.

[0018] The exit of the passage pipe opens from the front, and in FIG.

As much as possible, keep the outflow of warm water as uniform as possible.

In the present invention, the structure shown in FIG. 20 is such that hot water can be sprayed onto the wall surface or the like from the second drain port 34 of FIG. 15 by closing the pipe port 30. With the bath lid closed from the second drainage port

It is also possible to supply the remaining hot water from the bath to the washing machine.

[0020]

In Fig. 18, when the hot water supply pipe 25 is covered, it moves to the water supply position by its own weight and when folded.

Folds along the lid body. In addition, the present invention does not use a heater or the like to increase the temperature.

ヽ Can reproduce the natural rise in bathroom temperature.

[0021] The lid body is usually rectangular, but the shape is free as long as it is safe and serves as a lid.

In particular, the shutter part used an ellipse, a rectangle, a perfect circle, etc. if the child's hand could not reach it.

If it is an interesting design.

[0022] During operation, when a certain warning sound or music is emitted, and hot water is discharged to a person in the dressing room

V, speakers, buzzers, etc. that can warn you!

[0023] The above plan is costly! If so, the hot water drainage outlet will be a single bellows pipe.

Connect to the base of the bathroom and adjust its tip to the topography of the bathroom (bathroom outlet, door, floor inclination, etc.)

It may be a set-up structure.

The route through which the hot water passes is made of metal that does not corrode (eg, copper, stainless steel, etc.) for heat insulation.

Let's do it. Use a power lithium-ion battery, etc.

If so, it is also possible to use a normal battery.

[0024] It is desirable that the knotter be located near the water surface and closer to the surface than the back surface.

"Effect of the embodiment"

A person can warm up the bathroom without opening the lid in advance. Also automatically when time comes

Since the lid is closed, the effect of keeping the lid warm and preventing moisture leakage can be maintained.

In addition, the weight of the entire lid and the grid do not open and close the entire lid, so infants fall. Water accidents can also be prevented. In addition, the present invention uses a heater or the like to increase the temperature.

That's not it! /, So balance with the outside air! / ヽ You can reproduce the natural rise in bathroom temperature.

In addition, even people who take a bath will be able to get the planned bathing, "Let's go into the bath because the bathroom is warm at 8:00." In addition, expensive bathroom heating equipment

The sales effect as a step-up can also be expected. Close the lid to prevent children from falling

Water can be supplied from the shutter or the water supply port 4 that can be manually opened and closed.

Industrial applicability

[0025] As described above, the power that cannot be realized with a conventional bath lid, it is not necessary for a person to open the lid in advance.

Reproduce the second bath that has been collected, and at relatively low cost, such as myocardial infarction, stroke, etc.

A bathing accident (heat shock) can be prevented. In addition, since the present invention does not use a heater or the like to increase the temperature, the natural temperature rise in the bathroom is well balanced with the outside air.

Can appear. To prevent children from falling, keep the lid closed, shutter or

Water can be supplied from a water supply port 4 that can be manually opened and closed.

Brief Description of Drawings

FIG. 1 is a perspective view showing an embodiment of the present invention.

FIG. 2 is an external view of the bath lid of the present invention when viewed from the top.

FIG. 3 is a view showing an embodiment when the bath lid is closed.

FIG. 4 is a view showing an embodiment when the bath lid is opened.

[Fig. 5] A graph showing the change in temperature before using the bath lid.

[Fig. 6] A graph showing the temperature transition after using the bath lid. 圆 7] External view of the lid with side force.

圆 8] External view of the same lid with side force (when folded).

圆 9] Partial sectional view of the bath lid (when closed).

[Figure 10] Partial sectional view of the bath lid (when opened).

[Fig. 11] Diagram of shutter unit of the bath lid.

FIG. 12 is a view showing a lower bottom cover of the bath lid.

FIG. 13 is a view showing the configuration of the bath lid.

FIG. 14 is a perspective view showing Example 2 of the present invention.

圆 15] An external view of the top of the proposed bath lid.

FIG. 16 is a partial cross-sectional view of the pump front end of the bath lid.

FIG. 17 is a partial cross-sectional view of the bath lid pump.

圆 18] External view of the lid with side force.

[Fig. 19] Partial sectional view of the bath lid (when opened).

[Fig. 20] Partial sectional view of the bath lid (when closed).

FIG. 21 is a perspective view showing another embodiment of the bath lid.

圆 22] Partial view of the bath lid panel and joining magnet of the present invention.

[Fig.23] Partial view of the motor and motor moving rail of the bath lid.

[Fig. 24] Partial view of the folded part of the bath lid.

[FIG. 25] An enlarged partial view of the bellows structure of the shutter at the folded part of the bath lid.

FIG. 26 is an enlarged partial view of the bellows structure of the main body of the folded portion of the bath lid.

[Fig.27] An external view of the bellows structure of the bath lid with side force.

Explanation of symbols

1 Bath lid body

2 Shutter

3 Electronic timer and infrared light receiver

4 Water inlet

5 Stotto

6 Shutter moving rail Steam flow

Motor

Mesh cover

gear

Motor moving rail

White rubber roller

Handle

Rail for moving shutter at lower cover section

Water intake

First screw

First motor

Code

Third screw

gear

Second motor

The battery

1st tank

Hot water supply pipe

First valve

Second screw

Second tank

Control valve

Pipe mouth

Pump

Passage pipe

Drain pipe

2nd drain Drain

Magnet for shutter joining Panel

Top cover

Lower cover

Jar for shutter joint Outer bellows

Magnet for joining the body

Claims

The scope of the claims

[1] A lid body, a shutter for opening and closing the lid, a driving device for the shutter, and a time

The shutter is operated via the drive unit according to the timer to measure and the signal of the timer.

And bath equipment that warms the bathroom.

[2] A lid body, a pump for supplying hot water in a bathtub provided in the lid body to the bathroom, and a time

A bath device that warms the bathroom by driving a pump according to a timer to measure and a signal from the timer.

[3] The bath apparatus according to claim 1 or 2, further comprising a voice detection means and detecting a voice signal to drive various devices and a shutter or a pump separately from the timer.

[4] The bath apparatus according to claim 1 or 2, wherein the lid body can be bent in plural.

[5] The bath according to claim 1 or 2, wherein the lid body is provided with a water supply port capable of supplying water even with the lid closed.

apparatus.

[6] The lid body is made of foldable, stretchable or highly flexible 伸縮 material, or stretchable

5. The bath apparatus according to claim 4, wherein the bath apparatus is joined with a bendable structure.