WO2016056561A1

WO2016056561A1 - Flush toilet

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Publication number: WO2016056561A1
Application number: PCT/JP2015/078369
Authority: WO
Inventors: 陽輔伴; 浩久石塚; 佑司齋藤; 孝二福谷; 龍一横井; 隆人松浦; 高弘野田
Original assignee: 株式会社Ｌｉｘｉｌ
Priority date: 2014-10-07
Filing date: 2015-10-06
Publication date: 2016-04-14
Also published as: TW201625835A

Abstract

This flush toilet is provided with: a toilet bowl; a flush mechanism for discharging flush water; a manual flush operation section for manually operating a shutoff valve for opening and closing a flush water passage; and a cover case provided in a liftable manner and receiving the flush mechanism and the manual flush operation section. The manual flush operation section is provided with: a rotatable shaft provided rotatable about an axis and opening and closing the shutoff valve; and an operation handle mounted at the front end of the rotatable shaft and rotating the rotatable shaft. The operation handle is provided so that the operation handle can move forward and backward in the direction of the axis of the rotatable shaft and can protrude from and retract into an opening formed in the cover case and passing therethrough. When in the retracted state, the operation handle is disposed inside the cover case.

Description

Flush toilet

The present invention relates to a flush toilet. This application claims priority based on Japanese Patent Application No. 2014-206305 filed in Japan on October 7, 2014 and Japanese Patent Application No. 2014-206306 filed on October 7, 2014 in Japan. , The contents of which are incorporated herein.

Conventionally, flush toilets (flush toilets) configured to discharge wash water by a user operating a remote controller have been frequently used.

This type of flush toilet generally has a cleaning mechanism section that detects an operation by a remote controller and discharges flush water into the toilet bowl, and is disposed on the rear side of the toilet bowl in a state of being accommodated in the cover case. Further, when a human body washing mechanism for washing the human body after stool is provided, the human body washing mechanism is housed in a cover case together with the washing mechanism unit.

In addition to this, for example, in order to be able to clean the toilet bowl, there is one configured so that the cover case can be lifted (lifted up and down) (see, for example, Patent Document 1 and Patent Document 2).

On the other hand, in the flush toilet configured such that the washing mechanism is driven by the operation of the remote controller and discharges the washing water as described above, the washing water is discharged even if the remote controller is operated when a power failure occurs. Cannot be washed with water. For this reason, this flush toilet is provided with a manual flushing operation unit for performing flushing manually (see, for example, Patent Document 3 and Patent Document 4).

Such a manual water washing operation unit is accommodated in the cover case together with the washing mechanism unit, for example, and the manual water washing operation unit is operated by removing or rotating the lid member provided on the side part of the cover case. The handle is configured to be exposed (see, for example, Patent Document 3 and Patent Document 4). Then, when the user rotates the operation handle of the manual water washing operation unit or pushes it up and down, the opening / closing valve of the washing water channel opens accordingly, and the washing water can be discharged manually.

Also, the cover case is appropriately provided with openings for operating various function operation units such as the above-described manual water washing operation unit (see, for example, Patent Document 5).

JP 2009-285060 A JP 2003-138624 A JP 2001-152530 A Japanese Patent Laid-Open No. 2000-27264 JP 2004-156344 A

Conventionally, if a flush toilet that lifts (lifts) the cover case when cleaning the toilet bowl has a manual flush operation section, the operation handle of the manual flush operation section may interfere and lift the cover case. There are cases where it cannot be done.

Moreover, in the conventional flush toilet like the said patent document 5 which formed the opening part in the cover case in order to provide a manual flush operation part etc., when cleaning a toilet bowl, a cover case is lifted up (lifted / lowered). Sometimes the opening cannot be blocked. For this reason, when lifting a cover case, there exists a possibility that a user's finger | toe may enter into an opening part, and there exists a possibility that water may infiltrate.

At this time, a configuration in which a lid member is attached to the opening is also conceivable. However, such a lid member is often lost, and the cover case is lifted up in a state where the opening is not closed.

In view of the above circumstances, an object of the present invention is to provide a flush toilet that can lift up a cover case that suitably accommodates a washing mechanism without interfering with a manual washing operation section.

In addition, in view of the above circumstances, the present invention can suitably close the opening formed in the cover case when the cover case that accommodates the cleaning mechanism portion is lifted up (when moving up and down in the vertical direction). An object is to provide a flush toilet bowl.

In order to achieve the above object, the present invention provides the following means.

The flush toilet according to the first aspect of the present invention is a manual flush operation for manually operating a toilet part, a washing mechanism part for discharging flush water to the toilet part, and an on-off valve for opening and closing the flush water flow path. And a cover case that accommodates the cleaning mechanism unit and the manual water washing operation unit, and the manual water washing operation unit is provided so as to be rotatable about an axis. A pivot shaft that opens and closes the on-off valve, and an operation handle that is attached to a tip of the pivot shaft and is manually operated by a user to rotate the pivot shaft. The operation handle is provided so as to be able to advance and retreat in the axial direction of the rotating shaft, is provided so as to be able to project and retract from an opening formed through the cover case, and is disposed inside the cover case in the retracted state. It is comprised so that it may be installed.

According to the flush toilet, the operation handle of the manual flush operation section is provided so as to be able to advance and retreat in the axial direction of the rotating shaft section, and the operation handle is arranged inside the cover case in the retracted state. Therefore, if the cover case is lifted up (lifted / lowered) after the operation handle is retracted, the cover case does not interfere with the operation handle. Further, in a normal state, the operation handle is in the retracted state, so that it is possible to prevent the user from operating the operation handle with his / her foot or tampering with the operation handle.

According to a second aspect of the present invention, in the flush toilet according to the first aspect, the operation handle raises the cover case, and the cover case is brought into contact with the operation handle in the advanced state. The case may include a contact portion that causes a pressing force to press the operation handle to the rear side in the axial direction.

According to the flush toilet, when the operation handle is advanced and the cover case is raised in a state of protruding from the opening formed in the cover case, the cover case comes into contact with the contact portion, and the cover case comes into contact with the operation handle. The pressing force that presses can be applied to the rear side in the axial direction. Accordingly, even when the cover case is raised with the operation handle protruding from the opening, the operation handle can be automatically retracted to the inside of the cover case, and damage can be prevented.

The third aspect of the present invention may further include a handle guide portion for guiding the operation handle so as to advance and retract in the axial direction in the flush toilet according to the first or second aspect.

According to the flush toilet, since the handle guide portion is provided, the operation handle can be reliably advanced and retracted in the axial direction of the rotating shaft portion. Further, when the operation handle advances and the cover case is raised while protruding from the opening formed in the cover case, the operation handle is guided (supported) by the handle guide portion so as to be movable back and forth in the axial direction. As a result, the cover case abuts on the abutting portion formed on the operation handle, and the operation handle can be reliably retracted rearward in the axial direction.

According to a fourth aspect of the present invention, in the flush toilet according to any one of the first to third aspects, the operation handle protrudes in a direction intersecting the axial direction and is pulled out from the opening of the cover case. You may provide the finger hook part for hooking a user's finger | toe.

According to the flush toilet, since the operation handle is provided with a finger hook portion, when the operation handle is advanced, the user puts a finger into the opening of the cover case, pinches the operation handle, and opens from the opening. When pulling out, the operation handle can be pulled out surely and easily by placing a finger on the finger hook.

In the fifth aspect of the present invention, in the flush toilet according to any one of the first to fourth aspects, the cover case may include an opening / closing mechanism for opening and closing the opening.

According to the flush toilet, since the cover case is provided with an opening / closing mechanism such as a lid member that opens and closes the opening of the cover case, it is possible to prevent a finger from entering the opening and water from entering. , Can improve the appearance of normal times.

According to a sixth aspect of the present invention, in the flush toilet according to the fifth aspect, the opening / closing mechanism contacts the contact portion when the cover case is raised with the opening / closing mechanism closed. You may be comprised so that a pressing force may act in contact.

According to the flush toilet, when the cover case is raised with the opening portion closed by the opening / closing mechanism, the opening / closing mechanism contacts the contact portion to ensure the operation handle even if the operation handle has advanced. Can be retracted rearward in the axial direction.

According to a seventh aspect of the present invention, in the flush toilet according to the fifth or sixth aspect, the opening / closing mechanism includes a hook portion for hooking and temporarily placing the cover case on the cover case when the opening / closing mechanism is removed from the opening portion. It may be.

According to the flush toilet, since the hooking portion is provided in the opening / closing mechanism, when the opening / closing mechanism such as the lid member is removed from the opening, the opening / closing mechanism is hooked on the cover case and temporarily placed. I can. Thereby, it can prevent losing after removing opening-closing mechanisms, such as a cover member.

A flush toilet according to an eighth aspect of the present invention includes a toilet part, a washing mechanism part for discharging flush water to the toilet part, a cover case that is provided so as to be movable up and down and accommodates the washing mechanism part, A shielding member disposed on the inner side of the cover case so as to overlap an opening formed through the cover case when the cover case is raised.

According to the flush toilet, since the shielding member is provided on the inner side of the cover case so as to overlap the opening when the cover case is raised, the opening of the cover case can be closed with the shielding member. it can. Thereby, it is possible to prevent the user's finger from entering the opening and water from entering.

In a ninth aspect of the present invention, in the flush toilet according to the eighth aspect, the shielding member may be extended vertically so as to overlap the opening when lifted.

According to the flush toilet, since the shielding member extends vertically, the opening of the cover case can be closed by the shielding member when the cover case is raised and lowered (lifted up).

According to a tenth aspect of the present invention, in the flush toilet according to the eighth or ninth aspect, the shielding member may be provided fixed to a fixed portion that does not follow the elevation of the cover case.

According to the flush toilet, since the shielding member is fixed to a fixed portion that does not follow the raising and lowering of the cover case, even if the finger touches the shielding member through the opening when the cover case is raised or lowered (lifted up), the shielding is performed. The member is not detached, and the state where the opening is blocked can be reliably maintained.

An eleventh aspect of the present invention is the flush toilet according to any one of the eighth to tenth aspects, wherein the shielding member is above the opening in a state where the cleaning mechanism is accommodated in the cover case. An extended portion having a larger width dimension than the portion disposed below may be provided in the portion disposed on the bottom.

According to the flush toilet, since the shielding member includes the expansion portion, the opening portion is blocked by the shielding member even when the cover case is rattled when the cover case is raised and lowered. The state can be maintained.

According to a twelfth aspect of the present invention, in the flush toilet according to any one of the eighth to eleventh aspects, the shielding member extends in a vertical direction and guides while supporting the cover case that moves up and down. May be provided.

According to the flush toilet, since the shielding member is provided with the concave portion extending in the vertical direction, the cover case can be supported and guided when the cover case is raised and lowered, and rattling of the cover case can be suppressed.

According to a thirteenth aspect of the present invention, in the flush toilet according to any one of the eighth to twelfth aspects, the open / close valve that opens and closes the flush water flow path is provided in the cover case together with the flush mechanism. You may further provide the manual washing operation part for manually operating. The manual flushing operation unit is provided so as to be rotatable around an axis, and is attached to a rotation shaft portion that opens and closes the on-off valve by rotation and a tip of the rotation shaft portion, and is manually operated by a user. You may provide the operation handle for rotating the said rotating shaft part. The operation handle is provided so as to be able to advance and retreat in the axial direction of the rotating shaft portion, provided so as to be able to project and retract from an opening formed through the cover case, and penetrated through the shielding member. The portion may be supported so as to be able to advance and retreat in the axial direction.

According to the flush toilet, the handle handle of the manual flush operation section can be supported so as to be able to move forward and backward by forming the handle guide portion through the shielding member.

According to a fourteenth aspect of the present invention, in the flush toilet according to any one of the eighth to twelfth aspects, the shielding member is provided with a rotation preventing portion that defines a rotation amount of the operation handle around the axis. It may be.

According to the flush toilet described above, since the rotation preventing portion that defines the rotation amount of the operation handle is provided on the shielding member, excessive rotation of the operation handle can be prevented, and the on-off valve can be suitably opened and closed.

According to each aspect of the present invention described above, in the flush toilet, it is possible to appropriately lift and lift (lift up) the cover case that accommodates the washing mechanism without interfering with the manual washing operation section.

According to each aspect of the present invention described above, in the flush toilet, the opening formed in the cover case can be maintained in a suitably closed state when the cover case that houses the cleaning mechanism portion is raised and lowered. Thereby, even if it is a case where the opening part is penetratingly formed in the cover case, it can prevent that a finger | toe enters from this opening part at the time of raising / lowering (lifting up) or water.

It is a perspective view which shows the flush toilet bowl which concerns on one Embodiment of this invention. It is a perspective view which shows the washing | cleaning mechanism part of the state accommodated in the cover case of the flush toilet concerning one Embodiment of this invention, and a manual flush operation part. It is a side view which shows the washing | cleaning mechanism part of the state accommodated in the cover case of the flush toilet concerning one Embodiment of this invention, and a manual flush operation part. It is a side view which shows the washing | cleaning mechanism part of the state accommodated in the cover case of the flush toilet concerning one Embodiment of this invention, and a manual flush operation part. It is a side view which shows the state which lifted up the cover case of the flush toilet concerning one Embodiment of this invention. It is a perspective view which shows the washing | cleaning mechanism part of the flush toilet concerning one Embodiment of this invention, and a manual washing operation part. It is a top view which shows the washing | cleaning mechanism part of the flush toilet concerning one Embodiment of this invention, and a manual flush operation part. It is a side view which shows the state which retracted the operation handle of the manual water washing operation part which concerns on one Embodiment of this invention. It is a side view which shows the state which advanced the operation handle of the manual washing operation part which concerns on one Embodiment of this invention. It is a front view which shows the opening / closing mechanism (lid member) which concerns on one Embodiment of this invention. It is a rear view which shows the opening / closing mechanism (lid member) which concerns on one Embodiment of this invention. It is a side view which shows the opening / closing mechanism (lid member) which concerns on one Embodiment of this invention. It is a perspective view which shows the modification of the opening / closing mechanism (lid member) which concerns on one Embodiment of this invention. It is a figure (side view) which shows the rotation prevention part of the manual water washing operation part which concerns on one Embodiment of this invention. It is a perspective view which shows the finger hook part of the manual water washing operation part which concerns on one Embodiment of this invention.

Hereinafter, a flush toilet according to an embodiment of the present invention will be described with reference to FIGS.

The flush toilet A according to the present embodiment includes a toilet part 1, a cleaning mechanism part 2, and a toilet seat part 3, as shown in FIG. The cleaning mechanism unit 2 is provided on the rear side of the toilet unit 1, and is configured to detect the operation of the remote controller by the user and to discharge cleaning water into the toilet unit 1. The toilet seat part 3 consists of a toilet seat and a toilet lid.

The cleaning mechanism unit 2 is provided in a cleaning water flow path to which a water supply pipe is connected, and includes an open / close valve such as a control valve and an electromagnetic valve that controls opening and closing of the cleaning water flow path by operating a remote controller. The cleaning mechanism unit 2 uses an on-off valve to switch discharge of, for example, rim water discharge (water discharge for flowing cleaning water to the rim portion (upward) of the toilet unit 1), jet water discharge (water discharge for flowing water to the sealing portion of the toilet unit 1). The flow rate is controlled.

As shown in FIGS. 1 to 5, the cleaning mechanism unit 2 is disposed on the rear side of the toilet unit 1 and is accommodated in the cover case 4. The toilet seat 3 is attached to the cover case 4 so as to be rotatable and detachable. The cover case 4 is attached to the toilet unit 1 so as to be slidable in the vertical direction and liftable (can be raised and lowered).

The flush toilet A according to the present embodiment includes a manual flushing operation unit 5 for manually opening the on-off valve by a user's manual operation and discharging the flushing water manually. The manual water washing operation unit 5 is provided in the cover case 4 together with the washing mechanism unit 2.

The manual water washing operation section 5 includes a rotating shaft section 6 and an operation handle 7 as shown in FIGS. 3 to 7B. The rotation shaft portion 6 is provided so as to be rotatable around an axis O1 extending in the lateral direction of the toilet portion 1, and is configured to open and close the on-off valve by rotating. The operation handle 7 is attached to the tip of the rotation shaft portion 6 and is configured to rotate the rotation shaft portion 6 by a manual operation by a user.

The operation handle 7 includes a substantially cylindrical handle main body 9 and a pair of engagement pieces 10. The handle body 9 includes a knob portion 8 that protrudes forward and extends in the radial direction through the center on the front surface facing the outer side in the axis O1 direction (the lateral outward side of the toilet portion 1). The pair of engaging pieces 10 protrude rearward from the rear surface of the handle body 9 and engage with the rotating shaft portion 6 so as to be sandwiched between them. The operating handle 7 has a pair of engaging pieces 10 engaged with the rotating shaft portion 6. While being combined, it is slidable in the direction of the axis O1 of the rotation shaft portion 6 (the lateral direction of the toilet unit 1) so as to be able to advance and retreat.

When the handle portion 9 (operation handle 7) is rotated in one direction or the other direction around the axis O1 by pinching the knob portion 8, the pair of engaging pieces 10 are engaged with the rotating shaft portion 6 to rotate. The moving shaft portion 6 rotates. For example, the rotating shaft portion 6 is provided with a cam, and the cam rotates with the rotation of the handle main body 9 to open and close a valve such as a diaphragm valve.
For example, the diaphragm provided so that the drive part of a diaphragm valve is isolated from water is comprised so that it may raise or be pressed by the valve seat of a main body by the drive of the drive part which follows a cam. With this configuration, the cleaning water channel is opened and closed according to the rotation operation of the handle body 9, and the cleaning water channel can be opened to manually discharge water.

The manual water washing operation unit 5 of the present embodiment includes a shielding member 12. The shielding member 12 is formed in, for example, a substantially L shape, and is erected on the base member 11 by screwing a fixing plate portion 12a at the lower end. As shown in FIGS. 7A and 7B, the shielding member 12 has a shielding portion 12 b extending in the vertical direction adjacent to the inner surface of the cover case 4. When the cover case 4 is slid in the up-down direction, the shielding member 12 is configured to maintain a state in which the opening portion 13 formed in the cover case 4 is covered with the shielding portion 12b and closed.

The shielding member 12 is provided with a circular handle guide portion 14 penetrating from the outer surface to the inner surface at a predetermined position. The handle main body 9 of the operation handle 7 is supported by the handle guide portion 14 of the shielding member 12. That is, the operation handle 7 is guided by the shielding member 12 so as to advance and retreat in the direction of the axis O1 of the rotation shaft portion 6, and the operation handle 7 is supported by the handle guide portion 14 so as to be able to advance and retreat in the direction of the axis O1.

As shown in FIG. 10, an anti-rotation portion 16 is provided in the through hole of the handle guide portion 14 of the shielding member 12. The anti-rotation portion 16 is provided in the handle body 9 when the handle body 9 is rotated at a predetermined angle in the first direction T1 around the axis O1 and in the second direction T2 opposite to the first direction T1. The engaging portion 15 is in contact with the handle body 9 so as to restrict further rotation of the handle body 9.

For example, when the handle main body 9 (operation handle 7) is rotated in the first direction T1 to discharge the rim, and in the second direction T2, the handle main body 9 is rotated by the anti-rotation portion 16 to a predetermined amount. It is configured to be regulated by angle. With this configuration, excessive rotation of the operation handle 7 can be prevented, and the on-off valve can be opened and closed in a suitable state.

7A and 7B, the engaging piece 10 and the handle main body 9 are provided with positioning locking portions (positioning latches, etc.) 17, respectively. The positioning locking portion 17 is provided to engage and position the rotary shaft portion 6 at a predetermined advance position and retracted position when the operation handle 7 is advanced and retracted in the direction of the axis O1.

A circular opening 13 is formed through the cover case 4 at a predetermined position. The operation handle 7 is provided so as to protrude from the opening 13. As shown in FIG. 7A, the operation handle 7 is disposed on the inner side of the cover case 4 in the retracted state as shown in FIG. 7A, and protrudes to the outside of the cover case 4 through the opening 13 in the advanced state as shown in FIG. 7B. It is configured to be arranged.

As shown in FIG. 11, a finger hook portion 18 is provided on the operation handle 7. The finger hook portion 18 is provided so as to protrude in a direction perpendicular to (intersect) the axis O1 direction on the distal end side of the knob portion 8 of the operation handle 7 in the protruding direction. The finger hook portion 18 is provided for hooking a user's finger when the finger hook portion 18 is pulled out from the opening 13 of the cover case 4.

As shown in FIGS. 7A, 7B, and 11, the operation handle 7 includes a contact portion 19. When the cover case 4 is lifted up (up and down in the vertical direction) with the operation handle 7 advanced, the contact portion 19 and the cover case 4 come into contact with each other, and a pressing force that presses the operation handle 7 acts on the rear side in the direction of the axis O1. Let
Specifically, in the present embodiment, the knob portion 8 is disposed so as to overlap the cover case 4 in the up-down direction with the operation handle 7 most advanced. The knob portion 8 is formed in a convex curve shape in a portion that overlaps the cover case 4 in the up and down direction in the most advanced state, and the inclined surface of the convex curve shape is the contact portion 19. When the cover case 4 is lifted up with the operation handle 7 in the advanced state, the operation handle 7 is gradually retracted to the inside of the cover case 4 by the cover case 4 hitting the convex curved contact portion 19.

As shown in FIGS. 1, 2, and 7A, the flush toilet A according to the present embodiment is detachably attached with a lid member (opening / closing mechanism) 20 that opens and closes the opening 13 of the cover case 4. With this configuration, the operation handle 7 is hidden by the lid member 20 in a normal state and the appearance is secured, and the operation handle 7 can be operated by removing the lid member 20 at the time of manual water discharge operation.

As shown in FIGS. 7A, 8B, and 8C, the lid member 20 is provided with a latch holding portion 20a such as a latch for holding the lid member 20 in a state of being attached to the opening portion 13. The lid holding member 20 is configured to be held by the cover case 4 by being attached to the opening 13 and engaging the cover case 4 or the shielding member 12.

As shown in FIGS. 7A and 8C, the locking holding portion 20a of the lid member 20 protrudes. When the cover case 4 is lifted up with the lid member 20 attached, the locking holding portion 20a hits the convex curved contact portion 19, and the operation handle 7 can be gradually retracted to the inside of the cover case 4.

The lid member 20 is provided with a handle 20b, and the lid member 20 can be easily attached and detached by operating the handle 20b. The lid member 20 is provided with a direction restricting portion 20c. The direction restricting portion 20 c is configured to restrict the direction in which the lid member 20 is attached to the opening 13 and to be detachable in a predetermined direction with respect to the opening 13. For example, when the cover case 4 is inclined, there is a possibility that attachment is performed in a state where the cover member 20 does not fit firmly into the opening 13 when the direction of the lid member 20 changes. However, since the direction restricting portion 20c is provided, the lid member 20 can be attached to and detached from the opening 13 with the orientation of the lid member 20 aligned, so that the lid member 20 can be attached and detached at all times.

The lid member 20 has a character guide by a seal or engraving on the inner surface (back surface). As a result, guidance on the handle operating method, alert for prevention of loss, and the like can be written by character guidance on the back surface of the lid member 20.

Furthermore, as shown in FIG. 9, the lid member 20 may be provided with a hooking portion 20d. The hooking portion 20d is provided for temporarily placing the cover member 20 on the cover case 4 (such as the outer peripheral end of the opening 13) when the lid member 20 is removed from the opening 13. For example, the hooking portion 20 d is pivotally attached to the main body portion of the lid member 20, and the hooking portion 20 d is rotated and hooked on the cover case 4 when the lid member 20 is removed from the opening 13. You may comprise.

When the lid member 20 is configured in this way, when the lid member (opening / closing mechanism) 20 is removed from the opening 13, the lid member 20 can be hooked on the cover case 4 and temporarily placed. As a result, it is possible to prevent the cover member 20 from being lost after being removed.

In the present embodiment, as shown in FIG. 5, an extended portion 12 c is formed in which the upper end side of the shielding member 12 is wider than the lower end side. By providing the shielding member 12 with the extended portion 12c, even when the cover case 4 is rattled when the cover case 4 is lifted up, the opening 13 is reliably closed with the shielding member 12. Can be maintained.

The shielding member 12 is formed with a recess 12d that is recessed in the thickness direction and extends from the upper end to the lower end side at the center in the width direction. Since the shielding member 12 is provided with the recess 12d, the lid member 20 does not interfere with the shielding member 12 even when the cover case 4 is lifted up with the lid member 20 attached to the opening 13. .
Furthermore, when the recessed part 12d is formed in the shielding member 12, the cover case 4 can be supported and guided by the recessed part 12d, and rattling of the cover case 4 can be suppressed.

In the flush toilet A according to the present embodiment, since the shielding member 12 is provided inside the cover case 4 so as to overlap the opening 13, the opening 13 of the cover case 4 is closed by the shielding member 12. can do. Since the shielding member 12 extends vertically, the opening 13 of the cover case 4 can be blocked by the shielding member 12 even when the cover case 4 is lifted up (lifted). Thereby, a user's finger can enter the opening 13 and water can be prevented from entering.

Since the shielding member 12 is fixed to the base member 11 (a fixed portion that does not follow the raising and lowering of the cover case 4), even when a finger touches the shielding member 12 through the opening 13, the shielding member 12 does not come off and the opening The state where the part 13 is blocked can be reliably maintained.

By forming the handle guide portion 14 through the shielding member 12, the operation handle 7 of the manual water washing operation portion 5 can be suitably supported so as to be able to advance and retreat.

Since the shielding member 12 is provided with the anti-rotation portion 16 that regulates the amount of rotation of the operation handle 7, it is possible to prevent the operation handle 7 from excessively rotating and to suitably open and close the on-off valve. is there.

In the flush toilet A according to the present embodiment, the opening 13 formed in the cover case 4 can be maintained in a suitably closed state when the cover case 4 accommodating the cleaning mechanism 2 is lifted up. As a result, even when the opening 13 is formed through the cover case 4, it is possible to prevent a finger from entering the opening 13 and water from entering when the lift is raised.

In the flush toilet A according to the present embodiment configured as described above, the operation handle 7 of the manual flush operation unit 5 is provided so as to be movable back and forth in the direction of the axis O1 of the rotating shaft 6 (lateral direction of the toilet). The handle 7 is configured to be disposed inside the cover case 4 in the retracted state. According to this configuration, if the cover case 4 is raised after the operating handle 7 is in the retracted state, the cover case 4 does not interfere with the operating handle 7. In addition, since the operation handle 7 is in the retracted state at normal times, it is possible to prevent the user from operating the operation handle 7 with his / her foot or tampering with the operation handle 7.

According to the flush toilet A according to the present embodiment, the cover case 4 that accommodates the cleaning mechanism unit 2 can be suitably lifted (lifted / lowered) without the cover case 4 interfering with the manual flushing operation unit 5. is there.

In the flush toilet A according to the present embodiment, when the operation handle 7 is advanced and the cover case 4 is raised in a state of protruding from the opening 13 formed in the cover case 4 (advanced state), the cover case 4 Can come into contact with the contact portion 19, and the pressing force with which the cover case 4 presses the operation handle 7 can be applied to the rear side in the direction of the axis O1. Thus, even when the cover case is raised with the operation handle 7 protruding from the opening 13, the operation handle 7 can be automatically retracted to the inside of the cover case 4. Damage can be prevented from occurring.

By providing the handle guide portion 14 that guides and supports the operation handle 7 so as to be able to advance and retreat, the operation handle 7 can be reliably advanced and retracted in the direction of the axis O1 of the rotation shaft portion 6.
The operation handle 7 is guided (supported) by the handle guide portion 14 so as to be movable back and forth in the direction of the axis O 1, so that the operation handle 7 advances and projects from the opening 13 formed in the cover case 4. When 4 is raised, the cover case 4 comes into contact with the contact portion 19 formed on the operation handle 7 and the operation handle 7 can be retracted rearward in the direction of the axis O1 in a stable state.

When the operation handle 7 is advanced, the user puts a finger into the opening 13 of the cover case 4, pinches the operation handle 7, and pulls it out from the opening 13. At this time, since the finger hook portion 18 is provided on the operation handle 7, the user can pull out the operation handle 7 reliably and easily by placing a finger on the finger hook portion 18.

The flush toilet A according to the present embodiment is provided with a lid member (opening / closing mechanism) 20 that opens and closes the opening 13 of the cover case 4, so that a finger enters the opening 13 or water enters. Can be prevented, and the normal appearance can be improved.

When the cover case 4 is lifted with the opening 13 closed by the lid member (opening / closing mechanism) 20, even if the operation handle 7 is in the advanced state, the latch holding portion 20a of the lid member 20 contacts. The operation handle 7 can be reliably retracted to the rear side in the direction of the axis O1 by abutting against the portion 19.

The embodiment of the flush toilet according to the present invention has been described above. However, the present invention is not limited to the above-described embodiment, and can be appropriately changed without departing from the spirit of the present invention.

For example, in the present embodiment, an example is shown in which the lid member 20 is attached to the opening 13 formed in the cover case 4, but the opening / closing mechanism for opening and closing the opening 13 includes the lid member 20 and the like. For example, a slide-type or shutter-type opening / closing mechanism may be employed.

The “elevating / lifting up the cover case” according to the present invention includes not only raising by a slide but also an operation of rotating the cover case when cleaning the cleaning mechanism part or the toilet part.

In the present embodiment, an example in which the shielding member 12 is fixed to the base member 11 has been described. However, the shielding member 12 is configured to be fixedly provided on a portion that does not move during lift-up such as the cleaning mechanism unit 2. May be.

The embodiments of the present invention have been described above. However, the technical scope of the present invention is not limited to only the above-described embodiments, and combinations of components in the embodiments are changed without departing from the spirit of the present invention. It is possible to make various changes to each component or delete them. The present invention is not limited by the above description, but only by the scope of the appended claims.

According to the flush toilet, the flush toilet that can lift up the cover case that suitably accommodates the cleaning mechanism without the cover case interfering with the manual flush operation unit, and the cover that accommodates the cleaning mechanism It is possible to provide a flush toilet capable of suitably closing the opening formed in the cover case when the case is lifted up (when vertically moving up and down).

DESCRIPTION OF SYMBOLS 1 Toilet part 2 Cleaning mechanism part 3 Toilet seat part 4 Cover case 5 Manual water washing operation part 6 Rotating shaft part 7 Operation handle 8 Knob part 9 Handle body 10 Engagement piece 11 Base member 12 Shielding member 12a Fixing plate part 12b Shielding part 12c Extended part 12d Concave part 13 Opening part 14 Handle guide part 15 Locking part 16 Locking part 17 Positioning locking part 18 Finger hook part 19 Contact part 20 Lid member (opening / closing mechanism)
20a Locking holding part 20b Handle 20c Direction regulating part 20d Hook part A Flush toilet O1 Axis T1 First direction T2 Second direction

Claims

Toilet part,
A cleaning mechanism for discharging flush water to the toilet,
A manual water washing operation section for manually operating an on-off valve for opening and closing the washing water flow path;
A cover case which is provided so as to be lifted up and accommodates the cleaning mechanism and the manual water washing operation unit,
The manual water washing operation unit is
A pivot shaft provided so as to be pivotable about an axis and opening and closing the on-off valve by pivot;
An operation handle attached to the tip of the rotation shaft portion, and manually operated by a user to rotate the rotation shaft portion;
The operation handle is provided so as to be able to advance and retreat in the axial direction of the rotating shaft, is provided so as to be able to project and retract from an opening formed through the cover case, and inward of the cover case in the retracted state. A flush toilet configured to be disposed.
The operation handle raises the cover case, and when the cover case comes into contact with the operation handle in the advanced state, the cover case applies a pressing force pressing the operation handle to the rear side in the axial direction. The flush toilet of Claim 1 provided with the contact part.
The flush toilet according to claim 1, further comprising a handle guide portion that guides the operation handle so as to freely advance and retract in the axial direction.
The said operation handle is provided with the finger hook part which protrudes in the direction which cross | intersects the said axial direction, and hooks a user's finger | toe when pulling out from the opening part of the said cover case. The flush toilet according to one item.
The flush toilet according to any one of claims 1 to 4, wherein the cover case includes an opening / closing mechanism that opens and closes the opening.
The structure according to claim 5, wherein when the cover case is raised with the opening and closing mechanism being closed by the opening and closing mechanism, the opening and closing mechanism is brought into contact with the contact portion to exert a pressing force. Flush toilet.
The flush toilet according to claim 5 or 6, wherein the opening / closing mechanism includes a hooking part for hooking and temporarily placing the cover case on the cover case when the opening / closing mechanism is removed from the opening.
The toilet part,
A cleaning mechanism for discharging flush water to the toilet,
A cover case which is provided so as to be movable up and down and accommodates the cleaning mechanism;
A flush toilet comprising: a shielding member disposed inside the cover case so as to overlap an opening formed through the cover case when the cover case is raised.
The flush toilet according to claim 8, wherein the shielding member extends vertically so as to overlap the opening when being lifted.
The flush toilet according to claim 8 or 9, wherein the shielding member is fixedly provided on a fixed portion that does not follow the elevation of the cover case.
The said shielding member is provided with the expansion part with a larger width dimension than the part distribute | arranged below to the part distribute | arranged above the said opening part in the state which accommodated the said washing | cleaning mechanism part in the said cover case. The flush toilet according to any one of claims 8 to 10.
The flush toilet according to any one of claims 8 to 11, wherein the shielding member includes a concave portion that extends in a vertical direction and supports and guides the cover case that moves up and down.
It is provided in the cover case together with the cleaning mechanism, and further comprises a manual water washing operation unit for manually operating an on-off valve that opens and closes the washing water channel,
The manual water washing operation unit is
A pivot shaft provided so as to be pivotable about an axis and opening and closing the on-off valve by pivot;
An operation handle attached to the tip of the rotation shaft portion, and manually operated by a user to rotate the rotation shaft portion;
The operation handle is provided so as to be able to advance and retreat in the axial direction of the rotating shaft portion, provided so as to be able to project and retract from an opening formed through the cover case, and penetrated through the shielding member. The flush toilet according to any one of claims 8 to 12, wherein the flush toilet is supported by a portion so as to be able to advance and retreat in the axial direction.
The flush toilet according to claim 13, wherein the shielding member is provided with a rotation preventing portion that defines a rotation amount of the operation handle around the axis.