WO2022107367A1 - 衛生洗浄装置 - Google Patents

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WO2022107367A1
WO2022107367A1 PCT/JP2021/021823 JP2021021823W WO2022107367A1 WO 2022107367 A1 WO2022107367 A1 WO 2022107367A1 JP 2021021823 W JP2021021823 W JP 2021021823W WO 2022107367 A1 WO2022107367 A1 WO 2022107367A1
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健治 松井
直樹 鶴見
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パナソニックＩｐマネジメント株式会社
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  • This disclosure relates to a sanitary cleaning device that cleans a local part of the human body.
  • the cleaning nozzle is projected from the storage position to the buttock cleaning or bidet cleaning position. Then, the cleaning water is discharged from the discharge port of the cleaning nozzle.
  • the conventional sanitary cleaning device is provided with a configuration for cleaning a local part of the human body.
  • Patent Document 1 a sanitary cleaning device equipped with a nozzle cleaning means for cleaning the surface of the cleaning nozzle with "hot water” has been proposed as the cleaning nozzle moves forward and backward during use (for example).
  • the present disclosure has been made in view of the above-mentioned problems of the prior art, and provides a sanitary cleaning device that discharges a cleaning foam containing a detergent component onto the surface of a cleaning nozzle to wash it away, and keeps the cleaning nozzle hygienic. ..
  • the sanitary cleaning device includes a main body installed in a toilet bowl, a heat exchanger that heats cleaning water, a cleaning nozzle that cleans the human body, and a cleaning nozzle drive that drives the cleaning nozzle. It has a part. Further, the sanitary cleaning device according to an example of the present disclosure includes a foam generating unit that generates cleaning foam, a nozzle cleaning pipe that sends cleaning foam from the foam generating unit to the surface of the cleaning nozzle, a control unit, and the control unit. It is equipped with an operation unit for setting instructions. The sanitary cleaning device according to an example of the present disclosure is configured to discharge cleaning foam from the nozzle cleaning pipe to the surface of the cleaning nozzle under the control of the control unit.
  • the cleaning foam is discharged from the nozzle cleaning tube to the surface of the cleaning nozzle, and the dirt containing oil and fat components is also the cleaning foam. Be washed away.
  • the sanitary cleaning device of the present disclosure can discharge the cleaning foam containing the detergent component to the surface of the cleaning nozzle to wash away the dirt on the surface of the cleaning nozzle, and keep the cleaning nozzle hygienic.
  • FIG. 1 is a perspective view of a state in which the sanitary cleaning device according to the embodiment of the present disclosure is installed in a toilet bowl.
  • FIG. 2 is a perspective view showing a state in which the front main body case of the sanitary cleaning device according to the embodiment of the present disclosure is removed.
  • FIG. 3 is a perspective view showing a state in which the front main body case and the control unit of the sanitary cleaning device according to the embodiment of the present disclosure are removed.
  • FIG. 4 is a perspective view showing the upper surface of the operation unit of the sanitary cleaning device according to the embodiment of the present disclosure.
  • FIG. 5 is a perspective view showing the appearance of the remote controller according to the embodiment of the present disclosure.
  • FIG. 6 is a schematic diagram showing the configuration of the water circuit of the sanitary cleaning device according to the embodiment of the present disclosure.
  • FIG. 7 is a schematic diagram showing the configuration of the water circuit of the cleaning unit of the sanitary cleaning device according to the embodiment of the present disclosure.
  • FIG. 8 is a perspective view showing the appearance of the heat exchanger according to the embodiment of the present disclosure.
  • FIG. 9 is a cross-sectional view of the heat exchanger according to the embodiment of the present disclosure.
  • FIG. 10 is a perspective view showing the appearance of the stored state of the nozzle device according to the embodiment of the present disclosure.
  • FIG. 11 is a cross-sectional view taken along the line 11-11 shown in FIG.
  • FIG. 12 is a vertical sectional view of the nozzle device in the retracted state according to the embodiment of the present disclosure.
  • FIG. 13 is a cross-sectional view of a portion B shown in FIG.
  • FIG. 14 is a cross-sectional view taken along the line 14-14 shown in FIG.
  • FIG. 15 is a cross-sectional view of a stored state of the nozzle device according to the embodiment of the present disclosure.
  • FIG. 16 is a cross-sectional view of a portion C shown in FIG.
  • FIG. 17 is a vertical sectional view showing a state of cleaning the bottom of the nozzle device according to the embodiment of the present disclosure.
  • FIG. 18 is a cross-sectional view of a portion D shown in FIG.
  • FIG. 19 is a vertical sectional view showing a bidet cleaning state of the nozzle device according to the embodiment of the present disclosure.
  • FIG. 13 is a cross-sectional view of a portion B shown in FIG.
  • FIG. 14 is a cross-sectional view taken along the line 14-14 shown in FIG.
  • FIG. 15 is a cross-sectional view of a stored state of the nozzle
  • FIG. 20 is a cross-sectional view of part E shown in FIG.
  • FIG. 21 is a cross-sectional view showing a bidet cleaning state of the nozzle device according to the embodiment of the present disclosure.
  • FIG. 22 is a cross-sectional view of the F portion shown in FIG. 21.
  • FIG. 23 is a perspective view showing the appearance of the spray nozzle according to the embodiment of the present disclosure.
  • FIG. 24 is a vertical cross-sectional view of the spray nozzle according to the embodiment of the present disclosure.
  • FIG. 25 is a vertical sectional view for explaining an installation state of a spray nozzle in the sanitary cleaning device according to the embodiment of the present disclosure.
  • FIG. 26 is a front view of the installation state of the spray nozzle in the sanitary cleaning device according to the embodiment of the present disclosure.
  • FIG. 27 is a diagram for explaining the ejection operation of the spray nozzle to the inner surface of the toilet bowl according to the embodiment of the present disclosure.
  • FIG. 28 is a chart showing the output of the water discharge amount variable portion at the rotation angle of the discharge port of the spray nozzle according to the embodiment of the present disclosure.
  • FIG. 29 is a time chart at the time of spraying rotary foam in the sanitary cleaning device according to the embodiment of the present disclosure.
  • FIG. 30 is a time chart at the time of foam cleaning and sterilization of a cleaning nozzle by a nozzle cleaning tube in the sanitary cleaning device according to the embodiment of the present disclosure.
  • FIG. 31 is a cross-sectional view showing the time of foam cleaning and sterilization of the cleaning nozzle in the sanitary cleaning apparatus according to the embodiment of the present disclosure.
  • FIG. 32 is a cross-sectional view showing a cleaning nozzle at the time of hot water cleaning and sterilization in the sanitary cleaning apparatus according to the embodiment of the present disclosure.
  • the sanitary cleaning device includes a main body installed in a toilet bowl, a heat exchanger for heating cleaning water, a cleaning nozzle for cleaning the human body, and a cleaning nozzle driving unit for driving the cleaning nozzle. Further, the sanitary cleaning device according to an example of the present disclosure includes a foam generating unit that generates cleaning foam, a nozzle cleaning pipe that sends cleaning foam from the foam generating unit to the surface of the cleaning nozzle, a control unit, and the control unit. It is equipped with an operation unit for setting instructions. The sanitary cleaning device according to an example of the present disclosure is configured to discharge cleaning foam from the nozzle cleaning pipe to the surface of the cleaning nozzle under the control of the control unit.
  • the cleaning foam is discharged from the nozzle cleaning tube to the surface of the cleaning nozzle, and the dirt containing oil and fat components is also washed away by the cleaning foam.
  • the cleaning nozzle can be kept hygienic.
  • the foam generating portion has a foam tank in which cleaning water is sent by a variable discharge amount portion, a detergent pump for supplying detergent from the detergent tank to the foam tank, and air being supplied to the foam tank. It may be provided with an air pump that supplies the tank.
  • the cleaning water or cleaning foam of the foam tank may be configured to be discharged from the nozzle cleaning pipe.
  • the detergent in the detergent tank and the cleaning water sent by the variable water discharge amount portion are the air from the air pump in the foam tank. Becomes a cleaning foam.
  • the cleaning nozzle containing the detergent is discharged to the cleaning nozzle and washed away, so that the cleaning nozzle can be kept hygienic.
  • the sanitary cleaning device includes a spray nozzle that discharges cleaning water or cleaning foam to the inner surface of a toilet bowl through a flow path branched from a flow path that leads from a foam generating portion to a nozzle cleaning pipe, and a spray nozzle that drives the spray nozzle. It may further include a drive unit. In this case, the control unit may be configured to discharge cleaning foam from the spray nozzle and the nozzle cleaning pipe.
  • the flow rate of the cleaning foam separated from the foam generating portion into the nozzle cleaning tube and the spray nozzle is larger than the flow rate of the cleaning foam distributed to the spray nozzle to the nozzle cleaning tube. It may be configured to be higher than the flow rate of the cleaning foam to be formed.
  • the spray nozzle drive unit when foam is sprayed from the spray nozzle to the toilet bowl by the control unit, the spray nozzle drive unit is rotated in the normal direction, and the direction of the discharge port of the spray nozzle is from the rear of the toilet bowl to the front of the toilet bowl. Even if it is configured to reach the rear of the toilet, reverse the spray nozzle drive unit, and the direction of the discharge nozzle of the spray nozzle is from the rear of the toilet to the front of the toilet and back to the rear of the toilet, rotating bubbles are sprayed by at least one reciprocating rotation operation. good. Further, the sanitary cleaning device according to the example of the present disclosure may be configured such that the cleaning foam discharged from the nozzle cleaning tube to the surface of the cleaning nozzle flows down to the rear of the toilet bowl.
  • the control unit rotates the spray nozzle drive unit in the normal direction so that the direction of the discharge port is from the rear of the toilet bowl to the rear of the toilet bowl.
  • reverse the spray nozzle drive unit so that the direction of the spray nozzle discharge port returns from the rear of the toilet bowl to the rear of the toilet bowl, and the cleaning foam reaches from the front to the rear of the toilet bowl while driving it for at least one reciprocating rotation. It can be sprayed on almost the entire circumference of the inner surface of the toilet bowl.
  • the cleaning foam discharged to the surface of the cleaning nozzle flows down to the rear end of the toilet bowl where the cleaning foam is difficult to reach with the spray nozzle alone, and is replenished to form a foam film from the front to the rear inner surface of the toilet bowl. It is possible to suppress the adhesion of dirt.
  • FIG. 1 is a perspective view of the appearance of the sanitary cleaning device installed on the toilet bowl according to the embodiment of the present disclosure.
  • FIG. 2 is a perspective view showing a state in which the front main body case of the main body of the sanitary cleaning device according to the embodiment of the present disclosure is removed.
  • FIG. 3 is a perspective view showing a state in which the front main body case and the control unit of the main body of the sanitary cleaning device according to the embodiment of the present disclosure are removed.
  • FIG. 4 is a perspective view of the upper surface of the operation unit of the sanitary cleaning device according to the embodiment of the present disclosure.
  • FIG. 5 is a perspective view of the appearance of the remote controller according to the embodiment of the present disclosure.
  • the sanitary cleaning device 100 of the present embodiment includes a main body 200, a sleeve case 250, a toilet seat 300, and a toilet lid 320. Further, the sanitary cleaning device 100 of the present embodiment includes a human body detection sensor 450 and a remote controller 400 constituting an operation device.
  • the main body 200, the toilet seat 300, and the toilet lid 320 are integrally configured and are configured to be installed on the upper surface of the toilet bowl 110.
  • the installation side of the main body 200 of the sanitary cleaning device 100 is the rear
  • the installation side of the toilet seat 300 is the front
  • the right side is the right side toward the front
  • the left side is the left side toward the front. And so on.
  • the main body operation unit 210 projects to the right side of the main body 200 and is provided integrally with the main body 200.
  • the toilet seat toilet lid rotation mechanism 360 is provided on the front side of the main body 200 and drives the toilet seat 300 and the toilet lid 320 so as to be openable and closable.
  • the toilet seat toilet lid rotation mechanism 360 is composed of, for example, a DC motor and a plurality of gears, and opens and closes the toilet seat 300 and the toilet lid 320 individually or simultaneously.
  • the toilet lid 320 stands up so as to be located at the rear of the sanitary cleaning device 100.
  • the toilet lid 320 covers the upper surface of the toilet seat 300 and hides the inner surface of the toilet bowl 110.
  • the toilet seat 300 includes a toilet seat heater (not shown) that heats the seating surface in the sanitary cleaning device 100 of the present embodiment.
  • the toilet seat heater heats the seating surface of the toilet seat 300 so that the seating surface has a comfortable temperature.
  • the seating sensor 330 is arranged in a bearing portion in the main body 200 that supports the rotation axis of the toilet seat 300, and constitutes a seating detection portion that detects a human body seated on the toilet seat 300, for example.
  • the seating sensor 330 is composed of, for example, a weight-type sensor, and opens and closes the switch by changing the weight when the user sits on the toilet seat 300. With such a configuration, the seating sensor 330 detects that the user is seated on the seating surface of the toilet seat 300.
  • a sub tank 600, a heat exchanger 700, a cleaning unit 500 including a nozzle device 800, a spray nozzle 550, a deodorizing device 120, a control unit 130, and the like are provided inside the main body 200.
  • the nozzle device 800 has, for example, an ass cleaning nozzle 831 which is a cleaning nozzle for cleaning a local part of the human body (see FIG. 1).
  • the spray nozzle 550 sprays cleaning water or cleaning foam on the inner surface of the toilet bowl 110.
  • the deodorizing device 120 deodorizes odors and the like during defecation.
  • the control unit 130 controls each function of the sanitary cleaning device 100.
  • the nozzle device 800 which is the main component of the cleaning unit 500, is installed in the central portion inside the main body 200.
  • the spray nozzle 550 is arranged on the right side of the nozzle device 800 and at a position in front of the main body 200 which is placed and fixedly installed on the toilet bowl 110.
  • a deodorizing device 120 is installed on the left side of the nozzle device 800.
  • On the left side of the nozzle device 800 a toilet seat toilet lid rotation mechanism 360 for opening and closing the toilet seat 300 and the toilet lid 320 is installed.
  • the main body operation unit 210 includes a plurality of switches and indicator lamps (lamps) for which the user operates and sets each function of the sanitary cleaning device 100.
  • An operation board (not shown) is installed inside the main body operation unit 210.
  • a plurality of tact switches and a plurality of LEDs (not shown) are installed on the operation board. The user can press the tact switch and visually recognize the LED (light emitting diode) via the switch name plate attached to the upper surface of the main body operation unit 210.
  • the main body operation unit 210 includes an infrared receiver unit 211.
  • the infrared receiving unit 211 is arranged behind the upper surface of the main body operating unit 210.
  • the infrared receiving unit 211 receives an infrared signal transmitted from the remote controller 400 provided with the human body detection sensor 450 shown in FIG.
  • the switch of the main body operation unit 210 is composed of a plurality of operation switches 220 for operating the cleaning operation, a plurality of setting switches 230 for setting various functions, and the like.
  • the indicator lamp is composed of a plurality of LEDs and displays the setting state of the main body 200.
  • the operation switch 220 is composed of, for example, an ass cleaning switch 221 and a sugi switch 223.
  • the butt washing switch 221 is used as an auxiliary in case the battery of the remote controller 400 runs out or fails.
  • the sugi switch 223 is used when rinsing the path from the foam tank 532, which will be described later, to the discharge port 550u (see FIG. 23) of the spray nozzle 550 with washing water.
  • the setting switch 230 is composed of, for example, a hot water temperature switch 231 and an automatic selection setting switch 236.
  • the hot water temperature switch 231 sets the temperature of the washing water.
  • the automatic selection setting switch 236 is configured to automatically select a bubble coat operation, a splash suppression operation, a bubble periodic operation, etc., which will be described later, based on an operation from the remote controller 400 as shown in FIG. The selected operation is set in the control unit 130.
  • the remote controller 400 constituting the operating device includes a hot water temperature switch 435 and a toilet seat temperature switch 436 similar to the main body operating unit 210. Further, the remote controller 400 includes an 8-hour cutoff switch 437, a power saving switch 438, a toilet lid automatic opening / closing switch 439, a manual splash suppression switch 434 described later, and the like.
  • the 8-hour off switch 437 stops the heat retention of the toilet seat 300 when set, and resumes the heat retention of the toilet seat 300 after 8 hours.
  • the power saving switch 438 automatically learns the time zone when the sanitary cleaning device 100 is not used, lowers the heat retention temperature of the toilet seat 300 during the time zone when it is not used, and saves power.
  • the toilet lid automatic opening / closing switch 439 sets the automatic opening / closing operation of the toilet seat 300 and the toilet lid 320. The details of the remote controller 400 will be described later.
  • the automatic selection setting switch 236 of the main body operation unit 210 automatically sets the bubble coat operation, the splash suppression operation, the bubble periodic operation, etc. by the pressing operation of the user, and in the following states. , Perform each run.
  • the bubble coat operation is executed when the human body detection sensor 450 of the remote controller 400 detects the entry of a person. Specifically, before use, the spray nozzle 550 automatically rotates and sprays rotary foam over a wide area on the inner circumference of the toilet bowl 110 to form a foam film. With such a configuration, it is possible to prevent the dirt from adhering to the inner surface of the toilet bowl 110.
  • the splash suppression operation is executed when the manual splash suppression switch 434 of the remote controller 400 is operated by the user. Specifically, first, the direction of the discharge port 550u of the spray nozzle 550 is rotationally driven rearward of the toilet bowl 110. After that, a large amount of foam is quickly sprayed in the direction in which the discharge port 550u is fixed and stopped to form a foam film on the upper part of the water surface in the toilet bowl 110. With such a configuration, it is possible to prevent urine from splashing and scattering when urinating.
  • the regular foam operation is executed by the pressing operation of the user, and the foam is automatically and periodically sprayed into the toilet bowl 110 during the period when it is not in use.
  • the foam film formed on the upper part of the water surface in the toilet bowl 110 is maintained, and the adhesion of dirt in the vicinity of the waterline is suppressed.
  • the main body operation unit 210 is configured.
  • the sanitary cleaning device 100 has a foam tank 532, a detergent tank 533, and a detergent of the foam generating unit 560 that generates cleaning foam inside the sleeve case 250 having the main body operating unit 210 at the upper part.
  • a pump 534, an air pump 535, etc. are installed.
  • the detergent tank 533 has a detergent inlet provided with a filter above.
  • the detergent tank 533 is arranged in the front portion in front of the main body operating portion 210 of the sleeve portion case 250, and is covered with the sleeve portion lid 217.
  • the sleeve case 250 is provided with a detergent liquid level confirmation window 216 on the front surface. The user can visually confirm the position of the detergent liquid level in the detergent tank 533 from the outside through the detergent liquid level confirmation window 216. With such a configuration, the user can easily determine when to replenish the detergent.
  • the sleeve case 250 is configured so that the user can remove the sleeve lid 217 shown in FIG. 3 to inject detergent into the detergent tank 533 and attach / detach the detergent tank 533.
  • many operations of the sanitary cleaning device 100 exemplify a configuration performed via a remote controller 400 configured separately from the main body 200.
  • the remote controller 400 is attached to the wall surface of the toilet room or the like, which is easy for the user sitting on the toilet seat 300 to operate.
  • the overall shape of the remote controller 400 is formed, for example, by a thin rectangular parallelepiped.
  • the above-mentioned plurality of switches and indicator lights are installed on the upper surface and the front surface of the box-shaped remote controller main body 401 molded of a resin material such as PP (Polypropylene) or ABS (Acrylonitrile Style Style).
  • a transmission unit 402 that transmits an operation signal of the remote controller 400 to the main body 200 by infrared rays is arranged.
  • a control board (not shown) that constitutes the control function of the remote controller 400, a battery that is the power source of the remote controller 400 (not shown), and the like are built-in.
  • the human body detection sensor 450 is arranged in the upper part of the center of the front of the remote controller body 401. Below the human body detection sensor 450, a toilet lid switch 418 that electrically opens and closes the toilet lid 320 and a toilet seat switch 419 that electrically opens and closes the toilet seat 300 are installed. By operating the toilet lid switch 418 and the toilet seat switch 419, the user can arbitrarily open and close the toilet seat 300 and the toilet lid 320. At this time, the open state of the toilet seat 300 corresponds to the state in which the toilet seat 300 is erected substantially vertically, as in the case of male urination.
  • the closed state of the toilet seat 300 corresponds to a state in which the toilet seat 300 is substantially parallel (including parallel) to the upper edge surface of the toilet bowl 110.
  • the open state or the closed state of the toilet seat 300 is detected by a signal from the toilet seat opening / closing sensor 331 (see FIG. 1), which is a toilet seat opening / closing detection unit.
  • the remote controller main body 401 has, for example, an ass cleaning switch 410, a move cleaning switch 413, a rhythm cleaning switch 414, a cleaning strength switch 415, a cleaning position switch 416, an ass drying switch 431, and a power deodorizing switch 432 on the front right side. Etc. are placed.
  • Each switch is configured to perform the following operations by the user's pressing operation or the like.
  • the butt washing switch 410 starts butt washing.
  • the move cleaning switch 413 periodically moves the cleaning position back and forth during butt cleaning and bidet cleaning to enable a wide range of cleaning.
  • the rhythm washing switch 414 periodically changes the washing strength to wash the buttocks at the time of washing the buttocks.
  • the cleaning strength switch 415 adjusts the cleaning strength at the time of buttocks cleaning and bidet cleaning with two switches provided on the left and right.
  • the washing position switch 416 adjusts the washing position at the time of buttocks washing and bidet washing with two switches provided on the left and right.
  • the butt drying switch 431 dries the washing water remaining on the butt after washing.
  • the power deodorizing switch 432 increases the deodorizing ability of the deodorizing device 120.
  • a bidet cleaning switch 411 for example, a stop switch 412, a manual foam coat switch 433, a manual splash suppression switch 434, a hot water temperature switch 435, a toilet seat temperature switch 436, an 8-hour cut switch 437, and power saving.
  • a switch 438, a toilet lid automatic opening / closing switch 439, a nozzle cleaning switch 430, and the like are arranged.
  • Each switch is configured to perform the following operations by the user's pressing operation or the like.
  • the bidet cleaning switch 411 starts the bidet cleaning for cleaning the female local cleaning.
  • the stop switch 412 stops the buttocks washing and the bidet washing.
  • the manual foam coat switch 433 performs rotary foam spraying to spray foam over a wide area of the inner circumference of the toilet bowl 110 while rotating the spray nozzle 550.
  • the manual splash suppression switch 434 fixes the direction of the spray nozzle 550 and executes fixed foam spraying.
  • the hot water temperature switch 435 sets the temperature of the wash water.
  • the toilet seat temperature switch 436 sets the temperature of the toilet seat 300. As described above, the 8-hour off switch 437 stops the heat retention of the toilet seat 300 and resumes the heat retention after 8 hours.
  • the power saving switch 438 lowers the heat retention temperature of the toilet seat 300 during the time when the sanitary cleaning device 100 is not used to save power by learning.
  • the toilet lid automatic opening / closing switch 439 sets the automatic opening / closing operation of the toilet seat 300 and the toilet lid 320.
  • the nozzle cleaning switch 430 cleans the butt cleaning nozzle 831 and the bidet cleaning nozzle 832, which are cleaning nozzles (see FIG. 6).
  • a strength indicator lamp 421 composed of LEDs that display the cleaning strength in, for example, five stages is arranged.
  • a position indicator lamp 422 composed of LEDs that display the cleaning position in, for example, five stages is arranged.
  • FIG. 6 and 7 are schematic views showing the configuration of the water circuit of the sanitary cleaning device 100 according to the embodiment of the present disclosure.
  • the cleaning unit 500 constituting the water circuit is built in the main body 200 and cleans the local part of the user.
  • the cleaning unit 500 includes at least a nozzle device 800 for ejecting cleaning water, a series of cleaning water supply flow paths 690 for supplying cleaning water to the nozzle device 800 from the water supply connection port 510, and the like. ..
  • the wash water supply flow path 690 has a water supply connection port 510, a strainer 511, a check valve 512, a constant flow rate valve 513, a water stop electromagnetic valve 514, a relief valve 515, a sub tank 600, a heat exchanger 700, a buffer tank 750, and a discharge.
  • a water pump 516, a flow control valve 517, and the like constituting the variable water amount portion are sequentially installed.
  • the wash water supply flow path 690 is connected to the nozzle device 800.
  • the water supply connection port 510 is arranged on the lower right side of the main body 200 and is connected to, for example, an external water pipe.
  • the strainer 511 is arranged inside the water supply connection port 510 to prevent the inflow of dust and the like contained in tap water.
  • the check valve 512 prevents the water stored in the sub tank 600 from flowing back into the water pipe.
  • the constant flow rate valve 513 is arranged downstream of the check valve 512, and keeps the amount of wash water flowing in the wash water supply flow path 690 constant.
  • the water stop solenoid valve 514 electrically opens and closes the washing water supply flow path 690 based on the signal of the control unit 130.
  • the constant flow rate valve 513, the water stop solenoid valve 514, and the relief valve 515 are integrally configured.
  • the sub tank 600 is arranged downstream of the water stop solenoid valve 514 and includes an atmospheric opening port 603.
  • the heat exchanger 700 instantly heats the washing water to a set temperature.
  • the buffer tank 750 makes the temperature of the hot water heated by the heat exchanger 700 uniform.
  • the water pump 516 constituting the water discharge amount variable portion is connected to the downstream of the buffer tank 750.
  • the nozzle device 800 is arranged downstream of the water pump 516 and is connected to the water pump 516 via the flow control valve 517.
  • the bottom cleaning nozzle 831 of the nozzle device 800, the bidet cleaning nozzle 832, the nozzle cleaning unit 833, and the like are connected to each port of the flow control valve 517.
  • the branch flow path 530 includes an on-off valve 530a.
  • the branch flow path 530 is branched and arranged between the water pump 516 and the flow control valve 517 of the wash water supply flow path 690.
  • the branch flow path 530 connects the wash water supply flow path 690 and the foam generation unit 560.
  • the foam generation unit 560 is composed of a check valve 531, a foam tank 532, a detergent tank 533, a detergent pump 534, an air pump 535, and the like.
  • the branch flow path 530 supplies wash water to the foam tank 532 of the foam generating portion 560 via the check valve 531.
  • the spray nozzle 550 is connected to the downstream of the foam tank 532 and is rotationally driven by the spray nozzle drive unit 550a.
  • the detergent tank 533 and the detergent pump 534 are connected to the foam tank 532 to supply the detergent to the foam tank 532.
  • the air pump 535 sends air to the foam tank 532 to which the washing water and the detergent are supplied. When the detergent is supplied, the air pump 535 produces a wash foam. Then, the air pump 535 supplies the generated cleaning foam, cleaning water, or the like from the foam tank 532 to the spray nozzle 550.
  • the broken line shown in FIG. 6 indicates that the control unit 130 and each component are electrically connected. Each component is controlled by the control unit 130.
  • the sanitary cleaning device 100 branches the flow path 562 leading from the foam generation unit 560 to the spray nozzle 550 so that the cleaning water or cleaning foam is supplied to the nozzle cleaning pipe 870. It is configured.
  • FIG. 8 is a perspective view showing the appearance of the heat exchanger 700 according to the embodiment of the present disclosure.
  • FIG. 9 is a cross-sectional view of the heat exchanger 700 according to the embodiment of the present disclosure.
  • the heat exchanger 700 has a substantially rectangular flat plate shape when viewed from the front side.
  • the heat exchanger 700 has a casing 701 molded of reinforced ABS resin in which glass fiber is compounded with ABS resin, a flat plate heater 702 made of ceramic, and a hot water discharge member 703 as main constituent members.
  • the casing 701 includes a front member 710 that constitutes the front surface portion and a back surface member 720 that constitutes the back surface portion.
  • a flat plate heater 702 (see FIG. 9) is installed in the space formed between the front member 710 and the back member 720 (see FIG. 9).
  • a heating flow path 715 is formed in the gap formed between the facing portion between the front member 710 and the flat plate heater 702 and the facing portion between the back member 720 and the flat plate heater 702. With such a configuration, the washing water flowing through the heating flow path 715 is instantly heated by the flat plate heater 702.
  • the heat exchanger 700 is provided with a water inlet 711, which is a connection port, on the right side of the lower end of the front surface of the front member 710.
  • the hot water outlet member 703 installed at the upper end of the right side surface of the front surface member 710 includes a hot water outlet 712 which is a connection port.
  • the water inlet flow path 713 connected to the water inlet 711 is provided over substantially the entire width of the lower end portion of the casing 701.
  • a plurality of slits 714 are provided on the upper surface of the water entry flow path 713 over the entire width.
  • a partition rib 716 is provided at the upper end of the heating flow path 715.
  • a buffer tank 750 is provided above the partition rib 716.
  • the partition rib 716 is provided with a plurality of water passage holes 717 over substantially the entire width. With such a configuration, the washing water heated in the heating flow path 715 passes through the water passage hole 717 and flows into the buffer tank 750.
  • protrusions 718 having a substantially semicircular cross-sectional shape are provided at intervals over substantially the entire width.
  • the washing water flowing in the buffer tank 750 toward the outlet 712 is disturbed by the protrusions 718, so that the washing water is mixed and the temperature unevenness of the washing water is eliminated, and the washing water having a uniform temperature is discharged.
  • the hot water is discharged from the sprue 712.
  • Two thermistors are installed on the hot water discharge member 703.
  • One of the two thermistors is a hot water outlet temperature sensor 730 that detects the hot water discharge temperature of the washing water, and the other is an overheating temperature sensor 731 that detects the overheating temperature of the heat exchanger 700.
  • FIG. 10 is a perspective view showing a stored state of the nozzle device 800 according to the embodiment of the present disclosure
  • FIG. 11 is a cross-sectional view taken along the line 11-11 shown in FIG.
  • FIG. 12 is a vertical sectional view showing a stored state of the nozzle device 800 according to the embodiment of the present disclosure
  • 13 is a cross-sectional view of a portion B shown in FIG. 12
  • FIG. 14 is a cross-sectional view taken along the line 14-14 shown in FIG.
  • FIG. 15 is a cross-sectional view of a stored state of the nozzle device 800 according to the embodiment of the present disclosure
  • FIG. 16 is a cross-sectional view of a portion C shown in FIG. FIG.
  • FIG. 17 is a vertical cross-sectional view showing a state of cleaning the bottom of the nozzle device according to the embodiment of the present disclosure
  • FIG. 18 is a cross-sectional view of a portion D shown in FIG.
  • FIG. 19 is a vertical cross-sectional view showing a bidet cleaning state of the nozzle device 800 according to the embodiment of the present disclosure
  • FIG. 22 is a cross-sectional view of the F portion shown in FIG. 21.
  • the nozzle device 800 drives a substantially triangular frame-shaped support portion 810 molded from a resin material, a nozzle portion 820 that moves forward and backward along the support portion 810, and a nozzle portion 820 that moves forward and backward. It is provided with a cleaning nozzle driving unit 860 and a flow control valve 517 for switching the supply of cleaning water to the nozzle unit 820.
  • each component will be described with the storage direction of the nozzle portion as the rear, the advance direction of the nozzle portion 820 as the front, the right side as the right side and the left side as the left side from the rear to the front. do.
  • the support portion 810 is formed in a frame shape having a substantially triangular side view.
  • the support portion 810 is formed with an inclined portion 812 that descends from the rear portion toward the front portion and a vertical side portion 813 that joins the bottom portion 811 and the rear end of the inclined portion 812 with respect to the substantially horizontal bottom portion 811. ..
  • the inclined portion 812 is formed with a guide rail 814 for guiding the advancing / retreating movement of the nozzle portion 820 and a rack guide 815 for guiding the flexible rack 861 of the cleaning nozzle driving portion 860 over substantially the entire length.
  • a substantially cylindrical holding portion 816 that supports the nozzle portion 820 so as to surround the nozzle portion 820 is integrally formed below the front end of the inclined portion 812.
  • the guide rail 814 that guides the nozzle portion 820 has a substantially T-shaped cross section.
  • the rack guide 815 for guiding the flexible rack 861 has a substantially U-shape having an open cross section on one side surface.
  • the rack guide 815 is configured to regulate and guide the upper surface and the lower surface of the flexible rack 861 and one side surface.
  • the rack guide 815 is continuously formed on the vertical side portion 813 and the bottom side portion 811 at the rear portion of the support portion 810, following the inclined portion 812.
  • the corners of the inclined portion 812 and the vertical side portion 813, and the vertical side portion 813 and the bottom side portion 811 are connected in an arc shape.
  • the cross-sectional shape of the rack guide 815 formed on the vertical side portion 813 and the bottom side portion 811 is also substantially U-shaped.
  • the rack guide 815 is arranged so that the open side surface is on the left side in the inclined portion 812, while it is arranged on the right side in the vertical side portion 813 and the bottom side portion 811.
  • the open surfaces of the rack guide 815 of the vertical side portion 813 and the bottom side portion 811 are closed by the support portion lid of another member.
  • the cleaning nozzle drive unit 860 that moves the nozzle unit 820 forward and backward along the guide rail 814 rotates a flexible rack 861 coupled to the nozzle unit 820, a pinion gear 862 that meshes with the flexible rack 861, and a pinion gear 862.
  • a drive motor 863 for driving is provided.
  • the drive motor 863 for example, a stepping motor is used. In this case, the rotation angle of the drive motor 863 is controlled by the pulse signal. As shown in FIG. 11, the cleaning nozzle drive unit 860 is configured to drive the flexible rack 861 via the pinion gear 862 by rotating the drive motor 863.
  • the nozzle device 800 is provided with a gap between the inner peripheral surface of the holding portion 816 of the support portion 810 and the outer peripheral surface of the nozzle portion 820.
  • the washing water ejected from the nozzle portion 820 flows into the gap formed between the inner peripheral surface of the holding portion 816 and the outer peripheral surface of the nozzle portion 820 to clean the outer peripheral surface of the nozzle portion 820.
  • a nozzle lid 801 that opens and closes by advancing and retreating the nozzle portion 820 is provided so as to be openable and closable (see FIG. 14).
  • the nozzle device 800 is configured to be closed by the nozzle lid 801 in a state where the nozzle portion 820 is housed, so that the nozzle portion 820 is prevented from being contaminated with feces or the like.
  • a water supply tube (not shown) connected to the wash water supply means and a connection tube 802 for supplying wash water from the support portion 810 to the flow control valve 517 are connected to each other.
  • a joint 817 is provided (see FIG. 11).
  • the nozzle portion 820 includes a rod-shaped nozzle body 830 molded from a resin material, a tubular nozzle cover 840 that covers substantially the entire nozzle body 830, and a connecting means 850 that pulls the nozzle cover 840 by the nozzle body 830. (See FIG. 15).
  • the nozzle body 830 includes an ass cleaning nozzle 831 for locally cleaning, a bidet cleaning nozzle 832 for cleaning a female local area, and a nozzle cleaning unit 833 for cleaning the nozzle unit 820 (see FIG. 6).
  • the butt cleaning nozzle 831 has an butt cleaning outlet 834 that opens upward at the tip of the nozzle body 830 and an butt cleaning flow path 835 that communicates with the butt cleaning outlet 834 from the rear end of the nozzle body 830.
  • the butt washing flow path 835 is installed in the lower part of the nozzle body 830.
  • the butt washing flow path 835 bends upward below the butt washing spout 834.
  • a rectifying plate 835a for rectifying the flow of washing water is installed at the bent portion of the butt washing flow path 835.
  • the cleaning water ejected from the ass cleaning ejection port 834 passes through the ejection opening 844 of the nozzle cover 840 and is ejected upward.
  • the bidet cleaning nozzle 832 has a bidet cleaning outlet 836 arranged behind the ass cleaning outlet 834 and a bidet cleaning flow communicating with the bidet cleaning outlet 836 from the rear end of the nozzle body 830. It is equipped with a road 837.
  • the cleaning water ejected from the bidet cleaning ejection port 836 passes through the ejection opening 844 of the nozzle cover 840 and is ejected upward.
  • the nozzle cleaning unit 833 includes a nozzle cleaning outlet 838 arranged on the side surface of the nozzle body 830 and a nozzle cleaning flow path 839 communicating with the nozzle cleaning outlet 838 from the rear end of the nozzle body 830.
  • the cleaning water ejected from the nozzle cleaning ejection port 838 is ejected into the nozzle cover 840 and discharged from the drain port 845 of the nozzle cover 840 to the outside of the nozzle cover 840.
  • Nozzle cleaning The cleaning water ejected from the ejection port 838 is used for cleaning the nozzle portion 820 and its surroundings.
  • the nozzle portion 820 is supported with the front portion inserted into the holding portion 816 of the support portion 810 (see FIGS. 14 and 15), and the rear portion is slidably installed while being suspended from the guide rail 814. ing. As shown in FIG. 10, the nozzle portion 820 has a storage position in which the nozzle portion 820 is housed behind the holding portion 816, and as shown in FIG. 17, a buttock in which the nozzle portion 820 protrudes from the holding portion 816. It is configured so that it can move forward and backward between the cleaning position and the bidet cleaning position shown in FIG.
  • the nozzle cover 840 includes a nozzle cover main body 841 and a connecting member 842 (see FIG. 21).
  • a nozzle cover main body 841 for example, a thin stainless steel plate formed into a cylindrical shape is used.
  • the front end surface of the nozzle cover main body 841 is a closed surface, and the rear end surface is an open surface.
  • the connecting member 842 has a substantially cylindrical shape molded from a resin material. Connecting pieces 843 that engage with the nozzle body 830 are formed on both sides of the connecting member 842 (see FIG. 22).
  • a nozzle cover stopper that regulates the sliding range of the nozzle cover 840 is integrally formed.
  • the connecting member 842 is configured so that the sliding range is restricted by abutting on the front stopper receiving portion and the rear stopper receiving portion formed on the support portion 810.
  • a part of the connecting member 842 is fixed and integrated in a state of being inserted into the nozzle cover main body 841 from the opening at the rear end of the nozzle cover main body 841.
  • one ejection opening 844 is provided on the front upper surface of the nozzle cover main body 841.
  • the ejection opening 844 is configured to face the bottom cleaning ejection port 834 and the bidet cleaning ejection port 836 of the nozzle body 830.
  • a drain port 845 for discharging the washing water flowing out into the nozzle cover main body 841 to the outside is provided (see FIG. 18).
  • the inner diameter of the nozzle cover 840 has a dimension slightly larger than the outer diameter of the nozzle body 830. With the nozzle body 830 inserted in the nozzle cover 840, the nozzle body 830 and the nozzle cover 840 have a dimensional relationship that allows them to slide smoothly with each other.
  • a flow control valve 517 is installed on the rear end surface of the nozzle body 830.
  • the flow control valve 517 includes a disc type valve main body 517a and a stepping motor 517b for driving a switching operation (see FIG. 6).
  • the flow control valve 517 is configured to selectively supply cleaning water to the bottom cleaning flow path 835, the bidet cleaning flow path 837, and the nozzle cleaning flow path 839.
  • a water supply port 517c for supplying washing water to the flow control valve 517 is installed (see FIG. 10).
  • a connection tube 802 communicating with the water supply joint 817 of the support portion 810 is joined to the water supply port 517c.
  • connecting means 850 including the connecting member 842 of the nozzle cover 840 and the connecting receiving portion 851 of the nozzle body 830 will be described.
  • a connecting receiving portion 851 is formed on the outer peripheral right side of the rear end portion of the nozzle body 830.
  • the connecting receiving portion 851 is formed with two substantially V-shaped grooves, and the front front concave recess 851a and the rear rear concave recess 851b are arranged at intervals in the front-rear direction.
  • the distance between the front concave portion 851a and the rear concave portion 851b is the same as the distance between the butt washing outlet 834 and the bidet washing outlet 836.
  • the connecting member 842 of the nozzle cover 840 is molded of, for example, a substantially cylindrical resin material.
  • a connecting piece 843 projecting rearward is formed on both sides of the rear portion of the connecting member 842.
  • a substantially V-shaped connecting protrusion 843a protruding inward is formed.
  • the connecting protrusion 843a When the nozzle body 830 is inserted into the nozzle cover 840, the connecting protrusion 843a is constantly pressed against the connecting receiving portion 851 of the nozzle body 830 due to the elasticity of the connecting member 842 of the nozzle cover 840.
  • the connecting protrusion 843a When the connecting protrusion 843a is engaged with the front concave recess 851a or the rear concave recess 851b, the nozzle body 830 and the nozzle cover 840 are connected, and the nozzle cover 840 can be pulled and moved by the nozzle body 830. Will be.
  • FIG. 23 is a perspective view showing the appearance of the spray nozzle 550 of the sanitary cleaning device 100.
  • FIG. 24 is a vertical cross-sectional view of the spray nozzle 550.
  • FIG. 25 is a vertical cross-sectional view for explaining the installation state of the spray nozzle 550 in the sanitary cleaning device 100.
  • FIG. 26 is a front view of the installation state of the spray nozzle 550 in the sanitary cleaning device 100.
  • FIG. 27 is a diagram for explaining the discharge operation of the spray nozzle 550 to the inner surface of the toilet bowl 110.
  • FIG. 28 is a chart showing the output of the water discharge amount variable portion at the rotation angle of the discharge port 550u of the spray nozzle 550.
  • the spray nozzle 550 includes a spray nozzle drive unit 550a, a body 550c, a rotary nozzle 550d, and the like.
  • the spray nozzle drive unit 550a is composed of, for example, a motor or the like, and rotates the rotary nozzle 550d.
  • the body 550c includes an entrance flow path 550b and an entrance hole 550h. The body 550c supplies the cleaning foam, cleaning water, and the like generated by the foam generating unit 560 (see FIG. 6) to the rotary nozzle 550d.
  • the body 550c is configured to rotatably hold the O-ring 550e rotatably by the spray nozzle drive unit 550a which is a motor and the rotary nozzle 550d shaft-sealed by the O-ring 550f inside.
  • An X ring may be used instead of the O ring 550f.
  • the rotary nozzle 550d is fitted with the spray nozzle drive unit 550a via the shaft 550n and is driven to rotate.
  • the spray nozzle 550 of the present embodiment is configured as illustrated above and operates as follows.
  • the cleaning water or cleaning foam generated by the foam generating unit 560 is supplied from the inlet flow path 550b of the body 550c of the spray nozzle 550.
  • the supplied cleaning water or cleaning foam is supplied into the rotating nozzle 550d from a plurality of inlet holes 550h opened around the rotating nozzle 550d.
  • the supplied washing water or washing foam is discharged from the discharge port 550u of the rotary nozzle 550d toward the inner surface of the toilet bowl 110.
  • the spray nozzle 550 is installed on the right side of the center of the main body 200.
  • the reason for this is that the buttock cleaning nozzle 831 or the like, which is a cleaning nozzle for cleaning the local part of the human body, is preferentially arranged in the center. Therefore, the spray nozzle 550 is arranged on either the left or right side of the spray nozzle 550, not in the center. The above arrangement may be reversed.
  • the control unit 130 of the sanitary cleaning device 100 detects the entry of a person with the human body detection sensor 450. At this time, the control unit 130 is set to the rotary foam spraying command (foam coat) mode in which the cleaning foam is sprayed into the toilet bowl 110 while rotationally driving the direction of the discharge port 550u of the spray nozzle 550. With such a configuration, the control unit 130 shifts to the operation of spraying the rotary foam in the toilet bowl 110. Then, the control unit 130 starts the operation of the water pump 516 shown in FIG. Further, the control unit 130 opens the on-off valve 530a of the branch flow path 530.
  • the flow control valve 517 that switches the flow path to the butt cleaning nozzle 831, the bidet cleaning nozzle 832, the nozzle cleaning unit 833, and the like is in the closed state. Therefore, the washing water from the heat exchanger 700 is supplied to the spray nozzle 550 via the branch flow path 530, the check valve 531 constituting the foam generating portion 560, and the foam tank 532. The supplied washing water is discharged from the discharge port 550u of the spray nozzle 550 toward the inner surface of the toilet bowl 110, the butt washing nozzle 831, or the like.
  • control unit 130 drives the spray nozzle drive unit 550a of the spray nozzle 550 to rotate the discharge port 550u of the spray nozzle 550.
  • the washing water or washing foam discharged from the discharge port 550u is sprayed on the entire circumference of the inner surface of the toilet bowl 110, the butt washing nozzle 831, and the like to form a water film or a foam film.
  • the distance from the discharge port 550u of the spray nozzle 550 to the inner surface of the toilet bowl 110 differs depending on the rotation angle direction of the spray nozzle 550.
  • the distance from the discharge port 550u to the inner surface of the toilet bowl 110 is the longest ( Far).
  • the rotation angle of the discharge port 550u is 340 ° (corresponding to the position rotated by 180 ° from the above 160 °)
  • the distance from the discharge port 550u to the inner surface of the toilet bowl 110 is the shortest (closest).
  • control unit 130 controls to change the output of the water pump 516 constituting the water discharge amount variable unit according to the rotation angle (distance) of the discharge port 550u of the spray nozzle 550.
  • control unit 130 detects the user's entry into the toilet room by the human body detection sensor 450, the control unit 130 starts the above control.
  • control unit 130 cleans the water pump 516 while changing the output of the water pump 516 in the range of "high” to “low” according to the rotation angle of the discharge port 550u of the spray nozzle 550, as shown in FIG. 28. Discharge bubbles and the like.
  • control unit 130 increases the output of the water pump 516 at a rotation angle of around 160 ° where the distance from the discharge port 550u to the inner surface of the toilet bowl 110 is the longest (far).
  • control unit 130 reduces the output of the water pump 516.
  • control unit 130 gradually or continuously outputs the output of the water pump 516 from “low” to “low” in the range where the rotation angle of the discharge port 550u of the spray nozzle 550 is from 0 ° to 160 °. Change to “medium”.
  • control unit 130 gradually or continuously changes the output of the water pump 516 from “medium” to “low” in the range where the rotation angle of the discharge port 550u of the spray nozzle 550 is from 160 ° to 340 °. Change.
  • cleaning water or cleaning foam is sprayed within a predetermined height range over the entire circumference of the inner surface of the toilet bowl 110 according to the distance from the discharge port 550u to the inner surface of the toilet bowl 110.
  • the operation of the spray nozzle 550 provided with the rotation control unit described later is exemplified. Therefore, an example is shown in which the output of the water pump 516 changes within the range of the rotation angle of the discharge port 550u from 0 ° to 340 °. However, in the case of the configuration without the rotation restricting portion, the output of the water pump 516 may be changed over the range of one rotation of the rotation angle from 0 ° to 360 °.
  • control unit 130 controls the amount (and speed) of the washing water or washing bubbles ejected from the ejection port 550u according to the rotation angle of the spray nozzle 550, that is, the distance between the ejection port 550u and the inner surface of the toilet bowl 110. ..
  • the control unit 130 sets the output of the water pump 516 to "medium". , Discharge cleaning foam or cleaning water with strong force. With such a configuration, the washing foam or washing water can be sufficiently delivered to the inner surface in front of the toilet bowl 110.
  • the output of the water pump 516 is set to "low” and the washing foam or washing water is the most. Discharge with a weak momentum. With such a configuration, it is possible to prevent the occurrence of problems such as washing foam or splashing of washing water.
  • wash water or wash foam is discharged over the entire inner surface of the toilet bowl 110 to form a water film or foam film.
  • the human body detection sensor 450 detects the user's entry into the toilet room, or when the user operates the spray switch 417 via the main body operation unit 210 or the remote controller 400.
  • the control unit 130 executes so-called toilet foam spraying, in which cleaning foam is sprayed on the inner surface of the toilet bowl 110 in advance before the user uses the toilet bowl 110.
  • the control unit 130 changes the output of the water pump 516 constituting the water discharge amount variable portion as shown in FIG. 28, while changing the output of the toilet bowl 110.
  • the control unit 130 first rotates the spray nozzle drive unit 550a in the normal direction (for example, clockwise) so that the direction of the discharge port 550u of the rotary nozzle 550d is from the rear of the toilet bowl 110 to the front of the toilet bowl 110. Spray the cleaning foam while moving it backwards.
  • control unit 130 reverses (for example, counterclockwise) the spray nozzle drive unit 550a, and returns the direction of the discharge port 550u of the rotary nozzle 550d from the rear of the toilet bowl 110 to the rear of the toilet bowl 110. Spray the cleaning foam while moving in the direction. That is, the control unit 130 rotates the discharge port 550u of the rotary nozzle 550d in the forward and reverse directions over the inner peripheral surface of the toilet bowl 110, and executes a step operation of spraying the cleaning foam by at least one reciprocating rotation operation. ..
  • the control unit 130 controls the output of the water discharge amount variable unit so that the cleaning foam reaches the vicinity of the rim 110a of the toilet bowl 110.
  • the cleaning foam is sprayed on almost the entire circumference (including the entire circumference) of the inner surface of the toilet bowl 110 in advance before use. Therefore, with such a configuration, a foam film is formed on the inner surface from the front to the rear of the toilet bowl 110, and the adhesion of dirt to the toilet bowl 110 can be suppressed in advance.
  • control unit 130 discharges the cleaning foam at a lower output of the water discharge amount variable unit at the time of normal rotation of the spray nozzle drive unit 550a than at the time of reverse rotation of the spray nozzle drive unit 550a. It is preferable to control such a method.
  • the momentum for discharging the cleaning foam is weakened, so that the cleaning foam can be sprayed from the spray nozzle 550 to a close location (position).
  • the direction of the discharge port 550u of the rotary nozzle 550d is set to the draft surface 110b inside the rim 110a of the toilet bowl 110. Cleaning foam is sprayed toward the side closer to.
  • the momentum for discharging the cleaning foam is strengthened, so that the cleaning foam can be sprayed from the spray nozzle 550 to a distant place (position).
  • the direction of the discharge port 550u of the rotary nozzle 550d is directed to the side closer to the rim 110a of the toilet bowl 110. And the cleaning foam is sprayed.
  • the draft surface 110b above the discharge port 115 of the toilet bowl 110 can be covered with cleaning foam.
  • the cleaning foam can be sprayed on almost the entire circumference of the inner surface of the toilet bowl 110 near the rim 110a. Therefore, with such a configuration, a foam film is formed from the draft surface 110b from the front to the rear of the toilet bowl 110 and from the draft surface 110b to the inner surface of the rim 110a, and the adhesion of dirt to the toilet bowl 110 can be effectively suppressed.
  • the spray nozzle 550 is arranged at a position in front of the main body 200 which is placed and installed on the toilet bowl 110 as shown in FIGS. 2, 25, 26, 27 and the like. ing. That is, the spray nozzle 550 is installed on the front side of the front tip position in the state where the nozzle device 800 for washing the human body is projected from the storage position of the cleaning nozzles 831 and 832 to the buttock cleaning or bidet cleaning position. ..
  • the cleaning foam can be sprayed so that the direction of the discharge port 550u of the rotary nozzle 550d is directed to the rear of the toilet bowl 110 during the rotary drive. Therefore, with such a configuration, a foam film of cleaning foam is formed from the front surface to the inner surface of the toilet bowl 110, and the adhesion of dirt to the toilet bowl 110 can be suppressed.
  • the rotation axis Ax of the spray nozzle 550 is tilted in the front-rear direction and the left-right direction, and the spray nozzle 550 is installed in the main body 200.
  • the rotation axis Ax of the spray nozzle 550 is arranged so as to be inclined toward the front side of the toilet bowl 110 toward the lower side of the spray nozzle 550 in the front-rear direction.
  • the rotation axis Ax of the spray nozzle 550 is arranged so as to be inclined toward the cleaning nozzles 831 and 832 arranged in the central portion of the main body 200 with the spray nozzle 550 facing downward in the left-right direction.
  • the direction of the discharge port 550u gradually increases from the discharge port direction AcB to the discharge port direction AcA. Become. Therefore, with such a configuration, the cleaning foam can be sprayed along the vicinity of the rim 110a on the right side of the toilet bowl 110. Further, when the discharge port 550u faces from the front to the rear on the left side of the toilet bowl 110 where the distance to the spraying position gradually decreases, the direction of the discharge port 550u gradually decreases from the discharge port direction AcA to the discharge port direction AcB. Become.
  • the spray nozzle drive unit 550a has a rotary shaft so that the direction of the discharge port 550u of the rotary nozzle 550d is, for example, from the discharge port direction AcB to the discharge port direction AcB via the discharge port direction AcA. It is rotationally driven around Ax. At this time, as described above, the distance from the discharge port 550u to the inner surface of the toilet bowl 110 changes with the rotation of the spray nozzle 550. However, by arranging the rotation axis Ax of the spray nozzle 550 in an inclined manner, the height position of the discharge port 550u of the spray nozzle 550 is changed as shown by the discharge port direction AcA and the discharge port direction AcB.
  • a foam film can be formed from the front of the toilet bowl 110 to the inner surface near the rear rim 110a along the spraying movement locus TR as shown by the dashed arrow in the counterclockwise direction in FIG. 27. Therefore, with such a configuration, it is possible to suppress the adhesion of dirt over the entire inner surface from the front to the rear of the toilet bowl 110.
  • the cleaning foam when the rotary foam is sprayed, the cleaning foam is discharged at a constant output without changing the output of the water pump 516. Therefore, even when the clockwise rotating foam is sprayed, the cleaning foam is sprayed in the opposite direction in the same locus as the spraying movement locus TR as shown by the left-handed dashed arrow in FIG. 27.
  • the rotation axis Ax of the spray nozzle 550 has an inclination angle ⁇ in the front-rear direction shown in FIG. 25 of, for example, 20 degrees, and an inclination angle ⁇ in the left-right direction shown in FIG. 26, for example, 10 degrees. Have been placed.
  • the angle can be arbitrarily changed depending on the shape of the toilet bowl 110, the arrangement position of the spray nozzle 550, and the like.
  • the height position of the discharge port 550u of the spray nozzle 550 is set so as to be lower than the upper end surface 110c of the toilet bowl 110 at any rotation position.
  • forward rotation is described as clockwise rotation when viewed from above in FIG. 27, and reverse rotation is described as counterclockwise rotation, but the present invention is not limited to this.
  • forward rotation may be referred to as counterclockwise rotation when viewed from above, and reverse rotation may be referred to as clockwise rotation.
  • the direction in which the discharge port 550u of the spray nozzle starts to rotate at the time of spraying is referred to as forward rotation, and the return direction is referred to as reverse rotation, and the rotation direction is not particularly limited.
  • the control unit 130 changes the output of the water pump 516 according to the rotation angle of the discharge port 550u of the spray nozzle 550.
  • the cleaning water from the spray nozzle 550 ensures that the cleaning water or the cleaning foam reaches the front, side, and rear of the inner surface of the toilet bowl 110 at different distances from the discharge port 550u of the spray nozzle 550.
  • cleaning foam can be discharged.
  • a water film or a foam film can be formed on a wide range of the inner surface of the toilet bowl 110, and adhesion of dirt to the toilet bowl 110 can be suppressed.
  • control unit 130 and the water pump 516 may be configured to increase or decrease the average level "medium” itself of the output of the water pump 516 so that the reference level of the output of the water pump 516 can be changed. ..
  • the main body operation unit 210 or the remote controller 400 is provided with a level changeover switch for adjusting the average level of the output of the water pump 516.
  • the cleaning water or the cleaning foam can be discharged so as to reach the entire inner surface of the toilet bowl 110.
  • the sanitary cleaning device 100 may be configured so that the height position (relative to the horizontal plane) of the cleaning foam sprayed on the inner surface of the toilet bowl 110 can be arbitrarily changed. With such a configuration, a water film or a foam film can be formed at an arbitrary position on the inner surface of the toilet bowl 110 to suppress the adhesion of dirt to the toilet bowl 110.
  • control unit 130 has described, as an example, discharge control in which the output of the water pump 516 is changed according to the rotation angle of the discharge port 550u of the spray nozzle 550, but the present invention is not limited to this.
  • control unit 130 may control to change the rotation speed of the spray nozzle drive unit 550a according to the rotation angle of the discharge port 550u.
  • the output of the water pump 516 is changed to change the momentum of discharging the washing water or the washing foam.
  • the washing water or the washing foam is surely sprayed to the inner surface of the toilet bowl 110 far from the discharge port 550u of the spray nozzle 550, and the rebound on the inner surface of the toilet bowl 110 near the discharge port 550u of the spray nozzle 550 is effective. Can be suppressed.
  • the spray density of the cleaning foam or the cleaning water becomes sparse at a place where the distance from the discharge port 550u of the spray nozzle 550 to the inner surface of the toilet bowl 110 is long.
  • the spraying density of the washing foam or the washing water becomes dense.
  • the rotation speed of the spray nozzle 550 may be further changed by the spray nozzle drive unit 550a according to the rotation angle of the discharge port 550u.
  • the washing water or the washing foam can be sprayed with a uniform spraying density over the entire circumference of the inner surface of the toilet bowl 110.
  • the spraying density of the washing water or the washing foam can be made uniform to some extent.
  • the spray density can be made more even.
  • the wash foam or wash water can be sprayed over the entire circumference of the inner surface of the toilet bowl 110 with a more uniform spray density.
  • the rotation speed of the spray nozzle 550 is constant, the washing bubbles or washing water discharged to the rear of the toilet bowl 110 at a rotation angle of around 340 °, which is the closest distance from the discharge port 550u of the spray nozzle 550, gather.
  • the spraying density becomes dense. Therefore, the rotation speed of the spray nozzle 550 is maximized.
  • the time for passing the rear vicinity of the toilet bowl 110 of the discharge port 550u of the spray nozzle 550 is shortened. Therefore, with such a configuration, the spraying density of the cleaning foam can be reduced.
  • the distribution of the cleaning foam or the cleaning water sprayed on the inner surface of the toilet bowl 110 can be made uniform (eliminate the shading) by changing the rotation speed of the spray nozzle 550. Therefore, by forming an even foam film, it is possible to more effectively suppress the adhesion of dirt over the entire circumference of the inner surface of the toilet bowl 110.
  • the control unit 130 changes the rotation speed of the spray nozzle drive unit 550a according to the rotation angle of the discharge port 550u of the spray nozzle 550.
  • the rotation speed of the spray nozzle drive unit 550a is gradually reduced (decreased).
  • the direction of the discharge port 550u is a rotation angle toward the rear of the toilet bowl 110 where the distance to the inner surface of the toilet bowl 110 is short, the speed of the spray nozzle drive unit 550a is gradually increased (high speed).
  • the cleaning water or the cleaning foam can be evenly discharged to the front, side, and rear of the toilet bowl 110 at different distances without uneven spraying density. Therefore, with such a configuration, the water film or foam film uniformly formed on the inner surface of the toilet bowl 110 can effectively suppress the adhesion of dirt.
  • the control unit 130 when the control unit 130 detects the entry of a person by the human body detection sensor 450, the control unit 130 sprays the cleaning water or the cleaning foam on the inner surface of the toilet bowl 110 from the spray nozzle 550 in advance, that is, the so-called toilet bubble spraying is executed.
  • the control unit 130 controls the spray nozzle drive unit 550a to automatically stop the rotary nozzle 550d by spraying bubbles while rotationally driving the rotary nozzle 550d, for example, at least once.
  • a water film or a foam film can be formed on the inner surface of the toilet bowl 110 in advance before the user uses the sanitary cleaning device 100. Therefore, with such a configuration, it is possible to effectively suppress the adhesion of dirt to the inner surface of the toilet bowl 110 when the toilet bowl 110 is used.
  • the spray nozzle 550 is rotated once reciprocating to spray the cleaning foam or the cleaning water before use, but the present invention is not limited to this.
  • the number of times the spray nozzle 550 is rotated is arbitrary as long as the number of times the washing foam or washing water to be sprayed spreads sufficiently on the inner surface of the toilet bowl 110.
  • the sanitary cleaning device 100 is configured so that the user can select and set the number of reciprocations of the spray nozzle 550 when spraying the toilet foam by the main body operation unit 210 or the remote controller 400.
  • the rotation direction of the spray nozzle 550 is not particularly mentioned, and the rotation nozzle 550d is configured to rotate once.
  • the reason for this is that when the rotary nozzle 550d of the spray nozzle 550 is rotated all around in only one of the right direction and the left direction, the spraying direction of the washing water or the washing foam is always the same. Therefore, in the present embodiment, an example is shown in which cleaning foam or cleaning water is sprayed on the inner surface of the toilet bowl 110 from two directions of forward and reverse rotation by one reciprocating rotation. With such a configuration, the occurrence of so-called spray omission portions can be further reduced.
  • the reciprocating rotation is not limited to one round trip, and may be set to a plurality of times such as two round trips or three round trips.
  • the rotating nozzle 550d of the spray nozzle 550 is rotated forward (for example, clockwise) from a rotation angle of 0 ° corresponding to the rear side of the toilet bowl 110 to a rotation angle of 340 °. And stop it once. After that, the rotation nozzle 550d is reversed (for example, counterclockwise) from the rotation angle of 340 ° to the rotation angle of 0 °, and is stopped after one reciprocating rotation.
  • a rotation regulating unit (not shown) which is a mechanical stopper regulates the rotatable range of the rotating nozzle 550d of the spray nozzle 550 from a rotation angle of 0 ° to a rotation angle of 340 °. It is preferable to be provided.
  • the rotation control unit is composed of, for example, a protrusion formed on a part of the outer circumference of the rotation nozzle 550d and a rotation control wall of the body 550c.
  • the spray nozzle 550 configured as described above includes a rotation regulating unit that regulates the rotation range, and reciprocates the spray nozzle 550 within a rotatable range that is not regulated by the rotation regulating unit. Then, the washing foam or washing water is sprayed on the inner surface of the toilet bowl 110 from two directions of forward and reverse rotation by reciprocating rotation. With such a configuration, the occurrence of so-called spray omission portions is reduced. Therefore, it is possible to more uniformly spread the cleaning foam or the cleaning water on the inner surface of the toilet bowl 110. Therefore, with such a configuration, it is possible to form a foam film capable of suppressing the adhesion of dirt to the inner surface of the toilet bowl 110 with a small number of spraying times (time).
  • control unit 130 can always recognize the position where the protrusion of the rotary nozzle 550d of the spray nozzle 550 configured as described above abuts on the rotation restricting portion as the origin of the rotation position of the spray nozzle drive unit 550a. Therefore, with such a configuration, it is possible to prevent the occurrence of origin deviation due to the reciprocating operation of the rotary nozzle 550d. Further, with such a configuration, the positional accuracy of the rotation angle of the rotation nozzle 550d with respect to the inner surface of the toilet bowl 110 can be improved. That is, it is possible to reduce variations such as positional deviation with respect to a predetermined position on the inner surface of the toilet bowl 110. Therefore, with such a configuration, the cleaning foam or the cleaning water can be sprayed from the discharge port 550u of the spray nozzle 550 at an accurate position on the inner surface of the toilet bowl 110 at an appropriate discharge output and rotation speed.
  • the sanitary cleaning device 100 may be configured to simply rotate the spray nozzle 550 in the forward and reverse directions with the spray nozzle drive unit 550a.
  • the rotation restricting unit becomes unnecessary, and various operations of the rotary nozzle 550d such as forward / reverse rotation or unidirectional rotation become possible. Therefore, with such a configuration, the rotary nozzle 550d can be operated more appropriately depending on the situation such as dirt on the inner surface of the toilet bowl 110.
  • control unit 130 sets the origin of the spray nozzle 550 to the vicinity of the rotation angle of 160 ° to be inverted, and controls so that the rotation speed gradually decreases in the vicinity thereof. With such a configuration, it is possible to reduce the load applied at the time of sudden reversal of the spray nozzle drive unit 550a.
  • the foam generation unit 560 has an on-off valve in the branch flow path 530 branched from the wash water supply flow path 690 between the water pump 516 constituting the water discharge amount variable unit and the flow control valve 517. It is connected via the 530a and the check valve 531. Then, by opening and closing the on-off valve 530a, the washing water is supplied to the foam generating portion 560 via the branch flow path 530.
  • the foam generation unit 560 is composed of a check valve 531, a foam tank 532, a detergent tank 533, a detergent pump 534, an air pump 535, and the like.
  • the foam tank 532 is connected to the spray nozzle 550 downstream.
  • the foam tank 532 is connected to the detergent tank 533 that supplies the detergent via the detergent pump 534.
  • the foam tank 532 is further connected to the air pump 535.
  • the air pump 535 sends air to the foam tank 532 to generate cleaning foam and the like. Then, the air pump 535 supplies the cleaning water or the generated cleaning foam to the spray nozzle 550.
  • the bubble generating unit 560 configured as described above operates as follows.
  • control unit 130 opens the on-off valve 530a. Then, the control unit 130 drives the water pump 516 to send the washing water from the heat exchanger 700 to the foam tank 532 of the foam generation unit 560. In the foam tank 532, the detergent supplied from the detergent tank 533 by the detergent pump 534 and the washing water supplied from the heat exchanger 700 are mixed.
  • control unit 130 drives the air pump 535 to supply air into the foam tank 532.
  • cleaning foam is generated in the foam tank 532.
  • the generated cleaning foam is supplied to the spray nozzle 550 and is discharged to the inner surface of the toilet bowl 110 from the discharge port 550u of the rotary nozzle 550d.
  • the discharge amount and the discharge momentum (discharge speed and discharge pressure) of the washing water or washing bubbles discharged from the spray nozzle 550 are increased or decreased according to the increase or decrease of the outputs of the water pump 516 and the air pump 535.
  • the washing foam or washing water can be evenly sprayed on the inner surface of the toilet bowl 110. That is, the air pump 535 of the foam generation unit 560 also functions as a water discharge amount variable unit in the same manner as the water pump 516.
  • a flow path switching valve may be provided at the branch portion of the branch flow path 530 and the wash water supply flow path 690.
  • the foam generation unit 560 of the present embodiment includes a foam tank 532 between the on-off valve 530a and the spray nozzle 550.
  • the foam tank 532 is supplied with detergent from the detergent tank 533 to generate cleaning foam.
  • the sanitary cleaning device 100 of the present embodiment is configured such that the cleaning foam generated in the foam tank 532 is discharged from the discharge port 550u of the spray nozzle 550 to the inner surface of the toilet bowl 110.
  • a foam film is formed on the inner surface of the toilet bowl 110 by a cleaning foam containing a detergent, not a mere water film by spraying water or hot water. Therefore, with such a configuration, it is possible to more effectively suppress the adhesion of dirt to the inner surface of the toilet bowl 110.
  • the cleaning foam containing detergent can effectively suppress the odor generated from filth and the like.
  • the cleaning foam gives the user a visually clean image. Therefore, with such a configuration, the comfort feeling of the user can be further improved.
  • the configuration in which the cleaning water or the cleaning foam is sprayed on the inner surface of the toilet bowl 110 when the human body detection sensor 450 detects the entry of a person has been described as an example, but the present invention is not limited to this. ..
  • the spraying switch 417 provided on the main body operation unit 210 or the remote controller 400 may be operated by a person to spray the washing water or the washing foam.
  • the user can operate the spray switch 417 to form a foam film made of cleaning foam containing detergent on the inner surface of the toilet bowl 110 at any time. Therefore, with such a configuration, the inner surface of the toilet bowl 110 can be kept clean.
  • the sanitary cleaning device 100 determines in advance whether to spray the cleaning water or the cleaning foam on the inner surface of the toilet bowl 110 by the user using the spraying selection switch of the main body operation unit 210 or the remote controller 400 (FIG. (Not shown) may be configured to be arbitrarily selected. With such a configuration, it is possible to arbitrarily select whether or not cleaning water or cleaning foam should be sprayed depending on the degree of dirt on the inner surface of the toilet bowl 110 or the generation of odor. Therefore, with such a configuration, wasteful use of the detergent can be suppressed, and cost performance can be improved.
  • control unit 130 may be configured to have a sugi issuing mode that can be selected and instructed by the switch button of the main body operation unit 210 or the remote controller 400.
  • the control unit 130 first opens the on-off valve 530a in a state where the detergent pump 534 that supplies the detergent of the detergent tank 533 of the foam generation unit 560 to the foam tank 532 is stopped.
  • the water pump 516 sends the washing water to the foam tank 532.
  • the sent washing water is supplied from the foam tank 532 to the spray nozzle 550 and discharged into the toilet bowl 110.
  • the route from the foam tank 532 to the spray nozzle 550 is first rinsed with washing water.
  • the detergent remains in the path from the foam tank 532 to the spray nozzle 550 and in the spray nozzle 550, it is washed away with washing water in advance. Therefore, with such a configuration, it is possible to prevent the path from the foam tank 532 to the spray nozzle 550, the clogging of the spray nozzle 550, and the rotation failure of the spray nozzle 550 due to the sticking of the detergent.
  • the inner surface of the toilet bowl 110 can be rinsed with washing water in advance.
  • the detergent pump 534 is in the stopped state during the rinsing operation in the Sugi announcement mode. Therefore, the detergent is not supplied to the foam tank 532, and only the washing water is sent.
  • the path from the foam tank 532 to the spray nozzle 550 is rinsed with the supplied wash water.
  • the washing water rinsed along the path from the foam tank 532 to the spray nozzle 550 is sprayed from the spray nozzle 550 to the inner surface of the toilet bowl 110. Therefore, with such a configuration, the inner surface of the toilet bowl is also washed with washing water at the same time as the washing of the route.
  • rinsing is usually performed with washing water whose temperature is not controlled.
  • the sanitary cleaning device 100 is configured to heat the temperature of the cleaning water to, for example, about 40 ° C. in the heat exchanger 700, supply the heated cleaning water, and perform the rinsing operation. May be. With such a configuration, the solubility of the residual detergent or the like in the washing water can be increased, and a more excellent rinsing effect can be obtained.
  • the above-mentioned susugi issuing mode is set so that the route from the foam tank 532 to the spray nozzle 550 or the inner surface of the toilet bowl 110 is arbitrarily rinsed by operating the susugi switch 223 of the main body operation unit 210 of the user. You may.
  • a sugi lamp 223a such as an LED is provided in the vicinity of the sugi switch 223 of the main body operation unit 210 in which the sugi issuance mode is set. Then, when a predetermined time such as 20 days has elapsed since the previous rinsing was executed, the control unit 130 automatically blinks the sugi lamp 223a. With such a configuration, it is possible to prevent forgetting to rinse and prevent clogging of the path from the foam tank 532 to the spray nozzle 550.
  • the control unit 130 may be configured to change the output of the air pump 535 to disperse the cleaning foam from the discharge port 550u.
  • the cleaning foam can be discharged to the front, side, and rear of the toilet bowl 110 at different distances from the discharge port 550u of the spray nozzle 550 so that the cleaning foam can be effectively delivered. Therefore, with such a configuration, it is possible to form a foam film on the entire inner surface of the toilet bowl 110 and suppress the adhesion of dirt to the toilet bowl 110.
  • control unit 130 is an air pump at a rotation angle of around 160 ° at which the distance from the discharge port 550u of the spray nozzle 550 to the inner surface of the toilet bowl 110 is the longest (far). Increase the output (air pressure) of 535 to large (high). With such a configuration, it is possible to increase the air pressure by the air pump 535 and strengthen the momentum to blow the cleaning foam from the discharge port 550u to a long distance.
  • the output (air pressure) of the air pump 535 is made small (low) near the rotation angle of 340 ° where the distance from the discharge port 550u to the inner surface of the toilet bowl 110 is the shortest (near). With such a configuration, the air pressure by the air pump 535 can be lowered to weaken the momentum of blowing the cleaning foam.
  • control unit 130 adjusts the air pressure discharged from the air pump 535 according to the distance from the discharge port 550u of the spray nozzle 550 to the inner surface of the toilet bowl 110. Therefore, with such a configuration, the cleaning foam can be uniformly and evenly discharged to the inner surface of the toilet bowl 110.
  • the sanitary cleaning device 100 may further include a stain detection unit (not shown) that detects stains on the toilet bowl 110 with an image element such as a CCD (Charge Coupled Device).
  • the control unit 130 drives the spray nozzle 550 to reciprocate the portion where the stain remains based on the detection result of the stain detection unit, and intensively sprays the cleaning foam.
  • the control unit 130 may be configured to rotationally drive the rotation speed of the discharge port 550u of the spray nozzle 550 passing through the dirty portion at a lower speed.
  • the control unit 130 may be configured to further increase the output of the water pump 516 or the air pump 535 as the spray nozzle 550 passes through the dirty portion. With such a configuration, dirt adhering to the inner surface of the toilet bowl 110 can be effectively removed.
  • FIG. 29 is a time chart at the time of spraying rotary foam in the sanitary cleaning device 100 according to the embodiment of the present disclosure.
  • the control unit 130 reverses the detergent pump 534 at the time point N2, for example, for 2 seconds, and then rotates the detergent pump 534 forward at the time point N3.
  • the control unit 130 starts the operation of the water pump 516 and the air pump 535 at the time point N3.
  • detergent, water, and air are supplied into the foam tank 532 to generate cleaning foam.
  • the generated cleaning foam is sprayed on the inner surface of the toilet bowl 110 from the discharge port 550u of the spray nozzle 550. As a result, it is possible to suppress the adhesion of dirt to the inner surface of the toilet bowl 110 and to easily remove the dirt.
  • the discharge port 550u of the spray nozzle 550 is rotationally driven by, for example, the spray nozzle drive unit 550a which is a stepping motor.
  • the control unit 130 sprays bubbles from the discharge port 550u while rotating forward from the stop position at the time point N3 (20 ° in FIG. 27) to the end position of the time point N6 (340 ° in FIG. 27). .. After that, bubbles are sprayed while reversing from the end position of the time point N6 to the stop position of the time point N9, and the process returns.
  • control unit 130 automatically stops the operation of the water pump 516 and the air pump 535 by, for example, timer control. As a result, the rotary foam spraying is automatically terminated.
  • control unit 130 continuously operates the water pump 516 and the air pump 535 from the time point N3 to the time point N11 when the rotary foam is sprayed.
  • control unit 130 intermittently operates the detergent pump 534 so as to rotate forward and stop during the period from the time point N3 to the time point N4, the period from the time point N6 to the time point N7, and the period from the time point N9 to the time point N10. do.
  • the above intermittent operation operation is based on the experimentally obtained result that the detergent, water, and air are efficiently mixed during the rotary foam spraying, and the cleaning foam can be generated more stably.
  • the intermittent operation of the detergent pump 534 can stably generate cleaning foam. As a result, it is possible to prevent wasteful use of the detergent and reduce the trouble of replenishing the detergent.
  • the intermittent operation of the detergent pump 534 is set to operate for 2 seconds in a cycle of 6 seconds, for example.
  • the operation of the heat exchanger 700 is drawn by a broken line in order to show an example of the case where the heat exchanger 700 is executed as needed.
  • the reason for this is that if the temperature of the water supplied from the water pump 516 to the foam tank 532 during rotary foam spraying is lower than 20 ° C., cleaning foam may not be stably generated. Therefore, when the water temperature is low, the washing water is heated by controlling the heating with the heat exchanger 700 so that the temperature becomes, for example, about 20 ° C. Then, it is shown to operate when the heated washing water is supplied to the foam tank 532. As a result, it is possible to prevent a decrease in foaming property and generate and supply preferable cleaning foam to the foam tank 532.
  • the detergent pump 534 is reversed from the time point N2 immediately before the time point N3 when the rotary foam spraying is started to the time point N3.
  • a tube pump is used for the detergent pump 534.
  • the tube pump sends out the detergent solution in the tube by the crushing operation of the roller. Therefore, by the reversing operation immediately before, the detergent solution is made to flow back from the outlet side of the tube to the portion of the crushed tube, and the crushed portion is restored to a cylindrical shape.
  • the control unit 130 rotates the detergent pump 534 in the normal direction while the shape of the tube is restored. With such a configuration, a stable amount of detergent liquid can be delivered to the spray nozzle 550.
  • the control unit 130 executes an operation of returning the spray nozzle drive unit 550a from the stop position to the origin position. Specifically, the spray nozzle drive unit 550a is driven until it comes into contact with the origin position. The spray nozzle drive unit 550a presses the rotation detection micro switch arranged at the origin position. With such a configuration, the control unit 130 recognizes the origin position of the spray nozzle drive unit 550a configured by the stepping motor. After that, the control unit 130 drives the spray nozzle drive unit 550a so as to return to the stop position. The reason for this is that the stepping motor may cause a slip phenomenon due to, for example, an increase in some rotational load.
  • the rotation drive that matches the number of drive steps cannot be performed, and a difference occurs between the number of drive steps and the amount of rotation. Therefore, as described above, the reset operation of the spray nozzle drive unit 550a to the origin position is executed.
  • the stop position which is the start position of the rotary bubble spraying of the spray nozzle drive unit 550a, can be reset to the correct position and the drive can be started. Therefore, with such a configuration, the rotation angle of the spray nozzle 550 can be accurately defined with reference to the origin position of the spray nozzle drive unit 550a, and the rotary foam can always be sprayed at a stable position.
  • the detergent may be stuck around the discharge port 550u of the spray nozzle 550, and the spray nozzle drive unit 550a may not be rotationally driven.
  • a defect in the spray nozzle drive unit 550a can be easily detected depending on whether or not the rotation detection micro switch pressed by the reset operation of the spray nozzle drive unit 550a to the origin position is on or off.
  • the control unit 130 executes the sugi lamp 223a (see FIG. 4) arranged in the main body operation unit 210 with the lighting display described below. Let the user know the problem. With such a configuration, it is possible to encourage the user to operate the above-mentioned sugi switch 223 and execute the sugi operation.
  • the time from the time point N3 at which the rotary foam spraying shown in the time chart of FIG. 29 is started to the time point N12 at the end time is set to, for example, about 15 seconds.
  • about 15 seconds is an example, and may be changed to, for example, about 10 seconds or about 25 seconds according to the size of the toilet bowl 110 or the like.
  • the control unit 130 sets the Sugi lamp 223a to "Chika” or "Chika”. It is lit and displayed so that it repeats one blinking operation. As a result, the user is urged to press the sugi switch 223 to perform the sugi operation.
  • washing is performed for, for example, about 3 minutes while flowing washing water heated to about 40 ° C. by the heat exchanger 700 through the foam generating unit 560 and the spray nozzle 550.
  • the foam generating portion 560, the spray nozzle 550, and the like are rinsed with heated washing water. This prevents the detergent from sticking or clogging the foam generating portion 560, the spray nozzle 550, or the like, and enables stable rotary foam spraying.
  • the detergent or the like solidifies on the spray nozzle 550, and the movement becomes worse.
  • the time until the rotation detection micro switch is pressed is delayed by, for example, about 20% or more with respect to the set rotation bubble spraying time, the Sugi lamp 223a is changed to "Chika, Chika", “Chika, Chika” 2 Turns on and displays so that the blinking operation is repeated once.
  • the user is urged to clean the vicinity of the discharge port 550u of the spray nozzle 550 while pressing the sugi switch 223 to perform the sugi operation while rubbing the vicinity of the discharge port 550u of the spray nozzle 550, for example, with a toothbrush.
  • the sanitary cleaning device 100 is configured to light and display the sugi lamp 223a, thereby urging the user to take action based on the detection of the malfunction of the spray nozzle drive unit 550a.
  • the supply destination of the washing water from the water pump 516 (see FIG. 6) of the water circuit is set from the nozzle device 800 side to the bubble generation unit 560 side. Shows the operation of switching to. Further, at time points N11 to N13, the operation of switching the supply destination of the washing water from the foam generating portion 560 side to the nozzle device 800 side is shown.
  • the control unit 130 closes the flow control valve 517, opens the on-off valve 530a, and switches the supply destination of the washing water to the foam generation unit 560.
  • the control unit 130 closes the on-off valve 530a, opens the flow control valve 517, and switches the supply destination of the washing water to the nozzle device 800.
  • the sanitary cleaning device 100 of the present embodiment is, for example, a flow path switching valve such as a three-way valve arranged at a branching point where the branch flow path 530 is branched from the washing water supply flow path 690. May be configured to do.
  • the time chart of FIG. 29 describes the operation when the user presses the manual foam coat switch 433 of the remote controller main body 401.
  • the seating sensor 330 detects that the user has left the toilet seat 300, and one minute after the user has left the toilet seat 300, the operation described in the time chart of FIG. 29 A similar operation may be performed to disperse cleaning foam on the inner surface of the used toilet bowl 110 and the foam film may be configured to keep the toilet bowl 110 hygienic.
  • Discharge control and action operation to the cleaning nozzle by the nozzle cleaning tube The following describes the ejection control, action and operation to the cleaning nozzles 831 and 832 by the nozzle cleaning tube 870 of the sanitary cleaning device 100. And FIGS. 30 to 32 will be described.
  • FIG. 30 is a time chart at the time of foam cleaning and sterilization of the cleaning nozzles 831 and 832 by the nozzle cleaning tube 870 in the sanitary cleaning device 100 of the embodiment of the present disclosure.
  • FIG. 31 is a cross-sectional view showing the time of foam cleaning and sterilization of the cleaning nozzles 831, 832 in the sanitary cleaning device 100 according to the embodiment of the present disclosure.
  • FIG. 32 is a cross-sectional view showing the time of hot water cleaning and sterilization of the cleaning nozzles 831, 832 in the sanitary cleaning device 100 according to the embodiment of the present disclosure.
  • the control unit 130 reverses the detergent pump 534 at the time point S2, for example, for 2 seconds, and then rotates the detergent pump 534 forward at the time point S3.
  • the control unit 130 starts the operation of the water pump 516 and the air pump 535 at the time point S3.
  • detergent, water, and air are supplied into the foam tank 532 to generate foam.
  • the generated cleaning foam is discharged from the nozzle cleaning pipe 870 to the surface of the cleaning nozzles 831 and 832 from the time point N3 to the time point S11 to clean and sterilize the foam.
  • cleaning bubbles are discharged from the nozzle cleaning tube 870 to the surface of the cleaning nozzles 831 and 832 to clean the dirt containing oil and fat components. It is washed away with foam and the cleaning nozzles 831 and 832 can be kept hygienic.
  • the control unit 130 After being discharged from the nozzle cleaning pipe 870 to the surface of the cleaning nozzles 831 and 832 up to the time point S11, at the time points S11 to S13, the control unit 130 closes the on-off valve 530a, opens the flow control valve 517, and opens the cleaning water.
  • the supply destination is switched to the nozzle device 800.
  • the on-off valve 530a has been described as an example, but the present invention is not limited to this.
  • the sanitary cleaning device 100 is configured to switch the flow path with a flow path switching valve such as a three-way valve, which is arranged at a branch point where the branch flow path 530 is branched from the washing water supply flow path 690. May be.
  • control unit 130 changes the cleaning nozzle 831 (832) from the state in which the cleaning nozzle 831 (832) is housed in the main body 200 as shown in FIG. 31 to the cleaning nozzle 831 (as shown in FIG. 32) for about 60 seconds from the time point S15 to the time point S16.
  • 832) is partially (for example, about 10%) protruding from the main body 200, and the surface of the cleaning nozzle 831 (832) is cleaned and sterilized with hot water at 40 ° C. heated by the heat exchanger 700.
  • the sanitary cleaning device 100 of the present embodiment includes the main body 200 installed in the toilet bowl 110, the heat exchanger 700 for heating the cleaning water, the cleaning nozzles 831 and 832 for cleaning the human body, and the cleaning nozzle 831. , 832 is provided with a cleaning nozzle drive unit 860. Further, the sanitary cleaning device 100 of the present embodiment includes a foam generation unit 560 that generates cleaning foam, a nozzle cleaning pipe 870 that sends cleaning foam from the foam generation unit 560 to the surface of the cleaning nozzles 831 and 832, and a control unit 130. And an operation unit 400 (210) for instructing and setting the control unit 130.
  • the sanitary cleaning device 100 of the present embodiment is configured to discharge cleaning bubbles from the nozzle cleaning pipe 870 to the surfaces of the cleaning nozzles 831 and 832 by the control unit 130. With such a configuration, even if dirt containing oil and fat components adheres to the surface of the cleaning nozzles 831 and 832, cleaning bubbles are discharged from the nozzle cleaning tube 870 to the surface of the cleaning nozzle to clean the dirt containing oil and fat components. It is washed away with foam and can keep the cleaning nozzle hygienic.
  • the cleaning nozzles 831 and 832 are cleaned and sterilized by foam cleaning and kept hygienic, so that the user can use the sanitary cleaning device 100 more safely and comfortably.
  • the foam generating unit 560 When the cleaning foam is discharged from the nozzle cleaning pipe 870 to the surface of the cleaning nozzles 831 and 832, the foam generating unit 560 includes a foam tank 532 in which the cleaning water is sent by the water discharge amount variable unit 516 and a detergent tank 533.
  • the detergent pump 534 that supplies the detergent of the above to the foam tank 532 and the air pump 535 that supplies the air to the foam tank 532 are provided, and the cleaning water or the cleaning foam of the foam tank 532 is discharged from the nozzle cleaning pipe 870. be.
  • the cleaning foam when the cleaning foam is discharged from the nozzle cleaning pipe 870 to the surface of the cleaning nozzles 831 and 832, the detergent of the detergent tank 533 and the cleaning water sent by the water discharge amount variable portion 516 are foamed.
  • the air from the air pump 535 becomes a cleaning foam.
  • the cleaning foam containing the detergent is discharged to the surface of the cleaning nozzles 831 and 832 to be washed away, so that the cleaning nozzles 831 and 832 can be kept hygienic.
  • a flow path 562 leading from the foam generating portion 560 to the nozzle cleaning pipe 870 is branched, and cleaning water is provided on the inner surface of the toilet bowl 110.
  • a spray nozzle 550 that discharges cleaning foam and a spray nozzle drive unit 550a that drives the spray nozzle 550 are provided.
  • the control unit 130 is configured to discharge cleaning foam from the spray nozzle 550 and the nozzle cleaning pipe 870.
  • the sanitary cleaning of the present embodiment is performed.
  • the device 100 is configured so that the flow rate of the cleaning bubbles distributed to the spray nozzle 550 is larger than the flow rate of the cleaning bubbles distributed from the foam generation unit 560 to the nozzle cleaning tube 870.
  • the flow path 562 from the foam generation unit 560 is branched and leads to the flow path 563 leading to the spray nozzle 550 and the nozzle cleaning tube 870.
  • a flow path 564 is formed.
  • the nozzle cleaning at the branch portion 565 is such that the flow rate of the cleaning bubbles distributed to the spray nozzle 550 is larger than the flow rate of the cleaning bubbles distributed to the nozzle cleaning tube 870.
  • the flow path diameter of the flow path 564 leading to the tube 870 is formed to be smaller than the flow path diameter of the flow path 563 leading to the spray nozzle 550.
  • the configuration in which the flow rate at which the cleaning foam is diverted is small on the nozzle cleaning pipe 870 side and large on the spray nozzle 550 side is not limited to the size of the flow path diameter in the branch portion 565.
  • the entire flow path 564 may be made thinner or a part of the flow path 564 may be made thinner so that the diameter of the hose constituting the flow path 564 is smaller than the diameter of the hose constituting the flow path 563. good.
  • the hose diameters of the flow paths 563 and the flow path 564 may be the same, and the flow path diameter of the nozzle cleaning pipe 870 may be reduced.
  • the cleaning foam is sprayed from the spray nozzle 550 to the inner surface of the toilet bowl 110 at the same time as the nozzle cleaning in which the cleaning foam is discharged from the nozzle cleaning pipe 870 to the surface of the cleaning nozzles 831 and 832.
  • it is configured as follows. That is, when the sanitary cleaning device 100 sprays bubbles from the spray nozzle 550 to the toilet bowl 110 by the control unit 130, the spray nozzle drive unit 550a is rotated in the normal direction, and the direction of the discharge port 550u of the spray nozzle 550 is from the rear of the toilet bowl 110.
  • the sanitary cleaning device 100 of the present embodiment is configured such that the cleaning bubbles discharged from the nozzle cleaning pipe 870 to the surface of the cleaning nozzles 831 and 832 flow down to the rear of the toilet bowl 110 as shown in FIG. 31. There is.
  • the control unit 130 rotates the spray nozzle drive unit 550a in the normal direction so that the direction of the discharge port 550u is from the rear of the toilet bowl 110 to the toilet bowl 110.
  • the spray nozzle drive unit 550a is reversed so that the direction of the discharge port 550u of the spray nozzle 550 returns from the rear of the toilet bowl 110 to the rear of the toilet bowl 110, at least one reciprocating rotation drive. do.
  • the cleaning foam can be sprayed on almost the entire circumference of the inner surface of the toilet bowl 110 so that the cleaning foam reaches from the front to the rear of the toilet bowl 110.
  • the cleaning foam discharged to the surface of the cleaning nozzles 831 and 832 is replenished by flowing down to the rearmost part of the toilet bowl 110 where the cleaning foam is difficult to reach only by the spray nozzle 550, and the inner surface from the front to the rear of the toilet bowl 110 is replenished. It is possible to form a foam film and suppress the adhesion of dirt.
  • the present disclosure can be suitably used for a sanitary cleaning device equipped with a cleaning nozzle and the like. It can also be widely used in other water application devices equipped with cleaning nozzles or spray nozzles.

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