JP2005261883A

JP2005261883A - Scatter prevention device for western style toilet

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Publication number: JP2005261883A
Application number: JP2004117363A
Authority: JP
Inventors: Yoji Monno; 洋二門野
Original assignee: Individual
Current assignee: Individual
Priority date: 2004-03-16
Filing date: 2004-03-16
Publication date: 2005-09-29

Abstract

<P>PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To provide a scatter prevention device wherein a smooth scatter prevention wall is provided in the surface of the front 3 of a toilet bowl to prevent urine from scattering onto or out of the toilet at a time when a man relieves himself in a standing posture, the prevention walls go up out of the toilet, following the lifting of a toilet seat and is stored in the toilet with the lowering of the toilet seat, and that permits the relieving of oneself in a normal seated condition in a stored state. <P>SOLUTION: A nearly U-shaped scatter prevention plate 1 having the front 3 and sides 2 and 2' is formed. The scatter prevention plate 1 is turnably attached to the reverse side of the front of the toilet seat 11 through universal joints 6 and 6'. When the toilet seat 11 is raised, the scatter prevention plate 1 turned around a toilet seat turning shaft 14 and rises upward in a direction indicated by an arrow A through the universal joints 6 and turns in a direction indicated by an arrow B with respect to the toilet seat at the same time. The scatter prevention wall is formed on the toilet bowl 12 by the combined movement of the turning in the directions indicated by arrows A and B. <P>COPYRIGHT: (C)2005,JPO&NCIPI

Description

本発明は、男女兼用かつ立位座位兼用の洋式便器において、男性立位小用時に便器上や周囲の床面への飛散防止装置に関するものである。 TECHNICAL FIELD The present invention relates to a device for preventing splattering on a toilet bowl or a surrounding floor surface in a male-sex unisex and standing-position toilet that is used for men standing small.

現在洋式便器は一般家庭用、業務用、公共施設用等で幅広く採用され、その普及率は目覚ましものがある。但し戸建て住宅、マンション、アパートなどを含む一般家庭では、一家族一箇所で男女共同利用が大多数を占めているのが現状であるが、ここに大きな問題や悩みがあることは否定できない。 At present, Western-style toilets are widely used for home use, business use, public facilities, etc., and their penetration rate is alarming. However, in general households including detached houses, condominiums, apartments, etc., the current situation is that gender shared use occupies the majority of each family, but it cannot be denied that there are major problems and problems here.

それは男性小用時、すぐ前には水槽タンク、便座カバー、便座などが立ちはだかり、これらに飛散させてしまう危険が大きいためそれほど前には立てない。かといって少し後にさがると今度は真下の便器上や便器外の床面に飛散させることになる。このように小用時の立つ位置や放出時の的を絞るのに最大限の注意が必要であり、それでも失敗することが度々あり、その結果便器や床の度々の清掃を必要とし、その労力はもちろん衛生的にも大きな問題であった。 When it is used by men, the tank tank, toilet seat cover, toilet seat, etc. are stood immediately in front of it, and they do not stand so far because there is a high risk of splashing them. However, if you look back a little later, it will be scattered on the toilet floor directly below and on the floor outside the toilet bowl. In this way, utmost care is needed to focus on where to stand and when releasing, and it often fails, resulting in frequent cleaning of the toilet and floor. Of course, it was a big problem in terms of hygiene.

このよな問題点に対して、これまで幾つかの飛散防止装置や防止壁の発明と提案がなされているが、いずれの発明においても防止効果や機能性において欠点があり、実用性の点で十分とは言えなかった。以下にその内容を具体的に説明する。 In order to solve this problem, several inventions and proposals for anti-scattering devices and prevention walls have been made so far. However, in any invention, there are drawbacks in prevention effect and functionality, and in terms of practicality. It was not enough. The details will be described below.

特許文献１，３及び４は、便座引き上げ時に便器周囲に飛散防止壁を形成させること、使用後は該飛散防止壁を便座と便器上面の狭い空間に収納すること、そのための手段として防止壁自体を収縮式又は折りたたみ式にすること、などの共通の特徴を持っているがが、これには次のような欠点がある。即ち防止壁は複雑な構造になるばかりでなく、壁面には必然的に凹凸や折り目が生じるため、汚れ易くかつ清掃もし難しいという欠点がある。また使用時ごとに防止壁の収縮と展開が繰り返されるため、実用上耐久性の点でも問題がある。 Patent Documents 1, 3 and 4 describe that a splash prevention wall is formed around the toilet when the toilet seat is lifted, and that the splash prevention wall is stored in a narrow space between the toilet seat and the upper surface of the toilet after use. However, this has the following drawbacks. That is, the prevention wall not only has a complicated structure, but also has a drawback that the wall surface inevitably has irregularities and folds, so that it is easily dirty and difficult to clean. In addition, since the prevention wall is repeatedly contracted and expanded every time it is used, there is a problem in terms of practical durability.

また特許文献２及び３は、防止壁の便座下への収納性の重視とその構造上の制約から防止壁の形成が前面には無く両側面のみにとどまっており、側面よりむしろ重要な前方への飛散に対しては全くの無防備であり、その効果は十分とは言えない。 Further, in Patent Documents 2 and 3, the prevention wall is not formed on the front face but only on both sides because of the emphasis on the storage property of the prevention wall under the toilet seat and the restrictions on the structure. It is completely defenseless against the scattering of, and its effect is not enough.

以上の背景技術に示したとおり、現在の洋式便器には飛散防止に対する特別な対応はとられておらず、また飛散対策として提案されているいずれの特許文献においても何らかの大きな欠点があった
特開２００２−７０１１３号公報特開２００１−４０７３０号公報実開平２−１３９９８４号公報実開昭６１−８８５９７号公報 As shown in the background art above, the current Western-style toilet does not take any special measures against scattering prevention, and any patent document proposed as a countermeasure against scattering has some major drawbacks.
JP 2002-701113 A JP 2001-40730 A Japanese Utility Model Publication 2-139984 Japanese Utility Model Publication No. 61-88597

本発明が解決しようとする課題は、前項背景技術で指摘した問題点や欠点を同時に解決すること。即ち少なくとも前面を含めた両側面との３面を一体的に成形された平滑な飛散防止板を便座下に収納可能に構成させること、と同時に便座の開閉に連動して該防止板の浮上と収納が出来、かつ収納時は通常の男女の座位による用便とその後の洗浄、水洗機能の維持が可能な飛散防止装置を提供することにある。 The problem to be solved by the present invention is to simultaneously solve the problems and drawbacks pointed out in the background art. That is, at least three sides including the front surface are integrally formed so that a smooth scattering prevention plate formed integrally can be stored under the toilet seat, and at the same time, the prevention plate floats in conjunction with opening and closing of the toilet seat. An object of the present invention is to provide an anti-scattering device that can be stored and can maintain a normal stool for men and women, and subsequent cleaning and washing functions.

本発明は前記課題を解決するため、前面と両側面の３面で一体的に構成されるコの字型の平滑な防止板を成形し、該防止板を便座裏又は便器本体に回動自在に取り付けることによって、便座の開閉に連動して回動を伴いながら上昇（防止壁の形成）と下降（収納）を可能とした。 In order to solve the above-mentioned problems, the present invention forms a U-shaped smooth prevention plate integrally composed of three surfaces, a front surface and both side surfaces, and the prevention plate can be freely rotated on the back of the toilet seat or the toilet body. By attaching to the toilet seat, it is possible to move up (form a prevention wall) and move down (storage) while rotating with the opening and closing of the toilet seat.

本発明の飛散防止装置は前方と両側面の３面に飛散防止壁が形成されるため、前方への飛散防止はもちろん、より前方に安心して立位できるため直下への飛散防止にも効果的である。また、便座と連動させるため特別の動作や動力の必要も無く、直接手を触れることも無いので衛生的である。動きも回動を利用しているためきわめて滑らか、かつ静かである。 Since the anti-scattering device of the present invention has anti-scattering walls formed on the front and both sides, it is effective not only for the prevention of scattering to the front, but also for the prevention of scattering directly below because it can stand up more safely. It is. Moreover, since it is interlocked with the toilet seat, there is no need for special operation or power, and it is hygienic because it does not touch the hand directly. The movement is also very smooth and quiet because it uses rotation.

その他の特徴ないし効果として、防止板収納時そのまま通常の座位による用便が可能なことの他、防止板は便座下の便器凹部周囲に収納されているため外見上の違和感も生じない。また、当然のことながら使用のたびに防止板を着脱する必要がない。さらに、防止板に撥水機能、親水機能、消臭機能、抗菌機能などの表面処理を施せば、防止板自体の防汚性、清掃容易性、利便性が向上し、より快適に衛生的に利用できる。 Other features and effects include that the toilet can be used in a normal sitting position when the prevention plate is housed, and that the prevention plate is housed around the toilet recess under the toilet seat, so that there is no uncomfortable appearance. Of course, it is not necessary to attach or detach the prevention plate every time it is used. Furthermore, if the prevention plate is subjected to surface treatment such as water repellent function, hydrophilic function, deodorization function, antibacterial function, etc., the prevention plate itself will be more antifouling, easier to clean and more convenient and more comfortable and hygienic. Available.

図１−Ｂに実施例１の防止板の斜視図を示す。防止板本体１は平滑な左右の両側面２，２’及び前面３で一体的に構成され、その断面は略コの字に成形されている。また両側面２、２’は便器本体凹み部の外形形状に合わせて外側にやや凸状曲面を有する。また前面３の上端４の両端には回動自在な継ぎ手６、６’の一方が取り付けられている。なお前面３上方の開口部７は洗浄用ノズルの出入り口であり、スリット入り薄ゴムで構成され通常は略閉口状態を保っている。 FIG. 1B shows a perspective view of the prevention plate of the first embodiment. The prevention plate main body 1 is integrally formed by smooth left and right side surfaces 2, 2 'and the front surface 3, and its cross section is formed in a substantially U-shape. Moreover, both side surfaces 2, 2 'have a slightly convex curved surface on the outside in accordance with the outer shape of the toilet body recess. Further, one of pivotable joints 6 and 6 ′ is attached to both ends of the upper end 4 of the front surface 3. The opening 7 above the front surface 3 is an entrance / exit of the cleaning nozzle, and is formed of a thin rubber with a slit, and is normally kept in a substantially closed state.

図１−Ａに実施例１の実施形態の側面図を示し本発明装置の作用と効果を説明するが、理解を容易にするため便器本体凹部形状１７及び防止板１については、透視して実線で示した。また本発明と直接関係のない給排水関係の経路や部品については省略又は簡略化した。図１−Ａは便座カバー１０が上方に引き上げられ、便座１１は便器本体１２の上面１３に着座している状態を示す。このとき防止板本体１は回動自在継ぎ手６，６’の他方が便座１１の前方裏面に取り付けられ、便座下の便器本体内の凹部側壁に沿うように収納されている。このとき防止板１は前面上方１５において便器に当接することにより、その姿勢が安定に保たれている。 FIG. 1A shows a side view of the embodiment of Example 1 and explains the operation and effect of the device of the present invention. However, in order to facilitate understanding, the toilet body recessed portion 17 and the prevention plate 1 are seen through to show a solid line. It showed in. In addition, routes and parts related to water supply and drainage that are not directly related to the present invention are omitted or simplified. FIG. 1-A shows a state in which the toilet seat cover 10 is lifted upward and the toilet seat 11 is seated on the upper surface 13 of the toilet body 12. At this time, the prevention plate main body 1 is housed so that the other of the rotatable joints 6 and 6 ′ is attached to the front back surface of the toilet seat 11 and along the concave side wall in the toilet body under the toilet seat. At this time, the prevention plate 1 is kept in a stable posture by contacting the toilet bowl at the upper front 15.

男性小用時便座１１を引き上げるとき、防止板１は自在継ぎ手６，６’を介して便座回動軸１４を中心に図中矢印Ａ方向に円弧状に引き上げられると同時に、防止板１は便座１１に対しては図中矢印Ｂ方向に回動しながら、Ａ方向とＢ方向の複合動によって上方に引上げられる。便座引上げ後における便座１１と防止板１は、図中一点鎖線の位置と姿勢で停止し、その結果便器上方の３方に飛散防止壁が形成される。 When the toilet seat 11 for men is lifted, the prevention plate 1 is lifted in an arc shape in the direction of arrow A in the figure around the toilet seat rotation shaft 14 via the universal joints 6 and 6 ', and at the same time, the prevention plate 1 is attached to the toilet seat. 11 is pulled upward by a combined movement in the A direction and the B direction while rotating in the arrow B direction in the figure. The toilet seat 11 and the prevention plate 1 after the toilet seat is lifted are stopped at the position and posture of the alternate long and short dash line in the figure, and as a result, scattering prevention walls are formed in three directions above the toilet bowl.

前項説明のように防止板の動きは回動によって行うため、作動は極めて軽く滑らかに行えること、及び３方に防止壁を形成させることにより、便器の前後左右の飛散に対して、防止効果を大幅に向上させることができる。 As described in the previous section, since the movement of the prevention plate is performed by rotation, the operation can be performed extremely lightly and smoothly, and the prevention wall is formed in three directions, thereby preventing the front / rear / left / right scattering of the toilet bowl. It can be greatly improved.

小用終了後便座を下に降ろすと、防止板は上昇時と逆の動きにより元の位置に収納されるが、その状態で通常の座位用便に支障は生じない。それは、防止板１が便座１１中央の開口部直上からは見えない所に位置していることにより便の落下とは干渉しないこと。つぎに、用便後の洗浄に対しても、防止板に設けられた開口部７を通して洗浄ノズルの出入りが可能なこと。その後の水洗に対しても、防止板１の下端部全長１６と便器本体凹みの底面１７との間、及び防止板全面の外側１８と便器凹み側面１９との間には、それぞれ一定の間隔２０，２１が確保されているため従来と同等の水流が維持出来るため、従来と同様の水洗機能を維持できること。などの特徴を有することに因る。 When the toilet seat is lowered after the small use is finished, the prevention plate is housed in the original position by the reverse movement of the ascending state, but in this state, there is no problem with the normal sitting seat. That is, the prevention plate 1 does not interfere with the dropping of the stool because it is located in a place where it cannot be seen from directly above the opening at the center of the toilet seat 11. Next, the washing nozzle can be moved in and out through the opening 7 provided in the prevention plate for washing after the stool. Also for the subsequent water washing, there is a fixed distance 20 between the lower end full length 16 of the prevention plate 1 and the bottom surface 17 of the toilet body recess, and between the outer side 18 of the prevention plate whole surface and the toilet recess side surface 19. , 21 can be maintained, so that the same water flow as before can be maintained, so that the same water washing function as before can be maintained. Due to having the characteristics such as.

図２−Ｂに実施例２で使用する防止板の斜視図を示す。この防止板の特徴は、図１−Ｂにおける自在継ぎ手６，６’に’替わって防止板両側面２、２’の後方に一対の軸受け穴８，８’が同一軸心上に設けられていること、及び両側面２，２’の前下方に引上げロッドの一端を回動自在に取り付けるための一対の穴９、９’が設けられていることである。その他の形状的、構造的特徴や作用については実施例１に於ける防止板と同じである。 FIG. 2-B shows a perspective view of the prevention plate used in the second embodiment. The feature of the prevention plate is that a pair of bearing holes 8 and 8 'are provided on the same axis center behind the prevention plate side surfaces 2 and 2' instead of the universal joints 6 and 6 'in FIG. And a pair of holes 9 and 9 ′ for rotatably attaching one end of the pulling rod to the front lower side of both side surfaces 2 and 2 ′. Other shapes and structural features and actions are the same as those of the prevention plate in the first embodiment.

図２−Ａに実施例２の実施形態の側面図を示す。この側面図についても図１−Ａと同様の描き方の基、実施例１と異なるところを説明する。まず防止板１は後方において便器凹部側面に設けられた軸受けボス２２に回動自在に嵌合固定されている。一方前方においては引上げロッド２３の一端が防止板取り付け穴９に、他端が便座１１の前方裏面２４にそれぞれ回動自在に固定されている。 A side view of the embodiment of Example 2 is shown in FIG. This side view will be described in the same manner as in FIG. First, the prevention plate 1 is rotatably fitted and fixed to a bearing boss 22 provided on the side of the toilet recess at the rear. On the other hand, one end of the pulling rod 23 is fixed to the prevention plate mounting hole 9 and the other end is fixed to the front rear surface 24 of the toilet seat 11 so as to be rotatable.

前記の取り付けと構成により、便座の引上げに連動して防止板１は引上げロッド２３を介して回動軸２２を中心に矢印Ｃ方向に回動浮上する。そして便座引上げ後の便座、引上げロッド及び防止板の位置と姿勢は一点鎖線で静止する。このように便器上方前面に３面の飛散防止壁が形成される。 With the attachment and configuration described above, the prevention plate 1 rotates and floats in the direction of arrow C about the rotation shaft 22 via the pulling rod 23 in conjunction with the lifting of the toilet seat. The position and posture of the toilet seat, the lifting rod, and the prevention plate after the toilet seat is lifted are stationary along a one-dot chain line. In this way, three scattering prevention walls are formed on the front upper surface of the toilet bowl.

実施例２における前記説明以外の作用、効果、特徴などについては、実施例１と同じである。 Operations, effects, features, and the like other than the description in the second embodiment are the same as those in the first embodiment.

産業上の効果Industrial effect

本発明装置は、防止板本体が１枚の平滑面の成形品であるため、蛇腹壁の様な多部品の複雑な加工を必要とせず、使用耐久性や製造コストの面で有利である。便器や便座への取り付けが単純であるため、使用中の既存便器への取り付けが比較的容易であること。防止板と便座及び便器とは取り付け部を除き基本的に非接触で一定の隙間を有するため、寸法形状の多種多様な便器に対して汎用性が高く、種類を少なく抑えることができる。防止板の材質をアルミやステンレスのような塑性変形可能な金属板で構成すれば、便器に対する形状の微調整が可能となり、さらに汎用性が高まる。などの特徴を有する。 The apparatus according to the present invention is a molded article having a single smooth surface as the prevention plate body, and therefore does not require complicated processing of multiple parts such as a bellows wall, and is advantageous in terms of durability and manufacturing cost. Because it is simple to install on a toilet or toilet seat, it should be relatively easy to install on an existing toilet. Since the prevention plate, the toilet seat, and the toilet bowl are basically non-contact except for the attachment portion and have a certain gap, the versatility is high for a wide variety of toilet bowls of dimensional shapes, and the types can be suppressed. If the prevention plate is made of a plastically deformable metal plate such as aluminum or stainless steel, the shape of the toilet bowl can be finely adjusted, and versatility is further enhanced. It has the features such as.

実施例１の飛散防止装置を示す側面図The side view which shows the scattering prevention apparatus of Example 1. 実施例１の飛散防止板の斜視図The perspective view of the scattering prevention board of Example 1 実施例２の飛散防止装置を示す側面図The side view which shows the scattering prevention apparatus of Example 2. 実施例２の飛散防止板の斜視図The perspective view of the scattering prevention board of Example 2

符号の説明Explanation of symbols

１飛散防止板１３便器本体上面
２，２’防止板側面１４便座回動軸
３防止板前面１５飛散防止板と便器本体との当接部
４防止板前面上端１６防止板３面の下端
５防止板下端１７便器本体凹み底面
６，６’回動自在継ぎ手１８防止板外面
７開口部１９便器本体側面
８回動自在軸受穴２０防止板下端と便器本体凹み底面との隙間
９，９’引上げロッド取付穴２１防止板外面と便器本体凹み側面との隙間
１０便座カバー２２防止板の回動軸
１１便座２３防止板引き上げロッド
１２便器本体２４防止板引き上げロッドの便座への取付部DESCRIPTION OF SYMBOLS 1 Scatter prevention plate 13 Toilet body upper surface 2, 2 'prevention plate side surface 14 Toilet seat rotating shaft 3 Prevention plate front surface 15 Contact part of scattering prevention plate and toilet body 4 Prevention plate front upper surface 16 Lower end of prevention plate 3 surface 5 Prevention Lower end of the plate 17 Bottom surface of the toilet body recess 6, 6 'rotatable joint 18 Preventive plate outer surface 7 Opening 19 Side surface of the toilet body 8 Rotary bearing hole 20 Clearance between the lower end of the prevention plate and the bottom surface of the toilet body recess 9, 9' Mounting hole 21 Clearance between outer surface of prevention plate and toilet body recess side surface 10 Toilet seat cover 22 Rotating shaft of prevention plate 11 Toilet seat 23 Prevention plate lifting rod 12 Toilet body main body 24 Attachment portion of prevention plate lifting rod to toilet seat

Claims

平滑な左右両側面と前面とで一体的に構成され、上視では略コの字に成形された飛散防止板を有すること。及び該飛散防止板を便座又は便器に対して回動自在に取り付けること。及び便座引上げに連動して該飛散防止板が回動によって便器上方に浮上し、便器上前方に３面の飛散防止壁を形成させることを特徴とする洋式便器用飛散防止装置。Consisting of smooth left and right side surfaces and a front surface, and having an anti-scattering plate formed in a substantially U shape when viewed from above. And attach the anti-scatter plate to the toilet seat or toilet. In addition, the scattering prevention device for a Western-style toilet is characterized in that the scattering prevention plate floats above the toilet bowl in conjunction with the lifting of the toilet seat, and forms three scattering prevention walls on the front of the toilet bowl.

請求項１において、飛散防止板の表面に撥水機能、親水機能、消臭機能、抗菌機能のいずれかの機能又は二つ以上複数の機能を有する表面処理を施したことを特徴とする洋式便器飛散防止装置The western-style toilet according to claim 1, wherein the surface of the scattering prevention plate is subjected to a surface treatment having any one of a water repellent function, a hydrophilic function, a deodorizing function, an antibacterial function, or two or more functions. Anti-scattering device

請求項１，２の飛散防止装置を組み込んだ便座セット、および便座を含む便器セットToilet seat set incorporating the scattering prevention device according to claim 1 and 2, and a toilet set including the toilet seat