JP2001340247A - Shower equipment - Google Patents

Abstract

PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To provide a reliable and simple full-body shower device in a bathroom. SOLUTION: This shower device comprises a showering means 12 with a plurality of shower nozzles disposed thereon and shower-integrated cold air shielding means 27a and 27b which cover the whole or a part of a bather's body 17 facing the showering means 12 and have shower nozzles 26a and 26b.

Description

DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION

[0001]

BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION 1. Field of the Invention The present invention relates to a shower device which can take a shower around a body in a simple manner in a bathroom.

[0002]

2. Description of the Related Art A conventional shower apparatus of this type is disclosed in Japanese Utility Model Laid-Open No. 5-68392 or Japanese Patent Laid-Open No. 6-22878.
And Japanese Patent Application Laid-Open No. 9-830619 were common. First of all,
No. 68392 discloses a shower apparatus shown in FIG.
As shown in FIG. 1, the apparatus is provided with a nozzle elevating means 1 operated by water pressure and a hand shower nozzle 2. Washing fitting 3
A water mixing tap 3 is provided on the primary side, which is connected to a water stop pipe and a hot water pipe on the primary side. On the secondary side, one of the ports communicates with the faucet 4 and the other port has the switching valve 3 (operation of the switching knob 5). ) Communicates with the nozzle elevating means 1 and the hand shower nozzle 2. The nozzle elevating means 1 is vertically moved up and down by water pressure, and the appropriate position is set by stopping the water pressure at an appropriate position by a knob 6 or lowering the water pressure by releasing the water pressure and stopping at an appropriate position.

A shower device (not shown) described in Japanese Patent Application Laid-Open No. 6-22878 is connected to a fixed nozzle and a hand shower nozzle from a secondary side of a hot / water mixer tap via a switching valve. . The switching valve, the fixed nozzle, and the hand shower nozzle are all provided in the main body case, and the temperature of the fixed nozzle and the shower of the hand shower and the amount of hot water can be adjusted on the front panel of the main body case.

[0004]

However, the above-mentioned conventional Japanese Utility Model Laid-Open No. 5-68392 and Japanese Patent Laid-Open No. 6-22878.
In the shower device described in Japanese Unexamined Patent Application Publication No. HEI 9-86, the human body can only receive a shower in one direction with respect to the posture toward the main body. Or the method of moving to the left and right has a corresponding shower effect, but it is hard to shower on the body opposite to the posture where the human body is facing the main body or on both sides, so I feel chilly and take a bath Feeling weakens. In addition, the air around the showers is warmed up and becomes an updraft, which invites the cool air from around the main body toward the human body, which is also a cause of increased chills. For this reason, it is necessary to rotate the human body appropriately and warm the body as quickly as possible. Therefore, in addition to the inability to take a relaxing shower, the elderly were shunned and won. In the conventional shower apparatus disclosed in Japanese Patent Application Laid-Open No. 9-830619, it is considered that the method of manually opening the nozzle arm and taking a shower is considered to have a good shower bathing sensation. There is a problem that it is necessary to stop the nozzle arm and accommodate the nozzle arm, which is troublesome.

[0005]

SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION In order to solve the above-mentioned problems, according to the present invention, a shower means sprayed from a shower nozzle extends and contracts or moves to an arbitrary position in a direction surrounding a human body, and the arm means. A connecting means for supplying a fluid flowing from the arm means to the shower nozzle via a hose, a shower device main body and the entire circumference of the human body facing the main body or one of them. It is composed of a shower-integrated cold air shielding means which surrounds the section, blocks the flow of cold air from around and has a plurality of shower nozzles.

According to the invention, even when the human body is standing or sitting on a chair, the nozzle from the arm means and the shower-integrated cold air shielding means extends or moves toward the front of the human body so as to wrap around the human body. To do
The shower can also be received on the body on the opposite side of the posture where the human body is standing or sitting in front of the main body, or on both sides. At the same time, the shower-integrated cold air shielding means blocks cold air entering from around, so that the human body can take a shower bath from the entire circumference as if in a capsule space. As a result, there is no need to turn the human body itself, and a relaxing shower bath can be performed while suppressing chills in the initial stage.

[0007]

DESCRIPTION OF THE PREFERRED EMBODIMENTS The present invention can be carried out in the form described in each claim. According to claim 1, a shower means provided with a plurality of shower nozzles and a shower face facing the shower means are provided. Since the shower device is composed of a shower-integrated cold air shielding means that surrounds the entire circumference or part of the human body and has a shower nozzle, the arm can be used even when the human body is standing or sitting in a bath chair. As the body is wrapped in the human body by the nozzle from the means and the shower-integrated cold air shielding means, the shower is received for the posture where the human body is facing the main body and the body on the opposite side, without turning the human body itself A relaxed shower bathing feeling can be obtained. At the same time, the shower-integrated cold air shielding means suppresses the ingress of cold air from around, so that chills are reduced and the warm bath feeling can be felt more quickly. As a result, heat loss is reduced and energy saving is achieved.

According to another aspect of the present invention, a shower nozzle, arm means for expanding or contracting the shower nozzle to an arbitrary position, driving means for driving the arm means, and a human body facing the arm means are provided. Since the shower device is configured from a shower-integrated cold air shielding means that surrounds the circumference, or a part thereof, and is provided with a shower nozzle,
Even if the human body is standing or sitting, the telescopic or moving arm extends or moves to any position in front of the human body so as to wrap around the human body, so it must be on the opposite side of the posture toward the main body. On the other hand, since the shower can be received from the shower nozzle arranged on the arm and the shower from each nozzle of the cold air shielding means integrated with the shower, it is not necessary to turn the human body itself, and the entire circumference shower can be received. A relaxed shower bathing feeling can be obtained. Furthermore, since the shower-integrated cold air shielding means suppresses the inflow of cool air from around, chills are reduced and the warm bath feeling can be felt more quickly. As a result, heat loss is reduced and energy saving is achieved.

According to the third aspect of the present invention, since the shower apparatus is provided with the moving means capable of moving the shower-integrated cold air shielding means to an arbitrary position, the shower-integrated cold air shielding means can be provided in an optional manner. , The shower-integrated cold air shielding means can be extended or retracted to an optimal position where a person with different shoulder widths and heights does not feel cold even if the body is different. . As a result, it is possible to take a relaxing shower bath. On the other hand, when the shower bathing is completed, the shower-integrated cold air shielding means can be extended or contracted or moved to a position where it does not interfere with the moving means.

According to the fourth aspect of the present invention, since the shower device is constituted by moving means that enables the shower-integrated cold air shielding means to be drawn out to an arbitrary position, the shower-integrated cold air shielding means can be operated by hand. Alternatively, the shower-integrated cold air shielding means may be moved to an arbitrary position by a moving means using fluid pressure or the driving force of an electric motor, for example, in a rotating direction (surface direction of the shower-integrated cold air shielding surface) or a pulling direction (shower). It draws out (in a direction parallel to the integrated cold air shield surface), and it is possible to appropriately and optimally cope with children, adults, persons with physical disabilities and those who need care. When not in use, it can be moved to the vicinity of the main body installation wall, and can be easily stored out of the way.

According to a fifth aspect of the present invention, the shower-integrated cold air shielding means constitutes a shower device from a flexible shielding portion.
Or it is made of a flexible shielding part that has a high degree of freedom in expansion, contraction, bending, or folding such as blinds, so it is lightweight and compact when you draw out the shower-integrated cold air shielding means, and when you do not use it, it is not bulky and does not get in the way. Structure can be expected and resource saving can be achieved.

According to a sixth aspect of the present invention, there is provided a moving means comprising a rotating wheel provided in a shower device and a sliding guider which moves in conjunction with rotation of the rotating wheel, and a sliding guider and a shower nozzle. Since the shower device is provided with the shower-integrated cold air shielding means provided and attached, the shower-integrated cold air shielding means housed in the main body at the time of use is pulled out along with the sliding contact guider, and the cold air is drawn out. It can be used as a cut-off, and can be pushed into the main body after the shower is completed, so that the shower-integrated cold air shielding means that is not bulky can be obtained by a simple operation method.

[0013] According to claim 7, the shower device is constituted by a moving means in which the shower-integrated cold air shielding means can be moved to an arbitrary position using the driving force of an electric motor or the pressure of a fluid. It is possible to use either the electric or hydraulic system, which simplifies the mechanism, improves controllability, improves convenience and safety, and has a wide range of consumer needs. Can be handled.

[0014]

Embodiments of the present invention will be described below with reference to the drawings.

(Embodiment 1) FIG. 1 is a side view of a shower device according to a first embodiment of the present invention, and FIG. 2 is a front view of the shower device of the first embodiment. FIG. 3 is a top configuration diagram of the shower device according to the first embodiment.

The shower apparatus shown in FIGS. 1, 2 and 3 is a composite shower comprising arm means 11a and 11b having shower nozzle heads 10a and 10b disposed at the tip of the arm and shower means 12 having a plurality of shower nozzles arranged. Means 13, driving means 14 for driving the arms of the arm means 11a and 11b, connecting means (not shown) for guiding the hot and cold mixed fluid from the external mixing tap to the composite shower means 12 via a hose, and a housing. Body means 15, hung on bathroom wall 16, extending arm means 1
Also shown is a state in which the shower jets from the shower nozzles 1a and 11b are received on the front surface of the seated human body 17. The dashed line indicated from the tip of each nozzle indicates the spray state of the shower.

The arm means 11a and 11b are formed by stacking arc-shaped pipes having different diameters into a tubular shape, and fixed cylinders 18a and 18b corresponding to outer pipes, and sliding arms 19a and 19b located at inner pipes. The fixed cylinders 18a and 19b move under the action of the pressure of the fluid flowing into the fixed cylinders 18a and 18b so that the sliding arms 19a and 19b do not slide more than necessary.
a, 18b, slide stoppers (not shown), which are locked to the ends of the sliding arms 19a, 19b, so that the fluid flowing in from the cylinder inlet port is used for the fixed cylinder 1
8a, 18b and the sliding arms 19a, 19b, are disposed between the sliding arm and the fixed cylinder so as not to leak from the sliding arms 19a, 19b.
A first seal portion (not shown) for driving the first cylinder 19b, a spring storage chamber (not shown) formed between the fixed cylinders 18a and 18b and the slide stopping portion, and a spring storage chamber and the first seal portion. (Not shown).

Accordingly, the driving means 14 is constituted by an acting force acting on the first seal portion (not shown) by receiving the fluid pressure and a restoring force of a spring disposed between the slide stopping portion. When the flow of the fluid is stopped, the acting force due to the fluid pressure becomes zero, and the arm means 11a and 11b are pushed back by the restoring force of the spring. When the expanding and contracting arm means 11a and 11b, the shower nozzle, and the like are arranged on both left and right sides, the numbers a, b
Are added and distinguished.

The shower nozzle heads 10a and 10b
Is composed of shower nozzles 21a, 21b, 22a, 22b mounted in the nozzle heads 20a, 20b.

Further extending and contracting arm means 11a and 11b
Are arranged facing each other in a direction in which the extending arm extends outward from the protrusion, and the shower nozzle head 10
a, 10b or shower nozzles 21a, 21b, 2
2a and 22b themselves are arranged so as to be inclined so that the shower direction moves in a three-dimensional direction with respect to the human body so that the shower direction wraps around the front of the human body along the trajectory of the extending arm. Further, the shower means 12 includes shower nozzles 23, 24a, 24b, 25 arranged at fixed positions.
a, 25b.

In order to supply a fluid to the arm means 11a and 11b and the shower means 12, a fluid circuit which flows from a fluid supply source such as a mixing tap to the arm means 11a and 11b via the hose through the hose and to the shower means 12 via the hose. Are configured in parallel.

Also, a plurality of shower nozzles 26a project from both sides of the main body so as to wrap both sides of the human body.
26b, a shower-integrated cold air shielding means 27a,
27b is provided. In addition, the arm means that expands and contracts
An articulated moving arm may be used.

Next, the operation and operation will be described. The human body is seated with his / her back in front of the shower device, and a connection port of a hand shower and a connection means of the present shower device are connected through a part of an external mixer tap. Are connected via a hose, and the fluid is passed through a connecting means, and the fixed cylinder 1 is connected via a tube.
8a and 18b, the fluid pressure applied to the pressure receiving surface of the first seal portion of the driving means 14 pushes up the sliding arms 19a and 19b which move integrally with the first seal portion and in an arc shape, and at the same time, push the shower nozzle head 10a, 10b also moves toward the front of the human body. From this fixed cylinder 18
a, 18b flows toward the shower nozzle heads 10a, 10b, the shower nozzles 21a, 21b.
b, 22a and 22b. At the same time, the fluid flowing to the shower nozzle means 12 via the connection means is jetted from the shower nozzles 23, 24a, 24b, 25a, 25b to the back of the human body. Further, the air is sprayed from the shower-integrated cold air shielding means 27a and 27b toward the human body.

When the fluid from the mixing tap is stopped and the fluid is stopped by the connecting means, the fixed cylinder 18a,
The inflow to 18b is stopped, and no fluid pressure is applied to the mold flange portion of the first seal portion of the driving means 14. As a result, the telescopic arm means 11a, 1
1b is returned so as to fit in the rear housing 15.

The connecting means may be provided with an internal or external dead water drainage means (not shown).
If the flow of the mixed fluid is stopped, the dead water drainage means operates in response to a phenomenon in which the fluid pressure is reduced, and the inside of the telescopic arm means 11a, 11b is provided. Since the fluid is discharged to the outside, the return of the sliding arms 19a and 19b due to the restoring force of the spring is more smoothly performed.
Needless to say, it operates quickly.

The arm means 11a, 11b which extend and contract
Is that the trajectory of the arm alone expands and contracts two-dimensionally in the shape of an arc, but the trajectory of the extending arm 11a, 11b is set in a direction in which the trajectory of the arm expands, and the shower nozzle head 10a, 10b or the shower nozzle 21a , 2
1b, 22a, and 22b are attached at an angle, and shower-integrated cold air shielding means 27a and 27b are formed so as to surround the entire circumference or a part of the human body, and shower nozzles 26a and 26b are arranged on this. Since it is provided, a shower pattern is formed in a direction surrounding the human body, that is, a so-called three-dimensional spray pattern is formed on the human body.

Arm means 11a, 11b which extend and contract further
Are arranged opposite to each other, and in addition, the shower nozzle 26a from the shower-integrated cold air shielding means 27a, 27b,
Since the shower is performed from the front and both sides of the human body by 26b, the shower range surrounding the human body is expanded. In addition, a shower is received over the front and the back of the human body by adding the shower means 12 in which a shower nozzle is fixedly provided. When the shower is stopped, the telescopic arm means 1
Since the sliding arms 19a and 19b of 1a and 11b can be housed inside the main body, a configuration that does not obstruct the bathroom can be obtained.

In general, the jet flow of the fluid jetted from the fixed shower nozzle to the back surface causes a cold air current to be entrained from around the main body, and feels chilly on the back surface.
Cold air entrainment can be suppressed by the shower-integrated cold air shielding means that covers the human body, and at the same time, chills can be suppressed and the warm bath feeling can be increased by a warm bath shower from a shower nozzle attached to the cold air shielding means.

In the first seal portion, the driving means 1
In consideration of the fact that the acting force applied to the pressure receiving surface of the first seal portion of No. 4 is proportional to the difference in the fluid pressure applied before and after the first seal portion, the better the sealing property, the greater the acting force, and the stable operation. Needless to say, this is obtained.

In the shower apparatus of the present invention, if a mixing tap is provided in the apparatus, hot water and water are taken in, respectively.
A configuration is also possible in which the mixing tap is adjusted to an appropriate temperature at hand and a shower bath can be performed. Alternatively, as a method of using the externally provided mixing tap as it is, a connection port for a so-called existing mixing tap for a hand shower is connected to the connection port of the present invention via a hose, and the hand shower and the apparatus of the present invention are connected. If the switching valve for switching is provided internally, the shower device of the present invention can be used not only for shower bathing but also for hand shower.

(Embodiment 2) FIG. 4 shows a top view of a shower-integrated cold air shielding means 2 according to Embodiment 2 of the present invention.

In the second embodiment, the shower-integrated cold air shielding means 30a and 30b are flexible and bendable shielding portions (curtin type, blind type or accordion type, gooseneck type, etc.) 31a and 31b and support them. Flexible frames 32a, 32b,
It is composed of columns 33a and 33b. Further, shower nozzles 26a and 26b are disposed on the shielding portions 31a and 31b, respectively, and a fluid flow path circuit is configured to enable shower injection.

The components having the same reference numerals as those in the first embodiment have the same structure, and a description thereof will be omitted.

Next, the operation and function will be described. When taking a shower, the shower-integrated cold air shielding means 30a,
Since 30b is configured to be movable in a flexible manner, the shower-integrated cold air shielding means 30a and 30b can be moved in a curved manner so as to surround the buttocks, waist, flank, scapula, etc. of the human body 17 by hand-held operation. As a result, the entrainment of cold air from the periphery of the main body, which may occur when taking a shower, can be suppressed by the shower-integrated cold air shielding means 30a, 30b, and the nozzle 26 of the shower-integrated cold air shielding means itself.
a, from the 26b, it is possible to reduce the chills, the speed until the feeling of warm bath becomes faster,
Satisfaction of shower bathing is obtained. After the shower bath, the shower-integrated cold air shielding means 30a, 30b can be returned along the wall surface by hand-held operation in the same manner as described above. Is also obtained.

(Embodiment 3) FIG. 5 is a top view of another embodiment 3 of the shower-integrated cold air shielding means of the present invention.

In the third embodiment, the shower-integrated cold air shielding means 36a, 36b is provided with a shielding portion 37 for shielding cold air.
a, 37b, supporting frames 38a, 38b and supporting columns 39a, 39b, and the frames 38a, 38b.
b and the shielding portions 36a, 3b via the columns 39a, 39b.
It is composed of rotating shafts 40a and 40b attached to the main body for rotating and removing the 6b. In addition, the shower nozzles 26a, 26b are provided on the shielding portions 37a, 37b.
Are provided, and a fluid flow path circuit is configured to enable shower injection.

The components having the same reference numerals as those in the first embodiment have the same structure, and a description thereof will be omitted.

Next, the operation and function will be described. When taking a shower, the shower-integrated cold air shielding means 36a,
36b is a shower-integrated cold air shielding means 36a, 36b because the rotating spindles 40a, 40b can be rotated in and out of the spindle.
Can be moved so as to surround the buttocks, waist, flank, scapula, etc. of the human body 17. As a result, it is possible to suppress the entrapment of cold air from around the main body, which may occur when taking a shower, and to use the nozzles 26a and 26b of the shower-integrated cold air shielding means itself.
Because it is showered from, you can reduce chills,
The speed up to the feeling of warm bathing becomes faster, and the satisfaction of shower bathing is obtained. After the shower bathing is completed, the shower-integrated cold air shielding means 36 can be held by hand in the same manner as above.
Since a and 36b can be returned to the state shown in 41a and 41b along the wall surface, they do not become an obstacle even in a small bathroom and can be effectively used. As a drive source for moving the cool air shielding means 36a and 36b in and out around the rotation support shafts 40a and 40b, the rotation power of a person's hand or the rotation power of a motor can be used. Further, the shielding portions 37a and 37b may be formed of a material such as a curtain for weight reduction.

(Embodiment 4) FIG. 6 is a top view of a shower-integrated cold air shielding means according to a fourth embodiment of the present invention.

In the fourth embodiment, the shower-integrated cold air shielding means 45a, 45b is provided with a shielding portion 46 for shielding cold air.
a, 46b, supporting columns 47a, 47b supporting the same, and locking to the shielding portions 46a, 46b, and fixed rails 48a,
Sliding guider 49 for stably moving in and out of 48b
a, 49b and the shielding part 4 from the fixed rails 48a, 48b.
A stopper 50 provided at the end of the fixed rails 48a, 48b in order to stop the movable rails 6a, 46b through the sliding contact guiders 49a, 49b so as not to move more than a certain amount.
a, 50b. Sara said shielding part 37
a, 37b are provided with shower nozzles 26a, 26b,
A fluid flow path circuit is configured to enable shower injection.

The components having the same reference numerals as in the first embodiment have the same structure, and the description is omitted.

Next, the operation and the operation will be described. When taking a shower, the shielding portions 46a, 4b are provided along the fixed rails 48a, 48b via the columns 47a, 47b in an arc shape.
6b is pulled out by hand and the cold air shielding means 45a, 45b
Can be moved so as to surround the buttocks, waist, flank, scapula, etc. of the human body 17. As a result, it is possible to suppress the entrapment of cold air from around the main body, which may occur when taking a shower, and to use the nozzles 26a and 26b of the shower-integrated cold air shielding means itself.
Since the shower is performed from the beginning, chills can be reduced, and the speed at which a warm bath feeling is felt is increased, so that the satisfaction of taking a shower bath can be obtained. After the shower bath,
Cold air shielding means 36a, 36b by hand-held operation as above
Can be pushed back along the fixed rails 48a, 48b, so that it does not become an obstacle even in a small bathroom and an effective space can be used.

(Embodiment 5) FIG. 7 is a top view of a shower-integrated cold air shielding means according to a fifth embodiment of the present invention.

In the fourth embodiment, the shower-integrated cold air shielding means 55a and 55b have a structure in which a water pressure responsive moving means is provided, and the shielding sections 56a and 56b for shielding cold air.
And columns 57a, 57b and frame 5 supporting the same
8a, 58b and the frames 58a, 58b so that the fluid pressure works effectively.
b, and fluid cylinders 60a, 60b provided in the form of pistons so that fluid pressure can act on the flanges 59a, 59b so that they can be moved in and out.
b and stoppers 61a and 61b fixed to the fluid cylinders 60a and 60b and slid while sliding in the fluid cylinders 60a and 60b, and provided at the tips so as not to move more than a certain amount. The fluid is supplied to the fluid cylinders 59a, 59 via the fluid introduction ports 62a, 62b.
And act on the flange portions 59a, 59b to drive the frames 58a, 58b. The shielding portions 56a and 56b are mounted between the columns 57a and 57b and the stoppers 61a and 61b, and are attached to the frames 58a and 58b.
It is configured to expand and contract integrally with the movement of b. Further, when the supply of the fluid is stopped, a spring is provided so as to push the fluid back into the fluid cylinders 60a, 60b via the frames 58a, 58b. Sara said shielding part 56
a, 56b are provided with shower nozzles 26a, 26b,
A fluid flow path circuit is configured to enable shower injection.

The components having the same reference numerals as in the first embodiment have the same structure, and the description is omitted.

Next, the operation and the operation will be described. When the shower is taken, a fluid flows into the fluid cylinders 60a and 60b through the fluid inlets 62a and 62b, and the fluid acts on the flange portions 59a and 59b. Frame 58
a and 58b are driven. From this, the frames 58a, 58
b extends along the fixed rails 48a and 48b in an arc shape, and at the same time, the shielding portions 46a and 46b are also drawn out and expanded. Therefore, the cold air shielding means 55
a and 55b can move so as to surround the buttocks, waist, flank, scapula, etc. of the human body 17. As a result, it is possible to suppress the entrainment of cold air from the surroundings of the main body, which can occur when taking a shower, and to use the nozzle 26 of the shower-integrated cold air shielding means itself.
Since the shower is also performed from a and 26b, the chill can be reduced, and the speed until the feeling of warm bathing is increased, and the satisfaction of bathing in the shower can be obtained. When the shower bath is completed, the operation reverse to the above, that is, when the supply of the fluid is stopped, the acting force acting on the flange portions 59a and 59b becomes zero, and the frame 58 is restored by the restoring force of the spring.
a, 58b are pushed back into the fluid cylinders 60a, 60b. In this way, the shower-integrated cold air shielding means 55
Since a and 55b can be pushed back, it does not become an obstacle even in a small bathroom, and space can be used effectively.

(Embodiment 6) FIG. 8 is a top view of a shower-integrated cold air shielding means according to a sixth embodiment of the present invention.

In the fifth embodiment, the shower-integrated cold air shielding means 65a, 65b has a moving means for the electric motor, and shields 66a, 66b for shutting off cold air, supporting columns 67a, 67b and a frame 68a for supporting the same. , 68b
And a feed rack 69a, 69b attached to the frames 68a, 68b, and a forward / reverse electric motor that meshes with the feed racks 69a, 69b and provides rotational power via gears 70a, 70b provided. It comprises motors 71a and 71b. 72a and 72b are the frames 68
The feed guider for stably moving a and 68b is shown. In addition, shower nozzles 26a and 26b are disposed on the shielding portions 66a and 66b, respectively, and a fluid flow path circuit is configured so as to be able to perform shower injection.

The components having the same reference numerals as those of the first embodiment have the same structure, and the description is omitted.

Next, the operation and function will be described. When taking a shower, the electric motor is turned on in the forward rotation direction.
The frames 68a, 68b and the shields 66a, 66b are moved by the power along with the movement of the feed racks 69a, 69b.
Spreads around the buttocks, waist, flank, scapula, etc. of the human body 17 and moves. As a result, it is possible to suppress the entrapment of cold air from around the main body, which may occur at the time of bathing in the shower, and the nozzles 26a, 26 of the shower-integrated cold air shielding means themselves.
Since the shower is performed from b, the chilliness can be reduced, and the speed until the feeling of warm bathing is increased, and the satisfaction of taking a shower bath can be obtained. After the shower bath,
The operation reverse to the above, that is, the electric motor is switched to the direction of reverse rotation, and the frame 68 is moved via the feed racks 69a and 69b.
a, 68b and the shielding parts 66a, 66b are stored in the folding direction. Since the cold air shielding means 65a and 65b can be pushed back in this manner, they do not become an obstacle even in a small bathroom, and the space can be effectively used.

[0051]

As is apparent from the above invention, the following effects can be obtained according to the shower apparatus of the present invention.

According to the first aspect, a shower means provided with a plurality of shower nozzles, and a shower-integrated cold air shield surrounding the entire circumference or a part of the human body facing the shower means and provided with the shower nozzle. Since the shower device is constructed from the means, even when the human body is standing or sitting in a bath chair, the posture where the human body is facing the main body by the multiple nozzles of the shower means so that the telescopic nozzle wraps around the human body Also, a shower can be received for the body on the opposite side, and there is no need to turn the human body itself, and a relaxed shower bathing feeling can be obtained. Furthermore, since the shower-integrated cold air shielding means suppresses the inflow of cool air from around, chills are reduced and the warm bath feeling can be felt more quickly. As a result, heat loss is reduced and energy saving is achieved.

According to the second aspect of the present invention, the shower nozzle, the arm means for expanding and contracting or moving the shower nozzle to an arbitrary position, the driving means for driving the arm means, and the entire human body facing the arm means Since the shower device is composed of a shower-integrated cold air shielding means that surrounds the periphery or a part and has a shower nozzle, even if the human body is standing or sitting, the arm expands and contracts or moves. The arm that extends extends or moves to any position in the frontal direction of the human body so as to wrap the human body, so even on the opposite side of the posture facing the main body,
A shower can be received from the shower nozzle arranged on the arm, and a shower from the shower nozzle attached to the shower-integrated cold air shielding means can also be received, so there is no need to turn the human body itself, and a relaxed shower bathing feeling is obtained. Can be Furthermore, since the shower-integrated cold air shielding means suppresses the inflow of cool air from around, it is possible to reduce chills and at the same time, to experience a warm bath feeling faster. As a result, heat loss is reduced and energy saving is achieved.

According to the third aspect of the present invention, the shower apparatus is provided with the moving means capable of moving the shower-integrated cold air shielding means to an arbitrary position. Since the moving means capable of moving or expanding and contracting is disposed at the position, the cold air shielding means can be expanded or contracted to an optimum position where even a human body having a different shoulder width or height does not feel cold. In addition, a shower from a shower nozzle attached to the shower-integrated cold air shielding means can be received. As a result, it is possible to take a relaxing shower bath over the entire circumference. On the other hand, when the shower bathing is completed, the cold air shielding means can be expanded or contracted or moved to a position where it does not interfere with the movement through the moving means. In addition, a shower from the shower nozzle attached to the shower-integrated cold air shielding means can be received.

According to the fourth aspect of the present invention, since the shower device is constituted by the moving means which allows the shower-integrated cold air shielding means to be drawn out to an arbitrary position, the shower-integrated cold air shielding means can be operated by hand. Alternatively, the shower-integrated cold air shielding means can be moved to an arbitrary position, for example, in the rotational direction (surface direction of the cold air shielding surface) or in the pulling direction (in the cold air shielding surface) by moving means utilizing fluid pressure or the driving force of an electric motor. (Parallel direction), and it is possible to appropriately and optimally deal with children to adults, persons with disabilities and those who need nursing care. In addition, the shower from the shower nozzle attached to the shower-integrated cold air shielding means was also received. When not in use, it can be moved to the vicinity of the main body installation wall, and can be easily stored out of the way.

According to the fifth aspect, the cool air shielding means comprises:
Since the shower device is composed of a flexible shielding part, it is composed of a flexible shielding part with a high degree of freedom in expansion, contraction, bending, or folding such as accordion type, curtain type, or blind type. It became possible, and in addition, the shower from the shower nozzle attached to the shower-integrated cold air shielding means was also received. When not in use, a light and compact structure can be expected in a storage that is not bulky or obstructive, thereby saving resources.

According to a sixth aspect of the present invention, there is provided a moving device comprising a rotating wheel provided in a shower device and a sliding guider which moves in conjunction with the rotation of the rotating wheel, and a plurality of showers provided on the shielding portion. Since the shower device is provided with the shower-integrated cold air shielding means provided with the nozzle and the sliding contact guider, the cold air shielding means housed in the main body at the time of use is drawn out along with the sliding contact guider, and the cold air is discharged. In addition to being used as a cut-off, the shower from the shower nozzle attached to the shower-integrated cold air shielding means was also received. After the shower is over, it can be pushed into the main body and stored, so that a simple operation method and a bulky cold air shielding means can be obtained.

According to the seventh aspect, the shower device is constituted by a moving means in which the shower-integrated cold air shielding means can be moved to an arbitrary position by using the driving force of an electric motor or the pressure of a fluid. As a result, it is possible to respond to either the electric or hydraulic system, which simplifies the mechanism, improves controllability, and at the same time improves convenience and safety. It becomes possible to respond to needs.

[Brief description of the drawings]

FIG. 1 is a side view of a shower device according to a first embodiment of the present invention.

FIG. 2 is a front view of the same device.

FIG. 3 is a top view of the same device.

FIG. 4 is a top configuration diagram of a second embodiment of the present invention.

FIG. 5 is a top configuration diagram according to a third embodiment of the present invention.

FIG. 6 is a top configuration diagram according to a fourth embodiment of the present invention.

FIG. 7 is a top configuration diagram according to a fifth embodiment of the present invention.

FIG. 8 is a top configuration diagram according to a sixth embodiment of the present invention.

FIG. 9 is a configuration diagram of a conventional shower device.

[Explanation of symbols]

10a, 10b Shower nozzle head 11a, 11b Arm means 12 Shower means 13 Composite shower means 14a, 14b Drive means 15 Housing 16 Bathroom wall 17 Human body 18a, 18b Fixed cylinder 19a, 19b Sliding arm 20a, 20b Nozzle head 21a, 21b, 22a, 22b, 23, 24a, 24
b, 25a, 25b, 26a, 26b shower nozzle 50a, 50b first sealing portion 27a, 27b, 30a, 30b, 36a, 36b,
45a, 45b, 55a, 55b, 65a, 65b Shower-integrated cold air shielding means 31a, 31b, 37a, 37b, 46a, 46b, 5
6a, 56b, 65a, 65b Shielding portions 32a, 32b, 38a, 38b, 47a, 47b, 5
7a, 57b, 67a, 67b Frames 33a, 33b, 39a, 39b, 51a, 51b, 5
8a, 58b, 67a, 67b Posts 34a, 34b, 41a, 41b Storage state of unused cool air shielding means 40a, 40b Rotation support shafts 48a, 48b, fixed rails 49a, 49b, sliding contact guiders 50a, 50b, stoppers 51a, 51b 63a, 63b Extended cold air shielding means 59a, 59b Flange part 60a, 60b Fluid cylinder 61a, 61b Stopper 69a, 69b Feed rack 70a, 70b Gear 71a, 71b Electric motor 72a, 72b Feed guider

Continued on the front page (72) Inventor Shigeru Shirai 1006 Kadoma, Kazuma, Osaka Prefecture Matsushita Electric Industrial Co., Ltd. F-term (reference) 2D032 FA00 FA02

Claims (7)

[Claims] 1. A shower apparatus comprising: shower means provided with a plurality of shower nozzles; and a shower-integrated cold air shielding means surrounding the entire circumference or a part of a human body facing the shower means and provided with a shower nozzle. . 2. A shower nozzle, an arm means for expanding and contracting or moving the shower nozzle to an arbitrary position, a driving means for driving the arm means, and a whole or a part of a human body facing the arm means. A shower device comprising a shower-integrated cold air shielding means surrounding and having a shower nozzle. 3. The shower apparatus according to claim 1, further comprising moving means for moving the shower-integrated cold air shielding means to an arbitrary position. 4. The shower device according to claim 3, wherein the shower device comprises a moving means capable of extracting the shower-integrated cold air shielding means to an arbitrary position. 5. The shower-integrated cold air shielding means comprises a flexible shielding portion.
The shower device as described. 6. A shower integrated type comprising a rotating wheel provided in a shower device and a sliding guider which moves in conjunction with the rotation of the rotating wheel, and a sliding guider attached thereto. 4. A cold air shielding means,
The shower device according to 4 or 5. 7. A moving means in which the shower-integrated cold air shielding means can be moved to an arbitrary position by using a driving force of an electric motor or a pressure of a fluid.
7. The shower device according to 5 or 6.