JP2571458Y2 - Bathtub - Google Patents

Description

[Detailed description of the invention]

[0001]

BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION 1. Field of the Invention The present invention relates to a bathtub.

[0002]

2. Description of the Related Art Conventionally, it is known to provide a seat on the backrest side of a bathtub so that an elderly person, a physically handicapped person, etc., can sit on the bathtub and enter the bathtub once. For example, Japanese Utility Model Publication No. 3-22425).

[0003]

However, in such a bathtub, there is a problem that a space not used when a healthy person takes a bath is formed on the backrest side of the bathtub.

[0004] It is an object of the present invention to solve the above-mentioned conventional problems and to provide a bathtub capable of effectively utilizing a bathroom space.

[0005]

SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION A bath tub according to the present invention is provided with a flange around the upper opening and a backrest on one side. A storage portion is provided in a concave shape, and a lid that is substantially flush with a flange edge when the lid is closed is fitted into an opening of the bathing product storage portion.

[0006] The material of the bathtub of the present invention is not particularly limited.
For example, glass fiber reinforced unsaturated polyester resin (FR
P), artificial marble and the like.

[0007] The plan shape of the toilet article storage portion recessed at the flange on the backrest side is not particularly limited, and may be any shape that can be taken most widely according to the shape of the flange. Further, a drain hole may be formed in the bottom surface so that sewage does not collect at the bottom.

[0008] The bathing goods storage section, depending on the height of the storage,
It may be divided into a plurality of parts having different depths, and a shallow drain basket for storing a soap container or the like may be hooked above. Further, a patterned bucket or the like storing the bathing goods may be stored so that the bathing goods can be taken out as it is.

The material of the lid used in the bathtub of the present invention is not particularly limited as long as it has sufficient strength to allow a bather to sit on the upper surface. For example, the same glass fiber reinforced unsaturated polyester resin as the bathtub is used. (FRP) or a hard synthetic resin such as high-density polyethylene or polypropylene.

The lid may be divided into two parts in the longitudinal direction, connected by hinges, folded in half, and only one of the lids can be opened. Further, a concave portion for handling at the time of opening the lid may be formed in the edge.

[0011]

In the bathtub of the present invention, a flange is provided around the upper opening and a backrest is provided on one side. When the lid is closed, the lid, which is substantially flush with the flange edge, is fitted into the opening of the bathing goods storage part, so that the bathing person's seating space can be effectively utilized.

[0012]

DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE PREFERRED EMBODIMENTS An embodiment of a bathtub according to the present invention will be described below with reference to the drawings. FIG. 1 is a perspective view showing an example of the bathtub of the present invention.

In FIG. 1, reference numeral 1 denotes a bathtub made of FRP. A flange 11 is provided around the entire upper opening, and a backrest 12 is provided on one side. Is provided. The flange 11 on the side of the backrest 12 has a substantially rectangular parallelepiped
A substantially L-shaped lid 2 is detachably fitted into the opening of the storage portion 13.

The lid 2 is fitted into the opening of the storage portion 13 so as to be substantially flush with the flange edge 11 when the lid is closed, and a recess 21 is formed at the lower end edge.

[0015]

[Effect of the Invention] The bathtub of the present invention is constructed as described above, so that the bathroom space can be effectively used and the aesthetics in the bathroom are not spoiled.

[Brief description of the drawings]

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

[Explanation of symbols]

 DESCRIPTION OF SYMBOLS 1 Bathtub 2 Lid 11 Flange edge 12 Backrest part 13 Bathware storage part

Claims (1)

(57) [Scope of request for utility model registration] 1. A bathtub provided with a flange on the periphery of an upper opening and a backrest on one side, a bathing goods storage section is recessed on the flange on the side of the backrest, and when the lid is closed. A bath tub, wherein a lid that is substantially flush with a flange edge is fitted into an opening of the bathing goods storage section.