JPH04131232U - Bathtub support structure - Google Patents

Abstract

(57) [Summary] [Purpose] To provide a support structure for a bathtub that has sufficient durability against vibrations and shocks generated by the jet generator when supporting the bathtub equipped with the jet generator on a structural material. do. [Structure] Vertical members for supporting both ends of the horizontal member on which the bathtub is placed are supported by structural members, and each end of the horizontal member is supported by each vertical member via vibration isolating members. A vertical frame member 70 for supporting both ends of the horizontal frame member 60 on which a bathtub is placed is supported by a structural member such as the base 1, and each end of the horizontal frame member 60 is supported by a vibration isolating member 90. It is supported by each vertical frame member 70, and a vibration isolating member 90 absorbs vibrations and shocks so that the vibrations and shocks are not transmitted beyond the vertical frame member 70.

Description

[Detailed explanation of the idea]

0001

[Industrial application field]

This idea is related to the support structure of the bathtub. A bathtub equipped with a jet flow generating device such as a whirlpool bathtub, etc. This relates to a structure for supporting a built-in bathtub on structural members of a building.

0002

[Conventional technology]

Whirlpool baths are designed to avoid strong or shocking water flows or vibrations generated inside the bathtub. By hitting the body with the accompanying water flow, it has the effect of promoting metabolism and promoting health. This is what we are trying to do. To generate such a strong water stream or jet, a bath is required. There is a jet in the tank, consisting of a pump and piping for jet generation, or a motor that drives the pump. Prepare a flow generator.

0003 On the other hand, in order to install a bathtub in a building, it is necessary to connect the bathtub itself and the waterproof pan. Framing materials made by combining members called floor halves with shaped steel materials, etc. They were often fixed to structural members such as beams and foundations of buildings via trestles. in particular , the bathtub is supported by a support frame in which a horizontal frame member and a vertical frame member are integrally formed in a frame shape, It is common that a part of the support frame is supported by a structural material such as a beam or foundation. I am a connoisseur.

0004 At this time, if you do not level the bathtub accurately, the water will accumulate in the bathtub or waterproof pan. Water may not drain smoothly from the drain and may remain in some areas, or the water may not drain smoothly from the drain. This may cause problems such as water overflowing from other areas. Therefore, support the bathtub At the point where the frame material is fixed to the structural material, there is a height adjustment mechanism using bolts and nuts. The frame material is equipped with an adjuster mechanism that allows you to adjust the adjuster mechanisms at multiple locations. In other words, the bathtub is leveled.

[0005]

[Problem that the idea aims to solve] However, in a bathtub equipped with a jet generating device as described above, the jet generating device cannot be operated. When it is activated, severe vibration or shock is generated, and this vibration or shock It can be transmitted to materials and structures, damaging each component and its attachment parts, or reducing durability. The problem arises that it is lowered.

[0006] Especially when equipped with the above-mentioned adjuster mechanism, if shock or vibration is applied, the adjustment The nut of the adjuster mechanism may come loose and the bathtub installation level may tilt. . In addition, the adjuster mechanism has a movable part for level adjustment, and this movable part Since there are inevitably some gaps and backlashes, vibrations occur due to these gaps and backlashes. There is also the problem that the impact is amplified and transmitted to the structural material.

[0007] Furthermore, the adjuster mechanism is equipped with a shaft member such as a bolt for height adjustment. Although this shaft member is relatively durable against vertical loads, it is It has a structure that is weak against loads. However, the load of the bathtub is When applied to the adjuster mechanism through the structural member, a horizontal force is applied to the adjuster mechanism. In other words, it acts in a direction that bends the vertical shaft member. As a result, adjust This may cause problems such as deformation or damage to shaft members such as bolts of the motor mechanism. Especially before The vibrations and shocks described above act as horizontal forces, or bending forces, on the adjuster mechanism. If this happens, the durability of the shaft member of the adjuster mechanism will be further reduced. .

[0008] Therefore, the problem with this invention is, as mentioned above, the vibration generated by the jet flow generator. The objective is to provide a support structure for bathtubs that has sufficient durability against motion and impact. .

[0009]

[Means to solve the problem]

The bathtub support structure according to this invention, which solves the above problems, is equipped with a jet flow generating device. It is a structure in which a built-in bathtub is supported on structural members, and both ends of the horizontal frame on which the bathtub is placed are supported. In addition to supporting the vertical members on the structural members, each end of the horizontal members is protected. It is supported by each vertical frame member via a swing member.

0010 The structure of the bathtub and jet generator is the same as that installed in normal buildings. structure can be adopted. For example, a bathtub is a so-called bathtub that stores hot water. Waterproof pan or waterproof pan to prevent water from leaking to the outside. It consists of a half-floor bathtub, etc., but the more specific structure of the bathtub is the same as known bathtubs. You can change it as you like. The jet generator is installed in the pipes and pumps connected to the bathtub. It consists of a pump, a pump drive motor, etc. More specific structure of the jet generator The structure is based on the known jet flow, taking into account the conditions of the jet to be generated and the structure of the bathtub. The structure of the generator can be freely selected and adopted.

[0011] Horizontal and vertical frames are used as structural members in ordinary buildings, such as shaped steel. It is constructed by combining materials used in First, place the bathtub on a horizontal structure. Supported. Normally, the waterproof pan, etc. at the bottom of the bathtub is placed on the horizontal structure. let Arrange multiple horizontal members at appropriate intervals according to the size of the bathtub. It is preferable to

0012 Vibration isolators are made of rubber or other materials that absorb vibrations and shocks, and are Those used as vibration isolating members in mechanical equipment and architectural structures are used. Prevention To support horizontal members on vertical members via swinging members, connect horizontal members and vertical members. In addition to connecting with bolts or other connection means, the contact surfaces of horizontal and vertical members A normal mounting structure for the vibration isolating member, such as sandwiching the plate or sheet of the vibration isolating member between the structure can be adopted.

[0013] The upper end of the vertical frame member is connected to the structural material of the building, such as a beam or foundation, by bolting, etc. It is supported and fixed by. It is best to provide an adjuster mechanism in the support part of the vertical frame. preferable. The adjuster mechanism is used in known bathtub support structures. Adjuster mechanisms are available at your disposal. Specifically, for example, the upper end of the vertical member A horizontal piece extending horizontally is provided on the top surface of the structural member, and a vertical adjuster is provided on the top surface of the structural member. Install the adjuster bolt, insert the adjuster bolt into the horizontal piece, and tighten the nut. If you fix it in place, the tightening position of the nut relative to the adjuster bolt will be By adjusting the position, the height of the horizontal pieces, that is, the vertical members, can be adjusted in the vertical direction. As a result, the height of the bathtub can be adjusted via the horizontal frame.

[0014] If an adjuster mechanism is provided between the vertical member and the structural member, the vertical member shall have no It is preferable to avoid applying bending force or horizontal load as much as possible. . As a means of achieving this, the horizontal and vertical structural members are rigidly connected to each other at their connecting parts. The horizontal members should be supported on the vertical members so that they can rotate in the vertical plane without A flexible structure can be adopted. Specifically, horizontal and vertical members are connected to horizontal axes or bolts. It is sufficient if they are connected so that they can rotate at the top. At this time, the above-mentioned Once the vibration isolators are in place, they can be attached using horizontal shafts or bolts. can be done at times.

[0015]

[Effect]

The horizontal frame on which the bathtub is placed and the vertical frame placed between the horizontal frame and the structural members. If there is a vibration isolating member in between, the vibrations and shocks transmitted from the bathtub to the horizontal members will be reduced. , the vibration is absorbed by the vibration isolating member, making it difficult for the vibration to be transmitted from the vertical frame member to the structural member side. As a result, the attachment part of the vertical frame member and the structural member, and the various types that exist before this structural member. Severe vibrations and shocks will no longer be applied to the parts where construction components are attached to each other. It is possible to effectively prevent attached parts from loosening and damage to each member.

[0016]

【Example】

Next, embodiments of this invention will be described below with reference to the drawings. Figure 2 shows the construction state of the bathtub section. Support frame for bathroom foundation 1 2, and place the waterproof pan (or floor half) 3 on top of this support frame 2. A bathtub 4 is attached on top of the waterproof pan 3. At the back of bathtub 4 A jet pump 5 is installed, and the jet pump 5 is connected to the spout 4 of the bathtub 4. A pipe 50 is connected to 0. The jet pump 5 is equipped with a drive motor (not shown). (d) Other necessary mechanical devices are also installed. Therefore, the jetpon The jet generator including the bathtub 5 and the entire bathtub structure are supported by the support frame 2. become.

[0017] Figure 3 shows the structure of the support pedestal 2, in which the space is divided vertically and horizontally into a grid pattern by the base 1. , a plurality of support frames 2 are attached in parallel at regular intervals. Support frame 2 is made of square steel material, and includes a horizontal member 60 lying horizontally, and a horizontal member 60 at both ends of the horizontal member 60. The vertical frame member 70 extends vertically from the top. Horizontal frame member 60 and vertical frame member 70 A vibration isolating member 90 is provided at the connection point. At the upper end of the vertical member 70, A horizontal piece 72 extending horizontally is provided, and this horizontal piece 72 is placed on the base 1. It is supported in this way. An adjuster mechanism 80 is provided between the horizontal piece 72 and the base 1. is installed.

[0018] FIG. 1 shows the connected portion of the horizontal frame member 60 and the vertical frame member 70 in an exploded state. A bolt insertion hole 62 passing through the side surface is formed at the end of the frame member 60. vertical On the lower side of the frame member 70, there is a mounting piece made of steel plate or the like, which is U-shaped and open at the top. 74 is attached by means such as welding. There are also bolts on the side of the mounting piece 74. An insertion hole 62 is formed therethrough. The bolt insertion hole 62 of the mounting piece 74 has a mounting bolt. A nut 94 is inserted through it, and a nut 96 is screwed onto the opposite end. The vibration isolating member 90 is made of a rubber plate or the like, and three rectangular vibration isolating members 90 are arranged in a U-shape. They are arranged along the inner surface of the mounting piece 74 of the vertical member 70. vertically A bolt insertion hole 92 is formed through the vibration isolating member 90 to be arranged.

[0019] Three vibration isolating members 90 are arranged inside the mounting piece 74 of the vertical frame member 70, and After inserting the horizontal member 60, all the bolt insertion holes 76, 92, 62 are penetrated and water is poured. Insert the mounting bolt 94 in a square direction and tighten the end of the mounting bolt 94 with the nut 96. When the horizontal frame members 60 are fixed, the horizontal frame members 60 are connected to the vertical frame members via the vibration isolating members 90, as shown in FIG. It will be supported by the material 70. In this state, the horizontal member 60 is attached to the mounting bolts 94. It can be rotated in a vertical plane around .

[0020] FIG. 4 shows the detailed structure of the adjuster mechanism 80. First, the vertical member 70 A horizontal piece 72 provided at the upper end has a bolt insertion hole 78 that passes through it in the vertical direction. (See Figure 1). An adjuster bolt 82 is attached to the top surface of the base 1. I'm being kicked. The adjuster bolt 82 has a flat fixed piece attached to one end of the bolt shaft 83. 84 is fixed by welding or the like, and the fixing piece 84 is nailed to the base 1 with nails 85 to fix it. By doing so, the adjuster bolt 82 is fixed to the base 1. stand vertically A nut 86 and a washer 87 are attached to the bolt shaft 83 in the A bolt insertion hole 78 formed in the horizontal piece 72 of the vertical member 70 is fitted onto the top. death Therefore, the horizontal piece 72 rests on the nut 86 located below it. . On the top side of the horizontal piece 72, a washer 87 and a double nut 86 are attached to the bolt shaft 83. 86 is attached and tightened and fixed, the horizontal piece 72, that is, the vertical member 70 is attached to the It is attached and fixed to the base 1 via the juster mechanism 80.

[0021] The adjuster mechanism 80 is arranged in a state in which a nut 86 disposed above the horizontal piece 72 is loosened. In this state, rotate the nut 86 disposed below the horizontal piece 72 to rotate the nut 86 along the bolt shaft 83. By vertically adjusting the position, the height of the horizontal piece 72, that is, the vertical member 70 can be adjusted. Can be adjusted up and down. As a result, the horizontal member 60 is connected to the vertical member 70. The height or level of the supported waterproof pan 3 and bathtub 4 can be adjusted. It turns out.

[0022] The jet pump 5 is operated in the support structure of the bathtub having the above structure. The vibrations and shocks that occur when It is transmitted to the horizontal member 60 of the stand 2. However, between the horizontal member 60 and the vertical member 70 Since a vibration isolating member 90 is installed, vibrations and shocks are absorbed. death Therefore, from the vertical member 70 to the adjuster mechanism 80 and the base 1, there is a This means that strong vibrations and shocks will not be transmitted.

[0023] Further, as shown in FIG. 5, the load transmitted from the bathtub to the horizontal member 60 is It will be added in a direction perpendicular to 0. This force is applied to the horizontal members 60 and vertical members 7. It acts as a moment force centered on the connection point 0, that is, the mounting bolt 94. It turns out. Therefore, if the horizontal members 60 and the vertical members 70 are rigidly connected, , the upper end of the vertical frame member 70 is connected to the adjuster mechanism 80 in a horizontal direction. A bending force of will be applied. However, in this invention, the mounting bolt 94 is The horizontal frame member 60 and the vertical frame member 70 are attached so as to be able to rotate relative to each other. Therefore, no moment force is transmitted to the vertical structural member 70, and only a nearly vertical downward load is applied. I will not be joining. Therefore, the bolt shaft 83 of the adjuster mechanism 80 also has a The vertical member 70 applies only a force in the vertical direction.

[0024] As a result, the bolt shaft 83 is less likely to bend or break, and the bolt shaft 83 That is, the durability of the adjuster mechanism 80 can be improved. However, in reality, Since the mounting bolt 94 is not on the axis of the bolt shaft 83, the motor corresponding to the distance Although the ment force acts, its influence is extremely small, and the durability of the bolt shaft 83 is It does not have a significant impact on reducing the

[0025] Furthermore, as described above, the horizontal frame members 60 and the vertical frame members 70 are connected to each other so as to be relatively movable. If they are connected, the vibrations and shocks transmitted from the horizontal members 60 will be absorbed between the horizontal members 60 and the vertical members. The vibration can be absorbed by the relative movement of the material 70, and can be absorbed by the vibration isolating member 90 described above. The effect of absorbing vibration shock can be further enhanced.

[0026]

[Effect of the idea]

According to the support structure of the bathtub according to this invention described above, the water that supports the bathtub is By interposing a vibration isolating member between the flat frame member and the vertical frame member, the jet flow generation device is Vibrations and shocks generated during operation are not transmitted from the vertical members to the structural members. You can do whatever you like.

[0027] As a result, the adjuster mechanism and other parts installed between the vertical frame members and the structural members prevent materials and their mounting parts from being adversely affected by vibration or shock. Therefore, mechanical strength or durability can be improved.

[Brief explanation of drawings]

[Figure 1] An exploded perspective view of the mounting location of the vibration isolating member, showing an embodiment of this invention.

[Figure 2] Cross-sectional view of the overall structure of the bathtub construction area

[Figure 3] Schematic perspective view showing the construction state of the support frame

[Figure 4] Front view showing the structure around the adjuster mechanism

[Figure 5] Perspective view showing how the vibration isolating member is installed 1 Foundation (structural material) 2 Support frame 3 Waterproof bread 4 Bathtub 5 Jet pump (jet flow generator) 60 Horizontal frame material 70 Vertical frame members 80 Adjuster mechanism 90 Vibration isolation member

Claims (1)

[Scope of utility model registration request] Claim 1: A structure in which a bathtub equipped with a jet generating device is supported by a structural member, wherein vertical members for supporting both ends of the horizontal member on which the bathtub is placed are supported by the structural member, and the horizontal 1. A support structure for a bathtub, characterized in that each end of the frame is supported by each vertical frame via a vibration isolating member.