JP2000126056A - Bathtub structure of bath - Google Patents

Abstract

PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To provide bathtub structure of a bath making a bathtub usable as a sauna or a bed. SOLUTION: A human body placing plate 20 is provided at the bottom face of a rectangular bathtub 2. A hot air blower 4 is provided outside of the bathtub 2 to supply hot air to the human body placing plate 20 from a through port 7 of the bathtub 2 to blow off hot air from a plurality of openings 20a of the human body placing plate 20. The whole upper face of the bathtub 2 is covered with a flexible sheet 5, and a user's head is exposed from an opening 10 of the flexible sheet 5. In the empty state, the bathtub 2 is usable as a sauna, and when hot air is supplied into the bathtub 2 in the hot water filled state to make bathing possible, the hot air is released as bubbles to make bathing enjoyable. The human body placing plate 20 is installed on the upper face of the bathtub 2, and a bed mat is placed thereon to make the bathtub usable as a bed.

Description

DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION

[0001]

BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION 1. Field of the Invention The present invention relates to a bath tub structure in which a bath tub is used for multiple purposes.

[0002]

2. Description of the Related Art There are various sizes of bathtubs, but in general houses, it is standard for adults to throw their feet, drop their hips, and soak in hot water. In the case of a bathtub to be carried or towed by a trailer, a simple and small (for one person) bathtub is reasonable.
Such bathtubs are usually made of metal or plastic, with the walls being plate-shaped.

[0003]

By the way, a shower device may be provided in a bathroom in addition to a bathtub, but this is easy to install simply by attaching a shower port and a hose to a wall surface. In addition, the construction of a sauna room requires construction and some space must be sacrificed.

[0004] The present invention provides a bath tub structure with high availability by providing an additional device in a simple bath.

[0005]

According to a first aspect of the present invention, there is provided a bathtub having a through hole formed on a side surface thereof, a hot air blower attached to the outside of the side surface, and an outlet of the hot air blower. Air coming out of the bath tub is introduced into the bath tub through the through hole, and a peripheral portion of a flexible sheet that covers the upper part of the bath tub is attached to an outer peripheral edge of the bath tub. An opening for projecting the portion is formed, and an engaging device for opening the bathtub in a slit-like shape in the longitudinal direction of the bathtub from the opening is provided.

According to a second aspect of the present invention, in the first aspect of the present invention, a human body mounting plate provided with an air inlet and a plurality of openings is installed in a bathtub, and the air flowing through the bathtub through-hole is sent. A discharge pipe is connected to an air inlet of the human body mounting plate.

In the above arrangement, the through hole of the bathtub may be provided with a cylindrical edge to facilitate connection with the discharge pipe of the hot air blower, or the discharge pipe may be inserted. Further, by making the discharge pipe a flexible pipe, connection work outside the bathtub can be performed. Further, when the discharge pipe is not connected, a screw-in lid having a thread around the periphery may be attached to shield the through hole. The hot-air blower can be used as a sauna by having the function of making the hot-air output hot and humid. The flexible sheet covers the opening and covers the top of the bathtub, so that it can be used as a bathtub lid, and there is no need to provide a new lid member. The human body mounting plate is formed of a synthetic resin (FRP or the like) and forms a hollow interior to form an air inlet and a plurality of air discharge holes. Also, the human body mounting plate can be a grid-like plane,
It is also possible to use a synthetic resin pipe.

[0008]

Embodiments of the present invention will be described below. A bath 1 shown in FIG. 1 is provided with a rectangular bathtub 2 and a framed shelf 3 on its outer side surface, a hot air blower 4 placed therein, and a flexible sheet (such as a vinyl sheet) 5 on the periphery of the bathtub. Is attached. The bathtub 2 is configured to drain water from a drain port 6 on the bottom surface, and a through-hole 7 is opened on a side surface on the foot side of the bathtub 2. Further, a screw-in lid having a rubber packing is screwed into the through hole 7. The hot air blower 4 is accommodated in a framed shelf 3 provided outside the bathtub so as to be freely mounted, and the outlet of the hot air blower 4 is connected to the through-hole 7. The shelf 3 may be provided on a column 8 that holds the bathtub 2.
The structure for supplying hot water to the bathtub 2 may be a discharge type in which only hot water flows or a circulation type in which hot water is collected and reheated.

The hot air blower 4 is driven by an electric motor, and the temperature and humidity can be adjusted by a built-in heater, a wetter, and the like. Thereby, the heated air for the sauna can be sent from the through-hole 7 to the inside of the bathtub 2. For mobile or outdoor use, a separate generator is used to drive the electric motor.

As shown in FIGS. 1 and 2, the flexible sheet 5 is provided with an engaging device 9 such as a chuck or a hook-and-loop fastener which is opened longitudinally at the center thereof. An opening 10 for protruding the head is formed, and an edge of the opening 10 is provided with a buffer band 11 for the neck. Also, when the flexible sheet 5 is opened by pulling the knob 12 of the engagement device 9, the opening 10 is also opened continuously, and when the flexible sheet 5 is closed, the opening 10 is formed again. Further, in a state where the engagement device 9 is closed, the buffer band 11 of the opening 10 is regarded as a female screw, and the pitch is set to the width of the buffer band 11 as shown in FIG. Alternatively, as shown in FIG. 3B, the elastic sheet plug 13 having a small pitch can be attached by using the elasticity of the buffer band 11 so that the screw type plug 13 can be attached. Is used as a lid of the bathtub 2. As shown in FIG. 3 (c), the cap 13 which fits the opening 10 may be of a pinched type with a constricted center.

As shown in FIG. 1 and FIGS. 4 (a) and 4 (b), an outer peripheral edge 14 of the bathtub 2 projects substantially horizontally, and a plurality of U-shaped fasteners 15 are provided around the entire circumference. The hole 15a on the upper surface of the fastener 15 and the hole 5a on the edge of the flexible sheet 5 are aligned with each other, and the bolt 16 is inserted from the inside and fastened with the thumb screw 17 from the outside. The flexible sheet 5 is attached to the bathtub 2. Since the fastener 15 has a pair of holes, it is not necessary to distinguish between the upper and lower parts when inserting the fastener 15 into the outer peripheral edge 14.
6 may be welded and integrated. Also, by arranging a wire (not shown) on the peripheral edge of the flexible sheet 5 and installing it as described above, the peripheral edge of the flexible sheet 5 weighted by the wire comes into contact with the outer peripheral edge 14 of the bathtub 2, and a gap is formed. Occurrence can be prevented.

Next, another configuration for attaching the flexible sheet 5 to the outer peripheral edge 14 of the bathtub 2 will be described with reference to FIGS. 5 (a) and 5 (b). A plurality of fitting members 18 are provided integrally around the outer peripheral edge 14 of the bathtub 2 and have a hole shape, and the outer peripheral edge 14 forms a smooth surface. As shown in FIG. 5A, a fitting pin 19 connected to a fitting member 18 is attached to the periphery of the flexible sheet 5, and when the bathtub 2 is used for a sauna and is ready to take a bath, the bathtub 2 is set. Fitting member 18
The fitting pin 19 of the flexible sheet 5 is pressed into the bathtub 2 and the flexible sheet 5 is set in the bathtub 2. FIG.
As shown in (b), the holes 5a may be formed in the flexible sheet 5, and the fitting pins 19 may be formed separately.

If the fitting member 18 and the fitting pin 19 are connected by a magnetic force of a magnet or the like, the work of mounting the flexible sheet 5 is simplified. For example, the outer peripheral edge 14 of the bathtub 2 is integrally formed by arranging a metal plate as a fitting member 18 at an appropriate position and integrally forming a permanent magnet as a fitting pin 19 with the flexible sheet 5.
By fixing the flexible sheet 5 on the upper surface of the bathtub 2, the mounting is almost completed.

In the above-described configuration of the bath 1, a mat or a human body mounting plate 20 may be provided on the bottom of the bathtub 2 in some cases.

Next, the operation will be described. In the bath 1 of FIGS. 1 and 2, when the bathtub 2 is not filled with hot water,
When warm air (including humid air) is sent into the bath tub 2 through the through-hole 7 by the hot air blower 4, the inside of the bath tub 2 is covered with the flexible sheet 5, so that the inside becomes a sauna state, Remove the lid 13, open the engagement device 9, and remove the bathtub 2.
When the user sinks in the atmosphere, the head is taken out from the opening 10 and the engaging device 9 is closed, the user can enjoy the sauna and refresh the body. Further, the fixing of the flexible sheet 5 by the U-shaped fastener 15 does not require the processing of the outer peripheral edge 14 of the bathtub 2, so that the manufacturing cost can be reduced. Further, the operation of fixing by the fitting pin 19 is simple. Next, when the bathtub 2 is filled with hot water, a nozzle (not shown) is attached to the through hole 7 in a substantially horizontal direction, and a pipe (not shown) for entraining air is brought close to the nozzle. By providing, a substantially horizontal bubble jet can be obtained, so that the bathing effect can be enhanced.

Next, another embodiment will be described with reference to FIGS. In the bath 1 shown in FIG. 6, a flexible pipe (discharge pipe) 21 is connected to the through-hole 7 to which the hot air blower 4 is connected, and the other of the flexible pipe 21 is connected to the air of the human body mounting plate 20. It is connected to the inlet 22 and the human body mounting plate 20 is arranged on the bottom of the bathtub 2. When connecting the discharge pipe (flexible pipe 21) after positioning the human body mounting plate 20, the discharge pipe may not be flexible.

As shown in FIG. 7, the human body mounting plate 20 is made of synthetic resin (FRP) to fit the bottom of the bathtub 2 and has a plurality of holes (openings) 20a formed on the surface thereof. A passage 23 connecting a plurality of holes 20 a is formed inside the plate 20, and communicates with the air inlet 22. The air inlet 22 is formed on the opposite side and the back side, and the unused portion is closed by fitting a shielding plate. With this configuration, as shown in FIG. 6, when the inside of the bathtub 2 is empty, the hot air blower 4 can be driven to blow hot air from the entire bottom surface of the bathtub 2, and the user can enjoy the warmth. You will be able to apply warm air almost evenly to your body. In addition, as shown in FIG. 8, when hot water is filled, bubbles form from the entire bottom surface of bathtub 2, which can give a light stimulus to the body of the bather.

Next, a modification of the human body mounting plate 20 will be described with reference to FIGS. A plurality of rectangular slots 20b are provided in the human body mounting plate 20 shown in FIG. 9, and open to the slots 20b in a substantially horizontal direction from a passage 23 communicating with the air inlet 22 as shown in FIG. A plurality of guide holes (openings) 20c are provided. Even if a user enters the bathtub 2 on which the human body mounting plate 20 is mounted and the body comes into contact with the surface of the human body mounting plate 20, the slot 20b is not closed, so that the guide hole 20c is formed.
Warm air is released from the through-hole 20b, and a more stable effect can be obtained than the human body mounting plate 20 shown in FIG. 4, and the weight of the human body mounting plate 20 can be reduced.

Next, another embodiment will be described with reference to FIG. The bathtub 2 is placed on a table 24, and four columns 8 (in two overlapping positions) are provided in contact with the table 24, and a lower portion and an intermediate portion between the columns 8 (the height of the outer peripheral edge of the bathtub). Are connected to each other by a connecting member (not shown) to form a frame 25. The frame 25 is provided with a driving device 26 on the side opposite to the hot air blower 4, and the driving device 26 includes a drum 28 around which a belt 27 is wound. A guide frame (not shown) is installed between the upper ends of the columns 8 at positions where the two columns 8 overlap, and a belt 27 connected to the four corners of the human body mounting plate 20 is wound therearound. The belt 27 is made of a water-resistant material.
Moreover, you may hang using a rope etc. Further, the driving device 26 may be an electric type or a manual type.

The belt 27 is wound around a guide frame between the upper ends of the columns 8, 8, one belt 27 is wound around a drum 28, and the other belt 27 is wound around a roller 29 provided below the column 8. Pass under the bathtub 2
8 wound. Arranging the human body mounting plate 20 on the bottom surface of the bathtub 2 by operating the driving device 26 has the above-described bathtub effect. Therefore, the human body mounting plate 20 is moved to the upper surface of the bathtub by winding the belt 27 and stopped. This is explained.

As shown in FIG. 11, the human body mounting plate 20 suspended at the same height as the upper surface of the bathtub can be used as a bed by mounting a bed mat 30 on the upper surface thereof. In this case, a handrail 31 is installed as needed. Further, an air inlet 22 provided on the lower surface of the human body mounting plate 20 is provided.
Since the flexible pipe 21 is connected to the, the dehumidifying effect can be obtained by sending warm air. When not in use as a bed, send warm air to bed mat 30
Etc. can assist in drying.

An auxiliary plate for mounting on the outer peripheral edge 14 of the side surface of the bathtub 2 is provided on the side surface of the human body mounting plate 20, and the auxiliary plate is mounted on the outer peripheral edge 14 when the bed is used to reduce the tension load on the belt 27. Can be lighter. Further, by stretching the flexible sheet 5 on the upper surface of the bathtub 2, it is possible to keep the inside warm and to prevent the influence of the surrounding steam. Also, since the hot air blower 4 to be used is merely placed on the shelf 3, it can be easily installed and removed, which is convenient for disassembly and assembly during transportation.

[0023]

As described above, according to the first aspect of the present invention, the inside of the bathtub covered with the flexible sheet is filled with the warm air by discharging the warm air from the through-hole of the bathtub, and the user can enjoy the air. By taking the head out of the flexible sheet and entering the bathtub, you can enjoy the bath as a sauna. According to the second aspect of the present invention, the plurality of openings formed in the human body mounting plate allow uniform warm air to be discharged from the bottom of the bathtub, so that stimulation to the body is also effective. Also, when hot water is applied to the bathtub, the warm air that is released comes out as bubbles, so that you can enjoy bathing.

[Brief description of the drawings]

FIG. 1 is a sectional view of a bath according to an embodiment of the present invention.

FIG. 2 is a top view of the bath in FIG.

FIG. 3 is a diagram illustrating a lid plug for opening the flexible sheet of FIG.
It is sectional drawing of the opening part demonstrated with the shape of (b) and (c).

FIGS. 4A and 4B are schematic views of (a) a cross section and (b) a perspective view for explaining a fixing means of the flexible sheet of FIG.

5 (a) and 5 (b) are schematic views showing modified examples of the fixing means of the flexible sheet of FIG. 4;

FIG. 6 is a sectional view of a bath according to another embodiment.

FIG. 7 is a top view showing a human body mounting plate of the bath in FIG. 6;

8 is a cross-sectional view illustrating another use state of the bath in FIG.

FIG. 9 is a top view showing a modification of the human body mounting plate of the bath in FIG. 6;

FIG. 10 is a perspective view of a main part of the human body mounting plate of FIG. 9;

FIG. 11 is a cross-sectional view showing a state of a bed according to another embodiment.

[Explanation of symbols]

 DESCRIPTION OF SYMBOLS 1 Bath 2 Bath tub 4 Hot air blower 5 Flexible sheet 7 Through-hole 9 Engagement device 10 Opening 14 Outer peripheral edge 20 Human body mounting plate 20a, 20c Opening 22 Air inlet

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Claims (2)

[Claims] 1. A through hole is formed in a side surface of a bathtub, a hot air blower is attached to the outside of the side surface, and air coming out of an outlet of the hot air blower is introduced into the bathtub through the through hole, A peripheral portion of a flexible sheet covering the upper part of the bathtub is attached to an outer peripheral edge of the bathtub, and an opening for projecting a bather's head is formed in a part of the flexible sheet. A bath tub structure provided with an engagement device for opening in a slit shape in a shaku direction. 2. A human body mounting plate provided with an air inlet and a plurality of openings is installed in a bathtub, and a discharge pipe for sending air flowing in through a through hole of the bathtub is connected to the air introducing port of the human body mounting plate. The bathtub structure of a bath according to claim 1, wherein the bathtub structure is connected to a mouth.