JP2001129496A - Apparatus for cleaning bathroom - Google Patents

Abstract

PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To make cleaning water and detergent pervade easily throughout a bathroom and to prevent an unwashed material from being left. SOLUTION: This apparatus for cleaning a bathroom is provided with a sprinkling means 3 which freely sprinkles the bathroom R, a detergent spraying means 4 which freely sprays the detergent S for cleaning the bathroom R, furthermore is provided with a blower 5 which freely circulates the air in the bathroom R by convection and a control means 7 which controls respective operations of the blower 5, the sprinkling means 3 and the detergent spraying means 4.

Description

DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION

[0001]

BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION 1. Field of the Invention The present invention relates to a bathroom cleaning apparatus in which a bathroom is provided with a water spraying means capable of spraying water, and the bathroom is provided with a detergent spraying means capable of spraying a cleaning detergent.

[0002]

2. Description of the Related Art Conventionally, this type of bathroom cleaning apparatus has
The water spraying means is constituted by a water spray nozzle, and the detergent spraying means is constituted by a spray nozzle, and both nozzles are provided with a swing mechanism so that water and detergent can be sprayed over a wide range. was there. And in washing the bathroom, after spraying water from the sprinkling nozzle to wet the bathroom wall and the bathtub, similarly, spray the detergent from the spray nozzle to remove the stain on the bathroom wall and the bathtub, and then again Some washing processes were performed by rinsing by spraying water and then drying by ventilating with a ventilation fan in the bathroom.

[0003]

According to the above-described conventional bathroom cleaning apparatus, the range of nozzle spraying is widened by oscillating each nozzle. It is difficult for water and detergent to spread, for example, depending on the mounting position of the bathroom cleaning device in the bathroom, showers and currants, shaded parts such as rising of the peripheral wall of the bathtub, corners of the bathroom and recesses of storage, and There has been a problem that washing residue easily occurs on a ceiling portion or the like. Further, when a deformed bathroom deformed to a shape other than the cubic shape is to be cleaned, unwashed portions are more likely to occur.

SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION Accordingly, an object of the present invention is to solve the above-mentioned problems and to provide a bathroom cleaning apparatus in which cleaning water and detergent are easily distributed throughout the bathroom and hardly left unwashed.

[0005]

According to a first feature of the present invention, as shown in FIGS. 2, 4 and 8, a water spraying means 3 is provided in a bathroom R, and a washing detergent S is provided in the bathroom R. In a bathroom washing apparatus provided with a detergent spraying means 4 capable of spraying water, a blower 5 capable of convection of air in the bathroom R is provided, and each operation of the blower 5, the water spraying means 3, and the detergent spraying means 4 is controlled. The control means 7 is provided.

According to the characteristic structure of the first aspect of the present invention, the air in the bathroom can be convected by the blower,
The cleaning water or the detergent (hereinafter simply referred to as a spray fluid) is convected to reach every corner of the bathroom by blowing the washing water from the water spraying means or blowing the detergent from the detergent spraying means in the convection state. This makes it possible to fill the entire area of the bathroom with the spray fluid even if there is a shower, a curtain, or a rise in the peripheral wall of the bathtub. Therefore, the operation of each component can be controlled by the control means such that the convection by the blower is generated at the time of watering by the watering means or at the time of spraying the detergent by the detergent spraying means. Bathroom cleaning can be performed in a state that hardly occurs. Further, according to the present invention, since the force by the convection of the air in the bathroom can be used, compared to the case where the spray fluid reaches the cleaning target portion only by the blowing force from the nozzle as in the related art, the force is small. Even when the spray fluid is blown out by the blowing force, the spray fluid can be reached to every corner by convection by the blower, so that it is possible to reduce the power consumption of the water spraying means and the detergent spraying means. Further, the spray fluid can reach the blower itself, so that the cleaning of the blower can be performed together, and the maintenance and management can be more easily performed.

The characteristic structure of the second aspect of the present invention is shown in FIG.
As shown in FIG. 8, a temperature raising means 6 for increasing the temperature in the bathroom R is provided.

According to the characteristic structure of the second aspect of the present invention, in addition to the effect of the first aspect of the present invention, the temperature in the bathroom can be raised to increase the wall surface, floor surface, Since the temperature of the ceiling surface can also be increased, the cleaning action can be activated, the dirt can be more easily removed, and the cleaning effect can be improved. Furthermore,
Drying can be promoted by the residual heat after the washing, so that the bathroom can be dried quickly to prevent the occurrence of mold. Further, by using the temperature raising means 6, it is possible to carry out drying of the bathroom, heating of the bathroom, and the like irrespective of the cleaning of the bathroom.

The feature of the invention according to claim 3 is shown in FIGS.
As illustrated in FIG. 8, the temperature raising means 6 includes the blower 5
The hot air heating means 6A increases the temperature of the air sent out by the hot air.

According to the third aspect of the present invention, the function and effect of the second aspect of the present invention can be achieved. Thus, the temperature of the bathroom can be increased. Further, the heated bathroom air can be circulated and used repeatedly to increase the bathroom temperature, so that the heated heat can be used without waste and high heating efficiency can be secured. That is, it is possible to improve energy saving in bathroom cleaning.

The characteristic structure of the invention according to claim 4 is shown in FIGS.
As illustrated in FIG. 8, the temperature raising means 6 is a water heating means 6C for increasing the temperature of water sprinkled into the bathroom R from the water sprinkling means 3.

According to the fourth aspect of the present invention, in addition to the effect of the second aspect of the present invention, the hot water heated by the water heating means is supplied to the bathroom by the water spraying means. As the water is sprayed, the steam and steam from the warm water flow into the bathroom by convection by the blower, and the bathroom can be more appropriately cleaned.
In addition, since the mounting location is the bathroom, it is possible to adopt a method in which the bathroom hot water supply device is also used as water heating means, and it is possible to suppress an increase in equipment costs.

The characteristic structure of the invention according to claim 5 is shown in FIGS.
As exemplified in FIG. 8, the heating means 6 is a detergent heating means 6B for increasing the temperature of the detergent sprayed into the bathroom R from the detergent spraying means 4.

According to the fifth aspect of the present invention, in addition to the effect of the second aspect of the invention, the viscosity of the sprayed detergent can be easily reduced, and the detergent can be finer. It can be sprayed in a nebulized state, and can be easily turned around the bathroom.

The feature of the invention according to claim 6 is shown in FIGS.
As illustrated in FIG. 8, the temperature raising means 6 includes the blower 5
Hot air heating means 6A for increasing the temperature of the air sent out by the above, water heating means 6C for increasing the temperature of water sprinkled into the bathroom R from the water sprinkling means 3, and sprayed into the bathroom R from the detergent spraying means 4 Or two or all of the detergent warming means 6B for increasing the temperature of the detergent S.

According to the characteristic configuration of the sixth aspect of the present invention, in addition to the function and effect of the second aspect of the present invention, it is possible to clean the bathroom as in the case of the third aspect of the present invention. In the present invention, it is possible to improve the energy-saving property, and it is possible to more suitably perform the bathroom cleaning as in the case of the characteristic configuration of the invention of the above-described claim 4. As in the case of the characteristic configuration, it is possible to achieve two or all of the effects that the detergent can be easily circulated throughout the bathroom and that the cleaning effect can be improved. Become.
As a result, it is possible to achieve a highly economical and effective cleaning of the bathroom.

Note that, as described above, reference numerals are provided for convenience of comparison with the drawings, but the present invention is not limited to the configuration shown in the accompanying drawings.

[0018]

Embodiments of the present invention will be described below with reference to the drawings. In the drawings, portions denoted by the same reference numerals as those of the conventional example indicate the same or corresponding portions.

First Embodiment FIG. 1 shows a bathroom R in which a first embodiment (hereinafter simply referred to as a bathroom cleaning device) B1 of a bathroom cleaning device of the present invention is installed.

The bathroom R includes a washing place R1 and a bathtub R2, and is equipped with a shower, water washing, mixed water washing, etc., although not shown in the figure. The bathroom cleaning device B1 is installed on the wall 1 so as to penetrate therethrough. Further, a hot water supply device 2 capable of supplying hot water to the bathroom R is installed outside the wall across the wall 1.

As shown in FIG. 2, the bathroom cleaning device B1 comprises:
The bathroom R is provided with a water spraying means 3 capable of freely spraying water, the bathroom R is provided with a detergent spraying means 4 capable of spraying a cleaning detergent S, and the blower 5 capable of convection of air in the bathroom R is provided.
A temperature raising means 6 for increasing the temperature of the water,
Control means 7 for controlling each operation of the detergent spraying means 4, the blower 5, and the temperature raising means 6 is provided. The watering means 3
・ Detergent spraying means 4 ・ Blower 5 ・ Temperature raising means 6 ・ Control means 7
Is housed in a box-shaped case K which can be installed inside the through-hole 1a formed in the wall body 1 so as to be fitted inside. The operation of the bathroom cleaning device B1 is controlled by a remote controller 8 provided separately from the case K. It can be implemented by: The case K is configured such that the exposed portion can be attached and detached to open and close the interior from either the indoor side or the outdoor side, and inspection, replacement of parts, replenishment of the detergent S, and the like can be appropriately performed. Things.
And it is attached to the wall body 1 in a state of maintaining airtightness by using a sealing. Further, a suction portion Ka and a blowing portion Kb for circulating indoor air are formed in the indoor side cover portion of the case K, while a water supply pipe 9 and Water heater 2
Hot water supply / discharge pipes 10 are provided so as to penetrate each. Incidentally, the hot water supply apparatus 2 has a hot water circulation function of not only boiling and sending out hot water but also heating and returning hot water returned via a hot water coil. The suction portion Ka and the blowout portion Kb are each formed by a horizontally long opening, and the suction portion Ka is arranged at an upper stage and the suction portion Kb is arranged at a lower stage. Also, the remote control 8
It is configured to be able to freely transmit and receive with the bathroom cleaning device B1,
The bathroom cleaning device B1 can be operated from either inside or outside the bathroom.

The water spraying means 3 includes a control valve 3 a provided at a receiving end of the water supply pipe 9, and a control valve 3.
A water spray nozzle 3b that blows out the water W sent along with the opening operation of a into the bathroom R in the form of a mist is provided.

The detergent spraying means 4 comprises a detergent tank 4a provided in the case K, a detergent pump 4b for sending out the liquid detergent S supplied to the detergent tank 4a, and a detergent S from the detergent pump 4b. And a plurality of detergent nozzles 4c which are sprayed in the form of mist. Both the water spray nozzle 3b and the detergent nozzle 4c are arranged at intervals in the horizontal direction in a state of facing the bathroom near the blowing section Kb. Therefore, the water W and the detergent S blown out in the form of a mist easily spread widely in the bathroom on the convection of the air discharged from the blowout portion Kb.

The blower 5 is constituted by a centrifugal blower comprising a rotary cylindrical blade 5a formed rotatably around the axis of the horizontal axis, and is arranged along the back side of the blow-out portion Kb. . By driving the blower 5, the air in the bathroom can be sucked into the bathroom cleaning device B1 from the suction portion Ka and can be blown out from the blowout portion Kb, so that convection can be generated in the bathroom.

The temperature raising means 6 is constituted by a horizontally elongated hot water coil 6a, which allows hot water sent from the hot water supply pipe 10a of the hot water supply / discharge pipe 10 to pass therethrough and discharges the hot water to the hot water discharge pipe 10b. In addition, heat exchange with the air passing through the inside of the apparatus in accordance with the driving of the blower 5 increases the temperature of the air to be sent out, thereby increasing the temperature in the bathroom. The hot water coil 6a is arranged along the suction part Ka. Further, the air heated by the hot water coil 6a can also raise the temperature of the detergent S in the detergent tank 4a, and the heating means 6 increases the temperature of the air sent out by the blower 5. The heating means 6A also serves as a detergent heating means 6B for increasing the temperature of the detergent sprayed into the bathroom R from the detergent spraying means 4.

The control means 7 receives the input command from the remote control 8 and receives the water spray means 3, detergent spray means 4,
Each drive operation of the blower 5 and the temperature raising means 6 is configured to be controllable. A temperature sensor 11 capable of measuring the temperature in the bathroom is provided in the vicinity of the suction section Ka, and the measured value of the temperature sensor 11 is configured to be detected by the control means 7. There are three input commands from the remote controller 8, a bathroom cleaning command, a bathroom drying command, and a bathroom heating command. Hereinafter, control based on the three commands will be described (see FIG. 3).

When the bathroom cleaning command is received, [1] the hot water supply operation of the hot water supply device 2 is started to circulate the hot water in the hot water coil 6a, and the blowing drive of the blower 5 is started (blowing). Process). By this step, the temperature of the portion to be cleaned is also raised by raising the temperature in the bathroom, so that the cleaning effect in the subsequent step can be promoted. This blowing drive is also common in the subsequent steps, so that after the temperature measured by the temperature sensor 11 reaches a predetermined value, the operation of the water heater 2 is adjusted so that the predetermined temperature can be maintained. Things. [2] After the temperature in the bathroom reaches a predetermined value or after a lapse of a predetermined time, the control valve 3a is opened with the blowing drive of the blower 5 continued to start watering from the watering nozzle 3b. . The sprayed mist of water W rides on the convection generated by the blower 5 and reaches every corner of the bathroom, wets the ceiling, walls, the washing place and the surface of the bathtub, and easily causes dirt to emerge during spraying of detergent in a later step. Create an environment (sprinkling process). [3] Next, instead of spraying water by the spraying means 3,
Move on to the detergent spraying process. The warm air circulation of the blower 5 is continued even in the spraying process of the detergent S. Detergent S
Is carried out by driving the detergent pump 4b to blow out the detergent S from the detergent nozzle 4c. As in the watering process, the sprayed mist-like detergent S rides on the convection by the blower 5 and reaches every corner of the bathroom. Is discharged from [4] Next, the rinsing process is started, but the actual control is the same as in [2]. [5] When the detergent S adhering to the surface to be cleaned is dropped, the spraying is stopped, the blowing of warm air by the blower 5 is continued, and the bathroom is dried (drying process). At this time, the ventilation fan is driven to ventilate.

On the other hand, when a bathroom drying command is received, the process of [1] and the driving of the ventilation fan are performed. When a bathroom heating command is received, the process of [1] is performed.

Second Embodiment FIG. 4 shows a bathroom R in which a second embodiment (hereinafter simply referred to as a bathroom cleaning device) B2 of a bathroom cleaning device of the present invention is installed. The configuration different from that of the first embodiment will be described.

The bathroom cleaning device B2 comprises a first device B2a installed in the bathroom and a second device B2b with a built-in hot water supply device 2 installed outside the bathroom.

The first device B2a is different from the bathroom cleaning device B1 described in the first embodiment in that a detergent tank 4a is provided.
This is a configuration excluding the detergent pump 4b and the second device B
Reference numeral 2b denotes a configuration in which the detergent tank 4a and the detergent pump 4b are provided inside the hot water supply device 2.

According to the bathroom cleaning device B2 of the second embodiment, the supply of the detergent to the detergent tank 4a can be performed at a low position where the detergent can be easily reached, so that the usability is improved and the bathroom is exposed in the bathroom. The first device B2a to be formed can be formed more compactly by removing the detergent tank 4a and the detergent pump 4b, and the aesthetics in the bathroom can be improved.

[Another Embodiment] Another embodiment will be described below.

<1> The bathroom cleaning device is not limited to the wall-mounted type described in the above embodiment. For example, as shown in FIG. 5, it can be configured to be installed on a ceiling portion. It is. Further, as shown in FIG. 6, the water spray nozzle 3b, the detergent nozzle 4c,
A configuration in which only the convection air intake port 12 and the convection air exhaust port 13 are arranged at a minimum and the main body of the bathroom cleaning device B3 is installed outside the bathroom R may be adopted. In this case, the portion exposed in the bathroom can be reduced to further improve the beauty. Further, each of the water spraying means 3, the detergent spraying means 4, and the blower 5 may be provided as separate components. In short, at least the water spraying means 3
, Detergent spraying means 4, blower 5, and control means 7 for controlling them. <2> The sprinkling means 3 is not limited to the combination of the control valve 3a and the sprinkling nozzle 3b described in the above embodiment, and has a configuration including, for example, a water tank 3c, a water pump 3d, and a sprinkling nozzle 3b. It is also possible. In this case, even when the water supply pressure of the water main is low, since watering to the bathroom is performed by the water pump, watering can be performed with a predetermined pressure applied, and stable watering can be performed. The state can be maintained. Watering means 3
It is also possible to adopt a configuration in which the water W itself to be sent out can be heated in advance. As an example, as shown in FIG. Are provided. in this case,
Hot water supply device 2 corresponds to water heating means 6C. As another example, as shown in FIG. 7, the water sprinkling means 3 includes a water tank 3c, a water pump 3d, and a water sprinkling nozzle 3b, and the water is provided by providing a heater 14 in the water tank 3c. It warms up. In this case, the heater 14 corresponds to the water heating unit 6C. The operation control of the hot water supply device 2 or the heater 14 is performed by the control unit 7. <3> The blower 5 is not limited to the centrifugal type as described in the above embodiment, but may be an axial flow type or a known type. These are collectively called blowers. Further, the hot air heating means 6A is not limited to the hot water coil 6a described in the above embodiment, and may be, for example, one in which a heating device such as a heater is installed in an air passage. These are collectively called warm air heating means. <4> The detergent heating means 6B is not limited to the hot water coil 6a described in the above embodiment, and is configured to be able to heat the detergent S by, for example, providing a heater 15 in a detergent tank. (See FIG. 9). in this case,
The operation of the heater 15 is controlled by the control means 7. <5> The temperature raising means 6 is not limited to the one provided with both the warm air heating means 6A and the detergent heating means 6B described in the above embodiment. For example, the warm air heating means 6A / the detergent It may be constituted by any one of the heating means 6B and the water heating means 6C, or two of the warm air heating means 6A, the detergent heating means 6B and the water heating means 6C. You may comprise by the combination of two or more. In addition to the means for raising the temperature by warming the interior of the bathroom, for example, means for directly heating the bathroom wall, bathroom floor, bathroom ceiling, etc. (heating by burying a hot water pipe or a heating wire, etc.) ) May be adopted. The above is generally referred to as a temperature raising means. <6> Although the sprinkling nozzle 3b and the detergent nozzle 4c are described as being separately provided in the above embodiment, both can be used in combination, and in this case, the water flow path leading to the nozzle is used. By providing a switching valve that can switch between the water and the detergent flow path, and by controlling the switching valve with the control means 7 for each of the watering process and the detergent spraying process, it can be easily implemented. In addition, in addition to the nozzle in which the jetting direction of the fluid is set to a fixed direction, for example, if the nozzle is configured to be provided with a swinging mechanism so that the jetting direction can be changed, the fluid can be surely spread over a wide range. Can be injected. <7> Bathroom cleaning using the bathroom cleaning device is not limited to performing only the cleaning operation according to the above-described operation procedure. For example, the blowing process, the watering process, the detergent spraying process, and the rinsing process are performed.・ Time required for drying process, etc.
The number of times and the like can be changed as appropriate. Further, the air blowing is not limited to the air blowing hot air, and may simply circulate the air in the bathroom. Further, the timing of the air blowing by the control means is not limited to the time when the air blowing is performed before water spraying or detergent spraying.For example, during watering or detergent spraying, or immediately after watering or detergent spraying, It may be started when the detergent is floating in the bathroom, and the air blowing itself is not limited to the one that is continuously carried out with the same intensity. Or a combination thereof, so that more complicated convection can be generated in the bathroom, and water and detergent can be spread to every corner.

[Brief description of the drawings]

FIG. 1 is a side sectional view showing a bathroom.

FIG. 2 is a conceptual diagram showing a bathroom cleaning device.

FIG. 3 is a flowchart showing the operation of the bathroom cleaning device.

FIG. 4 is a conceptual diagram showing a bathroom cleaning device according to another embodiment.

FIG. 5 is a conceptual diagram showing a bathroom cleaning device according to another embodiment.

FIG. 6 is a conceptual diagram showing a bathroom cleaning device according to another embodiment.

FIG. 7 is a conceptual diagram showing a watering means.

FIG. 8 is a conceptual diagram showing a bathroom cleaning device according to another embodiment.

FIG. 9 is a conceptual diagram showing detergent spraying means.

[Explanation of symbols]

 3 Water Spreading Means 4 Detergent Spraying Means 5 Blower 6 Heating Means 6A Warm Air Heating Means 6B Detergent Warming Means 6C Water Heating Means 7 Control Means R Bathroom S Cleaning Detergent

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Claims (6)

[Claims] 1. A bathroom cleaning device comprising: a bathroom provided with water spraying means capable of spraying water; and a detergent spraying means capable of spraying a detergent for cleaning provided in the bathroom, wherein a blower capable of convection air in the bathroom is provided. A bathroom cleaning device provided with control means for controlling each operation of the blower, the water sprinkling means, and the detergent spraying means. 2. The bathroom cleaning device according to claim 1, further comprising a temperature increasing means for increasing a temperature in the bathroom. 3. The bathroom cleaning device according to claim 2, wherein said temperature raising means is a warm air heating means for increasing a temperature of air sent out by said blower. 4. The bathroom cleaning device according to claim 2, wherein said temperature raising means is a water heating means for increasing a temperature of water sprinkled into the bathroom from said water sprinkling means. 5. The bathroom cleaning device according to claim 2, wherein the temperature raising means is a detergent heating means for increasing a temperature of a detergent sprayed into the bathroom from the detergent spraying means. 6. The warming means for increasing the temperature of the air blown out by the blower, the warming means for increasing the temperature of water sprinkled into the bathroom from the sprinkling means, the detergent spray. 3. The bathroom cleaning device according to claim 2, wherein the device is a combination of two or all of the detergent heating means for increasing the temperature of the detergent sprayed into the bathroom from the means.