JPH04105156U - Water discharging device with sensor - Google Patents

Abstract

(57) [Summary] [Purpose] To stop the automatic water spouting function when a water spouting member such as a shower head is pulled up from a holding member. [Structure] A water spouting device in which a column 16 with a shower head 20 is held movably up and down on a base 18, and switches 22 and 32 are used to spout/stop water, and a sensor in the shower head 22 detects a human body and automatically spouts water. When the column 16 is pulled up, the automatic water discharging function is stopped. [Effect] When the column 16 is raised to wash hair, water is not automatically spouted even if the head is placed in the washbasin 12. You can wash your hair with confidence.

Description

[Detailed explanation of the idea]

0001

[Industrial application field]

The present invention is a water discharging device with a sensor in which the discharging member can move up and down with respect to the holding member. The present invention relates to a water discharging device with a sensor that is particularly suitable for use in a hair washing vanity.

0002

[Conventional technology]

The water spouting device, in which the water spouting member is held by the holding member so that it can move up and down, can be used as a hair washing vanity. Widely used. In other words, when washing your hair on a hair-washing vanity, the water spouting member should be raised high. Makes hair easier to wash. Also, when washing your hands at the hair washing vanity, use the water spouting member. lower it lower.

0003 In this type of water discharging device having a vertically movable water discharging member, the water discharging member has a water discharging switch. A switch or hot water temperature control switch may be provided. In this way, from the water discharging member While discharging water, you can turn off the water, stop the water, and adjust the water temperature with your hand.

0004

[Problem that the idea aims to solve]

However, with this type of conventional water discharging device, water discharging and stopping can only be done with a manual switch. Since the water and water temperature are adjusted, be sure to manually switch the water discharging device when using it. There was some inconvenience as it required some manipulation.

[0005] In addition, we can simply install a human body detection sensor on the water spouting member, and automatically detect when a hand approaches the water spouting member. If the structure is such that water is spouted from the hair, it is extremely inconvenient when washing the hair. In other words, when washing your hair, He held out his head as if to insert it into the bowl (wash basin) of the hair washing vanity, but this When the protruding head is detected by the sensor, water may be sprayed from the water spouting member even though it is not desired. cormorant.

[0006]

[Means to solve the problem]

The water spouting device with a sensor of the present invention includes a water spouting member having a water spout, and an upper part of the water spouting member. A holding member that is movable downward and an electric drive connected to the water discharging member via a hose. A water discharging device comprising a dynamic valve device and a signal providing means for giving an actuation signal to the valve device. In the above, the signal providing means includes a manual operation switch and a cover provided on the water spouting member. The water spouting device further includes a cleaning body detection sensor, and the water spouting device further includes a cleaning body detection sensor. It has a position detection means for detecting that the holding member has been lowered to a predetermined position, and the water spouting part When the material is at the predetermined position or lower, the manual operation switch and An actuation signal is given to the valve device based on the signals from both the detection sensor and the water discharging member. When the position is higher than the specified position, it is based only on the signal from the manual operation switch. The valve device is characterized in that an actuation signal is applied to the valve device.

[0007]

[Effect]

According to the sensor-equipped water discharging device of the present invention, the sensor detects the object to be cleaned and automatically cleans it. It is convenient because it allows water to be spewed out.

[0008] Further, according to the water discharging device with a sensor of the present invention, the water discharging member is in a predetermined position or The automatic water discharging operation described above is performed only when the water is in a lowered position. . In other words, when the water spouting member is positioned upward, water can only be spouted using the manual switch. , the water will stop, so if you do not do so against your will (for example, if you put your head near the water spouting member) water does not start discharging.

[0009]

【Example】

Examples will be described below with reference to the drawings. Figure 1 is a sectional side view of the main part of a sensor-equipped water discharging device according to an embodiment of the present invention, and Figure 2 is A plan view of the shower head part of the device, Fig. 3 is a bottom view of the same, and Fig. 4 shows the equipment equipped with the device. FIG. 5 is a perspective view of the installed hair washing vanity, and FIG. 5 is a control block diagram.

0010 A washbasin 12 is provided on the top surface of the cabinet 10, and a A base 18 of a sensor-equipped water discharging device 14 is installed. For this base 18 A column 16 is held such that it can be moved up and down. The tip side of the column 16 is connected to the washbasin 12. The column 16 is curved so as to protrude toward the top side, and a shower head 2 is installed at the tip of the column 16. 0 is removably attached.

[0011] The base 18 includes a water discharge switch 22 as well as a water flow switch for increasing the amount of water discharged. switch 24, water volume switch 26 for decreasing the amount of water being spouted, increasing the temperature of the water being spouted. a water temperature switch 28 for lowering the water temperature, and a water temperature switch 30 for lowering the discharge water temperature. It is equipped with

0012 The shower head 20 is provided with a water spouting switch 32 on the top surface. The switch 32 is covered with a soft cover 33. On the bottom side of the shower head 20 A flux spout 34 and a shower spout 36 are provided, and the shower head 20 A switching lever 38 is provided on the front end side for switching between bundled water spout and shower water spout. I'm being kicked.

[0013] A sensor 4 is used to detect a hand or the like held out near the water spouts 34 and 36. 0 is provided on the shower head 20. This sensor 40 is a shower head A light emitting element 42 and a light receiving element 44 are provided on the lower surface side of the light emitting element 20 . (In addition , an ultrasonic sensor, etc. may also be used. ) A hose 46 is connected to this shower head 20, and this hose 46 is The hose 4 is inserted into the column 16, and when the shower head 20 is grasped and pulled, the hose 4 6 is pulled out from column 16, and conversely, the shower head 20 is placed at the tip of column 16. The hose 46 is configured to be drawn into the column 16 when installed. Ru.

[0014] As shown in FIG. 1, a flange 16A is provided in the middle of the column 16. The small diameter part below 6A is slidably inserted into the column holding hole 18A of the base 18. It is. A groove 16B is provided at the bottom of the column 16. When pulled upward, the stopper ball 18 provided on the inner peripheral surface of the holding hole 16A B engages with the groove 16B, and the column 16 is locked. (i.e. from column 16 Even if you release your hand, the column 16 will not descend. ) From this state, push column 16 downwards. Then, the stopper ball 16B is retracted and the column 16 is lowered to the state shown in FIG. descend.

[0015] In the state shown in FIG. 1, the flange 16A is locked to the upper surface of the base 18. A magnet 48 is provided on the lower surface of the flange 16A, and a magnet 48 is provided on the upper surface of the base 18. faces the magnet 18 when the flange 16A comes into contact with the upper surface of the base 18. A reed switch 50 is provided at the position.

[0016] As schematically shown in FIG. 5, the hose 46 is connected inside the cabinet 10. An electric mixing valve 52 is provided, and the mixing valve 52 has a hot water supply pipe 54 and a water supply pipe. 56 is connected. Reference numerals 58 and 60 indicate motors of the electric mixing valve 52.

[0017] Inside the cabinet 10, there is a control for giving control signals to the motors 58, 60. A control device 62 is provided. This controller 62 includes a water discharge switch on the base 18. In addition to signals from the switch 22, water volume switches 24, 26, and water temperature switches 28, 30, The water discharging switch 32 and sensor 40 provided in the shower head 20, as well as the front The signal from the reed switch 50 is input.

[0018] This controller 62 sends a valve opening signal to the mixing valve 52 when the water discharging switch 22 is pressed once. Give a signal and discharge the mixed water. When the water discharge switch 22 is pressed once more, the mixing valve 5 Give a valve close signal to 2 to stop the water. The same applies to the water discharging switch 32. Each time the water discharging switch 32 is pressed once, water discharging and water stop are switched. Also, When the water volume switches 24 and 26 are pressed, the opening degree of the mixing valve 52 is adjusted, and the water volume is adjusted. be called. When the water temperature switches 28 and 30 are pressed, the mixing valve 52 also causes the hot water to mix with the water. A signal is provided to adjust the mixing ratio and the temperature of the mixed water is adjusted.

[0019] Note that the signal from the reed switch 50 is transmitted when the column flange 16A is in contact with the base 18. If the contact state is indicated, the controller 6 2 provides valve opening and closing signals to the mixing valve 52. That is, column 16 is at the lower limit. When the shower head 20 is lowered to When you hold out your hand, etc., water is spouted from the spout 34 or 36, and when you withdraw your hand, etc. The water is stopped. Of course, even in this state, the water discharge switches 22 and 32 Can discharge and stop water.

[0020] When the flange 16A is apart from the base 18, for example, the column 16 is not pulled up. and is stopped at a high position by the stopper ball 18B, the controller 6 2 does not output a control signal to the mixing valve 52 depending on the signal from the sensor 40. That is, In this state, even if there is a human body in front of the water spouts 34, 36, water will not be spouted. Not possible. Discharging and stopping water by operating the water discharging switches 22 and 32 I can do it.

[0021] In this way, in the sensor-equipped water discharging device 14 according to this embodiment, the column 16 is When lowered, the manual water spout switch 32 provided on the shower head 20 In addition to operating the Water will automatically start discharging when you let it out, and it will start automatically when you withdraw your hand etc. Water is stopped.

[0022] In addition, if the column 16 is raised, such automatic water discharging will not be performed and the manual Water can be spouted and stopped only by operating the switch 22 or 32. Therefore, if a person's head or the like is present in front of the shower head 20 against one's will, ), so water is not sprayed unexpectedly during hair washing, which is convenient. It is.

[0023] The sensor-equipped water discharging device 14 according to the above embodiment has a hose 46 that is pulled from the column 16. The shower head 20 is for a hair washing vanity that can be removed from column 1. It may be provided integrally so as not to be separated from 6.

[0024] The present invention can also be used for water discharging devices such as sinks other than hair washing vanities. For example, the sink If an automatic faucet is installed on the stand so that it can be raised and lowered, the automatic faucet can be used to fill the bucket with water. If you stop the automatic water dispensing function when the tap is raised, you can only manually fill the bucket with water. This can be done reliably.

[0025] In the above embodiment, a reed switch is used, but in this invention, a limit switch is used. You may also use a switch or the like.

[0026] In the above embodiment, when the flange 16A abuts the base 18 (descended to the lower limit) The automatic water spouting function is stopped when the column 16 reaches a specified height. If the water is descending, the automatic water dispensing function will be stopped even before reaching the descending limit. It may be configured as follows.

[0027]

【effect】

As mentioned above, the sensor-equipped water discharging device of the present invention is suitable for discharging water from shower heads, etc. The water component is equipped with a manual operation switch and a sensor for automatic water discharging, so the switch In addition to manually operating the water outlet, it can also be used to automatically discharge water, making it extremely convenient. Ru.

[0028] In the water discharging device with a sensor of the present invention, the water discharging member such as the shower head is If the height is exceeded, the automatic water dispensing function will be stopped and a manual switch will be activated. Water is only turned on and stopped. This prevents water from spewing out unexpectedly, giving you peace of mind. It is extremely convenient as it can be used for hair washing, etc.

[Brief explanation of drawings]

FIG. 1 is a side sectional view of a main part of a sensor-equipped water discharging device according to an embodiment of the present invention.

FIG. 2 is a plan view of the shower head.

FIG. 3 is a bottom view of the shower head.

FIG. 4 is a perspective view of a hair washing vanity equipped with a sensor-equipped water discharging device.

FIG. 5 is a block diagram of a control device.

[Explanation of symbols]

14 Water discharging device with sensor 16 columns 20 Shower head 32 Water discharge switch 40 sensor 46 Hose 48 Magnet 50 Reed switch 52 Electric mixing valve 62 Controller

Claims (1)

[Scope of utility model registration request] 1. A water spouting member having a water spout, a holding member that holds the water spouting member so as to be movable up and down, an electrically driven valve device connected to the water spouting member via a hose, and the valve device A water discharging device having a signal providing means for giving an actuation signal, the signal providing means comprising a manual operation switch and a detection sensor for the object to be cleaned provided on the water discharging member, and the water discharging device further comprises: It has a position detection means for detecting that the water spouting member has been lowered to a predetermined position with respect to the holding member, and when the water spouting member is located at the predetermined position or lower than the predetermined position, both the manual operation switch and the detection sensor are activated. An actuation signal is given to the valve device based on the signal, and when the water discharging member is located higher than the predetermined position, an actuation signal is given to the valve device based only on the signal from the manual operation switch. Water discharging device with sensor.