JPH0352471Y2 - - Google Patents

Description

[Detailed description of the invention] (Field of industrial application) This invention relates to a simple disposable washbasin that can be used once or several times for temporary use such as autocamps, nursing care of sick people, and other disaster situations.

(Prior art and problems) This type of simple washbasin was not found at all within the scope of the applicant's research, and there was only a small number of simple washbasins developed by the applicant earlier, U.S. Pat. It just exists.

In this earlier application, the wash basin and water tank are openable and closable, making it convenient to carry and transport.
The volume of the water tank itself cannot be changed, so it is difficult to carry it with you when traveling, store it in an unused state for use in disaster situations, for nursing care, etc., or to distribute it as a product. There is a feeling.

(Problem to be solved) This device can be folded into a compact size when not in use, during product distribution, or when being carried around, expands in size when in use, can be used like a normal wash basin, can temporarily stop drainage, and can be used in cars. To provide a simple washbasin that can be used in places where there is no drainage facility, such as when used indoors or on a patient's bed, and that can be disposed of if it gets dirty after a few uses. The purpose is to provide such products to the market.

(Means for solving the problem) This idea consists of a wash basin, a water storage tank, and a pair of supports that connect them. The washstand has a horizontally long overall planar shape,
The top plate and the bottom plate are substantially parallel and have a hollow structure, and this hollow part serves as a sewage basin, and the center part of the top plate is recessed toward the bottom plate, creating a washbasin shape that follows the contour of the washbasin. In the case where a recess is formed and the water storage tank is sized to fit into the washbasin recess, the peripheral wall connecting the top plate and bottom plate of the washstand and the inner peripheral wall of the washbasin recess are flexible. It is formed into a flexible bellows shape, and a first drain port with a plug or cap leading to the sewage storage section is provided at the bottom of the washbasin recess, and a first drain port with a plug or cap leading to the waste water storage section is provided on the top plate of the washstand other than the washbasin recess. A second drain outlet with a stopper or cap is provided, and a pair of mutually parallel column bases are inserted into a part of the bottom plate of the washstand, along the bottom plate surface at right angles to the longitudinal direction of the washstand. A sleeve is formed, the volume of the water storage tank is smaller than the volume of the sewage storage part of the wash basin, the upper plate and the lower plate of the water storage tank are parallel, and the peripheral wall connecting them is flexible. The lower plate of this water storage tank has a discharge port with a tap or a stopper near one of the pair of long sides, and a stopper or cap with a stopper near the other long side. A pair of support upper insertion sleeves are formed in a part of the water storage tank and are parallel to each other in a direction perpendicular to the long side thereof, and the pair of support supports are made of wire or hard synthetic resin molding. A pair of L-shaped parts made of a material with relatively high rigidity and strength, the horizontal bases of which are inserted into the support base insertion sleeves of the washbasin, and the tops of the other pair of supports are inserted into the support top of the water storage tank. The problem was solved by creating a simple washbasin characterized by being equipped in a sleeve so that it can be inserted and removed.

(How to use and function) With this device constructed as described above, it is important to keep the product in the distribution process such as storage and transportation when it is not in use, and when it is stored or carried by the consumer. The water storage tank and support column are mutually disassembled, the bellows around the washbasin and water tank are folded down to reduce their thickness, and the water storage tank is housed in the washbasin recess in the center of the washbasin, and is L-shaped. Place the pair of pillars of the mold in a suitable case or tie them with strings along the flat surface of the washbasin.

To use it as a washbasin, first take out the water storage tank, take it to a place where you can supply tap water or other tap water such as a spring, remove the stopper or cap from the water inlet, and fill the tank with clean water. and close it.

Next, transport it to the place where it will be used together with other washstands and supports, place the empty washstand on a flat surface, and insert the base of each support into the pair of support base insertion sleeves of the washstand, one support at a time, Raise the top of the pillar.

Next, make sure that the column upper insertion sleeve of the water tank is in the vertical direction, and stand the water tank up so that the discharge port is at the bottom of the water tank, and insert the upper ends of each of the pair of columns into the column upper insertion sleeve. insert.

At this time, it is preferable to provide a stopper projecting in the middle of the column so that the lower end of the column upper insertion sleeve abuts so that the water storage tank does not come too close to the washbasin.

Assembly is thus completed. At this time, the center of gravity of the water storage tank is located within the bottom of the washbasin or closer to the wash basin than the L-shaped corner of the support to improve stability, so the bending angle of the L-shaped support is narrower than 90° and is 80°. It has a somewhat acute angle.

Next time you use the sink or wash your hands, close the first and second drain ports of the sink and temporarily open the cap located at the bottom of the water storage tank to drain the required amount of water. Use the water by collecting it in the sink.

For contaminated water in the washbasin, open the stopper or cap of the first drain in the washstand, let the dirty water fall into the sewage basin, close the stopper or cap of the first drain, and repeat the same operation to remove the water from the water storage tank. Do this until it runs out.

When the water in the water storage tank runs out, disassemble these devices, open the second drain plug or cap of the sink, discard the water in the sump, and dispose of the entire device, or dispose of the entire device. Clean the inside and outside of the stand and use it again.

If you plan to wait for a while until the next use, open all taps, caps, and containers, dry the inside and outside of the washbasin and water tank, and then compress the bulk and store or carry it as if it were not in use. .

After repeated use, if it becomes dirty even after cleaning or is damaged, it should be disposed of.

(Effects) In this device, which is constructed and operates as described above, when not in use or when stored, both the wash basin and the water storage tank have bellows-shaped peripheries, so they can be compressed to reduce their volume. When used conversely, these can expand and store a considerable amount of water, making them suitable for carrying when camping, driving, or for use at a sick person's hospital bed.

In particular, when assembled, the base and upper ends of the pair of L-shaped columns can be inserted into the column base insertion sleeve and column upper insertion sleeve that are fixedly formed on the washbasin and water storage tank, so that the column can be removed after insertion. The forward and backward tilting of the sink is prevented by the sleeve of the sink, and the left and right tilting of the sink is prevented by the sleeve of the water storage tank, so the water storage tank can be used safely without fear of tipping over in any direction.

Furthermore, since the entire product is made of a water-resistant paper carton or synthetic resin blow-molded product, it is inexpensive and is ideal as a disposable or semi-disposable product.

Embodiments This invention will now be explained in detail based on representative embodiments.

In Figures 1 and 2, 10 is a washstand, 3
0 is a water storage tank, and 40 is a pair of supports.

The washbasin 10 has a rectangular shape, which is a type of horizontal rectangle when viewed from above, and has a double wall structure as a whole, with the bottom plate 11 and the top plate 13 forming four walls in a plane.
The peripheral wall 12 connected to the side has a bellows shape, and the top plate 13
A rectangular wash basin recess 14 that follows the contour shape of the wash basin 10 is formed in the center of the wash basin recess 1.
The inner circumferential wall 15 of No. 4 also has a bellows shape, and a hollow portion is formed between these walls to form a wastewater storage portion 16.

Furthermore, a part of the wash basin recess 14 has an internal sewage storage section 1.
A first drain port 17 communicating with the drain port 6 is bored, and a water stopper 18 is provided in this via a first flexible member 19.

On the other hand, a second drain port 20 is provided in a part of the top plate 13 around the wash basin recess 14, and a plug 22 connected by a second flexible member 23 is similarly attached to this drain port 20.

Further, on the bottom plate 11 of the washstand 10, two column base insertion sleeves 23a and 23b are inserted along the surface of the bottom plate 11 in a direction perpendicular to the longitudinal direction of the washstand.
It is attached integrally with 1.

Next, the water storage tank 30 has a rectangular shape when viewed from the plane and is just large enough to fit into the sink recess of the washstand 10, and the contour shape of the washstand 10 when viewed from the plane is a horizontally long rectangle in the illustrated example. As shown above, there is no difference in this idea even if it is an oblong oval shape or a gourd shape. The upper and lower plates 31, 3
2 are parallel, and the peripheral wall 33 that connects them is bellows-shaped, and at the position that bisects it near the long side of the upper (or lower) plate 31, there is a type of pot, plug, or cap. A discharge port 34 with a socket 33 is provided, and a water supply port 35 is provided at a corner of the same upper (or lower) plate 31, and a plug 37 connected to a flexible member 36 is also provided in this. .

The water storage capacity of this water storage tank 30 is set to be the same as or slightly smaller than the volume of the wastewater storage section 16 described above.

Also, strut upper insertion sleeves 38a and 38b are provided integrally with the water storage tank 30 at right angles to the longitudinal sides of the lower plate 32 of the water storage tank 30.

These sleeves 38a, 38b are not necessarily connected to the lower plate 3.
Even if it is not provided in part 2 and is fixed to other parts, the invention remains the same.

The washbasin 10 and water storage tank 30 described above are made of water-resistant paper containers. Of course, there is no difference in this idea even if it is made of a synthetic resin blow-molded product instead of a paper container, but the washstand 10
The bottom plate 11, top plate 13, and upper and lower plates 31, 32 of the tank 30 are preferably somewhat stiff and unbendable.

Of the above-mentioned components, each of the plugs 18, 22, 37, the first drain port 17, the second drain port 20, the water supply port 35, the flexible members 19, 21, and 36 connecting these, and the pot 33 are commercially available. It is preferable to use a synthetic resin molded product.

The pair of support columns 40 are made of thick wire or hard synthetic resin molded product, and there are no particular limitations on their cross-sectional shape, such as a pipe shape or an irregular cross-sectional shape.

In the illustrated example, each pillar 40 is formed in an L shape when viewed from the side, and the length of the horizontal base 41 is 2/2/2 of the width perpendicular to the longitudinal direction of the wash basin 10.
The included angle θ of each bent part is about 80°, the upper part 43 of the upright part 42 is perpendicular to the base part 41, and a stopper 44 is provided in the middle of the upright part 42 to protrude. The lower ends of the sleeves 38a and 38b of the water storage 30 correspond to this, and when assembled, the water storage tank 30 is attached to the washstand 10.
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(Operations and Effects Unique to the Embodiment) In this embodiment as described above, in addition to the operation and effect of the present invention, since the washstand 10 and the water storage tank 30 are made of paper cartons, the flat bottom plate 1
1. The upper plate 13 and the lower plate 32 have appropriate rigidity, and the shape hardly collapses when water is added.The peripheral walls 12, 33, which are bellows parts, and the inner peripheral wall 15 have excellent flexibility when bent. Under normal usage, several times to
It can withstand more than 10 uses.

Also, since the entire device is rectangular, it is stable and easy to handle even when in use or in a folded state when not in use.

In the illustrated embodiment, the washbasin 10, its sink recess 14, and water storage tank 30 are rectangular in plan view, but there is no particular limitation on the planar shape, which may be oval or rice ball-shaped.

[Brief explanation of the drawing]

The drawings show a typical embodiment of this invention, with FIG. 1 being a longitudinal sectional side view of the assembled state, and FIG. 2 being an exploded perspective view. Main symbols in the diagram: 10...washstand, 30...water tank, 40...support.

Claims (1)

[Scope of Claim for Utility Model Registration] The washbasin consists of a washstand, a water storage tank, and a pair of supports that connect them, and the washstand and the water storage tank are made of a type of water-resistant paper carton or synthetic resin blow-molded product; The overall planar shape of the stand is horizontally elongated,
The top plate and the bottom plate are substantially parallel and have a hollow structure, and this hollow part serves as a sewage basin, and the center part of the top plate is recessed toward the bottom plate, creating a washbasin shape that follows the contour of the washbasin. In the case where a recess is formed and the water storage tank is sized to fit into the washbasin recess, the peripheral wall connecting the top plate and bottom plate of the washstand and the inner peripheral wall of the washbasin recess are flexible. It is formed into a flexible bellows shape, and a first drain port with a plug or cap leading to the sewage storage section is provided at the bottom of the washbasin recess, and a first drain port with a plug or cap leading to the waste water storage section is provided on the top plate of the washstand other than the washbasin recess. A second drain outlet with a stopper or cap is provided, and a pair of mutually parallel column bases are inserted into a part of the bottom plate of the washstand along the bottom plate surface at right angles to the longitudinal direction of the washstand. A sleeve is formed, the volume of the water storage tank is smaller than the volume of the sewage storage part of the wash basin, the upper plate and the lower plate of the water storage tank are parallel, and the peripheral wall connecting them is flexible. The lower plate of this water storage tank has a discharge port with a tap or a stopper near one of the pair of long sides, and a stopper or cap with a stopper near the other long side. A pair of support upper insertion sleeves are formed in a part of the water storage tank and are parallel to each other in a direction perpendicular to the long side thereof, and the pair of support supports are made of wire or hard synthetic resin molding. A pair of L-shaped parts made of a material with relatively high rigidity and strength, the horizontal bases of which are inserted into the support base insertion sleeves of the washbasin, and the tops of the other pair of supports are inserted into the support top of the water storage tank. A simple washbasin characterized by being equipped in a sleeve so that it can be inserted and removed.