JPH04297212A - Fitting structure of bath tub apron - Google Patents

Abstract

PURPOSE:To simplify the fitting work if an apron. CONSTITUTION:A main metal fitting 34 is fitted to the wall face of a bath tub and an apron 10 is supported on the main metal fitting 34. The main metal fitting 34 is leveled by the use loose holes 42 of a main metal fitting 34 and fixed by through-holes 40 thereafter. The lower edge of apron 10 is supported by a holding member 38 and upper part thereof is inserted between a spring piece 36 and the wallface 22. In this way, vertical levelling of the apron is simplified and the bath tub can be installed in advance, and also only the apron can be removed.

Description

[Detailed description of the invention]

0001

BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION 1. Field of the Invention The present invention relates to a bathtub apron mounting structure, and more particularly to a bathtub apron mounting structure that allows the apron to be installed after the bathtub has been installed.

0002

2. Description of the Related Art A panel member called an apron is attached almost vertically to the side wall of a bathtub on the side of the washing area. A conventional mounting structure for this apron is shown in FIG.

In FIG. 5, an apron 10 includes a frame 12 and tile panels 14 and 16 attached to the front and top surfaces of the frame 12. A plate metal fitting 18 for attaching the apron and a hook metal fitting 20 are fixed to this frame 12 by bath welding or the like.

[0004] Reinforcing wood 24 is attached to the back side of the bathroom wall 22, and bolts 26 are screwed into it from the indoor side (front side). To attach the apron 10, hook the hook fitting 20 onto the bolt 26, then screw the screw 28
to fix the plate fitting 18 to the wall surface 22.

[0005]

[Problems to be Solved by the Invention] In this conventional bathtub apron mounting structure, the apron 10 is attached to the bolt 26.
Since it is fixed to the wall surface 22 with screws 28, the apron 1
0, it was extremely difficult to adjust the height of the apron 10.

Further, in the conventional bathtub apron mounting structure, it is necessary to perform screw fastening work on the back side of the apron 10, so the bathtub 30 cannot be installed until after the apron 10 is attached. In addition, after installation is complete,
The apron 10 cannot be removed unless the bathtub 30 is removed.

[0007]

[Means for Solving the Problem] A bathtub apron mounting structure according to claim 1 is such that a bathtub apron is arranged between opposing walls of a bathroom, and both ends of the bathtub apron are attached to the walls using apron mounting brackets. In the bathtub apron mounting structure, the apron mounting fittings include a main metal fitting that extends in the vertical direction and is fixed to the wall surface with screws, and a lower end of the bathtub apron provided at the lower part of the main metal fitting. an apron support member placed on the main metal fitting; and a locking member provided on the upper part of the main metal fitting for locking the bathtub apron in a direction in which it falls toward the washing area side; The screw hole is characterized in that a loose hole for temporary fixing that allows adjustment of the vertical level of the main metal fitting, and a through hole for permanently fixing the main metal fitting are provided as screw holes.

In the bathtub apron mounting structure according to claim 2, in the bathtub apron mounting structure according to claim 1, the bathtub apron includes a frame provided around at least four circumferences of the apron, and a panel attached to the front surface of the frame. The locking member is a spring piece that elastically holds the frame between the locking member and the wall surface.

[0009]

In the bathtub apron mounting structure according to claim 1, when fixing the main metal fitting to the bathroom wall surface, first, the main metal fitting is temporarily fixed by passing a screw through the loose hole. Then, check the level by actually supporting the apron, and level the main metal fittings up and down as necessary (adjust the height of the main metal fittings).
and

Next, screws are passed through the through holes to firmly fix the main metal fitting to the wall surface. After that, the apron is supported on this main metal fitting.

[0011] As described above, according to this bathtub apron mounting structure, the height of the main metal fitting can be easily and finely adjusted, making it extremely easy to level the apron. in this case,
When the apron panel is a tile panel and the bathroom wall is also tiled, the joints of the apron and the tile joints of the wall can be matched very easily.

In the bathtub apron mounting structure of the second aspect, the apron can be mounted to the main metal fitting fixed to the wall surface from the front side (from the washing area side) without moving up and down. That is, for example, the apron is placed in a position slightly tilted toward the washing area, and the lower end of the apron is placed on the support member. Next, turn the upper end toward the bathtub so that the apron is in a vertical position. Then, push the frame between the spring piece and the wall.

[0013] In this way, when supporting the apron on the main metal fitting, there is no need to move the apron up and down. Moreover, there is no need to perform screwing work on the back side of the apron. Therefore, even if a bathtub is installed, the apron can be worn.

On the other hand, when the apron is to be removed, the apron can be separated from the main fitting by pulling it toward the front (towards the washing area) and removed. Therefore, the apron can be removed while the bathtub remains installed.

[0015]

[Embodiment] An embodiment will be described below with reference to FIGS. 1 to 4.

FIGS. 1 and 2 are a perspective sectional view and a horizontal sectional view showing the assembly process. Figure 3 is a side view of the main metal fitting 32;
The figure is a longitudinal sectional view showing the overall structure.

In this embodiment, the apron 10 is attached by an apron attachment fitting 32 fixed to the wall surface 22. As shown in FIG. The apron mounting bracket 32 includes a main metal fitting 34 having an L-shaped horizontal cross section, a spring piece 36 fixed to the upper part of the main metal fitting 34 by welding or the like, and an L-shaped main metal fitting 36 fixed to the lower end of the main metal fitting 34 by welding or the like. and an apron support member 38 having a cross-sectional shape. This spring piece 36 has a free piece portion having a dogleg-shaped horizontal cross section. The protruding ridges (bent edges) of this free piece are directed toward the wall surface 22. Further, a space S whose length is very slightly shorter than the width of the frame 12 of the apron 10 is formed between the protrusion of the main metal fitting 34 and the wall surface 22.

A through hole 40 and a loose hole 42 are formed at the top and bottom of the main metal fitting 34, respectively.

In the bathtub apron mounting structure of this embodiment, when fixing the main metal fitting 34 to the bathroom wall surface 22, first insert a screw (not shown) into the loose hole 42 and insert the main metal fitting 3
4 is temporarily fixed to the wall surface 22. Then, when the apron 10 is actually supported by the support member 38, the main metal fittings 34 are leveled vertically (the height of the main metal fittings 34 is adjustment).

Next, insert a screw (not shown) into the through hole 40.
The main metal fitting 34 is firmly fixed to the wall surface 22 through the main metal fitting 34.

Thereafter, the lower end of the apron 10 is placed on the support member 38 with the apron slightly tilted toward the washing area 44.

Next, the upper end of the apron 10 is turned toward the bathtub 30 so that the apron 10 is in a vertical position. Then, the frame 12 is pushed into the space S between the spring piece 36 and the wall surface 22. As a result, the apron 10 is held by the mounting bracket 32. Thereafter, caulking with silicone or the like is applied to the portion T between the apron 10 and the handrail of the bathtub 30, the intersecting corners of the apron 10 and the wall surface 22, and the construction is completed.

[0023] Thus, according to this bathtub apron mounting structure, it is extremely easy to level the apron 10. Then, the joints of the apron 10 and the tile joints of the wall surface 22 can be matched very easily.

Furthermore, when supporting the apron 10 on the main metal fitting 34, there is no need to move the apron 10 up and down. Furthermore, there is no need to perform screw fastening work on the back side of the apron 10 that is erected. Therefore, even if the bathtub 30 is installed, the apron 10 can be worn.

On the other hand, when removing the apron 10,
After cutting the caulking, the apron 10 can be removed by pulling it toward the front side of the construction worker (toward the washing area 44 side).
can be separated from the main metal fitting 34 and removed. Therefore, the apron 10 can be removed while the bathtub 30 remains installed.

Although the above embodiment employs the apron 10 having tile panels 14, other panels such as decorative cement boards may be used.

Furthermore, in the present invention, instead of the spring piece, a locking member such as a Velcro tape or a magnet may be used to hold the apron when approached from the front.

[0028]

As described above, the bathtub apron mounting structure of the present invention makes it extremely easy to level the top and bottom of the apron, which simplifies construction.

In particular, according to the bathtub apron attachment structure of claim 2, the apron can be attached even after the bathtub has been installed. Also, the apron can be removed without removing the bathtub.

[Brief explanation of drawings]

FIG. 1 is a perspective sectional view showing a structure according to an example.

FIG. 2 is a horizontal sectional view showing a structure according to an example.

FIG. 3 is a side view of the main metal fitting.

FIG. 4 is a longitudinal sectional view showing the structure of the embodiment.

FIG. 5 is a perspective view showing a conventional example.

[Explanation of symbols]

10 Apron 12 Frame 14, 16 Tile panel 22 Wall surface 32 Apron mounting bracket 34 Main metal fittings 36 Spring piece 38 Supporting member

Claims (2)

[Claims] 1. A bathtub apron mounting structure in which a bathtub apron is disposed between opposing walls of a bathroom, and both ends of the bathtub apron are attached to the wall using apron mounting brackets, wherein the apron mounting brackets are arranged vertically. an apron support member provided at the lower part of the main metal fitting and on which the lower end of the bathtub apron is placed; and an upper part of the main metal fitting. established in
A locking member is provided for locking the bathtub apron in a direction in which it falls down toward the washing area side, and the main metal fitting has a screw hole for temporary fixing that allows adjustment of the vertical level of the main metal fitting. A mounting structure for a bathtub apron, comprising a loose hole and a through hole for permanently fixing the main fitting. 2. The bathtub apron mounting structure according to claim 1, wherein the bathtub apron includes a frame provided around at least four circumferences of the apron, and a panel attached to the front surface of the frame, and the locking A mounting structure for a bathtub apron, wherein the member is a spring piece that elastically holds the frame between the member and the wall surface.