JPH059465U - Bath cleaning equipment - Google Patents

Abstract

(57) [Summary] [Purpose] To automatically and effectively wash the bathtub. A bathtub cleaning apparatus, a switching means A for switching between the detergent Ld and the cleaning water W, a nozzle 2A for spraying the detergent Ld and the cleaning water W delivered from the switching means A onto the bathtub inner wall 1a, Ultrasonic vibrating means B for applying ultrasonic vibration to the cleaning water W ejected from the nozzle 2A,
A drainage means C for draining the bath water and a control means D for controlling the drainage means C, the switching means A and the ultrasonic vibrating means B under preset conditions are provided.

Description

[Detailed description of the device]

[0001]

[Industrial applications]

  This device is extremely effective and quickly removes dirt such as scales from the bathtub. The present invention relates to a bath cleaning device for cleaning.

[0002]

[Prior art]

  Conventionally, bathtubs are washed by using detergent and running with a scrubber or sponge. It is common to remove the scales.   Recently, as disclosed in Japanese Utility Model Laid-Open No. 63-71869, for example, Cleaning the bathtub by switching the spray from detergent and cleaning water A device has been proposed.   An example of this is shown in FIG. 3 which is an explanatory view of the main configuration of the bath cleaning apparatus.

[0003]   In FIG. 3, 1 is a bathtub, 1a is a bathtub inner wall, 2 is a nozzle, 3 is nozzle piping, 3 a is a detergent supply pipe, 3b is a cleaning water supply pipe, and the detergent supply pipe 3a and the cleaning water supply pipe 3b is switched by a switching valve (hereinafter referred to as a valve) 4. 5 is a bath The lid 10 of the tank 1 is a bath cleaning device, Ld is a detergent, and W is cleaning water.

[0004]   In the above structure, first, after draining the residual hot water in the bathtub 1, the valve 4 is switched. The liquid detergent Ld is supplied from the detergent supply pipe 3a to the entire circumference of the bathtub inner wall 1a in the lateral direction by the nozzle 2. Since it is sprayed, the liquid detergent Ld concentrates and adheres to the upper part of the bathtub inner wall 1a. The liquid detergent Ld flows downward due to its own weight and covers the entire surface of the bath inner wall 1a. After a lapse of a predetermined time, the valve 4 is switched to the washing water supply pipe 3b and the nozzle 2 is used for washing. By spraying the water W in two or three times, the sewage is prevented from staying and the bath is washed. You can

[0005]

[Problems to be solved by the device]

  However, since the conventional example is configured as described above, the nozzle 2 is Since it is installed on the lower side of 5, the piping is in the way, Since the replacement is done manually, not only is it troublesome to handle, but the amount of detergent used does not increase. Which problem was there.

[0006]   This invention was made in order to solve the above problems of the conventional example. When washing off the detergent sprayed on the inner wall of the tank by spraying wash water, It is extremely effective to apply ultrasonic vibration to the cleaning water and the water film formed by the cleaning water. Another object of the present invention is to provide a bathtub cleaning device capable of cleaning a bathtub.

[0007]

[Means for Solving the Problems]

  For this reason, the bathtub cleaning device according to the present invention is contaminated with stains such as scales adhering to the inner wall of the bathtub. A bath cleaning device for cleaning this, including switching means for switching between detergent and cleaning water, and Nozzle for spraying the detergent and cleaning water delivered from the switching means on the inner wall of the bath, Ultrasonic vibrating means for imparting ultrasonic vibration to the cleaning water sprayed from this nozzle; Drainage means for draining bathtub water, and the drainage means, the switching means, and ultrasonic vibration And a control means for controlling the means under preset conditions, and A bathtub cleaning device that cleans dirt such as scale on the wall, The water guiding groove formed on the inner wall of the bathtub and the water guiding groove for supplying washing water to the water guiding groove. A number of water inlets, and the washing water is mixed with a detergent at a desired mixing ratio, and the mixed washing is performed. A mixing means for delivering a liquid, and the cleaning liquid and the cleaning water flow out from the water guiding groove. The ultrasonic wave vibrating means for ultrasonically vibrating the water film formed on the inner wall of the bathtub Drainage means for draining, presetting this drainage means, mixing means and ultrasonic vibration means Achieve the above-mentioned object by providing a control means for controlling under controlled conditions It is what

[0008]

[Action]

  The bath cleaning device according to the present invention having the above-described structure is sprayed with a nozzle. The detergent film formed on the inner wall of the bathtub is switched to washing water by the switching means and washed. At the time of flowing, the washing water vibrates by the ultrasonic vibrating means and is waved and ejected from the nozzle. Then, the impact water flow generated by this wave injection absorbs dirt on the inner wall of the bathtub. The detergent is washed out very effectively. Also, wash with a mixture of detergent in the desired ratio. When the purified liquid forms a water film on the inner wall of the bath and flows out, this water film is generated by the ultrasonic vibration means. It is vibrated to generate an oscillating flow, and the cleaning effect of the cleaning liquid containing detergent and subsequent cleaning The washing effect of the oscillatory flow of water is synergistic, and the bath is washed very effectively. This saves on detergent and wash water usage.

[0009]

【Example】

  An embodiment of the present invention will be described below with reference to the drawings.   (Constitution)   FIG. 1 is a sectional side view of the essential parts of a bath cleaning apparatus according to an embodiment of the present invention.   Note that the same or corresponding parts as those in the conventional example are represented by the same reference numerals.

[0010]   In FIG. 1, 2A is a nozzle arranged to face the inner wall 1a of the bathtub, and 4A is a detergent. An automatic switching valve (hereinafter referred to as switching valve) that switches Ld and cleaning water W and sends it to the nozzle 2A. U ), 6 are ultrasonic transducers (hereinafter referred to as transducers) arranged in the vicinity of the nozzle 2A. . ), 7 is an automatic opening / closing valve for draining bath water, a so-called drain valve, 8 is a switching valve 4A, vibration A controller which constitutes a control means D for automatically controlling the child 6 and the drain valve 7, Is a signal line for transmitting a control signal, and 10A is a bath cleaning device. And the switching valve 4 A and the controller 8 make up the switching means A, and the oscillator 6 and the controller 8 make up the super unit. The sound wave vibrating means B is further connected to the drain valve 7 and the controller 8 so that the drain means C respectively. It is configured. La is a detergent and W is cleaning water.

[0011]   (motion)   The operation will be described based on the above configuration.

[0012]   In FIG. 1, first, when a bath washing button (not shown) is pressed, the controller 8 The drain valve 7 is opened by the control signal output according to the preset condition, and the bath water is removed. Be drained. When the drainage is finished, the switching valve is then activated by the signal output from the controller 8. 4A is switched to the detergent Ld and delivered to the nozzle 2A, and a predetermined amount of detergent Ld is bathed. It is evenly sprayed on the inner wall 1a of the tank.

[0013]   A predetermined time after spraying the detergent Ld, that is, stains such as scale on the inner wall are absorbed by the detergent Ld. When the time required for wearing is passed, the controller 8 turns the switching valve 4A into the wash water W. The nozzle 2A is switched by sending it to the nozzle 2A and operating the vibrator 6 Ultrasonic vibration is applied to the cleaning water W jetted from the cleaning water W, and the cleaning water W vibrates while the inner wall 1a is being vibrated. It is sprayed evenly on the skin to wash away the dirt-adsorbed detergent. At this time, ultrasonic vibration Dirt that cannot be completely removed by running water due to the impact caused by the movement is also inside the wall 1a. It is peeled off and the dirt is removed very effectively.

[0014]   After spraying the wash water W for a predetermined time, the switching valve is output by the command signal output from the controller. 4A is closed and the spray of washing water is stopped, and at the same time, the operation of the vibrator 6 is stopped. Be done. In this way, extremely efficient cleaning of the bathtub can be performed effectively without human intervention. Done.

[0015]   Next, another embodiment of the present invention will be described with reference to FIG. Explain. The same or corresponding parts as those in the above-mentioned embodiment are designated by the same reference numerals.

[0016]   In FIG. 2, 10B is a bath cleaning device, and 11 is a slide on the inner periphery of the upper part of the inner wall 1a of the bath. A watertight opening 11a is formed around the bathtub 1 and water supply ports 11b are provided at two opposing positions. 6A is a water guiding groove (hereinafter referred to as “groove”) which is provided in the bathtub 1 in the vicinity of the groove 11. The attached ultrasonic vibrator, 12 is a mixture of detergent Ld and washing water W at a predetermined ratio for washing. It is a mixing valve that delivers the purified liquid Wd. Then, the controller 8 and the mixing valve 12 are mixed. A combination means E is configured.   In the above configuration, the drainage of the bath water is the same as that of the above-mentioned embodiment, and the description thereof is omitted. To do.

[0017]   When the drainage is completed, a control signal is output from the controller 8 to the mixing valve 12 to wash it. The cleaning liquid Wd in which the agent Ld and the cleaning water W are mixed at a predetermined ratio is the water supply port 11 of the groove 11. b, the water film is formed on the inner wall 1a of the bathtub from the opening 11a of the groove 11 and flows down. It Almost at the same time, the oscillator 6A is vibrated by the signal output from the controller 8. The ultrasonic vibration is propagated to the cleaning liquid Wd through the bath 1 and the cleaning liquid Wd is started. The purified liquid Wd flows along the inner wall 1a while vibrating ultrasonically, and falls down from the drain valve 7 to the outside. To be watered. At this time, the dirt attached to the inner wall 1a is the detergent Ld contained in the cleaning liquid Wd. Due to the chemical adsorption of water and the shock caused by the vibration of the water film formed by the cleaning liquid Wd. Due to the synergistic effect of the mechanical stripping action, the cleaning of dirt is promoted.

[0018]   After a lapse of a predetermined time, the mixing valve 12 causes the detergent L to be discharged by the signal output from the controller 8. The supply of d is stopped, and only the washing water W is sent to the groove 11 and remains on the surface of the inner wall 1a of the bathtub. Rinse away the detergent that has absorbed the dirt. At this time as well, the vibrator 6A is vibrating, so It is washed in a short time with no water. After passing water for a predetermined time, output the signal from the controller 8. Therefore, the mixing valve 12 is closed and the vibrator 6A also stops operating.

[0019]   As described above, in this invention, the mixing ratio of the detergent can be changed depending on the degree of dirt. In addition, when there is little dirt, the dirt can be removed by ultrasonic vibration with just water. Not only significantly reduces the amount of detergent and cleaning water used, but also when cleaning is required. The time can be greatly shortened.

[0020]   In the above embodiment, the nozzles 2A are provided at two opposing positions, and the groove 11 is opened. Although the opening 11a is provided in the shape of a slit, the present invention is not limited to this, and it may depend on the size and structure of the bathtub. Therefore, a desired number of nozzles and openings may be provided at arbitrary positions. May be arranged on the lid 5, and the vibrator 6 may be attached in the vicinity of the nozzle 2A. Good.

[0021]   Further, the drain valve 7 is automatic, but a mechanism that can be opened and closed manually may be added. Well Furthermore, in this embodiment, the washing method is the sprinkling method. The cleaning apparatus may be a combination of cleaning methods such as dynamic cleaning and stirring cleaning.

[0022]

[Effect of device]

  As described above, according to the present invention, the switching of the detergent and the washing water to the inner wall of the bathtub is performed. Cleaning by spraying, and further a water film of cleaning liquid and cleaning water in which detergent and water are mixed In addition to cleaning by switching, ultrasonic vibration is applied to the cleaning water jet and the cleaning water film. As a result, the chemical cleaning action by detergent and the physical action by ultrasonic vibration Due to the synergistic effect of the cleaning action, the bath can be thoroughly cleaned in an extremely short time. Therefore, the amount of detergent and the amount of washing water used can be significantly reduced.

[Brief description of drawings]

FIG. 1 is a side sectional view of the essential parts of a bath cleaning apparatus showing an embodiment of the present invention.

FIG. 2 is a side sectional view of the essential parts of a bath cleaning apparatus showing another embodiment of the present invention.

FIG. 3 is a sectional side view of the essential parts of a conventional bath cleaning apparatus.

[Explanation of symbols]

1 bathtub 1a Bath inner wall 2 nozzles 10A, 10B bath cleaning device 11 water conduit 11a opening 11b Water supply port A switching means B Ultrasonic vibrating means C drainage means D control means E mixing means Ld detergent W wash water Wd cleaning liquid The same reference numerals in the drawings indicate the same or corresponding parts.

Claims (2)

[Scope of utility model registration request] 1. A bathtub cleaning apparatus for cleaning dirt such as scales adhering to the inner wall of the bathtub, wherein the switching means switches between detergent and cleaning water, and the detergent and cleaning water delivered from the switching means are supplied to the inner wall of the bathtub. A nozzle for spraying, an ultrasonic vibrating means for imparting ultrasonic vibration to the cleaning water sprayed from the nozzle, a draining means for draining bath water, a draining means, the switching means, and an ultrasonic vibrating means. A bath cleaning device, comprising: a control unit that controls under preset conditions. 2. A bathtub cleaning device for cleaning dirt such as scales adhering to the inner wall of the bathtub, the water guiding groove having an opening on the inner wall of the bathtub formed in the inner periphery of the upper part of the bathtub, and supplying the cleaning water to the water guiding groove. A plurality of water inlets, a mixing means for mixing the cleaning water with a detergent at a desired mixing ratio and sending out the mixed cleaning liquid, and the cleaning liquid and the cleaning water flow out from the water guiding groove to the inner wall of the bathtub. Ultrasonic vibrating means for ultrasonically vibrating the water film to be formed, drainage means for draining bath water,
A bath cleaning apparatus comprising: the drainage means, the mixing means, and the control means for controlling the ultrasonic vibrating means under preset conditions.