JPH0833585A - Bath water circulation - Google Patents

Abstract

(57) [Summary] [Purpose] To provide a circulating water heater for a bathtub that does not require large-scale construction, has good workability, and enables TV viewing and radio listening in the bathroom. [Composition] Heater 2 for heating water or hot water in the bathtub
0, a circulation pump 21 for forcibly circulating the water or hot water in the bathtub, a purification means connected to the circulation pump for filtering and purifying the water or hot water in the bathtub, the heater, and the circulation In a circulating water heater of a bath provided with a pump and a case 10 for accommodating the filtering means therein, a television accommodating portion 40 is provided inside the case, and a television receiver 41 is provided in the television accommodating portion. Is disposed with its screen facing the side wall 10aa of the case, and an opening 45 is formed in a portion of the side wall of the case where the screen of the television receiver is located. A transparent member 52 having waterproofness and moisture resistance is provided.

Description

Detailed Description of the Invention

[0001]

BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION 1. Field of the Invention The present invention relates to a circulating water heater for bathtubs, and more particularly to a circulating water heater for bathtubs which allows users to enjoy television, radio and video in order to improve comfort in the bathroom. .

[0002]

2. Description of the Related Art Generally, a bathroom is a space where a person takes a bath to wash his / her body and keep warm so as to eliminate fatigue and feel comfortable. Recently, the following bathrooms have been provided for the purpose of further enhancing comfort and a sense of rest (Japanese Patent Publication No. 2-52494). That is, FIG.
In the bathroom shown in FIG. 12 and a television can be watched in the bathroom, the structure is such that an opening 78 is formed in the wall 73, and the screen is directed to the inside of the bathroom at the opening 78. And the opening surface of the opening 78 is closed by a light-transmitting material 82. Closing with the translucent material 82 also solves the problem of the TV receiver 88 malfunctioning due to water or moisture.

[0003]

By the way, in the structure of the bathroom described above, the box body 77 is formed with the window holes 76 and 93 in the wall 73, and the opening portions 78 and 94 are provided in the window holes 76 and 93, respectively. , 95 are embedded, and the television receiver 88 and the speaker device 102 are placed in the boxes 77 and 95, respectively. Therefore, at the time of installation, it is indispensable to open windows 76 and 93 having a predetermined depth in the wall 73. Especially, a TV is retrofitted (installed after completion, not in construction of the bathroom). In some cases, large-scale construction was required.

Similarly, a large-scale construction is required for the wiring of the power source and the antenna line. That is,
Connect the TV power cord 90 and antenna wire 92 to the box 77
It was necessary to take it out from the hole 89 provided in the room and lead it through the wall 73 to a power source outside the bathroom not shown.

Further, even if the user desires a bathroom having the above structure, for example, in an apartment or a rental apartment, it is often prohibited to carry out large-scale construction on the wall 73, so that the user can easily enjoy the bathroom. There was a problem that I could not do it.

The present invention has been made in view of the above circumstances, has good workability without requiring large-scale work, and allows circulating hot water in a bathtub to enjoy TV, radio, video, etc. in the bathroom. The purpose is to provide a vessel.

[0007]

A circulating water heater for a bath according to claim 1 is a heater for heating water in the bath or hot water, and a circulation pump for forcibly circulating the water in the bath or hot water. Circulating hot water in a bath provided with a purifying unit that is connected to the circulating pump and filters and purifies water or hot water in the bath, and a case that houses the heater, the circulating pump, and the filtering unit therein. In the container, a television accommodating portion is provided inside the case, and the television receiver is disposed in the television accommodating portion with its screen facing the side wall side of the case, and the side wall of the case is provided. An opening is formed in a portion where the screen of the television receiver is located, and a transparent and moisture-proof translucent member is provided in the opening.

A circulating water heater for a bath according to claim 2 is a heater for heating water in the bath or hot water, a circulation pump for forcibly circulating the water in the bath or the hot water, and a circulation pump connected to the circulation pump. In the circulating water heater of the bathtub, which comprises a purifying means for filtering and purifying water or hot water in the bathtub, and a case which houses the heater, the circulation pump and the filtering means therein, A radio housing is provided inside, and a radio receiver is arranged in the radio housing.

According to a third aspect of the present invention, there is provided a circulating water heater for a bath tub, wherein a heater for heating water in the bath tub or hot water, a circulation pump for forcibly circulating the water or hot water in the bath, and a circulation pump connected to the circulation pump. In the circulating water heater of the bathtub, which comprises a purifying means for filtering and purifying water or hot water in the bathtub, and a case which accommodates the heater, the circulation pump and the filtering means therein, Is provided with a sound reproducing device housing portion for housing a sound reproducing device for reproducing a sound signal from an information recording medium, and the sound reproducing device housing portion is provided with the sound reproducing device. I am trying.

According to a fourth aspect of the present invention, there is provided a circulating water heater for a bath tub, wherein a heater for heating water in the bath tub or hot water, a circulation pump for forcibly circulating the water or hot water in the bath, and a circulation pump connected to the circulation pump. In the circulating water heater of the bathtub, which comprises a purifying means for filtering and purifying water or hot water in the bathtub, and a case which accommodates the heater, the circulation pump and the filtering means therein, Is provided with a video reproducing device housing portion for housing a video reproducing device for reproducing a video signal from an information recording medium, and the video reproducing device is arranged in the video reproducing device housing portion. I am trying.

According to a fifth aspect of the present invention, there is provided a circulating water heater for a bathtub, wherein a heater for heating water or hot water in the bathtub, a circulation pump for forcibly circulating the water or hot water in the bathtub, and a circulation pump connected to the circulation pump. In the circulating water heater of the bathtub, which comprises a purifying means for filtering and purifying water or hot water in the bathtub, and a case which accommodates the heater, the circulation pump and the filtering means therein, Is provided with an audio / video reproducing device housing, and the audio / video reproducing device housing is provided with an audio / video reproducing device for reproducing an audio signal and a video signal from an information recording medium.

According to a sixth aspect of the present invention, there is provided a circulating water heater for a bathtub according to the first aspect, in which the case is
The television receiver includes a box-shaped case body and an upper lid that is rotatably mounted on the upper end surface of the case body. It is characterized in that it is arranged toward.

A circulating water heater for a bath according to claim 7 is the circulating water heater for a bath according to claim 1, wherein the case is
A box-shaped case main body and an upper lid rotatably mounted on the upper end surface of the case main body. The television receiver is disposed on the upper lid upper surface of the case. A connecting member that is rotatable around a first axis that is oriented in the left-right direction or the front-rear direction of the case body is supported,
The pivoting end portion of the connecting member pivots between a position where the upper lid closes the upper end surface of the case main body as the connecting member pivots and a front wall front position of the side wall of the case main body. The feature is that it is installed so that it can be done.

The circulating water heater for a bathtub according to claim 8 is the circulating water heater for a bathtub according to claim 7, wherein the upper lid is rotated with a second axis line orthogonal to the first axis line on the connecting member. It is characterized by being freely attached.

A bath water circulation heater according to a ninth aspect is the bath water circulation water heater according to the first aspect, wherein the case is
It is composed of a box-shaped case main body and an upper lid placed on the upper end surface of the case main body. An upright standing portion is provided on a part of the upper surface of the upper lid, and the standing portion has the above-mentioned structure. It is characterized in that the receiver body of the television receiver is attached.

According to a tenth aspect of the present invention, there is provided a circulating water heater for a bathtub according to the first aspect, wherein a radio accommodating portion is provided inside the case together with the television accommodating portion. A radio receiver is arranged in the section.

The circulating water heater for a bathtub according to claim 11 is the circulating water heater for a bathtub according to claim 2, wherein the case is provided with an audio reproducing device accommodating portion together with the radio accommodating portion. A sound reproduction device is arranged in the device storage portion.

[0018]

The circulating water heater for a bathtub according to claim 1 is first installed in the peripheral portion of the bathtub to purify water or hot water stored in the bathtub so that the water or hot water can be repeatedly used. Is used as a device to keep the temperature constant. Further, in the circulating water heater of the present bathtub, a TV storage section is provided inside the case, and the TV storage section has
Since the television receiver is arranged with its screen facing the side wall of the case, the bather can watch the television in the bathtub or in the washroom, for example. . Further, an opening is formed in a portion of the side wall of the case where the screen of the television receiver is located, and a transparent and moisture-proof translucent member is provided in the opening. The moisture inside is prevented from entering the inside of the case.

In the circulating water heater of the bathtub according to the present invention, the case is provided with a radio accommodating section, and the radio accommodating section is provided with a radio receiver. You can listen to the radio.

In the circulating water heater of the bathtub according to the present invention, the case is provided with a sound reproducing device housing portion for housing a sound reproducing device for reproducing a sound signal from the information recording medium, and the sound reproducing device. Since the voice reproduction device is provided in the storage portion, it is possible to listen to music and the like in the bathroom.

In the circulating water heater of the bathtub according to the present invention, the case is provided with a video reproducing device housing portion for housing a video reproducing device for reproducing a video signal from the information recording medium, and the video reproducing device. Since the storage device is provided with the video playback device, the video can be viewed in the bathroom.

In the circulating water heater of the bathtub according to the present invention, the case is provided with an audio / video reproducing device housing, and the audio / video reproducing device housing is provided with an audio signal and a video signal from an information recording medium. Since the audio / video reproducing device for reproducing is provided, a video or the like can be viewed in the bathroom.

According to a sixth aspect of the present invention, there is provided a bathtub circulating water heater according to the first aspect, wherein the case is a box-shaped case body, and is openably and closably mounted on an upper end surface of the case body. The television receiver is arranged on the inner surface of the upper lid of the case with its screen facing the upper end surface side of the case main body. Leave the top lid open. Also,
Since it is not necessary to store the television receiver in the case body, the space can be used only for the circulating hot water function. Further, since it is not necessary to provide an opening or the like for the television screen on the case body, the manufacturing process becomes easy. Similarly, since water does not enter through the opening of the case body, it is advantageous in terms of waterproofness and moisture resistance.

According to a seventh aspect of the present invention, there is provided a bathtub circulating water heater according to the first aspect, wherein the case is a box-shaped case body, and the case body is openably and closably mounted on an upper end surface of the case body. The television receiver is disposed on the upper surface of the upper lid of the case, and the television receiver is rotated around a first axis extending in the left-right direction or the front-back direction of the case body. A free connecting member is supported, and a position at which the upper lid closes the upper end surface of the case main body as the connecting member rotates and a front wall of a side wall of the case main body at a rotating end of the connecting member. Since it is mounted so as to be rotatable between the front position and the front position, the upper lid is moved to the front position of the front wall of the case body by rotating the connecting member when watching the television. Deploy. Further, since it is not necessary to store the television receiver in the case body, the space can be used only for the circulating hot water function. Further, since it is not necessary to provide an opening or the like for the television screen on the case body, the manufacturing process becomes easy. Similarly, since water does not enter through the opening of the case body, it is advantageous in terms of waterproofness and moisture resistance.

According to an eighth aspect of the present invention, there is provided a circulating water heater for a bathtub according to the seventh aspect, wherein the upper lid is
Since it is rotatably attached to the connecting member with a second axis perpendicular to the first axis, when the television is viewed, the upper lid is rotated by rotating the connecting member. The upper lid is arranged at a position orthogonal to the side wall of the case. Further, since it is not necessary to store the television receiver in the case body, the space can be used only for the circulating hot water function. Further, since it is not necessary to provide an opening or the like for the television screen on the case body, the manufacturing process becomes easy. Similarly, since water does not enter through the opening of the case body, it is advantageous in terms of waterproofness and moisture resistance.

According to a ninth aspect of the present invention, there is provided a bath water circulation heater according to the first aspect, wherein the case is a box-shaped case body, and the case body is placed on an upper end surface of the case body. It consists of an upper lid, and a part of the upper surface of the upper lid is
Since an upright portion which can be turned upside down is provided, and the receiver main body of the television receiver is attached to the upright portion, when the user watches the television receiver, the upright portion is set up. . Further, since it is not necessary to house the receiver body of the television receiver in the case body, the space can be used only for the circulating hot water function, and the case body has an opening for a TV screen. Since it is not necessary to provide a part or the like, the manufacturing process becomes easy. Similarly, since water does not enter through the opening of the case body, it is advantageous in terms of waterproofness and moisture resistance.

In the circulating water heater of the bathtub according to claim 10,
The circulating water heater for a bathtub according to claim 1, wherein a radio storage unit is provided inside the case together with the television storage unit, and a radio receiver is disposed in the radio storage unit, so that the bathroom. You can selectively watch and listen to TV or radio within.

In the circulating water heater of the bathtub according to claim 11,
The circulating water heater of the bathtub according to claim 2, wherein the case is provided with the voice storage device together with the radio storage device, and the voice reproduction device storage device is provided with a voice reproduction device. Therefore, the user can selectively listen to radio or music in the bathroom.

[0029]

DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE PREFERRED EMBODIMENTS An embodiment of the present invention will be described below with reference to the drawings. FIG. 4 is a diagram showing a first embodiment of the circulating water heater of the bath according to the present invention. In the figure, reference symbol A is a circulating water heater for the bathtub, and 10 is a case that covers the entire circulating water heater A for the bathtub. The case 10 is a box-shaped main body (case main body) 1
0a and an upper lid 10b placed on the upper end surface of the main body 10a.

In addition, cylindrical support cylinders 11 and 12 are respectively inserted into the main body 10a from above, and the support cylinders 11 and 12 each have a bottomed cylindrical shape provided at the upper end thereof. It can be opened and closed by the lids 11c and 12c.

At the center of the lower end surface of the support cylinder 11, a cylindrical outlet 11a coaxial with the support cylinder 11 is provided.
It is provided integrally with. A filter 13 having a diameter slightly smaller than that of the support tube 11 is detachably attached to the support tube 11 through the space S1 in a state where the lower end of the filter 13 is fitted into the outlet 11a. It is erected. In this embodiment, a wound filter having a cylindrical shape and having a hollow portion 13a at the center is used as the filter 13, and the filter 13 has a hollow portion 1a.
3a is erected in the support cylinder 11 in a state where the lower end thereof is fitted into the outflow port 11a. In addition, the filter 13
Mainly collects micron-order suspended matter.

The upper end of the filter 13 is closed by a holding plate 14 which is fitted into the hollow portion 13a from above,
A disc-shaped pre-filter 15 is detachably mounted above the pressing plate 14. Here, the outer diameter of the pre-filter 15 is set to be the same as the inner surface of the support cylinder 11, so that the support cylinder 11 is closed by the pre-filter 15 at the upper end portion thereof. Also, pre-filter 1
No. 5 has a floating object larger than the collection target of the filter 13 as the collection target.

Further, the pre-filter 15 of the support cylinder 11
An inflow port 11b is integrally provided on the upper side of the support cylinder 11, and the support cylinder 11 is connected to a water inlet pipe 16 extending from a water inlet (not shown) via the inflow port 11b. Then, the support cylinder 11, the filter 13, and the pre-filter 15 constitute a first purifying means (purifying means) 17.

On the other hand, a cylindrical connecting portion 12a is provided coaxially and integrally with the support cylinder 12 at the center of the lower end surface of the support cylinder 12. In addition, a cylindrical container 18 having a diameter slightly smaller than that of the support cylinder 12 is provided in the support cylinder 12 with a space S2 interposed therebetween in a state where an inflow port 18a provided at a central portion of the lower end of the container 18 is fitted to the connecting portion. And is erected so as to be coaxial with the support cylinder 12.

Further, disk-shaped straightening vanes 30 and 31 are horizontally arranged at the lower end and the central portion in the longitudinal direction of the container 18, respectively, whereby the straightening vane 31 of the container 18 causes the container 18 to have an upper chamber 32 and a lower chamber. It is divided into two 33 compartments. The current plate 31 is for uniformly leaching water or warm water (hereinafter referred to as bath water) in the bathtub that has flowed in from the inflow port 18a side upward. In addition, a large number of fine holes are formed on the surface of the upper chamber 32 and the lower chamber 33, and, for example, a porous material for adsorbing impurities such as ammonia in the bath water that cannot be filtered by the filter 13 and the prefilter 15 into the holes. The adsorbent and the sterilizing means for sterilizing bacteria in the bath water are housed individually or in a mixed state.

In the case of this embodiment, the upper chamber 32 is filled with the sterilizing means, and the lower chamber 33 is filled with the porous adsorbent and housed therein. Then, the container 18, the porous adsorbent, and the sterilizing means constitute a second purifying means (purifying means).
34 is generally configured. Here, as the porous adsorbent, at least one mineral selected from zeolite, pumice, diatomaceous earth, and allophane is used.

An outlet 18b is formed at the upper end of the container 18 and opens laterally, and the connecting portion 1 at the lower end surface of the support cylinder 12 is formed.
A cylindrical connecting portion 12b is provided integrally with the support cylinder 12 at a position adjacent to 2a. And the support cylinder 1
2 is connected to a water outlet pipe 19 extending to a water outlet (not shown) via the connecting portion 12b. A heater 20 having a heating element such as a heating wire embedded in a block made of an aluminum alloy is installed in the water discharge pipe 19, and the bath water is inserted into the heater 20 to heat the bath water to a predetermined temperature. Can be kept warm.

Further, the support cylinder 11 at the bottom of the main body 10a,
A pump (circulation pump) 21 is installed at a position sandwiched between 12. A suction port 21a and a discharge port 21b are formed at the lower end of the pump 21, respectively.
The outlet 11a of the support cylinder 11 and the connecting portion 12a of the support cylinder 12 are connected to the discharge port 21b and the discharge port 21b via conduits 22 and 23, respectively.

As shown in FIG. 1, at the upper part of the front wall (side wall) 10aa of the main body 10a, an operating portion 2 for circulating hot water function is provided.
4 are provided. In addition, inside the case 10 located substantially in the center of the front wall 10aa, the TV storage unit 40
(Details will be described later) are provided, and a liquid crystal television receiver 41 (television receiver) is installed in the television housing portion 40 with its screen facing the front wall 10aa side. The liquid crystal television receiver 41 includes a receiver main body 42, an operation unit 43, and a speaker 44. Further, the liquid crystal television receiver 41 has a radio receiver built therein.

Next, the mounting state of the liquid crystal television receiver 41 will be described with reference to FIG. Front wall 10aa
An opening portion 45 is formed in a portion where the screen of the liquid crystal television receiver 41 is located, and the television housing portion 40 is provided inside the opening portion 45. The television storage unit 40 includes a housing 48 (see FIG. 1) formed of a plate body.
(See the middle two-dot chain line) and the mounting table 49. The casing 48 has a flange portion 46 provided at an opening end thereof abutted on the front wall 10aa via a waterproof packing 47, and is fixed by a screw. Also, the mounting table 49
The flange portion 50 provided at one end 49a thereof is fixed to the front wall 10aa by a screw, and the flange portion 51 provided at the other end 49b thereof is fixed to the housing 48 by a screw.

The opening 45 has a light-transmitting and moisture-proof translucent member 52 so as to close the opening 45 from the inside.
Is fixed to the front wall 10aa with screws while being in contact with the front wall 10aa via the waterproof packing 53.
As the translucent member 52, for example, a glass plate or the like is used. Then, on the mounting table 49, the liquid crystal television receiver 4
1 is placed. In this case, the LCD TV receiver 41
Is positioned outward through the translucent member 52 provided in the opening 45, and the screen of the liquid crystal television receiver 41 is fully viewed from the outside of the entire circulating water heater A in the bathtub. It is possible. Further, an ultrafine nichrome wire (not shown) is embedded in the transparent member 52, and the transparent member 52 is heated by supplying electric power to the nichrome wire, whereby steam or the like in the bathroom is prevented. The transparent member 52 is prevented from being fogged due to the cause.

Further, an opening 54 is provided in the lower portion of the opening 45 of the front wall 10aa, and the operation portion 43 for operating the liquid crystal television receiver 41 is provided in the opening 54.
Is attached. In this case, a waterproof packing 59 is arranged inside the peripheral edge of the opening 54, and a flexible synthetic resin waterproof / moisture-proof sheet 56 is arranged inside the waterproof packing 59. Furthermore, inward,
An operation unit 57 that constitutes the operation unit 43 is arranged, and mounting wall portions 58 of the operation unit 57 are fixed to the front wall 10aa by screws. This operation unit 43
Is provided with operation button portions 43a, 43a ... On its front surface, and the operation button portions 43a, 43a .. are the television receiver-radio receiver switching button portion, television channel switching button portion, radio station switching button. -OF of power supply to the control section, volume control button section and nichrome wire
It is composed of an F operation button section and the like.

As shown in FIG. 1, a speaker 44 is provided to the left of the opening 45 of the front wall 10aa in the figure.
As shown in FIG. 3, the front wall 10aa has small holes 44a, 4a, 4b.
4a are formed in large numbers, and these small holes 44a, 44 are formed.
Inside the group a, waterproof packing 60 is arranged on the front wall 10aa so as to surround the group of small holes 44a. Further, a waterproof / moisture-proof sheet 61 is arranged inside thereof, and a speaker body 62 is arranged further inside thereof, and a flange portion 63 of the speaker body 62 is fixed to the front wall 10aa by screws. .

The receiver main body 42, the operating section 43, and the speaker 44 are interconnected by lead wires (not shown). Further, a power cord and an antenna wire (not shown) are drawn out from the housing 48, and further drawn out from the case 10 to be connected to an external power supply and an outdoor antenna.

Next, how to use the circulating water heater A in the bathtub
The operation will be described. As shown in FIG. 5, the circulating water heater A for the bathtub has a mounting table 65 installed on the edge 64 of the bathtub, and is installed thereon. When the operating portion 24 is operated to activate the circulating water heater A of the bathtub, the bathtub water flows into the support cylinder 11 via the water inlet pipe 16 and the inflow port 11b, and the prefilter 15 compares the water. Large floating material is collected and filtered.

The bath water leached from the pre-filter 15 fills the space S1, moves radially inward from the outer peripheral surface of the filter 13, and flows into the hollow portion 13a. As a result, the filter 13 collects even suspended matter of micron order, and the bath water containing almost no suspended matter flows into the hollow portion 13a.

The bath water flowing into the hollow portion 13a passes through the outlet 11a, the conduit 22 and the suction port 21a, and then the pump 21.
Inside, and further, the discharge port 21b, the pipe line 23, the connecting portion 1
It flows into the container 18 through 2a and the inflow port 18a.
Then, while being subjected to the rectifying action by the rectifying plates 30 and 31, and being purified in the lower chamber 33 and the upper chamber 32, clean bath water overflows from the outlet 18b into the space S2. Then, after flowing into the water outlet pipe 19 from the connecting portion 12b and being heated and kept at a constant temperature by the heater 20, the water is collected from the water outlet into the bath.

On the other hand, the circulating water heater A of the bathtub is
By operating the, the liquid crystal television receiver 41 or the radio receiver can be switched to operate each of these receivers. When each of the receivers operates, a sound is emitted from the speaker 44 and can be heard from the outside, and when the liquid crystal television receiver 41 is operated, it is located in the opening 45 in addition to this. You can see the image on the screen.

In the present embodiment described above, the circulating water heater A of the bathtub is provided with the television receiver and the radio receiver, so that the bather can watch and listen to the television or the radio in the bathroom. it can. As a result, the bather can obtain comfort and a sense of rest in the bathroom. In this case, unlike the above-mentioned conventional example, in the present embodiment, the circulating water heater of the bathtub that can be easily retrofitted in the bathroom is configured to include the television receiver and the radio receiver,
You can easily watch TV and listen to the radio without doing major construction on the wall of the bathroom.

Further, the opening 45 is provided with the light-transmitting and moisture-proof translucent member 52, so that the liquid crystal television receiver 41 is effectively prevented from being damaged by moisture. Further, since a nichrome wire for heat rays is embedded in the translucent member 52, it is possible to effectively prevent the translucent member 52 from being fogged by steam or the like.

Further, regarding the wiring of the power cord and the antenna wire, without making a large-scale construction inside the wall of the bathroom,
Since it can be led to the outside of the bathroom together with the power cord or the like for activating the circulating hot water function of the circulating water heater A of the bathtub, the effect of good workability can be obtained.

Next, the second embodiment will be described with reference to FIG. The same components as those in the first embodiment are designated by the same reference numerals, and detailed description thereof will be omitted (the same applies hereinafter). In this example,
The most different point from the first embodiment is the installation position of a liquid crystal television receiver (television receiver) 111, and the liquid crystal television receiver 111 is arranged at a substantially central portion of the inner surface 10bb of the top lid 10b. There is. In this case, the upper lid 10b is the main body 1
It is attached to 0a via a hinge and can be opened and closed from the front wall 10aa side in the direction indicated by arrow X in the figure.

The liquid crystal television receiver 111 is arranged on the inner surface 10bb of the (closed) upper lid 10b with its screen facing the upper end surface side of the main body 10a. The upper lid 10b is shown in the figure. In the opened state, the screen is installed so as to face the front wall 10aa side. Here, reference numeral 111a is a speaker that constitutes the liquid crystal television receiver 111. Further, reference numeral 112 is a support rod for supporting the upper lid 10b at a predetermined position in the X direction when the upper lid 10b is opened, and when the upper lid 10b is closed, the main body 1 is provided.
It is designed to be stored in 0a. The liquid crystal television receiver 111 is mounted on the upper lid 10b in the same manner as in the first embodiment using a waterproof packing, a waterproof sheet, a waterproof and moisture-proof translucent member, and is waterproof and moisture-proof. Has been done. The liquid crystal television receiver 111
Has a built-in radio receiver and is also battery powered.

According to this embodiment, as described above, the liquid crystal television receiver 111 is installed on the inner surface 10bb of the upper lid 10b, and the upper lid 10b can be opened and closed with respect to the main body 10a. It is sufficient to open the upper lid 10b only when viewing the receiver 111. As a result, it is not necessary to provide a space for housing the television in the main body 10a, and thus the limited space in the main body 10a can be used only for the circulating hot water function.

Further, the liquid crystal television receiver 1 is provided in the main body 10a.
Since 11 is not provided, it is not necessary to provide an opening for a television screen or a small hole for a speaker on the front wall 10aa. Therefore, it is possible to obtain the effects that the manufacturing process is easy and there is no risk of water entering through these openings or small holes. Further, for the same reason, there is an effect that the design of the front wall 10aa can be simplified. Further, since the liquid crystal television receiver 111 is of a battery type, a wiring cord is unnecessary.

Next, a third embodiment will be described with reference to FIG. In this embodiment, the liquid crystal television receiver (television receiver) 131 is the upper surface 10b of the upper lid 10b.
It is arranged at the approximate center of a. In this case, the upper lid 10b
Are connected to the main body 10a by connecting members 132 and 132.

The connecting members 132 and 132 have their one ends (rotating end parts) 132a and 132a, respectively.
On the side faces 10bc, 10bd of the other end 132b, 13
2b are respectively connected to the left and right side walls 10c, 10d of the main body 10a, and are oriented in the left-right direction of the main body 10a.
It is configured so as to be rotatable about the axis of (see arrow Z1 in the figure). The upper lid 10b is configured to be rotatable between a position that closes the upper end surface of the main body 10a and a front position of the front wall 10aa of the main body 10a, as the connecting members 132 and 132 rotate.

Further, the upper lid 10 of the liquid crystal television receiver 131
As for the state of attachment to b, similar to the above-mentioned embodiment, a waterproof packing, a waterproof sheet, or a translucent member having a waterproof property and a moisture proof property is used, and waterproof / moisture proof measures are taken.

According to this embodiment, as described above, the liquid crystal television receiver 131 is arranged on the upper surface 10ba of the upper lid 10b, and the main body 10a has the first axis line oriented in the left-right direction of the main body 10a. A connecting member 1 which is rotatable around
32 and 132 are supported, and at one end portions 132a and 132a of the connecting members 132 and 132, the upper lid 10b closes the upper end surface of the main body 10a as the connecting members 132 and 132 rotate, and the main body 10a. Since it is mounted so as to be rotatable between the front position of the front wall 10aa and the front position of the front wall 10aa, the upper lid 10b may be disposed at the front position of the front wall 10aa only when the liquid crystal television receiver 131 is viewed.
As a result, it is not necessary to provide a space for housing the television in the main body 10a, and thus the limited space in the main body 10a can be used only for the circulating hot water function. In this case, the rotation of the connecting members 132, 132 in the Z1 direction is stopped midway between the position where the upper lid 10b closes the upper end surface of the main body 10a and the front position of the front wall 10aa of the main body 10a. Because it is also possible
When the screen of the liquid crystal television receiver 131 is difficult to see due to lighting in the bathroom or the like, its position can be changed (adjusted) as appropriate.

Further, the liquid crystal television receiver 1 is provided in the main body 10a.
Since 31 is not provided, it is not necessary to provide an opening for a TV screen or a small hole for a speaker on the front wall 10aa. Therefore, it is possible to obtain the effects that the manufacturing process is easy and there is no risk of water entering through these openings or small holes. Further, for the same reason, there is an effect that the design of the front wall 10aa can be simplified.

Next, referring to FIGS. 8 and 9, the fourth
An example will be described. The present embodiment differs from the third embodiment in the configuration of the connecting member 133 that connects the upper lid 10b and the main body 10a. That is, in this embodiment, the connection between the upper lid 10b and the main body 10a is
Only the right side 10bd and the right side 10d are connected to the connecting member 13
It is done by connecting with 3. In addition, the connecting member 133
Is not only the connecting portion between the other end portion 133b and the right side wall 10d of the main body 10a, but also the one end portion 133a and the upper lid 10b.
The connection portion with the right side surface 10bd of is also rotatable. That is, the connecting member 133 is not only rotatable about the first axis (Z1 direction in the drawing), but also rotatable about the second axis orthogonal to the first axis (Z2 direction). ) Is also.

According to this embodiment, as described above, the liquid crystal television receiver 131 is arranged on the upper surface 10ba of the upper lid 10b, and the upper lid 10b is attached to the connecting member 133 at right angles to the first axis. Since it is configured to be rotatably attached with the second axis line, the connecting member 133 can be appropriately rotated about each axis line.
For example, as shown in FIG. 9, the liquid crystal television receiver 131 can be watched from the P1 direction (in the bathtub) or the P2 direction (washing place) in the figure.

Further, with the above configuration, even when the circulating water heater of the bathtub of this embodiment is installed at various positions (for example, bay window etc.) due to the layout and size of the bathroom, the bather Since the upper lid 10b can be properly swung up to the position where the television can be viewed, in this sense, the present embodiment has the effect of being less affected by various installation conditions. In this case, the rotation of the connecting member 133 in the Z1 and Z2 directions can be stopped midway as in the third embodiment, so that the position can be changed appropriately.

Next, a fifth embodiment will be described with reference to FIG. The present embodiment includes a cassette playback device (audio playback device) 122 and a video playback device (audio / video playback device) 123 in addition to a liquid crystal television receiver (television receiver) 121 and a radio receiver (not shown). It has been configured.

The liquid crystal television receiver 121 is the receiver body 1
21a, an operation unit (not shown), speakers 126, 1
It consists of 26. Here, the speakers 126, 12
6 also serves as a speaker for any of the radio receiver, the cassette reproducing device 122, and the video reproducing device 123. The image display unit of the receiver main body 121a also serves as the image display unit of the video playback device 123. The cassette reproducing device 122 includes a cassette deck 122a, an amplifier (not shown), and speakers 126 and 126, and the video reproducing device 123 includes the video deck 12.
3a, an amplifier (not shown), the image display section, and speakers 126, 126.

On a part of the upper surface 10ba of the upper lid 10b, there is provided an upright portion 124 which can be turned upside down in the Y direction in the drawing.
The upright portion 124 can be fitted into a recess provided on the upper surface 10ba. Further, when the upright portion 124 is erected, the upright portion 124 has a screen facing the front wall 10 aa, and the receiver body 12 of the liquid crystal television receiver 121.
1a is attached.

Inside the main body 10a, a cassette deck 122a of the cassette reproducing device 122 is arranged on the right side wall 10c side of the support cylinder 11. A cassette entrance / exit 122b for inserting / removing a cassette tape (information recording medium) (not shown) is provided on the upper end surface side of the main body 10a of the cassette deck 122a. On the other hand, the main body 10a
Inside, a video deck 123a of the video reproducing device 123 is arranged on the left side wall 10d side of the support cylinder 12. A video doorway 123b for inserting and removing a video tape (information recording medium) (not shown) is provided on the upper end surface side of the main body 10a of the video deck 123a. Further, a pair of speakers 126, 126 is provided on the left and right side walls 10c, 10d of the main body 10a.

Further, the receiver main body 121a of the liquid crystal television receiver 121, the cassette, and the video entrances / outlets 122b and 123.
On the front surface of the b and the speakers 126, 126, a waterproof packing, a waterproof sheet, a waterproof property, and
A moisture-proof translucent member is used, and waterproof / moisture-proof measures are taken. Further, in the present embodiment, the cassette and the video inlet / outlet ports 122b and 123b are normally placed on the upper lid 10b (when the cassette tape or the video tape is not put in / out).
Since it is provided at a position (inside the main body 10a) that is blocked by, the risk of water entering the inside is minimized.

Further, in this embodiment, since the space inside the main body 10a is limited because the cassette deck 122a and the video deck 123a are accommodated in the main body 10a, the receiver main body 121a and the speaker 12 of the television receiver 121 are limited.
6, 126 are installed outside the main body 10a. further,
The receiver main body 121a of the television receiver 121 is attached to the upper lid 10
By attaching to the upright portion 124 provided on a part of the upper surface 10ba of the b, the television can be viewed without opening the upper lid 10b, and the cassette deck 12 provided in the main body 10a.
2a and the video deck 123a are designed so as not to impair the waterproof / moisture-proof properties.

According to this embodiment, the cassette reproducing device 12
2 and the video playback device 123 are provided, it becomes possible to enjoy music and video viewing, and further, it is possible to improve the comfort in the bathroom. Since it is provided inside the sealed main body 10a (except when the cassette tape or the video tape is taken in and out), sufficient waterproofness and moistureproofness can be ensured. In addition, the speaker 126,
126 with respect to the main body 10a, the left and right side walls 10c, 10
Since it is provided so as to project outward from d, by grasping these when transporting and moving the circulating water heater, it is possible to obtain the effect that the operation can be performed easily.

[0071]

According to the circulating water heater for a bathtub according to claim 1, a heater for heating water in the bathtub or the hot water, a circulation pump for forcibly circulating the water in the bathtub or the hot water, and In a circulating water heater for a bathtub, which is connected to a circulation pump and comprises a purifying means for filtering and purifying water or hot water in the bathtub, and a case for accommodating the heater, the circulation pump and the filtering means therein. A television storage portion is provided inside the case, and a television receiver is disposed in the television storage portion with its screen facing the side wall of the case, and the television on the side wall of the case is provided. An opening is formed in the portion where the screen of the receiver is located, and a transparent and moisture-proof translucent member is provided in the opening. Without the need for construction Good processability, effect that can easily be performed watching TV in the bathroom. Further, since the opening is provided with a light-transmitting member having waterproofness and moisture-proofness, it is possible to effectively prevent the television receiver from being damaged due to water in the bathroom. .

According to the circulating water heater of the bathtub of the second aspect, a radio accommodating portion is provided inside the case,
Since the radio receiver is arranged in the radio storage portion, it is possible to easily listen to the radio in the bathroom.

According to the circulating water heater of the bathtub of the third aspect, the case is provided with a sound reproducing device housing portion for housing a sound reproducing device for reproducing a sound signal from the information recording medium. Since the audio reproducing device is arranged in the reproducing device housing, it is possible to obtain an effect that music or the like can be easily heard in the bathroom.

According to the circulating water heater of the bathtub of claim 4, the case is provided with a video reproducing device housing portion for housing a video reproducing device for reproducing a video signal from the information recording medium. Since the video playback device is disposed in the playback device housing, it is possible to obtain the effect of easily viewing the video in the bathroom.

According to the circulating water heater of the bathtub of the present invention, the case is provided with an audio / video reproducing device housing, and the audio / video reproducing device housing is provided with an audio signal and an image from an information recording medium. Since the audio / video reproducing device for reproducing the signal is provided, the effect that the television or the video can be selectively viewed is obtained.

According to the circulating water heater of the bathtub of the sixth aspect, the case comprises a box-shaped case body and an upper lid which is rotatably mounted on the upper end surface of the case body.
Since the television receiver is arranged on the inner surface of the upper lid of the case with the screen facing the upper end surface side of the case body, the upper lid may be opened when the television receiver is viewed. Since it is not necessary to provide a TV housing inside, the effect is obtained that the limited space of the case body can be used only for the circulating hot water function.
Further, since the television receiver is not provided in the case body, it is not necessary to provide an opening or the like for the TV screen on the side wall of the case body, the manufacturing process is easy, and water enters through the opening or the like. The effect is obtained that there is no fear.

According to the circulating water heater of the bathtub of the present invention, the television receiver is arranged on the upper surface of the upper lid of the case, and the upper lid has the inner surface of the upper lid with respect to the case body. Since it is connected to the side wall of the case by a connecting member that is rotatable to a position opposite to each other, the lower surface of the upper cover is rotated by rotating the connecting member when watching the television. It is only necessary to dispose them at positions facing the side wall of the case, and since it is not necessary to house the television receiver in the case body, the space can be used only for the circulating hot water function. Is obtained. Further, since it is not necessary to provide an opening or the like for the television screen on the case body, the manufacturing process becomes easy. In addition, similarly, since water does not enter through the opening of the case body, it is advantageous in terms of waterproofness and moisture resistance.

According to the circulating water heater for a bathtub according to claim 7, in the circulating water heater for a bathtub according to claim 1, the case is a box-shaped case body, and the case body is openable and closable on the upper end surface of the case body. The television receiver is disposed on the upper lid upper surface of the case, and the case body has a first axis extending in the left-right direction or the front-back direction of the case body as a center. A rotatable connecting member is supported, and at a rotating end of the connecting member, a position at which the upper lid closes the upper end surface of the case body as the connecting member rotates and a side wall of the case body. Since it is attached so as to be rotatable between the front wall front position and the front wall front position, the front lid of the side wall of the case main body is rotated by rotating the connecting member when watching the television. Just place it in a position, And, in the case body, there is no need to house the television receiver, there is an advantage that it is possible to utilize the space only for circulating hot water functions. Further, since it is not necessary to provide an opening or the like for the television screen in the case body, it is possible to obtain the effect of facilitating the manufacturing process. In addition, similarly, since water does not enter through the opening of the case body, it is advantageous in terms of waterproofness and moisture resistance.

According to the circulating water heater of the bathtub of claim 8, in the circulating water heater of the bathtub of claim 7, the upper lid has a second axis line orthogonal to the first axis line on the connecting member. Since it is rotatably attached, when watching the television, the upper lid may be arranged at a position orthogonal to the side wall of the case by rotating the connecting member. Further, since it is not necessary to house the television receiver in the case body, there is an effect that the space can be used only for the circulating hot water function. Further, since it is not necessary to provide an opening or the like for the television screen in the case body, it is possible to obtain the effect of facilitating the manufacturing process. In addition, similarly, since water does not enter through the opening of the case body, it is advantageous in terms of waterproofness and moisture resistance.

According to the circulating water heater for a bathtub according to claim 10, in the circulating water heater for a bathtub according to claim 1, a radio storing portion is provided inside the case together with the television storing portion. Since the radio receiver is arranged in the storage portion, it is possible to obtain the effect that the television or the radio can be selectively viewed and listened in the bathroom.

According to the circulating water heater for a bathtub according to claim 11, in the circulating water heater for a bathtub according to claim 2, a sound reproducing device accommodating portion is provided in the case together with the radio accommodating portion. Since the audio reproducing device is provided in the audio reproducing device housing, it is possible to obtain the effect of being able to selectively listen to the radio or music in the bathroom.

[Brief description of drawings]

FIG. 1 is a front view showing a circulating water heater for a bath according to a first embodiment of the present invention.

FIG. 2 is a vertical sectional view taken along the line AA in FIG.

FIG. 3 is a vertical sectional view taken along line BB in FIG.

FIG. 4 is a cross-sectional view showing the circulating water heater of the bathtub of the present embodiment.

FIG. 5 is a perspective view showing an example in which the circulating water heater for a bath according to the present embodiment is installed in a bathroom.

FIG. 6 is a perspective view showing a circulating water heater for a bath according to a second embodiment of the present invention.

FIG. 7 is a perspective view showing a circulating water heater for a bath according to a third embodiment of the present invention.

FIG. 8 is a perspective view showing a circulating water heater for a bath according to a fourth embodiment of the present invention.

FIG. 9 is a plan view showing an example in which the circulating water heater for the bathtub of the present embodiment is installed in the bathroom.

FIG. 10 is a perspective view showing a circulating water heater for a bath according to a fifth embodiment of the present invention.

FIG. 11 is a vertical cross-sectional view of a bathroom in which a conventional television can be viewed.

FIG. 12 is a vertical cross-sectional view showing the main part.

[Explanation of symbols]

 10 case 10a main body (case main body) 10aa front wall (side wall) 10b upper lid 10ba upper surface 10bb inner surface 10bd right side surface (side surface) 17 first purification means (purification means) 20 heater 21 pump (circulation pump) 34 second purification means (Purification means) 40 TV storage section 41, 111, 121, 131 TV receiver 45 Opening 52 Translucent member 121a TV receiver main body 122 Cassette playback device (sound playback device) 123 Video playback device (sound / video playback device) 124 Standing portion 132, 133 Connecting member 132a Rotating end portion

Claims (11)

[Claims] 1. A heater for heating water or hot water in the bathtub, a circulation pump for forcibly circulating the water or hot water in the bathtub, and a circulation pump connected to the circulation pump for heating the water or hot water in the bathtub. In a circulating water heater of a bathtub comprising a purifying means for purifying by filtration and a case accommodating the heater, the circulation pump and the filtering means therein, a television accommodating portion is provided inside the case. A television receiver is disposed in the television housing with its screen facing the side wall of the case, and an opening is formed in a portion of the side wall of the case where the screen of the television receiver is located. A circulating water heater for a bathtub, wherein the opening is provided with a light-transmitting member having waterproof and moisture-proof properties. 2. A heater for heating water or hot water in the bathtub, a circulation pump for forcibly circulating the water or hot water in the bathtub, and a circulation pump connected to the circulation pump for heating the water or hot water in the bathtub. In a circulating water heater of a bathtub comprising a purifying means for filtering and purifying, and a case for accommodating the heater, the circulation pump and the filtering means therein, a radio accommodating portion is provided inside the case. A circulating water heater for a bathtub, wherein a radio receiver is disposed in the radio storage part. 3. A heater for heating water or hot water in the bathtub, a circulation pump for forcibly circulating the water or hot water in the bathtub, and a circulation pump connected to the circulation pump for heating the water or hot water in the bathtub. In a circulating water heater of a bathtub comprising a purifying means for purifying by filtration and a case accommodating the heater, the circulation pump and the filtering means therein, in the case, an audio signal is reproduced from an information recording medium. An audio reproducing device housing portion for housing the audio reproducing device is provided, and the audio reproducing device is arranged in the audio reproducing device housing portion. 4. A heater for heating water or hot water in the bathtub, a circulation pump for forcibly circulating the water or hot water in the bathtub, and a circulation pump connected to the circulation pump for heating the water or hot water in the bathtub. In a circulating water heater of a bath provided with a purifying means for filtering and purifying, and a case accommodating the heater, the circulation pump and the filtering means therein, wherein a video signal is reproduced from an information recording medium in the case. A circulating water heater for a bathtub, characterized in that a video reproducing device housing portion for housing the video reproducing device is provided, and the video reproducing device is disposed in the video reproducing device housing portion. 5. A heater for heating water or hot water in the bathtub, a circulation pump for forcibly circulating the water or hot water in the bathtub, and a circulation pump connected to the circulation pump for heating the water or hot water in the bathtub. In a circulating water heater of a bathtub comprising a purifying means for purifying by filtration and a case for accommodating the heater, the circulation pump and the filtering means therein, the case is provided with an audio / video reproducing device accommodating portion. A circulating water heater for a bathtub, wherein an audio / video reproducing device for reproducing an audio signal and an image signal from an information recording medium is provided in the audio / video reproducing device housing. 6. The bathtub circulation water heater according to claim 1, wherein the case includes a box-shaped case body and an upper lid that is openably and closably mounted on an upper end surface of the case body. The circulating water heater for a bathtub, wherein the receiver is arranged on the inner surface of the upper lid of the case with its screen facing the upper end surface side of the case body. 7. The circulating water heater for a bathtub according to claim 1, wherein the case includes a box-shaped case body and an upper lid that is openably and closably mounted on an upper end surface of the case body. The receiver is disposed on the upper surface of the upper lid of the case, and the case body supports a connecting member that is rotatable about a first axis extending in the left-right direction or the front-rear direction of the case body. The pivot end of the member is configured to pivot between a position where the upper lid closes the upper end surface of the case body and a front wall front position of the side wall of the case body as the connecting member pivots. A circulating water heater for a bathtub, which is installed in. 8. The circulating water heater of the bathtub according to claim 7, wherein the upper lid is rotatably attached to the connecting member with a second axis orthogonal to the first axis. Circulating water heater for bathtub. 9. The circulating water heater for a bathtub according to claim 1, wherein the case comprises a box-shaped case body and an upper lid placed on an upper end surface of the case body. A circulatory water heater for a bathtub, characterized in that an upright portion that can be turned upside down is provided in part, and the receiver body of the television receiver is attached to the upright portion. 10. The bath water heater according to claim 1, wherein a radio storage section is provided inside the case together with the television storage section, and a radio receiver is arranged in the radio storage section. Circulating water heater for bathtubs characterized by being 11. The circulating water heater for a bathtub according to claim 2, wherein the case is provided with an audio reproduction device storage part together with the radio storage part, and the audio reproduction device storage part is provided with an audio reproduction device. A circulating water heater for a bathtub, which is provided.