JPH0923992A - Bathroom unit - Google Patents

Abstract

(57) [Abstract] [PROBLEMS] To provide a bathroom unit capable of effectively utilizing a bathroom space. SOLUTION: In a bathroom unit 1 in which a washing room 2 and a bathtub 3 are connected in series, a backrest portion 31 is provided on one side wall of the bathtub 3, and the washing floor 2 is provided from the upper end of the bathtub 3 on the backrest portion 31 side. The stool 4 is stored below the stool 32 protruding from the stool so as to be accessible.

Description

Detailed Description of the Invention

[0001]

TECHNICAL FIELD The present invention relates to a bathroom unit.

[0002]

2. Description of the Related Art Conventionally, it is known to provide a seat on the backrest side of a bathtub so that an elderly person, a physically handicapped person, etc., can sit on the bathtub and enter the bathtub once. For example, Japanese Utility Model Publication No. 3-22425).

[0003]

However, in such a bathtub, there is a problem that a space that is not used when a healthy person takes a bath is formed on the backrest side of the bathtub.

An object of the present invention is to solve the above-mentioned conventional problems and to provide a bathroom unit which can effectively utilize a bathroom space.

[0005]

A bathroom unit of the present invention is a bathroom unit in which a washing room and a bathtub are connected in series, and a backrest portion is provided on one side wall of the bathtub, and the bathtub on the backrest portion side is provided. It is characterized in that the stool is stored under the stool that is projected from the upper end of the stool to the washing area so that the stool can enter and exit.

The material of the bathtub with a washing room used in the bathroom unit of the present invention is not particularly limited, and examples thereof include glass fiber reinforced unsaturated polyester resin (FRP) and artificial marble.

Even if the washing place and the bathtub are integrally formed, even if the separately formed bathtub is hung from the frame-shaped bathtub suspension support formed integrally with the washing place, it is integrated with the washing place. A separately formed bathtub may be placed on the formed bathtub placement portion.

The material of the stool that is stored below the brim on the backrest side of the bathtub is not particularly limited, and for example, FRP,
Alternatively, a hard synthetic resin such as high-density polyethylene or polypropylene may be used.

The shape of the stool is not particularly limited, and may be any shape that can be maximized according to the shape of the stool. Casters are preferably attached to the bottom of the stool so that the stool can be moved smoothly.

The stool may have a box-like shape as a whole so that bath products can be stored therein. The bathware storage portion may be opened on the upper surface or on the side surface in the longitudinal direction, and the lid body is openably / closably fitted or pivotally attached to the opening portion.

When the bathware storage portion is opened on the upper surface, it may be divided into a plurality of portions having different depths according to the height of the storage article, and a shallow portion for storing a soap dish or the like is stored above. It may be designed so that a model drainer basket can be hooked. In addition, a makeup bucket with a handle or the like storing the bath ware may be stored so that the bath ware can be taken out.

The material of the lid fitted or pivotally attached to the opening of the bathware storage is not particularly limited, but if the lid is open on the upper surface, the strength is sufficient to allow a bather to sit on the upper surface. For example, FRP made of the same material as the stool or a hard synthetic resin such as high-density polyethylene or polypropylene can be used.

[0013]

DESCRIPTION OF THE PREFERRED EMBODIMENTS An embodiment of the bathroom unit of the present invention will be described below with reference to the drawings. FIG. 1 is a perspective view showing a drawn-out state of a stool of an example of a bathroom unit of the present invention.

In FIG. 1, reference numeral 1 denotes an FRP bathroom unit in which a washing place 2 and a bathtub 3 are integrally connected, and one side wall of the Japanese-Western eclectic bathtub 3 has a slope. A gentle backrest 31 is provided.

From the upper end of the bathtub 3 on the backrest part 31 side, a substantially trapezoidal stool 32 is projected from the washing basin 2. Below the stool 32, a planar shape is substantially the same as the stool 32. A stool 4 having the same shape and the same size and having casters attached to the bottom is stored so as to be accessible.

The stool 4 is provided with a bathware storage portion (not shown) having an opening on the upper surface, and a lid 41 is openably and closably attached to the opening on the upper surface. 5 is a hot and cold water mixing tap for bathtubs, 6 is a hot and cold water mixing tap for showers for washing areas, and 7 is an anti-fog mirror.

[0017]

Since the bathroom unit of the present invention is constructed as described above, the bathroom space can be effectively utilized and the stool does not get in the way when not in use.

[Brief description of drawings]

FIG. 1 is a perspective view showing a state where a stool of an example of a bathroom unit of the present invention is pulled out.

[Explanation of symbols]

 1 Bathroom unit 2 Washing area 3 Bathtub 4 Sit 31 Backrest 32 Stool

Claims (1)

[Claims] 1. A bathroom unit in which a washing area and a bathtub are connected to each other, wherein a backrest portion is provided on one side wall of the bathtub.
A bathroom unit characterized in that a stool is stored so that the stool can be moved in and out below a stool that projects from the upper end of the bathtub on the backrest side to the washing area.