JP2001355272A - Human body cleaning device - Google Patents

Abstract

(57) [Problem] In a case where a nozzle body is composed of a nozzle body and a detachable nozzle cover, when the nozzle cover is displaced in the circumferential direction with respect to the nozzle body, no washing water is discharged or the buttock is hit. If it shifts in the axial direction, it may not come out at all or the washing water may jump out from between the toilet seat and the foot, and may wet the toilet floor. Further, if the nozzle cover is continuously used, there is a possibility that the nozzle cover and the water discharge hole of the nozzle main body are shifted. SOLUTION: A cleaning nozzle having a nozzle main body having a water discharge hole for jetting cleaning water, a water nozzle hole overlapping with the water discharge hole of the nozzle main body, and a cylindrical nozzle cover covering at least a part of the nozzle main body. In the above, the nozzle body and the nozzle cover are provided with a displacement preventing means for preventing a displacement between the nozzle body and the nozzle cover, so that the nozzle body and the nozzle cover are not displaced. Therefore, good water discharge can be obtained because the water discharge holes overlap each other.

Description

DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION

[0001]

BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION A human body having a cleaning nozzle having a nozzle body having a water discharge hole for discharging cleaning water, a water discharge hole overlapping the water discharge hole of the nozzle body, and a nozzle cover covering the nozzle body. The present invention relates to a local cleaning device.

[0002]

2. Description of the Related Art A local cleaning nozzle for cleaning an anus and a female part of a human body local cleaning apparatus is disclosed in, for example, Japanese Patent Publication No. Sho 61-61.
As described in JP-A-13056, a general structure is provided with a nozzle rod that reciprocates from a storage position of a casing to a washing position, and a nozzle head for ejecting washing water at the tip thereof. is there.

In such a nozzle device, at the time of washing, a nozzle head portion approaches a local part of a human body and sprays washing water. For this reason, it is easy to be exposed to sewage and filth at the time of cleaning, and cleaning of the nozzle head portion has also been proposed in the above-mentioned publication. In this cleaning, before or after the cleaning operation, the cleaning water for local cleaning is used to run down to the nozzle head portion, thereby removing dirt.

In the above-described cleaning method, dirt from the nozzle head can be removed, but dirt attached to the body of the nozzle cannot be removed. Therefore, real fairness 2
As described in JP-A-13584, there is a method in which a cylindrical nozzle cover detachable from the nozzle main body is detachably attached to the nozzle main body so that the nozzle main body can be replaced when dirt adheres.

[0005]

When the nozzle body and the detachable nozzle cover are constructed as described above, the water discharge hole of the nozzle body and the water discharge hole of the nozzle cover must not overlap in any case. Must. If the nozzle cover is displaced in the circumferential direction with respect to the nozzle body, no washing water will come out or will hit the buttocks. If it is displaced in the axial direction, it may not come out at all or the washing water may jump out from between the toilet seat and the feet, and may wet the toilet floor. When the nozzle cover is removed, cleaned, and mounted as well as during use, if the nozzle cover is not properly mounted at a predetermined position, the same washing feeling as before cannot be obtained. Further, if the nozzle cover is continuously used, there is a possibility that the nozzle cover and the water discharge hole of the nozzle main body are shifted.

In addition, in the reciprocating motion in the axial direction accompanying the extension of the nozzle, blurring occurs at the time of maximum extension, and washing water does not hit a target point.

[0007] Further, there is a problem that contaminated water may enter through the water discharge hole of the nozzle cover and accumulate near the water discharge hole of the nozzle body, or water may enter and stay at the tip inside the nozzle cover, resulting in an undesirably hygienic condition. there were.

The present invention solves the above-mentioned disadvantages, and the nozzle body and the nozzle cover are always fixed in a predetermined positional relationship,
The nozzle can reciprocate in the axial direction without blurring, and also has a drain hole for washing off dirt adhering to the vicinity of the water discharge hole of the nozzle body and discharging the infiltrated water and the washing water to the outside to clean the inside of the nozzle cover. A local cleaning nozzle is provided that can be maintained.

[0009]

Means for Solving the Problems and Actions and Effects There are provided a nozzle body having a water discharge hole for ejecting washing water, a water discharge hole of the nozzle body, In the cleaning nozzle having an overlapping water discharge hole and a cylindrical nozzle cover that covers at least a part of the nozzle main body, the cleaning nozzle includes a deviation preventing unit that prevents a deviation between the nozzle main body and the nozzle cover. The nozzle body and the nozzle cover do not shift. Therefore, good water discharge can be obtained because the water discharge holes overlap with each other.

According to a second aspect of the present invention, there is provided a nozzle main body having a water discharge hole for ejecting cleaning water, a cylindrical nozzle cover having a water discharge hole overlapping with the water discharge hole of the nozzle main body, and covering at least a part of the nozzle main body. In the cleaning nozzle having, by having a displacement preventing means for preventing displacement in the circumferential direction and axial direction of the water discharge hole of the nozzle body and the water discharge hole of the nozzle cover, the circumferential direction of the nozzle cover with respect to the nozzle body, Good water discharge can be obtained without displacement in the axial direction. Therefore, it is not necessary to form a large opening for absorbing the displacement of the nozzle cover, and it is possible to prevent infiltration of dirt and wastewater into the nozzle cover. In addition, the water discharge hole of the nozzle cover and the water discharge hole of the nozzle cover are slightly larger than the water discharge hole of the nozzle cover, so that the water discharge from the water discharge hole of the nozzle body is designed not to be disturbed.

According to the third aspect of the present invention, since the deviation preventing means is a fitting portion for fitting the nozzle cover and the nozzle body, it is possible to prevent the nozzle cover from being displaced in the circumferential direction, and it is possible to prevent the nozzle cover from being displaced during nozzle driving. In addition, even if an external force is applied, such as when cleaning the nozzle, the positional relationship between the nozzle body and the water discharge hole of the nozzle cover does not shift, and excellent water discharge can be obtained.

According to the fourth aspect of the present invention, since the deviation preventing means is an axial taper provided on the inner surface of the nozzle cover, the fitting becomes tighter as the nozzle body enters the nozzle cover, and the circumferential direction is reduced. Deviation can be further suppressed.

According to the fifth aspect of the present invention, the displacement preventing means is an engaging portion for engaging the nozzle cover with the nozzle body, so that there is no deviation in the circumferential direction and the axial direction.

In a preferred embodiment, if the nozzle cover is made detachable from the outside of the casing, it is not necessary to open the casing when attaching and detaching the nozzle cover.

According to the sixth aspect of the present invention, the nozzle cover and the nozzle body are engaged at the rear end, and a flat portion is provided at the engaging portion. Directional deviation can be eliminated. Also,
When mounting the nozzle cover, circumferential displacement can be prevented.

In the invention according to claim 7, the cleaning nozzle is slidable between a storage position and a cleaning position, and the nozzle cover is provided with a drive guide for preventing the nozzle cover from moving during sliding. Stable linear motion of the nozzle can be obtained by suppressing left and right blurring when the nozzle slides. It is preferable that the drive guide is provided in the axial direction on the back side of the nozzle cover because it is less noticeable.

According to the eighth aspect of the present invention, since the nozzle cover has a drain hole, water entering the gap between the nozzle body and the nozzle cover can be discharged to the outside to maintain internal sanitation. it can. In addition, since the air enters, the inside of the nozzle cover is always in a dry state, so it can be said that the nozzle cover has good hygiene. The drain hole is preferably provided on the back side of the tip of the nozzle cover.

According to the ninth aspect of the present invention, since there is a clearance between the water discharge hole formed in the nozzle body and the water discharge hole formed in the nozzle cover corresponding to the water discharge hole, the nozzle tip before use is formed. During the operation of the automatic cleaning function, the cleaning water enters through the water discharge hole, so that the vicinity of the water discharge hole of the nozzle body can be cleaned, and the hygiene inside the nozzle cover can be maintained.

[0019]

Embodiments of the present invention will be described below.

The local cleaning nozzle of the present embodiment is
It consists of a nozzle body with a cleaning water channel such as a bidet, and a nozzle cover that covers the outside of the nozzle body, and the automatic cleaning function before and after using the cleaning nozzle does not leave dirt on the outer surface exposed portion of the nozzle cover in detail. It has a structure that can be removed.

The water discharge hole formed in the nozzle body and the water discharge hole formed in the nozzle cover according to the embodiment of the present invention are coaxial with the water discharge direction, and the water discharge hole of the nozzle cover is slightly larger than the water discharge hole of the nozzle body. Larger is preferred. If the size is small, the water discharge hole is prevented. If the size is too large, a step is formed between the nozzle cover and the nozzle body, and there is a possibility that dirt accumulates. Further, the water discharge hole of the nozzle cover is coaxial with the water discharge direction, but in the case where the water discharge has an angle, if the rear side of the hole is perpendicular to the nozzle cover surface in the longitudinal direction of the nozzle cover, an advantageous shape in the mold structure is obtained.

The fitting portion formed between the nozzle cover and the nozzle body according to the embodiment of the present invention may be a concave portion or a convex portion as long as the fitting portion has an opposite shape. The fitting portion is formed in the longitudinal direction, and its length and position are not limited at all. However, it is preferable that the fitting portion is provided at the tip. If it is provided at the root, the tip may be displaced, and at the very tip, the shape of the water discharge hole is restricted. Further, the shape of the fitting portion is not limited to a circular shape, a square shape, a triangular shape, or the like as long as it does not break the cylindrical shape of the nozzle cover.

The size of the taper provided inside the nozzle cover is not limited at all, but may be 0.2 ° to 2 °.
° is preferred. If the taper is small, the fitting becomes loose and there is a risk of rotation. If the taper is large, in this case, the wall thickness becomes large and sink marks and the like occur, which affects the appearance quality.

As the engagement method for engaging the nozzle cover and the nozzle body and fixing the positions in the circumferential direction and the axial direction, any method such as snap fit, screwing, and coupler method can be used. In addition, the place of engagement may be any place in the circumferential direction, and the fixed place may be one place or several places. If it is fixed even in one place, the displacement in the circumferential direction and the axial direction can be suppressed.

The linear portion for preventing rotation of the nozzle body and the nozzle cover engaging portion in the circumferential direction may be provided at one place or at several places, but preferably two to six places. If there is only one place, there is a possibility that it will shift in the circumferential direction. If it exceeds six places, it will be close to a circle and it will be easy to rotate.

Further, a drive guide can be provided on the back side of the nozzle cover so as to eliminate blurring when the nozzle slides. The shape of the drive guide is not limited to a concave portion, a convex portion, or the like as long as it is provided continuously in the longitudinal direction. The place where the drive guide is provided is not limited at all, such as the side surface and the back surface of the nozzle cover, but the back surface is preferable in appearance.

It is preferable that a drain hole for discharging water that has entered the nozzle cover to the outside is provided on the back side of the tip of the nozzle cover. If the position of the drain hole is horizontal, the water will not drain completely, and even if it is provided at the top, it will not drain.

The clearance provided between the water discharge hole of the nozzle body and the water discharge hole of the nozzle cover is not particularly limited as long as water flows, but is preferably 0.2 mm to 1.0 mm. If it is less than 0.2 mm, water does not flow and the nozzle body head cannot be washed, and if it is more than 1.0 mm, the water discharge characteristics may be disturbed.

A chamfer can be provided at the tip of the nozzle cover. By doing so, the washing water flows from the chamfer to the tip of the nozzle cover by washing the tip of the nozzle with the automatic washing function before and after using the washing nozzle,
Even if dirt adheres to the tip of the nozzle cover, it can be washed off.

An embodiment of the present invention will be described below.

FIG. 1 is a perspective view showing a toilet device provided with a human body local cleaning apparatus incorporating a local cleaning nozzle according to the present invention. In FIG. 1, a casing 2 of a sanitary washing device is fixed to an upper surface of a toilet body 1, and a toilet seat 3 and a toilet lid 4 are attached to the casing 2 so as to be openable and closable. Inside the casing 2, a local cleaning nozzle device 5 for local cleaning, a supply pipe system for cleaning water, a hot air drying device for drying after cleaning, and the like are housed. The operation is performed by the operation panel 6 or the remote control operation panel 24.

FIG. 2 is a side sectional view when the local cleaning nozzle of the present invention is disposed in a casing. In FIG. 2, the local cleaning nozzle device 5 includes a frame 7 fixed in the casing 2 and a local cleaning nozzle 8 reciprocating with its upper surface as a sliding surface. The local cleaning nozzle 8 has a cleaning water channel. A nozzle body 9, a nozzle cover 10, and a washing water spouting channel 11 for ejecting washing water are provided. Here, the washing water spouting channel 11 is formed by overlapping a spouting hole 25 of the nozzle body 9 and a spouting hole 26 of the nozzle cover. Then, on the base end side of the local cleaning nozzle 8,
A supply port 12 for supplying cleaning water to the nozzle body is provided. The local cleaning nozzle 8 is connected to an output shaft of a motor 13 arranged in the casing 2.

When the local cleaning nozzle 8 is in its storage position, the cleaning cap 14 that covers the cleaning water spout 11
Is provided at the tip of the frame 7. The cleaning cap 14 has a cross-sectional shape that covers at least the upper side and the side of the cleaning water spouting channel 11, and the nozzle rebounds when hitting the inner peripheral wall of the cleaning cap 14 when the cleaning water is discharged from the cleaning water spouting channel 11. The tip of the cover 10 can be cleaned. The frame 7 is provided with a projection (not shown) for guiding the sliding of the local cleaning nozzle.

FIG. 3 is a sectional view showing the configuration of an embodiment of the local cleaning nozzle of the present invention. In FIG. 3, the local cleaning nozzle 8 is composed of a nozzle body 9 composed of a single or a plurality of parts having a cleaning water channel, and a nozzle cover 10 covering the outside thereof. The water discharge holes 26 overlap to form the cleaning water discharge channel 11. The nozzle body 9 and the nozzle cover 10 are fitted with a fitting rib 15 provided on the nozzle body 9 and the nozzle cover 10.
Are fitted on the nozzle tip side by a fitting groove 16 provided in the nozzle to prevent positional displacement in the circumferential direction. Further, the inside of the nozzle cover 10 has a taper of 0.2 ° over the entire length in the longitudinal direction, and the fitting portion has a structure in which the nozzle portion 10 is fitted deeper toward the tip.

Further, an engaging portion 17 is formed at the rear end of the nozzle body 9 and the nozzle cover 10 by snap fitting.
This prevents displacement in the circumferential and axial directions. Further, the nozzle cover and the nozzle main body are provided with two linear portions 18 at the engagement portions thereof, so that circumferential displacement can be prevented even at the rear end.

At the tip of the nozzle, a drain hole 19 is provided on the back surface of the nozzle cover 10 for discharging water that has entered the nozzle cover 10. A drive guide 20 is provided on the back surface of the nozzle, which is supported by a protrusion (not shown) provided on the frame 7 for guiding sliding in the longitudinal direction, in order to eliminate blurring when the nozzle slides. In addition, a chamfer 21 is provided at the upper end of the nozzle cover so that the flat surface of the nozzle tip can be washed with the washing water rebounding from the cleaning cap 14 by an automatic washing function before and after using the washing nozzle.

FIG. 4 is a sectional view showing an embodiment of the nozzle cover of the present invention. In FIG. 4, the nozzle cover 10
Are rotated in the water discharge holes 26 of the nozzle cover for discharging the cleaning water, the fitting grooves 16 fitted in the fitting ribs 15 provided in the nozzle body 9, the engagement portions 17 with the nozzle body 9, and the engagement portions. Linear portion 18 for preventing water, a drain hole 19 for draining water that has entered the nozzle cover 10, a chamfer 21 for guiding cleaning water to a flat front end portion by an automatic cleaning function before and after using the cleaning nozzle, and nozzle sliding. It consists of a drive guide 20 that eliminates time fluctuation.

FIG. 5 is a cross-sectional view showing a fitting portion of the nozzle cover of the present invention with the nozzle main body (see EE in FIG. 4).
In FIG. 5, a fitting rib 15 provided on the nozzle body 9 is provided.
The fitting groove 16 to be fitted to the upper and lower sides is provided on the upper and lower sides. Thereby, the circumferential displacement of the nozzle cover 10 can be prevented. In this embodiment, the fitting rib 15 is a projection provided on the nozzle body, and the fitting groove 16 is a recess provided on the nozzle cover. Conversely, a recess is provided on the nozzle body and the projection is formed on the nozzle cover. A part may be provided and fitted.
In addition, a drive guide 20 was provided below. Thereby, it is possible to eliminate blurring of the nozzle when sliding.

FIG. 6 is a cross-sectional view showing an engagement portion of the nozzle cover of the present invention with the nozzle body (as viewed from FF in FIG. 3).
In FIG. 6, the engagement between the nozzle body 9 and the nozzle cover 10 is such that a projection provided on the nozzle body 9 is
Is performed in a hole 22 provided in the hole in a snap-fit manner.
Thereby, axial displacement can be prevented. Further, two linear portions 18 are provided at the engagement portion with the nozzle body 9. Thereby, the displacement in the circumferential direction can be prevented even at the engagement portion.

FIG. 7 shows a rear view of the nozzle cover of the present invention. In FIG. 7, on the back side of the nozzle cover, there are provided a drain hole 19 for discharging water that has entered the nozzle cover, a hole 22 for engaging with a projection of the nozzle body, and a drive guide 20 for preventing blurring when the nozzle slides. ing.

FIG. 8 is a sectional view of the structure of the water discharge section in a state where the nozzle cover and the nozzle body of the present invention are assembled. FIG.
, The nozzle body 9 and the nozzle cover 10 each have a posterior, soft, bidet wash water spout hole,
They are superposed coaxially. Further, a slight clearance 23 is provided between the nozzle body 9 and the nozzle cover 10. In the above configuration, the cleaning water spouted from the nozzle body 9 is spouted without being blocked by the nozzle cover 10. Further, since the diameter of the water discharge hole of the nozzle cover 10 is almost the same as the diameter of the water discharge hole of the nozzle body 9, infiltration of filth filth into the nozzle cover 10 is small. Even if it enters, the nozzle body 9 and the nozzle cover 1 are automatically cleaned before and after using the cleaning nozzle.
Since there is a clearance 23 between the water discharge holes 0, the structure is such that it flows through the clearance 23 and escapes from the water drain hole 19 provided at the lower end of the tip of the nozzle cover 10.

This embodiment has the above configuration and operation, and provides the following effects. That is, the nozzle cover of the nozzle for local cleaning and the nozzle main body can be fixed at a predetermined position, so that the nozzle can be used comfortably without displacement even during use. In addition, the nozzle cover can be replaced even when it becomes dirty, and can be mounted at a predetermined position without any problem when mounting. Also, the nozzle can reciprocate in the axial direction without blurring,
Further, a local cleaning nozzle characterized by being capable of washing off dirt adhering to the vicinity of a water discharge hole of the nozzle body and providing a drainage hole for discharging intruded water and the cleaning water to the outside to keep the inside of the nozzle cover clean. provide.

[Brief description of the drawings]

FIG. 1 is a perspective view of a toilet device provided with a human body local cleaning device incorporating a local cleaning nozzle device of the present invention.

FIG. 2 is a side sectional view when the local cleaning nozzle device of the present invention is disposed in a casing.

FIG. 3 is a sectional view showing the configuration of an embodiment of the local cleaning nozzle of the present invention.

FIG. 4 shows a sectional view of one embodiment of the nozzle cover of the present invention.

5 is a cross-sectional view of a fitting portion of the nozzle cover of the present invention with the nozzle body (a cross section taken along line EE in FIG. 4).

FIG. 6 is a cross-sectional view of an engagement portion of the nozzle cover of the present invention with the nozzle body (a cross-section taken along line FF in FIG. 3).

FIG. 7 shows a rear view of the nozzle cover of the present invention.

FIG. 8 is a sectional view showing a configuration of a water discharge section in a state where the nozzle cover and the nozzle body of the present invention are assembled.

FIG. 9 (a) is a sectional view of the configuration of a water discharge section in a state where the nozzle cover and the nozzle body of the present invention are assembled. (B) A cross-sectional view of a base end configuration in a state where the nozzle cover and the nozzle body of the present invention are assembled. (C) The BB sectional drawing of a water discharge part is shown. (D) shows a CC sectional view of the water discharge section. (E) The AA sectional view of a base end part is shown.

FIG. 10 (a) is a sectional view showing the configuration of an embodiment of the local cleaning nozzle of the present invention. (B) The view on arrow D is shown.

[Explanation of symbols]

1 toilet bowl 2 casing 3 toilet seat 4 toilet lid 5 local washing nozzle device 6 operation panel 7 frame
8 Local cleaning nozzle 9 Nozzle body 10 Nozzle cover 11 Cleaning water spouting hole 12 Supply port 13 Motor 14 Cleaning cap 15 Fitting rib 16 Fitting groove 17 Fitting part 18 Linear part 19 Drain hole 20 Drive guide 21 Chamfering 2
2 holes 23 Clearance 24 Remote control 25 Nozzle body water discharge hole 26 Nozzle cover water discharge hole

Continuation of front page (72) Inventor Jun Hatakeyama 2-1-1 Nakajima, Kokurakita-ku, Kitakyushu-shi, Fukuoka F-term (reference) 2D038 JA05 JF06

Claims (9)

[Claims] 1. A cleaning apparatus comprising: a nozzle body having a water discharge hole for ejecting cleaning water; a water nozzle having a water discharge hole overlapping with the water discharge hole of the nozzle body; and a cylindrical nozzle cover covering at least a part of the nozzle body. The apparatus for cleaning a human body part provided with a cleaning nozzle, comprising: a nozzle; wherein the nozzle body includes a deviation preventing unit for preventing a deviation between the nozzle body and the nozzle cover. 2. A cleaning apparatus comprising: a nozzle body having a water discharge hole for ejecting cleaning water; a water nozzle having a water discharge hole overlapping with the water discharge hole of the nozzle body; and a cylindrical nozzle cover covering at least a part of the nozzle body. A human body local cleaning apparatus comprising a cleaning nozzle, wherein the nozzle includes a deviation preventing unit for preventing a deviation in a circumferential direction and an axial direction between a water discharging hole of the nozzle body and a water discharging hole of the nozzle cover. 3. The human body local cleaning apparatus according to claim 1, wherein the displacement preventing means is a fitting portion that fits the nozzle cover and the nozzle body. 4. The apparatus according to claim 1, wherein the displacement preventing means is an axial taper provided on an inner surface of the nozzle cover. 5. The human body local cleaning apparatus according to claim 1, wherein the displacement prevention means is an engagement portion where the nozzle cover and the nozzle body are engaged. 6. The apparatus according to claim 1, wherein the nozzle cover and the nozzle body are engaged at a rear end thereof, and the engaging portion has a flat portion. 7. The cleaning nozzle according to claim 1, wherein the cleaning nozzle is slidable between a storage position and a cleaning position, and the nozzle cover has a drive guide for preventing blurring during sliding. 7. The human body local cleaning device according to item 6. 8. The apparatus according to claim 1, wherein the nozzle cover has a drain hole. 9. The apparatus according to claim 8, wherein a clearance is provided between a water discharge hole formed in the nozzle body and a water discharge hole formed in the nozzle cover. .