Bathroom for two cabins of a ship, structure comprising such a bathroom for two cabins of a ship

Abstract

To provide a bathroom for two cabins of a ship.SOLUTION: A bathroom for two cabins of a ship comprises: three spaces (18, 20, 22); and two separate entrances (24, 26) for access to the bathroom from the two cabins. The three spaces comprise: a first room (18) and a second room (20); and a shower room (22) that is accessible from the first room and from the second room. The shower room comprises a movable wall (28), which is movable between two positions: a first position in which the movable wall forms a separation wall between the first room and the shower room and allows access to the shower room from the second room; and a second position in which the movable wall forms a separation wall between the second room and the shower room and allows access to the shower room from the first room.SELECTED DRAWING: Figure 1

Description

Technical Field

[0001] The present invention relates to a bathroom for two cabins of a ship and a structure including such a bathroom for two cabins of a ship.

Background Art

[0002] As is known, the area of a ship intended to accommodate crew members occupies a proportion as small as possible of the available area and must make use of the area intended for passengers.

[0003] However, while there are such needs, it is also necessary to make the accommodation facilities for crew members who live on board for a long period (e.g., several months) comfortable and pleasant.

[0004] Of course, the need to ensure a comfortable space for crew members and the need to reduce the proportion of the area occupied by the area for crew members are contradictory.

[0005] The prior art addresses these problems by providing a first type of cabin that is for two persons and shares a cabin and a bathroom with another cabin for another two persons.

[0006] This solution provides a shared room and a bathroom shared by four people, but is not compatible with ensuring the high level of comfort and hygiene that should be guaranteed for crew members.

[0007] Improvements regarding this type of accommodation are represented by accommodation facilities for only one person that share a bathroom with another accommodation facility. In this solution, the habitability of the accommodation facility is improved, but two crew members are forced to share the bathroom.

[0008] This type of accommodation facility is most commonly used to provide individual bedrooms, i.e., bedrooms that are individual and accessible from two separate entrances, and is accompanied by a fully shared bathroom accessible from within the bedrooms. The main drawback of this accommodation facility is that the two crew members have to use the bathroom alternately.

[0009] A type of cabin similar to the above-mentioned cabin is known and used, where each accommodation facility has a washbasin.

[0010] This latest solution shows further improvements in the comfort and hygiene of the accommodation facilities for the crew members, but has some drawbacks, for example, in terms of sharing the toilet between two crew members.

[0011] Furthermore, in this solution, the washbasin is located inside the cabin, next to the desk. Therefore, in addition to not ensuring the hygiene level, the washbasin is constantly turned into something like a wet support shelf. Moreover, this solution makes it difficult to use the desk.

[0012] The solutions in the prior art have further drawbacks.

[0013] In fact, from the perspective of the bathroom drainage plant, the fact that the bathroom is shared between two accommodation facilities means that the drainage plants for the shower, the washbasin (in the case of sharing), and the toilet are arranged in the gaps formed under the floor for the convenience of design and maintenance. Therefore, as a result, the height of the bathroom floor is lower than the height of the cabin floor.

[0014] Furthermore, the manufacturing unit requires the option of using as many prefabricated modules as possible, and the option of standardizing the products, parts, and plants as much as possible by making the construction of the modules simpler and shortening the construction time on the ground. Summary of the Invention Problems to be Solved by the Invention

[0015] Therefore, there is a need to solve the drawbacks and constraints cited with reference to the prior art.

[0016] Therefore, there is a need to provide a bathroom for two cabins that is more comfortable than the prior art type of bathroom.

[0017] Furthermore, there is a need to improve the hygiene level of the bathroom compared to prior art solutions.

[0018] To repeat, another need is to provide a dedicated toilet for each cabin.

[0019] Furthermore, there is a need to improve the level of privacy of the crew cabins.

[0020] To repeat, there is a need to provide a prefabricated module for the crew cabins that can reduce the manufacturing time of the cabins and standardize as many parts of the cabin structure as possible.

Means for Solving the Problems

[0021] These needs are met by the bathroom for two cabins of a ship according to claim 1 and the structure for two cabins of a ship according to claim 13.

[0022] Additional features and advantages of the present invention will become more apparent from the following description of the preferred and non-limiting embodiments of the present invention.

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Mode for Carrying Out the Invention

[0024] Elements or parts that are common to the embodiments described below are denoted by the same reference numerals.

[0025] In FIG. 1, the general reference numeral 12 denotes a bathroom for two cabins 14, 16 of a ship according to the present invention.

[0026] The bathroom 12 essentially comprises three rooms 18, 20, 22 and two separate entrances 24, 26 for accessing the bathroom from the two cabins 14, 16.

[0027] As can be seen in the example of FIGS. 1 and 2, the three rooms 18, 20, 22 are a first room 18 and a second room 20, and a shower room 22 accessible from the first room 18 and the second room 20, and comprise.

[0028] The shower room 22 is provided with a movable wall 28, and the movable wall 28 The movable wall 28 forms a partition wall between the first room 18 and the shower room 22 and is adapted to move between a first position that enables access from the second room 20 to the shower room 22 and a second position in which the movable wall 28 forms a partition wall between the second room 20 and the shower room 22 and enables access from the first room 18 to the shower room 22. It is adapted to move between these two positions.

[0029] As can be seen in FIGS. 1 and 2, the first room 18 may include a first toilet 30 and a first washbasin 32, and the second room 20 may include a second toilet 34 and a second washbasin 36.

[0030] In an alternative embodiment of the bathroom, the first room 18 and the second room 20 may be provided with only one of a washbasin or a toilet. In another embodiment, the first room 18 and the second room 20 may form a waiting room for entering a shower room having a washbasin and a toilet arranged outside the first and second rooms.

[0031] According to a possible embodiment, the bathroom 12 includes a central wall 42 between the first room 18 and the second room 20.

[0032] In other words, as seen in the examples of FIGS. 1 and 2, the first room 18 and the second room 20 may be separated from each other by the central wall 42 and the shower room 22.

[0033] According to a possible embodiment, the central wall 42, the movable wall 28 in the first position, and the movable wall 28 in the second position form a Y shape. Here, the movable wall 28 in the first position and the movable wall 28 in the second position form the arms of the Y shape, while the central wall 42 forms the stem of the Y shape.

[0034] According to a possible embodiment, the movable wall 28 includes side ends 38 provided with hinge means 40 suitable for connecting the movable wall 28 to the central wall 42. The hinge means 40 is adapted to enable the movable wall 28 to rotate about the hinge axis X between the first and second positions.

[0035] Figure 3 is a schematic view of a possible embodiment of the hinge means 40, on the side edge 38 of the movable wall 28, three connecting cylinders 52 are arranged which are connected to respective pedestals 54 provided in the central wall 42. In Figure 3, the hinge axis X is shown in the region of the connecting cylinder 52 for ease of reference.

[0036] Although not shown in the accompanying drawings, in a possible alternative embodiment, the movable wall can be moved by slide guides arranged on the structure and related slide elements arranged on the wall.

[0037] According to a possible embodiment, the movable wall 28 may comprise a first handle 70 and a second handle 72 arranged on both sides of the movable wall 28.

[0038] As seen in the embodiment of Figure 3, abutments 86, 88 may be provided which are connected to the movable wall 28 to prevent the movable wall from moving beyond the first and second positions.

[0039] In particular, the side wall 58 a first abutment 86 which can prevent the movable wall 28 from moving beyond the first position of the first room, a second abutment 88 which can prevent the movable wall 28 from moving beyond the second position of the second room, may be provided.

[0040] In a possible alternative embodiment, this movement restriction may be formed directly by the hinge means 40.

[0041] Referring to Figure 3, the shower room 22 a shower tray 56, side walls 58, a ceiling element 60, may be a prefabricated modular shower room comprising.

[0042] As shown in FIG. 3, the side wall 58 may have one or more gaps 62, 64 in the inner surface of the shower chamber 22. This gap element and / or gap component may be arranged without interfering with the movement of the movable wall 28.

[0043] According to one embodiment, a first gap 62 may be provided in which a shower head 66 can be provided. Further, a second gap 64 for placing a sponge and / or a shampoo bottle etc. may be arranged.

[0044] Illuminating means 68 (for example, an LED lamp) may be arranged on the ceiling element 60.

[0045] According to a possible embodiment, the movable wall 28 is adapted to be in close contact with the shower tray 56 and / or the ceiling element 60 at the first and second positions.

[0046] According to a possible embodiment, the central wall 42 between the first room 18 and the second room 20 is provided with a first washbasin 32 and a second washbasin 36.

[0047] An embodiment of this type is shown in the example schematically shown in FIGS. 1, 2, 4 and 6.

[0048] According to a possible embodiment, the central wall 42 has a technical section 46 near the end 44 connected to the floor surface, in which the pipes 48, 50 of the shower chamber 22 and / or the first and second washbasins 30, 36 are provided.

[0049] This design solution is particularly advantageous because the same technical section 46 can be used for the pipes of the shower chamber 22 and the washbasins 32, 36.

[0050] In a possible alternative embodiment, the washbasins 32, 36 may be arranged on the side walls 74, 76 substantially opposite to the shower chamber 22. An embodiment of this type is shown in the example of FIG. 7.

[0051] According to a possible embodiment, two bottom walls may be provided facing the shower room. That is, a first bottom wall 78 for the first room 18 and a second bottom wall 80 for the second room 20.

[0052] In the first embodiment, the first bottom wall 78 and the second bottom wall 80 form a T-shape together with the central wall 42. More specifically, the first bottom wall 78 and the second bottom wall 80 form the arms of the T-shape, while the central wall 42 forms the stem of the T-shape.

[0053] Advantageously, the first toilet 30 may be provided on the first bottom wall 78, and the second toilet 34 may be provided on the second bottom wall 80.

[0054] Figures 1, 2, 4, and 6 show alternative embodiments where the bottom walls 78, 80 are in different arrangements.

[0055] In particular, the first bottom wall 78, the second bottom wall 80, and the central wall 42 form a Y-shape. Here, the first bottom wall 78 and the second bottom wall 80 form the arms of the Y-shape, while the central wall 42 forms the stem of the Y-shape.

[0056] According to a possible embodiment, a second technical compartment 82 may be provided within the first bottom wall 78 and the second bottom wall 80. The second technical compartment 82 may be formed in the space between the first bottom wall 78, the second bottom wall 80, and the outer wall 80 of the bathroom 12.

[0057] Advantageously, the second technical compartment 82 may be used for drainage pipes, electrical panels, etc.

[0058] As seen in the embodiment shown in Figure 7, the second technical compartment 82 may have a rectangular outer perimeter.

[0059] Alternatively, as seen in the embodiment shown in Figure 6, the second technical compartment 82 may have a triangular outer perimeter.

[0060] Figure 2 shows a way to access the second technical compartment. According to one possible embodiment, the second technical compartment may comprise at least one door 108, 110. The at least one door 108, 110 may be provided among means known per se with hinge means opening to the outside of the bathroom. Advantageously, the at least one door 108, 110 may be accessible from the outside of the cabin.

[0061] According to one possible embodiment, the bathroom may have an outer perimeter with a substantially octagonal base.

[0062] Figure 8 shows an alternative embodiment in which the bathroom may be provided with five sides.

[0063] Figure 9 shows another embodiment having an outer wall 84 consisting of an outer perimeter of the bathroom including a curved portion (for example having a circular shape) and a substantially linear wall in the region of the second technical compartment.

[0064] According to one possible embodiment, the outer perimeter of the bathroom may also be of different types formed by straight and / or curved wall portions.

[0065] Figures 6 and 7 show two examples of a structure 90 for two cabins according to the present invention.

[0066] In particular, the structure 90 for two cabins 14, 16 of a ship includes a bathroom 12 for two cabins 14, 16 of the above-described type.

[0067] More specifically, the structure includes a first cabin 14 and a second cabin 16, and a bathroom 12 is arranged substantially in the center of the two cabins.

[0068] Accordingly, the first room 18 is accessible from the first cabin 14, while the second room 20 is accessible from the second cabin 16.

[0069] As an advantage, the outer periphery of the structure 90 is substantially rectangular and includes two main walls 92, 94 and two secondary walls 96, 98.

[0070] According to a possible embodiment, the bathroom 12 is provided within the region of the main wall 92 of the outer periphery of the structure 90, whereby the outer wall 84 corresponds to the central portion of the main wall 92.

[0071] According to a possible embodiment, on the main wall 92 on the side surface of the outer wall 84, a first entrance to the first cabin 14 and, a second entrance to the second cabin 16 and, are arranged.

[0072] The first bed 104 and the second bed 106 may be arranged within the region of the second main wall 94. More specifically, the long sides of the first bed 104 and the second bed 106 may be substantially attached to the main wall 94 of the structure 90.

[0073] A partition wall between the two cabins may be arranged between the two beds.

[0074] Service elements such as, for example, a desk, a television, a refrigerator, etc. may be arranged within the regions of the secondary walls 96, 98.

[0075] According to a possible embodiment, the overall dimensions of the structure for the two cabins are main walls 92, 94 having a length between 4.00 meters and 4.20 meters and, secondary walls 96, 98 having a length between 2.80 meters and 3.00 meters and, may be defined thereby.

[0076] Advantageously, the overall dimensions of the structure for the two cabins are main walls 92, 94 having a length of approximately 4.10 meters and, secondary walls 96, 98 having a length of approximately 2.91 meters and, may be defined thereby.

[0077] According to a possible alternative embodiment, the outer periphery of the structure 90 can be trapezoidal or polygonal. In another alternative embodiment, the outer periphery 90 can be formed by straight wall portions and / or curved wall portions.

[0078] As described above, the advantages achievable by the bathroom and the structure for two cabins of a ship according to the present invention have become clear.

[0079] First, a private toilet is available for each cabin. This constitutes an advantage in both privacy and hygiene aspects.

[0080] Furthermore, in the bathroom according to the present invention, only the shower room is shared between the two cabins. However, by specific movement and functions of the movable wall, a significant improvement in the privacy aspect can be achieved.

[0081] To repeat, the floor surfaces of the first and second rooms where the toilets and washbasins are arranged can have their respective pipes arranged within the technical compartment 46 provided within the central wall 42, and thus are at the same height as the cabins.

[0082] Another advantage provided in this regard is that the weight of the bathroom, and thus of the cabins, is significantly reduced. In fact, there is no need for a compartment under the bathroom floor for passing pipes, and thus the structure of the bathroom is greatly simplified in terms of ease of installation and the overall weight of the structure.

[0083] Furthermore, since the beds can be arranged laterally with respect to the central wall between the two cabins, the secondary wall can accommodate articles of furniture and functional elements.

[0084] To meet specific requirements, those skilled in the art can make changes to the above-described embodiments and / or replace the described elements with equivalent elements without departing from the scope of protection of the appended claims.

Claims

1. A bathroom (12) for two cabins (14, 16) of a ship, comprising three rooms (18, 20, 22) and two separate entrances (24, 26) for access from said two cabins to said bathroom, said three rooms (18, 20, 22) being a first room (18) and a second room (20), a shower room (22) accessible from said first room (18) and said second room (20), and said shower room (22) comprising a movable wall (28), said movable wall (28) being in a first position in which said movable wall (28) forms a partition between said first room (18) and said shower room (22) and enables access from said second room (20) to said shower room (22), in a second position in which said movable wall (28) forms a partition between said second room (20) and said shower room (22) and enables access from said first room (18) to said shower room (22), movable between said two positions, said first room (18) and said second room (20) being provided with a central wall (42), said central wall (42), said movable wall (28) in said first position, and said movable wall (28) in said second position forming a Y shape, where the movable walls (28) in the first and second positions are the arms of the Y and said central wall (42) is the stem of the Y, bathroom.

2. said first room (18) comprising a first toilet (30) and a first washbasin (32), said second room (20) comprising a second toilet (34) and a second washbasin (36), characterized in that the bathroom (12) according to claim 1.

3. The movable wall (28) is provided with side ends (38) provided with hinge means (40) adapted to connect the movable wall (28) to the central wall (42). The hinge means (40) is adapted to allow the movable wall (28) to rotate about a hinge axis (X) between the first and second positions. characterized in that The bathroom (12) according to claim 2.

4. The first washbasin (32) and the second washbasin (36) are installed on the central wall (42) between the first room (18) and the second room (20). characterized in that The bathroom (12) according to claim 2 or 3.

5. Near an end (44) of the central wall (42) connected to the floor surface, a technical compartment (46) is provided therein with drain pipes (48, 50) of the shower room (22) and / or the first and second washbasins (30, 36). characterized in that The bathroom (12) according to any one of claims 2 - 4.

6. The central wall (42), the movable wall (28) in the first position, and the movable wall (28) in the second position form a Y shape, where the movable walls (28) in the first and second positions are the arms of the Y, and the central wall (42) is the stem of the Y. characterized in that The bathroom (12) according to any one of claims 2 - 5.

7. On the side opposite to the shower room (22), a first bottom wall (78) for the first room (18) and a second bottom wall (80) for the second room (20) are arranged. The first bottom wall (78), the second bottom wall (80), and the central wall (42) form a Y shape, where the first bottom wall (78) and the second bottom wall (80) are the arms of the Y, and the central wall (42) is the stem of the Y. characterized in that the bathroom (12) according to any one of claims 2-6.

8. the first toilet (30) is arranged on the first bottom wall (78), and the second toilet (34) is arranged on the second bottom wall (80), characterized in that the bathroom (12) according to claim 7.

9. comprising a second technical compartment (82) in the space between the first bottom wall (78) and the second bottom wall (80), and an outer wall (84) of the bathroom (12), the technical compartment (82) is accessible from the outside of the bathroom (12), characterized in that the bathroom (12) according to claim 7 or 8.

10. characterized in that it is a prefabricated module the bathroom (12) according to any one of claims 1-9.

11. comprising the bathroom (12) for two cabins (14, 16) according to any one of claims 1-10, a structure (90) for two cabins (14, 16) of a ship.

12. the outer periphery of the structure (90) is generally rectangular, comprising a first and a second main wall (92, 94), and two secondary walls (96, 98), the bathroom (12) is arranged on the first main wall (92) of the outer periphery of the structure (90) such that the outer wall corresponds to the central portion of the first main wall (92), the structure (90) for two cabins (14, 16) of a ship according to claim 11.

13. on the first main wall (92), on the side of the outer wall, a first entrance (100) for the first cabin (14), A second entrance (102) for the second cabin (16), comprising characterized in that a structure (90) for two cabins of a ship according to claim 12. **Claim 14** A first berth (104) and a second berth (106) are arranged on the second main wall (94) such that their long sides are substantially in contact with the second main wall (94) of the structure (90), characterized in that a structure (90) for two cabins of a ship according to claim 12 or 13.

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