All-around curtain rod and all-around shower curtain using same

Abstract

Provided is an all-around curtain rod, including: a rod body along which a curtain is deployed and by which the curtain is supported; a fixing unit, which is coupled to a fixed end of the rod body and is fixable to a given structure; and a free end of the rod body. wherein the curtain is coupled with and removed from the rod body through the free end of the rod body, wherein the rod body is formed surrounding four sides.

Description

CROSS REFERENCE TO RELATED APPLICATIONS[0001]This application is a national entry application of International Application No. PCT / KR2018!014886 filed on Nov. 29, 2018, which claims priority to Korean Application No. 10-2017-0162852 filed on Nov. 30, 2017, the entire contents of which are herein incorporated by reference in its entirety.TECHNICAL FIELD[0002]The proposed invention involves a curtain rod and a curtain. More specifically, it can be used in a bathroom to block all sides of a user when the user takes a shower, while still allowing the user to use a showerhead and a faucet with ease. In addition, the curtain can be easily installed on and removed from the curtain rod.TECHNICAL BACKGROUND[0003]In order to maximize space efficiency and user convenience, most bathrooms equip a sink and a toilet together with a bathtub.[0004]When the space for a sink and a toilet is not isolated from the space for a bathtub or a shower, some problems may arise. Namely, soapy water that splash...

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Benefits of technology

The present invention relates to a curtain rod that can be used in a shower or bath for privacy and safety. The rod has a fixed end and a free end that allows the curtain to separate from the rod. It also has a slip prevention unit, an insertion groove and push button, and a separation prevention unit. The shower curtain can also have a hanging unit, cutting unit, insertion holes, and strap. The technical effect of this invention is to provide a versatile and easily adjustable curtain rod for better privacy and safety in the shower or bath.

Problems solved by technology

When the space for a sink and a toilet is not isolated from the space for a bathtub or a shower, some problems may arise.

Namely, soapy water that splashes out of the bathtub during a shower may make the bathroom slippery or otherwise unclean.

However, it fails to prevent soapy water from splashing towards bathroom walls not covered by the shower curtain or towards the inner surface of the shower curtain itself.

Splashing of soapy water on the walls and the inner surface of the shower curtain ultimately results in the growth of germs and mold.

However, most users neglect to promptly clean them, which leads to the growth of mold on bathroom walls or otherwise unclean, if left uncleaned for an extended period.

In addition, water residues often persist on the walls and the shower curtains even after cleaning.

The water residue increases the humidity of the bathroom, and prolonged humidity not only results in mold growth, odor, and hygienic problems, but also makes the bathroom unaesthetic.

Further, since the conventional shower curtain is mostly pushed to one side when not in use, it occupies a part of the bathroom space.

Consequently, the surrounding area may feel stuffy, and there is a problem in that the available space is restricted and disorganized.

This requires the user to assume the heavy weight and the large volume when replacing the conventional shower curtain, making the replacement process cumbersome.

This makes the replacement process cumbersome.

However, such a conventional shower booth also has several drawbacks.

For example, there is a safety concern involving glass breakage.

Furthermore, it must be built with such costly materials as stainless steel frames to maintain strength and prevent corrosion.

This complicates installation procedure, often leading to additional cost for installation service by an expert technician.

In addition, since the frame and the door occupy a significant amount of space, installing shower booths in narrow bathrooms is challenging.

In addition, as with the shower curtain, the shower booth fails to prevent soapy water from splashing on the walls not covered by the shower booth and the inner walls of the shower booth.

Splashing of soapy water on the walls of the bathroom not covered by the shower booth and the inner walls of the booth ultimately results in the growth of germs and mold.

However, most users neglect to promptly clean them, which leads to the growth of mold on bathroom walls and the inner walls of the shower booth, or otherwise unclean, if left uncleaned for an extended period.

In addition, water residues often persist on the walls and the inner walls of the shower booths even after cleaning.

The water residue increases the humidity of the bathroom, and, prolonged humidity not only results in mold growth, odor, and hygienic problems, but also makes the bathroom unaesthetic.

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