Flushing toilet

Abstract

The flush toilet according to the embodiment includes: a toilet body having a basin for receiving waste; a functional part disposed at the rear of the toilet body; a panel member covering the side of the functional part; a magnet disposed on either the panel member or the toilet body; a magnetic body disposed on the other panel member or the toilet body; and a retaining part that retains one of the magnets or magnetic bodies in a manner that allows it to move or deform toward the other magnet or magnetic body.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] Embodiments of the present invention relate to flush toilets. Background Technology

[0002] Previously, a method was known in which a magnetic force was used to hold the panel component in a flushing toilet in which the functional part is covered by a panel component (for example, see Japanese Patent Application Publication No. 2020-165173).

[0003] However, since the panel components are made of resin material, warping and manufacturing variations sometimes occur. This can lead to, for example, spaces between the magnet in the toilet body and the magnet in the panel components. Furthermore, the retaining force generated by the magnet and the magnet may not withstand the warping, and the panel components may detach from the toilet body. In other words, maintaining the retaining state of the panel components and the toilet body becomes difficult. Summary of the Invention

[0004] One embodiment of the flush toilet includes: a toilet body having a basin for receiving waste; a functional part disposed at the rear of the toilet body; a panel member covering the side of the functional part; a magnet disposed on either the panel member or the toilet body; a magnetic body disposed on the other of the panel member or the toilet body; and a retaining part that retains one of the magnets or magnetic bodies in a manner that allows it to move or deform toward the other magnet or magnetic body. Attached Figure Description

[0005] Figure 1 This is a side view of the flush toilet according to the embodiment.

[0006] Figure 2 This is a side view that omits a portion of the panel components of the flush toilet according to the embodiment.

[0007] Figure 3 This is a diagram showing the panel components involved in the embodiment as viewed from the inside side.

[0008] Figure 4 This is a perspective view of the magnet with a yoke held in the holding part according to the embodiment.

[0009] Figure 5 The magnet with the yoke, as described in the embodiment, is held in the holding part. Figure 4 A schematic diagram of the cross-sectional view of IV-IV shown.

[0010] Figure 6 This is a perspective view of a magnet with a yoke according to the embodiment.

[0011] Figure 7This is a side view of the panel component viewed from the inside, showing the magnet with the yoke held in the holding part according to the embodiment.

[0012] Figure 8 This is a diagram showing the action of bringing a magnet close to a sheet metal part that is part of the panel component involved in the modified example.

[0013] Figure 9 This is a schematic diagram of a magnet with a protective part being held in the holding part, as described in the modified example. Detailed Implementation

[0014] Hereinafter, a summary of the flush toilet 1 according to the embodiment will be described with reference to the accompanying drawings. Figure 1 This is a perspective view of the flush toilet 1 according to the embodiment.

[0015] In addition, in the inclusion Figure 1 For ease of explanation, some diagrams show a 3D orthogonal coordinate system including the Z-axis, with the vertically upward direction (above) as positive. In this case, the positive direction of the X-axis is defined as left, the negative direction as right, the positive direction of the Y-axis as front, the negative direction as back, the positive direction of the Z-axis as upward, and the negative direction as downward. Furthermore, the X-axis direction is referred to as the left-right direction, the Y-axis direction as the front-back direction, and the Z-axis direction as the up-down direction. Additionally, the left-right direction corresponds to the width of the flush toilet 1.

[0016] like Figure 1 , Figure 2 As shown, the flush toilet 1 has a toilet body 3, a functional part 5, a sanitary cleaning device 7, a panel part 9, and a toilet seat part 11. The toilet body 3 is made of ceramic. However, the toilet body 3 is not limited to ceramic; for example, it may be made of resin or a combination of ceramic and resin. Figure 1 This is a side view of the flush toilet 1 according to the embodiment. Figure 2 This is a side view of the flush toilet 1 according to the embodiment, with part of the panel component 9 omitted.

[0017] The toilet body 3 has a basin (not shown) and a drain pipe 13.

[0018] A functional unit 5 is provided at the rear of the toilet body 3. The functional unit 5 supplies water to the basin and the sanitary cleaning device 7 of the toilet body 3. The functional unit 5 includes a water storage tank (not shown) and a pressure pump (not shown). Regarding the water supply, the functional unit 5 pressurizes the cleaning water stored in the water storage tank by the pressure pump and sprays it out of the jet nozzle (not shown) at a large flow rate to the basin.

[0019] The sanitary cleaning device 7 is equipped with a local cleaning device (not shown) including a nozzle device (not shown), which sprays cleaning water towards the user's area above the basin. Additionally, the sanitary cleaning device 7 includes a water storage section (not shown) for storing the cleaning water supplied to the local cleaning device, a heater (not shown) for heating the cleaning water in the water storage section to a suitable temperature to become warm water, a ventilation fan (not shown), a deodorizing fan (not shown), a warm air fan (not shown), and a control section (not shown) for controlling these components.

[0020] A panel component 9 is provided at the rear of the toilet body 3 and on the side of the functional part 5. The panel component 9 is used to prevent external damage or sewage intrusion into the functional part 5. The panel component 9 is made of resin.

[0021] The toilet seat 11 is located on the upper part of the toilet body 3, and is provided for the user to sit on when using the flush toilet 1. The toilet seat 11 can be opened and closed by rotating with the rear side as the fulcrum.

[0022] Like the toilet seat 11, the lid 15 is disposed on the upper part of the toilet body 3, covering the upper surface of the basin containing the toilet body 3 from above. Like the toilet seat 11, the lid 15 rotates with the rear side as a fulcrum, thereby enabling it to open and close. Furthermore, when closed, the lid 15 covers the upper surface of the toilet body 3 from above and also covers the toilet seat 11 from above.

[0023] The basin is the part that receives dirt and is concave. A frame portion (not shown) is formed on the upper edge of the basin. The frame portion has a frame spray nozzle (not shown) for spraying cleaning water. The frame portion causes the cleaning water sprayed from the frame spray nozzle to flow along the upper edge of the basin, forming a swirling flow within the basin. In addition, a water guide passage (not shown) formed on the upstream side is connected to the frame spray nozzle, through which cleaning water from the cleaning water supply pipe (not shown) is supplied.

[0024] Next, refer to Figures 1-3 The installation of the panel component 9 and the toilet body 3 is explained. Figure 3 This is a diagram showing the panel component 9 involved in the embodiment as viewed from the inside side.

[0025] The flush toilet 1 has a first adsorption part 21 and a second adsorption part 23. The first adsorption part 21 magnetically holds the side of the panel component 9 and the toilet body 3 together, and the second adsorption part 23 magnetically holds the functional part 5 and the side of the panel component 9 together.

[0026] The first adsorption part 21 will be described in detail. The first adsorption part 21 is composed of a magnet 25 and a sheet metal part 27 that is a magnetic body attracted by magnetic force. The first adsorption part 21 is provided at the boundary A between the toilet body 3 and the panel member 9. The boundary A is the part where the toilet body 3 and the panel member 9 overlap when the panel member 9 is properly provided on the toilet body 3. The boundary A is the part where, when viewed from the side, the side of the toilet body 3 changes with a gentle curvature from the front to the rear side, and more specifically, it is the part with a step that is recessed inward towards the toilet body 3.

[0027] Magnet 25 is mounted on panel component 9. Magnet 25 is provided at two locations on the front end side of the inner side of panel component 9, that is, near the junction of device body 3 and panel component 9. The two locations of magnet 25 are one located at the upper end and the center of panel component 9, and one located at the lower end and the center of panel component 9.

[0028] Next, refer to Figures 4-7 The magnet 25 of the first adsorption part 21 will be described. Figure 4 This is a perspective view of the magnet 25 with yoke 33 held in the holding part 10 according to the embodiment. Figure 5 The magnet 25 with yoke 33, as described in the embodiment, is held in the holding portion 10. Figure 4 A schematic diagram of the cross-sectional view of IV-IV shown. Figure 6 This is a perspective view of the magnet 25 with a yoke 33 according to the embodiment. Figure 7 This is a side view of the magnet 25 with yoke 33 held in the holding part 10 as described in the embodiment, viewed from the inside of the panel member 9.

[0029] The magnet 25 has a magnet body 31 and a yoke 33. The magnet body 31 is a thin cuboid. The magnet 25 is mounted to the holding part 10 of the panel component 9 via the yoke 33. The magnet body 31 is mounted to the yoke 33. The magnet body 31 is bonded to the yoke 33.

[0030] The yoke 33 has a rectangular bottom surface 33a, a first side surface 33g extending from the rear side of the bottom surface 33a, and a second side surface 33h extending from the front side of the bottom surface 33a. A first protruding wall 33b extending in the left-right direction is formed on the first side surface 33g, and a second protruding wall 33c extending in the left-right direction is formed on the second side surface 33h. A third protruding wall 33i is formed on the first side surface 33g at one location above and one location below the first protruding wall 33b. The first side surface 33g between the first protruding wall 33b and the third protruding wall 33i is referred to as the recess 33k.

[0031] Furthermore, the length from the bottom surface 33a to the front end of the first protruding wall 33b is longer than the thickness of the magnet body 31 in the left-right direction, the length of the bottom surface 33a in the vertical direction is longer than the length of the magnet body 31 in the vertical direction, and the length of the bottom surface 33a in the front-back direction is longer than the length of the magnet body 31 in the front-back direction. The magnet body 31 is disposed on the bottom surface 33a and is formed to enter between the first side surface 33g and the second side surface 33h.

[0032] The panel component 9 has a retaining portion 10 for housing the magnet 25. The retaining portion 10 has a wall portion 10b that covers a portion of the upper surface, lower surface, and front surface of the magnet 25. The wall portion 10b has: an upper surface 10b1 that extends vertically from the panel component 9; a lower surface 10b2 that also extends vertically from the panel component 9; and a front surface 10b3 that also extends vertically from the panel component 9, connecting the upper surface 10b1 and the lower surface 10b2.

[0033] Furthermore, the panel component 9 is provided with a support surface 10c to connect to the front end of the wall portion 10b. A mounting hole 10f and a cutout 10d are formed in the support surface 10c. An opening 10e is provided at the rear end of the retaining portion 10.

[0034] The third protruding wall 33i of the yoke 33 is inserted into the mounting hole 10f. The vertical length of the mounting hole 10f is longer than the vertical length of the third protruding wall 33i, and the longitudinal length of the mounting hole 10f is longer than the longitudinal length of the third protruding wall 33i. When the magnet 25 is mounted on the retaining part 10, there is a gap between the mounting hole 10f and the third protruding wall 33i in the vertical and longitudinal directions.

[0035] The length L1 obtained by adding the first side surface 33g and the first protruding wall 33b of the yoke 33, and the thickness L2 of the magnet body 31 in the left-right direction, are longer than the length H from the surface 9a of the panel component to the upper surface of the support surface 10c. When the magnet body 31 and the yoke 33 are mounted on the retaining part 10, the front end portion 33d of the yoke 33 in the left-right direction and the front end portion 31a of the magnet body 31 in the left-right direction become bulging shapes relative to the support surface 10c. That is, the front end portion 31a of the magnet body 31 and the front end portion 33d of the yoke 33 are protrusions that protrude from the support surface 10c toward the sheet metal part 27.

[0036] Magnet 25 is inserted into retaining portion 10 through opening 10e formed in retaining portion 10. The third protruding wall 33i of yoke 33 is inserted into mounting hole 10f in support surface 10c, thereby restricting the movement of magnet 25 relative to panel member 9 in directions intersecting the left-right direction, such as the front-back direction and the up-down direction. Furthermore, a gap exists between the second protruding wall 33c and the wall forming mounting hole 10f, allowing movement in the intersecting direction by the amount of the gap. Thus, magnet 25 can move not only in the left-right direction but also in the intersecting direction, preventing the panel member 9 from separating from toilet body 3 and maintaining the panel member 9 and toilet body 3 in a held state.

[0037] The movement of the magnet 25 disposed within the retaining part 10 will be explained. The length J from the bottom surface 33a of the yoke 33 to the recess 33k is shorter than the length I from the surface 9a of the panel member to the lower surface of the support surface 10c, creating a gap. Therefore, the magnet 25 can move by this gap. However, if the magnet 25 moves, the recess 33k will contact the support surface 10c, thus restricting movement.

[0038] Next, the sheet metal part 27 will be described. Sheet metal part 27 is mounted on the toilet body 3. Sheet metal part 27 is mounted on the side of the toilet body 3 in the boundary portion A. Sheet metal part 27 is provided in two locations in the boundary portion A of the toilet body 3. One location is located at the upper end and the center of the boundary portion A, and the other is located at the lower end and the center of the boundary portion A. Sheet metal part 27 is configured to face magnet 25 when the panel component 9 is installed in the appropriate position. In the toilet body 3, the portion where sheet metal part 27 is provided is recessed inwards, and a portion of sheet metal part 27 is embedded in the recessed portion, thereby fixing sheet metal part 27. Sheet metal part 27 can be bonded to the toilet body 3.

[0039] The sheet metal part 27 is a thin cuboid. The shorter side of the sheet metal part 27 is positioned along the front-to-back direction. That is, the vertical length of the sheet metal part 27 is longer than its front-to-back length. When viewed from the side, the front-to-back length of the toilet body 3 is less than or equal to the front-to-back length of the boundary portion A. Alternatively, the sheet metal part 27 can also be constructed as a single sheet that is longer vertically than vertically.

[0040] Next, the movement of the magnet 25 adsorbed onto the sheet metal part 27 when the panel component 9 is installed on the toilet body 3 will be explained. If the magnet 25 approaches the sheet metal part 27, the magnet body 31 and the yoke 33 fixed to the magnet body 31 move towards the sheet metal part 27 due to the magnetic force acting between the sheet metal part 27 and the magnet body 31, until the recess 33k contacts the support surface 10c. At this time, the front end 31a of the magnet body 31 and the front end 33d of the yoke 33 are closer to the sheet metal part 27 than the support surface 10c. Since the panel component 9 is made of resin, warping and manufacturing fluctuations sometimes occur, and the panel component 9 may shift laterally relative to its proper position on the toilet body 3. If this shift occurs, a problem arises where the magnet 25 of the panel component 9 cannot contact the sheet metal part 27 of the toilet body 3. According to the structure of the embodiment, it can move toward the sheet metal part 27 until the recess 33k contacts the support surface 10c, thus improving the adsorption force that brings the distance between the magnet 25 and the sheet metal part 27 closer together, and the retaining part 10 can prevent the magnet body 31 from falling off toward the sheet metal part 27, that is, suppress the peeling of the panel part 9 and the toilet body 3, and maintain the retaining state of the panel part 9 and the toilet body 3.

[0041] Furthermore, even when the magnet 25 approaches the sheet metal part 27 without being on a vertical line, the magnet body 31 and the yoke 33 can move in the vertical and horizontal directions and in the front-back directions until the second protruding wall 33c contacts the wall forming the mounting hole 10f. Therefore, the magnet body 31 and the yoke 33 move in a following manner relative to the sheet metal part 27. According to the structure described above, regardless of the warping or manufacturing undulation of the panel component 9, the distance between the magnet body 31 and the sheet metal part 27 can be brought closer, and the panel component 9 can be prevented from peeling off from the toilet body 3.

[0042] In magnet 25, the part that contacts sheet metal part 27 is the yoke 33, not the magnet body 31. According to the structure described above, even if magnet 25 and sheet metal part 27 repeatedly engage and disengage, the surface shape and surface contamination of magnet body 31 will not change significantly due to the yoke 33. Therefore, changes in the attractive force between panel component 9 and toilet body 3 caused by changes over time can be prevented. Furthermore, magnet 25 can also have the magnet body 31 contacting sheet metal part 27.

[0043] Regarding the second adsorption part 23, its basic structure is the same as that of the first adsorption part 21. However, unlike the first adsorption part 21, the opening faces downwards. Furthermore, the second adsorption part 23 can also be a structure in which the magnet body (not shown) is adhered to the panel component 9 and does not move.

[0044] In the modified example of the flush toilet 1, such as Figure 8As shown, a sheet metal part 37 is provided on the panel component 40. Figure 8 This is a diagram showing the action of bringing a magnet (not shown) close to a sheet metal part 37 provided on the panel component 40 in the modified example. The modified example of the flush toilet 1 has a magnet provided on the toilet body (not shown). The magnet is, for example, adhered to the toilet body. The sheet metal part 37 is a thin cuboid in the left-right direction, having a front end portion 37a protruding towards the toilet body, and the curved sheet metal part 37 is disposed in the retaining portion 41.

[0045] The movement of the sheet metal part 37 disposed within the retaining part 41 will be explained. Due to the magnetic force between the sheet metal part 37 and the magnet, the sheet metal part 37 can move towards the toilet body within the retaining part 41. However, if the sheet metal part 37 moves, it will come into contact with the support surface 41a, thus restricting its movement. Furthermore, when the sheet metal part 37 abuts against the support surface 41a, the curvature of its front end 37a decreases, thereby increasing the amount of protrusion of the sheet metal part 37 from the support surface 41a. Additionally, the sheet metal part 37 can also come into contact with the support surface 41a from a state where the magnetic force is not present. This reduces the area of ​​the protruding portion of the sheet metal part 37, thus preventing the sheet metal part 37 from falling off towards the magnet, and brings the distance between the sheet metal part 37 and the magnet closer, thereby improving the attraction force.

[0046] In other variations of the flush toilet 1, such as Figure 9 As shown, a magnet 38 has a protective portion 45 of a non-magnetic material around a magnet body 43. Figure 9 This is a schematic diagram of a modified example in which the magnet 38 with the protective portion 45 is held in the retaining portion 49. When the magnetic force is not applied, the protective portion 45 protrudes towards the toilet body (not shown) from the support surface 49a of the retaining portion 49. The protective portion 45 allows magnetic force to pass through, thus securing the toilet body and panel assembly 42 with the protective portion 45 in contact with the sheet metal (not shown). That is, this structure is not a magnet body 43 but a structure where the protective portion 45 contacts the sheet metal; therefore, even if the magnet 35 repeatedly engages and disengages from the sheet metal, the surface shape and surface contamination of the protective portion 45, for example, will not change significantly. Therefore, changes in the attractive force between the panel assembly 42 and the toilet body due to changes over time can be prevented.

[0047] One objective of this embodiment is to maintain the state of the panel components and the toilet body in the event of warping or manufacturing fluctuations in the panel components.

[0048] One embodiment of the flush toilet is characterized by comprising: a toilet body having a basin for receiving waste; a functional part disposed at the rear of the toilet body; a panel member covering the side of the functional part; a magnet disposed on either the panel member or the toilet body; a magnetic body disposed on the other of the panel member or the toilet body; and a retaining part that retains one of the magnets or magnetic bodies in a manner that allows it to move or deform toward the other magnet or magnetic body.

[0049] According to the structure described above, even if the panel component warps or fluctuates, the distance between one magnet or magnetic body and the other can be brought closer together. Furthermore, it can prevent the panel component from detaching from the toilet body. Therefore, the adhesive force between the panel component and the toilet body can be increased, maintaining the panel component and toilet body in their held-back state.

[0050] Additionally, the retaining part has a supporting surface that inhibits one of the magnets or magnetic bodies from moving or deforming toward the other, and a portion of one of the magnets or magnetic bodies can move or deform toward the other than the supporting surface.

[0051] According to the structure described above, the retaining part prevents one magnet or magnetic object from detaching from the other. Furthermore, it allows the distance between one magnet or magnetic object and the other to be brought closer together. Therefore, the adsorption force can be improved.

[0052] Another feature is that one of the magnets or magnetic bodies has a protrusion that protrudes further than the other side of the support facing the magnet or magnetic body.

[0053] According to the structure described above, for example, when one magnet or magnetic body moves towards the other, the protruding part of the magnet or magnetic body abuts against the support surface, thereby preventing it from falling off towards the other side. Furthermore, the protrusion allows the distance between one magnet or magnetic body and the other to be brought closer together. Therefore, the adsorption force can be improved.

[0054] In addition, the holding part is characterized in that one of the magnets or magnetic bodies can be moved or deformed in a direction intersecting the direction toward the magnet or magnetic body to hold one of the magnets or magnetic bodies.

[0055] Based on the structure described above, regardless of the warping or direction of manufacturing fluctuations of the panel components, the distance between one magnet or magnetic body and the other can be brought close. Furthermore, it can prevent the panel components from peeling off from the toilet body.

[0056] In addition, it is characterized by having a protective part that is a non-magnetic body, which is disposed on one of the magnets or magnetic bodies and in contact with the other of the magnets or magnetic bodies.

[0057] According to the structure described above, even if the magnet repeatedly engages and disengages from the magnetic body, the protective portion, such as the surface shape of the magnet and surface contamination, will not change significantly. Therefore, it is possible to prevent changes in the adsorption force between the panel component and the toilet body due to changes over time.

[0058] According to one embodiment, the flushing toilet can maintain the state of the panel components and the toilet body even if the panel components warp or fluctuate.

[0059] Further effects and variations can be readily derived by those skilled in the art. Therefore, the invention is not limited to the specific details and representative embodiments described above. Thus, various modifications can be made without departing from the spirit or scope of the comprehensive concept of the invention as defined by the appended claims and their equivalents.

Claims

1. A flushing toilet, comprising: The toilet body has a basin for receiving waste; The functional part is located at the rear of the toilet body; A panel component that covers the sides of the functional part; A magnet, which is disposed on either the panel component or the toilet body; A magnetic object, which is disposed on either the panel component or the toilet body; as well as A holding part that holds the magnet or the magnetic body. The holding part holds one of the magnets or magnetic bodies in a manner that allows it to move or deform relative to the holding part toward the other magnet or magnetic body. The retaining part has a supporting surface that inhibits one of the magnets or the magnetic body from moving toward the other of the magnets or the magnetic body. The front end of one of the magnets or the magnetic body is movable relative to the support facing the other of the magnet or the magnetic body. One of the magnets or magnetic bodies held by the retaining portion has a protrusion that protrudes further than the supporting surface toward the other of the magnets or magnetic bodies. The holding part holds one of the magnets or the magnetic body in a manner that allows it to move in a direction intersecting the direction toward the magnet or the magnetic body. The protrusion is longer than the length from the surface of the panel component to the support surface.

2. The flushing toilet according to claim 1, wherein, It has a protective portion that acts as a non-magnetic body, which is disposed on one of the magnets or the magnetic body and in contact with the other of the magnets or the magnetic body. The height of the protective part is greater than the height of the protrusion.

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