washstand

Abstract

Provided is a sink that is not dependent on the conditions of a building structure, that can suppress staining of a rear sink portion due to dripping even when a layout structure in which a rear sink portion is provided on the inner side of a basin portion is adopted, and that has a wide layout. A sink (1) includes a sink top (12), a basin portion (14) provided on the sink top (12), an upper cabinet (16A) disposed above the basin portion (14), a faucet device (26) provided on the lower portion of the upper cabinet (16A) and having a water discharge port (26a) that discharges hot water or cold water, and a shielding member (50) provided between the upper cabinet (16A) and the basin portion (14) for shielding a water supply pipe (29) of the faucet device (26), the sink top (12) having a rear sink portion (12r) between the rear end (14r) of the basin portion (14) and the shielding member (50), and the water discharge port (26a) being located further forward than the rear end (14r) of the basin portion (14) in the front-rear direction.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This invention relates to a washbasin. Background Technology

[0002] In recent years, in the field of washbasins, customers have been paying increasing attention to design, hoping to achieve a washbasin with a wide layout that is not dependent on the architectural structure conditions of the installation space. As a washbasin that meets the above conditions, one structure is currently known: water is discharged from the water outlet of the faucet device to the basin set on the countertop, and the faucet device is set in a shielding member of the water supply and drainage pipe located above the countertop or in an upper cabinet located above the shielding member (for example, Patent Document 1).

[0003] In recent years, more and more users have been drawn to the style of dressing rooms (bathrooms) in resort hotels and other similar establishments, hoping to incorporate this design style into their own washbasins.

[0004] Typically, washbasins described as having a "hotel style" are characterized by a "detached, unpretentious feel," a "high-end atmosphere," and a "spacious and open" feel. In particular, to achieve a "high-end atmosphere," there is a growing trend towards customized products that allow for the free combination of independently designed components such as faucets and basins.

[0005] In particular, customized cases often feature wall-mounted water taps installed on the building structure (i.e., wall-mounted taps) and washbasins with separate basins on countertops made of different materials. For such wall-mounted taps, cold water pipes, hot water pipes, and drainage pipes must be laid inside the wall beforehand, and a foundation structure for installing these pipes must be built. Therefore, installation is more difficult and requires extensive pre-construction work, increasing costs. Furthermore, during renovations or alterations, if it's impossible to lay water pipes inside the wall, it's simply impossible to install such wall-mounted taps. Because of these issues, many users have to abandon the idea of ​​installing hotel-style washbasins.

[0006] On the other hand, as a hotel-style washbasin, there is a known structure in which water is discharged from the water outlet of a faucet device to the basin provided on the countertop. The faucet device is provided in a shielding part of the water supply and drainage pipe located above the countertop or in an upper cabinet located above the shielding part (for example, Patent Document 1).

[0007] Existing technical documents Patent documents Patent document 1: Japanese Patent Application Publication No. 2021-78702. Summary of the Invention

[0008] The problem that the invention aims to solve To develop more innovative designs, the inventors investigated a structure that incorporates a countertop (i.e., a rear countertop) between the front surface of the concealing component and the basin. However, when the rear countertop is located inside the basin, water may drip from the spout located on the concealing component or upper cabinet towards the basin, away from the spout, during drainage. In this case, the countertop becomes dirty, compromising its premium feel and making cleaning more difficult.

[0009] Therefore, the object of the present invention is to provide a washbasin that is independent of building structure conditions and can suppress dirt on the surface of the washbasin due to dripping water even when the layout structure is adopted with the rear countertop set on the inside of the basin, and has a wide layout.

[0010] means for solving problems To address the aforementioned issues, according to a first aspect of the present invention, a washbasin is provided. The washbasin comprises: a countertop; a basin disposed on the countertop; an upper cabinet disposed above the basin; a water tap device disposed at the lower part of the upper cabinet and having a spout for dispensing hot or cold water; and a shielding member disposed between the upper cabinet and the basin, shielding the water supply pipe of the water tap device. The countertop has a rear countertop surface between the rear end of the basin and the shielding member, and the spout is located further forward than the rear end of the basin in the front-rear direction.

[0011] According to this structure, the washbasin can be installed without laying water supply and drainage pipes inside the walls of the building structure, thus allowing for installation independent of building structure conditions. Furthermore, even with a rear countertop formed on the inside of the basin, water dripping from the drain spout can be prevented from falling onto the rear countertop while the faucet device is in place. Therefore, a washbasin with a wide range of layouts can be provided, independent of building structure conditions, and which can suppress countertop soiling due to dripping water even with a layout where the rear countertop is located on the inside of the basin.

[0012] Furthermore, in the washbasin of the second aspect of the present invention, in the first aspect, the water tap device has a handle for manually operating the water tap device to dispense and stop water on at least one side of the water outlet, and the lowermost end of the handle is located further forward than the rear end of the basin.

[0013] According to this structure, even if the user operates the handle to stop the water from flowing after washing their hands, it can prevent hot or cold water adhering to the handle from dripping or splashing onto the countertop behind.

[0014] Furthermore, in the third aspect of the present invention, the washbasin includes, in the first or second aspect, a solenoid valve and a detection unit that, when detecting the intrusion of an object within a predetermined detection range, controls the opening or closing of the solenoid valve, wherein the front end of the detection range of the detection unit is located further forward than the rear end of the basin.

[0015] According to this structure, even if the user puts their hand towards the detection part after washing their hands and then stops the water from dripping, the water can be stopped immediately as long as the hand reaches the front of the detection range. Therefore, it is possible to prevent hot or cold water adhering to the hand from dripping or splashing onto the table surface behind.

[0016] Furthermore, in the washbasin of the fourth aspect of the present invention, in any one of the first to third aspects, the water outlet is located further rearward than the front surface of the upper cabinet, and the basin has: a bottom surface; and a side wall portion disposed around the bottom surface and raised upward, the water outlet angle being set to face obliquely downward so that hot or cold water from the water outlet falls onto the bottom surface when the water tap device is in the water outlet state.

[0017] This structure prevents the water outlet from protruding forward, thus ensuring ample space for the user. Furthermore, even with a rear countertop at the rear of the basin, adjusting the water outlet angle downwards prevents splashing of hot or cold water as it falls onto the basin.

[0018] Furthermore, in the washbasin of the fifth aspect of the present invention, in any one of the first to fourth aspects, the countertop has a front side and a rear side, an opening is formed between the front side and the rear side in a manner that surrounds the perimeter, the basin is disposed in the opening, and the shielding member rotates about the lower end of the shielding member at a position overlapping with the rear countertop surface, thereby being detachable from the washbasin.

[0019] According to this structure, by utilizing the rear countertop, the concealing components can be removed during maintenance without disassembling the upper cabinet, makeup mirror, mirror door, basin, etc. Attached Figure Description

[0020] Figure 1 This is a perspective view of a washbasin according to one embodiment of the present invention; Figure 2 yes Figure 1 Front view of the washbasin; Figure 3 yes Figure 1 A side view of the washbasin; Figure 4 yes Figure 1 Floor plan of the washbasin; Figure 5 This is a partial schematic side sectional view of the vicinity of the water tap on the washbasin, and is a diagram showing an example of the contact operation of the water tap. Figure 6 This is a partial schematic side cross-sectional view of the vicinity of a water tap device according to another embodiment; Figure 7 This is a partial, approximate side view of the vicinity of the water tap on the washbasin; Figure 8 Is with Figure 5 A partial, approximate side view of the area near the water tap on the washbasin; Figure 9 This is a front view of a washbasin according to another embodiment of the present invention; Figure 10 This is a side view of the washbasin; Figure 11 This is a partial schematic side cross-sectional view of the vicinity of a water tap device according to another embodiment. Detailed Implementation

[0021] <Overall Structure> Next, with reference to the accompanying drawings, a washbasin according to one embodiment of the present invention will be described.

[0022] First, refer to Figures 1 to 4 The washbasin according to one embodiment of the present invention will be described. Figure 1 This is a perspective view showing a washbasin according to one embodiment of the present invention. Figure 2 This is the front view of the washbasin. Figure 3 This shows the right-side view of the washbasin. Figure 4 This is a floor plan of the washbasin. In this instruction manual, the side of the washbasin where the user is standing is referred to as the "front," and the side against the wall is referred to as the "back."

[0023] like Figure 1 , Figure 2 as well as Figure 3 As shown, a washbasin 1 according to one embodiment of the present invention has an upper cabinet 16A on its upper part. The upper cabinet 16A includes a makeup mirror 4, a storage rack 6 disposed behind (on the back side) of the makeup mirror 4, and a lighting device 8 disposed on the upper part of the makeup mirror 4. In addition, the makeup mirror 4 has mirror doors 4a and 4b on the right and left sides covering the front surface of the storage rack 6. The makeup mirror 4 is configured to reflect the user standing in front of the washbasin 1, and the storage rack 6 can store toiletries, etc. The storage rack 6 is installed on the wall 9 of the washbasin 1.

[0024] The lower part of the upper cabinet 16A is equipped with a water tap 26, which has a water pipe 26b and a handle 26c. The water pipe 26b has a spout 26a for discharging hot or cold water. Below the water tap 26, a countertop 12 is provided, on which a concave basin 14 is formed to collect the water discharged from the water tap 26. Furthermore, a lower cabinet 16B for storage is provided below the countertop 12. The upper cabinet 16A, water tap 26, countertop 12, and lower cabinet 16B are all mounted on the wall 9. The lighting device 8 is LED lighting, configured to illuminate the water pipe 26b of the water tap 26 and the countertop 12 from above.

[0025] like Figure 2 and Figure 3 As shown, the water supply pipe 29, drain pipe 31, etc., are connected to the faucet device 26. However, a shielding component 50 is provided between the upper cabinet 16A and the basin 14, which blocks the water supply pipe 29 of the faucet device 26 from the user's view. The surface of the shielding component 50 has a pattern, color, and texture that are consistent with the upper cabinet 16A, lower cabinet 16B, and countertop 12. Because the user cannot see the water supply pipe 29 due to the shielding component 50, the washbasin 1 maintains a high-end atmosphere.

[0026] On the countertop 12, a rear countertop surface 12r is formed between the rear end 14r of the basin 14 and the shielding member 50. Because of the rear countertop surface 12r, unlike conventional washbasins where the basin is mounted along the wall, the design freedom of the basin 14, which is mounted as an independent component on the countertop 12, is increased. That is, in this embodiment, the basin 14 is quadrilateral, but it is not limited to this; for example, the basin 14 can be circular or other shapes. Furthermore, in this embodiment, the upper end of the basin 14 protrudes further upwards than the countertop 12; however, its upper end can be configured to be on the same horizontal plane as the countertop 12 (i.e., an undermount basin). In addition, the user can place toiletries and other items on the rear countertop surface 12r as needed.

[0027] like Figure 3 and Figure 4 As shown, the spout 26a of the water tap device 26 is located further forward than the rear end 14r of the basin 14 in the front-rear direction. Therefore, regardless of whether the water tap device 26 is in the water-discharging state or the water-stopping state, it can prevent water dripping from the spout 26a from falling onto the rear platform surface 12r.

[0028] exist Figure 3 and Figure 4 In this design, because the handle 26c is located further back than the water pipe 26b, it ensures ample space for the user.

[0029] Figure 5 This is a partial schematic side sectional view of the vicinity of the water tap device 26 of the washbasin 1, and is a figure showing an example of the contact operation of the water tap device 26.

[0030] The faucet device 26 has a handle 26c on the right side of the spout 26a for manually operating the faucet device 26 to dispense and stop water. In the state shown in the figure, the faucet device 26 is in the stopped state, and the user dispenses water by turning the handle 26c toward the left or front of the figure, i.e., toward the user. The handle 26c is located within the basin 14. More specifically, the rear end 14r of the basin 14 is shown in dashed lines, and the lowest point of the handle 26c is located further forward than the rear end 14r of the basin 14. Therefore, even if the user operates the handle 26c to stop water after washing hands, it can prevent hot or cold water adhering to the handle 26c from dripping or splashing onto the rear countertop 12r.

[0031] Alternatively, a handle 26c can be installed on the left side (inside in the diagram) of the water outlet 26a instead of on the right side. That is, a handle 26c can be installed on at least one side of the water outlet 26a.

[0032] Figure 6 This is a partial schematic side cross-sectional view of the vicinity of the water tap device 26 in another embodiment.

[0033] According to the water tap device 26 of this embodiment, the handle 26c is provided at a position relative to... Figure 5 The implementation method places the basin 14 further back, therefore, the user will feel that the space in the basin 14 is more spacious, allowing for more comfortable use of the washbasin 1. However, in Figure 6 In the shown stopped state, the handle 26c is positioned diagonally forward, with its lowest point further forward than the rear end 14r of the basin 14 shown by the dashed line. Therefore, the user can expel water by rotating the handle 26c to the left or forward (i.e., towards themselves) and by rotating it to the right or rear (i.e., towards the user's side). Figure 6 To stop the water flow, the state of the water is determined.

[0034] Therefore, in this embodiment, when operating the handle 26c, it is also possible to prevent hot or cold water adhering to the handle 26c from dripping or splashing onto the rear table surface 12r.

[0035] Figure 7 This is a partial schematic side view of the vicinity of the faucet device 26 in the washbasin 1, showing the variations in the non-contact operation of the faucet device 26. The location and number of the detection units 26d differ in each figure.

[0036] exist Figure 7In the washbasin 1 of embodiment (a), the faucet device 26 includes: a solenoid valve (not shown); a spout 26b that spouts water from a spout 26a; and a detection unit 26d that detects when a user's finger enters a predetermined spout / stop detection range and controls the opening or closing of the solenoid valve. The detection unit 26d is a non-contact sensor embedded in the wall (i.e., the wall panel) of the washbasin 1, positioned below the spout 26b. As shown, the detection range of the detection unit 26d extends straight forward in a fan shape, with its front end located further forward than the rear end 14r of the basin 14.

[0037] exist Figure 7 In the washbasin 1 of embodiment (b), the detection unit 26d, which is a non-contact sensor, is embedded in the upper cabinet 16A located above the drain pipe 26b (i.e., a mirror-mounted type). As shown, the detection range of the detection unit 26d extends obliquely downward in a fan shape, and its front end is located further forward than the rear end 14r of the basin 14.

[0038] exist Figure 7 In the washbasin 1 of embodiment (c), the detection unit 26d, which is a non-contact sensor, is embedded in the lower cabinet 16B located below the shielding member 50 (i.e., the so-called embedded cabinet type). As shown, the detection range of the detection unit 26d extends obliquely upward in a fan shape, and its front end is located further forward than the rear end 14r of the basin 14.

[0039] exist Figure 7 In the washbasin 1 of embodiment (d), the detection unit 26d, which is a non-contact sensor, is embedded in the water outlet pipe 26b of the faucet device 26 (i.e., the so-called embedded faucet type). As shown in the figure, the detection range of the detection unit 26d extends straight forward in a fan shape, and its front end is located further forward than the rear end 14r of the basin 14.

[0040] exist Figure 7 In the washbasin 1 of embodiment (e), the detection unit 26d, which is a non-contact sensor, is embedded behind the upper cabinet 16A and the basin 14 (i.e., the so-called embedded washbasin type). As shown in the figure, the detection range of the two detection units 26d extends in a fan shape diagonally downward and diagonally upward, and their front ends are located further forward than the rear end 14r of the basin 14.

[0041] Therefore, according to Figure 7 In the embodiments (a) to (e), even if the user extends their hand toward the detection unit 26d after washing their hands and stops the water from flowing, the water can be stopped immediately as long as the hand reaches the front end of the detection range. Therefore, it is possible to prevent hot or cold water adhering to the hand from dripping or splashing onto the rear table surface 12r.

[0042] It should be noted that, in addition to having a detection unit 26d, the water faucet device 26 may also have a handle 26c.

[0043] Next, refer to Figure 5 and Figure 8 The positional relationships of the countertop 12, the basin 14, and the rear countertop 12r are explained.

[0044] The countertop 12 has a front side 12f and a rear side 12b, and an opening 12o is formed between the front side 12f and the rear side 12b in a manner that surrounds the perimeter. The basin 14 is disposed in the opening 12o.

[0045] Furthermore, referring to Figure 8 ,Should Figure 8 This is a partial schematic side view of the vicinity of the water tap 26 of the washbasin 1 and is related to... Figure 5 Correspondingly, the shielding member 50 rotates about the lower end 50a of the shielding member 50 at the position where it overlaps with the rear countertop 12r, so that it can be attached to and detached from the washbasin 1.

[0046] According to the washbasin 1 of this embodiment, by utilizing the rear countertop surface 12r, the concealing component 50 can be removed for maintenance purposes without disassembling the upper cabinet 16A, makeup mirror 4, mirror door 4a, mirror door 4b, basin 14, etc. By rotating the concealing component 50 about its lower end 50a as an axis in the direction of the arrow in the figure, the concealing component 50 can be removed without interfering with other structural components. During installation, simply rotate the concealing component 50 in the opposite direction. In contrast, in conventional washbasins where the basin is in contact with the wall, the concealing component cannot be removed without disassembling the basin, makeup mirror, mirror door, etc., making the operation cumbersome and time-consuming.

[0047] <Effects> In summary, the washbasin 1 of this embodiment includes: a countertop 12; a basin 14 disposed on the countertop 12; an upper cabinet 16A disposed above the basin 14; a water tap device 26 disposed at the lower part of the upper cabinet 16A and having a water outlet 26a for dispensing hot or cold water; and a shielding member 50 disposed between the upper cabinet 16A and the basin 14 and for shielding the water supply pipe 29 of the water tap device 26. The countertop 12 has a rear countertop surface 12r between the rear end 14r of the basin 14 and the shielding member 50. The water outlet 26a is located further forward than the rear end 14r of the basin 14 in the front-rear direction.

[0048] According to this structure, the washbasin 1 can be installed without laying the water supply pipe 29 and drain pipe 31 into the wall of the building structure. Therefore, the washbasin 1 can be installed without relying on the building structure conditions. In addition, even if the rear countertop surface 12r is formed on the inside of the basin 14, water dripping from the spout 26a can be prevented from falling onto the rear countertop surface 12r while the faucet device 26 is used to stop the water flow. Therefore, a washbasin 1 that is not easily soiled and has a wide layout can be provided even when using a structure that does not rely on the building structure conditions and has the rear countertop surface 12r set on the inside of the basin 14.

[0049] Furthermore, in the washbasin 1, the water tap device 26 has a handle 26c on at least one side of the water outlet 26a for manually operating the water tap device 26 to discharge and stop water, and the lowermost end of the handle 26c is located further forward than the rear end 14r of the basin 14.

[0050] According to this structure, even if the user operates the handle 26c to stop water after washing their hands, it can prevent hot or cold water adhering to the handle 26c from dripping or splashing onto the rear countertop 12r.

[0051] In addition, the washbasin 1 includes a solenoid valve and a detection unit 26d, which controls the opening and closing of the solenoid valve when an intrusion of an object is detected within a specified detection range. The front end of the detection range of the detection unit 26d is located further forward than the rear end 14r of the basin 14.

[0052] According to this structure, even if the user puts their hand toward the detection part 26d after washing their hands and then stops the water from dripping, the water can be stopped immediately as long as the hand reaches the front end of the detection range. Therefore, it is possible to prevent hot or cold water adhering to the hand from dripping or splashing onto the rear table surface 12r.

[0053] Furthermore, in the washbasin 1, the countertop 12 has a front side 12f and a rear side 12b, and an opening 12o is formed between the front side 12f and the rear side 12b in a manner that surrounds the perimeter. The basin 14 is disposed in the opening 12o, and the shielding member 50 is located at a position that overlaps with the rear countertop 12r, and rotates about the lower end 50a of the shielding member 50 as an axis, so that it can be attached to and detached from the washbasin 1.

[0054] According to this structure, by utilizing the rear countertop 12r, the concealing component 50 can be disassembled during maintenance without disassembling the upper cabinet 16A, makeup mirror 4, mirror door 4a, mirror door 4b, basin 14, etc.

[0055] Figure 9 This is a front view of a washbasin according to another embodiment of the present invention. Figure 10This is a side view of the washbasin. The same reference numerals are used for structural components that have the same function as those in the above embodiment. Hereinafter, the differences between the washbasin and the one described in the above embodiment will be mainly explained.

[0056] In the washbasin 1 of this embodiment, a suspended faucet device 26 is provided inside the housing 18 of the faucet unit 10. This faucet device 26 includes: a spout 26b that spouts water from a spout 26a located at its lower end; a handle 26c for operating the spouting and stopping states; and a detection unit 26d that detects when a user's finger enters a predetermined spouting / stopping detection range. The spout 26b and handle 26c of the faucet device 26 are connected to the bottom surface 24 of the housing 18. Alternatively, the spout 26b and handle 26c can also be connected to the front surface 20 of the housing 18.

[0057] The water outlet 26b of the faucet device 26 is a generally cylindrical component that protrudes obliquely downwards and forwards, discharging water from its lower end outlet 26a into the basin 14. The basin 14 is shaped as an undermount basin, with its upper end on the same horizontal plane as the countertop 12. The shape of the basin 14, when viewed from above, can be circular, elliptical, rectangular, square, or other designs. The outlet 26a of the water outlet 26b of the faucet device 26 is located approximately in the center of the washbasin 1. Figure 9 ).

[0058] The water faucet unit 10 also has a functional part (not shown) inside, which is used to control the water discharge and stop of the water faucet device 26 and the opening or closing of the lighting device 8.

[0059] The bottom part 24 of the housing 18 of the water tap unit 10 is provided with a lighting sensor (not shown) for operating the lighting device 8. The lighting device 8 is an LED lighting that illuminates the water discharge pipe 26b of the water tap device 26 and the table surface 12 from above.

[0060] like Figure 10 As shown, a rear countertop surface 12r is formed on the countertop 12 between the rear end 14r of the basin 14 and the shielding member 50. The spout 26a of the spout pipe 26b is located on the front surface of the upper cabinet 16A, that is, it is located further back than the makeup mirror 4 and the mirror door 4a. The basin 14 has a bottom surface 14a and a side wall 14b, which is provided around the bottom surface 14a and rises upward. The spout angle is set to face diagonally downward so that when the water tap device 26 is in the spouting state, the hot or cold water from the spout 26a falls onto the bottom surface 14a. If the trajectory of the water spouted from the spout 26a is defined as the spout line A, then the spout line A will fall onto the bottom surface 14a of the basin 14. Thus, the splashing of hot or cold water to the front, rear, and sides of the basin 14 can be suppressed.

[0061] According to this embodiment, the forward protrusion of the water outlet 26a, which serves as the water outlet, can be suppressed, thereby ensuring ample usage space for the user. Furthermore, even with the rear platform 12r located on the rear side of the basin 14, the splashing angle can be adjusted to a downward angle, thus suppressing water splashing when hot or cold water from the water outlet 26a falls onto the basin 14.

[0062] <Effects> In the washbasin 1 of this embodiment, the water outlet 26a is located further back than the front surface of the upper cabinet 16A. The basin 14 has a bottom surface 14a and a side wall 14b, which is provided around the bottom surface 14a and rises upward. The water outlet angle is set to face downward so that when the water tap device 26 is in the water outlet state, the hot or cold water from the water outlet 26a falls onto the bottom surface 14a.

[0063] According to this structure, the forward protrusion of the water outlet 26a, which serves as the water outlet, can be suppressed, thereby ensuring a spacious operating area for the user. At the same time, even though a rear platform 12r is provided on the rear side of the basin 14, the splashing of hot or cold water from the water outlet 26a when it falls onto the basin 14 can be suppressed by adjusting the water outlet angle to a downward angle.

[0064] Figure 11 This is a partial schematic side cross-sectional view of the vicinity of a water tap device according to another embodiment.

[0065] In the washbasin 1 of this embodiment, the basin 14 is quadrilateral, and the upper end of the basin 14 protrudes further upward than the countertop 12. On the countertop 12, a rear countertop surface 12r is formed between the rear end 14r of the basin 14 and the shielding member 50. Furthermore, the water outlet 26a of the water tap device 26's water pipe 26b is located on the front surface of the upper cabinet 16A, that is, it is located further back than the makeup mirror 4 and the mirror door 4a, but the water outlet 26a is located further forward than the rear end 14r of the basin 14.

[0066] Symbol explanation: 1 washbasin 12 countertops 12f front side 12b rear side 12o opening 12r rear platform face 14. Basin 14a bottom surface 14b sidewall portion 14r backend 16A Upper Cabinet 26 water faucet device 26a spitting mouth 26c handle 26d testing department 29 Water supply pipe 50 shielding components 50a lower end.

Claims

1. A washbasin, wherein, The washbasin is equipped with: mesa; A basin is disposed on the table surface; The upper cabinet is positioned above the basin. A water tap device, located at the lower part of the upper cabinet, has a spout for discharging hot or cold water; and A shielding component, disposed between the upper cabinet and the basin, shields the water supply pipe of the faucet device. The countertop has a rear countertop section between the rear end of the basin and the shielding member. The water outlet is located further forward than the rear end of the basin in the front-to-back direction.

2. The washbasin according to claim 1, wherein, The water tap device has a handle on at least one side of the water outlet for manually operating the water tap device to discharge and stop water flow. The lowest point of the handle is located further forward than the rear end of the basin.

3. The washbasin according to claim 1, wherein, The washbasin is equipped with: Solenoid valve; and The detection unit, when it detects the intrusion of an object within a specified detection range, controls the opening or closing of the solenoid valve. The front end of the detection range of the detection unit is located further forward than the rear end of the basin.

4. The washbasin according to claim 1, wherein, The water outlet is located further back than the front surface of the upper cabinet. The basin has: a bottom portion; and sidewall portions disposed around the bottom portion and rising upwards. The water discharge angle is set to face downwards at an angle so that hot or cold water from the water outlet falls onto the bottom surface when the water tap device is in the discharge state.

5. The washbasin according to any one of claims 1 to 4, wherein, The tabletop has a front side and a rear side, and an opening is formed between the front side and the rear side in a manner that surrounds the entire surface. The basin is located at the opening. The shielding component can rotate about its lower end as an axis at a position where it overlaps with the rear countertop, thus making it detachable from the washbasin.

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