Artificial stone steam shower room

Abstract

An artificial stone steam shower enclosure belongs to the field of prefabricated bathroom technology. The artificial stone steam shower enclosure includes a chassis, wall panels, a ceiling structure, and a steam generator. The chassis and wall panels are made of artificial stone slabs. The ceiling structure includes a primary ceiling and a secondary ceiling. A hanging bracket is installed on the primary ceiling, including a first hanging rod and a second hanging rod. The secondary ceiling is located below the primary ceiling, and has an access panel that can be opened in the middle. Two hanging brackets and two connecting plates are provided on the secondary ceiling. The two hanging brackets can be hung on two first hanging rods respectively. The two connecting plates can be fixedly connected to two second hanging rods by fasteners inserted through the access panel. The steam generator is installed on the secondary ceiling and can output steam into the shower enclosure. This artificial stone steam shower enclosure allows the steam generator to be concealed, achieving an aesthetically pleasing effect. When repairing the steam generator, the secondary ceiling and the steam generator can be removed together, making maintenance convenient.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This utility model relates to the field of prefabricated bathroom technology, specifically to an artificial stone steam shower room. Background Technology

[0002] Prefabricated bathroom fixtures are becoming increasingly popular. They allow for the rapid assembly of bathrooms with shower functions without the need for waterproofing, making them a market favorite. With technological advancements, steam shower enclosures have been integrated into prefabricated bathrooms. These steam generators require installation locations that do not compromise aesthetics and facilitate assembly and maintenance. However, existing steam shower enclosures struggle to achieve these goals. Utility Model Content

[0003] This invention provides an artificial stone steam shower room, which aims to at least partially solve the above-mentioned technical problems.

[0004] As a first aspect of this utility model, an artificial stone steam shower room is provided, comprising a chassis, wall panels, a ceiling structure, and a steam generator. The chassis and wall panels comprise artificial stone slabs. The ceiling structure comprises a primary ceiling and a secondary ceiling. The primary ceiling is fixedly installed on the top of the wall panels, and a window is opened in the middle of the primary ceiling. A hanger is provided above the primary ceiling, the hanger comprising two parallel first hangers and two parallel second hangers, the two second hangers being located between the two first hangers. The secondary ceiling is located below the primary ceiling, and an openable access panel is provided in the middle of the secondary ceiling, the access panel being located between the two second hangers. Two brackets and two connecting plates are provided on the secondary ceiling. The two brackets can be hung on the two first hangers respectively. The two connecting plates can be fixedly connected to the two second hangers by fasteners inserted through the access panel. The steam generator is disposed on the secondary ceiling and can output steam into the shower room.

[0005] The bracket includes a fixed end, a vertical section, and a horizontal section; the fixed end is located below the vertical section and is fixedly connected to the secondary ceiling; the horizontal section is located above the vertical section.

[0006] The first and second suspension rods are made of square tubing, and the first and second suspension rods are connected by crossbars to form a frame structure.

[0007] The hanging bracket is a thin sheet structure formed by bending a sheet material.

[0008] The chassis includes a frame and a central island; the frame has flanges around its perimeter and is equipped with a pre-embedded drain; the central island is made of 12-20mm thick artificial stone with a drainage texture; the central island is an artificial stone slab, and a drainage channel is set around the central island, which is made of 5-10mm thick artificial stone; the central island, drainage channel, and pre-embedded drain are integrally foamed with the aluminum alloy frame.

[0009] The chassis is equipped with a threshold stone with a water-guiding slope to guide water flow into the chassis.

[0010] The wall panel comprises an outer wall layer, a foam layer, and an inner wall layer arranged sequentially from the outside to the inside; the outer wall layer is a galvanized steel sheet; and the inner wall layer is an artificial stone slab.

[0011] The wall panel has a positioning groove on its side wall; there are multiple wall panels, and a center seam node is connected in the positioning groove between two adjacent wall panels in the same plane, and a corner node is provided in the positioning groove between two adjacent wall panels that are perpendicular to each other.

[0012] The cross-section of the central seam node is cross-shaped, with two opposing first insert arms that can be inserted into the positioning groove. The ends of the first insert arms are provided with first grooves that can be deformed after being squeezed.

[0013] The corner node has two mutually perpendicular second insert arms that can be inserted into the positioning slot, and the ends of the second insert arms are provided with second grooves that can be deformed after being squeezed.

[0014] Based on the above solution, it can be seen that the artificial stone steam shower room of this utility model has at least the following beneficial effects compared with the prior art:

[0015] This utility model relates to an artificial stone steam shower room where the steam generator is installed on a secondary ceiling. Steam is then delivered downwards through the space between the secondary ceiling and the wall panels, thus concealing the steam generator for an aesthetically pleasing effect. For maintenance, the secondary ceiling can be removed, allowing for easy removal and repair of the steam generator. Attached Figure Description

[0016] To more clearly illustrate the technical solution of this utility model, the accompanying drawings used in the embodiments will be briefly introduced below.

[0017] Figure 1 This is a structural schematic diagram of the artificial stone steam shower room of this utility model;

[0018] Figure 2 This is an exploded and disassembled schematic diagram of the ceiling structure of the artificial stone steam shower room of this utility model;

[0019] Figure 3 This is a structural diagram of the connecting plate of the suspended ceiling structure;

[0020] Figure 4 This is a schematic diagram of the hanging brackets for a suspended ceiling structure.

[0021] Figure 5 This is a schematic diagram showing the connection between the hanger and the ceiling bracket;

[0022] Figure 6 This is a schematic diagram showing the connection between the wall panel and the center seam joint;

[0023] Figure 7 This is a schematic diagram showing the connection between the wall panel and the corner node;

[0024] Figure 8 This is a schematic diagram of the base plate.

[0025] In the above figures, the meanings of the reference numerals are as follows:

[0026] In the diagram: 1. Ceiling structure; 11. Primary ceiling; 12. Window; 13. Hanger; 131. First hanger rod; 132. Horizontal bar; 133. Second hanger rod; 14. Secondary ceiling; 141. Access panel; 142. Access cover plate; 143. Z-shaped profile; 144. Screw; 15. Hanger; 151. Fixed end; 152. Vertical section; 153. Horizontal section; 154. Clearance groove; 16. 1. Connecting plate; 161. Bottom edge; 162. Clearance groove; 2. Wall panel; 21. Outer wall layer; 22. Foam layer; 23. Inner wall layer; 24. End fastener; 25. Center seam node; 251. First insert arm; 252. First groove; 26. Corner node; 261. Second insert arm; 262. Second groove; 3. Chassis; 31. Frame; 32. Island; 33. Drainage channel; 34. Threshold stone. Detailed Implementation

[0027] To better understand the technical solutions of the embodiments of this utility model, the embodiments of this utility model will be described in detail below with reference to the accompanying drawings.

[0028] It should be understood that the described embodiments are merely some, not all, of the embodiments of this utility model. All other embodiments obtained by those skilled in the art based on the embodiments of this utility model without creative effort are within the scope of protection of this utility model.

[0029] like Figures 1 to 8 As shown in the figure, this utility model discloses an artificial stone steam shower room. This artificial stone steam shower room belongs to the category of prefabricated bathroom fixtures. Users can shower and bathe inside the artificial stone steam shower room, or use steam for sauna purposes.

[0030] The artificial stone steam shower room includes a chassis 3, wall panels 2, ceiling structure 1, and a steam generator.

[0031] like Figure 1 As shown, the chassis 3 is located at the bottom. The lower part of the chassis 3 is generally equipped with support legs or other structures, so that the chassis 3 is suspended on the bathroom floor. This way, the bathroom floor does not need to be waterproofed, which simplifies the floor construction and improves construction efficiency.

[0032] Wall panel 2 is installed above chassis 3, enclosing a space for bathing and steam sauna. One side of wall panel 2 has a glass door for user access. Ceiling structure 1 is installed above wall panel 2, and includes lighting fixtures and other components.

[0033] More specifically, such as Figures 2 to 5 As shown, the ceiling structure 1 includes a primary ceiling 11 and a secondary ceiling 14.

[0034] The primary ceiling 11 is fixedly installed on top of the wall panel 2, and a window 12 is opened in the middle of the primary ceiling 11. The window 12 is rectangular in shape. A hanger 13 is provided above the primary ceiling 11, and the hanger 13 includes first parallel hanger rods 131 and two second parallel hanger rods 133. The two second hanger rods 133 are located between the two first hanger rods 131.

[0035] The secondary suspension rod 14 is located below the primary ceiling 11, with a distance between them ranging from 5 to 20 cm. An access panel 141 that can be opened is provided in the middle of the secondary ceiling 14, and this access panel 141 is located between the two secondary suspension rods 133.

[0036] Depend on Figure 2 It is known that two hangers 15 and two connecting plates 16 are provided on the secondary ceiling 14. The two hangers 15 can be hung on the two first hangers 131 respectively, and the two connecting plates 16 are fixedly connected to the two second hangers 133 by fasteners inserted through the access port 141. A steam generator is installed on the secondary ceiling 14 and can output steam into the shower room.

[0037] The primary ceiling 11 and the secondary ceiling 14 are at different heights in the vertical direction, achieving a floating ceiling effect through a staggered layering process. Furthermore, both the primary and secondary ceilings 11 and 14 employ a honeycomb structure with SPC panels on the surface, which are lightweight, can be integrally molded in large sizes, and offer strong overall integrity. The area of ​​the secondary ceiling 14 is smaller than that of the primary ceiling 11, creating an annular space between the secondary ceiling 14 and the wall panel 2, allowing steam generated by the steam generator to move downwards through this annular space.

[0038] The positional relationship between the primary ceiling 11 and the wall panel 2 can be fixed and limited by the internal ceiling frame system around the perimeter.

[0039] The secondary ceiling 14 is installed using a pre-hanging and then locking method, which allows for operation in confined spaces. During installation of the ceiling structure 1, the primary ceiling 11 is first fixed to the top of the wall panel 2. Then, two hangers 15 are hung on the two first hangers 131 respectively. Finally, two connecting plates 16 are fixed to the two second hangers 133 with fasteners. Throughout the process, hands can be inserted through the access port 141 to operate on the upper part of the secondary ceiling 14. The required overhead operating space is minimal.

[0040] Furthermore, such as Figure 4 As shown, the bracket 15 includes a fixed end 151, a vertical section 152, and a horizontal section 153. The fixed end 151 is located below the vertical section 152 and is fixedly connected to the secondary ceiling 14; the horizontal section 153 is located above the vertical section 152. Circumvention grooves 154 are provided on the vertical section 152 and the horizontal section 153.

[0041] See Figure 5 The lower part of the fixed end 151 is connected to the Z-shaped profile 143 by screws 144, and the Z-shaped profile 143 is fixed to the secondary ceiling 14 by adhesive or other means. This achieves the connection between the bracket 15 and the secondary ceiling 14. The horizontal section 153 at the top of the bracket 151 can rest above the first hanger 131. Since the horizontal section 153 is in a horizontal state, the secondary ceiling 14 can be moved horizontally, so that the horizontal section 153 is hung on the first hanger 131 by translation.

[0042] Depend on Figure 2 As can be seen, in this embodiment, the first hanger 131 and the second hanger 133 are made of square tubing. The first hanger 131 and the second hanger 133 are connected as one unit by a crossbar 132, and the first hanger 131, the second hanger 133, and the crossbar 132 form a frame structure. The crossbar 132 is made of square tubing. The clearance groove 154 of the bracket 15 can avoid the crossbar 132. When the first hanger 131 is made of square tubing, it can be horizontally fitted with the horizontal section 153 of the bracket 15, which facilitates the translation of the horizontal section 153, and has a large contact area and strong load-bearing capacity.

[0043] When the second hanger 133 is made of square tubing, it allows for easy positioning and drilling, facilitating the use of fasteners. Furthermore, the bracket 15 is a thin-sheet structure formed by bending sheet metal, resulting in a simple and compact structure that reduces weight, increases structural strength, and enables rapid mass production. The connecting plate 16 is also a thin-sheet structure formed by bending sheet metal, with a bottom edge 161 at the bottom and a clearance groove 162 at the top to allow passage for the crossbar 132.

[0044] See Figure 6 and Figure 7 The wall panel 2 includes an outer wall layer 21, a foam layer 22, and an inner wall layer 23 arranged sequentially from the outside in. The outer wall layer 21 is made of galvanized steel sheet; the inner wall layer 23 is made of artificial stone slab. The foam layer 22 is made of polyurethane foam, which serves to connect the inner wall layer 23 and the outer wall layer 21, and also provides thermal insulation. Positioning grooves are provided on the side wall of the wall panel 2.

[0045] There can be multiple wall panels 2, which are spliced ​​together to form a space for bathing and sauna. A center joint node 25 is connected in the positioning groove between two adjacent wall panels 2 on the same plane, and a corner node 26 is provided in the positioning groove between two adjacent wall panels 2 that are perpendicular to each other.

[0046] The cross-section of the center seam node 25 is cross-shaped, with two opposing first insert arms 251 that can be inserted into the positioning groove. The end of the first insert arm 251 is provided with a first groove 252 that can be deformed after being squeezed.

[0047] The corner node 26 has two mutually perpendicular second insert arms 261 that can be inserted into the positioning groove. The ends of the second insert arms 261 are provided with second grooves 262 that can be deformed after being squeezed.

[0048] like Figure 8 As shown, the chassis 3 includes a frame 31 and a central island 32. The frame 31 is made of aluminum alloy with flanged edges and a pre-embedded drain. The central island 32 is made of 12-20mm artificial stone with a drainage texture. The central island is an artificial stone slab 32, and a drainage channel 33, made of 5-10mm artificial stone, is set around it. The central island 32, drainage channel 33, and pre-embedded drain are integrally foamed with the aluminum alloy frame 31 on a foaming production line. This foaming production line and the foaming process are existing technologies. Figure 8 The easy-draining texture uses multiple arc grooves, but other groove structures such as straight grooves can also be used. The floor drain pre-embedded parts are used to install floor drains; both the pre-embedded parts and the actual floor drains are readily available products sourced from the market.

[0049] The chassis 3 is also equipped with a threshold stone 34 with a water-guiding slope to guide water flow into the chassis 3. When water flows onto the glass door during showering, it can flow back into the chassis 3 through the threshold stone 34 and then flow from the drain 33 to the floor drain.

[0050] This utility model of an artificial stone steam shower enclosure involves several steps during installation. First, the base 3 is fixed to the bathroom floor, and the drain pipes are connected. Then, the surrounding wall panels 2 are connected to the base 3, and adjacent wall panels 2 are secured together using center joint nodes 25 or corner nodes 26, depending on the situation. Finally, the ceiling structure 1 is installed on top of the wall panels 2. The floor and walls of this artificial stone steam shower enclosure are made of artificial stone, resulting in an aesthetically pleasing and modern design. The steam generator is installed on a secondary ceiling 14, and steam is delivered downwards from the space between the secondary ceiling 14 and the wall panels 2, thus concealing the steam generator for a neat appearance. For maintenance, the secondary ceiling 14 can be removed, allowing for easy removal and repair of the steam generator. Shower heads, switches, and other bathroom accessories are installed on the wall panels 2, enabling showering or sauna use.

[0051] Waterproof structures such as rubber strips can be installed around the inspection port 141 to prevent moisture from entering the upper part of the ceiling 11 and avoid the formation of water droplets due to moisture condensation inside.

[0052] The above description is only a preferred embodiment of the present utility model and is not intended to limit the present utility model. Any modifications, equivalent substitutions, improvements, etc., made within the spirit and principles of the present utility model should be included within the protection scope of the present utility model.

Claims

1. A stone-effect steam shower cubicle comprising a floor, walls, a ceiling construction and a steam generator, the floor and walls comprising stone-effect panels; characterised in that, The ceiling structure includes a primary ceiling and a secondary ceiling. The primary ceiling is fixedly installed on the top of the wall panel, with a window in the middle. A hanger is installed above the primary ceiling, comprising two parallel first hangers and two parallel second hangers, with the two second hangers located between the two first hangers. The secondary ceiling is located below the primary ceiling, with an openable access panel in the middle, located between the two second hangers. The secondary ceiling has two brackets and two connecting plates. The two brackets can be hung on the two first hangers respectively. The two connecting plates can be fixedly connected to the two second hangers by fasteners inserted through the access panel. A steam generator is installed on the secondary ceiling and can output steam into the shower room.

2. The artificial stone steam shower room according to claim 1, characterized in that, The hanging bracket includes a fixed end, a vertical section, and a horizontal section; the fixed end is located below the vertical section and is fixedly connected to the secondary ceiling; the horizontal section is located above the vertical section.

3. The artificial stone steam shower room according to claim 2, characterized in that, The first and second suspension rods are made of square tubing, and the first and second suspension rods are connected by crossbars to form a frame structure.

4. The artificial stone steam shower room according to claim 2, characterized in that, The bracket is a thin sheet structure made of bent sheet metal.

5. The artificial stone steam shower room according to claim 1, characterized in that, The chassis includes a frame and a central island; the frame has flanges around its perimeter and is equipped with a pre-embedded drain; the central island is made of 12-20mm thick artificial stone with a drainage texture; the central island is an artificial stone slab, and a drainage channel is set around the central island, which is made of 5-10mm thick artificial stone; the central island, drainage channel, and pre-embedded drain are integrally foamed with the aluminum alloy frame.

6. The artificial stone steam shower room according to claim 5, characterized in that, The chassis is equipped with a threshold stone with a water-guiding slope to guide water flow into the chassis.

7. The artificial stone steam shower room according to claim 1, characterized in that, The wall panel includes an outer wall layer, a foam layer, and an inner wall layer arranged sequentially from the outside to the inside; the outer wall layer is a galvanized steel sheet; and the inner wall layer is an artificial stone slab.

8. The artificial stone steam shower room according to claim 7, characterized in that, The sidewall of the wall panel is provided with a positioning groove; multiple wall panels are provided, and a center seam node is connected in the positioning groove between two adjacent wall panels in the same plane, and a corner node is provided in the positioning groove between two adjacent wall panels that are perpendicular to each other.

9. The artificial stone steam shower room according to claim 8, characterized in that, The cross-section of the central seam node is a cross-shaped structure, with two opposing first insert arms that can be inserted into the positioning groove. The end of the first insert arm is provided with a first groove that can be deformed after being squeezed.

10. The artificial stone steam shower room according to claim 8, characterized in that, The corner node has two mutually perpendicular second insert arms that can be inserted into the positioning slot, and the ends of the second insert arms are provided with second grooves that can be deformed after being squeezed.

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