Shower hose holding member

Abstract

To provide a shower hose holding member that allows a holding position of a shower hose to be easily changed.SOLUTION: A shower hose holding member 100 includes a hose holding portion 2 that holds a shower hose 96, and a fixing portion 3 that fixes the hose holding portion 2 to a wall 92 by magnetic force.SELECTED DRAWING: Figure 1

Description

[Technical field]

[0001] The present disclosure relates to a shower hose retaining member. [Background technology]

[0002] Patent Document 1 describes a shower hose hook that holds a shower hose. This shower hose hook has a holding part consisting of an upper support part and a lower support part that can hold the shower hose horizontally, and a mounting base that is attached to the bathroom wall. The mounting dowel of the mounting base is attached to the wall by tightening a screw into a nut that is attached to the bathroom wall beforehand. The mounting dowel can also be configured to be attached by adsorbing a suction cup to the bathroom wall. [Prior art documents] [Patent documents]

[0003] [Patent Document 1] JP 2008-223246 A Summary of the Invention [Problem to be solved by the invention]

[0004] There are cases where a user wants to change the position at which a shower hose is held, depending on changes in the user's posture when using the hose. When the shower hose hook described in Patent Document 1 is fixed to a wall by screwing, the fixed position is fixed and the hose cannot be held at a desired position. In order to make the fixed position changeable, it is conceivable to fix the hook using a suction cup. In this case, a large force is required to remove the hook from the wall and to fix the hook to the wall, which is problematic in that it cannot be easily done with one hand.

[0005] One object of the present disclosure is to provide a hose holding member that allows the holding position of a shower hose to be easily changed. [Means for solving the problem]

[0006] In order to solve the above problems, a shower hose holding member according to one aspect of the present disclosure has a hose holding portion that holds a shower hose, and a fixing portion that fixes the hose holding portion to a wall by magnetic force. [Brief description of the drawings]

[0007] [Figure 1] FIG. 1 is a diagram showing a bathroom to which a shower hose holding member according to an embodiment is applied. [Diagram 2] FIG. 2 is a perspective view showing the shower hose holding member of FIG. [Diagram 3] 2 is a side view of the shower hose holding member of FIG. 1. [Figure 4] 2 is a diagram showing a gap portion of the shower hose holding member of FIG. 1. FIG. [Diagram 5] 2 is a side view of the shower hose holding member of FIG. 1. FIG. [Figure 6] 2 is another view showing the side of the shower hose holding member of FIG. 1. FIG. [Figure 7] FIG. 5 is a diagram showing a vertical cross section taken along line AA in FIG. [Figure 8] FIG. 11 is a perspective view showing a modified example of a shower hose holding member. DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE PREFERRED EMBODIMENTS

[0008] Preferred embodiments will be described below with reference to the drawings. The same or equivalent components, parts, and processes shown in each drawing will be given the same reference numerals, and duplicated descriptions will be omitted as appropriate. In addition, the embodiments are illustrative and do not limit the invention, and all features and combinations thereof described in the embodiments are not necessarily essential to the invention.

[0009] In each drawing, for the sake of convenience, some of the components are omitted, enlarged, or reduced as appropriate. The drawings should be viewed according to the orientation of the reference symbols. The structures and shapes referred to in this specification include not only structures and shapes that strictly match the contents referred to, but also structures and shapes that deviate by the amount of errors such as dimensional errors and manufacturing errors. In each drawing, some of the components that are not important for explaining the embodiments are omitted.

[0010] Terms including ordinal numbers such as first and second are used to describe various components. These terms are used only to distinguish one component from another component, and do not limit the configuration of the present disclosure. The following embodiments are provided as examples to help understand the contents of the present disclosure, and do not limit the configuration of the present disclosure.

[0011] [Embodiment] Please refer to Figure 1. As shown in Figure 1, a shower hose holding member 100 (hereinafter, sometimes referred to as "holding member 100") according to an embodiment is suitable for use in a bathroom 90. The holding member 100 can be applied not only to bathrooms, but also to various shower-equipped facilities that have wall panels using steel plates or walls partially attached with steel plates. Examples of such facilities include shower rooms, washrooms, and car washes.

[0012] As shown in FIG. 1, a bathroom 90 is partitioned by a wall 92 having a steel plate with a decorative surface on the inside side of the bathroom 90. A plaster board is attached to the back side of the steel plate of the wall 92. A faucet body 94 to which one end of a shower hose 96 is connected is fixed to the wall 92 of the bathroom 90. A shower hook 98 for holding a shower head connected to the other end of the shower hose 96 is attached at a high position on the wall 92. A holding member 100 is attached to the middle part of the shower hose 96 between the faucet body 94 and the shower head, and holds the shower hose 96. The holding member 100 is attracted to and fixed to the wall 92 by a magnetic force, either alone or when attached to the shower hose 96 (held state). The holding member 100 held by the shower hose 96 has a holding force sufficient to maintain the holding position. For example, the holding member 100 may be configured to be able to maintain the holding state even if the shower hose 96 is shaken in this state.

[0013] See also Figures 2, 3, and 4. The holding member 100 has a hose holding part 2 that holds a shower hose 96, and a fixing part 3 that fixes the hose holding part 2 to a wall 92 by magnetic force. The hose holding part 2 is connected to one side of the fixing part 3 that has a substantially rectangular parallelepiped shape. The surface of the fixing part 3 opposite the hose holding part 2 is referred to as a bottom surface 72. For convenience, the following description will be given on the assumption that the bottom surface 72 is placed on a horizontal plane. The fixing part 3 has a magnet 32 ​​that generates a magnetic force near the bottom surface 72. The bottom surface 72 is attracted to the wall 92 by the magnetic force of the magnet 32. The magnet 32 ​​will be described later.

[0014] The longitudinal direction (hereinafter sometimes referred to as the "X direction") and the transverse direction (hereinafter sometimes referred to as the "Y direction") of the holding member 100 refer to directions in a plan view. The longitudinal direction of the holding member 100 is parallel to the bottom surface 72 and follows the extension direction of the held shower hose 96. The transverse direction of the holding member 100 is parallel to the bottom surface 72 and perpendicular to the extension direction of the shower hose 96. The direction perpendicular to the horizontal plane is referred to as the up-down direction (hereinafter sometimes referred to as the "Z direction"). The designations of these directions do not limit the usage position of the holding member 100, and the holding member 100 can be used in any position.

[0015] The hose holding part 2 has two grip parts 22 arranged at a distance in the Y direction. The base ends of the two grip parts 22 are integrally connected to the fixed part 3. The tip sides of the two grip parts 22 are separated in the Y direction via a gap part 27 extending in the X direction. A substantially rectangular side recess 29 is provided on the side of the grip part 22 to make it easy for the user to grasp. A storage part 23 is formed between the two grip parts 22 to detachably store a shower hose 96. The storage part 23 has a substantially cylindrical space extending in the X direction. The hose holding part 2 can hold the shower hose 96 in the storage part 23.

[0016] As shown in Figs. 2 and 3, the holding member 100 has a convex rib 25 that annularly contacts the outside of the shower hose 96. There is no limitation on the shape of the convex rib 25, but in this example, the convex rib 25 is a linear protrusion that extends along the outer periphery of the shower hose 96. The convex rib 25 is provided on the surface of each grip portion 22 facing the housing portion 23. For example, the convex rib 25 may be provided near the center of each grip portion 22 in the X direction. A plurality of convex ribs 25 may be provided on each grip portion 22. The convex rib 25 annularly contacts the outside of the shower hose 96, thereby maintaining the holding position of the holding member 100 relative to the shower hose 96.

[0017] As shown in Figs. 2 and 3, the holding member 100 has a protrusion 24 that abuts against the outside of the shower hose 96. There is no limitation on the shape of the protrusion 24, but the protrusion 24 in this example is a linear protrusion extending in the X direction. The protrusion 24 is provided on the surface of each grip portion 22 facing the accommodation portion 23. For example, the protrusion 24 may be provided closer to the tip of the grip portion 22 than the convex rib 25. The protrusion 24 in the embodiment extends continuously in the X direction.

[0018] As shown in FIG. 3, the holding member 100 has a bottom surface 72 and two side surfaces 71 extending toward the bottom surface 72. The two side surfaces 71 gradually approach each other toward the top. The bottom surface 72 and the side surfaces 71 are connected by a convex curved surface 74. In other words, both corners of the holding member 100 on the bottom surface 72 side have an R shape. By having the convex curved surface 74, the holding member 100 can roll along the wall 92. For example, the holding member 100 is configured such that even if the bottom surface 72 is separated from the wall 92 and the side surfaces 71 are in contact with the wall 92, the bottom surface 72 is attracted to the wall 92 by a magnetic force, and the holding member 100 rolls so that the bottom surface 72 sticks to the wall 92.

[0019] Please refer to FIG. 4. As shown in FIG. 4, the hose holding part 2 has a gap 27 extending in the X direction. The distance G in the Y direction of the gap 27 gradually decreases from the X direction end toward the center. The contour of the edge on the tip side of the grip part 22 is approximately arc-shaped. The gap 27 has a widening part 28 where the distance G of the gap 27 increases toward the X direction end. By pressing a shower hose 96 extending in the X direction against the widening part 28, the distance G of the gap 27 gradually increases, and the shower hose 96 can be easily attached to the hose holding part 2.

[0020] Please refer to FIG. 5, FIG. 6, and FIG. 7. The fixing part 3 has a casing 21 and a cap 40. FIG. 5 shows a state where the cap 40 is fitted into the casing 21. FIG. 6 shows a state where the cap 40 is pulled out from the casing 21 together with the magnet 32 ​​and the yoke 34. As shown in FIG. 5, the magnet 32 ​​and the yoke 34 are accommodated in a magnet accommodating part 38, which is a space near the bottom surface 72 of the casing 21. The magnet accommodating part 38 has an opening 37 on one side in the X direction. The cap 40 functions as a lid that fits into the opening 37. The cap 40 fits into the opening 37, and the magnet accommodating part 38 becomes a closed space. The casing 21 is molded by resin molding integrally with the grip part 22, the protrusion 24, and the convex rib 25. As an example, the casing 21 can be formed by injection molding from low-density polyethylene. The cap 40 is formed from a resin that is softer than the casing 21. As an example, the cap 40 is formed from an elastomer resin having elasticity.

[0021] The magnet 32 ​​has a rectangular parallelepiped shape with a main surface parallel to the bottom surface 72. The magnet 32 ​​is plate-like with a thickness in the Z direction smaller than its width in the X direction and its width in the Y direction. The magnet 32 ​​is magnetized in the Z direction and has multiple magnetic poles on a surface parallel to the bottom surface 72. The magnet 32 ​​is a sintered magnet made of a NdFeB-based material. The yoke 34 has a plate shape with a main surface parallel to the bottom surface 72. The yoke 34 is stacked on the side opposite the bottom surface 72 of the magnet 32 ​​and functions as a back yoke for the magnet 32.

[0022] As shown in FIG. 6, the magnet 32 ​​and the yoke 34 can be inserted into and removed from the magnet storage section 38 with one end of each supported by the cap 40. The cap 40 has a cap body 41, a protruding claw 42, a first cutoff fin 43, a second cutoff fin 44, and a support section 45. The cap body 41 has a substantially rectangular parallelepiped shape that can be fitted into the opening 37. As shown in FIG. 7, the protruding claw 42 is a protrusion that protrudes from the cap body 41 toward the bottom surface 72 and is configured to be able to be engaged with the engagement hole 26 provided in the bottom surface 72. The protruding claw 42 can restrict the cap 40 that is fitted into the opening 37 from coming out. The cap 40 can be removed from the opening 37 by pushing the protruding claw 42 inward through the engagement hole 26.

[0023] As shown in FIG. 7, the first cutoff fin 43 and the second cutoff fin 44 are thin plate-like parts that protrude circumferentially around the cap body 41. The first cutoff fin 43 is provided near the outer end of the cap body 41 in the X direction. The second cutoff fin 44 is provided on the inside in the X direction from the protruding claw 42. That is, in the fitted state, the second cutoff fin 44 is located on the inside in the X direction from the locking hole 26, and can reduce the intrusion of water from the locking hole 26. Note that, when the cap 40 is fitted into the opening 37, the first cutoff fin 43 and the second cutoff fin 44 elastically deform along the inner surface of the opening 37 to produce a sealing effect, but FIG. 7 shows the state before deformation to make it easier to understand the positional relationship. By having the first cutoff fin 43 and the second cutoff fin 44, the intrusion of water into the magnet storage part 38 can be reduced, and deterioration such as rust of the magnet 32 ​​can be suppressed.

[0024] The support portion 45 is a portion that protrudes inward in the X direction from the cap body 41 and surrounds a portion of the magnet 32 ​​and the yoke 34. Two support portions 45 are provided spaced apart in the Y direction. The magnet 32 ​​and the yoke 34 are supported between the two support portions 45 due to the elasticity of the two support portions 45.

[0025] The hose separation resistance of the hose holding part 2 in the holding member 100 of the embodiment will be described. In the embodiment, when the holding member 100 is fixed to the wall 92 by the fixing part 3 and the hose holding part 2 holds the shower hose 96, the force for separating the shower hose 96 from the hose holding part 2 (hereinafter sometimes referred to as "hose separation resistance") is configured to be greater than the force for separating the holding member 100 (fixing part 3) from the wall 92 (hereinafter sometimes referred to as "wall separation resistance").

[0026] In particular, with holding member 100 fixed to wall 92 and hose holding unit 2 holding shower hose 96, when a force is applied to shower hose 96 to pull holding member 100 away from wall 92, hose holding unit 2 maintains the state of holding shower hose 96. In other words, when shower hose 96 is pulled away from wall 92, holding member 100 detaches from wall 92 while remaining attached to shower hose 96. In this state, the user can fix holding member 100 to wall 92 in a position that allows shower hose 96 to assume a desired position.

[0027] By configuring the resistance to separation from the wall to be greater than the repulsive force of the shower hose 96 itself, the holding member 100 can be prevented from separating from the wall 92 even when the repulsive force of the shower hose 96 acts in a direction away from the wall.

[0028] The resistance force of shower hose 96 against hose separation from hose holding portion 2 can be set by experiment using the spacing of gap portion 27 and the elasticity of grip portion 22 as parameters. The resistance force of holding member 100 against wall 92 can be set by experiment using the shape and material of magnet 32 ​​as parameters.

[0029] The above is a description of the embodiment.

[0030] The following describes the modified examples. In the drawings and description of the modified examples, the same or equivalent components and members as those in the embodiment are denoted by the same reference numerals. Descriptions that overlap with the embodiment will be omitted as appropriate, and the description will focus on the configurations that differ from the embodiment.

[0031] (First Modification) In the description of the embodiment, an example was shown in which the hose separation resistance force was greater than the wall separation resistance force, but the wall separation resistance force may be equal to or greater than the hose separation resistance force. In the first modified example, in a state in which the holding member 100 is fixed to the wall 92 and the hose holding part 2 holds the shower hose 96, the force required to pull the holding member 100 away from the wall 92 is greater than the force required to pull the shower hose 96 away from the hose holding part 2.

[0032] In the first modified example, with holding member 100 fixed to wall 92 and hose holding part 2 holding shower hose 96, pulling shower hose 96 away from wall 92 causes shower hose 96 to detach from hose holding part 2, and holding member 100 maintains its fixed state to wall 92. In this case, by manipulating shower hose 96 while holding member 100 is fixed to a desired position on wall 92, shower hose 96 can be detached from holding member 100.

[0033] (Second Modification) A shower hose holding member 100 according to a second modified example will be described with reference to FIG. 8. In the description of the embodiment, an example having the gap 27 has been shown, but this is not limiting. As shown in FIG. 8, in the second modified example, the gap 27 is not provided, and the two grip parts 22 are connected at the upper side. The second modified example differs from the embodiment in that the two grip parts 22 are connected, and the other configurations are the same as those of the embodiment. In the second modified example, since there is no gap 27, even if a force is applied to pull the shower hose 96 away from the hose holding part 2, the shower hose 96 will not come off from the hose holding part 2. The holding member 100 is attached to the shower hose 96 by inserting the shower hose 96 into the accommodation part 23.

[0034] (Other variations) In the description of the embodiment, the magnet 32 ​​is an example of a sintered magnet made of a NdFeB-based material, but is not limited thereto. The magnet may be made of a magnetic material other than the NdFeB-based material, and may be, for example, a bonded magnet. In addition, although the example of the magnet being housed in the magnet housing portion has been shown, the magnet may have a configuration in which a magnetic sheet is attached to the outer surface.

[0035] In the description of the embodiment, an example in which the protrusions 24 extend continuously in the X direction has been shown, but the present invention is not limited to this. For example, the protrusions may be arranged discontinuously in the X direction, or a plurality of protrusions may be provided.

[0036] In the description of the embodiment, the shower hose holding member 100 holds the shower hose 96 horizontally on a vertical wall, but is not limited to this. The shower hose holding member may be configured to hold the shower hose in any orientation. The shower hose holding member may also be configured to hold the shower hose on a horizontal wall and an inclined wall.

[0037] Any combination of the above components is also effective as an aspect of the technical idea that abstracts the embodiment and the modified example. For example, any description of another embodiment may be combined with the embodiment, and any description of the embodiment and the modified example may be combined with the modified example.

[0038] The above describes the embodiments and modifications. When understanding the technical ideas that abstract the embodiments and modifications, the technical ideas should not be interpreted as being limited to the contents of the embodiments and modifications. The above-mentioned embodiments and modifications are merely illustrative examples, and many design changes such as changes, additions, and deletions of components are possible. In the embodiments, the contents in which such design changes are possible are emphasized by adding the notation "embodiment". However, design changes are also permitted even in contents without such notation. The hatching on the cross sections of the drawings does not limit the material of the hatched object. [Explanation of symbols]

[0039] 2 hose holding portion, 3 fixing portion, 24 protrusion, 25 convex rib, 27 gap portion, 28 widening portion, 32 magnet, 71 side surface, 72 bottom surface, 74 convex curved surface, 90 bathroom, 92 wall, 100 shower hose holding member.

Claims

1. A hose holder for holding a shower hose; A shower hose holding member having a fixing portion that fixes the hose holding portion to a wall by magnetic force.

2. When the shower hose holding member is fixed to the wall and the hose holding portion holds the shower hose, 2. The shower hose retainer of claim 1, wherein a force required to pull the shower hose away from the hose retaining portion is greater than a force required to pull the shower hose retainer away from the wall.

3. When the shower hose holding member is fixed to the wall and the hose holding portion holds the shower hose, 2. The shower hose holding member of claim 1, wherein the hose holding portion maintains a state of holding the shower hose when a force is applied to the shower hose to pull the shower hose holding member away from the wall.

4. 2. The shower hose holding member according to claim 1, wherein the hose holding portion has a convex rib that annularly abuts against the outside of the shower hose.

5. The hose holder has a protrusion that abuts against the outer side of the shower hose, 2. The shower hose retainer of claim 1, wherein the projection extends longitudinally of the hose retainer.

6. 2. The shower hose holding member according to claim 1, wherein the fixing portion has a magnet accommodating portion that accommodates a magnet that generates the magnetic force.

7. The hose holding portion has a gap portion extending in a longitudinal direction of the hose holding portion, 2. The shower hose holding member according to claim 1, wherein the gap has a widening portion in which the width of the gap increases toward the longitudinal end.

8. A bottom surface and a side surface extending toward the bottom surface, 2. The shower hose holder according to claim 1, wherein the bottom surface and the side surface are connected by a convex curved surface.

9. When the shower hose holding member is fixed to the wall and the hose holding portion holds the shower hose, 2. The shower hose retainer of claim 1, wherein a force required to pull the shower hose retainer away from the wall is greater than a force required to pull the shower hose away from the hose retaining portion.

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