Shower head

Abstract

To improve usability of a shower head.SOLUTION: A shower head 10 comprises a main body 260, a grip part 270, and an intermediate part 242. The main body 260 is provided with: discharge faces 151S, 160S which is provided with discharge ports 153, 161 for discharging water in its front part; and a base flow passage 111, a straight flow passage 121, and a mist flow passage 122 for supplying water to the discharge ports 153, 161 in its inside. The grip part 270 is arranged in the rear side of the main body 260 and is internally provided with a supply passage 144 which is connected to the shower hose SW. The intermediate part 242 is a part which connects the main body 260 and the grip part 270 and is configured in such a manner that it can be held between fingers.SELECTED DRAWING: Figure 4

Description

Technical Field

[0001] The technology disclosed in this specification relates to a shower head.

Background Art

[0002] Conventionally, in a shower device having a function of discharging water, it has been proposed to provide a non-slip portion that can be pinched with fingers above a shower nozzle (shower head) to stabilize the grip (see Patent Document 1).

Prior Art Documents

Patent Documents

[0003]

Patent Document 1

Summary of the Invention

Problems to be Solved by the Invention

[0004] In the shower head as described above, there has been a desire to further improve usability.

[0005] This specification discloses a technology capable of solving the above-described problems.

Means for Solving the Problems

[0006] The technology disclosed in this specification can be realized, for example, in the following forms. (1) The shower head disclosed in this specification includes a main body portion in which a discharge surface having discharge holes through which a fluid is discharged is arranged forward, and a main flow path for supplying the fluid to the discharge holes is arranged inside; a supply portion arranged rearward of the main body portion, in which a supply flow path connected to an external flow path is arranged inside; and a first support portion connecting the main body portion and the supply portion and configured to be sandwiched between fingers.

[0007] According to the above configuration, when the user pinches the first support part with a finger, the shower head can be stably held. As a result, the usability of the shower head is improved.

[0008] (2) In the shower head according to (1) above, the first support part may be arranged in front of the supply part.

[0009] According to such a configuration, it is possible to avoid the first support part interfering with surrounding facilities such as the bathroom wall. As a result, the usability of the shower head is improved.

[0010] (3) In the shower head according to (1) or (2) above, a connecting flow path connecting the main flow path and the supply flow path may be arranged inside the first support part.

[0011] According to such a configuration, it is not necessary to separately provide a flow path connecting the main flow path and the supply flow path from the first support part, and the configuration can be simplified.

[0012] (4) The shower head according to any one of (1) to (3) above may further include a second support part that extends from the extending end of the first support part at an angle with respect to the extending direction of the first support part.

[0013] According to such a configuration, when the user pinches the first support part with a finger and holds the main body part with the palm, the back of the hand and the arm are supported by the second support part, so the shower head can be held more stably.

[0014] (5) In the shower head according to (4) above, the angle formed between the first support part and the second support part may be an acute angle.

[0015] According to such a configuration, when the user pinches the first support part with a finger and holds the main body part with the palm, the back of the hand and the arm are surely supported by the second support part, so the shower head can be held more stably.

[0016] (6) In the shower head according to any one of (1) to (5) above, the main body portion may be configured so that fingers sandwiching the first support portion can be applied.

[0017] According to such a configuration, when the user sandwiches the first support portion with a finger, the main body portion can be easily grasped with the palm, and the shower head can be stably held.

[0018] Note that the technology disclosed in this specification can be realized in various forms, for example, in the form of a shower head and its ejection method, etc.

Brief Description of the Drawings

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Mode for Carrying Out the Invention

[0020] A. Embodiment: A-1. Configuration of the shower head 10: Embodiments will be described with reference to FIGS. 1 to 4. The shower head 10 of this embodiment is configured to be able to change the discharge state of water (an example of a fluid) by switching a plurality of flow paths corresponding to a plurality of discharge modes. The plurality of discharge modes are, for example, "mist mode" and "straight mode". The mist mode is a mode in which mist-like water is discharged, and the straight mode is a mode in which the water pressure is higher than that in the mist mode and powerful water is discharged. The shower head 10 has a function of discharging mist-like water when the "mist mode" is selected as the discharge mode. In this embodiment, "water" includes hot water and cold water.

[0021] (Overall configuration of the shower head 10) As shown in FIG. 1, the shower head 10 includes a flow path member 100, a connection pipe 130, a supply pipe 140, a plurality (nine in this embodiment) of mist generation members 150, a water spray plate 160, a movable cover 210, a fixed cover 240, and a grip cover 250. In the following description, the side where the movable cover 210 is arranged (the left side in FIG. 4), which is the downstream side of the water flow in the shower head 10, will be described as the front.

[0022] (Flow path member 100) As shown in FIG. 1, the flow path member 100 includes a fixed flow path member 110, a movable flow path member 120, and a plurality of rectifying members 123. As shown in FIG. 3, the fixed flow path member 110 has a base flow path 111 (an example of a main flow path). The movable flow path member 120 is arranged on the downstream side of the fixed flow path member 110 and has, as shown in FIG. 1, a straight flow path 121 (an example of a main flow path) branched from the base flow path 111 and a plurality of mist flow paths 122 (an example of a main flow path) also branched from the base flow path 111. Examples of the material of the flow path member 100 include synthetic resins such as ABS resin (acrylonitrile-butadiene-styrene copolymer resin), metals such as stainless steel, and synthetic rubbers such as EPDM (ethylene propylene diene rubber). The rectifying member 123 is a member for connecting the mist generation member 150 and the movable flow path member 120.

[0023] (Connecting pipe 130) The connecting pipe 130 is arranged behind the fixed flow path member 110 and is a member that connects the fixed flow path member 110 and a supply pipe 140 described later. Examples of the material of the connecting pipe 130 include synthetic resins such as ASA resin (acrylonitrile-styrene-acrylate copolymer resin) and ABS resin (acrylonitrile-butadiene-styrene copolymer resin), metals such as stainless steel, and synthetic rubbers such as EPDM (ethylene propylene diene rubber). As shown in FIG. 3, the connecting pipe 130 includes a cylindrical connecting cylinder 131 and a flange 132 extending outward from the opening edge at one end of the connecting cylinder 131. The connecting cylinder 131 is gradually reduced in diameter from the end where the flange 132 is arranged toward the other end. The flange 132 is fixed to the fixed flow path member 110 by screws. The internal space of the connecting cylinder 131 forms a connecting flow path 133 through which water can flow. Inside the connecting cylinder 131, a fine bubble generator 134 is arranged. The fine bubble generator 134 has a known configuration for generating small bubbles (fine bubbles) with a diameter of 100 μm or less in the water passing through the inside of the connecting cylinder 131. In the present embodiment, fine bubbles are generated by a plurality of venturi tubes provided with a reduced cross-sectional area portion and an enlarged cross-sectional area portion. Thereby, fine bubbles can be generated with a simple configuration. The fine bubble generator 134 is provided on the most downstream side in the connecting cylinder 131. Since the water flow enters the fine bubble generator 134 in a rectified state in the connecting cylinder 131, fine bubbles can be generated efficiently. The fine bubble generator 134 and the straight flow path 121 are arranged coaxially. By arranging them coaxially, the path to the discharge can be shortened, and a decrease in the amount of fine bubbles generated during the discharge can be suppressed.

[0024] (Supply pipe 140) The supply pipe 140 is a cylindrical member connected to the connecting pipe 130. As shown in FIG. 3, the supply pipe 140 includes a cylindrical main pipe 141 and a short cylindrical connecting pipe 142 extending at an angle from one end of the main pipe 141. The rear end portion of the connecting pipe 130 is inserted into the inside of the connecting pipe 142. The end portion of the main pipe 141 on the side opposite to the connecting pipe 142 has a thread 143 on the outer peripheral surface and is connected to a shower hose SW (an example of an external flow path). The internal space of the supply pipe 140 serves as a supply flow path 144 through which water can flow. The supply flow path 144 communicates with the base flow path 111 via the connection flow path 133.

[0025] (Mist generating member 150) The mist generating member 150 is a member for generating mist from the water supplied from the movable flow path member 120 and discharging it to the outside. The nine mist generating members 150 are respectively attached to the movable flow path member 120 via the rectifying member 123, and water is supplied from the mist flow path 122 into the inside of the mist generating member 150.

[0026] As shown in FIG. 1, each mist generating member 150 includes a substantially disk-shaped nozzle plate 151 and a mist cylinder portion 152 extending from the nozzle plate 151. One surface of the nozzle plate 151 serves as a discharge surface 151S. The nozzle plate 151 has discharge holes 153. The discharge holes 153 are holes that open to the discharge surface 151S and penetrate the nozzle plate 151. The mist cylinder portion 152 is a cylindrical portion extending from the surface of the nozzle plate 151 opposite to the discharge surface 151S. Inside the mist cylinder portion 152, a swirl flow path (not shown) for generating a swirl flow in the water flowing into the discharge holes 153 and communicating with the discharge holes 153 is arranged. As the water flows while swirling in the swirl flow path, fine bubbles are generated. The water supplied from the mist flow path 122 is discharged to the outside through the swirl flow path and the discharge holes 153.

[0027] (Water sprinkling plate 160) As shown in FIGS. 1 - 4, the splash plate 160 is a disk-shaped member that curves such that the center is slightly convex forward. Examples of the material of the splash plate 160 include synthetic resins such as ASA resin (acrylonitrile-styrene-acrylate copolymer resin) and ABS resin (acrylonitrile-butadiene-styrene copolymer resin), metals such as stainless steel, and synthetic rubbers such as EPDM (ethylene propylene diene monomer rubber). The splash plate 160 is attached to the flow path member 100 via the attachment ring 162 and is disposed on the downstream side of the straight flow path 121. One surface of the splash plate 160 serves as the discharge surface 160S. As shown in FIGS. 1 and 2, the splash plate 160 has a plurality of discharge holes 161. The discharge holes 161 are holes that open to the discharge surface 160S and penetrate the splash plate 160. The water supplied from the straight flow path 121 is discharged to the outside through the discharge holes 161.

[0028] (Movable cover 210) The movable cover 210 is a member that covers the movable flow path member 120 from the front and has a substantially hemispherical shape. As shown in FIGS. 1 - 3, the movable cover 210 includes an operation ring 220 and an intermediate cover 230.

[0029] The operation ring 220 is an annular member that surrounds approximately the rear half of the movable flow path member 120. Examples of the material of the operation ring 220 include synthetic resins such as ASA resin (acrylonitrile-styrene-acrylate copolymer resin) and ABS resin (acrylonitrile-butadiene-styrene copolymer resin), metals such as stainless steel, and synthetic rubbers such as EPDM (ethylene propylene diene monomer rubber). The operation ring 220 has a shape that curves (arcs) outward so that the diameter becomes smaller as it approaches the front end, and the cross-sectional area of the ring decreases toward the front end from the rear end, forming approximately the rear half of the movable cover 210. The surface of the operation ring 220 is provided with irregularities for anti-slip. Nine concave portions 221 that are recessed semi-circularly rearward are arranged at the front edge of the operation ring 220. The operation ring 220 is attached to the movable flow path member 120 by screws.

[0030] The intermediate cover 230 is arranged in front of the operation ring 220 and is an annular member that surrounds approximately the front half of the movable flow path member 120. Examples of the material of the intermediate cover 230 include synthetic resins such as ASA resin (acrylonitrile-styrene-acrylate copolymer resin) and ABS resin (acrylonitrile-butadiene-styrene copolymer resin), metals such as stainless steel, and synthetic rubbers such as EPDM (ethylene propylene diene rubber). The intermediate cover 230 has a shape that curves (arcs) outward so that the diameter becomes smaller as it approaches the front end, and the cross-sectional area of the ring decreases from the rear end toward the front end as it goes toward the front end, forming approximately the front half of the movable cover 210. In the intermediate cover 230, nine recesses 231 that are recessed semi-circularly forward are arranged at positions corresponding to the nine recesses 221 of the operation ring 220 on the rear edge that contacts the front edge of the operation ring 220. The intermediate cover 230 is assembled to the operation ring 220.

[0031] The opening at the front end of the intermediate cover 230 serves as the first exposure hole 211. Also, each of the nine recesses 221 of the operation ring 220 and each of the nine recesses 231 of the intermediate cover 230 are combined to form nine second exposure holes 212. The nozzle plates 151 provided in each mist generating member 150 are exposed to the outside from each of the second exposure holes 212. Also, the water sprinkling plate 160 is exposed to the outside from the first exposure hole 211.

[0032] The movable flow path member 120, the mist generating member 150, the water sprinkling plate 160, and the movable cover 210 are rotatable in conjunction with the rotational operation of the operation ring 220.

[0033] (Fixed cover 240) The fixed cover 240 is a member that is connected to the rear end of the movable cover 210 and houses the fixed flow path member 110 and the connection pipe 130 inside. Examples of the material of the fixed cover 240 include synthetic resins such as ASA resin (acrylonitrile-styrene-acrylate copolymer resin) and ABS resin (acrylonitrile-butadiene-styrene copolymer resin), metals such as stainless steel, and synthetic rubbers such as EPDM (ethylene propylene diene monomer rubber).

[0034] As shown in FIGS. 1 and 3, the fixed cover 240 is a cylindrical member having openings at the front end and the rear end as a whole, and includes a dome portion 241, an intermediate portion 242 (an example of a first support portion), and a grip connection portion 243. The dome portion 241 has a reduced diameter so as to form a hemisphere rearward from the front end opening connected to the movable cover 210. Inside the dome portion 241, the fixed flow path member 110 and the front half portion of the connection pipe 130 are housed. The intermediate portion 242 is a thin and constricted portion extending rearward from the rear end of the dome portion 241. The rear half portion of the connection pipe 130 is housed inside the intermediate portion 242. The grip connection portion 243 is a portion extending rearward from the rear end of the intermediate portion 242 and has an increasing diameter rearward.

[0035] The surface of the fixed cover 240 has a wavy shape in which mountain portions 244 that protrude outward and valley portions 245 that are concave inward are alternately arranged over the entire circumference. The mountain portions 244 and the valley portions 245 each extend from the opening edge at the front end to the opening edge at the rear end of the fixed cover 240.

[0036] (Grip cover 250) The grip cover 250 is a member that is connected to the rear end of the fixed cover 240 and houses most of the supply pipe 140 inside. Examples of the material of the grip cover 250 include synthetic resins such as ASA resin (acrylonitrile-styrene-acrylate copolymer resin) and ABS resin (acrylonitrile-butadiene-styrene copolymer resin), metals such as stainless steel, and synthetic rubbers such as EPDM (ethylene propylene diene monomer rubber).

[0037] As shown in FIGS. 1 and 3, the grip cover 250 is generally cylindrical with both ends open, and one open edge connected to the fixed cover 240 is inclined obliquely so as to conform to the shape of the rear edge of the grip connection portion 243. This improves the assemblability. The supply pipe 140 is covered by the grip connection portion 243 and the grip cover 250. The end portion having the thread 143 in the supply pipe 140 is exposed from the grip cover 250, and the shower hose SW is connected thereto.

[0038] (Configuration of the main body portion 260, the grip portion 270, and the intermediate portion 242) As shown in FIG. 4, the movable cover 210, the nozzle plate 151, the water spraying plate 160, and the dome portion 241 form the main body portion 260, and the grip connection portion 243 and the grip cover 250 form the grip portion 270 (an example of a supply portion and a second support portion), and the intermediate portion 242 is disposed between the main body portion 260 and the grip portion 270.

[0039] The main body portion 260 is substantially spherical and sized to be grasped by a user's hand. In this specification, "substantially spherical" means that it is spherical as a whole, but there may be a portion that is not spherical. The non-spherical portion is, for example, a substantially flat portion, an angular portion, etc. Note that "substantially flat" includes not only the case of being completely flat but also the case of being curved slightly convex or concave. As shown in FIGS. 3 and 4, the main body portion 260 of the present embodiment has a shape in which a part where the water spraying plate 160 is disposed is substantially flat. Also, "substantially spherical" includes an elliptical shape. Inside the main body portion 260, a flow path member 100 having a base flow path 111, a straight flow path 121, and a mist flow path 122, and the front half portion of the connection pipe 130 are disposed.

[0040] The middle part 242 extends rearward from the main body part 260, that is, in the direction opposite to the side where the ejection surfaces 151S and 160S are arranged. The middle part 242 is slender and constricted, having a thickness that allows the user to pinch it with a finger. The cross-sectional shape of the middle part 242 may be circular or elliptical, and is particularly preferably elliptical. The latter half of the connecting pipe 130 having the connecting flow path 133 is arranged inside the middle part 242.

[0041] The grip part 270 is in the shape of an elongated cylinder and has a length and thickness that allow the user to hold it with a hand. The supply pipe 140 having the supply flow path 144 is accommodated inside the grip part 270. The grip part 270 is arranged rearward of the middle part 242, that is, on the side opposite to the main body part 260. In other words, the entire middle part 242 is arranged forward of the grip part 270.

[0042] The grip part 270 extends at an angle with respect to the extending direction of the middle part 242. The angle θ formed between the middle part 242 and the grip part 270 is an acute angle. In this specification, the angle θ formed between the middle part 242 and the grip part 270 is the angle formed between the central axis AX1 of the grip part 270 and the central axis AX2 of the middle part 242. In the present embodiment, the central axis AX1 of the grip part 270 is the central axis of the supply pipe 140 arranged inside the grip part 270, and the central axis AX2 of the middle part 242 is the central axis of the connecting pipe 130 arranged inside the middle part 242. In the present embodiment, the angle θ formed between the middle part 242 and the grip part 270 is 50°.

[0043] The diameter of the main body part 260 (the diameter of the opening of the dome part 241) is larger than the diameter of the grip part 270. The larger the main body part 260, the easier it is to hold it with a hand placed on the main body part 260. Regarding the grip part 270, since the diameter is small, it is easier for the user to grip. For example, the diameter of the main body part 260 is about 83 mm, the diameter of the thinnest part of the middle part 242 is about 25.8 mm, and the diameter of the thinnest part of the grip part 270 is about 27.3 mm.

[0044] A-2. Operation of the Shower Head 10: When the user opens the faucet, the water supplied from the water heater is supplied into the base flow path 111 through the inside of the shower hose SW, the supply flow path 144, and the connection flow path 133.

[0045] When the operation ring 220 is rotated by the user, the movable flow path member 120, the mist generation member 150, and the movable cover 210 rotate with respect to the fixed flow path member 110 in conjunction with the rotation of the operation ring 220. The operation ring 220 is displaceable between a plurality of designated positions corresponding to the plurality of discharge modes, respectively, whereby the switching between the plurality of discharge modes is performed. When the operation ring 220 is rotated to the position designating the straight mode, water is supplied from the base flow path 111 to the straight flow path 121 and discharged from the discharge holes 161. When the operation ring 220 is rotated to the position designating the mist mode, water is supplied from the base flow path 111 through the mist flow path 122 into the inside of the mist generation member 150 and discharged as mist from the discharge holes 153.

[0046] The user can hold the shower head 10 by sandwiching the middle portion 242 with two fingers and placing the fingers along the back surface of the main body portion 260, that is, along the outer surface of the dome portion 241, while grasping the main body portion 260 with the palm. In the main body portion 260, the portion where the user places the fingers, that is, the outer surface of the dome portion 241, has a wavy shape in which mountain portions 244 and valley portions 245 are alternately arranged, improving the design. Also, since the mountain portions 244 and the valley portions 245 exhibit an anti-slip effect, the user can stably hold the shower head 10 by placing the fingers along the valley portions 245 and grasping the main body portion 260. At that time, by placing the back of the hand or the arm along the grip portion 270, the shower head 10 can be held more stably. In particular, since the angle θ formed between the middle portion 242 and the grip portion 270 is an acute angle, when the user sandwiches the middle portion 242 with two fingers, the grip portion 270 easily contacts the back of the hand or the arm, and the contact area also increases. Therefore, the grip portion 270 can easily support the back of the hand or the arm, and the shower head 10 can be held stably. The angle θ formed between the middle portion 242 and the grip portion 270 may be 70° or more and less than 90°, and preferably 70°. Thereby, while securing a gap for inserting the hand between the middle portion 242 and the grip portion 270, the grip portion 270 can firmly support the back of the hand or the arm.

[0047] This makes it easy to control the orientation of the shower head 10 so that the water discharged from the shower head 10 can be directed to the intended position on the body, improving the usability of the shower head 10.

[0048] Also, the user can hold the shower head 10 by grasping the grip portion 270 with the hand. For example, when the user wants to direct the water spray to the back, the user grasps the grip portion 270, and when the user wants to direct the water spray to the front of the body or the face, etc., the user sandwiches the middle portion 242 with the fingers and grasps the main body portion 260. In this way, the user can use the two holding methods according to the purpose, improving the usability of the shower head 10.

[0049] Also, generally, a shower head is installed by hanging it on a shower hook provided on the bathroom wall. Here, when an anti-slip part protrudes rearward from the main body like a conventional shower head, when hanging the shower head on the shower hook, the anti-slip part may interfere with the wall and become unstable. Also, when the user removes the shower head from the shower hook, the user has to insert a finger into the narrow space between the shower head and the wall and grasp the shower head, which is inconvenient. In the shower head 10 of the present embodiment, since the intermediate part 242 is arranged in front of the grip part 270, the intermediate part 242 does not interfere with surrounding facilities such as the bathroom wall. Also, when the user removes the shower head 10 from the shower hook, the intermediate part 242 can be sandwiched between two fingers and the main body part 260 can be grasped with the palm, so that interference of the user's finger with surrounding facilities such as the bathroom wall can be suppressed.

[0050] A-3. Effects of the present embodiment: As described above, according to the present embodiment, the shower head 10 includes a main body part 260, a grip part 270, and an intermediate part 242. The main body part 260 has discharge surfaces 151S and 160S provided with discharge holes 153 and 161 through which water is discharged arranged in the front, and a base flow path 111, a straight flow path 121, and a mist flow path 122 for supplying water to the discharge holes 153 and 161 are arranged inside. The grip part 270 is arranged behind the main body part 260, and a supply flow path 144 connected to the shower hose SW is arranged inside. The intermediate part 242 is a part connecting the main body part 260 and the grip part 270, and is configured to be sandwiched between fingers.

[0051] According to the above configuration, by the user sandwiching the intermediate part 242 with fingers, the shower head 10 can be stably held. Thereby, the usability of the shower head 10 is improved.

[0052] Also, the intermediate part 242 is arranged in front of the grip part 270. According to such a configuration, it is possible to avoid the intermediate part 242 interfering with surrounding facilities such as the bathroom wall. Thereby, the usability of the shower head 10 is improved.

[0053] Also, inside the intermediate part 242, a connecting channel 133 that connects the base channel 111 and the supply channel 144 is arranged. According to such a configuration, there is no need to separately provide a channel connecting the base channel 111 and the supply channel 144 from the intermediate part 242, and the configuration can be simplified.

[0054] Also, the grip part 270 extends from the extending end of the intermediate part 242 at an angle with respect to the extending direction of the intermediate part 242. According to such a configuration, when the user pinches the intermediate part 242 with fingers and holds the main body part 260 with the palm, the back of the hand and the arm are supported by the grip part 270, so the shower head 10 can be held more stably.

[0055] Also, the angle θ formed between the intermediate part 242 and the grip part 270 is an acute angle. According to such a configuration, when the user pinches the intermediate part 242 with fingers and holds the main body part 260 with the palm, the back of the hand and the arm are surely supported by the grip part 270, so the shower head 10 can be held more stably.

[0056] Also, the main body part 260 is configured such that the fingers pinching the intermediate part 242 can be attached. According to such a configuration, when the user pinches the intermediate part 242 with fingers, the main body part 260 can be easily held with the palm, and the shower head 10 can be held stably.

[0057] B. Modification example: The technology disclosed in this specification is not limited to the above-described embodiments, and can be deformed into various forms without departing from the gist thereof. For example, the following modifications are also possible. (1) In the above embodiment, as the plurality of discharge modes set in the shower head 10, the "mist mode" and the "straight mode" are exemplified, but the setting of the discharge mode is arbitrary. For example, the number of discharge modes of the shower head may be one or three or more. Further, the types of discharge modes of the shower head may include a bubble mode, a water stop mode, a massage mode, and a jet mode in which water is discharged at high pressure. (2) In the above embodiment, the connecting flow path 133 is arranged inside the intermediate portion 242, but the flow path connecting the main flow path and the supply flow path may be arranged at a position different from that of the first support portion. (3) In the above embodiment, the grip portion 270 also serves as the second support portion and the supply portion, but the second support portion and the supply portion may be provided separately. (4) In the above embodiment, the entire surface of the fixed cover 240 has a wavy shape in which the mountain portions 244 and the valley portions 245 are arranged. For example, in the main body portion, the mountain portions and the valley portions may be arranged only at the portion where the finger touches when the user sandwiches the first support portion with the fingers. (5) In the above embodiment, the dome portion 241 is hemispherical, but the shape of the dome portion is not limited to that of the above embodiment. For example, it may be a block shape, a polygonal shape, a semi-elliptical shape, or a conical shape (such as a conical shape or a triangular pyramid shape) which is a three-dimensional shape. (6) There may be a hole for inserting a finger at the rear end of the dome portion. (7) In the above embodiment, a circle or an ellipse is exemplified as the cross-sectional shape of the intermediate portion 242, but the cross-sectional shape of the intermediate portion may be, for example, a triangle, a quadrilateral, or a shape having a constriction. (8) The cross-sectional shape of the grip portion may be, for example, a triangle, a quadrilateral, or an ellipse. (9) In the above embodiment, the fine bubble generator 134 is a member that generates fine bubbles by a venturi tube, but the configuration of the fine bubble generator is arbitrary. For example, it may be a member that generates fine bubbles by a swirling flow method or a method of taking in outside air.

Explanation of reference numerals

[0058] 10: Shower head 100: Flow path member 110: Fixed flow path member 111: Base flow path (main flow path) 120: Movable flow path member 121: Straight flow path (main flow path) 122: Mist flow path (main flow path) 123: Rectifying member 130: Connecting pipe 131: Connecting cylinder 132: Flange 133: Connecting flow path 134: Fine bubble generator 140: Supply pipe 141: Main pipe 142: Connecting pipe 143: Thread 144: Supply flow path 150: Mist generating member 151: Nozzle plate 151S: Ejection surface 152: Mist cylinder portion 153: Ejection hole 160: Sprinkler plate 160S: Ejection surface 161: Ejection hole 162: Mounting ring 210: Movable cover 211: First exposed hole 212: Second exposed hole 220: Operation ring 221: Recess 230: Intermediate cover 231: Recess 240: Fixed cover 241: Dome portion 242: Intermediate portion (first support portion) 243: Grip connection portion 244: Ridge portion 245: Valley portion 250: Grip cover 260: Main body portion 270: Grip portion (supply portion, second support portion) AX1, AX2: Central axis line SW: Shower hose

Claims

1. A main body portion having a discharge surface with discharge holes through which a fluid is discharged arranged in the front, and a main flow path for supplying the fluid to the discharge holes arranged inside; A supply portion arranged behind the main body portion and having a supply flow path arranged inside and connected to an external flow path; A first support portion connecting the main body portion and the supply portion and configured to be sandwiched between fingers; Comprising: A shower head.

2. The first support portion is arranged in front of the supply portion. The shower head according to Claim 1.

3. A connection flow path connecting the main flow path and the supply flow path is arranged inside the first support portion. The shower head according to Claim 1 or Claim 2.

4. Further comprising a second support portion extending from an extending end of the first support portion at an angle with respect to the extending direction of the first support portion. The shower head according to Claim 1 or Claim 2.

5. The angle formed by the first support portion and the second support portion is an acute angle. The shower head according to Claim 4.

6. The main body portion is configured to allow fingers sandwiching the first support portion to follow. The shower head according to Claim 1 or Claim 2.

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