Counter for bathroom

Abstract

To provide a useful counter for a bathroom.SOLUTION: The counter for a bathroom which is positioned over a bench member provided along a wall surface of a bathroom has a first top surface projecting from the wall surface and a second top surface connected to the first top surface and projecting from the wall surface. The depth dimension of the first top surface and that of the second top surface are different from each other.SELECTED DRAWING: Figure 5

Description

[Technical Field]

[0001] FIELD OF THE INVENTION Aspects of the present invention relate generally to bathroom counters. [Background technology]

[0002] BACKGROUND ART A bathroom counter provided on the wall of a bathroom is known (Patent Document 1). [Prior art documents] [Patent documents]

[0003] [Patent Document 1] Japanese Patent Application Laid-Open No. 2013-063170 Summary of the Invention [Problem to be solved by the invention]

[0004] The bathroom counter described in Patent Document 1 has the same shape in both the left and right directions, so if you want to place large items on it, you need to increase the depth of the entire counter. Also, if you don't need a large depth for the backrest or other parts, it can be difficult to place large items on it, which can make it less user-friendly.

[0005] The present invention has been made based on the recognition of such problems, and has an object to provide a bathroom counter that is easy to use. [Means for solving the problem]

[0006] The first invention is a bathroom counter located above a seat member arranged along the wall of a bathroom, and has a first upper surface protruding from the wall, a second upper surface connected to the first upper surface and protruding from the wall, a first lower surface facing the first upper surface in the vertical direction, and a second lower surface connected to the first lower surface and facing the second upper surface in the vertical direction, wherein the depth dimension of the first upper surface and the depth dimension of the second upper surface are different, and the depth dimension of the first lower surface is the same as the depth dimension of the second lower surface.

[0007] This bathroom counter has different depth dimensions for the first and second upper surfaces. Therefore, larger items can be placed on the wider upper surface. Furthermore, the narrower upper surface increases the counter top surface space, allowing for more effective use of limited bathroom space. This makes for a user-friendly bathroom counter. Furthermore, this bathroom counter has a constant width on the underside, improving its design.

[0008] The second invention is a bathroom counter characterized in that, in the first invention, the first upper surface is positioned so as to overlap the seat member in the vertical direction, and the depth dimension of the first upper surface is smaller than the depth dimension of the second upper surface.

[0009] With this bathroom counter, the tip of the first upper surface is closer to the wall, narrowing the width of the first upper surface and increasing the space above the seat. This allows the bather to sit on the seat in a relaxed position and lean against the bathroom counter. Furthermore, while seated on the seat, the bather can easily reach items placed on the second upper surface.

[0010] The third invention is a bathroom counter characterized in that, in the first invention, it has a first portion that is positioned so as to overlap the seat member in the vertical direction, the first portion having the first upper surface and a support surface that is positioned in front of the first upper surface and supports a bather seated on the seat member, and the support surface is inclined diagonally forward as it extends downward from the first upper surface.

[0011] This bathroom counter allows a bather seated on the seating member to lean back on the support surface in a relaxed position, and also allows the bather to lean their head against the wall.

[0012] The fourth invention is a bathroom counter characterized in that, in the first invention, it further has a third upper surface connected to the first upper surface or the second upper surface, and the third upper surface is provided on a wall surface adjacent to the wall surface on which the first upper surface and the second upper surface are provided.

[0013] This bathroom counter allows for a larger area to be used to place items, and the third upper surface can also function as a handrail for the bather. [Effects of the Invention]

[0014] According to an aspect of the present invention, a user-friendly bathroom counter can be provided. [Brief explanation of the drawings]

[0015] [Figure 1] An oblique view showing a bathroom unit equipped with a bathroom counter according to an embodiment. [Figure 2] This is a front view of the seat member and the bathroom counter. [Figure 3] 3 is a cross-sectional view of the seat member and bathroom counter in FIG. 2, seen from the direction of arrow AA. [Figure 4] 3 is a cross-sectional view of the bathroom counter in FIG. 2 as viewed from the direction of arrow BB. [Figure 5]3 is a cross-sectional view of the seat member and bathroom counter in FIG. 2, seen from the direction of arrow CC. [Figure 6] 3 is a cross-sectional view of the bathroom counter in FIG. 2 as viewed from the direction of arrow DD. DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION

[0016] Hereinafter, embodiments will be described with reference to the drawings. In the drawings, like components are designated by like reference numerals, and detailed descriptions thereof will be omitted where appropriate. FIG. 1 is a perspective view showing a bathroom unit equipped with a bathroom counter according to an embodiment. As shown in FIG. 1, bathroom unit 1 includes seat member 10, bathroom counter 30, bathtub 90, floor portion 95, and wall portions 96a to 96f.

[0017] A floor section 95 is installed in the space next to the bathtub 90. The surface of the floor section 95 is waterproof to prevent water from leaking outside the bathroom 100. In this specification, the term "water" includes not only cold water but also heated hot water. The bathroom unit 1 may also be a shower room that does not have a bathtub 90.

[0018] As shown by the two-dot chain line in Figure 1, bathroom 100 is surrounded by walls 96a-96f. Walls 96a-96c are installed on the rim of bathtub 90. Walls 96d-96f are installed on the peripheral edge of floor 95. A door is attached to wall 96f via a door frame (not shown).

[0019] FIG. 2 is a front view of the seat member and the bathroom counter. 3 is a cross-sectional view of the seat member and bathroom counter in FIG. 2 as viewed from the direction of arrow AA. 4 is a cross-sectional view of the bathroom counter in FIG. 2 as viewed from the direction of arrow BB. 5 is a cross-sectional view of the seat member and bathroom counter in FIG. 2 as viewed from the direction of arrow CC. FIG. 6 is a cross-sectional view of the bathroom counter in FIG. 2 as viewed from the direction of arrow DD.

[0020] As shown in Figures 1 and 2, a seat 10 and a bathroom counter 30 are provided on wall 96d. Seat 10 is provided along wall 96d of bathroom 100. Seat 10 is located to the side of bathtub 90 and is formed in a horizontally elongated shape with its left-to-right dimension longer than its top-to-bottom dimension. In this specification, the terms "front," "back," "left," "right," "upper," and "lower" are used to describe the seat 10 from the perspective of a bather sitting on it with their back leaning against first section 40 (described below).

[0021] The seat member 10 is formed in a box shape that protrudes forward from the wall surface portion 96d. The upper surface 11 of the seat member 10 is flat, allowing a bather to sit on it. The upper surface 11 of the seat member 10 is also designed to accommodate a washbasin and detergents such as soap, body wash, and shampoo.

[0022] As shown in Figure 3, faucet main body 20 is housed inside seat member 10. Faucet main body 20 is located between the water supply source and hot water supply source and a shower (not shown) and water outlet 65 provided in bathroom 100. The pipes connecting the water supply source and hot water supply source to faucet main body 20 and the pipes connecting faucet main body 20 to the shower and water outlet 65 are disposed on the back side of wall surface portion 96d.

[0023] Faucet main body 20 has, for example, a solenoid valve, a control unit that controls the operation of the solenoid valve, a temperature adjustment unit, a flow rate adjustment unit, etc. Faucet main body 20 starts and stops the discharge of water from shower and water discharge unit 65, and adjusts the temperature and flow rate of hot and cold water, for example, in response to command signals sent from a remote control 97 provided on wall surface portion 96e.

[0024] Bathroom counter 30 is located above seat member 10 and is provided along wall portions 96c and 96d. Bathroom counter 30 has a first section 40 and a second section 50 connected to first section 40. In this example, bathroom counter 30 has a third section 60 connected to the left of first section 40. Third section 60 may be provided as needed and is not necessary.

[0025] The first section 40 is provided at a position overlapping the seating member 10 in the vertical direction. The first section 40 is formed in a horizontally elongated shape in which the left-right dimension is longer than the up-down dimension. The left-right dimension of the first section 40 is formed to correspond to the left-right dimension of the seating member 10. The first section 40 has a main body section 41 protruding from the wall surface section 96d and a back support section 42 provided at the tip side of the main body section 41.

[0026] The main body 41 extends in the left-right direction along the wall surface 96d. The main body 41 has a first upper surface 41a protruding from the wall surface 96d and a first lower surface 41c facing the first upper surface 41a in the up-down direction. The main body 41 is formed in a box shape protruding from the wall surface 96d.

[0027] As shown in Figures 3 to 5, the first top surface 41a of the main body 41 is flat and is positioned so as to overlap the seating member 10 in the vertical direction. That is, in a plan view, at least a portion of the first top surface 41a is located within the left-right width of the seating member 10. The first top surface 41a has a depth dimension D1 from the wall surface portion 96d to the tip 41a1. Items such as detergents or sponges can be placed on the first top surface 41a.

[0028] 3, ribs 41b are provided inside the main body 41. A plurality of ribs 41b are provided at intervals in the left-right direction inside the main body 41. The ribs 41b serve as reinforcing members that reinforce the main body 41.

[0029] The first lower surface 41c of the main body 41 forms the bottom surface of the main body 41. As shown in Fig. 3, the depth dimension D3 of the first lower surface 41c is greater than the depth dimension D1 of the first upper surface 41a. The depth dimension D3 is the dimension from the wall surface portion 96d to the tip 41c1 of the first lower surface 41c.

[0030] The back support portion 42 is located in front of the main body portion 41. The back support portion 42 is the portion that supports the back of a bather seated on the seat member 10. The back support portion 42 has a foam member 43 and a sheet 44 that covers the foam member 43. The foam member 43 is supported by the ribs 41b. The foam member 43 has cushioning properties and provides comfortable support for the bather's back. The sheet 44 may be made up of a single layer or multiple layers depending on the desired surface cushioning and design.

[0031] The sheet 44 is, for example, waterproof and water-repellent, and covers the outer surface of the foam 43. The sheet 44 has a support surface 45 that supports the back of a bather seated on the seat member 10. The support surface 45 is the surface of the back support portion 42 that is exposed inside the bathroom 100. The support surface 45 is the contact surface that comes into contact with the back of a bather seated on the seat member 10.

[0032] 3, the support surface 45 is inclined obliquely forward from the upper end 45a to the lower end 45b. That is, the support surface 45 is inclined obliquely forward as it extends downward from the first upper surface 41a of the main body portion 41.

[0033] As a result, the support surface 45 supports the bather's back in a state inclined diagonally backward from the waist to the shoulders. Therefore, when the bather sits on the seat member 10 and leans against the back support portion 42, pressure on the abdomen is suppressed, allowing the bather to relax.

[0034] Furthermore, the depth dimension D1 of the first upper surface 41a of the main body 41 is set to a dimension that allows the bather to rest their head against the wall surface 96d when leaning against the backrest 42. This allows the first section 40 to allow the bather to rest comfortably against the support surface 45.

[0035] The second portion 50 extends to the right from the first portion 40. The second portion 50 is formed in a horizontally elongated shape with its left-right dimension longer than its up-down dimension. The second portion 50 is continuous with the first portion 40. As shown in Figures 1 and 2, the second portion 50 extends, for example, to above the bathtub 90. However, the second portion 50 does not have to extend to above the bathtub 90. The second portion 50 has a main body portion 51 protruding from the wall portions 96c, 96d, and a front portion 52 provided at the tip side of the main body portion 51.

[0036] The main body 51 extends in the left-right direction along the wall surfaces 96c, 96d. The main body 51 has a second upper surface 51a protruding from the wall surfaces 96c, 96d and a second lower surface 51c facing the second upper surface 51a in the up-down direction. The main body 51 is formed in a box shape protruding from the wall surfaces 96c, 96d.

[0037] As shown in Figures 3 to 5, second top surface 51a of main body 51 is flat and connected to first top surface 41a in the left-right direction. As shown in Figure 5, tip 51a1 of second top surface 51a extends at an angle forward from the end of tip 41a1 of first top surface 41a, and extends in a straight line from between seat member 10 and bathtub 90 toward wall surface 96b. This improves the design of bathroom counter 30. Tip 51a1 of second top surface 51a may also be bent in an L-shape from tip 41a1 of first top surface 41a.

[0038] Second upper surface 51a has a depth dimension D2 from wall surface portions 96c, 96d to tip 51a1. Bathroom counter 30 has a depth dimension D1 of first upper surface 41a and a depth dimension D2 of second upper surface 51a that are different. Specifically, depth dimension D2 of second upper surface 51a is larger than depth dimension D1 of first upper surface 41a. This allows items such as large detergents or sponges to be placed on second upper surface 51a.

[0039] 5, the second upper surface 51a is located to the side of the seating member 10. This allows the bather to place or pick up items on the second upper surface 51a while seated on the seating member 10. The bather can also place their hands on the second portion 50 to move between the floor 95 and the bathtub 90.

[0040] 4, ribs 51b are provided inside the main body 51. A plurality of ribs 51b are provided at intervals in the left-right direction inside the main body 51. The ribs 51b serve as reinforcing members that reinforce the main body 51.

[0041] Second lower surface 51c of main body 51 forms the bottom surface of main body 51. As shown in FIG. 4, depth dimension D3 of second lower surface 51c is the same length as depth dimension D2 of second upper surface 51a. Also, as shown in FIG. 6, bathroom counter 30 has first lower surface 41c of first section 40 and second lower surface 51c of second section 50 with the same depth dimension D3. In other words, while the depth dimension of the upper surface of bathroom counter 30 varies in the left-right direction, the depth dimension of the lower surface is the same. This improves the design of bathroom counter 30.

[0042] The front surface portion 52 is located in front of the main body portion 51. The front surface portion 52 is connected to the back support portion 42 in the left-right direction. Similar to the back support portion 42, the front surface portion 52 has a foam body 53 and a sheet 54 that covers the foam body 53.

[0043] As shown in Figures 4 and 5, upright surface 55 of seat 54 extends vertically in the up-down direction. That is, as shown in Figures 3 and 5, on the front side of bathroom counter 30, inclined support surface 45 located above seat member 10 and vertical upright surface 55 extend continuously in the left-right direction. This improves both the usability and design of bathroom counter 30.

[0044] Thus, bathroom counter 30 has first upper surface 41a and second upper surface 51a, which have different depth dimensions. Depth dimension D1 of first upper surface 41a is smaller than depth dimension D2 of second upper surface 51a. This allows bathroom counter 30 to increase the space in front of first upper surface 41a. Therefore, even when bathroom counter 30 is installed in bathroom 100, the overall feeling of oppression in bathroom 100 can be reduced. Additionally, large bottles of body soap, bathtub cleaner, etc. can be placed on second upper surface 51a.

[0045] Furthermore, the support surface 45 located in front of the first upper surface 41a is inclined diagonally forward as it extends downward from the first upper surface 41a, allowing the bather seated on the seat member 10 to lean against the support surface 45 in a relaxed position.

[0046] Furthermore, bathroom counter 30 has first lower surface 41c and second lower surface 51c with the same depth dimension D3. As a result, as shown in FIG. 6, the lower ends of support surface 45 and standing surface 55 extend in a straight line in the left-right direction. Therefore, bathroom counter 30 has a clean and sleek appearance. Note that the fact that first lower surface 41c and second lower surface 51c have the same depth dimension D3 includes manufacturing tolerances. If the difference between depth dimension D3 of first lower surface 41c and depth dimension D3 of second lower surface 51c is, for example, between 0 mm and 10 mm, they are considered to have the same depth dimension D3.

[0047] Bathroom counter 30 may have third portion 60. Third portion 60 is connected to first portion 40 or second portion 50. Third portion 60 is provided on wall portions 96b and 96e adjacent to wall portions 96c and 96d on which first portion 40 and second portion 50 are provided. In this example, third portion 60 is provided on wall portion 96e.

[0048] The third section 60 is located to the left of the first section 40. The third section 60 is continuous with the first section 40. The third section 60 extends forward from the left end of the first section 40. As a result, as shown in FIG. 5, the bathroom counter 30 is formed in an L-shape when viewed from above in a plan view.

[0049] The third upper surface 61 of the third section 60 is flat and connected to the first upper surface 41a. Cleansing agents such as soap, body wash, and shampoo, as well as other items, can be placed on the third upper surface 61. The depth dimension of the third upper surface 61 may be the same as or different from that of the first upper surface 41a and the second upper surface 51a. The bather can place their hands on the third section 60 to sit on and lift off the seating member 10.

[0050] As shown in Figures 2 and 6, a water outlet 65 that discharges hot and cold water downward is provided on the third lower surface 62 of the third section 60. A bather can place a washbasin on the upper surface 11 of the seating member 10 and operate the remote control 97 to cause the water outlet 65 to discharge hot and cold water toward the washbasin. The third section 60 has a front surface 63 at the tip of the third upper surface 61 and the third lower surface 62. This front surface 63 has a structure similar to the front surface 52 of the second section 50. The front surface 63 may be inclined. For example, a user seated on the seating member 10 can lean their left upper arm against the front surface 63.

[0051] In the above-described embodiment, the case where the depth dimension D1 of the first upper surface 41a is smaller than the depth dimension D2 of the second upper surface 51a has been described as an example. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and for example, the depth dimension D2 of the second upper surface 51a may be smaller than the depth dimension D1 of the first upper surface 41a.

[0052] In the above-described embodiment, the second portion 50 is located away from the seating member 10 in a plan view. However, the present invention is not limited to this. For example, the boundary between the first portion 40 and the second portion 50 may overlap the seating member 10 in a plan view. In other words, a portion of the second portion 50 may be located directly above the seating member 10.

[0053] Embodiments may include the following features. (Configuration 1) A bathroom counter located above a seat member provided along the wall of the bathroom, a first upper surface protruding from the wall surface portion; a second upper surface connected to the first upper surface and protruding from the wall surface portion; a first lower surface facing the first upper surface in the up-down direction; a second lower surface connected to the first lower surface and facing the second upper surface in the up-down direction; and a depth dimension of the first upper surface and a depth dimension of the second upper surface are different, A bathroom counter characterized in that the depth dimension of the first lower surface is the same as the depth dimension of the second lower surface. (Configuration 2) The first upper surface is provided at a position overlapping the seat member in the vertical direction, The bathroom counter according to configuration 1, characterized in that the depth dimension of the first upper surface is smaller than the depth dimension of the second upper surface. (Configuration 3) A first portion is provided at a position overlapping the seat member in the vertical direction, The first portion is the first upper surface; a support surface located in front of the first upper surface to support a bather seated on the seat member; and A bathroom counter as described in configuration 1 or 2, characterized in that the support surface slopes diagonally forward as it extends downward from the first upper surface. (Configuration 4) further having a third upper surface connected to the first upper surface or the second upper surface, A bathroom counter described in any one of configurations 1 to 3, characterized in that the third upper surface is provided on a wall surface adjacent to the wall surface on which the first upper surface and the second upper surface are provided.

[0054] The above describes embodiments of the present invention. However, the present invention is not limited to these descriptions. Design modifications made by a person skilled in the art to the above-described embodiments are also within the scope of the present invention as long as they incorporate the features of the present invention. For example, the shape, dimensions, materials, and arrangement of each element of a bathroom counter are not limited to those illustrated and can be modified as appropriate. Furthermore, the elements of the above-described embodiments can be combined to the extent technically possible, and such combinations are also within the scope of the present invention as long as they incorporate the features of the present invention. [Explanation of symbols]

[0055] 1 bathroom unit 10 Seat member 11 Top side 20 Faucet body 30 Bathroom counter 40 Part 1 41 Main body 41a 1st top surface 41a1 Tip 41b Rib 41c 1st bottom surface 41c1 Tip 42 Backrest 43 Foam 44 seats 45 Support surface 45a top end 45b bottom end 50 Part 2 51 Main body 51a 2nd top surface 51a1 Tip 51b Rib 51c 2nd bottom surface 51c1 Tip 52 Front part 53 Foam 54 seats 55 Standing surface 60 Part 3 61 3rd top surface 62 3rd bottom surface 63 Front part 65 Water outlet 90 Bathtub 95 Floor 96a~96f Wall section 97 Remote Control 100 bathrooms

Claims

1. A bathroom counter located above a seat member provided along the wall of the bathroom, a first upper surface protruding from the wall surface portion; a second upper surface connected to the first upper surface and protruding from the wall surface portion; a first lower surface facing the first upper surface in the up-down direction; a second lower surface connected to the first lower surface and facing the second upper surface in the up-down direction; and a depth dimension of the first upper surface and a depth dimension of the second upper surface are different, A bathroom counter characterized in that the depth dimension of the first lower surface is the same as the depth dimension of the second lower surface.

2. The first upper surface is provided at a position overlapping the seat member in the vertical direction, 2. The bathroom counter according to claim 1, wherein the depth dimension of the first upper surface is smaller than the depth dimension of the second upper surface.

3. a first portion provided at a position overlapping the seat member in the vertical direction; The first portion is the first upper surface; a support surface located in front of the first upper surface and supporting a bather seated on the seat member; and The bathroom counter according to claim 1, wherein the support surface is inclined diagonally forward as it extends downward from the first upper surface.

4. further having a third upper surface connected to the first upper surface or the second upper surface, The bathroom counter according to claim 1, characterized in that the third upper surface is provided on a wall surface adjacent to the wall surface on which the first upper surface and the second upper surface are provided.

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