Bathroom

Abstract

To provide a bathroom capable of suppressing water discharged from a water discharge part from spreading on the whole surface of a lower counter.SOLUTION: A bathroom that includes a lower counter disposed in a wall surface part and a water discharge part disposed above the lower counter is such that: the lower counter has a body part disposed in a position separated from the wall surface part, and a drain part disposed between the body part and the wall surface part; the drain part is downward inclined toward the end of the drain part; the water discharge part has a water discharge port downward discharging water; and the water discharge port is overlapped on the drain part in the vertical direction.SELECTED DRAWING: Figure 2

Description

[Technical Field]

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

[0002] Bathrooms with counters on the walls are known (see, for example, Patent Document 1). The counters provide a place for placing items such as washbasins and for users to sit on. In such bathrooms, if a water outlet is provided above the counter, water can be discharged from the water outlet toward the washbasin placed on the counter, making it easy to use.

[0003] On the other hand, if the water outlet is installed above the counter, and the water is not collected in a washbasin, the water will spread across the entire surface of the counter. Therefore, for example, if a user is seated on the counter and water is discharged from the water outlet, the water will hit the user's buttocks. If the water is too cold or too hot, it may cause discomfort to the user. [Prior art documents] [Patent documents]

[0004] [Patent Document 1] Japanese Patent Application Laid-Open No. 2016-067624 Summary of the Invention [Problem to be solved by the invention]

[0005] The present invention has been made based on the recognition of such problems, and aims to provide a bathroom that can prevent water ejected from the water outlet from spreading over the entire surface of the lower counter. [Means for solving the problem]

[0006] The first invention is a bathroom comprising a lower counter provided on a wall surface and a water outlet provided above the lower counter, the lower counter having a main body provided at a position away from the wall surface and a drainage section provided between the main body and the wall surface, the drainage section sloping downward as it approaches the end of the drainage section, the water outlet having a water outlet that sprays water downward, and the water outlet overlapping the water drainage section in the vertical direction.

[0007] In this bathroom, the water outlet of the water discharge unit overlaps the drain unit in the vertical direction, so that water discharged from the water discharge unit drains down the drain unit without spreading across the main body. This prevents water from spreading across the entire lower counter. This prevents water from hitting the buttocks of a user sitting on the lower counter, and reduces discomfort to the user even if the water is too cold or too hot.

[0008] A second invention is a bathroom according to the first invention, wherein the drainage section is a groove recessed downward from the main body section.

[0009] According to this bathroom, the drain is a groove recessed downward from the main body, which prevents water flowing through the drain from flowing into the main body. Furthermore, since water in the main body is easily drained into the drain, it is difficult for water to accumulate in the main body. Therefore, even if water splashes on the main body, it is possible to prevent water from accumulating in the main body, which is less likely to cause discomfort to the user.

[0010] The third invention is a bathroom according to the first invention, further comprising an upper counter provided on the wall portion and positioned above the lower counter, and the water outlet portion is located inside the upper counter.

[0011] In this bathroom, the water discharge unit is located inside the upper counter, making it less visible to users and improving the design. Also, by locating the water discharge unit inside the upper counter, the water discharge unit is less likely to get dirty, improving cleanability. Furthermore, because the water discharged from the water discharge unit drains down the drain without spreading through the main body, making the water discharge unit less visible to users is less likely to cause discomfort.

[0012] A fourth invention is a bathroom according to the third invention, wherein the upper counter has a hole on its underside, and the spout overlaps with the hole in the vertical direction.

[0013] In this bathroom, the water outlet overlaps vertically with a hole in the underside of the upper counter, making it less visible to users and improving the design. Because the water ejected from the water outlet drains down the drain without spreading out over the main body, making the water outlet less visible to users is less likely to cause discomfort. [Effects of the Invention]

[0014] According to this aspect of the present invention, a bathroom can be provided that can prevent water ejected from the water outlet from spreading across the entire surface of the lower counter. [Brief explanation of the drawings]

[0015] [Figure 1] FIG. 1 is a perspective view showing a bathroom according to a first embodiment. [Figure 2] This is a front view showing the lower counter and upper counter of the bathroom in the first embodiment. [Figure 3] This is a side view showing the lower counter and upper counter of the bathroom in the first embodiment. [Figure 4] This is a plan view showing the lower counter of the bathroom in the first embodiment. [Figure 5] A cross-sectional view showing the upper counter of the bathroom in the first embodiment. [Figure 6]A front view showing the lower counter and upper counter of a bathroom in accordance with a first modified example of the first embodiment. [Figure 7] A front view showing the lower counter and upper counter of a bathroom in a second modified example of the first embodiment. [Figure 8] FIG. 10 is a perspective view showing a bathroom according to a second embodiment. [Figure 9] A front view showing the lower counter and upper counter of a bathroom in the second embodiment. [Figure 10] A side view showing the lower counter and upper counter of a bathroom in accordance with the second embodiment. 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.

[0017] (First embodiment) FIG. 1 is a perspective view showing a bathroom according to the first embodiment. FIG. 2 is a front view showing the lower counter and upper counter of the bathroom according to the first embodiment. FIG. 3 is a side view showing the lower counter and upper counter of the bathroom according to the first embodiment. FIG. 4 is a plan view showing the lower counter of the bathroom according to the first embodiment. FIG. 5 is a cross-sectional view showing an upper counter of a bathroom according to the first embodiment. FIG. 5 is a cross-sectional view taken along line VV in FIG. As shown in Figures 1 to 5, the bathroom 100 of the first embodiment comprises a lower counter 10, an upper counter 30, a water outlet 40, a bathtub 90, a floor 95, and wall surfaces 96a to 96f.

[0018] Floor 95 is installed in the space next to bathtub 90. The surface of floor 95 is waterproof to prevent water from leaking outside bathroom 100. In this specification, the term "water" includes not only cold water but also heated water. Bathroom 100 may also be a shower room that does not have a bathtub 90.

[0019] The bathroom 100 is surrounded by wall surfaces 96a to 96f. In Figure 1, the wall surfaces 96a to 96f are indicated by two-dot chain lines. The wall surfaces 96a to 96c are installed on the rim of the bathtub 90. The wall surfaces 96d to 96f are installed on the peripheral edge of the floor 95. The wall surfaces 96a and 96f form the front wall of the bathroom 100. The wall surfaces 96c and 96d form the rear wall of the bathroom 100. The wall surface 96b forms the right wall of the bathroom 100. The wall surface 96e forms the left wall of the bathroom 100. The wall surface 96a faces the wall surface 96c in the front-to-back direction. The wall surface 96f faces the wall surface 96d in the front-to-back direction. The wall surface portion 96b faces the wall surface portion 96e in the left-right direction. A door is attached to the wall surface portion 96f via a door attachment frame (not shown).

[0020] The lower counter 10 is provided on the wall surface portion 96d and the wall surface portion 96e. The lower counter 10 is located to the side of the bathtub 90. The lower counter 10 extends sideways along the wall surface portion 96d. The lower counter 10 is long in shape, with the left-to-right dimension being longer than the up-to-down dimension. In this specification, the front will be referred to as "front", the back as "rear", the left as "left", the right as "right", the top as "upper", and the bottom as "bottom" when viewed from a user sitting on the lower counter 10 with their back to the wall surface portion 96d.

[0021] In bathroom 100, lower counter 10 is in contact with wall surface 96d and wall surface 96e. In other words, lower counter 10 is provided in the corner formed by wall surface 96d and wall surface 96e. Lower counter 10 does not have to be provided in the corner. Lower counter 10 does not have to be in contact with either wall surface 96d or wall surface 96e.

[0022] The lower counter 10 has a main body 11, a drainage section 12, and a support section 13. The upper surface 11a of the main body 11 functions, for example, as a seating surface on which a user can sit. The upper surface 11a of the main body 11 functions as a placing surface on which items such as a washbasin, soap, body wash, and shampoo can be placed. The upper surface 11a of the main body 11 is, for example, a flat surface without any irregularities. The upper surface 11a of the main body 11 slopes downward from the front to the rear, for example.

[0023] The main body 11 is provided at a position away from the wall surface 96d and the wall surface 96e. The drainage section 12 is provided between the main body 11 and the wall surface 96d and between the main body 11 and the wall surface 96e. The drainage section 12 has a first drainage area 121 and a second drainage area 122. The first drainage area 121 is provided between the main body 11 and the wall surface 96d. The second drainage area 122 is provided between the main body 11 and the wall surface 96e.

[0024] It is sufficient that the main body 11 is provided at a position away from at least one of the wall surface 96d and the wall surface 96e. In other words, the main body 11 may be in contact with either the wall surface 96d or the wall surface 96e. When the main body 11 is in contact with the wall surface 96d, the drainage section 12 does not have the first drainage area 121. When the main body 11 is in contact with the wall surface 96e, the drainage section 12 does not have the second drainage area 122.

[0025] As shown in Figure 4, the drainage section 12 slopes downward toward the end of the drainage section 12. In Figure 4, the direction of the slope toward the end of the drainage section 12 is indicated by a solid arrow. The tip of the arrow is lower than the base of the arrow. The gradient of the slope toward the end of the drainage section 12 is, for example, 1 / 100.

[0026] More specifically, in bathroom 100, drainage section 12 has first end 12x, second end 12y, and middle section 12z. Middle section 12z is located midway along the flow path connecting first end 12x and second end 12y. First end 12x is the right end of first drainage area 121. Second end 12y is the front end of second drainage area 122. Middle section 12z is, for example, the portion where first drainage area 121 and second drainage area 122 intersect. Middle section 12z corresponds to the left end of first drainage area 121. Middle section 12z corresponds to the rear end of second drainage area 122. Drainage section 12 slopes downward from second end 12y toward middle section 12z, and slopes downward from middle section 12z toward first end 12x. That is, the drainage section 12 slopes downward from the second end 12y to the first end 12x. More specifically, the first drainage area 121 slopes downward from the middle portion 12z to the first end 12x. The second drainage area 122 slopes downward from the second end 12y to the middle portion 12z.

[0027] The drainage section 12 may be inclined downward from the first end 12x to the intermediate section 12z, and may be inclined downward from the intermediate section 12z to the second end 12y. That is, the drainage section 12 may be inclined downward from the first end 12x to the second end 12y. More specifically, the first drainage region 121 may be inclined downward from the first end 12x to the intermediate section 12z. The second drainage region 122 may be inclined downward from the intermediate section 12z to the second end 12y.

[0028] Furthermore, the drainage section 12 may be inclined downward from the intermediate section 12z toward the first end 12x, and may be inclined downward from the intermediate section 12z toward the second end 12y. That is, the drainage section 12 may be inclined downward from the intermediate section 12z toward each of the first end 12x and the second end 12y. More specifically, the first drainage area 121 may be inclined downward from the intermediate section 12z toward the first end 12x. The second drainage area 122 may be inclined downward from the intermediate section 12z toward the second end 12y. In this case, it is preferable that the intermediate section 12z overlaps with the water discharger 40 (water discharge port 41) in the up-down direction.

[0029] Here, the boundary between the drainage portion 12 and the wall surface portions 96d, 96e is defined as a first boundary B1, and the boundary between the drainage portion 12 and the main body portion 11 is defined as a second boundary B2. As shown in FIG. 4, the drainage portion 12 slopes downward from the first boundary B1 to the second boundary B2. In FIG. 4, the direction of the slope from the first boundary B1 to the second boundary B2 is indicated by a dashed arrow. The tip of the arrow is located lower than the base of the arrow. The gradient of the slope from the first boundary B1 to the second boundary B2 is, for example, 1 / 50. The drainage portion 12 does not have to slope downward from the first boundary B1 to the second boundary B2.

[0030] More specifically, in bathroom 100, first boundary B1 has a first boundary area B1a and a second boundary area B1b. First boundary area B1a is the boundary between first drainage area 121 and wall surface portion 96d. Second boundary area B1b is the boundary between second drainage area 122 and wall surface portion 96e. Second boundary B2 has a third boundary area B2a and a fourth boundary area B2b. Third boundary area B2a is the boundary between first drainage area 121 and main body portion 11. Fourth boundary area B2b is the boundary between second drainage area 122 and main body portion 11. First drainage area 121 slopes downward from first boundary area B1a to third boundary area B2a. Second drainage area 122 slopes downward from second boundary area B1b to fourth boundary area B2b. The drainage section 12 does not have to slope downward from the first boundary region B1a to the third boundary region B2a. The drainage section 12 does not have to slope downward from the second boundary region B1b to the fourth boundary region B2b.

[0031] In the bathroom 100, the drainage section 12 is a groove recessed downward from the main body section 11. The bottom surface 12a of the drainage section 12 is located lower than the top surface 11a of the main body section 11. The above-mentioned slope is provided on the bottom surface 12a of the drainage section 12. Also, in the bathroom 100, the drainage section 12 is adjacent to the wall surface section 96d and the wall surface section 96e.

[0032] The first end portion 12x has an inner end 12x1 and an outer end 12x2. The inner end 12x1 is the end portion on the inner side (the main body portion 11 side) of the first end portion 12x. The inner end 12x1 is the portion of the first end portion 12x that intersects with the second boundary B2. The outer end 12x2 is the end portion on the outer side (the wall surface portion 96d side) of the first end portion 12x. The outer end 12x2 is the portion of the first end portion 12x that intersects with the first boundary B1.

[0033] The second end 12y has an inner end 12y1 and an outer end 12y2. The inner end 12y1 is the end on the inner side (toward the main body portion 11) of the second end 12y. The inner end 12y1 is the portion of the second end 12y that intersects with the second boundary B2. The outer end 12y2 is the end on the outer side (toward the wall surface portion 96e) of the second end 12y. The outer end 12y2 is the portion of the second end 12y that intersects with the first boundary B1.

[0034] The depth Dx1 of the drainage portion 12 at the inner end 12x1 of the first end 12x is different from the depth Dx2 of the drainage portion 12 at the outer end 12x2 of the first end 12x. The depth Dx1 is expressed as the vertical length between the inner end 12x1 of the first end 12x and the upper end of the main body 11. The depth Dx2 is expressed as the vertical length between the outer end 12x2 of the first end 12x and the upper end of the main body 11. The depth Dx1 is, for example, not less than 10 mm and not more than 40 mm. The depth Dx2 is, for example, not less than 0 mm and not more than 20 mm. The difference between the depth Dx1 and the depth Dx2 is, for example, not less than 10 mm and not more than 20 mm.

[0035] Furthermore, the depth Dy1 of the drainage portion 12 at the inner end 12y1 of the second end 12y is different from the depth Dy2 of the drainage portion 12 at the outer end 12y2 of the second end 12y. The depth Dy1 is expressed as the vertical length between the inner end 12y1 of the second end 12y and the upper end of the main body 11. The depth Dy2 is expressed as the vertical length between the outer end 12y2 of the second end 12y and the upper end of the main body 11. The depth Dy1 is, for example, not less than 2 mm and not more than 32 mm. The depth Dy2 is, for example, not less than 0 mm and not more than 20 mm. The difference between the depth Dy1 and the depth Dy2 is, for example, not less than 2 mm and not more than 12 mm.

[0036] The support portion 13 is located below the main body portion 11 and the drainage portion 12. The support portion 13 supports the main body portion 11. In the bathroom 100, the support portion 13 is in contact with the wall surface portion 96d and the wall surface portion 96e. The main body portion 11 is fixed to the wall surface portion 96d and the wall surface portion 96e via the support portion 13. The support portion 13 does not have to be in contact with either the wall surface portion 96d or the wall surface portion 96e.

[0037] In the bathroom 100, the support portion 13 is box-shaped with an internal storage space. The support portion 13 houses the faucet main body 20. The faucet main body 20 is located downstream of the water supply source and hot water supply source and upstream of the shower (not shown) and water outlet 40 provided in the bathroom 100. The faucet main body 20 adjusts, for example, whether or not water is supplied from the water supply source and hot water supply source to the shower and water outlet 40, as well as the temperature and flow rate of the water supplied. The pipes connecting the water supply source and hot water supply source to the faucet main body 20 are arranged on the back side of the wall portion 96d. The pipes connecting the faucet main body 20 to the shower and water outlet 40 are also arranged on the back side of the wall portion 96d.

[0038] The faucet main body 20 has functional parts such as a solenoid valve, a temperature adjustment part, a flow rate adjustment part, and a control part. The solenoid valve switches on / off the supply of water from the cold water source and hot water source to the shower and water discharge part 40. The temperature adjustment part adjusts the temperature of the water being supplied. The flow rate adjustment part adjusts the flow rate of the water being supplied. The control part controls the operation of the solenoid valve, the temperature adjustment part, and the flow rate adjustment part, for example. The faucet main body 20 switches between a state in which water is discharged from the shower and water discharge part 40 and a state in which water is not discharged, and adjusts the temperature and flow rate of the water, for example, by operating the functional parts based on a command signal sent from the operation part 97.

[0039] Operation unit 97 accepts operation inputs from the user and transmits command signals corresponding to the operation inputs to faucet main body 20. In bathroom 100, operation unit 97 is provided on wall surface 96d. Operation unit 97 is, for example, a remote control.

[0040] The upper counter 30 is provided on the wall surface portion 96d and the wall surface portion 96e. The upper counter 30 is located above the lower counter 10. The upper counter 30 has a first counter portion 31 and a second counter portion 32. The first counter portion 31 extends in the left-right direction along the wall surface portion 96d. The second counter portion 32 extends in the front-rear direction along the wall surface portion 96e.

[0041] The first counter portion 31 has a first counter area 311 and a second counter area 312. The first counter area 311 is located above the lower counter 10. The second counter area 312 is located above the bathtub 90. The upper counter 30 does not have to have either the first counter portion 31 or the second counter portion 32. Furthermore, the first counter portion 31 does not have to have either the first counter area 311 or the second counter area 312.

[0042] The upper surface 31a of the first counter portion 31 and the upper surface 32a of the second counter portion 32 function as a placement surface on which items such as soap, body wash, and shampoo can be placed. The upper surface 31a of the first counter portion 31 and the upper surface 32a of the second counter portion 32 are, for example, flat surfaces without any irregularities. The upper surface 31a of the first counter portion 31, for example, slopes downward from the front to the rear. The upper surface 32a of the second counter portion 32 slopes downward from the right to the left, for example. The upper surface 31a of the first counter portion 31 has an upper surface 311a of the first counter area 311 and an upper surface 312a of the second counter area 312. The upper surface 311a of the first counter area 311 and the upper surface 312a of the second counter area 312 function as, for example, a placement surface. At least one of the upper surface 311a of the first counter area 311 and the upper surface 312a of the second counter area 312 does not have to function as a placing surface.

[0043] The upper counter 30 further has a backrest portion 36 provided in front of the first counter portion 31 and on the right side of the second counter portion 32. The portion of the backrest portion 36 located in front of the first counter area 311 is inclined so that it slopes rearward as it extends upward. The portion of the backrest portion 36 located to the right of the second counter portion 32 is inclined so that it slopes leftward as it extends upward. On the other hand, the portion of the backrest portion 36 located in front of the second counter area 312 is not inclined. The backrest portion 36 does not have to be inclined. The backrest portion 36 is provided as needed and can be omitted.

[0044] The water discharge section 40 is provided above the lower counter 10. The water discharge section 40 has a water outlet 41. The water outlet 41 discharges water downward. The water outlet 41 overlaps with the drainage section 12 in the vertical direction. In Figures 2 and 3, the water W discharged from the water outlet 41 is shown by a two-dot chain line. In Figure 4, the position where the water outlet 41 overlaps with the water outlet 41 in the vertical direction is shown by a two-dot chain line. It is sufficient for a portion of the water discharge outlet 41 to overlap with the drainage section 12 in the vertical direction, but it is preferable that the entire water discharge outlet 41 overlaps with the drainage section 12 in the vertical direction, as shown in Figure 4.

[0045] As shown in FIG. 4, in the bathroom 100, the water outlet 41 overlaps with the second drainage area 122 of the drainage section 12 in the vertical direction. More specifically, the water outlet 41 overlaps with the second end 12y of the drainage section 12 in the vertical direction. The water outlet 41 may also overlap with a portion of the second drainage area 122 other than the second end 12y in the vertical direction. The water outlet 41 may also overlap with the first drainage area 121 of the drainage section 12 in the vertical direction. In this case, the water outlet 41 may also overlap with the first end 12x of the drainage section 12 in the vertical direction, or with a portion of the first drainage area 121 other than the first end 12x. The water outlet 41 may also overlap with the portion (middle portion 12z) where the first drainage area 121 and the second drainage area 122 intersect in the vertical direction.

[0046] In the bathroom 100, the water spouting unit 40 is located inside the upper counter 30. More specifically, the water spouting unit 40 is located inside the second counter portion 32. As shown in FIG. 5, the upper counter 30 (second counter portion 32) has a hole 30h provided on the underside 30b. The water spout 41 overlaps with the hole 30h in the vertical direction. In the bathroom 100, the water spouting unit 41 passes through the hole 30h and extends downward below the hole 30h. The water spouting unit 40 does not have to be located inside the upper counter 30. The water spouting unit 40 may be provided separately from the upper counter 30. The water spouting unit 40 may be a handle-type faucet that does not have a mounting surface on which items can be placed.

[0047] The following describes the effects of the bathroom 100 according to the first embodiment. If the water discharger 40 is provided above the lower counter 10, and the water discharged from the water discharger 40 is not collected in a washbasin, the water will spread across the entire surface of the lower counter 10. For example, if water is discharged from the water discharger 40 while a user is seated on the lower counter 10, the water will hit the buttocks of the user seated on the lower counter 10. If the water is too cold or too hot, it may cause discomfort to the user.

[0048] In contrast, in bathroom 100, water outlet 41 of water discharger 40 overlaps with drainage section 12 in the vertical direction, so that water discharged from water discharger 40 drains down drainage section 12 without spreading across main body 11. This prevents water discharged from water discharger 40 from spreading across the entire surface of lower counter 10. This prevents water from hitting the buttocks of a user seated on lower counter 10, and prevents the user from feeling uncomfortable even if the water is too cold or too hot.

[0049] Furthermore, in bathroom 100, drainage section 12 is a groove recessed downward from main body section 11, which prevents water flowing through drainage section 12 from flowing into main body section 11. Furthermore, water in main body section 11 is easily drained into drainage section 12, making it difficult for water to accumulate in main body section 11. Therefore, even if water splashes on main body section 11, it is possible to prevent water from accumulating in main body section 11, making it less likely to cause discomfort to the user.

[0050] Furthermore, in bathroom 100, by positioning water discharge portion 40 inside upper counter 30, it becomes difficult for users to see water discharge portion 40, improving the design. Furthermore, by positioning water discharge portion 40 inside upper counter 30, water discharge portion 40 becomes less likely to get dirty, improving cleanability. Furthermore, because water discharged from water discharge portion 40 does not spread over main body 11 but drains down drain portion 12, making water discharge portion 40 difficult for users to see is less likely to cause discomfort to users.

[0051] Furthermore, in bathroom 100, water outlet 41 overlaps vertically with hole 30h provided on underside 30b of upper counter 30, making water outlet 41 less visible to users and improving design. Because water ejected from water outlet 40 drains down drainage part 12 without spreading out over main body 11, making water outlet 41 less visible to users is less likely to cause discomfort.

[0052] (First Modification) FIG. 6 is a front view showing a lower counter and an upper counter of a bathroom according to a first modified example of the first embodiment. As shown in Figure 6, bathroom 100A according to the first variant of the first embodiment is the same as bathroom 100 according to the first embodiment, except that the drainage section 12 of the lower counter 10 is different.

[0053] In bathroom 100A, drain section 12 is also a groove recessed downward from main body section 11. In bathroom 100A, lower counter 10 has step section 14. Step section 14 is located between wall surface 96d and drain section 12 and between wall surface 96e and drain section 12. In other words, in bathroom 100A, drain section 12 is not adjacent to wall surface 96d and wall surface 96e. The upper surface 14a of step section 14 is located above the bottom surface 12a of drain section 12. The upper surface 14a of step section 14 is located, for example, at the same height as the upper surface 11a of main body section 11. The upper surface 14a of step section 14 may be located below the upper surface 11a of main body section 11, or may be located above the upper surface 11a of main body section 11.

[0054] Bathroom 100A according to the first variant of the first embodiment can also achieve the same effects as bathroom 100 according to the first embodiment.

[0055] (Second Modification) FIG. 7 is a front view showing a lower counter and an upper counter of a bathroom according to a second modified example of the first embodiment. As shown in Figure 6, bathroom 100B according to the second variant of the first embodiment is the same as bathroom 100 according to the first embodiment, except that the drainage section 12 of the lower counter 10 is different.

[0056] In bathroom 100B, drain section 12 is not a groove recessed downward from main body section 11. In bathroom 100B, lower counter 10 has protrusion 15. Protrusion 15 is located between main body section 11 and drain section 12. Protrusion 15 protrudes upward from the upper surface 11a of main body section 11 (bottom surface 12a of drain section 12). Drain section 12 is located between wall surface section 96d and protrusion 15, and between wall surface section 96e and protrusion 15. Protrusion 15 functions as a dike to prevent water flowing through drain section 12 from flowing into main body section 11. In bathroom 100B, bottom surface 12a of drain section 12 is located at the same height as upper surface 11a of main body section 11. Bottom surface 12a of drain section 12 may be located lower than upper surface 11a of main body section 11, or may be located higher than bottom surface 12a of drain section 12.

[0057] Bathroom 100B according to the second variant of the first embodiment can also achieve the same effects as bathroom 100 according to the first embodiment.

[0058] (Second embodiment) FIG. 8 is a perspective view showing a bathroom according to the second embodiment. FIG. 9 is a front view showing the lower counter and upper counter of the bathroom according to the second embodiment. FIG. 10 is a side view showing the lower counter and upper counter of the bathroom according to the second embodiment. As shown in Figures 8 to 10, the bathroom 200 of the second embodiment is the same as the bathroom 100 of the first embodiment, except that the upper counter 30 and operating unit 97 are different.

[0059] In bathroom 200, the second counter portion 32 of the upper counter 30 is provided separately from the first counter portion 31. The second counter portion 32 is separate from the first counter portion 31. As in bathroom 100, a backrest portion 36 is provided on the front side of the first counter portion 31. On the other hand, no backrest portion 36 is provided on the right side of the second counter portion 32. An operating unit 97 is provided on the right side of the second counter portion 32. The water outlet portion 40 is located inside the second counter portion 32. The upper surface 32a of the second counter portion 32 functions as a placement surface on which items can be placed. In bathroom 200, the second counter portion 32 is a so-called counter washbasin.

[0060] The bathroom 200 of the second embodiment can also achieve the same effects as the bathroom 100 of the first embodiment.

[0061] Embodiments may include the following features.

[0062] (Configuration 1) A lower counter installed on the wall, A water discharge unit provided above the lower counter; Equipped with The lower counter is a main body portion provided at a position spaced apart from the wall portion; a drainage portion provided between the main body portion and the wall surface portion; and The drainage portion slopes downward toward an end of the drainage portion, The water discharger has a water discharge port that discharges water downward, In a bathroom, the water outlet overlaps with the drainage section in the vertical direction.

[0063] (Configuration 2) A bathroom as described in configuration 1, wherein the drainage section is a groove recessed downward from the main body section.

[0064] (Configuration 3) An upper counter is provided on the wall surface portion and positioned above the lower counter, A bathroom as described in configuration 1 or 2, wherein the water outlet is located inside the upper counter.

[0065] (Configuration 4) the upper counter has a hole in its underside; A bathroom as described in configuration 3, wherein the spout overlaps with the hole in the vertical direction.

[0066] As described above, according to the embodiment, a bathroom floor is provided that can prevent water ejected from the water outlet from spreading across the entire surface of the lower counter.

[0067] The above describes the 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 included 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 in a bathroom are not limited to those illustrated and can be modified as appropriate. Furthermore, the elements of each of the above-described embodiments can be combined to the extent technically possible, and such combinations are also included within the scope of the present invention as long as they include the features of the present invention. [Explanation of symbols]

[0068] 10: Lower counter 11: Main body 11a:Top surface 12: Drainage section 12a: Bottom 12x: 1st end 12x1: Inner edge 12x2: outer edge 12y: 2nd end 12y1: Inner edge 12y2: Outer edge 12z: Middle part 121: 1st drainage area 122:Second drainage area 13: Support part 14: Step 14a:Top surface 15:Protrusion 20: Faucet body 30: Upper counter 30b: Bottom surface 30h: Hole 31: First counter area 31a:Top surface 311: First counter area 311a:Top surface 312: Second counter area 312a:Top surface 32: Second counter area 32a:Top surface 36: Backrest 40: Water outlet 41: Water outlet 90: Bathtub 95: Floor part 96a~96f: Wall section 97:Operation section 100, 100A, 100B, 200: Bathroom B1: 1st boundary B1a: 1st boundary area B1b:Second boundary area B2:Second boundary B2a: Third boundary area B2b: 4th boundary area W:Water

Claims

1. A lower counter installed on the wall, A water discharge unit provided above the lower counter; Equipped with The lower counter is a main body portion provided at a position spaced apart from the wall portion; a drainage portion provided between the main body portion and the wall surface portion; and The drainage portion slopes downward toward an end of the drainage portion, The water discharger has a water discharge port that discharges water downward, In a bathroom, the water outlet overlaps with the drainage section in the vertical direction.

2. The bathroom according to claim 1, wherein the drainage portion is a groove recessed downward from the main body portion.

3. An upper counter is provided on the wall surface portion and positioned above the lower counter, The bathroom of claim 1, wherein the water outlet is located inside the upper counter.

4. the upper counter has a hole in its underside; The bathroom of claim 3, wherein the spout overlaps with the hole in the vertical direction.

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