Bathroom

Abstract

To provide a bathroom that enables improving design, cleanability, and the degree of freedom in arrangement of an operation part.SOLUTION: A bathroom comprises: a lower counter provided on a wall surface; an upper counter provided on the wall surface and located above the lower counter; a water discharge port provided on the upper counter for discharging water; a faucet body for supplying water to the water discharge port; and an operation part for operating the faucet body. The faucet body is provided inside the lower counter, and the operation part is provided on the wall surface.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 are known that have a water discharge unit inside a counter installed on the bathroom wall, and an operating unit for operating the water discharge on the counter (for example, Patent Document 1). In such bathrooms, if a temperature regulator that adjusts the temperature of the water discharged from the water discharge unit, a flow rate regulator that adjusts the water flow rate, and a flow path switcher that switches the flow path are installed inside the counter, the counter becomes larger and the design may be compromised. Furthermore, installing the operating unit on the counter may create unevenness on the counter, making it difficult to clean and reducing the flexibility in arranging the operating unit. [Prior art documents] [Patent documents]

[0003] [Patent Document 1] Japanese Patent Application Laid-Open No. 2006-288505 Summary of the Invention [Problem to be solved by the invention]

[0004] The present invention has been made based on the recognition of such problems, and aims to provide a bathroom that can improve design, cleaning ease, and freedom of arrangement of operating parts. [Means for solving the problem]

[0005] The first invention is a bathroom comprising a lower counter mounted on a wall surface, an upper counter mounted on the wall surface and positioned above the lower counter, a spout mounted on the upper counter for discharging water, a faucet main body for supplying water to the spout, and an operating unit for operating the faucet main body, wherein the faucet main body is mounted inside the lower counter and the operating unit is mounted on the wall surface.

[0006] In this bathroom, the faucet main body is installed inside the lower counter, which prevents the upper counter from becoming large. This improves the design. Furthermore, installing the faucet main body inside the lower counter improves maintainability compared to, for example, installing the faucet main body in the bathtub. Furthermore, installing the operating unit on the wall surface reduces the unevenness of the upper counter compared to installing the operating unit on the upper counter. This improves cleanability. Furthermore, installing the operating unit on the wall surface improves the freedom of placement of the operating unit compared to installing the operating unit on the upper counter.

[0007] The second invention is a bathroom according to the first invention, further comprising a bathtub, wherein the upper counter has a first counter area located above the lower counter and a second counter area located above the bathtub.

[0008] In this bathroom, the upper counter has a first counter area and a second counter area, allowing more items to be placed on the upper counter. Furthermore, the second counter area located above the bathtub can be used as a handrail, improving usability.

[0009] A third invention is a bathroom according to the first invention, wherein the operating unit is located above the lower counter.

[0010] In this bathroom, the operating unit is located above the lower counter, making it easier for the user to operate the operating unit compared to, for example, when the operating unit is located below the lower counter.

[0011] A fourth invention is a bathroom according to the third invention, wherein the operating unit is provided on the same wall surface as the upper counter and is located above the upper counter.

[0012] According to this bathroom, when the operating unit is installed on the same wall as the upper counter, the operating unit is located above the upper counter, making it easier for the user to operate the operating unit compared to, for example, when the operating unit is located below the upper counter.

[0013] A fifth invention is a bathroom according to the third invention, wherein the operating unit is provided on the same wall surface as the upper counter and does not overlap with the upper counter in the vertical direction.

[0014] In this bathroom, when the operating unit is installed on the same wall as the upper counter, the operating unit does not overlap with the upper counter in the vertical direction, making it easier for the user to operate the operating unit compared to, for example, when the operating unit is located below the upper counter.

[0015] A sixth invention is a bathroom according to the third invention, wherein the operating unit is provided on a wall surface different from the upper counter.

[0016] In this bathroom, the operating unit is provided on a wall surface different from the upper counter, making it easier for users to operate the operating unit compared to, for example, when the operating unit is located below the upper counter.

[0017] The seventh invention is a bathroom in which, in any one of the first to sixth inventions, the bathroom further comprises wiring that electrically connects the faucet main body and the operating unit, the wiring being located on the back side of the wall portion.

[0018] In this bathroom, the wiring is located on the back side of the wall, so there is no need to provide a structure for running the wiring on the front side of the wall (i.e., inside the bathroom), which improves the design.

[0019] The eighth invention is a bathroom according to any one of the first to sixth inventions, further comprising a pipe connecting the faucet main body and the spout, the pipe being located on the back side of the wall portion.

[0020] In this bathroom, the duct is located on the back side of the wall, so there is no need to provide a structure for passing the duct on the front side of the wall (i.e., inside the bathroom), which improves the design. [Effects of the Invention]

[0021] According to the aspects of the present invention, a bathroom can be provided that allows for improved design, ease of cleaning, and freedom in the placement of operating parts. [Brief explanation of the drawings]

[0022] [Figure 1] FIG. 1 is a perspective view showing a bathroom according to a first embodiment. [Figure 2] FIG. 1 is a front view showing a bathroom according to the first embodiment. [Figure 3] FIG. 2 is a side view showing the bathroom according to the first embodiment. [Figure 4] FIG. 2 is a block diagram showing a part of a bathroom according to the first embodiment. [Figure 5] FIG. 10 is a perspective view showing a bathroom according to a first modified example of the first embodiment. [Figure 6] FIG. 10 is a perspective view showing a bathroom according to a second modified example of the first embodiment. [Figure 7] FIG. 10 is a perspective view showing a bathroom according to a second embodiment. [Figure 8] FIG. 10 is a perspective view showing a bathroom according to a first modified example of the second embodiment. [Figure 9] FIG. 10 is a perspective view showing a bathroom according to a second modified example of the second embodiment. [Figure 10]FIG. 10 is a perspective view showing a bathroom according to a third embodiment. [Figure 11] FIG. 11 is a perspective view showing a bathroom according to a first modified example of the third embodiment. [Figure 12] FIG. 10 is a perspective view showing a bathroom according to a second modified example of the third embodiment. [Figure 13] FIG. 10 is a perspective view showing a bathroom according to a fourth embodiment. [Figure 14] FIG. 13 is a perspective view showing a bathroom according to a first modified example of the fourth embodiment. [Figure 15] FIG. 13 is a perspective view showing a bathroom according to a second modified example of the fourth embodiment. DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION

[0023] 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.

[0024] (First embodiment) FIG. 1 is a perspective view showing a bathroom according to the first embodiment. FIG. 2 is a front view showing the bathroom according to the first embodiment. FIG. 3 is a side view showing the bathroom according to the first embodiment. As shown in Figures 1 to 3, 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.

[0025] 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.

[0026] 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).

[0027] 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.

[0028] 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.

[0029] 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.

[0030] 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.

[0031] 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.

[0032] The drainage section 12 is inclined downward toward the end of the drainage section 12. The gradient of the inclination toward the end of the drainage section 12 is, for example, 1 / 100.

[0033] 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.

[0034] 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.

[0035] In the bathroom 100, the support portion 13 is box-shaped with an internal storage space. The faucet main body 20 is housed within the support portion 13. The faucet main body 20 supplies water to the water outlet 40 (spout). The faucet main body 20 is located downstream of the water supply source and hot water supply source and upstream of the water outlet 40 and other components 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 water outlet 40, as well as the temperature and flow rate of the water supplied. Pipes (not shown) 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. Pipes 70a-70d connecting the faucet main body 20 to the water outlet 40 and other components are arranged on the back side of the wall portion 96d. The faucet main body 20 will be described later.

[0036] The operation unit 97 receives operation input from the user and transmits a command signal corresponding to the operation input to the faucet main body 20. In other words, the operation unit 97 is provided for operating the faucet main body 20. The operation unit 97 is, for example, a remote control.

[0037] 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-to-back direction along the wall surface portion 96e. The first counter portion 31 is horizontally elongated, with the left-to-right dimension being longer than the top-to-bottom dimension. The second counter portion 32 is horizontally elongated, with the front-to-back dimension being longer than the top-to-bottom dimension.

[0038] 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.

[0039] 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.

[0040] 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.

[0041] In the bathroom 100, the operating unit 97 is provided on the wall surface 96e. In other words, the operating unit 97 is provided on the same wall surface as the upper counter 30 (second counter portion 32). The operating unit 97 is also located above the lower counter 10. The operating unit 97 is located above the upper counter 30 (second counter portion 32).

[0042] The water spouting unit 40 is provided on the upper counter 30. More specifically, the water spouting unit 40 is located inside the upper counter 30. In the bathroom 100, the water spouting unit 40 is located inside the second counter portion 32. The water spouting unit 40 may also be located inside the first counter portion 31.

[0043] The water discharge unit 40 has a water outlet 41 and a shower connection unit 42. The water outlet 41 discharges water downward. The water outlet 41 is a so-called faucet. The water outlet 41 is located, for example, above the lower counter 10. The water outlet 41 overlaps with the drain unit 12 in the vertical direction, for example. In Figures 2 and 3, the water W discharged from the water outlet 41 is shown by a two-dot chain line. The shower connection unit 42 is connected to a hand shower (not shown).

[0044] Additionally, bathroom 100 is provided with an overhead shower 80 and an overhead pillar 85 on the ceiling. The overhead shower 80 sprays water downward in a shower-like manner. The overhead pillar 85 sprays water downward in a pillar-like manner. The overhead shower 80 and overhead pillar 85 are provided as needed and can be omitted.

[0045] The faucet main body 20 will be described in more detail below. FIG. 4 is a block diagram showing a part of the bathroom according to the first embodiment. As shown in FIG. 4, the faucet main body 20 has a temperature adjusting section 21, a flow rate adjusting section 22, a flow path switching section 23, and a control section 24.

[0046] Temperature adjustment unit 21 adjusts the temperature of water. Temperature adjustment unit 21 adjusts the temperature of water, for example, by mixing water supplied from water supply source WS1 and hot water supplied from hot water supply source WS2. Temperature adjustment unit 21 includes, for example, a thermistor and a motor.

[0047] The flow rate adjustment unit 22 adjusts the flow rate of water. The flow rate adjustment unit 22 includes, for example, a motor. In the example of FIG. 4, the flow rate adjustment unit 22 is provided downstream of the temperature adjustment unit 21. The flow rate adjustment unit 22 may also be provided upstream of the temperature adjustment unit 21. Furthermore, the temperature adjustment unit 21 and the flow rate adjustment unit 22 may be integrated.

[0048] The flow path switching unit 23 switches the flow paths. The flow path switching unit 23 includes, for example, a plurality of solenoid valves. The flow path switching unit 23 starts and stops the water discharge from the water discharge unit 40 (the water discharge port 41 and the shower connection unit 42), the overhead shower 80, and the overhead pillar 85 by opening and closing each solenoid valve. In the example of FIG. 4, the flow path switching unit 23 is provided downstream of the flow rate adjustment unit 22. The flow path switching unit 23 may be provided upstream of the temperature adjustment unit 21. The flow path switching unit 23 may be provided between the temperature adjustment unit 21 and the flow rate adjustment unit 22. Note that if the only destination for water supply is the water discharge port 41, a single solenoid valve may be provided instead of the flow path switching unit 23.

[0049] Pipe 70a connects the faucet main body 20 (flow path switching unit 23) and the spout 41. Pipe 70b connects the faucet main body 20 (flow path switching unit 23) and the shower connection unit 42. Pipe 70c connects the faucet main body 20 (flow path switching unit 23) and the overhead shower 80. Pipe 70d connects the faucet main body 20 (flow path switching unit 23) and the overhead pillar 85. As shown in FIG. 3, pipes 70a-70d are located on the back side of wall surface 96d. Pipes 70a-70d may also be located on the back side of wall surface 96e. Pipes 70a-70d may also be located on the back side of wall surface 96d and the back side of wall surface 96e. Pipes 70a and 70b may be integrated. Furthermore, the pipes 70c and 70d may be integrated.

[0050] The control unit 24 is electrically connected to the temperature adjustment unit 21, the flow rate adjustment unit 22, and the flow path switching unit 23. The control unit 24 controls the operation of the temperature adjustment unit 21, the flow rate adjustment unit 22, and the flow path switching unit 23.

[0051] The wiring 75 electrically connects the faucet main body 20 (controller 24) and the operating unit 97. As shown in FIG. 3, the wiring 75 is located on the back side of the wall surface 96d. The wiring 75 may also be located on the back side of the wall surface 96e. The wiring 75 may also be located on the back side of the wall surface 96d and the back side of the wall surface 96e.

[0052] In the example of FIG. 4, the control unit 24 is electrically connected to the operation unit 97 via a communication box 98. In other words, in the example of FIG. 4, the communication box 98 is provided on the wiring 75. Electrical devices used in the vicinity of the bathroom 100, such as a remote control, lighting devices, and a heating and ventilation fan device, are electrically connected to the communication box 98. The communication box 98 has a main board that supplies power to these electrical devices. The communication box 98 is provided, for example, outside the bathroom 100. The communication box 98 is provided, for example, in the ceiling of the bathroom 100. The communication box 98 is provided as needed and can be omitted.

[0053] The following describes the effects of the bathroom 100 according to the first embodiment. If the temperature adjustment unit 21, flow rate adjustment unit 22, flow path switching unit 23, etc. are provided inside the upper counter 30, the upper counter 30 may become larger and the design may be impaired. Furthermore, if the operation unit 97 is provided on the upper counter 30, unevenness may be created on the upper counter 30, which may make it difficult to clean and may reduce the freedom of arrangement of the operation unit 97.

[0054] In contrast, in bathroom 100, faucet main body 20 is provided inside lower counter 10, which prevents upper counter 30 from becoming larger. This improves design. Furthermore, providing faucet main body 20 inside lower counter 10 improves maintainability compared to, for example, providing faucet main body 20 in bathtub 90. Furthermore, providing operating unit 97 on a wall surface (e.g., wall surface 96e, etc.) reduces the unevenness of upper counter 30 compared to providing operating unit 97 on upper counter 30. This improves cleanability. Furthermore, providing operating unit 97 on a wall surface (e.g., wall surface 96e, etc.) allows for greater freedom in placement of operating unit 97 compared to providing operating unit 97 on upper counter 30.

[0055] In addition, in bathroom 100, upper counter 30 has first counter area 311 and second counter area 312, allowing more items to be placed on upper counter 30. Also, second counter area 312, located above bathtub 90, can be used as a handrail, improving usability.

[0056] In addition, in the bathroom 100, the operating unit 97 is located above the lower counter 10, making it easier for the user to operate the operating unit 97 than if, for example, the operating unit 97 were located below the lower counter 10.

[0057] In addition, in the bathroom 100, when the operating unit 97 is provided on the same wall surface as the upper counter 30, the operating unit 97 is located above the upper counter 30, making it easier for the user to operate the operating unit 97 than, for example, when the operating unit 97 is located below the upper counter 30.

[0058] Furthermore, in bathroom 100, since wiring 75 is located on the back side of wall portion 96d, there is no need to provide a structure for passing wiring 75 on the front side of wall portion 96d (i.e., inside bathroom 100), which improves the design.

[0059] Furthermore, in bathroom 100, since pipe 70a is located on the back side of wall portion 96d, there is no need to provide a structure for passing pipes 70a-70d on the front side of wall portion 96d (i.e., inside bathroom 100), which improves the design.

[0060] (First Modification) FIG. 5 is a perspective view showing a bathroom according to a first modified example of the first embodiment. As shown in Figure 5, 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 position of the operating unit 97 is different.

[0061] In bathroom 100A, the operation unit 97 is provided on wall portion 96d. In other words, in bathroom 100A, the operation unit 97 is provided on the same wall portion as the upper counter 30 (first counter portion 31). The operation unit 97 is located above the first counter portion 31. The operation unit 97 is located above the first counter area 311.

[0062] 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.

[0063] (Second Modification) FIG. 6 is a perspective view showing 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 position of the operating unit 97 is different.

[0064] In bathroom 100B, the operating unit 97 is provided on the wall surface 96e. In other words, in bathroom 100B, the operating unit 97 is provided on the same wall surface as the upper counter 30 (second counter portion 32). The operating unit 97 is located in front of the second counter portion 32. In other words, the operating unit 97 does not overlap with the second counter portion 32 in the vertical direction.

[0065] In addition, in bathroom 100B, the operating unit 97 is located at the same height as the second counter portion 32. In other words, the operating unit 97 overlaps with the second counter portion 32 in the front-to-back direction. The operating unit 97 may also be located at a different height than the second counter portion 32. In other words, the operating unit 97 does not have to overlap with the second counter portion 32 in the front-to-back direction. In other words, the operating unit 97 may be located above the second counter portion 32, or below the second counter portion 32.

[0066] 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.

[0067] In addition, in bathroom 100B, when the operating unit 97 is installed on the same wall as the upper counter 30, the operating unit 97 does not overlap with the upper counter 30 in the vertical direction, making it easier for the user to operate the operating unit 97 compared to, for example, when the operating unit 97 is located below the upper counter 30.

[0068] (Second embodiment) FIG. 7 is a perspective view showing a bathroom according to the second embodiment. As shown in Figure 7, the bathroom 200 of the second embodiment is the same as the bathroom 100 of the first embodiment, except for the shape of the upper counter 30 and the position of the operating unit 97.

[0069] In bathroom 200, upper counter 30 has first counter portion 31 and does not have second counter portion 32. First counter portion 31 has first counter area 311 and second counter area 312. Water outlet 40 (water outlet 41) is provided in first counter area 311.

[0070] In bathroom 200, operating unit 97 is provided on wall portion 96d. That is, in bathroom 200, operating unit 97 is provided on the same wall portion as upper counter 30 (first counter portion 31). Operating unit 97 is located above upper counter 30 (first counter portion 31).

[0071] The bathroom 200 of the second embodiment can also achieve the same effects as the bathroom 100 of the first embodiment.

[0072] (First Modification) FIG. 8 is a perspective view showing a bathroom according to a first modified example of the second embodiment. As shown in Figure 8, bathroom 200A according to the first variant of the second embodiment is the same as bathroom 200 according to the second embodiment, except that the position of the operating unit 97 is different.

[0073] In bathroom 200A, the operating unit 97 is provided on wall portion 96d. In other words, in bathroom 200A, the operating unit 97 is provided on the same wall portion as the upper counter 30 (first counter portion 31). The operating unit 97 is located to the left of the first counter portion 31. In other words, the operating unit 97 does not overlap with the first counter portion 31 in the vertical direction.

[0074] In addition, in bathroom 200A, the operating unit 97 is located at the same height as the first counter portion 31. In other words, the operating unit 97 overlaps with the first counter portion 31 in the left-right direction. The operating unit 97 may also be located at a different height than the first counter portion 31. In other words, the operating unit 97 does not have to overlap with the first counter portion 31 in the left-right direction. In other words, the operating unit 97 may be located above the first counter portion 31, or below the first counter portion 31.

[0075] The bathroom 200A according to the first variant of the second embodiment can also achieve the same effects as the bathroom 100 according to the first embodiment.

[0076] In addition, in bathroom 200A, when the operating unit 97 is installed on the same wall surface as the upper counter 30, the operating unit 97 does not overlap with the upper counter 30 in the vertical direction, making it easier for the user to operate the operating unit 97 compared to, for example, when the operating unit 97 is located below the upper counter 30.

[0077] (Second Modification) FIG. 9 is a perspective view showing a bathroom according to a second modified example of the second embodiment. As shown in Figure 9, bathroom 200B according to the second variant of the second embodiment is the same as bathroom 200 according to the second embodiment, except that the position of the operating unit 97 is different.

[0078] In bathroom 200B, operating unit 97 is provided on wall portion 96e. In other words, in bathroom 200B, operating unit 97 is provided on a wall portion different from upper counter 30 (first counter portion 31).

[0079] In bathroom 200B, the operating unit 97 is located at the same height as the first counter portion 31. The operating unit 97 may also be located at a different height than the first counter portion 31. In other words, the operating unit 97 may be located above the first counter portion 31, or below the first counter portion 31.

[0080] The bathroom 200B according to the second variant of the second embodiment can also achieve the same effects as the bathroom 100 according to the first embodiment.

[0081] In addition, in bathroom 200B, the operating unit 97 is provided on a wall surface different from the upper counter 30, making it easier for users to operate the operating unit 97 than if, for example, the operating unit 97 were located below the upper counter 30.

[0082] (Third embodiment) FIG. 10 is a perspective view showing a bathroom according to the third embodiment. As shown in Figure 10, the bathroom 300 of the third embodiment is the same as the bathroom 100 of the first embodiment, except for the shape of the upper counter 30 and the position of the operating unit 97.

[0083] In the bathroom 300, the upper counter 30 has a first counter portion 31 but does not have a second counter portion 32. The first counter portion 31 has a first counter area 311 but does not have a second counter area 312. The water outlet 40 (water outlet 41) is provided in the first counter area 311.

[0084] In bathroom 300, the operating unit 97 is provided on wall portion 96d. In other words, in bathroom 300, the operating unit 97 is provided on the same wall portion as upper counter 30 (first counter portion 31). The operating unit 97 is located above upper counter 30 (first counter portion 31).

[0085] The bathroom 300 of the third embodiment can also achieve the same effects as the bathroom 100 of the first embodiment.

[0086] (First Modification) FIG. 11 is a perspective view showing a bathroom according to a first modified example of the third embodiment. As shown in Figure 11, bathroom 300A according to the first variant of the third embodiment is the same as bathroom 300 according to the third embodiment, except that the position of the operating unit 97 is different.

[0087] In bathroom 300A, the operating unit 97 is provided on wall portion 96d. In other words, in bathroom 300A, the operating unit 97 is provided on the same wall portion as the upper counter 30 (first counter portion 31). The operating unit 97 is located to the left of the first counter portion 31. In other words, the operating unit 97 does not overlap with the first counter portion 31 in the vertical direction.

[0088] In addition, in bathroom 300A, the operating unit 97 is located at the same height as the first counter portion 31. In other words, the operating unit 97 overlaps with the first counter portion 31 in the left-right direction. The operating unit 97 may also be located at a different height than the first counter portion 31. In other words, the operating unit 97 does not have to overlap with the first counter portion 31 in the left-right direction. In other words, the operating unit 97 may be located above the first counter portion 31, or below the first counter portion 31.

[0089] Bathroom 300A according to the first variant of the third embodiment can also achieve the same effects as bathroom 100 according to the first embodiment.

[0090] In addition, in bathroom 300A, when the operating unit 97 is installed on the same wall as the upper counter 30, the operating unit 97 does not overlap with the upper counter 30 in the vertical direction, making it easier for the user to operate the operating unit 97 compared to, for example, when the operating unit 97 is located below the upper counter 30.

[0091] (Second Modification) FIG. 12 is a perspective view showing a bathroom according to a second modified example of the third embodiment. As shown in Figure 12, bathroom 300B according to the second variant of the third embodiment is the same as bathroom 300 according to the third embodiment, except that the position of the operating unit 97 is different.

[0092] In bathroom 300B, operating unit 97 is provided on wall portion 96e. In other words, in bathroom 300B, operating unit 97 is provided on a wall portion different from upper counter 30 (first counter portion 31).

[0093] In bathroom 300B, the operating unit 97 is located at the same height as the first counter portion 31. The operating unit 97 may also be located at a different height than the first counter portion 31. In other words, the operating unit 97 may be located above the first counter portion 31, or below the first counter portion 31.

[0094] Bathroom 300B according to the second variant of the third embodiment can also achieve the same effects as bathroom 100 according to the first embodiment.

[0095] In addition, in bathroom 300B, the operating unit 97 is provided on a wall surface different from the upper counter 30, making it easier for the user to operate the operating unit 97 than if, for example, the operating unit 97 were located below the upper counter 30.

[0096] (Fourth embodiment) FIG. 13 is a perspective view showing a bathroom according to the fourth embodiment. As shown in Figure 13, the bathroom 400 of the fourth embodiment is the same as the bathroom 100 of the first embodiment, except for the shape of the upper counter 30 and the position of the operating unit 97.

[0097] In bathroom 400, upper counter 30 has second counter portion 32 and does not have first counter portion 31. Water discharge portion 40 (water discharge port 41) is provided in second counter portion 32.

[0098] In bathroom 400, the operating unit 97 is provided on the wall surface 96e. That is, in bathroom 300, the operating unit 97 is provided on the same wall surface as the upper counter 30 (second counter portion 32). The operating unit 97 is located above the upper counter 30 (second counter portion 32).

[0099] The bathroom 400 of the fourth embodiment can also achieve the same effects as the bathroom 100 of the first embodiment.

[0100] (First Modification) FIG. 14 is a perspective view showing a bathroom according to a first modified example of the fourth embodiment. As shown in Figure 14, bathroom 400A according to the first variant of the fourth embodiment is the same as bathroom 400 according to the fourth embodiment, except that the position of the operating unit 97 is different.

[0101] In bathroom 400A, the operating unit 97 is provided on the wall surface 96e. In other words, in bathroom 400A, the operating unit 97 is provided on the same wall surface as the upper counter 30 (second counter portion 32). The operating unit 97 is located in front of the second counter portion 32. In other words, the operating unit 97 does not overlap with the second counter portion 32 in the vertical direction.

[0102] In bathroom 400A, the operating unit 97 is located at the same height as the second counter portion 32. In other words, the operating unit 97 overlaps with the second counter portion 32 in the front-to-back direction. The operating unit 97 may also be located at a different height than the second counter portion 32. In other words, the operating unit 97 does not have to overlap with the second counter portion 32 in the front-to-back direction. In other words, the operating unit 97 may be located above the second counter portion 32, or below the second counter portion 32.

[0103] Bathroom 400A according to the first variant of the fourth embodiment can also achieve the same effects as bathroom 100 according to the first embodiment.

[0104] In addition, in bathroom 400A, when the operating unit 97 is installed on the same wall as the upper counter 30, the operating unit 97 does not overlap with the upper counter 30 in the vertical direction, making it easier for the user to operate the operating unit 97 compared to, for example, when the operating unit 97 is located below the upper counter 30.

[0105] (Second Modification) FIG. 15 is a perspective view showing a bathroom according to a second modified example of the fourth embodiment. As shown in Figure 15, bathroom 400B according to the second variant of the fourth embodiment is the same as bathroom 400 according to the fourth embodiment, except that the position of the operating unit 97 is different.

[0106] In bathroom 400B, operating unit 97 is provided on wall surface 96d. In other words, in bathroom 400B, operating unit 97 is provided on a wall surface different from upper counter 30 (second counter portion 32).

[0107] In bathroom 400B, the operating unit 97 is located at the same height as the second counter portion 32. The operating unit 97 may also be located at a different height than the second counter portion 32. In other words, the operating unit 97 may be located above the second counter portion 32, or below the second counter portion 32.

[0108] Bathroom 400B according to the second variant of the fourth embodiment can also achieve the same effects as bathroom 100 according to the first embodiment.

[0109] In addition, in bathroom 400B, the operating unit 97 is provided on a wall surface different from the upper counter 30, making it easier for the user to operate the operating unit 97 than if, for example, the operating unit 97 were located below the upper counter 30.

[0110] Embodiments may include the following features.

[0111] (Configuration 1) A lower counter installed on the wall, an upper counter provided on the wall surface portion and positioned above the lower counter; a water outlet provided on the upper counter for discharging water; a faucet body that supplies water to the spout; an operating unit for operating the faucet main body; Equipped with The faucet main body is provided inside the lower counter, The operating unit is provided on the wall surface of the bathroom.

[0112] (Configuration 2) It also has a bathtub, The upper counter is a first counter area located above the lower counter; a second counter area located above the bathtub; 10. The bathroom of claim 1,

[0113] (Configuration 3) A bathroom as described in configuration 1 or 2, wherein the operating unit is located above the lower counter.

[0114] (Configuration 4) A bathroom as described in configuration 3, wherein the operating unit is provided on the same wall surface as the upper counter and is located above the upper counter.

[0115] (Configuration 5) A bathroom as described in configuration 3, wherein the operating unit is provided on the same wall surface as the upper counter and does not overlap with the upper counter in the vertical direction.

[0116] (Configuration 6) A bathroom as described in configuration 3, wherein the operating unit is provided on a wall surface different from the upper counter.

[0117] (Configuration 7) Further provided is a wiring electrically connecting the faucet main body and the operating unit, The bathroom according to any one of configurations 1 to 6, wherein the wiring is located on the back side of the wall portion.

[0118] (Configuration 8) Further provided is a pipe connecting the faucet main body and the water outlet, The bathroom according to any one of configurations 1 to 7, wherein the pipeline is located on the back side of the wall portion.

[0119] As described above, according to the embodiment, a bathroom floor is provided that can improve design, cleaning ease, and freedom of arrangement of operating parts.

[0120] 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]

[0121] 10: Lower counter 11: Main body 11a:Top surface 12: Drainage section 12a: Bottom 121: 1st drainage area 122:Second drainage area 13: Support part 20: Faucet body 21: Temperature adjustment section 22:Flow rate adjustment part 23: Flow path switching section 24: Control unit 30: Upper counter 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 42: Shower connection 70a~70d: Pipeline 75: Wiring 80: Overhead shower 85: Overhead pillar 90: Bathtub 95: Floor part 96a~96f: Wall section 97:Operation section 98: Communication Box 100, 100A, 100B, 200, 200A, 200B, 300, 300A, 300B, 400, 400A, 400B: Bathroom W:Water WS1: Water supply source WS2: Hot water source

Claims

1. A lower counter installed on the wall, an upper counter provided on the wall surface portion and positioned above the lower counter; a water outlet provided on the upper counter for discharging water; a faucet body that supplies water to the spout; an operating unit for operating the faucet main body; Equipped with The faucet main body is provided inside the lower counter, The operating unit is provided on the wall surface of the bathroom.

2. It also has a bathtub, The upper counter is a first counter area located above the lower counter; a second counter area located above the bathtub; The bathroom of claim 1 .

3. The bathroom of claim 1, wherein the operating unit is located above the lower counter.

4. The bathroom of claim 3, wherein the operating unit is provided on the same wall surface as the upper counter and is located above the upper counter.

5. The bathroom of claim 3, wherein the operating unit is provided on the same wall surface as the upper counter and does not overlap with the upper counter in the vertical direction.

6. The bathroom according to claim 3, wherein the operating unit is provided on a wall surface different from the upper counter.

7. Further provided is a wiring electrically connecting the faucet main body and the operating unit, A bathroom according to any one of claims 1 to 6, wherein the wiring is located on the back side of the wall portion.

8. Further provided is a pipe connecting the faucet main body and the water outlet, A bathroom as described in any one of claims 1 to 6, wherein the pipe is located on the back side of the wall portion.

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