Bathroom counter

Abstract

To provide a bathroom counter capable of achieving both design property and draining property.SOLUTION: A bathroom counter to be disposed in a wall surface part of a bathroom includes 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 bathroom counter is such that: the drain part is downward inclined toward the end of the drain part; a first boundary as a boundary between the drain part and the wall surface part is horizontal; and a second boundary as a boundary between the drain part and the body part is downward inclined toward the end of the drain part; and the drain part is downward inclined from the first boundary to the second boundary.SELECTED DRAWING: Figure 4

Description

[Technical Field]

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

[0002] Counters that are installed on the wall of a bathroom are known (for example, Patent Document 1). In such counters, a drainage section can be installed between the main body, where items are placed or where a user sits, and the bathroom wall to prevent water from remaining. However, if the drainage section is tilted to improve drainage, the counter appears to be tilted relative to the wall, which reduces the design. [Prior art documents] [Patent documents]

[0003] [Patent Document 1] Japanese Patent Application Laid-Open No. 2016-067624 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 counter that is both aesthetically pleasing and has good drainage properties. [Means for solving the problem]

[0005] The first invention is a bathroom counter that is installed on a wall surface of a bathroom, and comprises a main body portion that is installed at a position away from the wall surface, and a drain portion that is installed between the main body portion and the wall surface, wherein the drain portion slopes downward as it approaches the end of the drain portion, a first boundary that is the boundary between the drain portion and the wall surface is horizontal, and a second boundary that is the boundary between the drain portion and the main body portion slopes downward as it approaches the end of the drain portion, and the drain portion slopes downward as it approaches from the first boundary to the second boundary.

[0006] This bathroom counter features a drain section between the main body and the wall section that slopes downward toward the edge, allowing water that spills onto the counter to be easily drained from the drain section without tilting the top surface of the main body. Furthermore, because the drain section slopes downward from the first boundary toward the second boundary, water can flow from the wall section toward the main body section within the drain section. Furthermore, because the second boundary slopes downward toward the edge of the drain section, while the first boundary is horizontal, the bathroom counter does not appear to be tilted relative to the wall section. This achieves both aesthetic appeal and drainage performance.

[0007] A second invention is a bathroom counter according to the first invention, wherein the drainage portion is a groove recessed downward from the main body portion.

[0008] According to this bathroom counter, the drain is a groove recessed downward from the main body, which prevents water from flowing through the drain into the main body. Furthermore, water in the main body is easily drained into the drain, making it 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.

[0009] The third invention is a bathroom counter according to the first invention, wherein the drain section has two end portions and an intermediate portion located midway along the flow path connecting the two end portions, and the drain section slopes downward from one of the two end portions toward the intermediate portion, and slopes downward from the intermediate portion toward the other of the two end portions.

[0010] This bathroom counter allows water to flow in one direction by sloping the drain downward from one of the two ends to the middle, and then sloping downward from the middle to the other of the two ends, which makes it easier for water to collect inside the drain and drain out.

[0011] A fourth invention is a bathroom counter according to the first invention, wherein the drain section has two end portions and an intermediate portion located midway along the flow path connecting the two end portions, and the drain section slopes downward as it moves from the intermediate portion toward one of the two end portions, and slopes downward as it moves from the intermediate portion toward the other of the two end portions.

[0012] This bathroom counter allows water to flow in two directions by sloping the drain downward from the middle to one of the two ends and then sloping downward from the middle to the other of the two ends, which helps to shorten the time it takes for water to be discharged from the drain.

[0013] The fifth invention is a bathroom counter that, in any one of the first to fourth inventions, is provided at a corner formed by two of the wall portions, the main body portion is provided at a position away from the two wall portions, and the drain portion has a first drain area provided between the main body portion and one of the two wall portions, and a second drain area provided between the main body portion and the other of the two wall portions.

[0014] According to this bathroom counter, the bathroom counter is installed at a corner formed by two wall surfaces, allowing the bathroom counter to be fixed to the two wall surfaces. This improves the strength of the bathroom counter compared to when the bathroom counter is fixed to a single wall surface. Furthermore, gaps are less likely to form between the counter and the wall surfaces, improving the design. Furthermore, since the drainage section has a first drainage area and a second drainage area, water flows into the drainage section more easily, improving drainage performance compared to when only the first drainage area or the second drainage area is included. [Effects of the Invention]

[0015] According to an aspect of the present invention, a bathroom counter that combines design and drainage performance can be provided. [Brief explanation of the drawings]

[0016] [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 lower counter of the bathroom in the first embodiment. [Figure 6] A cross-sectional view showing the lower counter of the bathroom in the first embodiment. [Figure 7] A cross-sectional view showing the lower counter of the bathroom in the first embodiment. [Figure 8] A cross-sectional view showing the lower counter of the bathroom in the first embodiment. [Figure 9] 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 10] A front view showing the lower counter and upper counter of a bathroom in a second modified example of the first embodiment. [Figure 11] A plan view showing the lower counter of the bathroom in the second embodiment. [Figure 12] A plan view showing the lower counter of the bathroom in the third embodiment. [Figure 13] A plan view showing the lower counter of the bathroom in the fourth embodiment. DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION

[0017] 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.

[0018] (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. As shown in Figures 1 to 4, 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.

[0019] Lower counter 10 and upper counter 30 are bathroom counters installed on wall portions 96d, 96e of bathroom 100. In the following, lower counter 10 will be used as an example of a bathroom counter, but the configuration of lower counter 10 may also be applied to upper counter 30. In other words, the bathroom counter may be either lower counter 10 or upper counter 30.

[0020] 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.

[0021] 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).

[0022] 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.

[0023] 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.

[0024] 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.

[0025] 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.

[0026] 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.

[0027] 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.

[0028] 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.

[0029] 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.

[0030] 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.

[0031] 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.

[0032] 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.

[0033] 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.

[0034] 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.

[0035] The second counter portion 32 may be provided separately from the first counter portion 31. In other words, the second counter portion 32 may be separated from the first counter portion 31. Also, the backrest portion 36 may not be provided on the right side of the second counter portion 32. An operating unit 97 may be provided on the right side of the second counter portion 32. The second counter portion 32 may be a so-called counter flush.

[0036] The water outlet 40 is provided above the lower counter 10. The water outlet 40 has a water spout 41. The water outlet 41 spouts water downward. The water outlet 41 overlaps with the drainage section 12, for example, in the vertical direction. In Figures 2 and 3, the water W ejected from the water outlet 41 is shown by a two-dot chain line. In Figure 4, the position where it overlaps with the water outlet 41 in the vertical direction is shown by a two-dot chain line. It is preferable that a portion of the water outlet 41 overlaps with the drainage section 12 in the vertical direction, and it is more preferable that the entire water outlet 41 overlaps with the drainage section 12 in the vertical direction, as shown in Figure 4. The water outlet 41 does not have to overlap with the drainage section 12, for example, in the vertical direction.

[0037] In bathroom 100, water spouting unit 40 is located inside upper counter 30. More specifically, water spouting unit 40 is located inside second counter portion 32. Water spouting unit 40 does not have to be located inside upper counter 30. Water spouting unit 40 may be provided separately from upper counter 30. Water spouting unit 40 may be a handle-type faucet that does not have a mounting surface on which items can be placed.

[0038] The drainage section 12 of the lower counter 10 will be described in more detail below. 5 to 8 are cross-sectional views showing the lower counter of the bathroom according to the first embodiment. FIG. 5 is a cross-sectional view taken along line VV shown in FIG. FIG. 6 is a cross-sectional view taken along line VI-VI in FIG. FIG. 7 is a cross-sectional view taken along line VII-VII shown in FIG. FIG. 8 is a cross-sectional view taken along line VIII-VIII in FIG. As shown in Figures 4 to 8, 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 located 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.

[0039] 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.

[0040] 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.

[0041] 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.

[0042] As shown in FIG. 4, the boundary between the drainage section 12 and the wall surface portions 96d and 96e is defined as a first boundary B1, and the boundary between the drainage section 12 and the main body portion 11 is defined as a second boundary B2. The first boundary B1 is horizontal. In this specification, for example, a state in which the angle with respect to the horizontal plane is ±0.3 degrees or less is defined as "horizontal." The second boundary B2 slopes downward toward the end of the drainage section 12. The drainage section 12 also slopes downward from the first boundary B1 toward 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.

[0043] 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. As shown in FIG. 5, first boundary area B1a is horizontal in the left-right direction. As shown in FIG. 7, second boundary area B1b is horizontal in the front-to-back direction.

[0044] The second boundary B2 has a third boundary region B2a and a fourth boundary region B2b. The third boundary region B2a is the boundary between the first drainage region 121 and the main body 11. The fourth boundary region B2b is the boundary between the second drainage region 122 and the main body 11. As shown in FIG. 6, the third boundary region B2a slopes downward in the left-right direction from the middle portion 12z toward the first end portion 12x. As shown in FIG. 8, the fourth boundary region B2b slopes downward in the front-rear direction from the second end portion 12y toward the middle portion 12z.

[0045] 8, the first drainage area 121 slopes downward from the first boundary area B1a to the third boundary area B2a. As shown in FIG. 6, the second drainage area 122 slopes downward from the second boundary area B1b to the fourth boundary area B2b.

[0046] 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.

[0047] 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.

[0048] 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.

[0049] 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.

[0050] 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.

[0051] The following describes the effects of the bathroom counter (lower counter 10) of the bathroom 100 according to the first embodiment. In a bathroom counter (lower counter 10), it is possible to provide drainage section 12 between main body 11 and bathroom wall sections 96d, 96e to prevent water from remaining on main body 11, where items are placed or a user sits. However, if drainage section 12 is tilted to improve drainage, the bathroom counter (lower counter 10) appears to be tilted relative to wall sections 96d, 96e, which creates a problem of diminished design aesthetics.

[0052] In contrast, the bathroom counter (lower counter 10) of the bathroom 100 according to the first embodiment includes a drainage section 12 between the main body 11 and the wall sections 96d and 96e that slopes downward toward the end. This allows water that splashes on the bathroom counter (lower counter 10) to be easily drained from the drainage section 12, even without tilting the top surface 11a of the main body 11. Furthermore, because the drainage section 12 slopes downward from the first boundary B1 toward the second boundary B2, water can flow from the wall sections 96d and 96e toward the main body 11 within the drainage section 12. Furthermore, because the second boundary B2 slopes downward toward the end of the drainage section 12, while the first boundary B1 is horizontal, the bathroom counter (lower counter 10) does not appear to be tilted relative to the wall sections 96d and 96e. This achieves both aesthetic appeal and drainage performance.

[0053] Furthermore, in the bathroom counter (lower counter 10) of the bathroom 100 according to the first embodiment, the drainage section 12 is a groove recessed downward from the main body section 11, which prevents water flowing through the drainage section 12 from flowing into the main body section 11. Furthermore, because water in the main body section 11 is easily drained into the drainage section 12, water is less likely to accumulate in the main body section 11. Therefore, even if water splashes on the main body section 11, it is possible to prevent water from accumulating in the main body section 11, which is less likely to cause discomfort to the user.

[0054] Furthermore, in the bathroom counter (lower counter 10) of the bathroom 100 according to the first embodiment, the drainage section 12 slopes downward from one of the two ends (second end 12y) to the middle section 12z, and slopes downward from the middle section 12z to the other of the two ends (first end 12x), allowing water to flow in one direction. This makes it easier for water to collect inside the drainage section 12 and for water to be discharged from the drainage section 12.

[0055] Furthermore, in the bathroom counter (lower counter 10) of the bathroom 100 according to the first embodiment, the bathroom counter (lower counter 10) is located at a corner formed by two wall surfaces 96d, 96e, allowing the bathroom counter (lower counter 10) to be fixed to the two wall surfaces 96d, 96e. This improves the strength of the bathroom counter (lower counter 10) compared to fixing the bathroom counter (lower counter 10) to a single wall surface (wall surface 96d or wall surface 96e). Furthermore, gaps are less likely to form between the bathroom counter (lower counter 10) and the wall surface 96d or wall surface 96e, improving the design. Furthermore, since the drainage section 12 has the first drainage area 121 and the second drainage area 122, water flows more easily into the drainage section 12 compared to when only the first drainage area 121 or the second drainage area 122 is included, improving drainage performance.

[0056] (First Modification) FIG. 9 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 9, 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.

[0057] 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.

[0058] The bathroom counter (lower counter 10) in bathroom 100A according to the first variant of the first embodiment can also provide the same effects as the bathroom counter (lower counter 10) in bathroom 100 according to the first embodiment.

[0059] (Second Modification) FIG. 10 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 10, 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.

[0060] 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.

[0061] The bathroom counter (lower counter 10) of bathroom 100B according to the second variant of the first embodiment can also provide the same effects as the bathroom counter (lower counter 10) of bathroom 100 according to the first embodiment.

[0062] (Second embodiment) FIG. 11 is a plan view showing the lower counter of the bathroom according to the second embodiment. As shown in Figure 11, the bathroom 200 of the second embodiment is the same as the bathroom 100 of the first embodiment, except that a lower counter 10A is provided instead of the lower counter 10.

[0063] The lower counter 10A is located at a corner formed by the wall surface portion 96d and the wall surface portion 96e. The drainage portion 12 has a first drainage area 121 and a second drainage area 122. The drainage portion 12 slopes downward from the middle portion 12z toward the first end 12x and slopes downward from the middle portion 12z toward the second end 12y. In other words, the drainage portion 12 slopes downward from the middle portion 12z toward both the first end 12x and the second end 12y. More specifically, the first drainage area 121 slopes downward from the middle portion 12z toward the first end 12x. The second drainage area 122 slopes downward from the middle portion 12z toward the second end 12y.

[0064] In the lower counter 10A, the first boundary area B1a and the second boundary area B1b are both horizontal. The third boundary area B2a slopes downward from the middle portion 12z toward the first end portion 12x. The fourth boundary area B2b slopes downward from the middle portion 12z toward the second end portion 12y. The first drainage area 121 slopes downward from the first boundary area B1a toward the third boundary area B2a. The second drainage area 122 slopes downward from the second boundary area B1b toward the fourth boundary area B2b.

[0065] In addition, in bathroom 200, water discharge port 41 of water discharger 40 is located at a position that overlaps with middle portion 12z in the vertical direction. In Figure 11, the position that overlaps with water discharge port 41 in the vertical direction is indicated by a two-dot chain line.

[0066] The bathroom counter (lower counter 10A) of bathroom 200 according to the second embodiment can also provide the same effects as the bathroom counter (lower counter 10) of bathroom 100 according to the first embodiment.

[0067] In addition, in the bathroom counter (lower counter 10A) of the bathroom 200 according to the second embodiment, the drainage section 12 slopes downward from the middle section 12z toward one of the two ends (first end 12x) and slopes downward from the middle section 12z toward the other of the two ends (second end 12y), allowing water to flow in two directions. This makes it easier to shorten the time it takes for water to be drained from the drainage section 12.

[0068] (Third embodiment) FIG. 12 is a plan view showing the lower counter of the bathroom according to the third embodiment. As shown in Figure 12, the bathroom 300 of the third embodiment is the same as the bathroom 100 of the first embodiment, except that a lower counter 10B is provided instead of the lower counter 10.

[0069] The lower counter 10B is provided on the wall surface portion 96d. The drainage portion 12 has a first drainage area 121 but does not have a second drainage area 122. The drainage portion 12 slopes downward from the second end portion 12y toward the middle portion 12z, and slopes downward from the middle portion 12z toward the first end portion 12x. In other words, the drainage portion 12 slopes downward from the second end portion 12y toward the first end portion 12x. The middle portion 12z is located in the first drainage area 121.

[0070] In the lower counter 10B, the first boundary region B1a is horizontal. The third boundary region B2a slopes downward from the second end 12y toward the middle portion 12z. The third boundary region B2a slopes downward from the middle portion 12z toward the first end 12x.

[0071] In addition, in bathroom 300, water discharge port 41 of water discharger 40 is located at a position that overlaps with second end 12y in the vertical direction. In Figure 12, the position that overlaps with water discharge port 41 in the vertical direction is indicated by a two-dot chain line.

[0072] The bathroom counter (lower counter 10B) of bathroom 300 according to the third embodiment can also provide the same effects as the bathroom counter (lower counter 10) of bathroom 100 according to the first embodiment.

[0073] (Fourth embodiment) FIG. 13 is a plan view showing the lower counter of the 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 that a lower counter 10C is provided instead of the lower counter 10.

[0074] The lower counter 10C is provided on the wall surface portion 96d. The drainage portion 12 has a first drainage area 121 but does not have a second drainage area 122. The drainage portion 12 slopes downward from the middle portion 12z toward the second end portion 12y, and slopes downward from the middle portion 12z toward the first end portion 12x. In other words, the drainage portion 12 slopes downward from the middle portion 12z toward each of the first end portion 12x and the second end portion 12y.

[0075] In the lower counter 10C, the first boundary region B1a is horizontal. The third boundary region B2a slopes downward from the middle portion 12z toward the second end 12y. The third boundary region B2a slopes downward from the middle portion 12z toward the first end 12x.

[0076] In addition, in bathroom 400, water discharge port 41 of water discharger 40 is provided at a position overlapping with middle portion 12z in the vertical direction. In Figure 13, the position overlapping with water discharge port 41 in the vertical direction is indicated by a two-dot chain line.

[0077] The bathroom counter (lower counter 10C) of bathroom 400 according to the fourth embodiment can also provide the same effects as the bathroom counter (lower counter 10) of bathroom 100 according to the first embodiment.

[0078] Furthermore, in the bathroom counter (lower counter 10C) of bathroom 400 according to the fourth embodiment, drainage section 12 slopes downward from middle section 12z toward one of the two ends (first end 12x) and slopes downward from middle section 12z toward the other of the two ends (second end 12y), allowing water to flow in two directions. This makes it easier to shorten the time it takes for water to be drained from drainage section 12.

[0079] In the above example, the case where drain section 12 is provided in lower counter 10 has been described, but a drain section equivalent to the above-mentioned drain section 12 may also be provided in upper counter 30. Furthermore, if the above-mentioned drain section 12 is provided in lower counter 10, upper counter 30 may not be provided. Similarly, if a drain section equivalent to the above-mentioned drain section 12 is provided in upper counter 30, lower counter 10 may not be provided.

[0080] Embodiments may include the following features.

[0081] (Configuration 1) A bathroom counter installed on the wall of a bathroom, 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; Equipped with The drainage portion slopes downward toward an end of the drainage portion, a first boundary between the drainage portion and the wall portion is horizontal; a second boundary between the drainage portion and the main body portion inclined downward toward an end of the drainage portion; A bathroom counter, wherein the drain portion slopes downward from the first boundary to the second boundary.

[0082] (Configuration 2) A bathroom counter according to configuration 1, wherein the drainage portion is a groove recessed downward from the main body portion.

[0083] (Configuration 3) The drainage section is Two ends; an intermediate portion located midway along the flow path connecting the two end portions; and The drainage section is The tapered portion is inclined downward from one of the two ends toward the middle portion, A bathroom counter according to configuration 1 or 2, which slopes downward from the middle portion toward the other of the two ends.

[0084] (Configuration 4) The drainage section is Two ends; an intermediate portion located midway along the flow path connecting the two end portions; and The drainage section is The tapered portion slopes downward from the middle portion toward one of the two ends, A bathroom counter according to configuration 1 or 2, which slopes downward from the middle portion toward the other of the two ends.

[0085] (Configuration 5) provided at a corner formed by the two wall portions, The main body is provided at a position spaced apart from the two wall surfaces, The drainage section is a first drainage area provided between the main body portion and one of the two wall portions; a second drainage area provided between the main body portion and the other of the two wall portions; 5. The bathroom counter according to any one of configurations 1 to 4, comprising:

[0086] As described above, according to the embodiment, a bathroom counter that combines design and drainage performance is provided.

[0087] 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]

[0088] 10, 10A, 10B, 10C: 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 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:Bed 96a~96f: Wall face 97: Operation Department 100, 100A, 100B, 200, 300, 400: Bathroom B1: The First Realm B1a: The First Realm B1b: Second Realm B2: The Second Realm B2a: The Third Realm B2b: The 4th Realm W: Water

Claims

1. A bathroom counter installed on the wall of a bathroom, 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; Equipped with The drainage portion slopes downward toward an end of the drainage portion, a first boundary between the drainage portion and the wall portion is horizontal; a second boundary between the drainage portion and the main body portion inclined downward toward an end of the drainage portion; A bathroom counter, wherein the drain portion slopes downward from the first boundary toward the second boundary.

2. The bathroom counter of claim 1 , wherein the drain portion is a groove recessed downward from the main body portion.

3. The drainage section is Two ends; an intermediate portion located midway along the flow path connecting the two end portions; and The drainage section is The intermediate portion is inclined downward from one of the two ends, The bathroom counter of claim 1 , wherein the counter slopes downward from the middle portion toward the other of the two ends.

4. The drainage section is Two ends; an intermediate portion located midway along the flow path connecting the two end portions; and The drainage section is a downward slope from the middle portion toward one of the two ends, 2. The bathroom counter of claim 1, wherein the counter slopes downward from the middle portion toward the other of the two ends.

5. provided at a corner formed by the two wall portions, the main body portion is provided at a position spaced apart from the two wall portions, The drainage section is a first drainage area provided between the main body portion and one of the two wall portions; a second drainage area provided between the main body portion and the other of the two wall portions; The bathroom counter according to any one of claims 1 to 4, comprising:

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