Counter for bathroom

Abstract

To provide a counter for a bathroom, which can establish compatibility between designability and drainability.SOLUTION: A counter for a bathroom, which is provided on a wall surface part of the bathroom, comprises a body part that is provided in a position away from the wall surface part, and a drain ditch that is provided between the body part and the wall surface part and depressed downward from the body part. The drain ditch is inclined downward toward an end of the drain ditch. The width of the drain ditch is smaller in dimension than the minimum depth of the drain ditch.SELECTED DRAWING: Figure 5

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, it is conceivable to tilt the top surface of the main body, on which items are placed, so that water does not remain on the main body. However, depending on the direction in which the top surface of the main body is tilted, there is a problem that 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 the wall of a bathroom, and comprises a main body that is installed at a position away from the wall, and a drain groove that is installed between the main body and the wall and recessed downward from the main body, wherein the drain groove slopes downward toward the end of the drain groove, and the width of the drain groove is smaller than the minimum depth of the drain groove.

[0006] According to this bathroom counter, by providing a drain groove between the main body and the wall portion that slopes downward toward the end, water that splashes on the bathroom counter can be easily drained through the drain groove without, for example, tilting the top surface of the main body. Therefore, both design and drainage are achieved. Furthermore, by having the drain groove recessed downward from the main body, water flowing through the drain groove is prevented from flowing into the main body. Furthermore, because water in the main body is easily drained into the drain groove, water is less likely to accumulate on the main body. Therefore, even if water splashes on the main body, water accumulation on the main body is prevented, which is less likely to cause discomfort to the user. Furthermore, because the width of the drain groove is smaller than the minimum depth of the drain groove, the drain groove is less noticeable. This improves design.

[0007] The second invention is a bathroom counter according to the first invention, further comprising an elastic member arranged between the main body portion and the wall portion, and the bottom surface of the drain groove is formed by the upper surface of the elastic member.

[0008] According to this bathroom counter, an elastic member is provided between the main body and the wall, and the bottom surface of the drain groove is formed by the upper surface of the elastic member. By simply attaching the elastic member to the surface of the main body facing the wall so that the upper surface is inclined, a drain groove with a sloped bottom can be easily formed. This eliminates the need to form a drain groove in the main body, thereby reducing manufacturing costs and labor. Furthermore, the use of the elastic member can close the gap between the main body and the wall, and by arranging the elastic member in a crushed manner, the width of the drain groove can be reduced.

[0009] A third invention is a bathroom counter according to the first or second invention, wherein the drain has two ends and a middle section located midway along the flow path connecting the two ends, and the drain slopes downward from one of the two ends toward the middle section, and slopes downward from the middle section toward the other of the two ends.

[0010] According to this bathroom counter, the drain groove slopes downward from one of the two ends toward the middle, and then slopes downward from the middle toward the other of the two ends, allowing water to flow in one direction. This makes it easier for water to collect inside the drain groove and drain out of the drain groove. Furthermore, for example, by sloping downward from the end closest to the bathtub toward the end closest to the floor, it is possible to prevent wastewater from flowing into the bathtub.

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

[0012] According to this bathroom counter, the drain slopes downward from the middle to one of the two ends, and then slopes downward from the middle to the other of the two ends, allowing water to flow in two directions, which helps to shorten the time it takes for water to be discharged from the drain. [Effects of the Invention]

[0013] 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]

[0014] [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]FIG. 1 is a perspective view showing an upper counter of a bathroom in the first embodiment. [Figure 6] This is a plan view showing the upper counter of the bathroom in the first embodiment. [Figure 7] A cross-sectional view showing the upper counter of the bathroom in the first embodiment. [Figure 8] A cross-sectional view showing the upper counter of the bathroom in the first embodiment. [Figure 9] A cross-sectional view showing the upper counter of the bathroom in the first embodiment. [Figure 10] A cross-sectional view showing the upper counter of the bathroom in the first embodiment. [Figure 11] FIG. 10 is a perspective view showing the upper counter of a bathroom according to a second embodiment. [Figure 12] A plan view showing the upper counter of the bathroom in the second embodiment. DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION

[0015] 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.

[0016] (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.

[0017] Lower counter 10 and upper counter 30 are bathroom counters installed on wall portions 96d, 96e of bathroom 100. In the following, upper counter 30 will be used as an example of a bathroom counter, but the configuration of upper counter 30 may also be applied to lower counter 10. In other words, the bathroom counter may be either upper counter 30 or lower counter 10.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

[0044] The 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.

[0045] 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.

[0046] 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.

[0047] The upper counter 30 will be described in more detail below. FIG. 5 is a perspective view showing an upper counter of a bathroom according to the first embodiment. FIG. 6 is a plan view showing the upper counter of the bathroom according to the first embodiment. 7 to 10 are cross-sectional views showing the upper counter of the bathroom according to the first embodiment. FIG. 7 is a cross-sectional view taken along line VII-VII shown in FIG. FIG. 8 is an enlarged view of the region R1 shown in FIG. FIG. 9 is a cross-sectional view taken along line IX-IX shown in FIG. FIG. 10 is an enlarged view of the region R2 shown in FIG. As shown in FIGS. 5 to 10, the upper counter 30 has a main body 33 and a drain groove .

[0048] The main body portion 33 is provided at a position away from the wall surface portion 96d and the wall surface portion 96e. The main body portion 33 has a first main body region 331 and a second main body region 332. The first main body region 331 extends in the left-right direction along the wall surface portion 96d. The first main body region 331 corresponds to the main body portion 33 of the first counter portion 31. The second main body region 332 extends in the front-rear direction along the wall surface portion 96e. The second main body region 332 corresponds to the main body portion 33 of the second counter portion 32.

[0049] The drain groove 34 is provided between the main body portion 33 and the wall surface portion 96d, and between the main body portion 33 and the wall surface portion 96e. The drain groove 34 has a first groove region 341 and a second groove region 342. The first groove region 341 is provided between the main body portion 33 (first main body region 331) and the wall surface portion 96d. The second groove region 342 is provided between the main body portion 33 (second main body region 332) and the wall surface portion 96e.

[0050] It is sufficient that the main body portion 33 is provided at a position away from at least one of the wall surface portion 96d and the wall surface portion 96e. In other words, the main body portion 33 may be in contact with either the wall surface portion 96d or the wall surface portion 96e. When the main body portion 33 is in contact with the wall surface portion 96d, the drainage groove 34 does not have the first groove region 341. When the main body portion 33 is in contact with the wall surface portion 96e, the drainage groove 34 does not have the second groove region 342.

[0051] As shown in Fig. 6, the drain groove 34 slopes downward toward the end of the drain groove 34. In Fig. 6, the direction of the slope toward the end of the drain groove 34 is indicated by a solid arrow. The tip of the arrow is lower than the base of the arrow. The gradient of the slope toward the end of the drain portion 12 is, for example, 1 / 100.

[0052] More specifically, in the bathroom 100, the drain 34 has a first end 34x, a second end 34y, and a middle portion 34z. The middle portion 34z is located midway along the flow path connecting the first end 34x and the second end 34y. The first end 34x is the right end of the first groove region 341. The second end 34y is the front end of the second groove region 342. The middle portion 34z is, for example, the portion where the first groove region 341 and the second groove region 342 intersect. The middle portion 34z corresponds to the left end of the first groove region 341. The middle portion 34z corresponds to the rear end of the second groove region 342. The drain 34 slopes downward from the first end 34x toward the middle portion 34z, and slopes downward from the middle portion 34z toward the second end 34y. That is, the drain groove 34 slopes downward from the first end 34x to the second end 34y. More specifically, the first groove region 341 slopes downward from the first end 34x to the middle portion 34z. The second groove region 342 slopes downward from the middle portion 34z to the second end 34y.

[0053] The drainage groove 34 may be inclined downward from the second end 34y to the intermediate portion 34z, and may be inclined downward from the intermediate portion 34z to the first end 34x. That is, the drainage groove 34 may be inclined downward from the second end 34y to the first end 34x. More specifically, the first groove region 341 may be inclined downward from the intermediate portion 34z to the first end 34x. The second groove region 342 may be inclined downward from the second end 34y to the intermediate portion 34z.

[0054] Alternatively, the drainage groove 34 may be inclined downward from the intermediate portion 34z toward the first end 34x and may be inclined downward from the intermediate portion 34z toward the second end 34y. That is, the drainage groove 34 may be inclined downward from the intermediate portion 34z toward the first end 34x and the second end 34y. More specifically, the first groove region 341 may be inclined downward from the intermediate portion 34z toward the first end 34x. The second groove region 342 may be inclined downward from the intermediate portion 34z toward the second end 34y.

[0055] Drain groove 34 is a groove recessed downward from main body portion 33. Bottom surface 34a of drain groove 34 is located lower than top surface 33a of main body portion 33. The above-mentioned slope is provided on bottom surface 34a of drain groove 34. In bathroom 100, drain groove 34 is adjacent to wall surface portion 96d and wall surface portion 96e.

[0056] In the bathroom 100, the upper counter 30 further includes an elastic member 35. The elastic member 35 is provided between the main body 33 and the wall portions 96d and 96e. The elastic member 35 is attached to the main body 33, for example, via adhesive or adhesive tape. The elastic member 35 may include, for example, urethane, natural rubber, synthetic rubber, elastomer, etc. The elastic member 35 may also include a foam material such as urethane foam. Examples of synthetic rubber include EPDM (ethylene propylene diene rubber), NBR (nitrile rubber), silicone rubber, and fluorine-based rubber. Examples of elastomers include olefin-based elastomers and styrene-based elastomers. The bottom surface 34a of the drain groove 34 is formed by the upper surface 35a of the elastic member 35. In other words, by attaching the elastic member 35 to the main body 33 so that the upper surface 35a is inclined, a drain groove 34 with an inclined bottom surface 34a can be formed.

[0057] More specifically, the elastic member 35 has a first elastic region 351 and a second elastic region 352. The first elastic region 351 is located between the main body portion 33 (first main body region 331) and the wall surface portion 96d. The bottom surface of the first groove region 341 is formed by the upper surface of the first elastic region 351. The second elastic region 352 is located between the main body portion 33 (second main body region 332) and the wall surface portion 96e. The bottom surface of the second groove region 342 is formed by the upper surface of the second elastic region 352.

[0058] As shown in FIGS. 7 and 8, at the first end 34x, the width W1 of the drain groove 34 (first groove region 341) is smaller than the depth D1 of the drain groove 34 (first groove region 341). As shown in FIGS. 9 and 10, at the second end 34y, the width W2 of the drain groove 34 (second groove region 342) is smaller than the depth D2 of the drain groove 34 (second groove region 342). The width W1 is, for example, the same as the width W2. The width W1 may be, for example, smaller or larger than the width W2. The depth D1 is smaller than the depth D2. In the bathroom 100, the depth D1 is the minimum depth of the drain groove 34. In the bathroom 100, the depth D2 is the maximum depth of the drain groove 34. Thus, it is preferable that the width (widths W1, W2) of the drain groove 34 is smaller than, for example, the minimum depth (depth D1) of the drain groove 34. The width of the drain groove 34 (widths W1, W2) may be the same as the minimum depth of the drain groove 34 (depth D1), or may be larger than the minimum depth of the drain groove 34 (depth D1), for example.

[0059] The upper surface 33a of the main body portion 33 slopes downward toward the wall surface portions 96d, 96e. More specifically, the upper surface 331a of the first main body region 331 slopes downward toward the wall surface portion 96d. That is, the upper surface 331a of the first main body region 331 slopes downward toward the rear. The upper surface 332a of the second main body region 332 slopes downward toward the wall surface portion 96e. That is, the upper surface 332a of the second main body region 332 slopes downward toward the left.

[0060] In bathroom 100, first counter portion 31 has second counter area 312 located above bathtub 90, so drain groove 34 slopes downward from right to left in first groove area 341 and slopes downward from back to front in second groove area 342. This prevents water flowing down drain groove 34 from being discharged toward bathtub 90.

[0061] In addition, if the first counter portion 31 does not have the second counter area 312 (i.e., if the upper counter 30 does not overlap the bathtub 90), the drain groove 34 may slope downward from left to right in the first groove area 341, and may slope downward from front to back in the second groove area 342.

[0062] In the bathroom 100, in a plan view, the front end of the second groove region 342 of the drain groove 34 is located rearward of the front end of the second drainage region 122 of the drainage section 12. As a result, at least a portion of the water discharged downward from the front end of the second groove region 342 is discharged into the second drainage region 122 of the drainage section 12. The water discharged into the second drainage region 122 flows through the second drainage region 122 and the first drainage region 121 and is discharged from the end (first end 12x) of the first drainage region 121.

[0063] The following describes the effects of the bathroom counter (upper counter 30) for the bathroom 100 according to the first embodiment. In a bathroom counter (upper counter 30), it is possible to tilt top surface 33a of main body 33 so that water does not remain on main body 33 where items are placed. However, depending on the direction in which top surface 33a of main body 33 is tilted, the bathroom counter (upper counter 30) may appear to be tilted relative to wall surfaces 96d, 96e, which can cause a problem of reduced design aesthetics.

[0064] In contrast, the bathroom counter (upper counter 30) of the bathroom 100 according to the first embodiment has a drain groove 34 between the main body 33 and the wall portions 96d, 96e that slopes downward toward the end. This allows water that splashes on the bathroom counter (upper counter 30) to be easily drained through the drain groove 34, even without tilting the top surface 33a of the main body 33. This allows for both aesthetic design and drainage. Furthermore, because the drain groove 34 is recessed downward from the main body 33, water flowing through the drain groove 34 is prevented from flowing into the main body 33. Furthermore, because water in the main body 33 is easily drained into the drain groove 34, water is less likely to accumulate in the main body 33. Therefore, even if water splashes on the main body 33, water accumulation in the main body 33 is prevented, reducing discomfort to the user.

[0065] Furthermore, in the bathroom counter (upper counter 30) of the bathroom 100 according to the first embodiment, the width (widths W1 and W2) of the drain groove 34 is smaller than the minimum depth (depth D1) of the drain groove 34, making the drain groove 34 less noticeable. This improves the design.

[0066] Furthermore, in the bathroom counter (upper counter 30) of the bathroom 100 according to the first embodiment, an elastic member 35 is provided between the main body 33 and the wall portions 96d, 96e, and the bottom surface 34a of the drain groove 34 is formed by the upper surface 35a of the elastic member 35. Therefore, simply by attaching the elastic member 35 to the surface of the main body 33 facing the wall portions 96d, 96e so that the upper surface 35a is inclined, the drain groove 34 with an inclined bottom surface 34a can be easily formed. This eliminates the need to form the drain groove 34 in the main body 33, thereby reducing manufacturing costs and labor. Furthermore, by using the elastic member 35, the gap between the main body 33 and the wall portions 96d, 96e can be blocked, and by arranging the elastic member 35 in a crushed manner, the widths W1, W2 of the drain groove 34 can be reduced.

[0067] Furthermore, in the bathroom counter (upper counter 30) of the bathroom 100 according to the first embodiment, the drain groove 34 slopes downward from one of the two ends (second end 34y) toward the middle portion 34z, and slopes downward from the middle portion 34z toward the other of the two ends (first end 34x), allowing water to flow in one direction. This makes it easier for water to collect inside the drain groove 34 and for water to be easily discharged from the drain groove 34. Furthermore, for example, by sloping downward from the end on the bathtub 90 side (first end 34x) toward the end on the floor portion 95 side (second end 34y), it is possible to prevent wastewater from flowing into the bathtub 90.

[0068] Furthermore, in the bathroom counter (upper counter 30) of bathroom 100 according to the first embodiment, upper surface 33a of main body 33 slopes downward toward wall surfaces 96d, 96e, allowing water that splashes on upper surface 33a of main body 33 to flow toward drain groove 34. This improves drainage.

[0069] In the bathroom 100 according to the first embodiment, the end of the drain groove 34 on the bathtub 90 side (first end 34x) is not blocked. The end of the drain groove 34 on the bathtub 90 side (first end 34x) may be blocked. Blocking the end of the drain groove 34 on the bathtub 90 side (first end 34x) more reliably prevents wastewater from flowing into the bathtub 90. Furthermore, when the end of the drain groove 34 on the bathtub 90 side (first end 34x) is blocked, the angle of inclination of the drain groove 34 may be reduced because water that flows into the drain groove 34 will be drained by its own weight toward the end on the floor 95 side (second end 34y) once a certain amount of water has flowed in. Furthermore, when the end of the drain groove 34 on the bathtub 90 side (first end 34x) is blocked, the drain groove 34 does not have to slope downward toward the end.

[0070] (Second embodiment) FIG. 11 is a perspective view showing an upper counter of a bathroom according to the second embodiment. FIG. 12 is a plan view showing the upper counter of the bathroom according to the second embodiment. As shown in Figures 11 and 12, the bathroom 200 of the second embodiment is the same as the bathroom 100 of the first embodiment, except that an upper counter 30A is provided instead of the upper counter 30.

[0071] The upper counter 30A is located at a corner formed by the wall surface portion 96d and the wall surface portion 96e. The drainage groove 34 has a first groove region 341 and a second groove region 342. The drainage groove 34 slopes downward from the middle portion 34z toward the first end 34x and slopes downward from the middle portion 34z toward the second end 34y. That is, the drainage groove 34 slopes downward from the middle portion 34z toward both the first end 34x and the second end 34y. More specifically, the first groove region 341 slopes downward from the middle portion 34z toward the first end 34x. The second groove region 342 slopes downward from the middle portion 34z toward the second end 34y.

[0072] The bathroom counter (upper counter 30A) of the bathroom 200 of the second embodiment can also provide the same effects as the bathroom counter (upper counter 30) of the bathroom 100 of the first embodiment.

[0073] In addition, in the bathroom counter (upper counter 30A) of the bathroom 200 according to the second embodiment, the drain groove 34 slopes downward from the middle portion 34z toward one of the two ends (first end 34x) and slopes downward from the middle portion 34z toward the other of the two ends (second end 34y), allowing water to flow in two directions. This makes it easier to shorten the time it takes for water to be drained from the drain groove 34.

[0074] Embodiments may include the following features.

[0075] (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 drain groove provided between the main body portion and the wall surface portion and recessed downward from the main body portion; Equipped with A bathroom counter, wherein the drain slopes downward toward the end of the drain, and the width of the drain is less than the minimum depth of the drain.

[0076] (Configuration 2) Further, an elastic member is provided between the main body portion and the wall surface portion, A bathroom counter according to configuration 1, wherein the bottom surface of the drain groove is formed by the upper surface of the elastic member.

[0077] (Configuration 3) The drainage groove is Two ends; an intermediate portion located midway along the flow path connecting the two end portions; and The drainage groove 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.

[0078] (Configuration 4) The drainage groove is Two ends; an intermediate portion located midway along the flow path connecting the two end portions; and The drainage groove 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.

[0079] As described above, according to the embodiment, a bathroom counter that combines design and drainage performance is provided.

[0080] 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]

[0081] 10: Lower counter 11: Main body 11a:Top surface 12: Drainage section 12a: Bottom 12x: 1st end 12x1: Inner edge 12x2: outer edge 12y: 2nd end 12y1: Inner edge 12y2: Outer edge 12z: Middle part 121: 1st drainage area 122:Second drainage area 13: Support part 20: Faucet body 30, 30A: 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 33: Main body 33a:Top surface 331: 1st body area 331a:Top surface 332:Second body area 332a:Top surface 34: Drain 34a: Bottom 34x: 1st end 34y: 2nd end 34z: Middle part 341: 1st groove area 342:Second groove area 35: Elastic member 35a:Top surface 351: First elastic region 352: Second elastic region 36: Backrest 40: Water outlet 41: Water outlet 90: Bathtub 95: Floor part 96a~96f: Wall section 97:Operation section 100, 200: Bathroom B1: 1st boundary B1a: 1st boundary area B1b:Second boundary area B2:Second boundary B2a: Third boundary area B2b: 4th boundary area W:Water

Claims

1. A bathroom counter installed on the wall of a bathroom, a main body portion provided at a position spaced apart from the wall portion; A drain groove provided between the main body portion and the wall surface portion and recessed downward from the main body portion; Equipped with The drain groove slopes downward toward the end of the drain groove, A bathroom counter, wherein the width of the drain groove is less than the minimum depth of the drain groove.

2. Further, an elastic member is provided between the main body portion and the wall surface portion, The bathroom counter of claim 1, wherein the bottom surface of the drain groove is formed by the upper surface of the elastic member.

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

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