Bathroom mirror

Abstract

To facilitate replacement of hot water while maintaining a dulling suppression effect in a bathroom mirror in which hot water is stored.SOLUTION: A bathroom mirror (1) includes a box part (10) having a hot water storage part (20) for storing hot water inside. The box part (10) includes a flow passage forming part (12) for forming a flow passage of hot water. The hot water storage part (20) includes a first straight line part (21) communicated with a first opening (10a) and extending in a vertical direction, a second straight line part (22) communicated with a second opening (10b) and extending in a vertical direction, and a curved part (23) continued to the first straight line part (21) and the second straight line part (22). The flow passage forming part (12) is arranged between the first straight line part (21) and the second straight line part (22).SELECTED DRAWING: Figure 3

Description

[Technical field]

[0001] The present disclosure relates to bathroom mirrors. [Background technology]

[0002] There is a known bathroom mirror that is used in bathrooms, which stores hot water inside the housing that holds the mirror, to heat the mirror from behind and prevent fogging of the mirror. Such bathroom mirrors are prone to fogging when the temperature of the stored hot water drops. In such cases, it is necessary to replace the hot water that has dropped in temperature with hot water that is at a higher temperature. [Prior art documents] [Patent documents]

[0003] [Patent Document 1] US Patent Application Publication No. 2015 / 0131152 [Patent Document 2] US Patent Application Publication No. 2015 / 0198803 Summary of the Invention [Problem to be solved by the invention]

[0004] The bathroom mirror in Patent Document 1 has a housing with a mirror on its surface and capable of storing hot water inside, and a base that supports the housing, and the housing is configured to be removable from the base. Therefore, with the bathroom mirror in Patent Document 1, when replacing the hot water in the housing, the housing is removed from the base and then turned upside down to drain the water. Thus, with the bathroom mirror in Patent Document 1, there are many steps involved in replacing the hot water.

[0005] The bathroom mirror in Patent Document 2 has a mirror on its surface and a housing capable of storing hot water inside. A water inlet for feeding hot water is formed in the top of the housing, and a drain outlet for discharging the hot water inside is formed in the bottom of the housing. In the bathroom mirror in Patent Document 2, a small drain outlet is formed compared to the hot water storage capacity, and hot water is discharged little by little from the drain outlet. Therefore, in a bathroom mirror like that in Patent Document 2, the water level inside the housing gradually drops over time, making it easy for the upper part of the mirror surface to become cloudy.

[0006] An object of the present disclosure is to make it easy to replace the hot water in a bathroom mirror that stores hot water inside while maintaining the anti-fogging effect. [Means for solving the problem]

[0007] The first aspect is directed to a bathroom mirror. The bathroom mirror is detachably attached to the wall surface (W) of the bathroom and includes a box portion (10) having a hot water storage portion (20) for storing hot water therein, and a mirror portion (8) provided on the front surface of the box portion (10). The box portion (10) has a flow path forming portion (12) that forms a flow path for the hot water to be poured into the hot water storage portion (20). A first opening (10a) and a second opening (10b) are formed on the upper surface of the box portion (10) and aligned in the left-right direction. The hot water storage portion (20) has a first straight portion (21) that communicates with the first opening (10a) and extends in the vertical direction, a second straight portion (22) that communicates with the second opening (10b) and extends in the vertical direction, and a curved portion (23) that is continuous with the first straight portion (21) and the second straight portion (22). The flow path forming portion (12) is disposed between the first straight portion (21) and the second straight portion (22).

[0008] In the first embodiment, the hot water storage section (20) has a first straight portion (21), a second straight portion (22), and a curved portion (23). The flow path forming section (12) is disposed between the first straight portion (21) and the second straight portion (22). Therefore, when hot water is injected from one of the first opening (10a) and the second opening (10b), the hot water flows downward through one of the straight portions (21, 22) along the flow path forming section (12), passes through the curved portion (23), and then flows upward through the other straight portion (21, 22) along the flow path forming section (12), and is discharged from the other opening (10a, 10b). In other words, the hot water injected into the box portion (10) flows in a substantially U-shaped manner in the hot water storage section (20). Therefore, by simply pouring hot water from one of the openings (10a, 10b), the low-temperature hot water stored in the hot water storage section (20) is automatically discharged while new hot water at a higher temperature is stored in the hot water storage section (20). This makes it easy to replace the hot water in the bathroom mirror while maintaining the anti-fogging effect.

[0009] In the second aspect, in the first aspect, the box portion (10) has a magnet (M) for fixing the box portion (10) to the wall surface (W), and the magnet (M) is positioned toward the back surface of the box portion (10).

[0010] In the second aspect, by arranging the magnet (M) near the back of the box portion (10), the magnet (M) is positioned close to the bathroom wall (W), so that the bathroom mirror is firmly fixed to the wall (W) and is less likely to fall.

[0011] In a third aspect, the first aspect further includes an obstacle portion (14) for weakening the force of the hot water injected into the hot water storage portion (20), the obstacle portion (14) abuts against the mirror portion (8), the obstacle portion (14) is formed in a circular or linear shape when viewed from the front, and when the obstacle portion (14) is circular, its diameter is 5 mm or less, and when the obstacle portion (14) is linear, its width is 5 mm or less.

[0012] In the third aspect, the obstruction portion (14) abuts against the mirror portion (8), and thus the obstruction portion (14) can withstand pressure from the surface of the mirror portion (8) while weakening the force of the hot water being poured in. In addition, the diameter or width of the obstruction portion (14) is relatively small, and therefore the portion of the mirror portion (8) corresponding to the obstruction portion (14) is less likely to fog up.

[0013] A fourth aspect is any one of the first to third aspects, further comprising a rotating shaft (16) and a shaft holding portion (6) that holds the rotating shaft (16), and the box portion (10) and the mirror portion (8) can rotate around the rotating shaft (16) to change between a first state in which the first opening (10a) and the second opening (10b) face upward and a second state in which the first opening (10a) and the second opening (10b) face downward.

[0014] In the fourth aspect, the bathroom mirror can be changed between a first state and a second state by rotating the box portion (10) and the mirror portion (8) while the rotating shaft (16) is held by the shaft holding portion (6). In the first state, the first opening (10a) and the second opening (10b) face upward, so that hot water can be stored in the hot water storage portion (20). In the second state, the first opening (10a) and the second opening (10b) face downward, so that hot water can be discharged from the hot water storage portion (20). By changing from the first state to the second state, the hot water stored in the hot water storage portion (20) can be drained from the first opening (10a) and the second opening (10b) in a short time.

[0015] In the fifth aspect, in the fourth aspect, the rotation axis (16) is provided at the lower end of the box portion (10) and extends in the left-right direction, and the box portion (10) and the mirror portion (8) rotate in a direction away from the wall surface (W).

[0016] In the fifth aspect, the hot water in the hot water storage section (20) can be easily discharged by rotating the box section (10) and the mirror section about the rotation axis (16) in a direction away from the wall surface (W).

[0017] In a sixth aspect, the fifth aspect further includes a knob (44) provided at the upper end of the box portion (10), and the distance L between the knob (44) and the wall surface (W) is greater than the thickness T of the box portion (10).

[0018] In the sixth aspect, the distance L between the knob portion (44) and the wall surface (W) is greater than the thickness T of the box portion (10) (L>T), thereby preventing the mirror portion (8) from coming into contact with the bathroom wall surface (W) and damaging the mirror portion (8) when the bathroom mirror is in the second state. Also, when the bathroom mirror is in the second state, the knob portion (44) forms a gap between the mirror portion (8) and the wall surface (W), making it easier for the mirror portion (8) to dry.

[0019] In the seventh embodiment, the rotation axis (16) of the fourth embodiment extends perpendicular to the wall surface (W), and the box portion (10) and the mirror portion (8) rotate along the wall surface (W).

[0020] In the seventh aspect, the hot water in the hot water storage section (20) can be easily discharged by rotating the box section (10) and the mirror section along the wall surface (W) about the rotation axis (16).

[0021] An eighth aspect is any one of the first to third aspects, wherein a third opening (10c) is formed at a lower end of the box portion (10), and a valve (70) for opening and closing the third opening (10c) is disposed in the third opening (10c).

[0022] In the eighth aspect, the hot water in the hot water reservoir (20) can be discharged in a short time by opening the valve (70).

[0023] In a ninth aspect, in the eighth aspect, the valve (70) is configured to be slidable in the left-right direction and has a flat portion (74) that crosses the curved portion (23) of the hot water storage portion (20) in the up-down direction, and when the hot water is injected into the hot water storage portion (20), the valve (70) slides to close the third opening (10c).

[0024] In the ninth aspect, when hot water is poured into the hot water storage section (20), the flat plate portion (74) of the valve (70) is pushed by the water pressure of the hot water, causing the valve (70) to slide and close the third opening (10c). This makes it possible to automatically close the third opening (10c). Effect of the Invention

[0025] As described above, according to the present disclosure, in a bathroom mirror that stores hot water inside, it is possible to easily replace the hot water while maintaining the anti-fogging effect. [Brief description of the drawings]

[0026] [Figure 1] FIG. 1 is a front view showing a bathroom mirror of embodiment 1. FIG. [Diagram 2] FIG. 2 is a cross-sectional view taken along line II-II of FIG. [Diagram 3] FIG. 3 is a front view showing the box part of the first embodiment. [Figure 4] FIG. 4 is a front view of the first modified example of the first embodiment, which corresponds to FIG. [Diagram 5] FIG. 5 is a front view of the second modification of the first embodiment, which corresponds to FIG. [Figure 6] FIG. 6 is a cross-sectional view of the second modification of the first embodiment, which corresponds to FIG. [Figure 7] FIG. 7 is a cross-sectional view showing a second state of the second modification of the first embodiment. [Figure 8] FIG. 8 is a front view corresponding to FIG. 3 of the second embodiment. [Figure 9] FIG. 9 is a front view corresponding to FIG. 3 of the third embodiment. [Figure 10] FIG. 10 is an enlarged view of the frame X in FIG. [Figure 11] FIG. 11 is a front view showing the valve of the third embodiment. DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE PREFERRED EMBODIMENTS

[0027] Hereinafter, the embodiments of the present disclosure will be described in detail with reference to the drawings. Note that the present disclosure is not limited to the embodiments shown below, and various modifications are possible within the scope of the technical idea of ​​the present disclosure. Since each drawing is intended to conceptually explain the present disclosure, dimensions, ratios, or numbers may be exaggerated or simplified as necessary for easy understanding.

[0028] First Embodiment The first embodiment will be described.

[0029] (1)Bathroom mirror The bathroom mirror (1) of this embodiment is a mirror used in a bathroom. As shown in FIG. 1, a mirror portion (8) is provided on the front of the bathroom mirror (1). The bathroom mirror (1) heats the mirror from the back by storing warm water inside it, and raises the temperature of the mirror above the dew point temperature. This makes it less likely for condensation to form on the mirror, preventing it from fogging up. The bathroom mirror (1) of this embodiment is attached to the wall surface (W) of the bathroom when used, as shown in FIG. 2.

[0030] The bathroom mirror (1) has a main body portion (5) and an axis holding portion (6). In this embodiment, the main body portion (5) and the axis holding portion (6) are constructed from separate members. The axis holding portion (6) is positioned below the main body portion (5). The axis holding portion (6) holds a rotating axis (16) described below. The main body portion (5) has a mirror portion (8) and a box portion (10). The mirror portion (8) is attached to the front surface of the box portion (10).

[0031] Each component will be described in detail below. In the following explanation, "up," "down," "left," "right," "front," and "back" refer to the directions when viewing the bathroom mirror (1) from the front, as shown in Figures 1 and 2. The front of the bathroom mirror (1) is the surface on which the mirror is placed when the bathroom mirror (1) is installed on the bathroom wall (W).

[0032] (1-1) Mirror section As shown in Figures 1 and 2, the mirror portion (8) is configured in a flat plate shape. The front surface of the mirror portion (8) forms a mirror. The size of the mirror portion (8) is slightly smaller than the size of the front surface of the box portion (10). The mirror portion (8) is fitted and fixed to the front surface of the box portion (10).

[0033] (1-2) Hakobe As shown in Figs. 2 and 3, the box portion (10) is formed in the shape of a thin hollow box. The box portion (10) has an open front and an open top. The mirror portion (8) is fixed to the front of the box portion (10), thereby closing the front of the box portion (10) and preventing hot water from leaking between the mirror portion (8) and the box portion (10) even when hot water is stored inside the bathroom mirror (1). The box portion (10) is made of resin. A hot water storage portion (20), which is a space for storing hot water, is formed inside the box portion (10). Details of the hot water storage portion (20) will be described later.

[0034] The box portion (10) has a rear side plate portion (10e), a left side plate portion (10f), a right side plate portion (10g), and a lower plate portion (10h). The rear side plate portion (10e) is a flat plate portion that constitutes the rear portion of the box portion (10). The left side plate portion (10f) and the right side plate portion (10g) are narrow flat plate portions that are provided opposite each other in the left-right direction. The lower plate portion (10h) is a narrow flat plate portion that constitutes the lower portion of the box portion (10).

[0035] The box portion (10) further has a mirror support portion (11), a first flow path forming portion (12), a second flow path forming portion (13), an obstacle portion (14), and a recess (17).

[0036] The mirror support portion (11) is a portion that supports the outer periphery of the mirror portion (8) when the mirror portion (8) is attached to the box portion (10). The mirror support portion (11) is formed in a generally U-shape along the outer periphery of the box portion (10). In detail, the mirror support portion (11) is composed of a pair of vertical portions (11a) provided on the left and right sides, and a horizontal portion (11b) that connects the lower ends of the vertical portions (11a). The left vertical portion (11a) extends in the up-down direction along the left plate portion (10f). The right vertical portion (11a) extends in the up-down direction along the right plate portion (10g). The horizontal portion (11b) extends in the left-right direction along the lower plate portion (10h). The pair of vertical portions (11a) and the horizontal portion (11b) are formed continuously. The mirror support portion (11) is formed one step lower than the front surface of the box portion (10). Therefore, when the mirror portion (8) is attached to the box portion (10), the heights of the front surfaces of the box portion (10) and the mirror portion (8) match, forming a flat surface with no steps between them.

[0037] The first flow path forming portion (12) and the second flow path forming portion (13) form a flow path for hot water to be injected into the hot water storage portion (20). As shown in FIG. 3, the first flow path forming portion (12) is formed in a rectangular parallelepiped shape with its long sides in the vertical direction and its short sides in the horizontal direction. The first flow path forming portion (12) is disposed in the center and upper part of the box portion (10) in the horizontal direction. In this embodiment, the vertical length of the first flow path forming portion (12) is about two-thirds of the vertical length of the hot water storage portion (20). As shown in FIG. 2, the first flow path forming portion (12) protrudes forward from the rear side plate portion (10e) of the box portion (10). The front surface of the first flow path forming portion (12) abuts against the back surface of the mirror portion (8). Therefore, the first flow path forming portion (12) also has a function of supporting the mirror portion (8) from its back.

[0038] The width (length in the left-right direction) W1 of the first flow path forming portion (12) is 5 mm or less. When the width W1 of the first flow path forming portion (12) is 5 mm or less, the width is small enough so that the transfer of heat from the hot water stored in the hot water storage portion (20) is not hindered. Therefore, it is possible to prevent the portion of the mirror portion (8) that contacts the first flow path forming portion (12) from fogging. The width W1 of the first flow path forming portion (12) is preferably 3 mm. This is because a width W1 of 3 mm can adequately support the mirror portion (8) from its back surface while also preventing the mirror portion (8) from fogging. The first flow path forming portion (12) corresponds to the flow path forming portion of the present disclosure.

[0039] The second flow passage forming portions (13) are formed at each corner of the lower part of the box part (10). The upper part of each of the second flow passage forming portions (13) is formed to be curved. When the pair of left and right second flow passage forming portions (13) are arranged side by side, they are formed to form a downwardly convex semicircular shape. Each of the pair of second flow passage forming portions (13) is formed one step lower than the mirror support portion (11). Therefore, when the mirror part (8) is attached to the box part (10), a small gap is formed between the back surface of the mirror part (8) and each of the second flow passage forming portions (13). When hot water flows into this small gap, fogging is less likely to occur at each corner of the lower part of the mirror part (8).

[0040] The obstruction portion (14) is provided to weaken the force of hot water injected into the hot water storage portion (20). If the obstruction portion (14) were not provided, the force of the hot water would not be weakened when injected, and the hot water would spurt out from the opening on the opposite side to the side into which it was injected due to the inertial force acting on the hot water, making it difficult to fill the hot water storage portion (20) with water. In contrast, in this embodiment, the obstruction portion (14) is provided, so that the hot water storage portion (20) can be filled with water smoothly.

[0041] The obstacle portion (14) in this embodiment is disposed below the first flow path forming portion (12). The obstacle portion (14) may be disposed anywhere in the hot water storage portion (20). It is preferable to dispose the obstacle portion (14) below the vertical center of the hot water storage portion (20). If the obstacle portion (14) is disposed at the upper portion of the hot water storage portion (20), when hot water is injected into the hot water storage portion (20), the hot water may bounce off the obstacle portion (14) and prevent the hot water from entering the hot water storage portion (20).

[0042] In this embodiment, a plurality of obstacles (14) are provided. In this embodiment, the obstacles (14) are arranged in a line in the up-down direction. The obstacles (14) are formed in a linear shape. In this embodiment, the obstacles (14) are formed in a rectangular shape when viewed from the front. The obstacles (14) protrude forward from the rear plate portion (10e) of the box portion (10). The front surface of each obstacle (14) abuts against the rear surface of the mirror portion (8). The width (length of the short side) W2 of each obstacle (14) is 5 mm or less. When the width W2 of each obstacle (14) is 5 mm or less, the width is small to a certain extent, so that the transfer of heat of the hot water stored in the hot water storage portion (20) is not hindered. Therefore, the portion of the mirror portion (8) that contacts the obstacles (14) can be prevented from becoming cloudy. It is preferable that the width W2 of each obstacle (14) is 3 mm or less.

[0043] A rotating shaft (16) is provided at the lower end of the box portion (10) via a pair of left and right connecting portions (15). The connecting portions (15) are provided on the lower side of the lower plate portion (10h). The connecting portions (15) are formed in a substantially triangular shape, and are formed so that their width (length in the left and right direction) decreases toward the bottom. The rotating shaft (16) extends in the left and right direction. The rotating shaft (16) is formed in a rod shape with a circular cross section.

[0044] A thin rectangular parallelepiped recess (17) is formed on the back surface of the box portion (10) (the rear surface of the rear panel portion (10e)). The recess (17) is formed on the back surface of the box portion (10), near the center in the left-right direction and at the top. A magnet (M) of the same shape and size as the recess (17) is arranged in the recess (17). The magnet (M) is, for example, a ferrite magnet or a neodymium magnet. The magnet (M) arranged in the recess (17) allows the box portion (10) to be detachably attached to the bathroom wall surface (W). In other words, the box portion (10) is fixed to the bathroom wall surface (W) by the magnet (M) arranged on its back surface. In this way, by arranging the magnet (M) near the back surface of the box portion (10) (near the rear in the front-to-rear direction), the magnet (M) is arranged close to the bathroom wall surface (W), so that the bathroom mirror (1) can be firmly fixed to the wall surface (W) and is less likely to fall.

[0045] A first opening (10a) and a second opening (10b) are formed on the upper surface of the box portion (10). The first opening (10a) and the second opening (10b) are formed side by side in the left-right direction. A first flow path forming portion (12) is disposed between the first opening (10a) and the second opening (10b). The first opening (10a) is formed on the left side of the first flow path forming portion (12). The second opening (10b) is formed on the right side of the first flow path forming portion (12). Each opening (10a, 10b) is formed in a horizontally long rectangular shape.

[0046] (1-3) Hot water storage section As shown in Fig. 3, the hot water storage portion (20) is formed in a substantially U-shape. The hot water storage portion (20) has a first straight portion (21), a second straight portion (22), and a curved portion (23). The first straight portion (21) and the second straight portion (22) are formed side by side on the left and right sides with the first flow path forming portion (12) interposed therebetween. In other words, the first flow path forming portion (12) is disposed between the first straight portion (21) and the second straight portion (22). That is, the first flow path forming portion (12) divides a part of the hot water storage portion (20) into the first straight portion (21) and the second straight portion (22).

[0047] The first linear portion (21) is formed on the left side of the first flow path forming portion (12). The first linear portion (21) extends in the up-down direction along the first flow path forming portion (12). The first linear portion (21) is formed in a straight line. The first linear portion (21) communicates with the first opening (10a).

[0048] The second straight portion (22) is formed on the right side of the first flow path forming portion (12). The second straight portion (22) extends in the up-down direction along the first flow path forming portion (12). The second straight portion (22) is formed in a straight line. The second straight portion (22) communicates with the second opening (10b).

[0049] The curved portion (23) is a portion formed in the lower portion of the hot water storage portion (20). The curved portion (23) is continuous with the first straight portion (21) and the second straight portion (22). The curved portion (23) is formed in a curved shape by the pair of second flow path forming portions (13). The curved portion (23) is formed in a downwardly convex semicircular shape.

[0050] (1-4) Shaft holding part As shown in FIG. 1, the shaft holder (6) is formed in a rectangular shape that is long in the left-right direction. The shaft holder (6) has a front plate portion (31) and a rear plate portion (32). As shown in FIG. 2, the lower ends of the front plate portion (31) and the rear plate portion (32) are connected to each other. A gap is formed between the front plate portion (31) and the rear plate portion (32). The rotating shaft (16) is housed in this gap. The shaft holder (6) is detachably attached to the wall surface (W) of the bathroom.

[0051] A thin rectangular parallelepiped recess (33) is formed in the back surface of the shaft holding portion (6) (the rear surface of the rear plate portion (32)). The recess (33) is disposed in the center of the shaft holding portion (6). A magnet (M) of the same shape and size as the recess (33) is disposed in the recess (33). The magnet (M) is, for example, a ferrite magnet or a neodymium magnet.

[0052] (2) How to use Next, how to use the bathroom mirror (1) will be described.

[0053] The user attaches the bathroom mirror (1) to the wall (W) of the bathroom. Since a magnet (M) is arranged on the back of the bathroom mirror (1), the bathroom mirror (1) can be attached simply by bringing it close to the wall (W). The user then supplies hot water from the first opening (10a) and the second opening (10b) formed on the top surface of the main body part (5). As the supplied hot water is stored in the hot water storage part (20), the mirror part (8) is heated from its back surface, and the mirror part (8) becomes at or above the dew point temperature. This makes it less likely for condensation to form on the mirror part (8), and fogging of the mirror part (8) can be suppressed.

[0054] When the temperature of the hot water in the hot water storage section (20) drops and the mirror section (8) starts to fog up, hot water of high temperature is supplied from the first opening (10a) or the second opening (10b) using a shower or the like. The hot water of high temperature that flows in from one of the first opening (10a) and the second opening (10b) flows downward along the first flow path forming section (12) through one of the first straight section (21) and the second straight section (22), passes through the curved section (23), flows upward along the first flow path forming section (12) through the other straight section (21, 22), and flows out from the other opening (10a, 10b). At that time, the hot water of low temperature in the hot water storage section (20) is pushed out by the supplied hot water of high temperature. Therefore, there is no need for the user to perform a step of discharging the low-temperature hot water stored in the hot water storage unit (20). In other words, the user can replace the hot water in the hot water storage unit (20) simply by supplying high-temperature hot water.

[0055] When all the hot water in the hot water storage section (20) is to be discharged, as shown by the arrow in FIG. 2, the user rotates the main body section (5) around the rotation axis (16) to change the bathroom mirror (1) between the first state and the second state. In the first state, the first opening (10a) and the second opening (10b) face upward. In the second state, the first opening (10a) and the second opening (10b) face downward. That is, in the first state, hot water is stored in the hot water storage section (20), and in the second state, the hot water in the hot water storage section (20) is discharged by gravity. In this embodiment, the main body section (5) rotates in a direction away from the bathroom wall surface (W). Then, the main body section (5) rotates in a direction toward the bathroom wall surface (W). In this way, by changing the bathroom mirror (1) to the second state, all the hot water in the hot water storage section (20) can be discharged in a short time. Furthermore, by leaving the bathroom mirror (1) in the second state for a long period of time, the inside of the hot water storage section (20) can be dried, which is hygienic. Note that Figures 1 to 3 show the first state.

[0056] (3) Features (3-1) In the bathroom mirror (1) of this embodiment, the hot water storage section (20) has a first straight portion (21) that communicates with the first opening (10a) and extends in the vertical direction, a second straight portion (22) that communicates with the second opening (10b) and extends in the vertical direction, and a curved portion (23) that is continuous with the first straight portion (21) and the second straight portion (22), and a flow path forming section (12) is positioned between the first straight portion (21) and the second straight portion (22).

[0057] Therefore, when hot water is poured in from one of the first and second openings (10a, 10b), the hot water flows downward along one of the straight portions (21, 22) of the flow path forming portion (12), passes through the curved portion (23), and then flows upward along the other straight portion (21, 22) of the flow path forming portion (12) and is discharged from the other opening (10a, 10b). In other words, the hot water poured into the box portion (10) flows in a substantially U-shape in the hot water storage portion (20). Therefore, simply pouring hot water from one of the openings (10a, 10b) automatically discharges the low-temperature hot water stored in the hot water storage portion (20) while storing new hot water at a high temperature. This makes it easy to replace the hot water in the bathroom mirror while maintaining the anti-fogging effect.

[0058] (3-2) In the bathroom mirror (1) of this embodiment, the box portion (10) has a magnet (M) for fixing the box portion (10) to the bathroom wall surface (W), and the magnet (M) is positioned toward the back surface of the box portion (10). As a result, because the magnet (M) is positioned close to the bathroom wall surface (W), the bathroom mirror is firmly fixed to the wall surface (W) and is less likely to fall.

[0059] (3-3) The bathroom mirror (1) of this embodiment has an obstruction portion (14) that weakens the force of hot water poured into the hot water storage portion (20). The obstruction portion (14) abuts the mirror portion (8) and is formed in a linear shape when viewed from the front. The width of the obstruction portion (14) is 5 mm or less.

[0060] In this embodiment, the obstruction portion 14 abuts against the mirror portion 8, and thus the obstruction portion 14 is able to withstand pressure from the surface of the mirror portion 8 while weakening the force of the hot water being poured in. In addition, the obstruction portion 14 has a relatively small width, which makes it difficult for the portion of the mirror portion 8 corresponding to the obstruction portion 14 to fog up.

[0061] (3-4) The bathroom mirror (1) of this embodiment further includes a rotating shaft (16) provided in the box portion (10) and a shaft holding portion (6) that holds the rotating shaft (16). By rotating the main body portion (5) about the rotating shaft (16), the mirror can be changed between a first state in which the first opening (10a) and the second opening (10b) face upwards and a second state in which the first opening (10a) and the second opening (10b) face downwards.

[0062] In this embodiment, the bathroom mirror (1) can be changed between a first state and a second state by rotating the box portion (10) and the mirror portion (8) while the rotating shaft (16) is held by the shaft holding portion (6). In the first state, the first opening (10a) and the second opening (10b) face upward, allowing hot water to be stored in the hot water storage portion (20). In the second state, the first opening (10a) and the second opening (10b) face downward, allowing hot water to be discharged from the hot water storage portion (20). By changing from the first state to the second state, the hot water stored in the hot water storage portion (20) can be drained from the first opening (10a) and the second opening (10b) in a short time.

[0063] (3-5) In the bathroom mirror (1) of this embodiment, the rotating shaft (16) is provided at the lower end of the box portion (10) and extends in the left-right direction. The main body portion (5) rotates in a direction away from the wall surface (W). This makes it easy to drain the hot water in the hot water storage portion (20).

[0064] (4) Variations The above embodiment may be modified as follows. In the following description, differences from the above embodiment will be mainly described.

[0065] (4-1) Variation 1 As shown in Figure 4, in the bathroom mirror (1) of this embodiment, the obstruction (14) may be linear or circular. Linear here includes oval, square, elongated rectangular, oval, and combinations of straight and curved lines, as shown in Figure 4. Note that the obstruction (14) shown in Figure 4 is an example of a shape.

[0066] If the obstacle (14) is linear, its width W2 is 5 mm or less. Specifically, if the obstacle (14) is elliptical, its minor axis length W2 is 5 mm or less. If the obstacle (14) is square, the length W2 of any side is 5 mm or less. If the obstacle (14) is elongated rectangular, the length W2 of the minor side is 5 mm or less. If the obstacle (14) is a combination of straight lines and curves, the thickness W2 of the straight line is 5 mm or less. Also, if the obstacle (14) is circular, its diameter W2 is 5 mm or less.

[0067] In bathroom mirror (1) of this modified example, as in embodiment 1 above, obstacle (14) abuts against mirror portion (8), so that obstacle (14) can withstand pressure from the surface of mirror portion (8) while weakening the force of the hot water being poured in. In addition, because obstacle (14) has a relatively small diameter or width, the portion of mirror portion (8) corresponding to obstacle (14) is less likely to fog up.

[0068] (4-2) Variation 2 5, in the bathroom mirror (1) of this embodiment, the width W1 of the first flow path forming portion (12) may be greater than 5 mm. Specifically, the width W1 of the first flow path forming portion (12) in this modified example is approximately 35 mm.

[0069] In this modification, the first flow path forming portion (12) is formed one step lower than the mirror support portion (11). Therefore, as shown in Fig. 6, a gap (S1) is formed between the first flow path forming portion (12) and the mirror portion (8). When hot water is supplied to the hot water storage portion (20), the hot water flows into the gap (S1), thereby making it possible to suppress fogging of the portion of the mirror portion (8) that overlaps with the first flow path forming portion (12).

[0070] A plurality of protrusions (41) (seven in this modified example) are formed in the center in the left-right direction of the first flow path forming portion (12). The plurality of protrusions (41) are arranged in the up-down direction at a predetermined interval. The protrusions (41) in this modified example are formed in a small cylindrical shape. The diameter of the protrusions (41) is about 5 mm. As shown in FIG. 6, the protrusions (41) protrude forward from the first flow path forming portion (12). The front surface of the protrusions (41) abuts against the back surface of the mirror portion (8). Since the protrusions (41) abut against the mirror portion (8), the protrusions (41) can withstand pressure applied to the mirror portion (8) when, for example, wiping off water droplets from the front surface of the mirror portion (8), and damage to the mirror portion (8) can be suppressed.

[0071] In this modification, two recesses (42) are formed in the lower part of the first flow path forming portion (12). Each recess (42) is formed between the protrusions (41). Each recess (42) is formed in a rectangular shape that is long in the left-right direction and is recessed toward the rear. A magnet (M) is disposed in each recess (42). The magnet (M) is, for example, a ferrite magnet or a neodymium magnet. In the recess (42) of this modification, the magnet (M) is embedded in the recess (42) so that the magnet (M) is disposed near the back surface of the box portion (10) (near the rear in the front-rear direction). As a result, the magnet (M) is disposed close to the wall surface (W) of the bathroom, so that the bathroom mirror (1) can be firmly fixed to the wall surface (W) and is less likely to fall.

[0072] A coating agent is applied to the surface of the magnet (M) embedded in the recess (42). This coating agent prevents the magnet (M) from coming into contact with hot water even when hot water is supplied to the hot water storage section (20). This makes it possible to suppress a decrease in magnetic force caused by deterioration due to rust on the magnet (M) and to maintain the holding force on the bathroom wall surface (W). The coating agent may be any material that is waterproof and airtight. Examples of the coating agent include an adhesive and a sealing agent. When an adhesive is used as the coating agent, the adhesive bonds the magnet (M) and the mirror section (8), thereby preventing the mirror section (8) from coming off the box section (10).

[0073] In this modification, four obstacles (14) are provided. The obstacles (14) have two first obstacles (14a) and two second obstacles (14b). The first obstacles (14a) are formed in a rectangular shape that is long in the left-right direction. The first obstacles (14a) have a width W2 that is greater than 5 mm. In this modification, the first obstacles (14a) have a long side of 23 mm and a short side of 13 mm. The first obstacles (14a) are formed with recesses (43). The recesses (43) are formed in a rectangular shape that is long in the left-right direction and recessed backward. A magnet (M) is disposed in each recess (43). The magnet (M) is, for example, a ferrite magnet or a neodymium magnet. In the recesses (43) of this modification, the magnet (M) is embedded in the recesses (43) so that the magnet (M) is disposed near the back surface of the box portion (10) (near the rear in the front-rear direction). This positions the magnet (M) close to the bathroom wall (W), allowing the bathroom mirror (1) to be securely fixed to the wall (W) and less likely to fall. A coating agent is also applied to the surface of the magnet (M) embedded in the recess (43), just like the magnet (M) embedded in the recess (42).

[0074] The second obstacle portion (14b) is formed in a cylindrical shape. The second obstacle portion (14b) has a diameter of 5 mm. The second obstacle portion (14b) and the first obstacle portion (14a) are arranged alternately in the vertical direction. The second obstacle portion (14b) protrudes forward from the rear plate portion (10e) of the box portion (10). The second obstacle portion (14b) abuts against the rear surface of the mirror portion (8).

[0075] A knob (44) is provided at the upper end of the first flow path forming portion (12). The knob (44) is a portion that is held by a user. The knob (44) is formed integrally and continuously with the first flow path forming portion (12). The thickness of the knob (44) is thinner than the thickness of the box portion (10). The user holds the knob (44) to change the main body portion (5) from the first state to the second state or from the second state to the first state.

[0076] As shown in FIG. 6, the distance L between the knob portion (44) and the wall surface (W) is greater than the thickness T of the box portion (10). In other words, the front surface of the knob portion (44) protrudes forward from the front surface of the bathroom mirror (1). Therefore, when changing the bathroom mirror (1) from the first state to the second state, the knob portion (44) hits the bathroom wall surface before the mirror portion (8) of the bathroom mirror (1), so that the bathroom wall surface (W) and the mirror portion (8) collide and the mirror portion (8) is prevented from being damaged. Also, as shown in FIG. 7, when the bathroom mirror (1) is in the second state, a gap (S2) is formed between the bathroom wall surface (W) and the mirror portion (8), so that the surface of the mirror portion (8) is easily dried even when the bathroom mirror (1) is in the second state.

[0077] Second Embodiment We will now explain embodiment 2. The bathroom mirror (1) of this embodiment is the bathroom mirror (1) of variant 2 of embodiment 1, with the configuration of the obstruction portion (14) and the rotation means of the main body portion (5) changed. Here, we will explain the differences between the bathroom mirror (1) of this embodiment and the bathroom mirror (1) of variant 2 of embodiment 1.

[0078] (1) Bathroom mirror configuration As shown in Figure 7, the bathroom mirror (1) of this embodiment has a main body portion (5) and an axis holder portion (6). The main body portion (5) of this embodiment has a mirror portion (8), a box portion (10), and a suction cup (50). The mirror portion (8) has the same configuration as in the first embodiment.

[0079] (1-1) Hakobe The mirror support portion (11), the second flow path forming portion (13), and the recess (17) of the box portion (10) have the same configuration as in Variation 2 of the first embodiment. In the first flow path forming portion (12) of this embodiment, only a plurality of protrusions (41) (seven in this embodiment) are arranged. In other words, in this embodiment, unlike Variation 2 of the first embodiment, no recess (42) is formed. Also, the obstacle portion (14) of this embodiment has only the second obstacle portion (14b). The second obstacle portion (14b) of this embodiment is formed in a cylindrical shape with a diameter of 5 mm, similar to Variation 2 of the first embodiment.

[0080] A suction cup holder (51) is provided in the left-right center of the lower end of the box portion (10). The suction cup holder (51) is a portion that holds the suction cup (50). The suction cup holder (51) protrudes downward from the lower end of the box portion (10). The suction cup holder (51) is formed in a substantially semicircular shape. A through hole is formed in the center of the suction cup holder (51). The suction cup (50) is held by the suction cup holder (51) as the center of the suction cup (50) fits into the through hole.

[0081] The suction cup 50 in this embodiment is made of rubber. The suction cup 50 may be made of any material as long as it can be attached to the wall surface W of the bathroom.

[0082] A shaft support portion (52) is provided at an upper end of the first flow path forming portion (12) of the box portion (10). The shaft support portion (52) is a portion that supports a rotating shaft (16) described below. The shaft support portion (52) extends upward from the upper end of the first flow path forming portion (12). The shaft support portion (52) has a substantially rectangular base end and a substantially semicircular tip end. A circular through hole (53) is formed on the tip side of the shaft support portion (52).

[0083] (1-2) Shaft holding part The shaft holding portion (6) is formed in a cylindrical shape. A magnet is disposed inside the shaft holding portion (6). A rotating shaft (16) is provided in the center of the shaft holding portion (6). The rotating shaft (16) is formed in a cylindrical shape with a smaller diameter than the shaft holding portion (6). The rotating shaft (16) protrudes forward from the front surface of the shaft holding portion (6). In other words, the rotating shaft (16) extends perpendicularly to the bathroom wall surface (W). The rotating shaft (16) has a large diameter portion (54) at its tip, the large diameter portion (54) having a diameter slightly larger than that of the main portion of the rotating shaft (16). The large diameter portion (54) is formed in a circular shape.

[0084] The rotating shaft (16) is fitted into the through hole (53) of the shaft support portion (52) of the box portion (10), so that the rotating shaft (16) functions as the rotating shaft of the main body portion (5). At this time, the large diameter portion (54) of the rotating shaft (16) is located forward of the shaft support portion (52) of the box portion (10), so that the large diameter portion (54) functions as a stopper to prevent the box portion (10) from moving forward.

[0085] (2) Drainage method Next, a method for discharging all of the hot water stored in the hot water storage section (20) in the bathroom mirror (1) of this embodiment will be described. Note that the method for supplying hot water to the hot water storage section (20) and the method for replacing the hot water in the hot water storage section (20) are the same as in the first embodiment.

[0086] When all the hot water in the hot water storage portion (20) is to be discharged, the user first removes the suction cup (50) from the wall surface (W) of the bathroom. Next, as shown by the arrow in FIG. 8, the user rotates the main body portion (5) counterclockwise about the rotation axis (16) to change the main body portion (5) from the first state to the second state. At this time, in this embodiment, the main body portion (5) rotates along the wall surface (W) of the bathroom. In this manner, by changing the main body portion (5) to the second state, all the hot water in the hot water storage portion (20) can be discharged in a short time. Furthermore, by leaving the main body portion (5) in the second state for a long time, the inside of the hot water storage portion (20) can be dried, which is hygienic. Note that FIG. 8 shows the first state. The user may also change the main body portion (5) from the first state to the second state by rotating the main body portion (5) clockwise about the rotation axis (16).

[0087] (3) Features In the bathroom mirror (1) of this embodiment, the rotation axis (16) extends perpendicular to the bathroom wall (W), and the main body (5) rotates along the bathroom wall (W). This makes it easy to drain all of the hot water in the hot water storage section (20).

[0088] Third Embodiment We will now explain embodiment 3. The bathroom mirror (1) of this embodiment is the bathroom mirror (1) of variant 2 of embodiment 1, with the configuration of the box portion (10) changed. Here, we will explain the differences between the bathroom mirror (1) of this embodiment and the bathroom mirror (1) of variant 2 of embodiment 1.

[0089] (1) Hakobe In this embodiment, a recess (17) is not formed on the rear surface (rear surface of the rear plate portion (10e)) of the box portion (10). Therefore, a magnet (M) is not arranged on the rear surface of the box portion (10) of this embodiment. As shown in Fig. 9, the box portion (10) has a mirror support portion (11), a first flow path forming portion (12), a second flow path forming portion (13), a third flow path forming portion (61), a handle portion (62), and a valve (70).

[0090] In this embodiment, the mirror support portion (11) and the second flow path forming portions (13) are integrally formed. Specifically, the second flow path forming portions (13) in this embodiment are formed at the same height as the mirror support portion (11). Therefore, in this embodiment, when the mirror portion (8) is attached to the box portion (10), no gaps are formed between the back surface of the mirror portion (8) and each of the second flow path forming portions (13).

[0091] Three recesses (42) are formed in the first flow path forming portion (12). Each recess (42) is formed in a circular shape with a diameter of about 20 mm. The three recesses (42) are formed in a line in the vertical direction. A magnet (M) is arranged in each recess (42). The magnet (M) is, for example, a ferrite magnet or a neodymium magnet. In the recess (42) of this embodiment, the magnet (M) is embedded in the recess (42) so that the magnet (M) is arranged near the back surface of the box portion (10) (toward the rear in the front-to-rear direction). As a result, the magnet (M) is arranged close to the wall surface (W) of the bathroom, so that the bathroom mirror (1) can be firmly fixed to the wall surface (W) and is less likely to fall.

[0092] A plurality of (six in this embodiment) protrusions (41) are formed in the first flow path forming portion (12). The plurality of protrusions (41) are arranged in a row on the left and right sides of the recess (42). In one row of the protrusions (41), three protrusions (41) are arranged in the up-down direction.

[0093] Each of the left and right second flow path forming portions (13) has one recess (42). The recess (42) of the second flow path forming portion (13) is formed in a corner portion of the lower portion of the box portion (10). A magnet (M) is also disposed in the recess (42) of the second flow path forming portion (13).

[0094] The third flow path forming portion (61) is formed in the curved portion (23) of the hot water storage portion (20). The third flow path forming portion (61) is a wall that divides the hot water supplied to the curved portion (23) into an outer flow path and an inner flow path. The third flow path forming portion (61) is composed of a pair of wall portions. The pair of wall portions are provided symmetrically. The left and right wall portions are formed in a substantially J-shape. The pair of wall portions are disposed at a distance from each other. A second flat plate portion (72) of the valve (70), which will be described later, is disposed between the pair of wall portions.

[0095] As shown in FIG. 10, two third openings (10c) and one fourth opening (10d) are formed at the lower end of the box portion (10). The third openings (10c) and the fourth opening (10d) extend in the up-down direction. The third openings (10c) and the fourth opening (10d) communicate with the curved portion (23) of the hot water storage portion (20). The fourth opening (10d) is formed at the center in the left-right direction of the box portion (10). The two third openings (10c) are formed on the left and right sides of the fourth opening (10d). The cross-sectional area of ​​each of the third openings (10c) is smaller than the cross-sectional area of ​​the fourth opening (10d).

[0096] A horizontal groove (63) is formed in the lower end of the box portion (10) so as to cross the third opening (10c) and the fourth opening (10d). The horizontal groove (63) is a groove that is long in the left-right direction. The horizontal groove (63) is formed in a rectangular shape. A first flat plate portion (71) of a valve (70) described below is disposed in the horizontal groove (63). In detail, the first flat plate portion (71) fits into the horizontal groove (63) so that the valve (70) can slide in the left-right direction.

[0097] The valve (70) opens and closes the third opening (10c) of the box portion (10). As shown in FIG. 11, the valve (70) has a first flat plate portion (71) and a second flat plate portion (72). The valve (70) is formed in a cross shape in which the first flat plate portion (71) and the second flat plate portion (72) intersect. The first flat plate portion (71) is a plate-shaped portion extending in the left-right direction. The second flat plate portion (72) is a plate-shaped portion extending in the up-down direction. As shown in FIG. 10, the left-right length of the first flat plate portion (71) is shorter than the left-right length of the lateral groove (63) of the box portion (10).

[0098] A through hole (73) is formed on each of the left and right sides of the first flat plate portion (71). Each through hole (73) penetrates the first flat plate portion (71) in the thickness direction (up and down direction). Each through hole (73) is formed in a rectangular shape. The size of each through hole (73) is approximately the same as the size of the third opening (10c) of the box portion (10).

[0099] The second flat plate portion (72) has an upper flat plate portion (74) above the portion intersecting with the first flat plate portion (71) and a lower flat plate portion (75) below the portion intersecting with the first flat plate portion (71). The upper flat plate portion (74) corresponds to the flat plate portion of the present disclosure. The thickness (length in the left-right direction) of the upper flat plate portion (74) is smaller than the thickness of the lower flat plate portion (75). As shown in FIG. 10, the upper flat plate portion (74) is disposed so as to cross the curved portion (23) of the hot water storage portion (20) of the box portion (10) in the up-down direction. In detail, the upper flat plate portion (74) is disposed between the pair of third flow path forming portions (61) at the curved portion (23). The lower flat plate portion (75) is disposed at the fourth opening (10d) of the box portion (10).

[0100] In this embodiment, as shown in Figs. 9 and 10, when the valve (70) is located in the center of the box portion (10), the third opening (10c) of the box portion (10) and the through hole (73) of the valve (70) overlap in the vertical direction. At this time, all the hot water stored in the hot water storage portion (20) is discharged to the outside of the bathroom mirror (1) through the through hole (73) and the third opening (10c). In other words, at this time, the bathroom mirror (1) is in a draining state. On the other hand, when the valve (70) is located to the right or left of the center of the box portion (10), the third opening (10c) of the box portion (10) and the through hole (73) of the valve (70) do not overlap in the vertical direction. In other words, the third opening (10c) is closed by the first flat plate portion (71) of the valve (70). At this time, hot water is stored in the hot water storage portion (20). In other words, at this time, the bathroom mirror (1) is in a retention state. In this manner, the bathroom mirror (1) of this embodiment can be switched between a retention state and a drainage state by sliding the valve (70) left and right.

[0101] Furthermore, in bathroom mirror (1) of this embodiment, when hot water is poured into hot water storage section (20), the water pressure of the supplied hot water pushes second flat plate section (72) of valve (70) in the direction of the hot water flow. This causes the entire valve (70) to slide in the direction of the hot water flow, closing third opening (10c). In this way, bathroom mirror (1) of this embodiment can close third opening (10c) automatically, without the user having to use their hands.

[0102] As shown in FIG. 11, a plurality of through holes (76) (eight in this embodiment) are formed in the upper flat plate portion (74). Each through hole (76) penetrates the second flat plate portion (72) in the thickness direction (left-right direction). Each through hole (76) is formed in a rectangular shape. The plurality of through holes (76) are arranged in the up-down direction. The upper flat plate portion (74) has a function similar to that of the obstruction portion in the first embodiment. In detail, when hot water is supplied to the hot water storage portion (20), the supplied hot water hits the upper flat plate portion (74) at the curved portion (23) and then passes through the through holes (76) of the upper flat plate portion (74). At that time, the hot water hits the upper flat plate portion (74), thereby weakening the force of the hot water.

[0103] As shown in FIG. 9, an outer flow passage (77) is formed outside the third flow passage forming portion (61), and an inner flow passage (78) is formed inside the third flow passage forming portion (61). The width L1 of the opening at the upper end of the outer flow passage (77) (length in the left-right direction in FIG. 9) is larger than the width L2 of the opening at the lower end of the outer flow passage (77) (length in the up-down direction in FIG. 9) (L1>L2). In other words, when the opening at the upper end of the outer flow passage (77) is an inlet and the opening at the lower end is an outlet, the outlet is narrower than the inlet. Therefore, the hot water flowing in from the inlet at this time flows faster in the outer flow passage (77), and a strong water pressure is applied to the base portion of the valve (70) (the portion where the first flat plate portion (71) and the second flat plate portion (72) intersect). This makes it possible to increase the force that slides the valve (70) in the flow direction of the hot water.

[0104] A handle portion (62) is provided at the lower end of the box portion (10). The handle portions (62) are formed on the left and right sides of the third opening (10c) and the fourth opening (10d). The handle portions (62) are portions on which a user places his or her hands when removing the bathroom mirror (1) from the bathroom wall surface (W). The handle portions (62) extend downward from the lower plate portion (10h) of the box portion (10). The thickness (length in the front-to-rear direction) of the handle portion (62) is smaller than the thickness of the box portion (10). As shown in FIG. 10, the lower end of the handle portion (62) is located below the lower end of the second flat plate portion (72) of the valve (70). Therefore, even if the bathroom mirror (1) falls and hits the bathroom floor, the lower flat plate portion (75) of the valve (70) is prevented from being damaged.

[0105] (2) How to use Next, a method of using the bathroom mirror (1) of this embodiment will be described.

[0106] The user attaches the bathroom mirror (1) to the wall surface (W) of the bathroom. At this time, the valve (70) may be in any position. The user then supplies hot water from the first opening (10a) or the second opening (10b) formed on the top surface of the main body portion (5). At this time, if the valve (70) is located in the center of the box portion (10), the water pressure of the supplied hot water moves the valve (70) in the direction of the hot water flow. This automatically closes the third opening (10c), and the hot water is stored in the hot water storage portion (20). The stored hot water warms the mirror portion (8) from its back surface, and the mirror portion (8) becomes at or above the dew point temperature. This makes it difficult for condensation to form on the mirror portion (8), and fogging of the mirror portion (8) can be suppressed.

[0107] When the temperature of the hot water in the hot water storage portion (20) drops and the mirror portion (8) starts to fog up, the hot water is replaced in the same manner as in embodiment 1. In the present embodiment, hot water with a high temperature may be supplied from either the first opening (10a) or the second opening (10b).

[0108] To drain all the hot water in the hot water storage section (20), the user holds the lower flat plate portion (75) of the valve (70) and slides it to the right or left, moving the valve (70) so that the third opening (10c) and the through hole (73) overlap vertically, thereby changing the bathroom mirror (1) from a stored state to a drained state. By placing the bathroom mirror (1) in the drained state in this way, all the hot water in the hot water storage section (20) can be drained in a short period of time. Furthermore, by leaving the bathroom mirror (1) in the drained state for a long period of time, the inside of the hot water storage section (20) can be dried, which is hygienic.

[0109] (3) Features (3-1) In the bathroom mirror (1) of this embodiment, a third opening (10c) is formed in the lower end of the box portion (10). A valve (70) that opens and closes the third opening (10c) is disposed in the third opening (10c). Therefore, by opening the valve (70), hot water in the hot water storage portion (20) can be discharged in a short period of time.

[0110] (3-2) In the bathroom mirror (1) of this embodiment, the valve (70) is configured to be slidable in the left-right direction and has a flat portion (74) that vertically crosses the curved portion (23) of the hot water storage portion (20). When hot water is poured into the hot water storage portion (20), the valve (70) slides to close the third opening (10c).

[0111] Therefore, when hot water is poured into the hot water storage portion (20), the water pressure of the hot water presses the upper plate portion (74) of the valve (70), causing the entire valve (70) to slide and close the third opening (10c). This enables the third opening (10c) to be automatically closed.

[0112] (4) Variations In the bathroom mirror of this embodiment, the valve (70) slides left and right to close the third opening (10c), but the valve (70) may be of any type as long as it can open and close the third opening (10c). For example, the valve (70) may be of a rubber plug type or a one-push type.

[0113] Other Embodiments The above embodiment may be configured as follows.

[0114] In the bathroom mirror (1) of each of the above embodiments, the front of the box part (10) is open, but the front of the box part (10) may be closed. In this case, the mirror part (8) is fixed to the front of the box part (10).

[0115] Although the embodiment and the modified examples have been described above, it will be understood that various modifications of the form and details are possible without departing from the spirit and scope of the claims. In addition, the elements of the above embodiment, modified examples, and other embodiments may be appropriately combined or substituted.

[0116] The descriptions "first," "second," "third," etc. mentioned above are used to distinguish the words to which these descriptions are attached, and do not limit the number or order of the words. [Industrial Applicability]

[0117] As described above, the present disclosure is useful for bathroom mirrors. [Explanation of symbols]

[0118] 1 bathroom mirror 6 Axis holding part 8 Mirror section 10 Hakobe 10a 1st opening 10b 2nd opening 10c 3rd opening 12 First flow path forming portion (flow path forming portion) 14. Disability Section 16 Rotation Axis 20 Hot water storage section 21 1st straight section 22 2nd straight section 23 Curved section 44 Knob 70 Valves 74 Upper flat plate part (flat plate part) M magnet W wall

Claims

1. a box portion (10) that is detachably attached to a wall surface (W) of the bathroom and has a hot water storage portion (20) for storing hot water therein; A mirror portion (8) provided on the front surface of the box portion (10), The box portion (10) has a flow path forming portion (12) that forms a flow path for the hot water to be poured into the hot water storage portion (20), A first opening (10a) and a second opening (10b) are formed in the upper surface of the box portion (10) and are aligned in the left-right direction. The hot water storage section (20) is a first straight portion (21) communicating with the first opening (10a) and extending in the vertical direction; a second straight portion (22) communicating with the second opening (10b) and extending in the vertical direction; a curved portion (23) continuing to the first straight portion (21) and the second straight portion (22), The flow path forming portion (12) is disposed between the first straight portion (21) and the second straight portion (22). bathroom mirror.

2. The box portion (10) has a magnet (M) for fixing the box portion (10) to the wall surface (W), The magnet (M) is disposed near the back surface of the box portion (10).

2. The bathroom mirror of claim 1.

3. The hot water supply system further includes an obstacle (14) for weakening the force of the hot water injected into the hot water storage section (20), The obstruction portion (14) abuts against the mirror portion (8), The obstruction portion (14) is formed in a circular or linear shape when viewed from the front, If the obstruction (14) is circular, its diameter is 5 mm or less, and if the obstruction (14) is linear, its width is 5 mm or less.

2. The bathroom mirror of claim 1.

4. A rotating shaft (16); a shaft holder (6) for holding the rotating shaft (16), The box portion (10) and the mirror portion (8) can be changed between a first state in which the first opening (10a) and the second opening (10b) face upward and a second state in which the first opening (10a) and the second opening (10b) face downward by rotating around the rotation axis (16). A bathroom mirror according to any one of claims 1 to 3.

5. The rotating shaft (16) is provided at a lower end of the box portion (10) and extends in the left-right direction. The box portion (10) and the mirror portion (8) rotate in a direction away from the wall surface (W).

5. A bathroom mirror as claimed in claim 4.

6. The box further includes a knob (44) provided at an upper end of the box portion (10), The distance L between the knob portion (44) and the wall surface (W) is greater than the thickness T of the box portion (10).

6. A bathroom mirror as claimed in claim 5.

7. The rotation axis (16) extends perpendicular to the wall surface (W), The box portion (10) and the mirror portion (8) rotate along the wall surface (W).

5. A bathroom mirror as claimed in claim 4.

8. A third opening (10c) is formed at the lower end of the box portion (10), A valve (70) for opening and closing the third opening (10c) is disposed in the third opening (10c). A bathroom mirror according to any one of claims 1 to 3.

9. The valve (70) is configured to be slidable in the left-right direction and has a flat plate portion (74) that crosses the curved portion (23) of the hot water storage portion (20) in the up-down direction, When the hot water is poured into the hot water reservoir (20), the valve (70) slides to close the third opening (10c). A bathroom mirror as claimed in claim 8.

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