Hand-washing counter

The handwashing counter design addresses the issue of wet luggage by incorporating an inclined front panel in the cabinet to create a dry luggage placement surface, eliminating the need for separate shelves and ensuring hygiene and cost-effectiveness.

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Application Number
JP2021124758
Authority / Receiving Office
JP · JP
Patent Type
Patents
Current Assignee / Owner
Filing Date
2021-07-29
Publication Date
2025-05-27
Estimated Expiration
2041-07-29

AI Technical Summary

Technical Problem

Conventional handwashing counters often have wet upper surfaces due to splashing water, making it unsanitary to place luggage there, and the lack of a dedicated luggage space can lead to wet luggage unless a separate shelf is provided.

Method used

A handwashing counter design featuring a counter with a bowl portion and a cabinet below, where the cabinet's front panel is inclined rearward, creating a luggage placement surface that extends forward, thus keeping luggage dry and eliminating the need for a separate shelf.

Benefits of technology

This configuration provides a hygienic place to store luggage without getting wet, while also allowing for easy operation and cost-effective implementation, as no additional shelves are required.

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Abstract

To provide a hand-wash counter which can be provided with a place where baggage is hygienically placed and can be provided with the baggage placement place without much costs.SOLUTION: A hand-wash counter has a counter and a cabinet. The counter has a bowl part. The cabinet is provided below the counter. The cabinet has a front panel and a baggage placement part. The front panel covers a front surface of the cabinet and is in the state of being tilted backward. In the baggage placement part, a baggage placement surface is formed so that it extends forward from a lower end side of the front panel.SELECTED DRAWING: Figure 2
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Description

Technical Field

[0001] The disclosed embodiments relate to a handwashing counter.

Background Art

[0002] Conventionally, some handwashing counters used for handwashing or facewashing have a space (a place to put luggage) for the user to place their luggage provided, for example, on the upper surface of the counter (see, for example, Patent Document 1).

Prior Art Documents

Patent Documents

[0003]

Patent Document 1

Summary of the Invention

Problems to be Solved by the Invention

[0004] However, in the conventional handwashing counter as described above, the upper surface of the counter is often wet due to splashing water or the like, and there are situations where the user hesitates to place their luggage on the wet upper surface. In such situations, there is no place where the luggage can be placed (hygienically) without getting it wet unless a shelf or the like for placing the luggage is provided separately.

[0005] Also, when a cabinet is provided below the counter, usually the front surface of the cabinet is blocked by a panel, so there is no place to put the luggage in this case either.

[0006] One aspect of the embodiment aims to provide a handwashing counter that can provide a hygienic place to put luggage and can provide this place to put luggage without incurring costs.

Means for Solving the Problems

[0007] A handwashing counter according to one aspect of the embodiment includes a counter having a bowl portion and a cabinet provided below the counter. The cabinet has a front panel that covers the front surface of the cabinet and is inclined rearward, and a luggage placement portion where a luggage placement surface is formed so as to extend forward from the lower end side of the front panel.

[0008] According to such a configuration, since the luggage placement surface is formed so as to extend forward from the lower end side of the front panel, it is possible to suppress water from splashing onto the carry-on luggage placed on the luggage placement surface inside the cabinet. That is, it is possible to provide a place where carry-on luggage can be placed (hygienically) without getting wet. In addition, since there is no need to separately provide a shelf or the like for placing carry-on luggage, a place for placing carry-on luggage can be provided at low cost.

[0009] In addition, since the front surface of the cabinet is opened by the front panel that is inclined rearward, the user can use the handwashing counter in a state of being closer to it.

[0010] In the above-described handwashing counter, the front panel is movable between the inclined state and the vertical state in which the front panel is installed vertically.

[0011] According to such a configuration, when the luggage placement surface is not in use, the appearance is not impaired by the front panel in the vertical state, and when using the luggage placement surface, a space (a place for placing carry-on luggage) for placing carry-on luggage can be easily created by a simple operation of tilting the front panel backward.

[0012] In the above-described handwashing counter, the luggage placement surface is located behind the front panel in the vertical state.

[0013] According to such a configuration, when the luggage placement surface is not in use, it is covered by the front panel in the vertical state, so that it is possible to suppress the luggage placement surface from getting wet.

[0014] Also, in the above-mentioned handwashing counter, a handhold portion for the user to hang their fingers is provided on the front panel.

[0015] According to such a configuration, the user can hang their fingers on the handhold portion and move the front panel. Thereby, the front panel can be easily moved.

Advantages of the Invention

[0016] According to one aspect of the embodiment, a hygienic place to place luggage can be provided, and this luggage placement location can be provided without incurring costs.

Brief Description of the Drawings

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Modes for Carrying Out the Invention

[0018] Hereinafter, with reference to the accompanying drawings, embodiments of the handwashing counter disclosed in the present application will be described in detail. Note that the present invention is not limited by the embodiments shown below.

[0019] <First Embodiment> The handwashing counter 1 according to the first embodiment will be described with reference to FIGS. 1 to 7. FIG. 1 is a perspective view showing the handwashing counter 1 according to the first embodiment, and shows the case where the front panel 31 is in a vertical state. FIG. 2 is a perspective view showing the handwashing counter 1 according to the first embodiment, and shows the case where the front panel 31 is in an inclined state.

[0020] FIG. 3 is a sectional view taken along line A-A in FIG. 2 (a central sectional view in the left-right direction of the handwashing counter 1 according to the first embodiment). FIG. 4 is an enlarged view of part B in FIG. 3 (an enlarged view of the upper end portion of the front panel 31). FIG. 5 is an enlarged view of part C in FIG. 3 (an enlarged view of the lower end portion of the front panel 31).

[0021] FIG. 6 is an operation explanatory view of the front panel 31, specifically, an explanatory view when the front panel 31 is operated from a vertical state to an inclined state. FIG. 7 is an operation explanatory view of the front panel 31, specifically, an explanatory view when the front panel 31 is operated from an inclined state to a vertical state.

[0022] Note that each figure shows a three-dimensional orthogonal coordinate system including a Z axis with the vertically upward (upward) direction as the positive direction. Hereinafter, for convenience of explanation, the positive direction of the X axis is defined as the leftward direction, the negative direction of the X axis is defined as the rightward direction, the positive direction of the Y axis is defined as the forward direction, and the negative direction of the Y axis is defined as the backward direction. Therefore, hereinafter, the X-axis direction is referred to as the left-right direction, the Y-axis direction is referred to as the front-back direction, and the Z-axis direction is referred to as the up-down direction.

[0023] The handwashing counter 1 is installed, for example, in a toilet room and is used for users to wash their hands after using the toilet or for users to wash their faces. The handwashing counter 1 is installed with its rear surface closely attached to a wall surface in a toilet room or the like.

[0024] As shown in FIGS. 1 to 3, the washbasin counter 1 includes a counter 2 and a cabinet 3. The counter 2 is, for example, made of pottery and is provided above the cabinet 3 described later. The counter 2 includes an upper surface 21 and a front surface 22. The upper surface 21 is a horizontal surface. In this specification, "horizontal" is not limited to strict horizontal and includes substantially horizontal. The upper surface 21 may be, for example, a surface that slopes downward toward the user side using the washbasin counter 1, that is, forward.

[0025] The front surface 22 is a vertical surface continuous from the front end side of the upper surface 21. In this specification, "vertical" is not limited to strict vertical and includes substantially vertical.

[0026] Further, the counter 2 includes a bowl portion 23. The bowl portion 23 is, for example, made of pottery, is formed in a concave shape on the upper surface 21 of the counter 2, and receives water discharged from a water discharge port (not shown) disposed above the rear portion of the bowl portion 23. The bowl portion 23 is integrally formed with the upper surface 21 of the counter 2. Note that the bowl portion 23 may be of a type that is separate from the upper surface 21 of the counter 2 and is attached to the upper surface 21.

[0027] Also, as shown in FIG. 3, a drain pipe 4 is connected to a drain port 231 formed at the bottom of the bowl portion 23. The bowl portion 23 discharges water from the water discharge port to the drain pipe 4 through the drain port 231.

[0028] As shown in FIGS. 1 to 3, the cabinet 3 is provided below the counter 2. The cabinet 3 is generally rectangular box-shaped and includes a front panel 31, a sub-front panel 32, side panels 33, a bottom panel 34, and a back plate 35.

[0029] The front panel (also referred to as the main front panel) 31 is a rectangular plate-like member disposed on the front surface of the cabinet 3 and covering the front surface of the cabinet 3. The front panel 31 is movable between a vertical state (see FIG. 1) installed vertically so as to cover the front surface of the cabinet 3 and an inclined state (see FIG. 2) retracted (inclined rearward) toward the inside (rear side) of the cabinet 3 so as to open the front surface of the cabinet 3. Details of the front panel 31 will be described later with reference to FIGS. 3 to 7.

[0030] The sub-front panel 32 is disposed on the front surface of the cabinet 3 and below the front panel (main front panel) 31, and is a rectangular plate-like member that covers the front surface of the cabinet 3 together with the front panel 31. The sub-front panel 32 is also a decorative material for hiding the legs 36, which will be described later, so that they cannot be seen from the front of the cabinet 3.

[0031] The side panels 33 are respectively disposed on the left and right side surfaces of the cabinet 3, and are rectangular plate-like members that cover the left and right side surfaces of the cabinet 3. A plurality (two) of legs 36 are provided side by side in the front-rear direction at the lower part (lower surface) of each of the left and right side panels 33. The legs 36 are made of, for example, metal. As described above, the legs 36 are hidden by the sub-front panel 32 so that they cannot be seen from the front of the cabinet 3.

[0032] Also, the front panel 31 is disposed between these left and right side panels 33 on the front surface of the cabinet 3.

[0033] The bottom panel 34 is disposed at the lower part of the cabinet 3 and is a rectangular plate-like member that forms the bottom surface of the cabinet 3. The bottom panel 34 is located above the sub-front panel 32, and its upper surface 341 forms a horizontal plane. The upper surface 341 of the bottom panel 34 becomes the luggage placement surface 341 in the luggage placement part 37, which will be described later. Also, a stopper part 38 (see FIG. 3), which will be described later, is provided on the upper surface (luggage placement surface) 341 of the bottom panel 34.

[0034] The back plate 35 is disposed on the rear surface of the cabinet 3. The back plate 35 is a rectangular plate-like member and is disposed between the left and right side panels 33 at the upper and lower portions on the rear surface of the cabinet 3 as shown in FIG. 3. The back plate 35 is provided so as to be suspended between the left and right side panels 33, thereby serving as a reinforcing member for reinforcing the cabinet 3.

[0035] Note that the back plate 35 may be a panel member that covers the entire rear surface of the cabinet 3. Further, since the rear surface of the cabinet 3 is in close contact with the wall surface of a toilet room or the like, the cabinet 3 may not be provided with the back plate 35.

[0036] Also, the front panel 31, the sub-front panel 32, the side panels 33, the bottom panel 34, and the back plate 35 are, for example, made of wood, resin, or metal. Further, the front panel 31, the sub-front panel 32, the side panels 33, the bottom panel 34, and the back plate 35 may be formed of materials other than those described above.

[0037] As shown in FIGS. 2 and 3, the cabinet 3 further includes a luggage placement portion 37. The luggage placement portion 37 includes a luggage placement surface (the upper surface of the bottom panel 34) 341 for a user of the handwashing counter 1 to place a carry-on luggage HB (see FIG. 2).

[0038] The luggage placement surface 341 is located behind the front panel 31 when the front panel 31 is in a vertical state, and when the front panel 31 is in an inclined state toward the rear, the front surface of the cabinet 3 is opened and appears on the front surface of the cabinet 3. The luggage placement surface 341 is a surface formed to extend forward from the lower end side of the front panel 31.

[0039] Here, the details of the front panel 31 will be described with reference to FIGS. 3 to 7. As shown in FIG. 3, the front panel 31 is movable between a vertically installed vertical state and a state where the lower end side of the front panel 31 moves inside the cabinet 3 and is inclined rearward (inclined state). In other words, the front panel 31 can be changed from the vertical state to the inclined state and from the inclined state to the vertical state.

[0040] As shown in FIGS. 3 to 5, in the vertical state, the front panel 31 is arranged in a suspended state on the front surface of the cabinet 3 by the engagement of the engagement portions 311a and 311b described later. Further, in the inclined state, the upper end portion of the front panel 31 is fixed to the front surface of the cabinet 3 by the engagement portions 311a and 311b, and the lower end portion thereof is fixed to the rear portion of the luggage placement surface 341 by the stopper portion 38.

[0041] The front panel 31 is provided with an engagement portion (hereinafter referred to as the first hook) 311a at its upper end portion. The first hook 311a engages with an engagement portion (hereinafter referred to as the second hook) 311b provided on the rear surface of the front surface 22 of the counter 2 to hold the front panel 31 in a suspended state. The first hook 311a is continuously provided in the left - right direction along the upper end edge of the front panel 31. Note that a plurality of first hooks 311a may be provided intermittently in the left - right direction.

[0042] Similarly, the second hook 311b may be continuously provided in the left - right direction, or may be provided intermittently in the left - right direction so as to correspond to a plurality of first hooks 311a provided intermittently in the left - right direction. Note that the first hook 311a and the second hook 311b are made of a light metal such as an aluminum alloy, for example.

[0043] In addition, the front panel 31 is provided with a grip portion 312 at its lower end for the user to hang their fingers on. The grip portion 312 forms the lower end of the front panel 31 and is provided continuously in the left - right direction. On the front surface of the grip portion 312, a recess 312a into which the user can insert their fingers is formed. The recess 312a is formed continuously in the left - right direction on the front surface of the grip portion 312. Note that the grip portion 312 is made of a light metal such as an aluminum alloy, for example.

[0044] As described above, at the rear part of the luggage - placing surface 341, a stopper portion 38 for locking the lower end portion (grip portion 312) of the front panel 31 is provided to hold the front panel 31 in an inclined state. The stopper portion 38 is provided, for example, in a rail - like shape that is continuous in the left - right direction. Note that a plurality of stopper portions 38 may be provided intermittently in the left - right direction at the rear part of the luggage - placing surface 341, or they may be provided only in a part of the rear part of the luggage - placing surface 341.

[0045] Also, the stopper portion 38 is formed such that the shape of its side cross - section is a U - shape with an open upper part. The lower end portion (grip portion 312) of the front panel 31 is inserted from above into the stopper portion 38, thereby fixing the lower end portion of the front panel 31 and holding the front panel 31 in an inclined state. Note that the stopper portion 38 is made of resin, for example.

[0046] In addition, as the stopper portion 38, as long as it functions to hold the front panel 31 in an inclined state, for example, a simple rectangular plate - shaped member made of resin, etc., that is continuous in the left - right direction or a plurality of such members arranged intermittently along the left - right direction may be sufficient. Even if such a member is used, the front panel 31 can be held in an inclined state by friction. Alternatively, without providing the stopper portion 38, the front panel 31 may be held in an inclined state by directly abutting the lower end portion of the front panel 31 against the luggage - placing surface 341.

[0047] When the hand-washing counter 1 is unused, for example, the front panel 31 is in a vertical state, and the front surface of the cabinet 3 is closed by the front panel 31. When a user of the hand-washing counter 1 performs hand-washing or face-washing, the user moves the front panel 31, for example, with the hand that is not holding the luggage HB, to create a space (luggage placement section 37) for placing the luggage HB.

[0048] In this case, first, as shown in FIG. 6 (left part), the user inserts a finger into the recess 312a of the handle portion 312 and lifts the front panel 31 upward (in the D1 direction). As a result, the engagement between the first hook 311a and the second hook 311b is released.

[0049] Next, as shown in FIG. 6 (central part), the user pushes the lower end portion (handle portion 312) of the front panel 31, which is lifted higher than the luggage placement surface 341, backward (in the D2 direction).

[0050] Next, as shown in FIG. 6 (right part), the user lowers the lower end portion (handle portion 312) of the front panel 31 downward (in the D3 direction) to engage the lower end portion (handle portion 312) of the front panel 31 with the stopper portion 38 and to engage the first hook 311a and the second hook 311b. As a result, the front panel 31 is in an inclined state.

[0051] In this way, when the user uses the hand-washing counter 1, the user creates the luggage placement surface 341 for placing the luggage HB (see FIG. 2) by operating the front panel 31 to be in an inclined state.

[0052] In addition, when the user of the hand-washing counter 1 finishes hand-washing or face-washing, the user picks up the luggage HB again and moves the front panel 31, for example, with the hand that is not holding the luggage HB, to return the front panel 31 to its original state (vertical state).

[0053] In this case, first, as shown in FIG. 7 (left part), the user inserts a finger into the concave portion 312a of the handle portion 312 and lifts the front panel 31 upward (in the D4 direction). As a result, the engagement between the lower end portion (handle portion 312) of the front panel 31 and the stopper portion 38 is released, and the engagement between the first hook 311a and the second hook 311b is released.

[0054] Next, as shown in FIG. 7 (central part), the user pulls back the lower end portion (handle portion 312) of the front panel 31 forward (in the D5 direction).

[0055] Next, as shown in FIG. 7 (right part), the user lowers the lower end portion (handle portion 312) of the front panel 31 downward (in the D6 direction) to engage the first hook 311a and the second hook 311b. As a result, the front panel 31 becomes vertical.

[0056] In this way, when the user finishes using the handwashing counter 1, the user operates the front panel 31 to be in a vertical state so that the luggage placement surface 341 is not exposed on the front surface of the cabinet 3 (see FIG. 1).

[0057] As described above, according to the first embodiment, since the luggage placement surface 341 is formed so as to extend forward from the lower end side of the front panel 31, it is possible to suppress water from splashing onto the carry-on luggage HB placed on the luggage placement surface 341 inside the cabinet 3 (prevent water from splashing on the carry-on luggage HB). That is, a place where the carry-on luggage HB can be placed hygienically without being wet can be provided. In addition, since there is no need to separately provide a shelf or the like for placing the carry-on luggage HB, a place for placing the carry-on luggage HB can be provided without incurring costs.

[0058] Further, since the front surface of the cabinet 3 is opened by the front panel 31 in an inclined state toward the rear, the user can use the handwashing counter 1 in a state of being closer to it.

[0059] Also, when the luggage placement surface 341 is not in use, the appearance is not impaired by the front panel 31 in the vertical state. Also, when using the luggage placement surface 341, a space (a place to place the carry-on baggage HB) for placing the carry-on baggage HB can be easily created by a simple operation of tilting the front panel 31 backward.

[0060] Also, when the luggage placement surface 341 is not in use, it is covered by the front panel 31 in the vertical state. In other words, since the luggage placement surface 341 is only exposed when in use, it is possible to suppress the luggage placement surface 341 from getting wet.

[0061] Also, in the vertical state of the front panel 31, since the lower end portion of the front panel 31 is located below the luggage placement surface 341, it is possible to further suppress the luggage placement surface 341 from getting wet.

[0062] Also, the user can move the front panel 31 by hooking a finger on the handle portion 312, and thus the front panel 31 can be easily moved.

[0063] <Modification of the First Embodiment> In the above-described first embodiment, the front panel 31 is configured to be movable between the vertical state and the inclined state by the engagement of the first hook 311a and the second hook 311b which are the engaging portions. However, for example, the upper end portion of the front panel 31 may be configured as a hinge structure so that the front panel 31 can swing in the front-rear direction.

[0064] In this case, the front panel 31 is set with the vertical dimension such that its lower end portion is located above the luggage placement surface 341 in the vertical state.

[0065] Also, in this case, it is preferable that the front panel 31 is biased in the direction of returning to the vertical state.

[0066] According to such a configuration, since the luggage placement surface 341 is formed so as to extend forward from the lower end side of the front panel 31, it is possible to suppress water from getting on the carry-on luggage HB placed on the luggage placement surface 341 inside the cabinet 3. That is, it is possible to provide a place where the carry-on luggage HB can be placed (hygienically) without getting wet. In addition, since there is no need to separately provide a shelf or the like for placing the carry-on luggage HB, a place for placing the carry-on luggage HB can be provided without cost.

[0067] In addition, since the front surface of the cabinet 3 is opened by the front panel 31 in an inclined state toward the rear, the user can use it in a state of being closer to the handwashing counter 1.

[0068] In addition, when the luggage placement surface 341 is not in use, the appearance is not impaired by the front panel 31 in a vertical state, and when using the luggage placement surface 341, a space (a place for placing the carry-on luggage HB) for placing the carry-on luggage HB can be easily created by a simple operation of tilting the front panel 31 backward.

[0069] In addition, when the luggage placement surface 341 is not in use, it is covered by the front panel 31 in a vertical state, so it is possible to suppress the luggage placement surface 341 from getting wet.

[0070] In addition, the luggage placement surface 341 can be created simply by pushing the front panel 31 backward, and the front panel 31 can be held in an inclined state by the weight of the carry-on luggage HB.

[0071] In addition, since the front panel 31 is biased in the direction of returning to the vertical state, when the user removes the carry-on luggage HB from the luggage placement surface 341, the front panel 31 automatically returns to the vertical state.

[0072] <Second Embodiment> The handwashing counter 10 according to the second embodiment will be described with reference to FIG. 8. FIG. 8 is a perspective view showing the handwashing counter 10 according to the second embodiment.

[0073] Note that the handwashing counter 10 according to the second embodiment is different from the above-described first embodiment in the configuration of the front panel 310. Therefore, in the second embodiment described below, the same or equivalent parts as those in the first embodiment are denoted by the same reference numerals, and the description of the same or equivalent parts is omitted.

[0074] As shown in FIG. 8, the handwashing counter 10 includes a front panel 310. The front panel 310 is in an inclined state toward the rear. In this way, the handwashing counter 10 includes a recess (lug placement portion 37) formed by the front panel 310 in an inclined state toward the rear on the front surface of the cabinet 3. And a luggage placement surface 341 is formed so as to extend forward from the lower end side of the front panel 310.

[0075] According to the second embodiment, since the luggage placement surface 341 is formed so as to extend forward from the lower end side of the front panel 310, it is possible to suppress water from getting on the carry-on luggage HB (see FIG. 2) placed on the luggage placement surface 341 inside the cabinet 3. That is, a place where the carry-on luggage HB can be placed (hygienically) without being wet can be provided. In addition, since it is not necessary to separately provide a shelf or the like for placing the carry-on luggage HB, a place for placing the carry-on luggage HB can be provided without cost.

[0076] In addition, since the front surface of the cabinet 3 is opened by the front panel 310 in an inclined state toward the rear, the user can use the handwashing counter 10 in a state of being closer to it.

[0077] <Modification Example of the Second Embodiment> A modification example of the second embodiment will be described with reference to FIGS. 9 and 10. FIG. 9 is a perspective view showing a first modification example (handwashing counter 10A) of the handwashing counter 10 according to the second embodiment. FIG. 10 is a perspective view showing a second modification example (handwashing counter 10B) of the handwashing counter 10 according to the second embodiment.

[0078] As shown in FIG. 9, the handwashing counter 10A according to the first modification includes a front panel 310A. The front panel 310A is in an inclined state toward the rear and has a curved surface that bulges toward the rear.

[0079] According to such a configuration, since the luggage placement surface 341 is formed so as to extend forward from the lower end side of the front panel 310A, it is possible to suppress water from getting on the carry-on luggage HB (see FIG. 2) placed on the luggage placement surface 341 inside the cabinet 3. That is, a place where the carry-on luggage HB can be placed (hygienically) without getting wet can be provided. In addition, since there is no need to separately provide a shelf or the like for placing the carry-on luggage HB, a place for placing the carry-on luggage HB can be provided without cost.

[0080] Further, since the front surface of the cabinet 3 is opened by the front panel 310A that is inclined toward the rear, the user can use the handwashing counter 10A in a state of being closer to it.

[0081] Also, in the first modification, since the front panel 310A has a curved surface that bulges toward the rear, the volume of the luggage placement portion 37, which is a recess, can be increased. As a result, even when the size of the carry-on luggage HB is large, it is possible to cope with it.

[0082] As shown in FIG. 10, the handwashing counter 10B according to the second modification includes a front panel 310B. The front panel 310B is in an inclined state toward the rear and has a plurality (two in the illustrated example) of surfaces.

[0083] According to such a configuration, since the luggage placement surface 341 is formed so as to extend forward from the lower end side of the front panel 310B, it is possible to suppress water from getting on the carry-on luggage HB (see FIG. 2) placed on the luggage placement surface 341 inside the cabinet 3. That is, a place where the carry-on luggage HB can be placed (hygienically) without getting wet can be provided. In addition, since there is no need to separately provide a shelf or the like for placing the carry-on luggage HB, a place for placing the carry-on luggage HB can be provided without cost.

[0084] In addition, since the front panel 310B in an inclined state faces backward and the front surface of the cabinet 3 is open, the user can use it in a state closer to the handwashing counter 10B.

[0085] Also, in the second modification example as well, the volume of the luggage placement part 37 which is a recessed part can be increased, and thus, even when the size of the carry-on baggage HB is large, it is possible to cope with it.

[0086] Further effects and modification examples can be easily derived by those skilled in the art. For this reason, the broader aspects of the present invention are not limited to the specific details and representative embodiments represented and described as above. Therefore, various changes can be made without departing from the spirit or scope of the general inventive concept defined by the appended claims and their equivalents.

Explanation of reference numerals

[0087] 1 Handwashing counter 2 Counter 3 Cabinet 23 Bowl part 31 Front panel 37 Luggage placement part 312 Hanging part 341 Luggage placement surface

Claims

1. A counter having a bowl portion, and a cabinet provided below the counter are provided, wherein the cabinet is movable between a vertical state and an inclined state, and a front panel that assumes the inclined state when the lower end moves inside the cabinet, and a luggage placement portion on which a luggage placement surface is formed so as to extend forward from the lower end side of the front panel in the inclined state are provided A handwashing counter characterized by the above.

2. The luggage placement surface is located behind the front panel in the vertical state The handwashing counter according to claim 1, characterized by the above.

3. A handhold portion for a user to hang their fingers is provided on the front panel The handwashing counter according to claim 1 or 2, characterized by the above.

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