Laundry room

Abstract

To provide a laundering wash room that is a high functional intensive type capable of improving workability relating to laundering even in a narrow space.SOLUTION: A laundering wash room 1 comprises a wash stand 2 and a washing machine 3 apposed along a first wall surface 11, a hanging cabinet 5 mounted above the washing machine 3, a first storage type work table 6 that is stored between the hanging cabinet 5 and the washing machine 3 in nonuse and expanded above the washing machine 3 in use, a second storage type work table 7 that is superposed and stored to another wall surface 13 in nonuse and expanded above the wash stand 2 in use, and an upper hanger pipe 72 erected above the second storage type work table. A door body 51 of the hanging cabinet 5 moves in a vertical direction, and is formed to open an upper part of the hanging cabinet 5 as it is lowered and open a lower part of the hanging cabinet 5 as it is lifted. The first storage type work table 6 and the second storage type work table 7 are configured to form a continuous work surface adjacent to each other in an expanded state.SELECTED DRAWING: Figure 5

Description

[Technical Field]

[0001] This application relates to the spatial configuration of a laundry room in which a sink and a washing machine are installed and which is used for washing, undressing, doing laundry, etc. [Background technology]

[0002] In detached houses and apartment buildings, laundry rooms equipped with a sink and a washing machine space are often located adjacent to the bathroom and are also used as a space for undressing when taking a bath. In these laundry rooms, various items, large and small, are used daily, such as toiletries, cosmetics, towels, laundry detergent and treatment products, and laundry baskets, and space is required to store them. When doing laundry, space is also needed for sorting clothes by type before washing, pre-washing heavily soiled clothes, hanging washed clothes, and folding and organizing dried clothes. Patent Documents 1 to 6, for example, propose spatial configurations for laundry rooms that integrate various functions to improve storage efficiency and laundry-related work efficiency. [Prior art documents] [Patent documents]

[0003] [Patent Document 1] Japanese Patent Application Laid-Open No. 2003-38273 [Patent Document 2] Japanese Patent Application Laid-Open No. 2003-180457 [Patent Document 3] Japanese Patent Application Laid-Open No. 2013-94447 [Patent Document 4] Japanese Patent Application Laid-Open No. 2016-106928 [Patent Document 5] Japanese Patent Application Publication No. 2020-105699 [Patent Document 6] Japanese Patent Application Publication No. 2020-105870 Summary of the Invention [Problem to be solved by the invention]

[0004] However, in small and medium-sized homes with limited floor space, it is difficult to secure sufficient storage and work space in the laundry room. Furthermore, the aforementioned laundry-related tasks are physically demanding, requiring bending over to load and unload clothes from the washing machine, and stretching and raising hands to hang clothes on hangers. Therefore, the invention disclosed in this application aims to alleviate the inconvenience and inconvenience of laundry rooms, which tend to be cramped, by proposing a highly functional, integrated laundry room that further improves the ease of laundry-related work, even in a smaller space than before. [Means for solving the problem]

[0005] The laundry washroom of the invention disclosed in this application is characterized by its basic configuration comprising a washing machine arranged facing a first wall surrounding the laundry washroom, a wall-mounted cupboard attached above the washing machine on the first wall, and a first retractable workbench that is stored between the wall-mounted cupboard and the washing machine, stacked on top of the first wall when not in use, and deployed above the washing machine when in use.

[0006] Furthermore, the laundry washroom of the invention disclosed in this application is characterized by an additional configuration in which the first foldable workbench is divided into a rear portion close to the first wall surface and a front portion far from the first wall surface, the rear portion is hingedly joined to the first wall surface, and the front portion is configured to be able to move horizontally relative to the rear portion parallel to the first wall surface.

[0007] The laundry washroom of the invention disclosed in the present application is further characterized by the additional configuration of having a washbasin placed next to the washing machine, facing the first wall surface.

[0008] In this additional configuration, a configuration can be adopted in which the front portion of the first foldable workbench moves horizontally and is deployed above the washbasin.

[0009] It is also possible to adopt a configuration in which a second retractable workbench is stored by stacking it on a wall adjacent to or facing the first wall when not in use, and is deployed above the bowl portion of the washbasin when in use.

[0010] Furthermore, it is more preferable that the front portion of the first storable work platform in the horizontally moving state and the second storable work platform in the unfolded state are close to each other to form a continuous work surface.

[0011] The underside of the first foldable workbench can be supported by a waist wall erected between the sink and the washing machine.

[0012] In addition, the laundry washroom of the invention disclosed in the present application can also be configured to include a washbasin placed opposite the washing machine facing the wall opposite the first wall, and a second retractable workbench that is stored stacked on the wall adjacent to the first wall when not in use and is deployed above the bowl portion of the washbasin when in use.

[0013] In each of the above-mentioned configurations, it is more preferable that an upper hanger pipe is installed above the area where the second storable work platform is deployed. Also, a lower hanger pipe may be attached to the underside of the second storable work platform.

[0014] Furthermore, it is more preferable that the hanging cupboard is fitted with a door body that can move up and down, and that when the door body is lowered, the upper part of the hanging cupboard opens to the inside of the room, and when the door body is raised, the lower part of the hanging cupboard opens to the inside of the room. [Effects of the Invention]

[0015] In the laundry washroom configured as described above, a first retractable workbench is attached between the washing machine and the hanging cupboard attached above it, and the first retractable workbench is configured to be unfolded above the washing machine as needed.Therefore, by unfolding the first retractable workbench and using it to sort laundry before washing or organize laundry after washing, the ease of laundry-related work around the washing machine can be significantly improved.

[0016] Furthermore, if the sink is placed next to or opposite the washing machine and a second retractable workbench that can be deployed above the sink is also provided, using this in combination with the first retractable workbench can further improve the ease of laundry-related work, even in a small bathroom / laundry room that only contains a sink and a washing machine. [Brief explanation of the drawings]

[0017] [Figure 1] 1 is a plan view of a laundry washroom according to a first embodiment of the invention disclosed in the present application. [Figure 2] FIG. 2 is a development view of the laundry room in the direction A. [Figure 3] FIG. 3 is a development view of the laundry room in direction B. [Figure 4] FIG. 2 is an interior perspective view showing how the laundry room is used. [Figure 5] FIG. 10 is an interior perspective view showing another mode of use of the laundry washroom. [Figure 6] 10A and 10B are a plan view and a development view in the direction B showing how the laundry is used when sorting laundry. [Figure 7] FIG. 10 is a plan view showing a mode of use when pre-washing laundry. [Figure 8] 1A and 1B are a plan view and a development view in the direction A showing how the laundry is used when hanging it on a hanger. [Figure 9] This is a plan view and a development view in the direction A showing how to use the washing machine when folding dry laundry. [Figure 10] FIG. 10 is a plan view of a laundry room according to a second embodiment of the invention disclosed in the present application. [Figure 11]FIG. 3 is a development view of the laundry room in the C direction. [Figure 12] This is an exploded view of the laundry room in the D direction. DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION

[0018] Hereinafter, embodiments of the invention disclosed in the present application will be described with reference to the drawings.

[0019] First Embodiment 1 to 5 show a laundry room according to a first embodiment of the invention disclosed in the present application. In this laundry room 1, a sink 2 is placed on the left side and a washing machine 3 is placed on the right side along the upper wall in FIG. 1 (hereinafter referred to as "first wall 11"). The illustrated sink 2 is composed of a lower cabinet having a bowl portion 21 and an upper cabinet having a mirror door 22. The illustrated washing machine 3 is a large-capacity, vertical washing machine with a foldable opening / closing lid 31 attached to its top surface.

[0020] A waist wall 15 is erected between the sink 2 and the washing machine 3. The waist wall 15 protrudes perpendicularly from the first wall in a plan view, reaching near the front end of the sink 2. The top edge of the waist wall 15 is flat, and the height to the top edge is set to about 1,100 to 1,200 mm, which is slightly higher than the height of the washing machine 3 with the access cover 31 closed. (If the washing machine 3 is a drum type, it can be set a little lower.) The wall (hereinafter referred to as "second wall 12") perpendicularly connected to the left side of first wall 11 has an entrance 16 to an adjacent bathroom (not shown) with a folding door attached. The wall (hereinafter referred to as "third wall 13") opposite first wall 11 has a storage shelf 4 with a door that reaches from the floor to the ceiling, facing the washing machine 3. The wall (hereinafter referred to as "fourth wall 14") perpendicularly connected to the right side of first wall 11 has an entrance 17 that leads to an adjacent living space (not shown).

[0021] This laundry room 1 is equipped with at least one wall cabinet 5 and at least two retractable work tables 6, 7. The wall cabinet 5 has an opening slightly larger than the width of the washing machine 3, and is installed above the washing machine 3 with one side abutting against the fourth wall 14. A door 51 that moves up and down is attached to the front of the wall cabinet 5 body, which opens to the interior of the room. The height of the door 51 is about two-thirds the height of the wall cabinet 5 body; when the door 51 is lowered, about the upper one-third of the wall cabinet 5 is open, and when the door 51 is raised, the lower one-third to one-half of the wall cabinet 5 is open. The interior of the wall cabinet 5 is a unified space with no middle shelves or partitions.

[0022] The first foldable workbench 6 is attached to the first wall 11 between the washing machine 3 and the wall cabinet 5. The first foldable workbench 6 is formed so that its width when facing the first wall 11 is slightly larger than the interior dimensions of the waist wall 15 and the fourth wall 14, and its depth is approximately half to two-thirds the depth of the washing machine 3. The long edge of the back side of the first foldable workbench 6 is hinged to the first wall 11, and the first foldable workbench 6 is held so that it can rotate up and down. When not in use, the first foldable workbench 6 can be folded upward and stacked on the first wall 11, and stored between the wall cabinet 5 and the washing machine 3. When in use, the first foldable workbench 6 is tilted forward to be deployed approximately horizontally above the washing machine 3. The unfolded first storable workbench 6 is stably supported with its left short edge resting on the top edge of the waist wall 15 and its right short edge resting on a support member 61 attached to the fourth wall 14.

[0023] The first foldable workbench 6 is divided in the depth direction into a rear section 62 that is close to the first wall surface 11 and a front section 63 that is far from the first wall surface 11. The rear section 62 and the front section 63 are connected to be flush with each other via slide rails 64 (see FIG. 5), and the front section 63 can be moved horizontally relative to the rear section 62 in parallel with the first wall surface 11. When the front section 63 is moved toward the sink 2 with the first foldable workbench 6 deployed above the washing machine 3, the left majority of the front section 63 extends beyond the waist wall 15 and above the bowl 21 of the sink 2. To enable use of the washing machine 3 in this state, the depth of the rear section 62 is set to a dimension that does not interfere with the opening and closing of the opening and closing lid 31 of the washing machine 3 (see FIGS. 3 and 5).

[0024] The second storable workbench 7 is attached to the third wall 13 in a position facing the sink 2. One short edge of the second storable workbench 7 is hinged to the third wall 13, allowing it to rotate up and down. When not in use, it can be folded upward and stacked on the third wall 13 for storage. When in use, it is tilted toward the sink 2, and deployed approximately horizontally with the other short edge covering the top of the bowl 21 of the sink 2. A support member 71 is hinged to the second wall 12 near the sink 2, allowing it to rotate horizontally. When deploying the second storable workbench 7, this support member 71 is rotated perpendicular to the second wall 12, and the second storable workbench 7 is placed on it, thereby stably supporting the second storable workbench 7. The second foldable workbench 7 is installed so that its height when unfolded is the same as that of the first foldable workbench 6 when unfolded, and so that the short edge on the other side is close to the long edge on the front side of the first foldable workbench 6. As a result, the first foldable workbench 6 and the second foldable workbench 7 create a continuous work surface in a roughly L-shape in plan view in the laundry bathroom 1.

[0025] An upper hanger pipe 72 is installed above the area where the second storable workbench 7 is deployed. The upper hanger pipe 72 shown in the example has both ends fixed to the first wall 11 and the third wall 13. To avoid interference with the upper hanger pipe 72 when the second storable workbench 7 is deployed or retracted, the second storable workbench 7 has a notch 73 that opens to the other short edge. Furthermore, a lower hanger pipe 74 is attached to the underside of the second storable workbench 7, parallel to the long side.

[0026] The manner of use of the laundry washroom 1 configured as above will be described below.

[0027] Daily hand washing, face washing, hair styling, makeup application, etc. are performed with the first foldable work table 6 and the second foldable work table 7 stored (Fig. 4). This usage is almost the same as that of a conventional ordinary washroom / laundry room. When taking a bath, the door 51 of the wall cabinet 5 is lowered, and laundry (removed clothes, used towels, linens, etc.) is placed into the wall cabinet 5 through the upper opening.

[0028] When doing laundry, as shown in Figure 6, the door body 51 of the wall cabinet 5 is raised and the first retractable work table 6 is deployed above the washing machine 3. Then, the laundry taken out from the lower opening of the wall cabinet 5 is spread out on the first retractable work table 6 and sorted according to material, degree of dirt, etc.

[0029] When heavily soiled items are to be pre-washed, the front part 63 of the first foldable work table 6 is left unfolded above the washing machine 3, and the pre-washing is carried out in the bowl part 21 of the sink 2, as shown in Figure 7. Once the pre-washing is complete, the front part 63 of the first foldable work table 6 is moved to the sink 2 side, the opening and closing lid 31 of the washing machine 3 is opened, the pre-washed laundry is placed into the washing machine 3, and the washing machine 3 is operated. The same applies when pre-washing is not required.

[0030] After the washing in the washing machine 3 is finished, as shown in FIG. 8, the second retractable work table 7 is unfolded above the sink 2, and the washed laundry is spread out on it and hung up on hangers or clothespins while arranging each item one by one. Either the upper hanger pipe 72 or the lower hanger pipe 74 is used depending on the items to be hung. At this time, as in the pre-washing, the first retractable work table 6 may also be unfolded, and its front section 63 may be moved toward the sink 2, and the opening / closing lid 31 of the washing machine 3 may be opened. In this way, the washed laundry can also be spread out on the front section 63. Once the laundry has been hung up on hangers in the laundry room 1, it can be carried directly to the garden or balcony to dry in the sun, significantly reducing the labor required for drying laundry.

[0031] Once the dry laundry has been taken in, as shown in Figure 9, the second retractable work table 7 is extended above the sink 2, and the first retractable work table 6 is also extended above the washing machine 3, with its front section 63 moved toward the sink 2. The dry laundry can then be folded and ironed on top of these. The upper hanger pipe 72 and the lower hanger pipe 74 can also be used to temporarily hang clothes that have been ironed.

[0032] If the first foldable work table 6 and the second foldable work table 7 are to be aligned in height, the resulting height would be approximately 1,100 to 1,200 mm, slightly higher than the height of the washing machine 3. However, this height may be slightly too high for ironing depending on the resident's height. In that case, the height of the second foldable work table 7 when unfolded may be set slightly lower (approximately 950 to 1,050 mm) to suit the resident's height. Even if there is a slight difference in level between the first foldable work table 6 and the second foldable work table 7, the continuity of the work surface formed thereby will not be significantly impaired.

[0033] The laundry room 1 configured in this way is equipped with at least two retractable work tables 6, 7 that can be deployed and stored as needed, and by using these in combination, laundry-related tasks can be done efficiently in a comfortable position even in a cramped laundry room with only a sink 2 and a washing machine 3 side by side. In particular, in the past, it was difficult to secure enough work space to fold and organize dry clothes, but by using two retractable work tables in combination, this inconvenience can be greatly improved.

[0034] As a modification of the illustrated embodiment, for example, the entrance 16 to the bathroom may be provided on the third wall 13 rather than the second wall 12. In this case, the second retractable workbench 7 may be attached so that it is stored on top of the second wall 12, thereby achieving the same effect. Depending on ease of use, the upper hanger pipe 72 may be installed in a direction intersecting that of the illustrated embodiment. Various configurations can also be used for the hinge members that attach the first retractable workbench 6 and the second retractable workbench 7 to the wall, and the support members 61, 71 that support them in the unfolded state. Furthermore, the wall-mounted cabinet door 51 may be a double-door or sliding door that opens left and right instead of up and down.

[0035] Second Embodiment 10 to 12 show a laundry room 10 according to a second embodiment of the invention disclosed in the present application. In this laundry room 10, a washing machine 3 is installed facing the wall on the right side in FIG. 10 (hereinafter referred to as "first wall 101"). This washing machine 3 is a vertical washing machine similar to the washing machine 3 of the first embodiment described above, and has a foldable opening / closing lid 31 attached to its top surface.

[0036] A wall surface (hereinafter referred to as "second wall surface 102") that is perpendicularly connected to the left side of first wall surface 101 is provided with an entrance / exit 16 to an adjacent bathroom (not shown).

[0037] A washstand 2 is installed on the wall opposite the first wall 101 (hereinafter referred to as the "third wall 103"), facing the wall 103. Like the washstand 2 of the first embodiment described above, this washstand 2 is also composed of a lower cabinet having a bowl portion 21 and an upper cabinet having a mirror door 22. On the right side of the washstand 2, a storage shelf 40 with a door is installed by carving it into the second wall 102.

[0038] A wall surface (hereinafter referred to as "fourth wall surface 104") that is perpendicularly connected to the right side of first wall surface 101 is provided with a doorway 17 that leads to an adjacent living space (not shown).

[0039] This laundry room 10 is also equipped with one wall cabinet 5 and two storage work tables 60, 70. The wall cabinet 5 is installed above the washing machine 3 on the first wall 101, spanning almost the entire width of the first wall 101. As in the first embodiment, this wall cabinet 5 is also fitted with a door 51 that moves up and down, and when the door 51 is lowered, the upper side of the wall cabinet 5 opens, and when the door 51 is raised, the lower side of the wall cabinet 5 opens.

[0040] A first foldable workbench 60 is attached to the first wall 101 between the washing machine 3 and the wall cabinet 5. The first foldable workbench 60 is formed so that its width substantially fills the entire width of the first wall 101 and its depth is approximately half to two-thirds the depth of the washing machine 3. As in the first embodiment, the long edge of the back side of the first foldable workbench 60 is hinged to the first wall 101 and held so as to be able to rotate up and down. When not in use, the first foldable workbench 60 is folded upward to be stored so as to overlap the first wall 101, and when in use, it is folded forward to be deployed substantially horizontally above the washing machine 3. When deployed, the short edge of the first foldable workbench 60 on both sides is rested on support members 601 attached to the second wall 102 and the fourth wall 14, providing stable support. The first foldable workbench 60 according to this embodiment is not divided into a front portion and a rear portion, and therefore does not move in the left-right direction.

[0041] The second foldable workbench 70 is attached to the fourth wall 104 on the left side as you face the sink 2. One short edge of the second foldable workbench 70 is hinged to the fourth wall 104, allowing it to rotate up and down. When not in use, it can be folded upward and stored stacked against the fourth wall 104, and when in use, it can be tilted toward the sink 2 and deployed approximately horizontally, overlapping above the bowl 21. When deployed, the width of the second foldable workbench 70 is approximately equal to the opening of the third wall 103, and its depth is approximately equal to the depth of the bowl 21 of the sink 2. When deployed, the other short edge is supported by a support member 701 attached to the second wall 102.

[0042] In addition, in this laundry washroom 10, above the area between the sink 2 and the washing machine 3, an upper hanger pipe 72 is installed parallel to the long side direction of the room (second wall surface 102).

[0043] The laundry room 10 configured in this way also has two foldable work tables 60, 70 that can be deployed and stored, so by combining and utilizing these as needed, it is possible to greatly improve the efficiency of laundry-related work even in a small laundry room where the sink 2 and washing machine 3 are arranged opposite each other.

[0044] Although the embodiments of the invention disclosed in this application have been described above, the technical scope of the invention disclosed in this application should not be interpreted as being limited by the illustrated embodiments, but should be interpreted conceptually based on the claims. When implementing the invention disclosed in this application, the shape, dimensions, structure, material, quantity, relative positional relationship, etc. of components not specifically specified in the claims may be modified as appropriate within the scope of obtaining effects substantially equivalent to or greater than those of the illustrated embodiments. [Industrial Applicability]

[0045] The invention disclosed in this application can be used as the spatial configuration of the laundry / washroom 1 in various detached houses, apartment buildings, or similar dormitories, accommodation facilities, etc. [Explanation of symbols]

[0046] (First embodiment) 1 Laundry room 11 First Wall 12 Second Wall 13 Third Wall 14 Fourth Wall 15 Waist wall 16 Entrance / Exit 17 Entrance / exit 2 sinks 21 Bowl section 22 Mirror door 3. Washing machine 31 Opening and closing lid 4 storage shelves 40 Storage Shelves 5 Hanging cupboard 51 Door body 6. First Retractable Workbench 61 Support member 62 Back part 63 Front part 64 Slide Rail 7 Second retractable workbench 71 Support member 72 Upper hanger pipe 73 Notch 74 Lower hanger pipe (Second embodiment) 10 Laundry Room 101 First Wall 102 Second Wall 103 Third Wall 104 Fourth Wall 60 First Retractable Workbench 601 Support member 70 Second Retractable Workbench 701 Support member

Claims

1. a washing machine disposed facing a first wall surrounding the laundry washroom; A hanging cupboard attached above the washing machine on the first wall surface; a first storage workbench that is stacked on the first wall surface and stored between the wall cabinet and the washing machine when not in use, and that is deployed above the washing machine when in use; Equipped with The first storable workbench is divided into a rear portion close to the first wall surface and a front portion far from the first wall surface, The rear portion is hinged to the first wall surface, The front portion is formed so as to be able to move horizontally relative to the rear portion in parallel with the first wall surface. A laundry room characterized by:

2. In the laundry room described in claim 1, a washbasin facing the first wall surface and arranged next to the washing machine; The front portion of the first foldable work platform moves horizontally and is deployed above the washbasin. A laundry room characterized by:

3. In the laundry room described in claim 2, a second storage work table that is stored on a wall perpendicular to or opposite to the first wall when not in use, and that is deployed above the bowl of the washbasin when in use; A laundry room characterized by:

4. In the laundry room described in claim 3, The front portion of the first storable work platform in the horizontally moving state and the second storable work platform in the unfolded state are adjacent to each other to form a continuous work surface. A laundry room characterized by:

5. In the laundry washroom described in claim 2, claim 3 or claim 4, A waist wall is erected between the sink and the washing machine, When the first storable workbench is deployed, its underside is supported by the waist wall. A laundry room characterized by:

6. A washing machine arranged facing a first wall surrounding a laundry room; A hanging cupboard attached above the washing machine on the first wall surface; a first storage workbench that is stacked on the first wall surface and stored between the wall cabinet and the washing machine when not in use, and that is deployed above the washing machine when in use; a washbasin facing a wall surface opposite to the first wall surface and disposed opposite the washing machine; a second storage work table that is stored by being stacked on a wall surface perpendicular to the first wall surface when not in use and that is deployed above a bowl portion of the washbasin when in use; A laundry room characterized by comprising:

7. In the laundry room described in claim 3, claim 4 or claim 6, An upper hanger pipe is installed above the area where the second storable work platform is deployed. A laundry room characterized by:

8. In the laundry washroom described in claim 3, claim 4 or claim 6, A lower hanger pipe is attached to the underside of the second storage type work platform. A laundry room characterized by:

9. A washing machine arranged facing a first wall surrounding a laundry room; A hanging cupboard attached above the washing machine on the first wall surface; a first storage workbench that is stacked on the first wall surface and stored between the wall cabinet and the washing machine when not in use, and that is deployed above the washing machine when in use; Equipped with The interior of the hanging cupboard is an integrated space without a middle shelf or partitions, A door body that can move up and down is attached to the front of the hanging cupboard, When the door body is lowered to a position where its lower edge is aligned with the bottom surface of the wall cabinet, the upper part of the wall cabinet opens to the interior side, and when the door body is raised, the lower part of the wall cabinet opens to the interior side. A laundry room characterized by:

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