Urine splash prevention device

Abstract

[Problem] To provide a urine scattering prevention device which does not give off a foul smell even when used, and which is easy to replace. [Solution] A urine scattering prevention device 1 includes a urine receiving portion 5 disposed in a urinal 3, and a leg portion 7 which supports the urine receiving portion 5 vertically upward.

Description

[Technical Field]

[0001] The present invention relates to a urine splash prevention device for use in a urinal. [Background technology]

[0002] Utility Model Registration No. 3200310 describes a device for preventing urine splashing in a men's urinal.

[0003] Japanese Patent Publication No. 2017-044014 describes a splash prevention device for men's urinals. [Prior art documents] [Patent documents]

[0004] [Patent Document 1] Utility Model Registration No. 3200310 Summary of the Invention [Problem to be solved by the invention]

[0005] The urine scattering prevention device described in Utility Model Registration No. 3200310 has a scattering prevention plate that protrudes significantly from the urinal. As a result, when this device is used for a long period of time, there is a problem that urine adhering to the scattering prevention plate gives off a foul odor.

[0006] The splash prevention device described in JP 2017-044014 A can be installed inside a urinal. However, this splash prevention device has the problem that it is cumbersome to replace.

[0007] The present invention aims to provide a urine splash prevention device that does not give off a foul odor when in use and is easy to replace. [Means for solving the problem]

[0008] The present invention is based on the finding that a urine splash prevention device is basically configured to have a urine receiving part that is installed inside the urinal and legs that support the urine receiving part, thereby providing a urine splash prevention device that does not emit a foul odor when in use and is easy to replace.

[0009] A first aspect of the present invention relates to a urine splash prevention device 1. This device includes a urine receiving part 5 to be installed in a men's urinal 3, and legs 7 that support the urine receiving part 5 vertically upward. Since the urine receiving part 5 that receives urine is installed inside the urinal 3, no bad odors are released when using this device 1. In addition, since this device 1 has legs 7 that support the urine receiving part 5, there is no need to directly remove the urine receiving part from inside the urinal, and the device can be easily replaced.

[0010] In a preferred example of the device 1, the urine receiving part 5 includes a urine receiving area 9 onto which urine is intended to be applied, and at least the urine receiving area 9 is made of cloth or has a mesh-like structure. Because the urine receiving area 9 is made of cloth or has a mesh-like structure, it can effectively prevent urine from splashing.

[0011] In a preferred example of this device 1, at least a part of the urine receiving portion 5 comes into contact with the inner wall of the urinal 3. Because it comes into contact with the inner wall of the urinal 3, urine that accumulates in the urine receiving portion can be washed away.

[0012] In a preferred example of this device 1, the legs 7 have two or more constituent legs 7a, 7b, and 7c. Having multiple constituent legs makes this device 1 easier to replace. In this case, it is preferable that the legs 7 be openable and closable, like a tripod. In that case, when retrieving the device 1, the multiple legs can be closed to make it compact, and when setting it up, the legs can be opened to allow the device 1 to be stably installed.

[0013] In a preferred example of this device 1, the lower end of the leg 7 is installed at the bottom of the urinal or on the ground near the urinal. If the lower end of the leg 7 is installed at the bottom of the urinal, the urinal will look clean. If the lower end of the leg 7 is installed on the ground near the urinal, urine will not get on the lower end of the leg, making it easy to replace the device 1. [Effects of the Invention]

[0014] The urine splash prevention device of the present invention has a urine receiving part that is installed inside the urinal and legs that support the urine receiving part. Because the urine receiving part that receives urine is installed inside the urinal, no foul odor is released when the device is used. In addition, because the device has legs that support the urine receiving part, there is no need to directly remove the urine receiving part from inside the urinal, and the device can be easily replaced. [Brief explanation of the drawings]

[0015] [Figure 1] FIG. 1 is a conceptual diagram for explaining the urine scattering prevention device of the present invention. [Figure 2] Figure 2 is a conceptual diagram for explaining the urine receiving part. Figure 2(a) is a conceptual diagram showing an example of an upwardly convex urine receiving part. Figure 2(b) is a conceptual diagram showing an example of a downwardly convex urine receiving part. [Figure 3] FIG. 3 is a conceptual diagram for explaining the urine scattering prevention device of the present invention. DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION

[0016] BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS Fig. 1 is a schematic diagram illustrating a urine scattering prevention device according to an embodiment of the present invention.

[0017] As shown in Figure 1, the urine scattering prevention device 1 includes a urine receiving part 5 that is installed inside a men's urinal 3, and legs 7 that support the urine receiving part 5 vertically upward. The urine scattering prevention device 1 is a device that is usually installed in a men's urinal (a toilet bowl for discharging urine) and is used to prevent urine from scattering.

[0018] Figure 2 is a conceptual diagram for explaining the urine receiving part. The urine receiving part 5 is a part (part) that is expected to receive urine. Because the urine receiving part 5 is installed inside the urinal 3, no bad odors will be released even when this device 1 is used.

[0019] FIG. 2(a) is a conceptual diagram showing an example of an upwardly convex urine receiving portion. FIG. 2(b) is a conceptual diagram showing an example of a downwardly convex urine receiving portion. In FIG. 2(a), the portion including the urine receiving area 9 is configured in a mesh-like manner. The urine receiving area 9 is the area of ​​the urine receiving portion 5 that is intended to receive urine. Because the urine receiving area 9 is made of cloth or mesh, it can effectively prevent urine from splashing. The size of the urine receiving portion 5 can be adjusted appropriately to match the size of the urinal. An example of the horizontal size of the urine receiving portion 5 is 1 cm or more and 30 cm or less, or may be 3 cm or more and 20 cm or less, or 4 cm or more and 15 cm or less. The urine receiving area 9 may be made of cloth.

[0020] As shown in Figure 2(b), the urine receiving part 5 preferably has a contact area 11 that comes into contact with the inner wall of the urinal 3. By having the contact area 11, the urine receiving part 5 comes into contact with the inner wall of the urinal 3, so that when water is flushed into the urinal 3 for cleaning, water can be guided to the urine receiving part 5, thereby cleaning the urine receiving part 5. For this reason, the contact area 11 is preferably a part that has the same shape as the inner wall of the urinal 3. The horizontal length of the contact area 11 is preferably 1 / 20 to 2 / 3 of the horizontal size of the urine receiving part 5, and may be 1 / 10 to 1 / 2, or 1 / 5 to 1 / 2, or 1 / 5 to 1 / 3. The larger the area of ​​the urine receiving part 5 that comes into contact with the inner wall of the urinal 3, the more effectively water can be guided to the urine receiving part 5. The contact area 11 is preferably located vertically higher than the urine receiving area 9. Since the contact area 11 is located at a higher position than the urine receiving area 9, water can be effectively guided to the urine receiving part 5. The average height of the contact area 11 is preferably 5 mm to 20 cm higher than the average height of the urine receiving area 9, and may be 5 mm to 10 cm higher, or 1 cm to 5 cm higher.

[0021] As shown in Figure 1, the urine splash prevention device 1 includes legs 7 that support the urine receiving part 5 vertically upward. Without the legs 7, it would be necessary to directly remove the urine splash prevention device that has urine on it, and when installing a new device, it would be necessary to install the device directly in the lower area of ​​the urinal. On the other hand, when replacing the device 1 of the present invention, it is sufficient to grasp the legs 7 to remove the device from the urinal, and then grasp the legs 7 of the new device 1 and install it in the urinal 3. Because the urine splash prevention device 1 of the present invention has legs 7 that support the urine receiving part 5, it is no longer necessary to directly remove the urine receiving part from the urinal, and the device 1 can be easily replaced.

[0022] In a preferred example of this device 1, the legs 7 have two or more constituent legs 7a, 7b, and 7c. Having multiple constituent legs makes this device 1 easier to replace. In this case, it is preferable that the legs 7 be openable and closable, like a tripod. In that case, when retrieving the device 1, the multiple legs can be closed to make it compact, and when setting it up, the legs can be opened to allow the device 1 to be stably installed.

[0023] In a preferred example of this device 1, the lower ends of the legs 7 are installed at the bottom of the urinal or on the ground near the urinal. If the lower ends of the legs 7 are installed at the bottom of the urinal, the urinal will look clean. If the lower ends of the legs 7 are installed on the ground near the urinal, urine will not get on the lower ends of the legs, making it easy to replace the device 1. All of the legs may be installed at the bottom of the urinal or on the ground near the urinal, or one may be installed at the bottom of the urinal and the rest may be installed on the ground near the urinal.

[0024] FIG. 3 is a conceptual diagram illustrating the urine splash prevention device of the present invention. In this example, the first leg 7a is installed at the bottom of the urinal. Meanwhile, the second leg 7b and the third leg 7c are installed on the ground near the urinal. It is preferable that each leg be adjustable in length. Each leg is composed of two diameter sections, with the smaller diameter section inserted inside the larger diameter section and configured to be fixed at any position. This structure allows the length of each leg to be adjusted. In this example, before use, the legs 7a, 7b, and 7c are folded. When installing the device 1, the first leg 7a is opened, the length of the first leg 7a is adjusted, and the lower end of the first leg 7a is installed at the bottom of the urinal. The second leg 7b and the third leg 7c are then opened, the lengths of the second leg 7b and the third leg 7c are adjusted, and the device is installed on the ground near the urinal. In this way, the urine splash prevention device 1 can be easily installed inside the urinal. [Industrial Applicability]

[0025] The present invention can be used in the cleaning and sanitation industries, etc.

Claims

1. A urine splash prevention device (1), a urine receiving portion (5) disposed in the urinal (3); and a leg portion (7) that supports the urine receiving portion (5) vertically upward. A urine splash prevention device (1), The leg portion (7) includes a first constituent leg (7a), a second constituent leg (7b) and a third constituent leg (7c), The lower end of the first structural leg (7a) is installed at the bottom of the urinal (3), The lower end of the second structural leg (7b) and the lower end of the third structural leg (7c) are placed on the ground near the urinal (3). Urine splash prevention device (1).

2. The urine splash prevention device according to claim 1, The urine receiving portion (5) includes a urine receiving area (9) to which urine is intended to be applied, The urine receiving area (9) is made of cloth or mesh. Urine splash prevention device (1).

3. The urine splash prevention device according to claim 1, At least a portion of the urine receiving portion (5) is in contact with the inner wall of the urinal (3). Urine splash prevention device (1).

4. The urine splash prevention device according to claim 1, The second and third legs (7b, 7c) are adjustable in length. Urine splash prevention device (1).

5. The urine splash prevention device according to claim 4, The first, second and third legs (7a, 7b, 7c) can be closed so that they are in contact with each other, or can be opened so that their lower ends are spaced apart. Urine splash prevention device (1).

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