flush toilet

Abstract

To provide a flush toilet bowl capable of suppressing adhesion of filth and suppressing deterioration of washing performance.SOLUTION: A flush toilet bowl 1 of the present invention comprises: a bowl part 6 for receiving filth; and water discharge parts 20, 22 that discharge washing water into the bowl part to form a swirling flow; and a drain trap pipeline 8 that has a lowering pipeline 30 connected to the bowl part and extending downwardly from the bowl part and a rising pipeline 32 connected to the lowering pipeline and extending upwardly from the lowering pipeline, the lowering pipeline comprises: an inlet part 40 formed at connection with the bowl part and an outlet part 42 formed at the connection with the rising pipeline, and a reduced part 52 in which height H of a vertical cross section perpendicular to a flow line F1 of the washing water from a third virtual line L3 is smaller than that on a downstream side is formed between a first horizontal virtual line L1 and a second horizontal virtual line L2 when setting the first horizontal virtual line extending forward from the connection part on a rear side of the lowering pipeline and the bowl part, the second horizontal virtual line located below the first horizontal virtual line and extending forward from a top part of the connection part of the lowering pipeline and the rising pipeline, and the third virtual line extending along the flow line of the washing water from the top part of the lowering pipeline.SELECTED DRAWING: Figure 4

Description

[Technical Field]

[0001] The present invention relates to a flush toilet, and more particularly to a flush toilet that suppresses a decline in waste discharge performance. [Background technology]

[0002] For example, known flush toilets include a bowl portion, a water discharge portion that discharges water into the bowl portion to form a swirling flow, and a drain pipe connected below the bowl portion, as described in Patent Documents 1, 2, and 3. In these flush toilets, the bowl portion includes a waste receiving surface and a water storage portion that is a recessed portion provided below the waste receiving surface.

[0003] In these flush toilets, the connection between the front side of the water reservoir and the inlet of the drain pipe is formed by a convex curved surface that protrudes upward, and the connection between the rear side of the water reservoir and the inlet of the drain pipe is formed by a convex curved surface that protrudes inward.The shape of the water reservoir in these flush toilets creates a vertical swirling flow within the water reservoir, and this swirling flow is used to discharge heavy waste into the drain pipe.

[0004] In particular, in the case of so-called "wash-down flush toilets," which flush away waste by the flowing water caused by the difference in water level within the bowl, in addition to the swirling flow within the recess acting on waste that has spread near the entrance to the drainage pipe, the water pressure from above caused by the flushing water has a noticeable effect of pushing the waste into the drainage pipe. [Prior art documents] [Patent documents]

[0005] [Patent Document 1] Patent Publication No. 2021-25225 [Patent Document 2] Japanese Patent Application Publication No. 2020-7908 [Patent Document 3] Japanese Patent Application Laid-Open No. 2015-67954 Summary of the Invention [Problem to be solved by the invention]

[0006] In conventional flush toilets, particularly wash-down flush toilets, a vertical swirl flow is created in the pool area formed at the bottom of the bowl, so the pool area needs to be small. A smaller pool area creates the problem of a larger area of ​​the bowl onto which waste adheres. On the other hand, if the pool area is made larger than conventional pool areas, it becomes difficult to create a flow of flush water toward the center of the pool area, and flushing is performed with waste scattered in the pool area. This creates a gap between the waste and the front side of the drain trap pipe or the upstream surface of the drain trap pipe, allowing flush water to flow through the gap—a phenomenon known as "pressure loss." This means that water pressure (surface pressure) is not applied properly to the waste, potentially preventing it from being expelled.

[0007] The present invention has been made to solve the problems of the prior art mentioned above, and aims to provide a flush toilet that can suppress the adhesion of waste and prevent a decline in cleaning performance even if the water storage section is made large. [Means for solving the problem]

[0008] In order to achieve the above object, the present invention provides a flush toilet that is flushed with flush water and discharges waste, comprising a bowl portion that receives waste, a discharge portion that discharges flush water into the bowl portion to form a swirling flow, and a drain trap pipe that includes a downcomer pipe that is connected to the bowl portion and extends downward from the bowl portion, and an upcomer pipe that is connected to the downcomer pipe and extends upward from the downcomer pipe, the downcomer pipe having an inlet portion formed at the connection with the bowl portion and an outlet portion formed at the connection with the upcomer pipe, and the upcomer pipe having an inlet portion formed at the connection with the bowl portion and an outlet portion formed at the connection with the downcomer pipe, The flushing basin is characterized in that, when a first horizontal imaginary line extending forward from the connection between the descending pipe and the rear side of the bowl section, a second horizontal imaginary line positioned below the first horizontal imaginary line and extending forward from the top of the connection between the descending pipe and the ascending pipe, and a third imaginary line extending from the top of the descending pipe along the flow line of the flushing water are set, a reduced section is formed between the first horizontal imaginary line and the second horizontal imaginary line, in which the height of a vertical cross section perpendicular to the flow line of the flushing water from the third imaginary line is reduced compared to that downstream. In the present invention configured as described above, if a first horizontal imaginary line extending forward from the connection between the downcomer conduit and the rear side of the bowl section, a second horizontal imaginary line positioned below this first horizontal imaginary line extending forward from the top of the connection between the downcomer conduit and the upcomer conduit, and a third imaginary line extending from the top of the downcomer conduit along the flow line of the flush water are set, a reduced section is formed between the first and second horizontal imaginary lines in which the height of a vertical cross section perpendicular to the flow line of the flush water from the third imaginary line is reduced compared to that downstream, so that when the flush water is used to push the waste out, it is possible to prevent the flush water from passing under the waste and causing pressure to escape (pressure loss phenomenon), making effective use of the flow of flush water and suppressing a decline in washing performance. Furthermore, even if this reduced section is provided midway along the downcomer conduit, it is possible to prevent pressure from escaping from around the waste after the waste enters the downcomer conduit, making it possible to prevent clogging while also reducing washing performance (effective use of the flow of flush water).

[0009] In the present invention, the flush toilet according to claim 1, wherein the reducer is preferably provided on the bottom surface of the front region of the bowl section connected to the downcomer pipe or on the side surface on the front side of the downcomer pipe, and is formed by a first arcuate surface that protrudes toward the center of the downcomer pipe. In the present invention configured in this manner, the reduction section is provided on the bottom surface of the front region of the bowl section connected to the descending pipe or on the front side of the descending pipe, and is formed by a first arc surface protruding toward the center of the descending pipe, so that the waste can be guided toward the center of the descending pipe while preventing pressure from escaping from below the waste.

[0010] In the present invention, the apex of the first arcuate surface is preferably provided between the first horizontal imaginary line and the second horizontal imaginary line. In the present invention configured in this manner, the apex of the first arc surface is located between the first horizontal imaginary line and the second horizontal imaginary line, so that pressure can be prevented from escaping from around the waste at the apex of the first arc surface, thereby making effective use of the flow of cleaning water and preventing a suppression of cleaning performance.

[0011] In the present invention, the connection portion between the downcomer pipe and the rear side of the bowl portion is preferably formed by a rear arc portion that protrudes toward the center of the bowl portion. In the present invention configured in this manner, the connection between the descending pipe and the rear side of the bowl section is formed by a rear arc section that protrudes toward the center of the bowl section, which prevents the pressure of the cleaning water from escaping from behind the waste, thereby making it possible to effectively utilize the flow of the cleaning water and preventing a suppression of cleaning performance.

[0012] In the present invention, the rear arcuate portion is preferably provided above the first arcuate surface. In the present invention configured in this manner, the rear arc portion is located above the first arc surface, so that it is possible to prevent the pressure of the cleaning water from being released while suppressing a significant decrease in the height of the vertical cross section of the descending pipe.

[0013] In the present invention, the bowl portion preferably has a waste receiving surface and a water storage portion provided below the waste receiving surface, and the bottom surface of the water storage portion is provided with a second arc surface protruding toward the center of the bowl portion. In the present invention configured in this manner, a second arc-shaped surface that protrudes toward the center of the bowl portion is provided on the bottom surface of the water storage portion, so that waste can be smoothly guided from the second arc-shaped surface to the first arc-shaped surface.

[0014] In the present invention, the first arcuate surface and the second arcuate surface are preferably provided continuously, and the radius of curvature of the first arcuate surface is set to be larger than the radius of curvature of the second arcuate surface. In the present invention configured in this manner, the first arc surface and the second arc surface are provided continuously, and the radius of curvature of the first arc surface is set to be larger than the radius of curvature of the second arc surface, so that a portion of the flushing water flowing along the second arc surface of the water storage section can be separated by the first arc surface, and the flushing water and waste can be guided toward the center of the downcomer pipe, increasing the surface pressure (water pressure) and allowing the waste to be discharged. [Effects of the Invention]

[0015] According to the flush toilet of the present invention, even if the water pooling portion is formed large, it is possible to prevent waste from adhering and prevent a decrease in flushing performance. [Brief explanation of the drawings]

[0016] [Figure 1] 1 is a plan view showing a flush toilet according to an embodiment of the present invention. FIG. [Figure 2] FIG. 2 is a cross-sectional view taken along line II-II in FIG. [Figure 3] 3 is an enlarged partial cross-sectional view showing the recess and the drain trap pipe line of FIG. 2 on an enlarged scale. FIG. [Figure 4] 3 is an enlarged partial cross-sectional view showing the recess and the drain trap pipe of FIG. 2 on an enlarged scale, with first to third imaginary lines drawn. [Figure 5A] FIG. 4 is a cross-sectional view taken along line AA in FIG. 3. [Figure 5B]FIG. 4 is a cross-sectional view taken along line BB in FIG. 3. [Figure 5C] FIG. 4 is a cross-sectional view taken along line CC in FIG. 3. [Figure 5D] FIG. 4 is a cross-sectional view taken along line DD in FIG. 3. [Figure 6A] 1 is a schematic diagram showing the flow of waste and flush water in a flush toilet according to an embodiment of the present invention. FIG. [Figure 6B] 1 is a schematic diagram showing the flow of waste and flush water and the pressure loss phenomenon in a conventional flush toilet. DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION

[0017] A flush toilet according to an embodiment of the present invention will be explained below with reference to the drawings. First, the basic structure of a flush toilet according to an embodiment of the present invention will be explained with reference to Figures 1 and 2. Figure 1 is a plan view showing a flush toilet according to an embodiment of the present invention, and Figure 2 is a cross-sectional view taken along line II-II in Figure 1.

[0018] As shown in Figures 1 and 2, a flush toilet 1 according to an embodiment of the present invention comprises a ceramic toilet body 2. The flush toilet 1 is a so-called "wash-down flush toilet" that flushes away waste using the flow of water caused by the headway of water within the bowl. Note that the flush toilet according to this embodiment can also be used with siphon-type flush toilets.

[0019] The toilet body 2 of the flush toilet 1 is equipped, from upstream to downstream, with a water channel 4, a bowl-shaped bowl section 6, and a drain trap section 8. The top surface of the toilet body 2 is provided with a toilet seat (not shown), a toilet lid (not shown), and other components. Furthermore, the flush toilet 1 is equipped at its rear with a water storage tank 10, which is a flush water source that stores flush water and supplies it to the toilet body 2. In this embodiment, in addition to the water storage tank 10, other flush water sources may also be used, such as a direct water supply pressure type that directly utilizes the water supply pressure of tap water, a flush valve type, or one that supplies flush water using supplementary pump pressure.

[0020] A water conduit 4 is provided on the upstream side of the toilet body 2, and this water conduit 4 guides flush water supplied from a water storage tank 10 (see Figure 1) to the bowl section 6. The bowl section 6 is equipped with a waste receiving surface 12, a rim section 14 provided on top of the waste receiving surface 12, a shelf section 16 provided between the waste receiving surface 12 and the rim section 14, and a recessed section 18 provided below the waste receiving surface 12 to form a water collection section. Furthermore, when looking at the bowl portion 6 from the front, a first rim spout 20 that spouts cleaning water into the bowl portion 6 is provided in the left front region of the rim portion 14, and a second rim spout 22 is provided in the right rear region.

[0021] The water conduits 4 include a common water conduit 24, and a first rim water conduit 26 and a second rim water conduit 28 that branch off downstream from the common water conduit 24. An inlet 4a is formed at the upstream end of the common water conduit 24 to introduce flush water from the water storage tank 10. Furthermore, at the downstream end of the first rim water conduit 26 is the first rim water outlet 20 described above, which is designed to guide flush water to the first rim water outlet 20. Similarly, at the downstream end of the second rim water conduit 28 is the second rim water outlet 28 described above, which is designed to guide flush water to the second rim water outlet 28.

[0022] The first rim spout 20 spouts flushing water toward the shelf 16 in front of it, and the second rim spout 22 spouts flushing water toward the shelf 16 in the rear of it. Since flushing water is spouted in the same direction from the first rim spout 20 and the second rim spout 22, a swirling flow is formed in the bowl section 6.

[0023] Furthermore, flush water discharged from the first rim water spout 20 swirls as it flows into the recess 18. Flush water discharged from the second rim water spout 22 swirls around the recess 18 before flowing into the front area of ​​the recess 18, and the flush water discharged from the first rim water spout 20 and the flush water discharged from the second rim water spout 22 join together inside the recess 18, forming a vertical swirling flow inside the recess 18.

[0024] As shown in Figure 2, drain trap pipe 8 is connected to recess 18 of bowl portion 6. This drain trap pipe 8 includes a downcomer pipe 30 extending downward from recess 18 and an upcomer pipe 32 connected to the downstream end of downcomer pipe 30. The downstream side of upcomer pipe 32 extends to a discharge port (not shown), and an external discharge pipe (not shown) is connected to this discharge port. Here, the recess 18 forms a water reservoir by pooled water. Before flushing the toilet, pooled water is pooled in the recess 18 up to the seal water level WL.

[0025] Next, the recess 18 of the bowl portion 6 and the drain trap pipe 8 will be described in detail with reference to Fig. 3. Fig. 3 is an enlarged partial cross-sectional view showing the recess 18 and the drain trap pipe 8 in Fig. 2 on an enlarged scale. 3, the front region of the recess 18 is provided with a bottom surface 34 that slopes gently downward toward the rear. The rear region of the recess 18 is provided with a rear arc portion 36 that protrudes forward in an arc shape.

[0026] First, the bottom surface 34 of the recess 18 includes a front arcuate surface 34a, which is a second arcuate surface having a large radius of curvature R1 (R1 = 200 mm) extending from P1 to P2 on the front side, and a rear arcuate surface 34b, which is a first arcuate surface formed rearward from the front arcuate surface 34a and extending from P2 to P3 on the rear side, having a small radius of curvature R2 (R2 = 30 mm). The radius of curvature R1 of the front arcuate surface 34a is preferably in the range of 180 mm to 230 mm. Furthermore, the radius of curvature R2 of the rear arcuate surface 34b is preferably in the range of 20 mm to 40 mm. Here, if the radius of curvature R1 is too small, the area of ​​the near-horizontal portion of the front part of the recess 18, which is the water storage area, will increase, causing the dirt to remain on top and making it difficult to guide into the drain trap pipe 8.On the other hand, if the radius of curvature R1 is too large, the volume of the recess 18, which is the water storage area, will increase, making it easier for the dirt to spread during cleaning and worsening the discharge performance.Furthermore, since there will be almost no near-horizontal portion in the front part of the recess 18, the force for forming a vertical swirling flow will be weakened and the discharge performance will worsen. Furthermore, if the radius of curvature R2 is too small, it will appear angular and unattractive, and conversely, if the radius of curvature R2 is too large, the connection between the front arc surface 34a and the drain trap pipe 8 will become blurred, making it impossible to achieve the original purpose of reducing pressure loss.

[0027] The rear arc portion 36 of the recess 17 is formed as an arc with a radius of curvature R3 (R3 = 8 mm). This radius of curvature R3 is preferably in the range of 6 mm to 12 mm. The lower end position of this rear arc portion 36 is the position indicated by P4. If the radius of curvature R3 is too large, a large step will be created behind and in front of the recess 18, preventing the rear flow from reaching the front sufficiently, causing the flow to become turbulent and weakening the ability to form a vertical swirling flow. In addition, the difference in height between the front and rear of the recess 18 will also deteriorate the appearance.

[0028] Next, the descending pipe 30 has an inlet 40 which is its upstream end, and in this embodiment, this inlet 40 is a portion determined by a line connecting a lower end position P4 of the rear arc portion 36 of the recess 18 in the bowl portion 6 and a lower end position P3 of the rear region of the bottom surface 34 of the recess 18. The descending pipe 30 has an outlet 42 which is its downstream end. The riser 32 has an inlet 44 at its upstream end and an outlet 46 (see FIG. 2) at its downstream end.

[0029] Next, the positional relationship between the rear region 34b of the bottom surface 34 of the recess 18 and the inlet 40 of the downcomer pipe 30 will be described with reference to Figure 4. Figure 4 is an enlarged partial cross-sectional view showing the recess and the drain trap pipe along with first to third imaginary lines.

[0030] Here, a first horizontal imaginary line L1 is drawn extending horizontally forward from the lower end position P4, which is the connection point 48 between the descending pipe 30 and the rear arc portion 36 of the recess 18.Next, a second horizontal imaginary line L2 is drawn extending horizontally forward from the top 50a of the connection point 50 between the descending pipe 30 and the ascending pipe 32, which is located below the first horizontal imaginary line L1.Furthermore, a third imaginary line L3 is drawn extending from the top 30a of the descending pipe 30 along the flow line F1 of the cleaning water flowing within the descending pipe 30 (which is also the axis of the descending pipe 30).

[0031] 4, the position P6 of the top of the rear region 34b of the bottom surface 34 of the recess 18 is located between the first horizontal imaginary line L1 and the second horizontal imaginary line L3. Furthermore, in this embodiment, the entire rear region 34b (the region from P2 to P3) is also located between the first imaginary line L1 and the second imaginary line L3.

[0032] Here, X1 shown in Figure 4 indicates the cross-sectional shape of the area corresponding to the rear region 34b in the conventional flush toilets described in Patent Documents 1 to 3 mentioned above, and X2 similarly indicates the cross-sectional shape corresponding to the rear arc portion 36 in the conventional flush toilet. In this embodiment, the rear region 34b of the bottom surface 34 of the recess 18 protrudes upward by a greater amount than in conventional flush toilets. The radius of curvature R3 of the rear arc portion 36 is also smaller than the radius of curvature of conventional flush toilets, and protrudes forward by a greater amount.

[0033] Next, the cross-sectional shape of the downcomer conduit 30 and the vicinity of the inlet 40 of the downcomer conduit 30 will be described with reference to Figure 3 and Figures 5A to 5D. Figure 5A is a cross-sectional view taken along line AA in Figure 3, Figure 5B is a cross-sectional view taken along line BB in Figure 3, Figure 5C is a cross-sectional view taken along line CC in Figure 3, and Figure 5D is a cross-sectional view taken along line DD in Figure 3. Note that the dotted line portions in Figures 5A and 5B indicate the portion of the imaginary conduit formed by imaginary line L3.

[0034] Lines AA, BB, CC, and DB shown in Figure 3 are intended to show vertical cross sections perpendicular to the flow line F1 of the cleaning water flowing through the downcomer pipe 30 (which is also the axis of the downcomer pipe 30). 5A shows the cross-sectional shape of a vertical cross section passing through a position P6 of the apex of the rear-side arcuate surface 34b of the bottom surface 34 of the recess 18. Here, the height of this vertical cross section is H1, which is smaller than heights H2, H3, and H4, which will be described later.

[0035] FIG. 5B shows a cross-sectional shape of a vertical cross-section passing through the position P3 of the connection portion with the bottom surface 34 of the recess 18 on the front side of the downcomer 30. Here, the height of this vertical cross-section is H2. FIG. 5C shows a cross-sectional shape of a vertical cross-section passing through the position P4 at the lower end of the rear arc portion 36 of the recess 18 on the rear side of the downcomer 30. Here, the height of this vertical cross-section is H3. FIG. 5D shows a cross-sectional shape of a vertical cross-section passing through P7 on the downstream side of the inlet 40 of the downcomer 30. Here, the height of this vertical cross-section is H4.

[0036] Here, the heights of the respective vertical cross-sections have a relationship of "H1 < H2 = H3 = H4". Note that each of H2, H3, and H4 only needs to be larger than the value of H1, and they do not have to be the same value. The shape of each vertical cross-section is formed in a substantially triangular shape that is substantially the same except for the different heights. Since the height of the vertical cross-section of the virtual pipeline and the downcomer 30 changes and the external shape does not change, the maximum lateral change of the flow path that causes clogging such as dirt is suppressed. In other words, the cross-sectional area in FIG. 5A is formed to be the smallest between the virtual lines L1 and L2.

[0037] In the above-described embodiment, the height H1 in the vertical cross-section passing through the position P6 at the top of the rear arc surface 34b on the rear side of the bottom surface 34 of the recess 18 is smaller than the heights of the other vertical cross-sections located on the downstream side, and the position of this P6 forms a decreasing portion 52 of the height of the vertical cross-section. This decreasing portion 52 (position of P6) is formed on the bottom surface 34 of the recess 18 upstream of the inlet portion 40 of the downcomer 8. Here, in the present embodiment, as shown in FIG. 4, it is preferable that the position P6 of the top is provided below the central point that bisects the heights of the virtual horizontal line L1 and the virtual horizontal line L2. By providing the decreasing portion 52 below the central point between the virtual horizontal line L1 and the virtual horizontal line L2, it is possible to prevent the pressure from escaping from around the dirt W after the dirt W has entered (or been conveyed close to) the downcomer 30. That is, while preventing the cause of the pressure release phenomenon, the reduction of the cleaning performance (effective utilization of the flow of the cleaning water) can be further enhanced.

[0038] However, this embodiment can also be applied to other configurations. The decreasing section 52, in which the height of a vertical cross section perpendicular to the flow line of the flush water from the third imaginary line L3 is smaller than that on the downstream side, may be located somewhere in the descending pipe 8, as long as it is located between the first horizontal imaginary line L1 and the second horizontal imaginary line L2.

[0039] Next, the operation of the flush toilet 1 according to the embodiment of the present invention described above will be explained with reference to Figures 6A and 6B. Figure 6A is a schematic diagram showing the flow of waste and flush water in a flush toilet according to an embodiment of the present invention, and Figure 6B is a schematic diagram showing the flow of waste and flush water and the pressure loss phenomenon in a conventional flush toilet.

[0040] First, as shown in Figure 6B, in a conventional flush toilet 60, if the recess 62, which is the water storage area, is made larger than before, it becomes difficult to form a flow of flush water toward the center of the water storage area 62, and flushing is carried out while the waste remains scattered in the water storage area 62. As a result, a gap C is created between the waste W etc. and the front side of the drain trap pipe 64 or the upstream surface of the drain trap pipe 64, and flush water FW flows through this gap C, a phenomenon known as "pressure loss," and the water pressure (surface pressure) PB is not applied properly to the waste W, raising the risk that the waste cannot be discharged.

[0041] In contrast, as shown in Figure 6A, with the flush toilet 1 of this embodiment, if a first horizontal imaginary line L1 extending forward from the connection 48 (position P4) between the descending pipe 30 and the rear side of the bowl section 8, a second horizontal imaginary line L2 positioned below this first horizontal imaginary line L2 and extending forward from the top 50a of the connection 50 between the descending pipe 30 and the rising pipe 32, and a third imaginary line L3 extending from the top 30a of the descending pipe 30 along the flush water flow line F1 are set, then a reduced section 52 is formed between the first horizontal imaginary line L1 and the second horizontal imaginary line L2 in which the height H of the vertical cross section perpendicular to the flush water flow line F1 from the third imaginary line L3 is reduced compared to the downstream side, so that when the flush water is used to push out the waste W, it is possible to prevent the flush water from passing under the waste and causing pressure to escape (pressure loss phenomenon), and a large water pressure (surface pressure) PA can be applied to the waste W. Therefore, with the flush toilet 1 of this embodiment, it is possible to effectively utilize the flow of flush water and prevent a decline in flushing performance. Furthermore, even if this reducing section 52 is provided midway through the downcomer pipe 30, it is possible to prevent the pressure around the waste W from escaping after the waste W enters the downcomer pipe 30, making it possible to prevent a decline in flushing performance (effectively utilizing the flow of flush water) while preventing the cause of clogging.

[0042] Next, according to the flush toilet 1 of this embodiment, the reduction section 52 is provided on the bottom surface 34 of the front region of the recess 18 of the bowl section 6 connected to the descending pipe 30 or on the side surface on the front side of the descending pipe 30, and is formed by the rear side arc surface 34b, which is the first arc surface that protrudes toward the center of the descending pipe 30), so that it is possible to guide waste toward the center of the descending pipe 30 while preventing pressure from escaping from below the waste.

[0043] Next, with the flush toilet 1 of this embodiment, the apex of the rear arcuate surface 34b, which is the first arcuate surface, is located between the first horizontal imaginary line L1 and the second horizontal imaginary line L2, so that pressure can be prevented from escaping from around the waste at the apex of the rear arcuate surface 34b, making it possible to make effective use of the flow of flush water and preventing a reduction in flushing performance.

[0044] Next, according to the flush toilet 1 of this embodiment, the connection part 48 between the descending pipe 30 and the rear side of the bowl part 6 is formed by the rear arc part 36 that protrudes towards the center of the bowl part 6, which makes it possible to prevent the pressure of the flush water from escaping from behind the waste W, thereby making effective use of the flow of the flush water and preventing a reduction in flushing performance.

[0045] Next, with the flush toilet 1 of this embodiment, the rear arc section 36 is located above the rear arc surface 34b, which is the first arc section, so it is possible to prevent the height of the vertical cross section of the descending pipe 30 from decreasing significantly while also preventing the flush water pressure from escaping.

[0046] Next, according to the flush toilet 1 of this embodiment, the bottom surface 34 of the recess 18, which is the water storage area, is provided with a front arc surface 34a, which is a second arc surface that protrudes toward the center of the bowl section 6, so that waste W can be smoothly guided from the front arc surface 34a to the rear arc surface 34b, which is the first arc surface.

[0047] Next, according to the flush toilet 1 of this embodiment, the rear arcuate surface 34b and the front arcuate surface 34a are provided continuously, and the radius of curvature R2 of the rear arcuate surface 34b is set larger than the radius of curvature R1 of the front arcuate surface 34a, so that a portion of the flush water flowing along the front arcuate surface 34a of the recess 14, which is the water storage area, is separated by the rear arcuate surface 34b, allowing the flush water and waste to be guided toward the center of the downcomer pipe 30, increasing the surface pressure (water pressure) and enabling the waste to be discharged. [Explanation of symbols]

[0048] 1 flush toilet 2 Toilet bowl body 6 Bowl 8 Drain trap pipe 18 Recessed portion (water collecting portion) 30 Descending pipe 32 Ascending Pipe 34 bottom 34a Front arc surface (second arc surface) 34b Rear arc surface (first arc surface) 40,44 entrance 42,46 exit 48,50 Connection 50 Decrease part L1 First horizontal virtual line L2 Second horizontal virtual line L2 Third virtual line F1 Streamline of washing water H1~H4 Vertical section height

Claims

1. A flush toilet that is flushed with flush water and discharges waste, a bowl portion for receiving waste; a water discharge section that discharges wash water into the bowl section to form a swirling flow; a drain trap pipe including a downcomer pipe connected to the bowl portion and extending downward from the bowl portion, and an upcomer pipe connected to the downcomer pipe and extending upward from the downcomer pipe, the downcomer conduit has an inlet formed at a connection with the bowl section and an outlet formed at a connection with the upcomer conduit, the ascending pipe has an inlet formed at a connection portion with the descending pipe and an outlet formed downstream thereof, a connection portion between the descending pipe and the rear side of the bowl portion is formed by a rear arc portion that protrudes toward the center of the bowl portion and has a curvature radius in the range of 6 mm to 12 mm; When a first horizontal imaginary line extending forward from the lower end position of the rear arc portion of the connecting portion between the descending pipe and the bowl portion on the rear side, a second horizontal imaginary line positioned below the first horizontal imaginary line and extending forward from the top of the connecting portion between the descending pipe and the rising pipe, and a third imaginary line extending from the upper end position of the top of the descending pipe along the axis of the descending pipe are set, a reduced portion is formed between the first horizontal imaginary line and the second horizontal imaginary line, in which the height of a vertical cross section perpendicular to the axis of the descending pipe from the third imaginary line is reduced compared to the downstream side, A flush toilet characterized in that the decrease section is provided on the bottom surface of the front region of the bowl section connected to the descending pipe or on the side surface on the front side of the descending pipe, and is formed by a first arc surface that protrudes toward the center of the descending pipe and has a radius of curvature in the range of 20 mm to 40 mm.

2. The flush toilet according to claim 1, wherein the rear arc portion is located above the first arc surface.

3. The flush toilet according to claim 1 or 2, wherein the bowl portion comprises a waste receiving surface and a water collection section provided below the waste receiving surface, and the bottom surface of the water collection section is provided with a second arcuate surface that protrudes toward the center of the bowl portion and has a curvature radius of 180 mm to 230 mm.

4. 4. The flush toilet according to claim 3, wherein the first arcuate surface and the second arcuate surface are provided continuously, and the radius of curvature of the first arcuate surface is set smaller than the radius of curvature of the second arcuate surface.

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