Renovation materials and installation methods

Abstract

To provide a reform member and an installation method capable of adjusting the height of a washing machine pan. [Solution] A renovation component (10) having at least four raised surfaces (12) and a washing machine pan mounting surface (11) provided on the upper part of the raised surfaces (12), with an opening provided in the washing machine pan mounting surface (11) and the surface opposite the washing machine pan mounting surface (11) being open.

Description

[Technical Field]

[0001] The present invention relates to a reforming element for mounting a washing machine pan and a mounting method. [Background technology]

[0002] Renovations that change the interior of existing buildings are common today, and may involve changes to the floor plan or the structure of the building.

[0003] In homes, washing machine spaces are often located near the bathroom or in the washroom. In these spaces, a washing machine pan (also referred to as a laundry pan or waterproof pan) is sometimes installed as a measure to prevent water leakage from the washing machine.

[0004] When installing a washing machine pan during home renovations, the height at which the washing machine pan is installed must be adjusted, taking into account the connection between the drain outlet of the washing machine pan and the drainage path under the floor.

[0005] A technology for adjusting the height at which a washing machine pan is installed is known, for example, from Japanese Patent Application Laid-Open No. 2021-67010 (Patent Document 1). According to Patent Document 1, drainage water from the drain outlet of a drain trap attached to a waterproof pan can be drained at an angle downward through a drainage pipe to a connection port provided in an existing drain pipe at a predetermined height above the floor.

[0006] However, in Patent Document 1, a platform of a predetermined height is installed under the washing machine pan, so it is not possible to adjust it to the appropriate height at the installation site, and the washing machine pan may end up being positioned too high or too low.

[0007] In addition, a structure of a specified height may be constructed on part of the floor at the installation site, but performing this work on site places a heavy burden on the workers, resulting in increased costs and construction time.

[0008] Therefore, there was a need for technology that would allow the height at which the washing machine pan is attached to be easily adjusted. Summary of the Invention [Problem to be solved by the invention]

[0009] The present invention has been made in consideration of the problems in the above-mentioned conventional technology, and aims to provide a reform component and an installation method that allow the height of a washing machine pan to be adjusted. [Means for solving the problem]

[0010] That is, according to the present invention, A reform member, At least four raised surfaces; a washing machine pan mounting surface provided on an upper portion of the rising surface; Equipped with An opening is provided on the washing machine pan mounting surface, The surface facing the washing machine pan mounting surface is open. A reform member is provided. [Effects of the Invention]

[0011] According to the present invention, a reform member and an installation method that allow the height of a washing machine pan to be adjusted can be provided. [Brief explanation of the drawings]

[0012] [Figure 1] 1A and 1B are diagrams showing the configuration of a reform member in this embodiment. [Figure 2] 10A to 10C are diagrams illustrating an example of processing the reform member of this embodiment. [Figure 3] FIG. 10 is a diagram showing the reform member and washing machine pan after adjustment in this embodiment. [Figure 4] 5A to 5C are diagrams illustrating a process of attaching a washing machine pan in the present embodiment. DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION

[0013] The present invention will be described below with reference to embodiments, but the present invention is not limited to the embodiments described below. In the drawings referred to below, the same reference numerals will be used for common elements, and their description will be omitted as appropriate.

[0014] Fig. 1 is a diagram showing the configuration of a reform member 10 in this embodiment. Fig. 1(a) shows the configuration of the reform member 10 before assembly, and Fig. 1(b) shows the reform member 10 after assembly.

[0015] 1(a), the reform member 10 of this embodiment is configured by combining a washing machine pan mounting surface 11 and a plurality of rising surfaces 12. Generally, since the washing machine pan 20 is rectangular, it is preferable that the washing machine pan mounting surface 11 is also rectangular and configured by combining four rising surfaces 12.

[0016] Washing machine pan mounting surface 11 and rising surface 12 can be made of board material. The material of washing machine pan mounting surface 11 and rising surface 12 is not particularly limited, but can be wood, such as plywood, lumber, or lacquered plywood. In particular, using wood can make it easier to process when installing renovation member 10.

[0017] The washing machine pan mounting surface 11 and the raised surfaces 12 constituting the reforming member 10 of this embodiment can be fixed by, for example, a three-way metal fitting 13. That is, as shown in FIG. 1(a), the reforming member 10 of this embodiment can be formed by fixing the washing machine pan mounting surface 11 and the two raised surfaces 12 by a three-way metal fitting 13. Note that the fixing of the washing machine pan mounting surface 11 and the raised surfaces 12 is not limited to the method using the three-way metal fitting 13, and does not particularly limit the embodiment. Therefore, for example, they may be fixed by an adhesive or the like.

[0018] In this embodiment, an opening is provided in washing machine pan mounting surface 11. The opening in washing machine pan mounting surface 11 is used to secure reform member 10 to the floor surface. The opening in washing machine pan mounting surface 11 is also used to connect the drainage mechanism of washing machine pan 20 to the drainage path under the floor. The opening is preferably wide to ensure the efficiency of the installation work and to accommodate drainage mechanisms of washing machine pans 20 of various shapes. On the other hand, from the perspective of mounting washing machine pan 20, washing machine pan mounting surface 11 is required to have a certain level of strength. Therefore, the shape of the opening in washing machine pan mounting surface 11 is not particularly limited, but can be, for example, an octagon as shown in FIG. 1.

[0019] Fig. 1(b) shows the configuration of the remodeling member 10 of this embodiment, which is constructed by assembling the components shown in Fig. 1(a). As shown in Fig. 1(b), the remodeling member 10 of this embodiment has the plate material of the four rising surfaces 12 configured as side surfaces, and the plate material of the washing machine pan mounting surface 11 configured as the top surface. In addition, the side facing the washing machine pan mounting surface 11 is open, which, together with the opening of the washing machine pan mounting surface 11, improves the workability when attaching the remodeling member 10 to the floor surface.

[0020] After the remodeling component 10 of this embodiment is assembled as shown in FIG. 1(b), the washing machine pan mounting surface 11 and the rising surface 12 may be treated to improve the design of their surfaces. Examples of treatments to improve the design include attaching a decorative sheet or painting. By performing such treatments, the remodeling component 10 can be finished with a good appearance.

[0021] 2A and 2B are diagrams illustrating an example of processing the reform member 10 of this embodiment. Fig. 2A shows an example of processing to adjust the height dimension of the reform member 10 of this embodiment. Fig. 2A shows an example of cutting the rising surface 12 at the position indicated by the dashed line.

[0022] 2(b) shows an example of the reform member 10 after processing when the rising surface 12 is cut at the position of the dashed line in FIG. 2(a). In this way, by cutting the rising surface 12 in the height direction to adjust the height dimension of the reform member 10, the efficiency of the work of connecting the drainage path after installing the washing machine pan 20 can be improved.

[0023] Furthermore, if the drainage path is not under the floor but on the wall, for example, as shown in Fig. 2(c), a cutout may be provided in part of rising surface 12. By providing a cutout as shown in Fig. 2(c), it is possible to easily connect washing machine pan 20 to the drainage path on the wall.

[0024] Next, the attachment of the washing machine pan 20 to the reforming member 10 of this embodiment will be described with reference to Fig. 3. Fig. 3 is a diagram showing the reforming member 10 and the washing machine pan 20 after adjustment in this embodiment.

[0025] The reforming member 10 shown in Fig. 3 has been adjusted in height as shown in Fig. 2(b). After the reforming member 10 is attached to the floor, the washing machine pan 20 is placed on the washing machine pan mounting surface 11 and fixed. There are no particular limitations on the method for fixing the reforming member 10 and the washing machine pan 20, but for example, the reforming member 10 may be screwed to the washing machine pan mounting surface 11 using through holes provided in the washing machine pan 20.

[0026] In this embodiment, the drainage mechanism of washing machine pan 20 can be fixed to fit into an opening provided in washing machine pan mounting surface 11. That is, for example, if the drainage mechanism of washing machine pan 20 is a hole, even when washing machine pan 20 is fixed to renovation member 10, the hole will remain open through the opening in washing machine pan mounting surface 11. Also, for example, if the drainage mechanism of washing machine pan 20 has a cup-shaped recess like a drain trap, the drainage mechanism will fit into the opening, preventing interference with the floor surface.

[0027] Next, a description will be given of a process for remodeling using the remodeling member 10 of this embodiment. Figure 4 is a diagram illustrating a process for attaching the washing machine pan 20 in this embodiment.

[0028] In this embodiment, first, a process of assembling the reform component 10 is performed as shown in Figures 1(a) to 1(b). Then, a process of cutting the assembled reform component 10 in the height direction of the rising surface 12 is performed as shown in Figure 4(a). The cutting dimensions can be adjusted to suit the site where the reform is to be performed, and can be set to take into account, for example, the dimensions taken into account the connection from the washing machine pan 20 to the drain pipe. After cutting in the process shown in Figure 4(a), the reform component 10 has the desired height as shown in Figure 4(b).

[0029] Next, as shown in FIG. 4(c), a step of attaching the cut reforming member 10 to the floor surface is performed. The reforming member 10 and the floor surface can be fixed, for example, by an L-shaped metal fitting 14. The method of fixing the reforming member 10 to the floor surface is not particularly limited. An opening is provided on the top surface (washing machine pan mounting surface 11) of the reforming member 10, so that a worker can reach in through the opening and fix the reforming member 10 to the floor surface using the L-shaped metal fitting 14, tools, etc.

[0030] Furthermore, as shown in FIG. 4(c), a step of connecting a drain pipe under the floor to a hose 21 can be carried out in parallel with the step of fixing the reform member 10 to the floor surface.

[0031] Thereafter, as shown in FIG. 4(d), a process is performed in which washing machine pan 20 is attached to reform member 10. Washing machine pan 20 is placed on the upper surface (washing machine pan mounting surface 11) of reform member 10 and fixed thereto. Also, as shown in FIG. 4(d), a process is performed in which hose 21 is attached to the drainage mechanism of washing machine pan 20. Since the height dimension of reform member 10 is adjusted taking into consideration the attachment of hose 21, the length of hose 21 is not too long or too short, and appropriate attachment can be performed.

[0032] 4, by using the remodeling member 10 of this embodiment to remodel the washing machine pan 20, the washing machine pan 20 can be installed at an appropriate height and the drainage path can be connected appropriately. In addition, by using the remodeling member 10 of this embodiment, the appearance after the remodeling is completed can be finished well.

[0033] The embodiment described above illustrates a remodeling component 10 formed by combining a plate-shaped washing machine pan mounting surface 11 and a plate-shaped raised surface 12, but this is not intended to limit the scope of the present invention. For example, the remodeling component 10 may be formed from a material such as resin using a mold or the like to form the shape shown in FIG. 1(b). That is, the remodeling component 10 may be formed into a box-like shape as shown in FIG. 1(b) by integrally forming the washing machine pan mounting surface 11 and the raised surface 12 with a material such as resin. Thus, even with a remodeling component 10 formed from a material such as resin, the washing machine pan 20 can be attached at an appropriate height by performing the process shown in FIG. 4.

[0034] According to the embodiment of the present invention described above, a reforming member and an installation method that can adjust the height of a washing machine pan can be provided.

[0035] Although the present invention has been described above with reference to embodiments, the present invention is not limited to the above-described embodiments, and any embodiment that can be conceived by a person skilled in the art is included in the scope of the present invention as long as it exhibits the functions and effects of the present invention. [Explanation of symbols]

[0036] 10...Renovation materials, 11...Washing machine pan mounting surface, 12...rising surface, 13...Three-sided metal fittings, 14...L-shaped bracket, 20...Washing machine pan, 21...Hose [Prior art documents] [Patent documents]

[0037] [Patent Document 1] Patent Publication No. 2021-67010

Claims

1. A reform member, at least four raised surface members; a washing machine pan mounting surface member that is provided on the upper part of the frame that is made up of the raised surface member and is made up of a plate material that is smooth; Equipped with the raised surface member is a wooden board, An opening is provided in the washing machine pan mounting surface member, The surface facing the washing machine pan mounting surface member is open. Renovation materials.

2. The reform member according to claim 1 , wherein a sheet is attached to the rising surface member and the washing machine pan mounting surface member.

3. A renovation member as described in claim 1, characterized in that at least one of the raised surface members has a notch.

4. A step of attaching the reform member according to claim 1 to a floor surface; attaching a washing machine pan to the washing machine pan mounting surface member; Including, installation methods.

5. The installation method according to claim 4 , further comprising the step of cutting the raised surface member of the reform member in a height direction.

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