Cabinet and washbasin unit

Abstract

To provide a cabinet and handwashing basin unit that can improve work efficiency. [Solution] The cabinet comprises a pair of side plates that cover the water supply and drainage pipes connected to the washbasin from the sides, a plate-shaped member on which the washbasin is placed, a partition plate that divides the space enclosed by the pair of side plates and the plate-shaped member into a first space where a shut-off valve connected to the washbasin is located and a second space located above the first space, and a support plate that is placed in the first space to support the partition plate and has a notch provided above the shut-off valve and facing the shut-off valve.

Description

Technical Field

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[0001] The present invention relates to a cabinet and a washbasin unit.

Background Art

[0002] Conventionally, a washbasin unit including a cabinet and a washbasin has been known. In this type of washbasin unit, the cabinet functions as a pipe cover for covering a water supply pipe, a drain pipe, etc. connected to the washbasin.

[0003] For example, Patent Document 1 discloses a washbasin unit in which a washbasin is attached to the upper part of a cabinet-shaped pipe cover. In this washbasin unit, the water supply pipe and the drain pipe connected to the washbasin are arranged inside the pipe cover. [[ID=第十七]]

Prior Art Documents

Patent Documents

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Patent Document 1

Summary of the Invention

Problems to be Solved by the Invention

[0005] By the way, in the washbasin unit as described in Patent Document 1, a stop valve may be provided in the middle of the water supply pipe arranged inside the pipe cover. However, when performing an operation such as opening the stop valve, other members arranged inside the pipe cover may get in the way, and it may be difficult to perform the operation of opening the stop valve.

[0006] The present invention has been made in view of such problems, and an object thereof is to provide a cabinet and a washbasin unit capable of improving workability. ]

Means for Solving the Problems

[0007] To solve the above problems, a cabinet according to a first aspect of the present invention comprises: a pair of side plates that cover the water supply pipe and drain pipe connected to the washbasin from the side; a plate-shaped member on which the washbasin is placed; a partition plate that divides the space enclosed by the pair of side plates and the plate-shaped member into a first space where a shut-off valve connected to the washbasin is located and a second space located above the first space; and a support plate that is placed in the first space to support the partition plate and has a notch provided above the shut-off valve so as to face the shut-off valve.

[0008] With this configuration, a notch is provided in the portion of the support plate located above the shut-off valve, making it less likely for the support plate to get in the way when opening and closing the shut-off valve. Therefore, the work efficiency when opening and closing the shut-off valve can be improved.

[0009] Furthermore, in the cabinet according to the second aspect of the present invention, when the direction in which the pair of side plates are provided with respect to the support plate is defined as the left-right direction, the notch is provided on the central side of the support plate in the left-right direction.

[0010] In this configuration, both ends of the support plate in the left-right direction are attached to each side plate. In this case, if a notch is provided near the left or right end of the support plate, the notched portion cannot be attached to the side plate, which may result in an unstable attachment of the support plate to the side plate. With the above configuration, the support plate can be firmly attached to each side plate, thereby increasing the stability of the support plate.

[0011] Furthermore, in the cabinet according to the third aspect of the present invention, the notch is provided in a substantially rectangular shape.

[0012] With this configuration, for example, compared to a configuration where the notches are the same size and roughly arc-shaped, the area where the notches are provided is larger, making it less likely for hands or other objects to come into contact with the support plate when opening and closing the shut-off valve. Therefore, the workability when opening and closing the shut-off valve can be further improved.

[0013] Furthermore, in the cabinet according to the fourth aspect of the present invention, the opening end of the notch is chamfered.

[0014] With this configuration, for example, if a hand or other body part comes into contact with the opening of the notch while opening or closing a water stop valve, it is less likely to cause injury to the hand or other body part. Therefore, the work efficiency during opening and closing operations of water stop valves can be further improved.

[0015] Furthermore, in the cabinet according to the fifth aspect of the present invention, each of the pair of side panels has an adjustment member on both the front and rear sides of its lowest part for adjusting the height of the cabinet.

[0016] With this configuration, when installing a cabinet, it is easy to ensure that the cabinet is level by using adjustment components.

[0017] The handwashing unit according to the present invention comprises the above-mentioned cabinet and the handwashing unit which is placed on the plate-shaped member and attached to the plate-shaped member.

[0018] This configuration makes it possible to create a handwashing unit that improves work efficiency in tasks such as opening and closing water valves. [Effects of the Invention]

[0019] According to the cabinet and washbasin unit of the present invention, work efficiency can be improved. [Brief explanation of the drawing]

[0020] [Figure 1] This is a perspective view showing the external configuration of the handwashing basin unit according to the embodiment. [Figure 2] This is a perspective view showing the internal configuration of a handwashing unit according to an embodiment, and is a perspective view of the inside of the cabinet seen from diagonally above. [Figure 3] This is a perspective view showing the internal configuration of a handwashing unit according to an embodiment, and is a perspective view of the inside of the cabinet seen from diagonally below. [Figure 4]It is a front view of the second support plate according to the embodiment seen from the front. [Figure 5] In the embodiment, it is an exploded perspective view showing the attachment procedure of the partition plate and the second support plate to the pair of side plates. [Figure 6] In the embodiment, it is an enlarged perspective view of the vicinity of the second support plate.

Mode for Carrying Out the Invention

[0021] Hereinafter, embodiments of the present invention will be described.

[0022] ——Overall Configuration—— FIG. 1 is a perspective view showing the external configuration of the hand-washing unit 10 according to the embodiment. The hand-washing unit 10 shown in FIG. 1 includes a cabinet 20 and a horizontally long rectangular hand-washing device 30 attached on the cabinet 20. The hand-washing unit 10 is installed, for example, along the wall surface in the toilet room. A door 22A and a lower panel 22B are provided on the front side of the cabinet 20.

[0023] FIG. 2 is a perspective view showing the internal configuration of the hand-washing unit 10 according to the embodiment, which is a perspective view of the inside of the cabinet 20 seen obliquely from above. FIG. 3 is a perspective view showing the internal configuration of the hand-washing unit 10 according to the embodiment, which is a perspective view of the inside of the cabinet 20 seen obliquely from below. As shown in FIGS. 2 and 3, the cabinet 20 includes a pair of side plates 24, a top plate (plate-like member) 26, a first support plate 27, a partition plate 28, and a second support plate (support plate) 29. A space S1 surrounded by the pair of side plates 24 and the top plate 26 is formed inside the cabinet 20.

[0024] In the following description, the side with the door 22A and lower panel 22B will be referred to as the front of the washbasin unit 10, and the opposite side as the rear of the washbasin unit 10. Furthermore, the direction in which the pair of side panels 24 are provided will be referred to as the left-right direction of the washbasin unit 10 (the right side in Figure 1 will be referred to as the right). Also, the direction in which the pair of side panels 24 rise will be referred to as the up-down direction of the washbasin unit 10 (the upper side in Figure 1 will be referred to as the up).

[0025] The washbasin 30 is a so-called vessel-type washbasin and comprises a counter 32, a sink 34, and a faucet 36. The counter 32 is a plate-shaped member and is mounted on the cabinet 20 with both plate surfaces facing up and down. The sink 34 has a horizontally elongated rectangular shape and is mounted on the counter 32. The faucet 36 is located above the sink 34.

[0026] As shown in Figures 2 and 3, a pair of hinges B1 are provided on the front of the left side panel 24. A magnetic catch M1 is provided on the front of the right side panel 24. The door 22A opens from the right to the front, with the rear of the left end supported by the pair of hinges B1, and closes when the rear of the right end is attracted to the magnetic catch M1. In the cabinet 20, the side opposite to the side where the door 22A is located (the rear side) is open. Therefore, if the rear of the cabinet 20 is installed along a wall such as that of a toilet room, the opening on the rear side of the cabinet 20 will be covered by the wall.

[0027] The lower panel 22B is attached to the underside of the door 22A by a mounting jig B2. The pair of side panels 24 are erected vertically with a gap between them, with both panel surfaces facing left and right. Two adjustment members 24A for adjusting the height of the cabinet 20 are provided on the underside (bottommost) of each side panel 24, spaced apart in the front-to-back direction. In other words, the cabinet 20 has four adjustment members 24A. Each adjustment member 24A is a so-called screw-type adjuster, and the height can be adjusted by changing the degree to which it is screwed into the underside of each side panel 24. As a result, the height at which the cabinet 20 is installed can be adjusted at the four corners of the underside of the cabinet 20, and the horizontal position of the cabinet 20 can be ensured.

[0028] The countertop 26 is horizontally elongated in the left-right direction and is slightly smaller than the counter 32 of the washbasin 30. It is mounted sandwiched between the upper ends of each side plate 24 with both plate surfaces facing in the up-down direction. In the washbasin unit 10, the counter 32 of the washbasin 30 is positioned so as to overlap the countertop 26. The first support plate 27 is mounted to support the rear end of the underside of the countertop 26 with both plate surfaces facing in the front-back direction.

[0029] The partition plate 28 is installed between the side plates 24 at the boundary between the door 22A and the lower panel 22B, with both plate surfaces facing vertically. The partition plate 28 divides the space S1 inside the cabinet 20 into the space inside the door 22A (first space) and the space inside the lower panel 22B (second space). The partition plate 28 is provided with a first insertion hole 28a through which the water supply pipe 40 is inserted, and a second insertion hole 28b through which the drain pipe 50 is inserted. The second support plate 29 is installed in the space inside the lower panel 22B and is installed to support the rear end of the lower surface of the partition plate 28 with both plate surfaces facing front to back. The second support plate 29 is provided with a roughly rectangular cutout 29a that opens downwards in the center in the left-right direction. The configuration of the cutout 29a will be described in detail later.

[0030] In the washbasin unit 10, a water supply pipe 40 and a drain pipe 50 are connected to the washbasin 30. The water supply pipe 40 and the drain pipe 50 are provided to extend downward from the washbasin 30 in the space S1 inside the cabinet. The upper end of the water supply pipe 40 is a water inlet 40a that connects to the faucet 36 of the washbasin 30. A shut-off valve 42 is provided at the lower end of the water supply pipe 40, which is located in the space inside the lower panel 22B. A roughly short cylindrical drain unit 52 is attached to the upper end of the drain pipe 50. The opening at the upper end of the drain unit 52 is a drain outlet 50a that connects to the sink 34 of the washbasin 30. In this embodiment, the cabinet 20 functions as a pipe cover that covers the water supply pipe 40 and the drain pipe 50 extending from the washbasin 30.

[0031] Furthermore, as shown in Figure 3, the cabinet 20 includes a mounting plate 60 positioned in contact with the lower surface of the top plate 26, and a mounting unit 62 positioned in contact with the lower surface of the mounting plate 60. The mounting plate 60 is, for example, a metal plate-shaped member and is attached to the washbasin 30 with both plate surfaces facing vertically. The mounting unit 62 is substantially plate-shaped and is attached to the mounting plate 60 with both plate surfaces facing vertically. In the washbasin unit 10, the washbasin 30 is attached to the cabinet 20 such that the top plate 26 is sandwiched between the washbasin 30 and the mounting plate 60.

[0032] --The structure of the cutouts-- Next, the configuration of the notch 29a provided in the second support plate 29 will be described in detail.

[0033] Figure 4 is a front view of the second support plate 29 according to the embodiment, viewed from the front. As shown in Figure 4, the notch 29a provided in the second support plate 29 is substantially concave, opening downwards. The bottom portion 29a1 of the notch 29a is formed in a flat shape along the left-right direction, and its opening ends 29a2 are chamfered to form rounded corners. The notch 29a extends over a length of approximately one-third of the left-right dimension of the second support plate 29 and extends over a depth of approximately one-half of the up-down dimension of the second support plate 29. By setting the dimensions of the notch 29a in this way, it is possible to suppress a reduction in the strength of the second support plate 29 while providing the notch 29a.

[0034] Multiple dowels 29A are attached to both the left and right sides of the second support plate 29 for attaching the second support plate 29 to each side plate 24. More specifically, two dowels 29A are attached to each of the left and right sides of the second support plate 29 at equal intervals in the vertical direction.

[0035] --Mounting configuration of partition plate and second support plate-- Next, the mounting configuration of the partition plate 28 and the second support plate 29 to the cabinet 20 will be described in detail.

[0036] Figure 5 is an exploded perspective view showing the procedure for attaching the partition plate 28 and the second support plate 29 to a pair of side plates 24 in an embodiment. As shown in Figure 5, the lower surfaces of both side plates 24 are provided with mounting holes 24a to which each adjustment member 24A is attached. In addition, the inner side surfaces of each side plate 24 are provided with insertion holes (not shown) into which dowels 29A provided in the second support plate 29 are inserted.

[0037] The partition plate 28 and the second support plate 29 are attached to the cabinet 20 by the following procedure, for example. First, the partition plate 28, the second support plate 29, and one mounting jig B2 are attached to the inner surface of one side plate 24. Next, the partition plate 28, the second support plate 29, and the other mounting jig B2 are attached to the inner surface of the other side plate 24, while the partition plate 28 and the second support plate 29 are sandwiched between the side plates 24. In addition, each adjustment member 24A is attached to the lower surface of each side plate 24.

[0038] By following the above procedure, the partition plate 28 and the second support plate 29 are attached between the pair of side plates 24. The above-described attachment procedure is just one example, and the procedure for attaching the partition plate 28 and the second support plate 29 to the pair of side plates 24 is not limited to the procedure described above.

[0039] -- Cabinet installation method and the relationship between the cutout and the water shut-off valve -- Next, the installation configuration of the cabinet 20 and the positional relationship between the notch 29a and the water stop valve 42 will be described.

[0040] Figure 6 is an enlarged perspective view of the vicinity of the second support plate 29 in this embodiment. When the washbasin unit 10 is installed, it is first positioned horizontally by the adjustment member 24A, and then the shut-off valve 42 is attached. In this embodiment, as shown in Figure 6, the washbasin unit 10 is installed so that the notch 29a is located above the shut-off valve 42, and the water supply pipe 40 is connected to the shut-off valve 42. A shut-off valve 42A for opening and closing the shut-off valve 42 is provided above the shut-off valve 42.

[0041] As shown in Figure 6, when the handwashing unit 10 is installed, a space is formed above the shut-off valve 42A by the notch 29a, where the second support plate 29 is not provided. Therefore, the second support plate 29 is less likely to get in the way when the worker opens and closes the shut-off valve 42A, making the work easier.

[0042] --Effects of the Embodiment-- Next, the effects and benefits of the cabinet 20 and washbasin unit 10 according to this embodiment will be described.

[0043] The cabinet 20 according to this embodiment includes a pair of side plates 24 that cover the water supply pipe 40 and drain pipe 50 connected to the washbasin 30 from the sides, a top plate 26 on which the washbasin 30 is placed, a partition plate 28 that divides the space S1 enclosed by the pair of side plates 24 and the top plate 26 into a first space where a shut-off valve 42 connected to the washbasin 30 is located, and a second space located above the first space, and a second support plate 29 that is located in the first space and supports the partition plate 28, and has a notch 29a that is provided above the shut-off valve 42 and facing the shut-off valve 42.

[0044] With this configuration, a notch 29a is provided in the portion of the second support plate 29 located above the shut-off valve 42, so that the second support plate 29 is less likely to get in the way when opening and closing the shut-off valve 42. Therefore, the workability when opening and closing the shut-off valve 42 can be improved.

[0045] Furthermore, in the cabinet 20, when the direction in which the pair of side plates 24 are provided relative to the second support plate 29 is defined as the left-right direction, the notch 29a is provided on the central side of the second support plate 29 in the left-right direction.

[0046] In this configuration, both left and right ends of the second support plate 29 are attached to each side plate 24 via dowels 29A. In this case, if a notch 29a is provided near the left or right end of the second support plate 29, the dowel 29A cannot be attached to the location of the notch 29a, and that location cannot be attached to the side plate 24. Therefore, there is a risk that the attachment of the second support plate 29 to the side plate 24 will be unstable. With the above configuration, the second support plate 29 can be firmly attached to each side plate 24, and the stability of the second support plate 29 can be increased.

[0047] In addition, in the cabinet 20, the notch 29a is provided in a roughly rectangular shape.

[0048] With this configuration, for example, compared to a configuration in which the notch 29a is the same size and provided in a roughly arc shape, the area where the notch 29a is provided is larger, making it less likely for hands or other objects to come into contact with the second support plate 29 when opening and closing the water stop valve 42. Therefore, the workability when opening and closing the water stop valve 42 can be further improved.

[0049] In addition, in the cabinet 20, the notch 29a has a chamfered opening end 29a2.

[0050] With this configuration, for example, if a hand or other body part comes into contact with the open end 29a2 of the notch 29a during the opening and closing of the shut-off valve 42, it is less likely to injure the hand or body part. Therefore, the workability during the opening and closing of the shut-off valve 42 can be further improved.

[0051] Furthermore, in the cabinet 20, each of the pair of side panels 24 has an adjustment member 24A on both the front and rear sides of its lowest part for adjusting the height of the cabinet 20.

[0052] With this configuration, when installing the cabinet 20, the cabinet 20 can be easily kept horizontal by using the adjustment member 24A.

[0053] Furthermore, the handwashing unit 10 according to this embodiment comprises the cabinet 20 described above and a handwashing basin 30 that is placed on and attached to the countertop 26.

[0054] This configuration makes it possible to realize a handwashing unit 10 that can improve work efficiency in operations such as opening and closing the water stop valve 42.

[0055] <Variation> The embodiments described above are presented as examples and are not intended to limit the scope of the invention. These novel embodiments can be implemented in various other forms, and various omissions, substitutions, and modifications can be made without departing from the spirit of the invention. These embodiments and their variations are included in the scope and essence of the invention, as well as in the claims of the invention and its equivalents.

[0056] For example, in the above embodiment, a configuration in which one notch 29a is provided in the second support plate 29 is illustrated, but a configuration in which multiple notches 29a are provided in the second support plate 29 is also possible.

[0057] Furthermore, although the above embodiment illustrates a configuration in which a substantially rectangular notch 29a is provided in the second support plate 29, the second support plate 29 may also be provided with a notch of a different shape.

[0058] Furthermore, while the above embodiment illustrates a configuration in which the second support plate 29 is attached to support the rear end of the lower surface of the partition plate 28, it is also possible to configure the second support plate 29 to support the front end or the central part in the front-rear direction of the lower surface of the partition plate 28.

[0059] Furthermore, although the above embodiment illustrates a configuration in which four adjustment members 24A are attached to the lower surface of each side plate 24, it is also possible to have a configuration in which three or fewer adjustment members 24A are attached to the lower surface of each side plate 24, or a configuration in which five or more adjustment members 24A are attached to the lower surface of each side plate 24. [Explanation of Symbols]

[0060] 20: Cabinet, 24: Side panel, 26: Top panel (plate-like member), 28: Partition plate, 29: Second support plate (support plate), 29a: Notch, 30: Washbasin, 40: Water supply pipe, 50: Drain pipe, S1: Space

Claims

1. A pair of side plates that cover the water supply and drainage pipes connected to the washbasin from the side, A plate-shaped member on which the washbasin is placed, The space enclosed by the pair of side plates and the plate-shaped member is divided into a first space where the stopcock connected to the washbasin is located, and a second space located above the first space, by a partition plate. A support plate is provided in the first space and supports the partition plate, and has a notch that is positioned above the stopcock and facing the stopcock, A cabinet equipped with [a specific feature / feature].

2. When the direction in which the pair of side plates are provided with respect to the support plate is defined as the left-right direction, The aforementioned notch is provided on the central side of the support plate in the left-right direction. The cabinet according to claim 1.

3. The aforementioned notch is provided in a substantially rectangular shape. The cabinet according to claim 1.

4. The aforementioned notch has a chamfered opening end. The cabinet according to claim 3.

5. Each of the pair of side panels has an adjustment member on both the front and rear sides of its lowest part for adjusting the height of the cabinet. The cabinet according to claim 1.

6. A cabinet according to any one of claims 1 to 5, The washbasin is placed on the plate-shaped member and attached to the plate-shaped member, A handwashing basin unit equipped with a washbasin.

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