JP2854247B2 - Circulating warm bath - Google Patents

Description

DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION

[0001]

BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION 1. Field of the Invention The present invention relates to a circulating warm water bath, and its object is to substantially completely sterilize and sterilize Escherichia coli and various germs in bath water, and has a deodorizing function for water. It is an object of the present invention to provide a circulating warm water bath that can prevent slimming and dew condensation in a bathhouse and can circulate bath water in a sanitary and continuous manner.

[0002]

2. Description of the Related Art Conventionally, as a filter used in a bath or the like, a filter using activated carbon, sand, or a chemical fiber filter has been mainly used. Further, a method has also been employed in which compressed air is used as a jet water stream, bath water is stirred by the jet water stream, and purification is performed using a porous material. On the other hand, as a circulating warm water heater installed in a household bathroom, for example, there is a “bath water purifier” disclosed in Japanese Utility Model Laid-Open No. 1-174016. This technique is a bath water purifier that purifies water by sucking water in a bathtub and passing the water through a filter of a purifying means, and returning the purified water into the bathtub.

[0003]

However, in the above-mentioned filter using activated carbon or sand, or the purification method using a jet water stream, the bath water of a bath used by an unspecified number of people is sufficiently sterilized and sterilized. There was a problem that it could not be purified. Further, in the "bath water purifier" disclosed in Japanese Utility Model Laid-Open Publication No. 1-174016, since the purifying mechanism of the bath water is only a filtering operation by a pre-filter and a purifying filter, relatively large suspended solids such as hairs and the like are provided. Although it is possible to physically remove suspended solids and the like in the bath water by removing them physically, it is not possible to supply sanitary bath water that has been sterilized and sterilized against Escherichia coli and other germs in the bath water for a long time. There was a problem that could not be done. Therefore, in the industry, while inhaling bath water to remove impurities etc. in the bath water,
It is desired to create an excellent circulating warm water bath that can simultaneously sterilize and sterilize Escherichia coli and other germs, and can supply sanitary bath water maintained at an appropriate temperature continuously into the bath tub. Was.

[0004]

According to the present invention, a suction device for sucking water in a bathtub, a circulating device connected to the suction device for circulating bathtub water sucked by the suction device, and a connection to the circulation device In a circulating warm water bath having a water treatment device, a temperature control device and a discharge device to be used, a filtration material having a deodorizing function and a silver-containing water-soluble glass material are used in combination as the water treatment device. By providing a circulating warm bath characterized by being used, all of the conventional problems described above are solved.

[0005]

According to the first aspect of the present invention, in the process of sucking bath water from an inhaler and circulating, suspended solids and suspended solids in the bath water are adsorbed and removed by a filter medium, and at the same time a silver-containing water-soluble glass material is used. Sterilizes and sterilizes Escherichia coli and other germs in water. The sanitary bath water thus purified is further adjusted to an appropriate temperature by a temperature control device, and supplied again into the bath tub from the discharge device. Therefore, purified sanitary hot water can be supplied into the bathtub without having to change the bathwater every time the bather enters. According to the second aspect of the present invention, since the pre-filter is detachably provided in the inhaler and the water treatment device is detachably disposed via the cartridge, relatively large impurities such as hair and dust contained in the bath water are contained. First, it is adsorbed and removed at the time of inhalation, then the suspended solids and suspended solids in the water are removed by a filter medium, and then Escherichia coli and other various bacteria are sterilized and sterilized by a silver-containing water-soluble glass material. Therefore, the bath water can be efficiently purified in multiple steps, and a good purification action can always be achieved by appropriately replacing the pre-filter and the filter material. According to the third aspect of the present invention, since the mineral water supply device for salting out is provided, the fine particles dispersed in the bathing water can be salted out and adsorbed and removed as agglomerates by the filtering material, thereby purifying the bathing water. The action can be more sophisticated. According to the fourth aspect of the present invention, since the charging device connected to the circulation device and the temperature control device is provided, the bath can be used in a cordless state when taking a bath, and no electric shock accidents or the like occur when taking a bath. It is excellent in performance and there is no need to install a power cord when installing it in a bathtub,
It can be easily installed in the bathroom.

[0006]

DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE PREFERRED EMBODIMENTS The configuration of a circulating warm bath according to the present invention will be described below in detail with reference to the drawings. FIG. 1 is an external explanatory view showing an embodiment of a circulating warm water bath of the present invention, FIG. 2 is a schematic perspective view showing an internal mechanism, and FIG. 3 is a schematic explanatory view showing a step of circulating bath water. As shown, the circulating warm bath (1) of this embodiment is provided with a suction device (2), a circulating device (3), a water treatment device (4), a temperature control device (5), and a discharge device (6). It is composed of a main body (7). In the drawing, (10) is a power supply breaker, (11) is a leakage protection plug, and (12) is a ground rod.

The suction device (2) comprises a tube (21), a suction port (22) provided at the tip of the tube, and a filter storage (23) connected to the suction port (22). . A pre-filter made of sponge or the like is removably stored in the filter storage section (23). The circulation device (3) includes a circulation pipe (31a) connected to the suction device (21), a pump (32), and a tank (33), and the temperature control device (5) includes a flow sensor (51) and a heater. (52). The discharge device (6) includes a blow chamber (61) and a discharge pipe (6).
2), comprising a discharge port (63).

In this embodiment, a water treatment apparatus (4) is filled with a filter medium (41) provided in a cartridge installed in a tank (33) and a water-soluble silver-containing glass material (42). It is composed of a mesh container (42a). Here, as the filter material (41), a generally known chemical fiber or the like having a function of adsorbing and deodorizing impurities (for example, “Bakutekira” (trade name: manufactured by Kanebo Kasei Co., Ltd.)) is used without any particular limitation. In addition, in the present invention, a filter material in which the chemical fiber is provided around and the inside thereof is filled with a filter material such as an inorganic porous material such as far-infrared radiating ceramics and natural mineral silicon porphyry ore fired ceramics is also preferable. used.

Further, in the present invention, the silver-containing water-soluble glass material (42) is irregular in which Ag ₂ O is contained in the composition as a basic component of glass of the SiO-Na ₂ O-based A soluble glass having a network structure, which reliably and continuously elutes Ag ⁺ ions and allows it to be present in a stable state in an aqueous solution. Specifically, it is used in sterilization of drinking water and the like. "Biosure SGD" (trade name) is preferably used. Ag ⁺ ions released from the silver-containing water-soluble glass material (42) are taken up into cells such as bacteria and fungi, and then directly bind to DNA in cells to suppress the growth of bacteria. Since it is toxic to microorganisms in a very small amount, it is suitably used as a sterilizing and purifying material for bath water. The use amount of the silver-containing water-soluble glass material (42) is preferably about 10 g. The reason is that even if 10 g of the silver-containing water-soluble glass material (42) is immersed in 10 liters of water for 10 days or more, the silver concentration detected from the water is 0.01 mg / liter or less, Is not affected.

A method of using the circulating warm bath (1) having the above-described configuration will be described. First, the circulation device (3) is operated by the operation panel (71) on the surface of the device body (7).
When is operated, bath water is sucked into the apparatus main body (7) from the suction port (22). At this time, relatively large suspended solids such as scale and hair are adsorbed by the pre-filter (23) at the tip of the suction port (22), and are primarily purified. The primary purified bath water is sent to a pump (32) via a tube (21) and a circulation pipe (31a). The pump (32) is preferably a head type pump, and more preferably a pump having a quiet sound because it is used at home. Specifically, a magnet pump is suitably used. The water sent to the pump (32) is sent to the tank (33) through the circulation pipe (31b). This tank (33) has a cartridge type filter medium (4
1) is provided. A silver-containing water-soluble glass material (42) is arranged in the tank (33) together with the filter material (41). In this embodiment, the filter medium (4
1) is provided at the upper and lower portions of the silver-containing water-soluble glass material (42), but is not particularly limited.

The water sent into the tank (33) is not adsorbed by the pre-filter (23) provided at the tip of the suction port (22) due to the contact with the filter medium (41). Fine suspended solids are adsorbed and removed, water is deodorized, and Escherichia coli and other germs living in the water are sterilized and sterilized by the silver-containing water-soluble glass material (42). , And secondary purification water. The secondary purified water is then circulated to the circulation pipe (31c).
Is sent to a temperature controller (5) composed of a flow sensor (51) and a heater (52) controlled by the flow sensor (51), and the temperature is adjusted. Here, the bath water is adjusted to a temperature suitable for bathing by the flow sensor (51). The temperature-controlled circulating water is then sent to the blow chamber (61). The circulating water sent to the blow chamber (61) is discharged through a discharge pipe (62) to a discharge port (63).
Is discharged into the bathtub. With the above-described circulation of water as one cycle, this circulation is continuously repeated to circulate and reuse the bath water.

Further, in the present invention, as shown in FIG. 4, a configuration in which a mineral water supply device (8) for salting out is provided inside the circulation device main body (7) can be adopted. That is, before the circulation device (3) is operated and the suction of the bath water is started, first, the mineral water for salting out is supplied from the salting water supplying device (8) into the bath tub. Then, the fine particles dispersed in the bath water are salted out to form aggregates, and after generating such aggregates, the circulation device (3) is operated,
By sucking the bath water, the fine particles in the bath water can be adsorbed and removed as aggregates by the pre-filter (23) or the filter medium (41), and the bath water can be more completely purified.

FIG. 5 is a sectional view showing an embodiment of a mineral water supply device (8) for salting out used in the present invention. In the present invention, as the mineral water supply device for salting out (8), a vertical pump type liquid ejector is suitably used and housed in the device body (7). The vertical pump type liquid ejector (8) is a container body (8) for storing mineral water.
1) and a lid (82) screwed to the container body (81).
And a discharge mechanism (not shown) for discharging mineral water;
The push-up head (83) for operating the ejection mechanism, and a nozzle (84) attached to the push-up head (83). In this embodiment, the vertical pump type liquid ejector (8) is preferably used as long as it is a pump type liquid ejector that ejects liquid from the nozzle (84) by moving the lifting head (83) up and down. The discharge mechanism is not particularly limited. The tip of the nozzle (84) is housed in a mineral water receiver (85). The mineral water receiving portion (85) is connected to a tube (86), and the tube (86) is connected to a drop port (72) provided at the bottom of the apparatus main body (7). The push-up head (83) is fitted to a push button (73) that moves up and down. In this embodiment, the push button (73) is provided on the lid (7a) of the apparatus body (7).

FIGS. 6 and 7 are enlarged sectional views showing the vicinity of the push button (73). FIG. 6 is a sectional view showing a state where the push button is not pushed. FIG. 7 shows a state where the push button is pushed. It is sectional drawing. A lid (7a) is provided on the upper surface of the apparatus main body (7) so as to be able to fit in and out of the salting-out mineral water supply apparatus (8). A cylindrical push button (73) is slidably fitted into the opening (70) of the lid (7a).
At the lower end of the opening (70), a holding portion (701) protruding inward is provided. The holding portion (701) is a member provided to prevent the push button (73) from dropping downward. Push button (7
3) is a columnar member, and a lower end is provided with an outwardly projecting member (73a) as shown in the figure. Projecting member (7
3a) is a member provided to prevent the push button (73) from being detached. Push button (7
3) has no bottom and is hollow, and the push-up head (83) is fitted and stored in this hollow part.

A method of using the mineral water feeder (8) for salting-out having the above-described structure will be described. First, a push button (73) provided on the lid (7a) of the apparatus body (7) is pressed. When the push button (73) is pressed, the state shown in FIG. 7 is reached, and the lifting head (83) moves downward. The movement of the lifting head (83) causes the mineral water in the vertical pump-type liquid ejector (8) to be ejected from the nozzle (84) by the action of the ejection mechanism. The discharged mineral water is stored without overflowing into the water receiving portion (85),
Through the tube (86), the liquid is dropped into the bathtub from a drop port (72) provided at the bottom of the apparatus main body (7). When the operation of pushing the push button (73) is stopped, the push-up head (8) is actuated by the action of the ejection mechanism of the vertical pump type liquid ejector (8).
3) returns to the original state shown in FIG. The mineral water supply device (8) that can be used as described above is the device body (7).
Mineral water can be dropped into the bathtub from the drop port (72) simply by pressing the push button (73) provided in the apparatus main body (7) and can be easily used.

Further, in the present invention, as shown in FIG. 1, a charging device (9) accommodating portion (7b) is provided in the device main body (7) and connected to the circulation device (3) and the temperature control device (5). The structure in which the charging device (9) is provided can also be suitably adopted. As the charging device (9), a 24 volt alkaline storage battery can be suitably used. The charging device (9) operates only during bathing, and an AC power supply or the like may be used when not taking a bath. By adopting the configuration including the charging device (9) in this manner, the bath can be used as a cordless circulating warm water bath at the time of bathing, and there is no risk of electric shock or the like at the time of bathing. There is no need to construct such equipment, and installation can be performed easily.

8 to 10 are external views showing another embodiment of the circulating warm water bath according to the present invention. In the present invention, as the structure of the circulating warm bath (1), for example, a structure as shown in FIG. 9 or FIG. 10 other than the structure shown in the above embodiment can be suitably used. That is, FIG.
As shown in the schematic diagram of FIG. 1, the water treatment device (4) and the pump (32) are disposed in the casing (7) so as to be located on the same horizontal axis, and are disposed on the vertical axis relative to the horizontal axis. A circulating warm bath (1) having a structure in which the device (2) and the discharge device (6) are provided on the same axis can also be suitably used in the present invention.

The method of use in this embodiment will be described. First, bath water is sucked from the suction device (2). At this time, a pre-filter (23) is provided at the tip of the inhaler (2) to remove relatively large suspended solids such as hair and scale from the bath water. This bath water is then pumped into the water treatment unit (4) via a pump (32). The water treatment device (4) is composed of a filter material (41) such as a chemical fiber and a silver-containing water-soluble glass material (42).
Impurities in the bath water are absorbed and filtered, and sterilization and sterilization of Escherichia coli and other germs are performed. The bath water purified by the water treatment device (4) is then sent to a temperature control device (5), heated to an appropriate temperature, and discharged from a discharge device (6) into a bathtub. Also in this embodiment, a charging device (not shown) is provided inside the casing (7) to provide a cordless circulating warm bath (1).

By configuring the circulating warm water bath (1) in this way, the circulating warm water bath (1) can be installed on one side of the bathtub (y), and there is an advantage that no installation place is required. .

[0020]

As described in detail above, the invention according to claim 1 comprises a suction device for sucking water in a bathtub and a circulating device connected to the suction device for circulating bathtub water sucked by the suction device. A circulating warm water bath having a water treatment device, a temperature control device, and a discharge device connected to the circulation device, wherein the water treatment device is provided with a filtering material having a filtering and deodorizing function and a silver-containing water-soluble glass. It is a circulating warm water bath characterized in that it is used in combination with materials, so that it can also inhale bath water, adsorb and remove impurities, etc., and at the same time sterilize and sterilize Escherichia coli and other germs. The cleaning water is highly purified, and the purified water can be discharged into the bathtub at an appropriate temperature. Therefore, it is possible to fill the bathtub with sanitary hot water simply by operating the circulating hot water bath, without having to replace new water every time bathing, and it has sufficient filtration and sterilization processing ability. Continuous use is possible,
An excellent effect of preventing dew condensation in the bathroom and slimming in the bathtub can be prevented, and furthermore, it is sufficiently useful for saving water. The invention according to claim 2 is characterized in that the suction device is detachably provided with a pre-filter, and the water treatment device is detachably disposed via a cartridge. Since it is a circulating water bath, relatively large impurities such as hair and dust contained in the bath water are first absorbed and removed at the time of inhalation, and further, suspended solids and suspended solids in the water are removed by a filter medium. Next, the bath water can be purified in multiple stages by disinfecting and sterilizing Escherichia coli and other germs with a silver-containing water-soluble glass material. Has an excellent effect that it can be freely replaced as needed. The invention according to claim 3 is characterized in that a mineral water supply device for salting out is provided in the circulating warm water bath, so that the circulating warm water bath is dispersed in bath water. The fine particles can be salted out and adsorbed and removed as agglomerates by a filter medium, and the effect of purifying the bath water can be enhanced. The invention according to claim 4 is a circulating warm water bath according to any one of claims 1 to 3, characterized by comprising a charging device connected to the circulating device and the temperature control device. When you take a bath, you can use the hot water heater in a cordless state, and there is no electric shock accident when you take a bath,
It is excellent in safety and does not require a work of arranging a power cord when installing in a bathtub, and thus can be easily installed in a bathroom.

[Brief description of the drawings]

FIG. 1 is an explanatory view showing the appearance of an embodiment of a circulating warm water bath according to the present invention.

FIG. 2 is a perspective explanatory view of the embodiment.

FIG. 3 is a schematic explanatory view in the embodiment.

FIG. 4 is a schematic explanatory view showing another embodiment of the circulating warm water bath according to the present invention.

5 is a cross-sectional view showing an example of a salting-out mineral supply device used in the embodiment shown in FIG.

FIG. 6 is an enlarged sectional view showing the vicinity of a push button in the mineral supply device for salting out. (Indicates that the push button is not pushed.)

FIG. 7 is an enlarged sectional view showing the vicinity of a push button in the mineral supply device for salting out. (Shows the state where the push button is pushed.)

FIG. 8 is an external explanatory view showing another embodiment of the circulating warm water bath according to the present invention.

FIG. 9 is an external explanatory view showing another embodiment of the circulating warm water bath according to the present invention.

FIG. 10 is an external explanatory view showing another embodiment of the circulating warm water bath according to the present invention.

FIG. 11 is a schematic explanatory view showing an internal structure in the embodiment shown in FIGS. 9 to 11;

[Explanation of symbols]

 DESCRIPTION OF SYMBOLS 1 Circulating warm water bath 2 Inhalation device 3 Circulation device 4 Water treatment device 41 Filter material 42 Silver-containing water-soluble glass material 5 Temperature control device 6 Discharge device 7 Device main body 8 Mineral supply device for salting out 9 Filling device

────────────────────────────────────────────────── ─── Continuation of front page (56) References JP-A-7-16407 (JP, A) JP-A-7-313818 (JP, A) JP-A-7-308354 (JP, A) JP-A-7-307 194910 (JP, A) JP-A 4-65112 (JP, U) JP-A 1-174016 (JP, U) (58) Fields investigated (Int. Cl. ⁶ , DB name) A61H 33/00

Claims (4)

(57) [Claims] 1. A suction device for sucking water in a bathtub, a circulation device connected to the suction device for circulating bathtub water sucked by the suction device, a water treatment device connected to the circulation device, and a temperature. In a circulating warm bath having an adjusting device and a discharging device, the water treatment device is characterized by being used in combination with a filtering material having a deodorizing function and a silver-containing water-soluble glass material having a deodorizing function. Circulating hot water bath. 2. The circulating temperature bath according to claim 1, wherein the suction device is provided with a detachable pre-filter, and the water treatment device is detachably provided via a cartridge. vessel. 3. The circulating warm water bath is provided with a mineral water supply device for salting out.
Or a circulating warm bath according to 2. 4. The apparatus according to claim 1, further comprising a charging device connected to the circulation device and the temperature control device.
4. The circulating warm water bath according to any one of 3.