JP6955692B2 - Bathroom system - Google Patents

Description

Aspects of the present invention generally relate to bathroom systems.

In the bathroom, for example, equipment such as air conditioners and water heaters are used. The remote controller for operating these devices, for example, performs wired communication, and is provided in the bathroom or near the bathroom (such as a dressing room). In this case, the user has to go to the bathroom or the side of the bathroom each time the device is used, which may be inconvenient.

Further, in recent years, equipment related to the bathroom (bathroom equipment) has become multifunctional and diversified. For example, as a bathroom air conditioner, a bathroom ventilation heater / dryer having a ventilation function, a clothes drying function, and a bathroom heating function has been developed. By warming the bathroom with the bathroom heating function, heat shock (a large fluctuation in blood pressure due to a temperature difference causing myocardial infarction or cerebral infarction) can be suppressed. Further, for example, a cleaning device may be provided in the bathroom. This cleaning device automatically sprays detergent and hot water on the bathtub to clean the bathtub. In this way, with the increasing number of functions and diversification of bathroom-related devices, if a remote controller for operating these devices is installed near the bathroom or bathroom, the user can use the bathroom or bathroom. There is a risk that the frequency of going to the side will increase and the usability will deteriorate.

JP-A-2007-187339 JP-A-2002-228176

Patent Document 1 proposes a wireless operation system using infrared rays. In this wireless operation system, infrared receivers are installed in two places, a bathroom and a dressing room. As a result, the range in which the device can be operated by the remote controller is widened. However, since infrared rays do not easily pass through the walls of a building, it is difficult to operate the device from a room away from the receiver (for example, a living room).

On the other hand, a method using wireless communication using radio waves that easily pass through the walls of a building can be considered (Patent Document 2). However, since such radio waves are reflected by metal or the like, it may be difficult to reach the bathroom composed of a wall containing metal. In particular, when a bathroom is provided on the second floor or higher, there is a concern that radio waves from the room on the lower floor where the bathroom is provided may be difficult to reach due to reflection by metal or the like.

The present invention has been made based on the recognition of such a problem, and even if the bathroom is composed of a wall containing metal, the bathroom can remotely control the bathroom equipment related to the bathroom by the radio wave type remote controller. The purpose is to provide a system.

The first invention comprises a bathroom composed of a wall containing metal, a bathroom device related to the bathroom, a radio wave type remote controller for operating the device, and a receiving unit for receiving a signal from the remote controller. The receiving unit is a bathroom system characterized in that it is arranged below the bottom surface of the bathroom.

According to this bathroom system, by arranging the receiving unit below the bottom surface of the bathroom, it is possible to suppress the difficulty in receiving radio waves from the remote controller due to reflection on the wall of the bathroom. As a result, even if the bathroom is composed of a wall containing metal, the bathroom equipment can be remotely controlled from a room away from the bathroom by the radio wave type remote controller. Further, when the bathroom is provided on the second floor or higher of the building, it becomes easy to remotely control the bathroom equipment from the lower floor of the floor where the bathroom is provided.

A second invention is a bathroom system according to the first invention, wherein the receiving unit is attached to a part of a member constituting the bottom surface of the bathroom.

According to this bathroom system, if the wall (floor) of the bathroom is installed with the receiving unit attached to the member constituting the bottom surface, the receiving unit can be installed, so that the workability is improved.

According to a third aspect of the present invention, in the first or second invention, communication between the receiving unit and the bathroom device is performed by radio waves, and the radio waves pass through a part of the floor of the bathroom. It is a bathroom system characterized in that a possible radio wave passing portion is provided.

According to this bathroom system, wireless communication between the receiving unit and the bathroom equipment becomes possible, and the receiving unit and the bathroom equipment do not have to be connected by wiring for wired communication, which improves workability. be able to.

The fourth invention further includes, in the first or second invention, a connecting line connecting the receiving unit and the bathroom device, and communication between the receiving unit and the bathroom device uses the connecting line. It is a bathroom system characterized in that a holding portion for holding the connection line is provided below the bottom surface of the bathroom.

According to this bathroom system, communication between the receiving unit and the bathroom equipment can be performed more reliably by using the wired communication. In addition, the manufacturing cost of the bathroom system can be suppressed. By providing the holding portion, it is possible to facilitate the connection work between the receiving portion and the bathroom equipment and improve the workability.

A fifth invention further comprises an inspection port for inspecting the receiving unit in any one of the first to fourth inventions, and the inspection port is installed on the wall of the bathroom and on the bathroom. It is a bathroom system characterized in that it is installed in at least a part of the apron of the bathtub.

According to this bathroom system, even when the receiving unit is arranged below the bottom surface of the bathroom, the maintainability of the receiving unit can be improved by providing the inspection port.

A sixth aspect of the invention further comprises another receiving unit for receiving the signal from the remote controller in any one of the first to fifth inventions, wherein the other receiving unit is more than the wall of the bathroom. It is a bathroom system characterized by being arranged above.

According to this bathroom system, bathroom equipment can be remotely controlled more reliably from a room away from the bathroom. For example, it becomes easy to remotely control the bathroom equipment from the upper floor of the floor where the bathroom is installed.

According to the aspect of the present invention, there is provided a bathroom system capable of remotely controlling bathroom equipment related to the bathroom by a radio wave type remote controller even if the bathroom is composed of a wall containing metal.

It is a side view which illustrates the bathroom system which concerns on embodiment. It is a block diagram which illustrates the bathroom system which concerns on embodiment. It is a perspective view which illustrates the bathroom system which concerns on embodiment. It is a top view which illustrates a part of the building provided with the bathroom system which concerns on embodiment. It is sectional drawing which illustrates the wall of the bathroom which concerns on embodiment. It is sectional drawing which illustrates the floor of the bathroom which concerns on embodiment. It is a schematic diagram which illustrates the building provided with the bathroom system which concerns on embodiment. It is a side view which illustrates another bathroom system which concerns on embodiment. It is a side view which illustrates another bathroom system which concerns on embodiment. It is a perspective view which illustrates a part of the bathroom system which concerns on embodiment. 11 (a) and 11 (b) are perspective views illustrating an inspection port and a holding portion of the bathroom according to the embodiment. 12 (a) and 12 (b) are perspective views illustrating another holding portion according to the embodiment. 13 (a) and 13 (b) are cross-sectional views illustrating a part of another bathroom system according to the embodiment.

Hereinafter, embodiments of the present invention will be described with reference to the drawings. In each drawing, similar components are designated by the same reference numerals and detailed description thereof will be omitted as appropriate.

FIG. 1 is a side view illustrating the bathroom system according to the embodiment.
FIG. 2 is a block diagram illustrating the bathroom system according to the embodiment.
As shown in FIG. 1, the bathroom system 100 according to the embodiment includes a bathroom 10, a bathroom device 20 related to the bathroom 10, a remote controller 30, and a receiving unit 40 (first receiving unit).

The bathroom 10 is provided in the skeleton 50 of the building. The bathroom 10 is composed of, for example, a wall 11 containing metal. Further, a bathtub 15 is provided inside the bathroom 10.

The bathroom equipment 20 related to the bathroom 10 is provided inside the bathroom 10 or outside the bathroom 10. In the embodiment, at least one bathroom device 20 is provided. A plurality of bathroom devices 20 may be provided.

As shown in FIG. 2, in the specification of the present application, the range of the bathroom device 20 related to the bathroom 10 includes the air conditioner 21, the cleaning device 22, the water heater 23, the drain plug 24 of the bathtub 15, the bathroom lighting 25, and the massage. The device 26 and a control unit 27 that controls the operation thereof are included. Note that FIG. 1 shows only the air-conditioning device 21 and the control unit 27 as the bathroom device 20.

The air conditioner 21 is provided on the ceiling of the bathroom 10. The air conditioner 21 has a heating function that blows warm air to warm the inside of the bathroom 10, a drying function that blows air (for example, warm air) to dry clothes and the like suspended in the bathroom 10, and ventilates the inside of the bathroom 10. Has at least one of the ventilation functions. The air conditioner 21 is, for example, a bathroom ventilation heater / dryer. The air conditioner 21 may be a ventilation fan.

The cleaning device 22 is provided inside the bathroom 10. The cleaning device 22 is, for example, a device that sprays detergent or water (hot water) on the inner wall of the bathtub 15. Alternatively, the cleaning device 22 may be a device that sprays water, sterilized water, or the like on the floor (washing place) of the bathroom 10.

The water heater 23 is provided outside the bathroom 10, for example, and supplies hot water to the bathtub 15 and the faucet device in the bathroom 10.

The massage device 26 is, for example, a bubble generating device provided in the bathtub 15 and generating bubbles in the water (hot water) in the bathtub 15. Alternatively, the massage device 26 is a water flow generator that generates a water flow in the bathtub 15. The bathroom device 20 may be a water discharge device. For example, hot water is discharged from the water discharge device toward the shoulder of the user in the bathtub 15 (shoulder hot water).

The drain plug 24 is provided in the bathtub 15. When the drain plug 24 is opened, water or hot water in the bathtub 15 is discharged. The lighting 25 is lighting provided on, for example, the ceiling of the bathroom 10.

The control unit 27 is a circuit device including, for example, a microcomputer. Based on the signal from the control unit 27, the other bathroom equipment 20 (air conditioner 21, cleaning equipment 22, water heater 23, drain plug 24, lighting 25, massage equipment 26, etc.) can operate. Further, the range of the bathroom device 20 may include a device that relays a signal.

The remote controller 30 is a radio wave type remote controller that operates the bathroom device 20. That is, the user can operate the operation of the bathroom device 20 by operating the remote controller 30. When a plurality of bathroom devices 20 are provided, the remote controller 30 operates at least one of the plurality of bathroom devices 20.

The remote controller 30 is installed outside the bathroom 10, for example. The remote controller 30 is installed in, for example, a living room or a kitchen. The remote controller 30 may be portable, or may be installed inside the bathroom 10 or in a dressing room adjacent to the bathroom 10.

The receiving unit 40 has a radio wave receiving module such as an antenna that receives radio waves (radio signals) from the remote controller 30.

When the user operates a switch, a button, or the like provided on the remote controller 30, the remote controller 30 transmits a radio wave (wireless signal) according to the user's operation. When the receiving unit 40 receives the radio wave (radio signal) transmitted from the remote controller 30, the receiving unit 40 transmits a signal for controlling the operation of the bathroom device 20 to the bathroom device 20. The bathroom device 20 operates based on the signal from the receiving unit 40.

In the example shown in FIG. 2, the receiving unit 40 transmits a signal to the control unit 27. When the control unit 27 receives the signal from the reception unit 40, the control unit 27 causes the other bathroom equipment 20 (air conditioner 21, cleaning equipment 22, water heater 23, drain plug 24, lighting 25, massage equipment 26, etc.) to operate. Send a signal to control.

For radio communication, for example, radio waves in a frequency band of about 300 MHz (MHz) or more and 5 GHz (GHz) or less are used. For radio wave communication between the remote controller 30 and the receiving unit 40, for example, a radio wave of 2.4 GHz is used. The communication between the receiving unit 40 and the control unit 27 is, for example, wired communication via wiring (not shown). Alternatively, the communication between the receiving unit 40 and the control unit 27 may be wireless communication (for example, radio wave communication). The communication between the control unit 27 and the other bathroom device 20 may be wired communication or wireless communication (for example, radio wave communication).

Further, the receiving unit 40 may transmit a signal for controlling the operation of the other bathroom equipment 20 to the bathroom equipment 20 without going through the control unit 27. For example, as shown in FIG. 1, the radio wave W4 communicates between the receiving unit 40 and the bathroom device 20 (in this example, the air conditioning device 21). In this case, the control unit 27 may not be provided. Alternatively, the control unit 27 may be integrated with any of the other bathroom devices 20.

FIG. 3 is a perspective view illustrating the bathroom system according to the embodiment.
FIG. 4 is a plan view illustrating a part of the building provided with the bathroom system according to the embodiment.
As mentioned above, the bathroom 10 is composed of a wall 11 containing metal. The range of the bathroom 10 formed by the wall 11 includes the case where the bathroom 10 is provided with a door 13, a window, or the like in addition to the wall 11. In the specification of the present application, the wall 11 refers to an area that does not include a door 13, a window, an opening in which a bathroom device 20 is installed, and the like.

As shown in FIGS. 3 and 4, the wall 11 is composed of first to fourth side walls 11a to 11d, a ceiling 11e (ceiling board), and a floor 11f (floor board).
The first to fourth side walls 11a to 11d surround the four sides of the bathroom 10 and form the side surface of the bathroom 10. The ceiling 11e forms the top surface of the bathroom 10. The floor 11f is the floor of the washing place located on the side of the bathtub 15, and forms the bottom surface of the bathroom 10. The bathroom 10 is a space partitioned by the first to fourth side walls 11a to 11d, the ceiling 11e, and the floor 11f.

At least one of the first to fourth side walls 11a to 11d, the ceiling 11e and the floor 11f contains metal. For example, the first to fourth side walls 11a to 11d, the ceiling 11e, and the floor 11f each have a metal portion (for example, a metal plate). Thereby, the strength of the bathroom 10 can be improved.

FIG. 5 is a cross-sectional view illustrating the wall of the bathroom according to the embodiment.
FIG. 5 illustrates a part of the A1-A1 line cross section shown in FIG.
The fourth side wall 11d has a metal portion M1 and a resin portion R1. The metal portion M1 extends along substantially the entire wall surface and has a plate shape, for example. The resin portion R1 covers the surface of the metal portion M1 on the bathroom 10 side. The same applies to the structures of the first to third side walls 11a to 11c and the ceiling 11e. Since the skeleton 50 of the building located outside the bathroom is generally made of non-metal, the radio waves from the remote controller 30 are not easily blocked by the skeleton 50.

FIG. 6 is a cross-sectional view illustrating the bathroom floor according to the embodiment.
FIG. 6 illustrates a part of the A2-A2 line cross section shown in FIG.
The floor 11f has a pedestal F1, a metal portion M2, and a resin portion R2.
The gantry F1 has a frame shape formed by combining square lumbers such as steel materials vertically and horizontally, for example. The gantry F1 has support legs F2 and is provided on the skeleton 50 of the building in which the bathroom 10 is installed. The support leg F2 is a member of the gantry F1 that extends in the vertical direction.

The metal portion M2 is provided on the gantry F1. The metal portion M2, for example, extends along substantially the entire floor surface and has a plate shape. A structure in which a core material such as gypsum board, wood-based board, or rigid polyurethane foam is sandwiched between two steel plates (metal parts) may be used.

The resin portion R2 is provided on the metal portion M2. The resin portion R2 has, for example, a plate shape that covers substantially the entire metal portion M2. The resin portion R2 has a structure in which a waterproof pan made of resin and a surface design sheet are laminated.

As described above, the bathroom 10 is surrounded by a wall 11 containing metal. The radio waves used for communication between the remote controller 30 and the receiver 40 may be blocked (reflected) by metal. Therefore, depending on the position where the receiving unit 40 is installed, the radio wave from the remote controller 30 may be blocked by the metal of the wall 11, and the receiving unit 40 may not be able to receive the radio wave from the remote controller 30. When the user tries to operate the bathroom device 20 with the remote controller 30 from a room away from the bathroom in the building, the bathroom device 20 may not be remotely controlled depending on the room.

On the other hand, in the embodiment, as shown in FIG. 1, the receiving unit 40 is arranged below the bottom surface BF of the bathroom 10. For example, the receiving unit 40 is located below the lower ends of the first to fourth side walls 11a to 11d. Further, the receiving unit 40 is located below, for example, the metal portion (metal plate) of the floor 11f. As a result, it is possible to prevent the receiving unit 40 from becoming difficult to receive radio waves from the remote controller 30 due to reflection by the wall 11. For example, the radio wave from the remote controller 30 can wrap around below the bottom surface BF of the bathroom 10 and reach the receiving unit 40. Therefore, even if the bathroom 10 is composed of a wall 11 containing metal, the bathroom device 20 can be remotely controlled from a room away from the bathroom 10 by the radio wave type remote controller 30.

The bottom surface BF of the bathroom 10 refers to the bottom surface of the floor 11f described with respect to FIG. When the bottom surface BF has irregularities, the state in which the receiving unit 40 is arranged below the bottom surface BF means that the receiving unit 40 is arranged below a part of the bottom surface BF (for example, vertically below).

FIG. 7 is a schematic view illustrating a building provided with the bathroom system according to the embodiment.
For example, the bathroom 10 is provided on the second floor or higher of the building. In such a case, by arranging the receiving unit 40 below the bottom surface BF of the bathroom 10, as compared with the case where the receiving unit 40 is arranged above the bathroom 10, from the lower floor of the floor where the bathroom 10 is provided. It becomes easy to remotely control the bathroom device 20.

In the example shown in FIG. 1, a part of the control unit 27 and the air conditioner 21 is arranged in the bathroom upper space US. The bathroom upper space US refers to a space between the ceiling 11e of the bathroom 10 and a part 51 of the building frame 50. A part 51 of the skeleton 50 is a part located above (vertically above) the bathroom 10. That is, the lower part of the bathroom upper space US is partitioned by the ceiling 11e, and the upper part of the bathroom upper space US is partitioned by a part 51 of the skeleton 50.

Further, in the example shown in FIG. 1, the receiving unit 40 is arranged in the underfloor space LS. The underfloor space LS refers to the space between the floor 11f of the bathroom 10 and a part 52 of the skeleton 50 of the building. A part 52 of the skeleton 50 is a part located below (vertically below) the bathroom 10. That is, the upper part of the underfloor space LS is partitioned by the floor 11f, and the lower part of the underfloor space LS is partitioned by a part 52 of the skeleton 50.

By arranging the receiving unit 40 and the control unit 27 in the bathroom upper space US or the underfloor space LS in this way, the receiving unit 40 and the control unit 27 are not exposed indoors, so that the design is not impaired and the radio wave type is used. The remote controller 30 makes it possible to remotely control the bathroom device 20.

When the receiving unit 40 is installed in the underfloor space LS, it may be difficult to install the receiving unit 40. On the other hand, in the embodiment, the receiving unit 40 is attached to a part of the members constituting the bottom surface BF of the bathroom 10. As a result, if the floor 11f is installed with the receiving unit 40 attached to the member constituting the bottom surface BF, the receiving unit 40 can be installed, so that the workability is improved. The member constituting the bottom surface BF of the bathroom 10 is, for example, a gantry F1 and a member directly mounted on the gantry F1.

Further, in the example shown in FIG. 1, a radio wave passing portion 12a is provided on a part of the floor 11f. The radio wave (for example, the radio wave W4) that communicates between the receiving unit 40 and the bathroom device 20 can pass through the radio wave passing unit 12a and travel from the outside of the bathroom 10 to the inside of the bathroom 10. The radio wave passing portion 12a is a region of the floor 11f that does not contain metal. For example, the radio wave passing portion 12a is made of a non-metal material such as resin. For example, the radio wave passing portion 12a is formed by providing an opening in the metal portion M2 (metal plate) of the floor 11f. The size of this opening (radio wave passing portion 12a) can be determined based on the wavelength of the radio wave (radio signal) of the remote controller 30. For example, the maximum dimension La of the radio wave passing portion 12a is 0.5 times or more the wavelength of the radio wave of the remote controller 30. The maximum dimension La of the radio wave passing portion 12a is the maximum value of the length in the direction parallel to the wall surface (floor) on which the radio wave passing portion 12a is provided. The shape of the radio wave passing portion 12a is arbitrary, but is, for example, substantially circular or rectangular, preferably square.
Further, the radio wave passing portion 12a may be provided over the entire floor 11f, such as providing a plurality of openings in the metal portion M2. A radio wave passing portion 12a may be provided on the lid of the inspection port described later. Further, for example, a part of the receiving unit 40 overlaps with a part of the radio wave passing unit 12a in the vertical direction.

By providing such a radio wave passing unit 12a, wireless communication between the receiving unit 40 and the bathroom device 20 becomes possible, and the receiving unit 40 and the bathroom device 20 are connected by a connection line (wiring) for wired communication. Since it is not necessary to connect, workability can be improved.

Further, when the remote controller 30 is arranged inside the bathroom 10, the radio waves from the remote controller 30 can reach the receiving unit 40 through the radio wave passing unit 12a. As a result, the bathroom device 20 can be remotely controlled by the radio wave type remote controller 30 even from inside the bathroom 10.

FIG. 8 is a side view illustrating another bathroom system according to the embodiment.

The bathroom system 101 shown in FIG. 8 further has a receiving unit 41 (second receiving unit) separate from the receiving unit 40.
The receiving unit 41 has a radio wave receiving module that receives radio waves from the remote controller 30 like the receiving unit 40. When the receiving unit 41 receives the radio wave transmitted from the remote controller 30, the receiving unit 41 transmits a signal for controlling the operation of the bathroom device 20 to the bathroom device 20. The bathroom device 20 operates based on the signal from the receiving unit 41. The communication between the receiving unit 41 and the bathroom device 20 may be wired communication or wireless communication (for example, radio wave communication).

The receiving unit 41 is arranged above the wall 11. More specifically, the receiving unit 41 is located above the upper ends of the first to fourth side walls 11a to 11d. The receiving unit 41 is located above the ceiling 11e. As a result, it is possible to prevent the receiving unit 41 from becoming difficult to receive radio waves from the remote controller 30 due to reflection by the wall 11. For example, the radio wave from the remote controller 30 can wrap around above the wall 11 and reach the receiving unit 41.

By providing the receiving unit 41 in this way, it is possible to make it easier to remotely control the bathroom device 20 from a room away from the bathroom 10. For example, it becomes easy to remotely control the bathroom device 20 from the upper floor of the floor where the bathroom 10 is installed. In the case of a house where the bathroom 10 is installed on the second floor, it becomes easier to remotely control the bathroom device 20 from the third floor.

In the example of FIG. 8, the receiving unit 41 is arranged in the bathroom upper space US. However, the position of the receiving unit 41 does not have to be vertically above the bathroom 10 as long as it is above the wall 11. For example, the receiving unit 41 may be installed near the ceiling of a room (such as a dressing room) adjacent to the bathroom 10.

Further, as shown in FIG. 8, the receiving unit 41 is provided above the bathroom device 20 (air conditioning device 21 in this example). That is, the receiving unit 41 is located above the upper end of the bathroom device 20. When a plurality of bathroom devices 20 are provided in the bathroom upper space US, the receiving unit 41 is provided at a position higher than the upper end of each bathroom device 20. As a result, even if the bathroom device 20 includes a metal member, it is possible to prevent the radio waves from the remote controller 30 from being blocked by the bathroom device 20 and becoming difficult to reach the receiving unit 41.

Here, the receiving unit 41 is held by the holding member 42. The holding member 42 has, for example, an L shape, and a part of the holding member 42 is fixed to the ceiling 11e and another part is fixed to the receiving unit 41. That is, the receiving unit 41 is indirectly fixed to the ceiling 11e by the holding member 42. The receiving unit 41 may be indirectly fixed to a part 51 of the skeleton 50. By using the holding member 42, the position (height, etc.) of the receiving unit 41 can be adjusted.

Further, the holding member 42 is made of a non-metal material. The non-metallic material is a resin-free material, such as a resin. As a result, it is possible to prevent the radio waves from the remote controller 30 from being blocked by the holding member 42 and becoming difficult to reach the receiving unit 41.

Further, as shown in FIG. 8, the ceiling 11e of the bathroom 10 is provided with a radio wave passing portion 12b through which radio waves (radio signals) from the remote controller 30 can pass. The radio wave passing portion 12b is a region of the ceiling 11e that does not contain metal. The radio wave passing portion 12b may be an opening or may be made of a non-metal material such as resin. For example, the radio wave passing portion 12b is formed by providing an opening in the metal portion (metal plate) of the ceiling 11e. The size of this opening (radio wave passing portion 12b) can be determined based on the wavelength of the radio wave (radio signal) of the remote controller 30. For example, the maximum dimension Lb of the radio wave passing portion 12b is 0.5 times or more the wavelength of the radio wave of the remote controller 30. The maximum dimension Lb of the radio wave passing portion 12b is the maximum value of the length in the direction parallel to the wall surface (ceiling) where the radio wave passing portion 12b is provided. The shape of the radio wave passing portion 12b is arbitrary, but is, for example, substantially circular or rectangular, preferably square.

When the remote controller 30 is arranged inside the bathroom 10, the radio waves from the remote controller 30 can reach the receiving unit 41 through the radio wave passing unit 12b. As a result, the bathroom device 20 can be remotely controlled by the radio wave type remote controller 30 even from inside the bathroom 10.

In the example shown in FIG. 8, the receiving unit 41 is provided above the radio wave passing unit 12b (vertically above). At least a part of the receiving unit 41 overlaps with a part of the radio wave passing unit 12b in the vertical direction. As a result, the radio waves from the remote controller 30 arranged inside the bathroom 10 can more easily reach the receiving unit 41.

FIG. 9 is a side view illustrating another bathroom system according to the embodiment.
The bathroom system 102 shown in FIG. 9 further includes a connection line 60 that connects the receiving unit 40 and the bathroom device 20 (air-conditioning device 21 in this example). The communication between the receiving unit 40 and the bathroom device 20 (air-conditioning device 21) is a wired communication performed via the connection line 60. By using the wired communication, the communication between the receiving unit 40 and the bathroom device 20 can be performed more reliably. In addition, the manufacturing cost of the bathroom system can be suppressed.

A holding portion 65 for holding the connecting line 60 is provided below the bottom surface BF of the bathroom 10. For example, the holding portion 65 is provided on a part of the members constituting the bottom surface BF. When connecting the receiving unit 40 and the bathroom device 20, for example, the connecting line 60 connected to one of the receiving unit 40 and the bathroom device 20 is first held by the holding unit 65. After that, the connecting line 60 is connected to the other of the receiving unit 40 and the bathroom device 20. By providing the holding unit 65 in this way, it is possible to facilitate the connection work between the receiving unit 40 and the bathroom device 20 and improve the workability.

Further, the bathroom system has an inspection port 17a (opening) for inspecting the receiving unit 40, and a lid 17b for closing the inspection port 17a. By removing the lid 17b, the receiving unit 40 can be inspected from the inspection port 17a. If the receiving unit 40 is installed in the underfloor space LS, maintenance may become difficult when a problem occurs in the receiving unit 40 or when the receiving unit 40 is replaced. Maintainability can be improved.

An example of the inspection port 17a and the holding portion 65 will be described.
FIG. 10 is a perspective view illustrating a part of the bathroom system according to the embodiment.
In the example shown in FIG. 10, the inspection port 17a and the lid 17b are provided on the floor 11f. FIG. 10 shows a state in which the lid 17b is removed from the inspection port 17a.
The underfloor space LS is provided with a drain pipe 18 for discharging the water or hot water in the bathtub 15 to the outside of the bathroom 10.
11 (a) and 11 (b) are perspective views illustrating an inspection port and a holding portion of the bathroom according to the embodiment.
FIG. 11A shows the periphery of the inspection port 17a and the lid 17b. For example, the lid 17b is fixed to a part of the gantry F1 by a fixing member 63 such as a screw in a state of being fitted to the inspection port 17a. The receiving unit 40 is fixed below a part of the gantry F1. The connecting wire 60 is held by a holding portion 65 fixed to the bottom surface of the lid 17b. In this example, the holding portion 65 is a harness clamp as shown in FIG. 11B.

12 (a) and 12 (b) are perspective views illustrating another holding portion according to the embodiment.
FIG. 12A shows a part of the drainage pipe 18 provided in the underfloor space LS. The receiving unit 40 is fixed below a part of the gantry F1. The connecting line 60 is held by a holding portion 65 fixed to the drain pipe 18. In this example, the holding portion 65 is a hose band as shown in FIG. 12 (b). The connecting line 60 is fastened together with the drain pipe 18 by a hose band.

In addition, the holding portion 65 may be, for example, a hook on which the connecting wire 60 can be hooked. Further, the connecting wire 60 may be inserted into a pipe (copper pipe, flexible pipe, etc.), and the holding portion 65 may hold the pipe. That is, the holding portion 65 may indirectly hold the connecting line 60.

13 (a) and 13 (b) are cross-sectional views illustrating a part of another bathroom system according to the embodiment.
13 (a) and 13 (b) show another example of the inspection port 17a and the lid 17b.
As shown in FIG. 13A, the inspection port 17a and the lid 17b may be provided on the apron 16 of the bathtub 15. Alternatively, the inspection port 17a and the lid 17b may be provided on the side wall of the bathroom 10 (any of the first to fourth side walls 11a to 11d) as shown in FIG. 13B.

The embodiments of the present invention have been described above. However, the present invention is not limited to these descriptions. With respect to the above-described embodiment, those skilled in the art with appropriate design changes are also included in the scope of the present invention as long as they have the features of the present invention. For example, the shape, dimensions, material, arrangement, installation form, and the like of each element provided in the bathroom system are not limited to those illustrated, and can be changed as appropriate.
In addition, the elements included in each of the above-described embodiments can be combined as much as technically possible, and the combination thereof is also included in the scope of the present invention as long as the features of the present invention are included.

10 Bathroom, 11 walls, 11a to 11d 1st to 4th side walls, 11e ceiling, 11f floor, 12a, 12b radio wave passage, 13 doors, 15 bathtub, 16 apron, 17a inspection port, 17b lid, 18 drain pipe, 20 Bathroom equipment, 21 Air conditioning equipment, 22 Cleaning equipment, 23 Water heater, 24 Drain plug, 25 Lighting, 26 Massage equipment, 27 Control unit, 30 Remote control, 40, 41 Receiver, 42 Holding member, 50 Frame, 51, 52 Part of the skeleton, 60 connection lines, 63 fixing members, 65 holding parts, 100, 101, 102 bathroom system, BF bottom, F1 pedestal, F2 support legs, LS underfloor space, M1, M2 metal parts, R1, R2 resin parts , US bathroom upper space, W4 radio radio

Claims (5)

A bathroom made up of walls containing metal,
Bathroom equipment related to the bathroom and
A radio-controlled remote controller that operates the device,
A receiver that receives signals from the remote controller,
A connection line connecting the receiving unit and the bathroom device,
A holding part that holds the connecting line and
With
The receiver is located below the bottom surface of the bathroom .
Communication between the receiving unit and the bathroom device is performed via the connecting line.
A bathroom system characterized in that the holding portion is arranged below the bottom surface of the bathroom and above the receiving portion. A bathroom made up of walls containing metal,
Bathroom equipment related to the bathroom and
A radio-controlled remote controller that operates the device,
A receiver that receives signals from the remote controller,
With
The receiver is located below the bottom surface of the bathroom.
Communication between the receiving unit and the bathroom equipment is performed by wireless radio waves.
A radio wave passing portion through which the radio wave can pass is provided on a part of the floor of the bathroom.
A bathroom system characterized in that at least a part of the receiving part overlaps with at least a part of the radio wave passing part in the vertical direction. The bathroom system according to claim 1 or 2, wherein the receiving unit is attached to a part of a member constituting the bottom surface of the bathroom. Further provided with an inspection port for inspecting the receiver,
The bathroom system according to any one of claims 1 to 3 , wherein the inspection port is provided on at least a part of the wall of the bathroom and an apron of a bathtub installed in the bathroom. Further including another receiver for receiving the signal from the remote control,
The bathroom system according to any one of claims 1 to 3 , wherein the other receiving unit is arranged above the wall of the bathroom.

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