JP7186002B2 - Cabinet and bathroom vanity using it - Google Patents

Description

The present invention relates to a cabinet and a bathroom vanity using the same.

2. Description of the Related Art A cabinet with a lighting unit installed above a washbasin is known. Conventionally, there has been proposed a cabinet provided with a lighting unit for lighting the hand (for example, Patent Literature 1).

JP 2009-077823 A

The present invention has been made in view of such circumstances, and one of the objects of certain aspects thereof is to provide a cabinet equipped with a lighting unit that can be used more comfortably.

A cabinet according to one aspect of the present invention includes a storage shelf and a storage door that opens and closes a storage space of the storage shelf, wherein the storage shelf includes a bottom plate including a bottom plate body and a lighting unit. Prepare. The lighting unit includes a translucent lighting cover attached to the bottom plate body. The lighting cover is configured such that at least a portion of the emission surface is exposed when the bottom plate is viewed from the front.

ADVANTAGE OF THE INVENTION According to this invention, the cabinet provided with a lighting unit which can be used more comfortably can be provided.

It is a perspective view showing a bathroom vanity concerning an embodiment. FIG. 2 is a perspective view showing the upper cabinet of FIG. 1; FIG. 3 is a perspective view showing the center bottom plate of FIG. 2 and its surroundings; FIG. 3 is a perspective view showing the center bottom plate of FIG. 2 and its surroundings; FIG. 3 is a front view showing the center bottom plate of FIG. 2 and its surroundings; FIG. 3 is a bottom view showing the center bottom plate of FIG. 2 and its surroundings; FIG. 6 is a cross-sectional view taken along line AA of FIG. 5; It is a perspective view which shows the center baseplate which concerns on a modification, and its periphery. It is the figure which looked at the protuberant part of the central baseplate which concerns on a modification, and its periphery from the right side. It is the figure which looked at the protuberant part of the central baseplate which concerns on a modification, and its periphery from the front. It is sectional drawing which shows the center baseplate which concerns on a modification, and its periphery. It is sectional drawing which shows the center baseplate which concerns on a modification, and its periphery. It is sectional drawing which shows the center baseplate which concerns on a modification, and its periphery. It is sectional drawing which shows the center baseplate which concerns on a modification, and its periphery.

Hereinafter, the same or equivalent constituent elements and members shown in each drawing are denoted by the same reference numerals, and duplication of description will be omitted as appropriate. In addition, the dimensions of the members in each drawing are appropriately enlarged or reduced for easy understanding. Also, in each drawing, some of the members that are not important for explaining the embodiments are omitted. Further, in this specification, "upper", "lower", "left", and "right" respectively refer to upper, lower, left, and right as seen from the user who uses the bathroom vanity. Also, "front" and "rear" refer to the near side and the far side, respectively, when viewed from the user.

FIG. 1 is a perspective view showing a bathroom vanity 1 according to an embodiment. FIG. 2 is a perspective view showing the upper cabinet 10. FIG. In FIG. 2, in order to show the inner configuration of the upper cabinet 10, the storage door 14 is removed. The bathroom vanity 1 is installed, for example, in a washroom. A bathroom vanity 1 includes a washbasin 2, a water discharger 3, a lower cabinet 4, a back panel 5 and an upper cabinet 10. - 特許庁

The lower cabinet 4 is installed on the floor. The lower cabinet 4 has two drawers in this embodiment and can accommodate, for example, toiletries and cosmetics. The washstand 2 includes a washbowl 6 and a counter 7. The washbowl 6 is formed in a concave shape that is recessed downward. A washbowl 6 receives water spouted from the water spouting device 3 . The counter 7 has a plate shape and is provided so as to surround the washbowl 6 in the present embodiment. In this embodiment, washbowl 6 and counter 7 are integrally formed. The water discharging device 3 is installed behind the washbowl 6. - 特許庁The water discharge device 3 discharges water according to a user's operation. The back panel 5 is fixed to the wall surface above the washbasin 2 . In this embodiment, a mirror is attached to the front surface of the back panel 5 .

The upper cabinet 10 is fixed to the wall surface above the back panel 5 . The upper cabinet 10 includes a storage shelf 12, and a central storage door 14C, a left storage door 14L, and a right storage door 14R, collectively referred to as storage doors 14. As shown in FIG.

The storage shelf 12 is collectively represented by a back plate 20, a left plate 22, a right plate 24, a top plate 26, a bottom plate 28, a central bottom plate 28C, a left bottom plate 28L, a right bottom plate 28R, and a vertical partition plate 30. A left vertical partition plate 30L, a right vertical partition plate 30R, and a central shelf plate 31C, a left shelf plate 31L, and a right shelf plate 31R collectively referred to as the shelf plate 31 are included. The center bottom plate 28C, the left bottom plate 28L, and the right bottom plate 28R also serve as shelf plates.

Each bottom plate 28 is formed separately from the back plate 20 , left side plate 22 , right side plate 24 and vertical partition plate 30 . The central bottom plate 28C is provided between the left vertical partition plate 30L and the right vertical partition plate 30R, the left bottom plate 28L is provided between the left side plate 22 and the left vertical partition plate 30L, and the right bottom plate 28R is provided between the right side plate 24. It is provided between the right vertical partition plate 30R. The storage shelf 12 has a central storage space 32C between the left vertical partition plate 30L and the right vertical partition plate 30R, a left storage space 32L between the left vertical partition plate 22 and the left vertical partition plate 30L, a right side plate 24 and a right storage space 32C. and a right storage space 32R between the vertical partition plate 30R. The central shelf 31C is provided between the left vertical partition 30L and the right vertical partition 30R, the left shelf 31L is provided between the left side plate 22 and the left vertical partition 30L, and the right shelf 31R is provided on the right side. It is provided between the plate 24 and the right vertical partition plate 30R.

Each vertical partition 30 includes a vertical partition body 15 and a vertical lighting unit 16 . The vertical partition plate main body 15 is a member that partitions the storage space. The vertical lighting unit 16 is a lighting unit for illuminating the front side of the upper cabinet 10 and is fixed to the front surface of the vertical partition body 15 . Each vertical lighting unit 16 includes a light source module (not shown) that emits light, and a lighting cover 34 that diffuses and transmits the light from the light source module.

The central storage door 14C, the left storage door 14L, and the right storage door 14R are doors that open and close the central storage space 32C, the left storage space 32L, and the right storage space 32R, respectively. Each storage door 14 is attached to the storage shelf 12 via hinges (not shown). In this embodiment, the central storage door 14C and the left storage door 14L are attached to the storage shelf 12 so that they open to the right, and the right storage door 14R opens to the left. A mirror is attached to the front surface of each storage door 14 . That is, the upper cabinet 10 of this embodiment is a mirror cabinet.

3 to 7 are diagrams showing the center bottom plate 28C and its surroundings, respectively. 3 is a perspective view seen from above, FIG. 4 is a perspective view seen from below, FIG. 5 is a front view, FIG. 6 is a bottom view, and FIG. 7 is line AA of FIG. It is a sectional view. 3 and 4 omit the display of the central storage door 14C. The upper cabinet 10 further includes a sensor 76 for detecting user's operation on the lighting unit, and a control unit 78 for controlling the lighting/lighting of the lighting unit based on the detection result of the sensor.

The central bottom plate 28</b>C includes a bottom plate body 17 and a lower lighting unit 18 for mainly illuminating the area below the upper cabinet 10 . The bottom plate main body 17 has an accommodation space 38 inside. That is, the bottom plate main body 17 is formed hollow. The housing space 38 houses electric components related to the vertical lighting unit 16 and the lower lighting unit 18 . The bottom plate main body 17 is made of a material having high thermal conductivity such as aluminum so as to easily dissipate the heat generated by the electrical components.

The bottom plate main body 17 includes a base 40, a top cover 42, a left side cap 44, and a right side cap 46 in this embodiment. The base 40 , the top cover 42 , the left side cap 44 and the right side cap 46 form the accommodation space 38 described above.

The top cover 42 includes an upper plate portion 50, a front plate portion 52, and a rear plate portion 54, all of which are plate-shaped. The upper plate portion 50 has two main surfaces facing the vertical direction, and has a rectangular shape elongated in the left-right direction in a plan view (that is, when viewed from above vertically). The upper surface of the upper plate portion 50 constitutes a flat mounting surface 50c for mounting an object. The front plate portion 52 extends downward from the front end side of the upper plate portion 50 and has a rectangular shape elongated in the left-right direction when viewed from the front (that is, when viewed from the front). The rear plate portion 54 extends downward from the rear end side of the upper plate portion 50 and has a rectangular shape elongated in the left-right direction when viewed from the front.

The upper plate portion 50 has, at its rear end portion, a rear end protruding portion 50a that protrudes above the mounting surface 50c. The rear end raised portion 50a is formed in a wall shape. However, the shape of the rear end protruding portion 50a is not particularly limited, and for example, it may be formed in the shape of a mountain that becomes taller as it approaches the rear end. Further, the rear end raised portion 50a exists over the entire range in the left-right direction of the rear end portion of the upper plate portion 50. As shown in FIG.

Further, the upper plate portion 50 also has a front end protruding portion 50b protruding upward from the mounting surface 50c at its front end portion. The front end raised portion 50b is formed like a wall. However, the shape of the front end protruding portion 50b is not particularly limited, similarly to the rear end protruding portion 50a. In addition, the front end raised portion 50b exists over the entire range in the left-right direction of the front end portion.

In the rear raised portion 50a and the front raised portion 50b, the lowest portion of the upper end of the front raised portion 50b in the left-right direction (hereinafter referred to as the “front lowest portion”) is the upper end of the rear raised portion 50a. It is formed so that the height with reference to the mounting surface 50c is lower than the lowest portion in the left-right direction (hereinafter referred to as the "lowest rear end portion"). In the illustrated example, both the rear end protruding portion 50a and the front end protruding portion 50b are formed to have a constant height in the horizontal direction. Therefore, in this example, the entire upper end of the rear end raised portion 50a is the rear end lowest portion, and the entire upper end of the front end raised portion 50b is the front end lowest portion. That is, the entire rear end protruding portion 50a is higher than the front end protruding portion 50b.

The rear plate portion 54 is formed with a hole 54a for passing a cable. For example, a cable connected to an electric component housed in the housing space 38 is led out of the bottom plate main body 17 through the hole 54a.

The base 40 includes a first base portion 60, a second base portion 62, a third base portion 64, a fourth base portion 66, and a hanging portion 68, all of which are plate-shaped. The first base portion 60 is connected to the lower end side of the front plate portion 52 of the top cover 42 and has a rectangular shape elongated in the horizontal direction in a plan view. The second base portion 62 extends obliquely downward and rearward from the rear end side of the first base portion 60 . In other words, the lower surface 62a of the second base portion 62 is inclined downward and forward. The third base portion 64 extends downward from the rear end side of the second base portion 62 to substantially the same height as the lower end of the storage door 14 . The third base portion 64 has a rectangular shape elongated in the left-right direction when viewed from the front.

The fourth base portion 66 extends rearward from the lower end side of the third base portion 64 , that is, extends rearward at substantially the same height as the lower end of the storage door 14 . The rear end side of the fourth base portion 66 is connected to the lower end side of the rear plate portion 54 of the top cover 42 . The fourth base portion 66 has a rectangular shape elongated in the horizontal direction in a plan view. The hanging portion 68 extends downward from the connection portion between the first base portion 60 and the second base portion 62 and has a rectangular shape elongated in the left-right direction when viewed from the front. The lower end of the hanging portion 68 is located above the lower end of the third base portion 64 .

The left side cap 44 closes the left end opening between the base 40 and the top cover 42, and the right side cap 46 closes the right end opening. A packing (not shown) seals between the central bottom plate 28C and the left vertical partition plate 30L and the right vertical partition plate 30R.

The lower lighting unit 18 includes a light source module 48 and a translucent lighting cover 74 . The illumination cover 74 is elongated in the left-right direction and attached to the base 40 so as to close the opening between the hanging portion 68 and the third base portion 64 . As a result, a horizontally elongated accommodation space 58 surrounded by the lighting cover 74, the second base portion 62, the third base portion 64, the hanging portion 68, the left side cap 44, and the right side cap 46 is formed. That is, the accommodation space 58 is formed between the lighting cover 74 and the bottom plate body 17 . In the illustrated example, the lighting cover 74 is detachably attached by a snap-fit method. The lighting cover 74 contains a diffusing agent, and diffuses and transmits the light from the light source module 48 .

The illumination cover 74 has a substantially U-shaped cross section perpendicular to its longitudinal direction (that is, left-right direction), and includes a front surface portion 80 , a lower surface portion 82 , and a rear surface portion 84 . The front portion 80 has an exposed portion 80a positioned below the hanging portion 68 . The lower surface portion 82 is configured so that its lower surface 82a is adjacent to the lower surface 66a of the fourth base portion 66 and substantially flush with the lower surface 66a. The front surface 80b of the exposed portion 80a and the lower surface 82a of the lower surface portion 82 constitute an emission surface from which light from the light source module 48 is emitted. At least part of the exit surface is configured to be exposed when the central bottom plate 28C is viewed from the front. As a result, more light from the light source module 48 can be emitted forward than otherwise. In addition, since the illumination cover 74 contains the diffusing agent as described above, part of the light from the light source module 48 is directed obliquely upward and forward from the portion of the emission surface of the central bottom plate 28C that is exposed when viewed from the front. is also emitted. In the illustrated example, the front surface 80b of the exposed portion 80a of the output surface is exposed when the central bottom plate 28C is viewed from the front.

The light source module 48 is housed in the housing space 58 . Light source module 48 includes a substrate 70 and at least one light source 72 . The substrate 70 is formed in a plate shape elongated in the left-right direction. The board 70 is fixed to the bottom surface 62a of the second base portion 62 . As described above, since the lower surface 62a of the second base portion 62 is inclined to face diagonally downward and forward, the main surface (mounting surface) 70a of the substrate 70 also faces diagonally downward and forward.

The light source 72 is an LED in this embodiment. The light source 72 may be another light source such as LD (laser diode), organic or inorganic EL (electroluminescence). Light source 72 is mounted on main surface 70 a of substrate 70 . As described above, the main surface 70a of the substrate 70 is inclined downward and forward. Therefore, the emission surface 72a of the light source 72 is also directed obliquely downward and forward. That is, the optical axis of the light source 72 is tilted obliquely forward with respect to the vertical direction.

The sensor 76 is an optical sensor, that is, a non-contact sensor, and includes a light projecting portion (not shown) for projecting light and a light receiving portion (not shown) for detecting reflected light of the light projected by the light projecting portion. ,include. The sensor 76 detects an object (for example, a user's finger) held out to a detection area 90 below the sensor 76 in a non-contact manner. Sensor 76 sends a signal to control unit 78 based on the sensing result.

The sensor 76 is provided so that at least part of it is positioned behind the storage door 14 , that is, behind the storage door 14 and at least part of it is positioned above the lower end of the storage door 14 . be done. Preferably, the sensor 76 is positioned wholly behind the storage door 14 , i.e., wholly behind the storage door 14 and wholly above the lower end of the storage door 14 . provided in In the illustrated example, the sensor 76 is positioned entirely behind the storage door 14 . The sensor 76 is particularly provided within the receiving space 38 of the bottom plate body 17 . More specifically, the sensor 76 is fixed to the first base portion 60 within the accommodation space 38 .

The central storage door 14C can be opened by putting a finger on the lower part of the rear surface and pulling it forward. In other words, the upper cabinet 10 is configured so that the user's finger can be put on the rear surface of the central storage door 14C when the central storage door 14C is closed. In the present embodiment, the first base portion 60 positioned immediately behind the central storage door 14C is provided so that the lower surface thereof is positioned above the lower end of the central storage door 14C. A finger can be hung on the rear surface of the central storage door 14C below the storage door 14C. Hereinafter, the range on the rear surface of the central storage door 14C where a finger can be placed when the central storage door 14C is opened is referred to as a "finger hooking range 36". The sensor 76 is provided at a position avoiding a position behind the finger hooking range 36 in plan view. Here, when opening the door, usually, the finger is put on the far side from the hinge. Therefore, the finger hooking range 36 is, for example, a range near the end portion far from the hinge in the left-right direction, more specifically, the side farther from the hinge than the center in the left-right direction, out of the range on the lower side of the back surface of the central storage door 14C. It can be a range. In this case, in the central storage door 14C that opens to the right, the area on the left side of the center in the left-right direction in the area below the rear surface of the central storage door 14C serves as the finger hook area. Then, the sensor 76 is positioned behind the central storage door 14C, behind the portion of the central storage door 14C closer to the end near the hinge in the left-right direction, more specifically, on the side closer to the hinge than the center in the left-right direction. It may be provided behind the portion of the storage door 14 . In this case, in the central storage door 14C that opens to the right, the sensor 76 is provided behind the portion of the central storage door 14C on the right side of the center in the left-right direction.

The sensor 76 has a non-sensing area 92 in the immediate vicinity of the sensor 76 and between the sensor 76 and the sensing area 90, like common sensors. The non-detection area 92 is an area where illumination is not controlled even if the light from the light projecting section is reflected by the area and enters the light receiving section. The sensor 76 is provided so that the entire non-detection region 92 does not protrude below the central storage door 14C.

The control unit 78 is provided within the accommodation space 38 of the bottom plate main body 17 . In particular, the control unit 78 is fixed to the base 40 within the accommodation space 38 in a non-contact state with the rear surface of the mounting surface 50 c of the bottom plate main body 17 , that is, in a non-contact state with the upper plate portion 50 . Preferably, the control unit 78 is fixed to the base 40 within the accommodation space 38 in a state of non-contact with the front and rear surfaces of the bottom plate body 17 , that is, in a state of non-contact with the front plate portion 52 . More preferably, the control unit 78 is fixed to the base 40 within the housing space 38 without contacting the top cover 42 . In the illustrated example, the control unit 78 is fixed to the fourth base portion 66 within the housing space 38 without contacting the top cover 42 .

The control unit 78 performs lighting control such as turning on/off the vertical lighting unit 16 and the lower lighting unit 18 and adjusting the brightness based on the signal from the sensor 76 . The control unit 78 includes, for example, a power supply circuit (not shown) and a lighting circuit (not shown). The power supply circuit converts AC power from a commercial power supply into DC power. The lighting circuit supplies power to the light source of each lighting unit to turn it on or stops supplying power to turn it off in response to a signal from the sensor 76 .

Next, the effects of this embodiment will be described. According to this embodiment, the accommodation space 58 is formed between the bottom plate main body 17 and the translucent illumination cover 74, and the light source module 48 is accommodated in this accommodation space 58. As shown in FIG. That is, the bottom plate main body 17 also serves as a body for defining the accommodation space 58 in which the light source module 48 is accommodated. Therefore, it is not necessary to separately provide a body for defining the accommodation space 58 in which the light source module 48 is accommodated, and the number of parts can be reduced, thereby suppressing the manufacturing cost.

Further, according to the present embodiment, the electrical components such as the control unit 78 are fixed to the base 40 in the housing space 38 in a non-contact state with the rear surface of the mounting surface 50c. As a result, the heat generated by the electrical components is mainly transmitted to the base 40 and radiated from there to the outside, so that the mounting surface 50c can be prevented from becoming hot. As a result, it is possible to prevent the object placed on the placement surface 50c from being adversely affected. Preferably, the electrical parts are not in contact with the front surface or the back surface of the bottom plate body 17 . As a result, it is possible to prevent the mounting surface 50c and the front surface of the bottom plate body 17, which may be touched by the user, from becoming hot, and to prevent the user from feeling uncomfortable when touching them. More preferably, the electrical components are kept out of contact with the top cover 42 . This makes it difficult for the heat generated by the electrical component to be transmitted to the placement surface 50c and the like.

Further, the bottom plate main body 17 vibrates due to the impact when an object is placed on the placement surface 50c. Above all, the upper plate portion 50 constituting the mounting surface 50c particularly vibrates. In contrast, in this embodiment, the electrical component is fixed to the base 40 . As a result, it is possible to suppress transmission of vibrations to the electrical components when an object is placed on the mounting surface 50c, and to suppress adverse effects of the vibrations on the electrical components.

Further, according to the present embodiment, the sensor 76 is provided so that at least a part of it is located behind the storage door 14, that is, it is provided at a position that is difficult to see when the upper cabinet 10 is viewed from the front. Thereby, the appearance of the upper cabinet 10 can be improved. Preferably, the sensor 76 is positioned entirely behind the storage door 14, ie, not visible when the upper cabinet 10 is viewed from the front. Thereby, the appearance of the upper cabinet 10 can be further improved.

Further, according to the present embodiment, the sensor 76 is provided so that the non-detection area 92 between the sensor 76 and the detection area 90 thereof does not protrude below the central storage door 14C. It is possible to prevent the user's finger, which is put out for detection, from entering the non-detection area 92 . This can prevent erroneous detection of the user's operation.

Further, according to the present embodiment, the sensor 76 is provided at a position avoiding a position behind the finger hooking range 36 in plan view. This prevents the sensor 76 from detecting the hand extended to open the central storage door 14C and unintentionally operating the lighting unit.

Further, according to the present embodiment, the illumination cover 74 of the lower illumination unit 18 is configured such that at least a portion of the emission surface is exposed when the central bottom plate 28C is viewed from the front. In comparison, the light from the light source 72 of the light source module 48 can be emitted more forward. As a result, it is possible to suitably illuminate the face of a user sitting in a chair or a wheelchair so as to face the mirror of the back panel 5, for example. Further, according to the present embodiment, the light source module 48 of the lower lighting unit 18 is provided such that the optical axis Ax of the light source 72 is inclined forward with respect to the vertical direction. As a result, the light from the light source 72 can be emitted forward.

Further, according to the present embodiment, the lighting cover 74 of the lower lighting unit 18 contains a diffusing agent to diffuse and transmit the light from the light source module 48 . As a result, as described above, part of the light emitted from the emission surface of the central bottom plate 28C that is exposed when viewed from the front is also emitted obliquely upward and forward. Here, depending on the positional relationship between the washstand 1 and the ceiling light (not shown) in the washroom, when the central storage door 14C is opened, the light from the ceiling light is blocked, and the storage space of the storage shelf 12 becomes dim. The visibility of stored items is reduced. In contrast, according to the present embodiment, part of the light from the lower lighting unit 18 is emitted obliquely upward and forward as described above. This brightens the storage space and improves the visibility of stored items.

Further, if the liquid spilled on the mounting surface 50c flows into the space between the bottom plate body 17 and the back plate 20, the liquid accumulates there, causing mold to grow. In addition, since the bottom plate 28 is formed on the side of the back plate 20 with a lead-out hole 54a for drawing out a cable connected to the electrical component accommodated in the accommodation space 38 of the bottom plate 28, the bottom plate main body 17 and the back plate 20 are separated from each other. , the liquid may enter the housing space 38 through the drawing hole 54a and adversely affect the electrical components. As a countermeasure, it is conceivable to dispose a packing between the bottom plate main body 17 and the back plate 20 so that the liquid does not flow, but this increases the number of parts and thus the cost. On the other hand, according to the present embodiment, the bottom plate main body 17 has the rear raised portion 50a raised above the mounting surface 50c. This prevents the liquid from flowing between the bottom plate main body 17 and the back plate 20 while suppressing an increase in cost.

Further, according to the present embodiment, the bottom plate main body 17 has the front raised portion 50b in addition to the rear raised portion 50a. As a result, it is possible to prevent objects placed on the placement surface 50c from falling. In addition, when the liquid spills onto the placement surface 50c, the liquid is prevented from dripping down from the front side of the bottom plate main body 17. As shown in FIG. Therefore, since the liquid accumulated on the upper surface of the bottom plate main body 17 can be wiped off without dripping, it is easy to clean up when the liquid is spilled. Further, the rear end raised portion 50a and the front end raised portion 50b are formed so that the height of the front end lowest portion is lower than the height of the rear end lowest portion. As a result, when the amount of liquid that does not fit between the raised portions spills onto the placement surface 50c, the liquid flows down from the lowest portion of the front end toward the front side. That is, the lowest front end portion functions as a drainage portion for discharging liquid. As a result, liquid is prevented from flowing between the bottom plate main body 17 and the back plate 20 .

The upper cabinet 10 according to the embodiment has been described above. It should be understood by those skilled in the art that this embodiment is an example, and that various modifications can be made to the combination of each component, and that such modifications are within the scope of the present invention.

(Modification 1)
Although the central bottom plate 28C includes the lower lighting unit 18 and the sensor 76 is accommodated in the bottom plate main body 17 of the central bottom plate 28C in the embodiment, the present invention is not limited to this. In addition to or instead of center bottom plate 28C, left bottom plate 28L or/and right bottom plate 28R may include lower lighting unit 18. FIG. Also, the sensor 76 may be housed in the left bottom plate 28L or the right bottom plate 28R.

In the embodiment, the storage shelf 12 includes three bottom plates 28. However, the storage shelf 12 may include one, two, or four or more bottom plates 28. . In this case, optional bottom plate 28 may contain lower lighting unit 18 . Also, any bottom plate 28 may house the sensor 76 .

(Modification 2)
Although the case where the upper cabinet 10 includes the vertical lighting unit 16 and the lower lighting unit 18 has been described in the embodiment, the present invention is not limited to this.

For example, upper cabinet 10 may not include one of vertical lighting unit 16 or lower lighting unit 18 . FIG. 8 is a perspective view showing a center bottom plate and its surroundings according to a modification. In this example the upper cabinet 10 does not have a lower lighting unit 18 . The sensor 76 only detects manipulations to the vertical lighting unit 16 . The control unit of the vertical lighting unit 16 may be housed within the bottom plate body 17 or elsewhere.

Also for example, the upper cabinet 10 may comprise another lighting unit in addition to or instead of the vertical lighting unit 16 and the lower lighting unit 18 . In this case, the sensor 76 may detect the operation of turning on/off another lighting unit, and the control unit 78 may control turning on/off the other lighting unit. Another lighting unit may be, for example, an upper lighting unit provided at the upper end of the upper cabinet 10 .

(Modification 3)
At least part of the technical concept of the embodiment can also be applied to the shelf board 31 . For example, the shelf 31 may have a rear raised portion 50a and a front raised portion 50b. In this case, it is possible to prevent the liquid spilled on the shelf plate 31 from flowing between the shelf plate 31 and the back plate 20 .

(Modification 4)
In the embodiment, the upper plate portion 50 of the bottom plate main body 17 has a rear end raised portion 50a and a front end raised portion 50b. However, the present invention is not limited to this. The upper plate portion 50 only needs to have at least the rear raised portion 50a, and a configuration without the front raised portion 50b is also conceivable.

Further, although not specifically mentioned in the embodiment, the front end protuberance 50b may have a through-hole penetrating the front end protuberance 50b back and forth at a position lower than the rear end lowest part of the rear end protuberance 50a. good. FIG. 9 is a right side view of the raised portion of the center bottom plate 28C and its surroundings according to the modification. In this example, both the rear end raised portion 50a and the front end raised portion 50b have a constant height in the left-right direction. A through-hole 50d is formed in the front raised portion 50b at a position lower than the upper end of the rear raised portion 50a. The liquid spilled on the mounting surface 50c flows down from the through holes 50d to the front side. In other words, the through hole 50d functions as a drainage part. In this case, the height relationship between the lowest front end portion and the lowest rear end portion does not matter.

Further, in the embodiment, the case where the front end raised portion 50b exists over the entire range in the left-right direction of the front end portion of the upper plate portion 50 has been described, but the present invention is not limited to this, and the front end raised portion 50b is only partially present. may be provided to exist. FIG. 10 is a front view of the periphery of the raised portion of the central bottom plate 28C according to the modification. In this example, front raised portions 50b are not formed at both ends of the front end portion of the upper plate portion 50 in the left-right direction. The liquid spilled on the mounting surface 50c flows down from both ends of the front end to the front side. In this case, the height relationship between the lowest front end portion and the lowest rear end portion does not matter.

(Modification 5)
Various modifications are conceivable for the shape of the lighting cover 74 of the lower lighting unit 18 .
11 to 14 are cross-sectional views showing the lighting cover 74 and its surroundings, respectively. Figures 1114 respectively correspond to the illumination cover 74 and its surroundings in Figure 7 .

In the example of FIG. 11, the front side of the lower surface portion 82 is linearly inclined so as to be positioned downward toward the rear side.

In the example of FIG. 12, the entire lower surface portion 82 is linearly inclined so as to be located downward toward the rear side. Also, in this example, the entire exit surface is exposed when the central bottom plate 28C is viewed from the front.

In the example of FIG. 13, the entire lower surface portion 82 is curvedly inclined so as to be located downward toward the rear side. In this example, the cross-sectional shape of the lower surface portion 82 has an arc shape. Also, in this example, the entire exit surface is exposed when the central bottom plate 28C is viewed from the front.

In the example of FIG. 14, the front surface portion 80 is formed to have a relatively long length in the vertical direction, for example, substantially the same as the length in the front-rear direction of the lower surface portion 82. It is formed to be substantially the same as the length of portion 64 . The hanging portion 68 is formed relatively short so as to hide only the upper end of the front portion 80 .

(Modification 6)
Although the case where the control unit 78 is housed in the housing space 38 of the bottom plate main body 17 has been described in the embodiment, the control unit 78 is not limited to this, and the control unit 78 may be arranged in another place. For example, the control unit 78 may be housed inside the vertical partition body 15 of the vertical partition 30 .

(Modification 7)
Although the case where the control unit 78 controls turning on and off of both the vertical lighting unit 16 and the lower lighting unit 18 has been described, the present invention is not limited to this. Vertical lighting unit 16 and bottom lighting unit 18 may be controlled by separate control units. In this case, the control unit for controlling the lighting and extinguishing of the vertical lighting unit 16 may be accommodated inside the vertical partition plate main body 15 of the vertical partition plate 30, for example.

(Modification 8)
In the embodiment, a case has been described in which the electrical components related to the vertical lighting unit 16 and the lower lighting unit 18 are housed in the housing space 38 and the light source module 48 is housed in the housing space 58, but the present invention is not limited to this.

For example, at least some of the electrical components, such as the control unit 78 and/or the sensor 76 , may be housed in the housing space 58 instead of the housing space 38 . When all the electrical components are housed in the housing space 58, it does not matter whether the bottom plate main body 17 has the housing space 38 or not.

Also, for example, the light source module 48 may be accommodated in the accommodation space 38 instead of the accommodation space 58 . In this case, an opening is formed in the bottom plate main body 17 for irradiating the light from the light source module 48 in the accommodation space 38 to the outside, and the lighting cover 74 is fixed to the bottom plate main body 17 so as to cover this opening. That is, the light source module 48 is housed in the housing space formed between the lighting cover 74 and the bottom plate main body 17 also in this modified example. In this case, the center bottom plate 28C does not have the accommodation space 58. As shown in FIG.

(Modification 9)
In the embodiment, the case where the upper cabinet 10 constitutes a part of the bathroom vanity and is installed in the washroom has been described, but it is not limited to this, and may be installed in the kitchen, toilet, or other places. .

Generalizing the inventions embodied by the above embodiments and modifications leads to the following technical ideas.
A cabinet according to one aspect of the present invention includes a storage shelf and a storage door that opens and closes a storage space of the storage shelf, wherein the storage shelf includes a bottom plate including a bottom plate body and a lighting unit. Prepare. The lighting unit includes a translucent lighting cover attached to the bottom plate body. The lighting cover is configured such that at least a portion of the emission surface is exposed when the bottom plate is viewed from the front.

According to this aspect, the light from the lighting unit is emitted further forward.

The lighting unit may include a light source module. The light source module may be provided such that the optical axis of the light source is inclined toward the front side of the cabinet with respect to the vertical direction. According to this aspect, the light from the light source module is emitted more forward.

The lighting cover may contain a diffusing agent. According to this aspect, part of the light from the light source module is also emitted obliquely upward and forward. When the storage door is open, part of the light emitted obliquely upward and forward is reflected by the storage door 14 and irradiated to the storage space of the storage shelf. This brightens the storage space and improves the visibility of stored items.

The bottom plate main body also serves as a shelf plate, and may have a placement surface on which an object should be placed.

A cabinet and a washbasin provided below the cabinet may be provided.

1 bathroom vanity 17 bottom plate main body 18 lower lighting unit 28 bottom plate 48 light source module 58 accommodation space 74 lighting cover 80 front part 80a exposed part 80b front side.

Claims (5)

A cabinet comprising a storage shelf and a storage door that opens and closes a storage space of the storage shelf,
The storage shelf includes a bottom plate including a bottom plate main body and a lighting unit,
The lighting unit includes a light source module and a translucent lighting cover attached to the bottom plate body,
the lighting cover includes a front portion and a bottom portion, which contain a diffusing agent;
In a state where the storage door is closed,
The light source module is positioned behind the storage door ,
A cabinet, wherein a part of the light emitting surface of the lighting cover and a part of the front face are exposed when viewed from the front of the cabinet. the lighting unit includes a light source module;
2. A cabinet according to claim 1, wherein said light source module is provided such that the optical axis of said light source is inclined toward the front side of said cabinet with respect to the vertical direction. A cabinet comprising a storage shelf and a storage door that opens and closes a storage space of the storage shelf,
The storage shelf includes a bottom plate including a bottom plate main body and a lighting unit,
The lighting unit includes a light source module and a translucent lighting cover attached to the bottom plate body,
In a state where the storage door is closed,
The light source module is positioned behind the storage door,
A part of the emission surface of the lighting cover is exposed when viewed from the front of the cabinet,
The bottom plate body includes a base portion forming the lower surface of the bottom plate body,
The base portion includes a first base portion extending rearward from the front end of the base portion, a second base portion extending rearward from the rear end side of the first base portion, and a base portion extending downward from the rear end side of the second base portion. an extending third base portion and a fourth base portion extending rearward from the lower end side of the third base portion;
The cabinet , wherein the light source module is fixed to the second base portion so as to be positioned above the fourth base portion. 4. The cabinet according to any one of claims 1 to 3, wherein the light source module is positioned above the emission surface of the lighting cover. a cabinet according to any one of claims 1 to 3;
and a washstand provided below the cabinet.

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