JPS6321768B2 - - Google Patents

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[Detailed Description of the Invention] (Industrial Application Field) This invention automatically generates an onomatopoeic sound similar to the sound of a shower when flushing with the opening and closing of the toilet door. This invention relates to an automatic generator for generating onomatopoeic sounds for toilets, which eliminates onomatopoeic sounds so that they cannot be identified or heard from the outside.

(Prior art) Conventionally, when using this type of urination, a flushing device was generally activated to generate a showering sound, and the urination was completed within the range where the showering sound continued. In particular, efforts have been made to prevent the sound of urination from leaking outside.

(Problems to be Solved by the Invention) However, in such a method, washing is performed one by one, and a large amount of water flows out, which is a method that is not suitable for the current situation of water shortage. It is. In addition, in such a method, there is a limit to the duration of the reaction shower sound, and it often requires a second flushing operation, and from the viewpoint of saving water, there has been a demand for improvement.

In order to rectify these evils,
As in the invention described in Publication No. 35345, an apparatus has been devised that detects the user's operation, activates a water imitation sound generating device, and generates a water imitation sound for a predetermined period of time. The water supply operation has to be performed repeatedly regardless of the user's intention, which not only makes the water supply operation troublesome for inexperienced users, but also causes problems when continuously supplying washing water. This is what I did.

In addition, when it is linked with a water supply device as in the same invention, it is necessary to use a solenoid valve, etc., and the installation is complicated, so it has the disadvantage that it cannot be attached to an existing water supply device. It is.

(Means for solving the problem) The onomatopoeic sound generator for toilet according to the present invention has the following features:
This device was provided in response to the current situation during toilet use and the problems inherent in conventional toilet onomatopoeia generators, and it automatically starts the shower for a certain period of time when the toilet door or door is opened and closed. By making the sound flow out, the sound of urination is eliminated and a comfortable urination is ensured, and at the same time, the unnecessary consumption of water when such onomatopoeic sounds are generated is eliminated, and at the same time, the duration of the generated sound is adjusted. The gist of its configuration is that a timer is incorporated into the shower sound generating circuit to operate the closing operation in response to vibrations from a vibration sensing device installed on the toilet door or the opening to which the door is attached. Based on these points, the following specific embodiments and considerable design changes accompanying these embodiments are planned.

(Embodiment) A typical embodiment of the automatic onomatopoeia generator according to the present invention will be described below with reference to the attached drawings. A is a vibration sensing device, B is a battery, C is an onomatopoeia amplifier circuit, and D is a speaker. This vibration sensing device A is installed on the toilet door, the door, or the installation opening of the door, and senses the vibration induced when the door or the door is opened and closed, and generates an onomatopoeic sound. It is designed to close the circuit.

In this vibration sensing device A, a conductive thin rod 1 such as a piano wire is welded and suspended from two surfaces of a flat plate-like terminal as a vibrator, and a conductive rod is attached to the lower end of the suspended thin rod 1. A balance weighter 3 is welded thereto, and the balance weighter 3 is mounted so as to be located at the center of the hole 4a in the flat plate-shaped terminal 4.

In order to facilitate the assembly of the rod 1 and the terminals 2 and 4, a separate casing 5 is prepared, and the terminal 2 is inserted into the horizontally oriented groove 5a in the upper part of the casing 5. The terminals 4 are respectively engaged with the grooves 5b oriented in the direction, and the balance waiter 3 in the rod 1 suspended from the terminal 2 is located at the center of the hole 4a in the terminal 4 without contacting any edge of the hole. It is assembled like this.

Next, the opening surface of the casing 5 is covered with a lid 5c made of Bakelite or the like so that the connection ends 2a, 4b of the terminals 2, 4 are exposed to the outside from the surface of the lid 5c, and this is secured with screws or wood screws. 6 to be integrally fixed to the mounting surface.

The balance waiter 3 is prepared so that the thin rod 1 made of piano wire or the like has enough weight and size to swing as the door opens and closes, and is available in various shapes to suit each purpose. , materials and surface treatments, and were selected for use as appropriate.

The vibration sensing device A constructed in this manner is disclosed as being particularly rational in terms of manufacturing, assembly, and operation. In cases where there is a directionality, instead of using the hanging method of the standing waiter, stand the rod 1 and attach the balance waiter 3 on the standing rod 1, or install the rod 1 horizontally and attach the balance waiter to it. Various configurations are planned, such as installing the 3rd wheel horizontally.

It is also planned to use a coiled rod as an alternative to the linear rod 1, which is ideal for amplifying and sensing minute vibrations.

Sensing in the sensing device A is performed by connecting the terminals 2 and 4 with the rod 1, and using this as an input signal, the shower sound generating circuit is operated.

Various methods are planned for the operation of the shower sound generating circuit in response to the input of such a signal, but usually a battery and a capacitor are provided in the circuit that is closed by the operation of device A. An attempt was made to make the capacitor receive power from the battery when the circuit is momentarily closed, and use the charging force in the capacitor to operate the shower sound generating circuit.

In such a method, there is no need for timer switches, relay switches, etc. used for initial operation, and it promises to provide a device with a simple configuration, but it is difficult to assemble the shower sound that is generated for a specified period of time. For the purpose of extending the generation time, if a relay device is provided in the shower sound generation circuit to close the operation switch of the shower sound generation circuit in response to such an input signal, or if a timer switch is provided and the limit switch in the timer switch is It is planned that various circuit configurations such as those operated by input signals, as well as audio amplification circuits and continuation circuits for generating onomatopoeic sounds, will be installed and used.

In particular, when using a timer switch, the first opening/closing operation of the door activates the timer switch, closes the shower sound generation circuit for a predetermined period of time, and continuously generates the shower sound. The timer switch is returned to the reset mode by opening and closing the door.

(Effects of the Invention) The onomatopoeic sound generating device for a toilet according to the present invention continuously generates an onomatopoeic sound similar to the desired shower sound for a predetermined period of time by only a simple operation such as opening and closing a door. Depending on the situation, the duration of the sound generation can be changed, or repeated onomatopoeic sounds can be generated by adding vibrations, thereby ensuring a comfortable use.

In addition, in such a method, the operation of supplying washing water and the operation of generating onomatopoeic sounds are performed separately, so that the inconveniences such as having to operate this type of onomatopoeia generating device one by one or causing unnecessary water to flow out are completely avoided. At the same time, the occurrence of unpleasant accidents such as unexpected overhearing due to forgetting these onomatopoeic operations is reliably prevented.

[Brief explanation of drawings]

Fig. 1 is a block diagram of the automatic onomatopoeia generator according to the present invention, Fig. 2 is a perspective view of parts of the vibration sensing device, Fig. 3 is a sectional view showing the same installation state, Fig. 4 is a perspective view of the casing, and Fig. 4 is a perspective view of the vibration sensing device. 5 and 6 are perspective views of balance waiter components. In addition, in the figure 1...thin rod, 2...terminal, 3...balance waiter, 4...terminal, 5...casing, 6...wood screw, A...vibration sensing device, B...battery, C...onomatopoeic amplification circuit, D...speaker This is what is shown.

Claims (1)

[Claims] 1. Automatic onomatopoeic sound generation for a toilet, characterized in that the shower sound generation circuit incorporates a timer that is closed in response to vibrations of a vibration sensing device provided on the toilet door, etc. or the installation opening of the door, etc. Device.