JP7662185B2 - Hand bucket - Google Patents

Description

Applicable under Article 30, Paragraph 2 of the Patent Law. Published on the website (https://www.makuake.com/project/kakeru-bath-chair/)

The present invention relates to a hand pail with a handle integrally attached to the pail section.

A bucket with a handle integrally attached to the bucket is used, for example, in a bathroom. A bather, for example, scoops up hot water from the bathtub into the bucket and pours it over their body to wash away soap and dirt. Previously, buckets have been proposed that have a hook integrally attached to the bucket for hanging on the edge of the bathtub or a towel rack (see, for example, Patent Documents 1 to 4).

Japanese Utility Model Application Publication No. 60-138491 Japanese Utility Model Application Publication No. 61-118489 Japanese Utility Model Application Publication No. 63-108388 Japanese Utility Model Application Publication No. 2-124091

Buckets used in the bathroom become soiled with soap, grime, and other contaminants, and are often placed in the bathroom in a humid environment even after use. To prevent the growth or proliferation of mold and bacteria, it is desirable to drain and dry the bucket after use. However, the buckets described in Patent Documents 2, 3, and 4 have the opening of the bucket facing upwards when the hook is hung on the edge of the bathtub. In this state, hot water containing soap, grime, and other contaminants remains in the bucket, making it easy for mold and bacteria to grow or multiply in the bucket.

In contrast, the bucket described in Patent Document 1 has an opening that faces diagonally downward when the hook is hung on, for example, a towel rack fixed to the bathroom wall, allowing water to drain. However, the bucket described in Patent Document 1 has the hook located directly offset from the handle toward the bottom wall of the bucket, that is, directly below the handle, and the tip of the hook is bent toward the handle. With a bucket configured in this way, when the hook is hung on, for example, a towel rack, the bucket protrudes significantly toward the bathroom, which can get in the way when taking a bath or cleaning the bath.

Patent Document 1 also discloses a bucket in which a hook portion is provided at a position opposite the handle portion across the bucket portion. The hook portion is provided to protrude from the open end of the bucket portion in the direction opposite the bottom wall of the bucket portion, i.e., above the bucket portion, with the tip bent toward the bucket portion. A bucket with this configuration has the hook portion hung on a towel rack with the opening of the bucket portion facing the bathroom wall, so it protrudes significantly from the bathroom wall into the bathroom, which can get in the way when taking a bath or cleaning the bathtub.

The present invention was made to solve the above problems, and aims to provide a technique for draining water from a bucket in which the handle and hook are integrally formed with the bucket, without getting in the way of bathers, cleaners, etc.

One aspect of the present invention has the following configuration: (1) A pail in which a handle and a hook are integrally provided on a pail section having a peripheral wall along a bottom wall, the handle and the hook are provided at opposite positions across the peripheral wall, and the hook is provided from a position closer to the bottom wall than the handle toward the bottom wall.

A bucket with such a configuration can be hung on a towel rack with the opening of the bucket facing the bathroom and the bottom wall facing diagonally downward, for example, with the hook part hanging on the towel rack. Hot and cold water adhering to the bucket flows down from the bucket to the handle by its own weight and is discharged to the outside from the tip of the handle, and the bucket 1 is drained. Because the hook part of the bucket is provided near the bottom wall of the bucket, the amount by which the bucket part protrudes from the bathroom wall toward the bathroom when the hook part is hung on the towel rack can be reduced compared to cases where the hook part is provided directly below the handle or where the hook part is provided on the opposite side of the handle so as to protrude upward from the open end of the bucket part. Therefore, a bucket with the above configuration can be hung on a towel rack or the like to drain water without getting in the way of bathers, cleaners, etc.

(2) In the pail described in (1), it is preferable that the handle portion has a recess that opens in the same direction as the pail portion, and the connection portion between the inner circumferential surface of the recess and the inner circumferential surface of the peripheral wall is formed in an arc shape.

When a bucket with this configuration is hung on a towel rack via the hook, for example, hot and cold water adhering to the inner surface of the bucket is collected in the recess of the handle and can be easily drained from the tip of the handle.

(3) In the hand pail described in (1) or (2), it is preferable that the pail portion has a step portion at a position corresponding to the hook portion, and a hook groove is formed between the hook portion and the step portion.

A bucket with this configuration makes it easier to install the hook part inside the opening edge of the bucket part, and for example, when the hook part is hung on a towel rack, the amount by which the bucket part protrudes from the bathroom wall into the bathroom can be reduced.

(4) In the pail described in any one of (1) to (3), it is preferable that the pail be capable of standing on its own with the hook portion facing downwards.

A bucket with this configuration can stand upright and drain water even if, for example, there is no towel rack or the towel rack is not used.

(5) In the pail described in (4), it is preferable that the hook portion is provided on the peripheral wall so that, when the pail is freestanding with the hook portion facing downwards, the open end side of the peripheral wall that corresponds to the hook portion is positioned opposite the bottom wall below the closed end side that faces the bottom wall.

When a bucket with this configuration is freestanding, hot and cold water that flows down the part of the peripheral wall of the bucket that corresponds to the hook part naturally flows out of the opening of the bucket part to the outside, making it easy to drain.

(6) In the pail described in (4) or (5), it is preferable that the peripheral wall is arranged to expand in diameter from the bottom wall side toward the opposite side of the bottom wall, is inclined with respect to the opening edge of the pail portion, and the hook portion is arranged perpendicular to the opening edge of the pail portion.

When a pail having such a configuration stands on its own with the hook part facing down, a gap is formed between the pail part and the hook part and the installation surface, ensuring breathability. In addition, the area where the hook part comes into contact with the installation surface when the pail stands on its own can be reduced. Therefore, a pail having the above configuration can drain water hygienically when it stands on its own.

(7) In the pail described in any one of (4) to (6), it is preferable that the hook portion has a bent portion and a through hole is formed in the bent portion.

When a bucket with this configuration is freestanding, hot and cold water is less likely to accumulate in the hook portion, and the proliferation or growth of mold, bacteria, etc. can be suppressed in the hook portion.

The present invention makes it possible to realize a technology for draining water from a bucket that can be hung on a towel rack or the like via a hook portion, without getting in the way of bathers, cleaners, etc.

1 is an external perspective view of a pail according to an embodiment of the present invention; FIG. FIG. FIG. 3 is a view taken in the direction of the arrow A in FIG. 2 . FIG. 3 is a view taken in the direction of the arrow B in FIG. 2 . FIG. 3 is a view taken in the direction of the arrow C in FIG. 2 . FIG. 3 is a view taken in the direction of the arrow D in FIG. 2 . 4 is a cross-sectional view taken along the line E-E of FIG. FIG. 13 is a diagram illustrating the case where a bucket is hung to drain water. FIG. 13 is a diagram illustrating the case where a bucket is allowed to stand upright to drain water.

The bucket of this embodiment will be described in detail below with reference to the attached drawings. This specification discloses a bucket for use in a bathroom. Fig. 1 is an external perspective view of a bucket 1 according to one embodiment of the present invention. Fig. 2 is a side view of the bucket 1. Fig. 3 is a view taken in the direction of the arrow A in Fig. 2. Fig. 4 is a view taken in the direction of the arrow B in Fig. 2. Fig. 5 is a view taken in the direction of the arrow C in Fig. 5. Fig. 6 is a view taken in the direction of the arrow B in Fig. 2. Fig. 7 is a cross-sectional view taken along the line E-E in Fig. 3.

As shown in Figures 1 and 2, the pail 1 is a plastic molded product, with a handle 4 and a hook 6 integrally formed with the pail portion 2. The handle 4 and the hook 6 are located on opposite sides of the pail portion 2.

As shown in FIG. 3, the tub portion 2 has a peripheral wall 23 along the bottom wall 21, and is cup-shaped and open on one side. As shown in FIG. 7, the bottom wall 21 is arranged approximately parallel to the opening edge 2b of the tub portion 2. The peripheral wall 23 is arranged to expand in diameter from the bottom wall 21 side toward the opposite side to the bottom wall 21 (the opening side of the tub portion 2), and is inclined with respect to the opening edge 2b of the tub portion 2.

As shown in Figures 2 and 4, the peripheral wall 23 has a handle 4 that protrudes outward from the outer peripheral surface of the end located opposite the bottom wall 21. The handle 4 is flush with the opening edge 2b of the tub portion 2. As shown in Figure 4, the handle 4 is formed so that it has a semicircular or D-shaped shape when viewed from the tip side, making it easy to grip with the hand.

As shown in Figures 3 and 7, the handle 4 has a recess 41 that opens in the same direction as the tub 2, and the inner circumferential surface 41a of the recess 41 is formed in an arc or D shape. The recess 41 has a gently sloping surface 41c at a position corresponding to the tip of the handle 4. The connection portion 5 where the inner circumferential surface 41a of the recess 41 and the inner circumferential surface 2a of the tub 2 (the inner circumferential surface 23a of the peripheral wall 23) are connected is formed in an arc shape, and the inner circumferential surface 41a of the recess 41 and the inner circumferential surface 2a of the tub 2 (the inner circumferential surface 23a of the peripheral wall 23) are gently connected.

As shown in Figures 2 and 7, the peripheral wall 23 has a hook portion 6 at a position on the circumferentially opposite side of the peripheral wall 23 relative to the handle portion 4. The hook portion 6 is provided from a position closer to the bottom wall 21 than the handle portion 4 toward the bottom wall 21. As shown in Figures 2 and 6, the hook portion 6 is provided on the inside of the opening edge 2b of the tub portion 2, and as shown in Figure 3, the opening edge 2b of the tub portion 2 is formed in a circular shape.

As shown in Figures 2 and 7, the tub portion 2 has a step portion 25 at a position corresponding to the hook portion 6. The step portion 25 is recessed radially inward from the peripheral wall 23. A hook groove 61 is formed between the hook portion 6 and the step portion 25. The hook portion 6 is disposed perpendicular to the opening edge 2b of the tub portion 2. The tip portion 62 of the hook portion 6 is bent toward the bottom wall 21, and the tip portion 62 is disposed to the side of the bottom wall 21.

As shown in Figure 5, the width W1 of the hook portion 6 of the pail 1 is set so that the pail 1 can stand on its own with the hook portion 6 facing down. For example, the width W1 of the hook portion 6 is set to be equal to or greater than the width W2 of the handle portion 4 shown in Figure 4. As shown in Figures 6 and 7, the hook portion 6 has a through hole 63 formed in the tip portion 62.

Next, we will explain how to use the bucket 1. For example, when a bather is washing himself in the bathroom, he holds the handle 4 with one hand, scoops up hot water from the bathtub with the bucket 2, and pours it over his body. The bather can hold the handle 4 with one hand and hook the fingers of the other hand between the handle 4 and the bucket 2 onto the hook 6 on the other side, allowing him to hold the bucket 1 firmly with both hands. This makes it easy to handle the bucket 1 even if the handle 4 and the connection part 5 between the handle 4 and the bucket 2 are thin. As shown in Figure 2, the bucket 1 is reinforced between the hook 6 and the bucket 2 by the reinforcing part 7, so that the hook 6 is less likely to deform or break during use.

The hook portion 6 of the bucket 1 is integrally provided on the inside of the opening edge 2b of the bucket portion 2, i.e., so as not to protrude outside the bucket portion 2. Therefore, the hook portion 6 is unlikely to get in the way when the bather uses the bucket 1.

2, for example, the bucket 1 has a step between the bottom wall 21 and the peripheral wall 23 by the step portion 25, and the area of the bottom wall 21 is smaller than when the step portion 25 is not provided. Therefore, for example, when the bucket 1 is placed on the installation surface 14 such as the bathroom floor or washbasin with hot water in the bucket portion 2, there is a risk that the bucket 1 will tilt toward the step portion 25. However, the bucket 1 has a hook portion 6 at a position corresponding to the step portion 25, and the tip portion 62 of the hook portion 6 is located to the side of the bottom wall 21. Therefore, the hook portion 6 can abut the tip portion 62 against the installation surface 14 next to the bottom wall 21, and support the bucket portion 2 so that the bucket 1 does not tilt toward the step portion 25. Therefore, the bucket 1 can be stably placed on the washbasin or the like with hot water in the bucket portion 2, making it easy to use. In addition, the bucket 1 with the step portion 25 has a smaller capacity of the bucket portion 2 than one without the step portion 25. Therefore, the bucket 1 can reduce the amount of water used.

After use, the bucket 1 can be hung from a towel rack 12 fixed to the bathroom wall 10, for example as shown in Figure 8, to allow water to drain.

That is, the bar 12a of the towel rack 12 is inserted through the opening of the hook groove 61, and the bucket 1 is hung from the bar 12a via the hook portion 6. The tip 62 of the hook portion 6 is located on the side of the bottom wall 21, and the hook groove 61 is provided near the bottom wall 21, so the bucket 1 is supported by the bar 12a on the bottom wall 21 side of the center of gravity of the bucket 1. Therefore, the bucket 1 rotates toward the bottom wall 21 side (direction K in the figure) with the bar 12a as a fulcrum, with the opening of the bucket portion 2 facing the bathroom side (the side opposite the bathroom wall 10). Since the bar 12a is located away from the wall 10, the bucket 1 rotates until the part P opposite the hook portion 6 of the connecting part where the bottom wall 21 and the peripheral wall 23 are connected abuts against the bathroom wall 10. As a result, the bucket 1 is hung from the bar 12a with the bottom wall 21 facing diagonally downward.

The handle 4 of the pail 1 is located on the opposite side of the hook 6 and the pail 2, and protrudes outward from the outer peripheral surface of the open end of the pail 2 (the outer peripheral surface of the end of the peripheral wall 23 opposite the bottom wall 21). Therefore, the pail 1 is hung from the bar 12a with the handle 4 facing downwards and without the handle 4 touching the wall surface 10. At this time, the opening of the recess 41 of the handle 4 faces diagonally downwards.

When the used bucket 1 is hung on the bar 12a, the hot water adhering to the inner surface 2a of the bucket portion 2 flows down by its own weight toward the portion 23ay of the peripheral wall 23 corresponding to the handle portion 4, as shown by the arrow F1 in the figure. Since the open end side X21 of the portion 23ay opposite the bottom wall 21 is positioned lower than the closed end side X22 of the bottom wall 21, the hot water flows toward the handle portion 4, as shown by the arrow F2 in the figure. Since the inner surface 2a of the bucket portion 2 (the inner surface 23a of the peripheral wall 23) and the inner surface 41a of the recess 41 provided in the handle portion 4 are smoothly connected via the arc-shaped connecting portion 5, the hot water flows smoothly down from the portion 23ay through the connecting portion 5 to the inner surface 41a of the recess 41.

As shown by arrow F3, the hot water that flows into the recess 41 naturally flows down along the inner circumferential surface 41a and is discharged to the outside from the inclined surface 41c. Because the handle 4 does not contact the wall surface 10, the hot water falls directly from the inclined surface 41c onto the bathroom floor. In addition, because the bucket portion 2 and the recess 41 of the bucket 1 open to the bathroom side, humid air is less likely to stagnate inside the bucket portion 2 or the recess 41. Therefore, by hanging the hook portion 6 of the bucket 1 on a towel rack, the water can be drained in a short time, and the growth or proliferation of mold and bacteria is suppressed.

The used bucket 1 can also be drained by standing it upright on a mounting surface 14 such as a floor or washstand with the hook portion 6 facing downwards, as shown in FIG. 9, for example.

In other words, the pail 1 has a hook portion 6 on the opposite side of the handle portion 4 and the pail portion 2, which is formed with a predetermined width W1, and the hook portion 6 is brought into contact with the installation surface 14 to stand on its own. Because the hook portion 6 is located inside the opening edge 2b of the pail portion 2, the pail 1 stands on its own in a position tilted at a predetermined angle θ1 toward the bottom wall 21 from position L1 perpendicular to the installation surface 14. As a result, when the pail 1 stands on its own, a force is always applied toward the bottom wall 21 by the handle portion 4, which extends in the opposite direction to the hook portion 6. This force is supported by the hook portion 6 on the opposite side of the pail portion 2 to the handle portion 4, so the pail 1 is unlikely to tip over when standing on its own.

When the bucket 1 is freestanding, the hook portion 6 is provided so that the portion 23ax of the peripheral wall 23 corresponding to the hook portion 6 is located below the open end side X11 located on the opposite side of the bottom wall 21, which is located on the closed end side X12 located on the bottom wall 21 side. Therefore, as shown by the arrows F11, F12, and F13 in the figure, hot and cold water attached to the bucket 1 naturally flows down from the inner surface 41a of the recess 41 and the inner surface 2a of the bucket portion 2 to the portion 23ax of the peripheral wall 23 corresponding to the hook portion 6, and further flows from the closed end side X12 to the open end side X11, as shown by the arrow F14 in the figure, and is discharged to the outside. Therefore, by freestanding the bucket 1 with the hook portion 6 facing down, water is drained in a short time, and the growth or proliferation of mold and bacteria is suppressed.

The hot and cold water that adheres to the outer peripheral surface of the bucket 1 also flows down toward the hook portion 6 due to its own weight. As a result, there is a risk that the hot and cold water will accumulate on the inner peripheral surface of the hook portion 6 that forms the hook groove 61. However, a through hole 63 is formed in the hook portion 6. Therefore, the hot and cold water that flows down the inner peripheral surface of the hook portion 6 is discharged from the through hole 63 as shown by the arrow F15 in the figure, and the proliferation or growth of mold, bacteria, and the like on the inner peripheral surface of the hook portion 6 can be suppressed.

In addition, the peripheral wall 23 of the pail 1 is inclined relative to the opening edge 2b of the pail portion 2, while the hook portion 6 is provided perpendicular to the opening edge 2b of the pail portion 2. Therefore, when the pail 1 is made to stand on its own with the hook portion 6 facing downwards, a portion P2 of the opening edge 2b comes into contact with the installation surface 14, while a bent portion P3 of the hook portion 6 comes into contact with the installation surface 14, forming a gap S1 between the portion P2 of the opening edge 2b and the bent portion P3 of the hook portion 6. This allows the pail 1 to stand on its own with the contact area with the installation surface 14 minimized, and also ensures breathability between the pail 1 and the installation surface 14, thereby suppressing the growth or proliferation of mold and bacteria on the hook portion 6, etc.

The hook portion 6 is arranged so that the cross section cut along the width direction is V-shaped or U-shaped. This reduces the contact area between the hook portion 6 and the installation surface 14 when the pail 1 is placed upright with the hook portion 6 facing down, making it difficult for mold and bacteria to grow or spread on the hook portion 6.

The bucket 1 may be placed on a washbasin or the like when taking a bath. In this case, the handle 4 faces upwards, making it possible to reduce the space required to place the bucket 1. For example, when a small child or elderly person is taking a bath, the bucket 1 can be placed on the washbasin or the like so that the handle 4 does not get in the way of the person. This is expected to prevent accidents such as children or elderly people tripping over the handle 4 and falling, or discomfort such as their hand getting caught on the handle 4 and causing the bucket 1 to fall off the washbasin. Even if the bucket 1 is left as it is, the water will drain from the bucket 1 as described above, suppressing the growth or proliferation of mold and bacteria, making it easy to use.

As described above, the hook portion 6 of the pail 1 of this embodiment is hung on the towel rack 12 with the opening of the pail portion 2 facing the bathroom and the bottom wall 21 facing diagonally downward. The hot and cold water adhering to the inner circumferential surface of the pail 1 flows down from the pail portion to the handle by its own weight and is discharged to the outside from the tip of the handle. The pail is drained. Since the hook portion 6 of the pail 1 is provided near the bottom wall of the pail portion 2, the amount by which the pail portion 2 protrudes from the bathroom wall surface 10 to the bathroom side when the hook portion 6 is hung on the towel rack can be reduced compared to cases where the hook portion is provided directly below the handle or where the hook portion is provided on the opposite side of the pail portion to the handle so as to protrude upward from the open end of the pail portion. Therefore, the pail 1 of this embodiment can be hung on the towel rack 12 or the like to drain water so as not to get in the way of people taking baths or cleaning.

The present invention is not limited to the above embodiment, and various applications are possible. For example, the bucket 1 may be used in a place other than a bathroom, such as a washroom. In this case, the bucket 1 may be hung, for example, on a towel rack in the washroom.

For example, the recess 41 may not be provided in the handle 4. Also, the shape of the handle 4 is not limited to the shape shown in the figure, and may be formed into a wavy shape, for example, to make it easier to hook a finger.

For example, the step 25 does not have to be provided in the tub portion 2. The shape of the step 25 does not have to be the shape shown in the figure. However, by providing the step 25 in the tub portion 2 so that the bar 12a of the towel rack 12 can be easily inserted between the tub portion 2 and the hook portion 6, the amount by which the tub portion 2 protrudes from the bathroom wall surface 10 when the hand bucket 1 is hung on the towel rack 12 can be reduced.

For example, the bucket 1 does not have to stand on its own with the hook portion 6 facing down. However, by standing on its own with the hook portion 6 facing down, the bucket 1 can be placed on a washbasin or the like so that the handle portion 4 does not get in the way when taking a bath.

For example, the hook portion 6 does not have to be provided perpendicular to the opening edge 2b of the bucket portion 2. Also, the hook portion 6 may be provided so that no gap S1 is formed between the hook portion 6 and the installation surface 14 when the bucket 1 is placed on its own.

For example, the through hole 63 does not have to be formed in the hook portion 6. The through hole 63 may be composed of multiple holes instead of a long hole.

For example, the tub portion 2 may have a flat surface between the step portion 25 and the opening edge 2b, and the opening edge 2b may be D-shaped.

1 Hand bucket 2 Bucket part 4 Handle part 6 Hook part 21 Bottom wall 23 Peripheral wall

Claims (7)

In a hand bucket, a handle and a hook are integrally provided on a bucket portion having a peripheral wall along a bottom wall,
The handle portion is provided to protrude outward from an outer circumferential surface of an end portion of the peripheral wall located on the opposite side to the bottom wall,
The handle portion and the hook portion are provided at opposite positions in the circumferential direction of the peripheral wall,
The hook portion is provided near the bottom wall of the tub portion and is provided toward the bottom wall from a position closer to the bottom wall than the handle portion.
A hand bucket characterized by its The pail according to claim 1,
The handle portion has a recess that opens in the same direction as the tub portion, and a connecting portion between an inner peripheral surface of the recess and an inner peripheral surface of the peripheral wall is formed in an arc shape.
A distinctive pail. In a hand bucket, a handle and a hook are integrally provided on a bucket portion having a peripheral wall along a bottom wall,
The handle portion and the hook portion are provided at opposite positions in the circumferential direction of the peripheral wall,
The hook portion is provided toward the bottom wall from a position closer to the bottom wall than the handle portion,
The tub portion has a step portion at a position corresponding to the hook portion,
a hook groove is formed between the hook portion and the step portion;
A hand bucket characterized by its The pail according to any one of claims 1 to 3,
The hook portion can stand on its own with the hook portion facing downward.
A hand bucket characterized by its The pail according to claim 4,
the hook portion is provided on the peripheral wall such that, when the peripheral wall stands on its own with the hook portion facing downward, an open end side of the peripheral wall corresponding to the hook portion, which is opposite to the bottom wall, is positioned lower than a closed end side of the peripheral wall, which is opposite to the bottom wall;
A hand bucket characterized by its The pail according to claim 4 or 5,
The peripheral wall is provided so as to expand in diameter from the bottom wall side toward the opposite side to the bottom wall and is inclined with respect to the opening edge of the tub portion,
The hook portion is provided perpendicular to the opening edge of the tub portion;
A hand bucket characterized by its In a hand bucket , a handle and a hook are integrally provided on a bucket portion having a peripheral wall along a bottom wall ,
The handle portion and the hook portion are provided at opposite positions in the circumferential direction of the peripheral wall,
The hook portion is provided toward the bottom wall from a position closer to the bottom wall than the handle portion,
The hook portion can stand on its own with the hook portion facing downward.
The hook portion has a bent portion, and a through hole is formed in the bent portion.
A hand bucket characterized by its

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