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Sanitary washing device

US10927536B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateMay 20, 2020
Grant dateFeb 23, 2021
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Expiry dateMay 20, 2040

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
  • CPC primaryB05B15/70
  • WIPO fieldChemical engineering
  • WIPO sectorChemistry

Abstract

According to the embodiment, a sanitary washing device is provided on a toilet including a bowl. The sanitary washing device includes a casing, a nozzle, a shielding plate, and a controller. The nozzle washes a human body private part. The nozzle is advanceable and retractable between a storage position and an advanced position. The shielding plate is provided rotatably with respect to the casing and positioned frontward of the nozzle when the nozzle is at the storage position. The controller controls an operation of the nozzle. The nozzle has a first spout hole squirting water. The shielding plate is at a first position when the nozzle is at the advanced position. The controller performs a frontward washing operation of squirting water before using the sanitary washing device. A part of the shielding plate is positioned frontward of a front end part of the nozzle in the frontward washing operation.

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