JP2001129032A - Nursing care assisting device - Google Patents

Abstract

PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To reduce labor required for caring without causing a physical burden on a person to be cared. SOLUTION: A person to be cared can move or be transferred by a care assisting device 1. One end of a toilet type seat part 3 is supported by a slider 22 moving vertically by hydraulic pressure via supporting members 28 and 28 so as to form a cantilever structure. In order to transfer the person to be cared from a bed, after the seat section 3 is placed on the bed, the person is allowed to sit on the seat section 3. In this case, the supporting members 28 and 28 may not obstruct since the members 28 and 28 have a U shape. Also, by placing the seat section 3 on the toilet seat in a state that the person sits, the person can relieve nature himself/herself without ride on/off, and can be taken off underwear or the like in a state that the person sits.

Description

DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION

[0001]

BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION 1. Field of the Invention The present invention relates to a care assisting device capable of transferring and moving a care receiver.

[0002]

2. Description of the Related Art Conventionally, various nursing assisting devices for the purpose of nursing care for a cared person who needs nursing care when moving, such as the elderly, the physically handicapped, or those who have difficulty walking due to injury or the like. Has been proposed. For those who have difficulty walking, there are various walking aids for the purpose of rehabilitation, which are actually used. On the other hand, wheelchairs are generally used.

[0003]

However, in the known wheelchair, there is not much problem as a device for assisting the movement of the cared person, but, for example, when the cared person is an elderly person whose physical strength has declined as described above. In some cases, when transferring a care recipient while lying on a bed to a care assistance device, and vice versa, the caregiver will support most of the weight of the care recipient, so the physical Heavy burden.
Therefore, a considerable amount of physical strength is required for the caregiver, and in particular, when considering the so-called "elderly care" in which the elderly care for the elderly alone, which is expected to increase steadily in the future, It was insufficient as a device to assist nursing care.

The present invention has been made in view of such conventional problems, and provides a care assisting device capable of further reducing the labor required for care without putting a physical burden on the care receiver. With the goal.

[0005]

According to a first aspect of the present invention, there is provided a nursing care assistance device capable of transferring and moving a cared person, a seating portion on which the cared person is seated, A support member that supports one end on the outer peripheral side of the stool in a cantilever structure, elevating means for elevating and lowering the stool via the support member, and an upper side that holds the care receiver's upper body above the stool. A body holding portion, and the support member secures a free space that is continuous with a predetermined horizontal width around the entire outer periphery of the stool portion and that is continuous with a predetermined vertical width from the upper surface position of the stool portion in the vertical direction. Shape.

[0006] In such a configuration, when the care receiver who is sleeping on the bed is transferred to the care assistance device, and when the care receiver is transferred from the care assistance device to the bed, the care receiver is supported by a cantilever structure. The stool is positioned on the surface of the bed, and the body of the care receiver is raised while the body of the care receiver is rotated about the stool. At this time, since the support member has a shape that secures a free space that is continuous with a predetermined horizontal width around the entire outer periphery of the stool portion, and that is continuous with a predetermined vertical width in the vertical direction from the upper surface position of the stool portion, At the time of work, the movement of the legs of the cared person is not hindered by the support member, and the cared person can be easily seated on the seat. In addition, the care receiver does not unnaturally extend the legs. Therefore, the care receiver who is sleeping on the bed can be transferred to the device with less effort, and the care receiver can be transferred from the device to the bed with less effort. At the same time, the physical burden on the cared person is light.

According to the second aspect of the present invention, in the nursing assistance device capable of transferring and moving the care receiver, the care assistance device is erected on the stool portion and the outer periphery of the stool portion. An elevating means for supporting the one end on the outer peripheral side of the stool with a cantilever structure to elevate and lower the stool, and an upper body holding portion for holding an upper body of the care receiver above the stool. It was taken.

[0008] In this configuration, since the elevating means for elevating and lowering the stool is provided in contact with the outer periphery of the stool, the care receiver is required to rotate the body of the care receiver around the stool. The movement of the leg is not hindered by the support member. Therefore, similarly to the above-described nursing assistance device, the care receiver who is lying on the bed can be transferred to the device with less effort, and the nursing person can be transferred from the assistance device to the bed with less effort. be able to. At the same time, the physical burden on the cared person is light.

In the invention according to claim 3, one end on the outer peripheral side of the seating portion is supported so as to be rotatable in a horizontal direction.

[0010] In such a configuration, by rotating the stool in the horizontal direction, the orientation of the assisting assist device with respect to the bet is maintained while the stool is positioned on the bet.
It can be changed in a better direction for the caregiver's work.

Further, in the invention according to claim 4, there is provided a laying member laid between the cared person and the stool to reduce a frictional force therebetween.

[0012] In this configuration, the body of the care receiver can be rotated very easily around the seat.

In the invention according to claim 5, the seating portion is a toilet seat having a central opening.

[0014] In this configuration, the care receiver is taken to the toilet by placing it on the nursing assistance device, and if the stool is positioned on the toilet (mainly a Western-style toilet), the care receiver can be kept seated on the stool. Can be used. Therefore, it is not necessary to get on and off from the nursing assistance device in the toilet,
Physical burden is reduced not only for the caregiver but also for the cared person when using the stool. In addition, since there is a free space in which the legs of the care-receiver can move left and right even at the position where the legs of the care-receiver are located, the pants and the like can be taken off while the care-receiver is sitting on the seat.

Further, in the invention of claim 6, the elevating means operates by using a human power such as a stepping force of a caregiver as a driving source.

In this configuration, the stool can be moved up and down by a simple operation, and it is not necessary to secure a power source such as electricity at the time of use.

[0017]

DESCRIPTION OF THE PREFERRED EMBODIMENTS (First Embodiment) An embodiment of the present invention will be described below with reference to the drawings. FIGS. 1 to 3 are views showing a care assistance device 1 according to a first embodiment of the present invention. This care assisting device 1 mainly includes a device main body 2 having a substantially L-shaped side surface, a toilet seat-type stool 3 having a central opening prepared for a care recipient to sit on, and a body holding detachably attached to the device main body 2. And the member 4.

The apparatus main body 2 is supported by long front legs 5, 5 extending forward in parallel with each other and short rear legs 6, 6 extending rearward in the shape of a letter "C". The casters 7 are provided at the front ends of the front legs 5, 5 and the rear legs 6, 6, so that they can be moved indoors or the like. A plate-shaped foot rest plate 8 is provided on the base end side of the rear leg portions 6, 6, and a box-shaped mechanism box 9 is erected behind the plate. Handles 10 and 10 used for moving the care assistance device 1 are provided on the upper part of the mechanism box 9.
Is provided. A beam member 11 is provided between the handles 10, 10, and the upper body holding member 4 is attached to the beam member 11. The upper body holding member 4 includes a substantially C-shaped main body 12 that holds the upper body of the care receiver sitting on the stool 3, and a support arm 13 integrally formed at a position facing the opening position. The tip of the support arm 13 is detachable from the beam member 11. At each open end of the main body 12, detachable holding belts 14, 14 for closing the main body 12 in an annular shape and holding the care receiver are provided.

An elevating mechanism 15 as shown in FIG. 4 is housed inside the mechanism box 9. The elevating mechanism 15 has a hydraulic pump 17 powered by the caregiver's treading force input from a foot-operated drive pedal 16 as a power source, and a hydraulic cylinder 18 operated by hydraulic oil pumped from the hydraulic pump 17. At the upper end of the piston rod 19 of the hydraulic cylinder 18, guide rails 20 and 2 extending vertically are provided.
A slider 22 whose trajectory is restricted to rollers 0 and 21 via rollers 21 and 21 is connected. When the drive pedal 16 is depressed, the piston rod 19 is extended in accordance with the number of depressions, and the slider 22 is raised accordingly. The hydraulic cylinder 18, the guide rails 20, 20, the slider 22
This constitutes the elevating means of the present invention.

On the hydraulic pump 17 side, a hydraulic cylinder 18
An opening / closing handle 23 for opening / closing (opening the hydraulic pressure) an operating valve provided in a return flow path of hydraulic oil from the hydraulic fluid to the hydraulic oil tank is provided. A pressure pedal 24 is connected via a bracket 25. Therefore, the opening / closing handle 23
The slider 22 can be forcibly moved downward by depressing the pressurizing pedal 24 in a state in which the slider 22 is rotated in the direction of releasing the hydraulic pressure.

On the other hand, the stool 3 has a structure in which a general resin toilet seat 27 is fixed on an upper part of a ring-shaped skeletal member 26, and is connected in parallel to one end on the outer peripheral side of the skeletal member 26. It is supported by the slider 22 of the elevating mechanism 15 in a cantilever structure via a pair of support members 28, 28. Therefore, by depressing the drive pedal 16 and the pressure pedal 24 described above, it is possible to move up and down to a required height. In addition, a pair of support members 2
8, 28 are substantially U-shaped, that is, continuous with a predetermined horizontal width over the entire outer periphery of the stool portion 3 and continuous with a predetermined vertical width from the upper surface position of the stool portion 3;
It has a shape that secures a free space, such as a cylindrical shape having a predetermined thickness and a predetermined height surrounding the outside of the device, or a donut shape having a predetermined cross-sectional area.

Next, the care assisting device 1 having the above-described configuration.
An example of usage will be described on the assumption that a caregiver brings a care receiver who is sleeping on a bed to a toilet. First, the cared person is laid on the bed at a position close to the side of the bed with his / her back to the side. Next, the care assisting device 1 is moved closer to the bed, and the stool 3 is moved to the side of the bed and near the buttocks of the care receiver. At this time, it is preferable to adjust the height of the stool 3 so that the floor of the bed is pushed down by the stool 3 to eliminate a step with the floor. Subsequently, the care receiver A is placed on the back by placing the care receiver on the back, and holding the upper body of the care receiver A with both hands H, H as shown in FIG. Is rotated about the stool 3 and the care receiver's legs are simultaneously lowered from the side of the bed 100.

At this time, the seat 3 is supported by the support members 28,2.
8, the support member 2
Since each of 8, 28 is substantially U-shaped, as shown in FIG. 6, the care receiver A can easily take a posture of sitting on the seat 3 on the side of the bed 100. Thereafter, the upper body holding member 4 holds the upper body of the cared person A, whereby
The care receiver A can be transferred to the care assistance device 1.

Here, in the above process, since the care giver only needs to support a very small part of the weight of the care receiver, the care receiver A can be transferred with less labor. Also, there is no need to unnaturally extend the legs of the cared person A, and the physical burden on the cared person A is extremely small.

When the cared person A is rotated, as shown in FIG. 5, a cushion cushion is formed between the seat 3 and the buttocks of the cared person A in advance to reduce the frictional force between them. By laying the laying member 30, the cared person A can be rotated more easily and smoothly, which is convenient. The laying member 30 only needs to have a smooth back surface,
For example, the back side of a general cushion is made of polyester fabric.

In addition, unlike the above-described procedure, the following steps may be taken to put the buttocks of the care receiver on the stool 3. That is, when the care receiver is laid down on the bed, the buttocks are positioned at the side edges of the bed, and the upper body and the thighs are in the shape of a "ku" around the buttocks, and the lower thighs of the bed are Have them go outside. Next, the care assisting device 1 is brought close to the bed, and the stool 3 is moved up and down so as to match the height of the bed. And Subsequently, the body of the cared person is held upright so that the buttocks of the cared person are placed on the stool 3 and the legs of the cared person are lowered from the side of the bed 100. Even in such a case, the support members 28, 28 are substantially U
Since it is in the shape of a letter, the cared person A can be transferred with little effort, as in the case of the procedure described above, without the cared person's legs interfering with the support members 28, 28.
In addition, the physical burden on the care receiver A is extremely small.

Subsequently, as described above, when the cared person A is transferred to the care assisting device 1, the stool 3 is raised, the care assisting device 1 is separated from the bed 100, and the cared person A is transferred to the care assisting device 1. Take it to the toilet with it on top. In the meantime, the caregiver, that is, the care assistance device 1
Since the person who moves is facing the cared person A, it is easy to have a conversation. In particular, there is an advantage that the caregiver can immediately know the change in the state of the other person.

In the toilet, as shown in FIG.
Is placed on the toilet 101 (a Western toilet in the present embodiment). Thereby, the care receiver A can use the toilet while sitting on the seat 3. Therefore, it is not necessary to get on and off the nursing assistance device 1 in the toilet, and the physical burden is reduced not only for the caregiver but also for the cared person when using the toilet. In addition, since the support members 28, 28 are substantially U-shaped, and there is a free space P where the legs of the care-receiver A can be moved right and left, the pants and the like can be taken off while sitting. it can. Therefore, even when the care receiver cannot take a standing position, it is not necessary to take off the pants and the like in advance with a bed or the like and then take it to the toilet,
Caregiving that respects the caregiver's feelings is facilitated.

As is apparent from the above, the use of the above-mentioned care assisting device 1 makes it possible to further reduce the labor required for care without putting a physical burden on the care receiver. In the present embodiment, as described above, since the elevating mechanism 15 operates using the stepping force of the caregiver as a driving source, the stool 3 is operated with a very simple operation.
Can be moved up and down, and there is no need to prepare a power source such as electricity in advance. Therefore, it is easy to use and easy for elderly people to handle. In addition, effects other than the above point can be obtained even when, for example, another lifting mechanism that operates using electric power from a battery as a driving source is adopted.

(Second Embodiment) On the other hand, FIG. 8 is a view showing a care assisting device 51 according to a second embodiment of the present invention. Hereinafter, the same portions as those described in the first embodiment are denoted by the same reference numerals, and description thereof will be omitted. That is, in this care assistance device 51,
A hydraulic cylinder 52 is provided upright at a substantially central portion of the footrest plate 8 which is in contact with an outer peripheral portion of the stool portion 3. Hydraulic cylinder 52
A connecting member 54 is externally fitted and fixed to the upper end of the piston rod 53. The connecting member 54 and one end of the outer periphery of the ring-shaped frame member 26 forming the seat 3 are connected and fixed. ing. Thereby, the stool 3 is supported by a cantilever structure so as to be able to move up and down. That is, in the present embodiment, the lifting / lowering means is constituted only by the hydraulic cylinder 52. Further, a free space P in which the legs can be moved left and right is secured at a position where the support portion of the stool portion 3 is on the outer peripheral side and the leg of the care receiver sitting on the stool portion 3 is located.

Further, the seat 3 is provided with a piston rod 53.
Is rotatable in the horizontal direction by being able to rotate around the axis. A stopper is provided on the peripheral surface of the cylinder case 55 for accommodating the piston rod 53, for restricting the rotation of the piston rod 53 by a screwing method, engaging a pin, or the like, and preventing the rotation of the seat 3 when unnecessary. 5
6 are provided. The lower portion of the connecting member 54 from the periphery of the hydraulic cylinder 52 is covered with a urethane rubber cover 57 with the stopper 55 exposed. The cover 57 is formed so that the upper part of the stopper 56 can be extended and contracted in a bellows-like manner.
The entire lower side of the connecting member 54 can always be covered.

The supply of hydraulic pressure to the hydraulic cylinder 52 is ensured by an oil supply pipe 58. Also, the first
The pressurizing pedal 24 in this embodiment is abolished, and when the care receiver is not sitting, the seat 3 is pushed down. In this regard, a pedal for retracting the piston rod 53 may be provided separately from the drive pedal 16.

In the care assisting device 51 having the above configuration, the following effects can be obtained in addition to the same effects as those described above. For example, as shown in FIG. 9, when the stool 3 is rotated in the horizontal direction,
While keeping the position above 0, bet 100
The apparatus main body 2 can be set in a state of being inclined with respect to.
As a result, a wider work space Q can be secured on the side of the bed 100, and the labor required to transfer the care receiver from the bed to the care assistance device 51 can be further reduced.
In addition to this, since the stool 3 is supported at a position in contact with the outer periphery of the stool 3 as compared with the one described in the first embodiment, the up and down movement of the stool 3 when the care receiver is seated is performed. Can be slight. As a result, greater care can be given to the cared person. In addition, since the mechanism for raising and lowering the stool 3 is simple, the weight, size, and cost of the device can be reduced.

In the first and second embodiments described above, the stool 3 is formed as a toilet seat having a central opening. However, the stool 3 is formed as a simple plate. In addition, when the care receiver is transferred from the bed or when the bed is again laid down, the caregiver's labor can be surely reduced without putting a physical burden on the care receiver.

[0035]

As described above, in the care assisting device of the present invention, the care receiver who is sleeping on the bed can be transferred to the device with less effort, and the care receiver can be transferred to the device with less effort. Can be transferred to the bed from
At that time, the physical burden of the care receiver was reduced.
Therefore, it is possible to further reduce the labor required for nursing care without putting a physical burden on the care receiver.

Further, the orientation of the assisting device with respect to the bed can be changed to a direction more favorable for the work of the care giver, and the body of the care receiver can be extremely easily rotated about the stool. Therefore, the labor required for nursing care can be further reduced.

In addition, since the physical burden is reduced not only for the caregiver but also for the cared person, the labor required for nursing can be further reduced. In addition, since the care receiver can take off the pants and the like while sitting on the stool, even if the care receiver cannot take a standing position, take off the pants etc. in advance with a bed and take it to the toilet. There is no need to go and care can be performed with respect to the care recipient's feelings.

In addition, since the stool can be raised and lowered by simple operation, and it is not necessary to secure a power source such as electricity at the time of use, the device should be easy to use and easy to handle for the elderly. Can be.

[Brief description of the drawings]

FIG. 1 is an external perspective view of a care holding device according to a first embodiment of the present invention.

FIG. 2 is a side view of the care holding device.

FIG. 3 is a plan view of the care holding device.

FIG. 4 is a partial side view showing an elevating mechanism of the care support device.

FIG. 5 is an explanatory diagram showing a transfer state from a bed.

FIG. 6 is an explanatory view showing the state of the toilet after transfer.

FIG. 7 is a side view corresponding to FIG. 2, showing a second embodiment of the present invention.

FIG. 8 is an explanatory view showing a state of rotation of a seating portion on a bed.

[Explanation of symbols]

 Reference Signs List 1,51 Nursing assistance device 3 Sit-up part 4 Upper body holding member 18,52 Hydraulic cylinder 20 Guide rail 22 Slider 28 Support member 30 Laying member P Free space

Claims (6)

[Claims] 1. A care assisting device capable of transferring and moving a cared person, a stool portion on which the cared person is seated, a support member for supporting one end of the stool portion on the outer peripheral side in a cantilever structure, An elevating means for elevating and lowering the stool portion via a member, and a body holding portion for holding an upper body of the care receiver above the stool portion, wherein the support member is provided on the entire outer periphery of the stool portion. A nursing assistance device characterized in that it has a shape that secures a free space that is continuous with a horizontal width and that is continuous with a predetermined vertical width from an upper surface position of the seating portion in a vertical direction. 2. A care assisting device capable of transferring and moving a cared person, comprising: a stool portion on which the cared person is seated; and an upright end contacting an outer peripheral portion of the stool portion; A care assisting device, comprising: elevating means for supporting a cantilever structure to elevate and lower a stool portion; and an upper body holding portion for holding an upper body of the care receiver above the stool portion. 3. The care assisting device according to claim 1, wherein one end on the outer peripheral side of the seating portion is supported rotatably in a horizontal direction. 4. The care assisting device according to claim 1, further comprising a laying member laid between the cared person and the stool to reduce a frictional force therebetween. 5. The care assistance device according to claim 1, wherein the stool is a toilet seat having a central opening. 6. The care assisting device according to claim 1, wherein the elevating means operates by using a human power such as a stepping force of a caregiver as a driving source.