DK201770490A1

DK201770490A1 - Toilet fixture

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Publication number: DK201770490A1
Application number: DKPA201770490A
Authority: DK
Inventors: Heldal Marthe; Haasen Brinch Tilde
Original assignee: Pressalit A/S
Priority date: 2017-06-23
Filing date: 2017-06-23
Publication date: 2019-01-21
Also published as: DK179620B1

Abstract

A toilet fixture comprises a top part (2) for a person to sit on, when the person uses the toilet during defecation, and a bottom part (3) supporting and pivotably and/or displacably connected to the top part (2) - where said top part (2) has a front side (21) and a rear side (22), and where said bottom part (3) has a front side (31) and a rear side (32), where the means for pivotably or displacably connecting said top part to said bottom part are provided in-between said top pat (2) and said bottom part (3) and where the means for pivotably or displacably connecting said top part to said bottom part are positioned a distance from said front sides (21,31) and said rear sides.

Description

Toilet fixture

Field of the Invention

The present invention relates to the field of toilet fixtures. Especially, the present invention relates to toilet fixtures with adjustable seating, when a person is using the toilet fixture during defecation in order to obtain optimal sitting posture.

Background of the Invention

Persons sometimes suffer from difficulties of defecation. There can be many reasons for having problems during defecation when using a conventional toilet, such as pains or disturbances. It is commonly known that elderly people can have problems during defecation, due to the missing coordination of the striated pelvic musculature. One of the reasons could be that the striated muscle of the pelvic floor undergoes a gradual denervation with age.

When using conventional toilets, generally, in a seated defecation posture the femur portion of each leg extends approximately horizontal and the lower portion of the legs extends downwardly therefrom. This will cause a more difficult defecation, because the rectum will become more bent due to the puborectalis muscles tension on the rectum.

It is also well known that the pain or disturbance may be reduced or eliminated, when a squatting posture is maintained during defecation. The squatting posture is assumed more natural. The anorectal angle will become larger, leaving an open pass way through the bowel, while relieving strain from the puborectalis muscles to facilitate rectum movement and passing stools.

Solving the defecation problem, when using a conventional toilet, prior art describes the use of footrest means to solve the defecation problem, when choosing the squatting posture. This often leaves the person in an unnatural and strained posture during defecation, when sitting on a conventional toilet. This is a big challenge for especially elderly and sick people, who find themselves in a very unfamiliar and unconfutable situation.

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Object of the Invention

Consequently, it is the object of the present invention to provide a toilet fixture which addresses this problem and additionally provides a number of further advantages for optimal and safe defecation position.

Description of the InventionThe object is solved by a toilet fixture comprises a top part (2) for a person to sit on, when the person uses the toilet during defecation, and a bottom part (3) supporting and pivotably connected to the top part (2) by means of one or more hinges (4)

- where said top part (2) has a front side (21) and a rear side (22), and where said bottom part (3) has a front side (31) and a rear side (32), where the hinges are provided in-between said top pat (2) and said bottom part (3) and said hinges are positioned a distance from said front sides (21,31) and said rear sides.

To maintain continence, the puborectalis muscle chokes the rectum. Using a conventional toilet seat prevents the puborectalis muscle to release the stools since the puborectalis muscle still chokes the rectum. The squatting posture relaxes the puborectalis muscle and straightens the rectum, leaving a free passage for the stools through the rectum to the anal canal. During defecation, the optimal squatting posture in which the anorectal angle, between the thighs and the torso, is between 20 degrees and 50 degrees, preferably 35 degrees.

For some people, the squatting posture is very difficult and not very relaxing. The squatting ability may for elderly, sick and/or physically handicapped people are impossible to reach, since they are not used to be in this position. For some persons this can even be very painful, not only of get in the perfect squatting posture during defecation, but also to stay in this position for a given time.

A toilet fixture, moving a person into the perfect squatting posture, can therefore be of aid. By moving the person into a comfortable squatting posture, the person will experience a familiar and comfortable posture. This will make the person relaxed, and the person will therefore pass the stools much easier and quickly.

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In the present invention the toilet fixture consists of two parts, a top part and a bottom part. The function of the bottom part is equal to the toilet bowl leading to the trap, and thereafter to the waste pipe. The top part can be part of the seat or the top part can be the top part of the bowl, where a seat and/or a seat cover is placed on top. The top part is connected to the bottom part through hinges, and is therefore moveable.

The mutual angle of kipping between the top plan of the top part and the bottom plan of the bottom part is important for the ability to place the person in the perfect squatting posture. By increasing the space between the top part and the bottom part, the possibility of a larger mutual angle can be achieved. The top part can be elevated and rotated in order to give the person the most optimal aid entering and exiting the toilet fixture, and also during defecation.

In an advantageous embodiment of the invention, the top part has a through-hole for stools and where the bottom part has a through-hole for stools, said through-holes having at least part of a circumference, and where a membrane connects an inner side of the circumference of the top part through-hole and an inner side of the circumference of the bottom part through-hole.

The membrane which encloses the toilet bowel from the top part to the bottom part is sealed and waterproof. When the top part is in the chosen position, leavening the person in a squatting posture during defecation, the membrane will retain the stools and urine inside the toilet fixture.

The material of the membrane must be flexible, durable and waterproof, due to the movement of the moveable top part in relation to the steady bottom part and the load of the material, such as material based on rubber, plastic, coated or laminated soft fabric. The membrane can be a disposable material, where the membrane is disposed after each use or the toilet fixture, or it can be a built-in material for multiple use.

In a further advantageous embodiment of the invention, the hinges is placed under the top part and over the bottom part, between the front side and the rear side of the top part and the bottom part, respectively, placed symmetrically along the longitudinal

DK 2017 70490 A1 axis of the plan of the top part, where said hinges are placed on the peripheral side between the top part and the bottom part.

The hinge or hinges are important for the flexibility of the top part in relation to the bottom part. The rear side of the top part and the bottom part is the same side as the rear side of the toilet fixture. And the front side of the top part and the bottom part is the same side as the front side of the toilet fixture.

By placing the hinges at the rear side of the toilet fixture, the top part can be kipped upwards, similar to a mutual angle between the top plan and the bottom plan of > 0 degrees. If the top part is elevated, and the front side of the top part are lowered in relation to the rear side of the top part, it is possible to have a mutual angle less than 0 degrees.

The top part can also be assembled, so the hinge or hinges is placed between the front side and the rear side of the toilet fixture, between the top part and the bottom part. The top part can then be moved like a tilt. The top part can then be tilted+/- 0 degrees.

When lowering the top part and pushing the top part in forward direction, e.g. in the forward orientation of a sitting position for a person using the toilet during defecation, it will be easy for a person to be placed in the correct posture in at the toilet fixture.

The top part can then be drawn backwards, and moved into the optimal squatting posture.

According to a possible embodiment of the invention, a backrest is attached to the rear side of the bottom part or the top part with adjustable means, said backrest being pivotable in relation to the bottom part or the top part between a mutual angle between a plan of the backrest and the bottom plan or the top plane, respectively, of 0 degrees and 130 degrees compared to a horizontal plane, and where the backrest, when said actuator maintains the top part in relation to the bottom part in a mutual angle between the top plan and the bottom plane, as selected by a person using the toilet during defecation, is capable of maintain the back rest in relation to the bottom part or the top part in a mutual angle, dependent on mutual angle between the top plan and the bottom plan as selected by a person using the toilet fixture during defecation and where a plan

DK 2017 70490 A1 of the backrest is in a mutual angle of 0 degrees to + 130 degrees to the plan of the bottom part, where the backrest is attached to the bottom part with one or more hinges.

The backrest supports the back of the person using the toilet fixture. The backrest is moveable and is moved in position to optimize the squatting posture during defecation. This will help the person to sit in the right posture with a preferable anorectal angle of 35 degrees. The backrest can also perform support when the person is getting on the toilet fixture and when the person is getting off the toilet fixture. The support of the backrest can be provided with an actuator and the backrest can interact with the movement of the top part. The backrest can be elevated and rotated in order to give the person the most optimal aid entering and exiting the toilet fixture, and also during defecation.

According to a possible embodiment of the invention, a footrest is provided at the front side of the bottom part, by adjustable means capable of moving the footrest upwards and downwards in relation to the bottom part, when the footrest is in the low position near the ground, the footrest will be in a entering position, and when the footrest is in upper position in reference to anorectal angle of the person, the footrest is in defecation position, the footrest is steady during the defecation process.

The footrest is supporting the feet of the person using the toilet fixture. The footrest is a very important aid in getting the person in the correct squatting posture, by lifting the feet in a height fit for the person in need and thereby bending the hips. This will bring the thighs and the torso of the person, an anorectal angle to a 35 degrees position.

According to a preferred embodiment of the invention when provided with a footrest, a horizontal level of the footrest is dependent on the mutual angle between the top part plan and the bottom part plan, in that the horizontal level of the footrest is relatively lower, when the mutual angle between the top part plan and the bottom part plan is relatively large, and in that the horizontal level of the footrest is relatively higher, when the mutual angle between the top part plan and the bottom part plan is relatively small.

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Since the physiology agility of an elderly, sick or handicapped person can be very challenging to get in the perfect squatting posture. It can maybe even be impossible to reach the perfect posture; an approximated posture can also be of an advantage for the person in need. Maybe the feet of the person need to be controlled separately by two separate footrests. The two separate footrests must then be controlled individually, furthermore set and rotated separately. Still the footrests are depending on the mutual angle between the top part plan and the bottom part plan, when placing the person in the defecation posture.

According to a preferred embodiment of the invention, the actuator is a rotational actuator for pivoting the top part in relation to the bottom part, and where the actuator constitutes an integrate part of the hinge, and where the actuator is electrically or hydraulically controlled.

The actuators, if more than one, are controlled be the person when using the toilet fixture. The person can control the actuators, there by the toilet fixture accordantly to the special need of the person, without any strength needed to get in the squatting defecation posture.

Furthermore, the invention is directed to a method for a person accessing, using and leaving a toilet fixture (1) comprising a top part (2) for a person to sit on, when the person uses the toilet during defecation, and a bottom part (3) supporting and pivotably connected to the top part (2) by means of one or more hinges (4)

- where said top part (2) has a front side (21) and a rear side (22), and where said bottom part (3) has a front side (31) and a rear side (32), where the hinges are provided in-between said top pat (2) and said bottom part (3) and said hinges are positioned a distance from said front sides (21,31) and said rear sides., said method comprising the following steps:

- In a first step the person (8) accessing the toilet fixture (1) and taking a seat on the top part (2) when the backrest (6) is in a position with a mutual angle relative to a horizontal level of between 90 degrees and 115 degrees, and when the footrest (7) is in a relatively low position, and when the top part (2) is tilted in a

DK 2017 70490 A1 forward position placing the front side (21) of the top part (2) lower than the rear side (22) of the top part (2),

- In a second step the person (8) using the toilet fixture (1) by taking up a defecation position, where the backrest (6) is moved to a position with a mutual angle with a horizontal level between 90 degrees and 45 degrees, and where the footrest (7) is elevated to a relatively higher position, and where the top part (2) is tilted backwards placing the rear side (21) of the top part (2) lower than the front side (22) of the top part (2)

- In a third step having the person (8) leaving the toilet fixture (1) , where the backrest (6) is in a position with a mutual angle relative to a horizontal level of between 90 degrees and 115 degrees, equal to when the person (8) accessed the toilet fixture (1), and where the footrest (7) is in a relatively low position, and where the top part (2) is tilted in a forward position placing the front side (21) of the top part (2) lower than the rear side (22) of the top part (2), equal to when the person accessed the toilet fixture (1).

The advantages of the method of using the toilet fixture described above are naturally the same as already discussed above with reference to the various embodiments, and furthermore as will be apparent from the detailed description of a few embodiments below.

Description of the Drawing

The embodiments of the invention are described in the following with reference to:

Fig. 1 illustrates the basic functions of the toilet fixture according to the invention, Fig. 2A and 2B are cross section sketches of a toilet fixture including a membrane, Fig. 3 is a top view sketch of a possible embodiment of a toilet fixture.

Fig. 4 illustrates the method of using the toilet fixture according to the invention.

Detailed Description of the Invention

Fig. 1A, 1B and 1C illustrate the basic function of the toilet fixture 1. The toilet fixture 1 comprises a top part 2 for a person to sit at, when the person uses the toilet dur

DK 2017 70490 A1 ing defecation, and a bottom part 3 supporting the top part 2. The top part 2 is connected to the bottom part 3 along one or more hinges 4 having a longitudinal axis extending transversely to a forward orientation of a sitting posture for a person using the toilet during defecation. The function of the bottom part 3 is equal to the toilet bowl leading to the trap, and thereafter to the waste pipe. The top part 2 can be part of the seat or the top part 2 can be a part of the bowl, where a seat and/or a seat cover is placed on top.

The top part 2 has a front side and a rear side, where said bottom part 3 has a front side and a rear side. The hinges 4 are provided between the front side and the rear side of the top part 2 and the bottom part 3. The top part 2 is capable of pivoting in relation to the bottom part 3 along the longitudinal axis of the hinges 4. The hinges 4 are provided with an actuator for pivoting the top part 2 in relation to the bottom part 3.

The top part 2 extends along a top plan α and the bottom part 3 extends along a bottom plan β. The actuator is capable of pivoting the top part 2 or part of the top part 2 in relation to the bottom part 3 between a mutual angle φ between the top plan α and the bottom plan β of minus 45 degrees and plus 45 degrees compared to a horizontal plane. The actuator is capable of maintaining the top part 2 in relation to the bottom part 3 in a mutual angle φ between the top plan and the bottom plane, as selected by a person and/or an assistant helping the person using the toilet during defecation.

Fig. 1A shows a toilet fixture in a position where the top part 2 is connected to the bottom part 3, and where the hinges 4 are placed centered between the rear end and the front end of the top part 2. The mutual angle φ between the top plan α and the bottom plan β are 0 degrees compared to a horizontal plane. The top plan α and the bottom plan β are in parallel position.

Fig. 1B shows a toilet fixture in a position where the top part 2 is connected to the bottom part 3 by hinges 4. The hinges 4 are placed centered between the rear side and the front side of the top part 2. The mutual angle φ between the top plan α and the bottom plan β is > 0 degrees compared to a horizontal plane. The top plan α and the bottom plan β are in a kipped position, which is the squatting position used during defecation.

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Fig. 1C: The liberty of movement can also be reached by shaping the bottom part 3 so the top part 2 can move freely downwards at the front side of the toilet fixture 1. This can be achieved by forming the front side of the bottom part 3, the top part 2 will then be able to move freely in the mutual angle -φ between the top plan α and the bottom plan β is < 0 degrees compared to a horizontal plane. The top plan α and the bottom plan β are in a kipped position, while the person entering or leaving the toilet fixture

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By placing the hinges 4 between the rear side and the front side, under the top part 2 and over the bottom part 2, the top part 2 can be kipped forward and backward. The hinges 4 can also be adapted so that the hinges 4 can be pivoted, increasing the space between the top part 2 and the bottom part 3, which will increase the possibility of a larger mutual angle φ.

In figure 1D is illustrated an embodiment where the toilet fixture is only provided with a slidable connection 40 between the top part 2 and the bottom part 3. The slidable connection 40 comprises a guide rail 41 as well as an interface clamp 42 proving a safe and stable connection between the guiderail 41, the top part 2 and the bottom part 3. The interface clamp 42 allows the top part 2 to slide in a direction indicated by the arrow 43 relative to the bottom part 3.

The interface clamp 42 may also be provided with hinge means such that in addition to the movement 43 the top part 2 and bottom part 3 may in addition to the slidable movement also be subjected to a pivotable movement as discussed above with reference to figures 1A-1C.

Fig. 2A and 2B illustrate a cross section of a toilet fixture incl. membrane, where the membrane 5 which encloses the toilet bowel from the top part 2 to the bottom part 3 is sealed and waterproof. The top part 1 has a through-hole and the bottom part 3 has a through-hole containing faeces and urine until the waste is washed away. The through-holes having at least part of a circumference, where the membrane 5 is connected to an inner side of the circumference of the top part 2 through-hole and an inner side of the circumference of the bottom part 3 through-hole. When the top part 2 is

DK 2017 70490 A1 in the chosen position adjusted by the person using the toilet fixture or an assistant, then leavening the person in a squatting posture during defecation, the membrane will retain the stools and urine inside the toilet fixture.

Fig. 2A shows a toilet fixture in a position where the top part 2 is connected to the bottom part 3 using hinges 4 and a membrane 5. The hinges 4 are placed at the rear end of the top part 2 and the bottom part 3. The mutual angle φ between the top plan and the bottom plan are 0 degrees compared to a horizontal plan. The top plan and the bottom plan are in parallel position.

Fig. 2B shows a toilet fixture in a position where the top part 2 is connected to the bottom part 3 by hinges 4. The hinges 4 are placed centered between the rear side and the front side of the top part 2. The mutual angle φ between the top plan and the bottom plan are > 0 degrees compared to a horizontal plan. The top plan and the bottom plan are in a kipped position, which is the squatting position used during defecation.

Fig. 3 illustrates a top view of a toilet fixture 1. The rear side 9 of the toilet fixture 1 is a section where the hinges 4 are located on each side of the rear side 9 section. From the rear side 9 section to the front side 10 is a seat, and/or a seat cover. The top part 2 is located underneath the seat and/or seat cover, the top part 2 including the seat and the seat cover is moveable, and the top part 2 can be tilted downwards, where the front side of the top part 2 or part of the top part 2 then are at a lower position than the rear side 9 of the top part 2. The top part 2 or part of the top part 2 can also tilt in an upwards position, where the rear side 9 of the top part 2 is at a lower position than the front side 10 of the top part 2.

The top part 2 or part of the top part 2 can also be moved forward beyond the edge of the front side 10, and then tilted, so the person easily can access the toilet fixture 1, by leaning against the tilted top part 2, and the person can then be lifted onto the toilet fixture 2 without using any muscle strength in use.

It is also an option that actuators are rotational actuators for pivoting the top part 2 in relation to the bottom part fig. 1- 3. The actuator constitutes an integrate part of the hinge 4, and the actuator can be electrically or hydraulically controlled either by the

DK 2017 70490 A1 person using the toilet fixture 1 or another person helping the person using the toilet fixture 1.

Fig. 4 illustrates the method of using the toilet fixture. The purpose is to help a person 8, especially a person 8 with defecation problems. The person 8 can be a be an elderly, sick or handicapped person, who is unable to get into the squatting posture, The toilet fixture 1 can then be of help as an aid to the person 8.

The toilet fixture 1 showed in fig 4A can turn clockwise or counter-clockwise by pivoting the bottom part 3. Furthermore the toilet fixture 1 can be elevated, e.g. by elevating the bottom part 3. Attached to the bottom part 3 are one or more footrests 7. The footrests 7 are supporting and leading the feet of the person 8 using the toilet fixture 1 to a comfortable position, also during defecation. Since the physiology agility of an elderly, sick or handicapped person can be very challenging to get in the perfect squatting posture. It can maybe even be impossible to reach the perfect posture; an approximated posture can also be of an advantage for the person 8 in need. Maybe the feet of the person 8 must be placed into position separately by two separately footrests 7. The two separate footrests 7 must therefore be controlled individually, also the function of set and rotated separately can be of an advantage.

The backrest 6 is attached to the rear side of the bottom part 3 or the top part 2 with adjustable means, the means can be electrical or hydraulic controlled. The backrest 6 can be pivoting and elevated to fit the person 8 using the toilet fixture 1.

The toilet fixture 1 showed on fig 4B shows a person 8 entering the toilet fixture 1. The entering position is where the bottom part 3 is the base, from where the backrest 6 is in vertically position, equal to 0°, and where the footrest 7 or footrests 7 are in a lower rest position, and where the top part 2 is tilted in a forward position placing the front side of the top part 2 lower than the rear side of the top part 2.

The toilet fixture 1 showed in fig 4C shows a person 8 who is automatically moved into the defecation posture on the toilet fixture 1. The start position of the defecation posture are the bottom part 3 is the base, from where the backrest 6 is first in a vertical position. The top part 2 is now tilted in a backwards position moving the person 8 into

DK 2017 70490 A1 the toilet fixture 1. The backrest 7 is leaned back in a position of mutual angle φ 100 degrees to 130 degrees from the plan of the bottom part 3 to the plan of the backrest 6 into a resting position, so the person 8 can be moved as far back on the top part 2 as possible leaning the back to the backrest 6. The footrest 7 is elevated upwards in a supporting position at the persons 8 feet. The toilet fixture 1 is then moving the person 8 into the defecation posture, by moving the backrest 6 forward pushing the person in the forward sitting direction and moving the footrest 7 up into the upper operation position. The top part 2 is tilted in a backward position placing the rear side of the top part 2 lower than the front side of the top part 2. This will bring the thighs and 10 the torso of the person 8, an anorectal angle φ between 20°and 50° during defecation.

The footrests 7 is a very important aid in getting the person 8 in the correct squatting posture, by lifting the feet in a height fit for the person 8 in need and thereby bending the hips. This will bring the thighs and the torso of the person 8, an anorectal angle to 15 a 35 degrees position.

Claims

1. A toilet fixture comprises a top part (2) for a person to sit on, when the person uses the toilet during defecation, and a bottom part (3) supporting and pivotably and/or displacably connected to the top part (2)

- where said top part (2) has a front side (21) and a rear side (22), and where said bottom part (3) has a front side (31) and a rear side (32), where the means for pivotably or displacably connecting said top part to said bottom part are provided in-between said top pat (2) and said bottom part (3) and where the means for pivotably or displacably connecting said top part to said bottom part are positioned a distance from said front sides (21,31) and said rear sides.

2. Toilet fixture according to claim 1 wherein the means for pivotably connecting said top part to said bottom part is one or more hinges (4).

3. Toilet fixture according to claim 1 wherein the means for pivotably or displacably connecting said top part to said bottom part is a slidable mechanism including one or more guiderails and an interface clamp slidably mounted in or to said guiderail.

4. The toilet fixture according to claim 1 wherein the means for pivotably or displacably connecting said top part to said bottom part is provided with an actuator for pivoting/displacing the top part (2) in relation to the bottom part (3),

- where the actuator is capable of:

-pivoting the top part in relation to the bottom part any angle between minus 45 degrees and plus 45 degrees in use relative to a horizontal plane and further that said actuator is capable of maintaining the selected mutual angle between the top part in relation to the bottom part as selected by a person using the toilet and/or

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- displacing the top part in relation to the bottom part a certain distance either such that the top part and bottom part remains parallel or such that the top part is angled relative to the bottom part.

5. Toilet fixture according to claim 1, where the top part (2) has a central throughhole, and where the bottom part (3) has a central through-hole, said throughholes defining at least part of a circumference, and where a membrane (5) connects at least part of the circumference of the top part's (2) through-hole and at least part of the circumference of the bottom part’s through-hole.

6. A toilet fixture according to any preceding claim,

- where a backrest (6) is attached to the rear side (31) of the bottom part (3) or the top part (2) with adjustable means, said backrest (6) being pivotable in relation to the bottom part (3) or the top part (2) between a mutual angle between the backrest and the bottom part (3) or the top part (2), respectively, said mutual angle being selectable from 30 degrees to 130 degrees.

7. A toilet fixture according to claim 1, where one or more footrests (7) is/are provided, where adjustable means are capable of moving the footrest (7) upwards and downwards in relation to the bottom part (3), and where the footrest (7) in a lower position allows a person to take a seat on the top part (2), and where the footrest (7), when the footrest (7) is in an upper position assists the person in obtaining a selected seating position in reference to an anorectal angle of the person.

8. A toilet fixture according to claim 7, where in use a horizontal elevation of the footrest (7) is dependent on the mutual angle between the top part (2) and the bottom part (3), in that the horizontal elevation of the footrest (7) is relatively lower, when the mutual angle between the top part (2) and the bottom part (3) is relatively large, and in that the horizontal elevation of the footrest (7) is relatively higher, when the mutual angle between the top part (2) and the bottom part (3) is relatively small.

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9. A toilet fixture according to claim 4, where the actuators provides a torsional force pivoting the top part (2) in relation to the bottom part (3), where the actuator constitutes an integrated part of the hinge (4), and where the actuator is electrically or hydraulically activated.

10. A method for a person accessing, using and leaving a toilet fixture (1) comprising a top part (2) for a person to sit on, when the person uses the toilet during defecation, and a bottom part (3) supporting and pivotably and/or slidably connected to the top part (2)

- where said top part (2) has a front side (21) and a rear side (22), and where said bottom part (3) has a front side (31) and a rear side (32), where said pivotable and/or slidable connection is provided in-between said top pat (2) and said bottom part (3) and said pivotable and/or slidable connection is positioned a distance from said front sides (21,31) and said rear sides, said method comprising the following steps:

- In a first step the person (8) accessing the toilet fixture (1) and taking a seat on the top part (2) when the backrest (6) is in a position with a mutual angle relative to a horizontal level of between 90 degrees and 115 degrees, and when the footrest (7) is in a relatively low position, and when the top part (2) is tilted in a forward position placing the front side (21) of the top part (2) lower than the rear side (22) of the top part (2),

- In a second step the person (8) using the toilet fixture (1) by taking up a defecation position, where the backrest (6) is moved to a position with a mutual angle with a horizontal level between 90 degrees and 45 degrees relative to the bottom part, and where the footrest (7) is elevated to a relatively higher position, and where the top part (2) is tilted backwards placing the rear side (21) of the top part (2) lower than the front side (22) of the top part (2)

- In a third step having the person (8) leaving the toilet fixture (1) , where the backrest (6) is in a position with a mutual angle relative to a horizontal level of between 90 degrees and 115 degrees, equal to when the person (8) accessed the toilet fixture (1), and where the footrest (7) is in a relatively low position, and where the top part (2) is tilted in a forward position placing the front side (21) of

DK 2017 70490 A1 the top part (2) lower than the rear side (22) of the top part (2), equal to when the person accessed the toilet fixture (1).