ES1269724U - Washbasin (Machine-translation by Google Translate, not legally binding) - Google Patents

Abstract

1.Headwash, for use in lying people, consisting of a tray (1) with a drain (2), characterized in that the tray (1) is attached to a first tank (3), on one side of the tray (1), with a hole (Machine-translation by Google Translate, not legally binding)

Description

DESCRIPTION

Washbasin

TECHNICAL SECTOR

The present invention refers to a device for washing the head of people with mobility problems, bedridden or unable to fend for themselves. It is especially applicable to people lying down.

It is usable in the field of personal hygiene, dependency and hospital care, among other fields.

STATE OF THE ART

Personal hygiene is an essential habit, since it allows you to avoid infections and diseases. This is even more important in people who are bedridden or have another personal mobility problem. By not being able to clean themselves and also by remaining immobile, it is much more difficult for an outside person to perform this task properly.

The products on the market to carry out this work are very limited in terms of their function. They require several independent elements: a head support, a container to deposit clean water, a container that collects the water during use and a container for dirty water, as well as bottles, towels, combs ... This implies that the Head washing is not very ergonomic and requires additional surfaces to deposit all objects while not in use. Consequently, caregivers prefer to use bowls or other less appropriate but more practical to handle items.

Some examples of state-of-the-art wash units are seen in ES1034180U, ES1058515U and ES1081530U.

The applicant does not know of any solution as effective as the one claimed.

BRIEF EXPLANATION OF THE INVENTION

The invention consists of a wash unit according to the claims. Its different embodiments solve the problems outlined and provide notable advantages, evident to those skilled in the art.

This wash unit consists of a tray with a perimeter flange and a drain. The tray is attached, directly or indirectly, to a first reservoir located on one side of the tray. This tank has a filling hole, a pump and an outlet nozzle. The tray is also attached to a second tank lower than the tray and connected to the drain. Therefore, the wash unit does not require a trolley or other additional elements.

The perimeter rim of the most preferred embodiment comprises a recess, while the bottom of the tray has a ramp aligned with the recess and preferably level (stepless) with it. In this case, it is preferable that the first reservoir is on the side opposite the recess, although it may be on one side (the opposite of the edge of the bed that the caregiver accesses).

The tanks, or the system as a whole, can have notches for the grip, handles ... or any system that facilitates its manipulation.

Other variants will be described later.

DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

For a better understanding of the invention, the following figures are included.

Figure 1: Perspective view of a first embodiment.

Figure 2: Detail in perspective, partially exploded, of the previous example.

MODES OF EMBODIMENT OF THE INVENTION

An embodiment of the invention will be briefly described below, as an illustrative and non-limiting example thereof.

The figures show an example of embodiment formed by a tray (1), with a drain (2), preferably in one corner. The tray (1) has a perimeter rim (11) and a bottom (12). Preferably the bottom (12) is inclined, with the drain (2) at the lowest point. An area of the flange (11) has a recess (13) aligned with a ramp (14) raised from the bottom (12). The ramp (14) ends directly in the recess (13), so that there is no unevenness or step. Thus, being level the user has the greatest comfort. The drain (2) preferably has a removable screen, and may have a plug. The recess (13) or the ramp (14) may be padded or have some element to ensure user comfort.

The wash unit also comprises a first tank (3) of clean water, coupled to the tray (1). This first reservoir (3) is arranged on the side opposite the recess (13), and comprises a filling hole (31), an outlet nozzle (32) and a pump (33). In figure 1, the pump (33) is removable and closes the filling hole (31). The pump (33) can be automatic (generally electric) or manual. For example, it can be a bellows that inserts air into the first tank (3) forcing the water to exit through the outlet nozzle (32).

When the set is electric, it can have a power cable or a battery, preferably rechargeable. The first tank (3) can comprise a heating resistance to raise the temperature of the liquid contained. In this case, it is desirable to have a fill sensor so that it does not turn on when the first tank (3) is empty. It can also have a temperature sensor as another safety measure.

The first tank (3) shown is removable from the tray (1), to facilitate its filling. The connection can be by a snap-fit tongue and groove, by clipping (temporary elastic deformation of a tongue or similar ...) or by any other method. In this case, the wall of the first tank (3) may have a cornice, for example triangular, above the rim (11) to limit the access of water to the contact area between the tray (1) and the first tank ( 3). A rubber area can also be provided that acts as a sealing gasket.

The first tank (3) may have a window (34) on one side to be able to check the level visually. The window (34) will preferably have markings indicating the internal volume occupied by the liquid.

The wash unit also comprises a second tank (4), arranged below the tray (1) and communicated with it by the drain (2). This second tank (4) is intended for dirty water.

It is convenient that the second tank (4) has a capacity similar to the first tank (3) or slightly higher to avoid overflows. It has an outlet that can be the drain itself (2), turning the set of tray (1) and second tank (4).

The second tank (4) can also be removable from the tray (1), to facilitate its emptying and washing.

The tray (1) or the first reservoir (3) can have glasses or notches for coupling cans, for example shampoo, or other objects (combs ...).

Claims (1)

1- Headwash, for use by people lying down, consisting of a tray (1) with a drain (2), characterized in that the tray (1) is attached to a first tank (3), on one side of the tray (1 ), with a filling hole (31), a pump (33) and an outlet nozzle (32), and a second tank (4) lower than the tray (1) and connected to the drain (2). 2- Head wash, according to claim 1, characterized in that the tray (1) has a perimeter rim (11) with a recess (13) and a bottom (12) with a ramp (14) aligned with the recess (13). 3- Head wash, according to claim 2, characterized in that the first tank (3) is located on the opposite side to the recess (13). 4- Headwash, according to claim 1, characterized in that the first tank (3) is removable from the tray (1). 5- Headwash, according to claim 4, characterized in that the first tank (3) has a cornice superior to the rim (11). 6- Head wash, according to claim 2, characterized in that the ramp (14) is level with the recess (13). 7- Headwash, according to claim 1, characterized in that the pump (33) is electric. 8. Headwash, according to claim 7, characterized in that the first tank (3) comprises a heating element. 9. Headwash, according to claim 1, characterized in that the first tank (3) has a window (34) on one side. 10. Headwash, according to claim 1, characterized in that the second tank (4) has a greater capacity than the first tank (3). 11. Headwash according to claim 1, characterized in that it comprises handles or grip notches. 12. Headwash according to claim 1, characterized in that the pump (33) is manual.