JP2000166788A - Bathtub - Google Patents

Abstract

PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To use a bath tub lid to facilitate going in and out of the bathtub main body by installing split bathtub lids to be laid between the washing counter installed at a space from the bath tub main body in a washing place on the side of the bath tub main body and the style of the bathtub main body. SOLUTION: This bathtub includes a bathtub main body 2 and plural split bathtub lids 3 for covering the opening of the bath tub main body 2. In a washing place 4 on the side of the bathtub main body 2, a washing counter 5 is installed at a space from the bath tub main body 2. The split bathtub lid 3 is formed by both end parts divided into four parts in the direction of the major axis of the oval opening of the bath tub main body 2, and middle lids 32 in the central part. A projecting part projected toward the back side is formed on the peripheral edges of the end lids 31 and the middle lids 32. When the middle lids 32 are removed from the opening of the bathtub main body 2, they are stacked and laid between the washing counter 5 and the style of the bathtub main body 2.

Description

DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION

[0001]

[0001] The present invention relates to a bathtub provided with a bath lid.

[0002]

2. Description of the Related Art A bath tub is usually provided with a bath lid for covering the opening of the bath tub body. However, when the bath is not used as a lid, it is inconvenient to place and handle the bath tub. In the device described in the publication, the upper surface of the bath lid is formed of a sheet having high elasticity, and is installed in a washing place when taking a bath so that it can be used as a bath mat. In addition, when bathing an elderly person or a sick person, it is known that a person can easily enter and exit a bathtub. The transfer described in Japanese Patent Application Laid-Open No. 7-299007 is provided as a transfer platform that allows a bather to temporarily sit down on this stool and then enter the bath tub in a stable state by providing the stool along the edge of the bath tub. It is used to make bathing care easier. Japanese Unexamined Patent Publication (Kokai) No. 6-296562 discloses a bathtub having a bathtub body and a detachable step inserted into the bathtub body. It has become.

[0003]

However, the bath lid described in Japanese Utility Model Application Laid-Open No. 6-57283 can also be used as a bath mat. However, when the elderly or sick person takes a bath, the bath lid can be easily put in and out of the bathtub. The technology of using a bath lid has not been known until now. In the prior art, as described in JP-A-7-299007 and JP-A-6-296562, it is necessary to provide a dedicated stool or step in the bathtub.

[0004] The present invention has been made in view of the above problems, and has as its object to provide a bathtub that allows a bath lid to be easily used to enter and exit the bathtub body.

[0005]

According to the first aspect of the present invention,
A bathtub having a bathtub body and a bath lid that divides the opening of the bathtub body into a plurality and covers the bathtub body, and a washstand installed at a distance from the bathtub body in a washing place beside the bathtub body,
It is characterized in that the above-mentioned divided bath lid can be installed between the frame of the bathtub body and the frame.

According to a second aspect of the present invention, there is provided a bath tub having a bathtub body and a bath lid that divides and covers the opening of the bathtub body into a plurality of parts. And can be mounted in a horizontal state by being locked at an intermediate height position.

(Action) According to the first aspect of the present invention,
Between the wash counter and the frame of the bathtub body, it is possible to install by dividing the above-mentioned bath lid, so that the bathtub is hung over the bath lid, and the bathtub is settled down on it. Into the bathtub body.

According to the second aspect of the present invention, the divided bath lid can be mounted in a horizontal state by locking the peripheral edge thereof at an intermediate height position of the side wall of the bathtub body. If you attach it to the side wall of the bathtub and use it as a step,
It is easy to get in and out of the bathtub body. Also, if you take a bath with the bath lid attached, you can take a half-body bath.

[0009]

Embodiments of the present invention will be described below with reference to the drawings. 1 to 5 show one embodiment of the present invention. FIG. 1 is a projection view of the interior of a bathroom, and FIG. 1A is a state in which a bath lid is attached to an opening of a bathtub body, and FIG. Indicates the use state of the bath lid at the time of bathing. 2 is a plan view of the bathroom of FIG. 1, FIG. 3 is a cross-sectional view taken along line AA of FIG. 2, FIG. 4 is a cross-sectional view taken along line BB of FIG. 2, and FIG. It is sectional drawing. In the figure, 1 is a bathtub, 2 is a bathtub body, 3 is a bath lid, 4 is a washing place, and 5 is a wash counter.

As shown in FIG. 1A, the bathtub 1 of this embodiment is installed on one side of a bathroom, and a washing place 4 is provided on the other side. The bathtub 1 includes a bathtub body 2 and a bathtub body 2
And a bath lid 3 that divides and covers the opening. A washing counter 4 is provided in the washing place 4 on the side of the bathtub main body 1 at a distance from the bathtub main body 2.
The opening of the bathtub body 2 is made elliptical, and the bath lid 3 is
The elliptical opening is composed of end covers 31, 31 at both ends divided into four parts in the major axis direction, and middle covers 32, 32 at the center. As shown in FIGS. 3 to 5, which will be described later, a convex portion 311 and a convex portion 321 protruding to the rear surface side are formed on the peripheral edge of the end cover 31 and the inner cover 32, respectively.

In the bathtub 1 of this embodiment, as shown in FIG. 1 (b), if the inner lid 32 is removed from the opening of the bathtub body 2, two of them are piled up and the washing counter 5 and the frame of the bathtub body 2 are stacked. 21 and can be installed. A recess 51 is formed on the installation surface on which the inner lid 32 of the washstand 5 is installed, and a recess 22 is formed on the installation surface of the bathtub main body 2 on which the inner lid 32 is installed. A convex portion 321 on the peripheral edge of the inner lid 32 is fitted so as not to come off (see FIG. 4).

As shown in FIG. 1B, if the end cover 31 is removed from the opening of the bathtub body 2, two of them are stacked and the periphery thereof is positioned at an intermediate height of the side wall 22 of the bathtub body 1. It can be locked and installed in a horizontal state. For this reason, on one side of the side wall 22 of the bathtub body 2, a locking side wall 23 bulging out with a step inside is provided, and the peripheral portion of the end cover 31 is placed on the locking side wall 23. I can do it.

As shown in FIG. 3, a concave portion 221 is provided at a portion where the locking side wall 23 and the upper side wall 22 intersect, and the concave portion 221 provided on the peripheral edge of the end cover 31 is provided in this concave portion.
11 is fitted so as not to come off. When the end covers 31, 31 and the inner covers 32, 32 are attached to the opening of the bathtub body 2 to cover them, as shown in FIGS.
The convex portions 311 and 321 are fitted into concave grooves 211 formed in the frame 21 near the frame 21 so as not to come off.

(Operation of the Embodiment) According to the present embodiment, the divided bath lid 3 can be installed between the wash counter 5 and the frame 21 of the bathtub body 2 by hanging the inner lid 32 therebetween. Therefore, if the inner lid 32 is hung over when taking a bath, it is possible to enter the bathtub body 2 in a stable state after sitting down on it, and it is easy to get in and out of the bathtub body 2.

Further, according to the present embodiment, the peripheral edge of the end cover 31 of the divided bath lid 3 is locked at an intermediate height position of the side wall 22 of the bathtub main body 2 so that it can be mounted in a horizontal state. If the end cover 31 is attached to the side wall 22 of the bathtub body 2 at the time of bathing, it is easy to get into and out of the bathtub body 2 using this as a stepping stone. Further, when the user sits down on the attached end cover 31 and takes a bath, he / she can take a half body bath. When bathing the whole body, the end cover 31 may be removed, so that the bathtub body 2 does not need to be large.

Further, since the inner lid 32 and the end lid 31 are both mounted on one another, the strength and the storability are improved.

[0017]

According to the first aspect of the present invention, a bath lid is hung between the washstand and the frame of the bathtub body, and after sitting down on the bath lid, the user can enter the bathtub in a stable state. This makes it easier for older people and those who need care to take a bath.

According to the second aspect of the present invention, when the bath lid is attached to the side wall of the bathtub body and this is used as a step, it is easy for the elderly and those who need care to take a bath. Also, if you take a bath with the bath lid attached, you can take a half-body bath.

[Brief description of the drawings]

BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS FIG. 1 is a projection view of the interior of a bathroom showing an embodiment of the present invention, wherein FIG. 1A shows a state in which a bath lid is attached to an opening of a bathtub body, and FIG. Indicates the status.

FIG. 2 is a plan view of the bathroom of FIG. 1;

FIG. 3 is a cross-sectional view taken along line AA of FIG.

FIG. 4 is a sectional view taken along line BB of FIG. 2;

FIG. 5 is a sectional view taken along line CC of FIG. 2;

[Description of sign]

 DESCRIPTION OF SYMBOLS 1 Bathtub 2 Bathtub main body 21 Frame 22 Side wall 3 Bath lid 4 Washing place 5 Washing counter

Claims (2)

[Claims] 1. A bathtub having a bathtub body and a bath lid that divides and covers an opening of the bathtub body into a plurality of parts, wherein a washbasin is provided at a washing place on a side of the bathtub body with an interval from the bathtub body. A bath tub, wherein the split bath lid is installed between a counter and a frame of the bath tub body. 2. A bathtub having a bathtub main body and a bath lid that divides and covers an opening of the bathtub main body, wherein the divided bath lid is placed at an intermediate height position of a side wall of the bathtub main body. A bath tub which can be locked and mounted in a horizontal state.