JP2000225149A - Kotatsu and legless chair for care giving - Google Patents

Abstract

PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To provide a legless chair and Kotatsu (Japanese foot warmer) for care giving simply capable of supporting standing-up motion of an aged. SOLUTION: When a user sitting on this legless chair for care giving presses a remote control switch button, a prescribed control signal is transmitted to a compressor 17. On receiving the signal, the compressor 17 injects air at a prescribed rate into a seat cushion 16. The seat cushion is inflated like a bellows when air is injected. When the seat cushion is inflated like a bellows, the user's waist is gradually brought up as he/she is in a forward tilting posture. Since a sufficient space exists above his/her knees, knees, etc., are never collided. When the user's waist is brought up to a prescribed height, he/she can easily stand up by moving his/her body weight forward and stretching his/her knees.

Description

DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION

[0001]

BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION 1. Field of the Invention The present invention relates to a chair for nursing care and a kotatsu for nursing care, which can assist the elderly in standing up.

[0002]

2. Description of the Related Art In recent years, in Japan, where the population is aging, an increasing number of elderly people have difficulty in standing up from a seated state. Such an elderly person needs to be accompanied by a caregiver in each home, nursing home, hospital, or the like. Such an elderly person can often walk afterwards by himself / herself with the assistance of a caregiver, even when standing up. Therefore, if the caregiver is present only when the patient is standing up, he / she can complete his / her errands. There was something.

[0003] Recently, various kinds of elevating chairs and the like for assisting the rising operation have been developed for such elderly people. The technology of the chair is described in, for example,
-2557582 and JP-A-8-266573. As shown in FIG. 11, such a lift chair has a seat 102 provided on the upper surface of a chassis 101, and the seat 102 is moved up and down by a driving mechanism or the like. That is, in a state where the user is seated on the seating section 102, the seating section 102 rises to a predetermined height, so that the elderly person can assist the rising motion without the caregiver.

[0004]

However, in such a lift chair, since the entire seating portion 102 rises vertically,
As shown in FIG. 12A, in a state where the user has entered the kotatsu 103 or the like, the knees or the like will hit the frame of the kotatsu 103 as it is. Therefore, the lifting chair
As shown in FIG. 12 (b), a mechanism for sliding the elevating chair backward is further provided, and after the elevating chair is slid backward, it is necessary to raise the seating portion 102.

Such an up-and-down chair is not only complicated, but also needs to be made in consideration of the strength at the time of sliding and the strength at the time of going up and down. Had a problem that it could not be spread.

The present invention has been made in view of the above circumstances, and an object of the present invention is to provide a nursing seat chair and a nursing kotatsu that can easily realize the assisting of a rising motion of an elderly person or the like. .

[0007]

To achieve the above object, a nursing chair according to a first aspect of the present invention includes a base frame portion mounted on an installation surface and a base frame portion of the base frame portion. A frame comprising a backrest frame portion connected to one side via a pivot point, a cushion having a bag shape superimposed on a base frame portion of the frame, and a compressor for supplying a predetermined flow of air to the cushion And a remote controller that supplies a control signal to the compressor.

According to the present invention, the frame comprises a base frame portion having a predetermined shape mounted on an installation surface, and a back frame having a predetermined shape connected to one side of the base frame portion via a pivot point. Department. The cushion has a bag shape superimposed on the base frame portion of the frame, and expands into a predetermined shape when air or the like is sent into the bag body. The compressor is, for example, an air compressor provided with a control unit, and supplies a predetermined amount of air to the cushion. The remote controller is connected to the compressor via a predetermined cable and supplies a predetermined control signal to the compressor. That is, when a user sitting on the cushion supplies a control signal to the compressor via the remote controller, a predetermined flow rate of air is sent from the compressor to the cushion, and the cushion expands to a predetermined shape. As a result, the waist of the user can be lifted to a predetermined height, so that it is possible to easily realize the assisting of the rising motion of the elderly or the like.

[0009] The cushion is inflated into a bellows shape by air supplied from the compressor, and the posture of the user seated on the cushion is maintained in a forward tilt.
The waist of the user may be pushed up to a predetermined height. In this case, since the user's waist can be lifted to a predetermined height while the user's posture is held forward, assisting the rising motion of the elderly or the like can be easily realized.

To achieve the above object, a nursing kotatsu according to a second aspect of the present invention includes a heating element that emits a predetermined amount of heat, an inner crosspiece that detachably supports the heating element, and an inner crosspiece. It is characterized by comprising a plurality of L-shaped legs whose ends are joined and the other end is placed on the installation surface, and a hand grip detachably joined to the legs.

According to the present invention, the heating element is composed of, for example, a heating wire provided with an infrared lamp or a blower fan, and emits a predetermined amount of heat. The inner crosspiece is made of, for example, wood, metal, or hard synthetic wood, and supports the heating element in a detachable manner with screws or the like. The legs are made of, for example, four L-shaped lumber, metal or hard synthetic tree, one end of each of which is fixedly joined to the inner rail, and the other end is placed on the installation surface. . The hand grip is detachably joined to, for example, the upper part of the leg. As a result, the user can easily stand up by grasping the handgrip, so that assisting the standing up operation of the elderly or the like can be easily realized.

[0012] The legs are composed of at least three legs,
A predetermined space may be created from an L-shaped portion of any two legs and a joint portion with the inner crosspiece. In this case, since there is a sufficient space above the user's knee, it is possible to easily assist the rising motion of the elderly or the like.

[0013]

DESCRIPTION OF THE PREFERRED EMBODIMENTS A chair and a kotatsu for nursing care according to an embodiment of the present invention will be described below with reference to the drawings.

FIG. 1 is a perspective view of a nursing chair 1 applied to this embodiment. The care chair 1 includes a frame 11, a backrest 12, a seat 13, a front cushion 14, a side cushion 15, a seat cushion 16, a compressor 17, and a remote control switch 18. .

The frame 11 is made of, for example, wood, metal or hard synthetic wood, and includes a base frame placed on a floor or the like, and a backrest frame connected to one side of the base frame. The base frame and the backrest frame are connected via a predetermined pivot point, and the user can freely change the angle of the backrest frame with respect to the base frame.

The backrest 12 is made of, for example, polyurethane, synthetic rubber urethane or styrene foam, and is joined to the upper surface of the backrest frame of the frame 11 (the surface in contact with the user).

The seat 13 is made of, for example, polyurethane, synthetic rubber urethane or styrene foam, and is joined to the upper surface of the base frame of the frame 11 (the surface in contact with the user).

The front cushion 14 is made of, for example, a bag made of a soft synthetic resin, and is joined to the upper surface of the base frame of the frame 11 and the upper surface of the side cushion 15. The front cushion 14 is connected to the compressor 17 via a tube or the like provided with a predetermined solenoid valve,
According to the amount of air sent from the compressor 17, it expands to a predetermined shape. When the front cushion 14 expands, the buttocks of the user sitting on the seat cushion 16 are held from the front to prevent the user from shifting forward.

The side cushion 15 is made of, for example, a bag made of a soft synthetic resin, and two of the side cushions 15 are joined to the upper surface of the base frame of the frame 11. Side cushion 15
Is connected to the compressor 17 via a tube or the like provided with a predetermined solenoid valve, and expands into a predetermined shape according to the amount of air sent from the compressor 17. When the two side cushions 15 expand, the buttocks of the user sitting on the seat cushion 16 are held from left and right, thereby preventing the user from shifting left and right.

The seat cushion 16 is made of a bag made of, for example, a soft synthetic resin or a rubber material and folded in a bellows shape with one side as an axis, and is joined to the upper surfaces of the front cushion 14 and the side cushion 15. The seat cushion 16 is connected to the compressor 17 via a tube or the like provided with a predetermined solenoid valve, and expands in a bellows shape according to the amount of air sent from the compressor 17 as shown in FIG. In addition, the front cushion 14, the side cushion 15, and the seat cushion 16 may be integrally formed after being divided into compartments.

The compressor 17 is composed of a predetermined electric air compressor or the like having a control unit. In response to a predetermined signal sent from the remote control switch 18, a predetermined amount of air is supplied to the front cushion 14, the side cushion 15, or the seat cushion 16, Inject air at the flow rate.

The remote control switch 18 has a plurality of switch buttons as shown in FIG. 3, and is connected to the compressor 17 by a predetermined cable. Remote control switch 1
8 transmits a predetermined signal to the compressor 17 when any switch button is pressed by the user.

FIG. 4 is a perspective view of a nursing kotatsu 2 applied to this embodiment. This nursing kotatsu 2
1, a heating section 22, a leg section 23, a hand grip 24
And a top plate 25.

The inner crosspiece 21 is made of wood, metal or hard synthetic wood, and is fixed to four legs 23 around itself to give the nursing kotatsu 2 a predetermined rigidity. Further, the inner rail 21 detachably holds the heat generating portion 22 with a predetermined screw or the like.

The heating section 22 is composed of an infrared lamp, a heating wire provided with a blower fan, or the like, and is joined to the inner rail 21 by screws or the like.

The leg 23 is made of, for example, four legs of L-shaped wood, metal or hard synthetic tree, and has one end fixed to the inner rail 21 and the other end in contact with the floor or the like. The heat generating part 22 is held at a predetermined height. In addition, each leg 2
Numeral 3 embeds a nut member at a predetermined position that is horizontal with the floor or the like, and detachably holds the handgrip 24 having a male screw portion with the nut member. Note that the inner crosspiece 21 and the leg portions 23 may be formed integrally.

Since the inner crosspiece 21 and the legs 23 provide a sufficient space on the knees of the user who has entered the nursing kotatsu 2, the user can stand up on the knees on the spot. .

As shown in FIG. 5 (a), the hand grip 24 has a grip portion 24a made of a spherical synthetic rubber or the like.
And an iron holding rod 24b having one end fixed to the grip portion 24a and the other end having a male screw portion. The holding bar 24b is screwed to a nut member provided on the leg 23 by a user, and the hand grip 24 is joined to the leg 23. The shape of the hand grip 24 is arbitrary. For example, as shown in FIG.
4a, a holding bar 24b, and a handrail portion 24c may be used.

The top plate 25 is, for example, a table plate made of synthetic wood or the like, and is formed by winding a thin iron plate on a side surface thereof, and is placed on the inner rail 21 by a user.

As shown in FIG. 6, the kotatsu 2 for nursing care is laid on a kotatsu futon 26 by a user, and a top plate 25 is placed on it. This kotatsu futon 2
6 is for exposing the hand grip 24 to the surface.
A through hole 26b is provided at a location. This through hole 26
For example, b is formed by a gathering process including rubber so that a hole is formed so as to temporarily expand when the hand grip 24 is passed. In addition, the kotatsu futon 26 has a through hole 2
By passing the handgrip 24 through 6b, it is possible to prevent the caregiver kotatsu 2 from shifting.

The manner in which the nursing chair 1 and the nursing kotatsu 2 assist the user in standing up will be described below with reference to the drawings. The user is assumed to be sitting on the sitting cushion 16 of the chair 1 for care and entering the kotatsu 2 for care in advance.

First, in order to start the rising operation, the user presses a predetermined button provided on the remote control switch 18 for instructing the rising support. The remote control switch 18 transmits a control signal corresponding to the pressing of the button to the compressor 17.

The compressor 17 has a remote control switch 1
When receiving the control signal sent from 8, the electromagnetic valve communicating with the seat cushion 16 is opened, and air is sent into the seat cushion 16 at a predetermined flow rate. The compressor 17 sends air to the seat cushion 16 for a predetermined time or until the air pressure in the seat cushion 16 reaches a predetermined value. When air is sent in by the compressor 17, the seat cushion 16 expands in a bellows shape.

When the seat cushion 16 is inflated in a bellows-like manner, the user is gradually lifted while keeping the forward leaning posture, as shown in FIG. At this time, since there is sufficient space above the user's knee, the knee or the like does not hit. In addition, the user can use the hand grip 2
4 can be grasped with one hand or both hands, and the balance is not lost.

When the user's waist is lifted to a predetermined height, the user stretches his knees while moving his or her weight forward while holding the hand grip 24, as shown in FIG. 7B. This makes it easy to stand up.

As described above, the nursing chair 1 and the nursing kotatsu 2 can easily assist the user to stand up from the seated state. In other words, kotatsu 2
With the simple configuration of the nursing chair 1, it is possible to assist the user in standing up motion without hitting the knee or the like.

In the above embodiment, the compressor 17
Thus, the seat cushion 16 is inflated to a predetermined stage, but the seat cushion 16 may be inflated to a plurality of stages in advance. In this case, the seat cushion 16 is inflated to a predetermined stage in accordance with the user's specification, thereby assisting the user in trying to stand up to a minimum. As a result, the user's muscular strength can be prevented from declining.

Further, in the above-described embodiment, the user is assisted to stand up, but the expansion of the seat cushion 16 can be freely adjusted by the user so that the user can easily change his / her own posture. It may be. For example, the user can slightly inflate the seat cushion 16 with the remote control switch 18 and select a comfortable posture for easy eating and working as shown in FIG.

In the above embodiment, the case where the caregiver is not used has been described. However, the caregiver may use the nursing kotatsu 2 when caring for the user. For example, as shown in FIG. 9, by using the kotatsu 2 for nursing care, the caregiver can come close to the user,
Care can be easily performed at a close position. At this time, the work plate 27 may be placed on the kotatsu futon 26 of the nursing kotatsu 2.

This work plate 27 is, for example, shown in FIG.
(A) and (b) are plates made of trapezoidal synthetic wood or the like whose lower bottom is cut into an arc, and an iron plate is wound on the side surface by a magnet embedded at a predetermined location. Top plate 25 and iron holding rod 2 of hand grip 24
4b. The caregiver can easily perform nursing care such as meals using the work plate 27, and the user can easily perform predetermined work and the like using the work plate 27. The shape, size, and combination of the work plate 27 are arbitrary. For example, as shown in FIG. 10 (c), the elliptical work plate 27b is
May be placed on the kotatsu futon 26.

In the above embodiment, the operation and the like when the kotatsu futon 26 is hung on the kotatsu 2 for nursing care have been described. , And the same effect as above can be obtained.

As described above, the chair for nursing care 1 and the kotatsu for nursing care 2 according to the present embodiment can easily assist the user in standing up.

[0043]

As described above, according to the present invention,
It is possible to easily assist the rising motion of the elderly or the like.

[Brief description of the drawings]

FIG. 1 is a perspective view showing the appearance of a chair for nursing care according to an embodiment of the present invention.

FIG. 2 is a side view showing a state in which a sitting cushion of the nursing chair is inflated in a bellows shape.

FIG. 3 is a schematic view showing an appearance of a remote control switch of the chair for nursing care.

FIG. 4 is a perspective view showing an external appearance of the nursing kotatsu according to the embodiment of the present invention.

FIG. 5 is a schematic view showing a shape of a hand grip.
(A) shows the shape of the handgrip according to the embodiment of the present invention, and (b) shows the shape of another handgrip.

FIG. 6 is a schematic view showing the appearance of a nursing kotatsu with a kotatsu futon.

FIGS. 7A and 7B are schematic diagrams illustrating a state in which the nursing chair and the nursing kotatsu assist the user in standing up. FIG. (B) shows a state where the user stands up using the hand grip.

FIG. 8 is a schematic diagram showing how a user's posture is adjusted by a nursing chair.

FIG. 9 is a schematic diagram showing a caregiver of a user by a caregiver using a nursing kotatsu.

10A is a front view illustrating an example of a work plate, FIG. 10B is a perspective view illustrating an example of a work plate, and FIG. 10C is a view illustrating another work plate placed on a nursing kotatsu. It is a schematic diagram which shows a situation.

FIG. 11 is a schematic view showing the appearance of a conventional elevating chair.

12A is a schematic diagram illustrating a state in which a person sits on a conventional elevating chair and enters a kotatsu, and FIG. 12B illustrates sliding of the elevating chair backward and elevating a seating portion. It is a schematic diagram.

[Explanation of symbols]

 DESCRIPTION OF SYMBOLS 1 Nursing chair 2 Nursing kotatsu 11 Frame 12 Backrest 13 Seating part 14 Front cushion 15 Side cushion 16 Seating cushion 17 Compressor 18 Remote control switch 21 Inner bar 22 Heating part 23 Leg part 24 Handgrip 25 Top plate 26 Kotatsu futon 27 Work plate

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[Submission date] December 24, 1999 (1999.12.
24)

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[0007]

In order to achieve the above object, a nursing kotatsu according to a first aspect of the present invention has a seating portion.
For nursing care used in combination with a nursing chair
A kotatsu, a heating element that emits a predetermined amount of heat;
An inner crosspiece for supporting the body, the inner crosspiece and one end thereof being joined,
At least three L-shaped legs whose ends are placed on the installation surface
And a hand gag detachably connected to a predetermined portion of the leg.
A lip, wherein said leg is an L-shaped one of any two legs
From the location and the junction with the inner crosspiece,
A space sufficient for the seating portion to move up and down.

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According to the invention, the heating element is, for example, red
It consists of an external lamp, a heating wire with a blower fan, etc.
Generates a predetermined amount of heat. The inner rail is, for example, wood, metal or
Made of hard synthetic wood, heating element can be detached with screws etc.
To support. The legs are, for example, four L-shaped wood, metal
Or hard synthetic wood, one end of each
And the other end is placed on the installation surface
You. Hand grip, for example, detachable on the upper part of the leg
Joined. And the leg is an L-shaped part of any two legs.
The seating part of the chair for nursing care
Create enough space to ascend and descend. This results in nursing care
When the seating part of the chair is raised and lowered, the seating part and the user's knee
Thus, it is possible to easily realize the assisting of the rising motion of the elderly or the like without the collision with the frame of the nursing kotatsu .

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In order to achieve the above object, a second aspect of the present invention is provided.
The kotatsu for long-term care is a heating element that emits a predetermined amount of heat.
An inner rail for detachably supporting the heating element, and an inner rail
And the other end is placed on the installation surface.
And a plurality of L-shaped legs to be detachably joined to the legs.
And a hand grip. this
According to the invention, the heating element is, for example, an infrared lamp,
It consists of a heating wire with a wind fan and emits a predetermined amount of heat
You. The inner rail is made of wood, metal or hard synthetic wood, for example.
The heating element is detachably supported by screws or the like. leg
Is, for example, four L-shaped wood, metal or hard synthetic wood
And one end of each is fixedly joined to the inner rail.
And the other end rests on the mounting surface. Handog
The lip is detachably joined to, for example, an upper part of the leg.
As a result, the user can easily stand by grasping the hand grip.
Because it is possible to go up,
The assistance can be easily realized.

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[0010] The legs are composed of at least three legs,
An L-shaped part of any two legs and a joint part with the inner crosspiece
A predetermined space may be created from the above. In this case,
If the user sits in the designated nursing chair,
When the sitting part of the chair for nursing goes up and down
The user's knees hit the frame of the kotatsu for nursing care
Without the need for simple assistance
Can be manifested.

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In order to achieve the above object, a third aspect of the present invention is provided.
The kotatsu for nursing care and the chair for nursing care according to the viewpoint are combined.
Nursing kotatsu and nursing chairs
The chair for nursing care uses a base frame placed on the installation surface.
Through the arm and one side of the base frame and the pivot point
Frame consisting of a backrest frame part connected
Bag shape superimposed on the base frame portion of the frame
And a cushion having a predetermined flow rate
A compressor for supplying air and
And a remote controller for supplying a control signal to
For example, the nursing kotatsu has a heating element that emits a predetermined amount of heat,
An inner rail supporting the heating element, and the inner rail and one end are joined
And at least three Ls whose other ends are placed on the installation surface.
Character-shaped leg, and detachably joined to a predetermined portion of the leg
A hand grip, wherein the cushion is
The bellows shape is expanded by the air supplied from the compressor.
And the user seated on the cushion leans forward.
While holding, push the waist of the user up to the specified height
The L-shaped part of either of the two legs,
Pushed up to the cushion from the joint with the bar
That there is enough space for the user to get up and down.
Features.

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According to the present invention, the frame of the chair for nursing care is provided.
The base frame is placed on the installation surface and
A spine connected to one side of the base frame through a pivot point
It consists of a leaning frame. The cushion of the frame
It consists of a bag shape superimposed on the base frame,
When air or the like is sent into the interior, the air expands into a predetermined shape. Ko
The compressor is, for example, an air conditioner with a control unit.
Air to the cushion at a specified flow rate.
You. The remote controller is connected to the compressor and
Cable for the compressor
Supply control signals. On the other hand, the heating element of the chair for nursing care is
For example, an infrared lamp or a heating wire with a fan
And emits a predetermined amount of heat. The inner crosspiece is, for example, wood,
Made of metal or hard synthetic wood, and heating element with screws etc.
Support detachably. The legs are, for example, four L-shaped trees
Wood, metal or hard synthetic wood, one end of each
Part is fixedly connected to the inner crosspiece, and the other end is on the installation surface.
Is placed. The hand grip is worn on the top of the leg, for example.
Removably joined. And the cushion is
Inflated into bellows shape by air supplied from
The posture of the user sitting on the cushion was held forward
While pushing, the waist of the user is pushed up to a predetermined height. leg
Is the joint between the L-shaped part of any two legs and the inner crosspiece
And the user who is pushed up by the cushion goes up and down
To create sufficient space. As a result,
When the seating part goes up and down, the seating part and the user's knee etc. are for nursing care
Standing for elderly people without hitting kotatsu frames
It is possible to easily realize the lifting operation.

Claims (4)

[Claims] 1. A frame comprising a base frame portion mounted on an installation surface, a backrest frame portion connected to one side of the base frame portion via a pivot point, and a base frame portion of the frame. A nursing chair comprising: a cushion having a bag shape superimposed thereon; a compressor for supplying a predetermined flow rate of air to the cushion; and a remote controller for supplying a control signal to the compressor. 2. The cushion is inflated into a bellows shape by air supplied from the compressor, and the posture of a user seated on the cushion is maintained in a forwardly inclined state.
The chair according to claim 1, wherein the waist of the user is pushed up to a predetermined height. 3. A heating element that emits a predetermined amount of heat, an inner crosspiece that detachably supports the heating element, an end of the inner crosspiece is joined to the inner crosspiece, and the other end is placed on an installation surface. A plurality of L-shaped legs, and a hand grip removably joined to the legs. 4. The leg comprises at least three legs,
4. The nursing kotatsu according to claim 3, wherein a predetermined space is formed from an L-shaped portion of any two legs and a joint portion with the inner crosspiece. 5.