JP2000262572A - Handrail and device for handrail - Google Patents

Abstract

PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To provide a handrail capable of controlling its height and angle to meet a user's request etc., especially effective in walking help in a Japanese- style room and in sitting up help when using bedclothes, and of freely installing it to the edge of a tatami mat in a Japanese-style room and of performing smoothly walking help after sitting up help at simultaneously standing. SOLUTION: A handrail material is set as possible inclination, providing a base material 11, a supporting material 50 and a handrail material 20. This is also composed of a base material spread in the bottom of a floor-forming material such as a tatami mat a supporting material set on the upper side of the base material and the bandrail set on the upper side of the supporting material, and a height controlling means 70 is set on the supporting material.

Description

DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION

[0001]

BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION 1. Field of the Invention The present invention relates to a handrail and a handrail device for supporting an elderly person, a physically handicapped person, etc. in a Japanese-style room when moving in a room and when getting up from a futon.

[0002]

2. Description of the Related Art In a conventional handrail, a handrail which is sandwiched and fixed between two or more tatami mats (Japanese Patent Laid-Open No. Hei 10-277109), or is fixed between two or more tatami mats. Gosuke assistance pole (Patent No. 59547)
No. 3).

[0003]

The conventional handrail straddles two or more tatami mats and cannot be installed close to the wall of a room because it is fixed between the tatami mats. Also, since the railing was simply a U-shaped railing or a pole, the height and angle of the railing could not be adjusted according to the needs of the user.

Accordingly, the present invention can adjust the height and angle of a handrail according to the needs of the user, and is particularly effective for assisting walking in a Japanese-style room and assisting the user to get up when using a futon. The purpose is to provide.
Furthermore, it is possible to provide a structure that can be freely installed on the edge of the tatami mat in the Japanese-style room, and when it is simultaneous, assists in getting up and then assists walking smoothly.

[0005]

SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION The present invention comprises a base member,
A support member and a handrail member were provided, and the handrail member was provided to be tiltable. A base member laid under the floor-forming member such as a tatami mat, a support member provided at the top of the base member, and a handrail member provided at the top of the support member,
Height adjustment means is provided on the support member. It comprises a base member having an L-shaped vertical section laid under the floor-forming member such as a tatami mat, a support member provided on the top of the base member, and a handrail member provided on the top of the support member. Height adjustment means is provided on the support member. An angle adjusting means is provided at a connecting portion between the support member and the handrail member. A plurality of handrails were continuously provided.

[0006]

BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS FIG. 1 is a block diagram showing an embodiment of the present invention.

FIGS. 1 to 5 show a first embodiment. The handrail 10 is provided on a base member 11 laid below the tatami mat 17 as a floor forming member, two support members 50 fixed to extend above the base member 11, and an upper portion of the support member 50. It is composed of a handrail member 20.

The base member 11 is made of a strong thin plate such as a metal plate, and has a horizontal portion 51 on which the bottom surface of the tatami 17 is placed, and a tatami 1
The upper part of the tatami mat 17 is formed from the upper part of the vertical part 52 and the upper part of the tatami mat 17 from the upper part of the vertical part 52. Horizontal portion 51 of base member 11
Is formed of a thin plate, so that there is no step on the upper surface of the tatami mat 17. Since the vertical portion 52 of the base member 11 is also formed of a thin plate, it can be disposed at the boundary between the tatami mat 17 and the boundary between the tatami mat 17 and the wall. Further, since the upper horizontal portion 53 of the base member 11 is also formed of a thin plate, the step on the upper surface of the tatami 17 is small and does not interfere.

The supporting member 50 is provided with the intermediate member 12 and the handrail standing members 13 and 14 for forming the height adjusting means 70.
And handrail connecting members 21 and 22.
The intermediate member 12 is made of a metal pipe or the like, and is fixed to the upper horizontal portion 53 of the base member 11 by welding or the like as shown in FIG. The handrail standing members 13 and 14 are made of a metal pipe or the like that is slightly larger than the intermediate member 12 and are inserted into the intermediate member 12 and can move in the vertical direction. The handrail standing members 13 and 14 and the intermediate member 12 are fixed at arbitrary positions by screwing the screws 15 into the screw holes 16, and the height of the handrail member 20 can be adjusted.

The handrail connecting members 21 and 22 are inserted into the upper portions of the handrail standing members 13 and 14, respectively, and fixed by welding or an adhesive. A handrail connecting member 21 to a handrail member 20;
22 is inserted, and a fixing screw 25 is inserted into the hole 23 and the elongated hole 24, and is fixed by being closed. Also, the angle adjusting means 7
In order to form the slot 1, the long hole 24 has a wide width, and can be fixed at an arbitrary position in the lateral direction. By having the elongated holes 24, the intermediate member 12 and the handrail standing members 13, 1
If the fixing position of 4 is different in height, the handrail member 20 can be freely inclined as shown by the dotted line in FIG.

The handrail member 20 has a function of improving the texture and preventing the user from slipping when a strong material such as a metal pipe is coated on the outside with a material having an excellent appearance and feel. . Each of the caps 19 formed of a material such as resin is inserted into the handrail member 20.

FIGS. 4 and 5 show the details of the connection between the handrail member 20 and the handrail connecting member 21. FIG. FIG. 4 is a front view of the connecting portion, and FIG. 5 is a sectional view taken along line AA of FIG. A connecting piece 54 protrudes from an upper portion of the handrail connecting member 21, and a screw hole 55 is provided in the connecting piece 54. The lower surface of the handrail member 20 is provided with a horizontally long opening 56 into which the upper part of the connecting piece 54 of the handrail connecting member 21 is inserted, and the front surface of the handrail member 20 is provided with an elongated hole 24 into which the screw 25 is inserted. . Partitions 57 and 58 are provided before and after the opening 56, and the partition 5
Elongated holes 59 and 60 are provided in 7 and 58, respectively.
When the handrail member 20 is horizontal, the handrail connecting member 21
Is located on the left side of the opening 56 of the handrail member 20,
5 supported. When the handrail member 20 is tilted, the handrail member 20 moves to the left due to the tilt angle, so that the connecting piece 54 of the handrail connecting member 21 has an opening 56.
To the right of

The handrail 10 can secure a sense of stability by the weight of the user and the weight of the tatami mat because the base member 11 can be widened. Since the base member 11 is laid from the edge of the tatami to the inside, it can be installed near the wall of the Japanese-style room. By changing the way of laying the tatami, the degree of freedom of installation can be increased. This handrail has a function of adjusting the angle of the handrail, and can be used not only for walking assistance but also for getting up from a futon and assisting.

FIG. 6 shows a handrail device 75 in which a plurality of handrails 10 are continuously provided. FIG. 6 is a plan view in which the handrail device 75 is installed in a Japanese-style room. The handrail device 75 is configured by providing four handrails 10 near the wall in the Japanese-style room. Railing 1
0 indicates that the handrail member 20 is the upper horizontal portion 53 of the base member 11.
Since the handrail member 20 is appropriately spaced apart from the wall even when the handrail member is provided near the wall, the handrail member 20 can be easily grasped.

FIGS. 7 and 8 show a handrail device 80 provided with a plurality of handrails 10 in series. FIG. 7 is a plan view in which the handrail device 80 is installed in a Japanese-style room. This shows a state where the bed 60 is installed near the edge of the tatami mat such as the center so as to surround the bed 60. Since the handrail 10 is provided near the bed 60, the operation is facilitated by grasping the handrail 10 when getting up or going in and out of the bed. Further, since the base member 11 of the handrail 10 can be fixed by laying it below the tatami mat 17, the handrail 10
Can be easily installed without the need for construction.

FIG. 8 is a perspective view of the handrail device 80. Since the handrails 10 have a function of continuously adjusting the angle and height, the handrails 10 can be simultaneously adjusted while changing the height and angle. The first handrail 10 to be gripped when getting up is such that the handrail member 20 is in a low horizontal state, the handrail member 20 of the next handrail 10 is inclined, and the handrail member 20 of the next handrail 10 is in a high horizontal state. Can be. This combination can be in various states as needed, and can be used at any place in the Japanese-style room.

FIGS. 9 to 12 show a second embodiment of the handrail. The handrail 26 includes a base member 27 laid on the lower part of the tatami mat 17, two support members 61 provided on the base member 27, and a handrail member 40 provided on the support member 61.
It is composed of

The base member 27 is made of a strong thin plate such as a metal plate, and has a horizontal portion 62 on which the lower surface of the tatami mat 17 is placed, and a tatami mat 1.
7 has a vertical portion 63 with which the side surface comes into contact, and is formed in an L-shaped vertical section. Since the horizontal portion 62 of the base member 27 is formed of a thin plate, there is no step on the upper surface of the tatami mat 17. Since the vertical portion 63 of the base member 27 is also formed of a thin plate, it can be disposed at the boundary between the tatami mat 17 and the tatami mat 17 or the boundary between the tatami mat 17 and the wall.

The supporting member 61 is provided with the intermediate member 28 and the handrail standing members 31 and 32 to form the height adjusting means 72.
And a handrail connecting member 33. The intermediate member 28 is made of a metal pipe or the like, and the protruding portion 64 of the vertical portion 63 of the base member 27 has a groove 6 of the intermediate member 28 as shown in FIG.
5 is screwed into the screw hole 29 of the intermediate member 28 and fixed. In order to constitute the height adjusting means 72, the handrail erecting members 31, 32 are made of a metal pipe or the like that is slightly larger than the intermediate member 28, and can be inserted into the intermediate member 28 and move in the vertical direction. The handrail standing members 31 and 32 and the intermediate member 28 are screwed into the screw holes 4.
By screwing into the handrail 1, it is fixed at an arbitrary position, and the height of the handrail member 40 can be adjusted. A handrail connecting member 33 that connects the handrail standing members 31 and 32 and the handrail member 40 is provided above the handrail standing members 31 and 32.

The handrail connecting member 33 is connected to the handrail standing member 3.
1 and 32, respectively, and fixed by welding, adhesive or the like. A handrail connecting part 33 made of a pipe made of a strong metal or the like, and a fixing part 34 for receiving a fixing screw 38
The spacer part 36 is inserted between the handrail member 40 and the fixed part 34, and assembled as shown in FIGS. The handrail connecting member 33 is inserted into the handrail member 40 via the spacer part 36 and the fixing part 34, and the stopper screw 38 is inserted into the long hole 37 and the hole 39 and is fixed by being closed. Further, since the angle adjusting means 73 is configured, the long hole 37 has a large width, and can be fixed at an arbitrary position in the lateral direction. By having the long hole 37, if the fixing position of the intermediate member 28 and the handrail standing members 31, 32 is made different in height,
As in the first embodiment, it is possible to have a free inclination.

The details of the connection between the connecting member 33 and the handrail member 40 will be described with reference to FIGS. FIG. 11 is a front view of the connecting portion, and FIG. 12 is a sectional view taken along line BB of FIG. The fixing component 34 is fixed to the opening end of the connecting member 33 by bonding or screwing. A screw hole 66 into which the screw 38 is screwed is provided. A spacer component 36 having a hole 67 is provided on the front surface of the connecting member 33. The front surface of the spacer part 36 is an arc-shaped curved surface, and the rear surface of the handrail member 40 is in contact with the front surface. A long hole 37 through which the screw 38 is inserted is provided on the front surface of the handrail member 40, and a long hole 69 for supporting the screw 38 is provided on the rear surface. Screw 38 for handrail member 4
0 of the handrail member 40,
Insert the hole 67 of the spacer part 36 into the screw hole 66
The handrail member 40 is connected to the handrail connecting member 33 by being screwed into the rail.

When the handrail member 40 is horizontal, the handrail connecting member 33 is located on the left side of the long hole 37 of the handrail member 40 and is supported by screws 38. Railing member 40
Is inclined, the handrail member 40 depends on the inclination angle.
Moves to the left, the screw 38 fixed to the handrail connecting member 33 comes to the right of the elongated hole 37.

The handrail member 40 has a function of coating a strong material such as a metal pipe on the outside with a material having an excellent appearance and feel to improve the texture and prevent the user from slipping when used as a support. .

This handrail 26 is also the handrail 10 of the first embodiment.
Similarly, as shown in FIGS. 6 and 7, a plurality of handrail devices can be continuously formed. The installation place of the handrail and the handrail device can be installed near the wall in the Japanese-style room or near the edge of the tatami mat at the center or the like. Also, as shown in FIG. 8, by having a function of continuously adjusting the angle and the height, it is possible to simultaneously change the height and the angle while changing the height and the angle. It can be used anywhere in the Japanese room.

[0025]

According to the present invention, the base member, the support member, and the handrail member are provided, and the handrail member is provided so as to be tiltable, so that the angle of the handrail member can be changed according to a user's request.
The user can use it easily.

A base member to be laid under a floor-forming member such as a tatami mat, a support member provided at an upper portion of the base member, and a handrail member provided at an upper portion of the support member;
Since the height adjustment means is provided on the support member, construction work is not required, and a handrail can be installed at a necessary place, and the angle of the handrail member can be changed according to a user's request, so that the user can use it easily. .

[0027] Since it is composed of a base member having an L-shaped vertical section to be laid under a floor-forming member such as a tatami mat, a support member provided above the base member, and a handrail member provided above the support member. , Because the base member is laid under one tatami mat, it can be laid under the tatami mat near the wall, without touching the wall,
Handrails can be easily provided along the walls without any construction. In addition, while having a simple structure to lay on a tatami mat,
Since it is firmly fixed by the weight of the user, the weight of the tatami mat, and the like, the user can safely use the handrail as a support.

Since the height adjusting means is provided on the supporting member, the height of the handrail member can be changed according to the user's request, and the user can use the device easily.

Since the angle adjusting means is provided at the connecting portion between the support member and the handrail member, the angle of the handrail member can be changed according to the user's request, so that the user can use it easily.

Since a plurality of handrails are continuously provided, handrails of various heights and angles can be set according to the operation and demands of the user.

[Brief description of the drawings]

FIG. 1 is a perspective view of a first embodiment of a handrail according to the present invention.

FIG. 2 is a side view of a base member according to the first embodiment of the present invention.

FIG. 3 is a conceptual diagram of height and angle adjustment according to the first embodiment of the present invention.

FIG. 4 is a front view of a connecting portion according to the first embodiment of the present invention.

FIG. 5 is a sectional view taken along line AA of FIG. 4;

FIG. 6 is a plan view of a Japanese-style room showing the use of a handrail device.

FIG. 7 is a plan view of a Japanese-style room showing the use of another handrail device.

FIG. 8 is a perspective view of a main part of the handrail device of FIG. 7;

FIG. 9 is a perspective view of a second embodiment of the handrail according to the present invention.

FIG. 10 is a side view of a base member according to a second embodiment of the handrail of the present invention.

FIG. 11 is a front view of a connecting portion of a handrail according to a second embodiment of the present invention.

FIG. 12 is a sectional view taken along line BB of FIG. 11;

[Explanation of symbols]

 10, 26 ... handrail 11, 27 ... base member 12, 12, 28, 28 ... intermediate member 13, 14, 31, 32 ... handrail standing member 15, 15, 42, 42 ... screw 16, 41, 55, 66 ... Screw holes 17 ... Tatami 18 ... Welded parts 19, 35 ... Caps 20, 40 ... Handrail members 21, 22, 33 ... Handrail connecting members 23, 39 ... Holes 24, 37, 59, 60, 69 ... Long holes 50, 61 ... Supporting members 70, 72 Height adjusting means 71, 73 Angle adjusting means 75, 80 Handrail device

Claims (6)

[Claims] 1. A handrail comprising a base member, a support member, and a handrail member, wherein the handrail member is provided to be tiltable. 2. A base member to be laid under a floor-forming member such as a tatami mat, a support member provided at an upper portion of the base member,
A handrail comprising a handrail member provided on an upper part of the support member, wherein the support member is provided with height adjusting means. 3. A base member having an L-shaped vertical section laid under a floor-forming member such as a tatami mat, a support member provided at an upper portion of the base member, and a handrail member provided at an upper portion of the support member. Railings characterized by becoming. 4. The handrail according to claim 3, wherein a height adjusting means is provided on the support member. 5. The handrail according to claim 2, wherein an angle adjusting means is provided at a connecting portion between the support member and the handrail member. 6. A handrail device comprising a plurality of handrails according to claim 1 provided continuously.