JP2000316757A - Toilet stool device - Google Patents

Abstract

PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To support sitting down on and standing up from a toilet seat without giving anxiety to a user by strongly constituting an armrest means to be easy to use at a position where the means is not obstructive to cleaning, or the like, concerning a toilet stool device. SOLUTION: A thin-thickness substrate 17 having a projection part 18 formed lower than the joining surface of a toilet stool 14 and toilet seat device 16 is arranged between the stool 14 and the device 16 to constitute an armrest means 19 at the part 18. Consequently, the means 19 can strongly be installed to the lateral side of the stool 14 by simple constitution. Thus, a user can sit down on the seat and stand up from it by supporting his/her weight by holding onto the means 19 near him/her without anxiety. Then, the device has an effect of using for supporting independency and caring of elderly persons and physically challenging persons, whose lower half of the body is weakened, without damaging cleaning property.

Description

DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION

[0001]

BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION 1. Field of the Invention The present invention relates to a toilet device, and more particularly to an armrest and a handrail device installed around a toilet.

[0002]

2. Description of the Related Art A conventional toilet apparatus of this type is generally as shown in FIG. In FIG. 11, reference numeral 1 denotes a toilet bowl which is installed on a floor surface 2. Toilet 1
A toilet seat 4 with a toilet lid 3 is installed. In addition, handrails 5 are provided on the wall surface for elderly people with weak legs and the physically handicapped.

[0003] In the above configuration, when the elderly or physically handicapped with weak legs are used, the user sits on the toilet seat 4 while holding on to the handrail 5 and supporting his weight. After use, it is possible to stand up again by the handrail 5.

[0004]

However, in the above-mentioned conventional toilet apparatus, there is a handrail on the wall surface in the toilet, but it cannot be installed at an optimum position depending on the position of the toilet in the toilet. It was necessary to stretch and move the body, which was not enough for elderly people with weak legs. In addition, since it is attached to the wall, the wall surface is damaged, and depending on the wall structure, the strength is weak and there is a problem in safety.

On the other hand, as described in Japanese Patent Application Laid-Open No. Hei 5-137669, a configuration in which an armrest is provided on a side of a toilet is known. In this toilet apparatus, as shown in FIG. 12, a toilet 6 is installed on a floor 7, and a toilet seat 9 with a toilet lid 8 is attached to the toilet 6. An armrest 10 is fixed to the toilet seat 9. As shown in this embodiment, a configuration that can be envisaged in the present invention is a configuration in which the armrest 10 is fixed to the toilet seat 9, and does not disclose a configuration that is safe in terms of strength. In particular, when sitting on the toilet seat while supporting the weight, a load equivalent to the weight may be applied, a large load is applied to each part of the toilet seat, the toilet seat is damaged, and the user falls down and is injured by this There was fear.

Further, there is a handrail frame 12 installed around the toilet 11 as shown in FIG. 13, but it is fixed to the floor surface with a mounting bracket 13, so that not only the inside of a narrow toilet feels narrower, but also There were issues in design and cleaning.

[0007]

SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION In order to solve the above-mentioned problems, the present invention relates to a thin-walled substrate having a protruding portion formed below a joint surface between a toilet and a toilet seat device and outside the side surface of the toilet. It is arranged between the toilet and the toilet seat device, and armrest means is formed on the protruding portion of the board.

According to the above-mentioned invention, the armrest means can be firmly installed on the side of the toilet with a simple structure via a thin-walled substrate, so that the user can feel at ease without feeling uneasy. The user can sit on the toilet seat or stand up while holding the weight by holding a certain armrest means, and can be used as an independence support or a nursing care support for the elderly or physically handicapped with weak legs without impairing the cleaning performance.

[0009]

DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE PREFERRED EMBODIMENTS A toilet device according to a first aspect of the present invention is a toilet device, a toilet seat device having a toilet seat attachable to the toilet device, and interposed between the toilet device and the toilet seat device. It is composed of a thin-walled substrate having a projection formed below the joint surface of the apparatus and outside the side surface of the toilet bowl, and armrest means constituted by the projection of the substrate.

The thin-walled substrate interposed between the toilet bowl and the toilet seat device can be firmly fixed, and the projection formed on the thin-walled substrate has an armrest portion. The person can sit on the toilet seat or stand up with the weight supported by the armrest means nearby without feeling uneasy. In addition, the cleaning is not complicated, such as installation on the floor, and the cleaning is easy. Further, this substrate is thin, and the distance between the toilet and the toilet seat device can be configured to a distance that does not hinder use, and the function as an original armrest can be realized. Furthermore, since the armrest means is formed on a protrusion formed below the joint surface of the toilet and the toilet seat device and outside of the side surface of the toilet, the toilet seat,
This armrest means can be configured without damaging the opening / closing of the toilet lid and the function of the toilet seat device. Further, with the above configuration, the armrest means can be easily installed on an existing toilet.

In the toilet apparatus according to a second aspect of the present invention, a mechanism that enables the armrest means to be rotatable in the front-rear direction or the left-right direction of the toilet is provided at or near the projecting portion of the board.

When the armrest means is used, since the armrest means is rotatable, the armrest means can be moved out of the way when not needed. In addition, it is possible to configure the rotation mechanism at a position where it is difficult to become dirty due to urination or the like of a man, and it is also possible to increase the reliability of the rotation mechanism with respect to dirt.

According to a third aspect of the present invention, there is provided a toilet apparatus comprising reinforcing means which can be held between the thin-walled substrate and the toilet, and the reinforcing means reduces the distance between the mounting position and the toilet. Variable adjusting means are provided on the reinforcing means themselves or on the mounting.

[0014] Since the thin board can increase the strength structure against the load by reinforcing means between the toilet and the toilet, a thin and robust board structure can be realized, and the user can safely use the armrest means. can do. In addition, since the distance to the toilet can be varied, it can be applied to various toilet shapes, and the reinforcing means can be moved during cleaning.

The toilet device according to a fourth aspect of the present invention comprises reinforcing means which can be held between the thin-walled substrate and the floor surface on which the toilet is installed, and the reinforcing means is provided between the mounting position and the mounting position. Adjustment means for varying the distance to the floor are provided on the reinforcement means themselves or on the mounting.

Further, since the thin-walled board can increase the strength structure against a load by the reinforcing means between the thin-walled board and the floor surface, it is possible to realize a thin-walled and robust board structure, and the installation state of the toilet is poor. Even in this case, the structure will support the toilet bowl,
The user can use the armrest means with confidence.
In addition, since the distance to the floor can be varied, it can be applied to various toilet bowl heights, and the reinforcing means can be moved during cleaning.

According to a fifth aspect of the present invention, in the toilet device, the toilet seat device is a flush toilet seat for cleaning a local part. In the vicinity of a position where the flush toilet seat is attached to the toilet, the armrest means is a joint surface between the flush toilet seat and the toilet. It can be configured below.

In the vicinity of the position where the local cleaning toilet seat is attached to the toilet, the armrest means is provided at a lower position, so that it is provided at a position which does not hinder water supply to the local cleaning device, various function operations, and the like. Can be.

The toilet device according to claim 6 of the present invention has a structure in which the toilet, the toilet seat device, and the thin substrate can be attached by the same plurality of attaching means.

Since the thin-walled substrate can be mounted by the same plurality of mounting means as the toilet and the local cleaning toilet seat, when the toilet and the toilet seat device are installed, the thin substrate is placed between the two. It can be easily installed by sandwiching a thin substrate.

In the toilet apparatus according to claim 7 of the present invention, the armrest means constitutes an impact force absorbing means for reducing the impact force in a direction in which a load is applied.

The impact force absorbing means can reduce the impact force at the time of use, particularly when it is suddenly caught by the armrest means.

In the toilet apparatus according to the eighth aspect of the present invention, the operating part of the pulse meter, the blood pressure monitor, the thermometer, the body fat meter, the stool inspection device or the toilet seat device is constituted by the armrest means or the constituent material held by the armrest means. are doing.

When the toilet is used, a pulse meter, a blood pressure monitor, a thermometer, a body fat meter, a stool inspection device, or an operation portion of a toilet seat device are configured within a reach of the toilet. The purpose is to easily measure and understand the physical condition and to easily operate the toilet seat device.

[0025]

Embodiments of the present invention will be described below with reference to the drawings.

(Embodiment 1) FIG. 1 is a perspective view showing a toilet apparatus according to Embodiment 1 of the present invention, and FIG. 2 is a perspective view showing a configuration of an armrest mounting portion of the toilet apparatus.

In FIG. 1 and FIG. 2, reference numeral 14 denotes a toilet bowl, which is installed on the floor surface by mounting means 15. A local cleaning toilet seat 16, which is an embodiment of a toilet seat device, is securely fixed to the toilet 14 by means of attaching the local cleaning toilet seat 16 with a thin substrate 17 interposed therebetween. Thin board 17 is 6mm thick
And a projection 18 made of an aluminum material is formed below the stainless steel plate. Reference numeral 19 denotes an armrest means, which is made of a molded product made of a stainless steel pipe and a resin material, is inserted into a hole of the protruding portion 18 and is securely fixed.

Next, the operation and the operation will be described. The toilet 14 can be provided with a local flush toilet seat 16, and the thin-walled substrate 17 interposed therebetween can be firmly fixed. Since the projecting portion 18 formed on the thin-walled substrate 17 is provided with the armrest means 19, the user can grasp the armrest means 19 close to the hand without feeling uneasy, support the weight, and sit or stand on the toilet seat. can do. Further, the substrate 17 is thin and the toilet 1
The distance between the toilet seat 4 and the local flush toilet seat 16 as a toilet seat device can be configured to a distance that does not hinder use, and the function as an original armrest can be realized. Further, the toilet 14 is located below the joint surface between the toilet 14 and the local flush toilet 16 as a toilet seat device.
Armrest means 19 are provided on the projection 18 formed outside the side surface.
Therefore, without disturbing the toilet seat, opening and closing of the toilet lid, replacement of the water supply unit of the local cleaning toilet seat 16, operation unit or replacement of deodorant parts, etc., without damaging each function of the toilet seat device, This armrest means 19 can be constituted. Further, since the armrest means 19 itself is located below the position where the local flush toilet seat 16 is attached to the toilet bowl 14, such usability is further improved. Further, because of the simple configuration described above, the armrest means 19 can be easily installed on an existing toilet without being obstructed when cleaning the toilet.

(Embodiment 2) FIG. 3 is a front view showing a toilet apparatus according to Embodiment 2 of the present invention, and FIG. 4 is a perspective view showing a configuration of an armrest mounting portion of the toilet apparatus.

In FIGS. 3 and 4, a toilet seat device 20 is installed on a toilet 14 via a thin-walled substrate 21. The thin-walled substrate 21 was processed by aluminum die-casting into a shape in consideration of the stress distribution by the strength analysis, thereby realizing a higher strength structure. The thin-walled substrate 21 has a downwardly projecting portion 22, and an armrest means 23 is attached to the projecting portion 22. The armrest means 23 is made of a molded product made of a stainless steel pipe and a resin material.
, And can be rotated in the front-rear direction by a shaft A as shown in FIG.

The components having the same reference numerals as in the first embodiment have the same structure, and the description is omitted.

Next, the operation and operation will be described. When the armrest means 23 is used, since the armrest means 23 is rotatable, the armrest means 23 can be moved in an unobstructed direction when unnecessary. The moving direction is the front-back direction in the present embodiment, but may be the left-right direction. In addition, the protrusion 22
Is located behind and below the toilet 14, it is possible to configure a rotating mechanism at a position where it is difficult to be soiled by urination or the like of a man, and it is also possible to increase the reliability of the rotating mechanism with respect to dirt.

Third Embodiment FIG. 5 is a front view showing a toilet apparatus according to a third embodiment of the present invention. The third embodiment is different from the second embodiment in that a reinforcing member 24 that can be held between the thin-walled substrate 21 and the toilet 14 is configured, and the length of the reinforcing member 24 can be changed. It has an adjusting screw 24a, which can be pressed against the toilet with the adjusting screw 24a.

The components having the same reference numerals as those in the first and second embodiments have the same structure, and the description is omitted.

Next, the operation and operation will be described. Since the thin-walled substrate 21 can have an increased strength structure against a load by the reinforcing member 24 between it and the toilet 14, a thin and robust substrate structure can be realized. Thus, the user can use the armrest means with confidence. In addition, since the distance to the toilet can be varied, the invention can be applied to various toilet shapes, and the reinforcing member can be moved for cleaning.

(Embodiment 4) FIG. 6 is a front view showing a toilet apparatus according to Embodiment 4 of the present invention.

In FIG. 6, the toilet 14 has a toilet seat device 25.
Are disposed via a thin substrate 26. The thin-walled substrate 26 has a downwardly projecting portion 27, and the projecting portion 27 constitutes armrest means 28. Further, a reinforcing member 29 that can be held between the protruding portion 27 of the thin substrate 26 and the floor surface on which the toilet 14 is installed is configured. The reinforcing member 29 is provided on the protruding portion 27 of the thin substrate 26.
It has an adjusting screw 30 that can change the distance between the floor and the floor. The adjusting screw 30 can be adjusted and pressed against the floor.

The components having the same reference numerals as those of the first to third embodiments have the same structure, and the description is omitted.

Next, the operation and operation will be described. The thin-walled substrate 26 can be strengthened against a load by the reinforcing member 29 between the thin-walled substrate 26 and the floor, so that a thin and robust substrate structure can be realized. Even if the toilet 14 is installed in a bad condition, the structure of supporting the toilet is ensured, so that the user can use the armrest means 28 with ease. Further, since the distance from the floor surface can be varied, it can be applied to various toilet bowl heights. Further, by pushing up the cover 31 that moves up and down to expose the bent portion 32, the reinforcing member 29 is bent at the bent portion 32. Can be rotated around the shaft, which is convenient for cleaning.

(Embodiment 5) FIG. 7 is a side view showing a toilet apparatus according to Embodiment 5 of the present invention. The fifth embodiment is different from the fourth embodiment in that there is no reinforcing member with the floor surface, and the armrest means 35 is applied to the projecting portion 34 of the thin substrate 33 and the impact force acting in the armrest load direction is reduced. Impact force absorbing spring 3
6. The impact force absorbing spring 36 is fixed between the lower part of the protrusion 34 and the armrest means 35.

The components having the same reference numerals as those of the first to fourth embodiments have the same structure, and a description thereof will be omitted.

Next, the operation and operation will be described. When an impact force in the direction B is applied to the armrest means 35, the armrest means 35
Is rotated about a fulcrum 37, and this is
6 can alleviate this. This impact force can be reduced when the armrest is used, particularly when the armrest means 35 is suddenly caught.

(Embodiment 6) As the impact force absorbing means, as shown in FIG. 8, the armrest means 38 itself may be provided with an absorbing means. FIG. 8 is a side view showing a toilet apparatus according to a sixth embodiment of the present invention, which is different from the fifth embodiment only in that the projecting portion 40 of the thin substrate 39 is not provided with an impact-absorbing spring and only the armrest means 38 is provided. Is fixed, and the arm portion 41 of the armrest means 38 itself has an elastic shape for absorbing the impact force, and the same operation and effect as those of the fifth embodiment can be obtained.

The components having the same reference numerals as those of the first to fifth embodiments have the same structure, and the description is omitted.

(Embodiments 7 and 8) Next, FIGS. 9 and 10 are side views showing toilet apparatuses according to Embodiments 7 and 8 of the present invention.
3 shows various embodiments of armrest means. Here, components having the same reference numerals as those of the first to sixth embodiments have the same structure, and the description thereof will be omitted.

In FIG. 9, the toilet 14 and the toilet seat device 25 are shown.
The armrest means 43 is configured to be rotatable around the projecting portion of the thin-walled substrate 42 disposed therebetween. Armrest means 43
Is 90 degrees because the arm 44 is located further below.
The function and operation of the toilet seat device will not be impaired even if the toilet seat is turned backward.

In FIG. 10, the toilet 14 and the toilet seat device 2
The armrest means 46 made of a resin material is attached to the thin-walled substrate 45 disposed between the 5 by mounting screws 47 so as to form a protruding portion below the thin-walled substrate 45. The armrest means 46 can be configured without damaging the opening / closing of the lid or the function of the toilet seat device.

As described above, the armrest means is constituted by a thin-walled substrate, so that the armrest means can be robustly constructed at a position near the toilet and at a hand, and the armrest means or the structure held by the armrest means can be provided. The material can be provided with a pulse rate monitor, a blood pressure monitor, a thermometer, a body fat meter, an operation unit for a stool inspection device or a toilet seat device, or can be configured to be detachable, so that the toilet seat device and the like can be easily used when using the toilet. It is possible to realize health management such as operation of the body and grasping of physical condition.

The position of the armrest means may be such that even if the thin-walled substrate itself does not have a protruding portion, the protruding portion formed below the joint surface of the toilet and the toilet seat device and outside of the side surface of the toilet bowl is thinned. Any configuration may be used as long as it is configured on the substrate described above.

The shape of the armrest means may be any shape and material as long as the above configuration is satisfied.

Further, in each embodiment, the toilet seat device is a local flush toilet seat and a toilet seat device, but any device having a toilet seat may be used.

The thickness of the thin-walled substrate may be partially any thickness as long as the distance between the toilet and the toilet seat device can satisfy 20 mm or less, preferably 10 mm or less. .

[0053]

As described above, the toilet device according to the first aspect of the present invention does not cause any discomfort in the positional relationship between the toilet and the toilet seat device, and the armrest means has a simple configuration including the existing toilet and has a simple structure. And can be installed firmly,
The user can grab the armrests near him without feeling uneasy, support the weight and sit on the toilet seat or stand up. There is an effect that it can be used as a care support. In addition, when using the toilet, the comfort and convenience of the user can be improved as armrests. Furthermore, since the armrest means is formed on the protrusion formed below the joint surface of the toilet and the toilet seat device and outside of the side surface of the toilet bowl, the armrest means can open and close the toilet seat, the toilet lid, and functions of the toilet seat device. There is also an effect that damage is not caused and the possibility of dirt due to adhesion of dirt such as feces is small.

Further, the toilet apparatus according to the second aspect has the effect of improving ease of use and ease of cleaning when wiping the buttocks and washing hands in the toilet. In addition, since this rotating mechanism can be configured below, it is difficult to be soiled, and it is possible to increase the reliability of the filth.

The toilet device according to the third aspect of the present invention can realize a thin and robust board structure, and has the effect that the user can use the armrest means with confidence. In addition, since the distance to the toilet can be varied, it can be applied to various toilet shapes and is convenient for cleaning.

The toilet device according to the fourth aspect of the present invention can realize a thin and robust board structure, and even if the toilet is in a poorly installed state, the user can use the armrest means with confidence. There is an effect that can be. In addition, since the distance from the floor can be varied, it can be applied to various toilet bowl heights, which is convenient for cleaning.

The toilet device according to the fifth aspect of the present invention can be configured at a position that does not hinder water supply to the local cleaning device, operation of various functions, and the like.

The toilet device according to claim 6 of the present invention has an effect that the toilet device and the toilet seat device can be easily installed.

In the toilet apparatus according to the seventh aspect of the present invention, when used, particularly when the arm is suddenly caught by the armrest means, the impact force is hardly transmitted to the body, and the feeling of use is enhanced. .

In the toilet device according to the eighth aspect of the present invention, since the armrest means constitutes a pulse rate monitor, a blood pressure monitor, a thermometer, a body fat monitor, an operation section of a stool inspection apparatus or a toilet seat apparatus, a toilet is used. In such a case, there is an effect that the physical condition can be grasped by measuring easily and the toilet seat device can be easily operated.

[Brief description of the drawings]

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

FIG. 2 is a perspective view showing a configuration of an armrest means attaching portion of the toilet device.

FIG. 3 is a front view of a toilet device according to a second embodiment of the present invention.

FIG. 4 is a perspective view showing a configuration of an armrest means attaching portion of the toilet device.

FIG. 5 is a front view of a toilet device according to a third embodiment of the present invention.

FIG. 6 is a side view of a toilet device according to a fourth embodiment of the present invention.

FIG. 7 is a side view of a toilet device according to a fifth embodiment of the present invention.

FIG. 8 is a side view of a toilet device according to a sixth embodiment of the present invention.

FIG. 9 is a side view of a toilet device according to a seventh embodiment of the present invention.

FIG. 10 is a side view of a toilet device according to an eighth embodiment of the present invention.

FIG. 11 is a perspective view of a conventional toilet device.

FIG. 12 is a perspective view of a conventional toilet device.

FIG. 13 is a perspective view of a conventional toilet device.

[Description of Signs] 14 Toilet bowl 16 Local flush toilet seat (toilet seat device) 20, 25 Toilet seat device 17, 21, 26, 33, 39, 42, 45 Thin-walled substrate 18, 22, 27, 34, 40 Thin-walled substrate Projections 19, 23, 28, 35, 38, 43, 46 Armrest means 24, 29 Reinforcement 36 Impact force absorbing spring 41, 44 Arm part of armrest means

 ──────────────────────────────────────────────────続 き Continuation of the front page (72) Inventor Toru Fujishima 1006 Kazuma Kadoma, Kadoma-shi, Osaka Matsushita Electric Industrial Co., Ltd. F-term (reference) 2D036 DA11 2D037 BA16 2D038 ZA00

Claims (8)

[Claims] 1. A toilet seat, a toilet seat device having a toilet seat attachable to the toilet, and a toilet seat interposed between the toilet and the toilet seat device, below a joint surface between the toilet and the toilet seat device, and on the side surface of the toilet. A toilet apparatus comprising: a thin-walled substrate having a protruding portion formed on the outer side; and armrest means constituted by the protruding portion of the substrate. 2. The toilet apparatus according to claim 1, wherein the armrest means is rotatable in a front-rear direction or a left-right direction of the toilet. 3. The apparatus according to claim 1, further comprising a reinforcing means capable of being held between the thin-walled substrate and the toilet, wherein the reinforcing means is capable of changing a distance between the mounting position of the reinforcing means and the toilet. Toilet bowl equipment. 4. A reinforcing means which can be held between a thin substrate and a floor surface on which a toilet is installed, wherein the reinforcing means can change a distance between a position at which the reinforcing means is mounted and the floor surface. The toilet device according to any one of claims 1 to 3, wherein the toilet device is configured. 5. The toilet seat device according to claim 1, wherein said toilet seat device is a washing toilet seat for washing a local part, and in the vicinity of a position where said washing toilet seat is attached to a toilet, an armrest means can be arranged below a joint surface between said toilet seat and said toilet. The toilet device according to any one of claims 1 to 4. 6. The toilet, the toilet seat device, and the thin-walled substrate are configured to be attachable by the same plurality of attaching means.
The toilet device according to any one of claims 1 to 5. 7. The toilet apparatus according to claim 1, wherein the armrest means constitutes an impact force absorbing means for reducing the impact force in a direction in which a load is applied. 8. The armrest means or a component held by the armrest means, wherein one of a pulse meter, a sphygmomanometer, a thermometer, a body fat meter, an operation unit of a stool examination device or a toilet seat device is constituted. A toilet apparatus according to any one of claims 7 to 13.