JP2001046258A - Bathtub and bathtub unit - Google Patents

Abstract

PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To make a person requiring nursing care bathe by himself by forming seat sections having a height, which is approx. the same as the height of the upper edge of a bathtub, on both sides of the bathtub, and forming handrails on the seat sections. SOLUTION: When getting into a bathtub 1, a person requiring nursing care sits on a seat section 2a for a time, and places both legs in the bathtub 1 by rotating his body while bonding onto handrails 5a and 5b. Then, by moving the center of gravity to the leg side, the person can enter the bathtub 1. When he gets outs from the bathtub 1, he sits on the seat section 2a for a time while holding the handrails 5a and 5b with legs being kept in the bathtub 1. Then, by rotating his body while holding onto the handrails 5a and 5b, both legs are taken out from the bathtub 1, and he can get out from the bathtub 1. Since the seat sections 2a and 2b are formed on both sides of the bathtub 1, the person requiring nursing care can get in or get out from the bathtub 1 by using the seat section on the side which is easier to use. Also, at the time of body washing, he can easily wash his body by washing his body under a sitting state on the seat section.

Description

DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION

[0001]

BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION 1. Field of the Invention The present invention relates to a bathtub and a bathtub unit, and more particularly to a bathtub that can be easily used by the elderly and disabled.

[0002]

2. Description of the Related Art When taking a bath, legs are raised and straddle the edge of the bathtub to get in and out of the bathtub, but for elderly people who have difficulty in bending and stretching their body, and for disabled people who have trouble with their legs, Such an operation is often difficult to perform.

[0003] Therefore, it has been practiced to take care of bathing while holding a plurality of caregivers, or to take care of bathing using a large auxiliary device such as a lifting device.

[0004] However, in the case of being completely bedridden, it is necessary to provide such a large amount of nursing care. However, when the care recipient can move to some extent, it is important to encourage the independence of bathing with his / her own power as much as possible. Yes, it is preferable to reduce the labor of the caregiver. This is important in enabling the care recipient to live at home and reducing social hospitalization.

[0005]

SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION Accordingly, an object of the present invention is to provide an easy-to-use bathtub in which a care recipient can take a bath with his / her own power as much as possible.

[0006]

The bathtub according to the first aspect of the present invention comprises, on both sides of the bathtub (1), seats (2a) and (2b) having substantially the same height as the upper edge of the bathtub (1). The seats (2a) and (2b) are provided with handrails (4) and (5a).

When entering the bathtub, the care-requiring person once sits on the stool, rotates the body while holding the handrail, inserts both legs into the bathtub, and shifts the center of gravity to the leg side to enter the bathtub.

When exiting from the bathtub, the user can sit down on the seat while holding the handrail while holding the leg in the bathtub, and rotate the body while holding the handrail to bring both legs out of the bathtub and exit the bathtub.

[0009] Since the stool is provided on both sides of the bathtub, it is possible to enter and exit the bathtub using the side which is easy for the care recipient to use.

[0010] Further, if the body is washed while sitting on the stool when washing the body, both the care recipient and the care giver are comfortable.

According to a second aspect of the present invention, in the bathtub of the first aspect, a gentle slope (31) is provided on the upper surfaces of the seating portions (2a) and (2b) such that the height decreases as the distance from the bathtub increases. It is characterized by.

According to this, since the hot water dropped on the stool and the soapy water generated by washing flow away from the bathtub along the slope, it is difficult for the hot water to flow into the bathtub, and the bathtub is easily kept clean. .

According to a third aspect of the present invention, in the bathtub of the first aspect, a crotch cleaning groove (33) into which a hand can be inserted is provided substantially at the center of the upper surface of the stool. The upper surface (32) is characterized by being provided with a gentle slope whose height decreases toward the crotch cleaning groove (33).

[0014] According to this, while the care-requiring person is sitting on the stool, the caregiver inserts his / her hand or shower into the crotch-cleaning groove to clean the crotch of the care-requiring person and the surrounding area. Can be.

Further, since soapy water and the like generated by the washing flow into the crotch washing groove, the inside of the bathtub can be easily kept clean.

The bathtub according to the fourth aspect of the present invention is the bathtub according to the third aspect, wherein the bathtub is detachably attached to the crotch cleaning groove (33) in order to prevent a step formed by the crotch cleaning groove (33) on the upper surface of the seating portion. It has a possible spacer (36).

According to this, if the spacer is attached to the crotch cleaning groove (33), there is no step due to the crotch cleaning groove on the upper surface of the stool. It does not prevent you from sliding on the part. Spacer (36) when cleaning between groins
By removing the groove, the crotch cleaning groove (33) can be used.

A bathtub according to a fifth aspect of the present invention is the bathtub according to the first aspect, wherein the seat (30) on the upper part of the seat is detachable from the base (20) of the seat, and one surface of the seat (30) is provided. Is a cleaning surface (34) provided with a crotch cleaning groove (33) into which a hand can be inserted at substantially the center, and the other surface is a crotch cleaning groove (33).
There is no stool surface (35), and the seat portion (30) can be attached to the stool base portion (20) even when any of the surfaces faces upward.

According to this, since the seating surface can be used upside down, when washing around the crotch, the washing surface is washed upward, and when sitting and resting or entering the bathtub, the crotch is used. The seating surface can be turned up so that the cleaning groove does not interfere.

[0020] The bathtub according to the sixth aspect is the first to fifth aspects.
Is characterized in that the stool has a step portion.

According to this, it is easy for the care-requiring person to sit on the stool and to stand up from the stool.

According to a seventh aspect of the present invention, there is provided the bathtub according to any one of the first to sixth aspects, wherein a handrail is provided on the back of the bathtub (1), and the handrail on the back of the bathtub (1) is provided on both sides.
It is characterized by being continuous with the handrails of (2a) and (2b).

According to this, when the care-requiring person moves between the bathtub (1) and the seats (2a) and (2b) while traveling along the handrail (50), the handrail is continuous. Easy to grab.

The bathtub according to claim 8 is characterized in that, in the bathtub according to claim 1 to claim 7, the bathtub can be installed at a corner portion, and the stool portions are located on both sides of the corner.

It can be easily installed at the corner of the bathroom, and the space can be effectively used depending on the size and shape of the bathroom.

According to a ninth aspect of the present invention, in the tub of the first to eighth aspects, a plurality of adjusters for adjusting a height are provided at a bottom portion.

According to this, even when the floor of the bathroom is inclined, the bathtub can be installed horizontally by adjusting the adjuster.

A tub unit according to a tenth aspect is characterized in that the tub according to the first to eighth aspects, the floor, and an enclosure rising from the floor are integrally formed.

By forming a unit in which the floor and the enclosure are integrated with each of the bathtubs described above, the unit is suitable for installation in a bathroom of a new house.

The bathtub unit according to the eleventh aspect is characterized in that, in the bathtub unit according to the tenth aspect, the floor has a gentle inclination.

Thus, the water dropped on the floor flows along the inclination of the floor, so that drainage in the bathroom becomes easy.

[0032]

DESCRIPTION OF THE PREFERRED EMBODIMENTS The present invention will be described below with reference to preferred embodiments.

Embodiment 1 FIG. 1 is a perspective view of this embodiment, FIG. 2 is a plan view of this embodiment, FIG. 3 is a front view, and FIG. 4 is a right side view.

In the figure, (1) is a bathtub for storing hot water, and (2a) and (2b) are seat portions provided on both sides of the bathtub (1).

In this embodiment, a sheet for preventing slippage is attached to the bottom surface of the bathtub (1), but the bottom surface of the bathtub may be processed to prevent slippage.

The height of the seats (2a) and (2b) is the bathtub (1).
It is almost the same as the height of the upper edge. (3) is the stool (2a), (2
b) The seat on the upper surface, where the care recipient can sit. In the present embodiment, the seat (3) has a shape in which the center is slightly depressed.

(4) is a side handrail attached to both sides, that is, a part farthest from the bathtub (1), and is positioned upward from the seats (2a) and (2b) so that it can be easily gripped even in a standing posture. It protrudes greatly.

(5a) is a handrail on the back of the seat (2a), (2b), and (5b) is a handrail on the back of the bathtub (1). The stool back railing (5a) and the bathtub back railing (5b) are arranged in a line.

In this embodiment, the height of the side handrail (4) is higher than the height of the back handrail (5a) of the seat and the backrail of the bathtub (5b). .

In the present embodiment, adjusters (not shown) are provided at six places at the bottom of the bathtub, so that the height from the floor can be adjusted. The bathroom floor is often provided with a slight slope for drainage, but even in such a case, the bathtub can be installed horizontally by adjusting the adjuster.

An example of the use of this embodiment will be described by taking a bathing of a care-requiring person with left hemiplegia as an example. First, sit on the right stool (2a). In that case, if any of the handrails is used, it is easy to sit down.

Next, the leg is raised almost horizontally, and the right hand is used to hold the back railing (5a) or the back railing (5b) of the bathtub.
The body is rotated clockwise in the horizontal direction around the hips on the seat (3). Then the legs enter the bathtub. Thereafter, the center of gravity is gradually moved toward the legs while traveling along the back tub handrail (5b), and the body is guided into the bathtub (1). Then, bend your body while grasping the upper edge and handrail of the bathtub (1) with your right hand, and slowly sit down in the bathtub.

When getting out of the bathtub (1), grasp the upper edge or the handrail of the bathtub (1) with the right hand and stand or crouch in the bathtub (1). Seat above the stool (2b) on the left
Put on (3). Then, grab the handrail with your right hand and rotate your body clockwise in the horizontal direction around the buttocks, and place your legs in the bathtub.
Pull out of (1).

From the state of sitting on the stool (2b), the user can stand up by shifting the center of gravity to the leg lowered on the floor while holding the side handrail (4) with the right hand.

When the body is washed, it may be washed in the bathtub (1), or may be washed while sitting on the stools (2a) and (2b). In this case, if a shower provided on the back of the bathtub (1) or the like is used, the cleaning operation becomes easy.

The above-mentioned operations from the start to the end of bathing can be performed almost exclusively by the care-requiring person.
The caregiver's labor could be significantly reduced. Therefore, if the bathtub of the present invention is installed at home, it may be possible that a care-requiring person who had to be hospitalized in the past can now live at home.

Although the above description has been made with reference to the use of a caregiver in need of left hemiplegia, it goes without saying that other caregivers can also be used.

Embodiment 2 FIG. 5 is a front view of this embodiment. This embodiment has the same basic structure as that of the first embodiment, except that the seat (31) of the seats (2a) and (2b) has a gentle inclination.

The inclination is such that as the distance from the bathtub (1) increases, that is, as it approaches the side, the height decreases, and the inclination comes out when the body is washed off while sitting on the stool (2a) or (2b). Soap water or the like flows to the side and does not flow into the bathtub (1). Thereby, the hot water in the bathtub (1) can be maintained in a clean state.

[Embodiment 3] FIG. 6 is a plan view of this embodiment, and FIG. 7 is a front view of this embodiment. The basic structure of this embodiment is the same as that of the first embodiment, but the crotch cleaning groove (), which allows a hand to be inserted into the seat (32) of the seats (2 a) and (2 b) from the front, is provided. 33) is provided.

When the care recipient needs to wash his / her body while sitting on the stool parts (2a) and (2b), the caregiver can use the crotch cleaning groove (3).
By inserting a hand, shower, brush, etc. in 3), the crotch of the care recipient and the surrounding area can be washed.

The seat portion (32) is provided with a gentle slope such that the height decreases toward the crotch cleaning groove portion (33), and the soapy water or the like that has fallen on the seat portion (32) is used for the crotch cleaning groove portion (33). ) To fall on the bathroom floor, so that the washed soapy water and the like can be prevented from flowing into the bathtub (1).

As described above, the crotch washing groove (33) is convenient for washing the body of the care recipient, but is useful when moving between the bathtub (1) and the seats (2a) and (2b). When the body is slid on the seat (32) to move, the buttocks and legs may fall into the crotch cleaning groove (33) or may be difficult to move due to being caught.

Therefore, in this embodiment, a detachable spacer (36) is provided in the crotch cleaning groove (33). When this spacer (36) is attached, the crotch cleaning groove (3
There is no big step due to 3), and it does not hinder the movement of sliding.

When the spacer (36) is removed, the crotch cleaning groove (33) can be used again.

Further, in this embodiment, the handrail (50) in which the backrail of the stool and the backrail of the bathtub are continuous is used. In this way, if a handrail (50) is provided continuously on the back of the bathtub (1) and the stools (2a) and (2b) on both sides, the care recipient needs the bathtub (1).
When moving along the handrail (50) between the handrails (2a) and (2b) and the handrail, there is no break in the handrail, so that the user can grasp a desired position and is convenient.

[Embodiment 4] FIG. 8 is a diagram showing a main part of this embodiment. This embodiment also has the same basic structure as that of the first embodiment, but differs in that the seat (30) is detachable and that the step (6) is provided.

In the figure, reference numeral (20) denotes a base of the seat, from which the seat (30) can be attached and detached. One surface of the seat portion (30) is a cleaning surface (34), and a crotch cleaning groove (33) through which a hand can be inserted is provided substantially at the center. The crotch cleaning groove (33) is the same as in the third embodiment. Seat (3
The other surface of (0) is a seating surface (35), and the crotch cleaning groove (3
3) is not provided.

Since the seat (30) can be attached to the base of the seating part with either surface facing upward, the seat (30) is once removed from the base (20) and turned upside down to mount the upper surface, that is, the surface in contact with the buttocks. Can be changed.

Accordingly, when cleaning the area around the crotch, the cleaning surface (34) is set up for cleaning, and when sitting and resting or entering the bathtub (1), the groove (33) for cleaning the crotch is used. It is good to use with the sitting surface (35) up so that it does not get in the way. The shape of the seating surface (35) may be a simple flat surface, the central portion may be slightly depressed as in the first embodiment, or a slope may be provided as in the second embodiment.

In this embodiment, the step portion (6) is
Is provided. When not in use, the step portion (6) is stored in the step portion storage portion (7) in the seating portion. When used, put the hand on the handle (6a) provided on the step part (6), slide it toward you like a drawer, pull it out, and put it on the floor.

When the care recipient needs to sit on the stool,
(6) Put your legs on the seat from the standing position
Since the height up to (30) is reduced, the sitting operation and the rising operation are facilitated.

The step portion (6) may be provided on the stool portion on both sides, or may be provided on only one stool portion. or,
In the present embodiment, when the step portion (6) is not used, the step portion is stored in the step portion storage portion (7) so as not to be in the way, but it may be configured to be detachable from the stool portion or rotated so as not to be in the way. It may be folded.

Embodiment 5 FIG. 9 is a plan view of a bathtub according to this embodiment. However, handrails are not shown in the figure. In the figure, (61) is a bathtub, and (62) is a seat.

This embodiment can be installed at the corner of the bathroom, and the seats (62) are located on both sides of the corner.

This embodiment can be easily installed at the corner of the bathroom, so that the space in the bathroom can be effectively used depending on the size and shape of the bathroom.

Embodiment 6 FIG. 10 is a plan view of a bathtub according to this embodiment. However, handrails are not shown in the figure. In the figure, (71) is a bathtub, and (72) is a stool.

This embodiment is also installed at the corner of the bathroom as in the fifth embodiment, but the shape is different.
It is smaller than the bathtub.

[Embodiment 7] In this embodiment, a bathtub, a floor,
This is an embodiment of a bathtub unit in which an enclosure rising from the floor is integrally formed.

FIG. 11 is a perspective view of the bathtub unit of this embodiment, but the illustration of the handrail is omitted in the figure. (8
0) is a bathtub, (81) is its bathtub, and (82) is a stool. The shape of the bathtub, the shape of the handrail, the presence or absence of a step portion, etc. may be determined as appropriate.

(83) is a floor, and (84a) and (84b) are floors.
The enclosure part (83) stands up from the back end of the bathtub and the back end on both sides of the bathtub, and these are integrated with the bathtub (80) to constitute a unit.

The height of the enclosures (84a) and (84b) is substantially the height of the waist, and in this embodiment, is the same height as the bathtub (81) and the seat (82).

The floor (83) has a gentle slope, and water falling on the floor flows along the slope of the floor to facilitate drainage of the bathroom.

By using such a bathtub unit, it is easy to install the bathtub of the present invention in a bathroom of a newly built house.

[0075]

As described above, according to the present invention, it is possible to provide a bathtub in which a care-requiring person can take a bath with his / her own power as much as possible and can reduce the labor of the care-giver.

[Brief description of the drawings]

FIG. 1 is a perspective view of a first embodiment.

FIG. 2 is a plan view of the first embodiment.

FIG. 3 is a front view of the first embodiment.

FIG. 4 is a right side view of the first embodiment.

FIG. 5 is a front view of the second embodiment.

FIG. 6 is a plan view of a third embodiment.

FIG. 7 is a front view of a third embodiment.

FIG. 8 is a diagram showing a main part of a fourth embodiment.

FIG. 9 is a plan view of a fifth embodiment.

FIG. 10 is a plan view of a sixth embodiment.

FIG. 11 is a perspective view of a seventh embodiment.

[Explanation of symbols]

 (1) Bathtub (2a), (2b) Stool (3) Seat (4) Side railing (5a) Stool back railing (5b) Bathtub back railing

 ──────────────────────────────────────────────────続 き Continuing from the front page (72) Inventor Mitsuru Akamatsu Shizugawa, Shigenobu-cho, Onsen-gun, Ehime Pref. Ehime University Hospital (72) Inventor Nokazu Kazuno, 700, Kitamahara, Matsumae, Ihime-gun, Ehime Tortoise Engineering Co., Ltd. (72) Inventor Hitomi Okuda 700, Kitamaehara, Matsumae, Iyo-gun, Ehime F-Term (Totals Engineering Co., Ltd.) 2D032 AA07 AA11 4C094 AA01 BA21 BA27 BB03 BB10 BC25 CC01 GG02 GG11

Claims (11)

[Claims] 1. A bathtub, wherein a stool having substantially the same height as the upper edge of the bathtub is provided on both sides of the bathtub, and the stool is provided with handrails. 2. The bathtub according to claim 1, wherein the upper surface of the stool is provided with a gentle slope whose height decreases as the distance from the bathtub increases. 3. A crotch cleaning groove, into which a hand can be inserted, is provided substantially at the center of the upper surface of the stool portion, and the upper surface of the stool portion gradually decreases in height toward the crotch cleaning groove. 2. An inclination is provided.
The bathtub described. 4. The bathtub according to claim 3, further comprising a detachable spacer in the crotch cleaning groove to prevent a step due to the crotch cleaning groove from occurring on the upper surface of the stool. . 5. A washing machine in which a seat at the upper part of the stool is detachable from a base of the stool, and one surface of the seat is provided with a crotch cleaning groove into which a hand can be inserted substantially at the center. 2. The bathtub according to claim 1, wherein the other side is a stool surface without a crotch cleaning groove, and the seat can be attached to the stool base even when any of the surfaces is up. 6. The bathtub according to claim 1, wherein the stool portion has a step portion. 7. A handrail is provided on the back of the bathtub, and the handrail on the back of the bathtub is continuous with the handrails on both sides of the bathtub. The bathtub according to claim 4, claim 5, or claim 6. 8. The apparatus according to claim 1, wherein the stool can be installed at a corner, and the stool is located on both sides of the corner. The bathtub according to claim 7. 9. The apparatus according to claim 1, wherein a plurality of adjusters for adjusting the height are provided at the bottom.
Claim 2, Claim 3, Claim 4, Claim 5, Claim 6,
The bathtub according to claim 7. 10. A bathtub according to claim 1, claim 2, claim 3, claim 4, claim 5, claim 6, claim 7 or claim 8, a floor portion, and a rising portion from the floor portion. A bathtub unit with an integral enclosure. 11. The bathtub unit according to claim 10, wherein the floor has a gentle slope.