JP2001187120A - Sterilizing and washing device - Google Patents

Abstract

PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To provide a sterilizing and washing device which enables a patient to change underwear efficiently and hygienically. SOLUTION: This sterilizing and washing device 1 is movable and is used for nursing-care for the aged. The sterilizing and washing device is equipped with a circulating water sterilizer by an ultraviolet sterilizing lamp 41 set in a tank, a tank 4 to store sterilizing and washing water in which ozone generated is dissolved, a pump 2 to suck and deliver washing water, a shower nozzle 17 to spray washing water, a hose winding part 3 for a hose 70 to communicate the pump 2 and the shower nozzle 17, and a dust box 5. Heaters 43, 44 are placed in the tank 4.

Description

DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION

[0001]

BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION 1. Field of the Invention The present invention relates to a technology of a sterilizing and cleaning apparatus used for elderly care, medical care and the like.

[0002]

2. Description of the Related Art Conventionally, when a helper or nurse cares for the elderly or the sick, when changing diapers or underwear, the towel is squeezed with hot water put in a bucket or a basin, and the body of the elderly or the sick is squeezed. I was wiping.

[0003]

However, in the above-mentioned prior art, when nursing a number of people, it is necessary to replace the hot water in a bucket or a basin each time, and it takes time, If hot water is used, various bacteria may enter the water, which may cause a problem in hygiene.

The present invention has been made in view of the above points, and has as its object to provide a sterilizing / cleaning apparatus capable of cleaning a body of a cared person and replacing underwear in a short time and efficiently in consideration of hygiene. Aim.

[0005]

The above is the problem to be solved by the present invention. Next, means for solving the problem will be described. In Claim 1, a sterilization cleaning device used for medical care for the elderly, etc., a tank for storing circulating water sterilization treatment by an ultraviolet sterilization lamp installed in the tank, and sterilizing cleaning water in which generated ozone is dissolved, It is provided with a pump for sucking and discharging the washing water, a shower nozzle for injecting the washing water, and a hose winding portion of a hose for communicating the pump with the shower nozzle. According to a second aspect of the present invention, in the sterilizing and cleaning apparatus according to the first aspect, a dust box is provided, and a temperature control heater and an ultraviolet sterilizing apparatus are arranged in a tank for storing cleaning water.

[0006]

DESCRIPTION OF THE PREFERRED EMBODIMENTS The problems to be solved by the present invention and the means for solving the problems are as described above. Next, embodiments of the present invention will be described with reference to the accompanying drawings. 1 is a perspective view of the sterilizing and cleaning apparatus, FIG. 2 is a side sectional view of the sterilizing and cleaning apparatus, FIG. 3 is a front cross-sectional view of the same, FIG. 4 is a schematic diagram showing piping and a control system of the sterilizing and cleaning apparatus, and FIG. FIG. 6 is a plan sectional view showing the configuration of the upper hose wheel of the hose winding section, FIG. 7 is a front sectional view of the same, and FIG. 8 is the configuration of the lower horse wheel of the hose winding section. FIG. 9 is a front sectional view of the same, FIG. 10 is a side view showing a configuration of a stopper mechanism of a hose winding portion, FIG. 11 is a perspective view of a bracket showing a configuration for inserting a wire into a hose, and FIG.
2 is a side cross-sectional view, FIG. 13 is a schematic view of the hose winding section when the hose is stored, FIG. 14 is a schematic view of the hose winding section when the hose is pulled out, and FIG. 15 shows another embodiment of the sterilizing and cleaning apparatus. FIG. 16 is a front cross-sectional view, FIG. 17 is a schematic view showing a piping and a control system in another embodiment of the sterilizing and cleaning apparatus, and FIG. 18 is a side cross-sectional view showing a hose winding portion. 19 is a plan sectional view showing the configuration of the lower hose wheel of the hose winding section, FIG. 20 is a front sectional view of the same, FIG. 21 is a rear view showing the same fall prevention mechanism of the hose winding section, and FIG. 23 is a plan sectional view showing a state in which the ratchet and the gauge plate are fitted, FIG. 23 is a plan sectional view showing a state in which the ratchet and the gauge plate of the fall prevention mechanism are released, and FIG. Hose of the hose winding section in the embodiment FIG. 25 is a schematic view when the hose is taken out of the hose winding section, FIG. 26 is a perspective view of the shower pump, FIG. 27 is a front partial cross-sectional view showing a drive mechanism of the shower pump, and FIG. FIG. 29 is a rear sectional view showing a part of the sliding switching mechanism of the piston.

First, a first embodiment of a sterilizing and cleaning apparatus will be described with reference to FIGS. In FIG. 1, FIG. 2, and FIG. 3, a sterilizing and cleaning apparatus 1 includes a tank 4 for storing cleaning water, a shower pump 2 for sucking and discharging cleaning water, a shower nozzle 17 for jetting cleaning water, and the pump 2 and the shower nozzle. And a dust box 5 and the like. .. Are erected substantially at the center of the casing 7 of the sterilizing / cleaning apparatus 1, and the posts 19, 19,.
The tank 4 for storing the washing water after the heat retention and the sterilization treatment is disposed on the above, and the shower pump 2 and the circulation pump 14 are disposed below.

A hose winding portion 3 for winding and housing a hose 70 is formed at a corner of the tank 4 on one side in a side view, and a dust box 5 for collecting used towels and diapers is provided on the other side. are doing. A storage box 6 for storing equipment such as diapers is provided above the dust box 5, a controller 40 and solenoid valves 54 and 55 are provided below the dust box 5, and a storage box 6 is provided below one side of the tank 4 near the shower pump 2. A battery 39 is provided. The front and rear ends of the upper surface 7e of the casing 7 of the sterilizing and cleaning apparatus 1 have a "gate".
, And casters 9.9 are arranged at four corners of the bottom surface portion 7a of the casing 7. Therefore, the sterilizing / cleaning device 1 can be moved back and forth and right and left, and can be moved to a desired position to stop the stoppers 9a.
.. Can be pressed to fix the wheels 9b, 9b,.

The casing 7 has a front wall 7b, a rear wall 7c, and side walls 7d, 7d standing from front and rear and right and left of a bottom surface 7a serving as a base. A storage box is provided on an upper surface 7e of the casing 7. 6 has a rectangular box shape with an opening 6a opened. Each of the openings 6a is closed by a lid 12, and the lid 12 is pivotally supported at one side edge and can be opened and closed in a vertical direction. Further, an opening / closing door 13 is provided on the rear wall 7c of the casing 7 so as to be rotatable outward about a side end, and a lock lever 13a of the opening / closing door is released to open the opening / closing door 13. In addition, a small door 11 configured to be rotatable inward about the upper end is disposed above the opening / closing door 13, and when the small door 11 is opened, the small door 11 communicates with the opening 5 a of the dust box 5, The used diapers and the like are collected in the plastic bag 60 held in the opening 5a.

An operation panel 8 is attached to the upper surface 7e of the casing 7 above the dust box 5, so that operations such as circulation of washing water in the tank 4, heat retention, and sterilization can be performed. The operation panel 8, the battery 39 disposed on the upper surface of the casing bottom 7 a, the controller 4
0 is wired to control the circulation pump 13, the shower pump 2, the germicidal lamp 41, the heater 43, the heater 44, and the like. The position of the operation panel 8 is not particularly limited.
The upper surface 7e of the casing 7, such as the upper surface on the side where is located, may be any position that is easy to operate.

Here, the control system will be described with reference to a schematic piping diagram shown in FIG. On the inside of the tank 4, a float switch 45 for detecting the amount of washing water stored by the vertical movement of the float 45a is erected, and when the water level reaches an upper limit or a lower limit, the float switch 45 is operated by an alarm buzzer or the like to an operator. A sequence control for notifying is provided. In the tank 4, the germicidal lamp 41, the heater 43 for heating, and the heater 44 for keeping heat are provided horizontally near the bottom.

The germicidal lamp 41 uses a lamp that emits a large amount of ultraviolet light having a wavelength of about 260 nm, and is disposed in a state where the lamp is covered by a case 42 having a suction port 42a and a discharge port 42b. It flows through 42 and is sterilized. Further, when the ultraviolet rays hit the oxygen dissolved in the tank 4, a photochemical reaction is caused to generate ozone, and the washing water in the tank 4 exhibits a sterilizing effect by the strong oxidizing power of the ozone. The heating heater 4
The thermistor 3 and the heater 44 are temperature-controlled by suspending a thermistor temperature controller 46 in the washing water from above the tank 4 to detect the water temperature, and are feedback-controlled so that the water temperature is always maintained at about 35 ° C.

The discharge port 42 of the case 42 of the germicidal lamp 41
b communicates outside the tank 4 and a pipe 51 is connected to the discharge port 42b.
Are fitted to each other and connected to the branch pipe 52 at the other end. Electromagnetic valves 54 and 55 are connected to both outlets 52a and 52b of the branch pipe 52, and a path R1 for discharging water therefrom and a path for returning to the tank are provided. Branch to R2.

The water discharge path R1 is connected from the solenoid valve 54 to the shower pump 2, the hose winding section 3, and the shower nozzle 17 in this order via a pipe or a hose to reach the shower nozzle 17. The reflux path R2 is
The electromagnetic valve 55, the circulation pump 14, and the return pipe 48 are connected by a pipe, and the cleaning water is returned and circulated from the return pipe 48 to the tank 4.

The washing water controls the solenoid valves 54 and 55 to close one needle valve of the solenoid valves 54 and 55, and flows through one of the water discharge path R1 and the return path R2. That is, when a current flows through one of the solenoid valves 54 and 55, the solenoid magnetizes the solenoid in the solenoid valve to become an electromagnet by the current, the needle valve is attracted by the electromagnet, the flow path is closed, and the flow of water is reduced. The flow is shut off, and since no current flows through the other solenoid valve (54 or 55), the flow path remains open and the washing water flows.

As described above, one of the circulating pumps 14 drives the shower pump 2 in conjunction with the opening and closing of the solenoid valve 55 so that the washing water flows to the water discharge path R1.
And the opening and closing of the solenoid valve 54 are linked so that the washing water flows to the circulation path R2.

That is, when the washing water is supplied to the water discharge path R1, the hand switch 18 of the shower nozzle 17 is turned on to drive the shower pump 2 and at the same time, a current also flows to the solenoid valve 55 to shut off the return path R2. Then, the washing water flows through the water discharge path R1. On the other hand, when the washing water flows through the circulation path R2, the drive switch of the circulation pump 14 provided on the operation panel 8 is turned ON to drive the pump, and the electromagnetic valve 54 is turned on. Also, a current flows to shut off the water discharge path R1, and the cleaning water circulates through the return path R2 to be sterilized in the tank 4.

As described above, the sterilizing and cleaning apparatus 1 of the present invention is used by switching the solenoid valves 54 and 55 to wash the body of a person who needs nursing care by flowing washing water to the water discharge path R1. In the standby state, the washing water is circulated through the circulation path R2 for each set standby time to perform sterilization.

Next, the winding mechanism of the hose winding section 3 of the sterilizing and cleaning apparatus according to the first embodiment will be described. In FIG. 5, the hose winding unit 3 has two guide rods 3 from a base 30 fixed by bolts to the casing bottom 7a of the sterilizing and cleaning apparatus 1.
The upper and lower guide wheels 31 and 32 are provided with an upper hose wheel 33 at the upper end thereof and a lower hose wheel 34 at the lower end thereof, and the hose 70 is wound around the upper and lower hose wheels 33 and 34. .

The upper and lower hose wheels 33 and 34 are, as shown in FIGS.
, And each of the wheels 33a, 34a,... Has a hose guide groove 33b,.
A hose 70 is wound around and housed in the guide grooves 33b.

The upper hose wheel 33 is shown in FIGS.
As shown in the figure, a guide wheel 33c fixed to the upper ends of the guide rods 31 and 32 and leading the hose 70 to the outside is disposed above the wheel 33a closest to the guide rods 31 and 32. As shown in FIGS. 8 and 9, the lower hose wheel 34 has a configuration in which a base 34c is loosely fitted to guide rods 31 and 32 and can slide up and down.

As shown in FIGS. 5, 8 and 9, a spiral spring 76 is provided horizontally on the base 34c of the lower hose wheel 34, and the spiral spring 76 has a spiral plate 76a wound around its axis. The hose wheel 34 is retracted by fastening the distal end of the spiral plate 76a and the base 30 of the guide rods 31 and 32 via the plate member 77, and utilizing the restoring force of the drawn spiral plate 76a to rewind. Pull back, and further, the base 34c
A weight 89 is provided laterally so that the hose wheel 34 can be reliably dropped and returned to its original position, and the hose 70 can be stored.

As shown in FIG. 10, a stopper mechanism 87 is provided above the guide wheel 33c of the upper hose wheel 33 so that the drawn hose 70 is not unwound naturally. That is, when the hose is pulled out, the base 87 a of the stopper mechanism 87 is
c, pivots counterclockwise when viewed from the side.
The lower chamfered surface 87d and the hose 70 are pulled out while being in light contact with each other, and even when the hose 70 is pulled out to a desired position and released by the operator, the hose 70 tries to rewind by the urging force of the spiral spring 76 and the frictional force. As a result, the base 87a of the stopper mechanism 87 naturally rotates clockwise (locking side) in a side view around the rotation fulcrum shaft 87c, and the lower surface 87e of the base 87a and the upper surface 70a of the hose 70 are connected to the upper hose. Car 3
3 engages with the guide wheel 33c, the hose 70 does not rewind, and the shower nozzle 17 can be automatically maintained at a desired position.

When the stopper lever 87b is rotated counterclockwise (release side), the base lower surface 87e
The engagement of the hose 70 with the hose upper surface 70a is released, and the hose 70 is unwound by the weight 89 and the spiral spring 76. As described above, the simple hose winding unit 3 is formed by using the spiral spring 76, the stopper 87, and the weight 89.
And a structure that is easy for the operator to operate.

As shown in FIGS. 11 and 12, a bracket 38 is suspended from the frame of the upper casing 7e on the side of the hose wheel 33, and the lower part 3 of the bracket 38
8a to the front portion 38b to form an "L" -shaped communication hole 38d, and the hose 80 introduced from the tank 4
Is inserted from the lower part 38a of the bracket and the lock nut 101 is inserted.
Hose 70
Into the bracket front part 38b, and
Fix with. Further, a wiring 88 from the controller 40 to the switch 18 disposed on the shower nozzle 17 at the tip of the hose 70 is housed in the hose 70. That is, the rear end portion 38c of the bracket is communicated with the communication hole 38d, the wiring 88 is inserted, pulled out from the end of the hose 70, and connected to the switch 18 of the shower nozzle 17. An O-ring 103 is fitted into the wire insertion opening of the bracket rear portion 38c so that the washing water flowing in the communication hole 38d does not flow backward, and the O-ring 103 is fixed with a fixing nut 104 to fix the wire 88.

At the front of the bracket 38,
A shaft support hole 38e is opened through both side surfaces, and the shaft support hole 3e is opened.
The rotation shaft 33e of the hose wheel 33 is inserted into 8e to support the hose wheel 33. Bracket 3 configured in this way
Since the wiring 88 is inserted into the hose 70 at 8 and the wiring 88 is extended to the hand switch 18 of the shower nozzle 17 and wired, the operator can easily perform the shower operation at hand.

By configuring the hose winding section 3 as described above, the operator pulls out the hose 70 from the hose outlet 7f opened in the upper surface 7c of the casing 7, as shown in FIGS. When the hose wheel 34 rises by the distance L, the three guide grooves 34b, 34b, 3
The hose 70 wound around 4b has a length (6L) that is six times the distance L, and the lower surface 87e of the stopper mechanism 87 meshes with the hose 70, and is naturally supported by the returning force and the frictional force. The hose 70 is not pulled back.

When the hose 70 is stored, the stopper lever 87b of the stopper 87 is rotated rearward (release side) to release the engagement between the stopper lower end portion 87a and the hose 70, thereby extending the hose. Due to the restoring force of the spiral spring 76, the hose wheel 34 falls and the hose 70 is wound and stored in the hose winding section 3. In this manner, the unwinding and winding of the hose 70 is made simple and convenient for the operator.

Next, a second embodiment of the sterilizing and cleaning apparatus will be described with reference to FIGS. FIG.
In FIG. 16, the sterilizing / cleaning apparatus 1 'has substantially the same configuration as that of the first embodiment, and is cleaned by keeping the temperature and sterilizing processing on the columns 19, 19,... A tank 4 for storing water is provided, a hose winding section 3 is formed at one corner of the tank 4, and a dust box 5 for collecting used towels and diapers is provided on the other side. A storage box 6 for storing equipment such as diapers,
The shower pump 2 'for sending out the washing water is provided horizontally below.

Then, the lower surface 7 of the sterilizing apparatus 1 '
are arranged at the four corners of a so as to be movable back and forth, right and left, and are moved to a desired position to stop the stopper 9a.
The wheels 9b, 9b... Can be pressed down and fixed in position by 9a.

The casing 7 has a front wall 7b, a rear wall 7c, and side walls 7d, 7d standing up and down from the front, rear, left and right of a bottom surface 7a serving as a base.
Opening 5 of dust box 5 and storage box 6
a · 6a is a rectangular box type with an opening. The opening 5
a and 6a are closed by lids 11 'and 12, respectively.
1 'is detachable, and the lid 12 is configured to be able to open and close vertically by pivotally supporting one side edge. Further, the plastic bag 60 is inserted from the opening 5a, the annular packing 10 is fitted to the edge of the opening 5a, the opening of the plastic bag 60 is held, and used diapers and the like are collected. . An opening / closing door 13 ′ is provided at the side of the dust box 5 so as to be rotatable outward around a lower end, and the lock lever 13 ′ a of the opening / closing door is released to open the opening / closing door 13 ′. , Plastic bag 60
We take out all the collected things.

An operation panel 8 is mounted on the upper surface of the casing 7 above the dust box 5 so that operations such as circulation of washing water in the tank 4, heat retention, sterilization and the like can be performed. A controller is built in the operation panel 8, and controls the circulation pump 14, the shower pump 2 ', the germicidal lamp 41, the heater 43, the heater 44, and the like.

Here, the control system will be described with reference to a schematic piping diagram shown in FIG. On the inside of the tank 4, a float switch 45 for detecting the amount of washing water stored by the vertical movement of the float 45a is erected, and when the water level reaches an upper limit or a lower limit, the float switch 45 is operated by an alarm buzzer or the like to an operator. A sequence control for notifying is provided. In the tank 4, the germicidal lamp 41, the heater 43 for heating, and the heater 44 for keeping heat are provided horizontally near the bottom.

As the germicidal lamp 41, a lamp that emits a large amount of ultraviolet light having a wavelength of about 260 nm is used, and the lamp is covered by a case 42 having a suction port 42a and a discharge port 42b.
The cleaning water flows through the case 42 and is sterilized. Further, when the ultraviolet rays hit the oxygen dissolved in the tank 4, a photochemical reaction is caused to generate ozone, and the washing water in the tank 4 exhibits a sterilizing effect by the strong oxidizing power of the ozone. Further, the heating heater 43 and the heating heater 44 detect a water temperature by suspending a thermistor temperature controller 46 in the washing water from above the tank 4 so that the water temperature is always maintained at about 35 ° C. Feedback controlled.

The discharge port 42 of the case 42 of the germicidal lamp 41
b communicates outside the tank 4 and a pipe 51 is connected to the discharge port 42b.
Are fitted to each other and connected to the branch pipe 52 at the other end. Electromagnetic valves 54 and 55 are connected to both outlets 52a and 52b of the branch pipe 52, and a path R1 for discharging water therefrom and a path for returning to the tank are provided. Branch to R2.

The water discharge path R1 is connected to the electromagnetic valve 54 through the shower pump 2 ', the preliminary heater 15, the hose winding section 3,
The shower nozzle 17 is connected in this order via a pipe or a hose, and the shower nozzle 17 discharges washing water. The return path R2 connects the electromagnetic valve 55, the circulation pump 14, and the water discharge pipe 48 with a pipe, and returns washing water from the water discharge pipe 48 to the tank 4.

Then, the washing water controls the solenoid valves 54 and 55 to close one needle valve of the solenoid valves 54 and 55, and flows through one of the water discharge path R1 and the return path R2. That is, when a current flows through one of the solenoid valves 54 and 55, the solenoid magnetizes the solenoid in the solenoid valve to become an electromagnet by the current, the needle valve is attracted by the electromagnet, the flow path is closed, and the flow of water is reduced. The flow is shut off, and since no current flows through the other solenoid valve (54 or 55), the flow path remains open and the washing water flows.

As described above, one of the water discharge paths R1 is operated by interlocking the drive of the shower pump 2 'and the opening and closing of the solenoid valve 55.
And the other is a circulation pump 1
4 and the opening / closing of the solenoid valve 54 in conjunction with each other to circulate the circulation path R2
Washing water is allowed to flow. That is, when the washing water is supplied to the water discharge path R1, the hand switch 18 of the shower nozzle 17 is turned ON, and the shower pump 2 'is driven, and at the same time, a current also flows through the solenoid valve 55 to cut off the return path R2. The washing water flows through the water discharge route R1, while
When washing water is supplied to the circulation path R2, the drive switch of the circulation pump 14 provided on the operation panel 8 is turned on to drive the pump, and at the same time, electric current also flows to the solenoid valve 54 to shut off the water discharge path R1 and perform cleaning. The water circulates through the reflux path R2 and is sterilized in the tank 4.

The temperature of the washing water flowing through the water discharge path R1 by driving the shower pump 2 'is adjusted again by the preliminary heater 15, that is, the thermistor temperature controller 16 is suspended in the washing water to cool the washing water. Is detected, and the preliminary heater 15 is feedback-controlled by the thermistor temperature controller 16 so as to raise the water temperature to around 39 ° C. so as to be comfortable for the caregiver. In the second embodiment, a configuration is provided in which a warming heater 44 and a preliminary heater 15 are provided for temperature adjustment.

As described above, the sterilizing and cleaning apparatus 1 of the present invention is used by switching the solenoid valves 54 and 55 to flow the cleaning water through the water discharge path R1 to clean the diapers and the like of persons requiring care. Alternatively, the washing water is circulated through the circulation path R2 for each set standby time in the standby state to perform sterilization and disinfection.

Next, the winding mechanism of the hose winding section 3 of the sterilizing and cleaning apparatus according to the second embodiment will be described. As shown in FIG. 18, the hose winding section 3 has two guide rods 31 and 32 erected from a base 30 fixed with bolts to the casing bottom 7 a of the sterilizing and cleaning apparatus 1. An upper hose wheel 33 and a lower horse wheel 34 are provided at the upper end and the lower end, and the hoses are wound around and housed in the upper and lower hose wheels 33 and 34.

The structure of the upper and lower hose wheels 33 and 34 is the first
The configuration is the same as that of the embodiment, and different portions will be described below.
As shown in FIGS. 18 and 22, a post 35 for determining the height position of the hose wheel (lower) 34 is erected in front of the guide rods 31 and 32, and a reversible motor is provided below the post 35. A cam 63 and a disk 64 are fixedly mounted on the drive shaft 36a of the reversible motor 36, and a proximity switch 65 is provided obliquely forward of the cam 63 so as to approach the periphery of the disk 64. 66 are arranged.

As shown in FIG. 22 and FIG.
Reference numeral 5 indicates that the support shaft 35a is rotatable, a spring 67 is wound around the support shaft 35a, and the support column 35 is returned to its original position by using the biasing force of the spring 67. I do. A cam follower 68 is provided on the left side surface 35b (side surface facing the reversible motor) of the support post 35 so as to be in contact with the convex portion 63a of the cam 63.
As shown in FIG. 21, a gauge plate 37 having countless claws 37a, 37a,...

A ratchet 69 is disposed on the right side surface 34d of the base 34c of the hose wheel 34 shown in FIG.
and pins 72 and 73 projecting from the rear end of the right side surface 34d of the hose wheel base, and a spring 74 stretches between the pins 72 and 73. The restoring force of the spring 74 causes the ratchet 69 to use the bolt 71 as a fulcrum. At 22, the ratchet 69 is rotated clockwise, and the pawl portion 69 b at the front end of the ratchet 69 is fitted into the pawl 37 a of the gauge plate 37, and the ratchet 69 is hooked to support the hose wheel base 34 c, and the lower hose wheel 34 falls. Is prevented. That is, since the claw 37a of the gauge plate 37 is formed in a mountain shape, the upper surface 69c of the ratchet claw portion 69b can move upward along the slope 37c of the claw 37a. The lower surface 69d of the portion 69b and the gentle slope 37d facing the claw slope 37c of the gauge plate 37 have a small inclination angle from the horizontal plane, and the ratchet claw lower surface 69d is a gentle slope 37d of the claw of the gauge plate 37.
And the hose wheel 34 is prevented from dropping.

Further, in order to move the lower hose wheel 34 downward, the fitting between the claw portion 69b of the ratchet 69 and the claw 37a of the gauge plate 37 may be released, and the fitting is released. The operation panel 8 on the upper surface of the casing 7
It is operated by the operation of the take-up switch arranged in. That is, when the claw portion 69b of the ratchet 69 and the claw 37a of the gauge plate 37 are fitted on the right side surface of the support, the reversible motor 36 is attached to the cam follower 68 projecting from the left side surface 35b of the support 35. The projection 63a of the cam 63 disposed on the drive shaft 36a of the
When the take-up switch is pressed, the reversible motor 36 is driven,
The rotation angle is detected by the proximity switches 65 and 66, and the cam 63 is rotated by 180 °.

That is, openings 64a and 64b are formed so that the proximity switches 65 and 66 abut on the periphery of the disk 64, and the positions of the openings 64a and 64b are determined by the position of the reversible motor drive. It is arranged at a point symmetrical position (180 ° phase difference) with respect to the axis of the shaft 36a. Then, the disk 64 rotates with the rotation of the drive shaft 36a,
One of the openings 64a and 64b is turned off at the position of the proximity switch 65 or 66. That is, when the switching of the proximity switches 65 and 66 is turned ON / OFF, a motor drive stop signal is sent, and the reversible motor 36 rotates by 180 ° and stops.

The column 35, which is thus released from being supported by the convex portion 63 a of the cam 63, is moved by the restoring force of the spring 67 as shown in FIG.
2, this time, when the opposite surface 63 b of the convex portion 63 a of the cam 63 to the drive shaft 36 a is close to the cam follower 68 and the spring has a natural length, the support post 35 is The rotation stops, and at this time, the fitting between the claw portion 69b of the ratchet 69 and the claw 37a of the gauge plate 37 is disengaged on the right side surface 35c of the support post, and the lower hose wheel 3
4 falls.

By configuring the hose winding section 3 in this manner, the operator pulls out the hose 70 from the hose outlet 7f opened in the upper surface of the casing 7, as shown in FIGS. 18, 24 and 25. And the hose wheel 34
Rises by the distance L, and the three guide grooves 34b, 34b, 3
The hose 70 wound around 4b is pulled out a distance (6L) that is six times the distance L, and the claw portion 69b of the ratchet 69 is fitted into the claw 37a of the gauge plate 37, and the base 34c of the hose wheel 34 is fitted. , The hose 70 is not pulled back. When the hose 70 is stored, the take-up switch on the operation panel 8 is pressed,
The pawl portion 69b of the ratchet 69 and the pawl 37 of the gauge plate 37
a, the hose wheel 34 falls and the hose 7
0 is stored in the hose winding section 3.

As described above, in the second embodiment, the winding of the hose winding section 3 is carried out by the free fall of the hose wheel 34, and the ratchet 6 is wound so that the drawn hose 70 is not unwound.
By arranging the fall prevention mechanism by the pressure gauge 9 and the gauge plate 37, the hose 70 is wound by its own weight of the hose wheel 34, thereby saving power. Further, the draw-out and rewinding of the shower nozzle 17 can be easily performed by a simple mechanism. Can be done.

Next, a drive mechanism of the shower pump according to the second embodiment will be described. 26 and 27, the shower pump 2 'is composed of a double-acting cylinder 21 for guiding the reciprocating motion of the piston 24 and a motor 22, and the motor 22 is attached to the left and right center of the double-acting cylinder 21. It has a T-shaped configuration in plan view.

The double-acting cylinder 21 is provided with suction ports 28a, 28a and discharge ports 28b, 28b at both ends thereof, and reciprocates the piston 24 to draw in washing water at one end and simultaneously wash water at the other end. It is configured to discharge.

That is, as shown in FIGS. 27 and 28,
A rack 24a is provided laterally in the longitudinal direction of the double-acting cylinder 21, a pinion 26 is attached to an output shaft 22a of the motor 22, and the rack 24a and the pinion 26 are fitted. A roller 27 is provided below to support the rack 24a, and the roller 27 assists the sliding movement of the rack 24a. In this way,
The rotational movement of the motor 22 is converted into the sliding movement of the piston 24 by the rack 24 a and the pinion 26.

A piston 24 is formed by disposing piston heads 24b at both ends of the rack 24a. The piston 24 is housed in the double-acting cylinder 21 and both ends thereof are covered by head covers 28. Close. The head covers 28 are provided with the suction ports 28a
a and the discharge ports 28b, 28b
1, and a ball 81 is disposed in the flow path thereof with a spring 82 biased by a spring 82, so that the washing water is sucked into the double-acting cylinder 21 while avoiding the ball 81 at the time of suction and at the time of discharge. The ball 81 is pressed by water pressure to close the suction passage, and the cleaning water in the double-acting cylinder 21 is discharged to the discharge port 28b side.

The switching of the sliding movement of the piston 24 in the left-right direction is performed by connecting the projection 8 to the output shaft 22a of the motor 22.
A ring 84 having a ring projection 4a is provided around the ring projection 84a.
The proximity switches 85 and 86 are inserted through the upper surface of the casing 22b of the motor 22 so that the proximity switches 85 and 86 come into contact with each other.
Is controlled to change the direction of rotation. That is, when the contact of the left proximity switch 85 shown in the rear view of the motor 22 in FIG. 29 is turned ON, a signal for rotating the motor 22 counterclockwise is transmitted to the controller in the operation panel 8, and the right proximity switch is When the contact of the contact 86 is turned on, a signal for rotating the motor 22 clockwise is transmitted, and the rotation direction of the motor 22 is changed each time the ring convex portion 84a comes into contact with the proximity switches 85 and 86, and the piston 24 is moved in the left-right direction. It changes the sliding movement to.

In the present invention in which the shower pump 2 'is configured as described above, the switching time of the left and right proximity switches 85 and 86 for changing the rotation direction of the motor 22 is set to 0.2 seconds or less, and the pressure is expanded by water pressure. During the switching time, the spouting of the water stops for a moment, and the hose 70 contracts due to the elasticity of the hose 70, and the water stored in the hose 70 is further continuously discharged.
86 is switched, the washing water can be discharged from both ends of the double-acting cylinder 21 almost without interruption, and the washing water can be continuously discharged from the shower nozzle 17.

As described above, in the second embodiment, the pump for sending out the washing water is the double-acting shower pump 2 ', and the reciprocating motion of the piston 24 of the shower pump 2' is quickly switched. The hose 70 expanded by water pressure contracts by elasticity and releases the washing water stored in the hose 70 further continuously,
By spraying the washing water from the end of the hose 70 without interruption, the washing water can be comfortably applied to the skin of the elderly or sick.

By using the sterilizing and washing apparatus 1 shown in the first and second embodiments in this way, conventionally, a helper or a nurse takes care of an elderly or sick person and replaces underwear such as diapers. Sometimes bring hot water into a bucket or basin, wipe the body of the elderly or sick with a towel,
Compared to the work of replacing the water in a bucket or basin each time to care for a number of people, it is possible to wash and replace the underwear of an elderly or sick person more efficiently. Conventionally, since a bucket or a basin was used, there was a possibility that various germs could enter, and this could cause hospital-acquired infection in hospitals and the like, but the sterilizing and cleaning apparatus 1 according to the present invention has a sterilizing and cleaning function. As a result, the sterilizing and cleaning apparatus 1 can be easily operated by an operator as described above.

[0058]

The present invention is configured as described above.
The following effects are obtained. As in claim 1, a sterilizing and cleaning device used for geriatric medical care and the like,
Circulating water disinfection by an ultraviolet disinfection lamp installed in the tank, and a tank for storing sterilizing cleaning water in which the generated ozone is dissolved, a pump for sucking and discharging the cleaning water, a shower nozzle for spraying the cleaning water, and a pump By providing a hose take-up part of a hose that communicates with the shower nozzle, washing water can be applied directly to the body of the cared person such as the elderly or sick, so that helpers and nurses can help the elderly and sick. When nursing and changing underwear such as diapers, bring hot water into a bucket or basin, wipe the body of the elderly or sick with a towel, and take care of many people every time. This saves the labor of replacing the water in the bucket and basin. In addition, since the washing water can be stored in the tank, there is no possibility that various bacteria enter the tank, and consideration is given to hygiene.

According to a second aspect of the present invention, there is provided the sterilizing / cleaning apparatus according to the first aspect, wherein the diaper is replaced by disposing a temperature control heater and a sterilizing apparatus in a tank for storing washing water, which is provided with a dust box. Since the underwear or the like can be stored in the dust box as it is, care work can be performed efficiently. Also, since the washing water in the tank can be kept at an appropriate temperature with a heater,
The cared person is comfortable, and dirt and the like can be easily removed.

[Brief description of the drawings]

FIG. 1 is a perspective view of a sterilization and cleaning device.

FIG. 2 is a side sectional view of the sterilizing and cleaning apparatus.

FIG. 3 is a front sectional view of the same.

FIG. 4 is a schematic diagram showing a piping and a control system of the sterilizing and cleaning apparatus.

FIG. 5 is a side sectional view showing a portion of a hose winding section of the sterilizing and cleaning apparatus.

FIG. 6 is a plan sectional view showing a configuration of an upper hose wheel of a hose winding section.

FIG. 7 is a front sectional view of the same.

FIG. 8 is a plan sectional view showing a configuration of a lower hose wheel of a hose winding section.

FIG. 9 is a front sectional view of the same.

FIG. 10 is a side view showing a configuration of a stopper mechanism of the hose winding section.

FIG. 11 is a perspective view of a bracket showing a configuration for inserting a wire into a hose.

FIG. 12 is a side sectional view of the same.

FIG. 13 is a schematic view of the hose winding section when the hose is stored.

FIG. 14 is a schematic diagram when the hose winding section is pulled out of the hose.

FIG. 15 is a side sectional view showing another embodiment of the sterilizing and cleaning apparatus.

FIG. 16 is a front sectional view of the same.

FIG. 17 is a schematic view showing a piping and a control system in another embodiment of the sterilizing and cleaning apparatus.

FIG. 18 is a side sectional view showing a portion of a hose winding section.

FIG. 19 is a plan sectional view showing the configuration of the lower hose wheel of the hose winding section.

FIG. 20 is a front sectional view of the same.

FIG. 21 is a rear view showing the fall prevention mechanism of the hose winding section.

FIG. 22 is a plan sectional view showing a state where the ratchet of the fall prevention mechanism and the gauge plate are fitted.

FIG. 23 is a cross-sectional plan view showing a state in which the ratchet of the fall prevention mechanism and the gauge plate have been disengaged from each other.

FIG. 24 is a schematic view of another embodiment of the sterilizing and cleaning apparatus when the hose winding unit is housed in the hose.

FIG. 25 is a schematic diagram when the hose is pulled out of the hose winding unit.

FIG. 26 is a perspective view of a shower pump.

FIG. 27 is a partial front sectional view showing a drive mechanism of the shower pump.

FIG. 28 is a side view of the same.

FIG. 29 is a rear cross-sectional view showing a part of the sliding switching mechanism of the piston.

[Explanation of symbols]

 DESCRIPTION OF SYMBOLS 1 Disinfection washing apparatus 2 Shower pump 3 Hose winding part 4 Tank 14 Circulation pump 17 Shower nozzle 41 Sterilization lamp 43 Heating heater 44 Heating heater 70 Hose R1 Water discharge path R2 Circulation path

Claims (2)

[Claims] 1. A movable disinfecting and cleaning apparatus, comprising: a circulating water disinfecting treatment using an ultraviolet disinfecting lamp installed in a tank; a tank for storing disinfecting washing water in which generated ozone is dissolved; A sterilizing and cleaning apparatus comprising: a pump for discharging, a shower nozzle for injecting cleaning water, and a hose winding portion of a hose for connecting the pump and the shower nozzle. 2. The sterilizing and cleaning apparatus according to claim 1, wherein
A germicidal washing device comprising a dust box, a heater for temperature control, and a germicidal device arranged in a tank for storing washing water.