JP2001258944A - Self-assistive device - Google Patents

Abstract

PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To provide a simply detachable sanitary and safe self-assistive device capable of preventing the collective application of a part of body weight to an arm or elbow when an old person or a person weak in legs and loins carries out cooking work on a sink, or the like, and capable of easily reducing user's load. SOLUTION: The self-assistive device 1 is constituted of a wide armrest 2 on which a user's arm is placed and a stopper 4 for supporting the armrest 2 to hold the same in the thickness direction of an upper frame 4A becoming an attaching base. Even if a user places his arm on the armrest to move the same at any position of the armrest, a part of user's weight is not collectively applied to the arm or elbow, and the force applied to the arm or elbow on the armrest 2 is dispersed to easily reduce user's load.

Description

DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION

[0001]

The present invention relates to, for example, the elderly,
The present invention relates to a self-help device used when a disabled person or general people with weak legs perform cooking and face-washing operations in a standing position, or for armrests in wheelchairs.

[0002]

2. Description of the Related Art Conventionally, not only elderly and disabled people,
Even middle-aged people who have weak legs or use walking aids and who can walk (hereinafter collectively referred to as "users"), when cooking by themselves, will not be used in ordinary households. They wore their wrists with their arms and elbows placed directly on the upper frame of a sink installed in a welfare facility for the elderly.

[0003]

However, if the above-mentioned cooking operation is continued in the same posture with the user standing or slightly waisted, the area for supporting the arms and elbows in the upper frame of the sink is small. As a result, a part of the weight is concentrated on the arms and elbows, and there is a problem that the user who performs the cooking operation physically feels pain and cannot continue the operation easily. In addition, if the user performing the cooking work puts his / her arm and elbow directly on the upper frame of the sink and continues working for a long time, the skin of the arm and elbow may be swollen or injured, which may be dangerous. was there. There is also a means of cooking by laying a cushioning material such as a towel between the upper frame of the sink and the arm or elbow to prevent the burden on the user's arm or elbow. If such a means is used to frequently wash the sink with water, a large amount of water, detergent, leftovers and the like will scatter on the towel, and the cleanliness will be impaired. If the towel contains moisture, not only does the towel lose its function as a cushion, but if the user feels uncomfortable, the towel needs to be replaced, and it takes time to install and remove the towel. was there. On the other hand, if the user continues working without replacing the towels, the arm of the user becomes slippery, which is similarly dangerous. The present invention has been made in order to solve such a problem, and when the elderly and other people with weak legs cook on a sink or the like, a part of the weight of the user is put on the arms and elbows. Without being intensively weighted, the burden on the user can be easily reduced, and it is easy to install and remove,
The purpose is to provide safe self-help tools.

[0004]

In order to solve the above-mentioned problems, the present invention according to claim 1 has a cushion at least an upper portion thereof so that a force applied when a user's arm or elbow is placed thereon can be dispersed. An armrest made of a member, and a stopper that supports the armrest and sandwiches the thickness direction of an upper frame to be externally attached. According to a second aspect of the present invention, in the self-help device according to the first aspect, the self-help device is provided in a longitudinal direction of the upper frame. According to a third aspect of the present invention, there is provided the self-help device according to the first aspect, wherein the self-help device is attached to a position on which a user's arm or elbow is placed so that the self-help device can be freely attached to a pair of divided bodies. It consists of. Claim 4
According to the present invention, in the self-help device according to any one of claims 1 to 3, the distal end of the opening of the stopper has a rounded shape. According to a fifth aspect of the present invention, in the self-help device according to any one of the first to fourth aspects, the distal end of the opening of the stopper is bent inward. According to a sixth aspect of the present invention, in the self-help device according to any one of the first to fifth aspects, the armrest or the stopper is water-repellent. According to a seventh aspect of the present invention, in the self-help device according to any one of the first to sixth aspects, the armrest or the stopper is subjected to antibacterial processing.

[0005]

DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE PREFERRED EMBODIMENTS An embodiment of the present invention will be described below with reference to the drawings. First Embodiment FIG. 1 is an overall schematic diagram showing a state in which a self-help tool according to a first embodiment of the present invention is attached to a sink. FIG. 2 is a self-help tool according to the first embodiment,
(A) is a cross-sectional view of the self-help tool of (c) along the line AA, and (b) is a cross-sectional view of the self-help tool of (a) after use of the self-help tool after being attached to an external upper frame to be attached. (C) is a side view of the self-help tool of (a) viewed from the direction of arrow B. In the figure, 1 is a self-help tool, 2 is an armrest, 3 is a stopper, 3A is an opening of the stopper, 4 is a sink, 4A is an upper frame of the sink 4, and shows a mounting base of the self-help tool 1. The self-help tool 1 basically has an armrest 2 on which a user's arm or elbow is placed, and an armrest 2 for supporting the armrest 2 and holding the upper frame 4A of the sink 4 to be externally attached in the thickness direction of the upper frame 4A. And a stopper 3. Of these, the armrest 2 has a rectangular cross-sectional shape with a sufficiently large area for supporting the user's arms and elbows, and has a shape with a sufficiently wide width in the longitudinal direction of the upper frame 4A. It has become. The armrest 2 is composed of a so-called cushion member made of a soft and elastic resin material such as urethane foam (synthetic rubber) so that a force applied when the user's arm or elbow is placed can be dispersed. In this case, the cushion member is subjected to a water-repellent treatment in consideration of waterproofness, and is subjected to an antibacterial treatment in consideration of environmental sanitation convenience. In addition, the stopper 3 has a shape in which the U-shape is downwardly opened, and the tip of the opening 3A serving as a fixing portion thereof is rounded so that the stopper 3 can be fixed in the longitudinal direction of the upper frame 4A, And it is constituted by a member formed by bending and forming inward. When attaching the self-help tool 1 to the upper frame 4A, the tip of the opening 3A of the stopper 3 is lightly pressed against the upper portion of the upper frame 4A, and then the opening of the stopper 3 is pressed by the reaction force pressed from the upper frame 4A. The self-help tool 1 is securely attached to the upper frame 4A by expanding the 3A. The stopper 3 is made of a resin material such as polypropylene, which can withstand fatigue strength. Next, an operation when a user performs a cooking operation using such a self-help tool will be described with reference to FIG. A user (not shown) stands in front of the sink 4 and places his / her arm on the armrest 2 of the self-help tool 1 fixed on the upper frame 4A of the sink 4, and in this state, the user (not shown) starts cooking. However, even if the user moves the arm at any position, the force applied when placing the arm is dispersed by the armrest 2, and the armrest 2 can reliably and stably support the part of the arm beyond the elbow of the user. it can. Therefore, since the self-help tool 1 has a configuration in which the area for supporting the user's arms and elbows is widened, when the user performs cooking work while standing on the sink 4, part of the weight of the user becomes self-help tool. The force applied to the arms and elbows on the armrest 2 is dispersed without being intensively loaded on the upper frame 4A serving as the mounting base 1, so that the user is not distressed or burdened. Moreover, since the armrest 2 is made of a cushion member such as a soft resin, the burden on the user can be reduced, and the user can easily work in a comfortable posture even when cooking for a long time. In addition, the self-help tool 1
Has a good feel during use because of its good texture, and it does not bother to use. Further, the self-help device 1 has a good air permeability because the stopper 3 is open in the longitudinal direction, is easy to clean before and after use, can be dried in a short time, and is always in a clean state. Can be kept. In addition, the self-help tool 1 is configured such that the tip of the opening 3A of the stopper 3 is
The upper frame 4 such as a sink is composed of a rounded shape.
At the time of insertion to attach to A, it is only necessary to lightly press both ends of the stopper 3 against both ends of the upper frame 4A, so that the burden on the user at the time of installation is light, and even elderly people can easily attach it alone. , Can be attached and detached. Further, since the self-help tool 1 is formed by bending the tip of the opening 3A of the stopper 3, when attaching the self-help tool 1 to the upper frame 4A of the sink, the thickness direction of the upper frame 4A is utilized by utilizing the elasticity of the stopper 3. Can securely hold down both ends, and even elderly people can easily attach and detach with ease.
Furthermore, since the cushion member constituting the armrest 2 and the member constituting the stopper 4 are subjected to a water-repellent surface, even when the washing operation is frequently performed during cooking or the like, the user's arm may be kept wet during the work. Without slipping on
You can work safely. Furthermore, since the cushion member constituting the armrest 2 and the member constituting the stopper 4 are subjected to antibacterial treatment on their surfaces, even when frequently washed with water during cooking work, etc., they do not disturb the environmental hygiene and clean. Work can be done. [Second Embodiment] Next, a second embodiment of the present invention will be described. FIG. 3 is an overall schematic diagram of a use state of a self-help device according to a second embodiment of the present invention. The second embodiment is the first
The difference from the first embodiment is that the self-help device 1 is constituted by a pair of two divided bodies so that the self-help device 1 can be freely attached to a position on which a user's arm or elbow is placed. Note that the attachment and operation of the self-help tool 1 are basically the same as those in the first embodiment, and a description thereof will be omitted. By doing in this way, for example, when the user cooks in the sink 4 using one self-help tool 1, even if the size and the shape of the sink 4 are different, the user's arm or elbow with respect to the upper frame 4A. , The position of the armrest 2 can be adjusted by sliding it to the left or right, and the safety of the user can be ensured. The self-help tool 1 can be installed not only on a sink used for cooking work, but also on a washbasin used for face washing, armrests of wheelchairs, armrests of passenger cars for disabled people, and the like. Or if it helps to reduce the burden on the user without distinguishing the use of healthy people,
It can be used as appropriate in various environments.

[0006]

As described above, the present invention has the following effects. (1) The self-help tool has a configuration in which the area for supporting the user's arms and elbows is widened and the width is sufficiently wide in the longitudinal direction of the upper frame serving as a base for a sink,
For example, when a user is cooking while standing on the sink, the force applied to the arm or elbow on the armrest without a part of the user's weight being concentrated on the upper frame of the sink Are dispersed, and no pain or burden is imposed on the user. Moreover, since the armrest is made of a cushion material such as a soft resin, even when cooking is continued for a long time, the burden on the user can be reduced and the user can easily work in a comfortable posture. In addition, the self-help device has a good feel during use because it has a good texture, and it does not become difficult to use. In addition, the self-help device has a stopper that is open in the longitudinal direction, so it has good ventilation, easy cleaning before and after use, drying can be done in a short time, and always keeps a clean state be able to. (2) Also, the self-help tool should
As it is configured with a rounded shape, when inserting it into the upper frame such as a sink, it is only necessary to lightly press both ends of the stopper against both ends of the upper frame, so that the burden on the user at the time of installation is light. In addition, even elderly people can easily attach and detach with ease alone. (3) In addition, since the self-help tool is formed by bending the tip of the opening of the stopper, when attaching the self-help tool to the upper frame such as a sink, both ends in the thickness direction of the upper frame by using the elasticity of the stopper. It can be securely held down, and even elderly people can easily attach and detach with ease. In addition, since the stopper has elasticity, it does not hurt even if the user leans on the self-help tool and works for a long time. (4) Since the cushioning member constituting the armrest and the member constituting the stopper are subjected to a water-repellent treatment on their surfaces, even when frequent washing is performed during cooking or the like, the user's arm may be washed with water during the work. Work can be done safely without slipping. (5) Since the cushioning member and the stopper that constitute the armrest are antibacterial on their surfaces, they can be cleaned without disturbing environmental hygiene even when washing frequently during cooking or the like. It can be performed. (6) Since the self-help device is composed of a pair of divided bodies so that the self-help device can be freely attached to a position where the user's arm or elbow is placed, even if the size and shape of the sink are different, the user's arm The position of the armrest can be adjusted by sliding left and right in accordance with the position of the arm and elbow, thereby ensuring the safety of the user. (7) With the use of such self-help tools, elderly people and people with weak legs can be relieved of the pain of cooking for a long time at all, so they have asked other people for cooking work in general. Others will be motivated to work on their own cooking tasks, and self-help equipment will be a great help in doing so.

[Brief description of the drawings]

FIG. 1 is an overall schematic view of a use state of a self-help device according to a first embodiment of the present invention.

FIGS. 2A and 2B are cross-sectional views of the self-help tool according to the first embodiment of the present invention, taken along line AA of the self-help tool of FIG. 2C, and FIG. 2B is a cross-sectional view of the self-help tool of FIG. Is a cross-sectional view showing a state of use after attaching the self-help tool to the upper frame to be attached, and FIG.

FIG. 3 is an overall schematic diagram of a use state of a self-help device according to a second embodiment of the present invention.

[Explanation of symbols]

 1: Self-help tool 2: Armrest 3: Stopper 3A: Opening 4: Sink 4A: Upper frame (mounting base)

 ────────────────────────────────────────────────── ─── Continuing from the front page (72) Inventor Azi Oshiyama 1-7-1, Maborashi, Kokurakita-ku, Kitakyushu-shi, Fukuoka Pref.

Claims (7)

[Claims] 1. An armrest having at least an upper portion formed of a cushion member, and supporting the armrest so as to disperse a force applied when the user places an arm, an elbow, or the like on the user. A self-help tool comprising: a stopper for holding the target upper frame in the thickness direction. 2. The self-help device according to claim 1, wherein the self-help device is provided along a longitudinal direction of the upper frame. 3. The self-help device is constituted by a pair of two divided bodies so that the self-help device can be freely attached to a position where a user's arm or elbow is placed.
Self-help tool described in. 4. The self-help tool according to claim 1, wherein a tip of the opening of the stopper has a rounded shape. 5. The self-help tool according to claim 1, wherein a tip of the opening of the stopper is bent inward. 6. The self-help tool according to claim 1, wherein a water-repellent treatment is applied to the armrest or the stopper. 7. The self-help tool according to claim 1, wherein an antibacterial treatment is applied to the armrest or the stopper.