JP2001258977A - Simplified bathtub - Google Patents

Abstract

PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To provide a simplified bathtub for bedridden advanced age people/ patients, which is light-weight, can be manufactured at a low cost, the moving/ storage of which is easy, and which can be permanently installed on a bed. SOLUTION: Long and thin shaping bags 2, which are waterproof and extend in the lateral direction, are respectively provided in a plurality of stages on the right and left side edges and one edge on the foot side of the waterproof bottom surface 2c of this bathtub. Also, at corner sections which connect the right and left side edges and the one edge on the foot side, shaping bags 2 which extend in the vertical direction are attached. Then, in respective shaping bags 2, air bags 3a, 3b, 3c and so forth are enclosed in a manner to be removable with a chuck 2a. Then, in the air bags 3a, 3b, 3c and so forth, air is press- fed through air tubes 4a, 4b and 4c, and the air bags are expanded. Thus, the right and left side surfaces, the corner sections, and the one edge on the foot side are held high, and the bathtub is formed together with a tilted bathtub leaning surface 2d on the upper edge side.

Description

DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION

[0001]

BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION 1. Field of the Invention The present invention relates to a simple bathtub that can be inflated by injecting air to store hot water and water, and to a simple bathtub for nursing the elderly, bedridden elderly people and patients. .

[0002]

2. Description of the Related Art Conventionally, bathtubs are made of ceramic plastic or metal and formed into a bathtub shape, and since these bathtubs are heavy, they are usually installed in a bathroom. In this bath tub, a person must move to the bathroom and take a bath. Therefore, an elderly person or a patient who cannot move or has difficulty moving is difficult to take a bath or has a heavy burden on a caregiver. It is also conceivable to move the bathtub to the side of the bed, but moving the bathtub is troublesome and time-consuming because of its large weight and large volume.

[0003]

The problem to be solved by the present invention is to solve these conventional problems, to be lightweight and inexpensive to manufacture, to be easily moved and stored, and to be permanently installed on a bed. An object of the present invention is to provide a simple bathtub that is useful for bedridden elderly people and patients, for patients and elderly people whose body is hard to move, and as a temporary bathtub.

[0004]

Means for Solving the Problems The constitution of the present invention which has solved the above problems is as follows: 1) A part or all of the peripheral side surface of the bathtub is formed by inflating a plurality of inflatable airbags into a predetermined shape and shape. A simple tub that is configured to be housed in a waterproof shaping bag that is held in position, and that the air bag is inflated to form a vertically extending tub peripheral side wall to store hot water and water 2) The air bag is around the tub A cylindrical body that extends long in the direction
The simple form according to the above 1), wherein the plurality of vertically-extended air bags are constrained by the shaping bags so that a plurality of vertically extending air bags are arranged in a fan-like manner. Bath tub 3) The bottom surface of the bath tub and one side surface of the tub are made of a waterproof sheet connected to a shaping bag, and one surface of the bath tub is inclined obliquely to form a backrest surface. The simple tub according to any one of the above 1) to 3), in which the air bag is housed so that the air bag can be freely taken in and out. 5) Place the simple tub described in any of the above on the floor of the bed, place a futon on the bottom of the tub in a state where the air bag is deflated, make a bed, remove the futon and inflate the air bag to bet. A simple bathtub with a bathtub formed Located in.

[0005]

BEST MODE FOR CARRYING OUT THE INVENTION The air bag of the present invention includes an elastic and flexible rubber bag which can be expanded and contracted, a plastic bag, and a woven bag treated to be air-impermeable. Is a sheet material that has sufficient strength to withstand the pressure when the internal air bag is inflated and maintains shape retention,
Strong woven fabric, non-woven fabric, flexible plastic sheet,
It is made of rubber and waterproof. The air bag of the present invention is used in a plurality, and even if one air bag is damaged, the air bag is combined so that the shape of the bathtub is largely disintegrated and the stored hot water does not overflow, or a shaped bag is used. It is preferable to maintain the shape retention property as much as possible. It is preferable to open and close the air of the air bag according to the present invention through an independent valve as much as possible so that air leakage of one air bag does not cause contraction of all air bags. Further, the wall surface forming the side wall of the vertical bathtub by the inflated air bag of the present invention may be the entire peripheral wall of the bathtub, or may be three sides or two sides, and may be constructed with a rigid waterproof bathtub surface member. Is also good. The orthopedic bag should be easily replaced, repaired, and inspected when the internal air bag is damaged.
It is preferable that the air bag can be freely taken in and out. As a method for this, it is common to provide a fastener, a hook-and-loop fastener or the like on the non-water storage side outside the shaping bag. The air bag and the shaping bag of the present invention are preferably contracted by discharging the air from the air bag because the storage and movement can be performed in a small space. This is preferable because cleaning becomes easy. A water supply port and a drain port for absorbing and draining hot and cold water of the simple bathtub of the present invention can be provided in a part of the air bag or the shaping bag. Alternatively, a hose can be inserted into the bathtub to supply hot water, absorb water, and drain water. It is more preferable that not only hot water and water but also mist (steam), dry air, sterilizing gas, disinfecting gas, and disinfecting liquid can be sent into the bathtub. Furthermore, it is preferable that the upper opening of the bathtub can be partially or entirely closed with a transparent or non-transparent sheet, because it is possible to prevent water, water flow and gas from being discharged to the outside when washing the body in the bathtub. The corner of the side formed by the air bag of the present invention may or may not be provided with an air bag. If possible, it is preferable to be able to develop the fan shape with a chuck or the like.

[0006]

Embodiments of the present invention will be described below with reference to the drawings. The present embodiment is an example of a simple bathtub which is mounted on a bathtub moving vehicle and is movable. FIG. 1 is a perspective view of the embodiment. FIG. 2 is an explanatory diagram illustrating a state in which the air bag is contracted according to the embodiment. FIG. 3 is a sectional view taken along line AA of FIG. FIG. 4 is a cross-sectional view of FIG. FIG. 5 is a sectional view taken along line BB of FIG. In the figure, 1 is a simple bathtub of the embodiment, 2 is a waterproof nylon shaping bag, 2a is a chuck which allows air bags 3a, 3b, 3c. .. Are separately sealed, 2c is a bottom of the bathtub integrally formed with the shaping bag 2 and made of the same material as the shaping bag 2, 2d is a backrest surface of the bathtub, 3a, 3b, 3c. , 4a, 4b, 4c are air bags 3a, 3b, 3c ...
Tubes for injecting / exhausting air into / from the air, 5a, 5
.., 5c... are air inlets and outlets with check valves of the same air tubes, 6 is an inclined plate of the bathtub backrest surface 2d, 7 is a bathtub moving vehicle, 7a is a bathtub installation floor, 7b is wheels, and 7c is a handle. , 8
Is a hot water supply hose, 9 is a drain hose, 10 is an air bag 3a, 3
This is an air pump device that can send air under pressure and air suction to b.

This embodiment is an example of a simple bathtub for nursing a bedridden elderly person / patient. The bathtub is placed on a bathtub moving vehicle 7, but is placed on a bed floor and the air bags 3a, 3b. Then, dry the bathtub bottom surface 2c of the shaping bag 2, lay a futon on it and put the patient to sleep, remove the futon when bathing, leave the elderly / patient inflated, inflate the air bag, and add hot water to the hose. It is an example that water can be supplied to take a bath. The bathtub moving vehicle 7 is always filled with air into the air bags 3a, 3b, 3c,. This shape is maintained by the shaping bag 2 constraining the inflated shape of the air bladders 3a and 3b and maintaining its position and shape in the shape of the bathtub peripheral wall. Since the inflated air bags 3a, 3b,... Are connected at three sides by the shaping bag 2 to form an annular shape, they can sufficiently withstand the water pressure in the simple bathtub 1. Further, since the corner portion is divided into a fan shape so that the air bag extends in the vertical direction, the corner portion can be prevented from bulging outward. Before taking a bath, hot water is supplied into the simple tub 1 with the hot water supply hose 8 and moved to the patient's bedside to lift the patient from the bed and bathe and wash in the bathtub 1. After that, the water in the bathtub is drained by the drain hose 9, the patient's body and the inner surface of the bathtub are wiped with a towel, and if necessary, dry air / warm air is sent in and dried. It changes. When the simple tub 1 of the present embodiment is stored or not used for a long time, the air plug of the air pump device 10 is inserted into the air inlet / outlet ports 5a, 5b. Can be discharged, contracted and stored compactly.

[0008] When the simple bathtub 1 is placed on the bed,
Put the simple tub 1 in a state where the air bladders 3a, 3b,... Are contracted on the bed surface, and the outer air bladders 3a, 3b,.
• Place the part on the edge of the bed or hang it from. A futon is laid on the bathtub bottom surface 2c of the simple bathtub 1 to form a bed. When taking a bath, remove this futon and use air bag 3
By inflating the air into the baths a, 3b,... by inflating the bath to form a bathtub and supplying hot water to the bathtub from the hot water supply hose 8, the patient / old man can be bathed on the bed. After taking a bath, the inside of the bathtub and the body of the elderly / patient are toweled as described above.
After thoroughly drying with warm air or the like, air bags 3a, 3b,
.. Are contracted so that the contracted air bladder and the peripheral shaping bag 2 are folded or hung on the periphery of the bed, and then the bed can be changed to a bed by laying a futon. In this case, a caregiver is required, but the elderly and the patient can take a bath while staying on the bed, and the burden on the caregiver can be reduced. Conversion, repair, and inspection of the air bags 3a, 3b,... Can be easily performed by opening the chuck 2a and pulling out the air bags 3a, 3b,.

[0009]

As described above, according to the present invention, a plurality of air bags and shaping bags are formed into a bathtub so that hot water and water can be filled therein. To facilitate storage and transfer. It can also be used as a bed by placing it on the bed floor and laying a futon in a contracted state, making it possible to take a bath on the bed. Also, if the air bag can be freely inserted into and removed from the shaping bag,
Exchange is easy.

[Brief description of the drawings]

FIG. 1 is a perspective view of an embodiment.

FIG. 2 is an explanatory view showing a contracted state of the air bag according to the embodiment.

FIG. 3 is a sectional view taken along line AA of FIG. 1;

FIG. 4 is a cross-sectional view of FIG.

FIG. 5 is a sectional view taken along line BB of FIG. 1;

[Explanation of symbols]

 DESCRIPTION OF SYMBOLS 1 Simple bathtub 2 Shaping bag 2a Chuck 2b Partition seal part 2c Bathtub bottom surface 2d Bathtub backrest surface 3a, 3b, 3c ... Air bag 4a, 4b, 4c ... Air tube 5a, 5b, 5c ... Air injection and discharge Exit 6 Inclined plate 7 Moving bathtub 7a Bathtub installation floor 7b Wheel 7c Handle 8 Hot water supply hose 9 Drain hose

Claims (6)

[Claims] 1. A part or all of a peripheral side surface of a bathtub is housed in a waterproof shaping bag for holding a plurality of inflatable airbags in a predetermined shape and position inflated airbags. A simple tub in which the bag expands and becomes a vertically extending tub peripheral wall to store hot water. 2. An air bag is a cylindrical body elongated in a peripheral direction of a bathtub, and is housed in a shaping bag so as to be vertically multistage.
2. The simple bathtub according to claim 1, wherein a corner portion of each side is restrained by a shaping bag such that a plurality of vertically extending air bags are arranged in a fan shape. 3. A simple bathtub according to claim 1, wherein the bottom surface of the bathtub and one surface of the side surface of the bathtub are made of a waterproof sheet connected to a shaping bag, and one surface of the bathtub is slanted to form a backrest surface. 4. The simple bathtub according to claim 1, wherein the shaping bag accommodates an air bag so that it can be freely taken in and out. 5. The simple bathtub according to claim 4, wherein the shaping bag allows the air bag to be freely inserted and removed by a fastener. 6. The simple tub according to any one of claims 1 to 5 is installed on the floor of a bed, and a futon is placed on the bottom of the tub in a state where the air bag is contracted to form a bed, and the futon is removed. A bed with a simple bathtub in which an air bag is inflated to form a bathtub on the bed.