JP2001269237A - The storing type footstool - Google Patents

Abstract

PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To provide a storing type footstool which can install even in narrow spaces such as the toilet. SOLUTION: This storing type footstool is drawn out when in use and is stored when not in use. The footstool is divided into the multiple in the pulling direction and is composed of the footstool members which are extended or retracted by sliding between them.

Description

DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION

[0001]

BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION 1. Field of the Invention The present invention relates to a retractable platform which is installed in a toilet, pulled out when used, and stored when not in use.

[0002]

2. Description of the Related Art Conventionally, as a retractable step of this type, for example, the one described in Japanese Patent Application Laid-Open No. 10-174634 is described in detail below. This step platform forms a storage space having an open front surface in a pedestal portion of the indoor structure, and the step platform is assembled to the storage space so as to be able to be moved in and out in the front-rear direction. This type of retractable platform can make it easier to use equipment such as hand washers and storage shelves installed at relatively high positions that are difficult for short people and children to use, and when the platform is unnecessary, it can be used. Since it can be stored in an indoor structure, it does not hinder a person who does not need a step platform or a person who cleans, and also has a good appearance.

[0003]

However, in the conventional retractable step, the indoor structure needs to have the same depth as the step to accommodate the step, so that it cannot be installed in a narrow space such as a toilet. was there. SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION The present invention has been made to solve the above problems, and an object of the present invention is to provide a retractable step ladder that can be installed even in a small space such as a toilet.

[0004]

In order to solve the above-mentioned problems, the invention according to claim 1 is a retractable step which is installed in a toilet, pulled out when used and stored when not in use. The retractable step is divided into a plurality of steps in the direction in which the step is pulled out, and is constituted by a step step member which expands and contracts by sliding between the steps.

According to a second aspect of the present invention, the retractable step is incorporated in a cabinet installed in a toilet.

According to a third aspect of the present invention, the retractable step is integrated with a cabinet installed in a toilet.

The invention according to a fourth aspect is characterized in that the retractable step is rotatably incorporated in a cabinet installed in the toilet from a substantially upright state to a substantially horizontal state.

The invention according to claim 5 is characterized in that the retractable step is incorporated in a cabinet installed in a toilet so as to be rotatable in a horizontal direction.

The invention according to claim 6 is characterized in that a storage space for storing equipment used in the toilet is provided inside the storage step step.

[0010]

According to the first aspect of the present invention, the retractable step is divided into a plurality of steps in the direction in which the retractable step is pulled out, and is constituted by a stepping member which expands and contracts by sliding between the steps. Since the depth of the retractable step can be made as small as the depth of the divided step member, it can be installed in a narrow space such as a toilet.

In a preferred aspect of the present invention, the retractable step is incorporated in a cabinet installed in a toilet. By doing so, the storage of the retractable step in the toilet is improved, and the appearance of the toilet can be improved.

Further, the retractable step is integrally incorporated into a cabinet installed in the toilet. By doing so, there is no sense of incongruity in the built-in portion between the cabinet and the retractable step, and the appearance of the cabinet and the toilet can be improved.

[0013] The retractable step is rotatably assembled from a substantially upright state to a substantially horizontal state in a cabinet installed in the toilet. By doing so, it is possible to make it as small as the height of the retractable step platform when the depth of the cabinet is pulled out, and the number of step members is reduced because the degree of freedom in the direction in which the step member is pulled out increases. Therefore, the number of members can be reduced.

Further, the retractable step is incorporated so as to be rotatable in a horizontal direction in a cabinet installed in the toilet. By doing so, it is possible to make the width of the retractable step ladder as small as the depth of the cabinet when pulled out, and to reduce the number of step ladder members because the degree of freedom in the direction in which the step ladder members are pulled out increases. Therefore, the number of members can be reduced.
Furthermore, since the place where the retractable platform can be pulled out can be set at an arbitrary position, various facilities such as a toilet bowl and a hand-washing machine installed in the toilet become easy to use.

[0015] Further, a storage space for storing equipment used in the toilet is provided inside the retractable step. By doing so, the dead space generated by installing the retractable step can be effectively utilized.

[0016]

DESCRIPTION OF THE PREFERRED EMBODIMENTS One embodiment of the present invention will be described below with reference to the drawings. In this embodiment, as shown in FIGS. 1 to 4, the retractable platform A is composed of a first platform member A1 having a drawer 1 for pulling out the retractable platform A, and a main body of the first platform member A1. A second step member A2 having a space for storing the second step member A2;
And a third step member A3 provided with a space for accommodating the third step member A3 so that the third step member A3 can be extended and contracted by sliding between the third step member A3 and the rotating shaft 2 provided on the third step member A3. The shaft is fixed to the cabinet B.

As shown in FIG. 1, the first step member A1 comprises a box having a storage space 3 whose upper surface is open, and is a substantially H-shaped drawer member 1 for pulling out the stowable step A from the storage state. Although not shown, in order to smoothly slide the front plate 8 having substantially the same outer shape as the surface of the third stepping member A3 to which the third stepping member A3 is pulled out and attached with screws, and the second stepping member A2. And a guide groove C1.
Further, a lid 4 for providing a function as a stepping plate is attached to the upper surface of the storage space 3 by a hinge 5 as shown in FIG. 4, and a load applied to the lid 4 is attached to a surface where the hinge 5 is not attached. Is provided. Note that a slit 7 is provided in the lid 4 so that a finger can be put on the lid 4 so that the lid 4 can be easily opened and closed. The drawer member 1 also serves as a leg for supporting the retractable step A when the retractable step A is pulled out and used.

The second stepping member A2 is formed of a cylindrical body having a square cross section to form a space for accommodating the main body of the first stepping member A1, and slides with the first stepping member A1. And a guide groove C2 for smoothly sliding the third stepping member A3.

The third stepping member A3 is formed of a cylindrical body having a square cross section to form a space for accommodating the main body of the second stepping member A2, and slides with the second stepping member A2. And a rotating shaft 2 for rotatably mounting the cabinet B to the cabinet B. Further, a metal plate 9 is attached to the upper surface of the third step member A3 with screws 10.

The cabinet B has a storage portion B1 at the upper portion and a storage portion B2 at the lower portion for storing the retractable step A. The storage part B2 is provided with a mounting hole 11 for fixing the rotating shaft 2 provided on the third stepping member A3, and is attached to the third stepping member A3 when the third stepping member A3 is stored. A magnet 12 is bonded to the position facing the plate 9 with an adhesive. Accordingly, the state when the retractable step A is stored in the cabinet B is maintained by the magnetic force, so that the retractable step A does not suddenly pop out. In addition, by incorporating a loose closing device as disclosed in Japanese Patent Application Laid-Open No. 8-215107 into the mounting hole 11, it is possible to prevent the retractable step A from suddenly falling down by its own weight when the retractable step A is pulled out. It is safe for weak children and the elderly. Further, when the cabinet B is fixed to the floor and / or the side wall of the toilet with, for example, screws, the cabinet B can be prevented from falling down when the retractable step A is pulled out, which is safe.

Next, the operation of the retractable step will be described. As shown in FIG. 2, the retractable step A is stored in a storage portion B <b> 2 provided at a lower portion of the cabinet B. At this time, since the metal plate 9 fixed to the third stepping member A3 with the screw 10 is attracted by the magnetic force by the magnet 12 adhered to the storage portion B2, the stored state of the retractable stepping type A is maintained. ing.

Then, as shown in FIG. 3, the first step member A
When the drawer member 1 connected to the cabinet 1 via the front plate 8 is pulled toward the front side of the cabinet B by a force greater than the magnetic force of the magnet 12, the rotation shaft 2 stops the mounting hole 11 provided in the storage section B2. The retractable step A is rotated about the rotation shaft 2 and comes out of the storage B2.

When the retractable step A is pulled toward the front of the cabinet B in a state where the drawer member 1 is rotated until the drawer member 1 comes into contact with the floor of the toilet and becomes substantially horizontal, the drawer member 1 is pulled out as shown in FIG. The second step member A2 is pulled out from the third step member A3, and the first step member A1 is pulled out from the second step member A2, so that the retractable step A can be used.

With the retractable platform A pulled out, the lid 4 attached to the first platform member A1 by the hinge 5
When the user puts his hand on the slit 7 formed in the lid 4 and pulls it up, the storage space 3 is opened as shown in FIG.

When the retractable step A is stored in the cabinet B, the operation up to now may be performed in reverse.

As another embodiment, as shown in FIG. 5, when the retractable step A is assembled to the cabinet B so as to be rotatable in the horizontal direction, the place where the retractable step A can be pulled out can be set at an arbitrary position. In addition, various facilities such as a toilet bowl and a handwasher installed in a toilet become easy to use.

In the embodiment, the load applied to the retractable step A is supported by the drawer 1 connected to the first step A1 via the front plate 8.
The present invention is not limited to this, and a separate leg may be provided. As for the installation position of the legs, the legs may be provided on the first step member A1 as in the embodiment. However, by providing the legs on the second step member A2 and the third step member A3, in addition to the retractable step A, Since the applied load can be shared and supported by each leg, it is possible to cope with a larger load.

Further, the retractable step A includes a first step A1, a second step A2, and a third step A3.
However, it is needless to say that the number of divisions is not limited. By increasing the number of divisions, the retractable step can be stored more compactly by increasing the extendable range of the retractable step or shortening the length of each divided step member in the direction of extension. Become.

[Brief description of the drawings]

FIG. 1 is a perspective view of a retractable step ladder showing one embodiment of the present invention.

FIG. 2 is a perspective view showing a stored state of the present invention.

FIG. 3 is a perspective view showing a rotating state of the retractable stepping board of the present invention.

FIG. 4 is a perspective view showing a retractable step of the present invention in an extended and contracted state.

FIG. 5 is a perspective view showing another embodiment of the present invention.

[Explanation of symbols]

 A: retractable step A1 ... first step A2 ... second step A3 ... third step B ... cabinet B1, B2 ... storage C1, C2 ... guide groove D1, D2 ... guide protrusion 1. Pull-out member 2 ... Rotating shaft 3 ... Storage space 4 ... Lid 5 ... Hinge 6 ... Stopper 7 ... Slit 8 ... Front plate 9 ... Plate 10 ... Screw 11 ... Mounting hole 12 ... Magnet

──────────────────────────────────────────────────の Continued on the front page (51) Int.Cl. ⁷ Identification FI FI Theme Court ゛ (Reference) A47B88 / 18 A47B88 / 18B (72) Inventor Eiichi Tanaka 2-chome Nakajima, Kokurakita-ku, Kitakyushu-shi, Fukuoka No. 1-1 Toto Kiki Co., Ltd. (72) Inventor Hideaki Shimizu 2-1-1 Nakajima, Kokurakita-ku, Kitakyushu-shi, Fukuoka F-term in Toko Kiki Co., Ltd. 3B060 NB03 ND04

Claims (6)

[Claims] 1. A retractable step which is installed in a toilet and is pulled out when used and stored when not in use. The retractable step is divided into a plurality of parts in a pulling-out direction and slides between each other. A retractable step ladder comprising a step ladder member that expands and contracts. 2. The retractable step stool according to claim 1, wherein the retractable step pedestal is incorporated in a cabinet installed in a toilet. 3. The retractable step stool according to claim 2, wherein the retractable step stool is integrated into a cabinet installed in a toilet. 4. The retractable step according to claim 2 or 3, wherein said retractable step is rotatably incorporated in a cabinet installed in a toilet from a substantially upright state to a substantially horizontal state. Springboard. 5. The retractable step stool according to claim 2, wherein the retractable step stool is incorporated in a cabinet installed in a toilet so as to be rotatable in a horizontal direction. 6. The retractable step stool according to claim 1, further comprising a storage space inside the retractable step stool for storing equipment used in a toilet.