JP2002085507A - Folding type bathing bath - Google Patents

Abstract

PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To provide a bathing bath which enables a person to be nursed who is in a stretching state to comfortably utilize the bath and is easily transferable into any places. SOLUTION: The bathing bath 1 consists of a horizontally long bathtub 2 which is formed to a ware shape by a sheet material and a casing-like frame 3 provided with folding type legs to retain the shape of the bathtub 2. The casing-like frame 3 is made foldable to a peak shape at the center in its longitudinal direction and the folding type legs 4 and 4 are pivotaly fixed on both sides in the longitudinal direction of the easing-like frame 3 freely turnably in a range between a pendent position where the legs project downward near the inner side of the length shorter than the length of the legs from the end edges and a storage position where the legs are folded to the end sides of the casing-like frame, by which the folding type legs 4 and 4 are opened to the storage position simultaneously with folding of the easing-like frame 3, and the self standing by seating of their front ends on a floor is made possible.

Description

DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION

[0001]

BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION 1. Field of the Invention The present invention relates to a bathing bath used for a bathing service provided to a cared person.

[0002]

2. Description of the Related Art In recent years, the number of bedridden elderly people has increased daily,
The demand for bathing services that support home care is increasing. Bathing service is a series of work to carry a bathing bus on a business trip to the care recipient's home, move the care recipient to the hot tub and take a bath, but in order to provide such service quickly and efficiently, Conventionally, the weight and size of the bathing bath have been reduced. For example, JP-A-8-275981 discloses a lattice-shaped bottom frame, a support frame rotatably mounted on the bottom frame, a frame frame mounted on an upper end of the support frame, and a bathtub mounted on the frame frame. There is described a technology which is constituted by a sheet and realizes compactness by completely falling down a support frame so that a frame frame and a bottom frame can be folded into a single plate shape.

[0003]

On the other hand, it is necessary to prepare a horizontally long bathtub so that a cared person whose body is rigid and stretched can use it. And, of course, the frame for supporting such a bathtub must also be horizontally long, and carrying it in and out of a house is a labor-intensive operation. In particular, if the home that provides the bathing service is in an apartment house or a high-rise apartment, it may not be possible to carry in the vehicle unless it passes through a winding narrow passage, or it may be necessary to carry the stairs to a higher floor without entering the elevator. In such a case,
The loading operation takes a considerable amount of time and effort, and in some cases, is not possible. In view of the above problems, an object of the present invention is to provide a bathing bath that can be used comfortably by a cared person in a stretched state and that can be easily carried into any place.

[0004]

According to a first aspect of the present invention, there is provided a foldable bathing bath having a horizontally long bathtub formed of a sheet material and a peripheral edge of an upper surface of the bathtub. A bathing bath comprising a foldable leg-shaped frame having a shape along the shape and supporting the outer rim of the bathtub by holding the tub in a container shape, wherein the frame-shaped frame is
It is characterized in that it can be folded in the shape of a mountain at the center in the longitudinal direction.

According to a second aspect of the present invention, in addition to the configuration of the first aspect, a foldable bathing bath is provided such that a groove-like portion is continuously or intermittently formed on the upper surface of the frame-shaped frame over the entire circumference along the frame-shaped frame. Provided, the outer edge of the bathtub is supported by inserting and inserting a plurality of pushing members having a cross section substantially the same size as the groove portion into the groove portion while being fixed to the upper edge of the bathtub. is there.

A folding bath bath according to a third aspect of the present invention, in addition to the structure of the first or second aspect, further comprises a folding fulcrum of the frame-shaped frame provided at a position below the frame-shaped frame and a bathtub mounted thereon. A cut that allows the frame to be folded is provided at the center in the longitudinal direction of the upper edge of the bathtub, and a fastener that allows both cut edges to be closed is provided.

A folding bath bath according to a fourth aspect of the present invention, in addition to the constitutions of the first to third aspects, has a configuration in which the folding legs have a length shorter than the length of the legs from the edge on both sides in the longitudinal direction of the frame. Locking means attached to an inward portion and rotatable between a hanging position protruding downward and a storage position folded toward the longitudinal end, and capable of locking the foldable leg at least in the hanging position. Is provided.

According to a fifth aspect of the present invention, in addition to the configuration of the fourth aspect, in addition to the configuration of the fourth aspect, the locking means can be folded into a mountain shape following the folding operation of a frame-shaped frame, and the folding legs are connected to each other. This is a connecting member for preventing the leg opening operation.

[0009]

DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE PREFERRED EMBODIMENTS One embodiment of a foldable bathing bath (hereinafter simply referred to as a bathing bath) according to the present invention will be described below with reference to the drawings. FIG. 1 is an exploded view of a bathing bath according to the present invention. The bathing bath 1 is formed of a sheet material into a vessel shape, and allows a cared person whose body is rigid and stretched to take a bath as it is. It comprises a horizontally long bathtub 2 that can be formed, and a frame-shaped frame 3 with folding legs that keeps the bathtub in a vessel shape by supporting the outer edge of the bathtub 2 in a shape along the outer peripheral edge of the bathtub upper surface. By making the frame 3 foldable in the shape of a mountain with the bathtub at the center in the longitudinal direction, the burden of carrying in work and the like is reduced.
This will be described in detail below. In addition, before and after the bathing bath, when the cared person is bathed, the head side is the front side and the foot side is the rear side.

FIG. 2 is an enlarged view showing the vicinity of the center of the frame 3 in FIG. 1, and FIG. 3 (a) is an explanatory view showing a state in which the frame 3 supports the outer peripheral edge of the upper surface of the bathtub 2. (B) is a sectional view taken along line AA in (a). Bathtub 2
Is made of a synthetic resin, such as polyvinyl chloride (PVC), which is flexible and has sufficient strength to support the care recipient and hot water, and is formed in a container shape. A tubular portion 2a is formed along the entire circumference of the bathtub, and a drain port (not shown) is provided at an appropriate position at the bottom of the bathtub 2.
Is provided.

The frame-shaped frame 3 is composed of two aluminum frames each having a U-shaped member having quadrangular connecting members 5 and 5 extending below both ends of the U-shaped member, facing each other. The frame-shaped frame 3 can be folded in a mountain shape with the horizontal shafts 6 and 6 as folding fulcrums. ing. As fixing means for fixing the frame-shaped frame 3 in a horizontal state, buckles 7, 7 each comprising a stepped portion and a tightening tool for hooking a wire on the stepped portion to be fastened are provided on the center side surface of the frame-shaped frame. Further, on the upper surface of the frame-shaped frame 3, a groove-shaped portion 8 is provided continuously along the frame-shaped frame 3 over the entire circumference.

The bathtub 2 is supported on the frame 3 as follows. The cross-section is formed to be approximately the same size as the above-mentioned groove-shaped portion 8, and six prism-shaped pressing members 9 a which can be pressed and inserted respectively into the front side and the rear side from the center of the short side and the long side of the groove-shaped portion 8 a , 9a... And four quadrant-shaped push-in members 9b, 9b... Which can be inserted into the respective corners of the groove 8 are held in the cylindrical portion 2a of the bathtub 2. The pushing member is pushed into the groove 8 together with the tubular portion 2a and inserted. Thus, the bathtub 2 is supported by the frame 3.

At the center of the upper edge portion of the bathtub 2 supported as described above, a cut is made to allow the frame-shaped frame 3 to be folded. Fasteners 10 and 10 are formed by attaching a fastener for meshing the rows, and the cuts can be freely closed.

On the other hand, U-shaped folding legs 4 and 4 are rotatably provided on the lower surfaces on both sides in the longitudinal direction of the frame 3 in a length shorter than the length of the legs from the edge of the frame 3. It is pivotally attached to a nearby site. A rod-shaped stopper 11 is interposed between the foldable legs 4 and 4 and the frame 3, and one end of the stopper 11 is pivotally attached to the center of the foldable legs 4 and 4 at the center of the frame. The other end is urged to the lower surface of the frame-shaped frame. Further, projections 12 and 12 are provided on the lower surface of the frame-shaped frame 3, and the folding legs 4 and 4 prevent the inward rotation from the downwardly protruding hanging position via the stopper 11. Therefore, the folding legs 4 and 4 are rotatable between the hanging position and the storage position where the folding legs are folded toward the longitudinal end of the frame. Further, as locking means for locking the foldable legs 4 and 4 in the hanging position, an H-shaped connecting member 13 that is placed on the floor surface and that can be bent into a mountain shape in a horizontal state is provided with front and rear foldable legs 4 and 4. The distal ends are rotatably connected to prevent the leg-spreading operation.

Next, the operation of the bath 1 will be described with reference to FIG.
It is explained based on. FIG. 4A is an explanatory diagram showing a state when the bath 1 is used. When the bathing bath 1 is installed on the floor with the frame-shaped frame 3 opened, the connecting members 13 placed on the floor and in a horizontal state open the folding legs 4 and 4 which are to be opened from the hanging position. Prevent leg movement. Since the stoppers 11 and 11 and the projections 12 and 12 prevent the folding legs 4 and 4 from rotating inward from the hanging position, the frame 3 does not swing back and forth.

FIG. 4B is an explanatory view showing a state in which the bathing bath 1 is being folded, and FIG. 4C is a view showing a state in which the bathing bath 1 is completely folded and stands on the floor. After the buckles 7, 7 of the frame-shaped frame 3 in use are removed, the frame-shaped frame 3 is released, and the fasteners 10, 10 of the bathtub 2 are both opened to the lower limit.
At the same time into a chevron. At this time, since the cut provided in the center of the upper edge of the bathtub is open, the frame 3 can be folded without difficulty. The foldable legs 4 and 4 rotate outward from the hanging position in conjunction with the folding, and the stoppers 11 and 11 also move outward in conjunction with the folding. Since the stopper is urged, even if the tip of the stopper separates from the projections 12, 12, the stopper does not fall down and hinder the folding. When completely folded, the foldable legs 4 and 4 are opened to the storage position and protruded outward from the end of the frame-shaped frame. Can stand.

Next, an example of a bathing service using the bathing bath 1 will be described. When the bathing bus 1 is carried into the cared person's house from a dedicated moving bathing car, the bath shown in FIG.
The bath 1 is carried in a completely folded state as shown in FIG. Then, the bathing bath 1 is opened in a place where a bathing service can be performed, such as a nursing room, and the frame-shaped frame 3 is fixed with the buckles 7, 7, and the fasteners 10, 10 substantially at the center of the bathtub are raised. Then the hot water is supplied into the bathtub to move the care recipient to take a bath. When the bathing is completed, drain and drain the water well, fold the frame-shaped frame 3 together with the bathtub 2 and carry it out to the moving bathing car.

In the above, the frame-shaped frame 3 and the bathtub 2 are separately loaded, and the bathtub 2 is placed at a place where a bathing service is performed.
May be mounted on the frame 3. Also, at the time of withdrawal, after the hot water in the bathtub is drained, the pushing members 9a, 9a, 9b, 9b,.
It is also possible to adopt a method in which the bathtub 2 is removed from the frame 3 and pulled out separately by pulling up and removing the entire a.

In the bath 1, the frame 3 can be folded in the shape of a mountain at the center, so that it can easily pass through narrow passages that are difficult or impossible to pass with a conventional bath. It can be transported to any place such as apartment high floor without any time and effort. Moreover, since the horizontal shafts 6 and 6 serving as the folding fulcrums are located below the frame-shaped frame 3, the frame-shaped frame 3 can be folded into a mountain shape without forming a step or a seam. At the center upper edge of the bathtub 2 mounted on the frame 3, cuts and fasteners 10 for closing the cuts are provided.
The frame-shaped frame 3 can be folded while the frame is mounted. Therefore, before carrying in, the bathtub 2 is
If it is installed in a room and folded and carried to the site, there is almost no installation work at the site, and the bathing service can be promptly provided to the cared person. Further, even when the bathtub 2 is detached from the frame frame 3 on site, the bathtub 2 can be easily attached and detached without any tools according to the above-described method of supporting the bathtub 2. Further, the bathing bath 1 can be folded and set up like a stepladder, so that no storage space is required.

By the way, when taking the care recipient into the bath, a considerable amount of force is required to manually put the care recipient into the bathtub and raise it again at the end of bathing, so that such work is performed using an electric or manual winch. It is common. For example, a winch is attached to the rear end of the frame-shaped frame 3, and one end of the mesh stretcher on which the care-receiver can be placed is locked to the winch, and the other end is locked to the front end of the bath tub, so that the mesh stretcher is placed on the mesh stretcher. A method such as raising and lowering the care receiver with a winch can be adopted. In such a case, the bath 1 can be folded up without removing the fitting for attaching the winch. Because, when the bathing bath 1 is folded, the foldable legs 4 and 4 protrude outside the edge of the frame-shaped frame. Is not in contact with the floor surface and is not damaged.

Note that the bathing bath of the present invention is not limited to the above embodiment, and does not depart from the gist of the present invention, such as a bathtub, a frame-like frame, a supporting mode of the bathtub, a folding leg, a connecting member, a pushing member, and the like. It can be changed appropriately within the range. For example, in a configuration in which the frame-shaped frame can be folded into a mountain shape at the center, in addition to the configuration in which the folding fulcrum of the frame-shaped frame is provided at a position lower than the frame-shaped frame, provided at the same level position instead of below. It is also possible to adopt a configuration in which a bolt is inserted into a position eccentric from the folding fulcrum to prevent valley breakage. Further, as a material of the frame-shaped frame, anodized aluminum is preferable in that it is lightweight and strong, but is not limited thereto, and various metals or reinforced plastics containing fibers can be suitably used.

The raw material of the sheet material forming the bathtub is not limited to PVC, and any synthetic resin having flexibility, water impermeability and necessary strength can be used. Further, in the method of supporting the bathtub, not only the method using the pushing member described in the above embodiment, but also a structure in which a locking hole, a hook, or the like is provided in the upper edge portion of the bathtub to lock the frame-shaped frame. You can also. When the supporting method described in the above embodiment is adopted, the number and arrangement of the pushing members are arbitrary, and the shape is not limited to a prism. Further, in the means for fixing the pushing member to the upper edge of the bathtub, not only the structure for inserting the pushing member into the cylindrical portion but also the pushing member is applied to the upper edge of the bathtub as shown in FIG. The core may be wound around the outside of the bathtub, and a push member having the upper edge of the bathtub wound may be pushed into the groove portion and inserted.

The folding legs may be four single pipes, and a string-like member or a plate-like member may be used as a connecting member for connecting them. Further, as a configuration to prevent the folding leg from turning inward from the hanging position,
A triangular stop may be provided between the folding leg and the frame.

In addition, in the configuration in which the bathtub can be folded while being mounted on the frame-shaped frame, in addition to the configuration in which the cut is provided at the center of the upper edge of the bathtub, the sheet can be left in an accordion-like manner at the location, Alternatively, a configuration may be adopted in which the portion is given elasticity to prevent tearing at the time of folding.

[0025]

According to the foldable bathing bath according to the first aspect, the frame-like frame supporting the bathtub formed of the sheet material is formed so as to be foldable in the shape of a mountain at the center, so that it can be carried in. The time and labor required can be reduced, and storage in a folded state saves space. In addition, the foldable bathing bath according to claim 2,
In addition to the effects of the first aspect, the bathtub can be easily attached to and detached from the frame-shaped frame without the need for tools or the like. Further, in the folding bathing bath according to the third aspect, since the folding fulcrum of the frame-shaped frame is provided at a position lower than the frame-shaped frame, the frame-shaped frame can be folded without forming a step portion or a seam. It can be folded with the bathtub attached to the frame. In the folding bathing bath according to the fourth aspect, the folding legs protruding outward from the edge of the frame-like frame are placed on the floor so that they can stand on their own, so that in addition to the effects of the first to third aspects, the frame-like frame is provided. Does not hurt the edge. In particular, even when accessories such as a winch for raising and lowering the cared person and fittings thereof are provided at the end of the frame-shaped frame, the accessories can be folded up without removing the accessories. In the folding bathing bath according to the fifth aspect, in addition to the effect of the fourth aspect, since the folding legs are opened to the storage position in conjunction with the folding of the frame-shaped frame, no labor is required.

[Brief description of the drawings]

FIG. 1 is an exploded view of a foldable bathing bath according to the present invention.

FIG. 2 is an enlarged view of a central portion of a frame-shaped frame in FIG.

FIG. 3A is an explanatory view of a foldable bathing bath according to the present invention. (B) It is the sectional view on the AA line in (a). (C) It is explanatory drawing which shows other embodiment of this invention.

FIG. 4 (a) is an explanatory view showing a use state of the foldable bathing bath shown in FIG. 3 (a). (B) It is explanatory drawing which shows the state in the middle of folding the folding bathing bath shown in FIG. 3 (a). (C) It is explanatory drawing which shows the state which completely folded the folding bathing bath shown in FIG. 3 (a), and made it stand like a stepladder.

[Explanation of symbols]

1. ······························································ Foldable bath, 2 ···
..Connecting tool, 6..horizontal axis (folding fulcrum), 7 ..
Buckle, 8. Groove-shaped part, 9a ... prismatic push-in member, 9b ... quarter-circle push-in member, 10 ... fastener, 11 ... stopper, 12 ... protrusion, 13 ... connecting member.

Continuation of the front page F term (reference) 2D032 CA00 4C094 AA01 BB09 BC08 DD14 EE20 GG02

Claims (5)

[Claims] 1. A horizontally long bathtub formed in a container shape from a sheet material, and a folding leg for keeping the bathtub in a container shape by supporting the outer edge of the bathtub in a shape along the outer peripheral edge of the upper surface of the bathtub. 1. A foldable bathing bath comprising a frame-shaped frame provided with the frame-shaped frame, wherein the frame-shaped frame can be folded into a mountain shape at a center in a longitudinal direction. 2. A groove-shaped portion is continuously or intermittently provided on the upper surface of the frame-shaped frame over the entire circumference along the frame-shaped frame,
The outer edge of the bathtub is supported by inserting a plurality of pushing members, each having a cross section substantially the same size as the groove portion, into the groove portion while being fixed to the upper edge of the bathtub. Foldable bathing bath described. 3. A folding fulcrum of the frame-shaped frame is provided at a position below the frame-shaped frame, and a notch allowing the folding of the frame-shaped frame in which the bathtub is mounted is provided at a longitudinal center of an upper edge of the bathtub. The foldable bathing bath according to claim 1 or 2, further comprising a zipper for closing the bath. 4. The foldable leg is attached to the longitudinally opposite sides of the frame-shaped frame at a position closer to the inside than the length of the leg from the end edge, and has a hanging position protruding downward, and a longitudinal end side. 4. The foldable bathing bath according to claim 1, further comprising a locking means rotatable between a folded storage position and a locking means for locking the foldable leg at least in a hanging position. 5. The folding type according to claim 4, wherein the locking means is a connecting member which can be folded in a mountain shape following the folding operation of the frame-shaped frame, and connects the folding legs to each other to prevent the opening operation. Bathing bath.