JP2002112844A - Assist bar - Google Patents

Abstract

PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To provide an assist bar which can be utilized as required without being obstructed by the existence of a transverse member by adjusting the height position of the transverse member. SOLUTION: The assist bar is constituted by providing an arm member 28 the one end side of which is supported rotatably on the side of the front face of a kitchen and the transverse member 29 supported in cantilever on the other end side of this member 28. When rotating the member 28, the member 29 has its posture controlled with the two positions of at least upper/lower places as stopping positions. When setting the stopping positions at the waist area or an area over the knee of a user, work in a posture leaning to the member 29 and work in the state of sitting on the member 29 can be selected.

Description

DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION

[0001]

BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION 1. Field of the Invention The present invention relates to an assist bar, and more particularly, it can support a user's body as necessary when using a counter or a top plate as a work surface or work area. Regarding the assist bar.

[0002]

2. Description of the Related Art In general, when performing operations such as cooking and clearing dishes in a kitchen at home, a user usually carries out operations while standing up. Such work is often performed over a long period of time, and particularly when the user is a physically weak person such as an elderly person or a handicapped person, standing up may cause a considerable burden. Therefore, in order to reduce the burden on the user's legs during work, a separate chair was prepared and work was performed while sitting on the chair, or as shown in FIG. The work may be performed using the assist bar 81.

The assist bar 81 extends along the front end of a counter 82 in the kitchen 80,
The traversing member 84 fixed to the upper side of the front part of the kitchen 80
Therefore, when working on the counter 82, the user can work while leaning on the waist region on the traversing member 84.

[0004]

However, in the structure of the assist bar 81, when the user works while sitting on a chair, the arm or elbow tends to hit the traversing member 84, and the traversing member 84 Causes the inconvenience that the presence of the nuisance becomes a hindrance. In addition, when a chair is prepared, when a user stands around the kitchen 80, the chair becomes an obstacle, and in this case, the inconvenience that the chair must be cleared away from the kitchen 80 every time. Invite you.

[0005]

SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION The present invention was devised in view of such inconvenience, and its object is to make it possible to adjust the height position of the traversing member in accordance with the use mode, and to check the existence of the traversing member. It is an object of the present invention to provide an assist bar that can be used as needed without disturbing the user, thereby reducing the burden on the user's legs and hips.

[0006]

According to the present invention, there is provided an assist bar provided on a work position side of a main body having a work surface or a work area at a predetermined height, wherein one end of the assist bar is rotatable. A supporting member supported by
A traversing member connected to the other end of the support member,
When the traversing member rotates the support member, the posture is controlled with at least two upper and lower positions as stop positions,
The configuration is adopted. According to such a configuration, for example, when the stop position is set at the upper and lower two places of the user's waist region and the above-knee region, work in a posture leaning on the traversing member and sitting on the traversing member Work in the posture can be selectively performed. Thereby, at the time of working on the work surface, the height position can be appropriately adjusted to use the traversing member without being disturbed, and at the same time, the burden on the user's legs and hips can be reduced.

The present invention also provides an assist bar provided on the front side of a kitchen, comprising an arm member rotatably supported at one end and a traversing member connected to the other end of the arm member. When the arm member is rotated, the traversing member is configured so that the posture is controlled with at least two upper and lower positions as stop positions, whereby the same effect as described above can be obtained. It is possible to reduce the burden of daily work around the kitchen.

[0008]

DESCRIPTION OF THE PREFERRED EMBODIMENTS In the present invention, the kitchen has a front space whose front portion is retracted to the depth side, and one end of the arm member is supported on a side wall forming the front space. , It is preferable to adopt the configuration. In such a configuration, when the traversing member is used as a chair, the foot can be inserted into the front space, and accordingly,
Since the upper body can be made to approach the counter, there is no problem in the work on the kitchen counter, for example, there is no difficulty in opening and closing the faucet located on the depth side.

Further, it is possible to adopt a configuration in which the arm member and the traversing member are rotatably provided to a position where the arm member and the traversing member are retracted in the front space. By adopting such a configuration, the arm member and the traversing member can be set at positions retracted from the front part, and the risk of hitting the traversing member or tripping can be effectively avoided, and when going around the kitchen. Obstacles can be eliminated.

The traversing member may be supported by the arm member in a cantilevered posture. According to this, when the traversing member is used as a chair, it is possible to easily enter and exit between the traversing member and the front part of the kitchen. Therefore,
In particular, it is possible to eliminate the burden on the elderly and the disabled.

Further, the arm member and the traversing member are arranged in a pair on the left and right sides, and the traversing member is supported on each arm member in a cantilever posture, and the traversing members are provided so as to be engageable with each other. A configuration is also preferably employed. In such a configuration, it is possible to support the traversing member firmly, as if one traversing member is in a posture of being supported at both ends. Also, if the engagement is released, it is possible to enter and exit between the traversing member and the front part of the kitchen from the space formed between the distal ends of the traversing members.

The traverse member further includes a leg connected to a tip end of the traverse member, the leg extending between a position along the traverse member and a position extending substantially vertically downward from the traverse member and in contact with a floor surface. It is also possible to adopt a configuration in which it is displaceable. With this configuration, the reliability of holding the position of the traversing member can be further improved when sitting on the traversing member. In addition, by providing the legs along the traversing member, there is an advantage that the presence of the legs does not become a hindrance.

[0013]

Embodiments of the present invention will be described below with reference to the drawings.

[First Embodiment] FIG. 1 is a schematic perspective view when an assist bar according to the first embodiment is applied to a kitchen, and FIG. 2 is a schematic sectional view thereof. ing. In these figures, a kitchen 10 has a cabinet main body 11 provided with a predetermined storage space therein, and a flat surface provided at a predetermined height above the cabinet main body 11 and having a faucet 12 and a sink 13 in a central region. It is provided with a counter 15 which forms a substantially rectangular work surface or a work area.

The cabinet main body 11 is provided with a pair of side portions 16, 1 hanging from both sides in the longitudinal direction of the counter 15.
6, a pair of left and right front portions 18 and 19 which are located on the front end sides of the side portions 16 and 16 and which can be opened and closed at one end side; It comprises an upper front part 20 provided substantially in the same plane as the parts 18 and 19. Each front part 18, 19
In between, the lower side of the upper front part 20 is the front part 18,
Front space 21 retracted to the depth side from position 19
Is provided. This front space 21 is provided for each front part 1.
A pair of left and right inner side walls 22, 23 extending rearward (depth side) from the insides of the inner side walls 8, 19, and a rear wall 25 and an upper wall 26 located between a rear end and an upper end of the inner side walls 22, 23. Have been. Here, on one inner side wall 22, that is, the inner side wall 22 on the right side in FIG.

As shown in FIG. 2, one end of the assist bar 27, that is, the left end in FIG.
2, an arm member 28 as a support member rotatably supported by the cabinet body 11, a traversing member 29 cantilevered on the right end side as the other end side of the arm member 28, and the cabinet body 11.
And a positioning mechanism 31 provided so as to regulate the rotation of the arm member 28 at a predetermined angular position. Here, each member constituting the assist bar 27 and the inner side wall 22 are configured to have rigidity capable of withstanding a predetermined load.

The arm member 28 extends through the inner side wall 22 to the front space 21 side, and a base arm fixed to the shaft member 32 and extending toward the lower right side in FIG. 33, and a distal arm 34 connected to the base arm 33 and extending in the upper right direction in FIG. Therefore, the arm member 28 is not
In the position shown in FIG.
When it rotates to the position shown in FIG. 2, it does not interfere with the upper front part 20 and follows the upper front part 20. As shown in FIG. 2, when the user sits on the traversing member 29, the arm member 28 is set to have a length that allows the user to put his / her feet in the front space 21 and easily perform operations such as dishwashing. ing. The rotation center position of the arm member 28 is
When the arm member 28 is rotated to the position shown in FIG. 3, the traversing member 29 is located on the near side of the upper front surface part 20, while when the arm member 28 is rotated to the position shown in FIG. The height is set so that it does not hit the surface.

As shown in FIG. 2, the traversing member 29 has a substantially elliptical cross section and is provided in a bar shape extending substantially parallel to the front end of the counter 15. When the arm member 28 is rotated to the position shown in FIG. 4, the traversing member 29 is provided with a length that can be retracted into the front space 21, that is, a length that does not interfere with the inner side walls 22 and 23. I have. Here, it is preferable that the traversing member 29 is formed of a material having an appropriate cushioning property or a cover having a cushioning property is provided. When the traversing member 29 is at the position shown in FIG. 2, the long axis of the ellipse is substantially horizontal, and when it is at the position shown in FIG. 3, the arm is substantially vertical. It is connected to the member 28. Therefore, when sitting on the traversing member 29, a large area for supporting the buttocks is secured, and at the same time,
The burden that the buttocks are hurt can be prevented. When the traversing member 29 is set at the position shown in FIG. 3 and leans on the traversing member 29, a soft feeling of contact with the waist region is given.

As shown in FIG. 5, the positioning mechanism 31 includes a disk member 36 disposed along the inner side wall 22 and having the shaft member 32 penetrated at the center thereof.
6 is provided so as to be receivable in a plurality of notches 37 provided in the outer peripheral portion, and is provided with a pin 38 penetrating through a square hole 22 </ b> A provided in the inner side wall 22.
The notches 37 are provided at three locations on the outer peripheral side of the disk member 38 at predetermined intervals, while the pins 38 are
A is provided so as to be freely inserted into and removed from A. Thus, by inserting the pin 38 into the square hole 22A and the notch 37, the rotation of the disk member 36 and the arm member 28 is restricted at the positions shown in FIGS. The posture of the disk member 36 and the arm member 28 can be permitted by removing the pin 38.

As shown in FIG. 5, a cylindrical bearing 40 for allowing the shaft member 32 to rotate smoothly is provided at the outer peripheral position of the shaft member 32, while the inner side wall 22 Reinforcing plates 41 made of metal or the like are provided on both sides, respectively.

In the above configuration, when the posture of the arm member 28 is controlled at the position shown in FIG.
Is a height that is just right for the user to use on the counter 15 while sitting on the traversing member 29. At this time, the user can enter between the traversing member 29 and the cabinet body 11 from the distal end side of the traversing member 29, enter the area below the knee in the front space 21, and sit on the traversing member 29.

When the traversing member 29 is changed from the position shown in FIG. 2 to the position shown in FIG.
The pin 38 is pulled out from the square hole 22A while supporting the load, and the arm member 28 is rotated upward. Then, the pin 38 is inserted into the square hole 22A again, so that the pin 38 is notched.
And the posture of the traversing member 39 is controlled at a position along the front side of the upper front portion 20. In this position, the user can lean back against the waist region, as shown in FIG.

When the arm member 28 is rotated to the position shown in FIG.
9 can be completely retracted into the front space 21, and these members 28 and 29 can be stored at positions retracted from the front portions 18 and 19.

Therefore, according to the first embodiment, since the stopping position of the traversing member 29 is set at the above-mentioned three upper and lower positions, the stopping position can be appropriately adjusted by the operation on the counter 15. Accordingly, it is possible to perform the work of reducing the burden on the legs and the hips, and it is possible to use the traversing member 29 without feeling obstructive. Also,
The height adjustment of the traversing member 29 can also be easily and quickly performed by inserting and removing the pin 38.

[Second Embodiment] Next, a second embodiment of the present invention will be described with reference to FIGS. In the following description, the same reference numerals are used for the same or equivalent components as those of the first embodiment as needed, and the description is omitted or simplified.

In the second embodiment, the arm members 43, 4
4 and the positioning mechanism 31 are paired on the left and right, and the traversing members 45 and 46 are mutually engaged with the arm members 43 and 44 so as to be connected to each other.

That is, the respective arm members 43, 44 in the second embodiment are rotatably supported by the inner side walls 22, 23, respectively, and the respective arm members 43, 4 are provided.
4, the traversing members 45 and 46 which are approximately half the length of the traversing member 29 in the first embodiment are supported in a cantilevered posture. One traversing member 45 is rotatably supported by the arm member 43 via a hinge structure (not shown) in the direction of arrow R in FIG. Further, as shown in FIG. 7, the leading ends of the traversing members 45, 46 are joined to the abutting surfaces 48, 4 respectively.
9, and a recess 50 is provided on the cabinet body 11 side of the abutting surface 48 of one of the traversing members 45, while the other traversing member 4 is provided.
6 are provided with projections 51 received in the recesses 50 and engageable with each other.

In the above configuration, each of the traversing members 45, 4
In the case where the user sits on the upper surface 6, the user moves the one of the transverse members 45 in the direction of the arrow R from the state shown in FIG. The butting surfaces 48 and 49 are separated from each other.
Then, the user enters from between the abutting surfaces 48 and 49, and rotates the traversing members 45 and 46 in the direction of arrow R to bring the concave portion 50 and the convex portion 51 into the engaged state, so that the traversing members 45 and 49 are engaged. It is possible to sit on 46. Of course, it may be possible to straddle the concave portion 50 and the convex portion 51 in a state where they are still engaged, that is, in a state where the traversing members 45 and 46 are linearly connected.

Therefore, according to the second embodiment, the transverse members 45 and 46 having a two-part structure that can be engaged with each other by the pair of left and right arm members 43 and 44 are supported. It is possible to adopt a configuration in which one traversing member is supported at both ends. As compared with the first embodiment, the supporting force of the arm members 43, 44 for the traversing members 45, 46 is strengthened to increase the supporting posture. It can be more stable. Also, to sit on the traversing members 45, 46, the first
The traversing members 45 and 46 and the cabinet main body 1 do not go around the distal end side of the traversing member 29 as shown in the embodiment of FIG.
You can also get in and out of 1.

[Third Embodiment] In a third embodiment, as shown in FIGS. 8 and 9, the leg 5
3 is characterized by being rotatably connected. That is, when the traversing member 29 is set at a height at which the traversing member 29 can be seated as shown in FIG.
It is provided so as to be rotationally displaceable between a position extending substantially vertically downward from the traversing member 29 and in contact with the floor surface and a position along the traversing member 29 as shown in FIG. 9. Also, the traversing member 2
9 is provided with a concave storage portion 54 extending from the distal end side toward the central region.
Can be accommodated. Note that a claw member 55 that is in contact with the distal end side of the leg 53 and holds the storage position of the leg 53 is provided inside the storage 54.
Should be provided.

Therefore, according to the third embodiment, when the user sits on the tip side of the traversing member 29, the bending deformation of the traversing member 29 can be effectively suppressed and the arm member 28 is provided with the bending deformation. Stress can be reduced. Thereby, the design of the reinforcing surfaces such as the inner side wall 22 supporting the arm member 28 and the positioning mechanism 31 can be facilitated. Further, since the leg portion 53 can be stored in the storage portion 54 without protruding from the outer peripheral surface of the traversing member 29, there is no obstruction.

[Fourth Embodiment] The fourth embodiment is characterized in that the arm member 28 is supported at the front position of the cabinet main body, as shown in FIGS.

That is, the arm member 28 in the fourth embodiment is rotatably supported via a bearing member 57 provided on the front portion 18 of the cabinet body 11.
The position above the bearing member 57 in the front part 18 is shown in FIG.
As shown at 0, an auxiliary arm 58 is provided to connect the upper position to the central portion of the arm member 28. The auxiliary arm 58 is rotatably supported at both ends thereof and is provided so as to be bendable at an intermediate portion, whereby the arm member 28 is rotated clockwise in FIG. 10 at the position shown in FIG. Regulates
Arm member 2 from this position to the position shown in FIG.
8 rotations are allowed.

Therefore, according to the fourth embodiment, the posture control of the traversing member 29 can be performed with a simple structure without providing the positioning mechanism 31 as shown in the first embodiment in the cabinet body 11. It can be performed.

The stop positions of the traversing members 29, 45, 46 in the first to third embodiments are not limited to the three upper and lower positions as shown in the illustrated configuration example. The number of the cutouts 37 of the member 28 may be increased, and the height at which the stool can be seated may be adjusted stepwise.

Although the case where the arm members 28, 43, and 44 are manually rotated has been described, the present invention is not limited to this. For example, an electric motor such as a motor may be used instead of the positioning mechanism 31. A rotation device is provided, and the arm member 2
It may control the rotation of 8, 43, 44 and its rotation regulation. According to this, the transverse members 29, 45,
The position adjustment at 46 can be performed steplessly.

Further, the structure of the arm members 28, 43, 44 is not limited to a single rod-shaped member. For example, the arm members 28, 43, and 44 may be provided with an articulated structure at an intermediate portion so as to be bendable or have a telescopic structure. Various design changes are conceivable.

In each of the above embodiments, the assist bar 2
Although the case where 7 is provided in kitchen 10 has been described, the present invention is not limited to this, and it may be provided on the work position side of the main body in furniture having a top plate such as a table or a desk.

[0039]

As described above, according to the present invention,
When the arm member is rotated, the posture of the traversing member is controlled with at least two upper and lower positions as stop positions. Therefore, when the stop position is set at two upper and lower positions of a user's waist region and a region above the knee, the traverse is performed. The operation leaning on the member and the operation sitting on the member can be selectively performed. Therefore, by adjusting the height of the traversing member according to the use mode, the traversing member does not become an obstacle, and the burden on the user's legs and hips can be reduced.

When the assist bar is applied to a kitchen and one end of the arm member is supported on a side wall forming the front space, the foot is inserted into the front space and the traverse member is inserted. The seat can be seated, and the upper body can be moved closer to the counter, making it possible to reach the depth side of the counter without difficulty.

Further, since the traversing member is provided so as to be retractable in the front space by the rotation of the arm member, the traversing member can be stored at a position retracted from the front surface portion.
This makes it possible to effectively eliminate the risk of hitting or tripping with the traversing member.

Furthermore, since the traversing member is cantilevered by the arm member, it is possible to easily enter and exit between the traversing member and the front part of the kitchen.

When the arm member and the traversing member are arranged in a pair on the left and right, the traversing member is supported on each arm member in a cantilevered posture, and when these traversing members are engageable with each other, it is possible that one Is supported in a two-sided posture, and the traversing member can be firmly supported. In addition, when the engagement is released, it is possible to easily enter and exit between the traversing member and the kitchen from the space formed between the traversing members.

Further, since the legs are displaceably connected to the distal end side of the traversing member, when the legs extend substantially vertically downward from the traversing member and come into contact with the floor surface, when the leg is seated on the traversing member. In addition, the reliability of holding the position of the traversing member can be further improved. On the other hand, when the leg is positioned along the traversing member, the presence of the leg does not hinder the leg.

[Brief description of the drawings]

FIG. 1 is a schematic perspective view when an assist bar according to a first embodiment is applied to a kitchen.

FIG. 2 is a partial schematic vertical sectional view of FIG.

FIG. 3 is a sectional view similar to FIG. 2, showing a state in which a traversing member is arranged on the near side of an upper front surface.

FIG. 4 is a sectional view similar to FIG. 2, showing a state in which a traversing member is arranged in a front space.

FIG. 5 is a sectional view taken along the line AA of FIG. 3;

FIG. 6 is a schematic perspective view when the assist bar according to the second embodiment is applied to a kitchen.

FIG. 7 shows a state in which one of the traversing members is rotated.
FIG.

FIG. 8 is a schematic perspective view when the assist bar according to the third embodiment is applied to a kitchen.

FIG. 9 is a perspective view similar to FIG. 8, showing a state where the legs are arranged at positions along the traversing member.

FIG. 10 is a side view when the assist bar according to the fourth embodiment is applied to a kitchen.

FIG. 11 is a side view similar to FIG. 10 showing a state in which the traversing member is arranged on the front side of the front part.

FIG. 12 is a side view showing a conventional assist bar.

[Explanation of symbols]

10: kitchen, 11: cabinet body, 1
5 ... counter, 18, 19 ... front part, 21
..Front space, 22, 23 ... inner side wall, 27 ...
Assist bar, 28, 43, 44 ... arm member, 2
9, 45, 46: traversing member, 53: leg

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Claims (7)

[Claims] 1. An assist bar provided on a work position side of a main body having a work surface or a work area at a predetermined height position, a support member having one end rotatably supported, and the other end of the support member. And a traversing member connected to the traversing member, wherein the posture of the traversing member is controlled with at least two upper and lower stop positions when the support member is rotated. 2. An assist bar provided on a front side of a kitchen, comprising: an arm member having one end rotatably supported; and a traversing member connected to the other end of the arm member. When the arm member is rotated,
An assist bar, wherein the posture is controlled with at least two upper and lower positions as stop positions. 3. The kitchen has a front space in which a front portion is retreated to a depth side, and one end of the arm member is supported by a side wall forming the front space. The assist bar according to claim 2. 4. The assist bar according to claim 3, wherein the arm member and the traversing member are rotatably provided to a position where the arm member and the traversing member are retracted into a front space. 5. The assist bar according to claim 2, wherein the traversing member is cantilevered by the arm member. 6. The arm member and the traversing member are arranged in a pair on the left and right sides. The traversing member is supported by each arm member in a cantilever posture, and the traversing members are provided so as to be engageable with each other. The assist bar according to any one of claims 2 to 4, wherein: 7. The traversing member further includes a leg connected to a tip end of the traversing member, the leg extending substantially vertically downward from the traversing member and in contact with a floor surface. 3. The device according to claim 2, wherein the first member is displaceable.
7. The assist bar according to any one of items 6 to 6.