JP2002177332A - Simple portable toilet for wheelchair - Google Patents

Abstract

PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To provide a simple portable toilet for a wheelchair by which a wheelchair being normally used is made usable as a simple toilet by making the seat section of the wheelchair openable/closable. SOLUTION: The seat section of the wheelchair which is normally used is made openable/closable. Then, a pedestal having a hole for defecation is provided on the right and left frames of the seat section. Then, a toilet seat is provided on the pedestal. On the rear surface of the pedestal, a hanger to set a vinyl bag to house excrement is provided under right and left semi-circular forms. The pedestal and the toilet seat can be respectively folded, and can be always carried while being housed in a dedicated housing bag for this simple portable toilet for wheelchair.

Description

DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION

[0001]

BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION 1. Field of the Invention The present invention relates to a portable toilet for a wheelchair, which can be used as a simple toilet by opening and closing a seat portion of a wheelchair that is in daily use.

[0002]

2. Description of the Related Art Conventionally, when a disabled person or an elderly person using a wheelchair excretes in a place other than his / her home or nursing care facility, not only toilets for the handicapped but also inadequate Western style toilets or Western style toilets Even in places where toilets are installed, it is often difficult to approach the toilets in a wheelchair or transfer to a toilet, and the act of bringing a portable toilet or going out is limited. I was forced to do that.

[0003]

For persons with disabilities such as paralysis, excretion is an important part of daily life. A lack of toilets during outings, travel, and in times of unforeseen disasters is an important issue for wheelchair users and, at the very least, hinders the opportunities of these disabled people to participate in society. There are also cases where the size of the toilet seat does not fit the body, such as when going out, camping, or traveling, and there are many cases where the caregiver supports it. Furthermore,
Since the excretion of people using wheelchairs takes longer than healthy people, long-term use of public toilets etc. is enormous for both the user and third parties trying to use the same public toilet. It causes stress. The present invention has been made to solve the above problems.

[0004]

SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION The present invention relates to a simple portable toilet for a wheelchair, which can be used as a simple toilet by opening and closing a seat portion of a wheelchair used daily. A pedestal (5) having an appropriately sized defecation hole is provided on left and right frames (2) of a seat portion of a wheelchair (1) which can be opened and closed freely, and a toilet seat (6) is placed on the pedestal (5). A simple portable toilet for a wheelchair, characterized in that a hanger (9) for installing a plastic bag (10) for storing excrement is provided on the back surface of the pedestal (5) in a semicircular shape on the left and right sides. The pedestal (5) and the toilet seat (6) can be folded, respectively, and can be stored in a dedicated storage bag (8) and carried on a regular basis. The present invention is a simple portable toilet for a wheelchair having the above configuration.

[0005]

Embodiments of the present invention will be described below. The present invention is achieved by making the seat portion of a wheelchair openable and closable, but there are a plurality of methods for making the seat portion of a wheelchair openable and closable. For example, a specification in which a hook is provided on the edge of the seat and fixed to the frame, or
Although it is conceivable that the seat sheet itself can be detached, a method using a magic tape (registered trademark) will be described here. A seat part is composed of an upper seat (3) fixed to a left frame (2) and a lower seat (4) fixed to a right frame (2) of a wheelchair (1). Thereby, the seat portion can be freely opened and closed. A magic tape (13) is applied to the entire rear surface of the upper seat (3) and the entire front surface of the lower seat (4), and when the wheelchair is normally used, the magic tape (13) is fitted over the entire surface to use as a sheet. At the time of excretion, the upper sheet (3) and the lower sheet (4) are attached with Velcro (13).
The sheet is opened to the left and right by peeling from the part.

Next, a pedestal (5) for mounting the toilet seat (6) is set on the left and right frames (2) of the opened seat. The pedestal (5) is installed across the left and right frames (2), and both left and right ends are bent along the angles of the left and right frames (2) to prevent falling. In the center of the pedestal (5), the same or slightly larger defecation hole is provided as the defecation hole of the toilet seat (6). The material of the pedestal (5) is preferably light and durable and easy to clean, and is preferably a heavy-duty product such as synthetic resin. Pedestal (5)
By providing a hinge (7) at the center of the front and rear of the back surface, it is possible to fold the back surface into two parts.

[0007] Hangers (9) for installing plastic bags (10) for receiving excrement are provided on the left and right back surfaces of the pedestal (5). The hanger (9) is set symmetrically, and is formed in a semicircular shape along the defecation hole of the pedestal (5). The plastic bag (10) for receiving excrement has a diameter of about 1
There is no problem if it is 50 mm or more and has some strength,
For example, a plastic bag made of polyethylene or the like in which goods to be purchased are stored at a cash register in a supermarket is suitable for portability, strength, and economy. The plastic bag (10) is set so that the opening of the plastic bag (10) is wound around the hanger (9) from the inside of the left and right hanger (9) to the outside below the pedestal (5). Secure with clothespins (12) or the like. Furthermore, if a protrusion (11) is provided upward at an arbitrary position targeted by the left and right hangers (9), a loop portion of a handle of a shopping plastic bag (10) can be hung on each protrusion (11). Therefore, it is possible to prevent the excrement from falling due to the weight.

Next, the toilet seat (6) is connected to the left and right frames (2).
It is set on the pedestal (5) installed above. Since the excretion time may be one hour or more depending on the disabled person, it is desirable that the toilet seat (6) is made of a material such as urethane that does not burden the user. Further, the hinge can be folded in two by providing a hinge at the center of the back of the toilet seat (6) in order to simplify carrying. The folded toilet seat (6) is stored together with the pedestal (5) in the exclusive storage bag (8).

Specific examples of use are as follows. When a wheelchair user complains of necessity of excretion or a caregiver feels the necessity when going out or in an emergency evacuation place, Move the wheelchair user from the wheelchair (1) to a safe and stable place (such as the nearest chair or stable table)
Crush. 2. Open the seats (3, 4) of the wheelchair (1). 3. The pedestal (5) folded in half is stored in a special storage bag (8).
From the sheet (3, 4) and set on the frame (2) of the sheet (3, 4). 4. Attach the plastic bag (10) to the hanger (9) on the back of the set base (5) and attach the clip or clothespin (1).
2) Secure the plastic bag (10). (It is naturally possible to attach the plastic bag (10) to the hanger (9) on the back of the pedestal (5) before setting the pedestal (5) to the frame (2)). 5. Take out the toilet seat (6), which is folded in two on the pedestal (5), from the exclusive storage bag (8), and set it out. 6. Transfer the wheelchair user to the toilet seat (6).

[0010] The above work steps can be performed by simple operations, the time required for installation is short, and it can be said that there is no burden on wheelchair users. After the excretion is completed, the excrement stored in the plastic bag (10) is transferred to the plastic bag (10).
Can be processed. The shape of the hanger (9) is semicircular and the left and right hangers (9) draw a circle around the defecation hole because the opening of the plastic bag (10) is kept circular and excrement is stored. This is to make it easier. The wheelchair user is again assisted from the toilet seat (6), and the used pedestal (5) and toilet seat (6) are stored in the folding exclusive storage bag (8), and the seats (3, 4) of the wheelchair (1) are removed. , A series of excretion operations is completed.

[0011]

By using the present invention, it is possible to promote the participation of disabled persons and elderly people using wheelchairs in active social activities. In addition, it enables the disabled and the elderly to become self-reliant and self-realizing, thereby improving the quality of life. Further, the burden on the caregiver can be reduced by releasing the caregiver from the stress of carrying the portable toilet and nervous stress to the place of excretion. Also, the present invention relates to a special storage bag (8).
If you always carry it, you can eliminate the problem of excretion at the time of emergency evacuation.

[Brief description of the drawings]

FIG. 1 is a perspective view of a portable toilet for a wheelchair according to the present invention.

FIG. 2 is an exploded perspective view of the portable toilet for a wheelchair according to the present invention.

FIG. 3 is a perspective view of the present invention, in which a sheet portion is implemented with a Velcro.

FIG. 4 is an exploded perspective view of a pedestal according to the present invention.

FIG. 5 is an exploded perspective view of the present invention when a plastic bag is installed on a base hanger portion.

FIG. 6 is a front view of the present invention when the pedestal is folded.

FIG. 7 is a perspective view of the present invention when the toilet seat is folded.

FIG. 8 is an exploded perspective view showing an embodiment when the folded pedestal and toilet seat are stored in a dedicated storage bag according to the present invention.

[Explanation of symbols]

 1, wheelchair 2, frame 3, upper seat 4, lower seat 5, pedestal 6, toilet seat 7, hinge 8, exclusive storage bag 9, hanger 10, plastic bag 11, protrusion 12, clip or clothespin 13, magic tape

Claims (3)

[Claims] 1. A pedestal (5) provided with an appropriately sized defecation hole is provided on left and right frames (2) of a seat portion of a wheelchair (1) which can be freely opened and closed. A simple portable toilet for a wheelchair, wherein a toilet seat (6) is provided. 2. A hanger (9) for installing a plastic bag (10) for storing excrement on the back of said pedestal (5).
The simple portable toilet for a wheelchair according to claim 1, wherein the right and left sides are provided in a semicircular arc shape. 3. The pedestal (5) and the toilet seat (6) are each foldable, and can be stored in a dedicated storage bag (8) and carried on a regular basis. A simple portable toilet for a wheelchair as described.