JP2003159303A - Bathing device - Google Patents

Abstract

<P>PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To provide a bathing device handy to use which has a very simple structure, is unexpensively provided, eliminates the attachment work of support columns or rails on the ceiling or the wall of a bathroom, makes a caring device itself movable, and can carry out caring work easily. <P>SOLUTION: The bathing device is constituted of a bathtub arranged in a bathroom and a caring device used for caring when getting into or out of the bathtub. The caring device is freely elevated and moved while suspending a bathing person. The bathtub is constituted by forming an attachable/detachable spacing part which is formed of the base of the caring device. <P>COPYRIGHT: (C)2003,JPO

Description

Detailed Description of the Invention

[0001]

BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION 1. Field of the Invention The present invention relates to a bathing apparatus which enables a physically handicapped person to take a bath with inexpensive equipment and easily assist in bathing.

[0002]

2. Description of the Related Art Conventionally, many devices have been proposed for assisting physically weak people to take a bath, but most of them have been proposed by running a traveling carriage along a rail installed on the ceiling of a bathroom. , A large and complicated thing which moves a bather suspended from the traveling carriage onto the bathtub and then lowers the bather into the bathtub is very mainstream, so the cost is very high, Further, since the rail has a structure that is fixed to the ceiling or wall in the bathroom, or a structure in which a pillar is erected and fixed on the floor surface in the bathroom and a rail is installed on the upper end of the pillar, There were many problems such as becoming very narrow and making bathing difficult.

The present invention was devised in view of the above circumstances, and the object thereof is to provide it at a low cost with a very simple structure, and also to provide a pillar on the ceiling or wall in the bathroom. It is an object of the present invention to provide a bathing apparatus that does not need to be attached with a rail or rails, can move the assisting device itself, and can easily perform the assisting work, and has good usability.

[0004]

In order to achieve the above object, in the bathing apparatus according to claim 1, a bathtub disposed in the bathroom and an assisting device for assisting the entrance and exit of the bathtub. The assisting device is movable up and down while the bather is suspended, and is movable, and the base portion of the assisting device is inserted into the bathtub. It is characterized in that a removable space is formed.

In this case, it is preferable that the space has a substantially U-shaped cross section so as to be flush with the surface of the bathroom in the bathroom as described in claim 2.

Further, according to the present invention, as described in claim 3, the bottom portion of the bath is a shallow bottom portion in which the space portion is formed, and a deep bottom portion continuous from the shallow bottom portion. It is characterized by being formed from.

Further, according to the present invention, as described in claim 4, a drawer which can be freely inserted and removed is stored in the space portion.

In the present invention, as described in claim 5, the assistance device comprises a base portion having a size and a shape which can be inserted into and removed from the space portion, and the assistance device disposed on a lower surface of the base portion. A movable rolling element, a substantially inverted L-shaped support portion erected on the base portion, a hook portion formed on an upper horizontal portion of the support portion, and a bather that can be hung on the hook portion. It is characterized by comprising a body support capable of stably supporting the body.

In this case, as described in claim 6, three rolling elements are arranged near the lower surface apex of the base portion formed in a triangular shape.

Further, in the present invention, as described in claim 7, four or more rolling elements are provided on the lower surface of the base portion formed in a polygonal shape having a quadrangle or more, or a circular shape or an elliptical shape. It is characterized in that the body of the bather is arranged with a required space for keeping a stable state in which the body of the bather is supported by the body supporting portion so as not to fall.

Further, the bathing apparatus according to the present invention is characterized in that the vertical portion of the supporting portion is formed by a vertically movable cylinder as described in claim 8.

In this case, the cylinder is characterized by being constituted by a fluid damper mechanism as described in claim 9.

As described in claim 10, the cylinder is provided with a fluid pressure suction / discharge control device for supplying a fluid pressure or discharging a fluid in the cylinder.

Further, in the present invention, the body support is formed of a sheet body having a size and shape capable of stably holding the body of the bather as described in claim 11. It is a feature.

In this case, as described in claim 12, the sheet body is characterized in that it is waterproofed and has a non-slip process.

In the present invention, the above-mentioned body support is
As described in claim 13, it may be formed of a plurality of strips.

[0017]

BEST MODE FOR CARRYING OUT THE INVENTION The present invention will be described in detail below with reference to the embodiments shown in the accompanying drawings.

1 to 3 show a bathing apparatus according to a first embodiment of the present invention. The bathing apparatus has a bathtub B arranged in the bathroom and a bathtub B into the bathtub B. And an assisting device A for assisting entrance / exit, the assisting device A is movable up and down while suspending a bather H and is movable, and at the same time, in the bathtub B. Is configured by forming a space portion S into which the base portion 10 of the assistance device A can be inserted and removed.

The space S has a substantially U-shaped cross-section so as to be flush with the surface of the bathroom C in the bathroom, and is constructed so that it is barrier-free from the bathroom C to the vicinity of the bath B. The bather H can be smoothly moved.

When the assisting device A is not used, a drawer F is removably housed in the space S as shown in FIG. 2, and the drawer F is bathed with soap or the like. The device, the assisting device, or the body support sheet G described later is configured to be stored in a folded state.

On the other hand, as shown in FIG. 2, the bottom of the bathtub B has a shallow bottom B1 in which the space S is formed and a deep bottom B2 continuous from the shallow bottom B1. Other configurations are the same as those of the conventional bathtub except that they are formed. Of course, the bottom surfaces of the bottom parts B1 and B2 are
It is supported on the bottom E of the bathroom via the adjuster bolt D in a state where it is kept horizontal.

As described above, in the bathing apparatus according to this embodiment, since the bottom portions B1 and B2 of the bathtub B are formed with steps, it is necessary to take a bath while sitting on a chair. Because of this, physically weak people can take a stable bath.

The assisting device A includes a base portion 10 having a size and shape that can be inserted into and removed from the space S, and the base portion 1.
A plurality of casters 11 arranged on the lower surface of 0 and capable of moving the assisting device A, and a substantially inverted L set upright on the base portion 10.
The column-shaped column 12, the hook 14 formed on the upper horizontal portion 13 of the column 12, and a body support sheet that can be hung on the hook 14 and stably support the body of the bather H. G
It consists of and.

As shown in FIG. 3, for example, the casters 11 are formed by arranging three casters 11 near each top of the lower surface of the base portion 10 formed in a triangular shape, and the casters 11 rotate 360 degrees. It is configured to be freely pivoted.

Of course, in the present invention, the base portion 10 is formed in, for example, a quadrangle shown in FIG. 4 or a polygonal plate having a quadrangle or more, or a circular or elliptical shape, although not particularly shown. Four or more casters 11 may be arranged on the lower surface of the formed base portion 10. In this case, it is preferable that the pillars 12 are arranged with an interval that maintains a stable state in which the body of the bather H is supported by the body supporting sheet G and does not fall.

The vertical portion of the support portion 12 is formed by a large-diameter cylindrical body 12A and a cylinder rod 12B having a lower end inserted into the cylindrical body 12A and movable up and down. The portion 13 is configured to extend horizontally from the upper end of the cylinder rod 12B.

The cylinder rod 12B is inserted and held in the cylindrical body 12A so as to be movable up and down by a manual operation through a known damper mechanism such as an air damper mechanism or an oil damper mechanism.

Of course, the cylinder is constructed so as to be controlled to move up and down by a switch operation by being provided with a fluid pressure suction / discharge control device for supplying fluid pressure such as air or oil or discharging the fluid in the cylinder. May be. With such a configuration, even a bather with a heavy weight can easily lift or lower the bather without exerting any force. Of course, a waterproofing-type electric lifting device may be applied.

The body support sheet G is a bather H.
It is formed of a sheet body that is waterproofed and has an anti-slip treatment that has a size and a shape that allows the body to be stably held while lying down.

Of course, in the present invention, the body supporting sheet G may be replaced by a plurality of strips.

In the bathing apparatus according to this embodiment, as described above, when bathing a physically handicapped person,
After the caregiver lowers the cylinder rod 12B to the lowest position and wraps the physically weak in a body support sheet G, the caregiver lays the ropes L on both sides of the sheet G at predetermined intervals. After suspending on the hook portion 14 formed at the tip of the upper horizontal portion 13, the cylinder rod 12B is operated to be lifted to lift the physically weak person to a position higher than the bathtub height position of the bathtub B.

Next, the pillar 12 is pushed to move the bather (person with a physical weakness) H into the bathroom, and the base portion 10 of the assisting device A is moved to the space S where the drawer F is pulled out in the bathroom.
Insert inside. At this time, in the present embodiment, the bottom of the space S is formed flush with the surface of the washing space C, so that the insertion / removal work of the assistance device A can be smoothly performed.

In this way, the base portion 10 has the bathtub B.
When inserted and set in the space S of the bather, the bather H held by the body supporting sheet G is set right above the bathtub B,
Then, while adjusting the direction of the bather H held by the sheet G, the cylinder rod 12B is slowly lowered and immersed in the hot water in the bath B. At this time, the body-supporting sheet G is also immersed in the bathtub B, so that the bathing person H after bathing can easily perform the lifting work from the bathtub B. Of course, the rope L is removed from the hook portion 14 during bathing.

After the bathing work is thus completed,
After raising the cylinder rod 12B again, the base portion 1
0 is retracted from the inside of the space S, the supporter 12 pushes the pillar 12 to move it to another room, and in the other room, the cylinder rod 12
B is lowered to remove the bather H from the sheet G. Then, the used sheet G is dried and then folded and stored in a storage body such as the drawer F, for example.

[0035]

As described above, the bathing device according to the first aspect of the invention is configured to have the bathtub arranged in the bathroom and the assisting device for assisting the entrance and exit of the bathtub. The assisting device can move up and down while suspending the bather,
Moreover, since it is configured to be movable and a space portion into which the base portion of the assistance device can be inserted and removed is formed in the bathtub, it can be provided at a low cost with a very simple structure. In addition, it is not necessary to attach columns or rails to the ceiling or wall in the bathroom, the assisting device itself can be moved, and the assisting work can be easily performed, and good usability can be obtained.

Further, in the bathing apparatus according to the second aspect, since the space portion is formed in a substantially U-shaped cross section so as to be flush with the surface of the bathroom in the bathroom, the assisting device. Can be carried out in a barrier-free state with no steps, and as a result, the moving work can be carried out smoothly, and vibration transmitted to the bather during the movement can be effectively prevented to give anxiety. Don't worry.

Further, in the bathing apparatus according to the third aspect, the bottom of the bath is formed by a shallow bottom having the space formed therein and a deep bottom continuous from the shallow bottom. As a result, the bathing posture of the bather in the bathtub can be maintained as stable as when sitting in a chair, and there is no concern that the body will slip carelessly and the face will sink into the bath. Even the weak can safely take a bath.

Further, in the bathing apparatus according to the present invention, since the drawer is inserted and removed in the space, the bathing equipment such as soap, the assistance equipment, or the body. The support can be stored in a folded state.

Further, in the bathing apparatus according to the fifth aspect, the assisting device is provided with a base portion having a size and shape that can be freely inserted into and removed from the space, and an assisting device provided on a lower surface of the base portion. A rolling element that can move the device, a substantially inverted L-shaped support portion that is erected on the base portion, a hook portion that is formed in an upper horizontal portion of the support portion, and can be hung on the hook portion. Since it is composed of a body support that can stably support the bather's body, the bather can be moved to a position directly above the bathtub with a simple structure, and the cost is low. Can be provided to.

Further, in the bathing apparatus according to the sixth aspect, since three rolling elements such as casters are arranged near the lower surface apex of the triangular base, The base part can be downsized, and the bather can be stably hung.

Further, in the bathing apparatus according to the seventh aspect, four or more of the rolling elements are arranged on the lower surface of the base portion formed in the shape of a quadrangle or more, or in the shape of a circle or an ellipse. Since it is configured as described above, the body of the bather can be stably suspended, and the bather can be stably moved in any direction.

Further, in the bathing apparatus according to the eighth aspect, since the vertical portion of the supporting portion is formed by a cylinder that can be moved up and down, the bather can be easily lifted with a small force. Or it can be hung.

Further, in the bathing apparatus according to the ninth aspect, since the cylinder is constituted by the fluid damper mechanism, the bather is gently lifted or suspended without giving an unpleasant vibration to the bather. Can be lowered.

Further, in the bath apparatus according to the tenth aspect of the present invention, since the cylinder is provided with a fluid pressure suction / discharge control device for supplying a fluid pressure or discharging the fluid in the cylinder, it is light. The bather can be lifted or hung by operating force.

Further, in the bathing apparatus according to the eleventh aspect, since the body support is formed of a sheet body having a size and a shape for stably holding the body of the bather,
The bather can be moved to the bathtub without making the bather feel uneasy, and the bather can be placed in the bathtub together with the seat body. It can be done easily.

In this case, the sheet body is waterproofed and slip-proofed as described in claim 12, so that the bather carelessly slips off the sheet body, or It is hygienic as it dries easily.

Further, in the bathing apparatus according to the thirteenth aspect, since the body support is formed of a plurality of strips, the assisting device can be further simplified, and the strip is also provided. Since the bather can be suspended at least by hanging the bather on both armpits and both knees, an excellent effect such as easier assisting operation can be obtained.

[Brief description of drawings]

FIG. 1 is an explanatory diagram showing a configuration of a bathing apparatus according to an embodiment of the present invention.

FIG. 2 is a side view for explaining the bathing apparatus.

FIG. 3 is a partial explanatory view showing a configuration of a base portion of the assistance device in the bathing apparatus.

FIG. 4 is a partial explanatory view showing another example of the base portion of the assistance device.

[Explanation of symbols]

A assistance device B bathtub B1 shallow bottom B2 deep bottom C wash floor F drawer G Body support sheet H bather L rope S space section 10 Base part 11 casters (rolling elements) 12 Support 12A cylinder 12B cylinder rod 13 Upper horizontal part 14 Hook part

Claims (13)

[Claims] 1. A bathtub disposed in a bathroom, and an assisting device for assisting access to and from the bathtub, the assisting device elevating and lowering while a bather is suspended. Free,
In addition, the bathing device is movable and has a space portion in which the base portion of the assistance device can be inserted and removed in the bathtub. 2. The bathing apparatus according to claim 1, wherein the space has a substantially U-shaped cross section so as to be flush with the surface of the bathroom in the bathroom. 3. The bottom portion of the bathtub is formed to have a shallow bottom portion in which the space portion is formed and a deep bottom portion continuous from the shallow bottom portion. The bathing device according to claim 2. 4. The bath device according to claim 1, wherein a drawer that can be inserted and removed is accommodated in the space. 5. The assisting device includes a base portion having a size and shape that can be inserted into and removed from the space portion, a rolling element provided on a lower surface of the base portion and capable of moving the assisting device, and the base portion. An upside down substantially L-shaped strut, a hook formed on the upper horizontal part of the strut, and a body support that can be hung on the hook and stably support the body of a bather The bathing apparatus according to any one of claims 1 to 4, wherein the bathing apparatus comprises a body. 6. The bathing device according to claim 5, wherein three rolling elements are arranged near the top of the lower surface of the base formed in a triangular shape. 7. The rolling element is formed on a lower surface of a base portion formed in a polygonal shape of a quadrangle or more, a circular shape, or an elliptical shape.
The bathing apparatus according to claim 5, wherein at least one body is arranged with a required space for maintaining a stable state in which the body of the bather is supported by the body supporting portion and does not fall. 8. The bathing apparatus according to claim 1, wherein the vertical portion of the support portion is formed by a cylinder that can move up and down. 9. The bathing apparatus according to claim 8, wherein the cylinder comprises a fluid damper mechanism. 10. The bath apparatus according to claim 8, wherein the cylinder is provided with a fluid pressure suction / discharge control device for supplying a fluid pressure or discharging a fluid in the cylinder. 11. The body support according to claim 1, wherein the body support is formed of a sheet body having a size and a shape to stably hold the body of the bather. Bath equipment described. 12. The bathing apparatus according to claim 11, wherein the sheet body is waterproofed and non-slip processed. 13. The bathing apparatus according to claim 10, wherein the body support is formed of a plurality of strips.