JP2012249913A - Bathtub stool - Google Patents

Abstract

PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To provide a convenient bathtub stool efficiently used when a user gets in and out of a bathtub, and also when the user is in the bathtub.SOLUTION: The bathtub stool 1 includes a supporting plate 30, a turning plate 50 disposed over the supporting plate 30, and a leg 10 for supporting the supporting plate 30. The turning plate 50 is turnably supported relative to the supporting plate 30 through a hinge 70. When the bathtub stool 1 is closed, the bottom surface of the turning plate 50 faces the upper surface of the supporting plate 30. From such a state, when the turning plate 50 is turned about the hinge 70, the bathtub stool 1 is brought into an opened state in which the upper surface of the supporting plate 30 is exposed upward. The height of the bathtub stool 1 is changed by the thickness of the turning plate 50 between the opened state and the closed state. When the bathtub stool 1 is used as a stool, the upper surface of the bathtub stool is raised in the closed state, and when the bathtub stool 1 is used as a chair, the upper surface of the bathtub stool is lowered in the opened state.

Description

  The present invention relates to a bathtub base, and more particularly, to a bathtub base that can be used in a bathtub as a step board.

  Conventionally, a bathtub base that is arranged in a bathtub and can be used as a stepping board has been widely used.

  Patent Literature 1 listed below discloses a bathtub base whose leg length can be changed. This bathtub base is configured such that the height of the base portion can be fixed to a desired height by passing a fixing pin through a leg portion having a telescopic structure in a direction perpendicular to the longitudinal direction.

JP 2008-79707 A

  By the way, the usage method of the conventional bathtub stand generally recommended is as follows, for example. That is, first, when a user (a bather) enters the bathtub from the outside of the bathtub, the bathtub base is used as a step by placing and fixing the bathtub base in the bathtub. Next, once the user enters the bathtub, the bathtub base is removed and moved out of the bathtub. Thereby, the space in a bathtub can be expanded and bathing becomes possible relaxedly. And when a user goes out of a bathtub from the inside of a bathtub, a bathtub stand is used in the reverse procedure. By using the bathtub stand, it is possible to reduce the burden on the user's legs when entering and leaving the bathtub.

  However, it is often felt that it is very troublesome for the user to attach and detach and transport the bathtub table every time it enters and leaves the bathtub. In particular, in a bathtub base that can be fixed in the bathtub using a suction cup or the like so that the bathtub base does not slide in the bathtub, it may be difficult to remove the bathtub base once attached in the bathtub.

  On the other hand, the method of taking a bath with the bathtub stand arranged in the bathtub may be employed. However, when the bathtub stand is used while being placed in the bathtub, another problem arises. That is, since the bathtub stand gets in the way of the bathtub and the space in the bathtub becomes narrow, the user may be forced to bend his legs to avoid the bathtub stand. Moreover, although a bathtub stand can also be used as a chair in a bathtub, in this case, the position of the waist becomes considerably higher than the bottom surface of the bathtub. Therefore, it is necessary to deepen the water level of the hot water in the bathtub, and the consumption of hot water increases. Further, depending on the depth of the bathtub, the upper body of the user is exposed upward from the edge of the bathtub, and when the user has a need to get hot water up to the shoulder, the user cannot be satisfied.

  Considering only the problem in such a bathtub, the use of a bathtub base having a low base (top plate part) height can be cited as a solution. However, in this case, the original role of the bathtub pedestal that becomes a stepping board when entering and exiting the bathtub is impaired.

  The present invention has been made to solve such a problem, and a highly convenient bathtub base that can be used effectively not only when the user enters and leaves the bathtub but also when the user is in the bathtub. It is intended to provide.

  In order to achieve the above object, according to an aspect of the present invention, a bathtub base includes a leg, a first base supported by the leg, and a second base disposed above the first base. And a support member that rotatably supports the second base with respect to the first base, and the bottom surface of the second base faces the top surface of the first base and the first base From the closed state in which at least a part of the upper surface of the part is covered with the second base part, the second base part rotates relative to the first base part, so that the top surface of the first base part is Of these, at least a portion is exposed upward.

  Preferably, when the bathtub pedestal is in the open state, a portion exposed upward in the upper surface of the first pedestal portion becomes the seat surface.

  Preferably, when the bathtub base is in the open state, the second base part is the backrest.

  Preferably, the support member is a hinge or a link mechanism.

  Preferably, the second base part is composed of at least two members that can be folded so as to be adjacent to each other.

  Preferably, the second base part is composed of at least two members that can be stacked in the height direction.

  Preferably, a buffer member is disposed on at least one of the top surface of the first base part, the bottom surface of the second base part, and the top surface of the second base part.

  According to these inventions, when the bathtub base changes from the closed state to the open state, at least a part of the upper surface of the first base portion is exposed upward. Therefore, it is possible to provide a highly convenient bathtub stand that can be used effectively not only when the user enters and leaves the bathtub but also when the user is in the bathtub.

It is a perspective view which shows the bathtub stand in one of the embodiment of this invention. It is a perspective view which shows the bathtub stand seen from a different direction. It is a perspective view which shows the bathtub stand which is an open state. It is a perspective view which shows the bathtub stand which is an open state from a different direction. It is a 1st perspective view explaining the usage example of a bathtub stand. It is a 2nd perspective view explaining the usage example of a bathtub stand. It is a side view which shows the example of use when a bathtub stand is an open state. It is a side view which shows the usage example when a bathtub stand is a closed state. It is a side view which shows the bathtub stand which concerns on the modified example of this Embodiment. It is a side view which shows the bathtub stand which is an open state. It is a side view which shows the bathtub stand which has a link which consists of one member. It is a side view which shows the bathtub stand which is an open state. It is a side view which shows the bathtub stand which concerns on the modified example different from the above-mentioned of this Embodiment. It is a perspective view which shows the bathtub stand concerning the modification different from the above-mentioned of this Embodiment. It is a perspective view which shows the structure of the rotating plate of a bathtub stand. It is a perspective view which shows the bathtub stand which is an open state.

  Hereinafter, an example of the bathtub stand in the embodiment of the present invention will be described.

  [Embodiment]

  FIG. 1 is a perspective view showing a bathtub table 1 in one embodiment of the present invention. FIG. 2 is a perspective view showing the bathtub base 1 viewed from different directions.

  As shown in FIG. 1 or FIG. 2, the bathtub base 1 includes a leg portion 10, a support plate (an example of a first base portion) 30, and a rotating plate (an example of a second base portion) 50. is doing. In the present embodiment, the support plate 30 and the rotating plate 50 are configured to have substantially the same shape in plan view. Each of the support plate 30 and the rotating plate 50 has a rectangular shape in which a rounded chamfered portion is provided at each vertex in plan view. Each part of the bathtub base 1 is made of, for example, a resin having a specific gravity greater than that of water, that is, a specific gravity greater than 1, for example, unless otherwise specified.

  In the present embodiment, the bathtub base 1 is basically used in a state where the rotating plate 50 and the support plate 30 are integrally overlapped (sometimes referred to as a closed state). The bathtub stand 1 which is a closed state is shown by FIG.1 and FIG.2. When the bathtub base 1 is in the closed state, the rotating plate 50 overlaps above the support plate 30.

  The support plate 30 is formed in a plate shape. The support plate 30 is supported by the legs 10 so that the upper surface thereof is substantially parallel to the floor surface. The support plate 30 is fixed to the leg portion 10. The support plate 30 and the leg 10 constitute a chair that is assembled together.

  The rotating plate 50 is formed in a plate shape. The rotating plate 50 is disposed above the support plate 30. In the present embodiment, the thickness of the rotating plate 50 is configured to be larger than that of the support plate 30. When the bathtub base 1 is in the closed state, the upper surface (the surface shown in FIG. 1) of the rotating plate 50 is substantially parallel to the floor surface.

  A handle portion 51 is formed on the front surface of the rotating plate 50. The handle portion 51 is provided by forming a portion that is recessed from the side peripheral surface of the rotating plate 50. In addition, the structure of the handle part 51 is not restricted to this, For example, the handle member may be attached to the rotating plate 50. Further, a protruding portion protruding from the side peripheral surface of the rotating plate 50 may be formed and used as the handle portion 51. The handle portion 51 may not be provided.

  A pad 55 is provided on the upper surface of the rotating plate 50. The pad 55 is, for example, a rubber sheet and is a buffer member that exhibits a buffer function. On the upper surface of the pad 55, for example, an uneven portion (not shown) is provided as a slip prevention process. Thereby, it is comprised so that a user may become hard to slip on the pad 55. FIG.

  The pad 55 is provided with a plurality of through holes 57. The through hole 57 is formed so as to penetrate the main body of the rotating plate 50. The surface portion of the pad 55 of each through-hole 57 is formed in a size that does not allow the user's finger to enter. Thereby, the safety | security of the bathtub stand 1 is higher.

  The leg portion 10 has four legs 11. Each leg 11 is fixed to the vicinity of the four corners of the bottom surface of the support plate 30. The support plate 30 is supported by four legs 11 that are grounded to the floor surface.

  The leg 11 has a cylindrical shape, for example. A suction cup 15 is attached to the lower end of the leg 11. The suction cup 15 is attached such that its suction surface faces downward (in the direction of the floor surface on which the bathtub base 1 is disposed). In this Embodiment, the bathtub stand 1 is arrange | positioned and used for floor surfaces, such as the inside of a bathtub, so that the suction cup 15 adsorb | sucks to a floor surface. Thereby, it is prevented that the bathtub base 1 displaces with respect to a floor surface, and the bathtub base 1 can be used more safely. Although the suction cups 15 are provided on all the legs 11, the suction cups 15 are not limited to this, and may be provided only on some limited legs 11 of the leg portions 10.

  In addition, the bathtub stand 1 can be easily removed from the floor surface by releasing the suction between the suction cups 15 and the floor surface. The bathtub base 1 may be provided with a mechanism (not shown) that lifts a part of each suction cup 15 at a time and introduces air to the suction part to the floor surface of the suction cup 15 by, for example, an easy operation. The suction to the floor surface of the suction cup 15 can be released by an easy operation, and the bathtub base 1 can be removed from the floor surface more easily and quickly.

  As shown in FIG. 2, the rotary plate 50 is pivotally supported on the support plate 30 by two hinges 70 (an example of a support member). Each hinge 70 is attached between the back surface of the rotation plate 50 and the back surface of the support plate 30 so that the rotation axis is substantially horizontal. In other words, the rotating plate 50 is supported by the support plate 30 on the rear end side of the support plate 30. The two hinges 70 are arranged so that their rotation axes are arranged coaxially with each other.

  In the present embodiment, the rotating plate 50 is supported by the support plate 30 by the hinge 70 so as to be rotatable with respect to the support plate 30. When the bathtub base 1 is in the closed state as shown in FIG. 1, the bottom surface of the rotating plate 50 faces the top surface of the support plate 30. The rotating plate 50 can rotate around the rotation axis of the hinge 70 in such a direction that the front end of the rotating plate 50 is displaced upward from the state in which the bottom surface thereof faces the upper surface of the support plate 30. . When the rotating plate 50 rotates around the rotation axis of the hinge 70 by an angle slightly larger than, for example, 90 degrees from the closed state, the bathtub base 1 enters an open state in which the upper surface of the support plate 30 is exposed upward. In other words, from the closed state in which the upper surface of the support plate 30 is covered by the rotating plate 50, the rotating plate 50 rotates with respect to the supporting plate 30 so that the upper surface of the supporting plate 30 is exposed upward. .

  FIG. 3 is a perspective view showing the bathtub base 1 in an open state. FIG. 4 is a perspective view showing the bathtub base 1 in an open state from different directions.

  In the open state, the bathtub base 1 can be used as a chair. That is, when the bathtub base 1 is in the open state, a portion of the upper surface of the support plate 30 that is exposed upward is a seating surface. Moreover, in this Embodiment, when the bathtub base 1 is an open state, the rotating plate 50 becomes a backrest. That is, as shown in FIG. 3, in the present embodiment, when the bathtub base 1 is in an open state, the entire upper surface of the support plate 30 is exposed upward, so that the bathtub base 1 is supported when used as a chair. The entire upper surface of the plate 30 can be used as a seating surface. In addition, the bottom surface of the rotating plate 50 (the portion facing the top surface of the support plate 30 when the bathtub base 1 is in the closed state) faces forward. Therefore, when the bathtub base 1 is used as a chair, a user who sits on the upper surface of the support plate 30 can use the rotary plate 50 as a backrest by placing the back on the bottom surface of the rotary plate 50.

  Here, in the present embodiment, a pad (an example of a buffer member) 35, which is the same as the pad 55 disposed on the upper surface of the rotating plate 50, is provided on each of the upper surface of the support plate 30 and the bottom surface of the rotating plate 50. 65 is arranged. The pads 35 and 65 are rubber sheets, for example.

  As shown in FIG. 3, each of the pads 35 and 65 is provided with a plurality of through holes 37 and 67. The through hole 37 passes through the support plate 30. The through hole 67 passes through the rotating plate 50. For example, each through hole 67 communicates with each through hole 57. Each of these through holes 37 and 67 is formed in a size that does not allow the user's finger to enter, similarly to the through hole 57.

  Next, the usage example of the bathtub stand 1 is demonstrated.

  FIG. 5 is a first perspective view illustrating an example of use of the bathtub base 1.

  As shown in FIG. 5, the bathtub base 1 is used by being arranged in the bathtub 100. The bathtub base 1 is disposed in the vicinity of one inner wall surface 120 of the bathtub 100 in the bottom surface 110 of the bathtub 100. At this time, the bathtub base 1 can be firmly installed on the inner surface of the bathtub 100 by adsorbing the suction cups 15 of the legs 11 to the bottom surface 110.

  When the bathtub 1 is in a closed state, the user can use the bathtub 1 as a step. That is, the user can get on the pad 55 on the upper surface of the bathtub base 1, that is, the upper surface of the rotary plate 50, when entering and leaving the bathtub 100 during bathing. By using the bathtub base 1, even if the bathtub 100 is deep, the burden on the legs and the like is reduced, so that the user can easily go in and out of the bathtub 100.

  At this time, since the pad 55 is provided on the upper surface of the rotating plate 50, the shock transmitted to the user's leg is reduced. Further, since the pad 55 is provided with a non-slip process, it is difficult for the user to slip on the bathtub base 1 and the bathtub base 1 can be used safely as a stepping board.

  FIG. 6 is a second perspective view for explaining an example of use of the bathtub base 1.

  As shown in FIG. 6, the user can use the bathtub table 1 as a chair by opening the bathtub table 1, particularly when the user takes a bath in the bathtub 100. The user puts the hand on the handle 51 and lifts the front end of the rotating plate 50 upward, thereby rotating the rotating plate 50 with respect to the support plate 30 and easily opening the bathtub base 1. it can.

  By setting the bathtub base 1 to the open state, the user can sit on the upper surface of the support plate 30 exposed by the open state. At this time, the user sits on the pad 35 serving as a seating surface. At this time, the user leans against the pad 65 and can use the rotating plate 50 as a backrest.

  At this time, since the pad 35 is provided on the upper surface of the support plate 30 and the pad 65 is provided on the bottom surface of the rotating plate 50, the force acting on the user's body is dispersed through the pads 35 and 65, The user can sit comfortably on the bathtub base 1. In addition, since these pads 35 and 65 are processed to prevent slipping, it is difficult for the user to slip on the bathtub base 1 and the bathtub base 1 can be used more safely.

  FIG. 7 is a side view showing an example of use when the bathtub base 1 is in the open state.

  As shown in FIGS. 7 and 7, when the bathtub base 1 is in the open state, the rotating plate 50 abuts against the inner wall surface 120 of the bathtub 100 and is used so as not to rotate further with respect to the support plate 30. be able to. In other words, the bathtub base 1 is arranged so that the rotating plate 50 can be used as a backrest while the rotating plate 50 is in contact with the inner wall surface 120. Thereby, the upper body of the user who uses the bathtub stand 1 as a chair can be reliably supported by the rotating plate 50.

  Here, in this Embodiment, since the state of the bathtub base 1 can be switched with a closed state and an open state, the height (henceforth, the height of the bathtub base 1 hereafter) which becomes the upper surface of a seat surface or a footrest. Can be changed).

  That is, in the open state, the upper surface of the support plate 30 (the upper surface of the pad 35) is a seat surface, for example (this surface is also the upper surface of the step platform when the open bath tub 1 is used as a step platform). .) As shown in FIG. 7, the height of the upper surface of the support plate 30, that is, the height of the bathtub base 1 in the open state is a height X <b> 1 obtained by adding the height of the legs 11 and the thickness of the support plate 30.

  FIG. 8 is a side view showing an example of use when the bathtub base 1 is in a closed state.

  On the other hand, in the closed state, the upper surface of the rotating plate 50 (the upper surface of the pad 55) is, for example, the upper surface of a step platform (this surface is also a seat surface when the closed bathtub base 1 is used as a chair). .) As shown in FIG. 8, at this time, the height of the upper surface of the rotating plate 50, that is, the height of the bathtub base 1 in the closed state, is the height of the legs 11, the thickness of the support plate 30, and the thickness of the rotating plate 50. The added height X2. The height X2 is larger by the thickness of the rotating plate 50 than the height X1.

  Thus, the height of the bathtub base 1 in the open state is lower by the thickness of the rotating plate 50 than when the bathtub base 1 is in the closed state. The user can use the bathtub table 1 by appropriately switching the state of the bathtub table 1 between an open state and a closed state according to his / her preference.

  For example, as described above, when the bathtub base 1 is used as a stepping board in the case where the bathtub 100 is deep, the bathtub base 1 can be closed and the height of the bathtub base 1 can be increased. Thereby, the effect as a stepping board when a user enters and exits the bathtub 100 can be sufficiently obtained.

  When the user uses hot water in the bathtub 100, the user can use the bathtub base 1 as a chair with the bathtub base 1 in the closed state without removing the bathtub base 1 from the bathtub 100. At this time, since the height of the bathtub base 1 is lowered, even if the water level of the hot water in the bathtub is not increased so much as compared with the case where the bathtub base 1 is not used, it is immersed in the hot water as in the case where the bathtub base is not used. Can reduce consumption of hot water. Since the position of the user's upper body seated on the bathtub base 1 is relatively low in the bathtub 100, even when the user has a need to soak in the hot water up to the shoulder, the need can be satisfied. The user uses the bathtub table 1 because there is no need to perform the troublesome work of attaching and detaching the bathtub table 1 every time the bath 100 enters and leaves the bath 100, and it is not necessary to take a cramped posture to avoid the bathtub table 1 in order to immerse it deeply in hot water. And you can take a bath comfortably.

[Effects of the embodiment]
As described above, since the height of the bathtub base 1 can be easily changed by rotating the rotary plate 50 with respect to the support plate 30, the convenience of the bathtub base 1 is enhanced. That is, the bathtub stand 1 can be used effectively not only when the user enters and leaves the bathtub 100 but also when the user is inside the bathtub 100.

  Since the rotation plate 50 is provided with through holes 57 and 67 penetrating therethrough, water or the like flows between the bottom surface side and the top surface side of the rotation plate 50 via the through holes 57 and 67. Thereby, when the rotating plate 50 rotates underwater etc., the resistance force by the water etc. which the rotating plate 50 receives can be reduced. Therefore, the rotating plate 50 can be opened and closed with respect to the support plate 30 easily and with a relatively light force.

  Since the support plate 30 is provided with a through hole 37 penetrating therethrough, water or the like flows between the bottom surface side and the top surface side of the support plate 30 via the through hole 37. Therefore, when the support plate 30 is submerged in the water or when the support plate 30 is lifted from the water, it is possible to reduce the resistance force caused by the water received by the support plate 30. Therefore, the bathtub base 1 can be handled easily and with a relatively light force.

  [Description of variant]

  FIG. 9 is a side view showing a bathtub table 201 according to a modified example of the present embodiment. FIG. 10 is a side view showing the bathtub base 201 in the open state.

  As shown in FIG. 9, in the bathtub base 201, the rotary plate 50 is rotatably supported by the support plate 30 by a link mechanism 270 having a member that can rotate with respect to the support plate 30. The link mechanism 270 has two members, a first arm portion 271 and a second arm portion 272, which are pivotally supported at two locations of the rotating plate 50 and the support plate 30, respectively. In addition, the link mechanism 270 is provided in the both sides of the bathtub stand 201, respectively.

  When the front end portion of the rotating plate 50 is lifted upward, the first arm portion 271 and the second arm portion 272 rotate with respect to the support plate 30, respectively. Accordingly, the rotating plate 50 rotates with respect to the support plate 30. As shown in FIG. 10, when the rotating plate 50 rotates until it approaches the inner wall surface 120 of the bathtub 100, the upper surface of the support plate 30 is exposed upward.

  As shown in FIG. 10, in this modified example, when the bathtub table 201 is in the open state, the rotating plate 50 is located above the rear end portion of the upper surface of the support plate 30. That is, when the bathtub base 201 is in the open state, a part of the upper surface of the support plate 30 is exposed upward. Therefore, the user can sit on the support plate 30 using the exposed portion of the upper surface of the support plate 30 as a seating surface.

  Further, in this modified example, when the bathtub base 201 is in the open state, the rotating plate 50 does not protrude so far from the rear end portion of the support plate 30. Therefore, the bathtub table 201 can be installed close to the inner wall surface 120 of the bathtub 100. In other words, the distance from the inner wall surface 120 of the bathtub 100 to the front end of the bathtub table 201 (indicated by the dimension D1 in FIG. 10) can be shortened. Thereby, the space in the bathtub 100 can be ensured more widely.

  The number of members constituting the link mechanism 270, the positions of the members, and the like are not limited to this. Further, the link mechanism 270 itself may have a lock mechanism that fixes the position of the rotating plate 50 with respect to the support plate 30. By providing the lock mechanism, for example, the rotating plate 50 can be held in a closed state or an open state, and unintended displacement of the rotating plate 50 can be caused when the bathtub base 1 is used or attached to or detached from the bathtub. Can be prevented.

  Further, for example, the rotating plate 50 may be supported by a link mechanism made of one member.

  FIG. 11 is a side view showing a bathtub table 281 having a link 275 made of one member. FIG. 12 is a side view showing the bathtub base 281 in the open state.

  As shown in FIG. 11, the bathtub base 281 has links 275 that are pivotally supported at two locations of the support plate 30 and the rotating plate 50. The links 275 are provided on both sides of the bathtub base 281, respectively. The link 275 can rotate with respect to the support plate 30. The rotating plate 50 can rotate with respect to the link 275. Therefore, the rotating plate 50 can rotate with respect to the support plate 30.

  The bathtub base 281 can be opened by rotating the rotating plate 50 and the link 275 with respect to the support plate 30 so that the rear end of the rotating plate 50 is lifted upward. In FIG. 12, the broken line indicates the rotating plate 50 in the middle from the closed state to the open state. As shown in FIG. 12, in the bathtub base 281 in the open state, the upper surface of the rotating plate 50 faces the front of the bathtub base 1. That is, the bathtub base 281 can be used such that the pad 55 faces the front of the bathtub base 281. In this case, since the bottom surface of the rotating plate 50 does not face the user even in the open state, for example, the pad 65 can be omitted, and the manufacturing cost of the bathtub base 281 can be reduced.

  FIG. 13 is a side view showing a bathtub base 301 according to a modified example different from the above-described embodiment.

  The rotating plate may be composed of at least two members that can be folded adjacent to each other.

  For example, as shown in FIG. 13, the bathtub base 301 has a rotating plate 350 composed of two members. In FIG. 13, the broken line has shown the position of the rotating plate 350 of the bathtub stand 301 when it is a closed state.

  In the bathtub stand 301, the rotating plate 350 includes a first member 351 located above the rear part of the support plate 30 in the closed state and a second member 352 located above the front part of the support plate 30 in the closed state. Have. The first member 351 and the second member 352 are connected via a hinge 372 attached to the bottom surfaces of both members 351 and 352. The second member 352 is rotatable with respect to the first member 351. Further, the first member 351 is rotatably supported with respect to the support plate 30 via a hinge 371 attached to the rear end portion and the rear end portion of the support plate 30.

  As illustrated in FIG. 13, the rotating plate 350 rotates the second member 352 relative to the first member 351 while rotating the first member 351 relative to the support plate 30, thereby The member 351 and the second member 352 can be folded so as to be adjacent to each other. The rotating plate 350 is folded so that the bottom surface 365 a of the first member 351 faces the bottom surface 365 b of the second member 352. At this time, the upper surface 355 a of the first member 351 faces the rear of the bathtub base 301, and the upper surface 355 b of the second member 352 faces the front of the bathtub base 301.

  When the bathtub base 301 is in the open state in this way, the folded rotating plate 350 is positioned rearward of the upper surface of the support plate 30 and a part of the upper surface of the support plate 30 is exposed upward. The user can sit on the bathtub table 301 with the exposed upper surface of the support plate 30 as a seating surface by opening the bathtub table 301. At this time, the rotating plate 350 can be used as a backrest so as to lean against the upper surface 355b of the second member 352.

  The number of members constituting the rotating plate may be more than three. When the bathtub base is in the open state, each member may be folded, for example, in a bow shape.

  FIG. 14 is a perspective view showing a bathtub base 401 according to a modified example different from the above in the present embodiment.

  The rotating plate may be composed of at least two members that can be stacked on each other in the height direction.

  For example, as FIG. 14 shows, the bathtub base 401 has the rotating plate 450 comprised combining four members. Of the bathtub base 401, the leg portion 10 and the support plate 30 are configured in the same manner as that of the above-described bathtub base 1.

  In the bathtub base 401, the rotating plate 450 includes an upper surface member 451 on which the pad 55 is disposed, a lower surface member 452 facing the upper surface of the support plate 30 in a closed state as shown in FIG. 14, and two spacers 453. Have. Each member can be stacked on each other in the height direction of the bathtub base 401 (vertical direction in FIG. 14). In the example illustrated in FIG. 14, the upper surface member 451, the spacer 453, the spacer 453, and the lower surface member 452 are stacked in this order from the top. The hinge 70 is attached between the support plate 30 and the lower surface member 452.

  FIG. 15 is a perspective view showing a configuration of the rotating plate 450 of the bathtub base 401.

  The upper surface member 451, the lower surface member 452, and the spacer 453 have substantially the same shape in plan view. As shown in FIG. 15, the upper surface of the lower surface member 452 is provided with a protrusion 452a formed so as to protrude upward except for the peripheral edge portion thereof. In addition, the upper surface of each spacer 453 is also provided with a protrusion 453a having the same shape as the protrusion 452a. The bottom surface of the upper surface member 451 and the bottom surface of the spacer 453 are provided with depressions (not shown) having shapes corresponding to the protrusions 452a and 453a, respectively. The size of each recess and the size of each protrusion 452a, 453a are determined so that the protrusion 452a, 453a can be fitted into the recess slightly.

  The rotating plate 450 fits the protrusion 452a into the recess of the first spacer 453, fits the protrusion 453a of the first spacer 453 into the recess of the second spacer 453, and the second spacer 453. The protrusions 453a are fitted into the recesses of the upper surface member 451 so as to be integrated. Since the protrusions 452a and 453a and the recesses are configured in this way, the rotating plate 450 is not easily separated because the members are not displaced from each other.

  Note that the spacer 453 may be provided with a through-hole penetrating from the top surface to the bottom surface. Since the upper surface and the bottom surface of the spacer 453 are not exposed when the bathtub base 401 is used, the through holes provided in the spacer 453 may be relatively large unlike the through holes 57 and 67. In addition, a part of each member constituting the rotating plate 450 may have a hole portion or the like so that water accumulated between the members when the rotating plate 450 is configured in combination with other members can be removed. A groove or the like may be provided.

  FIG. 16 is a perspective view showing the bathtub base 401 in an open state.

  As described above, since the four members are fitted so as not to deviate from each other and the rotating plate 450 is integrally formed, the rotating plate 450 is directly rotated with respect to the support plate 30 as shown in FIG. Can do. That is, the lower surface member 452 can rotate around the hinge 70 with respect to the support plate 30. Since the two spacers 453 and the upper surface member 451 are assembled to the lower surface member 452, these rotate as the integral rotating plate 450 relative to the support plate 30.

  As shown in FIG. 16, when the rotary plate 450 is rotated with respect to the support plate 30 from the closed state and the bathtub base 401 is in the open state, the upper surface of the support plate 30 can be used as a seating surface. The height of the bathtub base 401 when used as a stepping platform in the closed state can be changed by changing the number of spacers 453 included in the rotating plate 450 (for example, 0 sheets, 1 sheet, 2 sheets, 3 sheets, etc.) It can be changed as appropriate. In addition, since the spacer 453 is provided on the rotating plate 450, even if the number of the spacers 453 is increased to increase the height of the bathtub base 401 in the closed state, the height of the bathtub base 401 in the open state, that is, the height of the seating surface. The height does not change. Therefore, when the user goes in and out of the bathtub, the height of the bathtub base 401 is reduced and the bathtub base 401 is effectively used when the user is in the bathtub while ensuring a sufficient height as a stepping board. it can.

  In addition, each member which comprises the rotating plate 450 may be comprised so that when it mutually accumulates, it may engage with the upper and lower members. Further, the members may be fixed to each other using a metal fitting or the like so that the members do not fall apart.

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  The thickness of the rotating plate can be appropriately set according to the purpose of use of the bathtub stand or the circumstances of the installation location. By changing the bathtub base from the closed state to the open state, the height of the bathtub base changes by the thickness of the rotary plate, so the amount of change in the height of the bathtub base can be set appropriately according to the thickness of the rotary plate .

  The rotating plate is not limited to the one supported on the rear end side of the supporting plate as described above. For example, the rotating plate may be lexically viewed on the support plate via hinges provided on either side of the support plate. At this time, the bathtub base can be changed from the closed state to the open state by rotating the rotating plate toward one side of the bathtub base.

  The pad may be provided on any one of the upper surface of the support plate, the bottom surface of the rotating plate, and the upper surface of the rotating plate, and may not be provided on the other surface. Further, the pad is not limited to the rubber sheet, and various materials can be adopted. At this time, by configuring the pad using a material that functions as a cushioning material, the impact transmitted to the user's legs, waist, or the like is reduced, or the force acting on the user's body when the user sits on the bathtub base 1 is reduced. Sitting comfort can be enhanced by being distributed through the pad.

  Further, when the bathtub base is in a closed state, the rotating plate may not be configured to cover the upper surface of the support plate. That is, in the closed state, at least a part of the upper surface of the support plate is covered with the rotating plate, and when the rotating plate rotates with respect to the supporting plate and is in the open state, the rotating plate of the upper surface of the supporting plate What is necessary is just to be comprised so that at least one part of the part covered by may be exposed upwards. With such a configuration, as described above, since the height of the bathtub base can be changed, the convenience of the bathtub base can be increased.

  The structure of the leg portion is not limited to a structure in which the support plate is supported by a plurality of cylindrical members. For example, the leg portion may support the support plate by a plurality of plate-like members standing on the ground surface, or may be a single column-like member.

  The support plate and the rotating plate are not limited to those having the shapes as in the above embodiment. For example, it may be circular, elliptical, or polygonal. Moreover, it is not restricted to a plate-shaped member. It may replace with a support plate and a rotating plate, and may have the base part formed in the block shape.

  The base part and the leg part that are exposed by being in the open state may be integrally formed. At this time, the integrally configured member may function as a base portion and a leg portion that supports the base portion. The various characteristic points described above may be combined as appropriate.

  The above embodiment should be considered as illustrative in all points and not restrictive. The scope of the present invention is defined by the terms of the claims, rather than the description above, and is intended to include any modifications within the scope and meaning equivalent to the terms of the claims.

1, 201, 281, 301, 401 Bathtub base 10 Leg 11 Leg 30 Support plate (an example of the first base)
35, 55, 65 Pad (an example of a cushioning member)
50, 350, 450 Rotating plate (example of second base)
70,371 Hinge 270,275 Link mechanism 351 First member 352 Second member 453 Spacer

Claims (7)

Legs,
A first platform supported by the legs;
A second platform disposed above the first platform;
A support member that rotatably supports the second base part with respect to the first base part,
From the closed state in which the bottom surface of the second base portion faces the top surface of the first base portion and at least a part of the top surface of the first base portion is covered by the second base portion, The bathtub base which will be in the open state which at least one part exposes upwards among the upper surfaces of a said 1st base part because a 2nd base part rotates with respect to a said 1st base part.   The bathtub stand according to claim 1, wherein when the bathtub base is in the open state, a portion exposed upward from the upper surface of the first base portion becomes a seating surface.   The bathtub table according to claim 2, wherein when the bathtub table is in the open state, the second table part is a backrest.   The bathtub table according to claim 1, wherein the support member is a hinge or a link mechanism.   The bathtub base according to any one of claims 1 to 4, wherein the second base part is configured by at least two members that can be folded so as to be adjacent to each other.   The bathtub base according to any one of claims 1 to 4, wherein the second base part is configured by at least two members that can be stacked in the height direction.   The buffer member is arrange | positioned in at least 1 among the upper surface of the said 1st base part, the bottom face of the said 2nd base part, and the upper surface of the said 2nd base part, The any one of Claim 1 to 6 Crab bathtub table.

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