JP2788229B2 - Mobile nursing equipment - Google Patents

Description

DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION

[0001]

BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION 1. Field of the Invention The present invention relates to the use of a patient, such as a sick person, an elderly person or a physically handicapped person, who needs assistance and nursing (hereinafter referred to as a cared person). The present invention relates to a mobile nursing equipment that is easily carried by being worn by a caregiver.

[0002]

2. Description of the Related Art In many cases, a care receiver must move to a hospital or home for examination, bathing, treatment, or the like. Conventionally, as this kind of nursing care equipment, for example, bath towels have been used, and the bath towels are laid under the care receiver, the four corners of the bath towels are grasped by four people, and moved to a wheelchair or a bed, I was carrying it to an inspection room.

[0003]

However, in the above-mentioned conventional method using a bath towel, since the end of the bath towel is difficult to hold and no force is applied, the posture of the care receiver deteriorates,
It is unstable and puts a heavy burden on caregivers,
There was a problem.

[0004] More specifically, since caregivers are often women, their grip strength and strength are not so large that they must be lifted by a large number of people with the help of those around them and dropped by any chance. It was extremely nervous that it was difficult, and the caregiver had a heavy burden both physically and mentally. On the other hand, care receivers often wear sleepwear or pajamas, but strong force is needed to directly grasp and lift their arms and legs, and holding them strongly may cause the care recipient to be painful. So I couldn't help but think about it. In particular, if the housewife is taking care of an elderly parent through home nursing, it is a major problem that requires great anxiety and labor because human labor is not available. The inventor of the present invention has come to the present invention as a means for solving this problem based on his long experience in home care.

[0005] In order to solve this problem, there has been proposed a lift device in which a seat on which a care receiver is seated is hung on a hanger and the hanger is raised and lowered. However, because they sit on the seat, they may be unstable and slip down.
In addition, since the device is large and expensive, it cannot be used in ordinary households.

An object of the present invention is to provide a mobile nursing care device that enables a small number of people to reliably support and easily move a care receiver even in a general household.

[0007]

In order to solve the above-mentioned problems, a first aspect of the present invention is to provide a pair of backrest sheets which abut from the back to the buttocks of a cared person and are divided into two from a substantially central division. And a coupling portion for coupling the divided portions of the backrest sheet portion, and an arm provided at the upper front side of each of the pair of backrest sheet portions, the arm passing through the care receiver's arm between the backrest sheet portions. A pair of shoulder supports that support the base of the
A pair of waist supports provided at the lower part on the front side of each of the pair of back support sheets and supporting the base of the leg through the care receiver's leg between the back support sheet and the pair of back support sheets; And a handle provided near the upper and lower portions of the outside of the portion.

According to a second aspect of the present invention, in the mobile nursing care device according to the first aspect, the connecting portion is an open fastener that can be separated into two right and left parts, and is attached so as to open upward from below. It is characterized in that

[0009] The invention of claim 3 is claim 1 or claim 2.
In the nursing care tool for transportation according to the above, provided with a sheet reinforcing portion that is connected to the handle portion, passes through the inside or the back side of the backrest sheet portion, is arranged to the divided portion, and reinforces the backrest sheet portion. It is characterized by the following.

[0010] In a fourth aspect of the present invention, in the mobile nursing care device according to any one of the first to third aspects, the backrest sheet portion is a mesh fabric with a well-drained mesh. Features.

According to a fifth aspect of the present invention, there is provided the mobile nursing care device according to the fourth aspect, wherein the backrest sheet portion is provided with a soft and soft cloth which is detachably attached to a front surface. .

[0012]

DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE PREFERRED EMBODIMENTS The present invention will be described below in detail with reference to the drawings and the like with reference to embodiments. FIG. 1 is a plan view showing an embodiment of a mobile care tool according to the present invention, and FIG.
FIG. 2 is a plan view showing a state in which the care tool of the embodiment in FIG. 1 is worn on a care receiver. As shown in FIG. 1, this nursing care device includes a pair of backrest sheets 1 and 11, a zipper 2, shoulder support portions 3 and 13, waist support portions 4 and 14, handle portions 5 and 15, and handle portions. 6 and 16.

The pair of backrest sheets 1 and 11 are divided by left and right divisions 1a and 11a. The divided portions 1a and 11a can be detachably engaged with each other by the fastener 2. As a material of the backing sheets 1 and 11, a durable towel cloth, another quilted ground, or the like can be used. In addition, the backrest sheets 1 and 11 are made of a mesh ground with good drainage, and the sheet with good touch and good drainage can be detachably attached to the surface in contact with the care receiver. In this case, it is possible to take a bath while wearing the backing sheets 1 and 11, so that the care recipient can easily move before and after the bathing, and the care work can be performed easily. The fastener 2 is an open fastener that can be separated into two parts, left and right, and is attached so as to open upward from below. For this reason, it is possible to easily add a toilet simply by opening the lower half fastener without removing the backrest sheets 1 and 11.

The shoulder supports 3, 13 and the waist supports 4, 14
Is a belt made of cloth with a soft and durable belt,
An annular portion is formed between the backrest sheets 1 and 11. When attaching to the care receiver 10, the backrest sheets 1 and 11 can be fixed to the care receiver by passing the left and right arms and crotch of the care receiver through the respective ring portions.
Since these can be fixed only by passing a hand or a foot through the ring part by side, it is extremely easy.

The handle portions 5, 15 and the handle portions 6, 16 are portions 5a, 15a, 6a, 16a exposed outside the respective backrest sheets 1, 11 when the care receiver is moved.
Is held by the caregiver so that the care receiver can be securely held together with the backrest sheets 1 and 11. The handle parts 5, 15 and the handle parts 6, 16 have extensions 5b, 5b, 15b, 15b, 6b, 6 inward thereof.
The b, 16b, and 16b may be sewn so as to be hidden inside the fabric on the front and back of the backing sheets 1 and 11, or may be sewn outward along the back surface of the backing sheets 1 and 11.

FIG. 3 is an explanatory view (plan view) showing the sheet reinforcing structure of the present embodiment. In FIG. 3, the backrest sheets 1 and 11 are indicated by two-dot chain lines, and the shoulder support portions 3 and 13 are shown.
And the waist supports 4 and 14 are omitted. Fastener 2
During the movement of the cared person, a force is applied to separate the divisions 1a and 11a, and if any part (one frame) is broken, the engagement may be released therefrom. Therefore, in the present embodiment, the handle portions 5, 15, 6, 16 are extended from the exposed portions 5a, 15a, 6a, 16a along the backrest sheets 1, 11 to the divided portions 1a, 11a, and the extended portions 5b , 5b, 15b, 15b, 6b, 6b, 1
6b, 16b are joined to sheet reinforcing portions 7, 7,...

Each of the sheet reinforcing portions 7, 7,..., 7 is formed so as to expand toward the fastener 2. Therefore, when the care receiver is moved, the force to lift the care receiver by the grips 5, 15, 6, 16 causes the fastener 2 to be pulled from the left and right through the divisions 1a, 11a.
Route extending to the handle part 5b, 5b, 15
, 7 and b, 15b, 6b, 6b, 16b, 16b and the sheet reinforcing portions 7, 7, ... prevent excessive force from concentrating on the local portion of the fastener 2. In addition, the handle parts 5,15,6,16 and the sheet reinforcement parts 7,7, ...,
7 may be integrally formed from the beginning.

FIGS. 4 to 6 are explanatory views showing a method of putting the care tool of the embodiment of FIG. 1 on the care receiver to bring it into the state of FIG. 4 to 6, 10a, 10a
It is assumed that b, 10c, and 10d respectively indicate the position of the care receiver 10 while the care tool of the present embodiment is being worn. As shown in FIG. 4, first, the care receiver 10
Lying on the bed 20 (position 10a)
The right side backrest sheet 1 is attached to the right side back from the position 10a to the side 10b by turning the left side downward.

First, the right leg of the cared person is passed through the loop between the waist support 4 and the backrest sheet 1 and shifted upward (toward the head) of the cared person. Next, the care receiver's right arm is passed through the shoulder support 3. The lower end of the shoulder support 3 is close to the waist position and is fixed low. Even in this state, the arm can be easily passed through the loop of the shoulder support 3. Therefore, there is no burden on the cared person and the carer can wear the backrest sheet 1 very easily. FIG. 5 is a view of this state as viewed from the back.

Next, as shown in FIG.
From the position 10b, through the position 10c (same as the position 10a) in the supine position, and make the right side down with 1
0d position. At this time, the right backrest sheet 1 which has been already worn is in a state where the divided portion 1a and the fastener 2 attached to the divided portion 1a stand up along the back. Therefore, the left back support sheet 11 is applied to the left back, and between the shoulder support portion 13 and the back support sheet 11,
Put the left hand of the care receiver, waist support 14 and backrest sheet 1
Put the caregiver's left leg between 1 Finally, the left and right portions of the fastener 2 of the backrest sheet are abutted, and the fastener knob 2a is moved downward from the top of the back and closed so that the left and right hooks of the fastener are engaged. .

The cared person may be moved or transported by two caregivers facing each other, one person holding the exposed portions 5a and 6a of the handle, and the other person holding the exposed portions 16a and 15a.
In the mounted state of FIG. 2, the shoulder and crotch portions are 3, 13,
Because it is held by the four and fourteen wheels, it is very stable and never comes off when moving.
Although not shown, if a person having power is used, a hook provided at both ends of the hanging string is attached to the exposed portions 5a and 6a (or 16a and 15a) of the handle using a hanging string hung from the neck. The care receiver can be moved and transported by only one person, holding the exposed portions 16a and 15a (or 5a and 6a) of the handles with both hands. Note that a band-shaped cover is provided so as to cover the fastener 2, one side is sewn to one backing sheet, and the other side is fixed to the other backing sheet with a sheet tape (trade name: magic tape). It may be.

The inventor made this device by his own dressmaking, took care of his mother at home, and has tested its usefulness. We hope that many people will use this, not just leave it as his own experience.
In the near future, Japan is convinced that the role of this kind of simple and inexpensive nursing care products will play an extremely large role, as it is known that the elderly population will increase rapidly.

[0023]

As described in detail above, according to the first aspect, the back support sheet portion of the nursing care tool is divided into right and left, so that even a care receiver who can barely turn sideways can use it. It is easy to pass only one limb through the shoulder support and the waist support. Therefore, the left and right backrest sheets can be attached to the back of the care receiver only by taking the lower right lateral posture and the lower left lateral posture once.

According to the second aspect of the present invention, the connecting portion is opened upward from the bottom by using an open fastener that can be separated into two right and left parts. Just open half the fasteners and you can easily add toiletries. After the care receiver is seated on the toilet seat of the toilet using the tool of the present invention, only the lower part of the zipper is opened, and then the underwear such as pants is lowered to the vicinity of the knee, the large and small stools can be operated without any obstacle. Can be fulfilled. This means that even when the care receiver is lying on a bed or the like, he can use the toilet in exactly the same manner.

According to the third aspect of the present invention, since the sheet reinforcing portion for reinforcing the backrest sheet portion is provided, the force applied to the connecting portion can be dispersed, and the breakage of the connecting portion can be prevented.

According to the fourth aspect of the present invention, since the backrest sheet portion is made of a mesh fabric with good drainage, the cared person can take a bath with the backrest sheet portion attached.

According to the fifth aspect of the present invention, the soft cloth with good touch is detachably attached to the front surface of the backrest sheet, so that the rough texture of the mesh fabric of the backrest sheet is smooth and comfortable. Can be something. In this case, for the cared person, the backrest has a warming effect and is not only comfortable, but also has a cushioning effect, so there is also an effect of protecting even if it temporarily hits a hard object when moving, Further safety is enhanced.

[Brief description of the drawings]

FIG. 1 is a plan view showing an embodiment of the present invention.

FIG. 2 is a plan view showing a state in which the care tool according to the embodiment is worn on a care receiver.

FIG. 3 is a plan view showing a sheet reinforcing structure of the nursing care tool according to the embodiment.

FIG. 4 is an explanatory view (a view as seen from the head direction) showing a method of mounting the backrest sheet of the nursing care tool according to the present embodiment.

FIG. 5 is an explanatory view of the situation of FIG. 4 as viewed from the back.

FIG. 6 is an explanatory view showing a method of mounting the backrest sheet following FIG. 4;

[Explanation of symbols]

 DESCRIPTION OF SYMBOLS 1,11 Backing sheet 2 Fastener 3,13 Shoulder support part 4,14 Waist support part 5,15,6,16 Handle part 7 Seat reinforcement part 10 Care receiver

Claims (5)

(57) [Claims] 1. A pair of backrest sheets that abut from the back of the care receiver to the buttocks and are divided into two parts from a substantially central division part; a coupling part that couples the division parts of the backrest sheet part; A pair of shoulder support portions provided at the upper front side of each of the pair of back support sheet portions and supporting the base of the arm through the care receiver's arm between the back support sheet portions; and the pair of back support sheet portions A pair of waist support portions provided at the lower part of the front side and supporting the base of the leg through the care receiver's leg between the back support sheet portion, and near the upper and lower outer portions of the pair of back support sheet portions. A nursing care tool for transport comprising a provided handle portion. 2. The mobile nursing care tool according to claim 1, wherein the connecting part is an open fastener that can be separated into two parts, left and right, and is attached so as to open upward from below. A nursing care tool for transportation. 3. The nursing care tool according to claim 1, wherein the nursing care device is connected to the handle portion, passes through the inside or the back side of the backrest sheet portion, and is arranged up to the division portion, and the backrest is provided. A nursing care tool for mobile use, comprising a sheet reinforcing portion for reinforcing a contact sheet portion. 4. The nursing care tool for transportation according to claim 1, wherein the backrest sheet is a mesh-like ground material with good drainage. Care tools. 5. The nursing care tool according to claim 4, wherein the backrest sheet portion is configured such that a soft cloth having a soft touch is detachably attached to a front surface.