JP2834350B2 - Bathtub movable bathroom unit - Google Patents

Description

DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION

[0001]

BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION 1. Field of the Invention The present invention relates to a bathtub movable bathroom unit, and more particularly to a bathtub movable bathroom unit suitable for use by elderly people, physically handicapped persons, patients and the like.

[0002]

2. Description of the Related Art Conventionally, a bathtub of a relatively large bathroom unit is mainly of an embedded fixed type, and a stationary type unit is used for middle and high-rise buildings such as a hotel. And, in the case of a configuration in which the bathtub is in contact with the entrance, there is a possibility that hot water may enter the undressing room due to hot water overflow,
The bathtub and the dressing room are usually arranged at a certain distance, and the distance does not cause any inconvenience for physically healthy persons, but the movement between them is not necessarily for the elderly. It is not easy, and there is a problem that the approach from the dressing room to the bathtub cannot be performed smoothly. In addition, the upper edge of the bathtub is located at a relatively high place, which makes it difficult for elderly people to enter the bathtub, and when the bathtub is placed at a low place, it is difficult for an attendant to assist. And the like.

In addition, changing the height of the bathtub or changing to a larger bathtub is virtually impossible because the shape of the bathroom itself is predetermined. Similarly,
The ceiling height is limited by the building side, and cannot be made higher than a certain level, so that a sufficient effect cannot always be expected even if a hot water is poured using a shower or the like.

[0004]

SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION In view of the circumstances described above, the present invention is intended for not only healthy humans but also those who have some physical handicap, the elderly, and the sick who need nursing. It is an object of the present invention to provide a bathtub movable bathroom unit that is particularly suitable for use by such persons, and that allows any person to enjoy a sufficient bath life.

[0005]

SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION In order to solve the above-mentioned problems, the present invention is directed to a washing floor, a bathtub-mounting floor which is installed as one paragraph from the washing-ground floor, and a moving bathtub-mounting floor. And at least a movable bath tub, and the size of the bath tub mounting floor surface is set to a size having substantially the same width as the width of the movable bath tub disposed thereon and a length longer than the length of the movable bath tub. Also disclosed is a bathtub movable bathroom unit characterized in that a width portion thereof is positioned facing an entrance opening side to a bathroom.

It is a preferred embodiment that the length of the vertical width of the bathtub mounting floor is about 1.5 times the length of the movable bathtub. The present invention further provides a dressing room on the side opposite to the side facing the bathtub mounting floor of the entrance opening to the bathroom, and the height of at least a part of the dressing room facing the bathtub mounting floor. Also disclosed is a bathtub movable bathroom unit configured to be substantially equal to the position of the upper edge of the movable bathtub.

[0007] The height of at least the portion of the dressing room facing the floor on which the bathtub is placed may be constituted by the floor surface of the dressing room itself, or by installing a bench-shaped thing on the floor surface of the dressing room. It may be obtained.

[0008]

According to the above-described structure, when an elderly person or the like tries to take a bath, a person such as an assistant moves the bathtub to the undressing room side. Thereby, the bather can easily move from the dressing room directly to the bathtub. Thereafter, the bathtub is moved in the direction opposite to the dressing room side, and the bathroom door is closed.

The bathtub is set at a position away from the dressing room, and bathing is performed at that position, so that ingress of hot water into the dressing room when overflowing from the bathtub can be prevented. Since it is larger, a work space for the helper can be secured on the bathtub placing floor, and the bathtub placing floor is settled down from the washing floor, so that the assisting work of the helper becomes easier. Further, the ceiling height of the bathroom can be secured as much as the height of the bathtub, and the shower can be effectively used in the surplus space.

[0010]

DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE PREFERRED EMBODIMENTS An embodiment of the present invention will be specifically described below with reference to the drawings. The bathroom unit 1 is provided with a waterproof pan 2 in which a bathtub mounting floor 3 and a washing floor 4 are integrated, and the bathtub mounting floor 3 is set as a paragraph from the washing floor floor 4 and is movable there. A bathtub 5 is arranged. The bathtub mounting floor 3 is arranged in this embodiment such that the short side 6 of the bathtub faces the opening 7 for the entrance to the bathroom. In consideration of the layout of the entire bathroom, the long side of the bathtub may be arranged so as to face the entrance opening 7.

The size of the bathtub mounting floor 3 is approximately the same as the width of the bathtub 5 and the vertical width longer than the length of the bathtub, preferably about 1.5 times the length of the bathtub 5. The bathtub 5 is provided with wheels 8 such as casters at the bottom, thereby facilitating movement along the washing floor floor 4 on the bathtub mounting floor 3 in the direction of arrows AA '. A drain port 8 is provided on the bathtub mounting floor 3 at a position distant from the entrance opening 7 to the bathroom, and a hot / water mixer tap 20 is disposed at a corner of the washing floor 4. Further, a guide portion 10 such as a rail is provided on a vertical side wall 9 which is a connecting wall between the bathtub mounting floor surface 3 and the washing floor 4 which are integrated into a stage, and a guide (not shown) which engages with the guide portion 10 in the bathtub 5. By attaching the member, the movement of the bathtub 5 can be further ensured.

A dressing room 11 is provided adjacent to the bathroom unit, and a bench 12 having the same height as the upper edge of the bathtub 5 is arranged at a position facing the short side 6 of the bathtub in the dressing room 11. Is easy to move between the bathtub 5 and the bench 12 on the side of the undressing room 11. The dressing room 11 is provided with a bench 12 on which a bather can sit or lie down. The height of the bench 12 is 300 mm to 500 mm.
It is about a millimeter. When bathing an assisted person such as an elderly person, a physically handicapped person, or a patient in the bathroom unit 1, the assisted person moves the bathtub 5 to the entrance / exit side of the bathroom and approaches the dressing room 11. In that state, the bather can enter the bathtub directly from the dressing room. Thereafter, the assistant moves the bathtub 5 toward the inside of the bathroom. Thereby, it is possible to finish bathing without worrying that hot water overflowing from the bathtub enters the dressing room 11 from the bathroom. In addition, the caregiver can freely use the space after the movement of the bathtub 5, and can provide a more comfortable bathing environment to the bather.

As shown in FIG. 3, when a bench 12 having the same height as the upper edge of the bathtub 5 is arranged at a position facing the short side 6 of the bathtub of the dressing room 11, Dressing room 1
Movement with the bench 12 on one side is facilitated. further,
When the transfer table / bench connection table 13 whose bathtub form is adjusted to the height of the bench 12 as shown in FIG. 2 is provided, the movement between the bathtub 5 and the dressing room 11 is further facilitated.

Further, the bathtub mounting floor 3 is provided with a washing floor 4.
As it is settled in one paragraph, the ceiling height of the bathroom can be secured extra by dropping it, and the size is larger than the bathtub 5, so it is possible to use the shower in the extra space where the bathtub 5 is not placed Becomes Although not particularly shown, it is also possible to arrange and use another bathtub in the surplus space, and in that case, it is also possible to enjoy the bath life by properly using a hot bath, a cold bath and the like.

Further, since the bathtub mounting floor 3 has an area larger than the bathtub 5 on which the bathtub is mounted, the depth of the bathtub 5 can be reduced in accordance with changes in the future situation, for example, physical changes of the elderly. The size, the height of the apron, etc. can be easily exchanged for an appropriate bathtub corresponding to the situation. Further, an inspection port 14 for repair / replacement inspection of a water supply pipe, a hot water supply pipe, a drain pipe, etc. can be provided on the vertical side wall 9 which is a connecting wall between the bathtub mounting floor 3 and the washing floor 4 which has been integrated. , Making maintenance easier. Further, it is possible to provide a storage box under the washing floor 4 where various utensils such as shampoo and soap can be taken in and out from the bathtub mounting floor 3 side.

[0016]

As described in detail above, according to the present invention,
The bathtub can be moved freely from the dressing room side to the dressing room side, so that bathers, especially the elderly, the physically handicapped, patients, etc. can be easily moved from the dressing room to the bathtub, and when bathing water overflows during bathing. Hot water can be prevented from entering the dressing room.

Since the bath tub mounting floor is larger than the bath tub, a work space for the assistant can be secured on the bath tub mounting floor, and the bath tub mounting floor is settled down from the washing floor, so that the assistance is provided. Assistance work of the person becomes easy.
Further, since the bathtub-mounting floor is one step below the floor of the washing room, the ceiling height of the bathroom can be secured, and since the size is larger than the bathtub, the shower can be used in an extra space.

By combining large and small bathtubs, you can enjoy the bath life by using hot and cold baths properly.
Furthermore, it is possible to easily replace the bathtub with an appropriate bathtub according to the physical change of the elderly. Further, the bathtub mounting floor, which is set in one step from the washing floor, is larger than the bathtub on which the bathtub is mounted, so that it is easy to change the depth, size, apron height, etc. of the bathtub in the future.

An inspection port for repair and replacement inspection of a water supply pipe, a hot water supply pipe, a drain pipe, and the like can be provided on a side wall which is a connection wall between the bathtub mounting floor and the washing floor, which has been integrated into one stage, and maintenance can be performed. It will be easier. In addition, it is easy to utilize under the floor of the washing room, for example, by providing a storage room under the floor of the washing room where various tools such as shampoo and soap can be put in and out from the floor surface of the bathtub. Furthermore, a large and small bathtub can be combined to enjoy a bath life by using a hot bath, a cold bath, or the like.

Furthermore, the bathtub can be easily replaced with an appropriate bathtub according to the physical change of the elderly.

[Brief description of the drawings]

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

FIG. 2 is a perspective view showing one embodiment of the present invention.

FIG. 3 is a sectional view of one embodiment of the present invention.

[Explanation of symbols]

 DESCRIPTION OF SYMBOLS 1 ... Bathroom unit 3 ... Bath tub mounting floor surface 4 ... Washing floor floor surface 5 ... Bath tub 6 ... Bath tub short side 7 ... Bathroom entrance opening 8 ... Wheels 11 ... Dressing room 12 ・ ・ ・ Bench 13 ・ ・ ・ Transfer stand

Claims (3)

(57) [Claims] 1. A bathtub floor having at least a washing floor, a bathtub-mounting floor installed so as to be integrated with the washing floor, and a movable bathtub capable of moving the bathtub-mounting floor. The size of the surface is set to a size having substantially the same width as the width of the movable tub arranged there and a length longer than the length of the movable tub, and furthermore, the width of the surface to the side of the entrance opening to the bathroom. A bathtub movable bathroom unit characterized by being positioned facing the surface. 2. The bathtub movable bathroom unit according to claim 1, wherein the vertical length of the bathtub mounting floor surface is about 1.5 times the length of the movable bathtub. 3. A dressing room is provided on a side opposite to a side facing the bathtub mounting floor surface of the entrance opening to the bathroom, and a height of at least a portion of the dressing room facing the bathtub mounting floor surface. 3. The bathtub-movable bathroom unit according to claim 1, wherein the position of the movable bathtub is substantially equal to the position of the upper edge of the movable bathtub.