JP3041099U - Bathtub - Google Patents

Abstract

(57) [Abstract] [PROBLEMS] To provide a hygienic bathtub that can be easily taken by an elderly person and a disabled person at a low cost. SOLUTION: A cutout portion for lowering a height across a longitudinal center portion of at least one side wall of a bathtub main body is provided, and the cutout portion is formed by gripping a gripping portion near an end of the side wall upper surface cutout portion. I was able to take a bath from.

Description

[Detailed description of the invention]

[0001]

[Technical field to which the invention belongs]

 The present invention relates to a bathtub, and more particularly to a sanitary welfare bathtub that enables elderly people and people with physical disabilities to take a bath safely and easily.

[0002]

[Prior art]

 Conventional bathtubs usually have a height of 30 cm to 60 cm above the floor for washing, which is suitable for healthy people, but for elderly people and people with physical disabilities (hereinafter referred to as "elderly people"). Many people find it difficult to cross the side wall of a bathtub of this height to enter the bathtub, and then to straddle it to the washroom.

In addition, some baths have a bathtub with a depth slightly above the floor surface of the washing basin, and the bottom of the bathtub body is lower than the floor surface of the washing basin to ensure the depth of the bathtub. is there. This product is easy to enter the bathtub, but it is unsanitary because hot water or water applied to the body at the washing place enters the bathtub and pollutes the hot water in the bathtub.

Further, a sliding door is provided on one side wall of the bathtub body, the bather closes the sliding door after entering the bathtub, operates the hot water supply device from the adjacent hot water storage tank to transfer hot water to the bathtub, and then the bathing ends. It has been proposed that after returning the hot water in the bathtub to the hot water storage tank, the sliding door is opened so that the bather in the wheelchair can get out of the bathtub (JP-A-7-308357).

The bathtub disclosed in Japanese Patent Laid-Open No. 7-308357 has an advantage that it can be bathed in a wheelchair, but it requires additional equipment such as a sliding door and a hot water tank, which makes it expensive. , I need to wait until the bath is filled with hot water because I enter the bathtub nakedly and then pour hot water, and I have to feel cold during the wait unless I warm the bath well. There's a problem. In addition, there is a problem that even after taking a bath, it is only possible to go out after collecting hot water in the hot water tank, which is rather inconvenient for persons with disabilities and the elderly who can take a bath without using a wheelchair. Is. Also, it is economical because it can be collected and used without throwing away the hot water, but as recently pointed out that there are hygiene problems in 24-hour baths, etc., the hot water can be repeatedly used or recycled. It is not hygienic to use.

[0006]

[Problems to be solved by the device]

 Then, the invention of Claim 1 and 2 among this invention makes it a subject to provide a hygienic bathtub which an elderly person etc. can bathe easily and is also cheap.

In addition to the problem of the invention according to claim 1 or 2, the invention according to claim 3 aims at providing a bathtub in which elderly people can take baths and baths more safely.

In addition to the problem of the invention according to any one of claims 1 to 3, the inventions according to claims 4 and 5 are to provide a hygienic bathtub with less outflow of hot water during bathing. To do.

An object of the invention according to claim 6 is to provide a hygienic bathtub that can be easily taken by an elderly person and the like at low cost.

In addition to the object of the invention according to claim 6, an object of the invention according to claim 7 is to provide a bathtub in which an elderly person or the like can safely take a bath.

[0011]

[Means for Solving the Problems]

 In order to solve the above-mentioned problem, the bathtub according to claim 1 is characterized by being provided with a notch portion that lowers the height across the central portion in the longitudinal direction of at least one side wall of the bath body.

The bathtub according to claim 2 is the bathtub according to claim 1, wherein the notch has a substantially rectangular shape on the side wall surface, and the height of the bottom surface from the washing floor is 3 cm to 10 cm. The depth from the bottom surface of the cutout portion to the bottom surface of the bath is 30 cm to 50 cm, and the width of the cutout portion is 40 cm to 70 cm.

The bathtub according to claim 3 is the bathtub according to claim 1 or 2, wherein a grip portion is provided near an end of the side wall upper surface on the side of the cutout portion, and the grip portion makes the palm horizontal. It is characterized in that it is provided so as to fit within a portion surrounded by the upper surface of the side wall of the bathtub body and the extension surfaces of both side surfaces of the cutout portion.

A bathtub according to a fourth aspect is characterized in that, in the bathtub according to any of the first to third aspects, a closing plate that closes the notch is provided to be openable and closable.

The bathtub according to claim 5 is the bathtub according to claim 4, wherein the closing plate is provided outside the bathtub body by a hinge provided on a sidewall outer surface near an outer edge of a bottom surface of the cutout portion of the bathtub body. It is characterized in that it is rotatably provided, and a fitting means that can be opened and closed by a predetermined force is provided on the contact surface with the cutout portion of the bath body.

The bathtub according to claim 6 is the bathtub according to claim 1, wherein the cutout line of the cutout portion forms a smoothly curved linear shape that curves downward on the side wall surface, and the washing area at the lowest portion thereof. The height from the floor is 3 cm to 10 cm, the depth from the lowest part of the cutout to the bottom of the bath body is 30 cm to 50 cm, and the width of the upper part of the cutout is 40 cm to 70 cm. Characterize.

The bathtub according to claim 7 is the bathtub according to claim 6, wherein a grip portion is provided near an end of the upper surface of the side wall on the side of the cutout portion, and the grip portion has a size easy to grip with a palm. It is a bowl-shaped grasping part, and is characterized by having a plurality of depressions on the surface such that the fingertips hang.

[0018]

[Embodiment of the invention]

 Hereinafter, embodiments of the present invention will be described with reference to the drawings. 1 and 2 are views showing an example of a bathtub according to the present invention, FIG. 1 is a perspective view of the bathtub shown together with a bathroom washroom, FIG. 2A is a front view of the bathtub, and FIG. FIG. 3 is a sectional view taken along line AA. 1 and 2, the bathtub 1 includes only the bathtub body 10 or the bathtub body 10 and the grip portion 13. The side wall 11 of the bathtub body 10 is provided with a notch 12 having a substantially rectangular shape to reduce the height of the side wall surface. In this example, the cutout portion 12 has a substantially rectangular shape on the side wall surface. A grip 13 is provided near the notch on the upper surface of the side wall, and in this example, a grip 13 is provided. Since the notch 12 and the handle 13 are provided, it is easy for the elderly and the like to enter and leave the bathtub 1 through the notch 12 while gripping the handles 13 on both sides when bathing. can do. Moreover, since only the cutout 12 is low, there is little possibility that hot water etc. that washed the body in the washroom will enter the bathtub, which is hygienic.

The height H _K of the bottom surface 12 _B of the cutout portion from the floor surface 30 of the washing place is preferably 3 cm to 10 cm. If the height H _{K of the} bottom surface of the cutout portion is less than 3 cm, hot water or water splashed on the body enters the bathtub in the washing area 2 and pollutes the hot water in the bathtub, which is unsanitary. On the other hand, if the height H _K exceeds 10 cm, it is difficult for the elderly or the like to straddle, which is not preferable.

The depth H _B from the bottom surface 12 _{B of the} cutout portion to the bottom surface 14 of the bath body 10 is preferably 30 cm to 50 cm. If it is less than 30 cm, the depth of hot water for bathing the body is too shallow to warm the whole body. Further, when the water comes out of the bathtub main body 10, buoyancy is exerted by the hot water, and therefore it is easy to cross over even if it is higher than when entering, but if it exceeds 50 cm, it becomes difficult to cross over, which is not preferable.

The handle 13 has a horizontal portion 13 _G capable of holding the palm horizontally, and is provided in a portion surrounded by the upper surface 11 _U of the side wall 11 of the bathtub body 10 and the extension surfaces of the side surfaces 12 _A of the cutout portion. It is preferable to install it so that it fits. Since the grip 13 can be held with the palm horizontal, the legs can be carried in and out of the bath by gripping it and lifting the body, so that elderly people can take a bath in peace. . Further, the handle 13 is provided so as to be accommodated within a portion surrounded by the side wall upper surface 11 _U of the bathtub body 10 and both side surfaces of the cutout portion, and is located above the side wall upper surface 11 _U and both side surfaces 12 of the cutout portion. Since it does not project inward from _B , it is safe for bathing. It is preferable that both edges of the side surface 12 _{A of} the cutout portion and the bottom surface 12 _B are rounded for safety. Further, as is well known, if the inner circumference of the side wall 25 on the side opposite to the side where the hot water supply port 3 is provided is made sloped, the bather can comfortably take a bath as a backrest.

When entering the bathtub 1, as with a normal bathtub, hot water of a suitable temperature is filled in advance from the hot water supply port 3 up to the vicinity of the bottom of the notch, so that it is possible to take a bath. Absent. Moreover, out into the bathtub 1 from washing place 2, while gripping the grip portion 13 _G of the handle 13 provided in the notches on both sides, since carried out through the notches 12, easily elderly, etc. You can come and go with peace of mind. Further, since the scales of the bath floating on the surface of the bath flow out from the notch 12 and are discharged by the drain holes 4 each time the bath is bathed, the bath is constantly kept clean.

In the above example, three of the four side walls of the bathtub body 10 are installed so as to abut against the wall surface of the bathroom, and the notch 12 is provided on the front side wall. The present invention also includes devices that are installed so that they do not come into contact with each other, and that two or more side walls are provided with notches to allow bathing from the respective sides. Further, although the handle 13 is provided on the upper side surface of the cutout portion, the handle 13 may not be provided and the upper side surface of the cutout portion may be directly grasped as a grip portion. A groove may be provided. Also, when the handle 13 is provided, the type of handle is not limited to this example.

FIG. 3 is a view showing another example of the present invention, which is an example in which a closing plate 14 for closing the cutout portion 12 is provided. FIG. 3A shows a state in which the closing plate 14 is closed, and FIG. 3B shows a state in which the closing plate 14 is opened. In FIG. 3 (a), the closing plate 14 has a shape and size that closes the notch 12 of the bath body 11, and is attached to the outer surface of the side wall 11 of the bath body 10 by a hinge 15. Further, as shown in FIG. 3B, a finger hooking groove 16 is provided in the upper part of the inside of the bathtub of the closing plate 14 so that a finger can be easily caught when opening and closing the closing plate 14. Then, when the closing plate 14 is rotated upward and closed, the closing plate 14 is fitted to the side wall 11 of the bath body by the fitting means 17.

FIG. 4 is a partially enlarged sectional view showing the relationship between the notch 12 of the side wall 11 and the closing plate 13. FIG. 4A is a sectional view taken along the line BB of the side wall 11 of FIG. 3A. FIG. 4B is a sectional view taken along the line CC of FIG. In FIG. 4A, a blocking plate 14 is provided in the notch 12 of the side wall 11 and is fitted to the side wall 11 by a fitting means 17. The fitting means 17 is composed of a ball 17a and a biasing member 17b, and the ball 17a is fitted into a fitting hole formed on the side surface of the cutout portion of the side wall 11 when the closing plate 14 is closed. The side surface of the cutout portion 12 is formed in a step shape, and the watertight member S is attached to the step portions 18 and 19.

In FIG. 4B, the closing plate 14 is shown opened to the outside of the bath body, and the bottom surface of the cutout portion and the bottom surface of the closing plate 14 are both stepped. A watertight member S is provided on the portion 19.

When entering the bathtub 1, first, as shown in FIGS. 3B and 4B, the closing plate 14 is opened by pulling the closing plate 14 outward using the finger groove 16 or the like. be able to . The pulling force may be more than a predetermined force defined by the biasing member 17b of the fitting means 17. After opening the closing plate 17, it enters the bathtub through the notch 12. When the closing plate 14 is closed after the legs are put in the bathtub, the surface W _U of the bath can be raised to the lower surface 20 of the grip portion and can be immersed in a large amount of hot water.

Since the notch 12 and the closing plate 14 are sealed by the watertight member S, hot water does not flow out. When going out of the bathtub, the hot water does not flow out by standing up using the handle 13 or the like, and opening the closing plate 14 when the hot water surface W _U has dropped below the bottom surface 12 _{B of the} cutout portion.

As described above, since the closing plate 14 is opened at the time of taking a bath, it is possible to easily take a bath by just straddling the bottom surface 12 _B of the cutout portion having a low height. Even if the temperature rises, if the closing plate 14 is closed, hot water does not flow out, which is economical. When the bathing of one person is over, if the closing plate 14 is opened before standing up in the bathtub, the hot water surface W _U is higher than the bottom surface 12 _{B of the} cutout portion, and the scale of the hot water flows out to the outside. , Hot water becomes clean.

In the above example, the closing plate 14 was attached to the bathtub body 1 so as to be openable and closable by the hinges 15, but the present invention is not limited to this. The structure may be opened and closed by a shaft. Further, the fitting means 17 is composed of the ball 17a and the biasing member 17b, but it is not limited to this, and the closing plate 14 is made of a synthetic resin having appropriate elasticity. You may make it fit using the elasticity of 14 itself. Further, the watertightness between the closing plate 14 and the side wall 11 of the bathtub body is provided with the step portions 18 and 19 and the watertight member S is attached thereto, but the present invention is not limited to this, and the above-mentioned closing plate is provided. When fitting using the elasticity of 14 itself, a fitting ridge is continuously provided on the side surface and the bottom surface of the closing plate 14, and a groove is provided at a position corresponding to this on the side wall 11 of the bathtub body so as to be watertight. You may make it match.

FIG. 5 is a perspective view of a bathroom in which still another example of the present invention is installed, FIG. 5 (a) is an overall view thereof, and FIG. 5 (b) is an enlarged view of its grip portion. 5, the same parts as those in FIG. 1 are designated by the same reference numerals. What is different from FIG. 1 is a notch portion and a grip portion of the side wall 11. The notch line of the notch portion 22 has a smooth curved line shape that curves downward on the side wall surface. The height of the lowest portion 22 _B from the floor surface 30 of the washing place is preferably 3 cm to 10 cm. The depth of the lowest portion 22 _B of the notch to the bottom surface 14 of the tub body is preferably the width of ,, the notch upper and 30cm to 50cm and 40cm to 70cm. The reason is the same as when the notch has a substantially rectangular shape. In addition, the peripheral surface 22 _{A of the} cutout portion of the side wall 21 is preferably rounded so that it can be safely touched by a crotch or leg when a bather straddles it.

The grip 23 is provided near the end of the side wall upper surface 21 _{U on} the side of the cutout 22. The grip portion 23 has a bowl shape having a size that can be easily gripped by the palm, and has a plurality of depressions 23a on the surface of which the fingertips are applied. When the bather 5 takes a bath in and out of the bathtub 1, while holding both or one of the grips 23 with his / her palm, he / she may take a bath across the lowest part 22 _{B of the} cutout. You can take a bath easily and safely. Further, since the grip portion 23 is bowl-shaped and the gripping direction is not limited, the gripping portion 23 can be gripped from any direction depending on the position of the body when bathing, so that the bathing is easier. Then, the grip portion 23 so formed in a bowl shape as swollen smoothly naturally around notches 22 side end of the side wall upper surface 2 1 _U, leg there is no risk of snagging. The present invention also includes a bowl-shaped holding portion provided in a bathtub having a notch portion having a rectangular shape on the side wall surface.

Each time the water enters, the hot water overflows and flows out from the notch 22, so that the hot water surface is constantly kept clean. If the bottom surface of the bath body 21 is inclined so that the side wall 25 side is slightly deeper, when the bather leans against the side wall 25, there is plenty of hot water, which is comfortable. In that case, it is better to deviate the position of the lowest portion 22 _B of the cutout portion farther from the side wall 25, even if the depth from the lowest portion 22 _{B of the} cutout portion to the bottom surface of the bath body 21 is the same. The depth from the molten metal surface to the bottom surface on the side wall 25 side becomes deeper, and the fullness is increased.

[0034]

[Effect of the invention]

 According to the first aspect of the present invention, since the notch for reducing the height of the bridge is provided at the central portion in the longitudinal direction of at least one side wall of the bathtub body, it is easy to bridge and is easy for the elderly and the disabled. The effect is that it is possible to take a bath in and out of the bath, the hot water that has been washed off at the washing place rarely enters the bathtub, and the cost is low.

According to the invention of claim 2, in addition to the effect of the invention of claim 1, the cutout part has a substantially rectangular shape on the side wall surface, and the height of the bottom surface from the floor surface of the washing room is Since it is 3 cm to 10 cm, and the depth from the bottom surface of the cutout portion to the bottom surface of the bathtub is 30 cm to 50 cm, it is particularly easy to take a bath in and out of the cutout portion, and the width of the cutout portion. Since it is 40 cm to 70 cm, it is particularly easy to take a bath when straddling the notch because you can take a bath with both hands or one hand while holding the grips on both sides or one side of the notch while supporting the entire body. Has the effect.

According to a third aspect of the invention, in addition to the effect of the first or second aspect of the invention, a grip is provided near the end of the cutout portion on the upper surface of the side wall, and the grip holds the palm horizontally. It is provided so that it can be held within a portion surrounded by the upper surface of the side wall of the bathtub body and the extension surfaces of both side surfaces of the cutout portion, and holds the gripping portion to lift the body. Since the legs can be carried in and out of the bathtub in a slanting manner, there is no risk of slipping of the hands, and there is no risk of being caught by the grips, and the effect is that elderly people can take a bath in peace.

According to the invention of claim 4, in addition to the effect of the invention according to any one of claims 1 to 3, since the above-mentioned cutout portion is provided with a closing plate for closing it, the bathing can be performed. At times, opening and closing the closure plate facilitates bathing and bathing through the cutouts.When entering the bathtub, close the closure plate to increase the amount of hot water, and then soak in a fully-filled bath. There is an effect that can be.

According to a fifth aspect of the invention, in addition to the effect of the fourth aspect, the closing plate is provided with a hinge provided on an outer surface of a side wall near an outer edge of a bottom surface of the cutout portion of the bath body. Since it is rotatably provided outside the bath main body, and a fitting means that can be opened and closed with a predetermined force is provided on the contact surface with the cutout portion of the bath body, a predetermined force is appropriately applied. By setting it, anyone can easily and surely open and close the closing plate.

According to a sixth aspect of the invention, in addition to the effect of the first aspect of the invention, the cutout line of the cutout portion has a smooth curved line shape that curves downward in the side wall surface, The height of the lowest part from the floor of the washing room is 3 to 10 cm, the depth from the lowest part of the cutout part to the bottom surface of the bathtub body is 30 to 50 cm, and the width of the upper part of the cutout part is 40 cm to 40 cm. The size is 70 cm, and since the notch has a size and a safe shape that can be easily straddled, it is effective for elderly people to take a bath in peace.

According to a seventh aspect of the invention, in addition to the effect of the sixth aspect, a grip portion is provided near the end of the upper surface of the side wall on the side of the cutout portion, and the grip portion is gripped by a palm. It is a bowl-shaped grip that is easy to handle, and has multiple depressions that allow the tip of your finger to hang on the surface.Hold the grip with both hands or one hand, and lift your body, If it can be carried into or out of the bathtub, and if it is gripped so that fingers are caught in a plurality of recesses, there is no risk of the hand slipping, and the gripping direction is not limited, so it is easy to grip, and elderly people can It has the effect that you can take a bath with peace of mind.

[Brief description of the drawings]

FIG. 1 is a perspective view of a bathroom equipped with a bathtub of the present invention.

FIG. 2 is a front view and an AA sectional view of the bathtub of the present invention.

FIG. 3 is a front view of another example of the bathtub of the present invention.

FIG. 4 is a partial enlarged cross-sectional view showing the relationship between the notch portion of the side wall of the bathtub of the present invention and the closing plate.

FIG. 5 is a perspective view of a bathroom in which another example of the bathtub of the present invention is installed.

[Explanation of symbols]

 DESCRIPTION OF SYMBOLS 1 Bathtub 2 Washing place 3 Hot water supply port 4 Drainage hole 5 Bather 10 Bathtub body 11,21 Bathtub body side wall 12,22 Notch part 13,23 Grip part 14 Closure plate 15 Hinge 16 Finger rest groove 17 Fitting means 18, 19 steps Part 20 Bottom of gripping part 25 Another side wall of bathtub body 30 Floor of washing area

Claims (7)

[Utility model registration claims] 1. A bathtub comprising a cutout portion for lowering a height across at least a central portion in a longitudinal direction of at least one side wall of the bathtub body. 2. The bathtub according to claim 1, wherein the cutout portion has a substantially rectangular shape on the side wall surface, and a height of a bottom surface of the cutout portion from the floor of the washroom is 3 cm to 10 cm.
cm, the depth from the bottom surface of the cutout portion to the bottom surface of the bath body is 30 cm to 50 cm, and the width of the cutout portion is 40 cm to 70 cm. 3. The bathtub according to claim 1, wherein a grip portion is provided near an end of the upper surface of the side wall on the side of the cutout portion, and the grip portion is a grip that allows a palm to be held horizontally. The bathtub is provided so as to be contained in a portion surrounded by the upper surface of the side wall of the bathtub body and the extension surfaces of both side surfaces of the cutout portion. 4. The bathtub according to claim 1, wherein the cutout portion is provided with a closing plate that closes the cutout portion so as to be openable and closable. 5. The bathtub according to claim 4, wherein the closing plate is rotatably provided outside the bathtub body by a plurality of hinges provided on an outer surface of a side wall near an outer edge of a bottom surface of the cutout portion of the bathtub body. The bathtub is characterized in that a fitting means capable of opening and closing with a predetermined force is provided on a contact surface of the bathtub body with the cutout portion. 6. The bathtub according to claim 1, wherein the cutout line of the cutout portion has a smoothly curved linear shape that bends downward on the side wall surface, and the height of the lowest portion from the floor surface of the washroom. Is 3 cm to 10 cm, and the depth from the lowest part of the cutout portion to the bottom surface of the bathtub body is 30 cm.
To 50 cm, and the width of the cutout portion is 40 cm to 70 cm. 7. The bathtub according to claim 6, wherein a grip portion is provided near an end of the upper surface of the side wall on the side of the cutout portion, and the grip portion is a bowl-shaped grip portion having a size easy to grip with a palm. The bathtub is characterized by having a plurality of depressions such that the fingertips are hooked on the surface.