JP3070544U - Nursing care equipment that can take a bath by raising and lowering the bathtub mat - Google Patents

Abstract

(57) [Summary] [Problem] A bath mat is installed in the upper part of the bathtub to ease the bathing of the care-receiver, and the equipment is structured so that it can be handled safely and easily. [Solution] A rectangular bathtub mat 1 is placed on the inner surface of a rectangular box-shaped bathtub, attached to an upper portion of a lifting jack 2 fixed at a lower portion, and the bathtub mat 1 is lowered by actuation of a jack handle 3 to take a bath. .

Description

[Detailed description of the invention]

[0001] The present invention relates to a device for reducing the movements of a cared person and a caregiver when a cared person takes a bath, and more particularly to raising and lowering a bathtub mat.

2. Description of the Related Art In this kind of care, a caregiver takes a care recipient from a bed in a wheelchair, moves to a changing room, removes clothes, takes a care recipient and takes a bath.

[Problems to be Solved by the Invention] As described in the related art, there is a problem that a non-caregiver and a caregiver have a heavy burden of moving and require a large number of personnel. To reduce the burden on the cared person and caregiver, and to reduce the number of personnel.

[Means for Solving the Problems] To achieve the above object, the bathtub mat according to the present invention is large enough to fit in the bathtub, is located on the upper surface of the bathtub, and is fixed to four lower jacks. The height of the bathtub is reduced to 50 to 60 cm to facilitate the care recipient's movement into the bathtub, and the sliding movement from the bed, assistance in the Japanese-style room, and under the floor Retractable movement during installation is possible.

[Embodiment of the Invention] An embodiment of the invention will be described with reference to the drawings. In FIGS. 1 to 3, a bathtub mat is made of a water-resistant mat made of a soft and well-drainable material, and is horizontally placed on the upper part of the inner surface of the bathtub body. Four sets of lifting jacks are fixed to the bottom of the bathtub and support the upper bathtub mat, and when taking a bath, lower the bath by operating the jack handle

The bathtub body is made of a rust-resistant material such as a stainless steel material or a resin material. The bathtub is rectangular and can be bathed even if it is about 2 m tall, and the depth is set to a depth that allows sufficient bathing even if the jack height is reduced.

[Effects of the Invention] The present invention is configured as described above, and has the following effects.

In the apparatus of the first aspect, the height of the bathtub is reduced to about 50 to 60 cm, and the care receiver can be pulled in from the bed, and can be pulled in even when lying in a Japanese-style room under the floor. Since the operation is manual and the depth adjustment is easy, safe and comfortable bathing care is provided.

[Brief description of the drawings]

FIG. 1 is a perspective view of an entire bathing apparatus.

FIG. 2 is a cross-sectional view of the bath mat when it is raised.

FIG. 3 is a sectional view of the bath mat when it is lowered.

[Explanation of symbols]

 DESCRIPTION OF SYMBOLS 1 Bathtub mat 2 Elevating jack 3 Jack handle 4 Bathtub body

Claims (1)

[Utility model registration claims] 1. A bathtub mat (1) is fixed to four lifting jacks (2) provided on a lower portion of the bathtub body (4) and provided at a lower portion thereof, and is lowered by operating a jack handle (3) to take a bath. Nursing care equipment