JP3083173U - Revolving chair for nursing bath - Google Patents

Abstract

(57) [Summary] (Modifications required) [Problem] A swivel chair for assisting safe and easy entry of an elderly person who needs nursing care into a bath. Provided is a revolving chair for a nursing bath comprising a seat that rotates about a part and a leg that can be adjusted in height. SOLUTION: A seat portion 20 having a handle 22 and a backrest 24 and rotated in the horizontal direction by 180 degrees, a columnar rotating support portion 30 mounted on the back surface of the seat portion, and two vertical members 42a which can be adjusted up and down. , 42b and two depth members 44a, 44b
And a connecting member for connecting the depth member at the center, and a leg 40 having a rotation supporting portion fixed to the center of the connecting member, and a U-shaped straddle for hooking the depth member of the leg to the peripheral edge 2 of the bathtub 1. Part 5
It is a structure in which the depth member of the leg and the connecting portion are horizontally moved and adjusted and joined according to 0 and the width of the bathtub.

Description

[Detailed description of the invention]

[0001]

[Technical field to which the invention belongs]

 The present invention relates to a chair for allowing an elderly person or a person requiring care to enter the bathtub to enter the bathtub relatively easily with the help of a caregiver when taking a bath. The present invention relates to a rotating chair for a bath in which a seat portion is rotatable and legs of the chair are fixed to a peripheral edge of a bath tub so that care for bathing can be performed easily and easily.

[0002]

[Prior art]

 A major issue is how to provide assistance for bathing for those who need care, and measures are needed. Conventional bath facilities have been developed for those who have difficulty in bathing, and a common example is a large bath service car for nursing bath service. Some hospital facilities are equipped with large bathing facilities equipped with specialized equipment. Other than facilities equipped with the latest large machinery, this type of bathing facility requires the assistance of several physically-friendly caregivers to take a bath. In particular, even if the bath or bathtub itself has a nursing care structure, a care assistant is needed.

[0003] At-home nursing care, which has become a hot topic at present, is based on the premise that a general household bath is used. Even if a bathing facility dedicated to nursing care requires manpower, much more labor, labor, and skill are required to put a care recipient in a bathtub in an existing general bathroom. . However, development of bathing assistance nursing care products used for bathing care recipients in ordinary households on the premise of home care has been delayed. When taking care of a person in need of bathing in an ordinary household, it is conceivable to create a place to support by providing handrails etc. in the bathtub of the bathroom. In addition, when actually taking a bath, it is common for a caregiver to hold a care recipient and put it in a bathtub. At that time, it is necessary to rotate the care recipient in the bathroom and introduce it into the bathtub.The patient is rotated while sitting, but the conventional chair has a structure that does not rotate, and Chairs are often made of non-slip material for safety, and if you try to rotate around the buttocks, there is a concern that the skin of the buttocks may be scraped off.

On the other hand, the floor of a bathroom is often slippery because hot water flows. In particular, in order to lift or hold a care-requirer weighing more than his or her own weight, even if a handrail was used, it had to be said that it was not safe, and some measures were needed. Even with a caregiver, taking the bath for an elderly person or a person who does not easily take a bath could be a source of stress because of the extreme use of physical strength. Furthermore, from a different point of view, the side receiving care was also a cause of stress because of the lack of freedom and care for relatives.

[0005] In addition, a business trip nursing care service for home use may be used due to problems such as safety and labor provision, but it is extremely burdensome in terms of money, and this type of service is always used. The fact is that they do not go. Increasing expenses and fees are likely to increase the burden on families. Therefore, the development of an auxiliary tool for safely and easily putting a care recipient in a bath tub has been awaited.

[0006]

[Problems to be solved by the invention]

 The purpose of the present invention is to support the elderly and disabled people who need home care, etc., safely and easily take a bath by straddling the edge of the bathtub and centering on the rotating support. It is an object of the present invention to provide a revolving chair for a nursing bath comprising a rotatable seat portion and a height-adjustable leg portion.

[0007]

[Means for Solving the Problems]

 In order to achieve the above object, a revolving chair for a nursing care bath according to the present invention comprises a rotating seat, a revolving support, a leg to which the revolving support is fixed, and a U-shaped hook which is hooked on the periphery of a bathtub. It is a configuration that includes a mold bridging portion. More specifically, the revolving chair for a nursing bath according to the present invention includes a rotating seat, a column-shaped rotating support mounted on the back of the seat, two vertical members and two depth members. A leg comprising a connecting member for connecting the depth member at the center, the rotation supporting portion being fixed to the center of the connecting member, a brake mounted on the leg for stopping the rotating seat, and a bathtub. And a detachable auxiliary plate for fixing a foot.

[0008] The seat is provided with a handle and a removable backrest on the upper surface, and has a structure that rotates 180 degrees in a horizontal direction about a rotation support portion. The U-shaped straddling portion is composed of a downward U-shaped straddling member and a joining member formed of a screw and a long hole, and is adjusted and fixed in accordance with the width of the peripheral edge of the bathtub by moving the locking position back and forth. It is a structure that is joined to the depth member of the leg by a joining member so that it can be performed. In addition, this structure has a mounting portion for mounting the auxiliary plate on the left and right sides. Further, the legs are connected by a connection adjusting member comprising a screw and a long hole so that the length of the vertical member can be adjusted according to the height of the bathtub. The auxiliary plate consists of a seat, a convex flat plate with a width slightly larger than that of the auxiliary plate, and is equipped with a protective cover at the tip and a detachable mounting part on both sides. A configuration in which a guard net is provided on the backrest is also possible. The seat can also be equipped with a brake that stops the rotating seat.

[0009]

[Action]

 The swivel chair for a nursing bath according to the present invention is intended for use by elderly people who need nursing care, persons with limited limbs who cannot easily take a bath, etc. Adjust the vertical length of the legs of the swivel chair to the height of the bathtub, and then adjust the length of the U-shaped straddle to match the width (thickness) of the edge of the bathtub. Set on the edge. The person who enters the bath tub sits on the seat placed on the edge of the bath tub with the bath tub as a back, and rotates the chair by himself or her caregiver. When the feet rotate to the edge of the bathtub, lift your feet while sitting and straddle the edge of the bathtub. When facing the bathtub, you can enter the bathtub from the seat. In addition, for those who cannot lift their feet on their own when rotating, it is possible to safely and easily rotate the chair by attaching an auxiliary plate and putting their feet on. In addition, the seat is equipped with a brake for safety, and by controlling the rotation of the seat, it is possible to ensure that the foot reaches the edge of the bathtub.

[0010]

[Embodiment of the invention]

 Hereinafter, the swivel chair for a nursing bath according to the present invention will be described in detail with reference to the embodiments shown in the drawings. FIG. 1 is a side view of a revolving chair for a care bath. FIG. 2 is a front view, and FIG. 3 is a front view of an auxiliary plate. The rotating chair 10 for a long-term care bath includes a rotating seat 20, a rotating support 30, a leg 40 to which the rotating support is fixed, a U-shaped straddle 50 to be hooked on the periphery of the bathtub, It comprises a plate 70 and a brake 80.

The rotating seat portion 20 is a portion where the care-requiring person sits down while sitting down, and has a structure that rotates 180 degrees in a horizontal direction about a shaft 32 of a rotating support portion 30 described later. Except for the front, a seat back 24 equipped with handles 22a and 22b on both sides and a removable guard net 27 on the back is mounted on the upper surface of the seat. At the center of the back surface of the seat is mounted a columnar rotation support part 30, which rotates horizontally around the rotation support part. At the center of the pipe of the backrest 24, a sponge 25 for leaning is wound. In addition, a guard net 27 is provided that can be removed so as not to fall backwards or put hands or feet between the backrest and the seat.

The rotation support portion 30 is a rotation support portion of the seat portion for connecting the seat portion 20 and the leg portion 40, and is a columnar rotating body mounted at the center of the back surface of the seat portion. The seat portion 20 is rotatably mounted on the support portion via a bearing or the like so as to rotate about the rotation shaft 32 of the rotary support portion. As a function, the outer shape does not need to be a columnar shape as shown in this embodiment as long as it serves as a rotating shaft, and may be any columnar body as long as the seat can be rotatably mounted. The rotation support portion 30 is fixed to a center portion of a connecting member 46 of the leg portion 40, which will be described later, for balance. The direction of rotation is not limited, and a structure that rotates 180 degrees or more may be used. Further, it is also possible to adopt a structure that is fixed at a position rotated by 180 degrees.

The leg portion 40 is composed of two vertical members 42a and 42b, two depth members 44a and 44b, and a connecting member 46 that connects the depth members at the center. The rotation support portion 30 is fixed to the shaft. As shown in FIG. 1, the leg portion is composed of two legs bent at a right angle consisting of a vertical portion and a depth portion, and both legs are connected by a connecting member 46 at the center of the depth members 44a and 44b. In the case of a normal chair, legs are also required on the back.However, the rotating chair for a nursing care bath according to the present invention is configured so that it is hung on the edge of the bathtub, so the legs on the back are necessary. Not provided.

[0014] The connection adjusting part divides the vertical members 42a and 42b of the leg 40 into two members respectively, and connects the mutual members so that the height of the entire leg can be adjusted according to the height of the bathtub. It is configured so that it can be joined at different positions. The connecting method is, for example, a connecting tool including a long hole drilled in two members, and a bolt and a nut that fits in the long hole drilled in the two members to connect and connect both members. You may. In use, the vertical members 42a and 42b are adjusted to an appropriate length, and the elongated holes are aligned so as to be firmly fixed by the connecting member.

The U-shaped straddling portion 50 is a device for hanging the revolving chair 10 for a nursing bath according to the present invention on the periphery 2 of the bathtub 1, and has a U-shape substantially the same as the shape of the periphery of the bathtub. A vertical portion 52 that contacts the inner wall of the bathtub, a horizontal portion 54 that straddles the periphery of the bathtub, a hanging portion 56 along the outer wall of the bathtub, and a connecting portion 58 that connects to the leg. The U-shaped straddling portion 50 is structured to be connected to the rear end of the back of the depth member of the leg. In one embodiment of the present invention shown in the drawings, a long hole 45 drilled in the back of the depth member and a long hole 59 drilled in the connecting portion 58 of the U-shaped straddling portion 50 are overlapped with each other by the connecting member 6. In this configuration, the nursing care bath revolving chair is hung on the bathtub with the end surface 45 of the depth member being in contact with the outer wall of the bathtub.

The width of the edge of the bathtub varies from home to home. In particular, there are various specifications such as a tiled and thick edge and a structure with a relatively thin edge of a bathtub such as a wooden bathtub. The rotating chair for a nursing bath according to the present invention is configured so that the width of the U-shaped straddling portion can be adjusted according to the width of the bathtub. As shown in FIG. 1, the length of the horizontal portion of the U-shaped straddling portion does not change, but as described above, the rear surfaces 45a and 44b of the leg portions are in contact with the outer peripheral wall of the peripheral edge of the bathtub. It has a structure in which the revolving chair for the nursing bath is hooked to the edge of the bathtub in contact with the outer wall of the bathtub. Therefore, when the edge of the bathtub is thick, the connecting portion is provided on the near side since the outer wall is close, and when the bathtub is thin, it moves as indicated by arrow A, and the depth member extends until it contacts the outer wall of the peripheral edge. In this state, the connection unit 58 moves to the center.

The auxiliary plate 70 is a short plate for fixing the foot, and by rotating the folded mounting portion 72 upward in FIG. This is a structure in which the engagement protrusion 74 is locked and attached to the concave portion 26. An engagement projection 75 is provided on the upper portion of the auxiliary plate so that the auxiliary plate can be hung down. The engagement protrusion 75 can be attached to the recess of the engagement portion 26 of the seat 20 as shown in FIG. As shown in FIG. 1, the mounting portion 72 can be mounted on the shaft 73 by rotatingly engaging the engaging projection 74 of the mounting portion 72 in the recess of the engaging portion 26 of the seat portion 20. . By attaching the auxiliary plate, it is fixed to the seat and can be rotated without worrying about feet when straddling the edge of the bathtub. In addition, the cover is slightly larger than the seat portion 20 and the cover is attached to the tip, so that it can be placed on the auxiliary plate without damaging the foot.

The brake 80 is a device for securely stopping the rotating seat portion 20. By moving the lever 83 that is waiting downward and upward, the rising portion 81 rises and the friction material 82 such as rubber is moved. This is a structure in which the rotation of the seat is stopped in contact with the bottom surface of the seat 20. The brake 80 is connected to a place where the vertical members 42a, 42b of the leg 40 are joined to the depth members 44a, 44b by a joint 85. The friction material 82 may be made of any material such as rubber as long as it can stop the rotation of the seat portion 20, but is desirably a material resistant to moisture for use in a bath. It is also conceivable to use a material having a low frictional resistance in order to reduce a sudden reaction when stopped by the brake 80.

[0019]

[Effect of the invention]

 The revolving chair for a nursing bath according to the present invention has the following effects because it has the configuration described in detail above. 1 Because the seat rotates, the care-requiring person can easily enter the bathtub from his / her feet simply by raising his knees and straddling the edge of the bathtub while sitting. Since the seat rotates, there is no sliding friction on the buttocks, so that the danger of scratching the buttocks and the like can be avoided. 2. By simply attaching a revolving chair for a nursing bath with a rotating seat to the edge of the bathtub, amateurs can easily take caregivers to bathe even at home. In addition, by attaching the auxiliary plate, even those who cannot cross the edge of the bath can easily take a bath. 3. The chair that rotates 180 degrees horizontally around the rotating support is equipped with handles on both sides and a removable backrest on the back, so that the care recipient can sit and rotate and take a bath. it can.

Since the 4 U-shaped straddling portion is provided, it is possible to easily attach the nursing bath for the care bath to the periphery of the bathtub. In addition, it can be adjusted according to the width of the edge of various bathtubs, and it can be securely mounted because it can be securely attached. 5. Since the length of the legs can be adjusted according to the height of the bathtub, there is an advantage that the revolving chair for a care bath can be installed in a stable position. 6. An auxiliary plate can be attached, so that the foot can be turned easily without worrying about the edge of the bathtub. 7. Since the backrest has a guard net, hands and feet do not fall between the backrest and the seat. 8 The brake is equipped, so the rotation of the seat can be stopped safely and securely.

[Brief description of the drawings]

FIG. 1 is a side view of a swivel chair for a nursing bath according to the present invention.

[Fig. 2] Front view of swivel chair for a nursing bath

FIG. 3 is a front view of an auxiliary plate.

[Explanation of symbols]

 DESCRIPTION OF SYMBOLS 1 Bathtub 2 Perimeter 10 Rotating chair for nursing bath 20 Rotating seat 22a, 22b Handle 23 Guard net 24 Backrest 25 Sponge 26 Engagement part 30 Rotation support part 32 Axis 40 Leg part 42a, 42b Vertical member 44a, 44b Depth member 46 connecting member 47 brake part 50 U-shaped straddling part 52 vertical part 54 horizontal part 56 hanging part 58 connecting part 59 long hole 60 connecting tool 70 auxiliary plate 72 mounting part 73 shaft 74 engaging protrusion 75 engaging protrusion 80 brake 81 Ascending part 82 Friction material 83 Lever 84 Joint

Claims (8)

[Utility model registration claims] 1. A nursing bath comprising a rotating seat, a rotating support, a leg to which the rotating support is fixed, and a U-shaped straddling portion hooked on the periphery of a bathtub. Swivel chair. 2. A rotating seat, a columnar rotating support mounted on the back of the seat, two vertical members, two depth members, and a connecting member for connecting the depth members at the center. A leg having the rotation supporting portion fixed to the center of the connecting member, a brake mounted on the leg for stopping the rotating seat, and a U-shaped straddling portion for locking the leg to the periphery of the bathtub And a detachable auxiliary plate for fixing a foot. 3. The swivel chair for a nursing care bath according to claim 2, wherein the seat has a handle and a removable backrest on an upper surface, and rotates 180 degrees in a horizontal direction about a rotation support part. . 4. The U-shaped straddling portion comprises a downward U-shaped straddling member and a joining member composed of a screw and a long hole. The engaging position is moved back and forth to match the width of the peripheral edge of the bathtub. The swivel chair for a nursing care bath according to claim 2, wherein the swivel chair is joined to a depth member of the leg by a joining member so that the leg can be adjusted and fixed. 5. The leg portion is connected by a connection adjusting member comprising a screw and a long hole so that the length of the vertical member can be adjusted according to the height of the bathtub. The described swivel chair for nursing bath. 6. The auxiliary plate is formed of a convex flat plate having a width slightly larger than the seat portion, and is provided with a protective cover at a tip and a detachable mounting portion on both sides.
The described swivel chair for nursing bath. 7. The seat according to claim 2, wherein a removable backrest is provided with a guard net.
The described swivel chair for nursing bath 8. The chair according to claim 2, further comprising a brake for stopping the rotating seat.