JP3090220U - Floating ring bathing aid - Google Patents

Abstract

(57) [Summary] [Problem] A floating wheel-type bathing assistance article that enables the elderly and the physically handicapped to easily attach and detach and enjoy bathing without the assistance of an assistant. SOLUTION: A specific gravity of 1 is applied to a floating ring type bag which is somewhat stretchable and has good air permeability and water permeability and one end of which is open.
Fill and float less than particulate matter. Because it is open, it can be easily attached and detached from the side of the body without raising the arm. Further, in order to prevent the movement of the particulate matter, a stopper is provided to provide a sealing portion to maintain the stability of the floating ring and facilitate the mounting, and a belt which can be adjusted according to the body shape is attached.

Description

[Detailed description of the invention]

[0001]

[Technical field to which the invention belongs]

 This invention belongs to bathing aids such as nursing homes.

[0002]

[Prior art]

 Bathing for the elderly and the physically handicapped is dangerous because the balance in the bathtub is easily lost, slipping or rising. For this reason, they are grabbed by handrails, are always supported by caregivers, and use commercially available pneumatic floats. By the way, Japanese Patent Application Laid-Open No. 2001-163295 has been proposed as a floating tool used in water.

[0003]

[Problem to be solved]

 By the way, “Japanese Patent Application Laid-Open No. 2001-163295” is based on the premise that a granular material having a specific gravity of less than 1 is accommodated in a non-breathable thin film material having expansion and contraction, degassed, and fitted to the body. However, the present invention is intended for elderly people and persons with physical disabilities. Fitting by degassing has a problem that the pressure on the body is great. In addition, non-breathable bags also cause hygiene problems such as generation of mold. Japanese Patent Application Laid-Open No. 2001-163295 states that the buoyancy can be maintained even if air or water enters inside the bag for some reason. However, if the bag expands and the inside diameter becomes large, the elderly or the body may become injured. Free people have a problem in that they have poor fixation and become anxious, and there is a risk of slipping off.

[0004] The present invention does not require degassing and uses a cloth having good air permeability and water permeability, so that it dries quickly and is safe for hygiene. The purpose of the present invention is to create a bathing aid that can be comfortably removed by the elderly and the physically handicapped without pain, to enjoy bathing without danger of air leaks, etc. It is an object.

[0005]

[Means for Solving the Problems]

 In order to solve the above-mentioned object, a granular material with a specific gravity of less than 1 (approximately 3 mm to 20 mm in diameter and a good touch to the body) is made with a slightly stretchable air-permeable and water-permeable cloth while making a floating ring type. ) Was filled and floated.

One end of the floating ring is open so that it can be attached and detached from the side of the body without pain such as raising the arm. In addition, a sealing part is provided so that the particulate matter does not move even when the arm or head is put on it, and the stability of the floating ring is maintained.

[0007] In order to facilitate mounting of the floating ring, a stopper is attached to an open portion, and it can be adjusted with a belt according to the body shape.

[0008]

[Embodiment of the invention]

 The floating ring is made of a cloth that is somewhat stretchable and has good air permeability and water permeability, such as Bemberg, to form a floating ring type bag whose one end is open (1).

A stop (3) is sewn to the opening (1) with an adjustment belt (4). This makes it easy to wear and can be adjusted with a belt according to the body shape.

[0010] A granule (5) filled with specific gravity less than 1 when the arm is put on the floating ring or the head is put thereon, for example, a sealing portion (2) is provided to prevent the movement of styrene foam beads, and three independent bags are provided. And open the bag inlet for each bag.

Further, in order to prevent the granular material (5) from flowing out due to the fraying of the seam, about 1 cm inside the edge of the floating ring is further sewn to double the seam.

The three bags are filled with granules and closed. (The filled volume can lift the user's upper limb sufficiently.)

At the time of use, the open part (1) is opened, worn so as to be wound from the side of the user and the armpit, and the stopper (3) is positioned at the front and stopped. Adjust the position of the belt (4) according to the figure. (The total weight of the floating ring is very light, 120-130g, so there is almost no burden on the user.)

After bathing, the stopper (3) is removed and removed from the side of the body.

[0015] After use, the float is drained well, dries quickly, and mold is not generated, so it is sufficient to put the float on the float, but it may be run in a dehydrator for a short time (about 20 to 30 seconds).

[0016]

[Effect of the invention]

 The open end of the buoy allows the elderly and the disabled to easily attach and remove from the side of the body without having to raise their arms. The inside is a granular material with a specific gravity of less than 1, so it is very light, fits body movements, and has little resistance. A sealing portion is provided to prevent the granular material from moving in the bag, so that stability is good even when the arm or the head is put on the floating ring.

[0017] Since the stopper and the adjustment belt are provided, the wearing is easy, and the length can be adjusted according to the body shape.

Since the floating ring is light and has good air permeability and water permeability, it dries quickly and there is no fear of mold generation, so that it is safe for hygiene.

The user can enjoy a relaxing bathing simply by watching without the support of a caregiver.

[Brief description of the drawings]

FIG. 1 Overall view

[Explanation of symbols]

 DESCRIPTION OF SYMBOLS 1 Open part 2 Sealing part 3 Stopper 4 Adjustment belt 5 Granular material

Claims (2)

[Utility model registration claims] 1. A bathing support article made of a cloth having good air permeability and water permeability and filled with granular material (diameter: 3 mm to 20 mm) having a specific gravity of less than 1 in a floating ring type bag having an open end (1). . 2. A stopper (3), which is provided with a sealing portion (2) for preventing the filled granular material having a specific gravity of less than 1 from moving in the bag, and which can be easily mounted, and a belt which can be adjusted according to the body shape. Bath aids with (4).