JP3245115U - Auxiliary stand for toilet - Google Patents

Abstract

An object of the present invention is to provide an auxiliary stand that allows a person being assisted to easily stand up from a seated toilet bowl on their own. [Solution] A swing leg 111 in the form of a pole, a support member 120 that supports the swing leg on a handrail installed on the wall of the toilet while allowing the swing leg to pivot around the axis of the swing leg, and It has an attached horizontal table plate 101 and support legs 112 attached to the horizontal table plate and supporting the horizontal table plate together with the swivel legs. This is an auxiliary stand 100 for a toilet that is placed at a height that allows a person to rest on the toilet, and a person being assisted who is sitting on a seated toilet rests the palm of his right hand on the horizontal table board of the auxiliary stand, and uses his left hand to move sideways. While grasping the handrail or vertical handrail 1b, the user can easily stand up by leaning forward with the upper body and lifting the buttocks off the seat-type toilet bowl. [Selection diagram] Figure 9

Description

The present invention relates to an auxiliary stand for a toilet. The auxiliary stand for toilets according to the present invention enables the person being cared to sit with their buttocks on the toilet seat of a Western-style toilet (sit-down toilet) by allowing the person being cared to exercise their remaining physical abilities without straining. This assists the person being assisted to easily stand up from a standing position or sit down on the seat of a seated toilet bowl from a standing position. This also reduces the effort required by the caregiver to help with excretion.

[Explanation of terms]
First, the terms used in this specification will be explained.
“Assistance” refers to assisting people with daily activities such as transfers, bathing, toileting, eating, and dressing for people who have difficulty carrying out daily activities due to aging or physical or mental disabilities. The goal is to provide the various types of assistance needed to carry out the project.
A "person being assisted" is a person who, due to aging or a physical or mental disability, is required to perform all or some of the basic activities of daily life such as transferring, bathing, excreting, eating, and dressing. The person requires assistance.
A "helper" is a person who provides assistance to a person being assisted.

"Differential scale" generally refers to the dimensional difference between the height to the seat of a chair and the height to the top of a desk or table. In line with this, this specification describes the height of the top surface of the horizontal table board of the auxiliary stand for toilets according to the present invention, and the height of the palm of the user's hand when the user sitting on the seated toilet extends his/her arms and hands horizontally. The dimensional difference between the height and height is called the ``difference''.
"Base of support (BOS)" refers to "the area (range) for supporting the weight of a human being." For example, when a person is in a standing posture as shown in Figure 1(a), the base of support is the area surrounding the sole of the foot marked with a dot in the figure, as shown in Figure 1(b). be. Further, for example, when a person is in a standing position wearing a cane, the range encompasses the tip of the cane that is on the floor and the sole of the foot. When a person is sitting on a chair and is in a sitting posture with the buttocks in contact with the seat of the chair and the soles of the feet in contact with the floor, the part of the buttocks that is in contact with the seat of the chair is in contact with the floor. This is the area that includes the sole of the foot that is in contact with it.

[Rising motion based on base of support theory]
Next, we will explain the base of support theory, which allows humans to stand up from a sitting position with the least amount of strain by optimally utilizing the relationship between the "base of support" and the "human center of gravity." This base of support theory is a theory known in the world of rehabilitation and ergonomics.

In FIG. 2, the point where the center of gravity line GL of the human body center of gravity G intersects with the floor F is referred to as a pressure center point P. As shown in Figure 2, when a person is sitting on a chair CH with their feet down on the floor F and their upper body stretched straight upwards, the center of pressure P and the position of the soles of their feet are far apart. In this state, he is unable to stand up.

On the other hand, as shown in Figure 3, when a person is sitting on a chair CH with their feet down on the floor F, the buttocks are shifted to the forward position (left side position in the figure) and the heel of the foot is lowered. When the user approaches the chair CH and leans his/her upper body forward, the pressure center point P will be within the range surrounding the soles of the feet. As shown in Figure 3, if you lean your upper body forward and get into a sitting position with the center of pressure P within the range surrounding the soles of your feet, then lift your buttocks before standing up, the force required to stand up will be small. I'll try it.

Expanding the explanation based on FIGS. 2 and 3 further, a series of motion states in which a person can stand up from a sitting position with the least burden will be described with reference to FIG. 4. In addition, in FIG. 4, BOS indicates a support base surface.

The state in Fig. 4(a) is similar to that in Fig. 2, in which the pressure center point P is at the rear position of the base of support BOS (the right position in the figure), and the person is stable in the chair CH. I'm sitting there.
The state shown in Fig. 4(b) is similar to that shown in Fig. 3, with the buttocks shifted to the forward position (in the figure, the left position), the heel brought close to the chair CH, and the upper body tilted forward to lower the body center of gravity G. It's moving forward. By doing this, the pressure center point P moves to the front position and comes to the position of the base of support BOS where the sole of the foot is placed. By taking a posture like that shown in FIG. 4(b), leaning forward from the staggered posture, and shifting the center of gravity forward, you can easily lift your buttocks, and then easily stand up.

In the state shown in FIG. 4(c), the buttocks are lifted off the chair CH while maintaining balance, with the center of pressure P remaining at the sole of the foot.
In the state shown in FIG. 4(d), while raising the upper body in a well-balanced state, the body's center of gravity G is moved upward using the force of the legs.
In the state shown in FIG. 4(e), the whole body is stretched and the patient is in a stable standing posture.

By sequentially performing the operations shown in FIGS. 4(a) to 4(e) in this way, the user can stand up from a sitting position with the least burden. FIG. 4 shows a physically healthy person standing up, and by applying such a standing up motion to the person being assisted, the assistance motion can be reduced. That is, when a person to be assisted who has weak leg strength or the like is to stand up and move, the person to be assisted should be assisted to take the postures shown in FIGS. 4(a) to 4(e) in sequence. and stand up. In this way, the labor of the assistant can be reduced and the person to be helped can stand up safely and easily.

In addition, when a person being assisted with weak leg strength is asked to sit down, the posture of the person being assisted is changed from the posture shown in FIG. 4(e) to the posture shown in FIG. 4(d), FIG. By helping the person to sit down in the postures shown in FIGS. 4(b) and 4(a), the effort of the caregiver is reduced and the person being helped can be seated safely and easily.

[Barrier-free law]
In Japan, where a rapidly aging society and a declining birthrate are progressing at the same time, resulting in an unprecedented population decline, it is important for all people, including the elderly and people with disabilities, to participate in social activities and achieve self-fulfillment. Measures are needed to achieve this goal. Therefore, the ``Act on Facilitating the Movement of Elderly Persons, Persons with Disabilities, etc. (Barrier-Free Act)'' was enacted. In accordance with this barrier-free law, the Ministry of Land, Infrastructure, Transport and Tourism has formulated ``Architectural design standards that take into account the smooth movement of elderly people, people with disabilities, etc.'' In accordance with this "Architectural Design Standard," department stores, supermarkets, hotels, schools, offices, and apartment complexes will take measures to ensure smooth access by the elderly and physically disabled at building entrances and exits, toilets, etc. We must strive to do so. Even in nursing homes, welfare homes, rehabilitation facilities, and other similar buildings, toilets and other environments are being prepared in accordance with the above-mentioned "Architectural Design Standards."

[Toilet handrail]
As shown in FIG. 5, for example, an L-shaped handrail 1 is attached to a wall inside the toilet. The L-shaped handrail 1 has a horizontal handrail 1a and a vertical handrail 1b, and is attached to the horizontal wall of the seat-type toilet bowl 2. In this case, in accordance with the above-mentioned "Architectural Design Standards", the horizontal handrail 1a is arranged at a position 250 mm above the toilet seat of the seat-type toilet 2, and the vertical handrail 1b is arranged at a position 250 mm forward from the tip of the seat-type toilet 2. An L-shaped handrail 1 is attached. Note that the toilet seat of the seat-type toilet bowl 2 has a height of about 370 to 420 mm from the floor F.

Moreover, as shown in FIG. 6, the width dimension X from the center position of the seat-type toilet bowl 2 in the width direction to the L-shaped handrail 1 is 350 mm. The distance Z from the center of the toilet seat of the seat-type toilet bowl 2 to the vertical handrail 1b is, for example, about 650 mm.

In this way, if the L-shaped handrail 1 is installed according to the installation dimensions of the above-mentioned "Architectural Design Standards", the toilet user can, for example, hold the vertical handrail 1b with one hand, as shown in FIG. It is said that it is possible to safely and easily sit on the seat-type toilet bowl 2 and stand up from the seat-type toilet bowl 2.

Even in nursing homes, welfare homes, rehabilitation facilities, nursing care facilities, etc., the L-shaped handrail 1 must be installed in accordance with the installation dimensions of the above-mentioned "Architectural Design Standards." On the other hand, care recipients in nursing care facilities often have weak leg strength or arm strength, or are paralyzed on one side of their body (right or left side) due to the aftereffects of cerebral infarction. Even if the L-shaped handrail 1 is installed, a person being assisted whose physical function has deteriorated in this way cannot use the L-shaped handrail 1 to sit on the seat-type toilet 2 on his own or climb out of the seat-type toilet 2 on his own. It is difficult to stand up.

For example, if a cared person who is sitting on a seated toilet 2 tries to stand up on his or her own, the cared person twists his or her upper body toward the side where the L-shaped handrail 1 is placed, and while sitting, the cared person tries to stand up on his or her own. I somehow managed to stretch my arms toward the vertical handrail 1b, grasped the vertical handrail 1b with both hands, and then tried to stand up. However, as mentioned above, the distance Z from the center of the toilet seat of the seat-type toilet bowl 2 to the vertical handrail 1b is long, for example, about 650 mm (see Figure 6). It is impossible to extend the seat to the vertical handrail 1b, and furthermore, as shown in Fig. 5, the buttocks of the person being assisted are stuck in the toilet seat, and the sitting position shown in Fig. 5 is the same as that shown in Fig. 2. Because the center of gravity of the body is located backwards, it is difficult for the patient to stand up on his own.

[Actual situation at nursing care sites]
People who can walk slowly, people who can walk using handrails in hallways, people who can walk with a cane, people who can move around using a wheelchair, in order to maintain human dignity and maintain physical function, Furthermore, in order to improve ADL (Activities of Daily Living), it is desirable to go to the toilet and defecate. Therefore, in nursing care facilities and the like, a caregiver helps a person being assisted in the above-mentioned physical condition to defecate in a toilet.

Here, with reference to FIG. 7, the excretion assistance provided by the assistant K to the person being assisted H in the toilet will be described.
First, the person being assisted H who has entered the toilet is placed in a standing position and the person being assisted H is asked to grasp the vertical handrail 1b. In this state, the upper body of the person being cared for is tilted forward, and the caregiver K takes off the person's lower clothes (trousers, diapers, underpants, etc.).

Next, as shown in FIG. 7, the person being assisted H is asked to hold the vertical handrail 1b with one hand and the lateral handrail 1a with the other hand. While holding the person in his arms, he lowers the person being assisted H to sit on the toilet seat of the seat-type toilet bowl 2. During such assistance, the person being assisted H may feel physical pain because he or she is being held while leaning forward. Further, the caregiver K has to maintain an unreasonable posture with his or her back bent, which puts a lot of physical strain on him and causes back pain, which is a problem.

After finishing excretion, after cleaning the private parts, etc., as shown in FIG. 7, the caregiver K holds the person being assisted H, for example from the back side, and lifts the person to his or her feet, and then places the person being assisted H on the vertical handrail 1b. Have them hold it. In this state, the upper body of the care recipient H is tilted forward, and the caregiver K puts on lower clothing (trousers, diapers, underpants, etc.) on the care recipient H.
Thereafter, the person being assisted H stretches his or her upper body and exits the toilet room.

In addition, even if the person being assisted H is holding the vertical handrail 1b, the person being assisted may let go of the handrail midway through the process, or while sitting down or standing up, the assisted person H's legs may become weak, causing the person to bend their knees or break their lower back. If there is a risk that this condition may occur, in order to ensure safety, two caregivers K may assist in excretion. Further, in FIG. 7, the caregiver K holds the person to be assisted H from the back side, but the person may also hold the person from the front side.

Excretion assistance has to be done for each person being assisted several times a day, and in some cases it has to be done late at night, so it is very hard work and can cause problems such as the onset of lower back pain for the person being assisted. The problem has become a major social issue. Due to such heavy labor, many people leave nursing care jobs, but few apply for nursing care jobs, leading to the problem of a shortage of caregiving personnel.

[Traditional toilet handrail equipment]
Therefore, various types of handrail devices have been developed in order to reduce the burden on the caregiver while assisting the person being helped to sit down and stand up from the seat-type toilet.

FIG. 8 shows a seat-type toilet bowl 2 equipped with a conventional toilet handrail device 3. This handrail device 3 has two armrest parts 3a, 3a arranged on both sides of the seat-type toilet bowl 2. When the cared person sits down on the seat-type toilet 2 or stands up from the seat-type toilet 2, the cared person places the cared person's hands and forearms on the armrest parts 3a, 3a and uses the cared person's arm strength to sit down. It assists movement and standing up.

Utility model registration No. 3152333

By the way, even if the conventional handrail device 3 shown in FIG. 8 is used, it is often difficult for a person to be assisted whose physical functions have deteriorated to sit on or stand up from the seat-type toilet 2. For example, when a cared person who is sitting on a seated toilet 2 tries to stand up, the cared person places both hands and forearms on the armrests 3a, 3a and uses his/her own arm and leg strength. I try to stand up. However, because the buttocks of the person being assisted are stuck in the toilet seat and the center of gravity of the person's body is at the rear, as in the situation shown in FIG. 2, it is often difficult for the person to stand up on his or her own.

In view of the above-mentioned conventional problems, the present invention has been developed to create a toilet system that assists care recipients with weak arm and leg strength to easily stand up from a seated toilet or sit down on a seated toilet. It provides an auxiliary stand.

The auxiliary stand for toilets according to the present invention solves the above problems,
Pole-shaped pivoting legs,
a support member that supports the swing leg on a handrail installed on a wall of the toilet while allowing the swing leg to pivot around the axis of the swing leg;
a horizontal table plate attached to the swivel legs;
The support leg is attached to the horizontal table plate and supports the horizontal table plate together with the pivot leg,
The horizontal table board is characterized by being arranged at a height on which a person sitting on the seat-type toilet can rest the palm of his or her hand.

In addition, in the toilet auxiliary stand of the present invention, the horizontal table board has a rectangular shape whose longitudinal dimension is shorter than its width dimension when it is placed directly facing the front position of the seated toilet bowl. It is characterized by

According to the auxiliary stand for a toilet according to the present invention, the person being cared for can easily move from a sitting position with their buttocks resting on the toilet seat of a sit-down toilet by allowing the person being cared to exercise their remaining physical abilities. The person being assisted can easily stand up and sit down on the seat of the sit-down toilet from a standing position.

In addition, the toilet auxiliary stand according to the present invention can be installed not only in nursing homes, welfare homes, rehabilitation facilities, etc. where there are care recipients with weakened physical functions, but also in department stores, supermarkets, hotels, schools, offices, etc. By installing it in general buildings such as apartment complexes, elderly people and people with disabilities can use the toilet safely and comfortably, making a significant contribution to society.

An explanatory diagram for explaining a support regulation surface. An explanatory diagram showing an example of a sitting posture in which a person sits on a chair. An explanatory diagram showing an example of a sitting posture in which a person sits on a chair. An explanatory diagram showing an action state in which a human stands up based on the basis of support theory. A configuration diagram showing a seat-type toilet bowl and an L-shaped handrail. A plan view showing a seat-type toilet bowl and an L-shaped handrail. FIG. 3 is an explanatory diagram showing a state of excretion assistance provided by a caregiver to a person being assisted. FIG. 1 is a perspective view showing a handrail device for a toilet according to the prior art. FIG. 1 is a front view showing an auxiliary stand for a toilet according to an embodiment of the present invention. FIG. 1 is a side view showing an auxiliary stand for a toilet according to an embodiment of the present invention. FIG. 3 is a configuration diagram showing the clamp member in a clamped state. FIG. 3 is a configuration diagram showing the clamp member in an open state. An explanatory diagram showing a state in which the horizontal table plate of the auxiliary stand for the toilet is directly opposed to the seat-type toilet bowl. An explanatory diagram showing a state in which the auxiliary stand for the toilet is in a stored state. An explanatory diagram showing a state in which a horizontal table plate of an auxiliary stand for a toilet is arranged diagonally with respect to a seat-type toilet bowl. FIG. 2 is an explanatory diagram showing a state in which a person being assisted stands up using an auxiliary stand for a toilet. FIG. 2 is an explanatory diagram showing a state in which a person being assisted stands up using an auxiliary stand for a toilet. FIG. 2 is an explanatory diagram showing a state in which a person being assisted stands up using an auxiliary stand for a toilet.

Hereinafter, an auxiliary stand 100 for a toilet according to an embodiment of the present invention will be described in detail with reference to the drawings.

[Structure of auxiliary stand for toilet]
FIG. 9 is a front view showing an auxiliary stand 100 for a toilet according to an embodiment of the present invention, and FIG. 10 is a side view thereof. As shown in both figures, the horizontal table plate 101 of the auxiliary stand 100 is supported by one metal pivot leg 111 and two metal support legs 112 and 113.

The horizontal table board 101 is a rectangular member whose width direction dimension (horizontal dimension in FIG. 9) is, for example, 350 mm, and its longitudinal dimension (horizontal dimension in FIG. 10) is, for example, 200 mm. In this horizontal table board 101, the bottom side is made of a hard material, but the top side (front side) is made soft so that it will not hurt even when a person's palm or arm is placed on it.

The horizontal table board 101 is arranged at a height on which a person (adult person) sitting on the seat-type toilet can rest the palm of the hand. For example, the horizontal table board 101 is placed at a height of 540 mm from the floor. Therefore, the difference in size between the height of the toilet seat of the sitting toilet (for example, 370 mm) and the height of the top surface of the horizontal table board 101 of the auxiliary stand 100 (540 mm) is, for example, 170 mm. . Conversely, by optimizing the above-mentioned differential scale, a person (an adult) sitting on a seat-type toilet can place the palm of his or her hand on the horizontal table board 101. The height position of the horizontal table board 101 is set.
Note that the height of the top surface of the horizontal table board 101 is not limited to the above-mentioned 540 mm, but can be set at any height within the range of 450 mm to 550 mm.

The swing leg 111 is a pole-shaped (cylindrical) rod-like member, has a disk-shaped floor contact plate 111a at its lower end, and is arranged in an upright state. A horizontal table plate 101 is attached to this pivot leg 111. Note that the manner in which the horizontal table plate 101 is attached to the swing leg 111 will be described later.

The support legs 112 and 113 are each formed by bending a rectangular tube rod member into a substantially L shape, and the vertically erected portions function as the support legs 112 and 113, and are curved to a horizontal state. The portions along the bottom surface of the horizontal table board 101 serve as attachment portions 112a and 113a. The horizontal table plate 101 is attached to the attachment portions 112a, 113a with bolts or the like. Further, the tip portions (the left end portions in FIG. 9) of the attachment portions 112a and 113a are connected and fixed to each other by a metal connecting member 114. Floor caps 112b, 113b are attached to the lower ends of the support legs 112, 113.

The swing leg 111 is fixed to the connecting member 114 by welding or the like. Therefore, the horizontal table plate 101 is attached to the swing leg 111 via the attachment parts 112a, 113a and the connecting member 114.
A name plate 115 is attached to the support legs 112 and 113.

The support member 120 allows the swing leg 111 to pivot around its axis, and supports and attaches the swing leg 111 to the vertical handrail 1b installed on the wall surface of the toilet. The pivot insertion rod 121 of this support member 120 has a cylindrical shape and is inserted into the upper part of the pivot leg 111. In this case, the swing leg 111 is rotatable with respect to the swing insertion rod 121. A rotating plate 122 is welded to this rotating insertion rod 121. Two clamp members 124 are attached to the rotating plate 122 with bolts 123 or the like. These two clamp members 124 are members that grip the vertical handrail 1b in a clamped state (see FIG. 11) and release the vertical handrail 1b in a clamped open state (see FIG. 12).

Here, the clamp member 124 will be explained with reference to FIG. 11 in which the clamp is in a fastened state and FIG. 12 in which the clamp is in an open state. The clamp member 124 has a fixed circular arc member 124a and a rotating circular arc member 124b, both of which are rotatably connected by a pin structure 124c.

The fixed arc member 124a has a female threaded portion 124d into which the bolt 123 is screwed, and a pin structure 124g which rotatably supports a threaded rod 124f into which a nut 124e is screwed. A notch into which the threaded rod 124f is inserted is formed at the tip of the rotating arc member 124b (the tip on the opposite side from the pin structure 124c).

As shown in FIG. 12, after putting the vertical handrail 1b between the fixed circular arc member 124a and the rotating circular arc member 124b in the clamp open state, the clamp is in the fastened state as shown in FIG. 11, that is, the threaded rod 124f. The vertical handrail 1b can be clamped by the clamp member 124 by inserting the nut 124e into the notch at the tip of the rotary arc member 124b and screwing in the nut 124e.

In this way, when the vertical handrail 1b is clamped by the clamp member 124, since the insertion support rod 121 of the support member 120 is inserted into the swing leg 111, the swing leg 111, as well as the support legs 112, 113 and the horizontal table board 101, are It can be supported and attached to the vertical handrail 1b. Moreover, since the insertion support rod 121 of the support member 120 is rotatably inserted into the swing leg 111, the swing leg 111, as well as the support legs 112, 113, and the horizontal table plate 101, pivot around the axis of the swing leg 111. Can be moved.

In this way, with the auxiliary stand 100 attached to the vertical handrail 1b, the swing legs 111, as well as the support legs 112 and 113, and the horizontal table board 101 can be pivoted around the axis of the swing legs 111, as shown in the figure. As shown in 13, a horizontal table 101 or the like can be placed directly in front of the seat-type toilet 2. Further, as shown in FIG. 14, by rotating the horizontal table 101, etc., it is possible to put the horizontal table 101, etc., in a stored state in which it is pressed against the wall next to the seat-type toilet bowl 2. Furthermore, as shown in FIG. 15, by rotating the horizontal table 101, etc., the horizontal table 101, etc. can be disposed diagonally in front of the seat-type toilet bowl 2.

As shown in FIG. 14, when the horizontal table 101 and the like are pressed against a wall and stored, the width direction of the horizontal table plate 101 (the left-right direction in FIG. 9) is along the wall, and the front-back direction of the horizontal table 101 (the 10) is perpendicular to the wall. In this case, since the front-back dimension (for example, 200 mm) is shorter than the width direction dimension (for example, 350 mm) of the horizontal table board 101, even if the horizontal table board 101 protrudes from the wall by the front-to-back direction dimension (for example, 200 mm), the seat The space in front of the toilet bowl 2 is in a bright state. Therefore, when an able-bodied person uses the toilet, the horizontal table 101 and the like can be kept in the stored state by pressing against the wall, so that the horizontal table 101 and the like will not get in the way.

Furthermore, as shown in FIG. 15, when the horizontal table 101 etc. is placed diagonally in front of the seat-type toilet 2, a triangular space is left open between the seat-type toilet 2 and the horizontal table plate 101. Therefore, the wheelchair can be moved close to the seat-type toilet bowl 2.

[How to use the auxiliary stand]
Referring to FIGS. 16 to 18, a description will be given of an operation in which the person being assisted H, who is sitting on the seat-type toilet bowl 2, uses the auxiliary stand 100 to stand up on his own. This rising motion can be easily performed in accordance with the base of support theory by appropriately setting the dimensional difference (differential scale) between the height of the toilet seat of the seat-type toilet bowl 2 and the height of the horizontal table plate 101 of the auxiliary stand 100. This is an operation that uses the so-called differential scale method, which allows for a stand-up operation. Note that FIGS. 16 to 18 are examples in which the L-shaped handrail 1 is arranged on the left side of the seat-type toilet bowl 2.

As shown in FIG. 16, the person being assisted H is sitting on the seat-type toilet bowl 2, and the horizontal table plate 101 of the auxiliary stand 100 is placed in front of the seat-type toilet bowl 2, facing directly. The person being assisted H, while sitting on the seat-type toilet 2, slightly twists the upper body toward the wall, grasps the horizontal handrail 1a or the vertical handrail 1b with the left hand, and places the palm of the right hand on the horizontal table board 101. The soles of both legs of the person being assisted H are placed on the floor.

Next, as shown in FIG. 17, the person being assisted H holds the vertical handrail 1b with his left hand and leans his upper body forward while placing the palm of his right hand on the horizontal table board 101. Then, since the body center of gravity moves forward, the cared person H can easily lift his buttocks off the toilet seat of the seat-type toilet 2 without exerting excessive force. At this time, the support base surface is a wide range that surrounds the sole of the right foot, the sole of the left foot, the right hand resting on the horizontal table board 101, and the left hand gripping the vertical handrail 1b, so the person being assisted H is stabilized. This allows you to maintain a position with your buttocks lifted up.

Next, as shown in FIG. 18, the person being assisted H places the palm of his right hand on the horizontal table board 101 and stretches his right arm, and at the same time stretches his legs while pulling the vertical handrail 1b held with his left hand. By doing so, the person being assisted H can assume a standing posture. In this way, the person being assisted H can easily stand up by setting the right and left arms and hands in the optimal position and using the extended right arm as support and combining the strength of both legs and arms. I can stand up. Once in a standing position, the person being assisted H grasps the vertical handrail 1b with both hands.

When the person being assisted H is in a standing position and grasping the vertical handrail 1b with both hands, the caregiver moves the horizontal table 101 etc. to the side of the seat-type toilet 2 by rotating the horizontal table 101 etc. Place it in a storage state by pressing it against the wall. Thereafter, the cared person H assumes a standing posture by changing the direction of the body so that the front of the body faces the wall while holding the vertical handrail 1b with both hands. In this way, once the cared person H is in a standing position facing the wall, the caregiver helps the cared person H by putting on his/her lower clothes.

Note that when the person being assisted H stands up by himself or herself by performing the actions shown in FIGS. 16 to 18, the caregiver may provide assistance, such as by slightly supporting the person being assisted H, to ensure safety.

On the other hand, in order for the person to be assisted H to sit down on the seat-type toilet 2 by himself from the standing position, the person to be assisted H first grasps the vertical handrail 1b with both hands while in a standing position. At this time, the caregiver takes off the lower clothing of the person being assisted.

Thereafter, the person being assisted H can sit on the seat-type toilet 2 on his or her own by sequentially performing the actions shown in FIGS. 18, 17, and 16. Of course, safety may be ensured by the helper supporting the person being assisted H a little during this sitting motion.

[Modified example]
Note that a height adjustment mechanism such as an X-shaped link mechanism may be incorporated into the auxiliary stand 100 so that the height of the horizontal table board 101 can be adjusted. By doing so, it is possible to set a more optimal differential length according to the physique of the person being assisted.

1 L-shaped handrail 1a Horizontal handrail 1b Vertical handrail 2 Sitting toilet 100 Auxiliary stand for toilet 101 Horizontal table board 111 Swivel leg 112 Support leg 113 Support leg 114 Connecting member 115 Name plate 120 Support member K Caregiver H Person being assisted

Claims (2)

Pole-shaped pivoting legs,
a support member that supports the swing leg on a handrail installed on a wall of the toilet while allowing the swing leg to pivot around the axis of the swing leg;
a horizontal table plate attached to the pivot leg;
a support leg that is attached to the horizontal table plate and supports the horizontal table plate together with the pivot leg;
An auxiliary stand for a toilet, characterized in that the horizontal table board is placed at a height on which a person sitting on the seat-type toilet can rest the palm of his or her hand. The toilet according to claim 1, wherein the horizontal table plate has a rectangular shape whose longitudinal dimension is shorter than its width dimension when the horizontal table plate is disposed directly facing the front position of the seat-type toilet bowl. Auxiliary stand for.

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