JP3298083B2 - Handrail for bathtub - Google Patents

Description

DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION

[0001]

BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION 1. Field of the Invention The present invention relates to a shape of a handrail for a bathtub which is used for an elderly person to stabilize his / her posture when entering and leaving a bathtub, and which is safe and secure for the elderly person.

[0002]

2. Description of the Related Art As shown in FIG. 8, a conventional handrail for a bathtub is an I-shaped handrail 23 having a cross-sectional diameter of about 28 to 45 mm. The height was about 60 cm. The surface treatment is coated with chromium plating or antibacterial urethane, the shape is uniform, and no consideration has been given to improving design performance. In addition, in the conventional I-shaped handrail 23, the projecting dimension of the portion projecting from the wall side to the human body side was as small as about 5 cm from the wall surface to the handrail core. Therefore, when entering or leaving the bathtub 1, if the width of the frame of the bathtub 1 is wide, it is difficult for the elderly to reach, and there is a problem that the bathing operation is difficult. In addition, when there is a makeup counter 5 in the washing area, when trying to sit on a chair in front of the makeup counter 5 or when standing up from a sitting state, the bathtub handrail 23 is located at a distant position, so use it. There was a problem that it was not possible. According to the motion analysis at the time of bathing, there are two cases where elderly people need assistance with the bathtub railing at the time of bathing: when entering and leaving the bathtub 1 and when sitting or standing up in the washing place. The bathtub handrail had the disadvantage that two bathtub handrails were required.

[0003]

SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION In accordance with the present invention, with the development of a longevity society, bathtubs are required to have higher safety than ever before. In particular, when bathing, it is in a naked state, and is in a state where it easily falls over with hot water or soapy water. The present invention provides a bathtub handrail that can be used both when going into and out of a bathtub, sitting on a chair in a washing place, and standing up, and does not slip even when grasped by hand. Things.

[0004]

The problem to be solved by the present invention is as described above. Next, means for solving the problem will be described. Bathing at the side of the entrance to bathtub 1
A bath placed vertically at the boundary between the bath 1 and the makeup counter 5
In the handrail A for the bath, the handrail A for the bathtub is
Diameter and gradually increase in diameter toward the bottom
And gradually change the diameter, and view the handrail A for bathtub in side view
The lower part is far from the wall B, and the upper part is near the wall B
And a non-slip recess on the wall B side.
The projection 2 is provided .

[0005]

Next, an embodiment of the present invention will be described. 1 is an overhead view of a bathroom in which a handrail A for a bathtub of the present invention is arranged, FIG. 2 is an enlarged overhead view of the handrail A for a bathtub of the present invention, and FIG. 3 is a side view showing an arc shape of the handrail A for a bathtub. FIG. 4 is a perspective view of the handrail A for the bathtub viewed from the side of the bathtub 1, FIG. 5 is a drawing showing a state in which the handrail A for a bathtub of the present invention is about to enter the bathtub 1, and FIG. FIG. 7 is a side view showing an embodiment in which anti-slip irregularities 2 are provided on the wall side of handrail A, FIG. 7 is a front view of bathtub handrail A of FIG. 6, and FIG. 8 is a bathtub holding a conventional bathtub handrail. It is a side view which shows the state which enters 1.

Referring to FIG. 1, a bathroom in which a handrail A for a bathtub according to the present invention is arranged will be described. The bathtub 1 of the bathroom of the embodiment is formed in an elliptical shape, and the side of the washing place 6 is arranged on the window side,
The ellipse is obliquely arranged so that the side of the makeup counter 5 is located on the near side. As a result, the elderly can take a bathtub 1
It is configured to be easy to enter.

The shower counter 10 has a shower outlet 10, a hot / cold water mixing outlet 11, an adjusting handle 12 for the shower outlet 10, and an adjusting handle 13 for the hot / cold water mixing outlet 11. Are arranged side by side. The shower discharge port 10 is configured so that the storage position is a part of the makeup counter 5 and extends upward by pulling out the shower discharge port 10 and a pipe portion.

A makeup mirror 7 is arranged on the wall surface B side of the makeup counter 5, and the handrail A for a bathtub of the present invention is arranged at a boundary between the bathtub 1 and the makeup counter 5. An example of the handrail A for a bathtub shown in FIGS. 2 to 5 will be described. As shown in FIGS. 2 and 5, the handrail A for a bathtub of the present invention is formed in an arc shape, and the lower portion is located farther from the wall surface B and closer to the human body.

[0009] The upper portion is formed in an arc shape so as to be close to the wall surface B and far from the human body. In this way, by forming the arc shape, when the handrail A for the bathtub is gripped, the force that is most likely to be applied to the most grasped portion when the handrail is about to fall is easily applied.

The handrail A for the bathtub has an upper part fixed to a wall B by an upper supporting rod 3, and a lower supporting rod 4 fixed to a part of a makeup counter 5. The bathtub handrail A has a different diameter structure in which the diameter at the lower end is the largest, and gradually decreases toward the upper end. As described above, by gradually increasing the diameter toward the lower side, it is possible to obtain a shape that can easily receive force when a bather grips the bather.

Next, in the embodiment shown in FIGS. 6 and 7,
Further, an embodiment is disclosed in which a non-slip uneven portion 2 is formed on the surface of the handrail A for the bathtub on the side of the wall surface B. The non-slip uneven portion 2 is formed only on the side of the wall surface B, but it is needless to say that the entire periphery of the bathtub handrail A may be the non-slip uneven portion 2. However, when grasping the handrail A for bathtub with the palm of ergonomics, the non-slip uneven portion 2 is provided on the surface on the side of the wall surface B where the fingertip portion contacts, and the portion where the palm on the near side hits It is easier to apply force if it is flat and has no irregularities.

The handrail A for a bathtub of the present invention may have a lower large diameter portion having a diameter of about 40 mm and an upper small diameter portion having a diameter of about 25 mm. However, it is a matter of course that the present invention is not limited to this number. FIG.
In the embodiment shown in FIG. 7 and FIG. 7, since the makeup counter 5 is formed linearly, the arc shape of the bathtub handrail A is also a light arc shape. However, they are the same in that they are arranged at the boundary between the bathtub 1 and the makeup counter 5 so that they can be used both when entering the bathtub 1 and when sitting and standing in front of the makeup counter 5.

[0013]

As described above, the present invention has the following advantages. First, in a handrail for a bathtub vertically arranged on the side of the position of entering and exiting the bathtub, the handrail A for the bathtub is configured such that the upper part has a small diameter, and the diameter gradually increases toward the lower part. As I changed the diameter gradually,
When the bather slides while holding the handrail A for bathtub, the gripping position slides on the lower side, but the grip becomes larger as it goes down, so the gripping force is higher. You will be stronger and will be able to avoid further complete falls.

Secondly , since the anti-slip irregularities 2 are provided on the side of the bathtub handrail A opposite to the human body, the anti-slip irregularities 2 are arranged at the fingers of the grasped hand. Even when the vehicle starts to fall, the fingertip is firmly hooked on the anti-slip uneven portion 2 so that further falling can be avoided. In addition, even in a normal case, the fingertip portion is caught on the anti-slip uneven portion 2, so that the user can lean on the bathtub handrail A with ease.

Third, the bathtub handrail A is formed in an arc shape in a side view, with the lower end being closer to the human body and the upper end being closer to the wall side. Therefore, there is a sense of security, and even when slipping, the tip moves to the front, so that the gripped part is less likely to slip off, and it is possible to lean on the bathtub handrail A with confidence. It is.

[Brief description of the drawings]

FIG. 1 is an overhead view of a bathroom in which a handrail A for a bathtub according to the present invention is arranged.

FIG. 2 is an enlarged overhead view of a bathtub handrail A of the present invention.

FIG. 3 is a side view showing an arc shape of the bathtub handrail A.

FIG. 4 is a perspective view of the bathtub handrail A as viewed from the side of the bathtub 1;

FIG. 5 is a drawing showing a state in which the user is trying to enter the bathtub 1 by holding the bathtub handrail A of the present invention.

FIG. 6 is a side view showing an embodiment in which anti-slip irregularities 2 are provided on the wall side of the bathtub handrail A;

FIG. 7 is a front view of the bathtub handrail A of FIG. 6;

FIG. 8 is a side view showing a state in which the user enters a bathtub 1 by holding a conventional bathtub handrail.

[Explanation of symbols]

 A Handrail for bathtub B Wall surface C Skylight 1 Bathtub 2 Non-slip irregularities 3 Upper support rod 4 Lower support rod 5 Makeup counter 6 Washing place

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Claims (1)

(57) [Claims] 1. A bathtub 1 at the side of an entrance / exit position to / from a bathtub 1.
For bathtubs to be arranged vertically on the border between
In the handrail A, the bathtub handrail A is replaced with a small diameter at the top.
So that it gradually increases in diameter as it reaches the bottom,
The diameter of the bathtub is gradually changed, and the handrail A for bathtub is
The part is far from the wall B, and the upper part is near the wall B
And a non-slip uneven portion 2 on the wall B side.
A handrail for a bathtub, characterized by the provision of a handrail.