JP3538423B1 - Footrest for assisting in defecation posture in consideration of suppression of cerebral hemorrhage when using a Western style toilet - Google Patents

Abstract

Abstract: [PROBLEMS] When breathing while sitting on a Western-style toilet bowl, the upper body naturally leans forward to take an attitude of approaching the upper body to a substantially horizontal thigh, and the head is almost the same as the heart. It will be the same height. In this case, the blood pressure in the cerebral blood vessels is calculated to increase by about 30 mmHg as compared with the case where the upper body is kept vertical, and there is a concern about occurrence of cerebral extravasation during defecation. An assisting tool for forming a defecation posture that alleviates such anxiety is provided. A footrest for assisting the formation of a defecation posture in which both legs or one thigh is brought close to the upper body while keeping the upper body substantially vertical when breathing defecation with a Western style toilet. Provide a table.

Description

DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION

【Technical field】

[0001] The present invention relates to providing a footrest for assisting formation of a defecation posture in consideration of suppressing occurrence of cerebral extravasation during defecation when using a Western style toilet.

[Background Art]

[0002] Postures at the time of defecation can be broadly classified into a squatting posture when using a Japanese toilet and a sitting posture when using a Western toilet. In a squatting position, the body is bent until the thighs adhere to the upper body. It has been empirically known that this posture is an easy posture for defecation as seen in a posture for defecation of a dog or a cat or a posture for a mother holding a child to defecate. However, maintaining a squatting posture for a long time is painful. There has been proposed an assisting method and an assisting device (see Patent Literature 1) for the purpose of relieving the pain of a squatting posture. This is applied to a case where the buttock is squatted without bringing the buttocks into contact with the toilet seat as in a Japanese toilet. On the other hand, it is easy to maintain a posture sitting on a Western-style toilet for a long time, and in recent years, Western-style toilets have become very popular.

[0003] However, when taking a bowel movement while sitting on a Western-style toilet, the upper body naturally leans forward in order to take an attitude in which the upper body approaches a substantially horizontal thigh. When the stool is stiff, try to lean forward until the thigh and upper body are in close contact, as in the case of squatting. In this case, the upper body is also substantially horizontal along the horizontal thigh, so that the head is almost as high as the heart. When breathing in such a state, the blood pressure in the cerebral blood vessels is calculated to increase by about 30 mmHg as compared with the case where the upper body is kept vertical, and there is a concern that cerebral hyperemia may occur in a person with high blood pressure.

A toilet and a footrest characterized by tilting the front part of a toilet seat upward by 2 to 30 ° for the purpose of being able to sit deeply on a Western style toilet (see Patent Document 2), A toilet and a footrest with its part inclined downward have been proposed (see Patent Document 3). However, these proposals are no different than tilting the torso forward, and are not proposals aimed at forming a posture that takes into account the suppression of cerebral extravasation when breathing with defecation.

[Patent Document 1] Patent Publication Hei07-236596

[Patent Document 2] Patent Publication 2000-104321

[Patent Document 3] Patent Publication 2002-320572

DISCLOSURE OF THE INVENTION [Problems to be solved by the invention]

[0005] In view of such circumstances, an object of the present invention is to provide a footrest that assists in forming a defecation posture in consideration of suppressing occurrence of cerebral hemorrhage when using a Western style toilet.

[Means for Solving the Problems]

The footrest according to the first aspect of the present invention forms a defecation posture in which the upper body is brought close to the thigh, which is an easy posture for defecation, while keeping the upper body almost vertical when breathing defecation. in order to be able to, both feet or one foot heel portion of the toilet seat width
Generally front or below the knee on the outside, and above the floor surface
With the toe positioned above the heel with the seat below the toilet seat
Vinegar isosamples a foot stand, characterized, evil when not in use
Pull the footrest to the side of the toilet so that it does not become evil
U-shaped bottom wider than the bottom of the toilet so that
There is a footrest for one foot on each of the left and right ends of the board and its bottom plate
It is a placed footrest.

[0007] The table footrest of claim 2 placement platform of the foot according to claim 1,
A is, adjustable in height or angle of the footrest
It is a footrest having .

【The invention's effect】

[0008] By assisting with the footrest of the present invention,
When taking a bowel movement with a Western-style toilet, it is possible to form a bowel posture in which the thigh is brought close to the upper body, while maintaining the upper body almost vertically without difficulty, and the following effects are obtained. .

[0009] The fact that the upper body is maintained substantially vertical when breathing a bowel movement means that the head is maintained at a higher position than the heart as compared to when the upper body is tilted forward almost horizontally. As a result, the increase in blood pressure in the head can be suppressed. In addition, the ease of defecation is improved by allowing the thighs to approach the upper body in the same way as squatting on a Japanese toilet while sitting on a Western toilet, and the degree of breathing is reduced by that much Become. In other words, the effect of suppressing the occurrence of cerebral hemorrhage can be expected from both sides of the relaxation of the increase in blood pressure of the head due to the fact that the head does not lower when breathing, and the relaxation of the degree of breathing.

[0010] When squatting down with a Japanese toilet, there is a drawback that it is difficult to maintain this posture for a long time due to numbness caused by pressing the shin on the thigh and tension on the Achilles tendon. If the footrest of the present invention is used, there is no compression of the shin on the thigh and no tension on the Achilles tendon, and the posture can be easily maintained. In addition, it is possible to remove the foot from the footrest except when breathing, and to take a breath while sitting on a normal Western-style toilet bowl, and to cope with prolonged defecation.

That is, the present invention simultaneously provides the comfort of a Western-style toilet, the ease of defecation in a Japanese-style toilet, and the effect of suppressing cerebral hemorrhage.

BEST MODE FOR CARRYING OUT THE INVENTION

FIG. 1 and FIG. 2 are representative examples of the defecation posture aimed at forming in the first aspect. FIG. 1 is a representative example 1 of an embodiment in which a defecation posture in which the thighs of both feet are brought close to the upper body while the upper body is kept substantially vertical. FIG. 2 is a representative example 2 of an embodiment in which a posture in which the thigh of one leg is close to the upper body is formed with the upper body kept substantially vertical. Next, an embodiment for assisting the formation of the defecation posture will be described with reference to the drawings.

Embodiment 1

FIG. 3 shows the formation of the posture shown in the representative example 1 of FIG.
FIG. 8 is a plan view and a side view showing a state in which a step-bar-type footrest is attached to a Western-style toilet by a ratchet mechanism or the like in a hole or projection provided on the toilet in the first embodiment relating to the assisting footrest . This has a structure in which the step rod can be turned downward by a ratchet mechanism or the like so as not to hinder when not in use. In addition, the use height can be adjusted by stopping the stepping bar at an intermediate height. Further, although not shown in the figure, a structure capable of changing the length of the arm supporting the tread rod is also possible. Figure
If only one of the three footrests is attached, a typical example in Fig. 2
This is a Western-style toilet with a footrest for one foot that assists the formation of the posture shown in FIG . A tread plate as in the seventh embodiment can be attached to this treadle.

Embodiment 2

FIG. 4 shows the formation of the posture shown in the representative example 1 of FIG.
Example 2 relating to a footrest to be assisted shows a plan view and a side view of a Western-style toilet in which footrests for both feet are integrated with a Western-style toilet. Suitable for toilets, etc. where urine and stool are separately installed.

Embodiment 3

FIG. 5 shows the formation of the posture shown in the representative example 1 of FIG.
FIG. 13 is a plan view and a side view of a footrest mounted using a mounting bolt of a toilet in Example 3 relating to an assisting footrest . As shown in the typical example 2 in FIG.
It can also be a footrest for one foot that assists in the formation of the posture . Also, this is an example of a foot plate type footrest, but the shape of the footrest part is a tread rod type as in Example 1, a pile head type as in Example 9, or a foot plate as in Example 7. The angle of the foot can be changed to form a footrest. Further, a slide type or a pantograph type or the like may be employed for the support portion of the step board 4 so that the height of the foot board can be adjusted as a structure capable of moving the step board 4 up and down.

Embodiment 4

FIG. 6 shows the formation of the posture shown in the representative example 1 of FIG.
FIG. 13 is a plan view and a side view of a treadle-type footrest mounted using a mounting bolt of a toilet in Example 4 relating to an auxiliary footrest . This has a structure in which the step rod can be flipped up and moved backward so as not to hinder when not in use. By attaching only one side, as shown in FIG.
A footrest for one foot that assists formation of the posture shown in the second representative example 2 can also be used. Further, the shape of the footrest portion can be changed as in the third embodiment.

Embodiment 5

FIG. 7 shows representative examples 1 and 2 of FIGS.
In Example 5 relating to a footrest to assist in the formation of the posture ,
It is a stepping bar type footrest. It is installed or fixed on the floor at an appropriate position in front of the toilet so that it can be used while sitting on a Western style toilet. Depending on the width of the footrest, a footrest for both feet or a footrest for one foot can be used. Also,
It can also be used on both feet by using two footrests for one foot. In this case, different heights can be combined.

Embodiment 6

FIG. 8 shows representative examples 1 and 2 of FIGS.
In Example 6 regarding the footrest to assist in the formation of the posture ,
This is an example in which the height of the footrest of Embodiment 5 can be adjusted. The height can be changed by changing the height adjustment groove into which the step rod 1 is inserted.

Embodiment 7

FIG. 9 shows representative examples 1 and 2 of FIGS.
In Example 7 relating to a footrest to assist in the formation of the posture ,
The step plate is attached to the tread of the footrest of Example 5, and the angle of the step plate can be freely changed depending on how the feet are placed. Although not shown in the drawings, the angle of the tread plate can be fixed by fixing the tread bar and its support plate with a pin or the like. By combining with the sixth embodiment, a footrest whose height and stepping angle can be adjusted can be obtained. The use as a footrest for one foot is the same as in the fifth embodiment.

Embodiment 8

FIG. 10 shows representative examples 1 and 2 of FIGS.
In Example 8 regarding the footrest to assist in the formation of the posture ,
It is a footboard type of step board type. If you are worried about the Achilles tendon, use it from the other side to use it as a footrest for your toes. In addition, a height adjusting function and an angle adjusting function of a footboard can be easily added. The use as a footrest for one foot is the same as in the fifth embodiment.

Embodiment 9

FIG. 11 shows the formation of the posture shown in the representative example 2 of FIG.
Example 9 In Example 9 relating to an auxiliary footrest, this is a footrest for one foot in a pile head format. Fig. 1 using two footrests
Footrest for supporting the formation of the posture shown in the representative example 1
It can also be used as a stand . In that case , different heights can be combined.

Embodiment 10

FIG. 12 shows the formation of the posture shown in the representative example 2 of FIG.
Embodiment 10 In the tenth embodiment relating to the assisting footrest, this is a one-foot footboard type footrest that is used by being installed or fixed on the floor at an appropriate position in front of the Western style toilet. This allows the height and angle of the tread to be adjusted freely. The posture shown in the representative example 1 of FIG.
It is the same as that of the ninth embodiment in that it is used as a footrest for both feet to assist the formation of the foot .

Embodiment 11

FIGS. 13 to 16 show the posture of the representative example 2 shown in FIG.
In Example 11 relating to a footrest to assist the formation, Example 9
It is a top view, a side view, and a function explanatory diagram of a footrest which added a function of storing under the floor and a height adjusting function to the footrest of FIG. In the eleventh embodiment, the higher
The structure allows the height of the lower footrest to be selected.
It is also possible to increase the number of height selections by increasing the number of stoppers for height adjustment. FIG. 14 is a cross-sectional view taken along the line AA of the plan view of FIG. 13, showing a state where the footrest is in a high use position. FIG. 15 is a plan view of FIG.
FIG. 4 is a cross-sectional view as viewed from the direction of the arrow A, showing a state in which the hanging bracket is lifted and the stopper is removed from the stopper receiver. In this state, the lower part can be selected by lowering the body portion of the footrest to the height-adjusting stopper receiver at the middle position and biting the stopper. When the stopper is removed and lowered to the bottom, the footrest can be stored. FIG. 16 shows a state where the footrest of Example 11 is stored under the floor. In the eleventh embodiment, it is possible to adopt a structure in which the body is moved up and down by an electric rack and pinion or a hydraulic cylinder.

Embodiment 12

FIG. 17 shows the formation of the posture shown in the representative example 1 of FIG.
Embodiment 12 of the footrest according to claims 1 and 2 to assist
In this case, it is a footrest that can be pulled rearward so that it does not hinder when not in use.In this example, the height of the treadle can be adjusted by changing the insertion of the pin hole, and the angle of the treadle can be adjusted. Although it is a mechanism that can be freely changed depending on the placement of the footrest, a footrest having a shape such as those of Examples 5, 6, 7, 8, 9 and 10 can be adopted as the shape of the footrest portion.

[Brief description of the drawings]

[0025]

FIG. 1 is a diagram showing a representative example 1 of a defecation posture to be formed in the present application .

FIG. 2 is a diagram showing a second representative example of the defecation posture to be formed in the present application .

3A and 3B are a plan view and a side view showing the first embodiment with a footrest according to the first representative example .

FIGS. 4A and 4B are a plan view and a side view showing a second embodiment of the footrest according to the first representative example . FIGS.

FIGS. 5A and 5B are a plan view and a side view showing a third embodiment of the footrest according to the first representative example .

6A and 6B are a plan view and a side view showing the fourth embodiment with the footrest according to the first representative example .

FIGS. 7A and 7B are a plan view and a side view showing a fifth embodiment with a footrest relating to the first representative example and the second representative example .

FIGS. 8A and 8B are a plan view and a side view showing a sixth embodiment with the footrests relating to the first representative example and the second representative example .

9A and 9B are a plan view and a side view showing the seventh embodiment with the footrests relating to the first representative example and the second representative example .

FIG. 10 is a perspective view showing Example 8 with the footrests relating to the representative example 1 and the representative example 2 .

FIG. 11 is a perspective view showing a ninth embodiment with a footrest according to the second representative example .

12A and 12B are a plan view and a side view showing the tenth embodiment with a footrest according to the second representative example .

13A and 13B are a plan view and a side view showing the eleventh embodiment with a footrest according to the second representative example .

FIG. 14 is a sectional view illustrating a function of a footrest according to an eleventh embodiment.

FIG. 15 is a sectional view for explaining the function of a footrest according to the eleventh embodiment.

FIG. 16 is a sectional view illustrating functions of a footrest according to the eleventh embodiment.

17 is a plan view and a side view showing a twelfth embodiment with a footrest according to claims 1 and 2. FIG.

[Explanation of symbols]

[0026] 1… Stepping stick 2… Ratchet mechanism 3 ... foot rest 4 ... step board 5… Mounting bolt 6 ... Support plate 7… Height adjustment groove 8 ... hanging bracket 9 ... body 10… Stopper 11 ... Stopper receiver (higher) 12 ... Stopper receiver (lower) 13 ... pin

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Claims (2)

(57) [Claims] Claims 1. Suppression of cerebral hemorrhage when breathing in a toilet bowl
In order to assist in the formation of a defecation posture in which both legs or one thigh are brought close to the upper body while keeping the upper body almost vertical, the footrest of the footrest is Western style toilet
Outside the toilet seat width and forward of the toilet seat front end and above the floor
Is located below the toilet seat, and the footrest is
It is a footrest with a structure to be positioned lower,
Place the footrest on the side of the toilet so that it is not in the way when not in use.
Wider than the bottom of the toilet so that it can be pulled
A wide U-shaped bottom plate and one foot for each of the left and right ends of the bottom plate
A footrest on which the footrest part is located . 2. A footrest according to claim 1, wherein said footrest is a footrest.
Footrest with function of adjusting the height or angle of the part .