JP3741988B2 - Nursing bath equipment - Google Patents

Description

[0001]
[Industrial application fields]
The present invention relates to a nursing bathtub apparatus and the system.
[0002]
[Prior Art and Problems to be Solved by the Invention]
Bathing for a bedridden caregiver has been done by using an appropriate moving device to the bathroom or by a caregiver holding the caregiver, but it is difficult for the caregiver to move, Use a bathtub that can be moved to the side of the bed of the cared person (Japanese Utility Model Publication No. 57-13028), or attach a bathtub to the bed (Japanese Utility Model Publication No. 8-7854), to move the cared person Bathing that eliminates water has been proposed.
[0003]
By the way, the care receiver's bathtub is a shallow bathtub, and the caregiver is trying to wash the care recipient's body while the care receiver is sleeping. However, in the state where the cared person cannot move, the cared person himself cannot support his body, so the caregiver has to perform the cleaning work while supporting the cared person's body, which is troublesome .
[0004]
In addition, if you are going to wash the cared person during the bathing, you will have to wash the hair in the bathtub. If you wash your body after washing your hair, care must be taken not to contaminate the cared person's hair. If the hair is washed after washing the body, the cared person's body, which has been cleaned with shampoo water, will be contaminated.
[0005]
Therefore, the present invention proposes a novel bathtub device that can efficiently perform bathing of a cared person.
[0006]
[Means for solving the problems]
Care tub unit according to claim 1 of the present invention, a shallow bath, and a pillow tank provided with a hair recess and drainage portions into the bathtub head side, the pillow tank, while continuously formed in the bath It is characterized in that it is formed in a structure that can rotate downward with the boundary portion as the center, and a concave portion for washing the hair is formed when rotating downward.
[0007]
Thus, the cared person lies in the bathtub, the assistant cleans the cared person's body, the head is located in the pillow tank outside the bathtub, and the pillow tank itself is rotated by the upward rotation of the pillow tank. It becomes a mounting part for the head, and the whole can be made into a concave part for hair washing by rotating downward, and hair can be washed independently from the bathtub part.
[0008]
The bathtub apparatus according to claim 2 of the present invention includes a shallow bathtub and a pillow tank provided with a hair washing recess on the bathtub head side, and the pillow tank is formed independently of the bathtub , When turned upright, the shampoo recess is configured as a receiving container.
[0009]
Therefore, as in the case of the nursing tub of claim 1, the caregiver cleans the cared person lying in the tub, the head is located outside the tub, and in the use state (when standing), it is aligned with the tub. The hair is washed in a possible state as a tank, and when not in use (when lying down), it is compacted in a suspended state.
[0010]
Embodiment
First Embodiment FIGS. 1 to 3 show a first embodiment of the present invention, and this bathtub device includes a bathtub 1, a pillow tank 2, and a support device 3.
[0011]
The bathtub 1 has a humanoid shape excluding the head portion, the footrest mechanism portion 11 is provided on the bathtub foot side, and the partition portion 12 is projected at the crotch-corresponding position in the bathtub 1, and the outer peripheral portion is provided. Is provided with a flange portion 13 raised from the outer peripheral edge and a handrail 14 attached to the inner side surface portion of the bathtub.
[0012]
The footrest mechanism unit 11 includes a footrest plate 111 provided in the bathtub 1 so that the position of the footrest plate 111 can be adjusted and an operation unit 112 for adjusting the position. The flange 13 has a lower foot and a slightly higher shoulder, thereby eliminating hot water spillage on the side of the pillow tank 2 described later.
[0013]
The pillow tub 2 is connected to and integrated with the head side of the bathtub 1, and in particular, the connection structure is a butterfly structure and is provided so as to be pivotable up and down around the shaft 21. Furthermore, the pillow tub 2 is formed in a “U” shape on the entire bottom surface, and provided with a side wall so that a recess for washing the hair is formed by turning around the shaft 21 and is connected by a support mechanism described later. The rotating operation of the pillow tank 2 is controlled by the operated mechanism 22. Of course, drainage parts 15 and 23 are attached to both the bathtub 1 and the pillow tank 2. Furthermore, you may make it ensure more watertightness by providing packing in the contact part of the bathtub 1 and the pillow tank 2 as needed.
[0014]
The support mechanism unit 3 is a frame-like body that supports the bathtub 1 and the pillow tub 2, and includes an appropriate vertical position adjustment mechanism unit that incorporates a moving mechanism such as a wheel 31 below and moves the tub 1 and the pillow tub 2 up and down. (Not shown).
[0015]
Thus, the bathtub device is moved near the care bed B where the care receiver A is sleeping, and makes the care receiver A take a bath. The hot water and drainage required for bathing is convenient if a hot water supply / drainage facility is provided adjacent to the care bed B in advance, but even if the facility is not equipped, a hot water supply tank or a drainage tank can be provided as appropriate. Yes. Of course, it is good also as a shower as needed.
[0016]
When the cared person A takes a bath, the cared person is moved and laid in the bathtub 1 so that the partition 12 is present between the claw of the cared person A, and the footrest plate 111 in the bathtub 1 is further provided. The head C of the cared person A protrudes from the bathtub 1 together with the height of the cared person A. The pillow tank 2 is previously rotated upward so that the bottom part acts as a pillow, and the head C protruding from the bathtub 1 is placed thereon.
[0017]
Accordingly, the care receiver A lies in a stable state in the human-shaped bathtub 1 and lies with the head positioned outside the bathtub, so that the caregiver can easily clean the body of the care receiver A. .
[0018]
Furthermore, at the time of washing the hair, the pillow tub 2 is rotated downward to make the whole a concave for washing, so that the hair can be washed independently from the bathtub 1 portion.
[0019]
In addition, in the said embodiment, it can implement | achieve by providing with the footrest board advancing mechanism provided in the back of the footrest board instead of the position adjustment mechanism of the said footrest mechanism part 11, and also the rotation structure of the pillow tank 2 In addition, specific means such as the operation structure and the bathtub upper and lower structure of the support mechanism may be arbitrarily determined as long as the action is exhibited.
[0020]
<Second Embodiment> FIGS. 4 to 6 show a second embodiment of the present invention. This bathtub device is also composed of a bathtub 1a, a pillow tub 2a, and a support device 3a as in the first embodiment. Although it comprises, especially the footrest mechanism part 11a and the partition part 12a of the bathtub 1 are changed, others are provided with the structure and effect | action similar to 1st embodiment.
[0021]
The footrest mechanism portion 11a forms a large number of fitting vertical grooves 113 at predetermined intervals in the front and rear sides of the foot 1 of the bathtub 1, and selectively fits and attaches the footrest plates 114 to the fitting vertical grooves 113. Thus, the footrest plate 114 can be arranged at a desired position.
[0022]
The partition portion 12a is provided with a shallow mounting groove 121 at a predetermined position (a crotch-corresponding portion) of the bathtub 1, and a plurality of fitting vertical grooves 122 are formed at predetermined intervals on the side wall of the mounting groove 121. Are formed separately, and a fitting uneven side surface 124 corresponding to the fitting vertical groove 122 is provided below the partition plate 123.
[0023]
Accordingly, since the mounting position can be selected when the partition plate 123 is mounted in the mounting groove 121, the bathtub corresponding to the body shape of the non-caregiver is provided in combination with the position selection mounting of the footrest plate 114. it can. Since it is a structure that does not require a mechanical operation part, there is also an advantage that maintenance management is easy without fear of failure.
[0024]
Third Embodiment FIGS. 7 to 10 show a third embodiment of the present invention. This bathtub device and bathtub system includes a bathtub 4, a pillow tank 5, a support mechanism unit 6, and a building. It is comprised with the water supply / drainage piping 7 provided in the inside.
[0025]
The bathtub 4 includes a bathtub body 41, an elongated base plate 42, a footrest plate (foot rest portion) 43, a crotch support body (crotch support portion) 44, and a base plate 45 constituting a part of the armrest base portion. A handle 46 and a water supply / drainage unit 47 are provided.
[0026]
The bathtub body 41 has a shape similar to a human shape as in each of the embodiments described above, and is formed to be shallow enough for a cared person (bathing person) to lie down. While forming the concave bottom part 411, the fitting concave groove 412 along the centerline of the bathtub is formed continuously with the concave bottom part 411 for drainage. Further, an armrest base portion 413 on which the bather's arm can be placed is formed on the elbow-corresponding portion, and a receiving portion 414 on which the base plate 45 can be attached and detached is formed. In particular, the shape of the receiving portion 414 is such that the bath water flows down from the bottom surface to the bottom surface of the bathtub body, and the mounted base plate 45 is formed so as not to be detached in the turning direction when the handle 46 is pulled forward. .
[0027]
In addition, on both sides of the upper edge of the bathtub body 41, there are provided horizontal levee bodies 415 that are detachable and have no drainage from the mounting boundary when worn, and on the head side edge from the foot side and the upper end surfaces on both sides. The overflow part 416 formed in the concave-shaped part provided with the low bottom part is provided. In addition, the recessed part 417 corresponding to a bather's neck is also provided in the head side edge between the said overflow part 416 corresponding to a bather's shoulder position.
[0028]
The elongated base plate 42 is fitted in the fitting concave groove 412, and the upper surface thereof is sized to match the bottom surface of the bathtub, and the connection holes 421 and 422 are formed at appropriate intervals on the surface. In particular, the foot-side connecting hole 421 is for adjusting the mounting position of the foot plate 43, and the head-side connecting hole 422 is for adjusting the mounting position of the crotch support 44. It is provided at an interval of front and rear.
[0029]
The footrest plate 43 is the size of the full width and height of the bathtub in the bathtub, and the crotch support 44 has an appropriate thickness, and the connecting hole portions 421 and 422 are formed on the bottom surfaces of both. Protrusions 431 and 441 are provided to be inserted into. The connecting hole portions 421 and 422 and the projecting portions 431 and 441 are provided with a plurality of corresponding or non-circular shapes so that rattling or twisting does not occur during mounting.
[0030]
The base plate 45 is fitted and attached to the receiving portion 414 as described above, and a hole portion for connecting the handle 46 is provided on the upper surface, and the handle 46 is provided with a protrusion portion attached to the hole portion on the bottom surface. It becomes.
[0031]
The water supply / drainage part 47 attached to the bathtub main body 41 includes a hot water outlet 471 provided on the foot side of the bathtub main body 41 for hot water supply, a first shower 472 on the foot side, and a second shower 473 on the head side. As shown, a drain outlet 474 is provided in the concave bottom portion 411 for drainage.
[0032]
The hot water supply control means is provided with a hot water outlet 471, a selection switching on / off valve 475 of the first shower 472 and a temperature adjusting valve 476 on the foot side, and an on / off valve 477 and a temperature adjusting valve 478 of the second shower 473 on the head side. It becomes.
[0033]
The pillow tank 5 is a container shape of an appropriate size, and is formed independently from the bathtub 3, and can be used as a tank along with the bathtub 4 in use (when standing). When not in use (when lying down), it is pivotally connected to the lower side of the bathtub 4 so as to be compacted in a suspended state. At least when standing, it can be fixed in this state. Moreover, the drain port 51 is provided in the tank lowest position at the time of use.
[0034]
Further, at the time of standing, the base edge of the pillow tank 5 enters the lower part of the head edge of the bathtub 4 so that the overflow from the overflow part 416 flows into the pillow tank 5 without leaking elsewhere. Furthermore, the mounting recessed part 52 is formed in the both side parts close | similar to the bathtub side, and the pillow plate 53 used as a bather's pillow is separately formed between the above-mentioned mounting recessed parts 52 and formed.
[0035]
The support mechanism unit 6 has a cart shape that supports the bathtub 4, includes a moving mechanism using appropriate wheels 61, and includes an appropriate vertical position adjustment mechanism unit (not shown) that moves the entire bathtub 4 up and down. .
[0036]
Moreover, the bathtub system for care of this invention is comprised combining with the said bathtub apparatus, and the room in a building (The room for a non-caregiver's bed: The room where a non-caregiver's bed is installed, and bathing care) The water supply / drainage box 7 is installed, and the water supply / drainage box 7 is provided with a hot water supply part 71 connected to a hot water supply mechanism such as a boiler, a cold water supply part 72 connected to water, and a drainage part 73 connected to outdoor sewage. Each of the end portions is provided with a detachable connection on / off valve mechanism that is detachable and includes an on / off valve.
[0037]
Of course, the bathtub device side is also provided with a hot water supply pipe 74, a water supply pipe 75, and a drain pipe 76 that can be connected to each pipe end of the water supply / drainage box 7.
[0038]
Thus, as in the first embodiment, the bathtub device is moved to the side of the care bed where the care recipient is sleeping (the room with the water supply / drainage box 7), or includes the bathtub device and the water supply / drainage box 7. The care bed is bathed by moving the care bed to the bathroom.
[0039]
Before taking caregiver A's bath, attach elongate base plate 42 to a predetermined position in advance, and attach and fix footplate 43 and crotch support 44 at appropriate positions according to the size of the cared person's body. Further, the pillow tank 5 is fixed in an upright state. Further, the pillow 53 is placed between the placement recesses 52.
[0040]
Then, a hot water supply pipe 74, a water supply pipe 75, and a drain pipe 76 are connected to each part of the water supply / drainage box 7, the selection switching valve 475 and the opening / closing valve 477 are opened, and temperature adjustment is performed using the temperature adjustment valves 476, 478. The bath body 41 is filled with an appropriate temperature bath and bathed by the care recipient. When moving from the bed, the horizontal levee body 415 is removed, and the side bank 415 is attached after the cared person lies in the bathtub. The cared person lies with his head on the pillow 53.
[0041]
For the cared person lying in the bathtub, the body of the cared person is cleaned using the first shower 472 and the second shower 473, and the body of the cared person is particularly stable and the shower By providing a plurality, it becomes easy for the assistant to work.
[0042]
Furthermore, when the pillow plate 53 of the pillow 5 is removed, the cared person places the neck in the recess 417 and the head portion of the hair is located in the pillow 5. Easy.
[0043]
Moreover, since the bath water in the bathtub 1 flows through the shoulder portion of the cared person and flows into the pillow tank 5 from the overflow part 416 and is drained, the cared person is always immersed in the bath water even if the bathtub is shallow. Can bathe comfortably.
[0044]
In addition, by adopting the bathtub system of the present invention, it becomes possible to bathe only by moving the bathtub device, and particularly in nursing homes having a large number of care recipients who need bathing assistance, the burden on the assistant is significantly reduced. Is.
[0045]
【The invention's effect】
As described above, the present invention is a bathtub device provided with a pillow tub provided with a concave portion for washing on the head side of the bathtub. Hair washing can be performed separately from body washing, and the bathing operation of the assistant is made efficient. It is.
[Brief description of the drawings]
FIG. 1 is an explanatory diagram of a use state of a first embodiment of the present invention (transfer from a bed).
FIG. 2 is a plan view of the same.
FIG. 3 is a side view (sectional view) of the same.
FIG. 4 is a plan view of the second embodiment. FIG. 5 is a side view of the same.
FIG. 6 is a cross-sectional view of the same (explanatory view of a partition portion).
FIG. 7 is an overall perspective view of the third embodiment (when not in use).
FIG. 8 is an exploded perspective view (when not in use).
FIG. 9 is a partial perspective view of the same use state.
FIG. 10 is a partial perspective view of the same use state (at the time of washing the hair).
[Explanation of symbols]
1, 1a Bath 11, 11a Footing mechanism 111, 114 Footing plate 112 Operation part 113 Fitting vertical groove 12, 12a Partition part 121 Mounting groove 122 Fitting vertical groove 123 Partition plate 124 Fitting uneven surface 13 Flange part 14 Handrail 15 Drainage unit 2, 2 a Pillow tub 21 Shaft 22 Operation mechanism 23 Drainage unit 3, 3 a Support mechanism unit 31 Wheel 4 Bathtub 41 Bath body 411 Drainage bottom 412 Fitting groove 413 Armrest base 414 Receiving part 415 Horizontal levee body 416 Overflow part 417 Recess 42 Elongated base plate 421,422 Connection hole 43 Foot plate 431 Projection 44 Crotch support 441 Projection 45 Base plate 46 Handle 47 Water supply / drainage part 471 Hot water outlet 472 First shower 473 Second shower 474 Drain port 475 Selection switching valve 476, 478 Temperature adjustment valve 477 Open / close valve 5 Pillow tank 51 Drain port 52 Mounting recess 53 Pillow plate 6 Support mechanism section 7 Water supply / drainage box 71 Hot water supply section 72 Cold water supply section 73 Drainage section 74 Hot water supply pipe 75 Water supply pipe 76 Drainage pipe

Claims (7)

Includes a shallow tub, and a pillow tank provided with a hair recess and drainage portions into the bathtub head side, the pillow tank, while continuously formed in the tub, pivotally downward around the boundary structure A care bath apparatus, wherein the concave portion for washing the hair is formed when rotating downward. A shallow tub and a pillow tub provided with a shampoo recess on the tub head side, wherein the pillow tub is formed independently of the tub, and when the pillow tub is turned upright, the shampoo recess receives the receptacle It is comprised as follows, The bathtub apparatus for nursing care characterized by the above-mentioned.  The nursing tub apparatus according to claim 1 or 2, wherein a pillow body corresponding to the tub edge is detachably provided in the pillow tank.   A foot rest that can be adjusted on the inner foot side of the bathtub in a shallow human-shaped bathtub except for the head, and a crotch support that can be adjusted at a position corresponding to the crotch in the bathtub. The nursing care bathtub apparatus according to any one of Items 1 to 3.  A drainage concave bottom is formed in the vicinity of the foot end in the bathtub, and a fitting recess along the center line of the bathtub is formed continuously with the drainage recess, and connection holes are formed at appropriate intervals on the surface. The nursing bathtub apparatus according to claim 4, wherein a long base plate is fitted into the concave groove, and a protrusion is provided on a bottom surface of a member constituting the foot plate portion and the crotch support portion and is inserted into the connection hole portion.  When forming the armrest base part in the bathtub, a part of the armrest base part is constituted by a base plate detachably provided on a receiving part formed integrally with the bathtub, and a handle is provided on the surface of the base plate. The bathtub apparatus for care of Claim 5 formed by mounting | wearing detachable.  The nursing bathtub apparatus according to any one of claims 1 to 6, wherein the nursing bathtub apparatus supports both a bathtub or a bathtub and a pillow tub, and includes a moving mechanism section and a bathtub vertical position adjustment mechanism section, and is incorporated in a supporting apparatus.

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