JP5199490B1 - Bathtub movement assist mechanism - Google Patents

Abstract

A bathtub motion assist mechanism is provided.
A bathtub motion assisting mechanism includes a bathtub main body, a stool portion, and an auxiliary support frame installed on the bathtub main body. The bathtub body includes a peripheral fixed wall, a bottom surface, and a bathtub opening facing the bottom surface, the stool is connected to the bottom surface, and the auxiliary support frame is connected to the connection column and the connection column. At least one vertical fixed frame and a motion support frame connected to the fixed frame and straddling the bathtub opening. With the installation of the present invention, a private underwater exercise environment can be provided, and the user can perform a specific motion or stretch motion by the auxiliary support frame fixed to the bathtub body, and the purpose of exercise and muscle rehabilitation treatment can be achieved. Can be achieved.
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Description

  The present invention relates to a kind of underwater exercise facility, and more particularly to a kind of bathtub exercise assisting mechanism.

  Underwater therapy refers to the technology that uses water to achieve body relaxation and muscle therapy, and currently commonly used SPAs use warm water to promote blood flow in the human body, thereby enhancing the metabolism. Achieves the effect of muscular massage by impacting a specific part of the body using the pressure of the jet stream. In addition to the above-mentioned underwater therapy methods, underwater rehabilitation is also a kind of underwater therapy, and swimming is also regarded as a preferable exercise that increases muscle control ability and muscle elasticity, and moves the body in combination with breathing in the water In this way, it is possible to increase the body's ability to cooperate. What is clinically known is that various rehabilitation operations can be easily performed by the buoyancy relationship in water, thereby reducing the influence of rehabilitation on other parts of the body. However, not everyone can swim, and for rehabilitation patients who are generally severely damaged by muscles, swimming rehabilitation is too difficult, and therefore the actual operation is relatively low.

  In addition, the pool is a public place, and it is easy to get eye-catching when performing rehabilitation, which can create a psychological burden on the rehabilitation patient, which also affects the rehabilitation effect. However, it can also form a problem that rehabilitation is not desired in the pool. Furthermore, rehabilitation operations that can be performed in the pool are limited to the location of the pool, and it has been impossible to perform rehabilitation using a special mechanism or tool attached.

  The main object of the present invention is to solve the problem that underwater rehabilitation and underwater exercise are inconvenient and privacy is not protected.

  In order to achieve the above-mentioned object, the present invention provides a kind of bathtub motion assisting mechanism, which includes a bathtub main body, a stool portion, and an auxiliary support frame installed on the bathtub main body. The bathtub body includes a peripheral fixed wall, a bottom surface, and a bathtub opening facing the bottom surface, the stool is connected to the bottom surface, and the auxiliary support frame is connected to the connection column and the connection column. At least one vertical fixed frame and a motion support frame connected to the fixed frame and straddling the bathtub opening.

  The present invention enables a user to perform stretching exercise, muscle strengthening exercise or underwater rehabilitation in water using the auxiliary support frame installed on the bathtub body, and it is used for a bathtub used in a general household. Conforms and, therefore, convenient to install, convenient to use and has the advantages of good privacy protection.

It is a three-dimensional structure display figure of 1st Example of this invention. FIG. 2 is a diagram illustrating a use operation display according to the first embodiment of the present invention. FIG. 3 is a second operation display diagram of the first embodiment of the present invention. It is a three-dimensional structure display figure of 2nd Example of this invention. It is a three-dimensional structure exploded view of the third embodiment of the present invention. It is the elements on larger scale of 3rd Example of this invention. It is sectional structure display figure of 4th Example of this invention.

  In order to describe in detail the technical contents, structural features, and objects to be achieved of the present invention, examples will be described below in combination with the drawings.

  Please refer to FIG. The present invention is a kind of bathtub motion assist mechanism, which includes a bathtub body (10), a stool (20), and an auxiliary support frame (30) installed on the bathtub body (10). The bathtub body (10) has a peripheral fixed wall (11), a bottom surface (12), and a bathtub opening (13) facing the bottom surface (12). In this embodiment, the bathtub body (10) is a rectangular tank body, and the peripheral fixed wall (11) is perpendicular to the two first fixed walls (111) and the first fixed wall (111) that are installed opposite to each other. Two second fixed walls (112). And the bathtub main body (10) described in this invention is made into a rectangular tank body, Thereby, the length of this 1st fixed wall (111) is larger than the length of this 2nd fixed wall (112). In addition, the second fixed wall (112) is defined as an inlet fixed wall (112a) and a closed fixed wall (112b), respectively, and a stepped portion (40) is the closed fixed wall (112a) of the inlet fixed wall (112a). 112b), the user (50) can enter the bathtub body (10) relatively conveniently using the stepped portion (40). The stool part (20) is connected to the bottom surface (12) and can be used for stool after the user (50) enters the bathtub body (10). It is possible to prevent feeling of discomfort due to being too deep, and in this embodiment, the stool portion (20) is installed on one side of the inlet fixing wall (112a) facing the closed fixing wall (112b).

  The auxiliary support frame (30) includes a plurality of connecting struts (31) fixedly connected to the bathtub body (10), at least one fixing frame (32) vertically connected to the connecting struts (31), the fixed It includes at least one motion support frame (33) connected to the frame (32) and straddling the bathtub opening (13). In the design of the rectangular tank body of the present embodiment, the connecting struts (31) are fixedly connected to the connection positions of the closed fixed wall (112b) and the first fixed wall (111) and the stepped portion (40), respectively. The fixed frame (32) is installed at one end of the connecting column (31) away from the bathtub body (10) so as to face the fixed frame (32) and is fixedly connected to the connecting column (31) vertically. Among them, the plurality of fixed frames (32) include two first fixed frames (321) and one second fixed frame (322), and the first fixed frame (321) includes the first fixed wall (321). 111) and are respectively installed at both ends of the second fixed wall (112). The motion support frame (33) straddles the bathtub opening (13) in a direction perpendicular to the first fixed frame (321), and connects the two first fixed frames (321), thereby The user (50) located in the bathtub body (10) can exercise, stretch and rehabilitate using the exercise support frame (33). The second fixed frame (322) is parallel to and faces the position of the closed fixed wall (112b). The installation of the fixed frame (32) increases the structural strength of the entire auxiliary support frame (30), thereby preventing the problem of damage. Further, it should be particularly explained that the connection strut (31) can further adjust the connection depth with the bathtub body (10), thereby adjusting the fixed frame (32) and the motion support frame (33). To achieve the objectives.

  As shown in FIG. 2, the user (50) can use the auxiliary support frame (30) to stretch, exercise and rehabilitate in the bathtub body (10). As well as grasping the exercise support frame (33) with both hands, performing a stretching exercise, and combining hot water in the bathtub body (10), a good metabolic action can be achieved. In addition, as shown in FIG. 3, the seat (20) can be installed on one side of the closed fixed wall (112b) facing the inlet fixed wall (112a), and the user (50) Sit on the stool part (20) and hold the exercise support frame (33) upward with both hands to stretch or exercise, and achieve the purpose of moving the body up and down relatively easily due to the influence of water buoyancy. In addition, the exercise effect can be achieved relatively effectively due to the influence of water resistance. In order to satisfy the above-described movement method, the distance between the bottom surface (12) of the bathtub body (10) and the bathtub opening (13) is 50 to 120 cm, and the movement support frame (33) and the bathtub opening (13) are arranged. ) Is 10 to 100 cm. A user (50) stands on the bottom surface (12) and holds the exercise support frame (33) for exercise, or sits on the seat (20) and moves upward with both hands. Can be stretched and exercised.

  In addition, as shown in FIG. 4, movement adjustment parts (331) installed on the first fixed frame (321) are provided at both ends of the movement support frame (33). (33) can be moved and fixed in a direction parallel to the first fixed frame (321). Thereby, the user (50) can slide the exercise support frame (33) to a suitable position and perform different stretching, exercise or rehabilitation operations. In addition to the above-described installation method, as shown in FIGS. 5A and 5B, a plurality of holes (70) are provided on the two first fixed frames (321), and the movement support frames (33) are arranged at both ends. Each connecting portion (332) is extended to pass through the hole (70) and is fixed to the first fixed frame (321) to connect the motion support frame (33) to the hole (70) at a different position. Thus, the purpose of adjusting the position of the motion support frame (33) can be achieved. In addition, the motion support frame (33) further includes a bent portion (333) connected to the connecting portion (332), and after the connecting portion (332) passes through the hole (70), the movement support frame (33) is moved to 90 degrees. It is bent to prevent the motion support frame (33) from escaping upward from the hole (70). In addition, in order to adapt to the space design of different households, as shown in FIG. 6, the formation of the bathtub body (10 a) is performed by first digging a concave hole (14) in the ground (60). 14) The bathtub main body (10a) is manufactured, and the inlet fixing wall (112a), the closed fixing wall (112b), and the staircase portion (40a) are formed, respectively. Of these, the seat (20a) and the bottom (12a) are both formed by digging the ground (60). Thereby, the objective which eliminates a level | step difference by effectively reducing the height with respect to the ground (60) can be achieved, while the accommodation volume of the whole bathtub main body (10a) is unchanged.

  The present invention can further combine the use of an elastic tool and a buoyancy tool to further achieve body stretching as well as the purpose of strength training, wherein the use of the buoyancy tool allows the user to use the exercise support frame ( 33) is used to provide assistance when moving upward. On the other hand, the user is provided with a resistance force when sinking downward using the exercise support frame (33), thereby achieving the purpose of assisting use.

  Taken together, the present invention uses the auxiliary support frame (30) installed on the bathtub body (10, 10a) to allow the user (50) to perform stretching, exercise and rehabilitation operations in water, It is applied to a bathtub used in a general household, and thus has an advantage that it is convenient to install, convenient to use, and relatively safe to protect privacy. In addition, the position of the exercise support frame (33) can be adjusted by installing the seat (20, 20a) and further by installing the movement adjusting unit (331). . This makes the present invention very inventive and has patent requirements.

  The above description is only an example of the present invention, and does not limit the scope of the present invention. Any equivalent changes and modifications that can be made based on the scope of the claims of the present invention are all described in the present invention. Shall belong to the scope covered by the rights.

(10) Bathtub body (20) Stool (30) Auxiliary support frame (11) Peripheral fixed wall (12) Bottom surface (13) Bathtub opening (111) First fixed wall (112) Second fixed wall (112a) Entrance fixing Wall (112b) Closed fixed wall (40) Staircase (50) User (31) Connecting column (32) Fixed frame (33) Movement support frame (321) First fixed frame (322) Second fixed frame (331) Movement adjustment part (70) Hole (332) Connection part (333) Bending part (10a) Bathtub body (60) Ground (14) Recessed hole (112a) Entrance fixing wall (112b) Closed fixing wall (40a) Staircase (20a ) Seat (12a) bottom

Claims (5)

In the bathtub motion assist mechanism,
A bathtub body (10, 10a) comprising a peripheral fixed wall (11), a bottom surface (12, 12a) and a bathtub opening (13) facing the bottom surface (12, 12a);
Stool (20, 20a) connected to the bottom surface (12, 12a),
An auxiliary support frame (30) installed on the bathtub body (10, 10a), wherein the auxiliary support frame (30) includes a plurality of connecting struts fixedly connected to the bathtub body (10, 10a). 31) at least one fixed frame (32) vertically connected to the connecting column (31), and a motion support frame (33) connected to the fixed frame (32) so as to straddle the bathtub opening (13) The auxiliary support frame (30),
The bathtub movement assistance mechanism characterized by including the above.   The bathtub movement assist mechanism according to claim 1, wherein the distance between the bottom surface (12, 12a) of the bathtub body (10, 10a) and the bathtub opening (13) is 70 to 150 cm, and the movement support frame (33). And a bathtub motion assisting mechanism, wherein the distance between the bathtub opening (13) and the bathtub opening (13) is 10 to 100 cm.   2. The bathtub motion assisting mechanism according to claim 1, wherein the bathtub body (10, 10 a) is a rectangular tank body, and is provided with two first fixed walls (111) and two first opposed walls (111) that are installed opposite to each other. A plurality of the fixed frames (32) including two first fixed frames (321) parallel to the first fixed walls (111), the two vertical fixed walls (112); The frame (33) is perpendicular to the first fixed frame (321) and connects the two first fixed frames (321), and both ends of the motion support frame (33) are on the first fixed frame (321). A bathtub motion assisting mechanism comprising a movement adjusting unit (331) installed.   The bathtub motion assisting mechanism according to claim 3, wherein the two second fixed walls (112) are defined as an inlet fixed wall (112a) and a closed fixed wall (112b), respectively, and a plurality of the fixed frames (32) are: It includes a second fixed frame (322) that is parallel to and faces the closed fixed wall (112b), and the seat (20, 20a) faces the closed fixed wall (112b) of the inlet fixed wall (112a). A bathtub motion assistance mechanism, characterized in that it is installed on one side.   5. The bathtub motion assisting mechanism according to claim 4, wherein the stepped portion (40, 40 a) is provided on one side of the entrance fixing wall (112 a) facing the closed fixing wall (112 b), and a plurality of the connecting struts. (31) is respectively fixed on the staircase portion (40, 40a) and the closed fixed wall (112b).

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